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RESOLUTION NO. 175-99
i A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPLY TO THE OFFICE
OF THE GOVERNOR FOR THE DESIGNATION OF THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH AS A "FLORIDA FRONT PORCH" COMMUNITY;
PROVIDING THAT THE DESIGNATION WOULD ALLOW THE CITY
TO COMPETE FOR A PORTION OF $5.2 MILLION IN FLORIDA
FRONT PORCH FUNDING; AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATE
CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE SAID APPLICATION; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, one year ago, Governor Jeb Bush introduced an urban revitalization
initiative that was designed to build on the strengths of Florida's urban core communities; and
WHEREAS, Front Porch communities will benefit from the efforts of the Governor's
Office to create strategic alliances and networks of community collaboration that will develop
and forge better relationships between Front Porch communities and other community,
corporate, and faith-based organizations; and
WHEREAS, in receiving a Front Porch Florida designation, communities will be asked to
develop a Neighborhood Action Plan that defines the problems specific to that community and
empowers the community to develop the Solutions so that answers come from the bottom-up,
not the top-down; and
WHEREAS, in exchange for this community involvement, the Governor and the Office of
Urban Opportunity will serve as a "civic switchboard"for"Front Porch Florida"communities,
Putting them in touch with state and federal funding, connecting them with private and not for
Profit resources that might otherwise not invest in these communities; and
WHEREAS, a "Front Porch Florida" community designation would enable the City of
Dania Beach to take advantage of a portion of$5.2 million in Front Porch Florida funding
Provided by the Legislature to assist Florida's first three Front Porch Florida communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
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Section 1. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to apply to the Office of the
Governor for the designation of the City of Dania Beach as a "Front Porch Florida" community",
a copy of which application is attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit"A", is
approved and appropriate city officials are directed to execute same.
Section 2. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution
are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 3. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20 DAY OF AUGl1 T� 999.
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APPROVED AS TQ FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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RESOLUTION NO. 175-99
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FRONT PORCH FLORIDA INITIATIVE
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
FRONT PORCH FLORIDA INITIATIVE
OFFICE OF URBAN OPPORTUNITY
THE CAPITOL; SUITE 2001
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001
850/487 - 9556
COMMUNITY DESIGNATIONS
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 15, 1999
The Front Porch Florida Initiative seeks to advance an urban policy that will
release the power of individual neighborhoods in Florida's urban cores to build
communities through a process that is community-based, and builds on
community assets and relationships.
Front Porch Florida will employ a comprehensive approach empowering urban
core residents to define and craft solutions to their problems. Designated
communities will develop a specialized Neighborhood Action Plan that the
Governor's Office of Urban Opportunity, in partnership with the community, will
work to implement utilizing resources from inside and outside the
neighborhood.
The purpose of this Application Package is to provide community leaders with
an opportunity to nominate their area to become one of the first three Front
Porch Communities in fiscal year 1999/00. By the year 2002, the state will
designate up to 20 Front Porch Communities.
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r APPLICATION GUIDELINES
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1. ELIGIBLE ORGANIZATIONS
Any community-based, not-for-profit organization or a coalition of such
organizations is eligible to nominate an area for designation. Successful
applications will include coalitions that have broad community representation
and are resident-driven.
2. NOMINATED NEIGHBORHOOD AREAS
To be successful, organizations are encouraged to nominate a small, workable
neighborhood that has natural boundaries and preferably is contiguous.
Generally, successful neighborhoods will not be larger than 2 square miles.
The map of your nominated area should show the relationship of the
neighborhood to the municipality in which it is located.
3. CURRENT STATUS OF NEIGHBORHOOD
Applicants will be asked to describe the current status of their neighborhood.
We are looking for communities with a demonstrated need for revitalization.
Sources for this information include:
• Planning Offices/Departments with city or county governments;
• Regional Planning Councils;
• Local Housing Authorities;
• Police/Sheriff Departments;
• Florida Department of Law Enforcement;
• School Boards; and
• Florida Department of Education.
4. HISTORY OF COMMUNITY-BASED EFFORTS
Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate that the nominated
neighborhood has experience in grass-roots, resident-driven efforts.
5. COALITION BUILDING/COMMITMENT LETTERS
Successful applicants will have a demonstrated ability to build inclusive and
responsive coalitions to enhance their neighborhood. Applicants are also
asked to attach commitment letters from individual business and community
leaders as well as other organizations supporting their efforts as a Front Porch
Community.
