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Resolution 2024-33415RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33415 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE 2024 PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) ANNUAL UPDATE AND EVALUATION REPORT, ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A, DEVELOPED FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) (THE PROGRAM); AND FURTHER CREATING AN AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS A PPI COMMITTEE FOR THE 2025 PROGRAM, TO IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND EVALUATE THE PPI, AND PRESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, APPOINTMENTS, AND TERMS OF THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERS, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025 AND EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. WHEREAS, the goals of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's ("FEMA") National Flood Insurance Program ("NFIP') are to provide flood insurance to property owners, to encourage flood loss reduction activities by communities, and to save taxpayers' money; and WHEREAS, the City of Miami Beach participates in the NFIP and the Community Rating System ("CRS"), a voluntary program that provides both incentives and tools to further these goals; and WHEREAS, participation in the CRS saves residents money by reducing flood Insurance premiums; and WHEREAS, the Program for Public Information ("PPI") provides activity points to improve the City's CRS score, which in turn helps to reduce flood insurance premiums; and WHEREAS, an advisory ad hoc Resiliency Communications Committee was first created per Resolution No. 2016-29585 to serve as a PPI Committee from October 1, 2016 through October 1, 2017; and annually thereafter; and WHEREAS, the current PPI Committee was created, pursuant to Resolution 2023- 32844, and will expire on December 31, 2024; therefore, a new PPI Committee would need to be created; and WHEREAS, a PPI was developed by the initial ad hoc PPI Committee, according to a seven -step planning and public involvement process, defined by the CRS Program, and the PPI was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission per Resolution No. 2017-29771; and WHEREAS, a new PPI is required every five -years and was developed by the ad hoc PPI Committee to update and replace the 2017 PPI, and the PPI was adopted by the Mayor and City Commission on July 20, 2022 per Resolution No. 2022-32216; and WHEREAS, an evaluation report is prepared annually by a PPI Committee and submitted to the City Commission; and WHEREAS, on October 28, 2024, the PPI Committee, that was created per Resolution No. 2023-32844, approved the Annual Update and Evaluation Report to be transmitted to the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the Mayor and City Commission accept the 2024 Report, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the members of the new ad hoc advisory PPI Committee (the "Committee") shall be as follows: the City's Communications Director; the City's Floodplain Manager; Scott Diffenderfer, a real estate agent; Carlos Gutierrez, a real estate agent; Alex Carrasco, a local bank representative; and John Lee, a local insurance agent; and WHEREAS, the powers and duties of the Committee will be to serve as a PPI Committee in accordance with NFIP requirements for credit under the CRS, to implement, monitor and evaluate the PPI, and to submit an annual evaluation report of the PPI to the City Commission; and WHEREAS, the term of membership on the new ad hoc Committee shall commence on January 1, 2025 and expire on December 31, 2025, subject to earlier or later sunset by the City Commission. 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 accept the 2024 Program for Public Information (PPI) Annual Update and Evaluation Report, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A, developed for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) (the Program); and further create an ad hoc advisory committee to serve as a PPI Committee for the 2025 Program, to implement, monitor, and evaluate the PPI, and prescribe the purpose, duties, appointments, and terms of the Committee's members, for a term commencing on January 1, 2025 and expiring on December 31, 2025. PASSED and ADOPTED this 1f day -( fCIy P , 2024 ATTEST: DECA�Z� 74 ) L 2024' Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & F EXECUTION Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez lj W 7,k Ci omey r Date ;;v Resolutions - C7 E MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Eric Carpenter, City Manager DATE: December 11, 2024 TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE 2024 PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) ANNUAL UPDATE AND EVALUATION REPORT, ATTACHED TO THIS RESOLUTION AS EXHIBIT A, DEVELOPED FOR THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM (NFIP) COMMUNITY RATING SYSTEM (CRS) (THE PROGRAM); AND FURTHER CREATING AN AD HOC ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO SERVE AS A PPI COMMITTEE FOR THE 2025 PROGRAM, TO IMPLEMENT, MONITOR, AND EVALUATE THE PPI, AND PRESCRIBE THE PURPOSE, DUTIES, APPOINTMENTS, AND TERMS OF THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERS, FOR A TERM COMMENCING ON JANUARY 1, 2025 AND EXPIRING ON DECEMBER 31, 2025. RECOMMENDATION The Administration recommends that the City Commission accept the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Program for Public Information (PPI) Annual Evaluation Update and Evaluation Report prepared for the Community Rating System (CRS) program and to reconvene the annual ad hoc committee starting on January 1st of 2025 and ending on December 31st of 2025, The committee's continuous participation and work is required to monitor the implementation of flood awareness projects, which provide valuable activity points for the CRS program. BACKGROUNDIHISTORY The Program for Public Information Committee (PPI) was first created by the City Commission through Resolution No. 2017-30104 on November 29, 2017. The original Program for Public Information Plan was approved on March 1, 2017 via Resolution