Resolution 2022-32218 RESOLUTION NO. 2022-32218
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 HER 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, PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1)
FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, THROUGH FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE LOW OR NO
EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$15.1 MILLION; 2) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION
AUTHORITY, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT $90,000; 3) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $1,408,000; 4) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, CULTURAL
FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$446,000; 5) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY,
COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN
THE AMOUNT OF $73,000; 6) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
THROUGH THE UNITED WAY, FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND
SHELTER PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $62,000; 7)
AN APPROPRIATION REQUEST TO THE FLORIDA HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $400,000;
AND FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING GRANTS: 8) THE
CHILDREN'S TRUST GROUP, INDIVIDUAL, AND HOME VISITATION
GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUND OF $345,000;
AND 9) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD
SUPPORTS PARTNERSHIPS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $500,000.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for and accepts grants and external
funding from outside organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant, in the
approximate amount of $15,100,000 from the Federal Transit Administration Low or No
Emission Grant Program through the Florida Department of Transportation, the details of
which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution;
including City matching funds in the amount of $2,581,227.72 from FY21/22
Transportation Fund; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to accept a grant in the
approximate amount of $90,000 from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority,
the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this
Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for two grants, in
the approximate combined amount of $1 ,408,000 from Florida Department
Transportation, Public Transit Service Department Grant Program, the details of which
are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, including
City matching funds in the combined amount of $1 ,408,000 from Transportation
Department Funds; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant, in the
approximate amount of$446,000 from the Florida Department of State, Cultural Facilities
Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum
accompanying this Resolution; including City matching funds in the approximate
combined amount of $892,000 from budget codes 140-0820-069357-00-410-556-00-00-
00-20418 and 302-0380-069357-00-410-546-00-00-20418.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant, in the
approximate amount of $73,000 from the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity,
Community Planning Technical Assistance 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 a grant, in the
approximate amount of$62,000 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, through the Local Board/United Way of Miami-Dade
County for Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to request appropriations,
in the approximate amount of $400,000 from Florida House of Representatives, Local
Support Grants Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to renew a grant, in the
approximate amount of $345,000, from the Renewal of the Children's Trust Group,
Individual, and Home Visitation Grant Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to renew a grant, in the
approximate amount of $500,000, from the Children's Trust Family Neighborhood
Supports Partnerships Grant Program, 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 grants from: 1) Federal Transit
Administration Low or No Emission Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $15.1
million 2) Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, in the approximate amount of
$90,000; 3) Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit Service Development
Grant Program, in the approximate amount of$1 .4 million; 4) Florida Department of State,
Cultural Facilities Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $446,000; 5) Florida
Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning Technical Assistance
Program, in the approximate amount of $73,000; 6) U.S. Department of Homeland
Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through the Local Board/United Way
of Miami-Dade County for Emergency Food and Shelter Program, in the approximate
amount of $61 ,500; 7) Florida House of Representatives, in the approximate amount of
$400,000; and for the renewal of the following grants: 8) the Children's Trust Group,
Individual and Home Visitation Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $40,000; 9)
the Children's Trust Family Neighborhood Supports Partnerships Grant Program, in the
approximate amount of $500,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 02° day of �4/2 , 2022.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 20, 2022
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 HER 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, PROGRAMS, AND
AGREEMENTS: 1) FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, THROUGH
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FOR THE LOW OR NO
EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $15.1
MILLION; 2) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $90,000; 3) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANT
PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1,408,000; 4) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF STATE, CULTURAL FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM IN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $446,000; 5) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $73,000; 6) U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, THROUGH THE UNITED WAY, FOR THE
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $62,000; 7) AN APPROPRIATION REQUEST TO THE
FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $400,000; AND FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE FOLLOWING
GRANTS: 8) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST GROUP, INDIVIDUAL, AND HOME
VISITATION GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT
OF $345,000;AND, 9) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FAMILY NEIGHBORHOOD
SUPPORTS PARTNERSHIPS GRANT PROGRAM IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $500,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
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BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for grant funds for new or existing city projects. Details of the
funding sources and projects are included in the Analysis section of this Agenda item.
ANALYSIS
1. Federal Transit Administration Low or No Errrssion Grant Program. through the Florida
Department of Transportation in the approximate amount of$15.1 million.
The Low or No Emission competitive program provides funding to state and local governmental
authorities for the purchase or lease of zero-emission and low-emission transit buses as well as
acquisition, construction and leasing of required supporting facilities. Funding for this grant is
from the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
The Administration is requesting funds to purchase 12 battery electric buses or trolleys,
charging infrastructure, and other related items to replace trolleys that are currently owned by the
City's contractor. The new vehicles will be owned and controlled by the City. The buses will be
100% zero-emission. Since the City is not directly eligible to apply for these funds, staff
contacted Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), an eligible applicant. FDOT agreed
to submit the application to FTA on behalf of the City.
The City is requesting funding in the amount of $15,070,487.08 and the grant requires matching
funds. The city will provide matching funds in the amount of $2,581,227.72 from FY 21/22
Transportation Fund.
2. Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority in the approximate amount of$90.000.
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority's (MBVCA) mission is to proactively recruit,
develop, financially support and partner with events, festivals, programs and activities that are
innovative, high quality and representative of our City. Projects must gamer positive media
awareness and augment the reputation of Miami Beach.
The Aspen Institute, in collaboration with the City of Miami Beach and a diverse group of partner
institutions in and beyond South Florida enlisted global and local policymakers, scientific
experts, corporate leaders, inventors and innovators, artists, young leaders, influencers, and
engaged members of the public to participate in "Aspen Ideas: Climate 2022". The 2022
Aspen Ideas Climate Conference took place in Miami Beach from May 9-12, 2022 and featured
a variety of main stage events, breakout sessions, roundtable discussions, and excursions
focused on mitigating and adapting to climate change. Topics included solutions to flooding and
sea-level rise to new renewable energy technologies and from food and agriculture impacts of
climate change to test drives of new electric vehicles. The Climate Summit Miami Beach Host
Committee is responsible for organizing and operating the annual summit in Miami Beach,
focused on education and policy discussions concerning climate change.
The VCA has awarded $90,000 to the City as the Fiscal Agent for the Climate Summit Miami
Beach Host Committee. The grant funds are to be used for marketing, PR and advertising
costs related to the Aspen Ideas Climate Conference. Matching funds will be paid for by the
Host Committee and not the City.
3. Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit Service Development Grant Program in the
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approximate amount of$1.408.000.
The Public Transit Service Development Program (TSD) was enacted by the Florida
Legislature to provide initial funding for special projects.
South Beach Trolley— $1.250.000
The City is requesting State Fiscal Year 2024 funding in the amount of $1,250,000 to
supplement approximately 25% of the annual cost of operating the South Beach trolley service,
starting July 1, 2023.
The goal of South Beach Trolley Service (trolley) is to improve mobility, connectivity, service
reliability and increase use of local public transportation service, particularly encouraging mode
shift from personal vehicles to public transportation for choice riders. The South Beach Service
completes a citywide interconnected trolley service connecting North Beach, Middle Beach and
South Beach. The trolley improves transit service by providing collection, circulation, and
distribution of local trips within the City of Miami Beach and to regional routes.
The City is requesting funding in the approximate amount of $1,250,000. The City will provide
matching funds in the amount of $1,250,000 from Transportation Department Funds for the
operation of the South Beach Trolley Service.
Middle Beach On-Demand Transit Service -$158.000
The City is requesting State Fiscal Year 2024 funding in the amount of $158,000 for the 3rd
year operation of the Middle Beach On-Demand Transit Service, starting July 1, 2023.
The Administration is requesting funding that would assist offsetting approximately 50% of the
cost associated with the annual operation and maintenance of the full turnkey Middle Beach On-
Demand Transit Service. The project utilizes new technology/eco-friendly vehicles for providing
an on-demand transit solution for the Middle Beach community which is not currently served by
the Miami Beach trolley and underserved by the Miami-Dade County bus service. The service
offers first/last mile connectivity to transit stops and hubs or between any 2 points within the
service area. Service is offered exclusively within a geofenced area of Middle Beach, seven (7)
days a week.
The City is requesting funding in the approximate amount of $158,000. The City is providing
matching funds in the amount of $158,000 from Transportation Department Funds for the
Middle Beach On-Demand Transit Service.
4. Florida Department of State. Cultural Facilities Grant Program in the approximate amount of
$446.000.
The Cultural Facilities Grant Program coordinates and guides the State of Florida's support and
funding of renovation, new construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities. It is intended for
organizations whose mission includes arts and cultural programming.
The Collins Park Rotunda is one of the most iconic structures of the Collins Park Neighborhood
and sits on the front lawn of the Bass Museum. The building, which is surrounded by a
concentric moat, was constructed in 1961 by sculptor, Albert Vrana. The Rotunda is a central
part of the Collins Park Cultural Campus and is currently vacant. The City is requesting grant
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funds to renovate the 1,960 square foot existing building and construct an 895 square foot
addition, restoring its use as a Performing Arts Venue. After renovation, the rotunda, will provide
a programming venue that is accessible, affordable and available to the community at large.
The grant requires $2 in matching funds for every $1 in grant funds (2:1 match). The City will
provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $892,000 as follows: 140-0820-069357-
00-410-556-00-00-00-20418 — Construction $492,000 and 302-0380-069357-00-410-546-00-
00-00-20418— Construction $400,000.
5. Florida Department of Economic Opportunity. Community Planning Technical Assistance
Program in the approximate amount of$73.000.
The City is requesting funding through the Community Planning Technical Assistance program
for the creation of a Climate Resilience Communication Plan that will allow the Administration to
effectively engage with and educate the community on the effects of climate change, the City's
response, the associated challenges and complexities, and why the City's resilience program is
necessary.
The Climate Resilience Communication Plan will be beneficial to the residents of Miami Beach,
but also to a broader audience of tourists, investors, and County and State stakeholders. This
Plan would create a communications plan that will allow the City to effectively engage with and
educate the community on the effects of climate change, the City's response, the associated
challenges and complexities, and, most critically, why the City's resilience program is necessary.
