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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #17068 Resolution Sponsored by: Mayor Francis Suarez A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING(S), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S MIAMI FOR EVERYONE ("MFE") PROGRAM, ON A LUMP SUM BASIS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO REGIS HOUSE, INC, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("REGIS HOUSE"), IN ORDER TO OFFER THEIR "THRIVE TOGETHER PROGRAM" WHICH WILL PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR AT -RISK YOUTH (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP SESSIONS), ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID AND FOOD STAMPS APPLICATIONS, AS WELL AS TO OFFER A STEAM -FOCUSED SUMMER CAMP FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-25-0023 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 17068 Final Action Date:1/23/2025 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING(S), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "B," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FROM THE MAYOR'S SHARE OF THE CITY'S MIAMI FOR EVERYONE ("MFE") PROGRAM, ON A LUMP SUM BASIS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($100,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO REGIS HOUSE, INC, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("REGIS HOUSE"), IN ORDER TO OFFER THEIR "THRIVE TOGETHER PROGRAM" WHICH WILL PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR AT -RISK YOUTH (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP SESSIONS), ASSISTANCE WITH MEDICAID AND FOOD STAMPS APPLICATIONS, AS WELL AS TO OFFER A STEAM -FOCUSED SUMMER CAMP FOR UNDERSERVED CHILDREN IN THE CITY OF MIAMI, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, on April 13, 2023, pursuant to Resolution No. R-23-0178, the City of Miami ("City") created the Miami For Everyone ("MFE") Program to assist communities facing the long- term complications resulting from declared emergencies and to address the specific needs of the most vulnerable residents and businesses, through a strategy of focusing the provision of support towards priority areas of need that will further stabilize economic conditions within City Districts; and WHEREAS, Regis House, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit Corporation ("Regis House"), is a not -for -profit organization founded in 1984 focused on providing mental health and substance abuse services to at -risk youth and the underserved residents of Miami, offering critical resources to improve the community's overall well being; and WHEREAS, Regis House submitted a grant application, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," in order to offer its "Thrive Together Initiative Program" at county -wide locations, ("Project"); and WHEREAS, through the Thrive Together Program, Regis House expects to serve 400+ residents, improving mental health outcomes through counseling, increasing access to Medicaid and food stamps, and enhance academic and social skills via the STEAM summer camp; and WHEREAS, the Mayor wishes to provide grant funds from the Mayor's share of the City's MFE Program funds in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($100,000.00) ("Funds") for the Project; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), the City Manager has made a written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B," that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous for the City's provision of the Funds for the Project; and WHEREAS, the City Manager is requesting authority from the City Commission to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, for the allocation of the Funds for the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-85(a) of the City Code, by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the City Manager's written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "B," that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous for the City's provision of the Funds for the Project and waiving the requirements for said procedures, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 3. The City Manager is authorized' to allocate the Funds from the Mayor's share of the City's MFE Program funds to Regis House, Inc., for the Project. Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary, modifications, and amendments, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: rge . Wy y ng III, C y ttor -y 1/13/2025 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.