Resolution 2021-31835r
RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31835
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO
CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR,
AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS,
PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT PROGRAM
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120 MILLION; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $300,000; 3) NATIONAL
ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000; 4) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
REALTORS IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 5) MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARKING FINES PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $50,000; 6) VOLUNTEER FLORIDA, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)/CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,000; 7) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY,
REBUILD FLORIDA GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM,
ROUND 2 IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $35 MILLION; AND, 8)
FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$750,000.
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WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from outside
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for grant funds, in ,the
approximate amount of $120 million from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
Resilient Florida Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution: '
• Vulnerability Assessment Update
o The City is requesting $400,000 in grant funds, and no matching funds will be
provided;
• Bridge Hardening of 77th Street Bridge over Tatum Waterway
o The City is requesting $300,000 and will be matching this project with $300,000 in
funds from the PAYGO fund, subject to appropriation for the Citywide Bridges
project in the FY 2022 Capital Budget;
• Bridge Hardening of 73rd Street Bridge over Tatum Waterway
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o The City is requesting $175,000 and will be matching this project with $175,000
subject to appropriation in future Capital Budgets (beyond FY 2022);
• Bridge Hardening of Henedon Avenue Bridge over Biscayne Point Canal
o The City is requesting $200,000 and will be matching this project with $200,000
subject to appropriation in future Capital Budgets (beyond FY 2022); I
• Bridge Hardening for Local Evacuation
o The City is requesting $24,500,000 in grant funds. No matching funds are required.
• Alton Road Water and Sewer Replacement
o The City is requesting $7,500,000 in grant funds. No matching funds are required.
• First Street Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation
o The City is requesting $25,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $26,000,000 from available funds appropriated to Project 20587;
• Force Main Interconnection
o The City is requesting $1,500,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $1,000,000 from Project 28520;
• Citywide Gravity Sewer Mains Rehabilitation
o The City is requesting $4,800,000 in grant funds and will provide $5,900,000 in
matching funds from Project 28520;
• Citywide Gravity Sewer Mains Replacement
o The City is requesting $7,600,000 in grant funds and will provide $4,900,000 in
matching funds from Project 28520;
• Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Replacement
o The City is requesting $19,800,000 in grant funds, with $5,200,000 in matching
funds from Project 28520;
• Bayshore Park Resiliency Components
o The City is requesting $1,250,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $1,250,000 from General Obligation Bond Fund 391, Project 26319;
• Fire Station No. 1 Construction
o The City is requesting $8,414,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $8,800,000 from General Obligation Bond Fund 392, Project 28319; $6,000,000
of the match is subject to appropriation in a future Capital Budget (beyond FY
2022);
• Dune Enhancements
o The City is requesting $1,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $300,000 subject to future budget appropriation;
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• Streetscape Green Infrastructure Program
o The City is requesting $400,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of
$400,000 subject to future budget appropriation;
• 72nd St Community Complex
o The City is requesting $4,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $4,000,000 from General Obligation Bond Fund 391, Project 25019;
• North Beach Town Center
o This project upgrades failing water/sewer mains. The City is requesting
$10,000,0000, matching funds are not required; and
WHEREAS, the City. Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of $300,000, from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year
2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of $100,000, from the National Endowment for the Arts, American Rescue
Plan Grants to Organizations Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of $10,000, from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the details of
which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of $50,000, from the Miami -Dade County Municipal Parking Fines
Reimbursement Program, the details of which are set forth in -the Commission Memorandum
accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funds, in the
approximate amount of $10,000, from the Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, including required 50% match, which will be
provided in the form of an in-kind match (staff salaries and volunteer hours); and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for funds for two projects:
Fire Station No. 1 and First Street Round 2, in the approximate amount of $35 million, from the
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Grant
Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, for Fire Station #1, the City is requesting $8,414,000 and will provide
matching funds in the amount of $8,800,000 from General Obligation Bond Funds, with
$6,000,000 of the match being subject to appropriation in a future Capital Budget (beyond FY
2022); and for the First Street Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation project, the City is
requesting $25,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of $20,000,000 from
available funds appropriated to Project 20587, and $6,000,000 subject to future budget
appropriation; and
WHEREAS, finally, the City Administration requests approval to apply for an appropriation,
in the approximate amount of $750,000, from the Florida State Legislature, the details of which
are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution.
