96-21985 RESO
RESOLUTION NUMBER
96-21985
A RESOLUTION OF THE MA VOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
APPL V FOR U. S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE GRANT FUNDS FOR
WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION PROGRAMS ON AND IN
THE WATERS OFF OF MIAMI BEACH.
WHEREAS, the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Call for Wildlife and
Sport Fish Restoration Program Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 1996-1997; and
WHEREAS, Federal funding for wildlife habitat restoration projects could potentially
be utilized to augment the work proposed under the City's Parks Renovation Master Plan;
and
WHEREAS, Federal funding for wildlife habitat restoration projects could potentially
also be used to enhance the City's golf course and rights-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the grants funding could also be used to create additional artificial reefs
which provide important marine habitat, storm surge protection and benefit the City's
sportfishing and diving businesses, which are important components of the City's tourism
industry.
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 herein authorize the Administration to apply for funding for Wildlife and Sport
Fish Restoration Programs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Grant Program.
Passed and Adopted this 15th day of May, 1996.
ATTEST:
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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~ ,5 - q L.
FROM:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission
Jose GarCia-pedrosal
City Manager
A RESOLUTION AU~ ORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO APPLY FOR
FUNDING FOR WILDLIFE AND SPORT FISH RESTORATION
PROGRAMS UNDER THE U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE'S GRANT
PROGRAM.
DATE: May 15, 1996
TO:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution.
BACKGROUND
The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a Call for Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration
Program Grant Applications. The application deadline is June 1, 1996. The major funding
categories include management, education, public awareness, research and administration.
While the applicability of the specific grant program is still being evaluated, the
Administration plans to submit applications under several categories in an effort to secure
funding which could be used to augment the work proposed under our Parks Renovation
Master Plan or to enhance the City's Golf Course and Right-of-Way properties.
Grant funds may also be requested to create additional artificial reefs in the waters off Miami
Beach which would provide important marine habitat, storm surge protection and benefit our
sportfishing and diving businesses, which are important components of our tourism industry.
CONCLUSION
The City Commission should hereby authorize the administration to apply for funding for
Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs under the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's
Grant Program.
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