C7O - Approve Grants for Law Enforcement, Road Safety

Resolutions - C7 O

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. United States Department of Justice (USDOJ), Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program, in the approximate amount of $329,000 for De-escalation and Crisis Intervention Training.

The Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De-Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program seeks to promote safe outcomes during police encounters with persons in crisis through relevant training. This program is administered under the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office within the U.S. Department of Justice.

The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $329,000 for de- escalation and crisis intervention training. The funding will cover equipment including a virtual reality platform, a Force Science Institute training opportunity, and overtime for training activities. No matching funds are required.

2. United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $6.2 Million for Vision Zero Implementation.

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) established the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program. The SS4A program funds regional, local, and tribal initiatives that prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries. The program supports the USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy.

The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $6.2 Million for Vision Zero implementation activities. The funding will be used to implement the concepts that were identified in the City’s Vision Zero Action Plan, which was finalized in December 2024. This includes citywide transportation infrastructure projects that are expected to reduce traffic fatalities such as curb extensions, raised crosswalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and traffic calming treatments. If this grant is awarded, the City would be required to provide matching funds in the approximate amount of $1.6 Million. These matching funds are contingent on Commission approval and appropriation during the FY 2027 budget process.

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

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):

Department

Grants Management

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM/FN

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