Resolution 2024-33100 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33100
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 DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1.4 MILLION; 2) FLORIDA
COMMERCE/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY,
COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE GRANTS, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000; 3) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE,
FY24 COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT MICROGRANTS PROGRAM,
IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $488,000; AND 4) U.S. HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA DISTRICT 24 CONGRESSIONAL FY25
COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $13.1 MILLION.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from outside
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for two grants in the
approximate amount of $1.4 Million from Florida Department of Transportation, Public Transit
Service Development Program,the details of which are set forth in the Commission Memorandum
accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $50,000 from Florida Commerce/Florida Department of Economic
Opportunity, Community Planning Technical Assistance Grants, the details of which are set forth
in the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for three grants in the
approximate amount of$488,000 from U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2024 Community Policing
Development Microgrants Program, 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; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for an appropriation in the
approximate amount of $13.1 Million from U.S. House of Representatives, Florida District 24
Congressional FY25 Community Project Funding Request, 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 Department of
Transportation, Public Transit Service Development Program, in the approximate amount of$1.4
Million; 2) Florida Commerce/Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning
Technical Assistance Grants, in the approximate amount of $50,000; 3) U.S. Department of
Justice, FY24 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program, in the approximate
amount of $488,000; and 4) U.S. House of Representatives, Florida District 24 Congressional
FY25 Community Project Funding Request, in the approximate amount of$13.1 Million.
PASSED and ADOPTED this G26 day of 7 4( , 2024.
ATTEST: •
Steven Meiner, Mayor
JUL - 3 2024 •;, cti'
Rafael E. Granado, CityClerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Interim City Manager Rickelle Williams
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DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: 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 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC
TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $1.4 MILLION; 2) FLORIDA COMMERCE/FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, COMMUNITY PLANNING TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE GRANTS, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $50,000; 3) U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, FY24 COMMUNITY POLICING DEVELOPMENT
MICROGRANTS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $488,000;
AND 4) U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FLORIDA DISTRICT 24
CONGRESSIONAL FY25 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUEST, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $13.1 MILLION.
RECOMMENDATION
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 Department of Transportation, Public Transit Service Development Program, in the
approximate amount of$1.4 Million for two transportation projects.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Public Transit Service Development Program
was enacted by the Florida Legislature to provide initial funding for special projects.The program
funds new or innovative techniques or measures that can be used to improve or expand public
transit. Service Development Projects specifically include projects involving the use of new
technologies, services, routes, or vehicle frequencies; the purchase of special transportation
services, and other such techniques for increasing service to the riding public as are applicable
to specific localities and transit user groups. The City administration is applying for grant funding
for the following two projects as described below, in the approximate combined amount of$1.4
Million.
South Beach Trolley Service Fiscal Year 2026
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$1.33 Million
for the South Beach Trolley Service to supplement 25%of the annual operating cost in FY26. The
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South Beach Service improves transit service by providing collection, circulation, and distribution
of local trips within the City of Miami Beach and to regional routes. This is the third and last year
the City is eligible for funding from FDOT for this specific project. Matching funds in the •
approximate amount of $4.0 Million will be requested for account # 187-6300-000349-00-403-
529-00-00-00- during the City's FY 2026 budget process. The availability of matching funds is
contingent upon City Commission approval.
Commuter Waterborne Transportation Service
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$600,000 for
the new proposed Commuter Waterborne Transportation Service to supplement 50% of the
annual operating cost during its first year. In June 2024, the City will initiate a one-year pilot
program with Poseidon Ferry, utilizing a vessel to facilitate commute across Biscayne Bay
between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park in Miami Beach and the Venetian Marina & Yacht Club in
Miami. Following the pilot,the City plans to initiate a competitive procurement process to select a
permanent service provider, with the aim of launching the new permanent service by June 1,
2025. Matching funds in the approximate amount of$600,000 will be requested for account#106-
9615-000349-30-403-529-00-00-00 during the City's FY 2026 budget process. The availability of
matching funds is contingent upon City Commission approval.
2. Florida Commerce/Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, Community Planning
Technical Assistance Grants, in the approximate amount of$50,000 for North Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Strategic Plan.
Florida Commerce, formerly known as Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO),
provides Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) Grants to create innovative plans
and development strategies that promote a diverse economy and meet statutory requirements for
planning while also protecting environmentally sensitive or rural areas.
The City administration is applying for grant funding on behalf of the North Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in the approximate amount of$50,000 for the development of a
five-year strategic plan for the North Beach CRA. The Strategic Plan will focus on creating a
redevelopment implementation strategy that will attract private investment, increase the CRA's
tax base, and drive economic growth in the North Beach area. This funding will support the
consulting services, research, and community engagement resources needed to craft the plan.
No matching funds are required.
3. U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2024 Community Policing Development Microgrants Program,
in the approximate amount of$488,000 for three police proiects.
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is a component of the U.S.
