C7AB - Grant for Shane Center Programs

Resolutions - C7 AB

C7 AB A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MIAMI BEACH WATERSPORTS CENTER INC., IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $85,000, TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING NEEDS AT THE RONALD W. SHANE CENTER. Applicable Area:

COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

RECOMMENDATION

The Administration recommends approving and authorizing the City Manager to execute a grant agreement between the City and the Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc., not to exceed $85,000.00, to support programming needs at the Ronald W. Shane Center.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc. (“MB Watersports”) is a Florida-based nonprofit organization that operates a leading rowing club with over 250 members, the majority of whom are Miami Beach residents. Among its offerings is a para-rowing program (the “Program”), which provides adaptive rowing instruction and training facilities for individuals with disabilities, including competitive para-rowers.

The Program currently supports 15 to 20 regular participants who train three to four times per week, including four veterans with disabilities. All participants reside locally, with approximately half living in Miami Beach or North Bay Village. The Program has been recognized as a Paralympic Sport Club by the U.S. Olympic Committee. Due to its growing popularity, the Program seeks yearly financial support to expand its services, with an estimated annual operating cost of $150,000.

As part of the City’s FY 2016 budget process, an $85,000 enhancement was approved to partially fund the Program at the Ronald W. Shane Center. Since then, a grant agreement has been renewed annually for the past ten years. MB Watersports has used the funding to acquire adaptive equipment and hire qualified instructors. The organization has worked closely with the City’s Grants Division to provide documentation of purchases and payments, and continues to receive reimbursements accordingly.

ANALYSIS

The Administration recommends entering into an eleventh Grant Agreement with Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc. (“MB Watersports”) in the amount of $85,000.00. This agreement will follow the same terms and conditions as previous agreements (Exhibit A).

As part of the agreement, MB Watersports will be required to submit a report detailing the number of participants trained, the allocation of funds, and the program’s achievements in relation to the City’s financial support. Priority participation will be given to Miami Beach residents and U.S.

military service members. MB Watersports intends to use the grant funds to continue delivering this important community program (Exhibit B).

FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT

The Parks and Recreation Department’s FY 2026 current service level budget includes funding for this grant agreement in the amount of $85,000.00. (Exhibit C)

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

The fiscal impact of this grant agreement will derive from budget code:

011-0950-000312-28-406-545-00-00-00-

CONCLUSION

The para-rowing program offered by Miami Beach Watersports Center Inc. continues to provide meaningful and inclusive recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including local veterans and residents. With a proven track record of responsible grant management and community impact, the continuation of this partnership through the eleventh Grant Agreement will ensure the program’s sustainability and growth. The Parks and Recreation Department recommends approval of the FY 2026 grant in the amount of $85,000.00 to support the ongoing success of this vital initiative at the Ronald W. Shane Center.

Attachments : Exhibit A – Resolution 2024-33317 Exhibit B – 2024-2025 Ronald W. Shane Center Accomplishments Exhibit C – Parks and Recreation FY26 Current Service Level Budget

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

Parks and Recreation

Sponsor(s)

Co-sponsor(s)

Condensed Title

Execute Grant Agreement w/ Miami Beach Watersports Center. PKS