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AGREEMENT NUMBER
23595
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
DESCRIPTION
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING/SECURING THE
CITIES AGREEMENT FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF GOODS &
SERVICES/FILE ID: 7460/R-20-0183/MATTER ID: 21-1957/#15
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 22, 2021
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
9/9/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
9/17/2021
NOTE
CITY OF MIAMI
DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Fire -Rescue
DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: Maria T. Martinez EXT. 1672
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NAME OF OTHER CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: "Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Division of Law Enforcement"
IS THIS AGREEMENT A RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS? ❑ YES X NO
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $ FUNDING INVOLVED? ❑ YES X NO
TYPE OF AGREEMENT:
❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
X GRANT AGREEMENT
❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT
El PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
['LEASE AGREEMENT
❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT
OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY: Memorandum of Understanding
PURPOSE OF ITEM (BRIEF SUMMARY): Securing the Cities Agreement for the procurement of goods
and services under the Securing the Cities Initiative.
COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: 6/25/2020
FILE ID: 7460 ENACTMENT NO.: R-20-0183
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This Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") is entered into this 22 day of
June , 2021, by and between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of
Florida ("Sponsoring Agency"), as sponsoring agency and administrator that will have overall
charge of the Securing the Cities ("STC") Program ("Cooperative Agreement") and Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement, acting by and through
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement with a
principal office 620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399 ("Participating Agency") for
the procurement and distribution of goods and services under this Securing the Cities Initiative.
RECITAL S
WHEREAS, the United States Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") Domestic
Nuclear Detection Office ("DNDO"), has sub -granted the STC Program 2019 to the City of Miami
as sponsoring agency, accepted pursuant to Resolution No. R-20-0183 , adopted
June 25 , 2020, to provide funds to address the unique equipment, training, planning,
exercise and operational needs for the region, and to assist in building an enhanced and sustainable
capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism; and other high -
consequence events utilizing nuclear or other radiological materials that pose risk to homeland
security in high -risk urban areas; and
WHEREAS, Securing -the -Cities Implementation Initiative is a coordinated effort by
federal, state and local government entities to detect and prevent any transport of radiological
materials into the South Florida region, by any group or person for the purpose of using those
materials to attack any part of the region's critical infrastructures; and
WHEREAS, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law
Enforcement and the City of Miami intend to work together and in concert with the other agencies
in the region, to design and implement systems for coordinated and integrated detection and
interdiction of materials that may be used in a terrorist attack and recognize the need for mutual
information sharing and cooperation to operate such systems effectively; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami as the sponsoring agency has received or expects to receive
various forms of assistance from the federal government including funding and equipment -:to'.
accomplish this initiative; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the STC Program, the participating agencies will uphold
the Memorandum of Understanding which will now include the distribution of equipment which
specifies responsibilities, use, maintenance, inventory, calibration and disposal responsibilities in
accordance with the STC Program's policies; and
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WHEREAS, the City Commission, by Resolution No. R 20-0183 , adopted on
June 25 , 2020, has authorized the City Manager to enter into this Agreement with
the Participating Agency on behalf of the City of Miami;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
PURPOSE
A. The purpose of this MOU is to maintain cooperative and collaborative relationships with
partner agencies within the region that will increase capabilities in identifying and
responding to Radiological and Nuclear ("R/N"). threats. These efforts will require close
collaboration, support and 'partnerships from all participants that ultimately will, enhance
the STC Program to the benefit of every organization/agency within the region.
B. This MOU will be utilized by the City of Miami in collaboration with regional partners to
reduce the risk of a successful deployment of a R/N weapon of mass destruction or the
movement of materials into a major metropolitan area such as South Florida. Considering
the region's high -risk, it is critical and necessary to implement an expansive and multi -
jurisdictional ability to discover and locate R/N threats, communicate information related
to these threats and to develop a coordinated response with all principal partners.
C. This MOU delineates the transfer of federal STC Program funded equipment from the
Sponsoring Agency to the Participating agency.
D. This MOU stipulates the Participating Agency's responsibilities for said equipment as per
the Sponsoring Agency's and the STC Program's guidelines.
