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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-25860 Reso RESOLUTION NO.. 2005-25860 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) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST, FY 2005/06 PROMOTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000, FOR CITY PROGRAMS; 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FY 05/06 HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDING PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000, FOR HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIVITIES; 3) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS, FOR THE FY 2005/06 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000; 4) U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, CULTURAL FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000, FOR THE COLONY THEATER RENOVATION PROJECT; 5) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000, FOR THE CITY'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM; 6) STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, FOR FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN PREPARING THE ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,998, FROM THE U.S. OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FY 2004/5, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TERRORISM RESPONSE PLAN OPERATIONAL; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; and AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS. WHEREAS, The Children's Trust was created by voter referendum in 2002 as a source of funding to meet the needs of children in Miami Dade County and the goal of the Children's Trust is to fund programs that offer the highest possible quality services, with the goals of implementing best practices and improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County; and WHEREAS, The Children's Trust Promotion and Prevention Program provides funding for innovative programs that promote child health, development, safety and parental and community responsibility; and WHEREAS, promotion and prevention services are targeted at programs for children and youth ages birth to 18; and their families; and WHEREAS, the Administration proposes applying to The Children's Trust for funding of programs that serve youth and children, related to the stated goals of the program; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates applying for funding, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, to address positive youth development and child physical health and well- being; and WHEREAS, the deadline for this grant is May 4, 2005; and WHEREAS, The Children's Trust does not require matching funds; however The Trust will assign preference to applications that leverage resources to support the proposed service and matching funds will be provided from various City Department's operating budgets; and WHEREAS, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FY 2005/06 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, is authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL 93-288, as amended) and is a partnership that is designed to assist states, local governments, private, non-profit organizations and indian tribes in implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration; and WHEREAS, FEMA defines hazard mitigation as an action intended to reduce repetitive losses from future natural disasters; and WHEREAS, the Administration proposes applying for hazard mitigation funds for various drainage projects and the City has already developed a comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan that is consistent with Miami-Dade County's Master Plan, as such, drainage projects that are categorized as high-priority drainage basins in the Stormwater Master Plan will be submitted to FEMA for funding; and WHEREAS, Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds made available by a declared disaster can provide up to 75% of the costs of an approved mitigation project; and the remaining project costs must be met by the applicant; and WHEREAS, the City has matching funds available in the Stormwater Bonds; and WHEREAS, the grant deadline is May 2, 2005; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness, through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, provides funding to assist local fire departments in their ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well as that of firefighting personnel facing fire and fire-related hazards; and WHEREAS, the grant is funded in cooperation with the U.S. Fire Administration and assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant provides funding for training for City firefighters; and WHEREAS, the City is requesting approval to apply for funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000; and WHEREAS, the Administration is requesting funding for training which will result in certification as set forth by the State of Florida for our fire professionals. WHEREAS, the training will meet or exceed all of the code provisions and requirements set forth by NFPA 1670; and WHEREAS, the grant requires 20% in matching funds; and WHEREAS, the City has matching funds available from the Fire Department operating budget; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the Cultural Facilities Program is to coordinate and guide the State of Florida's support and funding of renovation, construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities; and WHEREAS, the Administration is requesting funding, in the amount of $500,000, to complete Phase 3 renovations to the Colony Theater, which includes additional restoration to return the entire exterior fac;ade of the building to its original setting; and WHEREAS, the project is anticipated to be complete in September 2005; and WHEREAS, the City has matching funding for this project in the amount of $1 ,000,000 from City Center Redevelopment Agency funding; and WHEREAS, the deadline for technical review of this grant application is April 25, 2005; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust and the Miami-Dade Housing Agency, is requesting applications from homeless providers and other qualified entities interested in participating in a consolidated application for funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) through its Super Notice of Funding Availability for homeless assistance programs; the Supportive Housing Program and the Shelter Plus Care Program; and WHEREAS, the City has received this funding in the past; and requests approval to apply for funding for the Supportive Housing Program; and WHEREAS, grant