Resolution 2023-32694 •
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32694
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE •
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC
RESILIANCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") TO INCREASE THE MONTHLY
STIPEND AMOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE THREE-YEAR
RESIDENCY INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM FOR FIRST
RESPONDERS LIVING ON MIAMI BEACH (THE "PROGRAM"),
APPROVED AS PART OF THE FY 2023 BUDGET, FROM $250.00 to
$360.00, WITH NO ADDITIONAL ANTICIPATED IMPACT TO THE
ALLOCATED BUDGETS• OF $150,000 EACH FOR FY2023 AND
FY2024. .
WHEREAS, on January 20, 2022, the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution
No. 2022-31999, which established a three-year (3) residency incentive pilot program for police
officers and firefighters with a budget of $450,000 over three years and a limit of fifty (50)
participants; and
WHEREAS, additionally, as .a part of the Fiscal Year 2022 budget, the residency
incentive benefit was extended to also include code enforcement officers; and
WHEREAS, .$150,000 has been allocated per fiscal year of the• pilot program and less
than 30% of the allocated amount has been dispersed during each of the first two years; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2023, the City Commission referred an item to FERC to discuss
a cost-of-living adjustment related to the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has provided FERC a report on the number of
participants who have utilized the Program and the estimated budgetary impact for the
remainder of FY 2022-23 and for FY 2023-24: and .
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2023, FERC discussed the item and projections provided by
the Administration and unanimously approved a recommendation to increase the monthly
stipend from $250.00 to $360.00 per person.
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 of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, hereby accept the recommendation• of the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee ("FERC") to increase the monthly stipend amount
available through the Three-Year Residency incentive pilot program for first responders living on
Miami Beach (the "Program"), approved as part of the FY 2023 BUDGET, from $250.00 to
$360.00, with no additional anticipated impact to the allocated.budgets of $150,000 each for
FY2023 and FY2024.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 076 day of 11: 2023.
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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 26, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE ("FERC") TO
INCREASE THE MONTHLY STIPEND AMOUNT AVAILABLE THROUGH
THE THREE-YEAR RESIDENCY INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM FOR
FIRST RESPONDERS LIVING ON MIAMI BEACH (THE "PROGRAM"),
APPROVED AS PART OF THE FY 2023 BUDGET, FROM $250.00 to$360.00,
WITH NO ADDITIONAL ANTICIPATED IMPACT TO THE ALLOCATED
BUDGETS OF $150,000 EACH FOR FY2023AND FY2024.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended by FERC that the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution
authorizing an increase to the monthly stipend amount available through the Three-Year
Residency Incentive Pilot Program for First Responders Living on Miami Beach from $250.00
to $360.00.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
At the Commission meeting on January 20, 2022, Resolution No. 2022-31999 was adopted,
which established a three-year (3) residency incentive pilot program for police officers and
firefighters. As a part of the FY 2022 budget, the residency incentive benefit was extended to
include code enforcement officers as well. The maximum number of recipients for this benefit is
fifty(50). The amount originally set aside for the pilot was $450,000 over three years, budgeted
at$150,000 annually.
The residency incentive became effective October 1, 2021. The program provides eligible
police, fire, and code,enforcement officers a$250 monthly incentive, after proof of residency is
established and confirmed by the Human Resources ("HR") Department. Three unions (IAFF,
FOP, CWA) agreed to the residency incentive benefit and pilot program through a bargaining
process with the City.
At the April 28, 2023 City Commission Meeting, Commissioner Arriola requested that the Mayor
and the City Commission refer an item to FERC to discuss a cost-of-living adjustment related to
the Program. The Human Resources department subsequently presented a report on the
current utilization and budgetary impact of the Program at current rates to FERC, as well as
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projected increases to the budgetary impact at a range of increased rates. Upon FERC's
analysis and discussion of the proposed rates, Commissioner Richardson motioned this item to
be heard at the July Commission meeting, favorably recommending an amendment to the
current resolution which would revise the monthly stipend from $250.00 to $360.00. This item
was approved unanimously.
ANALYSIS
Since the inception of the pilot program, HR has managed the enrollment and distribution of the
monthly incentive after eligibility criteria is met by each applicant at a rate of $250.00 per month
per recipient.
Below is a report on the growth of the Program through the duration of its administration.
Number of Current Total of
Number of
Group Recipients at Recipients Added Recipients
Inception (Oct during FY 21-22 Receiving Benefit
2021) FY 22-23
Police Officers 7 2 8
Firefighters 4 0 4
Code
Enforcement 0 2 2
Officers
Totals: 11 4 14
Below is a report on the status of the Program and its expenditure at current rates of utilization.
Number of Stipends FY 2022-23
Group Recipients FY 2022- (projected)
23
Police Officers 8 $24,000
Firefighters 4 $12,000
Code Enforcement 2 $6,000
Officers
Totals: 14 $42,000
At the current stipend amount, 26% of the allocated $450,000 for the pilot is projected to be
expended:
FY 2021-2022 $34,250 (actual)
FY 2022-2023 $42,000 (projected)
FY 2023-2024 $42,000 (projected)
3 Year Total =$118,250 (projected)
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As the cost-of-living continues to rise, the South Florida housing market becomes increasingly
challenging for renters as well as home buyers. The increased demand for housing in South
Florida. among other factors, has consistently driven up housing prices in the local community.
Based on data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale-West Palm
Beach area has seen an increase in housing costs of 16% (attachment).
With the current annual budget for this pilot program set at $150,000, less than 25% of the
annual residency incentive budget has been used during FY2022. If the Program continues at
current benefit and utilization rates, only 28% of the annual residency incentive budget is
projected to be used in FY2023, leaving substantial room within the current allocation to
increase both the rate of utilization and the benefit amount.
