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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26136
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATIONS
TO THE FOLLOWING AGENCIES: 1) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND
CONVENTION AUTHORITY (VCA) FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S
JULY 4, 2006 EVENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000; 2)
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR
FUNDING OF THE CITY'S JULY 4, 2006 EVENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $20,000; 3) FLORIDA DIVISION OF EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
PROGRAM FOR CERT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$10,000; 4) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR ADA PARKING FINE FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $61,310.93; 5) US DEPARTMENT OF
JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT (VOCA) FUNDING FOR THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DOMESTIC VIOLENCENICTIMS
ADVOCATE PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $68,000;
6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS FOR
FUNDS FOR AN ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING SYSTEM
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000; FURTHER
APPROPRIATING THE GRANTS AND MATCHING FUNDS, IF
APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
THESE APPLICATIONS.
WHEREAS, in 1991 the City launched the first "An American Celebration 1991"
as a means to attract visitors to Miami Beach on the 4th of July, and due to its success,
this celebration was continued for subsequent years; and
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2006, the Miami Beach Community and the City will host
this year's event at 10th Street and Ocean Drive; and
WHEREAS, the City has requested funding from the Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authority (VCA) to defray the costs of advertising for the event; and
WHEREAS, no match is required of the City; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval to submit a grant application to the VCA, for
Fiscal Year 2006/07, for funding for the City's July 4, 2006 program, in an amount not to
exceed $8,000, is now being requested; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council
(TDC) is to serve as a catalyst to promote Miami-Dade County's appeal as a tourist
destination by encouraging and investing in outstanding tourism-oriented cultural and
special events; and
WHEREAS, the City's July 4th event is eligible for funding, and the TDC has
supported this event in previous years; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes applying for funds to defray the costs of the
fireworks at the event; and
WHEREAS, the program requires matching funds which will be matched by
corporate sponsorship funds; and
WHEREAS, approval to submit a grant application, in an amount not to exceed
$20,000, to Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for the City's July 4, 2006
event, is now requested; 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 City has applied for funding, in an amount not to exceed
$10,000, in CERT funds, to be used to offset City costs associated with providing CERT
training; and
WHEREAS, no match is required; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to apply to the Florida Department
of Community Affairs, Division of Emergency Management, for grant funds in an amount
not to exceed $10,000, made available through the Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Program; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach entered into an Interlocal Agreement with
Miami-Dade County on April 18, 2001 for the distribution of funds collected for the
misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with disabilities; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes using the grant funds for Citywide disability
access programs and projects; and
WHEREAS, the grant will be matched with City funds, as necessary; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application, in the
amount of $61,310.93, to Miami-Dade County for parking fines monies to provide funds
to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified physically disabled persons
and to provide funds for eligible City ADA projects; and
WHEREAS, the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was enacted in 1984 to provide
federal funding to assist state, local and private nonprofit agencies to provide direct
services to crime victims, and the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, provides funds to support the provision of services to victims of crime; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Beach Police Department currently receives VOCA grant
funds to assist in funding the Department's Domestic Violence Unit and seeks to
continue funding of the Domestic Violence Unit during FY 2006-2007; and
WHEREAS, a 20% match is required of this grant; matching funds, in the amount
of $19,071, to be provided by the City are from the Police Department operating
budget; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to the
Office of the Attorney General for the 2006/07 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant for
funding for the City's Domestic Violence program, in an amount not to exceed
$68,000; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS,
provides funding to emergency medical service providers, first responder organizations,
and other emergency medical service related organizations for organizations to acquire,
repair, improve or upgrade emergency medical services systems or equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City proposes applying for funding for an electronic patient care
reporting system, which will improve the legibility of reports, ease of data collection and
retrieval, allow for quicker and more efficient service reimbursements, and reduce the
number of potentially inaccurate/incomplete reports; and
WHEREAS, the system of electronic reporting has been approved and
recommended by the National Association of State EMS Directors (NASEMSD); and
WHEREAS, the grant requires a 25% match, and the City has funding available
in the Fire Department's operating budget to match this grant; and
WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the State of
Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, for funds for an Electronic Patient Care
Reporting System, in an amount not to exceed $350,000; and
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 applications
for the following grant funds: 1) Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, for
funding for the City's July 4, 2006 event, in an amount not to exceed $8,000; 2) Miami-
Dade County Tourist Development Council, for funding of the City's July 4, 2006 event,
in an amount not to exceed $20,000; 3) Florida Division Of Emergency Management
Community Emergency Response Team Program, for CERT funding, in an amount not
to exceed $10,000; 4) Miami-Dade County for ADA parking fine funds, in the amount of
$61,310.93; 5) US Department of Justice for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for
the Police Department's Domestic ViolenceNictims Advocate program, in an amount
not to exceed $68,000; 6) Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS, for funds for an
electronic patient care reporting system, in an amount not to exceed $350,000; further
appropriating the grants and matching funds, if approved and accepted by the City; and
authorizing the execution of all necessary documents related to these applications.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 8th
DAY OF March
, 2006
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Robert Parcher
Vice-Mayor Saul Gross
APPROVED AS TO
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee To Apply For And Accept The Following Six
(6) Grants.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Improve The City's Overall Financial Health And Maintain Overall Bond Rating.
