2014-28535 Resolution 2014-28535
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF
THE CITY, AS A "NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR," PERTAINING TO MT. SINAI
MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.'S APPLICATION FOR A GRANT
FROM THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS' CONTINUING
AUTHORITIES PROGRAM (THE GRANT) FOR REHABILITATION OF THE
SEAWALL AT 4300 ALTON ROAD (THE PROJECT); WITH ALL WORK
AND COSTS TO BE ASSUMED BY MOUNT SINAI; AND, PROVIDED
FURTHER, THAT MT. SINAI HAS AGREED TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD THE
CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND/OR LIABILITIES
THAT MAY ARISE, WHETHER UNDER THE PROJECT ITSELF, OR UNDER
THE TERMS OF THE GRANT.
WHEREAS, Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc. is the only hospital within the
City of Miami Beach, and supports emergency operational functions and an emergency shelter
for City residents in certain times of crisis, and has been identified as critical infrastructure within
the City; and
WHEREAS, the seawall along the Mount Sinai property is in dire need of repair and
hospital officials fear that in its current condition it would not provide sufficient protection of this
critical facility from a severe weather event; and
WHEREAS, it is imperative that the seawall remain a resilient and viable barrier to the
elements in order to facilitate continuous and sustained hospital operations; and
WHEREAS, federal funds to repair and rehabilitate the seawall, are available under
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Continuing Authorities Program (CAP); and
WHEREAS, in order to qualify for federal funding under the CAP, Mt. Sinai requires a
"non-federal sponsor," and Mount Sinai Medical Center has asked the City of Miami Beach to
assume the role of the non-federal sponsor; and
WHEREAS, Mount Sinai Medical Center is assuming full financial responsibility, and
therefore no costs will be incurred by the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, Mt. Sinai has agreed to fully indemnify and hold the City harmless.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA that the Mayor and City Commission hereby
approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any and all documents on behalf of the City,
as a "Non-Federal Sponsor," pertaining to Mt. Sinai Medical Center of Florida, Inc.'s application
for a grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Continuing Authorities Program (the Grant)
for rehabilitation of the seawall at 4300 Alton Road (the Project); with all work and costs to be
assumed by Mount Sinai; and, provided further, that Mt. Sinai has agreed to indemnify and hold
the City harmless from any and all claims and/or liabilities that may arise, whether under the
Project itself, or under the terms of the Grant.
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of 0 , 2014.
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
Tel: 305-673-7010, Fax: 305-673-7782
April 14, 2014
Lieutenant Colonel Thomas M. Greco
Deputy District Commander
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers District, South Florida
ATTN: Planning Branch
RE: CITY OF MIAMI BEACH'S INTENT TO SERVE AS NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR
PERTAINING TO MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER OF FLORIDA, INC.'S
APPLICATION FOR UNDER THE CONTINUING AUTHORITIES PROGRAM (CAP)
Dear LTC Greco:
I am writing with regard to a request from Mount Sinai Medical Center (MSMC) for assistance
from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps) in addressing a serious potential flooding
problem adjacent to its campus, which is located on the inter-coastal waterway in Miami Beach.
At its meeting on April 9, 2014, the Mayor and City Commission adopted City Resolution No.
2014-28535, authorizing the City of Miami Beach, Florida (the City) to serve as the "non-
Federal" project sponsor, as required under the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP).
You recently received a letter from MSMC Chief Executive Officer Steven Sonenreich explaining
that the seawall adjacent to the MSMC campus is in serious need of repair to mitigate against
damage from anticipated severe weather events. MSMC is the only hospital in the City and
supports emergency operational functions during hurricanes and other major storm events. The
protection afforded by the seawall in question is critical to avoid service disruptions and
hazardous conditions that threaten the lives of patients, hospital staff, and residents who are
unable to evacuate during a storm emergency and seek shelter at MSMC.
In its current state, the seawall would most certainly not provide sufficient protection during a
hurricane. I respectfully request that the Corps perform a site visit to examine the seawall and
evaluate the merit of this request for assistance.
The City is fully aware of the following non-federal requirements associated with the Section
103, Section 14 or Section 205 programs under which we understand the Corps could perform
this project:
1. Feasibility Phase: The initial $100,000 of cost, if funded by the Federal government.
Costs above $100,000 will be shared 50% Federal and 50% non-Federal in accordance
with a Feasibility Cost-Sharing Agreement;
2. Implementation Phase: The non-Federal sponsor is responsible for costs of all lands,
easements, relocations and disposal areas, plus a cash contribution of at least 5% of the
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total project cost. If this amount is less than 35% of the total project cost, the non-
Federal sponsor must provide additional cash contribution to make the total equal to
35% of the total project cost; and
3. The non-Federal sponsor is responsible for the removal of all hazardous, toxic and
radioactive wastes prior to construction and for all operations and maintenance of the
project after it is constructed.
