96-21911 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 96-21911
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FISCAL
YEAR 1996 WATER CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM
50% COOPERATIVE COST -SHARE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH
FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR A PILOT
STUDY UNDER THE CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
PROGRAM, USING THE TECHNIQUE OF AQUIFER STORAGE
AND RECOVERY (ASR), AT A TOTAL PROJECT COST OF
$500,000, TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION QUALITY WATER TO
PORTIONS OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District (District) solicited proposals
for cooperative cost-share water conservation projects located within the District's sixteen-county
boundary area; and
WHEREAS, the City's Public Works Department, with the assistance of Kimley-Horn and
Associates, developed a project in keeping with the District's goal that will qualify for the grant,
which utilizes the technique of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) to provide irrigation quality
water to portions of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City prepared and submitted a proposal to the South Florida Water
Management District for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery Study at a fee of $500,000; and
WHEREAS, South Florida Water Management District's cost-share contribution is
$250,000 for the project; and
WHEREAS, on April 19, 1995, the Mayor and City Commission authorized the filing
of a Fiscal Year 1996 Water Conservation Partnership Program Cooperative Cost-Share
Agreement with South Florida Water Management District and adopted Resolution No. 95-21561,
authorizing the appropriation of $250,000 for the City's share of the project, if and when
approved; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District, at
its regular meeting of the Governing Board, unanimously authorized the execution of a
Cooperative Agreement with the City of Miami Beach and appropriated $250,000 for the project;
and
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WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District has submitted the attached
Cooperative Agreement between the South Florida Water management District and the City of
Miami Beach for execution by the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DUL Y RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission authorize the execution of the attached Cost Share Agreement with the South
Florida Water Management District.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS
March
,1996.
Mayor
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. \ ^ ~- Cf fa
TO:
Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Memben of the City Commission
DATE:
March 6, 1996
FROM:
Jose Garcia-Pedrosa
City Manager
SUBJECT:
A RESOLUTION UTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A FY 96 WATER
CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM 50% COOPERATIVE
COST-SHARE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH FLORIDA WATER
MANAGEMENT DISTRICT FOR A PILOT STUDY UNDER THE CITY'S
STORMW ATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM USING THE TECHNIQUE
OF AQUIFER STORAGE AND RECOVERY (ASR) AT A TOTAL PROJECT
COST OF $500,000 TO PROVIDE IRRIGATION QUALITY WATER TO
PORTIONS OF THE CITY.
ADMINISTRA TION RECOMMENDATION
That the City Commission authorize the execution of a FY 96 Water Conservation Partnership
Program Cooperative Cost-Share Agreement with South Florida Water Management District.
BACKGROUND
On April 19, 1995, the City Commission authorized the filing of a FY 96 Water Conservation
Partnership Program Cooperative Cost-Share Agreement with South Florida Water Management
District and adopted Resolution No. 95-21561 authorizing the appropriation of $250,000 for the
project, if and when approved. The proposed project, a pilot program, will utilize the technique of
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) to provide irrigation quality water to portions of the City,
starting with the Bayshore Golf Course.
The South Florida Water Management District solicited proposals for "creative ideas" for water
conservation that are in keeping with the District's. Mission which is "to manage water and related
resources for the benefit of the public and in keeping with the needs of the region. The key elements
of the Mission are: environmental protection and enhancement, water supply, flood protection, and
water quality protection." On January 11, 1996, the Governing Board of the South Florida Water
Management District unanimously authorized the execution of a cooperative agreement with the City
of Miami Beach and appropriated $250,000 for the project.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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MARCH 6, 1996
On January 18, 1996, the Capital Improvements/Finance Committee unanimously endorsed the
project and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Commission.
The initial phase of this project will consist of a feasibility study to evaluate the fresh water bubble
and its usability, followed by a pilot study and report of the conclusions. The area which has been
identified for the initial phase of the project is the Bayshore Golf Course. The initial phase has,
been estimated to cost approximately $500,000 of which the District would contribute $250,000. The
City's share of $250,000 will be funded by the Stormwater Utility.
CONCLUSION
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the execution of the attached FY 96 Water
Conservation Partnership Program Cooperative Cost-Share Agreement with South Florida Water
Management District.