funds will be requested for funding of salaries of Homeless Outreach Coordinators in the Homeless Division of Neighborhood Services; and WHEREAS, the City anticipates applying for funding in an amount not to exceed $70,000; and WHEREAS, the City will leverage this grant with operating funds from the Community Services Division and the deadline for submission of this grant is May 4, 2005 ; and WHEREAS, the State of Florida provides grants to assist in the identification, excavation, protection; and rehabilitation of historic and archaeological sites in Florida, to provide public information about these important resources; and to encourage historic preservation in smaller cities; and WHEREAS, types of historic preservation projects that can be funded include survey and planning activities (including surveying for historic properties, preparing National Register nominations; and preparing ordinances or preservation plans; and WHEREAS, the Administration has submitted an application for funding of a consultant to assist in preparing the analysis and documentation related to multiple districts in the North Beach neighborhood which features Post War modern architecture dubbed, "Miami Modern", or "Mimo" ; and WHEREAS, the grant will enable the City to engage a consultant for research and documentation, supplemented by in-kind services from City staff, and the intent is to prepare a Multiple Property Documentation Form and associated historic district nominations for two neighborhoods that contain approximately 750 contributing buildings - North Shore and Normandy Village. WHEREAS, the grant is pending approval from the State; and WHEREAS, the grant requires matching funds, in the form of an in-kind match, or cash; and WHEREAS, the City will provide in-kind matching funds for this grant; and WHEREAS, matching funds will be comprised of City staff time in the Planning Department dedicated to this project; and WHEREAS, funding is available, from the Federal Department of Homeland Security, through the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for protecting public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Terrorism Response Plan is an operational plan that defines the roles and responsibilities of responding agencies from various cities, including Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami and Coral Gables; and WHEREAS, the Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management will act as project manager for the funds and will be responsible for evaluating the procedures; and WHEREAS, the City will need to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County to access these funds; and WHEREAS, matching funds are not required. 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 grant funds to the following agencies: 1) The Children's Trust, FY 2005/06 Promotion and Prevention program for funding, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for City programs; 2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FY 05/06 Hazard Mitigation Funding program, for funding, in an amount not to exceed $180,000,000, for hazard mitigation activities; 3) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Office of Domestic Preparedness, for the FY 2005/06 Assistance to Firefighters Grant program in an amount not to exceed $150,000; 4) U.S. Department of State, Cultural Facilities Grant program, for funding, in an amount not to exceed $500,000, for the Colony Theater renovation project; 5) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust, for funding, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, for the City's Supportive Housing Program; 6) State of Florida, Department of Historic Preservation, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, for funding for professional services to assist in preparing the analysis and documentation related to a National Register Nomination; and, further authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk execute a memorandum of understanding between the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County for funding, in an amount not to exceed $42,998, from the U.S. Office of Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security grant program FY 2004/5, for the purpose of making the Miami-Dade County Terrorism Response Plan Operational; further appropriating the grants, if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20th day of April, 2005. }U1vJ rt P tU ~ CITY CLERK Robert Parcher Attest: T:\AG EN DA \2005\Apr2005\Consent\grantreso.doc APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION <{/~k~- Date . CllY OF MIAMI BEACH COIVMISSION ITEM SUMMARY m Condensed Title: A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For And Accept/Support The Following Six (6) Grant Applications And To Execute One (1) Memorandum Of Understanding For Grant Funds. Issue: I Shall the City Apply And Accept/Support The Following Grants And The Memorandum Of Understanding? Item Summary/Recommendation: The Administration Requests Approval To Authorize The City Manager Or His Designee To Submit Grant Applications To The Following Agencies: 1) The Children's Trust, FY 2005/06 Promotion And Prevention Program For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $400,000, For City Programs; 2) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FY 05/06 Hazard Mitigation Funding Program, For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $18,000,000, For Hazard Mitigation Activities; 3) US Department Of Homeland Security Office Of Domestic Preparedness For The FY 2005 Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program In An Amount Not To Exceed $150,000; 4) US Department Of State, Cultural Facilities Grant Program For Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $500,000 For The Colony Theater Renovation Project; 5) Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust For Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $70,000 For The City's Supportive Housing Program; 6) State Of Florida, Department Of Historic Preservation In An Amount Not To Exceed $25,000 For Funding For Professional Services To Assist In Preparing The Analysis And Documentation Related To A National Register Nomination; And, 7) Execute A Memorandum Of Understanding Between The City Of Miami Beach And Miami-Dade County For Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $42,998 From The US Office Of Domestic Preparedness FY 2004/5 State Homeland Security Grant Program For The Purpose Of Making The Miami-Dade County Terrorism Response Plan Operational; Further Appropriating The Grants If Approved And Accepted By The