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Home My WebLink About2006-26089 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26089 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2006-2007 CONGRESSIONAL SESSION. 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 Agenda for the 2006-2007 Congressional Session be approved, as more speCifically set forth in the attached Commission Memorandum. PASSED and ADOPTED this 11th , 2006. ATTEST: ~~~!~ APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION Robert Parcher T:\AGENDA\2003\FEB2~\REGULAR\FEDERAL PRIORITIES RESO.OOC t.. ~~l?S r ^ Pate ~'-' COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution approving the City's 2006-2007 Federal Legislative Agenda Key Intended Outcome Supported: I Supports Multiple KIOs. Issue: Shall the City Commission approve the recommended list of Federal Legislative Priorities? Item Summary/Recommendation: Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's legislative priorities that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Washington D.C. during the annual Congressional Session. The attached list of priorities was developed by the Administration in consultation with the City's lobbyists, and by meetings held on January 6, 2006 between the Mayor and each Commissioner and the City's lobbyists. The recommended 2006 agenda includes legislative and funding requests, including Beach Renourishment, Homeland Security, Stormwater infrastructure improvements, and retaining authority to implement the wi-fi system. Advisory Board Recommendation: I n/a Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Approved Funds: 1 CJ 2 3 4 OBPI Total Financial Impact Summary: Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Kevin Crowder n-effs: D partment Director e MIAMI BEACH AGENDA ITEM Rl B DATE~ tD ...,. c City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139/ www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission FROM: City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez J ~ January 11, 2006 0 U A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE CITY'S FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 2006.2007 CONGRESSIONAL SESSION. DATE: SUBJECT: ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANAL YSIS Each year, the Mayor and City Commission adopt the City's funding and legislative priorities that will be pursued by the City's representatives in Washington D.C. during the annual Congressional session. The proposed priorities include funding requests for Beach Renourishment, Stormwater Infrastructure, Transportation, Health Care, After School Programs, Canal Cleanup, and support of the City's grant applications. Additionally, the City has legislative priorities that include disaster response authority, telecommunications and wireless internet access. A final Federal Legislative Agenda will be submitted as a supplemental item on January 9,2006, after completion of the meetings with the Federal lobbyists. The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission review the proPos!1legislative agenda, establish the priorities and adopt the attached Resolution. JMG:1fi\kc Attachment T:\AGENDA\2006~an11 06\Regular\Federal Legislative Agenda memo. doc lD MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention ,Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM FROM: Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \,y-<.J:' January 11, 2006 () U TO: DATE: SUBJECT: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FOR ITEM R7B (FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE AGENDA) On January 5-6, 2006, the City's Federal lobbyists met with the Mayor, each Commissioner, and the Administration to discuss the City's priorities for the upcoming Congressional Session. Below, please find the City's proposed 2006-2007 Federal Legislative Agenda. SOCIAL I ECONOMIC ISSUES After School Program (Teen Intervention Program) $1,950,000 The City seeks funding support in the amount of $1,950,000 in the Justice Appropriations Bill for expansion of this program at the North Shore Youth Center and the creation of a second program at the Miami Beach Police Athletic League in South Beach. Miami Beach Homeless Program $2,000,000 The City seeks $2,000,000 in funding support from the Labor & HHS Appropriations Bill for development of an Elderly Homeless Prevention component and a Mental Health/Substance Abuse component of the Miami Beach Homeless Program. Furthermore, the City will research the funding formulas related to Emergency Shelter Grants and any potential waiver provisions. Miami Beach Innovative Workforce Housing Initiative $2,000,000 The City seeks $2,000,000 in funding support from the Transportation, Treasury & HUD Appropriations Bill for the development of an innovative workforce housing initiative. The City further wishes to work with the legislative delegation and the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop creative solutions to the City's workforce housing problems. Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) The City wishes to preserve the CDBG Program in its current form, and further requests increased funding for this and other HUD programs such as the HOME Investment Partnership and the Section 8 program. Public School Health Care The City will support funding efforts with Barry University and Miami Beach Community Health Centers to access federal funding and implement the Physician Assistance Program in the local schools. National Heritage Area The City seeks Congressional designation of Miami Beach as a National Heritage Area. Agenda Item Date R'7B l-/I-Ofo Parks Activities The City will research potential funding sources for the Teen Intervention Program, water related activities, and childhood obesity prevention programs. Art and Arts Education The City will research potential funding sources for the arts and arts education programs. INFRASTRUCTURE ISSUES Alternative Sand Test Beach $3,000,000 The City seeks $3,000,000 from the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill for continued development of a series of artificial reef or breakwater structures to control beach losses within the regional erosion hotspots. Beach Erosion Control Projects The City seeks expedited review and approval of permits for the 46th and 55th Street beach renourishment projects by the Army Corps of Engineers and Florida Fish and Wildlife. The City further supports Miami-Dade County's beach renourishment funding request. Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements $9,000,000 The City seeks $9,000,000 from the State and Tribal Assistant Grant (STAG) account of the Interior & EPA Appropriations Bill for stormwater infrastructure improvements in the North Beach area. Historic City Hall $2,000,000 The City seeks $2,000,000 from the Save America's Treasures account of the Interior & EPA Appropriations Bill for renovations to Historic City Hall. Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network $4,000,000 The City seeks $4,000,000 in funding assistance from the Transportation, Treasury & HUD Appropriations Bill for continued development of the Atlantic Corridor Greenway Network, a citywide network of integrated bicycle/pedestrian/recreational corridors & trails which interconnect Miami Beach neighborhoods with business centers, cultural/tourism centers, parks, schools and beaches. West Avenue Bridge $2,000,000 The City seeks $2,000,000 in funding assistance from the Transportation, Treasury & HUD Appropriations Bill for acquisition, design, and construction of the West Avenue Bridge, which will help reduce the volume of traffic at the busiest Alton Road intersections, and provide a safer venue for motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. Telecommunications and Wireless Internet The City seeks to maintain and enhance the ability of local governments to provide wireless internet access. The City supports the Community Broadband Act of 2005, and will monitor the evolution of the Broadband Internet Transmission Services legislation. The City will provide the legislative delegation with desired language that the City's wishes incorporated into the final bill regarding "grandfathering" of cities that provide services at the time the bill is signed into law. Miami Beach Intermodall Transit Facility Funding The City will work with the legislative delegation and the appropriations committee to extend previously awarded funding for continued development of transit facility projects in Miami Beach. Water Resources The City will research potential funding sources for the identification of alternative water source technologies, including, but not limited to, desalinization plants. HOMELAND SECURITY I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ISSUES Hurricane Wilma Reimbursement The City seeks full reimbursement through FEMA and other agencies for expenses incurred in 2005 from Hurricanes Katrina and Wilma. Additionally, the City seeks funding sources for replacement of the tree canopy that was destroyed during the hurricanes (1500-2000 trees). FEMA Grants The City seeks full funding through FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for storm shutters and protective glass for City buildings. A grant application has been submitted to FEMA's FY05 Pre-Disaster Mitigation program in the amount of $1,220,000 and the City intends to submit another application for the FY06 programs. Additionally, the City has submitted a grant to FEMA's Hazard Mitigation Planning Grant Program for a Geographic Information System in the amount of $322,464, and for the development of an Emergency Management Plan in the amount of $96,750. The City will consider the submission of a disaster scenario study as part of a future Planning Grant. Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) The City has submitted, through Miami-Dade County, twelve (12) projects for Homeland Security Funding (including the Urban Area Security Initiative Program), all of which support Florida's Domestic Security Strategy. Disaster Authority The City seeks to maintain local authority over the initial response to a disaster. JM~ T:\AGENDA\2006~n11 06\Regular\Federal Lgislative Supplemental.doc