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UHIGINAL
c-7819
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE
SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
AND
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
This AGREEMENT is entered into on ('f\ A~c\-\ 0\ ~ , 1996, between "the Parties, "
the South Florida Water Management District, a public corporation of the State of Florida
("the DISTRICT"), and ~e City of Miami Beach, political subdivision of the State of
Florida ("the CITY").
WITNESSETH THAT:
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT is a public corporation of the State of Florida, created by the
Florida Legislature and given those powers and responsibilities enumerated in Chapter 373,
Florida Statutes to include entering into contracts with public agencies, private corporations
or other persons; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT desires to provide funding to assist the CITY with an aquifer
storage and recovery project; and
WHEREAS, the DISTRICT has funds in its current fiscal year budget (1995-1996), which
are available for its funding of this AGREEMENT; and
WHEREAS, the CITY warrants and represents that it has no obligation or indebtedness that
would impair its ability to fulfill the terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT; and
WHEREAS, the CITY has submitted a proposal in response to the DISTRICT'S solicitation
for such services by Request for Proposals opened on April 12, 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Governing Board of the DISTRICT, at its January 11, 1996 meeting, has
authorized entering into this AGREEMENT with the CITY;
NOW THEREFORE, the DISTRICT and the CITY, in consideration of the mutual benefits
flowing from each to the other, do hereby agree as follows:
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page I of 8
ARTICLE 1 - STATEMENT OF WORK
1.1 The CITY shall, to the satisfaction of the DISTRICT, fully and timely perform all
work items described in the "Statement of Work," attached hereto as Exhibit "A,"
and made a part of this AGREEMENT.
1.2 As part of the services to be provided by the CITY under this AGREEMENT, the
CITY shall substantiate, in whatever forum reasonably requested by the DISTRICT
the methodology, scientific theories, data, reference materials, research notes, any
work completed by assistants, models, concepts, analytical theories, computer
programs and conclusions utilized as the basis for the final work product required by
this AGREEMENT. This paragraph shall survive the expiration or termination of
this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 2 - TERM OF THE AGREEMENT
2.1 The period of performance of this AGREEMENT shall commence on the date of
execution and continue for a period of sixteen months or on or about May 31, 1997.
2.2 The parties agree that time is of the essence in the performance of each and every
obligation under this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 3 - COMPENSATION/CONSIDERATION
3.1 As consideration for providing the services required by this AGREEMENT, the
DISTRICT shall pay the CITY the fixed amount of Two Hundred and Fifty
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($250,000.00), as specified in Exhibit "A." Such
amount includes travel and other expenses which the CITY mayor may not incur and
therefore no additional consideration shall be authorized. The total amount of
consideration for this AGREEMENT shall not exceed Two Hundred and Fifty
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($250,000.00).
ARTICLE 4 - INVOICING AND PAYMENT
4.1 The CITY'S invoices shall reference the DISTRICT'S Contract Number C-7819 and
shall be sent to the following address:
South Florida Water Management District
Ann: Division of Procurement and Contract Administration
P. O. Box 24680
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
The CITY should not submit the invoices to any other address at the DISTRICT.
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 2 of 8
4.2 The CITY shall submit the invoices on a completion of deliverable basis, pursuant
to the schedule outlined in the Statement of Work, attached as Exhibit "A".
4.3 The DISTRICT shall pay the full amount of each invoice within thirty (30) days of
receipt and acceptance, provided the CITY has performed the work according to the
terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT. However, failure by the CITY to
follow the foregoing instructions shall result in an unavoidable delay of payment by
the DISTRICT.
ARTICLE 5 - PROJECT MANAGEMENTINOTIcE
5.1 The Project Manager for the DISTRICT is Tom Singleton, at 1550 Madruga
Avenue, Suite 412, Coral Gables, FL 33146, telephone (305) 669-6944. The Project
Manager for the CITY is Ruth Rahmani, P.E., at 1700 Convention Center Drive,
Miami Beach, FL 33139, telephone (305) 673-7000 ext. 6117. The parties shall
direct all matters aris'ing in connection with the performance of this AGREEMENT,
other than invoices and notices, to the attention of the Project Managers for attempted
resolution or action. The Project Managers shall be responsible for overall
coordination and oversight relating to the performance of this AGREEMENT.