Issue:
Shall The City Support The Following Funding Requests?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee Retroactively To Submit The Following Grant
Applications: 1) Miami Beach Visitor And Convention Authority For Funding For The City's July 4, 2006
Event In An Amount Not To Exceed $8,000; 2) Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council For
Funding Of The City's July 4, 2006 Event In An Amount Not To Exceed $20,000; 3) Florida Division Of
Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team Program For Cert Funding In An
Amount Not To Exceed $10,000; 4) Miami-Dade County For ADA Parking Fine Funds In The Amount Of
$61,310.93; 5) US Department Of Justice For Victims Of Crime Act (VOCA) Funding For The Police
Department's Domestic ViolenceNictims Advocate Program, In An Amount Not To Exceed $68,000; 6)
Florida Department Of Health, Bureau Of EMS For Funds For An Electronic Patient Care Reporting
System In An Amount Not To Exceed $350,000; Further Appropriating The Grants And Matching Funds, If
Approved And Accepted By The City; And Authorizing The Execution Of All Necessary Documents
Related To These A Iications.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
VCA - July 4, 2006 $8,000 N/A - No Match Required
Miami-Dade County $20,000 Corporate Support
TDC Jul 4, 2006
State of Florida, $10,000 N/A No Match
Division of Emergency Required
Mana emenUCERT
Miami-Dade County $61,310.93 Matching funds to be
ADA Parking provided by ADA projects
Fines cit ide
aSPI US Dept. of Justice - $68,000 $19,071 Police
VOCA Department Operating
Bud et
$350,000 $87,500 Fire Department
Operating Budget
Source of
Funds:
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office Of Budget And Performance Improvement
Si n-Offs:
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MIAMI BEACH
AGENDA ITEM
DATE
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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~ ~
March 8, 2006 U · 0
TO:
DATE:
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 GRANT APPLICATIONS TO THE
FOLLOWING AGENCIES: 1) MIAMI BEACH VISITOR AND CONVENTION
AUTHORITY FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4, 2006 EVENT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000; 2) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TOURIST
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR FUNDING OF THE CITY'S JULY 4, 2006
EVENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000; 3) FLORIDA DIVISION OF
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM
PROGRAM FOR CERT FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $10,000;
4) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR ADA PARKING FINE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF $61,310.93; 5) US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
ACT (VOCA) FUNDING FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S DOMESTIC
VIOLENCENICTIMS ADVOCATE PROGRAM, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $68,000; 6) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, BUREAU OF EMS
FOR FUNDS FOR AN ELECTRONIC PATIENT CARE REPORTING SYSTEM IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $350,000; FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE
GRANTS AND MATCHING FUNDS, IF APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE
CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THESE APPLICATIONS.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
SUBJECT:
Adopt the Resolution.
ANAL YSIS
1. Retroactive approval to submit a arant application to the Miami Beach Visitor and
Convention Authoritv NCA). for FY 2006/07 for fundina for the Citv's Julv 4. 2006
proaram in an amount not to exceed $8.000.
In 1991 the City of Miami Beach launched the first "An American Celebration 1991" as a
means to attract visitors to Miami Beach on the 4th of July. Due to its success, this
celebration was continued for subsequent years. Initially held in North Beach, the
Administration and City Commission approved the implementation of an alternating schedule
between the North Beach Community and the South Beach Community to generate interest
in all areas of the City.
On July 4, 2006, "An American Celebration 2006" will mark the sixteenth anniversary of the
event's success. In celebration, the Miami Beach Community and the City will host this
year's event at 10th Street and Ocean Drive. The event will showcase the South Beach
Community and the amenities that are available in the surrounding areas. Visitors to this
event are comprised of a mix of Miami Beach and South Florida residents, and tourists
staying in hotels throughout Miami-Dade County.
VCA grant funds are requested to help defray the costs of advertising for the event. No
match is required of the City. Also supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase community
rating of cultural activities.
2. Aooroval to submit a arant aoolication in an amount not to exceed $20.000. to
Miami-Dade County Deoartment of Cultural Affairs for the City's July 4. 2006 event.
The mission of the Miami-Dade County Tourist Development Council (TDC) is to serve as a
catalyst to promote Miami-Dade County's appeal as a tourist destination by encouraging and
investing in outstanding tourism-oriented cultural and special events that distinguish our
destination as a world class center for theater, concerts, recitals, opera, dance, art
exhibitions, festivals, sports events, film and television originations and other tourist-related
activities. The TDC is a nine-member volunteer board created by State Statute and County
ordinance whose members are appointed by the Miami-Dade Board of County
Commissioners and have backgrounds in the tourism industry.
The TDC works in partnership with other tourism-promoting agencies, including the Greater
Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau. The Department of Cultural Affairs serves as staff to
the TDC and helps to manage the Tourist Development Council grants program that offers
funding support on a competitive basis to eligible tourism-oriented events and projects.
