LTC 234-2009 Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects relative to Property Owner Discounts on Flood Insurance Premiums
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No. LTC # 2sa_~oo9 LETTER TO COMMISSf01>L.
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To Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the Ciry Commission r"
PROM.- Jorge M. Gonzalez; City Manager
DATE, September 10, 2009
SUB1Err: Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects relative to
Property Owner Discounts on Flood Insurance Premiums
Introduction and Background
Miami-Dade County is the designated local coordinator of the Local Mitigation Strategy
Program (LMS) for the Miami-Dade County area. and prepares all the municipal components
of the program into a single unified Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy, The primary
mitigation goal of the LMS is to reduce vulnerability to natural. technological and societal
hazards from all sources, but especially in South Florida from hurricanes; tornadoes, major
rainfall and other severe weather events-
The City's participation in the LMS improves its standing and classification in the Community
Rating System. making flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program more
affordable. The Community Rating System (CRS) is a points based system program that
reduces flood insurance premiums for the citizens of participating communities. In the CRS
program; flood insurance premiums are adjusted to reflect community activities that reduce
flood damage to existing buildings, protect new buildings beyond the minimum National
Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) protection level, help insurance agents obtain flood data
and help people obtain flood insurance. There are 10 CRS classes: Class 1 requires the
most credit points and gives the greatest premium reduction. Class 10 receives no premium
reduction,
Currently the City is a Class 7 community, and as such, the City's residents have
been receiving a 15% discount in their flood insurance premium (equivalent to
approximately $3.5m annually for more than 48,000 policies citywide). In order
for the City to remain in class 7 at the CRS's classification program, NFIP has
requested that the City of Miami Beach produce a LMS progress report on an
annual basis. Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) requires
this report to be submitted to the City's governing body.
On June 6, 2000 the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution R-
572-00 to adopt the Locat Mitigation Strategy (LMS)- Miami-Dade County has a metropolitan
form of government; which means that each of the municipalities within the County has also
automatically adopted the LMS.
On July 12, 2006, the City of Miami Beach adopted Resolution Number 2006-26249
adopting the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.
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Program Continuity and Strategy to Inform the Public
City staff attends the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy meetings once each
calendar quarter. Additionally, the latest published version of the local Mitigation Strategy,
along with meeting times, dates and locations are posted on the Miami-Dade County LMS
website at: www miamidadE__ggv!oErn!Ims asp
This memorandum will be made available to the public through the media and City Clerk's
Office,
The following is a progress report on the projects listed in the City's Local Mitigation
Strategy:
Flooding:
Drainage Improvement Projects
These projects have been specifically selected to improve the drainage system for the flood
repetitive loss areas. Improvements consist of drainage improvements to mitigate street
level flooding: reduce commercial property flooding concerns and improve emergency
response vehicle access- These projects are will alleviate chronic neighborhood flooding
situations,
Nautilus Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvementsforthe Nautilus neighborhood.
Status: The project currently under construction has a cost for storm drainage
improvements of 525.4 million. The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter
of 2009.
Biscayne Point Drainage Improvements, Construction of drainage improvements at
Stillwater Drive and 85th and 86th street in Biscayne Beach.
Status: Project is approaching 90% design and construction is anticipated to commence in
2~'' Quarter of 2010.
Bayshore Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements from Lower
Bay Road between 21 st to 23rd Streets and also between 27th and Alton Road.
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review. Construction is anticipated to
commence in 2~tl Quarter of 2010.
Normandy Shores Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the entirety of
Normandy Shores excluding the golf course.
Status: The project is under construction and has a costfor storm drainage improvements of
58.3 million. The project is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Belle IslelBelle Isle Park Area Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements to the
only emergency evacuation right-of-way /thoroughfare on the Island,
Status: Project construction completed and in final close-out process
West Avenue Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements are proposed for the West
Avenue /Bay Road neighborhood,
Status: The Basis of Design Report was completed in 2007; and design is anticipated to
commence in 2009.
Flamingo! Lummus Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements are proposed for
the Flamingo I Lummus neighborhood along the only east I west rights-of-ways that connect
designated emergency evacuation rights-of-way in the South Beach area.
Status: Project east of Washington Avenue was completed in Juty 2008 ($6.2 million).
Design for the project west of Washington Avenue is anticipated to commence in 2009 with
a projected construction cost of $30.3 million.
La Gorce Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the La Gorce Park Area
bounded by 63rd Street on South, N. Bay Road, West and intercostals on East and North.
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review. Construction anticipated to
commence in 2"` Quarter of 2010.
Lake Pancoast Area Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements for
West 24th Street: Lake Pancoast Drive, and West 25th Street.
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review, Construction anticipated to
commence in 2°~ Quarter of 2010.
Palm and Hibiscus Area Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: Project design on hold while FPL undergrounding plans are completed. Construction
anticipated to commence in 2010.