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 approve and authorize (and, as to certain agreements, retroactively approve
and authorize) the City Manager, or her designee, to apply for, and accept funding, execute any
and all documents or agreements, and appropriate funding received by the City of Miami Beach
in connection with following grants, programs, and agreements: 1) Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant Program in the approximate amount of $120
million; 2) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
In the approximate amount of $300,000; 3) National Endowment for the Arts American Rescue
Plan, in the approximate amount of $100,000; 4) National Association of Realtors in the
approximate amount of $10,000; 5) Miami -Dade County Municipal Parking Fines Program in the
approximate amount of $50,000; 6) Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response Team
(CERT)/Citizen Corps Program in the amount of $10,000; 7) Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity, Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Grant Program, Round 2 in the approximate
amount of $35 million; and, 8) Florida State Legislature in the approximate amount of $750,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 17
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: September 17, 2021
SUBJECT. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS
TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HER DESIGNEE, TO APPLY
FOR, AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANYAND ALL DOCUMENTS OR
AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS,
PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, RESILIENT FLORIDA GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $120 MILLION; 2) U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, URBAN AREA SECURITY
INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$300,000; 3) NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000; 4)
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $10,000; 5) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MUNICIPAL PARKING
FINES PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000; 6)
VOLUNTEER FLORIDA, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
(CERT)/CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 7)
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, REBUILD
FLORIDA GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE GRANT PROGRAM, ROUND 2 IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $35 MILLION; AND, 8) FLORIDA STATE
LEGISLATURE IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $750,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for various grants and funding allocations from external
agencies and organizations. Information regarding the projects and funding sources is included
in the Analysis Section of this Agenda Item.
ANALYSIS
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1 . Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Resilient Florida Grant Program in the
approximate amount of $120 million for Resiliency Projects.
On May 12, 2021 Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Senate Bill 1954. This legislation
provides a coordinated approach to Florida's coastal and inland resiliency. The new program will
enhance efforts to protect our inland waterways, coastlines and shores, which serve as
invaluable natural defenses against sea level rise.
The Resilient Florida program, created by SB 1954, provides grants to address the impacts of
flooding and sea level rise. Eligible applicants may receive funding assistance to analyze and
plan for vulnerabilities, as well as to implement projects for adaptation and mitigation. The funds
are provided to prepare communities for the impacts of climate change — including sea level
rise, intensified storms and flooding. The City Administration is applying for the following
projects:
Vulnerability Assessment Update
The City is requesting funds to update the Vulnerability Assessment that was conducted in
2017. It will utilize existing asset data and stormwater modeling for 26 neighborhoods and
update tidal data, sea level rise projections, elevation models and will create a compound flood
model. The updates will also address all State of Florida requirements and analyze social
vulnerability and extreme heat. Miami Beach is highly vulnerable to sea level rise, high tides, and
storms with an average elevation of 4.5 NAVD. The total project cost is $400,000. The City is
requesting $400,000 in grant funds, and no matching funds will be provided.
Bridge Hardening of 77th Street Bridge over Tatum Waterway
This hardening project will adapt this local bridge to the effects of sea level rise while
addressing safety concerns. The project is critical as this bridge is one of only two vehicular
connection points for the Biscayne Point islands, effectively serving as one of the evacuation
routes for these residents. The proposed work includes the installation of fiberglass pile jackets,
which strengthen the piling against the corrosive environments of higher water levels due to sea
level rise and storm surge. The City is requesting $300,000 and will be matching this project
with $300,000 in funds from the PAYGO fund, subject to appropriation for the Citywide Bridges
project in the FY 2022 Capital Budget.
Bridge Hardening of 73rd Street Bridge over Tatum Waterway
This hardening project will adapt this local bridge to the effects of sea level rise while
addressing safety concerns. The project is critical as the 73rd Street Bridge serves as the sole
vehicular connection point for Park View Island, effectively serving as the sole evacuation route
for the residents. The proposed work includes the installation of fiberglass pile jackets, which
strengthen the piling against the corrosive environments of higher water levels due to sea level
rise and storm surge. The City is requesting $175,000 and will be matching this project with
$175,000 subject to appropriation in future Capital Budgets (beyond FY 2022)
Bridge Hardening of Henedon Avenue Bridge over Biscayne Point Canal
This hardening project will adapt this local bridge to the effects of sea level while addressing
safety concerns. The Biscayne Point neighborhood is comprised of 4 islands, so bridges are
critical for daily movement through the neighborhood, and even more so in times of emergency.
