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File ID: #13648
Date: 03/10/2023
Commission Meeting Date: 04/13/2023
Requesting Department: Department of
Innovation and Technology
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Type: Resolution
Subject: Execute Agreement - State Cyber Security Grant
Purpose of Item:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission, authorizing the acceptance of a Florida
Local Government Cybersecurity Grant from the Florida Digital Service (FL[DS]) to
provide cybersecurity technical assistance to local Florida governments to improve their
cybersecurity posture and resiliency, in any amount that will be awarded to the City (the
total grant amount is $30,000,000.00), further authorizing the City manager to Execute a
Grant Agreement ("Agreement"), and all other necessary documents, including
amendments and modifications to said Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, renewals, and extensions, and the acceptance of grant funds in the event of
the award of the grant for fiscal year 2023 — 2024 for said purpose.
Background of Item:
The State of Florida has made historic investments in cybersecurity funding, including
Thirty Million ($30,000,000.00) for a competitive grant to equip local governments with
cybersecurity capabilities. This program is intentionally and flexibly designed with
options to meet the unique needs of local governments from Pensacola to Key West,
regardless of capabilities, resources, or challenges. IT Department is participating in
the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program. Obtaining various
powerful tools that offer unique capabilities for detecting, investigating, and responding
to cybersecurity threats in conjunction with one another can provide a comprehensive
and proactive approach to cybersecurity that covers data analysis and monitoring, loT
device security, and endpoint protection. By leveraging the strengths of each tool, City
can better protect against the growing threat of cyberattacks.
Budget Impact Analysis
Total Fiscal Impact:
Reviewed B
Department of Innovation and Technology Gee Chow Department Head
Review Completed 03/10/2023 3:15 PM
Office of Management and Budget Fred Pericles Budget Analyst Review Completed 03/10/2023 6:19 PM
Office of Management and Budget Marie Gouin Budget Review Completed 03/13/2023 11:45 AM
Office of Grants Administration Lillian P Blondet Grant Review Completed 03/16/2023 7:55 PM
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
City Manager's Office
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Office of the Mayor
Office of the City Clerk
Office of the City Clerk
Natasha Colebrook -Williams
Valentin J Alvarez
Arthur Noriega V
Domini J. Gibbs
Victoria Mendez
Maricarmen Lopez
Mayor's Office
City Clerk's Office
City Clerk's Office
Assistant City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
City Manager Review
ACA Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Unsigned by the Mayor
Signed and Attested by the City
Rendered
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Clerk Completed
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City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-23-0173
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13648 Final Action Date:4/13/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO ACCEPT A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA'S
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CYBERSECURITY GRANT PROGRAM FOR CYBERSECURITY TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE SERVICES AND COMMODITIES, WITH NO REQUIRED CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") MATCH, FOR THE VALUE OF THE SERVICES, LICENSES, OR
COMMODITIES TO BE DETERMINED, IN THE EVENT OF AN AWARD; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE GRANT AWARD.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida's Department of Management Services through the
Florida Digital Service ("FLDS") has the authority, pursuant to Chapter 2022-156, Laws of
Florida, Specific Appropriation 2944A ("Florida Appropriation"), to award grants in the form of
services, licenses, or commodities to municipalities for cybersecurity technical assistance
("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Florida Appropriation established a Thirty Million Dollar
($30,000,000.00) general revenue fund for the Purpose; and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of said Purpose, the FLDS is administering the Florida Local
Government Cybersecurity Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, the FLDS Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program is a
competitive program to extend the cybersecurity capabilities of the FLDS Cybersecurity
Operations Center to Florida municipal and county governments to improve their cybersecurity
posture and resiliency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has applied and is fully qualified and eligible to
receive a grant from FLDS Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program in
accordance with the terms and conditions thereof; and
WHEREAS, the grant will enhance the City's cybersecurity framework, identify and
mitigate risks, and protect the infrastructure from threats, if awarded; and
WHEREAS, the total value of the services, licenses, or commodities will be determined
at the time of the award to the City; and
WHEREAS, in the event of the award, it is appropriate for the City Commission to
authorize the City Manager to accept the grant and to negotiate and execute the grant
agreement, including any and all necessary documents, amendments, renewals, and
extensions, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, for the acceptance and administration of
the grant and compliance with the terms and conditions thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE 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.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to accept the grant, in the form of services,
licenses, or commodities, in the event of an award for Fiscal Year 2023 — 2024 without the need
for further City Commission approval and to negotiate and execute, all in forms acceptable to
the City Attorney, amendments, modifications, renewals, or extensions for the Purpose stated
herein.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, ity Attor ey 4/4/2023
1 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.
2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days
from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.