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Resolution No. 93-20864
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR
AN ESTIMATED $100,000 GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION AND
REHABILITATIVE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING A
COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED RECREATION PROGRAM FOR
DISABLED CITIZENS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR PERIOD, AND
FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000 IN-
KIND SERVICES TO BE INCLUDED AS THE CITY'S MATCHING
PORTION FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THIS PROJECT.
WHEREAS, a United States Department of Education grant is
available through the Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitation Services for the development of recreational
activities for disabled individuals; and
WHEREAS, the increased provision of recreational programs and
services to Miami Beach' s disabled citizens will improve their
quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City' s participation in this project will further
demonstrate our intent to comply with the Americans With
Disabilities Act; and
WHEREAS, the Recreation, Culture and Parks Department is
proposing to include an amount not to exceed $35, 000 of in-kind
services as match for this grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,
1. That the appropriate application to the United States
Department of Education for a grant in the amount of
approximately $100, 000, for the purpose of providing
recreational programs and activities that can be expected to
enhance the quality of life for Miami Beach' s disabled
citizens, be made by the City Administration.
2 . That an amount not to exceed $35, 000 of in-kind services from
the Recreation, Culture and Parks Department be authorized for
inclusion in the proposal as the City' s matching portion for
the first year of this project.
3 . That the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute
all necessary documents regarding this Resolution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 28th day of July , 1993 .
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010
FAX: (305) 673-7782
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 0 . 1 -93
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: July 28, 1993
Members of the City Commission
FROM: Roger M. Ca
City Manager
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
APPLY FOR AN ESTIMATED $100,000 GRANT FROM THE UNITED
STATES DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, OFFICE OF SPECIAL
EDUCATION AND REHABILATATIVE SERVICES FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FUNDING A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY BASED RECREATION
PROGRAM FOR DISABLED CITIZENS FOR A THREE (3) YEAR
PERIOD, FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$35,000 IN-KIND SERVICES TO BE INCLUDED AS THE CITY'S
MATCHING PORTION FOR THE FIRST YEAR OF THIS PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS: The City Administration recommends
that the Mayor and City Commission pass the attached Resolution
authorizing the submission of a grant application to the United
States Department of Education, Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services and authorizing an amount not to exceed
$35, 000 of in-kind services to be included as match for this
proposal .
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: The Federal Government has allocated
funding to the United States Department of Education, Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitative Services for the purpose of
initiating programs to provide disabled individuals with
recreational activities and related experiences that can be
expected to aid in their employment, mobility, socialization,
independence and community integration.
The Recreation, Culture and Parks Department currently offers
recreational programs on a limited basis for developmentally
disabled adults, but is seeking to expand this level of service to
include additional age groups and a diversity of disabilities. If
successful in obtaining this grant, the City's ability to further
comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act through the
establishment of creative programs designed to include our disabled
citizens in community based recreational activities will be greatly
enhanced.
The estimated range of a single award, as established by the
Department of Education, is $85, 000 - $110, 000 with the average
award estimated to be approximately $92, 000 per year. If funded,
it is anticipated the project period will be 36 months, with an
annual renewal of the award. The Recreation, Culture and Parks
Department is proposing to include an amount not to exceed $35, 000
of in-kind costs, such as use of facilities and administration of
the program to be utilized as a match during the first year.
CONCLUSION: The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission adopt the attached Resolution.
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ORIGINAL
RESOLUTION NO. 93-20864
Authorizing the application for an
estimated $100,000 grant from the
United States Department of Education,
Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services for the purpose
of funding a comprehensive community
based recreation program for disable
citizens for a three (3) years period
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