No. 2017-29771. As required by the program, a new PPI Plan is created every five years. The City Commission approved the 2022 PPI on July 20, 2022 via Resolution No. 2022-32216. A progress report is submitted annually to the City Commission as required by the program. On October 28, 2024, the Program for Public Information Committee passed a motion approving the Annual Update and Evaluation Report and transmitting it to the City Commission for approval. ANALYSIS The Community Rating System (CRS) is a voluntary program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program allowing communities to earn flood insurance discounts. Cities earn points for conducting activities promoting flood insurance and reducing flood risk. The CRS rating scores range from 1 to 10 (1 being the highest and 10 the lowest). Miami Beach pursued an aggressive goal to improve As CRS ranking from a Class 8 to a Class 5 and was officially awarded the new score in May 2019. Qualifying policy holders in the city, and the city's own policies, receive an 25% discount on flood insurance premiums that saves the Miami Beach community millions of dollars annually. This helps offset increasing federal rates. Page 241 of 1452 The Program for Public Information Committee (PPI) was first created by the City Commission through Resolution No. 2017-30104 on November 29, 2017. The original Program for Public Information Plan was approved on March 1, 2017 via Resolution No. 2017.29771. As required by the program, a new PPI Plan is created every five years. The City Commission approved the 2022 PPI on July 20, 2022 via Resolution No. 2022-32216. A progress report is submitted annually to the City Commission as required by the program. On October 28, 2024, the PPI Committee approved the Annual Update and Evaluation Report to be transmitted to City Commission (Attachment 1). The mission of the proposed Program for Public Information Committee is to create and monitor a Program for Public Information (PPI) plan with the purpose of reducing flood risk and ultimately reducing the cost of flood insurance. The committee meets twice a year to address CRS requirements and to monitor and evaluate the plan. The committee's composition requires representation from communications, floodpiain management, and the insurance industry- Two additional stakeholders listed in the program requirements could include representatives from the real estate industry, local banking, emergency or disaster responders, Chamber of Commerce or other business organizations, trade associations of builders or contractors, developers, environmental organizations, and major employers. The proposed Program for Public Information Committee members include; - Melissa Berthier, Communications Representative Director - Marketing and Communications Department - Alex Carrasco, Banking Industry Representative Vice President/Private Banking Relationship Manager - First Horizon Scott Diffendetfer, Real Estate Agent Representative Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate - Compass President - Belle Isles Residents Association Carlos Gutierrez, Real Estate Agent Representative Real Estate Broker Associate - Coldwell Banker 2016 President - Miami Association of Realtors Mohsen Jarahpour, CFM, Floodplain Manager Floodplain Manager - Building Department John J. Lee, Insurance Agent Vice President - FirstService Financial The Marketing Director and Floodplain Manager are required to be members of this Committee. As specified by the Community Rating System Program for Public Information Committee rules, term limits do not apply due to exception under City Code Section 2-24(b)(2). The liaison for the Committee is the Chief Resilience Officer/ Environment and Sustainability, Director. The National Flood Insurance Program for Public Information Plan Update and Annual Evaluation Report highlights the progress made toward desired outcomes established on the plan adopted on July 20, 2022 via Resolution No. 2022-32216. it provides data and details regarding project implementation status and recommendations for future improvements. The Annual Evaluation Report, Attachment 1, includes: A review of projects: - Progress towards the desired outcomes, and Recommendations for improvement. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT Page 242 of 1452 City staff, specifically the Chief Resilience Officer and Environment and Sustainability Department, the Building Department's Floodplain Manager, and the Director of Marketing and Communications and staff dedicate hours to the Committee reports and activities. Outreach is distributed through existing communication channels with some target direct mailing and materials at a cost of less than $10,000 annually. Due to the City performance in the FEMA full Community Rating System program, qualifying National Flood Insurance Program policyholders receive an annual 25% discount on flood insurance premiums. Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on: See BIE at: hops://www.miamibeachfl.gov/city_-hall/city�l_erk/meeting,-notices/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION The Administration recommends the City Commission accept the National Flood Insurance Program for Public Information Committee Annual Evaluation Update and Report and reconvene the Ad Hoc Program for Public Information Committee for 2025. The program and Committee are essential for the City to reduce flood risk through awareness communications and to achieve FEMA Community Rating System points, thereby earning flood insurance premium discounts for qualifying residents and businesses. Applicable Area Citywide Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O, Bond pursuant to City Code Section 2A7? Project? T No 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 the name of lobbyists} and prim„ipal(s): Department Environment and Sustainability Sponsods> Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-5ponsOi Page 243 of 1452 Condensed Title Accept NFIP Community Rating System for PPI, Re -Create Ad Hoc Committee. (Femandez) EN Page 244 of 1452 .r- i�c,�{°rmat�on A ram for pub 2�24 C CO-,,,kuatk00 Reppfo gram INF eI Pnnua� UOate an ona\ Flood insurance ro fl o m d V R tkle t ng Sow", I�RSI TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND.....................................................................4 ANNUAL UPDATE & EVALUATION REPORT OVERVIEW...