5.2 All notices, demands, or other communications to the CITY under this
AGREEMENT shall be in writing and shall be deemed received if sent by certified
mail, return receipt requested, to:
City of Miami Beach
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
All notices to the DISTRICT under this AGREEMENT shall be in writing and sent
by certified mail, return receipt requested, to:
South Florida Water Management District
Attn: Division of Procurement and Contract Administration
3301 Gun Club Road
P. O. Box 24680
West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4680
The CITY shall also provide a copy of all notices to the DISTRICT'S Project
Manager. All notices required by this AGREEMENT shall be considered delivered
upon receipt. Should either party change its address, written notice of such new
address shall promptly be sent to the other party.
All correspondence to the DISTRICT under this AGREEMENT shall reference the
DISTRICT'S Agreement Number C-7819.
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 3 of 8
ARTICLE 6 - INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 For value received, which is hereby acknowledged, the CITY shall defend,
indemnify, save, and hold the DISTRICT, its agents, assigns, and employees,
harmless from any and all claims or causes of action, including without limitation,
all damages, losses, liabilities, expenses, costs, and attorney's fees related to such
claims, resulting from any negligent or intentional act. or omission, or the violation
of any federal, state, or local law or regulation, by the CITY, its subcontractors,
agents, assigns, invitees, or employees in connection with this AGREEMENT. The
CITY further acknowledges that it is solely responsible for ensuring its compliance
and the compliance of its subcontractors, agents, assigns, invitees and employees with
the terms of this AGREEMENT.
ARTICLE 7 - TERMINATION/REMEDIES
7.1 If either party fails to fulfill its obligations under this AGREEMENT in a timely and
proper manner, the other party shall have the right to terminate this AGREEMENT
by giving written notice of any deficiency. The party in default shall then have ten
(10) calendar days from receipt of notice to correct the deficiency. If the defaulting
party fails to correct the deficiency within this time, this AGREEMENT shall
terminate at the expiration of the ten (10) day time period.
7.2 Either party may terminate this CONTRACT at any time for convenience upon thirty
(30) calendar days prior written notice to the other party. In the event of
termination, the DISTRICT shall compensate the CITY for all authorized and
accepted work performed through the termination date. The DISTRICT may
withhold all payments to the CITY for such work until such time as the DISTRICT
determines the exact amount due to the CITY.
The DISTRICT may withhold all payments to the CITY for such work until such
time as the DISTRICT determines the exact amount due to the CITY.
7.3 If either party initiates legal action, including appeals, to enforce this
AGREEMENT, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover a reasonable
attorney's fee, based upon the fair market value of the services provided.
7.4 In the event a dispute arises which the project managers cannot resolve between
themselves, the parties shall have the option to submit to non-binding mediation.
The mediator or mediators shall be impartial, shall be selected by the parties, and the
cost of the mediation shall be borne equally by the parties. The mediation process
shall be confidential to the extent permitted by law.
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 4 of 8
ARTICLE 8 - RECORDS RETENTION/OWNERSHIP
8.1 The CITY shall maintain records and the DISTRICT shall have inspection and audit
rights as follows:
A. Maintenance of Records: The CITY shall maintain all financial and non-financial
records and reports directly or indirectly related to the negctiation or performance of this
AGREEMENT including supporting documentation for any service rates, expenses,
research or reports. Such records shall be maintained and made available for inspection .
for a period of five years from completing performance and receiving final payment
under this AGREEMENT.
B. Examination of Records: The DISTRICT or its designated agent shall have the right
to examine in accordance with generally accepted governmental auditing standards all
records directly or indirectly related to this AGREEMENT. Such examination may be
made only within five years from the date of final payment under this AGREEMENT
and upon reasonable notice, time and place.
C. Extended Availability of Records for Legal Disputes: In the event that the
DISTRICT should become involved in a legal dispute with a third party arising from
performance under this AGREEMENT, the CITY shall extend the period of
maintenance for all records relating to the AGREEMENT until the final disposition of
the legal dispute, and all such records shall be made readily available to the DISTRICT.
