West Ave FeasibilityWest Avenue
Neighborhood Enhancements
Virtual Presentation
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Presented by:
Roy Coley, MBADirector, Public Works Department
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David Martinez, P.E.Director, Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)Lauren FirtelSouth Beach Neighborhood Affairs Coordinator
Mike Fischer Ric Man Construction Florida
Agenda
Importance of this project1
Components of a Stormwater Treatment System
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Harmonization & Private Property Drainage5
Stormwater Treatment System at Lincoln Road, Summary of Options
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Background & Timeline
Next Steps7
Neighborhood Enhancements4
Importance of this Project
Background & Timeline
City Commission approves Design Build contract with
RMCF/CES based on a 5-year Storm event.March 2017
City partners with the Urban Land Institute (ULI).April 2018
Project is placed on hold at 60% design.Dec. 2017
West Ave selected to participate in the Columbia
Resiliency Accelerator program.May 2018
Recommendations presented to City Commission
including:
1.Upgrading the system to a 10-year storm event
2.Provide Auxiliary Generators
Oct. 2018
June-Sept. 2018 Through commission directive, the Design Build firm was
tasked to focus on incorporating community feedback.
Commission approves recommended enhancements
from the ULI. Dec. 2018
Existing Flooding Issues
Rain Flooding
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RMCF/CES proposed Option 1 (Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd)June 2019
Project team provided a presentation of ten (10)
alternate locations, recommending Option 1 (Lincoln Ct
and Bay Rd) as the favored site. November 2019
Median design of Option 1 reached 90% completion. Aug.-Oct. 2019
RMCF/CES provide a complete history of the
development of alternate sites. Project team held
meetings with residents to answer questions on Screening
Design and Park-End development for the recommended
location –Alternate 1 (Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd).
February 2020
RMCF/CES complete the Limited Feasibility Study with 11
Options.July 2020
June 2020 City requests a Limited Feasibility Study.
Today
Feedback received from Lincoln Road residents.
City requests to examine alternate locations for the above
ground components.May 2019
Rising Sea Levels
King Tide Flooding
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AgendaUnderground Components
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Pollution Control
Vortex, filters small particles
Bar Screen
Filter for Large Solids2
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1 Stormwater Drains
Water enters the system
Aeration Chamber
Creates additional oxygen for water
Stormwater Well
with Passive Relief Structure
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Outfall
Water exits to bay7
7Floatable Separation
Removes oils, grease, floatable liquids, etc. 5
AgendaAboveground Components
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Neighborhood Enhancements
Project Area
•West Avenue between 8 Street and Lincoln Road, including
all side streets.
•Bay Road between 14 Street and Collins Canal.
Neighborhood Benefits
•Elevating the roadway to 3.7 NAVD to prevent street
flooding during high tides and sea level rise protection.
•New water and sanitary infrastructure for improved service.
•New crosswalk pavers at various intersections.
•New protected bicycle lanes.
•New landscaping throughout the neighborhood.
•New storm water management system for over 147 Acres in
the neighborhood to prepare for 10-year rain events.
Harmonization Guiding Principles
•Our philosophy is to provide public safety improvements to the
publicly owned rights-of-way.
•Right-of-Way agreements are intended to remain in existence. If
you have a developer agreement, an encroachment permit,
etc. those terms should remain for specialty fixtures, pavers, or
landscaping.
•Cost of adapting will be handled as follows:
•Public Funds must be used for public improvements.
•Private funds are used for private property improvements.
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Provides access and creates a smooth transition from the existing
property to the new, raised elevation of the street. Harmonization is
needed so that vehicles and people can safely enter and exit
driveways and walkways during and after construction.
Harmonization Definition
Policy Overview
•Comprehensive policy that is inclusive of all
property types.
•If water ponds excessively, you’ll get a drain.
•The clauses in the policy are there to ensure we
maximize the amount of fresh water being
absorbed in green spaces.
•There will not be any fees for private property
drainage connecting into public system.
•In the future, once a property is redeveloped at
a higher elevation, the connection is no longer
needed.