__...................__......_.4 PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) COMMITTEE OVERVIEW................5 2024 PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) COMMITTEE ...........................5 PLAN DEVELOPMENT...,..... ............ .......... SEVEN -STEP PROCESS__--._ __..._. .....---...- ..-_,_.. __.___.._...6 EVALUATION AND MONITORING.. ....... ........... ............. ...... ...... 7 SUMMARY OF OUTREACH PROJECTS.... .. _. _._._. _ __. ___..7 CRS ACTIVITY 370 & FLOOD INSURANCE ANALYSIS_...._........_._........_.._..._..12 OUTREACH IMPLEMENTATION TABLE._ .__..._. .._. ._.._ ____12 PERFORMANCE MEASURES.. ._........, ....._.. _.._....._ ___..__...21 SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT_ ...................... 25 CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS.......................................................................... 29 FEMAFlood Zone Map....................................................................................30 2 Page 246 of 1452 Mayor and City Commission Mayor Steven Meiner Commissioners Group I Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Group 5 Group 6 Kristen Rosen Laura Dominguez Alex J. Fernandez Tanya K. Bhatt David Suarez Joseph Magazine Gonzalez Program for Public Information Committee 2024 Chair Melissa Berthier Marketing & Communications Director Alex Cnrrasco Carlos Gutierrez Bunking industry Rea(G+rate Industry Representative Representative Vice Chair Scott 0lffenderfer Real Estate Industry Representative Mal larahpour John J. lee Floodpigin Monager Insurance industry Representative City of Miami Beach Eric I'. Carpenter City Manager Maria Hernandez Assistant City Manager Amy Knowles Ci Resi rence Officer and Environment and Susianabl ay Director Juanita Batlesteros Sustoinability and Resilience Manager Noel Webber Resilience Coordinator 3 Page 247 of 1452 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND ANNUAL UPDATE & EVALUATION REPORT OVERVIEW This annual report is a requirement of the Program for Public Information (PPI). The PPI is an activity of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS) that allows communities to earn points for conducting activities that communicate reducing flood risk and the importance of flood insurance. The CRS program overall is wide-ranging and has a rating scale from 1 to 10, with I being the best In 2019, Miami Beach pursued an aggressive goal to improve its CRS ranking from Class 8 to a Class 5 and was officially awarded the new score. The City has retained the Class 5 score through subsequent audits, most recently through the annual recertification by FEMA in April of 2022. As a result of this score, qualifying National Flood Insurance Policy holders within the community are eligible to receive a 25% discount on federal flood insurance premiums. This helps offset increasing federal rates. r!)00 INSURANCE FACTS The City of Miami Beach participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Community Rating System (CRS)- Miami Beach has a Class 5 score. This effort saves qualifying residents and businesses 25% on their flood insurance premiums. As a coastal barrier eSlal.d, 97% of properties in the City of Miami Beach are located within or Pea. a High -Rug Fiord Zone Area (Special Flood Hazard Areas- "SFHA') as mapped by FEMA. Within this area. flood insurance is required for buildings with a federally backed mortgage and recommended for all properties. This program encourages cities to convene a stakeholder committee and collaborate to identify communication projects for flood awareness, flood insurance, and emergency management. The program complements the City's approach to public participation and is a key part of communication strategies regarding climate resilience and flooding. This annual update and evaluation report highlights the progress made toward desired outcomes established in the plan, discusses project implementation status and includes an update on existing recommendations as well as new ones. in 2022, the City of Miami Beach completed its second Program for Public Information (PPI) Plan. Since then, the Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee has met to monitor and evaluate the status of projects and outcomes and submitted the required annual reports to the governing board. City staff has conducted outreach projects and other CRS activities, collected data on implementation and measures; and presented results and updates to the Committee for feedback and further direction. Page 248 of 1452 Miami Beach Background The City of Miami Beach is a vibrant coastal community. Rich in history, culture, and home to 14 historic districts, the City also has a low-lying topography and high ground water table making it vulnerable to flood risk from rainfall, storms, sea level rise, and tidal storm surge. The City works to reduce flood risk on many fronts. This includes a mature dune system of green infrastructure to reduce the impact of storm surge and erosion, a comprehensive stormwater management program, elevating low-lying streets, a Resilience Code to address current and future flood risk for development and construction, higher seawall elevation requirements, and private property assessments in tandem with a competitive flood mitigation grant program. The City utilizes a comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) approach to address longer -term sea -level rise adaptation, combining urban design and green infrastructure, stormwater, water and sewer, and above -ground improvements. The Program for Public Information not only shows outreach activities conducted but also demonstrates the impact that projects have in the community. This report allows the Committee to keep track of the plan's outcomes, celebrate achievements, identify areas of improvements, and continue planning for the fu#ure- The following items are covered in this report, as required by the National Flood