R-26-0004 : A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL REVENUE PROJECT TITLED "MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT (MOA) PROGRAM PC-2526-MOA” AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED OF FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000.00), CONSISTING OF A GRANT FROM MIAMI-DADE COUNTY THROUGH THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST (”COUNTY”) WITH NO CITY OF MIAMI (“CITY”) MATCHING FUNDS REQUIRED, TO PROVIDE EXTENDED OUTREACH, AND HOUSING SERVICES TO HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS REFERRED THROUGH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY JUDICIAL AND HEALTH SYSTEMS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM (“AGREEMENT”), CONDITIONED UPON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE CITY RESOURCES THAT MAY BE REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND COMPLIANCE WITH SAID GRANT AWARD; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE UP TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR RENEWALS TO THE AGREEMENT AND OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, IN FURTHERANCE OF THE GRANT.

Summary

The Miami City Commission is adopting Resolution R-26-0004 to establish a special revenue project, "Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Program PC-2526-MOA," and appropriate $500,000.00 in grant funds. This grant is provided by the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust and requires no matching funds from the City of Miami. The program, managed by the City's Department of Human Services, will operate for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and can be renewed for up to two additional one-year terms.

Program Services: The funds are specifically allocated to provide extended outreach, housing, transportation, and other supportive services to temporarily and chronically homeless individuals. These individuals will be referred through Miami-Dade County Judicial and Health Systems.

Budget Breakdown: The budget allocates $477,789.50 for salaries and FICA for various positions, including Information & Referral Specialists, Housing Specialists, and Case Manager Assistants, contributing to 12.00 FTEs, 6.00 FTEs, 2.00 FTEs, 1.00 FTE, 1.00 FTE, and 1.00 FTE respectively. An additional $22,210.50 is budgeted for operational costs such as communication ($4,500.00), equipment rent ($990.00), transportation ($9,000.00), operating supplies ($3,420.50), and indirect administrative costs ($4,300.00). The City Manager is authorized to execute the grant agreement and any subsequent renewals.

Citizen Impact

This resolution directly benefits homeless individuals in Miami by providing crucial housing, outreach, and supportive services, including transportation and case management. The program is fully funded by a Miami-Dade County grant, meaning no City of Miami taxpayer funds are required for its operation.

Confidence

high