2004-25552 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-25552
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO
SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
FUNDING AGENCIES: 1) THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,000,000 FOR THE EAST-WEST CONNECTORS TO THE
ATLANTIC CORRIDOR; 2) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SAFE
NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS BOND INTEREST EARNINGS
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$150,000 FOR RENOVATIONS TO NORTH SHORE PARK AND
YOUTH CENTER; 3) MIAMI DADE COUNTY CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $50,000 FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE BYRON
CARLYLE THEATER; 4) VISITOR AND CONVENTION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$20,000 FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4, 2004 EVENT; 5) VISITOR
AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S CAMP
MIAMI BEACH PROGRAM; 6) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FOR
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $126,500 FOR
OPERATING FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND
RECREATION DEPARTMENT SUMMER PROGRAMS; 7) LAND
AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR FUNDS FOR THE
NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR (BANDSHELL
PARK); 8) THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, SAVE
AMERICA'S TREASURES PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR FUNDS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF OLD CITY HALL; 9) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4,
2004 EVENT; 10) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY LANDSCAPE
COMMITTEE FOR FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$150,000 FOR FUNDS FOR LANDSCAPING ALONG ALTON
ROAD; WHILE LEVERAGING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
CITY FUNDS AS NEEDED; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE
GRANTS IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS.
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WHEREAS, the Transportation Enhancement Program provides funding for
the development of "non-traditional" transportation projects and the deadline for
this grant application was April 23, 2004; and
WHEREAS, through the development of the Atlantic Corridor Greenway
Network, the City of Miami Beach is creating a regional alternative transportation
network and the proposed North Beach Neighborhood East-West Connectors to
the North Beach Recreational Corridor, which will be a network of on-street
bicycle/pedestrian trails featuring roadway striping, signage, and crosswalks at
protected intersections; and
WHEREAS, the project requires matching funds of at least 10% and the
City has requested funding in the amount of $1,000,000 and will utilize $1,220,000
in City of Miami Beach funds including People's Transportation Plan (Surtax)
funds, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - EDI funds,
Transportation and Community and System Preservation Pilot Program (TCSP)
funds and General Obligation (GO) Bond funding to match this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond (SNPB) Program provides
grant funds for land acquisition and/or capital development of public parks; and
WHEREAS, the North Shore Park and Youth Center is under construction
and the project includes the construction of a park concession building, bathroom
and storage room; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funding in the amount of $150,000 for
this project and will utilize matching City funds for this grant application,
specifically, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding
previously awarded to the City by Florida International University for this project;
and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County's Capital Development Grant Program
provides grant funds to purchase, renovate and/or equip neighborhood-based
cultural facilities and the program requires facility ownership or a 5 year minimum
lease agreement and the deadline for this program was April 1 , 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to complete renovations to the West side of
the Byron Carlyle theater; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding in the amount of $50,000 for
this project and will utilize matching funds which the City has available in Quality of
Life Fund 161 appropriated for this project; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA) ,
through its Tourism Advancement Program provides funding for activities and
events with yearlong tourism promotion and programming that support and
advance tourism and the deadline for this grant was March 29, 2004; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2004 "An American Celebration 2004" will mark the
fourteenth anniversary of the event's success, and in celebration, the City will host
this year's event at 10th Street and Ocean Drive and this year, the City of Miami
Beach will be partnering with Ocean Drive Magazine to bring this event to Miami
Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funds in the amount of $20,000 and no
match is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA) ,
through its Tourism Advancement Program provides funding for activities and
events with yearlong tourism promotion and programming that support and
advance tourism and the deadline for this grant was March 29, 2004; and
WHEREAS, Camp Miami Beach is a family vacation package that will
include an enriching program of arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation,
visits to local attractions, movies and more aimed at families; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funding in the amount of $20,000 and
there is no match required of this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Children's Trust Summer Program provides resources for
quality summer programs across the County with priority being given to children
with disabilities and children who live in underserved or higher risk communities