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FRONT PORCH FLORIDA INITIATIVE
COMMUNITY DESIGNATIONS
APPLICATION PACKAGE
ONE (1) ORIGINAL AND FIVE (5) COPIES
OF THE APPLICATION PACKAGE
ARE TO BE DELIVERED TO:
MR. PATRICK HADLEY
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
FRONT PORCH FLORIDA INITIATIVE
OFFICE OF URBAN OPPORTUNITY
THE CAPITOL; SUITE 2001
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0001
RESPONSE DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 15, 1999
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO WILLIAM FERRELL AT 850/487-9556.
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FRONT PORCH FLORIDA INITIATIVE
COMMUNITY DESIGNATIONS
APPLICATION PACKAGE
1 -A. Name of Lead Organization or Coalition:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person:
Phone: Fax:
E-mail:
Federal Employer Identification Number:
Applied For: Yes_ No Will Apply For: Yes_ No
Non-Profit Status: 501 (c) (3);
501 (c) (6); or
Other:
Number of members:
Date Organization was established:
Authorized Signature Title
Printed Name Date
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COMMUNITY DESIGNATIONS
APPLICATION PACKAGE
Please make additional copies of this page for other
organizations who are participating in these efforts.
1 -S. Name of Organizations in the Nominating
Coalition:
Mailing Address:
Contact Person:
Phone:
• Fax:
E-mail:
Federal Employer Identification Number:
Applied For: Yes_ No_ Will Apply For: Yes. No—
Non-Profit Status:
501 (c) (3);
501 (c) (6); or
Other:
Number of members:
Date Organization was established:
Authorized Signature
Title
Printed Name
Date
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2. Nominated Neighborhood Area:
Name of Neighborhood:
Municipality:
Size of Neighborhood: Blocks; Acres; Square Miles
Neighborhood Boundaries: (Please attach a map of neighborhood.)
NATURAL BOUNDARY STREET/ROAD BOUNDARY
NORTH
SOUTH
EAST
WEST
If the area is greater than 2 square miles, please attach a description of the factors
which, despite the size, indicate the closeness and self-identity of the community.
3. CURRENT STATUS OF NEIGHBORHOOD:
Please provide the information source. If needed, attach additional information.
Population of area
Per Capita Income
Average Unemployment Rate
Average Poverty Rate
Housing Stock Conditions Vacant Houses
Substandard Housing Units
Median Price of single family dwelling
Crime Rate (per 1,000 Violent Crimes
persons) Level II Crimes
Florida Department of Grade Name of School
Education
School:
School Grades
(A, B, C, D, F) School:
School:
School:
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4. HISTORY OF COMMUNITY BASED EFFORTS
Please attach a brief description of the grass-roots, resident-driven efforts that have
been undertaken in your neighborhood (examples might include: crime prevention,
school enhancement efforts, drug prevention, neighborhood clean-up projects, youth
activities, neighborhood watch, etc.)
5. COALITION BUILDING/COMMITMENT LETTERS
Please list the names of individual business and community leaders as well as other
organizations (not named in section 1-A or 1-B) that have committed to help with your
Front Porch efforts.
Please include public sector/local governmental support as well as that of private for-
profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Please attach any commitment letters expressing support for your efforts.
NAME OF INDIVIDUAL/ ORGANIZATION COMMITMENT LETTER (?)
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
YES NO
APPLICATION ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST
ADDITIONAL NOMINATING PAGE(S) FOR COALITION MEMBERS
MAP OF NOMINATED AREA
SOURCES OF DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
HISTORY OF COMMUNITY BASED EFFORTS
COMMITMENT LETTERS
OTHER
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
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Date: 08-20-99
CITY OF DANIA � n
Agenda Item#:
Title:
FLORIDA FRONT PORCH INITIATIVE-APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION
Requested Action:
APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE CITY FOR DESIGNATION
AS A FLORIDA FRONT PORCH COMMUNITY.
Summary Explanation&Background:
THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH HAS BEEN INVITED BY THE OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR TO
APPLY TO BE DESIGNATED AS A FLORIDA FRONT PORCH COMMUNITY. THIS
DESIGNATION WOULD ENABLE THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A
PORTION OF$5.2 MILLION IN FRONT PORCH FLORIDA FUNDING TO ASSIST FLORIDA'S
FIRST THREE FRONT PORCH FLORIDA COMMUNITIES. FURTHERMORE, FRONT PORCH
COMMUNITIES WILL BENEFIT FROM THE EFFORTS OF THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE TO
CREATE STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND NETWORKS OF COMMUNITY COLLABORATION
THAT WILL DEVELOP AND FORGE BETTER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FRONT PORCH
COMUNITIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY, CORPORATE,AND FAITH-BASED
ORGANIZATIONS.