City; And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessary Documents Related To This Application While Leveraging Previously Appropriated City Funds As Needed. Financial Information: Source of Grant Name/Project Grant Match Amount/Source Matching Amount Funds: 1-The Children's Trust: FY $400,000 Various City Department's Operating 2005/06 Promotion And Budget Prevention Program ( L 2-FEMA Hazard Mitigation $18,000,000 Matching Funds From The Stormwater Program: Drainage Projects Bond Issue Fin~ ~nce 3 - US Department Of $150,000 20% Match Required - Fire Dept. Homeland Security Office Of Department Operating Budget Domestic Preparedness - FY 2005 Assistance To Firefighters Grant Program 4 - US Department Of State, $500,000 $1,000,000 from City Center Cultural Facilities Grant Redevelopment Agency funding Proaram 5 - Miami-Dade County $70,000 In-kind Matching Funds Homeless Trust - Supportive (Neighborhood Services Department Housing Program Operating Funds) 6 - State Of Florida, $25,000 In-kind Matching Funds (Planning Department Of Historic Department Salaries) Preservation - The Analysis And Documentation Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin : Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office of Budget and Performance Improvement Si n-effs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager AGENDA ITEM C 7 E DATE t( cJ:J-o;- 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 Date: April 20, 2005 Jorge M. Gonzalez ~. . ~ City Manager ~ ~ A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AN 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) THE CHILDREN'S TRUST, FY 2005/06 PROMOTION AND PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000, FOR CITY PROGRAMS; 2) FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA), FY 05/06 HAZARD MITIGATION FUNDING PROGRAM, FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $18,000,000, FOR HAZARD MITIGATION ACTIVITIES; 3) US DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS FOR THE FY 2005/06 ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000; 4) US DEPARTMENT OF STATE, CULTURAL FACILITIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 FOR THE COLONY THEATER RENOVATION PROJECT; 5) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000 FOR THE CITY'S SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM; 6) STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000 FOR FUNDING FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TO ASSIST IN PREPARING THE ANALYSIS AND DOCUMENTATION RELATED TO A NATIONAL REGISTER NOMINATION; AND, 7) EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $42,998 FROM THE US OFFICE OF DOMESTIC PREPAREDNESS STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FY 2004/5 FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TERRORISM RESPONSE PLAN OPERATIONAL; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BYTHE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. April 20, 2005 City Commission Memorandum Page 2 1. Approval to submit a qrant application to The Children's Trust. FY 2005/06 Promotion And Prevention Proqram for fundinq, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for City Proqrams The Children's Trust was created by voter referendum in 2002 as a source of funding to meet the needs of children in Miami-Dade County. The goal of the Children's Trust is to fund programs that offer the highest possible quality services, with the goals of implementing best practices and improving the lives of children and families in Miami-Dade County. The Children's Trust Promotion and Prevention Program provides funding for innovative programs that promote child health, development, safety and parental and community responsibility. Promotion and prevention services are targeted at programs for children and youth ages birth to 18, and their families. The fiscal year 2005-6 budget is $8,760,327 countywide. The funding period will be from August 1,2005 through July 31,2006. The Administration proposes applying to The Children's Trust for funding of programs that serve youth and children, related to the stated goals of the program. The City anticipates applying for funding to address positive youth development and child physical health and well-being. The deadline forthis grant is May 4,2005. The Children's Trust does not require matching funds; however the Trust will assign preference to applications that leverage resources to support the proposed service. Matching funds will be provided from various City Department's operating budgets. 2. Approval to submit a qrant application to The Federal Emerqency Manaqement Aqency (FEMA), FY 2005/06 Hazard Mitiqation Fundinq Proqram, forfundinq, in an amount not to exceed $18,000,000, for hazard mitiqation activities. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), FY 2005/06 Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is authorized by Section 404 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (PL 93-288, as amended). It is a partnership that is designed to assist states, local governments, private, non-profit organizations and Indian Tribes in implementing long-term hazard mitigation measures following a major disaster declaration. FEMA defines hazard mitigation as an action intended to reduce repetitive losses from future natural disasters. The objectives of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program are: 1) To prevent future losses of lives and damage to property due to disasters; 2) To implement state or local hazard mitigation plans; 3) To enable mitigation measures to be implemented during immediate recovery from a disaster; and 4) To provide funding for previously identified mitigation measures that benefit the disaster area. Although the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is federally funded, the program is administered through a partnership arrangement with the Florida Department of Community Affairs. April 20, 2005 City Commission Memorandum Page 3 The Administration proposes applying for Hazard Mitigation funds for various drainage projects. The City has already developed a comprehensive Stormwater Management Master Plan that is consistent with Miami-Dade County's Master Plan. In addition, the Administration has, pursuant to the regulations listed the City's drainage projects, in Miami- Dade County's Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). As such, drainage projects that are categorized as high-priority drainage basins in the Stormwater Master Plan will be submitted to FEMA for funding. Federal Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds made available by a declared disaster can provide up to 75% of the costs of an approved mitigation project. The remaining project costs must be met by the applicant. The City has matching funds available in the Stormwater Bonds. The grant deadline is May 2, 2005. 3. Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to the US Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness for The 2005 Assistance to Firefiqhters Grant Proqram in an amount not to exceed $150,000; The U.S Department of Homeland Security, Office of Domestic Preparedness, through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program provides funding to assist local fire departments in their ability to protect the health and safety of the public as well as that of firefighting personnel facing fire and fire-related hazards. The grant is funded in cooperation with the US Fire Administration and assists rural, urban and suburban fire departments throughout the United States. The Assistance to Firefighters Grant provides funding for training for our firefighters. The City is requesting approval to apply for funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000. The Administration is requesting funding for training which will result in certification as set forth by the State of Florida for our fire professionals. The training will meet or exceed all of the code provisions and requirements set forth by NFPA 1670. The grant requires 20% in matching funds, the City has matching funds available from the Fire Department operating budget. 4. Approval to apply to the US Department of State, Cultural Facilities Grant Proqram for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for the Colony Theater Renovation Proiect. The purpose of the Cultural Facilities Program is to coordinate and guide the State of Florida's support and funding of renovation, construction, or acquisition of cultural facilities. The Administration is requesting funding in the amount of $500,000 to complete Phase 3 renovations to the Colony Theater, which includes additional restoration to return the entire exterior fac;ade of the building to its original setting. The project is anticipated to be complete in September 2005. The City has matching funding for this project in the amount of $1,000,000 from City Center Redevelopment Agency funding. The deadline for technical review of this grant application is April 25, 2005. April 20, 2005 City Commission Memorandum Page 4 5. Approval To Submit a Grant Application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for fundinq in an amount not to exceed $70,000 for the City's Supportive Housinq Proqram; Miami-Dade County, through the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust and the Miami-Dade Housing Agency, is requesting applications from homeless providers and other qualified entities interested in participating in a consolidated application for funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) through its Super Notice of Funding Availability for homeless assistance programs; the Supportive Housing Program and the Shelter Plus Care Program. The City has received this funding in the past, and requests approval to apply for funding for the Supportive Housing Program. Grant funds will be requested for funding of salaries of Homeless Outreach Coordinators in the Homeless Division of Neighborhood Services. The City anticipates applying for funding in an amount not to exceed $70,000. The City will leverage this grant with operating funds from the Community Services Division. The deadline for submission of this grant is May 4, 2005. 6. Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to the State of Florida. Department of Historic Preservation in an amount not to exceed $25.000 for fundinq for professional services to assist in preparinq the analysis and documentation related to a National Reqister nomination. The State of Florida provides grants to assist in the identification, excavation, protection, and rehabilitation of historic and archaeological sites in Florida; to provide public information about these important resources; and to encourage historic preservation in smaller cities. Types of historic preservation projects that can be funded include Survey and Planning activities (including surveying for historic properties, preparing National Register nominations, and preparing ordinances or preservation plan. The Administration has submitted an application for funding of a Professional Services Consultant to assist in preparing the analysis and documentation related to multiple districts in the North Beach neighborhood which features Post War Modern architecture, dubbed "Miami Modern", or "Mimo". The grant will enable the City to engage a consultant for research and documentation, supplemented by in-kind services from City staff. The intent is to prepare a Multiple Property Documentation Form and associated historic district nominations for two neighborhoods that contain approximately 750 contributing buildings - North Shore and Normandy Village. The grant is pending approval from the State. The grant requires matching funds, in the form of an in-kind match, or cash. The City will provide in-kind matching funds for this grant. Matching funds will be comprised of City staff time in the Planning Department dedicated to this project. April 20, 2005 City Commission Memorandum Page 5 7. Approval to execute a Memorandum of UnderstandinQ between the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County for fundinQ in an amount not to exceed $42,998 from the US Office of Domestic Preparedness State Homeland Security Grant ProQram FY 2004/5 for the purpose of makinQ the Miami-Dade county terrorism response plan operational Funding is available, from the Federal Department of Homeland Security, through the State of Florida, Department of Community Affairs for protecting public health and safety. The Miami-Dade County Terrorism Response Plan is an operational plan that defines the roles and responsibilities of responding agencies from various cities, including Miami Beach, Hialeah, Miami and Coral Gables. The Miami-Dade County Office of Emergency Management will act as project manager for the funds and will be responsible for evaluating the procedures. The City will need to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the County to access these funds. Matching funds are not required. CONCLUSION The Administration recommends approval ofthis Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to submit six (6) applications and to execute one (1) Memorandum of Understanding for grant funds. T:\AG EN DA \2005\Apr2005\Consent\grants.doc