Insurance Program: • A review of projects conducted by the Program for Public Information Committee; • Progress towards the desired outcomes; and • Recommendations for improvement. PROGRAM FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION (PPI) COMMITTEE OVERVIEW The Program for Public Information (PPI) Committee, made up of private and public stakeholders, guided the development of the City's second Program for Public Information (PPI). in 2022, the Committee followed a seven -step planning and public involvement process defined by the Community Rating System Program. Their unique perspectives and expertise helped define target audiences, messages, outcomes, and outreach methods_ The Committee built upon the PPI adopted in 2017 by updating and refining 4 to include recent issues and advancements in flooding vulnerabilities and activities. The Committee has a wealth of knowledge regarding flood hazards and flood risk. The Committee is comprised of six stakeholders, each with valuable perspectives and insight on flood risk and insurance. The committee member expertise requirements are specified by the CBS program, which requires Page 249 of 1452 representation from the City's Communications Department and the City's Floodplain Office, and the iocai insurance industry. The Committee also has local real estate and banking stakeholders. The Committee was previously formed by the City Commission through Resolution No. 2016-29585 on September 27. 2016, Resolution No. 2017-30104 on December 13, 2017, Resolution No. 2018-30658 on December 12. 2018, Resolution No. 2019-31083 on December 11, 2019; Resolution No. 2020-31527 on December 9. 2020: Resolution No. 2021-31936 on December 8. 2021, Resolution No, 2022-32216 on June 20, 2022, and Resolution No. 2023-32844 on December 13, 2023. The Committee has been re-created annually to comply with the CRS program. In December of 2024, the Committee is required to be re-established once again by the City Commission for the coming year. Melissa Berthier, Chair Office of Marketing and Communications Scott Diffenderfer, CIPS, LCAM, Vice -Chan' Alex Carrasco Carlos Gutierrez. PA Mohsen Jarahpour, OEM John J Lee PLAN DEVELOPMENT SEVEN -STEP PROCESS Real Estate Industry Representative Licensed Real Estate Broker Associate, Compass President of the Belle Isles Residents Association Banking Industry Representative Vice President, Iberia Bank Real Estate Industry Representative Broker Associate, Coidwett Banker 2016 President Miami Association of Realtors Floodplain Manager Building Department Insurance Industry Representative Vice President, FirstService Financial The Committee followed a seven -step process required by the CRS program that serves as a roadmap for completing and reviewing the PPI's activities. The Committee held its first meeting in October of 2016, and since then, staff has continued working diligently in refining and completing the projects defined in the plan. The seven -step process was conducted for the new plan in 2022 through two committee meetings. Page 250 of 1452 1. Establish the Committee: The Committee was first established in 2016 and each year following, and meets at least twice a year to discuss initiatives within the program and approve documentation. 2. Assess the Community Information Needs: The Committee agreed that, for the purpose of the Program for Public information, the entire City should be considered one target area with multiple audiences (property owners, renters, businesses, seawall owners, repetitive loss areas, local organizations, and real estate and insurance agencies). 3. Formulate Messages: The Committee conducted an insurance coverage assessment and formulated specific messages to those properties that carry a lower rate of flood insurance. In addition. the entire City of Miami Beach is targeted with flood awareness messages disseminated through different channels. 4. Identify Outreach Projects to Convey the Messages: The Committee identified various outreach projects outlined on the outreach implementation table of this report. The projects are crucial to achieve established outcomes on this plan, such as increasing flood insurance coverage and awareness of flooding in the community. 5. Inventory of other Public Information Efforts. The Program for Public Information requires examining existing information efforts. A list was compiled through staff research and committee membersinput. This list is published on the Program for Public Information Plan published on June 20, 2022, and available on the City's website. 6. Prepare the PPI Document: Preparing the PPI document involved a concerted effort from staff and the Committee. PPI documentation is updated every year through the annual evaluation report to make improvements to projects and increase community outreach. 7. Implement, Monitor and Evaluate: The Committee meets twice annually to evaluate the program and incorporate revisions. This report specifically addresses steps six and seven and includes a summary of the progress made. EVALUATION AND MONITORING SUMMARY OF OUTREACH PROJECTS The Committee met twice in 2024 to evaluate the 18 outreach projects in the 2022 PPI plan. All the projects planned for 2024 were completed or are on track to be completed. The Committee met to review the activities of the Implementation Table and provide feedback on new issues and suggestions_ City staff provided an overview of the activities.. including photos and examples, and discussion was held regarding any additional opportunities to increase effectiveness. This year. the Committee did not recommend new projects, however, the Committee provided feedback on updated tad sheets and real estate hazard disclosures. The following is a summary of select outreach projects (OPj implemented and evaluated by the Committee with the full comprehensive list located within the outreach table. Page 251 of 1452 OP #t: Flood awareness information provided to all properties: An important milestone in completing the seven steps of the program was to develop 10 messages for flood awareness. The 10 messages are included in the Miami Beach Magazine which is mailed directly to ail households