Resolution 2025-33822 RESOLUTION NO. z02533822
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) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE (USDOJ), SAFER OUTCOMES: ENHANCING DE-ESCALATION AND
CRISIS RESPONSE TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE
APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $329,000; AND 2) UNITED STATES
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (USDOT), SAFE STREETS AND
ROADS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$6.2 MILLION.
WHEREAS, the City Administration applies for grants and extemal funding from outside
organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the
approximate amount of$329,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Safer Outcomes:
Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Progrem, 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 $6,20Q000 from the United Stales Department of Transportation
(USDOT), Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant 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 �he Mayor and City
Commission hereby approve and authorize (and, as to certain agreemenis, retroactively approve
and authorize) the City Manager, or his designee, to apply for, and accept funding, execute any
and all documenis or agreements, and appropriate funding received by the City of Miami Beach
in connection with following grants, progrems, and agreements: 1) United States Department of
Justice (USDOJ), Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for
Law Enforcement Program, in the approximate amount of $329,000; and 2) United States
Department of Transportation (USDOT), Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, in the
approzimate amount of$6.2 million.
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MIAMIBEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager
DATE: July 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND GITY 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) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (USDOJ),
SAFER OUTCOMES: ENHANCING DE-ESCALATION AND CRISIS RESPONSE
TRAINING FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE
AMOUNT OF $329,000-, AND 2) UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (USDOT), SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT
PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $62 MILLION.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopl the Resolution.
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for various granls and funding allorations from external agencies
and organizations. Information regarding the projects and funding sources is included in the
Analysis section of this Agenda Item.
ANALYSIS
1 United Slates Deoartment of Justice (USDOJ) Safer Outcomes� Enhancinq De-Escalation and
Cnsis Response Train'na for La Enforcement Proarem in the aDoroximate amount of$329 000
for De escalation and Crisis Intervention Trainina.
The Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law
Enforcement Program seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters with persons in
crisis through relevan[ training. This program is administered under the Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office within the U.S. Department of Justice.
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amoun� of $329,000 for de-
escalation and crisis intervention training. The funding will cover equipment including a virtual
reality platform, a Force Science Institute training opportunily, and overtime for training activities.
No matching funds are required.
2 United States Department of Transaortation NSDOTI Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
Proqram in the aPprozimate amount of$6 2 Million for Vision Zero Imolementa6on_
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The Infrastructure Imestment and Jobs Ad (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All
(SS4A) competitive grant program. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and tribal initiatives
that preveM roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The program supports the USDOT's National
Roadway Safety Strategy.
The Ciry administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of$62 Million for Vision
Zero implementation activities. The funding will be used to implement the concepts that were
identifed in the Ciry's Vision Zero Action Plan, which was finalized in December 2024. This
includes citywide transportation infrastructure projects that are expected to reduce tmffc fatalities
such as wrb extensions, raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and traffic calming
treatments. If this grant is awarded, the Ciry would be required to provide matching funds in the
approximate amoun[ of $1.6 Million. These matching funds are contingent on Commission
approval and appropriation during the FY 2027 budget process.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact EstimateT
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE al: https l/www miamibeachfl qov/city-halilciN-clerk/meetinq-noticesl
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Based on lhe stated analysis, the Administration recommends Ihat the Mayor and Ciry
Commission adopt the Resolution appropriating funding and approving and authorizing the Ciry
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.
Apolicable Area
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" ilem. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to Citv Code Section 2-177 Proiect?
No No
Was this A enda Item initiall re uested b a lobb ist which as defined in Code Sec. 2-481
includes a arincioal enaaaed in lobbvina? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Deoartment
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Grants Management
S onsor s
Co-sponsor(sl
Condensed Title
Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM/FN
Previous Action (For Citv Clerk Use Onlv)
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