ARTICLE 9 - STANDARDS OF COMPLIANCE
9.1 The CITY, its employees, subcontractors or assigns, shall comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the performance of this
AGREEMENT. The DISTRICT undertakes no duty to ensure such compliance, but
will attempt to advise the CITY, upon request, as to any such laws of which it has
present knowledge.
9.2 The laws of the State of Florida shall govern all aspects of this AGREEMENT. In
the event it is necessary for either party to initiate legal action regarding this
AGREEMENT, venue shall be in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit for claims under state
law and in the Southern District of Florida for any claims which are justiciable in
federal court.
9.3 The CITY shall allow public access to all project documents and materials in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. Should the CITY
assert any exemptions to the requirements of Chapter 119 and related Statutes, the
burden of establishing such exemption, by way of injunctive or other relief as
provided by law, shall be upon the CITY.
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 5 of 8
9.4 Pursuant to Section 216.347, F.S., the CITY is prohibited from the expenditure of
any funds under this AGREEMENT to lobby the Legislature, the judicial branch,
or another state agency.
9.5 The CITY shall obtain, at its sole expense, all necessary licenses, authorizations and
permits from the appropriate private party or federal, state, municipal or local
agency, and other governmental approvals, prior to commencing performance of this
AGREEMENT.
9.6 The CITY hereby assures that no person shall be excluded on the grounds of race,
color, creed, national origin, handicap, age, or sex, from participation in, denied the
benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination in any activity under this
AGREEMENT. The CITY shall take all measures necessary to effectuate these
assurances.
ARTICLE 10 - RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE PARTIES
10.1 The CITY is an independent contractor and is not an employee or agent of the
DISTRICT. Nothing in this AGREEMENT shall be interpreted to establish any
relationship other than that of an independent contractor, between the DISTRICT and
the CITY, its employees, agents, subcontractors, or assigns, during or after the
performance of this AGREEMENT. The CITY is free to provide similar services
for others.
10.2 The CITY shall not assign, delegate, or otherwise transfer its rights and obligations
as set forth in this AGREEMENT without the prior written consent of the
DISTRICT. Any attempted assignment in violation of this provision shall be void.
ARTICLE 11 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
11.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this AGREEMENT to the contrary, the parties
shall not be held liable for any failure or delay in the performance of this
AGREEMENT that arises from fires, floods, strikes, embargoes, acts of the public
enemy, unusually severe weather, outbreak of war, restraint of Government, riots,
civil commotion, force majeure, act of God, or for any other cause of the same
character which is unavoidable through the exercise of due care and beyond the
control of the parties. Failure to perform shall be excused during the continuance of
such circumstances, but this AGREEMENT shall otherwise remain in effect. This
provision shall not apply if the "Statement of Work" of this AGREEMENT specifies
that performance by CITY is specifically required during the occurrence of any of
the events herein mentioned.
11.2 The documents listed below, by this reference, shall become a part of this
AGREEMENT as though physically attached:
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 6 of 8
DISTRICT'S Request for Proposals No. C-7102
CITY'S Proposal dated April 11, 1995.
11.3 In the event any provisions of this AGREEl\1ENT shall conflict, or appear to
conflict, the AGREEMENT, including all exhibits, attachments and all documents
specifically incorporated by reference, shall be interpreted as a whole to resolve any
inconsistency.
11.4 Failures or waivers to insist on strict performance of any covenant, condition, or
provision of this AG REEl\1ENT by the parties, their successors and assigns, shall not
be deemed a waiver of any of its rights or remedies, nor shall it relieve the other
party from performing any subsequent obligations strictly in accordance with the
terms of this AGREEl\1ENT. No waiver shall be effective unless in writing and
signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Such waiver shall be
limited to provisions of this AGREEl\1ENT specifically referred to therein and shall
not be deemed a waiver of any other provision. No waiver shall constitute a
continuing waiver unless the writing states otherwise.