The proposed work includes the installation of fiberglass pile jackets, which strengthen the piling
against the corrosive environments of higher water levels due to sea level rise and storm surge.
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The City is requesting $200,000 and will be matching this project with $200,000 subject to
appropriation in future Capital Budgets (beyond FY 2022)
Bridge Hardening for Local Evacuation
This hardening project will adapt five (5) local bridges to the effects of sea level rise while
addressing safety concerns. This project is critical as these bridges serve as the only vehicular
connection points for their respective islands, effectively serving the sole evacuation routes for
local residents. The proposed work includes the installation of pile jackets, which strengthen the
piling against the corrosive environments of higher water levels due to sea level rise and storm
surge. This project will prevent the loss of structural integrity that could be caused by the
increased exposure to the corrosive effects of rising waters due to sea level rise. It will help to
protect evacuation routes in the case of emergency situations. By carrying out these
improvements, the bridges will stay above the FDOT bridge sufficiency rating required for
structural integrity. The City is requesting $24,500,000 in grant funds. No matching funds are
required.
Alton Road Water and Sewer Replacement
This project seeks to reconstruct Alton Road by means of a Joint Participation Agreement with
Florida Department of Transportation. The project will reconstruct Alton Road to a higher
elevation to reduce current and future tidal flooding and upsize the gravity collection system.
The project will also replace and adapt existing, aging water and sewer infrastructure. Alton
Road floods frequently during high tides and rain events, a condition that is further exacerbated
when combined. Alton Road is a major arterial road that serves as an evacuation rout as well as
its one of the main roads leading to Mount Sinai Hospital. The City is requesting $7,500,000 in
grant funds. No matching funds are required.
First Street Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation
This project is a flood mitigation and sea level rise project that has been identified through
multiple vulnerability assessments and studies. This project will elevate First Street between
Washington Avenue and Alton Road, currently prone to frequent flooding from sea level rise and
rain events. The project will improve resilience and will provide an enhanced stormwater
treatment system. New stormwater trunk lines along First Street, Washington Avenue and Alton
Road (south of 5th Street) will significantly improve the drainage capabilities of the entire basin.
This project will also replace and adapt failing water and sewer infrastructure to sea level rise.
The City is requesting $25,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of
$26,000,000 from available funds appropriated to Project 20587.
Force Main Interconnection
Sea level rise creates higher ground water which negatively impacts the City's sewer system.
This project will interconnect a 30 -inch cast iron force main at Meridian Court and 18th Street
with a 42 -inch force main on Michigan Ave and 17th Street. The project, once completed will
increase resiliency, improve reliability, and provide the ability to respond to emergencies. This
project adapts wastewater infrastructure to sea level rise. The City is requesting $1,500,000 and
will provide matching funds in the amount of $1,000,000 from Project 28520.
Citywide Gravity Sewer Mains Rehabilitation
Sea level rise creates higher ground water which negatively impacts the sewer system. This
project entails the rehabilitation of the citywide gravity sewer system through lining and other
non-invasive methods to reduce infiltration in the gravity sewer system. This project will minimize
the effects of sea level rise on the sewer system, create a more reliable sewer collection
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service, safeguard the environment and the public, and adapt the sewer system to the rising
groundwater table and sea level rise. The City is requesting $4,800,000 in grant funds and will
provide $5,900,000 in matching funds from Project 28520.
Citywide Gravity Sewer Mains Replacement
This project reduces infiltration in the gravity sewer system for a more reliable sewer collection
service and safeguards the environment and the public. It adapts the system to withstand the
rising groundwater table and will protect the system from sea level rise by replacing aging sewer•
mains in areas where rehabilitation is not feasible. This is a priority project in the city's sewer
master plan. The City is requesting $7,600,000 in grant funds and will provide $4,900,000 in
matching funds from Project 28520.
Venetian Causeway Water and Sewer Replacement
This project includes the replacement of a 30 -inch City water feed from Miami -Dade County
along the Venetian Islands with new sub -aqueous mains, as well as the replacement of pressure
sewer mains between the islands. This project is necessary to replace aging infrastructure and
allow reconstruction of the Venetian bridge. The City is requesting $19,800,000 in grant funds,
with $5,200,000 in matching funds from Project 28520.