and the deadline for this proposal was March 15, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department is
committed to providing quality recreation activities and facilities for people of all
cultures, ages and abilities, this includes a summer camp program for youth
between the ages of 5-17 years old; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding in the amount of $126,500 to
provide operating funds for the Summer Camp program and no match is required;
and
WHEREAS, the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF),
established by the U.S. Congress provides matching grants to the State of Florida
and through the State to governmental agencies for the acquisition and
development of outdoor recreation purposes and the National Park Service and the
Florida Department of Environmental Services administer the program on behalf of
the U.S. Department of the Interior and the State of Florida, respectively and the
deadline for this program was April 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to renovate Bandshell Park to include new
picnic shelters, picnic tables, children's playground, East-West trail connector to
the North Beach Recreational Corridor for hiking and bicycling, renovated
volleyball courts, new landscaping and lighting for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funding for this project in the amount of
$200,000 with matching funds from City and grant sources; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Interior, Save America's Treasures Program
provides funding for the renovation of historically significant structures, and the
deadline for this grant program is May 19, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking grant funding to undertake a necessary
renovations to Old City Hall, the building is a "contributing" resource in the Miami
Beach National Register Architectural District ("Art Deco" Historic District) and the
district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its national
significance as the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s era resort
architecture in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes to submit a grant application in an amount
not to exceed $300,000, and the grant requires matching funds in the ratio of 2:1
(City:State) which the City will match with in-kind services, City funds and other
grant funding sources; and
WHEREAS, the Tourist Development Council provides funding for projects
that bring tourism to Miami-Dade County and the deadline for this grant application
was April 6, 2004; and
WHEREAS, the City's July 4th event promotes tourism in Miami Beach and
Miami-Dade County and this year's event will be co-sponsored by Ocean Drive
Magazine and will bring international attention to the celebration and our area; and
WHEREAS, the City applied for funding in the amount of $15,000 for this
event and the grant requires matching funds which will be provided by sponsors of
the event; and
WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Landscape Committee awards
grants for landscaping projects in Miami-Dade County; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has identified a need on Alton Road to: 1)
to reduce the occurrence of speeding, therefore enhancing the neighborhood's
livability; 2) to use traffic calming measures on the corridor, given its function as an
arterial roadway and hurricane evacuation route; and 3) to implement a successful
traffic calming plan, and the City has submitted a grant application for funding to
the Landscape Committee to request funds to landscape portions of the Alton
Road Corridor from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding in the amount of $137,500 and
has identified GO Bond funds as being the primary funding source for the local
match portion of this project; and
WHEREAS, the City has submitted the aforementioned grant applications;
therefore the Administration would recommend that the Mayor and City
Commission retroactively approve the Administration's action with respect to the
City's application for the aforementioned grants.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH that the Mayor and City
Commission hereby retroactively authorize the City Manager or his designee to
submit grant applications to the following funding agencies: 1) The State of Florida
Department of Transportation, Transportation Enhancement Program for funds in
the amount of $1,000,000 for the East-West Connectors to the Atlantic Corridor; 2)
Miami-Dade County Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Interest Earnings Program for
funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000 for renovations to North Shore Park
and Youth Center; 3) Miami Dade County Capital Development Program for
funding in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for renovations to the Byron Carlyle
Theater; 4) Visitor and Convention Authority for funding in an amount not to
exceed $20,000 for the City's July 4, 2004 event; 5) Visitor and Convention
Authority for funding in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the City's Camp
Miami Beach Program; 6) The Children's Trust for funding in an amount not to
exceed $126,500 for operating funds for the City's Parks and Recreation
Department Summer Programs; 7) Land and Water Conservation Fund for funding
in an amount not to exceed $200,000 for funds for the North Beach Recreational
Corridor; 8) Save America's Treasures for funding in an amount not to exceed
$300,000 for funds for renovations to Old City Hall; 9) Miami-Dade County Tourist
Development Council for funding in an amount not to Exceed $15,000 for the City's
July 4, 2004 event; 10) Miami-Dade County Landscape Committee for funds in an
amount not to exceed $150,000 for funds for landscaping along Alton Road; while
leveraging previously appropriated City funds as needed; further appropriating the
grants if approved and accepted by the City and authorizing the execution of all
necessary documents related to these applications.
