Attachment E-5 Resolution for Assistance 2025, $6,000,000 S" 5(01_
ATTACHMENT E-5
RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE 2025
UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT
WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
WHEREAS,THE City of Miami Beach is interested in carrying out the
(Name of Agency)
following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of City of Miami Beach
and the State or Florida:
Project Title: Fifth Street Pedestrian Bridge Baywalk Link
Total Estimated Cost: $6,000,000.00
Brief Description of Project: The construction of the Fifth Street Pedestrian Bridge
Baywalk Link to enhance pedestrian access and connectivity, with activities set to begin
after October 1st,2025.
AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program
mentioned above,
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Miami Beach
(Name of Agency)
that the project described above be authorized,
AND, be it further resolved that said City of Miami Beach
(Name of Agency)
make application to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 50 %of the
actual cost of the project in behalf of said City of Miami Beach
(Name of Agency)
AND,be it further resolved by the City of Miami Beach
(Name of Agency)
that it certifies to the following:
I. That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2
F.A.C.and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under
the attached proposal.
2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out
the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached
thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District.
3. That it has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project
and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said
City of Miami Beach for public use.
(Name of Agency)
4. That it 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 VI 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 persons with disabilities as well as other federal, state and local
laws, rules and requirements.
5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to
substantiate claims for reimbursement.
6. That it will make available to FIND if requested,a post-audit of expenses
incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10%of the
funding agreed to by FIND.
This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and
legally adopted by the City of Miami Beach,City Commission at a legal g
(Agency Governing Board)
held on this
199°' day of March 2025.
Attest Signature
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: March 19, 2025
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 HIS 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 INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND),
WATERWAYS ASSISSTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$3,082,000; AND 2) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT),
HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY SUBGRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $375,000.
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 Inland Navigation District(FIND), Waterways Assistance Program, in the approximate
amount of$3,082,000 for three(3) proiects.
The Waterway Assistance Program is a grant program established by the Florida Legislature and
the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND)for the purpose of financially cooperating with local
governments to increase public access associated with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and
associated waterways within the District.
The City administration is applying for three (3) grants in the approximate combined amount of
$3,082,000. The three(3)grant applications are described below.
Night Vision and Sonar for Fire Boat:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$22,000 to purchase
night vision and sonar equipment for Fire Boat 4. The equipment will refit the boat with modem
technology that will allow the Miami Beach Fire Department to navigate firefighting and rescue
operations on the waterways under various difficult conditions. The City is providing matching
funds in the approximate amount of $22,000 from account number 011-1240-000325-19-401-
598-00-00-00-.
Derelict Vessel Removal:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $60,000 to remove
sixteen (16) derelict vessels located in Miami Beach waterways. The removal of these vessels
will eliminate navigational hazards, increase boater access, and improve the health of the
surrounding marine environment.The City is providing matching funds in the approximate amount
of$60,000 from account number 011-1120-000312-20-401-595-00-00-00-.
5th Street Pedestrian Bridge Baywalk Link:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$3 Million to fund a
portion of the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge project. The grant would be for construction activities
that take place after October 1st, 2025. The City is providing matching funds in the approximate
amount of$3 Million from account number 391-0820-069357-26-410-522-00-00-00-21819.
To submit these applications, FIND requires the City of Miami Beach to execute the attached
FIND Resolutions,which indicate that:
A. the City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C.which will
be made part of the Project Agreement;
B. the City will carry out the project in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and
specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for change has been received by the District;
C. the City has the ability and intention to finance its share of the project and that the project will
be operated and maintained at the expense of the City;
D. the City will not discriminate against any person and will comply with the terms of Title VI of
the Civil Rights Act;
E. the City will maintain adequate financial records; and
F. the City will make available to FIND, if requested, a post-audit of expenses incurred on the
project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the funding agreed to by FIND.
2. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). Highway Traffic Safety Subgrant Program, in
the approximate amount of$375,000 for five (5)projects.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)State Safety Office awards subgrants to traffic
safety partners that undertake priority area programs and activities to improve traffic safety and
eliminate crashes, serious injuries, and fatalities. The City administration is applying for five (5)
grants in the approximate combined amount of $375,000. The five (5) grant applications are
described below.
Distracted Driving Initiative:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$75,000 to combat
distracted driving.The funding will enable the Miami Beach Police Department(MBPD)to conduct
distracted driving enforcement activities and related overtime operations. No matching funds are
required.
Impaired Driving Initiative:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$75,000 to combat
impaired driving. The grant will help to fund DUI Saturation Patrols and Checkpoints, and other
alcohol and drug impairment safety operations. No matching funds are required.
Motorcycle Safety Initiative:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $75,000 to ensure
motorcycle safety. The funding will be used to conduct overtime enforcement operations that
target motorcyclists and scooter operators. No matching funds are required.
Occupant Protection and Child Passenger Safety Initiative:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$75,000 for passenger
safety enforcement activities. The MBPD will implement a comprehensive occupant protection
program consisting of high visibility enforcement, community outreach and seat belt education.
No matching funds are required.
Speed and Aggressive Driving Initiative:
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$75,000 to combat
speeding on Miami Beach roadways.The funding will be used to implement overtime enforcement
activities that target speeding and aggressive driving infractions. No matching funds are required.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: https:llwww.miamibeachfl.gov/city-halllcity-clerklmeetinq-notices/
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 his 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 Yes
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
Grants Management
Sponsor(sl
Co-sponsor(sl
Condensed Title
Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM
Previous Action (For City Clerk Use OnlvI
2025-33562
RESOLUTION NO.
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 HIS 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 INLAND NAVIGATION
DISTRICT (FIND), WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$3,082,000;AND 2)FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY SUBGRANT
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF$375,000.
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 $3,082,000 from Florida Inland Navigation District, Waterways
Assistance 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 $375,000 from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Highway Traffic Safety Subgrant 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 his 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) 1. Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), Waterways Assistance
Program, in the approximate amount of $3,082,000; and 2) Florida Department of
Transportation (FOOT), Highway Traffic Safety Subgrant Program, in the approximate
amount of$375,000.
PASSED and ADOPTED this /9 day of arch , 2025.
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Steven Meiner, Mayor
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