1. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program in the approximate amount of $60,000 for Citywide Automated External Defibrillators
The primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) is to enhance the safety of the public and firefighters with respect to fire-related hazards by providing direct financial assistance to eligible fire departments, non-affiliated Emergency Medical Services organizations, and State Fire Training Academies. This funding is for critically needed resources to equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operations efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.
The City Administration is requesting funding from the AFG program in the approximate amount of $60,000. If awarded, funds will be used to purchase 40 Automated External Defibrillators. This grant requires 10 percent matching funds. Matching funds in the amount of $6,000 are available from the Fire Department Account # 011-1220-000674 (machinery).
2. Florida Inland Navigation District, FY 2020 Waterways Assistance Program in the approximate amount of $1,620,000
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) provides funding assistance to local governments within its district to perform waterways improvement projects. Florida inland Navigation District (FIND) is a special State Taxing District for the continued management and maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICW). FIND was created by the Florida Legislature in 1927 to be the State local sponsor for the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The Navigation District consists of twelve counties along the east coast of Florida. The City is applying for funding for two projects, listed below.
Brittany Bay Park Living Shoreline - $410,000
The Administration intends to apply to FIND for funding to construct a living shoreline and overlook at Brittany Bay Park. Brittany Bay Park, formerly known as Indian Creek Park, is located along Indian Creek, at Indian Creek Drive and 65th Street. The City previously received funding from FIND for the design and construction of a structural seawall.
The City Administration is requesting funds in the approximate amount of $410,000 for the Brittany Bay Park Living Shoreline to create a living shoreline between the existing remaining seawall and the concrete retaining/seawall. The project also includes an ADA-accessible overlook that will allow park patrons to walk from the park to the existing seawall’s edge. The improvements will revitalize the waterfront, enhance the surrounding riparian and intertidal environment and improve water quality. This project will be the City’s second structural seawall incorporating a living shoreline.
The total cost of this project is approximately $820,000. Matching funds in the amount of $410,000 or 50% are required by this grant and are available from GOB Project #39 - Seawalls & Shorelines (27919) – Fund 393 2019 GOB Bonds - Neighborhood.
Maurice Gibb Memorial Park - $1,210,000
The City Administration is requesting construction funds to raise the existing seawall, create a living shoreline, provide a fishing pier and overlook with furnishings, and provide continuous walkways along the waterway of Biscayne Bay. Maurice Memorial Gibb Park was previously awarded funding from FIND for the design and construction of a floating dock.
The project will provide shoreline stabilization at a public park and waterfront recreation facility. In addition, the living shoreline will enhance the surrounding riparian and intertidal environment by creating new habitat for aquatic, terrestrial and avian species, and by improving water quality. The resulting outcome of the project is environmental enhancement within the Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserves, which are designated as Outstanding Florida Waters.
The total cost of this project is approximately $2,420,000. Matching funds in the amount of $1,210,000 or 50% are required by this grant and the match is available from GOB Project #39 - Seawalls & Shorelines (27919) – Fund 393 2019 GOB Bonds - Neighborhood.
Florida Inland Navigation District requires the City of Miami Beach to execute a FIND Resolution for each application (Exhibits 1 and 2), which state the following: 1) The City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C. which will be made part of the Project Agreement; 2) The City will carry out the project in the manner described in the proposal and has the ability and intention to finance its share of the project; 3) The City will not discriminate against any person in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; 4) The City will maintain adequate financial records; 5) The City will make available to FIND, if requested a Post Audit of expenses.