2018-30618 Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 2018-30618
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING
FUNDING, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO
CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING
FUNDS AND FOR ANY RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND
AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA
URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT PROGRAM, IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000; 2) SEA TURTLE
GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$10,000; 3) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, EMERGENCY MEDICAL
SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $5,000; 4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA), FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND
PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,839,400.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to
the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Florida Urban and Community
Forestry Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $20,000, for the Miami Beach
Geographic Information System Tree Inventory, the details of which are as follows:
• The goal of the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant
Program is to develop, enhance, and support sustainable urban and community
forestry programs throughout Florida by encouraging citizen and community
involvement.
• The Program assists organizations in initiating or enhancing local urban and
community forestry projects and improving the urban environment in Florida.
• The City Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount of
$20,000 to update the City of Miami Beach's Tree Inventory.
• The GIS tree inventory provides much needed information about our tree canopy,
including but not limited to environmental, social and economic benefits. This
information is used for future planning and development to better utilize green
infrastructure as a key component to City projects.
• The total project cost is $40,000 and the grant requires matching funds in the
amount of $20,000, and the source of matching funds is the Environmental and
Sustainability Department's Professional Services Account No. 127-6505-
000312-00-406-555-00-00-00-.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public
areas and rights-of-way citywide; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to the
Sea Turtle Grants Program, in the approximate amount of $10,000, for an education
and environmental outreach project to enhance sea turtle conservation in Miami Beach,
the details of which are as follows:
• The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's
Sea Turtle Specialty License Plate and administered by the non-profit Sea Turtle
Conservancy.
• The Sea Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle
research, conservation and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles.
• The City Administration is requesting funding from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants
Program in the approximate amount of $10,000 for an interactive sea turtle
signage and display exhibit at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Park located at 3rd
Street and Ocean Drive.
• The Project also includes an environmental outreach component, a sea turtle
campaign which the City has already budgeted for.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to
Miami-Dade County for the FY 2018/19 County Emergency Medical Services Grant
Program, in the approximate amount of $5,000, for Emergency Medical Services
Equipment, the details of which are as follows:
• The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant program provides emergency
medical service providers with funds to acquire, repair, improve, or upgrade
emergency medical services systems.
• Funds must be used for the improvement and expansion of emergency medical
services within the list of eligible activities outlined by the State of Florida.
• The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of
$5,000 for emergency medical services equipment, materials, and services
needed to enhance the delivery of emergency medical services provided by the
Miami Beach Fire Rescue Department.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant.
• This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to the
U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA), for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant
Program, in the approximate amount of $1,839,400 for mitigation projects, the details of
which are as follows:
• The Flood Mitigation Program (FMA) was authorized by Section 1366 of the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, with the goal of reducing or eliminating
claims under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
•. FMA provides funding to States, Territories, federally-recognized tribes, and local
communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long-term risk
of flood damage to structures insured under the NFIP.
• FMA funding is also available for management costs. Funding is appropriated by
Congress annually.
• The City is required to apply through the State of Florida for funds. Funding for
repetitive and severe repetitive loss properties is prioritized by FEMA.
• The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program authorized by Section 203 of the
Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency. Assistance Act, is designed to
assist States, U. S. Territories, Federally-recognized tribes, and local
communities in implementing a sustained pre-disaster natural hazard mitigation
program.
• The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from future
hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future
disasters.
• The City Administration intends to apply for the following two projects:
I. Elevation of a Private Structure:
The Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount of
$297,363 for the elevation and wet flood proofing of a private property
structure. The property is located on Alton Road, Miami Beach, and is
subject to flooding. The grant requires matching funds which will be
provided by the property owners.
II. Resiliency Project: The Administration is requesting funding for a
Resiliency project to be located at the Par 3 Community Park. The
project will include a retention lake berm, pervious pavers and outfalls,
and will be designed to mitigate flooding. The estimated cost of the
project is $2,056,050. The City is requesting $1,542,037, and
matching funds, in the amount of $514,012, are available through the
G.O. Bond program.
• These projects both support the key intended outcome to ensure reliable
stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select
short and long-term solutions including addressing sea-level rise.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby appropriate funding, and approve and authorize (and, as to certain
agreements, retroactively approve and authorize) the City Manager, or his designee, to
apply for and accept funding (including matching funds and for any related City
expenses), and to execute any and all documents or agreements in connection with the
following grants and agreements: 1) Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer
Services, Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program, in the approximate
amount of $20,000; 2) Sea Turtle Grants Program, in the approximate amount of
$10,000; 3) Miami-Dade County, Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of $5,000; 4) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, in the approximate amount of$1,839,400.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 12, 2018
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROPRIATING FUNDING, AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO
APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT FUNDING (INCLUDING MATCHING FUNDS AND ANY
RELATED CITY EXPENSES), AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND
AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND
CONSUMER SERVICES, FLORIDA URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY
GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000; 2) SEA
TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 3)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES GRANT PROGRAM,
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5,000; 4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
(FEMA), FLOOD MITIGATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND PRE-DISASTER
MITIGATION PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,839,400.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit an application to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
Florida Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program. in the approximate amount of $20,000. for
the Miami Beach Geographic Information System Tree Inventory.
