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AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM Matter IDNo.
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Date: 4/30/2010 Requesting Department: Grants Administration
Commission Meeting Date: 5/13/2010 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item ❑ Other
Subject: Resolution accepting two stimulus grants from the Department of Health and authorizing, execution of
the grant agreements.
of Item:
A Resolution accepting two stimulus grants, awarded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
(ARRA), administered through the State of Florida Department of Health, in the total amount of $599,476. This
consists of a grant for the implementation of the City of Miami Bicycle Master Plan, in the amount of $276,000,
and a grant for the provision and training of school crossing guards, in the amount of $323,476_ Resolution further
authorizes the City Manager to execute the grant agreements necessary to receive the funding. There is no match.
Background Information:
The City of Miami ("City") submitted grant applications to the State of Florida Department of Health and was
notified that two grant applications were approved and awarded to the City, in a total amount not to exceed
$599,476.
One grant was awarded for the implementation of the City's Bicycle Master Plan, in the amount of $276,000. The
project scope includes`further implementation of the City's Bicycle Master Plan, installing bicycle racks in
Miami -Dade County Schools throughout the City, working with the Safe Routes to School Project, identifying
key locations for the installation of bicycle racks and signage, and erecting way -finding and Share the Road
signage throughout the City. A second grant was awarded for the provision and training of school crossing
guards, in the amount of $323,467. The grant will allow for the provision, supervision, and training of school
crossing guards for Miami -Dade County Schools, and the placement of crossing guards at intersections to safely
encourage walking to school.
Budget Impact Analysis
NO Is this item related to revenue?
NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
General Account No.-
Special
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CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up.Capital Cost: /� °"
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact: $599,476
Dept. Director.
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