every quarter and disfin ute t the City's public facilities. This year four issues of the magazine were mailed to residents. in 2024, the City developed a new page on the City's website dedicated to flood awareness and flood protection information. This page includes updated information on what to do during a flood, how to prepare, and how to seek assistance' httoBaiwww.miamibeachfl govificod-awarenesslin addition. the City's sustainability and resilience website, www.MBRisingAbove. com, features a highlighted tab for 'flood awareness'. The materials include the 10 steps to flood awareness, fact sheets and important resilience projects_ The City also routinely features materials related to flood insurance, flood awareness information_ projects, and programs on its website. OP #2: Messaging from elected leadership encouraging flood insurance coverage (Activity 370): In April 2024, and October 2024. City of Miami Beach Mayor Steven Memer and the FEMA Community Rating System Program for Public Information Committee hosted virtual Flood Insurance Forums. The forum informed participants about the importance of obtaining flood insurance and provided risk reduction strategies. This effort provides valuable activity points for the CRS Activity 370 Flood Insurance Coverage Improvement Plan. Flood insuronce Forum Yd.. LaM.u✓l'OeMfOV�I]]� r� - r OP #3, 4 Flood Awareness and Hurricane Guide: The flood awareness guide has informed hundreds of residents about the different existing flood awareness messages. The guide has been published on the City's website since spring of 2017 and was updated in 2020. In addition, the hurricane guide includes flood preparation messages and tips on how to respond to extreme weather events. A Hurricane Preparedness Quiz was sent out in the MB Magazine Spring Page 252 of 1452 2024 edition. On July 17, 2024 Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt and Miami -Dade County Commissioner Micky Steinberg hosted an Extreme Weather Training on heat. flooding and hurricanes. A newly published 'flood Awareness and Safety Tips" brochure was shared at a sandbag distribution event on July 26. 2024. The Division of Emergency Management (DEM) is working with City departments to make sure all departmental plans reflect the current public health considerations. In addition, messages continue to be sent out through email blasts and text alerts to the community in advance of anticipated rainfall, King Tides, and potential hurricanes. The City s FEMA-sponsored Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), which are community volunteers and organizations trained in emergency response, distribute flood and hurricane awareness fact sheets at numerous public engagement events for residents, including events at senior centers, a back -to -school resource fair, Fourth of July events, and the Police Block Party. OP #6: Response to flood events: The City maintains a Flood Response Preparations Process (Activity 332.11q) included as a section in the Public Works Manual to provide critical flood awareness information before, during and after a flood event. The City continues to share infomtation amongst departments and the public regarding severe weather events in the area and ,auRr.. aEm9.=rn=� other flood events in Miami Beach. These communications occur through email. social "•"+^"^'^°"°°°'^a°^^°""'^• media. SEFL Climate Compact Leadership • re"'""•"� Committee meet(ngs. and in -person or virtual +t141. n Mva Mo-ryh Y�waNY '"•""° r. discussions regarding flood events across Miami Beach departments. In 2024, the City experienced an intense, 200- M„ co,�p,„ year rainstorm from June 11 to June 14 which '°""'""Pn"""""•°"flwY J caused flood conditions throughout the City_ Responding to flood events in the community is an important priority for the City_ As of October, the City addressed 833 flood and drainage related requests in 2024,. with 51.6% requests resolved within five days. About 300 of these requests were received in June after a significant 200-year storm. during which 15 % were resolved within 5 days. Flood and drainage -related requests are often caused by King Tides or heavy rain. Staff resolved requests by responding to issues on-slte, documenting flooding, and communicating with homeowners. Tracking of flooding complaints has helped to prioritize stormwater Critical Needs projects to conduct targeted improvements to flood -prone areas. The Dashboard also indicates that 31 tidal flooding incidents from Januar 1 through November 17, 2024, were avoided due to completed road raising projects in Sunset Harbour and along Indian Creek. In addition, the Division of Emergency Management provides damage assessment training to departments who respond to flooding incidents and utilizes web -based tools that track flooding, tides, and impacts to property_ Information is collected and shared with Miami -Dade County Office of Page 253 of 1452 Emergency Management (OEM). Following the flooding event in June, the Miami -Dade County OEM activated a Damage Assessment Survey tool to assess flood damage and provide resources. Although Tropical Storm Debby.. Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton did not hit Miami Beach directly, Flood Watches were put into effect through the storms to prepare for potential impacts. The City actively monitors and documents the impacts of flooding by visiting flooded areas and proactively documenting the impacts of high tides from a boat on City waterways. OP #8 Fact Sheets: In 2017, fact sheets were created to reach various target audiences, focusing on the areas with low flood insurance coverage as defined through the flood insurance coverage analysis. In 2021, the following fact sheets were updated to include new information: 10 Steps to Flood Awareness, encouraging businesses to purchase flood insurance, and Keep It Clean Biscayne Bay water quality. In 2024, all fact sheets were updated to reflect more recent flood insurance coverage statistics and current Miami Beach messaging, policies, and procedures. These communications on water quality, in tandem with the affidavits for storm drain cleanliness and erosion control included in the building permitting checklist, contribute to Activity 540 Drainage System Maintenance. Starting in 2020 and 2021, fact sheets have been featured on the MBRisingAbove and Flood Awareness websites and prornoted through the Program for Public information (PPI) Committee. Special fact sheets are on the website for renters and tenants in 2-4-unit buildings to encourage the purchase of flood insurance. Flood preparation messages for the King Tide season and projected dates were emailed to over 35,000 recipients across Miami Beach prior to and during King Tide events on September 13, October 11, and October 16, and November 12. Additional fact sheets include information tailored to business owners, real estate agents, tenants, construction industry, potential homeowners, and for Biscayne Bay water quality protection. 