Resolution 2025-33721 RESOLUTION NO. Z�Z533721
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 ANYAND 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 (FDOT), PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAM FY27, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $600,000; 2)
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION (FEMA)
THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM),
HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM (HMGP), IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3 MILLION; AND 3) FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) THROUGH FLORIDA
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM), LEGISLATIVE PRE-
DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $7.7 MILLION.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and external funding from
outside organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $600,000 from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT),
Public Transit Service Development Program FY27, the details of which are set foRh in
the Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of $3 Million from Federal Emergency Management Administration
(FEMA) through Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Hazard Mitigation
Grant Program (HMGP), the details of which are set forth in the Commission
Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to accept an appropriation
in the approximate amount of $7 Million from Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) through Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Legislative Pre-
Disaster Mitigation Grant Program Appropriation, on behalf of Mount Sinai Medical
Center, 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) Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), Public Transit Service
Development Program FY27, in the approximate amount of $600,000; 2) Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) through Florida Division of Emergency
Management (FDEM), Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP), in the approximate
amount of $3 Million; and 3) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through
Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM), Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Grant Program Appropriation, in the approximate amount of$7.7 Million.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Enc Carpente�, Ciry Manager
DATE: June 25, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITV OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZWG (AND, AS TO
CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELV APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING)
THE CIN MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT
FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS, AND
APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CIN OF MIAMI BEACH IN
CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS, PROGR4MS, AND
AGREEMENTS: 1) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT),
PUBLIC TRANSIT SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PROGR4M FY27, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $600,000; 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION (FEMA) THROUGH FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCV MANAGEMENT (FDEM), HAZARD MITIGATION GRANT
PROGRAM (HMGP), IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $3 MILLION; AND 3)
FEDER4L EMERGENCV MANAGEMENT AGENCV (FEMA)THROUGH FLORIDA
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (FDEM), LEGISLATIVE PRE-
DISASTER MITIGATION GRANT PROGRAM APPROPRIATION, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $7.7 MILLION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
The Ciry of Miami Beach applies for various grants and funding allocations from extemal agencies
and organizations. Intormation regarding the projecls and funding sources is included in the
Analysis section of this Agenda Item.
ANALYSIS
t Flonda Deoartmenl of Trensoortation (FDOTI Public Trensi[ Service Develooment Proaram
FY27 in the aooroximate amount of$600 000 for Commuter Waterbome Trensoortation Service.
The Public Transit Service Development Program provides funding to new or innovative
techniques or measures fhat can be used to improve or ezpand public transiL Eligible projeds
include those thal imolve new technologies,services, routes,or vehicle frequencies for increasing
service to the riding public.
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $600,000 for the
Commuter Waterbome Transportation Service. The funding will be used to supplement Ihe
opereting cost of the water taxi service in FY 2027. The Ciry has already received qrant funding
from FDOT to supplement the operating cost of this transit service in FY 2026. The Ciry is
providing matching funds in the amount of$600,000. However,the matching funds are contingent
on Commission approval antl appropriation during the FY 2026 budget process.
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2 Federal Emeraencv Manaoemenl Administration lFEMAI throuah Flonda Division of
Emeraencv Manaaement(FDEMI Hazard Mitiaation Grant Proaram (HMGPI in the aooroximate
amount of$3 Million for Histonc Citv Hall Wind Mitioation
The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is authorized by Section 404 of Ihe Robert T. StaRortl
Disaster Relie!and Emergency Assistance Act. It is a partnership ihat is designetl to assist states,
local govemments, pnvate non-proft organizations and Indian Tribes in implementing long-term
hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration.
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$3 Million for a Histonc
City Hall wind mitigation projecL The funding will be used to replace and upgrade all existing
windows anG tloors with impact-resistant enclosures. The City is providing matchinq (unds in the
amount of$1 Million. However, the matching funds are contingent on Commission approval and
appropriation during the FY 2026 budget process.
3 Federal Ememencv Manaoement Aoencv (FEMA1 throuoh Flonda Division of Ememencv
Manaoement (FDEM) Leaislative Pre-Disaster Mitioation Grant Prooram Aoorooriation in Ihe
anoroximate amount of$7.7 Million for Mount Sinai Medical Center
The Further Consolidated Appropriations Ad of 2024 authorizes funding (or 110 projects (rom
states,tribes, territones and local communities to receive federal assistance from FEMA's Hazartl
Mitigation Assistance Pre-Disaster Mitigation Gran[Program.
On behalf of Mount Sinai Medical Center, the City administration is accepting a federel
appropnation in the approximate amount of $77 Million for a project to retrofit non-structural
critical equipment The project will provide flood protection to the Hirsch Meyer Tower and
Radiology Building. The City is acting as a pass-through entity to provide the subaward, which
was onginally awarded by FEMA through FDEM, to Mount Sinai Medical Centec Mount Sinai
Medical Center will be obligated to compty with all tertns of the grant agreement when completing
its project. No City funds are involved.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Imoact Estimatel
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
IT applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on:
See BIE at: httos:l/www.miamibeachfl.aov/citvhail/city-clerk/meetinq-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Based on the stated analysis, the Administretion recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission atlopt the Resolulion appropriating funding and approving and authorizing the Ciry
Manager or his designee to apply for antl accept funds and execute all tlocuments or agreements
in connection with these grents, award pmgrams and funding requesls.
Anolicable Area
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Citywide
Is this a "Residents Richt to Know" ilem. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
Dursuant to CiW Code Section 2-174 Proiectt
No No
Was this Aaenda Item initiallv reauested bv a lobbvist which, as de£ned in Code Sec. 2�487.
includes a orinciDal enaaoed in IobbvinqT No
If so, specify lhe name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s):
Deoartment
Grants Management
Soonsorlsl
Co-soonsor(sl
Condensed Title
Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropnate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM/FN
Previous Action (For Ciri Clerk Use Onlv)
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