Resolution 2023-32689 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32689
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) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, COMPOSTING
AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $100,000; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND
URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HOMELESS TRUST, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $63,000;
AND 3) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FISCAL YEAR
2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE GRANT PROGRAM (UASI),
IN THE TOTAL APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $260,000.
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 $100,000 from United States Department of Agriculture,
Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program, the details of which are set forth in the
Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration further requests approval to apply for a grant
in the approximate amount of $63,000 from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development, through Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, the details of which are set
forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution.
WHEREAS, the City Administration further requests approval to apply for two
grants in the approximate combined amount of $260,000 from U.S. Department of
Homeland Security, Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program
(UASI), 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) United States Department of Agriculture, Composting and Food Waste
Reduction Program, in the approximate amount of $100,000; 2) U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development, through Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, in the
approximate amount of $63,000; and 3) U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Fiscal
Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant Program (UASI), in the total approximate
amount of$260,000
PASSED and ADOPTED this ,Z day of �U 1 , 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, 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) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE, COMPOSTING AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $100,000; 2) U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, THROUGH
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $63,000; AND 3) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND
SECURITY, FISCAL YEAR 2024 URBAN AREA SECURITY INITIATIVE
GRANT PROGRAM (UASI), IN THE TOTAL APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$260,000.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends the adoption of 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
1. United States Department of Agriculture. Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program.
in the approximate amount of$100.000 for a Community Compost Pilot.
Composting and Food Waste Reduction (CFWR) cooperative agreements, funded by the
American Rescue Plan Act, assist local governments with projects that develop and test
strategies for planning and implementing municipal compost plans and food waste reduction
plans. Implementation activities will increase access to compost for agricultural producers,
improve soil quality and encourages innovative, scalable waste management plans that reduce
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and divert food waste from landfills.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$100,000 for
a pilot project that will expand existing compost programs, making composting more accessible
to residents throughout the City. The pilot will be implemented in partnership with Compost for
Life, which will establish carts at the Lincoln Road Farmers Market, create local community
hubs, and host educational sessions to raise awareness about the environmental and economic
benefits of composting. A match in the approximate amount of $34,000 is available from
account#: 178-6886-000312-21-402-508-00-00-00-.
2 . U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through Miami-Dade County
Homeless Trust. in the approximate amount of$63.000 for Homeless Outreach Team Support.
The Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust serves as the applicant for U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development funds, to assist Miami-Dade County municipalities in
continuing care services. The City has received these funds since 2003 to support salaries of
Homeless Outreach staff within the City's Housing and Community Services Department.
The City administration is applying for a continuation of grant funding in the approximate amount
of$63,000 to support Homeless Outreach staff salaries. A match in the approximate amount of
$16,300 is available in the Housing and Community Services Department Operating Budget,
from account#: 011-0560-000111-23-405-574-00-00-00-.
3. U.S. Department of Homeland Security.Fiscal Year 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Grant
Program (UAS I). in the total approximate amount of$260.000 for two separate projects.
Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Program funds are intended to assist high-threat, high-
density urban areas in building and sustaining the capabilities necessary to prevent, protect
against, mitigate, respond to, and recover.from acts of terrorism. The federal government
allocates funding to different Urban Area groups. The administration is applying to fund the
following two separate projects this year, in the approximate combined amount of$260,000:
Compact 4x4 Enclosed Transport Vehicle
The Fire Department and Emergency Management Division is requesting funding in the
approximate amount of$100,000 for a compact, four-wheel drive covered vehicle that can
combat all forms of terrorism and targeted violence. In addition to moving patients injured
in a Technical Rescue event, the vehicle can be used to move personnel and equipment.
No matching funds are required for this grant.
Video Wall for Miami Beach Emergency Operations Center
The Fire Department and Emergency Management Division is requesting funding in the
approximate amount of $160,000 to upgrade the outdated video display system in the
Emergency Operations Center(EOC). No matching funds are required for this grant.
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'.
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In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, 20% of resident respondents stated that City"efforts
to address homelessness were "excellent" or"good".
In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, 45% of resident respondents stated that the City's
"emergency medical services" are "excellent".
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Based on the stated 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 these grants, award programs and funding requests.
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
Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality
entertainment destination.
Legislative Tracking
Finance
ATTACHMENTS:
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