11.5 Should any term or provision of this AGREEl\1ENT be held, to any extent, invalid
or unenforceable, as against any person, entity or circumstance during the term
hereof, by force of any statute, law, or ruling of any forum of competent jurisdiction,
such invalidity shall not affect any other term or provision of this AGREEl\1ENT,
to the extent that the AGREEl\1ENT shall remain operable, enforceable and in full
force and effect to the extent permitted by law.
11.6 This AGREEl\1ENT may be amended only with the written approval of the parties
hereto.
11.7 Prior to engaging in any discussions with the news media pertammg to this
AGREEl\1ENT, the CITY shall notify the DISTRICT'S Office of Government and
Public Affairs. This includes news releases, media requests for interviews, feature
articles, fact sheets, or promotional materials.
11.8 A key element of the DISTRICT'S mission is environmental protection and
enhancement. In furtherance of this mission:
A. The DISTRICT encourages the CITY to use recycled paper for all reports,
notices and correspondence, which are prepared as part of this AGREEMENT.
All reports generated in connection with this AGREEl\1ENT shall be printed on
both sides of the paper on which it is prepared. The DISTRICT further
encourages the CITY to purchase recycled paper for use in its operations if
recycled paper is reasonably cost competitive with virgin paper. "Reasonably cost
competitive" means that recycled paper is no more than 10% more expensive than
the alternative.
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 7 of 8
B. The DISTRICT encourages the CITY to preserve and protect the environment
and to conserve natural resources by promoting energy, water, and refuse
conservation programs.
11.9 The DISTRICT actively encourages the participation of Minority-owned and
Woman-owned Business Enterprises in the DISTRICT'S procurement and contracting
activity. The CITY shall take all necessary and reasonable steps to ensure that
Minority-owned and Woman-owned Enterprises have the maximum opportunity to
compete for and perform on work related to this AGREEMENT. At any time
during the term of this AGREEMENT, the DISTRICT may request information on
the minority participation of this AGREEMENT and may request the CITY to
increase its efforts and volume of awards to certified minority firms relative to the
agreed upon commitment.
11.10 This AGREEMENT states the entire understanding and agreement between the
parties and supersedes any and all written or oral representations, statements,
negotiations, or agreements previously existing between the parties with respect to
the subject matter of this AGREEMENT. The CITY recognizes that any
representations, statements or negotiations made by DISTRICT staff do not suffice
to legally bind the DISTRICT in a contractual relationship unless they have been
reduced to writing and signed by an authorized DISTRICT representative. This
AGREEMENT shall inure to the benefit of and shall be binding upon the parties,
their respective assigns, and successors in interest.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties or their duly authorized representatives hereby
execute this AGREEMENT on the date first written above.
LEGAL FORM APPROVED
SFWMD OFFICE OF COUNSEL
SOUTH FWRIDA WATER MANAGEMENT
DISTRICT, BY ITS GOVERNING BOARD
By: In ~lJ ~:t:-:'
Deputy Exe~irector
ATTEST:
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Robert Parcher, City Clerk
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
FORM APPROVED
LEG DEPT.
By:
Title:
By
Date
ur Gelber, Mayor
Agreement No. C-7819 - Page 8 of 8
c-7819
Exhibit "A"
Statement of Work
City Of Miami Beach
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)' Project
INTRODUCTION
The City of Miami Beach proposes to evaluate the feasibility of capturing, treating, storing,
recovering, and re-using stormwater to supplement local irrigation needs. This project seeks to
conserve potable water by using the untapped storm water resource for irrigation. Currently,
potable water is used to irrigate golf courses and other major landscape areas in the City; and
stormwater is effectively "lost" to the surrounding bay and ocean.
There are two distinct layers of groundwater in the aquifer beneath Miami Beach: a deep
brackish layer overlaid by a shallow freshwater "bubble" or lens. These waters are separated
due to their differences in density-the lighter freshwater, replenished by rainfall, floats above
the denser brackish water, which is influenced by the surrounding saltwater of Biscayne Bay and
the Atlantic Ocean. This project proposes to recharge the shallow freshwater lens with treated
stormwater and recover this resource as an irrigation supply. This is a unique application of
Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) technology.
OBJECTIVE
The objective of this project is to conserve potable water by re-using storm water as a source for
irrigation.