Department of Justice,which manages the Community Policing Development(CPD) Microgrants
Program. The program provides funding to local, state, tribal, and territorial law enforcement
agencies to implement demonstration or pilot projects that offer creative ideas to advance crime
fighting, community engagement, problem solving, or organizational changes in support of
community policing. The City administration is applying for grant funding for the following three
projects as described below, in the approximate combined amount of$488,000.
Dedication to Community (D2D) Program
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$175,000 for
the Dedication to Community (D2C) Program under the Building Trust and Legitimacy with the
Community grant category. The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) proposes to partner
with the D2C non-profit organization to bring their educational programs to the City of Miami
Beach. Through skills-building workshops, ongoing forums, and community events that engage
law enforcement personnel and community members, the D2C program fosters relationships,
improves collective understanding, and nurtures a culture of accountability, transparency, open-
communication, and mutual trust necessary for the Department to address community issues. No
matching funds are required.
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30x30 Strategic Initiative
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$160,000 for
the 30x30 Strategic Initiative under the Officer Recruitment, Retention and Workforce
Diversification grant category. MBPD, which recently signed the 30x30 pledge to advance the
representation and experiences of women in policing agencies, is ready to launch its own 30x30
Initiative. The MBPD team will develop a Professional Services Agreement (PSA)with an expert
in the field who will focus on developing a Women in Blue Committee, bringing key stakeholders
together, researching existing policies and programs, running women's programs, and developing
a comprehensive strategic five-year MBPD 30x30 Women in Blue Plan to bring the number of
women in the agency to 30% by 2030. No matching funds are required.
Hate Crime Prevention Initiative
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$153,000 for
the Hate Crime Prevention Initiative under the Hate Crimes and Domestic Extremism grant
category. MBPD proposes to work with a liaison from specialized Jewish and LBGTQ+
communities to research data, foster relationships and engage stakeholders, improve collective
understanding, and develop a strategic plan to enhance hate crimes awareness and prevention
for these groups in a collaborative way. No matching funds are required.
4. U.S. House of Representatives, Florida District 24 Congressional FY 2025 Community Project
Funding Request, in the approximate amount of$13.1 Million for two resilience projects.
Federal appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2025 Community Project Funding are being
accepted through U.S. House of Representatives congressional district offices. The City
administration is submitting appropriations requests through the office of Congresswoman
Frederica Wilson (FL-24) for the following two projects as described below, in the combined
approximate amount of$13.1 Million.
Living Seawall Pilot at Pine Tree Drive&W. 60th Street
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$1.0 Million for
a seawall pilot project located at Pine Tree Drive & W. 60th Street. The project aims to design,
permit, construct, and monitor a seawall covering a 50-foot stretch of shoreline. The seawall is
intended to be built using various materials with the dual purpose of reducing localized flooding
and studying the colonization of benthic organisms on these materials. No matching funds are
required.
Citywide Dune Restoration
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of$12.1 Million
for citywide dune restoration efforts. The proposed work will involve the removal of non-native
invasive vegetation, reductions, trimming, relocations, or lifting of native species, and regrading
of sand. No matching funds are required.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
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.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetinq-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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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 to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?
No 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): N/A
Department
Finance- Grants Management
Sponsor(s)
Co-sponsor(s)
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Transportation & Mobility
FY 2026 - South Beach Trolley Service FY 2026 Grant
Account: FY 2026 Grant Match: FY 2026 Iludgeted Murat: Variance: Account's Preliminary FY 2075 Budget as of 6/6/2024
187-6300-006349 S --. 3,969,931.20 $ £„-,(3,969931.20) $ __ 6,166,000.00
The FY 2026 budget has not been appropriated.The Grant match amount listed,of$3,969,931.20(approximately$4M1,is contingent upon the FY 2026 funding/budget appropriation.
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PIONS Krystal M.bobbins,Grants Director
FDOT Service Development Grant
SUBJECT: ��Application-South Beach Trolley /02/2024
Service FY26 OM DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Mobility
141101ECT TITLE South Beach Trolley Service,Year 3
(FY 2026)
96AMT AGENCY: FDOT
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Transportation & Mobility
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2025 1 3 Troltey Stops St9nage tMa... 12.900.00 1.00 12.900.00
2025 1 5 Citywide Special Fonts DA_. 56.00000 1.00 56,000.00
2025 1 6 Citywide 8rke Stations&U-Racks 38,900.00 1.00 38.90000
2025 1 7 MB Free8ee On Demand Trans,.. 504.100.00 1.00 SO4.100.00
2025 1 8 MB f reoBee On-Demand Transi 216,000.00 1.00 216,000.00
2025 1 9 8icycle,Pedestnen Temporar-. 35,000.00 100 35.000.00
2025 1 10 Irsstaltanon/Marntenance M_. 400000.00 1.00 400,000.00
2025 I 20 MOTs for major cpecral even... 170,000.00 1 00 170,000.00
2025 1 30 Multi tnodal Tracking Applrc... 30000.00 1.00 10.00000
2025 1 40 Rounding 10000 1.00 100.00 0 0
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