Bayshore Park Resiliency Components
The Bayshore Park Resiliency project will convert an unused golf course into a 19 -acre public
park full of green space that features innovative resilience infrastructure. With a lake that will
function as a flood water retainer that collects stormwater runoff from the surrounding
neighborhood, the park will be a critical natural component of the City's stormwater management
system. This project will alleviate the frequent, heavy flooding that the neighborhood currently
experiences. The project is 100% designed and in its final permitting stages. The City is
requesting $1,250,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of $1,250,000 from
General Obligation Bond Fund 391, Project 26319.
Fire Station No. 1 Construction
The Fire Station No. 1 construction project is critical because it will expand emergency
coverage, reduce emergency response times, and accommodate critical emergency vehicle
and equipment needs. The existing 1967 facility is deteriorated, with outdated electrical and
mechanical systems. Additionally, the building sits well below the FEMA -required Base Flood
Elevation. The new Category -5 hurricane resilient facility will be elevated 10.75' higher than the
existing facility. With an energy-efficient roof, it will be the City's most resilient critical
infrastructure asset. A 2017 Vulnerability Assessment reported that the site of the existing fire
station has the highest vulnerability rating amongst all twelve Miami Beach Fire and Police
facilities. The City is requesting $8,414,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of
$8,800,000 from General Obligation Bond Fund 392, Project 28319; $6,000,000 of the match
is subject to appropriation in a future Capital Budget (beyond FY 2022).
Dune Enhancements
A healthy dune system provides significant nature -based protection from storms, climate
change and sea -level rise. Sections of the dune system are over -run with non-native vegetation,
have been illegally graded and have become a mono -culture. This project seeks to remove non-
native vegetation, diversify the species, replant native vegetation, and re -grade the lowest area
of the dune. This project is essential to continue to foster the critical habitat that provides vital
storm surge protection to the City. The City is requesting $1,000,000 and will provide matching
funds in the amount of $300,000 subject to future budget appropriation.
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Streetscape Green Infrastructure Program
A vibrant and healthy streetscape provides significant environmental, social, and economic
benefits to our dense, urban community. Expanding the mature tree canopy is necessary to help
retain and treat stormwater, improve walkability, and increase species diversity. This project
seeks to install underground systems to. compliment Florida Friendly and salt -tolerant canopy
trees. These systems allow larger trees to expand their root system while also providing
additional stormwater retention. The City is requesting $400,000 and will provide matching
funds in the amount of $400,000 subject to future budget appropriation.
Stormwater Master Plan
The City owns and operates its stormwater system. Due to the flat topography, low elevation,
high water table and dense urban environment in Miami Beach, the stormwater system is critical
to address flooding challenges. The system mitigates flooding by collecting, treating, and
disposing of stormwater. To address challenges posed by sea level rise and increased rainfall,
the Administration plans to update the outdated stormwater master plan to effectively address
sea level rise resilience, capital needs and renewal and rehabilitation needs. The City is
requesting $3,000,000 and matching funds are not required.
72nd St Community Complex
The 72nd Street Community Complex will be a LEED Gold -certified multi -use community
resiliency hub built to withstand storms and sea level rise. The resilient complex will have
energy-saving power/storm/rainwater systems; blue/green infrastructure and will reduce heat
island effects. The City is requesting $4,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount
of $4,000,000 from General Obligation Bond Fund 391, Project 25019.
North Beach Town Center
North Beach Town Center is a priority flood mitigation project in the heart of a newly designated
Community Redevelopment Agency. As part of the North Beach Master Plan, it includes raising
emergency roads to reduce current and future tidal flooding, upsizing the gravity collection
system, pump station, and outfall, and improving water quality with a stormwater treatment
system. This project upgrades failing water/sewer mains. The City is requesting $10,000,0000,
matching funds are not required.
2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program in the approximate amount of $300,000
The Administration requests approval to submit a grant application to U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of $300,000, for the City's Homeland Security Priorities. Urban Areas
Security Initiative (UASI) Program funds are intended to assist high -threat, high-density urban
areas to build and sustain the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect against, mitigate,
respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The federal government allocates funding to the
different Urban Area groups based on risk-based methodology. UASI funds assist in building an
enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover
from acts of terrorism.
Grant funds will be used to support the Fire Departmenfs Technical Rescue Team. In the
event of a terrorist attack leading to a building collapse, the Fire Technical Rescue Team will
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need specialized equipment for search and rescue operations. Matching funds are not required
for this grant.
3. National Endowment for the Arts - American Rescue Plan Grants to Organization Program for
funding in the approximate amount of $100,000
The American Rescue Plan of 2021 is designed to fuel the nation's recovery from the
devastating economic and health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds allocated to the
National Endowment for the Arts represent a significant commitment to the arts and a
recognition of the value of the Arts and Culture Sector to the nation's economy and recovery.
