C7E - Apply for Grants and 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) FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT), HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT (HVE) PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $34,000; 2) VOLUNTEER FLORIDA, COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (CERT)/CITIZEN CORPS PROGRAM, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $10,000; 3) FLORIDA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, APPROPRIATIONS PROJECT REQUEST FY25-26, IN THE APPROXIMATE AMOUNT OF $1.7 MILLION.
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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. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) Program, in the Approximate Amount of $34,000 for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Enforcement.
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) provides funding for contracts to law enforcement agencies in priority counties to conduct high visibility enforcement (HVE) operations in areas with the highest representation of traffic crashes resulting in serious or fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. HVE details are designed to reduce unsafe behaviors of all road users, including motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $34,000 for officer overtime while conducting HVE operations. No matching funds are required.
2. Volunteer Florida, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)/Citizen Corps Program, in the Approximate Amount of $10,000 for Training and Materials.
Volunteer Florida is administering Florida’s CERT/Citizen Corps program funding for FY 25-26. The CERT program is a training program that allows citizens to receive training in basic disaster
response skills which allow these volunteers to provide critical support, giving immediate assistance to victims before emergency first responders arrive on scene.
The City administration is applying for a grant in the approximate amount of $10,000 for training of instructors, materials and equipment to be used in the City’s CERT courses. The City applies for these funds on an annual basis to support the CERT program. No cash match is required.
3. Florida House of Representatives, Appropriations Project Request FY25-26, in the approximate amount of $1.7 Million for two separate projects.
The City submitted several FY25-26 State Appropriations Project Requests to the Florida House of Representatives. The City administration requests approval to accept two State Appropriation awards that are currently being processed for two separate projects, which are listed and detailed below.
Miami Beach Water Main Replacement - Fire Flow Package #1 The City administration requests approval to accept a State Appropriation in the amount of $800,000 for the Fire Flow Package #1 project. This project will upgrade the water infrastructure that leads to a critical fire hydrant in the Flamingo Park area. No matching funds are required.
Alton Road Reconstruction from Michigan Avenue to S Ed Sullivan Drive The City administration requests approval to accept a State Appropriation in the amount of $900,000 for the Alton Road Reconstruction project. This project will perform major roadway and drainage improvements along State Road 907. 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/
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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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Condensed Title
Approval to Apply for, Accept and Appropriate Funding, Grants, and Agreements. GM
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