Resolution 2024-33094 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33094
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE-TIME GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $45,000 TO CLEAN MIAMI BEACH, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-
FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROGRAMMING
EFFORTS TO KEEP MIAMI BEACH AND ITS NATURAL HABITATS FREE OF
GARBAGE AND HARMFUL POLLUTANTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
CLERK AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH
CLEAN MIAMI BEACH, INC.
WHEREAS, Clean Miami Beach, Inc. (" Clean Miami Beach") is a not-for-profit
corporation of the State of Florida, founded by Miami Beach resident Sophie Ringel dedicated to
the protection of Miami Beach's natural habitats and its marine wildlife; and
WHEREAS, as engagement grew and word of Ringel' s commitment to a clean and safe
environment for wildlife and sustainable business alike became known, her organized cleanup
volunteers intensified to include City officials, the Miami Beach Police Department Officers,
students, teachers, and executives who care about making a difference; and
WHEREAS, to this day, Clean Miami Beach has conducted 351 cleanups, engaged
14,546 volunteers, and collected 103,831 pounds of trash and plastic waste; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 2024, Ringel, presented the achievements of Clean Miami
Beach to the Finance and Economic Resilience Committee and requested $45,000 to
implement more extensive efforts including twelve (12) community cleanup events, the annual
EcoFest, ten (10) Classrooms on the Sand, ten (10) Microplastic Art Workshops, and five (5)
School Presentations; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission approve a
one-time grant in the total amount of $45,000 to assist Clean Miami Beach with its efforts to
keep the City and its beautiful beaches clean and plastic-free, subject to Clean Miami Beach
submitting an initial report and a final report, documenting the objectives achieved with the grant
funding and compliance with all other terms of City's standard grant agreement.
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 a grant in the amount of $45,000 to Clean Miami Beach, Inc., a
Florida not-for-profit corporation, in support of its programming efforts to keep Miami Beach and
its natural habitats free of garbage and harmful pollutants; and authorize the City Clerk and City
Manager to execute a grant agreement with Clean Miami Beach, Inc.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this o2V day 74It(4 2 .
Steven Meiner, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rafael . Granado, City Clerk �Mi�i3" ,, &FOR EXECUTION
Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: 1 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A ONE-TIME GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $45,000 TO CLEAN MIAMI BEACH, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT
CORPORATION, IN SUPPORT OF ITS PROGRAMMING EFFORTS TO KEEP
MIAMI BEACH AND ITS NATURAL HABITATS FREE OF GARBAGE AND
HARMFUL POLLUTANTS; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY CLERK AND CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH CLEAN MIAMI BEACH,
INC.
RECOMMENDATION •
The Administration recommends the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On April 19, 2024, the Finance and Economic Resilience Committee discussed awarding a grant
to Clean Miami Beach. The Committee unanimously moved the item to be heard at Commission
with a favorable recommendation to prioritize during the FY2025 budget process funding for a
$45,000 one-time grant to Clean Miami Beach. The item is sponsored by Commissioner
Fernandez.
On February 21, 2024, the Mayor and City Commission referred discussion item C4 F to the
Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to discuss awarding a grant to Clean Miami Beach
to implement more extensive cleanup efforts (Attachment A).
On January 25, 2024, the Miami Beach Sustainability Committee passed a motion requesting that
the waste hauler contract that is selected for the franchise agreement contract with the City double
the funding that is currently provided for environmentally focused non-profit organizations. In
addition, the Sustainability Committee recommended that the City identify other funding
opportunities through state or federal agencies to apply for grants for community organizations
focused on sustainability and climate change work.
ANALYSIS
Clean Miami Beach is a local non-profit organization dedicated to keeping the community and
surrounding natural habitats free of garbage and harmful pollutants. The City of Miami Beach has
provided an estimated total funding of approximately$40,000 to Clean Miami Beach since 2021.
Most recently, Clean MB was awarded $12,000 through the 2023 Miami Beach Rising Above
grants. The scope of the Clean MB grant covers twelve (12) beach cleanup events. Clean MB
was awarded $11,300 through the 2021 Miami Beach Rising Above grants. The scope of this
grant covered eleven (11) beach cleanup activities. The competitive grants are distributed to
philanthropic organizations with an emphasis on environmental projects and programs.This grant
is made available every two years. The majority of the grants are made possible through the
Boucher Brothers Miami Beach LLC Public Beachfront Concession Agreement and the Waste
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Contract Agreement fees. These agreements include value-added enhancements to support
environmental organizations and their work in Miami Beach.
Additionally, in February 2023, per Resolution No. 2023-32501, the Mayor and City Commission
approved a grant in the amount of$15,000 to Clean MB in support of its programming efforts for
beach cleanups in the City of Miami Beach. The scope of this grant covers fifteen (15)volunteer-
based beach cleanup events. The City has also engaged with Clean MB for one-time activations
during high-impact times, such as Spring Break, or to complement existing community events,
such as Turtle Fest, at a price of$1,000 per activation.