10 Page 254 of 1452 OP #9 Community Meetings for Flood Awareness: The City conducted multiple outreach meetings with the public for flood awareness. The Environment & Sustsmability {E&S) Department spoke about flooding, sea level rise, and adaptation efforts at a Venetian Way Neighborhood Association meeting on April 4. 2024. The E&S Department also led meetings to introduce the findings of a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan with public committees and the Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce in Fall of 2024. Throughout July, the Division of Emergency Management also collaborated with the Office of Housing & Community Services and the American Red Cross to conduct hurricane preparedness workshops for all congregate sites and senior housing. The Public Works Department held various meetings related to flood mitigation projects, including a meeting in April to engage the South of Fifth Neighborhood Association regarding the First Street and South Point Stormwater Improvements and on August 81" to engage the North Beach community regarding the upcoming design and procurement phases for the North Shore Stormwater Improvement Project. OP# 6, 6, 12 Social media messages: As more residents use social media, the City has expanded its reach via X, Facebook and Nextdoor. Tweets related to flood awareness received more than 138,000 impressions in 2024 as of August. Impressions mean that Tweets were viewed by users and possibly re - tweeted. In addition, the City continues measuring the quality of flood awareness messaging in social media and email to ensure all communications are effectively educating the community on flood risk. Fight the Flood $20 wo OF #15 Private Property Adaptation Program: The City Commission authorized $3.3M in funding through FY 2025 for this new innovative program which aims to reduce the risk of flooding for private properties_ This competitive, reimbursement - based grant program is designed for residential and commercial property owners to understand their flood risk and implement flood mitigation projects. Properties selected for the program receive funding through a 50/50 matching grant, with up to $20,000 available for the full scope of work, including the $2,500 value of the assessment. In addition, If the applicant is considered low -to -moderate income (LMi), the PPA funds the entirety of the grog; am, up to $20,000.. without requiring a cost match. Only proposed projects that directly address flood mitigation are funded. The program is divided into two phases. The first is an assessment that provides information on the flooding risk of the property and proposes up to three possible flood risk mitigation projects. The second phase is the design and construction of these projects. It is intended for the program to link to existing City and Federal programs. The information distribution on flood protection contributes to Activity 350: Flood Protection Information. Furthermore, the financial and technical assistance provided through this program contributes to Activity 360: Flood Protection Assistance. As active flood insurance policies are required for the PPA, it also contributes to outcomes for Activity 370: Flood Insurance Promotion. 11 Page 255 of 1452 Through this program, City consultants reviewed multiple properties to encourage participation in the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) grants. The City applied to the FEMA FMA program on behalf of two residents, one of which owns a severe repetitive loss property. Both properties were selected for final review. If the final award is granted by the federal government, it is expected that FEMA will cover 90% of the cost of elevation for one property and 100% of the cost for the second property. The inaugural cohort is currently in the Design and Construction Phase, and one project has been completed. The 2024 application period for the second cohort resulted in 48 applications received. The Assessment Phase is currently being completed for this second cohort. The Assessments included site visits to 38 properties and meetings with property owners to understand site conditions and Flooding challenges, as well as the owners priorities and interests. Participants in the second cohort are expected to begin Phase II by the end of 2024. CRS ACTIVITY 370 & FLOOD INSURANCE ANALYSIS The Flood Insurance Analysis also compliments the flood insurance coverage assessment, coverage improvement plan, and coverage implementation plan as part ofthe CRS Activity 370 Flood Insurance Coverage Improvement Plan. The City and Floodplain Manager requested updated NFIP policy data from the FEMA Region 4 Floodplain Management and Insurance Branch, The City uses this data to review trends in policy numbers and savings for target community groups and community members in the AE and X Zones. As of November 2024. Region 4 Office and FEMA Headquarters have not provided the updated report for Pivot NFIP data across target groups. This section will be updated for future PPI Update Reports. OUTREACH IMPLEMENTATION TABLE The following outreach implementation table, required within the PPI, details the audiences, messages, desired outcomes. projects to support the messages.. list of projects, project accomplishments for 2024, and stakeholders that help disseminate the information. The table serves as a tracking mechanism to ensure that projects are completed in a timely manner. 