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File ID: #19425
Date: 06/09/2026
Commission Meeting Date: 06/25/2026
Requesting Department: Department of
Human Services
Sponsored By: Christine King
District Impacted: All
Type: Resolution
Subject: Bid Waiver - Chapman Partnership Trades Project
Purpose of Item:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-
85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; REALLOCATING AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 ("ARPA") FUNDS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF SIXTY-
NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 82/100 DOLLARS
($69,925.82) ("FUNDS") FROM CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR
PROFIT CORPORATION, PREVIOUSLY AWARDED ON JANUARY 13, 2022,
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-22-0019, AND RE -APPROPRIATING SAID
FUNDS TO CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT
CORPORATION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT
"B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN,
RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER
FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS,
MODIFICATIONS, AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES
STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Background of Item:
This item seeks approval to reallocate $69,925.82 in previously allocated ARPA funds
from Camillus House, Inc. to the Chapman Partnership to expand its workforce training
initiative. The reallocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds will support the
Chapman Partnership's Culinary, Life Skills, and Construction Trades Training Project.
This reallocation will enable the City to strengthen its investment in evidence -based
programming that equips individuals experiencing homelessness with practical skills,
industry -recognized certifications, and pathways to sustainable employment.
The Chapman Partnership has a strong track record of delivering comprehensive, high -
impact services, and this training project directly aligns with the City's priorities to
promote economic stability and reduce homelessness. This effort will expand access to
workforce training opportunities in culinary arts, construction trades, and life skills
development; Support residents in achieving employable skills and long-term
sustainability; Maximize the impact of ARPA funding in accordance with eligible federal
guidelines; and Strengthen partnerships with trusted community -based organizations
delivering critical services.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Item is an Expenditure
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Total Fiscal Impact:
Total Fiscal Impact: $ 69,925.82
Department of Human Services
Office of Management and Budget
Office of Management and Budget
Legislative Division
City Manager's Office
City Manager's Office
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Reviewed B
David Gilbert
Aniska Elliott
Marie Gouin
Valentin J Alvarez
Barbara Hernandez
Natasha Colebrook -Williams
Raymond Pereira
Xavier Alban
George K. Wysong III
Maricarmen Lopez
Department Head Review Completed
Budget Analyst Review Completed
Budget Review Completed
Legislative Division Review Completed
Assistant City Manager Review Completed
Approved on behalf of the City Manager
ACA Review Completed
Deputy Attorney Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Completed
Completed
Completed
06/09/2026 11:48 AM
06/11/2026 7:08 AM
06/15/2026 9:32 AM
06/15/2026 10:07 AM
06/15/2026 12:35 PM
Completed
06/15/2026 4:01 PM
06/15/2026 10:13 PM
06/15/2026 10:19 PM
06/25/2026 9:00 AM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 19425 Final Action Date:6/25/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-
85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; REALLOCATING AMERICAN
RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 ("ARPA") FUNDS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF SIXTY-
NINE THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE AND 82/100 DOLLARS
($69,925.82) ("FUNDS") FROM CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR
PROFIT CORPORATION, PREVIOUSLY AWARDED ON JANUARY 13, 2022,
PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. R-22-0019, AND RE -APPROPRIATING SAID
FUNDS TO CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT
CORPORATION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, ALL AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT
"B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING CERTAIN NECESSARY ACTIONS BY THE CITY MANAGER AND
DESIGNATED CITY DEPARTMENTS IN ORDER TO UPDATE THE CAPITAL PLAN,
RELEVANT FINANCIAL CONTROLS AND COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH, FOR PROJECT CLOSE-OUTS, AND FOR GRANTS AND OTHER
FUNDING SOURCES IN PROGRESS IN CONNECTION HEREWITH; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AGREEMENTS, AMENDMENTS,
MODIFICATIONS, AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSES
SATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden signed the American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") into law; and
WHEREAS, ARPA is a historic emergency financial relief and investment package that
addresses the unprecedented public health and economic crisis resulting from the Novel
Coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury issued the
final rule (31 CFR Part 35) to implement the Coronavirus State Fiscal and Local Fiscal Recovery
Funds ("ARPA Funds") established under ARPA ("Final Rule"); and
WHEREAS, the Final Rule establishes the guidance and eligible uses of the ARPA
Funds; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to a memorandum dated January 6, 2026, the City's ARPA
consultant has determined that reallocating and reappropriating ARPA Funds to the Chapman
Partnership is an eligible use of ARPA Funds under the Final Rule; 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 provided a written finding and recommendation,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", that competitive negotiation methods and procedures
are not practicable or advantageous for the City's provision of said funds for said purpose and
such procedures should be waived; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to reallocate funds in the total not to exceed
amount of Sixty Nine Thousand, Nine Hundred Twenty -Five and 82/100 Dollars ($69,925.82)
("Funds") previously allocated to the Camillus House, Inc., and re -appropriate the Funds to the
Chapman Partnership Inc., all as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated;
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 thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
City Manager's finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", that competitive negotiation
methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous to the City pursuant to Section
18-85(a) of the City Code, waiving the requirements for said procedures, is ratified, approved,
and confirmed.
Section 3. The City Commission hereby approves and authorizes' the City Manager to
reallocate Funds previously allocated to the Camillus House, Inc. and re -appropriate said Funds
to the Chapman Partnership Inc, all as set forth in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated.
Section 4. Certain necessary actions by the City Manager and designated City officials
and departments made in order to update the Capital Plan, relevant financial controls and
computer systems in connection therewith, for project close-outs, and for grants and other
funding sources in progress in connection herewith are ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 5. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
documents, including, but not limited to, agreements, amendments, modifications, and
memorandum of understanding, all in forms acceptable to the City Attorney, necessary for the
purposes stated herein.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wyy ng III, C y ttor' y 6/15/2026