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93-20880 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 93-20880 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY' COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR A GRANT AND IF FUNDED, AUTHORIZING THE BUDGETING AND EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS UNDER THE SOUTH FLORIDA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (H.I.D.T.A. ) FOR FUNDING OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION PILOT PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department is seeking funding for a pilot program under the South Florida High Intensity Drug Traffic Area Program entitled, "Drug Elimination and Citizen Empowerment Through Law Enforcement and Neighborhood Coalitions" ; and, WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach Police Department recognizes the value of this program, and has earmarked a portion of grant funds to be given directly to the City of Miami Beach Housing Authority; and, WHEREAS, the South Florida H.I.D.T.A. program has funds. available for this type of project; and, WHEREAS, the total estimated funds necessary for this project is $155, 000 and the South Florida H.I.D.T.A. program financial assistance is required for this project. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City of Miami Beach Police Department through the Office of the City Manager.( is authorized and directed to make application to the South Florida High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Program for grant funding for the City of Miami Beach Police Department's North Beach Neighborhood Coalition project, provided that there is no cash match required for this project from the City of Miami Beach. Section 2. The City of Miami Beach Police Department certi- fies that it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the proposal for grant funds, and the City of Miami Beach Police Department is in complete accord with the proposal and will carry out the program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifica- tions thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received. Section 3 . The City of Miami Beach Police Department will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of' 1964, P.L. 88-352 (1964) . and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well. as other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements.. Section 4. The City of Miami Beach Police Department will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed roject to substantiate claims for reimbursement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th1, day of September , 1993. ATTEST: CITY CLERK FORM APPROVED LEGAL DEPT. ' ' By J Date ' 12-- �3 . • • CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010 FAX: (305) 673-7782 COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. .4]..(23 • TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and DATE: September 8, 1993 Members of the City Commission FROM: RogerM. OP A City Manager b, • SUBJECT: APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING UNDER THE SOUTH FLORIDA HIGH INTENSITY DRUG TRAFFICKING AREA (H.I.D.T.A. ) FOR NORTH BEACH NEIGHBORHOOD COALITION PILOT PROJECT. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Administration hereby recommends that the City Commission authorize the filing of an application for a grant under the South Florida H.I.D.T.A. program for the Miami Beach Police Department's North Beach Neighborhood Coalition Pilot Project. BACKGROUND The South Florida H:I.D.T.A. program has funding available to local governments under a program entitled "Drug Elimination and Citizen Empowerment, Through Law Enforcement and Neighborhood Coalitions. " This grant would fund a total of $155,000. $105, 000 will go towards funding drug investigations, i.e. , overtime, supplies and equipment. $50,000 will go towards funding services and programs • through the Miami Beach Housing Authority, i.e. , childcare/early education opportunities, after school programs, drug counseling, etc. There is no cash match required by the City. ANALYSIS The grant funds will provide the needed financial assistance for the Police Department to create this much needed project. CONCLUSION . This project will benefit the City and the Housing Authority through the funding of law enforcement and neighborhood services the City would otherwise not be in a position to fund. RMC/LG/lml 68 AGENDA ITEM_ DATE I `��