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Home My WebLink AboutPre-LegislationCity of Miami 5 Y Legislation Resolution: R-21-0352 File Number: 10620 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date: 9/13/2021 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ALLOCATING $137,639,417 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS ("FUNDS") FOR THE PURPOSES SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, PROVIDED THAT THE CITY RECEIVES AND ACCEPTS AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF $68,819,708.50 IN AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDS FROM THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY IN THE YEAR 2022 AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE. SPONSOR(S): Mayor Francis X. Suarez WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("American Rescue Plan") into law; and WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan is a historic emergency financial relief and investment package that addresses the unprecedented public health and economic crisis of the Novel Coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic; and WHEREAS, on June 7, 2021, the United States Department of the Treasury ("Treasury") provided $68,819,708.50 ("Initial Allocation") to the City of Miami ("City") pursuant to the American Rescue Plan; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the City accepted the Initial Allocation from the Treasury pursuant to Resolution No. R-21-0268; and WHEREAS, the City is expected to receive an additional allocation of $68,819,708.50 in American Rescue Plan funds from the Treasury in the year 2022 ("Balance") for a total amount of $137,639,417.00 in American Rescue Plan funds ("Total Amount of Funds"); and WHEREAS, the City's Administration recommends the allocation of the Total Amount of Funds in accordance with Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, provided that the City receives and accepts the Balance in the year 2022; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File ID: 10620 (Revision: A) Printed On: 1011412021 File ID: 10620 Enactment Number: R-21-0352 Section 2. The allocation of the Total Amount of Funds for the purposes specified in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, is authorized, provided that the City receives and accepts the Balance in the year 2022.1 Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all necessary documents, including amendments, extensions, and modifications, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds for said purpose. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 10620 (Revision: A) Printed on: 1011412021 THIS ITEM IS A SUBSTITUTION. THE ORIGINAL CAN BE FOUND AT THE END OF THE DOCUMENTSubmitted into the public record fo item(s) a . h), on _ / V1. City Clerk American Rescue Plan Act Funding Recommendations Final Version FILE NO 10620 EXHIBIT A SUB nJ �� Submitted into the public record for items) a • i on City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES WORKFORCE This allocation will for the Opportunity Center to conduct certifications and trainings that lead to direct hires. There is potential to assist previous Summer Youth and get them "skilled up." Programs/Certifications can include HVAC, Construction Trades Certification, UP Labs: Healthcare Certifications and Upskilling program, Automotive Service, Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician. Truck Driving/CDL. Trainings for $300,000 Employment $25,000 per cohort x 10 cohorts; Total 150 residents. Partners include: City of Miami DHS (Opportunity Center), Catalyst Miami, Miami Dade College, Miami Dade County Public Schools, The Miami Foundation, CDL School. Miami -Dade College Miami Dade College Workforce trainig Program. $2 Million dollar contribution will be matched by $2,000,000 Workforce a $7 million contribution from NGO. Program On-the-job training (OJT) is training that is delivered while an individual is performing tasks or processes related to their occupation. The employee typically performs tasks that are essential to their job function with the supervision of a manager, coach, or mentor. This type of training is typically used to broaden an employee's skill set and to increase productivity. Apprenticeship is an industry -driven, high -quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally recognized credential. It includes: - Paid Job - Apprentices are paid employees who produce high -quality work while they learn skills that enhance their employers' needs. On -the -Job - On -the -Job Learning- Develops skilled workers through structured learning in a work setting. Training & - Classroom Learning - Improves job -related skills through education in a classroom setting (virtual $500,000 Apprenticeships or in -person). - Mentorship - Provides apprentices with the support of a skilled worker to assist and enhance critical hands-on learning. - Credentials - Offers a portable, nationally recognized credential to be issued at the completion of the program. $10,000 per individual, 12 weeks, 32 hours per week; TOTAL 50 residents. Partners include: Summer Jobs Connect, City of Miami DHS (Opportunity Center), Catalyst Miami, The Miami Foundation Workforce Navigators Readiness Program is a collaboration between the City of Miami and Summer Jobs connect Program. The program is designed to assist underemployed City residents and accelerate the hiring process towards employment for hard to fill positions in within specific Workforce partners. The City's Opportunity Center provides direct sourcing and candidate screening