Resolution 2020-31483 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-31483
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY AND MIAMI BEACH WATERSPORTS CENTER INC., IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT OF $85,000, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING
NEEDS AT THE RONALD W. SHANE CENTER.
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc., a not-for-profit Florida corporation, has a long-
term ground lease with the City for the property located at 6500 Indian Creek Drive (The Ronald W,
Shane Center, "the Center"); and
WHEREAS, Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc. operates the Miami Beach Rowing Club, a
premier rowing club which has undertaken a para-rowing program ("the Program") for rowers with a
disability; and
WHEREAS, the Program has grown in popularity and needs financial assistance to expand, with
the cost to operate the expanded Program estimated at$160,000 annually; and
WHEREAS, as part of the Parks and Recreation Department's FY 20/21 Current Service Level
Budget, $85,000.00 has been earmarked to partially fund needs at the Center; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends executing a Grant Agreement with Miami Beach
Watersports Center, to support the expansion of the Program as well as other needs; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, Miami Beach Watersports Center shall provide
priority in the Program to Miami Beach Residents and U.S. Military Service Members; and
WHEREAS, the Grant Agreement will require the Miami Beach Watersports Center to provide a
report on the number of participants trained, how the funds were spent and the Program's
accomplishments in relationship to the funds provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission authorize the
City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement.
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 authorize the City
Manager to execute a Grant Agreement between the City and Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc., in
the total amount of$85,000, to support programming needs at the Ronald W. Shane Center.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 18th day of November, 2020.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: November 18, 2020
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI
BEACH WATERSPORTS CENTER INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT OF
$85,000, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING NEEDS AT THE RONALD W.
SHANE CENTER.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration respectfully requests approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a
Grant Agreement between the City and the Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc., for a total sum not
to exceed$85,000, to support programming needs at the Ronald W. Shane Center.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc. ("MB Watersports") is a Florida not-for-profit organization
that runs a premier rowing club with over 250 members, most of whom are Miami Beach residents.
MB Watersports offers a para-rowing program(the"Program"),which teaches people with disabilities
how to row and provides a training facility for competitive para-rowers. They have been designated
as a Paralympic Sport Club by the US Olympic Committee and have already qualified two members
to the national para-rowing team. The Program has grown in popularity and needs financial
assistance to expand. The annual cost to run the Program is estimated at$160,000 annually.
During the City's FY 15/16 budget process, a Budget Enhancement Request of $85,000 was
granted to partially fund Program at the Ronald W. Shane Center. Subsequently, a Grant Agreement
has been executed for the past four years and MB Watersports has purchased adaptive equipment
to support the Program. They have worked with the Parks and Recreation Department on providing
proof of purchase and payment, and continue to be reimbursed accordingly.
MB Watersports is grateful for the City's continuous support and has accomplished the following
acheivements in FY 19/20 because of their support:
• Sustained quality coaching through funding: two (2) experienced coaches worked on the
program and conducted monthly outreach events with the VA and Jackson Health
• A20%increase in regular participation (Pre-COVID-19)
• Maintained the program completely free of charge to participants
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• Novice/recreational athletes trained 3x a week on land and/or on water
• Experienced competitive athletes trained 4x a week
• Athletes on land used adapted ergometers (rowing machines)with fixed seats
• Athletes on water used adaptive boats with specialized equipment(oars, seats, stabilizers, etc.)
• Four adaptive athletes competed in regattas
• One adaptive athlete set a world record in his category at the World Indoor Championships
• Adaptive athletes became part of a team, reduced feelings of isolation and enjoyed the outdoor
environment
Funding is included as part of the Parks and Recreation Department's Current Service Level Budget
for FY 20/21. The Administration recommends entering into a sixth Grant Agreement with MB
Watersports for $85,000. The Grant Agreement will mirror the same requirements as past
agreements, which require the grantee to provide a report on the number of participants trained, how
the funds were spent and the program's accomplishments in relationship to the funds provided by the
City. Priority shall be given to Miami Beach Residents and U.S. Military Service Members. MB
Watersports proposes to use the grant funds to continue providing this valuable service.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The Parks and Recreation Department has $85,000 in the FY 20/21 Budget for this grant.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Amount: $85,000.00
Account: 011-0950-000312-28-406-545-00-00-00-
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Legislative Tracking
Parks and Recreation
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