On June 23, 2023, FERC discussed a range of possible increase amounts proposed by the
Administration, settling on the increase amount reflected below:
Current Stipend Proposed Stipend
Amount per Employee $250 $360
After Taxes (estimated 30% rate) $175 $252
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
If the City is to implement the recommended one-time cost-of-living increase, the Program
expenditure can be expected to increase by $3,080 during FY 22-23, and $18,480 during FY
23-24, for a total increase of $21,560. The total annual Program expenditure would increase to
$60,480, well within the current Program allocation of $150,000 per year.
Groups: Police Firefighters Code Compliance Totals:
Number of Recipients 8 4 2 14
1 Year Projection $24,000 $12,000 $6,000 $42,000
(at current benefit/utilization)
2 Month Impact of Increase for $1,760 $880 $440 $3,080
FY 22-23(August/September)
1 Year Projection for FY 23-24 $34,560 $17,280 $8,640 $60,480
(at proposed benefit/same
utilization)
12 Month Impact of Proposed $10,560 $5,280 $2,640 $18,480
Increase for FY 23-24
Amount(s)/Account(s):
011-9322-000343-90-400-592-00-00-00-
CONCLUSION
Since the number of participants remain lower than what was originally planned. the
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recommended cost-of-living increase is unlikely to increase the program expenditure to an
amount that would surpass the original budget allocation.
Any change to this benefit would need to be bargained with the respective bargaining units
(IAFF, FOP, CWA).
The FERC recommends an increase to the monthly stipend amount available through the
Three-Year Residency Incentive Pilot Program for First Responders Living on Miami Beach
from $250.00 to $360.00, with no additional anticipated impact to the allocated budgets of
$150,000 each for FY 2023 and FY 2024.
Applicable Area
Citywide
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
Strategic Connection
Neighborhoods - Provide quick and exceptional fire and emergency response.
Legislative Tracking
Human Resources
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ CPI Reference Sheet
❑ Resolution
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Ilk BLS CONSUMER PRICE INDEX `
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For release: Thursday, January 12, 2023
All urban consumers Wage earners &clerical workers
Group Percent change Percent change
Index Dec 21 to Nov 22 to Index Dec 21 to Nov 22 to
Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22
U.S. City Average'
All items(1982-84=100) 296.797 6.5 -0.3 291.051 6.3 -0.5
All items (1967=100) 889.073 - - 866.953 - -
Food and beverages 314.459 10.1 0.3 313.801 10.1 0.3
Housing 310.725 8.1 0.6 307.346 8.4 0.7
Apparel 124.587 2.9 -1.7 124.557 2.9 -1.7
Transportation 255.993 3.9 -3.3 258.567 2.9 -3.6
Medical care 551.002 4.0 0.0 559.789 4.0 0.0
Recreation` 133.172 5.1 0.2 127.075 5.0 0.0
Education & communication` 144.922 0.7 0.0 130.940 0.1 0.1
Other goods and services 518.088 6.4 -0.1 572.669 6.4 0.0
South'
All items (1982-84=100) 288.205 7.0 -0.3 283.431 6.7 -0.4
All items (1977=100) 467.509 - - 459.048 - -
Food and beverages 309.645 10.5 0.4 308.830 10.6 0.4
Housing 290.077 9.8 0.6 291.051 10.1 0.6
Apparel 134.195 2.6 -2.0 134.138 3.0 -2.0
Transportation 256.321 3.2 -3.0 254.038 1.9 -3.2
Medical care 521.499 3.6 0.3 535.270 3.8 0.4
Recreation' 133.207 5.9 -0.3 127.175 5.7 -0.3
Education &communication' 139.993 0.1 0.3 123.258 -0.7 0.3
Other goods and services 501.130 7.4 0.5 547.206 7.8 0.4
All urban consumers Wage earners&clerical workers
Group Percent change Percent change
Index Dec 21 to Oct 22 to Index Dec 21 to Oct 22 to
Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22 Dec 22
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell'
All items(1982-84=100) 295.452 8.1 -0.5 287.366 6.9 -0.9
All items(1967=100) 890.994 - - 868.891 - -
Food and beverages 310.713 12.0 0.8 307.581 12.8 0.9
Housing 314.940 11.7 0.6 311.930 11.5 0.4
Apparel 154.098 2.0 -5.2 156.552 2.8 -4.0
Transportation 262.219 1.5 -4.2 253.143 0.4 -3.9
Medical care - - - - - -
Recreation' 96.648 8.5 -1.0 89.144 6.8 -0.5
Education &communication 139.570 -3.1 0.3 120.510 -3.9 0.1
Other goods and services 468.979 7.2 0.4 551.417 7.7 0.8
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach
All items (1982-84=100) 322.210 9.9 1.0 315.996 9.3 0.6
All items (1977=100) 519.358 - - 513.397 - -
Food and beverages 309.946 8.4 0.5 308.900 7.5 0.2
Housing 357.491 16.0 2.2 354.930 16.1 1.8
Apparel 143.144 3.8 1.5 153.140 4.7 -0.7
Transportation 263.241 0.7 -2.0 274.437 1.6 -1.7
Medical care 611.211 3.4 -0.7 633.121 3.8 -0.6
Recreation' 132.309 4.4 0.5 118.829 3.9 0.3
Education & communication' 132.573 6.3 2.2 124.927 6.4 2.5
Other goods and services 443.654 8.0 2.7 429.929 7.3 1.2
'Indexes on a December 1982-84=100 base, unless otherwise noted
`Indexes on a December 1997=100 base.
-Data not available.
*Full surveys for Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell and Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach are compiled every two months and are
published for February.April,June.August.October,and December
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