The City's July 4th event is eligible for funding, and the TDC has supported this event in
previous years. The City proposes applying for funds to defray the costs of the fireworks at
the event. This year, the event will be held at Ocean Drive and 10th Street. The deadline
for this program is April 6, 2006.
The program requires matching funds which will be matched by corporate sponsorship
funds. Also supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase community rating of cultural
activities.
3. Retroactive aooroval to Aooly to the Florida Deoartment of Community Affairs.
Division of Emeraency Manaaement for arant funds in an amount not to exceed
$10.000 made available throuah the Community Emeraency Resoonse Team
(CERT) Proaram.
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 City has applied for funding in the amount not to exceed $10,000.
Funding will be used to offset City costs associated with providing CERT training. The Fire
Department coordinates the CERT program. No match is required. Also supports the Key
Intended Outcome: Increase resident rating of public services.
4. Retroactive aooroval to submit a arant aoolication in the amount of $61.310.93. to
Miami-Dade County for Parkina Fines Monies to orovide funds to imorove
accessibility and eaual oooortunity to aualified ohysically disabled oersons and to
orovide funds for eliaible City ADA oroiects.
The City of Miami Beach entered into an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County on
April 18, 2001 for the distribution of funds collected for the misuse of specially marked
parking spaces for people with disabilities. The agreement is based on Section 316.1967,
Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, which authorizes
the charging of fines for misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with
disabilities. Eligible City projects, if mandated by federal, state, or local law must be matched
in at least an equal amount by other funding. Other City projects or programs may be
funded up to 1000/0 by disabled permit parking fine monies, without matching funds.
The City proposes using the grant funds for disability access programs and projects which
may include, but to be limited to citywide curb ramps; enhanced beach access;
advertisements for the County's emergency evacuation program for people with disabilities,
and City of Miami Beach ADA grievance policy advertisements as well other relevant ADA-
related advertisements.
The grant will be matched with City funds, as necessary. Funds are eligible to be used to
provide funds to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified physically disabled
persons and to provide funds to conduct public awareness programs concerning physically
disabled persons. The grant was outlined at the February meeting of the City's Disability
Access Committee (DAC). Also supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase community
satisfaction with City services.
5. Retroactive approval to submit a arant application to the Office of Attornev General
for the 2006/7 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) arant for fundina for the City's Domestic
Violence proaram in an amount not to exceed $68.000.
The Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) was enacted in 1984 to provide federal funding to assist
state, local and private nonprofit agencies to provide direct services to crime victims. The
United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs provides funds to support
the provision of services to victims of crime.
The Miami Beach Police Department currently receives VOCA grant funds to assist in
funding the department's Domestic Violence Unit. In submitting this grant application, the
Police Department seeks to continue funding of the Domestic Violence Unit during fiscal
year 2006-2007.
The Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit serves as a catalyst for victims of crime
and their families to receive effective legal and social intervention services. The Unit has
formed a unique collaborative partnership with the Dade County Bar Association, Legal Aid
Society, Safe Space, and Domestic Violence Intake Unit of Miami-Dade State Attorney's
Office.
A 200/0 match is required of this grant, matching funds in the amount of $19,071 will be
provided by the City are from the Police Department operating budget. Also supports the
Key Intended Outcome: Increase community satisfaction with City services.
6. Approval to submit a arant application to the State of Florida Department of Health.
Bureau of EMS for funds for an Electronic Patient Care Reportina System in an
amount not to exceed $350.000.
This grant program provides funding to emergency medical service providers, first responder
organizations and other emergency medical service related organizations. Funding is
available for organizations to acquire, repair, improve or upgrade emergency medical
services systems or equipment.
The City proposes applying for funding for an electronic patient care reporting system.
Currently, when an incident occurs, the Fire Department employee responding to the event
must, often under extreme circumstances, hand write a report providing information on the
patient's demographics, billing information, vitals, procedures and medications. Electronic
report writing will improve the ease of data collection and retrieval, allow for quicker and
more efficient service reimbursements, and reduce the number of potentially
inaccurate/incomplete reports. This system has been approved and recommended by the
National Association of State EMS Directors (NASEMSD), and was approved by Resolution
by the board as an initiative to be promoted and supported by the organizations.
The grant requires a 250/0 match. The City has funding available in the Fire Department's
operating budget to match this grant. Also supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase
resident rating of public safety services.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
submit the following grant applications: 1) Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority for
funding for the City's July 4, 2006 event in an amount not to exceed $8,000; 2) Miami-Dade
County Tourist Development Council for funding of the City's July 4, 2006 event in an
amount not to exceed $20,000; 3) Florida Division Of Emergency Management Community
Emergency Response Team Program for CERT funding in an amount not to exceed
$10,000; 4) Miami-Dade County for ADA parking fine funds in the amount of $61,31 0.93; 5)
US Department of Justice for Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding for the Police
Department's Domestic ViolenceNictims Advocate program, in an amount not to exceed
$68,000; 6) Florida Department of Health, Bureau of EMS for funds for an electronic patient
care reporting system, in an amount not to exceed $350,000; further appropriating the
grants and matching funds, if approved and accepted by the City; and authorizing the
execution of all necessary documents related to these applications.
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