2007-26528 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26528
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE
FOLLOWING GRANT FUNDING REQUESTS: 1) APPLICATION TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $64,000, FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT
THE CITY'S HOMELESS PROGRAM; 2) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $15,000, FOR THE CITY'S JULY 4, 2007 EVENT;
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, through the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, under the Title IV of the Stewart
McKinney Homeless Assistance Act; and
WHEREAS, the City has applied for funding, in the amount of $63,993, from
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust to provide supportive services including outreach
and shelter placement; and
WHEREAS, the City will use the funds for the following homeless activities: 1) for
outreach and to inform persons about the program; 2) assess and confront problems;
and 3) for shelter placements; and
WHEREAS, a match of at least 25% is required; matching funds are available
from the Neighborhood Services Department operating budget and 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 City's
Supportive Housing Grant Program; 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 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; and
WHEREAS, the City's July 4, 2007 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, which will be held in North Beach; and
WHEREAS, the program requires matching funds, and City matching funds are
available from corporate support; and
WHEREAS, the project supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase
community rating of cultural activities; and
WHEREAS, retroactive approval is requested to submit a grant application, in an
amount not to exceed $15,000, to Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for
the City's July 4, 2007 event; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH hereby approves and authorizes the
City Manager or his designee to submit the following grant requests: 1) application to
Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust for funding, in an amount not to exceed $64,000,
for funding to support the City's homeless program; 2) application to Miami-Dade County
for funding, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, for the City's July 4, 2007 event;
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 16th day of May
MAYOR
David Dermer
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager Or His Designee, To Apply For And Accept Two (2) Grants.
Ke Intended Outcomes Su orted:
1) Reduce The Number Of Homeless; 2) Increase Community Rating Of Cultural Activities.
Issue:
Shall The City Support The Above Funding Requests?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Administration Requests Approval To Submit The Following Grant Funding Requests: 1) Miami-Dade
County Homeless Trust For Funding, In An Amount Not To Exceed $64,000, To Support The City's
Homeless Program; 2) Miami-Dade County For Funding, In An Amount NotTo Exceed $15,000, For The
City's July 4, 2007 Event..
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source Of G,.ant GrantN_ -.. Grant Match Amount/Source
Funds: #- Amount
1 Homeless TrusU $64,000 $16,000 Neighborhood
Supportive Housing Services Operating Budget
.2 MDC - Tourist $15,000 $15,000 Corporate Support
Development-July 4 2007
Financial Impact Summary:
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Judy Hoanshelt, Grants Manager, Office Of Budget And Performance Improvement
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Department Director
Assistant City Manager
City Manager
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
FROM:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~ ~
May 16, 2007 0
TO:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER OR HIS DESIGNEE TO SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING GRANT
FUNDING REQUESTS: 1) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY
HOMELESS TRUST FOR FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$64,000, FOR FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE CITY'S HOMELESS
PROGRAM; 2) APPLICATION TO MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR
FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, FOR THE CITY'S
JULY 4,2007 EVENT; 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.
1. Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application to Miami-Dade County Homeless
Trust for fundinq, in an amount not to exceed $64,000 for the City's Supportive
Housinq Grant proqram.
Miami-Dade County is a recipient of federal funding under Title IV of the Stewart 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 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) for outreach and to inform
persons about the program, 2) assess and confront problems; and 3) for shelter placements.
A match of at least 25% is required. Matching funds are available from the Neighborhood
Services Department operating budget. Supports the Key Intended Outcome: Reduce the
number of homeless.
2. Retroactive approval to submit a qrant application in an amount not to exceed
$15,000, to Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs for the City's July 4,
2007 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
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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 North Beach.
The program requires matching funds. City matching funds are available from corporate
support for this event. Supports the Key Intended Outcome: Increase community rating of
cultural activities.
CONCLUSION
The Administration requests approval to authorize the City Manager or his designee to
submit the following grant requests: 1) application to Miami-Dade County Homeless trust for
funding, in an amount not to exceed $64,000, for funding to support the City's homeless
program; 2) application to Miami-Dade County for funding, in an amount not to exceed
$15,000, for the City's July 4, 2007 event; 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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