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98-22755 RESO RESOLUTION NO. 98-22755 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO OPERATE A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTH BEACH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY AND THE OWNERS OF SIX (6) RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, PROVIDING INCREASED POLICE PROTECTION, VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS, AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDINGS FOR IMPROVED SECURITY. WHEREAS, on July 26, 1995, the Mayor and City Commission approved the City's Consolidated Plan; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach is proposing to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) for funding under the New Approach Anti-Drug Program to operate a program in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the State Attorney, and the owners of six (6) buildings in North Beach to provide enhanced police protection, vigorous prosecution of criminals and physical improvements to the buildings for improved security; and WHEREAS, U.S. HUD requires that applicants for federal funding under the New Approach Anti-Drug Program obtain and submit a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan from the entitlement jurisdiction where the proposed activity is to be located; and WHEREAS, the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach has submitted a request to the City for the issuance of the required Certification of Consistency; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the City's adopted Consolidated Plan, each request for a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan requires City Commission review and approval; and WHEREAS, the Administration has reviewed the proposed activity and found it to be consistent with the City's adopted Consolidated Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City Manager is authorized to issue a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan to the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach to operate a program to enhance the quality of life in North Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the State Attorney and the owners of six (6) residential buildings, providing increased police protection, vigorous prosecution of criminals, and physical improvements to the buildings for improved security. Passed and Adopted this 3rd day of June, 1998 ATTEST: iff MA YOR ~}p~ CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM & lANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION 14~ ,/'>2;:,) - ity~y ~ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 http:\\ci.miami-beach.fl.us COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 33'1-9'6 TO: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and Mem bers of the City Co DATE: June 3,1998 FROM: Sergio Rodriguez City Manager SUBJECT: A RESOL I N OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY'S CONSOLIDATED PLAN TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH TO OPERATE A PROGRAM TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN NORTH BEACH IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MIAMI BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT, THE OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY AND THE OWNERS OF SIX (6) RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, PROVIDING INCREASED POLICE PROTECTION, VIGOROUS PROSECUTION OF CRIMINALS, AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE BUILDINGS FOR IMPROVED SECURITY. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: Adopt the Resolution. BACKGROUND: On May 27, 1998, the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach (Housing Authority) requested a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan as part of a proposed application for funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (U.S. HUD) under the New Approach Anti-Drug Program. The Housing Authority is requesting $250,000 (maximum allowable grant award) in federal assistance to operate a program to enhance the quality of life in North Beach by providing increased police protection, vigorous prosecution of criminals, and physical improvements to participating buildings for improved security. The deadline for submission of the application to U.S. HUD is June 15, 1998. The New Approach Anti-Drug Program requires that applicants form partnerships within the community to provide the services. The Housing Authority is proposing a collaborative program in partnership with the following sub-grantees: the Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the State Attorney, and the owners of six (6) buildings in the North Beach area that receive housing assistance. The proposed activity is designed to encourage a comprehensive neighborhood-based approach to crime. AGENDA ITEM Q1C Ca-3-crX DATE COMMISSION MEMORANDUM PAGE 2 U.s. HUD requires that applicants for funding under the New Approach Anti-Drug Program obtain and submit a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan from the entitlement jurisdiction where the activity is to be located. In accordance with the City's adopted Consolidated Plan, each request for a Certification of Consistency with the Consolidated Plan requires City Commission review and approval. ANAL YSIS: The Administration has reviewed the proposed activity and has concluded that this proposal is consistent with the City's adopted Consolidated Plan. The Consolidated Plan identifies long term objectives under Section 6, "Strategic Plan". The Plan assigns a high priority to providing safety related services and enhanced police protection to alleviate existing detrimental conditions in the community. CONCLUSION: The Administration recommends adoption of the attached Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, authorizing the issuance of a Certification of Consistency with the City's Consolidated Plan to the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach to operate a program to enhance the quality of life in North Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the State Attorney and the owners of six (6) residential buildings, providing increased police protection, vigorous prosecution of criminals, and physical improvements to the buildings for improved security. S~rM/~~AH CERTIFICATION OF CONSISTENCY WITH THE CONSOLIDATED PLAN Proposed Activities: A proposal by the Housing Authority of the City of Miami Beach to operate a program to enhance the quality of life in North Beach in collaboration with the Miami Beach Police Department, the Office of the State Attorney and the owners of six (6) residential buildings, providing increased police protection, vigorous prosecution of criminals, and physical improvements to the buildings for improved security. The City of Miami Beach, certifies ~ that the proposed activities are consistent with the Consolidated Plan for the jurisdiction in which the proposed project will be located. Sergio Rodriguez. City Manager (Name and Title) ~/.r/fr , {Date) APPROVED AS TO FORM & lANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION ./VJ1 rJfl~ City A orney S/t!~K