Loading...
2008-26849 ResoRESOLUTION NO. 2008-26849 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING PARKING FINES REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. WHEREAS, Section 316.008, Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, authorize the charging of fines for misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with disabilities; and WHEREAS, reimbursements to municipalities are based on a percentage of revenue collected (during Fiscal Year 06-07) that is determined by calculating the total amount paid on tickets in a municipality, divided by the total number of tickets paid countywide; and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, parking fine money generated from the misuse of marked spaces for people with disabilities is used in the following manner: 1. One-third (1/3) of the money is used to defray the Clerk of Courts' administrative expenses; 2. Two-thirds (2/3) of the money is 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; and WHEREAS, the two-thirds portion is distributed in the following manner: 1. Thirty percent (30%) is retained by the County for countywide purposes, in accordance with State law; 2. 70 percent (70%) is allocated to the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the violation; and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County has recently streamlined the Parking Fines Reimbursement Program; and WHEREAS, the revised Program requires only that an affidavit be submitted annually from a municipality's chief administrative official stating that the funds reimbursed shall be used to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the municipality and to conduct disability public awareness programs. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby ratify an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the purpose of receiving Parking Fines Reimbursement Program funds for projects that benefit people with disabilities. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of July 2008. ATTEST: '~/ ~ ~, ~ . CIT CLERK M Y Robert Parcher Matti Herrera Bower T:WGENDA\2008\July 16\Consent\Parking Fines Reimbursement Program.RESO.doc APPROVED AS TO fORM & LANGUAGI ~ ~I~ ~~~' COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY Condensed Title: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida, ratifying the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County for the purpose of receiving Parking Fines Reimbursement Program Funds for projects that benefit people with disabilities. Key Intended Outcome Supported: Ensure well-maintained facilities and ensure well-maintained infrastructure. Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): 80% of residents rated the appearance and maintenance of the City's public buildings as excellent or good. 49% of residents rated condition of sidewalks as excellent or good. Issue: Shall the Ma or and Ci Commission a rove the Resolution? Item Summa /Recommendation: Each year the City participates in the disbursement of funds collected for the misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with disabilities. Section 316.008 Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447. Code of Miami-Dade County, authorized the charging of fines for misuse of these specially marked parking spaces. Reimbursements to municipalities are based on a percentage of revenue collected during Fiscal year 06-07 that is determined by calculating the total amount paid on tickets in a municipality divided by the total number of tickets paid countywide. Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners has recently streamlined the Parking Fines Reimbursement Program. The revised program requires only that an affidavit be submitted annually from the municipality's chief administrative official stating that the funds reimbursed shall be used to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the municipality and to conduct disability public awareness programs. The City has already submitted the affidavit. For Fiscal Year 07-08, the County required that the City execute and submit an Interlocal Agreement by June 30, 2008. The Interlocal Agreement could not be placed as an agenda item for the June City Commission meeting; the agreement was signed by the City Manager on behalf of the City. A total of $74,292.60 is available for the City of Miami Beach. This is a combination of fines collected in the previous fiscal year, and unspent funds from other municipalities. The Administration recommends a royal of the Resolution. Advisory Board Recommendation: Financial Information: Source of Amount Account Funds: ~ 3 OBPI Total Financial Impact Summary: Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin Fernando Vaz uez, Ci En ineer, x.6399 Si n-Offs• Department Director Assistant Manager City Manager FHB JMG T:\AGENDA\2008Wu1y 16\Consent\Parking Fines Reimbursement Program.Title.doc ~ /~ ~ ~ ~ /~, u AGENDA ITEM C ` ~Ils (~ ` f~ n DATE ? 