SCOPE OF WORK
This project will evaluate the upper surficial layer of the aquifer lying under the City of Miami
Beach for the storage and recovery of stormwater for local irrigation. The project involves two
phases: the first phase, consisting of engineering and hydrogeologic feasibility studies, will
determine if ASR is viable for Miami Beach; in the second phase, this information will be used
to design and construct a pilot testing program that will evaluate the capture, treatment, storage,
recovery, and re-use of stormwater for irrigation.
STUDY AREA
City of Miami Beach
WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
Task 1. 0
Engineering Feasibility Study
Evaluate Equipment Reauirements
To establish the equipment needs for the pilot study, an evaluation of the existing facilities must
be performed. This evaluation will include the existing storm water collection system and the
irrigation system at the Bayshore golf course.
Page 1 of 5. Exhibit . A. - Agreement No. C-7819
It is unclear whether potable water or storm water will be used for recharge during the feasibility
and pilot testing portions of the study. This decision will be a function of cost and timing, i.e.,
the cost of capturing, treating and re-routing stormwater for the tests, and the timing of suitable
rainfall events.
Pumping Systems
Pumping will be required to some extent. For example, pumping may be needed to transport
water from the stormwater system to the recharge area, to discharge storm water to the aquifer
using shallow or horizontal wells, and/or to move water from the aquifer and lake storage areas
to the irrigation system.
Currently, the lakes at the golf course are brackish and are connected to the bay and/or ocean
via canals and culverts. If the lakes are to be used for storage, they will need to be isolated
from the surrounding saltwater ,influence.
Distribution System
The distribution system would consist of one or more locations where stormwater will be
retrieved and one or more locations where water will be recharged. In addition, some level of
distribution piping will be needed to get the recovered water to the irrigation system.
Water Treatment
Before stormwater is discharged to the shallow aquifer, some level of treatment may be needed,
including suspended and settleable solids removal and disinfection. The level of treatment is a
function of the type of recharge system-minimal treatment for lake storage and percolation to
maximum treatment for shallow injection well. The groundwater classification and current uses
will also affect the treatment level needed.
Task 2.0
Hydrogeologic Feasibility Study
Backl!round Data Research
Review of available hydrogeologic data is warranted to minimize duplication of effort and to
locate areas where additional field information may be needed. Information that will be essential
to the project includes: hydrogeologic details, aquifer hydraulic characteristics (for related
aquifers), surface water quality, groundwater quality, water elevations and water movement,
water use or other withdrawals, locations of area wells, and contamination sources.
Geolol!ic Data Collection
Site-specific geologic data needed for the feasibility study, and not available through research,
will be collected during the drilling program. The drilling scope of work will include test
borings and observation well construction in key areas of the proposed pilot test site. The
objective is to determine geologic formation types, lithology, thickness, aerial extent of the
potential ASR interval(s), and continuity.
Page 2 of 5, Exhibit "A" - Agreement No. C-7819
Water Quality Assessment
Observation wells that are constructed during the test drilling program will be used for water
quality sampling. The water quality assessment will provide a basis for the ASR pilot test and
ASR wellfield development. The basic goal of the assessment is to develop an understanding
of the existing, if any, fresh water; its thickness, continuity, and degree of stratification; the
influence of tidal effects and regional groundwater flow; the interac;:tion and degree of connection
between the groundwater and fresh or saline surface water systems; and location of existing or
potential sources of contamination. Additionally, the chemical composition of the native water
will be assessed to evaluate its compatibility with the recharge water and potential ASR well
fouling effects.
To evaluate the recharge water quality, water samples will be collected from anticipated
catchment areas for analysis. Additionally, area land use will be investigated to locate areas
with existing and proposed land usage that will be compatible with consistently high quality
stormwater. .
Aquifer Hvdraulic Testing
Hydraulic testing will be conducted to evaluate aquifer transmissivity, hydraulic conductivity,
storativity, specific yield, leakance and vertical permeability characteristics of the potential ASR
zone(s). This task is performed to develop an understanding of groundwater movement through,
into, and out of the potential ASR zone(s) during recharge, withdrawal, and nonpumping
conditions. Additionally, these parameters will be used to evaluate the interaction of fresh and
saline water in the potential ASR zone(s); the movement of the fresh water/saline water interface
in response to ASR operations; and in predictive hydraulic modeling.