PASSED and ADOPTED this
5th
day of
,2004
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For And Accept/Support The Following Ten (10) Grant
Applications.
Issue:
I Shall the City Apply And Accept/Support The Following Grants?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration Requests Retroactive Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee To Submit
Grant Applications For The Following Funds: 1) The State Of Florida Department Of Transportation,
Transportation Enhancement Program For Funds The East-West Connectors To The Atlantic Corridor; 2) Miami-
Dade County Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Interest Earnings Program For Funding For Renovations To North
Shore Park And Youth Center; 3) Miami Dade County Capital Development Program For Funding For Renovations
To The Byron Carlyle Theater; 4) Visitor And Convention Authority For Funding For The City's July 4,2004 Event;
5) Visitor And Convention Authority For Funding For The City's Camp Miami Beach Program; 6) The Children's
Trust For Funding For The City's Parks And Recreation Department Summer Programs; 7) Land And Water
Conservation Fund For Funding For The North Beach Recreational Corridor (Bandshell Park); 8} Save America's
Treasures For Funding For The Renovation Of Old City Hall; 9) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council
For Funding For The City's July 4,2004 Event; 10) Miami-Dade County Landscape Committee For Funds For
Landscaping Along Alton Road; While Leveraging Previously Appropriated City Funds As Needed; Further
Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The City And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessary
Documents Related To These Aoolications,
Financial Information:
Source of Grant Name/Project Grant Match Amount/Source
Matching Amount
Funds: i-Transportation Enhancement $1,000,000 GO Bond, Surtax, TCSP, HUD funds
Proaram/. E.W Connectors Match Amount: $1,220,000
2-MDC SNPB InterestlN Shore $150,000 HUD funding
~( Park & Youth Center Match Amount: $150,000
3- MDC Capital Development $50,000 Quality of Life Fund 161
Proaram/Bvron Carlvle Theater Match Amount: $50,000
Finance 4-VCAlJuly 4, 2004 Event $20,000 No Match Required
Dept.
5-VCAlCamp Miami Beach $20,000 No Match Required
Proaram
6~ The Children's Trust $126,500 Parks Department Operating Budget
Match Amount: $126,500
7 - Land & Water Conservation $200,000 Grant Funds
Fund/NBRC-Bandshell Park Match Amount:$200,OOO
8-5ave Arnerica's $300,000 Donated Services, City Funds, Other
Treasures/Old City Hall Grants; Match Amount: $600,000
9-TDC/4'n Of July $15,000 Corporate Support
Match Amount: $15,000
10- MDC Landscape $150,000 GO Bond Funds
Committee/Alton Road Match Amount: $150,000
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Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager
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Assistant City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez \-v---"- /
City Manager U 1)
Date: May 5, 2004
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
TO THE FOLLOWING FUNDING AGENCIES: 1) THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, TRANSPORTATION
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,000,000 FOR THE EAST-WEST CONNECTORS TO THE ATLANTIC
CORRIDOR; 2) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS
BOND INTEREST EARNINGS PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR RENOVATIONS TO NORTH SHORE
PARK AND YOUTH CENTER; 3) MIAMI DADE COUNTY CAPITAL
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000 FOR RENOVATIONS TO THE BYRON CARLYLE
THEATER; 4) VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4,
2004 EVENT; 5) VISITOR AND CONVENTION AUTHORITY FOR
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S
CAMP MIAMI BEACH PROGRAM; 6) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FOR
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $126,500 FOR OPERATING
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
SUMMER PROGRAMS; 7) LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND
FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR FUNDS
FOR THE NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR (BANDSHELL
PARK); 8) SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000 FOR FUNDS FOR THE
RENOVATION OF OLD CITY HALL; 9) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $15,000 FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4,2004 EVENT; 10) MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY LANDSCAPE COMMITTEE FOR FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $150,000 FOR FUNDS FOR LANDSCAPING ALONG
ALTON ROAD; WHILE LEVERAGING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED
CITY FUNDS AS NEEDED; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE
APPLICATIONS.
