2001-24350 RESO
RESOLUTION NUMBER
2001-24350
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING
PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, LIEUTENANT GENERAL
ROBERT B. FLOWERS, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS,
GOVERNOR JEB BUSH, AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA
LEGISLATURE TO REJECT THE PROPOSED POLICY
CHANGE TO THE FEDERAL COST SHARING PROGRAM FOR
BEACH RENOURISHMENT IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2002
BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM OF THE ARMY
CORPS OF ENGINEERS.
WHEREAS, the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 budget for the Civil Works program
of the Army Corps of Engineers proposes to change the non-Federal (local share) cost share for
beach renourishment projects from 50 percent to 65 percent; and
WHEREAS, this change to 1he non-Federal cost share for beach renourishment projects
places additional financial burden on the State of Florida, Miami-Dade County and the beach
communities in the Slate of Florida; and
WHEREAS, continued cooperation between all levels of government is essential to the
timely renourishment of the State's beaches; and
WHEREAS, Florida's beaches are an important part of the quality oflife of this
community, providing hurricane mitigation, aesthetic, environmental and recreational benefits for
our residents and tourists; and
WHEREAS, beached in the State of Florida and around the United States represent the
front line defense for multi-billion dollar coastal infrastructure during hurricanes and storms; and
WHEREAS, beach erosion continues to be a major problem in Miami-Dade County and
the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, beaches continue to be Florida's number one tourist attraction and are thus
vital to our economic well-being, generating over $9 billion in beach related sales annually and
contributing to a ripple effect to the Florida economy of over $16 billion; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the City of Miami
Beach respectfully urges President George W. Bush, Lieutenant General Robert B. Flowers, The
Unites States Congress, Governor Jeb Bush, and the State of Florida Legislature reject the
proposed policy change to the federal cost sharing program for beach renourishment in the fiscal
year 2002 budget for the Civil Works Program of the Army Corps of Engineers.
PASSES and ADOPTED this
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TO: JORGE M GONZALEZ
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FROM: NEISEN O. KASDIN\\~
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SUBJECf: FEDERAL COST SHARING BEAm RENOURISHMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION
DATE: 04/30/01
Please place the attached resolution on the May 16, 2001 GtyConunission agenda.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. {)(P6-0j
FROM:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members ofthe City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez \~
City Manager Q - U
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH, LIEUTENANT
GENERAL ROBERT D. FOWLERS, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS,
GOVERNOR JEB BUSH, AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA LEGISLATURE TO
REJECT THE PROPOSED POLICY CHANGE TO THE FEDERAL COST
SHARING PROGRAM FOR BEACH RENOURISHMENT IN THE FISCAL YEAR
2002 BUDGET FOR THE CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM OF THE ARMY CORPS OF
ENGINEERS.
DATE: May 16,2001
TO:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
President George W. Bush's Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 budget for the Civil Works program for the Army Corps
of Engineers proposes to change the non-federal (local share) costs share for beach renourishment projects
from 50 percent to 65 percent. This proposed change to the non-Federal cost share for the beach
renourishment projects would place substantial additional financial burdens on the State of Florida, Miami-
Dade County and the beach communities within Florida.
Beaches in the State of Florida and around the United States represent the front line defense for multi-billion
dollar coastal infrastructure during hurricanes and storms. Beaches also continue to be Florida's number one
tourist attraction and generate more than $9 billion in beach related sales annually and contributing to a ripple
effect to the Florida economy of over $16 billion. The beaches are an important part of the quality of life of
this community, providing hurricane mitigation, aesthetic, environmental and recreational benefits for our
residents and tourists and are thus vital to our regional economy.
Beach erosion continues to be a ml\ior problem in Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida.
Continued cooperation between all levels of government is essential to ensure the timely and effective
management of our beaches.
Therefore, the Administration recommends that you adopt the attached Resolution, urging President George
W. Bush, Lieutenant General Robert D. Fowlers, The United States Congress, Governor Jeb Bush, and the
State of Florida Legislature to reject the proposed policy change to the federal cost sharing program for beach
renourishment projects in the FY 2002 budget for the Civil Works program of the Army Corps of Engineers.
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Date 0'-16-01
REPLY TO
ATTENTION OF:
Program Management Division
Western Execution Branch
Robert E. Parcher
Clerk, City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
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This is in response to your letter of May 29, 2001, on the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
new policy for shore protection projects. We are all aware of the Administration's efforts to
cut the Federal budget and to return surplus money to the taxpayers. The Corps has had to
make some adjustments to its old way of doing business to accommodate this tax cut and still
maintain our service to the needs of the public.
The Fiscal Year (FY) 2002 budget presents a new Administration policy toward shore
protection projects that involve periodic sand renourishment. Until now, shore protection
projects started since FY 1995 have not received budgetary support. However, ongoing shore
protection projects that involve periodic renourishment and that are otherwise consistent with
established policies are supported in the FY 2002 budget, no matter when these projects were
started, provided that non-Federal interests agree to pay 65 percent of the costs of beach
renourishment work funded in FY 2002 or thereafter. This increased non-Federal cost share
reflects the substantial economic benefits that these projects provide to state and local
economies and ensures that the Federal Government's long-term nourishment obligations do
not crowd out other important funding needs. The existing cost sharing for initial sand
nourishment, which is 65 percent Federal and 35 percent non-Federal in most cases, is not
affected by the new policy.
The new 65 percent non-Federal cost share would apply to all periodic renourishment
costs for which the Federal share is financed with funds allocated to the project after FY 2001.
The Corps will develop amendments to the project cooperation agreements to establish the new
65 percent non-Federal cost share for periodic renourishment.
In addition, shore protection study phases started since FY 1995 have not received
budgetary support until now. With the policy change, this restriction has been lifted. Project
reports will recommend the same new cost sharing formula for the resulting projects. This
change will allow limited fiscal resources to be spread further to address more locations with
protection needs.
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Altogether, the FY 2002 budget provides $82 million for beach nourishment projects.
Sincerely,
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Robert F. Vining
Chief Programs Management Division
Directorate of Civil Works
July 24, 2001
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Dear Clerk Parcher:
On behalf of the President, 1 would like to thank you for forwarding the resolution regarding the
cost sharing program for beach renourishment, recently adopted by 1he Ci1y of Miami Beach.
I have taken the liberty of sharing your resolution with the appropriate Adminis1ration officials
for their review and consideration.
If I can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact me at 202/456-2896_ With the
President's best wishes,
Sincerely,
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Ruben Barra1es
Deputy Assistant to the President and
Director of Intergovemmental Affairs
The Honorable Robert E. Parcher
City Clerk for Miami Beach
City Hall
1700 Convell.don Center Dnve
Miami Beach, FL 33139