HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormDate: 4/13/2007
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
FILE ID: 01 - 0 U S t 4
Requesting Department: Grants Administration
Commission Meeting Date: 5/10/2007 District Impacted: All
Type: ® Resolution n Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance n Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: Resolution accepting grant award from Volunteer Florida
Purpose of Item:
It is recommended that the Honorable Mayor and City Commission approve this resolution to accept a
grant award in the amount not to exceed $339,675 ($113,225 per year for three years) for the
department of NET. This award will allow NET to hire nine (9) full time Americorps Members each
year for three years to provide disaster preparedness and response to the underserved citizens of the
City of Miami. It further authorizes the required match of "in -kind" services from NET totaling
$280,331 (93,443.66 per year).
Background Information:
Americorps is a national program funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service
and provides opportunities for citizens to dedicate a year of services to their community. In
December of 2006, the City of Miami responded to a request for proposals requesting funds to
provide emergency disaster readiness and response to its citizens. In February of 2007, the City of
Miami was noticed that they were awarded funds for these services for three years. This resolution
authroizes the acceptance and allocation of said award,
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 Revenue Account No:
CIP Project No:
NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds?
Start Up Capital Cost:
Maintenance Cost:
Total Fiscal Impact:
Final Approvals
(SIGN AND DATE.
CIP Budget
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Purchasing Dept. Directo
Chief City Manager
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