16-0~ m MIAMIBEACH City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the C' y Commission FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager DATE: July 16, 2008 SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER OF AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING PARKING FINES REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FUNDS FOR PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION Adopt the Resolution. ANALYSIS Section 316.008 Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447. Code of Miami-Dade County, authorized the charging of fines for misuse of specially marked parking spaces for people with disabilities. Reimbursements to municipalities are based on a percentage of revenue collected during Fiscal year 06-07 that is determined by calculating the total amount paid on tickets in a municipality divided by the total number of tickets paid countywide. Funding estimates include a percentage of the carryover moneys that were not distributed to any municipalities in the previous year. In accordance with Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, parking fine money generated from the misuse of marked spaces for people with disabilities is used in the following manner: 1. One-third of the money is used to defray Clerk of Courts' administrative expense 2. Two-thirds of the money is 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 two-thirds are distributed in the following manner: 1. Thirty percent is retained by the County for countywide purposes, in accordance with state law, and 70 percent is allocated to the governmental entity having jurisdiction over the violation. Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners has recently streamlined the Parking Fines Reimbursement Program. The revised program requires only that an affidavit be submitted annually from the municipality's chief administrative official stating that the funds reimbursed shall be used to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the Parking Fines Reimbursement Program July 16, 2008 Page 2 of 2 municipality and to conduct disability public awareness programs. The City has already submitted the affidavit. In addition for Fiscal Year 07-08, the County required that the City execute and submit an Interlocal Agreement by June 30, 2008. Because the Interlocal Agreement could not be placed as an agenda item for the June City Commission meeting, the agreement was signed by the City Manager on behalf of the City. The combination of fines collected in the previous fiscal year, and unspent funds from other municipalities, makes available an amount of $74,292.60 for which the City of Miami Beach will apply. Attachment: Agreement Im T:\AGENDA\2008Uu1y 16\Consent\Parking Fines Reimbursement Program.doc INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT This agreement is entered into this 25 day of June 2008, by and between Miami-Dade County, Florida, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the "Count}') and City of Miami Beach (the "municipalit}~'), a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the. State of Florida. WITNESSETH WHEREAS, Section 316.008 Florida Statutes, and Section 30-447. Code of Miami-Dade County, authorizes the charging of fines for misuse of specially marked parkuig spaces for people with disabilities, and WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County proposes to distribute said fines under the provisions of Section 30-447 of the Code of Miami-Dade County, Florida. NOW THEREFORE in consideration of the covenants contain herein, the parties agree as follows 1. This agreement shall become effective upon its execution by the authorized officers of the parties and will continue annually upon agreement by both parties. 2. The allocation of the disabled parking fine monies shall 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. 1 3. The parties shall annually submit an affidavit sworn by the chief administrative official of the municipality to the Miami-Dade County Office of Americans with Disabilities Act Coordination, hereinafter known as the "ADA Office". 4. The affiant will affirm that expenditures meet the following criteria: a. The funds reimbursed shall be used to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified persons who have disabilities in the municipality and to conduct public awareness programs in the municipality concerning persons who have disabilities. b. If only a portion of the project or program is being promoted to benefit people with disabilities, then only that portion of the project or program may be funded with these monies. 5. The parties agree to follow the terms and conclusions regarding payment as follows: a. The percentage for distribution shall be calculated by the County annually. Each year the County shall notify all municipalities of the percentages of distribution of the disabled permit parking fine money for the upcoming annual period. The percentage for distribution to the County and to the municipalities is based on a percentage of total revenue which is determined by calculating the total number of fines paid county-wide. Funding estimates include a percentage of the monies which were not distributed to any municipalities in the previous year. 2 b. The County agrees to pay the municipality under this agreement based on a payment schedule agreed upon by the Office of ADA Coordination, accompanied by such documentation as requested. c. In no event shall County funds be advanced to any subcontractor hereunder. d. The parties shall return funds to the Clerk of the Board if the project is not successfully completed and shall allow the Office of ADA Coordination to audit projects and conduct site visits. Any such audits or inspections shall be conducted in such manner and at such times so as not to unreasonably interfere with the day- to-day operation of the parties. e. The County may amend the terms of this agreement from time to time, as it may deem necessary. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed by their respective and duly authorized officers on the date hereinabove first mentioned. ATTEST: Harvey Ruvin, Clerk ATTEST: ~2~w~ C~, e.~.~.~.--- City Clerk (Official Seal) MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA By: Carlos Alvarez, Mayor CITY OF NIIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA By. ~ - (~ - a5 20 0~ Jor .Gonzalez, City Manager Date 3 AppROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR EXECUTION ~U~ ~~ ~' 1. ty ore- a•