Resolution 2023-32696 RESOLUTION NO. 2023-32696
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, WAIVING, BY 5/7TH VOTE, THE FORMAL
COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENT IN SECTION 2-367(E)OF THE CITY
CODE, FINDING SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE
CITY, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS WITH FLORIDA POWER &
LIGHT (FPL), FOR THE INSTALLATION OF LEVEL 3 ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(EV) FAST-CHARGING STATIONS, AT THE SOLE COST OF FPL (FPL
PROGRAM),AT CITY PARKING LOTS,WITH THE AGREEMENT FOR EACH
PARKING LOT HAVING AN INITIAL TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS, WITH
THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR AUTOMATIC RENEWAL TERMS,
UNLESS EITHER PARTY OPTS NOT TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT; AND
APPROVING THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) LEVEL 3 FAST-CHARGING
STATIONS AT EACH OF THE FOLLOWING PROPOSED CITY PARKING
LOTS: 401 ALTON ROAD (P5); 2660 COLLINS AVENUE (P55); AND 1493
MICHIGAN AVENUE (P10), SUBJECT TO FPL COMPLETING ITS
FEASIBILITY STUDIES; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO MODIFY THE INITIAL PROPOSED LOCATIONS, APPROVE
NEW PARKING LOT LOCATIONS, AND DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF EV
FAST-CHARGING STATIONS FOR EACH PARKING LOT, AS NEEDED,
WITH THE GOAL OF PROVIDING EV FAST-CHARGING SERVICES UNDER
THE FPL PROGRAM AT CITY-OWNED PARKING LOTS IN THE NORTH
BEACH, MIDDLE BEACH, AND SOUTH BEACH AREAS OF THE CITY.
WHEREAS, electric vehicles eliminate ground level air pollution and reduce overall
vehicular emissions, thus improving air quality and public health; and
WHEREAS, Florida Power & Light, a Florida corporation ("FPL") has a program that has
been approved by the Florida Public Service Commission, which includes the installation of Level
3 electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging stations and related equipment at FPL's sole expense, in
order to provide more accessibility to EV fast-charging services and encourage use of electric
vehicles (the "FPL Program"); and
WHEREAS, the FPL Program will fund capital costs of the Level 3 fast-charging EV
stations and charge the user for the EV charging services; and
WHEREAS, the City and FPL have identified three initial parking lots: (1)401 Alton Road
(P5); 2660 Collins Avenue (P55); and 1493 Michigan Avenue (P10), for the installation of four(4)
EV fast-charging stations at each parking lot, subject to FPL completing its feasibility studies for
these proposed locations; and
WHEREAS, the goal of the Administration is to place EV fast-charging stations at City-
owned parking lots located in the North Beach, Middle Beach and South Beach areas of the City;
and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends approving the initial three proposed City
parking lots, subject to FPL completing its feasibility studies; and
WHEREAS, based upon the need for EV fast-charging stations and FPL's ability to install
the infrastructure at no cost to the City, the City Manager recommends waiving, by 5/7th vote, the
formal competitive bidding requirement in Section 2-367(e) of the City Code, as being in the best
interest of the City, and granting the Administration authority to negotiate and execute agreements
with FPL, substantially in the form attached to the City Commission Memorandum accompanying
this Resolution, with an initial term of ten (10)years, with three (3) additional one-year automatic
renewal terms, subject to each party having the opportunity to choose not to renew the agreement;
and further authorizing the City Manager to modify the initial proposed locations, approve new
parking lot locations, and determine the number of EV charging stations for each parking lot, as
needed, in order to provide accessibility to additional EV fast-charging stations in the North Beach,
Middle Beach, and South Beach areas of the City.
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 waive, by 5/7th vote, the formal competitive bidding requirement in Section 2-
367(e)of the City Code, finding such waiver to be in the best interest of the City, and approve and
authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute agreements with Florida Power & Light
(FPL), for the installation of level 3 electric vehicle (EV)fast-charging stations, at the sole cost of
FPL (FPL Program), at City parking lots, with the agreement for each parking lot having an initial
term of ten (10) years, with three (3) additional one-year automatic renewal terms, unless either
party opts not to renew the agreement; and approving the installation of four (4) Level 3 fast-
charging stations at each of the following proposed City parking lots: 401 Alton Road (P5); 2660
Collins Avenue (P55); and 1493 Michigan Avenue (P10), subject to FPL completing its feasibility
studies; and further authorize the City Manager to modify the initial proposed locations, approve
new parking lot locations, and determine the number of EV fast-charging stations for each parking
. lot, as needed, with the goal of providing EV fast-charging services under the FPL Program at
City parking lots in the North Beach, Middle Beach, and South Beach areas of the City.
PASSED and ADOPTED this aG day of Ju 1w , 2023.
