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Home My WebLink About2005-25838 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25838 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE RETROACTIVELY TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: 1) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST, FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 OUT -OF- SCHOOL PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,250,000, FOR THE CITY'S YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS; AND, 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 PRE-DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000, FOR PRE- DISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIVITIES; 3) MIAMI- DADE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY EVENT; AND, 4) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S CAMP MIAMI BEACH PROGRAM FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION. WHEREAS, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program was authorized by ~203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act (Stafford Act), 42 USC, and funding for the program is provided through the National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund to assist States and local governments in implementing cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement comprehensive mitigation programs, reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property; and WHEREAS, as required, the City has a FEMA-approved mitigation plan and is eligible to receive project grant funding under the PDM program; and WHEREAS, the City has submitted an application for funding through the PDM program for Storm shutters and protective glass for the following City buildings: Historic City Hall, Police Station, City Hall, Fire Station #3, Fire Station #1, Fleet Management, 777 building (1701 Meridian Avenue), 21st Street Recreation Office, 555 17th Street, Byron Carlyle Theater and the North Shore Community Center; and WHEREAS, as a barrier island, Miami Beach is subject to high winds, missile hazards and significant impact damage, and the buildings listed above require protection for windows during a significant weather event, therefore, the City is replacing many of the existing, and deteriorated shutters with new shutters; installing new shutters on facilities that currently do not have protection; and will install protective glass at Historic City Hall; and WHEREAS, the deadline for this grant application was March 9, 2005, as such, the application has been submitted and retroactive approval is requested; and WHEREAS, a 25% match is required 0 f this g rant, and the City will utilize matching funds from the Miami-Dade County 2004 General Obligation Bonds approved by the voters on November 2, 2004 for the restoration of Historic City Hall; and WHEREAS, the Children's Trust Summer Program provides resources for quality year-round programs across Miami-Dade County and the City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality recreation activities and facilities for people of all cultures, ages and abilities; and WHEREAS, the City's programs that are eligible for this grant include the following out-of-school programs: (summer camp, after-school and year-round continuation funding) for youth between the ages of 5-17 years old for approximately 1,500 children, at the City of Miami Beach parks, playgrounds and youth centers; and WHEREAS, No match is required, however, the City is able to leverage the Parks and Recreation Department operating budget for these programs in the amount of $2,491,629 as a match for this grant; and WHEREAS, the City proposes to collaborate with UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. for data processing and billing modules related to the grant; and with AYUDA, Inc. for development and delivery of a social skills curriculum for the summer 2005 and after- school 2005-06 programs; and WHEREAS, the deadline for this grant was March 1, 2005, as such, the City has applied for funding in the amount of $1,250,000 to provide operating funds for the year-round program; and WHEREAS, funds are also requested from the TDC to support the City's Camp Miami Beach Program; and WHEREAS, in 1991, the City of Miami Beach launched the first "An American Celebration" as a means to attract visitors to Miami Beach, and, this celebration, due to its grand success, was carried on subsequent years as a vehicle to continue to bring visitors to the City; and WHEREAS, matching funds will be funded by the City through Corporate Support and the deadline for this grant is April 7, 2005; and WHEREAS, funds are also requested from the TDC to support the City's Camp Miami Beach Program; and WHEREAS, Camp Miami Beach is a family vacation package that will include an enriching program of arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation, visits to local attractions, movies and more; and WHEREAS, matching funds for this grant will be provided from corporate support, and the deadline for this grant is April 7, 2005. 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 retroactively authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit applications for g rant funds to t he following agencies: 1 ) The Children's Trust, Fiscal Year 2005/06 Out-of-School Program, for funding, in an amount not to exceed $1,250,000, for the City's year-round programs; and, 2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fiscal Year 2005/06 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, for.funding~ in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000, for Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation activities; 3) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 For The City's Fourth Of July Event; And, 4) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, in an amount not to exceed $20,000 for the City's Camp Miami Beach Program; 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 16th day of ATTEST: ~KP~ CITY CLERK JMG/KB/JH T:\AGEN DA\2005\Mar1605\Consent\grantsreso.doc APPROVED /IS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION Y/ll bf) Date CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY m Condensed Title: A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For And AccepUSupport The Following Four (4) Grant Applications. Issue: I Shall the City Apply And AccepUSupport The Following Grants? Item Summa /Recommendation: The Administration Requests Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee Retroactively To Submit Grant Applications To The Following Agencies: 1) The Children's Trust, Fiscal Year 2005/06 Out-Of-School Program, For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $1,250,000, For The City's Year Round Programs; And, 2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Fiscal Year 2005/06 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program, For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000, For Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitigation Activities; 3) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000 For The City's Fourth Of July Event; And, 4) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council, In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000 For The City's Camp Miami Beach Program; Further Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The City, And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessary Documents Related To These Applications While Leveraging Previously A ro riated Cit Funds As Needed. Financial Information: Source of Grant Name/Project Grant Match Amount/Source Matching Amount Funds: 1-The Children's Trust: Out-of- $1,250,000 $2,491,629 Parks and Recreation Schools Programs Department Operating Budget 2-FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation $2,000,000 $765,000 Matching Funds From The Program: Storm Shutters And Miami-Dade County 2004 General Protective Glass For City Obligation Bonds Approved By The Buildings Voters On November 2, 2004 Finance 3 - Miami-Dade County TDC $20,000 $20,000 Corporate Support Dept. July 4, 2005 4 - Miami Dade County TDC $20,000 $20,000 Corporate Support Camp Miami Beach Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin : Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement n-Offs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager AGENDA ITEM DATE t7F 2-16 ,.~ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us To: From: COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Date: March 16, 2005 Jorge M. Gonzalez City Manager A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE RETROACTIVELY TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR GRANT FUNDS TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: 1) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST, FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 OUT -OF-SCHOOL PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TOE XCEED $ 1,250,000, FOR T HE CITY'S YEAR ROUND PROGRAMS; AND, 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FISCAL YEAR 2005/06 PRE- DISASTER MITIGATION PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,000,000, FOR PRE-DISASTER HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIVITIES; 3) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S FOURTH OF JULY EVENT; AND, 4) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR THE CITY'S CAMP MIAMI BEACH PROGRAM; 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 Subject: Adopt the Resolution. ANAL YSIS 1) Retroactive approval to submit a orant application to The Federal Emeroencv Manaoement Aaencv (FEMA), FY 2005/06 Pre-Disaster Mitioation Prooram. For Fundino. In An Amount Not To Exceed $2,000,000. For Pre-Disaster Hazard Mitioation Activities The Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program was authorized by 9203 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief Act (Stafford Act), 42 USC. Funding for the program is provided through the National Pre-Disaster Mitigation Fund to assist States and local governments in implementing cost-effective hazard mitigation activities that complement comprehensive mitigation programs, reduce injuries, loss of life, and damage and destruction of property. As required, the City has a FEMA-approved mitigation plan and is eligible to receive project grant funding under the PDM program. Commission Memorandum March 16, 2005 Page 2 The City has submitted an application for funding through the PDM program for Storm shutters and protective glass for City buildings in order to mitigate potential future damage to these properties. The buildings include: Historic City Hall, Police Station, City Hall, Fire Station #3, Fire Station #1, Fleet Management, 777 building (1701 Meridian Avenue), 21st Street Recreation Office, 555 17th Street, Byron Carlyle Theater and the North Shore Community Center. The buildings listed above require protection for windows during a significant weather event. As a barrier island, Miami Beach is subject to high winds, missile hazards and significant impact damage. The City is replacing many ofthe existing, and deteriorated shutters with new shutters; installing new shutters on facilities that currently do not have protection; and will install protective glass at Historic City Hall. The City intends to apply to Pre Disaster Mitigation funding for hazard mitigation at buildings that will be constructed/renovated in the future. The deadline forthis grant application was March 9, 2005, as such, the application has been submitted and retroactive approval is requested. A 25% match is required of this grant. The City will utilize matching funds from the Miami-Dade County 2004 General Obligation Bonds approved by the voters on November 2, 2004 for the restoration of Historic City Hall. 2) Retroactive approval to apply for a qrant from the Children's Trust for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $1.250.000 for Funds for the City's Parks and Recreation Department Year-Round Proqrams The Children's Trust Summer Program provides resources for quality year-round programs across Miami-Dade County. The City of Miami Beach Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality recreation activities and facilities for people of all cultures, ages and abilities. This includes the following out-of-school programs: (summer camp, after-school and year-round continuation funding) for youth between the ages of 5-17 years old. The Miami Beach Parks and Recreation strives to offer youth programs that meet the physical, mental, and social growth of all its participants. Approximately 1,500 children participate in year-round programs. Since most of our year-round programs are subsidized by the City of Miami Beach general fund, all Miami Beach residents are encouraged to enroll. The year-round programs take place at the City of Miami Beach parks, playgrounds and youth centers. The deadline for this grant was March 1, 2005. The City has applied for funding in the amount of $1,250,000 to provide operating funds for the year-round program. No match is required. The City proposes to collaborate with UNIDAD of Miami Beach, Inc. for data processing and billing modules related to the grant; and with A YUDA, Inc. for development and delivery of a social skills curriculum for the summer 2005 and after- school 2005-06 programs. Commission Memorandum March 16, 2005 Page 3 In addition to this grant, the Children's Trust will also release funding for Miami Beach organizations only, as a separate Request for Proposals, funded from tax revenues generated from the Redevelopment Agency. 3) Approval to submit a Qrant application in an amount not to exceed $20,000 to Miami- Dade County Tourist Development Council for the City's Fourth of July Event In 1991, the City of Miami Beach launched the first "An American Celebration" as a means to attract visitors to Miami Beach. This celebration, due to its grand success, was carried on subsequent years as a vehicle to continue to bring visitors to the City. This year, the event will feature a Swearing-In Ceremony for children from all parts of the world who have become newly naturalized American citizens and a fireworks display. Matching funds will be funded by the City through Corporate Support. 4) Approval to submit a Qrant application in amount not to exceed $20,000 to the Miami- Dade County Tourist Development Council (TDC) for the City's Camp Miami Beach ProQram Funds are also requested from the TDC to support the City's Camp Miami Beach Program. Camp Miami Beach is a family vacation package that will include an enriching program of arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation, visits to local attractions, movies and more. The niche population that this package is aimed at is families. The package includes an overnight stay at Miami Beach boutique hotels. Participants include boutique hotels, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the City (includes parks and recreation department facilities). This is the second year of the program, which is marketed heavily in the Northeastern areas of the country. Matching funds for this grant will be provided from corporate support. 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 T:\AGENDA\2005\Mar1605\Consent\grants mem01.1.doc