1. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $890,000.
Funding is being requested to provide respiratory, communication and location equipment for the Fire Department. This request includes replacing the existing stock of 100 SCBA devices, air cylinders and accessories. MBFD’s current stock of SCBA devices were purchased in 2011, the replacements are necessary to maintain voluntary compliance with NFPA guidelines. Failure to replace our current stock increases the chances of deterioration and product operating inefficiencies.
This request also enables firefighters to better communicate with each other on scene and outside of the actual incident. This allows for critical, real-time responder information which provides Command staff with enhanced situational intelligence to guide critical decision making, increasing overall firefighter safety.
This grant requires a 10% match. Matching funds in the amount of $89,000 are available from account 011-1240-000674-19-410-599-00-00-00.
2. Florida Department of Transportation, 2021 Transportation Alternatives Program, in the approximate amount of $710,000
Funding is being requested for construction the Meridian Avenue Shared-Use Path which is a ten-foot shared-use path on the west side of Meridian Avenue from Dade Boulevard to 28th Street adjacent to the Miami Beach Golf Course.
The path will connect a new bicycle boulevard and protected bike lanes on Meridian Avenue from 5th Street to Dade Boulevard to existing green bicycle lanes on Prairie Avenue and a future shared-use path along 28th Street, thus completing an important link in the north-south bicycle/pedestrian network. The construction of the path will include lighting and landscaping to enhance the safety and experience of users and to protect users from any errant balls from the golf course.
Total project cost is approximately $843,132 and requires a match. Matching funds of $142,027 will be provided through budget codes: 187-0820-069358-26-410-000-00-00-00-27910 and 187-0820-069357-26-410-530-00-00-00-27910.
3. Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, Highway Safety Fiscal Year 2022 Subgrant Program, Motorcycle Safety Campaign, in the approximate amount of $75,000.
The Administration is requesting funds from Florida Department of Transportation's State Safety Office for the Motorcycle Safety Campaign. Funding will be used to conduct High Visibility Enforcement-style details specifically targeting motorcycle and motor scooter violations. Officers will conduct operations in areas which are most vulnerable for motorcycle and motor scooter crashes, based on updated crash report data.
During the operations, officers will be on the lookout for motorcyclists and motor scooter operators who commit traffic violations which can be deemed unsafe in nature, to include, but not limited to: passing within occupied lanes, motorcycles and motor scooters traveling in the bicycle lane, helmet/eye protection violations and equipment violations. Officers will conduct operations in areas that are most vulnerable for motorcycle and motor scooter crashes, based on updated crash report data. Additionally, Officers will speak to and educate 100% of the motorcycles and motor scooter operators who are stopped as to proper helmet use, safety equipment/clothing and proper conspicuity.
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) is requesting $75,000 to conduct High Visibility Details focusing on outreach, education, and enforcement. The funding will cover the Police Department overtime salary and benefit costs associated with the details. No matching funds are required.
4. Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, Highway Safety Fiscal Year 2022 Subgrant Program, Impaired Driving Initiative, in the approximate amount of $75,000.
The Administration is requesting funds from Florida Department of Transportation's State Safety Office for the Impaired Driving Initiative Grant. The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) is requesting funds for its Overtime DUI Enforcement Program to conduct details focusing on outreach, education, and enforcement.
The Miami Beach Police Department continues to focus attention on increasing the number of DUI arrests. DUI arrests have seen a steady increase over the past three years. This can be attributed to many reasons, including more MBPD resources being allocated to enforcement efforts. With the proposed funding, MBPD will be able to conduct at least 5 Saturation Patrols and 2 Checkpoints, this bolstered effort will allow us to have an even greater effect on the issue of impaired driving in Miami Beach.
The grant request, in the amount of $75,000, will cover the overtime (salaries and benefits) costs associated with the details. No matching funds are required.
5. Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, Highway Safety Fiscal Year 2022 Subgrant Program, Speed/Aggressive Driving Initiative, in the approximate amount of $75,000.
The Administration is requesting funds from Florida Department of Transportation' s State Safety Office Speeding/Aggressive Driving Grant Program. The proposed program aims to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by implementing enforcement campaigns targeting speed and aggressive driving infractions.
The primary focus for operations will be to identify the violators of speed and aggressive driving laws. The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) is requesting funds in the amount of $75,000. Funding will be used to conduct details focusing on outreach, education, and enforcement. The funding will cover the overtime (salaries and benefits) costs associated with the details. The goal is to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries by implementing enforcement campaigns targeting speed and aggressive driving infractions. Miami Beach Police Department will utilize resources to conduct high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement operations at locations identified as “High Risk Areas” which have a high frequency of traffic crashes and/or fatalities to supplement existing traffic operations. The primary focus for operations will be to identify the violators of speed and aggressive driving laws. No matching funds are required.
6. Florida Department of Transportation, State Safety Office, Highway Safety FY 2022 Subgrant Program, Occupant Protection and Child Passenger Safety Initiative, in the approximate amount of $75,000.
The Administration is requesting funds from Florida Department of Transportation's State Safety Office for the Occupant Protection and Child Passenger Safety initiative. Ensuring that passengers wear a safety belt is the single most effective way to save lives and reduce serious injuries in crashes.
The Miami Beach Police Department will conduct high-visibility, zero-tolerance occupant protection enforcement operations at locations identified as having a high frequency of traffic crashes that had unrestrained occupants throughout the City. Additionally, MBPD will provide occupant protection information and education to the public through the use of social media and/or press releases during the project period.
The Miami Beach Police Department (MBPD) is requesting $75,000 to conduct monthly details focusing on outreach, education, and enforcement. The funding will cover the overtime (salaries and benefits) costs associated with the details. No matching funds are required.
7. Florida Inland Navigation District, FY 2021 Waterways Assistance Program in the approximate amount of $78,000 for Phase 1 (Design and Permitting) of the Miami Beach Mooring Field.
Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) provides funding assistance to local governments within its district to perform waterways improvement projects. Florida inland Navigation District 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 Phase 1 (Design and Permitting) the Miami Beach Mooring Field.
Miami Beach is a popular destination for boaters and there is a high demand for local anchorage close to South Beach. There is currently no mooring field in the City. In FY 2019/20, the City conducted a preliminary analysis and public outreach to establish a framework for implementation of a mooring field. During this process, the community expressed interest in having the mooring field in South Beach. The proposed project will be located north of 5th Street and will include 100 mooring buoys. The mooring field will utilize the upland amenities associated with the Miami Beach Marina (300 Alton Road). Patrons of the mooring field will have access to fresh water, electricity, laundry, bathrooms, fuel, telephone, cable hook-ups, and parking.
The City is requesting funding at this time for Phase 1. The total cost of Phase 1 is approximately $156,000. Matching funds in the amount of $78,000 or 50% of the total project cost are required by FIND. The City’s matching funds in the amount of $78,000 are subject to appropriation in the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 budget cycle.
Florida Inland Navigation District requires the City of Miami Beach to execute the FIND Resolution, attached to this agenda item which indicates that: 1) The City will accept the terms and conditions set forth in the FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C. and 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 any plans and specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for change has been received by the District.; 3) The City has the ability and intention to finance its share of the project and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of the City; 4) The City will not discriminate against any person and will comply with the terms of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act; 5) The City will maintain adequate financial records; and, 6) The City will make available to FIND, if requested a post audit of expenses. The FIND Resolution is attached to this agenda item as Exhibit 1.