Resolution 2021-31571 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-31571
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) TO PROVIDE
ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S RESILIENCY FUND FOR CITY
STORMWATER PROJECTS AND THE INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FLOODING
MITIGATION PROJECT, AS FOLLOWS: $8,150,000 FOR THE INDIAN CREEK
DRIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PROJECT, PHASE III; $15,000,000 FOR THE
NORTH AND SOUTH WEST AVENUE PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT;
AND $5,000,000 FOR THE FIRST STREET PROJECT, FOR A TOTAL
ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $28,150,000.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to preserving the welfare and safety of
its residents, visitors, and businesses and one way that the City meets this goal is by adapting its
infrastructure to sea level rise and climate change; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, the City Commission awarded the Indian Creek Drive
Flooding Mitigation Project, Phase III (the "Indian Creek Phase III Project") to Ric-Man
Construction Florida, Inc. via Resolution #2019-30915, and the Indian Creek Drive Flooding
Mitigation Project is currently in the construction phase; and
WHEREAS, construction for the Indian Creek Phase III Project commenced during the
week of March 2, 2020, and the Indian Creek Phase III Project is approximately 30 percent
complete and is expected to be completed in Fall 2022; and
WHEREAS, as construction has progressed, the Indian Creek Phase III Project has
experienced changes as a result of unforeseen field conditions and requests from residents and
portions of the old seawall along Indian Creek Drive are deteriorated and the sheet pile wall that
supports the road structure is damaged or nonexistent, requiring the installation of new sheet pile
walls; and
WHEREAS, the lack of seawall along Indian Creek is causing changes in the design of
the improvements such as additional rip-rap, new pump station support system, aluminum railings
around the bus bays to ensure the safety of the pedestrians, new modified barrier wall, and light
pole foundation modifications; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to requests from residents, on June 6, 2020, the City
Commission accepted the recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee to
relocate the Indian Creek Phase III Project's auxiliary power generator and provide screening and
the current estimated cost for all the additional changes in the project is approximately $8.15
million; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2017, the City Commission awarded the North and South West
Avenue Phase II Improvements project(the"West Ave Phase II Project")to Ric-Man Construction
Florida, Inc. via Resolutions #2017-29799 (South) and #2017-29800 (North); and the West Ave
Phase II Project is currently in the design phase; and
WHEREAS, the design phase for the West Ave Phase II Project is expected to continue
through Spring 2021, followed by the permitting phase; and
WHEREAS, the current anticipated start of construction for the West Ave Phase II Project
is toward the end of 2021; and
WHEREAS, the West Ave Phase II Project budget has been impacted by regulatory
requirements, design storm upgrades, and the relocation of the proposed storm water treatment
system and Miami-Dade County's Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources ("DRER")
has made a request to include additional water quality treatment to address the first inch and a
half of run-off from the stormwater system prior to discharging; and
WHEREAS, the West Ave Phase II Project, as a result of the 10-year storm drainage
model, has increased pipe and structure sizes to accommodate the new water flow design levels;
and
WHEREAS, finally, subsequent to requests from residents, on October 28, 2020, the City
Commission, via Resolution #2020-31472, approved the relocation of the West Ave Phase II
Project storm water treatment system including all above ground components to 1671 West
Avenue (City Parking Lot P24), with the discharge outfall at 17th Street and Collins Canal and the
potential budget increases required for this project could exceed $15 million; and
WHEREAS, the South Pointe Neighborhood Improvements along First Street project
("First Street Project"), is currently in the planning phase, has been presented to the community
for review and input, and feedback received included requests to change the intended location of
the storm water treatment system; and
WHEREAS, additionally, as a result of feedback from DRER on other projects, it is
anticipated that additional water quality treatment will be required and the potential budget
increases required for the First Street Project could exceed $5 million; and
WHEREAS, the total additional funding potentially required for the three projects is: $8.15
M for the Indian Creek Phase III Project; $15.0 M for the West Ave Phase II Project; and $5.0 M
First Street Project, for a total additional funding of$28.15 M; and
WHEREAS, staff is working on change orders to the contractors in order to ensure timely
completion of the projects, and these change orders will be presented to the City Commission for
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends funding these projects utilizing the
Resiliency fund, where there is approximately $56.8 million available for resiliency projects; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2021, the item was presented at the FERC meeting and was
favorably recommended to be presented to the City Commission for their consideration and
approval; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends that the City Commission adopts the
Resolution.
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
accept the recommendation from the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) to
provide additional funding to stormwater projects from the City's resiliency fund, and to allocate
an additional $8,150,000 for the Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project, Phase III;
$15,000,000 for the North and South West Avenue Phase II Improvements Project; and
$5,000,000 for the First Street Project, for a total additional funding of$28,150,000.
