C7A-Submit Grant Applications And Requests To Several Funding AgenciesCOMMISSION IIEM SUMMARY
Gondensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept two grants and one
est for water oroiects fundi
lntended Outcome S
1) Revitalize key neighborhoods, starting with North Beach and Ocean Drive; 2) N/A; and,3) Ensure
reliable stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by implementing select short and long-
term solutions includino addressino sea-level rise
Supporting Data: Community Satisfaction Survey: 1) N/A; 2) The Miami Beach Fire Department
received positive ratings from over nine out of ten resident (93%), and ratings in 2014 were higher than
in 2012 (91% positive); over nine out of ten residents (92%) rated emergency medical response as
excellent of good, compared to 89% of residents who did so in 2012; and 3) Only 25o/o of residents
rated storm drainaqe as excellent or
Item Summary/Recommendation :
Approve and authorize to take the following actions: 1) Submit a grant to Florida Department of
Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund, in the approximate amount of $200,000
for Altos Del Mar Park;2) Submit a grant to the National Emergency Medicine Association (NEMA) for
funding in the approximate amount of $10,000 for automated external defibrillators; and 3) Submit
requests to the State Legislature for water projects funding; approving and authorizing the appropriation
of the above grants and funding requests, including any requisite matching funds and city expenses;
and further authorizing the City Manager or his designee to take all necessary steps and execute all
necessary documents in connection with the aforestated grants and funding requests, including, without
limitation, applications, grant and funding agreements and audits.
Financial lnformation:
Financial lmpact Summary: N/A
Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Land and Water Conservation
Fund/Altos Del Mar Park
Matching funds
in the amount of
$200,000 willbe requested
through the FY
2015116 capital
National Emergency Medicine Association
( N EMA)/Automated External Defibrillators
State Leg islatureA/y'ater Projects Fundi ng
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Officer, Office of Budget and Performance lmprovement
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miomi Beoch, l700 Convention Center Drive, Miomi Beoch, Florido 33.139, www.miomibeochfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: February 11,2015
the City ission
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,NG AND AUTHORIZING THE
CIry MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
ACTIONS: 1) SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LAND AND
WATER GONSERVATION FUND, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF
$200,000 FOR ALTOS DEL MAR PARK; 2) SUBMIT A GRANT
APPLICATION TO THE NATIONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
ASSOGTATTON (NEMA) rN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000
FOR AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS; AND, 3) SUBMIT
REQUESTS TO THE STATE LEGISLATURE FOR WATER PROJECTS
FUNDING; APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF
THE ABOVE GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING ANY
REQUISITE MATCHING FUNDS AND CITY EXPENSES; AND FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO TAKE ALL
NEGESSARY STEPS AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AFORESTATED GRANTS AND FUNDING
REQUESTS, !NCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, APPLICATIONS,
GRANT AND FUNDING AGREEMENTS AND AUDITS
ADMI NISTRATION RECOMM EN DATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit an application to Florida Department of Environmental
Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund, in the approximate amount of
$200,000 for Altos Del Mar Park.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides financial assistance for the
acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. The program was
established in 1965 to stimulate a nationwide action program to assist in preserving,
developing, and assuring quality outdoor recreation resources; it provides matching
grants to States, and through States to local units of government, for the acquisition and
development of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities.
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The Administration intends to apply to LWCF for the City's Altos Del Mar Park project.
City staff members and consultants have held community workshops to identify potential
program elements for the project; the park will be accessible to everyone. The
Administrative Rule for the LWCF program states that differences in admission or other
fees, based on residence, including preferential reservation, membership or annual
permit systems is prohibited; the Rule however, states that DEP may provide an
exception for reasonable difference. As such, it is the Administration's intent is to use
this grant on elements that do not charge a program or entrance fee.
The Administration intends to apply for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000
and the grant requires matching funds. lf awarded, matching funds in the amount of
$200,000 will be requested through the FY 2015116 capital budget process. This project
supports the key intended outcome revitalize key neighborhoods, starting with North
Beach and Ocean Drive.
2. Approval to applv to the National Emerqencv Medicine Association (NEMA)
Grants Proqram for fundinq in the approximate amount of $10,000 for public
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs)
The National Emergency Medicine Association (N.E.M.A.) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization founded in 1982. lts mission is the prevention of injury and illness by
addressing health and social issues through education, applied research, technology,
and equipment. The Association is concerned with emergency at every stage of trauma,
with particular attention paid to the excellence of first response at the time and place of
emergency. Priority is provided to projects that address coronary trauma and heart
wellness.
Accordingly, the Administration plans to submit an application to request funds in the
amount of $10,000 for AEDs to automatically diagnose life threatening heart-related
conditions. The Fire Department will oversee the project. Matching funds are not
required for this grant.
3. Approval to submit Requests to the State Leoislature for Water Proiects Fundino
The Florida House of Representatives is accepting Water Project funding applications
through the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. The
Administration intends to apply for funding for eligible water projects in the approximate
amount of $10 million. Potential projects to be submitted include stormwater
infrastructure improvement projects and water main replacement projects. Matching
funds are not required but are encouraged. This project supports the key intended
outcome to ensure reliable stormwater management and resiliency against flooding by
implementing select short and long-term solutions including addressing sea-level rise.
