Resolution 2019-31054 RESOLUTION: 2019-31054
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE FINANCE AND
CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT ITS SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 MEETING, TO
ENGAGE A RATE CONSULTANT TO ASSIST THE CITY IN DEVELOPING MONTHLY
USER FEES FOR STORMWATER SYSTEM "TIE-INS," FOR PROPERTIES (OTHER
THAN SINGLE FAMILY HOMES) THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY MAINTAINING THEIR
OWN STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ON-SITE AND CONNECT TO THE
CITY'S STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM TO HANDLE THEIR STORMWATER
VOLUME.
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2017-
29840, to develop a policy and engineering solution for a stormwater system that would have the capacity
to allow private property owners to connect to the City's municipal stormwater system; and
WHEREAS, following the adoption of Resolution No. 2017-29840, certain low-lying commercial
properties were permitted to be connected into the City's stormwater system; and •
WHEREAS, a stormwater management fee was contemplated as part of the drainage connection
permit provided to the commercial properties that are tied into the City's stormwater system, to assess costs
to the beneficiaries who"tie-in"or connect to the City's stormwater utility, based on their relative contribution
to the City's stormwater utility system's needs; and
WHEREAS, currently, the stormwater fee for properties that connect to the City's stormwater
system has not yet been established. However, the runoff shed by these properties flows into the City's
system, which results in costs to the City's stormwater enterprise fund; and
WHEREAS, the foregoing costs include operational and maintenance expenses as well as the
added capital costs due to capacity constraints; and
WHEREAS, although there are only a few properties that have connected to the City's stormwater
system, these commercial properties deferred any upfront capital expenses required to construct on-site
stormwater management systems to handle their own stormwater volume on-site; and
WHEREAS, a dedicated stormwater management fee would offset the costs incurred by the City
for these commercial properties; and
WHEREAS, the City has historically engaged a rate consultant to establish reasonable fees for its
utility systems; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2019 meeting, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee
recommended engaging a rate consultant to assist in development of monthly user fees for properties
(other than single family homes)that are not currently maintaining their own stormwater systems onsite and
connect to the City's stormwater system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept the
recommendation of the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee at its September 20, 2019 meeting, to
engage a rate consultant to assist the City in developing monthly user fees for stormwater system "tie-ins,"
for properties (other than single-family homes) that are not currently maintaining their own stormwater
management system on-site and connect to the City's stormwater management system to handle their
stormwater volume.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 16th day of October, 2019.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: October 16, 2019
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE AT ITS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2019 MEETING, TO ENGAGE A RATE CONSULTANT TO
DETERMINE THE VALUE OF TIE-INS FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES
THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY MAINTAINING THEIR OWN STORMWATER
IN ORDER TO DEVELOP A MONTHLY FEE FOR THESE PROPERTIES.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration rgcommends approving the Resolution.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On April 26, 2017, the City Commission resolved, via Resolution No. 2017-29840, to develop a
policy and engineering solution for private property owners within the City's municipal stormwater
system. Following this ordinance, certain low-lying commercial properties were permitted to be
connected into the City's stormwater system.
ANALYSIS
A stormwater management fee was contemplated as part of the drainage connection permit
provided to commercial properties that are tied into the City's stomiwater system. Currently, this
fee has not been established. However, the runoff shed by these properties flows into the City's
system which results in costs to the City's stormwater enterprise fund. These costs include
operational and maintenance expenses as well as the added capital costs due to capacity
constraints.
There are only a few properties that fall into this category. These commercial properties
deferred any upfront capital expenses required to retain their stormwater onsite. A dedicated
stormwater management fee would offset the costs incurred by the City for these commercial
properties.
City staff recommended referring this item to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee for
concurrence in developing a commercial property stormwater connection and usage fee that
accurately captures the costs associated with these tie-ins. The City has historically engaged a
rate consultant to establish reasonable fees for such purpose and is prepared to move in that
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direction.
At its September 20, 2019 meeting, the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee made a
motion to proceed with engaging a rate consultant to determine the value of these tie-ins for
commercial properties that are not currently maintaining their own stormwater in order to develop
a monthly fee for these properties.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approving the Resolution.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a Resident Right to Does this item utilize G.O.
Know item? Bond Funds?
Yes No
Legislative Tracking
Public Works
Sponsor
Commissioner Mark Samuelian and Vice-Mayor Ricky Arriola
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