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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25802
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT
APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING
AGENCIES: 1) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION
AUTHORITY ~CA), FY 2004-5 TOURISM ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM, 4t QUARTER PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S 4TH OF
JULY 2005 EVENT; 2) THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S SAVE
AMERICA'S TREASURES PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR FY 2005 HISTORIC
PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS FOR THE RESTORATION OF
HISTORIC CITY HALL; 3) STATE OF FLORIDA, OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA)
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 FOR
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT; AND, 4)
STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR
FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S COMMUNITY EMERGENCY
RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $25,000; FURTHER A PPROPRIATING THE GRANTS
IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
(VCA) , through its Tourism Advancement Program provides funding for activities
and events with year-long tourism promotion and programming that support and
advance tourism; and
WHEREAS, in 1 991 the City of Miami Beach launched the first
"An American Celebration" as a means to attract visitors to Miami Beach on the
4th of July, and July 4, 2005 will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the event's
success; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Community and the City will host
this year's event in North Beach to showcase the community and the amenities
that are available in the surrounding areas; and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required of this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to submit a
grant application to Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA), FY
2004-5 Tourism Advancement Program, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for
funding of the City's July 4, 2005 event; and
WHEREAS, the City is seeking matching grant funding to
undertake a major restoration project for Old City Hall, which is a "contributing"
resource in the Miami Beach National Register Architectural District ("Art Deco"
Historic District); and
WHEREAS, the district is listed in the National Register of Historic
Places for its national significance as the largest concentration of 1920s and
1930s era resort architecture in the United States and Old City Hall was the first
locally historically designated site; and
WHEREAS, Old City Hall was constructed in 1927 and designed
by Martin Luther Hampton, and is an excellent example of the Mediterranean
Revival style of architecture, which was the "style of choice" in Miami Beach from
the mid 1910s to early 1930s, and the building served as the government seat for
Miami Beach from 1927 until the completion of a New City Hall in 1977; and
WHEREAS, In 2002, the City contracted to have a complete
structural assessment report for Old City Hall and the report revealed that the 76
year old building is in need of significant structural restoration to preserve its
structural integrity and architectural features; and
WHEREAS, City proposes applying to the Department of Interior,
Save America's Treasures Program for funding to perform necessary renovations
to Old City Hall, the City will utilize matching funds from the Miami-Dade County
2004 General Obligation Bonds approved by the voters on November 2, 2004;
and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to
the U.S. Department of Interior, Save America's Treasures Program for funds in
an amount not to exceed $500,000 for renovations to Old City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was enacted in
1984 to provide federal funding to assist state, local and private agencies to
provide direct services to crime victims; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes using existing Police Department
operating funds allocated to the Domestic Violence Unit as a match to this grant,
to provide funding for the Domestic Violence Intake Center; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a g rant application
for funding in an amount not to exceed $80,000 for funds for the City's domestic
violence unit, with matching funds provided by existing operating funds within the
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
program provides a structured opportunity for citizens to augment local
emergency response activities, and program funds will be used to train people to
be prepared for emergency situations that may arise in their communities; and
WHEREAS, the funds would be used to off-set City costs
associated with providing CERT training that is currently coordinated by the Fire
Department, and matching funds are not required; and
WHEREAS, the Administration requests approval to apply to the
Florida Department 0 f Community Affairs, Division 0 f Emergency Management
for grant funds in an amount not to exceed $25,000 made available through the
2005-2006 Community Emergency Response Team Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT D UL Y RESOLVED BY T HE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH THAT the Mayor and City
Commission hereby authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit
applications for grant funds to the following agencies: 1) Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authority 0/CA), FY 2004-5 Tourism Advancement Program, 4th
quarter program for funding in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the City's 4th
of July 2005 event; 2) the National Park Service's Save America's Treasures
program for funding in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for FY 2005 Historic
Preservation fund grants for the restoration of Historic City Hall; 3) State of
Florida, Office of the Attorney General, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding in
an amount not to exceed $80,000 for funds for the City's Domestic Violence unit;
and, 4) State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs, Division of
Emergency Management for funding for the City's Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) training in an amount not to exceed $25,000; further
appropriating the grants if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing
the execution of all necessary documents related to this application.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 2nd
day of
,2005
ATTEST:
~JP~
CITY CLERK
MAYOR
JMG/KB/JH
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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Date
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For And Accept/Support The Following Four (4) Grant
Applications.
Issue:
Shall the City Apply And Accept/Support The Following Grants?
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Administration Requests Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee To Submit Grant
Applications For The Following Funds:1) Miami Beach Visitor And Convention Authority (VCA), FY 2004-5 Tourism
Advancement Program, 4th Quarter Program For Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000 For The City's 4TH
Of July 2005 Event; 2) The National Park Service's Save America's Treasures Program For Funding In An Amount
Not To Exceed $500,000 For FY 2005 Historic Preservation Funds For The Restoration Of Historic City Hall; 3)
State Of Florida, Office Of The Attorney General, Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding In An Amount Not To
Exceed $80,000 For Funds For The City's Domestic Violence Unit; And, 4) State Of Florida, Department Of
Community Affairs, Division Of Emergency Management For Funding For The City's Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT) Training In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000; While Leveraging Previously Appropriated
City Funds As Needed; Further Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The City And Authorizing
The Execution Of All Necessa Documents Related To These A lications.
Financial Information:
Source of Grant Name/Project Grant Match Amount/Source
Matching Amount
Funds: 1-VCAlJuly 4, 2004 Event $20,000 No Match Required
2-Save America's $500,000 Matching Funds From The Miami-
Treasures/Old City Hall Dade County 2004 General Obligation
Bonds Approved By The Voters On
November 2,2004.
