1. Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, Tourism Enrichment Program, in the approximate amount of $75,000 for South Beach Slam
The Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) FY 2023/2024 Tourism Enrichment Program provides funding for activities and events that have been identified by the MBVCA and that fulfill the MBVCA’s mission. The MBVCA is a seven-member authority, appointed by the City of Miami Beach Commission, with the goal of encouraging, developing, and promoting the image of Miami Beach locally, nationally, and internationally as an outstanding tourist destination.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $75,000 to support South Beach Slam, which is South Florida’s largest double’s amateur Pickleball tournament. The event will be held in a surface parking lot at 1665 Lenox Avenue, in partnership with Major League Pickleball, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District. No matching funds are required.
2. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, FEMA, through State of Florida Division of Emergency Management and Miami-Dade County, FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden Grant Program, in the approximate amount of $7,400 for Police Overtime
Operation Stonegarden (OPSG) is a federal grant program administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The goal of the OPSG Program is to provide funding for the enhanced cooperation and coordination of state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal law enforcement agencies to jointly enhance security along the United States land and water borders.
The City administration is accepting the FY 2022 Operation Stonegarden allocation as a continuation of passthrough funding from Miami-Dade County. The funding will assist the City’s Police Department in protecting the border through its Operation Stonegarden effort, which has been done in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department for several years. Specifically, the funds will be used to cover police overtime hours. No matching funds are required.
3. Florida Department of Law Enforcement, through U.S. Department of Justice, FY 2022 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Countywide Program, in the approximate amount of $13,000 for Police Equipment and Training
The JAG-Countywide (JAGC) program provides an allocation to each of Florida’s 67 counties to enhance the criminal justice system. JAGC funds may be used to implement programs in one of the following program areas: law enforcement; prosecution, courts, and indigent defense; prevention and education; corrections, community corrections, and reentry; drug treatment and enforcement; planning evaluation and technology improvements; crime victim and witnesses; and mental health.
The City administration is applying for grant funding in the approximate amount of $13,000 for the purchase of police equipment and training. Specifically, the funds will be used to purchase 4 monitors and to send 3 crime analysts to two separate training conferences. No matching funds are required.