E. This MOU describes the intent and sole purpose of equipment as used in coordination by
the Participating Agency for the participation, use, and availability of "Regional"
equipment. "Regional" equipment, for the purposes of this Program and it's participants
includes, but is not limited to, equipment or training that shall benefit and be made available
to STC participants as part of the collaboration of South Florida local and state first
responder agencies in working effectively and efficiently together to prepare for, respond
to, and reduce the risk of a successful deployment of a R/N terrorist .weapon against a major
metropolitan area in the United States by establishing sustainable capability within Global
Nuclear Detection. Architecture ("GNDA"),partner agencies to detect, analyze, and report
R/N materials out of regulatory control within their jurisdictions.
F. The parties agree to immediately notify and share security information with each other
related to deployment and operation of equipment, goods andservices provided pursuant
to this MOU.
G. Through this federal assistance, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement will select various goods or services to be submitted for
approval, first through the City of Miami STC Program review process and then ultimately
through this Cooperative Agreement.
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1. Utilizing reimbursement from the STC Program, the City of Miami or its STC partners
will procure selected goods or services, including, but not limited to, the purchase of
R/N detection devices; the purchase of other equipment as requested by the Agencies
and approved by this Cooperative Agreement for the purposes of this program, such as Personal Radiation Detectors (PRD's), Radioisotope Identification Devices (RIID's),
Backpack -based Radiation Detectors or mobile R/N detection devices incorporated
onto vehicles as an interdiction platform; this also encompasses items that require either
advance funds for prepaying the vendor or the Agency or direct reimbursement, to. either
the vendor or the Agency after purchase; the reimbursement of approved overtime
incurred for purposes of training and exercise planning and execution; other items or
equipment as described for each federal fiscal year allocation under the STC Initiative.
2 Both the Grantor and the City of Miami as Sponsoring Agency, require that the process
for purchases by the City of Miami must conform to the current Procurement Policy
Rules of the City of Miami. Purchases made by the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement must conform to Florida Fish
and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement current
Procurement Policy Rules that remain in compliance with 2 CFR 200.
H. The City of Miami will arrange with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement for employees of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Division of Law Enforcement to receive training about the use of the goods
and equipment supplied to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division
of Law Enforcement pursuant to this MOU. The training will take place at a location and
on a schedule to be agreed upon by the parties with due consideration for turnover of
personnel and the like. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division
of Law Enforcement shall not distribute or deliver equipment to other agencies unless they
agree not to deploy such equipment without proper training.
I. Utilizing reimbursement from the STC Program, training hours will be properly tracked,
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Division of Law Enforcement will be
required to create a budget sheet and provide to the City of _Miami or its contractor(s)
pursuant to the terms of the Agreement. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Division of Law Enforcement agrees to the following:
1. Prior to training, Florida Fish and Wildlife. Conservation Commission Division of Law
Enforcement will submit to the City of Miami a projected Agency Funding Allocations
budget sheet that will include:
a. the anticipated number of people in each rank who will provide training on an
overtime basis as a Trainer (Trainer overtime);
b. the overtime cost structure for each rank;
c the training hours required; and
d the computed total cost, not to exceed Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission Division of Law Enforcement allocation as identified by the City of
Miami.
2 Required submissions for Trainee (Trainee overtime) will follow the same
procedures and terms as those stated above for Trainers, but gay will be submitted
for personnel who attend Allowable trainings, required drills. exercises. and
tabletops,
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PARTICIPATING AGENCY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
A. The Participating Agency shall not sell or otherwise' dispose of equipment without the
written consent of the Sponsoring Agency. If the. Sponsoring Agency, approves of the
Participating Agency selling or disposing of said equipment, it shall be the responsibility
of the Participating Agency to dispose of equipment properly.
B. The Participating Agency shall submit an inventory report to the Sponsoring Agency, when
requested and in a timely manner. The inventory reports shall include, but not be limited
to: the make, model, serial number, location, Point of Contact ("POC") who has functional
authority, condition of equipment and any additional information as requested.
C. The Participating Agency shall provide/make available the equipment for inventory and
on -site monitoring visits as requested.
