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Resolution 2024-33023RESOLUTION NO.' 2024-33023 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) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $443,900; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, FY 2024 LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM AND THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $17.7 MILLION ; AND 3) 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 $100,000. WHEREAS, the Administration applies for grants and external funding from outside organizations; and WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the approximate amount of $443,900 from Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the approximate amount of $17.7 million from Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, FY 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the approximate amount of $100,000 from U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, through The 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. 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) Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA), in the approximate amount of $443,900; 2) Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, FY 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, in the approximate amount of $17.7 million; and 3) 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 $100,000. PASSED and ADOPTED this d day of M'Y' , 2024. ATTEST: MAY 2 9 2024 1 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION S- IF, u- Ci orney Date Steven Meiner, Mayor 519/24, 9:53 AM MIAMIBEACH TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager DATE: May 15, 2024 Item Coversheet COMMISSION MEMORANDUM 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 INTERIM 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) FLORIDA OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $443,900; 2) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION, FY 2024 LOW OR NO EMISSION GRANT PROGRAM AND THE GRANTS FOR BUSES AND BUS FACILITIES COMPETITIVE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $17.7 MILLION; AND 3) 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 $100,000. The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt 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. Florida Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), in the approximate amount of $443,900 for salaries and benefits of 5 victim advocates. The Florida Office of the Attorney General provides federal Victims of Crime Act grants to fund services to victims of crime. The VOCA grant program offers funding to local community providers for use in responding to the emotional and physical needs of crime victims, assisting victims in stabilizing their lives after their victimization, helping victims to understand and participate in the criminal justice system, and providing victims with a measure of safety and security. The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $443,900 for the Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) for salaries and benefits of five (5) victim advocates. The Victim Advocates provide information and referrals, safety planning, crisis intervention, and emotional support at crime scenes, hospitals, trials, or court proceedings. No matching funds are required. 2. U,S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration, FY 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program and the Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program, in the pproximate amount of $17.7 Million for twelve (12) electric buses for the South Beach TrolleyService. The purpose of the Low -No Program is to support the transition of the nation's transit fleet to the lowest polluting and most energy efficient transit vehicles. The Low -No Program provides funding to state and local governmental authorities for the purchase or lease of zero -emission and low -emission transit buses, including acquisition, construction, and leasing of required supporting facilities. The purpose of the Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program is to assist in the financing of buses and bus facilities capital projects, including replacing, rehabilitating, purchasing or leasing buses or related equipment, and rehabilitating, purchasing, constructing or leasing bus -related facilities. The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $17.7 Million_for the Transportation and Mobility Department to purchase twelve (12) electric buses and charging infrastructure to replace twelve (12) diesel -powered trolleys for the South Beach Trolley Service, all of which are high -floor modelpstv new vehicles would be owned by the City, unlike the current https://miamibeach.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ltemlD=35125 1/2 5/9/24, 9:53 AM Item Coversheet trolleys which are owned by a contractor. This project would align with three key City goals; 1) to begin the transition to a 100% zero -emission fleet, 2) the begin the transition to a City -owned fleet, and 3) to improve accessibility for disabled and elderly. The City is providing matching funds in the approximate amount of $2.98 Million from account #: 165-9615-069357-30-410-523-00-00- 00-20200. 3. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emer9emy Management Agemy,, through the United Way of Miami -Dade County, Emerg refry Food and Shelter Progr�rrL(EFSP), in the approximate amount of $�Q,000 for Rent/Mortgag / icily Assistance, and Mass Shelter. 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 41 funding. The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $100,000 for the Office of Housing & Community Services to provide 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. SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, resident respondents rated "efforts to address homelessness" as a top priority for City services. In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, 68.5% of resident respondents rated "traffic congestion" as the number 1 way tourism affects quality of life. In the 2022 Resident Satisfaction Survey, "65.2% of resident respondents rated "quality of police services" as "excellent" or "good". 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. Lobbyist Disclosure Was agenda item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A A►Qpllcable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to Ci ► Code Section 2-14? No Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? M Strategic Connection Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality entertainment destination. Legislative Tracking Finance ATTACHMENTS: Description D OMB Available Balances D Resolution 572 https://miamibeach.novusagenda.com/AgendaWeb/CoverSheet.aspx?ltemlD=35125 2/2 Grants Novus Agenda Item - Available and Future Balances as of 4/23/2024 1. Florida Office of the Attorney General - VOCA grant for salaries and benefits of 5 victim advocates -no match required 2. U.S. Department of Transportation - FY 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program (12 electric buses for South Beach Trolley Service) - $2.98 Million match Account Irl - DBPIDacA - City of Manu Beach Account' K Fund 165 RDA • Loew Aur 165-9615469357-30410-523-0""O-20200 Ogg 16963020 Ttansporta Acct name Capitol -Contracts dAcwunt Notes I{' object 059357 Capdatco Type Expense - status Active Project 20200 © TRANSPORTATION caw Roltus © r seo-ilpibm I, t rr�li et;.J�t:1'� {{{[ 4 Year Comparison Current Year History 4 Year Graph History Graph i. YI/Per 2024MO Fiscal Yew 2024 Fiscal Year 2023 Fiscal Year 2022 FISCeI Year 2026 1 Life 0ngmal Budget 8,000,000.00 © moo.000.00 O 8.000,000.00 ® .00 ® 8,000,D00.00 © k Transtentn .00 O .00 O .00 ® .00 a 4 .00 Transfers 00 .00 Q .00 ® .00 © .00 ® .00 Revised Budget 8.000,000.00 8.000,000.00 8.000.000.00 .00 8,000,000.00 Actual lttemol .00 ® .00 © .00 © .00 © .00 Ficumorances .00 © .00 © .00 ® .00 ® .00 Requistuons .00 ® .00 © .00 © j. AYadable 8,0 .000.00 8,000,000.00 8,000,000.00 .00 8.000,000.00 Percent used .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 3. U.S. Department of Homeland Security- FEMA- United Way of Miami -Dade Rent/Mortgage/Utility Assistance, and Mass Shelter- no match required 573