Grant funds are intended to help support jobs in the arts sector, keep the doors open to arts
organizations nationwide, and assist the field in its response to and recovery from the COVI D-
19 pandemic.
Funding will support staff salaries in the Cultural Affairs Division of the Tourism and Culture
Department. The Cultural Affairs Program advances, supports, and promotes arts and culture to
strengthen the local economy and quality of life for all who live, work, and visit the City of Miami
Beach. The Cultural Affairs program works to make this mission possible by implementing two
essential programs: Art in Public Places and the Cultural Arts Program. The Administration is
requesting approval to apply to the National Endowment for the Arts in the approximate amount
of $100,000 for the American Rescue Plan Grants to Organizations Program. No matching
funds are required.
4. National Association of Realtors (NAR) in the approximate amount of $10,000 for the Miami
Beach Urban Butterfly Gardens Project.
The Administration is requesting approval to apply to the National Association of Realtors for
funding for Butterfly Gardens at: Poinciana Park and Park View Island Park Annex.
The proposed placemaking project will activate two underutilized greenspaces in Miami Beach
to promote the health; wellness, happiness, and well-being of the community while supporting
sustainability and resiliency efforts. The project entails building urban butterfly gardens with
social gathering areas within existing parks. These gardens will become hubs of interaction and
places where neighbors can enjoy the beauty of their unique surroundings as a community in a
shared space.
The projects will take place at Poinciana Park and Park View Island Park Annex. Poinciana
Paris is a pocket park located off Alton Road and 63rd Street in the La Gorce neighborhood.
The park features a mature canopy of beautiful Royal Poincianas that flower throughout the
spring and summer. The park fronts several homes and a busy roadway making it a highly visible
location. Park View Island Park Annex is a waterfront park located at the intersection of Dickens
Avenue and 73rd Street, at the entrance of Paris View Island, with amenities including a kayak
launch and community garden. There is currently an underutilized greenspace that would be
activated with a butterfly garden and seating area. This grant does not require matching funds.
5. Miami -Dade County Municipal Parking Fines Reimbursement Program in the approximate
amount of $50.000.
The City Administration is requesting approval to submit an Affidavit to Miami -Dade County for
funding through the Miami -Dade County, Municipal Parking Fines Reimbursement Program.
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Miami -Dade County's Parking Fines Reimbursement Program is based on Section 316.008 of
the Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami -Dade County, which authorizes
the charging of fines for misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with disabilities.
The City participates in the Municipal Parking Reimbursement Program each year. The City
Administration uses Municipal Parking Fines funds in accordance with the guidelines to improve
accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities and to conduct
public awareness programs in the municipality concerning persons who have disabilities.
Miami -Dade County does not provide an estimate of the amount of funding that each City will
receive, and the final funding amount is contingent on the number of other cities that submit
affidavits and the total amount of funds collected. This request is for 2021 Parking Fine funds,
which were collected during 2020. The Administration requests approval to execute the Affidavit
for Parking Fines Funds in the approximate amount of $50,000. Matching funds are not
required
6. Volunteer Florida, FY 2021-22 Community Emergency Response Team (CERT Citizen
Corps Program in the approximate amount of $10000
Volunteer Florida was established by the Florida Legislature in 1994 and is one of the 52 state
service commissions administering national service grants across the United States. Volunteer
Florida administers Florida's CERT/Citizen Corps Program. Funding is administered by Volunteer
Florida through the Florida Division of Emergency Management, the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Program. The CERT program is
a training program that allows citizens to receive training in basic disaster response skills, which then
allows the volunteers to provide critical support, giving immediate assistance to victims before First
Responders arrive on the scene.
The City's CERT program furthers the process of citizens understanding their responsibility in
disaster preparedness and recovery and increases their ability to safety help themselves, their
family, and their neighborhoods. If awarded, the city will use grant funds to purchase equipment
for an emergency response training program. The project will improve community readiness and
response in the event of an emergency. The City is requesting $10,000 in grant funds for equipment.
A 50% match is required which will be provided in the form of an in-kind match (staff salaries and
volunteer hours).
7. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Rebuild Florida General Infrastructure Grant
Program, Round 2 in the approximate amount of $35 million for Fire Station #1 and First Street
Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation Project.
