LTC 004-2005 (324-2005) FY 2006 Federal Appropriations Agenda
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
Office of the City Manager
Letter to Commission No. 324-2005
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To:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: January 4, 2005
From:
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FY 2006 Federal Appropriations Agenda
Subject:
The purpose of this LTC is to inform the Mayor and members of the City Commission of
the progress of the City's FY 2006 Federal Appropriations Agenda.
On February 25, 2004 the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution Number 2004-
25505, the City's FY 2005 Federal Appropriations Agenda (attached). As part of the FY
2005 Omnibus Appropriations Bill approved by Congress in November 2004, the City
received the following appropriations:
· $750,000 for Stormwater Improvements in North Beach.
· $1.4 million from the Federal Transit Administration Bus and Bus Facilities
account for an Intermodal Facility in Miami Beach.
The City also has two projects pending in the reauthorization legislation for the
Transportation Equity Act (TEA-21). The City expects final action on this legislation to
occur in the Spring of 2005.
· $3 million for the Atlantic Greenway Corridor Network.
· $1 million for the West Avenue Bridge.
The Administration is considering an attempt to replace the West Avenue Bridge
authorization with a different project that is eligible for this funding source and totals no
more than $1 million. The Potential projects and the amount of funding that is needed are:
· Seawall Repair - $930,625
o Muss Park Seawall Replacement - $266,625
o Hagan Park Seawall - $105,000
o Extensive Repairs to other Seawalls - $559,000
· Stormwater Outfall Reconstruction - $1,800,000
· Parkview Canal Seawall Revetment - $1,800,000
· Atlantic Greenway Corridor - $1,000,000
Due to an accelerated Congressional schedule, the Administration plans on presenting the
proposed FY 2006 Federal Appropriations Agenda to the Mayor and City Commission at
the January 12, 2005 Commission Meeting. Below, please find the various appropriations
bills that will be targeted and the corresponding City projects and funding needs.
For the appropriations bills identified below, the Administration recommends the
prioritization of no more than one (1) project per appropriations bill as part of the
City's final Federal Appropriations Agenda. The priorities the Administration
recommends are identified
Justice Appropriations Bill
Recommended Priority:
$2,000,000 for After School and Summertime Gang and Drug Prevention.
VAlHUD/lndependent AQencies Appropriations Bill (includes EPA)
Recommended Priorities:
State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Stormwater/Drainage Improvement Projects in North Beach - $9,993,724
a. Biscayne Pointe - $1,767,321
b. Normandy Shores - $3,573,554
c. Nautilus - $1,743,724
d. North Shore/Normandy Isle - $2,909,125
Environmental Proqrams and Manaqement
$4,775,000 for dredging and cleaning of canals citywide.
Economic Development Initiative
· $1,900,000 for renovations to the 73rd Street Bandshell and surrounding park.
Other Potential Projects:
· $1,785,000 for flood proofing sewer and pump stations.
· $5,000,000 for the North Beach Cultural Center (Byron Carlyle).
Transportation Appropriations Bill
Recommended Priority:
$4 million for the Atlantic Greenway Corridor
Other Potential Projects:
· $2 million for the Local Circulator Service
· Parkview Canal Seawall Revetment - $1,800,000
· Seawall Repair - $930,625
a. Muss Park Seawall Replacement - $266,625
b. Hagan Park Se'awall - $105,000
c. Extensive Repairs to other Seawalls - $559,000
· $1 million for the West Avenue Bridge
EnerQV and Water Appropriations
Recommended Priorities:
Support for Miami-Dade County's Beach Renourishment Funding Request
($5,000,000)
$2,300,000 for the Innovative Erosion Control Project in Miami Beach.
Interior Appropriations Bill
Recommended Priority:
$500,000 for renovations to Historic City Hall from Save America's Treasures.
Labor/HHS Appropriations Bill
Recommended Priority:
· $5,000,000 for the North Beach Cultural Center (Byron Carlyle)
· $1,000,000 for the Art Deco Historic District Interpretive Center
Other Potential Projects:
· Identify an account in the Labor/HHS bill to target funding for homeless programs.
The Administration will also continue to identify opportunities for the following initiatives:
· Identification of potential health care and social service projects that are eligible
for federal funding.
· Unification of the State and Federal Education Accountability Systems.
· Resolve the long-term sand source issue for beach renourishment.
· Identify opportunities to meet local needs and provide flexibility within the
regional Continuum of Care for the homeless.
· Identify funding and program opportunities for senior services, especially in North
Beach.
· Pursue all available benefits related to brownfields and infrastructure funding for
the 5th and Alton Transit Facillity project.
· Seek infrastructure support for the New World Symphony Soundspace project.
· Support efforts to obtain disaster mitigation funding from FEMA and homeland
security funding from the Urban Area Security Initiative, FEMA, and other
agencies.
· Continue to work with the Department of Interior for a National Heritage Area
designation.
The Administration plans on presenting the proposed appropriations agenda to the City
Commission on January 12, 2005. In the meantime, if there are other projects/funding
needs you would like to include for discussion, or if you need additional information on the
projects listed here, please do not hesitate to contact me or the City's lobbyists (Marilyn
Thompson and Marion Turner - 202-965-8100). The City's lobbyists will also be in
attendance on January 12th to provide further details on the appropriations process and the
proposed agenda.
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c: Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager
Kathie Brooks, Management and Budget Director
Kevin Crowder, Economic Development Division Director
Judy Hoanshelt, Grant Manager
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Exhibit 'A'
APPROPRIATION REQUESTS
ENERGY AND WATER APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Beach Renourishment and Erosion Control
· $2.3 Million for Breakwater Project
. Support for Dade County Request of Ongoing Beach Renourishment Activities
JUSTICE ApPROPRIATIONS BILL
Miami Beach Law Enforcement Technology Project
· $3 Million for Law Enforcement Technology Project - Law Enforcement Record
Management System.
TRANSPORTATION
Transit Facilities
· Extension of FY01/02 $2.9 Million Appropriation for use in the 5th and Alton
Transit Facility
. $2 Million for Miami Beach Transit Facilities from the Bus and Bus Facilities
Account
Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network
. $4 Million for the Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network from the Transportation
and Community System Preservation Account
Local Circulator Service
· $2 Million for Local Circulator Service from the Bus and Bus Facilities Account
TEA.21 Reauthorization
. $4 Million for the Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network
V AlHUD APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements
· $9 Million for Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements from the EPA STAG
Account
Economic Development Initiative
· $3.4 Million for the renovation of Bandshell Park
. $5 Million for the North Beach Cultural Center
lABoRlHHS AND INTERIOR APPROPRIATIONS BILL
Historic City Hall Restoration
. $1.6 Million for the restoration of Historic City Hall from the Save America's
Program
Art Deco Historic District Interpretive Center
. $1 Million for the Art Deco Historic District Interpretive Center from the Institute
for Museum and Library Services