Resolution 2024-32954 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-32954
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FY 2025
BUDGET PROCESS, FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS
THE WATER QUALITY CONCERNS RELATING TO THE PARK VIEW
ISLAND CANAL.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach is committed to maintaining and improving
the quality of its waterways and Biscayne Bay as they are critical to environmental,
economic, and recreational prosperity, and to the health, safety, and welfare of the
citizens of the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, following a sanitary sewer overflow caused by a contractor in March
of 2020, the high bacteria levels did not decrease to meet State parameters, and a "No
Contact Advisory" has been issued for the.Park View Canal Kayak Launch location since
that time; and
WHEREAS, the City implemented various strategies to isolate potential sanitary
sewer leaks, including multiple dye testing, deep cleaning of the stormwater lines, water
quality testing throughout the stormwater system, sediment sampling in the canal, CCTV
inspections, and smoke testing to determine potential illegal cross connections between
private properties sewer lines and the.City's stormwater system; and
WHEREAS,the City performed advanced gene biomarker analysis to identify fecal
indicators for'humans, dogs, or birds at location's within the canal, and the results of the
analysis in 2020 and 2021 indicated that!Kai coliform from dogs and birds were present
at high concentrations in samples; and
WHEREAS, the City retained ESciences, a third-party consultant,specializing in
environmental investigations, to conduct a thorough analysis of the data which indicated
more studies were necessary:to draw'conclusions in the data set,as trends could not be
identified; and •
WHEREAS, in light of the continued elevated levels, a proposal was presented for
a specialized study in item R7M, sponsored,by Commissioner Alex Fernandez on June
22, 2022 through which the City procured the services of Dr. Solo-Gabriele, Associate
Dean for the University of Miami College of Engineering, a global water quality expert in
evaluating microbes in water,and sediments; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Solo-Gabriele and the University.of Miami team conducted a four-
month sampling study to help determine the geographic or point-source(s) of bacteria;
and • ; ..
• WHEREAS, the study discovered that freshwater surface layer of the canal had
higher levels of bacteria, and that rainfall was the main predictor of poor water quality in
the canal, with sediments from the canal shoreline, :the streets, and sediments in catch
basins, and shallow groundwater entering the canal from the 81-acre catchment area to
the east and despite rigorous sanitary sewer testing, the system including private
connections is aging and cannot be ruled out; and
WHEREAS, the study identified many sources contributing to degraded water
quality including exotic and feral animal feces, the homeless population, dog waste, litter,
and leaking dumpsters in commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, a community workshop was held in North Beach on January 24, 2023,
and the draft final report with the study's recommendations was released via Letter to
Commission (LTC)and on MBRisingAbove.com on January 23, 2023, for public comment
through February 24, 2023; and
WHEREAS, City staff from several Departments have worked to address many of
these findings by providing an increased level of services, and have developed an action
plan that combines the study recommendations with actions that include both funded and
unfunded items; and
WHEREAS, several impactful short-, mid- and long-term recommended actions
were identified that include dredging within the Park View Canal to increase flushing and
targeted stormwater and sanitary sewer infrastructure improvements; and
WHEREAS, the Environment and Sustainability department was allocated $500K
in funding in FY 2023 for Phase 1 of Park View Canal dredging which includes for
planning, design, and permitting. The Department has procured and negotiated this work
with a selected consultant and FY 2024/2025 tasks include pre-application meetings with
environmental regulatory agencies, bathymetric survey, geotechnical analysis,
hydraulic/flushing analysis, DERM/FDEP/ACOE.permit application preparation, response
to requests for additional information and permit issuance, construction plans and
technical specifications, determination of probable cost to complete, and prepare bid
package,or assist the CMB in preparation; and
" WHEREAS, the Environment and Sustainability department was allocated $2
million in the FY 2024 - 2028 Capital Budget for Phase 2 of Park View Canal dredging
with construction anticipated to be completed in FY 2026/2027; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works department was allocated $510,000 in FY 2023
allocated funds and completed pipe lining to 95% bf the gravity sanitary sewer pipes and
98% of the manholes in Park View Island and:lining of Pump Station No. 23 in; and
WHEREAS,the Public Works department was allocated a total of $2.5 million in
FY 2024 for rehabilitation of manholes and additional pipe lining in the area east of
Parkview Island (from 72nd St to 75th St) which contributes to the Park View system,
lining of Pump Station No. 23, and 250 linear feet of force main replacement at Pump
Station 19 is anticipated to be completed in FY 2024. The Public Works department
completed Park View Extended Area in January 2024, that consisted of lining every single
pipe except a couple that were in great shape addressed all manholes needed
rehabilitation.
WHEREAS, the Public Works department was allocated $200K in FY 2023 for
design and permitting and $2M for construction to retrofit existing gravity stormwater
system with water quality treatment devices to minimize litter and sediments from entering
the waterway, anticipated to be completed in FY 2025;
WHEREAS, the North Beach Town Center- North Shore D Neighborhood
Improvement Project will include design and replacement of the stormwater and sanitary
sewer infrastructure in the catchment area; this would include outfall relocations and
water quality treatment pump stations. The City was awarded $10 million in Resilient
Florida funding towards the design and an estimated $124 million will need to be allocated
for future construction, and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2024 the City Commission authorized the City
Administration to procure the services of Dr. Solo-Gabriele to conduct a post-study on the
water quality in the Park View Island Canal, in order to determine whether the water
quality has improved following the completion of proposed short-term remedial measures;
and further, providing that the total amount of the post-study shall not exceed $75,000;
and
WHEREAS, the Environment and Sustainability Department has worked with Dr.
Solo-Gabriele to finalize the scope of services for the study planned to be conducted
during the summer of 2024; and
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 direct the Administration'to prioritize, as part of the FY 2025 budget
process, funding for improvements to address the water quality concerns within Park View
Island Canal.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of M ch 13, 2024.
ATTEST:
MAR 1 5 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor
Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk
(sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez) APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Rafael A. Paz, City Attorney
DATE: March 13, 2024
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FY 2025 BUDGET PROCESS, FUNDING
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE WATER QUALITY CONCERNS
RELATING TO THE PARK VIEW ISLAND CANAL.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify name of lobbyist(s)and principal(s): N/A
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex
Fernandez.
SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA
N/A
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The sponsor of this item requests that the Administration be prepared to address the fiscal
impact of this proposed measure as part of the FY2025 annual budget process.
Is this a"Residents Right Does this item utilize G.O.
to Know" item. pursuant to Bond Funds?
City Code Section 2-14?
No No
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FROM THE OFFICE OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSIONER ALEX J. FERNANDEZ
PARK VIEW ISLAND CANAL
WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS
FY23: Funded
• Surveys required for dredging - $500K
• Lining wastewater pipes Park View Island - $338,227
• Park View Sewer Rehab Phase I - $510K
o Manholes - $11 1 K
• Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey - $399K
FY24: Funded
• Retrofit gravity stormwater treatment - $200K
• Additional water quality study - $75K
• Design of North Shore D (Town Center) Neighborhood Improvement
Project - $10M Grant
• North Beach Extended Area/ Park View Sewer Rehab Phase II - $2.5M
o Manholes - $697K
o Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey - $1 .35M
o Closed Circuit Television Sewer Inspections - $482K
FY25: Requested Funding
• Retrofit gravity stormwater treatment - $2M
• Dredge Canal - $2M
FY27: Unfunded
• Construction/Replacement of stormwater/sanitary sewer- $124.7M
($4M GOB Aboveground Components Funded)