The goal of the U.S. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry Grant Program is to develop,
enhance, and support sustainable urban and community forestry programs throughout Florida by
encouraging citizen and community involvement. The program assists organizations in initiating or
enhancing local urban and community forestry projects and improving the urban environment in
Florida.
The City Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount of $20,000 to update the
City of Miami Beach's Tree Inventory. The GIS tree inventory provides much needed information
about our tree canopy, including but not limited to environmental, social and economic benefits. This
information is used for future planning and development to better utilize green infrastructure as a key
component to City projects.
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The total project cost is $40,000 and the grant requires matching funds in the amount of $20,000.
The source of matching funds is the Environmental and Sustainability Department's Professional
Services Account No. 127-6505-000312-00-406-555-00-00-00-. This project supports the key
intended outcome to maintain Miami Beach public areas and rights-of-way citywide.
2. Approval to submit an application to the Sea Turtle Grants Program. in the approximate amount
of$10.000. for an education and environmental outreach project to enhance sea turtle conservation
in Miami Beach.
The Sea Turtle Grants Program is funded by a portion of revenues from Florida's Sea Turtle
Specialty License Plate and administered by the non-profit Sea Turtle Conservancy. The Sea Turtle
Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation and
education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles.
The City Administration is requesting funding from the Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program in the
approximate amount of $10,000 for an interactive sea turtle signage and display exhibit at Marjory
Stoneman Douglas Park located at 3rd Street and Ocean Drive. The grant does not require matching
funds, however, the City will also include an environmental outreach component for this project, a sea
turtle campaign which the City has already budgeted for. This project supports the key intended
outcome to maximize the Miami Beach brand as a world class destination.
3.Approval to submit an application to Miami-Dade County for the. FY 2018/19 County Emergency
Medical Services Grant Program. in the approximate amount of $5.000, for Emergency Medical
Services Equipment.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) grant program provides emergency medical service
providers with funds to acquire, repair, improve, or upgrade emergency medical services systems.
The EMS grant funds are requested from the State by Miami-Dade County. The County then
distributes the funds to eligible municipalities, based on the total number of EMS calls received
by each municipality during a calendar year. Funds must be used for the improvement and expansion
of emergency medical services within the list of eligible activities outlined by the State of Florida.
The Administration intends to request funding in the approximate amount of $5,000 for emergency
medical services equipment, materials, and services needed to enhance the delivery of emergency
medical services provided by the Miami Beach Fire Rescue Department. Matching funds are not
required for this grant. This project supports the key intended outcome to maximize the Miami Beach
brand as a world class destination.
4. Approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). for the Flood Mitigation Assistance Program and Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Grant Program. in the approximate amount of$1.839.400 for mitigation projects.
The Flood Mitigation Program (FMA) was authorized by Section 1366 of the National Flood
Insurance Act of 1968, with the goal of reducing or eliminating claims under the National Flood
Insurance Program (NFIP). FMA provides funding to States, Territories, federally-recognized tribes,
and local communities for projects and planning that reduces or eliminates long-term risk of flood
damage to structures insured under the NFIP. FMA funding is also available for management costs.
Funding is appropriated by Congress annually. The City is required to apply through the State of
Florida for funds. Funding for repetitive and severe repetitive loss properties is prioritized by FEMA
The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Program authorized by Section 203 of the Robert T. Stafford
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Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, is designed to assist States, U. S. Territories,
Federally-recognized tribes, and local communities in implementing a sustained pre-disaster natural
hazard mitigation program. The goal is to reduce overall risk to the population and structures from
future hazard events, while also reducing reliance on Federal funding in future disasters. The
Administration intends to apply for the following two projects:
Elevation of a Private Structure: The Administration is requesting funding in the approximate amount
of $297,363 for the elevation and wet flood proofing of a private property structure. The property is
located on Alton Road, Miami Beach, and is subject to flooding. The grant requires matching funds
(25%of total project cost). The match will be provided by the property owners.
Resiliency Project: The Administration is requesting funding for a Resiliency project to be located at
the Par 3 Community Park. The project will include a retention lake berm, pervious pavers and
outfalls, and will be designed to mitigate flooding. The estimated cost of the project is $2,056,050.
The City is requesting $1,542,037, and matching funds, in the amount of $514,012, are available
through the GOB program.
These projects both support the key intended outcome to ensure reliable stormwater management
and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long-term solutions including
addressing sea-level rise.
CONCLUSION
Based on the aforestated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the Resolution appropriating funding, and approving and authorizing the City
Manager or his designee to apply for and accept funding, and to execute any and all documents or
agreements in connection with the aforementioned grants and agreements.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOMES SUPPORTED
Ensure Expenditure Trends Are Sustainable Over The Long Term
Legislative Tracking
Grants Management
ATTACHMENTS:
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