The Plan will integrate innovative communication approaches and engagement. Matching funds
are not required for this grant.
6. U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. through the
Local Board/United Way of Miami-Dade County for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds, in
the approximate amount of$61.500.
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was established in1983 with the signing of Public
Law 98-8. The program was created to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless people by
allocating federal funds for the provision of food and shelter. Congress also created a National
Board, chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that consists of
representatives of the American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, the Jewish Federations of
North America, National Council of the Churches of Christ, the Salvation Army and United Way
Worldwide. The United Way Local Board is responsible for considering all applications,
organizations and services to be funded.
The Administration is requesting funds from EFSP for families in need of assistance. The
funds will be used to provide rent and mortgage assistance, and utility assistance to individuals.
The City applies for EFSP funding each year, and this year's application is for Phase 39 of the
program. Matching funds are not required for this grant
7. Appropriation Request to the Florida House in the approximate amount of$400.000.
During the 2022 regular session, the Florida House included a new initiative in the Fiscal Year
2022-2023 General Appropriations Act, HB 5001 (the state budget), for a Local Support Grants
Program. This program was approved by the Governor and will enable House members to
request nonrecurring funding for local governments, education entities, or privately operated
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programs to support local initiatives. The funding is capped at $175 million, and the grants must
be approved by the Legislative Budget Commission.
The application process mirrors the Legislature's annual budget process during session. The
nonrecurring sum of $205,000,000 from the General Revenue Fund is appropriated to
Administered Funds for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 for Local Support Grants. Local Support Grants
include grants to local governments, education entities, or privately-operated programs to
support local initiatives. On top of the $175 million for local projects, Local Support Grants
include $30 million for first responder bonuses.
As such, the Local Support Grants also provide one-time recognition payments of up to $1,000,
after taxes, for each essential first responder employed by the local government as a swom law
enforcement officer, emergency medical technician, firefighter, or paramedic. The Department
of Economic Opportunity is tasked with developing an allocation method to distribute Local
Support Grants to local governments based on the number of essential first responders
employed by the local government as of May 1, 2022.
The City Administration intends to submit a request to the Florida House of Representatives in
the approximate amount of $400,000 for the Sunset Islands Water and Sewer Replacement
Project. The water and sewer pipelines that cross between Sunset Island 2 and 3 have had
multiple breaks in the recent year. The water main was permanently placed out of service and
the sewer main has had three breaks since July 2021 resulting in the emergency temporary
replacement of subaqueous pipe. This project will replace the water and sewer mains to ensure
potable water supply to the islands and minimize the likelihood of future sanitary sewer
overflows. Matching funds are not required for this Appropriation Request.
8. Renewal of The Children's Trust Group. Individual, and Home Visitation Grant Program. in the
approximate amount of$345.000.
The Children's Trust Group Individual and Home Visitation grant program provides funding to
support group, individual, home visiting, and advocacy parenting programs for at-risk populations
in Miami-Dade County. The program's purpose is to provide structured programs that follow
evidence-based and promising curricula, address specific needs, and increase positive parent-
child interaction and communication.
With the support of grant funding, the City's Office of Housing and Community Services has
been operating the Miami Beach Parent-Child Program successfully for the past 11 years.
During the 2022-2023 Program Year, the program will offer Nurturing Parenting Program
services to 97 Miami Beach families with children between the ages of birth to 18 years old. The
Nurturing Parenting Program is an evidence-based, psycho-educational model of family/parent
education that engages the whole family in either a group or home-based setting and results in
decreased parental stress, increased positive parent-child interactions and increased parenting
skills. The contract renewal will commence October 1, 2022 ending September 30, 2023 and
will be the last year of the current five year contract cycle. Matching funds are not required for
this grant.
9. Renewal of The Children's Trust Family Neighborhood Supports Partnerships Grant
Program in the approximate amount of$500.000
The Family and Neighborhood Support Partnerships (FNSP) program offers comprehensive
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and individualized supports for children, youth, and their families experiencing challenges that
may limit them from realizing their full health, social, educational, and economic potential. The
program aims to amplify strengths and build resilience to counter the effects of adverse
childhood experiences such as child abuse or neglect, exposure to family and community
trauma and violence, family mental health issues, legal issues, and extreme poverty. This City's
program was previously called Success University and will soon be renamed Family Pathways.
Partnerships include an array of services that engage parents and youth as partners in order to
build on their strengths, address life challenges, and provide individualized supports. The City
has been recommended for funding in the amount of $500,000 for the contract period
commencing October 1, 2022 and ending September 30, 2023. This grant does not require
matching funds.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Based on the 2019 Resident Survey, 63% of residents use their automobile as a primary mode
of transportation for trips within Miami Beach. While many residents use the City's trolley service
and 75% of residents surveyed are satisfied with the service, there was a need to provide first
mile/last mile connectivity particularly in areas that are not served by the trolley service.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
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 her 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 Does this item utilize C.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
Strategic Connection
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
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