The Department of Economic Opportunity's General Infrastructure Program is designed to
provide funding to units of general local government, state agencies, non -profits and non-
governmental organizations to implement innovative, collaborative, multi jurisdictional and/or
large-scale mitigation activities that reduce previously identified hazard risks for local
communities to better withstand emergency -related challenges. The CDBG-MIT funding is
designed to address mitigation needs to ensure that the state of Florida is more resilient to
future natural disasters. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) is the lead
agency and responsible entity for administering the CDBG-MIT funds allocated to the state.
The launch date for Round 1 of the program took place in 2020, and the launch date for Round
2 is 2021.
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The Administration intends to apply for two projects: Fire Station No. 1 and First Street. The
Fire Station No. 1 construction project is critical because it will expand emergency coverage, reduce
emergency response times and accommodate critical emergency vehicle and equipment needs. The
existing 1967 facility is deteriorated, with outdated electrical and mechanical systems. Additionally,
the building sits well below the FEMA-required Base Flood Elevation. The new Category-5
hurricane resilient facility will be elevated 10.75' higher than the existing facility. With an energy-
efficient roof, it will be the City's most resilient critical infrastructure asset. A 2017 Vulnerability
Assessment reported that the site of the existing fire station has the highest vulnerability rating
amongst all twelve Miami Beach Fire and Police facilities. The City is requesting $8,414,000 and will
provide matching funds in the amount of $8,800,000 from General Obligation Bond Funds;
$6,000,000 of the match is subject to appropriation in a future Capital Budget (beyond FY 2022).
The First Street Flood Mitigation and Sea Level Rise Adaptation project is a flood mitigation
and sea level rise project that has been identified through multiple vulnerability assessments and
studies. This project will elevate First Street between Washington Avenue and Alton Road,
currently prone to frequent flooding from sea level rise and rain events. The project will improve
resilience and will provide an enhanced stormwater treatment system. New stormwater trunk
lines along First Street, Washington Avenue and Alton Road (south of 5th Street) will
significantly improve the drainage capabilities of the entire basin. This project will also replace
and adapt failing water and sewer infrastructure to sea level rise. The City is requesting
$25,000,000 and will provide matching funds in the amount of $20,000,000 from available funds
appropriated to Project 20587 and $6,000,000 subject to future budget appropriation.
8. Appropriation Request to the Floridan State Legislature in the amount of $750.000 for the Sabrina
Cohen Adaptive Fitness and Recreation Center and Oceanside Adaptive Park and Beach Project
The goal of this project is to build a fully accessible Adaptive Fitness and Recreation Center
along with an Oceanside Adaptive Park and Beach. Phase One, the Oceanside Adaptive Park
and Beach is anticipated to be a public space designed to welcome adults and children of all
ages and abilities; this 1.25 Acre project will have an accessible boardwalk, accessible beach
bridge and beach viewing platforms. Phase Two will be the Adaptive Fitness and Recreation
Center, which will include a fully accessible state-of-the-art fitness facility, pool and high-tech
center.
The project has great value. Obesity rates for adults with disabilities are 57% higher than for
adults without disabilities. For people with disabilities, recreation and exercise are critical for
health and well-being, but are often difficult to access. This project will provide people with
disabilities the opportunity to access recreation and exercise. Additionally, studies have shown
that physical and social wellbeing, such as the reduction of amdety and depression, and increase
of self-esteem also result from recreation and exercise. There has been substantial support for
this project, including Community Support pledges (17 different foundations and individual
parties), major organizational backing (10 organizations) and government organizations support
this project. The project will include construction of walkways, landscaping, irrigation, adaptive
playground, adaptive exercise equipment, fencing, seating, and planning, permitting and
engineering. An Appropriation Request, in the approximate amount of $750,000 is being
submitted to the Florida Legislature for this project. Matching funds in the amount of $2,500,000
are available in Project 21621 and additional funds in the amount of $577,000 to be
appropriated from Miami -Dade County General Obligation Bond funds.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
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In the 2019 Business Survey, 79.6% of businesses stated that "Sustainability and Resiliency
are important to my business." The percentage of residents who would recommend the city as
a place to live increased 10% from 2016.
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 funds and execute all documents or
agreements in connection with the grants, award programs and funding requests.
Applicable Area
Not Applicable
Is this a "Residents Right
to Know" item. pursuant to
City Code Section 2-14?
No
Does this item utilize G.O.
Bond Funds?
No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Grants and Intergovemmental Affairs
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
o Resolution
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