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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-26397 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26397 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 THE FOLLOWING GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS: 1) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING, IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,993, FOR THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM GRANT; 2) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500, FOR EMERGENCY HOTEUMOTEL BEDS; 3) APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,340, FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S HOMELESS PROGRAMS; 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, Miami-Dade County is a recipient of federal funding under Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development; and WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding, in the amount of $63,993, from Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust to provide housing assistance, including homeless outreach and shelter placement; and WHEREAS, matching funds are available from the Neighborhood Services Department; and WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome: reduce the number of homeless; and WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding, in the amount of $63,993, for the Supportive Housing Grant Program; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust provides federal funding for emergency hotel/motel placement for homeless persons and food vouchers for families while residing in placements, if food arrangements or other resources are unavailable; and WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding, in the amount of $12,500, for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds; and WHEREAS, matching funds are not required; and WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome: reduce the number of homeless; and WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding, in an amount not to exceed $12,500, for emergency hotel/motel funding for the homeless; and WHEREAS, the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established in 1983 to supplement the work of local social service agencies in assisting people in need of emergency assistance, rent/mortgage assistance, and food; and WHEREAS, this project supports the key intended outcome: reduce the number of homeless; and WHEREAS, approval is requested to submit a grant application to the Emergency Food and Shelter Program for funding, in an amount not to exceed $38,340, for homelessness prevention; 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 to retroactively submit the following grant applications: 1) application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding, in an amount not to exceed $63,993, for the Supportive Housing Program Grant; 2) application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding, in an amount not to exceed $12,500, for the Emergency Hotel/Motel Placements Grant Program; and 3) application to the Emergency Food And Shelter Program for funding, in an amount not to exceed $38,340, for the City's homeless programs; 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 6th day of December . ,2606 /' ATTEST: ~r fOA~ CITY CLERK Robert Parcher i illJf-- vMAYOR David Dermer JMG/KB/JH APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION ~~~ \J , COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee Retroactively, To Apply For And Accept Three (3) Grants. Ke Intended Outcomes Su orted: Reduce the number of homeless. Issue: Shall The City Support The Above Funding Requests? Item Summary/Recommendation: The Administration Requests Retroactive Approval To Submit The Following Applications: 1) Application To Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust For Funding In The Amount of $63,993 For The Supportive Housing Program Grant; 2) Application To Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust For Funding In An Amount Not To Exceed $12,500 For Emergency Hotel/Motel Beds; 3) Application To The Emergency Food And Shelter Program For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $38,340 For Funding For The City's Homeless Programs Advisory Board Recommendation: I N/A Financial Information: Source Of Grant Grant Name/Project Grant Amount Match Amount/Source Funds: # 1 Homeless Trust! $63,993 20% Matching Funds Supportive Housing Required/Neighborhood Services Budget 2 Homeless Trust! $12,500 No Match Required Emergency Hotel/ Motel 3 Emergency Food and $38,340 No Match Required Shelter Program Total Financial Impact Summary: Cit Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin : Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office Of Budget And Performance Improvement Si n-Offs: Department Director Assistant City Manager City Manager T:\A m ..., MIAMI BEACH AGENDA ITEM DATE ~7L 1,;1-" -tJ~ & MIAMI BEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: COMMISSION MEMORANDUM Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \ ~ December 6,2006 () 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 THE FOLLOWING GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS: 1)APPLlCATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $63,993 FOR THE SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM GRANT; 2) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $12,500 FOR EMERGENCY HOTEUMOTEL BEDS; 3) APPLICATION TO THE EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $38,340 FOR FUNDING FOR THE CITY'S HOMELESS PROGRAMS; 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 Adopt the Resolution. ANAL YSIS 1. Retroactive approval to submit a orant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for fundino in the amount of $63.993 for fundino for the Supportive Housino Grant Prooram Miami-Dade County is a recipient of federal funding under Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The City has applied for funding in the amount of $63,993 from the Miami- Dade County Homeless Trust to provide the supportive services including outreach and shelter placement. The City will use the funds for the following homeless activities: 1) outreach and inform persons about the program; 2) assess and confront problems; and, 3) shelter placements. A match of at least 20% is required. Matching funds are available from the Neighborhood Services Department. This project supports the Key Intended Outcome: Reduce the number of homeless. Commission Memorandum December 6, 2006 2. Application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for fundinQ in an amount not to exceed $12,500 for EmerQencv Hotel/Motel FundinQ for Homeless Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust provides federal funding for emergency hotel/motel placement for homeless persons. Homeless funds are specifically provided for families and hard-to-serve clients, and eligible homeless families who are unable to be placed in emergency/other housing due to the unavailability of beds. This program also provides funding for food vouchers for families while residing in placements, if food arrangements or other resources are unavailable. The City has applied for funding in the amount of $12,500 for these services. Matching funds are not required. This project supports the Key Intended Outcome: Reduce the number of homeless. 3. Approval to submit a Qrant application to the EmerQencv Food and Shelter ProQram for fundina in an amount not to exceed $38.340 for Homelessness Prevention. The Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) was established in 1983. The legislation establishing the program was reauthorized under the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act in 1987. The Board consists of representatives from United Way, the Red Cross, and other member organizations. The program is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Emergency Food and Shelter Program was created to supplement the work of local social service agencies, both non-profit and governmental, in assisting people in need of emergency assistance. These needs are primarily economic in nature, as opposed to disaster-related. The funding is available to assist communities in providing food and shelter and is aimed at making a difference by preventing homelessness. The program's funding priorities are to provide rent/mortgage assistance, and food to those in need. The Administration intends to apply for funding in an amount not to exceed $38,340. The EFSP funds will be used for: 1) provision of rent/deposit assistance for individuals and families at-risk of homelessness; 2) provision of hotel/motel placements for homeless individuals and families when conventional emergency shelter beds are unsuitable; and 3) provision of food vouchers. Matching funds are not required for this grant. This project supports the Key Intended Outcome: Reduce the number of homeless. CONCLUSION The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to retroactively submit the following grant requests: 1) Application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust For funding in an amount not to exceed $63,993 for the Supportive Housing Program Grant; 2) Application to Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding in an amount not to exceed $12,500 for the Emergency Hotel/Motel Placements Program; and 3) Application to the Emergency Food And Shelter program for funding, in an amount not to exceed $38,340 for the City's Homeless Programs; 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. JMG/KB/JH T :\AG E N DA \2006\dec06\consent\Grantsmemo .doc