Commission Memorandum
May 5, 2004
Page 2
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1) Retroactive approval to submit a Qrant application to the State of Florida Department of
Transportation. Transportation Enhancement ProQram for funds in the amount of
$1.000,000 for the North Beach East-West Connectors to the Atlantic Corridor.
Through the development of the Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network, the City of Miami
Beach is creating a regional alternative transportation network which will interconnect
key inter-modal centers, area business districts, cultural/tourism centers, residential
neighborhoods, parking facilities, parks, schools and the beaches. The Network will be
comprised of a citywide system of bicycle/pedestrian facilities, enhanced public transit
facilities and innovative regional parking improvement programs.
The proposed North Beach Neighborhood East-West Connectors to the North Beach
Recreational Corridor will be a network of on-street bicycle/pedestrian trails featuring
roadway striping, signage, and crosswalks at protected intersections. A traffic impact
study will be conducted in order to determine which North Beach streets are most
suited to accommodate the trails. The East-West connectors will meander westward
from the North Beach Recreational Corridor (Atlantic Corridor Trail, also known as
NBRC) to the neighborhoods surrounding Surfside Park, Tatum Waterway, South
Shores, Normandy Waterway and Normandy Shores Golf Course, as well as the
commercial area of Normandy StreeU71st Street.
The Transportation Enhancement Program provides funding for the development of
"non-traditional" transportation projects. The deadline for this grant application was
April 23, 2004. The project requires matching funds of at least 10%. The City has
requested funding in the amount of $1,000,000 and will utilize $1,220,000 in City of
Miami Beach funds including People's Transportation Plan (Surtax) funds, U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development - EDI funds, TCSP funds and General
Obligation Bond funding to match this grant.
2) Retroactive approval to submit a Qrant application to Miami-Dade County for Safe
NeiQhborhood Parks Bond (SNPB) Interest EarninQs ProQram funds in an amount not to
exceed $150.000 for renovations to North Shore Park and Youth Center
The SNPB Program provides grant funds for land acquisition and/or capital
development of public parks. The North Shore Park and Youth Center is under
construction, at an approximate cost of $5.5 million on a site comprising four city blocks
in the North end of the City of Miami Beach. Dickens and Harding Avenue, 72nd Street
surrounds the 17-acre site. The project will serve an adjacent HUD-approved
Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area, formed by a large population (74%) with
Commission Memorandum
May 5, 2004
Page 3
low/moderate income and "at-risk" youth. The project includes the construction of a
park concession and bathroom building. The entire renovation project includes a
multipurpose building, 12 tennis courts, one tennis pavilion building, a double diamond
baseball field, one concession park bathroom and field storage building and a tot-lot.
The main youth building is under construction, the tennis courts and pavilion building
are already completed, and the baseball field is under construction. The concession
building, bathroom and storage room to be funded with this grant are currently under
design.
A dollar-for-dollar cash match is required. Funding is available to match this grant from
City funds, specifically, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding
awarded to the City by Florida International University for this project.
3) Retroactive Approval to submit a qrant application to Miami-Dade Countv Capital
Development Grant Proqram for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $50,000 for
renovations to the Bvron Carlvle Theater
Miami-Dade County's Capital Development Grant Program provides grant funds to
purchase, renovate and/or equip neighborhood-based cultural facilities. The program
requires facility ownership or a 5 year minimum lease agreement. The maximum
amount available is $50,000 and the program operates on a reimbursement basis. The
deadline for this program was April 1 ,2004. The program funds projects from October
1, 2004-September 30, 2005.
Projects should be designed to improve artistic capabilities of and/or the audience
ability to experience programs in the facility. Priority consideration will be given to
facilities that submit applications to implement ADA improvements.
The City proposes to complete renovations to the West side of the theater, to include
the following renovations: 1) renovation of rehearsal space; 2) ADA improvements; 3)
exterior door replacement; 4) security improvements: 5) ADA Path of travel renovations;
6) floor leveling for rehearsal space; and 7) space and ceiling acoustical work.