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Each table lists one or more of the plan's desired outcomes at the top and shows success measures indicating progress made and its corresponding data. Outcomes: i. Increase comprehensive awareness of CRS and Miami Beach flood messages 2. Increase awareness of being safe before, during and after flood events. lIEW2017 2018 2019 _ 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Number of X (T"tter) j impressions 256,224 410.747 1,217,629' 635,463 I 142,631 195,874 115,714 138,0232 about flood awareness I messages Nu mber on NIA 13.255 28.134 19651 21.619 83,000 240,961 68,60V MBRismgAbove website Residents__ preferring CRY WA WA - 33% WA I WAs 41.5% WA 47% Email for communicatiW Residents preferring City NIA NIA 34% WA WA 40.7% NIA 40°k Website for communication' Residents preferring MO '. WA WA 44% WA WA 40d% WA 45% Magazine for ! communicatioM 'Twitter impressions increased significantly yin X19 due to the implementation of communication campaigns and outreach efforts. Data was obtained from the City a Office of Marketing and Communications. Social media date for 2024 was pulled from January 1 through July 31. 'Number of pagevlews captured through November 17. Data was obtained from the City's Environment 8 Sustainebildy Department. -Miami Beach resident and business survey is administered every two years. 21 Page 265 of 1452 Using various channels to reach different audiences has been a key part of this outreach plan. With social media's importance as a communication channel for various demographics, the City is reaching residents through this outlet and raising awareness of flooding issues. Promoting flood awareness materials online has also been an important way of communicating with businesses. The City continues to evaluate the most suitable plafforms and methods for communications via the Miami Beach Community Survey. This helps the City prioritize which communications channels to use for news, events, and awareness messages. The preferences of residents for communication channels are shown below in the results from the 2024 survey. • Residents preferring the use of City email newsletters for communication about City government, issues, and events was 47%, an increase from 42% in 2022. • Residents preferring the use of Miami8eachfl.gov for communication about City government, issues, and events was 40%, a slight decrease from 41 % in 2022. • Residents preferring the use of MB Magazine for communication about City government, issues, and events was 45%, an increase from 40% in 2022. The Miami Beach Community Survey was conducted in Spring of 2024 and received 1,300 responses from residents throughout the City. The number of pageviews on MB Rising Above decreased from about 240,961 in 2023 (year-end) to 68,603 (through November 17) in 2024. Pageviews may have been particularly high in 2023 in part due to the highly publicized We • Biscayne Bay campaign, which is an educational campaign created to inform residents of steps they can take to keep Biscayne Bay clean from contaminants and pollution. For 2024, the most visited page on the website is the Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program page providing an overview of the PPA program, which opened applications for its second cohort in early 2024, and contains information on how to apply. The page with the second most views is the Sea Turtles page, which provides information on sea turtle nesting season and how to help protect sea turtle hatchlings. The page with the third most views is the Household Hazardous Waste page providing information on waste drop-off events and on how to safely dispose of hazardous materials. 22 Page 266 of 1452 vuunme. neuuw pieverneous accivents ana damagerrom noon waters 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 20241 148,400 357,600 481,600 481,600 481,600 526.600 526,600 526.600 Total pumping system capacity (gallons per minutep i Number of stcrmwater backfbw prevention devices 0 o 0 6 6 a 12 5 installed Percent of food and drainage complaints resolved in 5 days 88% 73% 73% 66% 74% 79% 79°6 52%3 from initiation date Percent of stormwater pump stations, outfalls. catch basins, g5% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% and associated piping cleaned annually %of active construction sites inspected for proper sediment WA WA N/A N/A 100% 100% 100% 100% and eroson control uam provioea 5 accurate to uaobar am aces not reaect November or uecember data. 2Includes stationary stormwater treatment systems. Methodology updated by Public Works Department including projects that have reached substantial completion since 2016. Only new generation stormwater treatment stations are being counted. n Reponses resolved within 5 days was heavily impacted during a 200-year storm in mid -June of 2024. The extent of flooding and volume of flood responses resulted in many being resolved outside of the 5 day window. Reducing preventable accidents and damage from flood waters is an important desired outcome of the plan and the stormwater program. The measures above help the City track progress in this area and also reflect the various efforts dedicated to improving the storm water system, responding to flooding more efficiently, and building resiliently. The City of Miami Beach reduces potential pollution and continuously improves its stormwater management through a combination of education and outreach, maintenance, cleaning, and the use of cutting -edge technology and industry -vetted operational practices. Through these efforts, the City has made improvements to many of the pipes and drains of the stonmwater conveyance system; Additionally, the City has installed 30 stormwater backflow prevention devices in various areas since 2020. These backflow prevention devices reduce the need for temporary stormwater pumps to be deployed during major storm events. As it relates to the operations of its stormwater system, the City has made a commitment to inspect, dean, and maintain the entire stormwater system at least once per year. Public Works Operations staff