Task 3. 0
Field Data Evaluation and Interim Report
Results of the field testing program will be incorporated in a report summarizing field data,
testing results, and preliminary conclusions. The report will provide recommendations for
implementation of a pilot ASR test program, if feasible, with preliminary design
recommendations for the pilot test aquifer zone(s) and facilities. In addition based on the water
quality issues, anticipated permitting requirements and limitations will be discussed.
Task 4.0
Pilot Facilities Design and Construction
After feasibility study review and approval by the implementing agencies, phase two of the
project will be initiated and technical specifications for the ASR pilot test facilities will be
prepared. Also at this time, applications for permits required for phase two of the project will
be completed and submitted.
Based on the aquifer testing results in the feasibility study a test ASR well will be designed and
constructed. Factors that influence the well design include, vertical and horizontal permeability;
thickness of the ASR zone; anticipated specific capacity of the well and flow rates; and
anticipated fouling problems and well re-development requirements. The ASR test well will be
pumped to determine potential flow rates and well capacity for injection and withdrawal.
Additional wells may be installed as needed for the pilot test, and the ASR facility design will
Page 3 of 5, Exhibit .. A" - Agreemem No. C-7819
continue with completion of the well(s).
Based on the well data, the remaining engineering specifications will include pumping,
distribution, treatment, and well head facilities. As with the well design, the equipment
specified will be based primarily on the feasibility study. Water treatment equipment will
provide the level of treatment required to minimize fouling of the well bore during injection of
the stormwater.
Task 5. 0
ASR Pilot Testing
The pilot test will be conducted by injecting freshwater into the ASR test well over a
predetermined period of time and then subsequently withdrawing the water from the well. The
injection and recovery of the storage water will be done in cycles, with some cycles, including
a storage period (no pumping), prior to recovery. Subsequent cycles will gradually increase in
pumping duration as will the amount of injected and recovered water. Pumping during each
period is continuous and numerous parameters will be monitored during this stage to measure
progress. Before, during, and after the cycles, water quality samples will be collected from the
ASR and observation wells to monitor water quality changes. The data collected will be used
to evaluate the percentage of water recovered and/or lost. Storage times may vary greatly to
measure the aquifer's ability to store the water without significant change in stored water quality.
If beneficial, the pilot testing may continue beyond the initial pilot program to monitor longer
term results. Testing at this point should be less intensive, however, treatment system operation
and maintenance will continue to ensure water treatment standards are consistently met.
Task 6.0
Final Report
Data Evaluation
After completion of phase two, ASR pilot testing, the data collected will be evaluated. Water
quality and water level data will be used to determine the potential areas and hydrogeologic
zone(s) that may be developed for ASR. The pilot water treatment system and well design will
be evaluated for effectiveness, problem areas, and future design changes.
Modeling
Data from the pilot test and the feasibility study will be used to develop a groundwater flow
model simulating test conditions. Once calibrated, the model will be used to evaluate a full-scale
ASR program and allow various pumping scenarios to be considered.
Reoort Preoaration and Presentation
Results of the ASR pilot test program will be incorporated in a report summarizing all field data,
testing results. and conclusions. The report will provide recommendations for possible
expansion of the ASR program on Miami Beach and construction of permanent ASR facilities.
In addition. the results of the pilot test will be prepared in presentation format for community
educational purposes. The community education would begin with the people immediately
around the golf course. By educating these people, everyone who played golf in Miami Beach
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could become more aware of the importance of water conservation. Brochures will be developed
and distributed that explain the ASR process.
PAYMENT AND DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE
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1 Engineering Feasibility Study 4 months $35,000
2 Hydrogeologic Feasibility Study 4 months $63,000
3 Data Evaluation and Interim Report 4 months $5,000
4 Pilot Facilities Design and Construction 9 months $16,000
5 Pilot Testing 12 months $100,000
6 Final Report 16 months $31,000
TOTAL $250,000
* From date of execution of contract
**Payment is subject to the District's review and approval of all deliverables
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