HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormMAR-18-2008 09!26
CITY MANAGERS OFFICE
FILE ID: at- `PS
Date: 3/712.0Q3
Commission Meeting Date: 3/Z/2008
Requesting Department: MSI
District Impacted:
Type: ® Resolution [ Ordinance D Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item
❑ Other
Subject: n ewt Foundation Gr •k
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Purpose of Item:
To Establish a new special revenue project entitled "Miami Green Lab" and to appropriate funds
in the amount of $749,000, from a grant from the Home Depot Foundation, passed through the Dade
Community Foundation. To authorize the City Manager to accept the fiends and to execute the
necessary paperwork to accept the grant award and authorize the expenditure of the fonds to begin the
renovation of Miami Green Lab.
Background Information:
The City of Miami's Office of Sustainable Initiatives (MSI) will oversee the creation of the first green
building demonstration laboratory in south Florida, the Miami Green Lab (MGL). Designed to be
built to LEED-NC Silver (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design- New Construction)
standards the Lab project entails the renovation and build -out of an existing structure. MGL will serve
the south Florida community by disseminating best practices and providing a regional resource for
environmental sustainability. The Lab will offer essential environmental conservation information, a
reference library, and free seminars to the public. It will be a resource for community residents and
businesses in which to explore green buildings.
Budd Impact Analysis
t'ai1 Is this item related to revenue?
Pt Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below.
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Special Revenue Account No:
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Start Up Capital Cost:
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Total Fiscal Impact:
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