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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 2026-34063RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34063 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) BRANCHES, INC., MIAMI-DADE VITA COALITION PARTNERSHIP, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,000; 2) FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND), SMALL-SCALE SPOIL ISLAND RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000; 3) LIFE TIME FOUNDATION, KIDS RUN MIAMI GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,000; 4) HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $790,000. 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 $2,000 from Miami -Dade Coalition Partnership, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, Branches, Inc., 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 $20,000 from Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), Small -Scale Spoil Island Restoration & Enhancement 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 $2,000 from Life Time Foundation, Kids Run Miami Grant 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 three grants in the combined approximate amount of $790,000 from HUD Continuum Of Care Programs, 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 the following grants, programs, and agreements: 1) Branches, Inc., Miami -Dade Vita Coalition Partnership, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, in the approximate amount of $2,000; 2) Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), Small -Scale Spoil Island Restoration & Enhancement Program, in the approximate amount of $20,000; 3) Life Time Foundation, Kids Run Miami Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $2,000; 4) HUD Continuum Of Care, in the approximate amount of $790,000. PASSED and ADOPTED this J'� day o F��Yu4 2026. ATTEST: FEB 0 9 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk 2026 Steven Meiner, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & F XECUTION City Attorney Date Resolutions - C7 C MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: February 5.. 2026 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) BRANCHES. INC., MIAMI-DADE VITA COALITION PARTNERSHIP, VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2.000, 2) FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND). SMALL-SCALE SPOIL ISLAND RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $20,000. 3) LIFE TIME FOUNDATION, KIDS RUN MIAMI GRANT PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $2,000; 4) HUD CONTINUUM OF CARE, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $790,000. 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. Branches Inc , Miami -Dade VITA Coalition Partnership, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program, in the approximate amount of $2,000 for VITA services. Branches, Inc. partners with local organizations to collectively execute the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program as the Miami -Dade VITA Coalition The VITA Program offers help and support to organizations who offer free preparation and asset building services to low-income or limited English proficiency clients within Miami -Dade County. Every year, the Department of Housing and Community Services partners with Branches and the IRS to offer free tax services to the community. The City administration is applying for annual grant funding to subsidize the cost of running a tax return service program. As a VITA site, the City receives payment for each return that is completed. It is estimated that in 2026, the City will receive approximately $2,000 in grant funding. No matching funds are required. 226 of 218'0 2. Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), in the approximate amount of $20,000 for the Small - Scale Spoil Island Restoration & Enhancement Program. FIND has elected to develop a Small -Scale Spoil Island Enhancement Program to foster "adoption & stewardship" of these islands. This program is intended to provide general improvements, cleanup and maintenance to these islands. FIND intends to seek the most technically sound and cost-effective proposals that specifically address the enhancement, improvement and maintenance of spoil islands of the Waterway. The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $20,000 for debris removal and upkeep of Flagler Monument Island, a historic landmark in Biscayne Bay. The island faces significant challenges from plastic pollution and other debris, which threaten its natural beauty and environmental health. Currently, the City of Miami Beach has an agreement with Miami -Dade County to conduct cleanups once a week. However, this frequency is insufficient to manage the ongoing pollution effectively, particularly given the island's popularity and the increasing volume of waste. The purpose of this grant request is to extend the current agreement to include bi-weekly cleanups and potentially additional services during holidays when visitor numbers are higher. The City is providing in -kind matching funds in the approximate amount of $2,000. 3. Life Time Foundation, Kids Run Miami Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $2 000 for afterschool programs. Complimentary to Miami -Dade County schools and youth organizations, the Life Time Kids Run Miami program aims to help reduce the health risks and conditions that kids face today by promoting physical education and an active lifestyle through running. Youth participants begin the program running one mile a week and gradually increase their running regimen over time with the opportunity to run together in a safe setting on the same course used by nearly 20,000 marathon and half marathon runners. The City administration is applying for a grant to implement the Kids Run Miami Program at after school programs, located in North Shore Park and Youth Center, Scott Rakow Youth Center, Muss Park, and Flamingo Park. The grant will fund equipment, nutritious snacks, and educational materials. There are no matching funds required. 4. HUD Continuum of Care, in the approximate combined amount of $790,000 for Street Outreach Program and Reducing Homelessness. The HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) connects unsheltered individuals experiencing homelessness to essential services and housing resources. It focuses on building trust through trauma -informed engagement, assessing needs, and linking clients to emergency shelter, healthcare, behavioral health, and employment supports. HUD Continuum of Care aims to reduce homelessness by facilitating housing placements, promoting stability, and coordinating with community partners for comprehensive care. The City is applying for grant funding for three separate projects as described below, in the combined approximate combined amount of $787,000. HUD Continuum of Care, Street Outreach Proiect The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $70,000 for Street Outreach project that will deploy full-time outreach personnel dedicated to engaging individuals experiencing homelessness. Outreach efforts include individualized assessments to build rapport and connect participants to services such as shelter placement, family reunification, ID assistance, and referrals to community partners. The City is providing 227 of 2180 matching funds in the approximate amount of $17,000 from account number 011-0560- 000349-2 3-405-575-00-00-00. HUD Continuum of Care, Hand -Up Proiect The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $210,000 for reducing homelessness. Hand -Up project is a key part of Miami Beach's Street Outreach Services, designed to help unsheltered individuals achieve stability and self-sufficiency. Services include referrals to community partners, help with benefit applications, transportation, employment support, housing move -in assistance, mentorship, life skills training, and childcare funding. The project also provides follow-up support after housing placement, including regular check -ins to ensure a smooth adjustment. Participants are screened for housing readiness and assisted in obtaining vital documents. The City is providing matching funds in the approximate amount of $53,000 from account number 011- 0560-000349-23-405-575-00-00-00 contingent on Fiscal Year 2027 adopted budget. HUD Continuum of Care, MB Rise Proiect The City administration is applying to a grant in the approximate amount of $507,000 for the MB RISE project to deliver a coordinated, service -rich intervention for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Miami Beach. Targeting 50 households, the project offers intensive case management, behavioral health services, life skills support, and Rapid Rehousing for up to 15 households for one year. The City is providing matching funds in the approximate amount of $127,000 from account number 011-0560-000349-23-405-575-00-00- 00 contingent on Fiscal Year 2027 adopted budget. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N/A 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://www.miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-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 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 228 of 2180 Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? No Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project? ZR 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(s) Condensed Title Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 229 of 2180