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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-25981
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING
GRANT FUNDS: 1) THE FLORIDA SEA TURTLE GRANTS
PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000, FOR A SEA
TURTLE CONSERVATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND; 2)
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF LIBRARY
AND INFORMATION SERVICES FY 2005, FLORIDA LOCAL
HISTORICAL RECORDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000, FOR FUNDS TO ARCHIVE AND
MAKE ACCESSIBLE HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELATED TO THE
HISTORY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER
APPROPRIATING THE GRANT, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY
THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION.
WHEREAS, in 1997, the Florida Legislature authorized the creation of a Sea Turtle
Specialty License Plate to promote the conservation and protection of Florida's sea turtles;
and
WHEREAS, approximately 700/0 of the funding generated by the sale of the tags goes
to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWCC) Marine Turtle
Protection Program to support research and management activities related to sea turtles,
and approximately 300/0 is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants Program to support sea
turtle research, conservation and education projects that benefit Florida sea turtles; and
WHEREAS, the Administration anticipates applying for grant funds, in an amount not
to exceed $40,000, for the Allison Park Eco-Walk Sea Turtle Education Program, which
will educate residents and tourist about the natural resources and coastal ecosystem of
Miami Beach, through environmental educational exhibits, including interpretive signs,
related to the conservation and protection of sea turtles; and
WHEREAS, this project also proposes to retrofit and replace existing lighting in Allison
Park with turtle sensitive lighting to minimize the impact of beach front lights on nesting
beaches; and
WHEREAS, no matching funds are required of this grant; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information
Services, Florida Local Historical Records Grant provides funding to local governments to
support records projects to preserve the local documentary history of Florida and to
provide access to local historical records that are endangered or inaccessible; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the City Clerk's Office began archiving and converting to
electronic form the City's historical photographs and documents for proper preservation
and searchable database was created; and
WHEREAS, the City anticipates applying for these grant funds, in an amount not to
exceed $40,000, to continue this important project; and
WHEREAS, the City will match this grant with eligible in-kind funding.
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 authorize the City Manager or his designee to submit application for
the following grant funds: 1) The Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program, in an amount not to
exceed $40,000, for a Sea Turtle preservation and education program; and 2) the Florida
Department Of State, Division of Library and Information Services FY 2005 Florida Local
Historical Records Grant Program for funding, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for
funds to archive and make accessible historical material related to the history of the City of
Miami Beach; further appropriating the grant, if approved and accepted by the City; and
authorizing the execution all necessary documents related thi application.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
8th
, 2005.
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APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
Robert Parcher
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CllY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMVIISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Apply For And Accept The Following
Grants.
Issue:
Shall The City Commission Approve The Application And Acceptance Of Grant Funds?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
The Administration Anticipates Applying For The Following Funds: 1) An Amount Not To Exceed $40,000
For The Allison Park Eco-Walk Sea Turtle Education Program, Which Will Educate Residents And Tourist
About The Natural Resources And Coastal Ecosystem Of Miami Beach, Through Environmental
Educational Exhibits, Including Interpretive Signs, Related To The Conservation And Protection Of Sea
Turtles. Additionally, This Project Also Proposes To Retrofit And Replace Existing Lighting In Allison Park
With Turtle Sensitive Lighting; And 2) The Florida Department Of State, Division Of Library And Information
Services, Florida Local Historical Records Grant To Support A Records Project To Archive And Convert To
Electronic Form The City's Historical Photographs And Documents For Proper Preservation.
The Administration Recommends A rovin The Resolution.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source Of Grant Grant Namel Grant Amount Match Amount/Source
Matching # Project
Funds: 1 Sea Turtle Not To Exceed N/A - No Match Required
Conservation and $40,000
Education
Program
D 2 Florida Local Not To Exceed N/A - No Match Required
Historical Records $5,000
Grant Program
Finance
Dept
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office Of Budget And Performance Improvement
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
To:
From:
Subject
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
Mayor David Dermer and Date: September 8, 2005
Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzale~. ~~
City Manager 0
A RESOLUTIO OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR
HIS DESIGNEE TO APPLY FOR THE FOLLOWING GRANT FUNDS: 1)
THE FLORIDA SEA TURTLE GRANTS PROGRAM IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $40,000 FOR A SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION AND
EDUCATION PROGRAM, AND; 2) THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
STATE, DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FY 2005,
FLORIDA LOCAL HISTORICAL RECORDS GRANT PROGRAM FOR
FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR FUNDS TO
ARCHIVE AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE HISTORICAL MATERIAL RELATED
TO THE HISTORY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH; FURTHER
APPROPRIATING THE GRANT AND MATCH, IF APPROVED AND
ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THIS APPLICATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
1. Approval to submit a arant application to the Sea Turtle Grants Proaram for fundina.
in an amount not to exceed $40.000. for a Sea Turtle Education and Conservation
Proaram
In 1997, the Florida Legislature (Statute 320.0858 (19)) authorized the creation of a Sea
Turtle Specialty License Plate to promote the conservation and protection of Florida's sea
turtles. The Sea Turtle License Plate was first offered for sale in February 1998 and
quickly became one of the most popular specialty plates in Florida, raising over $1 million
annually. Approximately 700/0 of the funding generated by the sale of the tags goes to the
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWCC) Marine Turtle Protection
Program to support research and management activities related to sea turtles, and
approximately 300/0 is distributed to the Sea Turtle Grants Program to support sea turtle
research, conservation and education projects that benefit Florida sea turtles.
The Administration anticipates applying for funds, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for
the Allison Park Eco-Walk Sea Turtle Education Program, which will educate residents and
tourist about the natural resources and coastal ecosystem of Miami Beach, through
environmental educational exhibits, including interpretive signs, related to the conservation
and protection of sea turtles. Additionally, this project also proposes to retrofit and replace
existing lighting in Allison Park with turtle sensitive lighting to minimize the impact of beach
front lights on nesting beaches.
No matching funds are required of this grant.
2. Approval to submit a arant application to The Florida Department of State. Division
of Library and Information Services FY 2005 Florida Local Historical Records Grant
Proaram for Fundina in an amount not to exceed $5.000 for funds to archive and
make accessible historical material related to the history of the City Of Miami Beach
The Florida Department of State, Division of Library and Information Services, Florida
Local Historical Records Grant provides funding to local governments to support records
projects to preserve the local documentary history of Florida and to provide access to local
historical records that are endangered or inaccessible. The project addresses the Florida
State Historical Records Advisory Board's strategic plan "Bringing Florida's Documentary
History to the People - A Long Range Plan". Maximum funding available for this grant is
$5,000.
In 2004, the City Clerk's Office began archiving and converting to electronic form the City's
historical photographs and documents for proper preservation. A searchable database
was created and with the assistance of City staff and volunteer historians, each document
was identified and documented. Currently there are nearly 500 photographs and
documents with the oldest document dating back to the 1890's. The City anticipates
applying for these funds to continue this important project. The City will match this grant
with eligible in-kind funding. These non-cash contributions will include contributed time of
personnel, equipment, supplies and space.
Therefore, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve a
Resolution authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for the following grant
funds: 1) The Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program in an amount not to exceed $40,000 for a
Sea Turtle preservation and education program; and 2) the Florida Department Of State,
Division of Library and Information Services FY 2005 Florida Local Historical Records
Grant Program for funding in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for funds to archive and
make accessible historical material related to the history of the City of Miami Beach; further
appropriating the grant and match, if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing
the execution all necessary documents related to this application.
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