ATTEST:
JUL 2 8 2023 Dan Gelber, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
DATE: July 26, 2023
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH FLORIDA POWER &
LIGHT (FPL), FOR THE INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF LEVEL 3
ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING STATIONS,AT THE SOLE COST OF
FPL, AT DESIGNATED CITY PARKING LOTS; WITH THE AGREEMENT
FOR EACH CITY PARKING LOT HAVING AN INITIAL TERM OF TEN (10)
YEARS, WITH THREE (3) ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR AUTOMATIC
RENEWAL TERMS, UNLESS EITHER PARTY OPTS NOT TO RENEW THE
AGREEMENT; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE SIMILAR AGREEMENTS WITH FPL FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF LEVEL 3 EV CHARGING STATIONS AT ADDITIONAL CITY PARKING
LOTS.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Commission waive formal competitive bidding by
5/7ths vote and approve the Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement
with Florida Power& Light(FPL)for the installation and maintenance of Level 3 electric vehicle
(EV)fast-charging stations at designated City parking lots at the sole cost of FPL.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On January 20, 2022, the City Commission adopted Resolution 2022-32000,. directing the
Administration to evaluate opportunities and develop a plan to expand electric vehicle charging
stations throughout the City. The Administration was directed to identify potential locations for
the expansion of charging stations, estimate cost of installation and maintenance, as well as
funding sources for the initiative, including grant funding.
FPL approached the City with information about their EVolution program, which would facilitate
installation of Level 3 charging stations at designated municipal parking facilities at no cost to the
City. The Parking and Facilities and Fleet Management departments participated in multiple
information gathering meetings with FPL. Following review of the FPL program and based on
the benefits to the City, the City Attorney's Office reviewed FPL's proposed contract. The
purpose was to enter into an agreement with FPL at no charge to the City,for the installation and
maintenance of transformers, needed infrastructure and Level 3 charging stations at mutually
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identified City parking lots.
Tangentially, the City is in the process of awarding a contract for the installation, maintenance
and operation of Level 2 chargers at multiple municipal parking facilities. The City has also
entered into an agreement with Tesla for the installation, maintenance and operation of fast
chargers for Tesla vehicles. Although the City has a network of Level 2 chargers, given the
heightened level of adoption of electric vehicles and the projected accelerated growth of the
industry, the City is pursuing the installation of Level 3 chargers for faster EV charging with the
purpose of promoting the continued expansion of EV's in the City.
ANALYSIS
There are three (3) levels of EV charging stations: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3. Levels are
based on electric current, voltage and charging speed. Level 1 and Level 2 charging stations
• operate on alternating current (AC) and provide slower charging speeds. Level 1 chargers are
primarily used in residential settings and operate at the slowest charging speeds. Level 2
chargers vary on charging speed depending on voltage. Level 3 chargers operate on direct
current (DC), requiring more voltage but also providing the fastest charging speed. Depending
on voltage and vehicle, a Level 3 charger could fully charge a vehicle in as little as 15 minutes as
compared to hours required by Level 2 chargers.
Level 3 chargers require the installation of transformers and related infrastructure to support the
power necessary to operate the chargers. The City and FPL have reviewed parking facilities,
aiming to install Level 3 chargers to serve the entire City (South, Middle and North
Beach). Three (3) lots have been identified for the installation of FPL Level 3 charging .
stations: P5 located at 401 Alton Road, P10 located at 1493 Michigan Avenue, and P55
located at 2660 Collins Avenue. Additional locations may be identified following evaluation of
the sites.
Summary of Terms
Terms for the agreement are summarized as follows, as further described in Attachment A.
Term: Initial ten (10)-year term
Renewal(s): Three (3) one (1)-year automatic renewal terms, unless either party opts not to
renew.
Locations/Expansion: Proposed installation at three (3) parking lots; P5 located at 401 Alton
Road, P10 located at 1493 Michigan Avenue,and P55 located at 2660 Collins Avenue.
The City Manager would be authorized to modify the initial proposed locations, approve new
parking facility locations, and determine the number of EV fast-charging stations for each
location.
FPL's primary obligations: installation, operation, maintenance, and replacement of EV Level 3
fast-charging stations and related equipment at FPL's sole expense at mutually agreed parking
facilities. Collection of electricity consumption fees and payment of consumption costs for
electricity dispensed from equipment.
City's primary obligations: Providing parking facilities for installation and operation of EV fast-
charging stations by FPL at City Manager's sole discretion, assisting with obtaining necessary
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permits, licenses and approvals for the installation and operation of the fast-chargers, providing
FPL right of first refusal for installation of additional Level 3 fast-charging stations at parking
facilities where FPL stations have been installed.
User.Fees (for charging): Rates are currently established at .30 per kilowatt hour plus applicable
taxes, as may be increased from time to time, in accordance with the Florida Public Service
Commission.
Maintenance: FPL will maintain units in working condition.
Termination Rights: Both parties have a right to terminate the agreement. City agrees to pay for
unamortized costs, should it terminate the agreement during the initial term.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
According to the 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey,.59.4 percent of residents responding to
the survey are informed about local climate change issues. Promotion of EV chargers in Miami
Beach will assist in addressing environmental concerns related to climate change.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
N/A
CONCLUSION
The installation of Level 3 fast-charging stations citywide will help to promote EV expansion by
providing fast-charging alternatives. Furthermore, EV's improve air quality by reducing vehicular
emissions. The program, however, requires significant infrastructure investment, which FPL will
assume at no cost to the City. Entering into an agreement with FPL would be in the City's best
interest; it would require the City Commission to waive by 5/7ths vote, the formal competitive
bidding requirement.Agreements with FPL would have an initial term of ten (10)years with three
(3)additional one-year automatic renewals, although either party may choose not to renew.
Applicable Area
Citywide
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item,..pursuant to .Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
Yes No
Strategic Connection
Environment & ,Infrastructure - Make existing and new government buildings, assets and fleet
efficient, sustainable and resilient.
Legislative Tracking
Parking
Sponsor
Commissioner Alex Fernandez
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
❑ Resolution
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