C7J - Accept Federal Grant Funding
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING (AND, AS TO CERTAIN AGREEMENTS, RETROACTIVELY APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING) THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE, TO APPLY FOR, AND ACCEPT FUNDING, EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS OR AGREEMENTS, AND APPROPRIATE FUNDING RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOLLOWING GRANTS, PROGRAMS, AND AGREEMENTS: 1) U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, FY26 COMMUNITY PROJECT APPROPRIATIONS FUNDING REQUEST, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $5 MILLION.
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Commission Vote Result
7-0
PASSED
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Cached: 3 weeks agoResolutions - C7 J
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach applies for various grants and funding allocations from external agencies and organizations. Information regarding the projects and funding sources is included in the Analysis section of this Agenda Item.
ANALYSIS
1. U.S. House of Representatives, FY26 Community Project Appropriations Funding Request, in the approximate amount of $5 Million for Fire Station #1.
Congresswoman Frederica Wilson is accepting FY26 Community Project Funding applications that will be submitted to the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee.
The City administration is applying for a federal appropriation in the approximate amount of $5 Million for Fire Station #1. The funding will be spent on the construction of a new resilient facility to withstand a Category 5 hurricane, and to house critical equipment and emergency systems. No matching funds are required.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: https://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city-hall/city-clerk/meeting-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
Based on the stated analysis, the Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution appropriating funding and approving and authorizing the City Manager or his designee to apply for and accept funds and execute all documents or agreements in connection with these grants, award programs and funding requests.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a “Residents Right to Know” item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Is this item related to a G.O. Bond Project?
No
No
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
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Grants Management
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Condensed Title
Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM/FN
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