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Home My WebLink About2005-25795 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25795 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S YEAR 2006 FEDERAL GOVERNMENTAL AGENDA. WHEREAS, the City must avail itself of all potential sources of funds; and WHEREAS, Federal legislation may need to be enacted to protect and enhance the City's interests; and WHEREAS, action of Federal executive agencies may be necessary for the same purposes; and WHEREAS, it is imperative that the City's legislative consultant is aware of, and has a list of, City priorities; and WHEREAS, the Administration has prioritized funding needs and identified potential funding sources; and WHEREAS, the City's numerous Federal-level needs have been assessed and prioritized to produce the most effective use of its legislative team. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the recommended Federal Legislative Priorities for the Year 2006 Federal Governmental Agenda be approved, as more specifically set forth in the attached Exhibit A. PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of January ,2005. ATTEST: ~ y fiAA~ APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION City Clerk }- '-/-05 Date T:\AGENDAI2003\FEB2603\REGULAR\FEDERAL PRIORITIES RESO,DOC CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY ~ - Condensed Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission approving the City's 2006 Federal Legislative Agenda, Issue: Shall the City identify legislative and funding initiatives to pursue during the 2006 Congressional Session? Item Summary/Recommendation: The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the attached list of Federal Legislative Priorities. Advisory Board Recommendation: I N/A Financial Information: Source of Amount , Account Approved Funds: 1 [J i~ , 3 " 4 Finance Dept. ' 1'otiU Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Economic Development - Kevin Crowder Si n-Offs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager AGENDA ITEM DATE J?7K !-/;1.-o;;- CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us COMMISSION MEMORANDUM To: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Date: January 12, 2005 From: Jorge M. Gonzalez \ City Manager () I"---y A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S 2006 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA. Subject: ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the Resolution. ANALYSIS: On February 25, 2004 the Mayor and City Commission approved Resolution Number 2004- 25505, the City's FY 2005 Federal Appropriations Agenda. 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 seeks the City Commission's direction on attempting 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 Commission Memorandum January 12, 2005 Page 2 · Atlantic Greenway Corridor - $1,000,000 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 Commission Memorandum January 12, 2005 Page 3 a. Muss Park Seawall Replacement - $266,625 b. Hagan Park Seawall- $105,000 c. Extensive Repairs to other Seawalls - $559,000 · $1 million for the West Avenue Bridge EnerQV and Water ADDroDriations 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 ADDroDriations Bill Recommended Priority: $500,000 for renovations to Historic City Hall from Save America's Treasures. Labor/HHS ADDroDriations 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. Commission Memorandum January 12, 2005 Page 4 The City's Federal Lobbyists will continue to work with the City's Grant's Management Office in the pursuit of additional funding, especially as it relates to Homeland Security. The Administration recommends that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution. JMG/CMC/KC T:\AGENDA\2003\feb2603\regular\Federal Priorities CM.doc City of Miami Beach 2006 Federal Legislative Agenda TEA-21 Reauthorization The City seeks re-authorization of the following projects: Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network - $3,000,000 West Avenue Bridge - $1,000,000 Justice ADDroDriations Bill $2,000,000 for After School and Summertime Gang and Drug Prevention. VAlHUD/lndeDendent Aaencies ADDroDriations Bill (includes EPA) State and Tribal Assistance Grants Stormwater/Drainage Improvement Projects in North Beach - $9,993,724 Environmental Proqrams and Manaqement $4,775,000 for dredging and cleaning of canals citywide. Economic Development Initiative $5,000,000 for the Byron Carlyle. TransDortation ADDroDriations Bill $4 million for the Atlantic Greenway Corridor $2 million for the Local Circulator Service Enerav and Water ADDroDriations 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 ADDroDriations Bill $1 million for renovations to Historic City Hall from Save America's Treasures. $1 million for the restoration of monuments in Miami Beach. Labor/HHS ADDroDriations Bill $1 million for health care services in Miami Beach public schools. $3 million for the Art Deco Historic District Interpretive Center. Other Initiatives · 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 Facility 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. · Development of a Coastal Communities Homeland Security Plan. · Continued work related to Affordable Housing Programs.