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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2026-34126RESOLUTION NO. 2026-34126 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) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) COMMUNITY CHALLENGE, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $12,000.00, AND 2) FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1 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 $12,000.00 from American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge, the details of which are set forth in the City Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City Administration requests approval to apply for a grant in the approximate amount of $1 Million from Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program, the details of which are set forth in the City Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution; and WHEREAS, the City is required to execute the FIND Resolution, attached to the City Commission Memorandum accompanying this Resolution, in order for its application to the Waterways Assistance Program to be eligible for funding; and WHEREAS, the FIND Resolution contains the following certifications: A. the City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 6613-2 F.A.C. and which will be made part of the project agreement for any assistance awarded under the proposal attached to the FIND Resolution; B. the City is in complete accord with the proposal attached to the FIND Resolution and will carry out the project 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 FIND; C. the City has the ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project and the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of the City for public use; D. the City 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; E. the City will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate claims for reimbursement; 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. 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) American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge, in the approximate amount of $12,000.00, and 2) Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program, in the approximate amount of $1 Million. PASSED and ADOPTED this o2� day of p 4r ` 2026. ATTEST: MAR 0 3 2026 Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk Steven Meiner, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION (0-18 ZG City Attorney ' r �; Date Resolutions - C7 D MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATEFebruary 25, 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) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) COMMUNITY CHALLENGE. IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $12,000. AND 2) FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT (FIND) WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION. 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 American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Community Challenge in the approximate amount of $12,000 for Senior Transportation Service. The AARP Community Challenge has invested $24.3 million in 2,100 livability projects, with a focus on meeting the needs of adults age 50 or older, throughout the United States. It funds quick action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $12,000 to support a mid -size bus transportation service for seniors. The service will begin as a pilot project that picks up residents from a senior housing facility and transports them to a destination to complete shopping and errands No matching funds are required. 2 Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) Waterways Assistance Program in the approximate amount of $1 Million for Marine Patrol Dock Construction_ The Waterways Assistance Program is a grant initiative established by the Flonda Legislature in partnership with the District. Its aim is to enhance public access to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and related waterways 330 of 1589 The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $1.0 Million for the Marine Patrol Dock project's construction phase. The new dock will have an expanded footprint that will better accommodate the current and future needs of Police and Fire departments. It will be able to accommodate up to ten (10) vessels. The City will provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $1.0 Million, contingent on City Commission approval and appropriation during the FY27 budget process. To submit the applications, FIND requires the City to execute the attached FIND Resolution, which states that: A. the City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the FIND Rule 6613-2 F.A.C. and 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 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•//www miamibeachfi.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meetino-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 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? 331 of 1589 No No 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) Co-sponsor(s) Condensed Title Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM/FN Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only) 332 of 1589 ATTACHMENT E-5 RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE 2026 UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, THE City of Miami Beach is interested in carrying out the (Name of Agency) City of Miami Beach following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of and the State of Florida: Project TitleMarine Patrol Dock Construction Total Estimated Cost $ Brief Description of Project: 2 Million Demolish existing marine patrol dock footprint and construct new, expanded, resilient Marine Patrol dock, pilings and boat 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 of50 % 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: 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. (1) FIND Form No. 25-30, Rule 666-2.006, F.A. 3'� ecti e date 1-1-25) 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 (Name ofAgency) for public use. 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. 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 Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach legally adopted by the at a legal meeting (Agency Governing Board) held on this 25 day ofFebruary 2006 Attest Title (2) Signature Title 336 of 1589