Resolution 2022-31985RESOLUTION NO. 2022-31985
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 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 21/22 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 approve and
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 20th day of January, 2022.
ATTEST:
Rafa I E. Granado, City Clerk
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: January 20, 2022
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 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 five years and MB Watersports has purchased
adaptive equipment and fund instructors 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 20/21 because of their support:
Sustained quality coaching through the City's funding.
Maintained the program completely free of charge to participants.
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Novice/recreational athletes trained (3) three times a week though Zoom, on land and on
water with COVI D-19 precautions.
Experienced competitive athletes trained (4) four times a week with COVID-19
precautions.
Athletes on land used adapted ergometers (rowing machines) with fixed seats.
Athletes on water used adaptive boats with specialized equipment (oars, seats, stabilizers
etc.)
Athletes became part of a team, appreciated the camaraderie, and had reduced feelings
of isolation.
Funding is included as part of the Parks and Recreation Department's Current Service Level
Budget for FY 21/22. 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 requires 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. IVIB Watersports proposes to use the grant funds to continue providing this
valuable service.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Funding is included as parte of the Parks and Recreation Department's Current Service Level
Budget for FY 21/22.
Amount(s)/Account(s):
Amount: $85,000.00
Account: 011 -0950 -000312 -28 -406 -545 -00 -00 -00 -
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Not Applicable
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City Code
Section
2-14
No
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