D. The Participating Agency shall be fully responsible for the coordination of equipment in
order to keep the "Regional" equipment in-service, fully operational, and available for use
in the event requested by another Participating Agency ("Requesting Agency") and
requiring the use of the listed equipment.
E. Ensure that equipment obtained from the STC Program is readily available for use by
personnel trained to use such equipment for actual emergencies or exercises.. Also, ensure
that such equipment is readily available for onsite monitoring by the Sponsoring Agency.
If the Participating Agency is incapable of staffing the equipment, such equipment shall be
made available to another Participating Agency for use during any actual emergencies or
exercises. Failure to ensure equipment availability may result in loss of funding and/or
equipment to the Participating Agency.
F. All equipment obtained from the STC Program is the sole responsibility of the Sponsoring
agency. This includes, where applicable, maintenance, replacement, calibration, training
on equipment, and insuring of equipment, and compliance with intra-agency monthly or
quarterly reporting requirements.
CONDITIONS: DEFAULT. REMEDIES. TERMINATION
A. EVENT OF DEFAULT - If any of the responsibilities or obligations listed above in
"Participating Agency's Responsibilities" are not met, provided for, or responded to in a timely
manner, failure to meet same shall constitute a default and the Sponsoring Agency has the
option to terminate the Agreement.
B. REMEDIES - If an Event of Default occurs, then the Sponsoring Agency may, after thirty
(30) calendar days written notice to the Participating Agency and upon the Participating
Agency's failure to regain compliance within those thirty (30) calendar days, exercise any one
or more of the following remedies, either concurrently or consecutively:
1. Terminate this Agreement, provided that the Participating Agency is given at least
thirty (30) days prior written notice of the termination. The notice shall be effective
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when placed in the United States, first class mail, postage prepaid, by registered or
certified mail -return receipt requested;
2 Begin an appropriate legal or equitable action- to enforce performance of this
Agreement;
3. Require that the Participating Agency refund to the City of Miami, the Sponsoring
Agency any monies used for ineligible purpose under the laws, rules and regulations
governing the use of these funds;
4. Request additional information from the Participating Agency to determine the reasons
for or the extent of non-compliance or lack of performance;
5. Require that the Participating Agency return all distributed equipment to the
Sponsoring Agency
C. TERMINATION - The Sponsoring Agency may terminate the MOU for cause after thirty
(30) calendar days written notice. Cause can include misuse of funds, fraud, lack of compliance
with "Participating Agency's Responsibilities" and any other applicable laws, rules, and.
regulations, failure to timely perform, and refusal by the Participating Agency to permit public
access to any document, record, information, or other material subject to . public records
disclosure under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Confidentiality
In order to ensure the safety of Participating Agencies, all parties to the MOU agree to adhere to
the confidentiality expectations as outlined in this Cooperative Agreement.
The parties agree that all information concerning the equipment, goods, and services provided
through this MOU shall remain confidential. Access to all confidential information relating to this
Agreement shall be strictly controlled by Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement to minimize disclosure outside of what may be required by law. Any
unauthorized disclosure of confidential information by employees of any party to this MOU shall
be immediately reported to the Sponsoring Agency.
In the event that Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law
Enforcement becomes legally compelled to disclose any confidential information pertaining to this
Agreement, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law Enforcement
shall provide the Sponsoring Agency with prompt, prior written notice of such requirement so that.
the Sponsoring Agency may seek a protective order or other appropriate remedy.
The City of Miami as designated Sponsoring Agency and administrator of the STC Program
accepts full responsibility for the performance of the collaborative organizations/agencies.
This MOU is the complete agreement between the City of Miami, as Sponsoring Agency, and
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Division of Law. Enforcement, as may be
amended by written agreement only signed by each of the parties involved.
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
A. Legal rights
Parties understand and agree that this MOU is not a contract. This is a non -binding MOU between
the Parties as designated in the MOU and is not intended, and should not be construed, to create
or confer on any Party, or other person or entity, any right or benefit, substantive or procedural,
enforceable at law or otherwise, against any of other Party or the officers, directors, employees,
agents, representatives, successors, assigns, or the departments thereof.