On April 19, 2024, Sophie Ringel, Founder and Executive Director of Clean Miami Beach,
presented the achievements of Clean Miami Beach to the Finance and Economic Resilience
Committee and requested $45,000 to implement more extensive efforts (Attachment B). The
funds requested would support twelve (12) community cleanup events, the annual EcoFest, ten
(10) Classrooms on the Sand, ten (10) Microplastic Art Workshops, and five (5) School
Presentations.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
$45,000 in funding will need to be identified in the FY 2025 budget process.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
https://www.miamibeachfl.cov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
The Finance and Economic Resilience Committee unanimously moved the item to be heard at
Commission with a favorable recommendation to prioritize during the FY 2025 budget process
funding for a $45,000 one-time grant to Clean Miami Beach. Clean Miami Beach is a valued and
impactful organization the contributes to the environmental stewardship of local beaches and
marine wildlife.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Proiect? •
Yes No
Was this 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 the name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Department
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Environment and Sustainability
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
Co-sponsor(s)
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Committee Assignments -C4 F
MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Alex Fernandez
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT: REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY
COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AWARDING A GRANT TO CLEAN MIAMI
BEACH TO IMPLEMENT MORE EXTENSIVE CLEANUP EFFORTS.
RECOMMENDATION
Please place on the February 21, 2024 agenda a referral to the Finance and Economic
Resiliency Committee to discuss approving a one-time grant to Clean Miami Beach, Inc.
Clean Miami Beach, Inc. ("Clean Miami Beach") is a not-for-profit corporation of the State of
Florida, founded by Miami Beach resident Sophie Ringel dedicated to the protection of
beautiful Miami Beach and its marine wildlife.
In 2023, the Mayor and City Commission approved a one-time grant in the total amount of
$15,000 to assist Clean Miami Beach with its efforts to keep the City and its beautiful beaches
clean and plastic-free, and directed the City Administration to prioritize the allocation of a
$15,000 grant to Clean Miami Beach for its beach clean-up programming, as part of the City's
annual budget process for FY2024.
In 2023, Clean Miami Beach conducted 95 total cleanups, with 29,212 pounds of trash picked
up, and has hosted or participated in programming to promote its mission including tabling
events, speaking engagements, school presentations, corporate presentations, and art
workshops.
While the grant provided has been invaluable in supporting various cleanup initiatives and
educational programs, the challenges our community faces in ensuring the cleanliness and
environmental sustainability of our beloved Miami Beach are multifaceted and ever-growing.
Clean Miami Beach's current budget for 2024 is approximately $375,000 including, but not
limited to, payroll, insurance, operations, business expanses, contracted services, and facilities
(see attached Exhibit A for itemized allocations.
I would like Clean Miami Beach to present a funding request before the Committee, outlining
what is needed to implement more extensive cleanup efforts, invest in sustainable practices,
and enhance its educational outreach programs, along with deliverables, and for the Committee
to ultimately to determine a recommended grant amount to the full City Commission.
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SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
ATTACHMENTS:
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MIAMI BE AC H
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach,Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Members of the City Commission
FROM: Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez
DATE: February 21, 2024
SUBJECT: Referral to the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee to
discuss awarding a grant to Clean Miami Beach to implement more
extensive cleanup efforts
Please place on the February 21, 2024 agenda a referral to the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee to discuss approving a one-time grant to Clean Miami Beach, Inc.
Clean Miami Beach, Inc. ("Clean Miami Beach") is a not-for-profit corporation of the State of Florida,
founded by Miami Beach resident Sophie Ringel dedicated to the protection of beautiful Miami Beach
and its marine wildlife.
In 2023, the Mayor and City Commission approved a one-time grant in the total amount of$15,000 to
assist Clean Miami Beach with its efforts to keep the City and its beautiful beaches clean and plastic-
free, and directed the City Administration to prioritize the allocation of a $15,000 grant to Clean Miami
Beach for its beach clean-up programming, as part of the City's annual budget process for FY2024.
In 2023, Clean Miami Beach conducted 95 total cleanups, with 29,212 pounds of trash picked up, and
has hosted or participated in programming to promote its mission including tabling events, speaking
engagements, school presentations, corporate presentations, and art workshops.
While the grant provided has been invaluable in supporting various cleanup initiatives and educational
programs, the challenges our community faces in ensuring the cleanliness and environmental
sustainability of our beloved Miami Beach are multifaceted and ever-growing.
Clean Miami Beach's current budget for 2024 is approximately $375,000 including, but not limited to,
payroll, insurance, operations, business expanses, contracted services, and facilities (see attached
Exhibit A for itemized allocations.
I would like Clean Miami Beach to present a funding request before the Committee, outlining what is
needed to implement more extensive cleanup efforts, invest in sustainable practices, and enhance its
educational outreach programs, along with deliverables, and for the Committee to ultimately to
determine a recommended grant amount to the full City Commission.
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