The City has previously received two grants from this program for renovations to the
Byron Carlyle Theater in FY 2002-3 and FY 2003-4. The program requires matching
funds which the City has available in Quality of Life Fund 161 appropriated for this
project.
4) Retroactive approval to applv for a qrant from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention
Authority for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the Citv's Julv 4, 2004
event.
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority 01CA) , through its Tourism
Advancement Program provides funding for activities and events with yearlong tourism
promotion and programming that support and advance tourism.
Commission Memorandum
May 5, 2004
Page 4
In 1991 the City of Miami Beach launched the first "An American Celebration" as a
means to attract visitors to Miami Beach on the 4th of July. On July 4, 2004 "An
American Celebration 2004" will mark the fourteenth anniversary of the event's success.
In celebration, the Miami Beach Community and the City will host this year's event at
10th Street and Ocean Drive. The event will highlight fourteen years of progress, and will
showcase the Miami Beach Community and the amenities that are available in the
surrounding areas. This year, the City of Miami Beach will be partnering with Ocean
Drive Magazine to bring this event to Miami Beach. Ocean Drive Magazine will promote
the event internationally and particularly in South America - Mexico and Venezuela
where the magazine is also based.
The opening program for the event will be a swearing-in ceremony for children from all
parts of the world who have become newly naturalized American citizens. Culminating
the event will be a first class fireworks display launched from a barge in the ocean. The
fireworks show will be accompanied by patriotic melodies. A group called Speaking
Hands, comprised of hearing impaired youths between the ages of 6-18 years old will
sign the "Star-Spangled Banner". The event will also feature performances from a Julio
Iglesias, Jr. In addition there will be community orientated events for all participants.
This event will serve as a much needed economic stimulus to the tourism industry. The
City has requested funds in the amount of $20,000. No match is necessary.
5) Retroactive approval to apply for a Qrant from the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention
Authoritv (VCA) fundinQ in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the City's Camp Miami
Beach ProQram.
Camp Miami Beach is a family vacation package that will include an enriching program
of arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation, visits to local attractions, movies and
more. The niche population that this package is aimed at is families, including children.
The package also includes an overnight stay at Miami Beach boutique hotels.
Participants include boutique hotels, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau
and the City's facilities (including golf courses, parks and recreation department
facilities) .
This promotion will be made available to the general public, in addition to tourists. The
grant deadline was March 8, 2004. The City has requested funding in the amount of
$20,000. There is no match required of this grant.
6) Retroactive approval to applv for a Qrant from the Children's Trust for fundinq in the
amount of $126.500 for Funds for the Citv's Parks and Recreation Department Summer
ProQrams
The Children's Trust Summer Program provides resources for quality summer programs
across the county with priority being given to children with disabilities and children who
live in underserved or higher risk communities.
Commission Memorandum
May 5, 2004
Page 5
The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing
quality recreation activities and facilities for people of all cultures, ages and abilities, This
includes a summer camp program for youth between the ages of 5-17 years old. The
Miami Beach Parks and Recreation strives to offer youth programs that meet the
physical, mental, and social growth of all its participants. Approximately 1,500 children
participate in summer day camps. Since most of our summer camps programs are
subsidized by the City of Miami Beach general fund, all Miami Beach residents are
encouraged to enroll. The summer camp programs take place at the City of Miami
Beach parks, playgrounds and youth centers. Summer Camps are from June 14, 2004
through August 6, 2004, Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
The deadline for this grant was March 15, 2004. The City has applied for funding in the
amount of $126,500 to provide operating funds for the Summer Camp program. No
match is required.
7) Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to the Department of Environmental
Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund for fundinq in an amount not to exceed
$200.000 for funds for the North Beach Recreational Corridor
The federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established by the U.S.
Congress provides matching grants to the State of Florida and through the State to
governmental agencies for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation
purposes. The National Park Service and the Florida Department of Environmental
Services administer the program on behalf of the U.S. Department ofthe Interior and the
State of Florida respectively.
