R-2023-10RESOLUTION NO. 2023-_____
RESOLUTION NO. 2023-
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES
VILLAGE, FLORIDA, APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION ("FDEP"), PROVIDING FOR REIMBURSEMENT
TO THE VILLAGE OF AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$1,000,000 FOR SEAWALL AND CONSTRUCTION
IMPROVEMENTS AT BAYFRONT PARK; AUTHORIZING
VILLAGE OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING AMENDMENT OF THE APPLICABLE FISCAL
YEAR BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE OF ALL FUNDS
AWARDED; AND PROVIDING FOR APPROVAL,
AUTHORIZATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Bayfront Park area is particularly vulnerable to adverse impacts
from flooding resulting from increases in frequency and duration of rainfall events, storm
surge from more frequent and severe weather systems, sea level rise; and
WHEREAS, such adverse impacts pose economic, social, environmental, and
public health and safety challenges to the community; and
WHEREAS, the Village intends to stabilize the shoreline to prevent erosion and
surge flooding while maintaining the community aesthetics and visual character; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection ("FDEP")
and Miami Shores Village (the “Village”) desire to facilitate the necessary construction to
account for future sea level, as well as improve drainage and the implementation of
nature-based flood control measures; and
WHEREAS, matching grant funding by the FDEP will result in providing a portion
of the necessary funding for the project; and
WHEREAS, FDEP has requested that the Village execute and deliver to FDEP
Agreement (22FR29), providing for FDEP match funding in an amount up to $1,000,000
to partially reimburse the Village towards the cost of the seawall elevation project; and
WHEREAS, the Village Manager and the Public Works Director recommend
approval of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council (the “Council”) desires to approve the Agreement,
in substantially the same form attached hereto as Exhibit “A,” with FDEP; and
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-_____
WHEREAS, the Council finds that this Resolution and the Agreement is in the best
interest and welfare of the residents of the Village.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI
SHORES, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The foregoing recitals are incorporated in this
Resolution as if fully set forth herein and made a part hereof by reference.
Section 2. Approval. The Village Council hereby approves the Agreement
(22FR29) with FDEP, in substantially the same form attached hereto as Exhibit “A.” which
provides for reimbursement towards the Village’s cost in an amount not to exceed
$1,000,000 for the seawall elevation project at Bayfront Park.
Section 3. Expenditures. The Finance Director is hereby directed to amend
the applicable Fiscal Year Revenue and Expense Budget in accordance with the grant
funds authorized by this Resolution; to carry forward unexpended budgeted grant-funded
expenditures, budgeted matching funds, and budgeted unearned grant revenues from
fiscal year to fiscal year throughout the term of the above-referenced Agreement; to adjust
the budgeted grant-funded expenditures and unearned revenues for program revenues,
minor changes in the above-referenced Agreement, and accounting adjustments; to
reduce budgeted matching funds based upon amendments to the above- referenced
Agreement; and to close out unexpended budgeted grant expenditures and unearned
budgeted grant revenues upon the expiration of the above- referenced Agreement.
Section 4. Authorization. The Village Manager or designee is hereby
authorized to take any and all steps necessary to implement the Agreement and the
purpose of this Resolution.
Section 5. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective immediately
upon its adoption.
SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW
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RESOLUTION NO. 2023-_____
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2023.
SANDRA HARRIS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
YSABELY RODRIGUEZ
VILLAGE CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN P.L.
VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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