B. Changes and Modifications
Changes and/or modifications to this MOU shall be in writing and signed by the authorized_ agents
of all Parties, or their duly authorized designee within the scope of their authority.. No oral
statement by any person shall be interpreted as modifying or otherwise affecting the terms of this
MOU. All requests for interpretation or modification shall be made in writing.
C. Public Records; Maintenance of Records
This MOU shall be subject to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as
amended. The Parties understand the broad nature of these laws and agree to comply with Florida's
Public Records Laws, and laws relating to records retention.
D. Compliance with the Law
The Parties shall comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, rules,
and regulations in performing their respective duties, responsibilities, and obligations pursuant to
this MOU. The Parties shall not unlawfully discriminate in the performance of their respective
duties under this Agreement.
E. Governing Law
This MOU shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue in any proceedings shall
be in Miami -Dade County, Florida and each Partner shall be responsible for its own attorneys'
fees.
F. Counterparts; Electronic Signatures
This MOU and any amendments hereto may be executed in counterparts and all such counterparts
taken together shall be deemed to constitute one and the same instrument, each of which shall be
an original as against either Party whose signature appears thereon, but all of which taken together
shall constitute but one and the same instrument. An executed facsimile or electronic scanned copy
of this MOU shall have the same force and effect as an original. The parties shall beentitled to sign
and transmit an electronic signature on this MOU (whether by facsimile, PDF or other email
transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Any
party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other parties
an original signed MOU upon request.
G. Dispute Process
If possible, disputes should first be resolved by informal discussion between the Parties. The
Parties will attempt to resolve their disputes and controversies arising under this MOU by the
procedural options afforded by the Florida Governmental Conflict Resolution Act, Chapter 164,
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Florida Statutes, as amended. This will be a condition precedent to any civil action between the
Parties arising out of this MOU.
H. Indemnification
1. Pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Sponsoring Agency assumes any and
all risks of personal injury, bodily injury and property damage attributable to the negligent
acts or omissions of the Sponsoring Agency and its officers, employees, servants, and
agents thereof. The Sponsoring Agency warrants and represents that it is self -funded for
liability insurance, or has liability insurance, both public and property, with such protection
being applicable to the Sponsoring Agency and its officers, employees, servants and agents
while acting within the scope of their employment with the Sponsoring Agency.
2. Pursuant to Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, the Participating Agency assumes any and
all risks of personal injury, bodily injury and property damage attributable to the negligent
acts or omissions of the Participating Agency and its officers, employees, servants, and
agents thereof. The Participating Agency warrants and represents that it is self -funded for
liability insurance, or has liability insurance, both public and property, with such protection
being applicable to the Participating Agency and its officers, employees, servants and
agents while acting within the scope of their employment with the Participating Agency.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed
by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized on the date above written,
ATTEST:
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"Participating Agency"
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Division of Law Enforcement
620 South Meridian Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399
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Name and Title
"Sponsoring Agency"
CITY OF MIAMI,
a Florida rmutiicipal corporation
Arthur Noriega` , City Manager
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
By:
Ann -Marie Sharpe, Director
Department of Risk Management
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM
File ID: #7460•
Date: 05/18/2020
Commission Meeting Date: 06/25/2020
Type:
Subject:
Requesting Department: Department of Fire -
Rescue
Sponsored By:
District Impacted: All
Resolution
Establish Special Revenue Project - Securing the Cities
Purpose of Item:
A Resolution of the Miami City Commission authorizing the City Manager to accept grant
funding in the amount of $1,977,434.00 from the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS")
"Securing the Cities Program 2019". This funding will be utilized to enhance regional capabilities
in detecting, identifying and responding to radiological and nuclear threats throughout Miami -
Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties.