CONCLUSION
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida,
approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit grant applications
to: 1) Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation
Fund, in the approximate amount of $200,000 for Altos Del Mar Park; 2) The National
Emergency Medicine Association (NEMA) grant program for funding in the approximate
amount of $10,000 for public automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and 3) Approval
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to submit requests to the State Legislature for water projects funding; approving and
authorizing the appropriation of the above grants and funding requests, including any
requisite matching funds and city expenses; and further authorizing the City Manager or
his deslgnee to take all necessary steps and execute all necessary documents in
connection with the aforestated grants and funding requests, including, without limitation,
applications, grant and funding agreements and audits.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING
ACTIONS: 1) SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, LAND AND WATER
CONSERVATION FUND, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2OO,OOO
FOR ALTOS DEL MAR PARK, 2) SUBMTT A GRANT APPLTCATTON TO
THE NATTONAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCTATTON (NEMA) tN
THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1O,OOO FOR AUTOMATED
EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS, AND 3) SUBMIT REQUESTS TO THE
STATE LEGISLATURE FOR WATER PROJECTS FUNDING; APPROVING
AND AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF THE ABOVE GRANTS
AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING ANY REQUISITE MATCHING
FUNDS AND CITY EXPENSES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO TAKE ALL NECESSARY STEPS AND
TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH
THE AFORESTATED GRANTS AND FUNDING REQUESTS, INCLUDING,
WITHOUT L!MITATION, APPLICATIONS, GRANT AND FUNDING
AGREEMENTS, AND AUDITS.
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit an application to the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water Conservation Fund, in the
approximate amount of $200,000 for Altos Del Mar Park, the details of which are as follows:
o The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides financial assistance for the
acquisition or development of land for public outdoor recreation. The program was
established in 1965 to stimulate a nationwide action program to assist in preserving,
developing, and assuring quality outdoor recreation resources; it provides matching
grants to States and through States to local units of government, for the acquisition and
development of public outdoor recreation sites and facilities.
. The Administration intends to apply to LWCF for the City's Altos Del Mar Park project.
City staff members and consultants have held community workshops to identify potential
program elements for the project; the park will be accessible to everyone. The
Administrative Rule for the LWCF program states that differences in admission or other
fees, based on residence, including preferential reservation, membership or annual
permit systems is prohibited; the Rule however, states that DEP may provide an
exception for reasonable difference. As such, it is the Administration's intent is to use
this grant on elements that do not charge a program or entrance fee.
o The Administration intends to apply for funding in the approximate amount of $200,000
and the grant requires matching funds. lf awarded, matching funds in the amount of
$200,000 will be requested through the FY 2015116 capital budget process. This project
supports the key intended outcome revitalize key neighborhoods, starting with North
Beach and Ocean Drive; and
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WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply to the National Emergency
Medicine Association (NEMA) Grants Program for funding in the approximate amount of
$10,000 for public Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), the details of which are as follows:
o The National Emergency Medicine Association is a non-profit organization founded in
1982. lts mission is the prevention of injury and illness by addressing health and social
issues. The Association is concerned with responding to emergencies at every stage of
trauma, with particular attention to the excellence of first response to an emergency.
Priority is provided to projects that address coronary trauma and heart wellness.
. The Administration plans to submit an application to request funds in the approximate
amount of $10,000 for AEDs to automatically diagnose life threatening heart-related
conditions. The Fire Department will oversee the project. Matching funds are not
required; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to submit requests to the State
Legislature for water projects funding, the details of which are as follows:
o The Florida House of Representatives is accepting Water Project funding applications
through the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee. The
Administration intends to apply for funding for eligible water projects in the approximate
amount of $10 million and potential projects to be submitted include stormwater
infrastructure improvement projects and water main replacement projects.
o Matching funds are not required, but are encouraged. This project supports the key
intended outcome to ensure reliable stormwater management and resiliency against
flooding by implementing select short and longterm solutions including addressing sea-
level rise; and
WHEREAS, the grant and funding requests set forth herein would benefit the health, safety,
and welfare of the City and its residents.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEAGH that the Mayor and City Commission hereby approve and
authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take the following actions: 1) Submit a grant
application to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Land and Water
Conservation Fund, in the approximate amount of $200,000 for Altos Del Mar Park;2) Submit a
grant application to the National Emergency Medicine Association (NEMA) for funding in the
approximate amount of $10,000 for public automated external defibrillators (AEDs); and, 3)
Submit requests to the State Legislature for water projects funding approving and authorizing
the appropriation of the above grants and funding requests, including any requisite matching
funds and City expenses; and further authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to take all
necessary steps and to execute all necessary documents in connection with the aforestated
grants and funding requests, including, without limitation, applications, grant and funding
agreements, and audits.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 2014.
ATTEST:
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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