Exhibits(List):
1. FLORIDA FRONT PORCH INITIATIVE PROPOSAL
2. MEMORANDUM FROM JASON NUNEMAKER TO MIKE SMITH.
Purchasing Approval:
Prepared By:
JASON NUNEMAKER,ASST.TO THE C/M
Source of Additional Information: (Name&Phone)
JASON NUNEMAKER-ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER-EXT.209
Recommended for Approval By:
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Memorandum
To: Michael Smith, City;Ais
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From:Jason Nunemaker, the City Manager
Date: 8/20/99
Re: Florida Front Porch Designation -Application
Staff recommends that the City make application to the Office of the Governor for the
designation of the City of Dania Beach as a Florida Front Porch Community. This
designation would enable the City of Dania Beach to take advantage of a portion of
$5.2 million in Front Porch Florida funding to assist Florida's first three Front Porch
Florida communities. Furthermore, Front Porch communities will benefit from the
efforts of the Governor's Office to create strategic alliances and networks of
community collaboration that will develop and forge better relationships between
Front Porch communities and other community, corporate, and faith-based
organizations.
There will be only three communities designated as Florida Front Porch communities
in fiscal year 1999/00. However, there will be up to 20 Front Porch communities
designated by fiscal year 2002/03. Whether or not the City is designated in the first
year, the preparation for this designation is a lengthy process of coalition building and
grass roots activism that would benefit from immediate facilitation by the City and
contribute to the City's designation as a Front Porch Community by 2002.
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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JEB BUSH
GOVERNOR
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Dear Friend,
It is my pleasure to present the application package for communities and neighborhoods seeking
the"Front Porch Florida"designation.
One year ago, Governor Jeb Bush introduced an urban revitalization initiative that was designed
to build on the strengths of Florida's urban care communities. Front Porch Florida recognizes that
relationships are the key to improving the quality of life in our inner cities—not interagency
relationships driven by government,but interpersonal relationships driven by urban core residents
neighbor to neighbor, teacher to student, pastor to worshipper,business to entrepreneur.
Keeping this in mind, the goal of the Front Porch Florida initiative is to"activate the neighborhood."
Here's how Front Parch Florida will seek to accomplish its mission:
In receiving a Front Porch Florida designation,communities will be asked to develop a .1
Neighborhood Action Plan that defines the problems specific to that community and empowers the
community to develop the solutions so that answers come from the bottom-up,not the top-down.
In exchange for this community involvement,the Governor and the Office of Urban Opportunity
will serve as a"civic switchboard"for these communities, putting them in touch with state and
federal funding,connecting them with private and not for profit resources that might otherwise not
invest in these communities. This year, at the Governor's request,the Legislature has provided
$5.2 milllu;i;n Front Porch Florida funding to assist Florida's first three Front Porch Florioa
communities. A portion of this funding will go directly to the Front Porch communities to assist in
development and implementation of their Neighborhood Action Plans. Furthermore,the Office of
Urban Opportunity is conducting an inventory of state resources available for urban revitalization
throughout our various�state agencies in an effort to direct more of this funding to our Front Porch
neighborhoods.
In addition, Front Porch communities will benefit from the efforts of the Governor's Office to create
strategic alliances and networks of community collaboration that will develop and forge better
relationships between Front Porch communities and other community,corporate and faith-based
organizations. This relationship-building effort will entail the personal involvement of the Governor
in each of these communities.
As you will see,the application package and process for receiving a Front Porch Florida
designation is designed to be simple,yet comprehensive. In this way,we can capture all the
relevant criteria for allowing this office to make appropriate selection(s). The deadline for
submitting an application is September 15, 1999.
After having visited most of the urban core areas in our state, I am encouraged that many
communities are already working toward finding solutions to their socio-economic issues. In the
community where I lived for the past 46 years,West Ocala,we worked together to bring about
positive change through MAD DADS(Men Against Destruction, Defending Against Drugs and
Social Disorder). We started 41 chapters in the last nine years comprised of men,women, fathers
and mothers who have become active because of the rapid growth in drug trafficking and
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associated gang violence in their neighborhoods. They have made solemn commitments to face
problems straight on and turn their communities around in a positive direction.
Through Front Porch Florida,we are seeking this same kind of grassroots activism and
commitment. We want to remove the barriers to change, give people a voice who normally don't
speak out, and bring life to every community one front porch at a time.
Thank you for your interest in Front Porch Florida and for your willingness to expand the
boundaries of opportunity and hope in your neighborhood.
W es egards and good luck,
atricke
Director,Office of Urban Opportunity
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