3.State of FloridaNOCA $80,000 20% Match Required. Matching Funds
From Existing Police Dept Operating
Funds Allocated To The Domestic
Violence Unit.
Finance 4-CERT FY 05/06 $25,000 No Match Required.
DeDt.
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement
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Department Director
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Assistant City Manager
City Manager
AGENDA ITEM (,7 E
DATE 2 - 2 -Ds-'
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.miamibeachfl.gov
To:
From:
Subject:
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez \\ vJ~ "----..
City Manager J J
Date: February 2, 2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS TO
THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: 1) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND
CONVENTION AUTHORITY (VCA), FY 2004-5 TOURISM ADVANCEMENT
PROGRAM, 4th QUARTER PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S 4TH OF JULY 2005 EVENT; 2)
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE'S SAVE AMERICA'S TREASURES
PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000
FOR FY 2005 HISTORIC PRESERVATION FUND GRANTS FOR THE
RESTORATION OF HISTORIC CITY HALL; 3) STATE OF FLORIDA,
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT
(VOCA) FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $80,000 FOR
FUNDS FOR THE CITY'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT; AND, 4) STATE
OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS, DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT) TRAINING IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE
GRANTS IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
1. Approval to submit a arant application to Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority
(VCA). FY 2004-5 Tourism Advancement Proaram. in an amount not to exceed
$20.000 for fundina of the City's July 4. 2005 event.
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA), through its Tourism
Advancement Program provides funding for activities and events with year-long tourism
promotion and programming that support and advance tourism.
Commission Memorandum
February 2, 2005
Page 2
In 1991 the City of Miami Beach launched the first "An American Celebration" as a
means to attract visitors to Miami Beach on the 4 th 0 f July. 0 n July 4 , 2005 .. An
American Celebration 2005" will mark the fifteenth anniversary of the event's success.
In celebration, the Miami Beach Community and the City will host this year's event in
North Beach. The event will showcase the community and the amenities that are
available in the surrounding areas. This year, the City of Miami Beach will be partnering
with Ocean Drive Magazine to bring this event to Miami Beach.
The opening program for the event will be a swearing-in ceremony for children from all
parts of the world who have become newly naturalized American citizens. Culminating
the event will be a first class fireworks display launched from a barge in the ocean. A
group called Speaking Hands, comprised of hearing impaired youths between the ages
of 6-18 years old will sign the "Star-Spangled Banner". The event will also feature the
Miami Symphony Orchestra, and community orientated events for all participants.
This event will serve as a much needed economic stimulus to the tourism industry. The
City has requested funds in the amount of $20,000. No match is necessary.
2) Approval to submit a qrant application to the U.S. Department of Interior, Save
America's Treasures Proqram for funds in an amount not to exceed $500.000 for
renovations to Old City Hall
The City is seeking matching grant funding to undertake a major restoration project for
Old City Hall. The building is a "contributing" resource in the Miami Beach National
Register Architectural District ("Art Deco" Historic District). This district is listed in the
National Register of Historic Places for its national significance as the largest
concentration of 1920s and 1930s era resort architecture in the United States. Old City
Hall was the first locally historically designated site. Old City Hall is also a "contributing"
property within the locally designated Flamingo Park Historic District.
Constructed in 1927 and designed by Martin Luther Hampton, Old City H all i san
excellent example of the Mediterranean Revival style of architecture. Mediterranean
Revival architecture was the "style of choice" in Miami Beach from the mid 1910s to
early 1930s. It served as an elegant reminder of the unwavering determination to
become America's premier seaside resort community. The building, which is the historic
centerpiece of the National Register Architectural District, served as the government
seat for Miami Beach from 1927 until the completion of a New City Hall in 1977.
In 2002, the City contracted to have a complete structural assessment report for Old City
Hall. The report revealed that the 76 year old building is in need of significant structural
restoration to preserve its structural integrity and architectural features. As a
consequence of this structural deterioration, several large sections of the concrete
cornice at the top of the tower have fallen nearly 1 40 feet tot he sidewalk below.
Emergency safety nets have been installed a san interim measure to address the
dangerous condition on the property.
Commission Memorandum
February 2, 2005
Page 3
The City proposes applying to the Department of Interior, Save America's Treasures
Program for funding to perform necessary renovations to Old City Hall. The grant
requires matching funds. The City will utilize matching funds from the Miami-Dade
County 2004 General Obligation Bonds approved by the voters on November 2,
2004.
3) State Of Florida. Office Of The Attorney General. Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA)
Fundi.nq In An Amount Not To Exceed $80.000 For Funds For The City's Domestic
Violence Unit;
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was enacted in 1984 to provide federal funding to
assist state, local and private agencies to provide direct services to crime victims. The
United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office
for Victims of Crime (OVC), provides funds to support the provision of service to victims
of crime. The City has applied for funds for the Police Department's Domestic Violence
Unit. The City will use existing Police Department operating funds allocated to the
Domestic Violence Unit as a match to this grant.
4) Approval to apply to the Florida Department of Community Affairs. Division of
Emerqency Manaqement for qrant funds in an amount not to exceed $25.000 made
available throuqh the 2005-2006 Community Emerqency Response Team Proqram
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program provides a structured
opportunity for citizens to augment local emergency response activities. Program funds
will be used to train people to be prepared for emergency situations that may arise in
their communities. CERT members give critical support to first responders in
emergency situations. The funds would be used to off-set City costs associated with
providing CERT training that is currently coordinated by the Fire Department. No match
is required.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Administration recommends approval of this Resolution authorizing
the City Manager or his designee to submit four (4) applications for grant funds.
JMG/KB/JH