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Base: D/B Team Recommended Highly Preferred Recommendation Not Recommended
Engineering & Construction Perspective:
Option Location Underground Component Location Generator Location FPL Vault Location Control Pane(s)l Location 10-Year Storm Piping
Emergency Gravity
Bypass
Cost Impact Cost above Base option 1 Construction Time Impact (Days)Recommendation
1 Lincoln Court & Bay Road;
WTS at Lincoln Road Lincoln Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay
Rd
Lincoln Ct and Bay
Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd ✓✓$1,805,000 $0 150 Base
2 Control Panels at Lincoln Road; All else at 1671 Lincoln Rd 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd ✓✓$2,620,000 $815,000 150 Highly Preferred
3 WTS and all EQ to 1671 –Discharge at Lincoln Road 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave ✓X $4,296,000 $2,491,000 360 Preferred
3A WTS and EQ to 1671; Discharge at 17th 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave ✓X $2,875,000 $1,070,000 325 Preferred
4 5-year Storm / 10-year Piping Lincoln Rd Lincoln Rd End Lincoln Rd End Lincoln Rd End ✓✓($2,632,876)($4,437,876)90 Not Recommended
4A 5-year Storm / 10-year Piping
& Structures Lincoln Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay
RD
Lincoln Ct and Bay
Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd ✓✓$2,028,900 $223,900 180 Not Recommended
5 2 WTS @ Lincoln Road & Bay
Road
Lincoln Ct and Bay
Rd
Lincoln Ct and Bay
RD
Lincoln Ct and Bay
Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd ✓✓$2,129,076 $324,076 360 Not Recommended
6 WTS at Lincoln; All EQ at 1671 Lincoln Rd 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave 1671 West Ave ✓✓$1,857,000 $52,000 150 Preferred
7 Upgrade 6th, 10th, 14th St WTS; Downgrade Lincoln WTS 6th,10th,14th, Lincoln 6th,10th,14th,Lincoln 6th,10th,14th, Lincoln 6th,10th,14th, Lincoln ✓✓($87,000)($1,892,000)480 Not Recommended
8 Eliminate Gen Set; WTS and EQ at Lincoln Lincoln Rd N/A Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd Lincoln Ct and Bay Rd ✓✓$468,537 ($1,336,463)150 Not Recommended
9 WTS at Lincoln Rd; All EQ at
1625 Lincoln Rd 1625 West Ave 1625 West Ave 1625 West Ave ✓✓$1,810,000 $5,000 150 Preferred
10 Above Ground EQ @
Gaythering Hotel Lincoln Rd Gaythering Hotel Gaythering Hotel Gaythering Hotel ✓✓$3,200,000 $1,395,000 Min. 420 Not Recommended
Preferred Recommendation
Stormwater Treatment System at Lincoln Road,
Summary of Options
▪Loss of On-Street Parking (26)
▪Space Restriction for
Deliveries/Drop Offs
▪Large Structure in Median
Height Concern
▪Perceived Property Loss
▪Emergency Gravity Bypass
▪The emergency bypass
system allows the
station to discharge
stormwater without the
need for pumps.
▪Traffic Calming &
Promenade Atmosphere
▪Above EQ in proximity of
WTS < 200’
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Option #1: Lincoln Court and Bay Road
Advantages Disadvantages
Emergency Bypass
▪Multiple Force Main -1,200’ to
Lincoln Road/Utility
Interferences –Possible Tunnel
▪Loss of Bypass Emergency
Overflow Piping
▪Loss of Public Parking (31)
▪Cost Impact: $1 M >
Option 1
▪Construction Time Impact: 360
Days
Advantages Disadvantages
▪Resident Satisfaction
▪No Loss of On Street Parking
Option #3 & 3A: Full WTS to 1671 West Ave.
Discharge to Lincoln Road
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▪Above Ground EQ Isolated >
1,000’ to WTS
▪DPW Addition of Personnel and
Training to Manage WTS
Operation Required
▪Added Power and
Communication Cables
▪Loss of Public Parking (19) at
1671
▪1,200’ to WTS, No Line of Sight
Safety & Maintenance Issues
▪Not Best Engineering Practice
Advantages
▪No Loss of On Street Parking
▪Resident Satisfaction
Option #6: Above Ground to 1671 West Ave.
WTS at Lincoln Road
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Disadvantages
▪Above Ground EQ Isolated >
1,000’ to WTS
▪DPW Addition of Personnel and
Training to Manage WTS
Operation Required
▪Added Power and
Communication Cables
▪Loss of Public Parking (8) at 1625
▪1,000’ to WTS, No Line of Sight,
Safety/Maintenance Issue
▪Not Best Engineering Practice
▪Resident Satisfaction
/Above Ground EQ Isolated
▪No Loss of On-street Parking
Option #9: Above Ground to 1625 West Ave.
WTS at Lincoln Road
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Advantages Disadvantages
▪Utility Interference/Conflicts
at the intersection of Lincoln
Road and West Avenue
▪Loss of Resident Street
Parking spots (10) between
Lincoln Court and Bay Road
▪Loss of Parking Spots (14) at
1671 West Avenue
▪Gravity Overflow Bypass
▪Key Controls Close to WTS <
200’
▪Traffic Calming &
Promenade Atmosphere
▪Possibly save residential
parking spots at the Lincoln
Road Street End (14)
Option #2: Control Panels at Lincoln Road;
All Other Components at 1671 West Avenue
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Advantages Disadvantages
Next Steps
•Special Commission Meeting on Wednesday
October 28, 2020 at 3 p.m.
•Please submit feedback via our webpage on or
before Sunday, October 25
•For more informaiton, please visit
MiamiBeachFL.gov/WestAvenueProject