Resolution 2023-32604RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32604
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) NATIONAL FISH AND
WILDLIFE FOUNDATION, NATIONAL COASTAL RESILIENCE FUND, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $125,000; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, THROUGH THE
UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $75,000; AND 3) FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIATE AMOUNT OF $1.25 MILLION.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from
outside organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $125,000 from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National
Coastal Resilience Fund, 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 $75,000 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal
Emergency Management Agency, through United Way of Miami -Dade County,
Emergency Food and Shelter Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $1,250,000 from Florida Department of Transportation, Public
Transit Service Development 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 following grants, programs, and
agreements: 1) National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Coastal Resilience Fund,
in the approximate amount of $125,000; 2) U.S. Department of Homeland Security,
Federal Emergency Management Agency, through United Way of Miami -Dade County,
Emergency Food and Shelter Program, in the approximate amount of $75,000; and 3)
Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit Service Development Program, in
the approximate amount of $1.25 Million.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 11
ATTEST:
-Y MAY 2 2 2023
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
day of /wa , 2023.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
NCO WORATE
APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: May 17, 2023
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 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) NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE
FOUNDATION, NATIONAL COASTAL RESILIENCE FUND, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $125,000; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
AGENCY, THROUGH THE UNITED WAY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $75,000; AND 3) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1.25 MILLION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
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
1 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Coastal Resilience Fund, in the approArnate
amount of $125,000 for Flagler Monument Island Restoration.
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation will award approximately $140 million in grants to
create and restore natural systems to increase protection for communities from current and
future coastal hazards and improve habitats for fish and. wildlife species. The grant program is
primarily funded by, and coordinated with, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
(NOAA).
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The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $125,000 for
design and permitting activities for a project to restore Flagler Monument Island. The project will
encourage benthic resource recruitment and help to protect the seagrass habitat from boating
activity and beached vessels. A City match in the approximate amount of $125,000 is subject to
approval and appropriation during the FY 2024 budget process.
2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agenc4 through
United Way of Miami Dade County Emergency Food and Shelter Program, in the approximate
amount of S75 000 for Assistance to Residents in Need
The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established in 1983 with the signing of
the Jobs Stimulus Bill. In its 40-year history, the EFSP will have distributed $6.158 billion to
over 14,000 human service agencies in more than 2,500 communities across the country. This
year's grant opportunity is for Phase 40 funding.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $75,000 for
assistance to residents in need. The funds may be used by low- and moderate -income
individuals and families who are currently at risk of homelessness or eviction, for food vouchers,
rent or mortgage assistance, mass shelter, or utilities. No matching funds are required.
3 Florida Department of Transportation. Public Transit Service Development Program, in the
approximate amount of $1 25 Million for South Beach Trolley Service
The FDOT Public Transit Service Development Agreement Program was enacted by the
Florida Legislature to provide funding to special projects that can improve or expand public
transit services. Service Development Projects are subject to specified duration times, eligible
for up to no more than three years. -
The City administration is applying to grant funding in -the approximate amount of $1,250,000 for
the South Beach Trolley Service. This would be the 2"d year of funding provided by FDOT that
would be used for operating assistance in the effort to electrify fleet by 2025. A City match in the
approximate amount of $1,250,000 is subject to approval and appropriation during the FY 2025
budget process.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, 39.4% of resident respondents were very satisfied or
satisfied with City efforts to be a "green or sustainable city".
In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Surrey, 20% of resident respondents stated that City "efforts to
address homelessness were "excellent" or "good".
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Applicable Area
Citywide
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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.
Legislative Tracking
Finance
ATTACHMENTS:
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