to fulfill Navigators the open job orders generated by respective partners. $150,000 Readiness Program $30,000 (5-10 Navigators, up to 20 hrs. per week; TOTAL: 50 residents Partners include: City of Miami DHS (Opportunity Center), Catalyst Miami, Miami Dade College, Miami Dade County Public Schools, The Miami Foundation. Submitted into the pu is j record for i em s on 6City Clerk WORKFORCE TOTAL $2,950,000 SMALL BUSINESS Small Business Navigators g The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the digital divide that was already present in the small business market, and it is forcing companies to accelerate their digitalization. For digitally progressive small businesses, it is about building resiliency, while for those lagging and that are unaware of solutions, has become the answer to business continuity. The purpose is to create small business technology Navigators. To assist with technology gy g gy implementation, digital literacy, social media, sales, accounting and capital and credit. (4) cohorts of 25 each. $200,000. $Z00,000 SMALL BUSINESS TOTAL $200,000 GRAND TOTAL $3,150,000 Submitted into the public recEJ" ' on . City Clerk DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECT ASSISTANCE Small Business This allocation will allow the department to amend the CDBG-CV program to increase the amount Grant Program of funds for the Micro -enterprise program, add more funds and be able to provide a grant to the $1,000,000 small businesses not tied to job retention or creation as required under CDBG regulations In FY 20-21, the City provided $600,000 in CDBG funds to Human Services Department to provide Day Care day care assistance due to an approved waiver. This cannot be done for the 2021-2022 fiscal year $500,000 since there is no public service waiver. The $1 million will allow a 2- year allocation for Human Services. Transportation Ride share Cost covered for travel to work and childcare for dependants $500,000 With the exception of the current year when additional CDBG funds could be used because of the public service waiver, the City has provided Social Service Gap funds for elderly meals in an Elderly Meals amount of $750,000. Allocating $2 million will provide 2 years of assistance to the agencies $1,500,000 providing this service, as well as an additional $500,000 over 2 years to assist more elderly residents with meals. Senior Rental Gap Program would cover rent payment gap for eligible seniors within the City of Miami. $1,500,000 Assistance Gift Card Program Citywide Gift Card Distribuition $1,500,000 DIRECT ASSISTANCE TOTAL $6,500,000 HOUSING Homeownership continues to be a priority of commissioners. Whereas the department does not have a pipeline of homeownership projects, the department is currently hiring contractors to New Construction develop 4 single family homes in D4 and another 6 homes in D5 with the potential to add more Homeownership than 10 additional homes in D5. The funds related to the single family homes can be spent quickly $2,750,000 because of fewer complications involved in single family homes. Using a design/build concept, condominiums can also be built within the required 3 years. Using this fund will allow a broader reach in household incomes that can be served by a condo project. Property Acquisition for Affordable Property acquisition for affordable housing p q g projects 3,000,000 Housing New Construction The department currently has 6 shovel ready rental projects in its pipeline for a total request of Rental more than $17 million. These projects can easily absorb the $ 10 million proposed here and spend $2,750,000 it within the required 3 years. City of Miami Employee $500,000 Homeownership Program HOUSING TOTAL $9,000,000 GRAND TOTAL $15,500,000 Submitted into the public+ record or City Clerk Department of Innovation and Technology DIRECT ASSISTANCE Technology Upskilling: Clean / Climate Tech Focused on underserved and those looking to transition. Could include software skills, IoT device development, and technician upskilling into clean job economy. This supports our Carbon Mitigation Strategy and Venture Miami Objectives. Also a likelihood that regional foundations/venture could do a match (Knight Foundation / Softbank) Software Dev / Coding $250,000 Hardware component $250,000 Data Science Training $250,000 DIRECT ASSISTANCE TOTAL $750,000 INFRASTRUCTURE Smart Infrastructure Delivery Team Project Team to manage delivery of broadband infrastructure, smart deployments. This is essential to successful deployment. 3 Year, limited engagement. $500,000 Public WiFi There are various Public / Private Partnership options that might help reduce costs, but would involve more complex negotiations with providers. Parks Pilot Wifi $1,000,000 Targeted Community Projects (3-5 Designated Priority Areas based on lack of connectivity) $1,000,000 INFRASTRUCTURE TOTAL $2,500,000 GRAND TOTAL $3,250,000 Submitted into the public record f r i em(s) f LL . j --- on " I ! a-► . Citv Clerk Cost Summary Funding Recommendations Department of Human Services & Parks Workforce $2,950,000 CityWide Park Equipment and Site Improvements $2,000,000 Small Business $200,000 DHS Total $5,150,000 Department of Housing and Community Development Direct Assistance $6,500,000 Housing $9,000,000 HCD Total $15,500,000 Department of Innovation and Technology Direct Assistance $750,000 Infrastructure/Economic Development $2,500,000 IT Total $3,250,000 TOTAL FUNDING RECOMMENDATION $23,900,000 Rescue Plan Funds $137,639,417 Revenue loss $113,739,417 OilJ:3aIIto] 1219a Allocate Funds - American Rescue Plan