The deadline for this grant was April 1, 2004. Funding was requested to renovate
Bandshell Park to include new picnic shelters, picnic tables, children's playground, East-
West trail connector to the North Beach Recreational Corridor for hiking and bicycling,
renovated volleyball courts, new landscaping and lighting for the project. The City has
requested funding in the amount of $200,000 with matching funds from City and grant
sources.
8) Approval to submit a qrant application to the U.S. Department of Interior, Save
America's Treasures Proqram for funds in an amount not to exceed $300.000 for
renovations to Old Citv Hall
The City is seeking matching grant funding to undertake a major restoration project for
Old City Hall. The building is a "contributing" resource in the Miami Beach National
Register Architectural District ("Art Deco" Historic District). This district is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places for its national significance as the largest
concentration of 1920s and 1930s era resort architecture in the United States. Old City
Hall was the first locally historically designated site. Old City Hall is also a "contributing"
property within the locally designated Flamingo Park Historic District.
Constructed in 1927 and designed by Martin Luther Hampton, Old City Hall is an
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May 5, 2004
Page 6
excellent example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. Mediterranean
Revival architecture was the "style of choice" in Miami Beach from the mid 1910s to
early 1930s. It served as an elegant reminder of the unwavering determination to
become America's premier seaside resort community. The building, which is the historic
centerpiece of the National Register Architectural District, served as the government
seat for Miami Beach from 1927 until the completion of a New City Hall in 1977.
In 2002, the City contracted to have a complete structural assessment report for Old City
Hall. The report revealed that the 76 year old building is in need of significant structural
restoration to preserve its structural integrity and architectural features, As a
consequence of this structural deterioration, several large sections of the concrete
cornice at the top of the tower have fallen nearly 140 feet to the sidewalk below.
Emergency safety nets have been installed as an interim measure to address the
dangerous condition on the property.
The City proposes applying to the Department of Interior, Save America's Treasures
Program for funding to perform necessary renovations to Old City Hall. The grant
requires matching funds in the ratio of 2:1 (City:State). If awarded, the City will match
this grant with in-kind services, City funds and other grant funding sources.
9) Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to Miami-Dade Countv Tourist
Development Council for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $15.000 for funds for the
Citv's Julv 4. 2004 event
The Tourist Development Council provides funding for projects that bring tourism to
Miami-Dade County, The City's July 4th event promotes tourism in Miami Beach and
Miami-Dade County. This year's event will be co-sponsored by Ocean Drive Magazine
and will bring international attention to the celebration.
The deadline for this grant application was April 6, 2004. The City applied forfunding in
the amount of $15,000 for this event. The grant requires matching funds which will be
provided by sponsors of the event.
1 0) Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to Miami-Dade Countv Landscape
Committee for funds in an amount not to exceed $150.000 for funds for landscapinq
alonq Alton Road
On February 21, 2000, the City Commission approved a traffic calming study for Alton
Road in response to numerous requests made over the past several years by residents.
The purpose of the Study was to identify applicable traffic calming strategies and
techniques for Alton Road its main objectives being: 1) to reduce the occurrence of
speeding, therefore enhancing the neighborhood's livability; 2) to assess the implication
of using traffic calming measures on the corridor, given its function as an arterial
roadway and hurricane evacuation route; 3) to assess the probable impacts of Alton
Road traffic calming on the adjacent roadways; and 4) to provide the City with
recommendations as to the implementation of a successful traffic calming plan.
Commission Memorandum
May 5, 2004
Page 7
The City will provide funding for the traffic-calming component of the larger Alton Road
project utilizing General Obligation Bond funds and some grant funds that may be
awarded for this purpose.
In order to accomplish this goal of traffic calming, and to enhance Alton Road, the City
has submitted a grant application for funding to the Miami-Dade County Landscape
Committee. The Committee awards grants for landscaping projects in Miami-Dade
County. The grant application is to request funds to landscape portions of the Alton
Road Corridor from Michigan Avenue to 63rd Street. The grant, if awarded, requires a
50% local match or not to exceed $150,000. The Administration has identified GO
Bond funds as being the primary funding source for the local match portion of this
project.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of this Resolution authorizing the City Manager
or his designee to submit eleven (10) applications for grant funds.
JMG/FBITH/KS/JH
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