This letter serves as an expression of non-Federal intent to cooperate on this project and is not
a contract obligation. Either party may discontinue this effort at any point prior to construction.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Approving And Authorizing a Cooperation Agreement Between The City Of Miami Beach
(CMB) And Mount Sinai Medical Center (MSMC), For Rehabilitation Of The Seawall At 4300 Alton
Road, Through A Two-Phased Program, Including A Feasibility Study And Implementation, With No
Cost To The City.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Allow the City to sponsor MSMC in this effort to enhance the seawall at 4300 Alton Road in order to
promote public safety through the long-term protection of critical infrastructure.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc.): N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Mount Sinai Medical Center has been identified as an important component of the City's critical
infrastructure. The seawall along the property is in dire need of repair and hospital officials fear that in
its current condition, the seawall would not provide sufficient protection from a severe weather event.
Mount Sinai is the only hospital in the City and it is imperative that the seawall remain a viable barrier
to the elements in order to facilitate continuous hospital operations. It is also important to note that
Mount Sinai Medical Center supports emergency operational functions and an emergency shelter for
City residents in certain times of crisis. It is therefore necessary to mitigate any further degradation
and damage to Mount Sinai's protective seawall.
Federal funds are available for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, under the Continuing Authorities
Program (CAP), to conduct a feasibility study and construct a new seawall for Mount Sinai Medical
Center. In order to qualify for federal funding, the program requires a non-federal sponsor. Mount
Sinai Medical Center has asked the City of Miami Beach to assume the role of the non-federal
sponsor.
When the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers carries out such projects, costs are normally shared by the
federal government and the non-federal sponsor. However, in this instance, Mount Sinai Medical
Center is assuming full financial responsibility and therefore, no costs will be incurred by the City of
Miami Beach.
This resolution serves to give notice to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that the City of Miami Beach
intends to cooperate on this project as the non-federal sponsor.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS APPROVING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
Federal & Total NA Costs to be fully covered by MSMC
MSMC
Financial Impact Summary: N/A
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Charles Tear, Emergency Manager
Sign-Offs:
Depa went Director Assistant City Manager City Manager
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MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beath, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION EMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members f the City C mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: April 9, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPRO ING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
AND CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO NEGOTIATE A COOPERATION
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND MOUNT SINAI MEDICAL CENTER
(MSMC), FOR REHABILITATION OF THE SEAWALL AT 4300 ALTON ROAD,
THROUGH A TWO-PHASED PROGRAM, CONSISTING OF A FEASIBILITY STUDY
AND THEN IMPLEMENTATION, WITH ALL COSTS TO BE ASSUMED BY MOUNT
SINAI MEDICAL CENTER.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Approve the resolution.
KEY INTENDED OUTCOME SUPPORTED
Allow the City to sponsor MSMC in this effort to enhance the seawall at 4300 Alton Road in
order to promote public safety through the long-term protection of critical infrastructure.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Mount Sinai Medical Center (MSMC) has requested that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
conduct a three (3) year rehabilitation project for the seawall located at 4300 Alton Road, to be
carried out under the Corps' Continuing Authorities Program (CAP). Under Section 205 of the
1948 Flood Control Act, the Corps is authorized to study, design and construct small flood
control projects in partnership with non-Federal government agencies.
The seawall along Biscayne Bay at the MSMC campus is in need of repair in order to keep it a
viable protective structure for the hospital. MSMC is the only hospital district in the City and an
integral part of the City's critical infrastructure.
MSMC is asking the City of Miami Beach to enter into this partnership as the non-Federal
sponsor of record. With authorization from the City Commission, the City will enter into
negotiations with MSMC, who are prepared to assume all costs in this endeavor.
Commission Memorandum—Mt. Sinai Seawall
April 9, 2014
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FUNDING
Under Section 103.14 and Section 205 of the Flood Control Act, this project is eligible for
Federal funding in partnership with the non-Federal sponsor. Mount Sinai Medical Center
(MSMC) will assume all costs required under the cost-sharing agreement to be entered into with
the Federal Government. The City of Miami Beach will be the representative non-federal
sponsor in name as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities
Program (CAP).
CONCLUSION
The Mayor and/or his designee will be authorized to represent and negotiate on behalf of the
City of Miami Beach with Mount Sinai Medical Center to assist in the success of this project, and
to ensure that the project meets the requirements of the City's Stormwater Master Plan and all
applicable codes. The seawall rehabilitation project at this location is imperative to the
continuing security and safety of our residents and visitors and to overall quality of life in the City
of Miami Beach.
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