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PASSED and ADOPTED this /0 day ofhruary ,, 2021.
Dan Gelber, Mayor
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Raul J.Aguila, Interim City Manager
DATE: February 10, 2021
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE FINANCE AND ECONOMIC RESILIENCY COMMITTEE (FERC) TO
PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM THE CITY'S RESILIENCY FUND
FOR CITY STORMWATER PROJECTS AND THE INDIAN CREEK DRIVE
FLOODING MITIGATION PROJECT, AS FOLLOWS: $8,150,000 FOR THE
INDIAN CREEK DRIVE FLOODING MITIGATION PROJECT, PHASE ILL;
$15,000,000 FOR THE NORTH AND SOUTH WEST AVENUE PHASE II
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT; AND $5,000,000 FOR THE FIRST STREET
PROJECT, FOR A TOTAL ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF $28,150,000.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
The City of Miami Beach is committed to preserving the welfare and safety of its residents,
visitors, and businesses. One way that the City meets this goal is by adapting its infrastructure to
sea level rise and climate change.
Neighborhood improvements, which include improvements to the stormwater system, are
currently in the construction phase at Indian Creek; in the design phase at West Avenue; and in
the planning stage at First Street, between Alton Road and Washington Avenue.
The Indian Creek Drive Flooding Mitigation Project, Phase III is currently in the construction
phase. A contract for construction services was awarded to Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc.
Construction commenced during the week of March 2, 2020, and is approximately 30 percent
complete. The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2022.
As construction has progressed, the project has experienced changes as a result of unforeseen
field conditions and requests from residents. Portions of the old seawall along Indian Creek
Drive are deteriorated, and the sheet pile wall that supports the road structure is damaged or
nonexistent, requiring the installation of new sheet pile walls. The lack of seawall along Indian
Creek, is also causing changes in the design of the improvements, such as additional rip-rap,
new pump station support system, aluminum railings around the bus bays to ensure the safety of
the pedestrians, new modified barrier wall, and light pole foundation modifications. Subsequent
to requests from residents, on June 6, 2020, the City Commission accepted the
recommendation of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee to relocate the project's
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auxiliary power generator and provide screening. The current estimated cost for all the additional
changes in the project is approximately$8.15 million.
The West Avenue Phase I I Improvements project is currently in the design phase. A contract
for design/build services has been awarded to Ric-Man Construction Florida, Inc. The design
. phase is expected to continue through Spring 2021, followed by the permitting phase. The
current anticipated start of construction is toward the end of 2021.
The project budget has been impacted by regulatory requirements, design storm upgrades, and
the relocation of the proposed storm water treatment system. Miami-Dade County's Department
of Regulatory and Economic Resources (DRER) has made a request to include additional
water quality treatment to address the first inch and a half of run-off from the stormwater system
prior to discharging. The project, as a result of the 10-year storm drainage model, has increased
pipe and structure sizes to accommodate the new water flow design levels. Finally, subsequent
to requests from residents, on October 28, 2020, the City Commission resolved to relocate the
project's storm water treatment system, including all above ground components, to 1671 West
Avenue (City Parking Lot P24), with the discharge outfall at 17th Street and Collins Canal. The
potential budget increases required for this project could exceed $15 million.
The South Pointe Neighborhood Improvements along First Street, currently in the planning
phase, has been presented to the community for review and input. Feedback received thus far
includes requests to change the intended location of the storm water treatment system.
Additionally, as a result of feedback from DRER on other projects, it is anticipated that
additional water quality treatment will be required. The potential budget increases required for
this project could exceed $5 million.
The total additional funding potentially required for the three projects is:
Indian Creek$ 8.15M
West Avenue $ 15.0 M
First Street$ 5.0 M
Total $28.15 M
It is important to identify a source of funding for the additional costs associated to the three
referenced projects. Staff is working on change orders to the contractors in order to ensure
timely completion of the projects. These Change Orders will be presented to the City
Commission in the next couple of months.
The Administration recommends funding these projects utilizing the Resiliency fund. Currently
there is $56.8 million available for Resiliency projects.
On January 22, 2021, the item was presented at the FERC meeting and was favorably
recommended to be presented to the City Commission for their consideration and approval.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
Results from the 2019 Resident Survey show that 59% of residents rated Stomiwater &
Drainage improvements as most important Capital Improvement Projects.
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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 - Reduce risk from storms, high tides, groundwater, and sea level
rise.
Legislative Tracking
Capital Improvement Projects
ATTACHMENTS:
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