Background of Item:
The Miami Region currently lacks the capacity to adequately and comprehensively
detect and respond to radiological and nuclear ("R/N") threats. The Miami Region
contains numerous and potential critical targets for R/N attacks by land, sea and air,
magnifying the need for the development of regional R/N detection, identification and
response capabilities to protect lives and the economy. Funding provided by the
"Securing the Cities (STC) Program 2019" shall assist our vulnerable region in
becoming better trained and equipped to detect and respond to such threats. It is
appropriate for the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to execute any and
all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for the acceptance
and administration of said grant, and to appropriate same.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is Related to Revenue
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
Total Fiscal Impact: $1,977,434.00
Special Revenue Account No: 11000.189000.431000.0000.00000
Department of Fire -Rescue
Department of Fire -Rescue
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attomey
City Commission
Reviewed B
Johnny Duran
Eloy Garcia
Pedro Lacret
Christopher M Rose
Arthur Noriega V
Valentin J Alvarez
George Wysong
Bamaby L. Min
Victoria Mendez
Nicole Ewan
Fire Budget Review
Fire Chief Review
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
ACA Review
Deputy City Attorney Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Completed 05/19/2020 9:06 AM
Completed 05/19/2020 9:08 AM
Completed 05/20/2020 12:19 PM
Completed 05/20/2020 12:20 PM
Completed 05/21/2020 11:51 AM
Completed 06/11/2020 2:38 PM
Completed 06/11/2020 4:23 PM
Completed 06/11/2020 5:00 PM
Completed 06/15/2020 12:40 PM
Completed 06/25/2020 9:00 AM
Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Unsigned by the Mayor Completed 06/29/2020 5:49 PM
Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed 06/29/2020 6:01 PM
Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Rendered Completed 06/29/2020 6:01 PM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
Enactment Number: R-20-0183
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 7460 Final Action Date:6/25/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT FUNDING PURSUANT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY'S
("DHS") "SECURING THE CITIES (STC)" GRANT PROGRAM; ESTABLISHING A
NEW SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "SECURING THE CITIES (STC)
PROGRAM 2019" IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,977,434.00 CONSISTING OF
A GRANT FROM DHS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING REGIONAL
CAPABILITIES IN DETECTING, IDENTIFYING, AND RESPONDING TO
RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR THREATS BY PROVIDING FIRST RESPONDERS
WITH THE NECESSARY TRAINING AND EQUIPMENT; FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR THE
ACCEPTANCE AND ADMINISTRATION OF SAID FUNDS AND COMPLIANCE WITH
SAID TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH AN OPTION TO RENEW FOR UP TO FIVE
(5) YEARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's ("City") Fire -Rescue Department has been awarded a
grant from the United States Department of Homeland Security Securing the Cities Program
2019 ("Program") in an amount not to exceed $1,977,434.00 to serve as the lead agency for
Miami -Dade, Broward, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties ("Miami Region"); and
WHEREAS, the overall anticipated period of performance is one hundred twenty (120)
months, to be allocated amongst ten (10) twelve (12) month budget periods; and
WHEREAS, funding for the first budget period will be provided under this initial Notice of
Funding Opportunity and should further funding become available for additional budget periods,
the City will be able to submit additional applications and budget materials for continuing awards
to support additional budget periods; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Region currently lacks the capacity to adequately and
comprehensively detect and respond to radiological and nuclear ("R/N") threats; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Region contains numerous potential critical targets for R/N
attacks by land, sea, and air, magnifying the need for the development of regional R/N
detection, identification, and response capabilities to protect lives and the economy; and
WHEREAS, funding provided by the Program shall assist the vulnerable Miami Region
in becoming better trained and equipped to detect and respond to such R/N threats; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate for the City Commission to authorize the City Manager to
execute any and all necessary documents, all in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for the
acceptance, administration, and compliance with said Program and to appropriate same;
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 hereby authorized' to accept funding pursuant to the
terms and conditions of the Program's 2019 Cooperative Agreement, attached and incorporated
as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. The following new Special Revenue Project is established and resources are
appropriated as described below:
FUND TITLE: Securing the Cities (STC) Program 2019
RESOURCES: The Department of Homeland Security $1,977,434.00
APPROPRIATIONS: $1,977,434.00
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
necessary documents, all in a form acceptable to the city attorney, for the acceptance and
administration of said grant and compliance with said terms and conditions.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption
and signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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dez, - ity ttor ey ) 6/15/2020
1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with ali.Iegal 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 often 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. •