Jefferson AvenuelS. Pointe Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for the South Pointe area bounded by Meridian Court to the east, and 3rtl
Street to the north, Jefferson Avenue to the west. and 2"" Street to the south.
Status: Project under construction.
Lakeview Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements for the
Lakeview Area bounded by 51'` Street to north, N. Bay Road to west. Cherokee Avenue to
east and Lake View Drive to south.
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review. Construction anticipated to
commence in 2"'Quarter of 2010.
Parkview Canal Seawall Revetment:
Status. This project will be combined with the Dickens Ave Shoreline Restoration Project
in the FY09110 Capital Plan to better coordinate its completion,
Extensive Repairs to Seawalls: Citywide repair of seawalls in orderto mitigate the damage
to the inland shoreline located throughout the City.
Status: Island View Park completed. Repair projects are underway at the following seawalls;
Rue Bordeaux. Rue Versailles. Bonita Drive, Lincoln Road ,Flamingo Drive, Pine Tree Drive
at 63rd St, and Sunset Lake Park.
Canal Cleaning and Shaping -Citywide: Dredging of the approximately 12 miles of inland
canals located within the City. This would directly impact the ability of the canal to hold tidal
flooding and minimize flooding of surrounding properties during significant weather events,
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding.
Flood Proofing Sewer and Pump Stations: Relining and sealing 31 pump stations and
500 manholes to prevent water intrusion which would damage pump station equipment and
structures to prevent failure of stations thereby avoiding flooding.
Status: The pump station rehabilitation project is completed.
Stormwater Outfall and Seawall Reconstruction: Replacement of seawalls and 150
stormwater outfalls with associated relining of piping leading to outfalls as part of a
comprehensive program of drainage improvement projects which will alleviate chronic
neighborhood flooding situations
Status: The City is seeking grant and altemate funding for this project.
Windstorm
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass for City Buildings: To provide protection during a
significant weather event.
Status: The installations for Fire Stations 1 and 3 wilt be completed by December 2009. The
installations at City Hall & Police Department are expected to be completed by April 2010.
Streetlight System Upgrade: When flooding occurs in low areas both residential and
commercial. water intrusion occurs inside the bases of the streetlight poles and results in the
malfunction of the lighting system. This project improvement will include re-wiring and
placing individual fuses at each pole base and eliminate streetlight service interruptions, and
damages to the street lighting infrastructure system.
Status: The Cify is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Enhanced Emergency Response Program: This project provides for a comprehensive
preparedness program by the City including field deployment with hazard mitigation
equipment and training, and equipment and training for search and rescue teams and
protective clothing and equipment.
Status: Project ongoing. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and
Continuity of Operations Ptan (COOP) have been completed and are being updated.
Training for search and rescue team (LTRT- Light Technical Rescue Team) is ongoing.
Citywide Dune Enhancement Project: To enhance and restore the City's dune system to
retain sand and protect upland structures from storm surges and flooding impacts.
Status, The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Other Hazards
Miami Beach Interoperability /Communications 1 EOC Program: This project includes
enhancements to the City's EOC, such as a Computer Aided DispatchlRecords
Management System. 911 Workstations, a microwave radio system and PSCU upgrade, etc.
Status: The Computer Aided Dispatch/Records Management System will be fully
implemented in 2009 and the PSCU upgrade will began also during 2009.
Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements: This project will implement the City of
Miami Beach Water System Master Plan; the project includes the replacement of aging
water lines (60+ years old).
Status: This project is fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in
the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2008/09 - 2012/13), subjectto appropriation of
additional programmed funding in fiscal years 2009/10 through 2013-14.
Citywide Stormwater Infrastructure Improvements: The City's Master Plan effort
identified over 160 drainage basins in the City of Miami Beach Approximately 34 of these
basins were identified as a priority. The City has committed to improving the facilities within
the 34 priority basins.
Status: This project is fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in
the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2008/09 - 2012113). additional
recommendations for capital projects addressing drainage improvement in the FY09/10
Proposed Capital Plan in the following areas: Washington and South Pointe, West 44th and
Royal Palm, and North Bay & 56th.
Portable Traffic Light Signals: Ten (10) portable traffic signals for emergency situations.
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project,
Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements: The wastewater lines were built
between 1926 and 1956, and the pipes are either beyond or at the end of their useful life.
Status: This project is fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in
the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2008109 - 2012/1 3), subject to appropriation of
additional programmed funding in fiscal years 2009110 through 2013-14
West Avenue Bridge: To relieve congestion on Alton Road. reduce the volume of local
traffic at the busiest intersections and provide a safer venue for road users to access the
causeway to Miami.
Status: Project ongoing, The feasibility study is completed.
Recommendations:
1. The City will continue to participate in Miami-Dade County's LMS program and
monitor the projects. as needed.
2. The City will continue to conduct an annual Hurricane and Flood Hazard
Awareness Week for the residents and visitors of Miami Beach.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information.
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