responsible for overseeing these activities are evaluated annually on their ability to meet this metric. In 23 Page 267 of 1452 addition, the Environment and Sustainability Department staff conducts a review of these activities every year as part of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) annual reporting. The City exceeds regulatory requirements for stormwater management. For reference, the NPDES permit that governs the system's operation requires the entire system be inspected, cleaned and maintained a minimum of once every three years. In addition to exceeding the required NPDES frequency, the City cleans certain structures more frequently than once a year. For example, stormwater treatment systems are cleaned at a minimum once per quarter as required by their maintenance manuals. The City elects to clean certain stormwater treatment systems even more frequently, as needed. Stormwater treatment systems connected to higher trafficked drainage basins in tourism areas are cleaned once per week to ensure they are preventing as much pollution from entering the receiving water body, as well as operating as designed. The Public Works stormwater team cleans the entire storm drain system, including pump stations, prior to storms as well. Outcome: Increase awareness of being safe before, during, and after a flood event 2016 2019 2022 2024 Household is prepared with tood/water/supplies for an r66% 69% 58% emergency (percent of strongly agree and agree) I know where to get information during an emergency 65% 71% 74% 68% (percent of strongly agree and agree) I'm satisfied with my building(s) flood risk protectiorq' WA 43% 40% 42% ' In 2019 and 2022, residents were asked if they were "comfortable" rather than "satisfied.' Increasing awareness of being safe before, during and after a flood event is important to ensure residents have the information needed to remain safe and protect their property during extreme weather events. The Community Survey measures emergency preparedness and awareness as it relates to weather events and emergencies. Results in both areas decreased by 11% and 6%, respectively. However, residents' satisfaction with their buildings' flood risk protections increased by 2%. The most recent survey was conducted in the Spring of 2024. 24 Page 268 of 1452 Outcome: Reduce preventable accidents and damage from -flood wafers 2009 2012 2014 2016 2019 2022 2024 Percent of resdents observing inaeased N/A' N/A' flooding Resident satisfaction .i efforts to address stormwater and 44% 37% drainage (rating of excellent or good) N/A' 74% 40°, 25% 46% 50% 45% 46% 39% 42% To understand if residents are experiencing issues with flooding and drainage, survey questions related to these areas are included in the City's community survey. Data related to the satisfaction with stormwater program is provided above. • The percent of residents observing flooding increased by 1 % since 2022. • Satisfaction with efforts to address stormwater and drainage increased by 4% since 2022. This issue also ranked as a top priority item for respondents. The activities to encourage flood insurance in target areas, including commercial properties and properties in the AE and X zones, have been outlined in the Implementation Table and the Evaluation and Monitoring sections of the report. A full outline of the NFIP policy update will be provided in the 2025 PPI Plan Report. SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT As part of this report, recommendations were developed with the Committee to make improvements to the implementation of the plan. The following paragraphs provide a summary of recommendations with their corresponding status. 25 1. Continue implementing outreach projects to reduce flood risk, help reduce the cost of flood insurance premiums, promote flood insurance, and educate about changes to flood insurance. STATUS: ONGOING The City provides considerable information online and holds in -person events and engagement within the community. The City has emphasized wide -spread, accessible community engagement within its initiatives, including the Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and the Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program, and has incorporated promotion of flood insurance into these Page 269 of 1452 26 programs and their engagement activities. The City will continue to provide updates to the community. The City s Neighborhood Resiliency Projects Advisory Committee is now a permanent standing committee and ads as an advisory board to City Commission and City Manager on neighborhood infrastructure programs and private property matters related to the City's climate resilience projects to help build awareness within the community and to incorporate resident ideas and feedback. Staff presented updates regarding sea level rise and flooding studies to this committee and the Sustainability Committee, both of which are open to public attendance and comment. A public comment period for the City's Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Update was held from August 27 to September 13, 2024. 2. Adopting plans and policies to advance resilience. Over the last six years, more than 20 land use amendments have been adopted to address sea level rise, a full City Resiliency Code update went into effect on June 1. 2023, and the City's Stormwater Modeling and Master Plan Update was completed and approved by City Commission on March 19, 2024, STATUS: ONGOING In 2021 there were several ordinances passed that enhanced the City's flood awareness and mitigation efforts: two ordinances —fertilizer and erosion —to manage stonmwater quality; dune protection ordinance that provides, among other benefits, protection from storm surge; seawall ordinance that sets minimum height for new seawall construction. The City is actively engaged in the promotion and enforcement of these ordinances. Additionally, the Stormwater Modeling and Master Plan Update was completed by the Public Works Department and approved by City Commission on March 19, 2024. Finally, the Environment and Sustainability Department completed its Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment Update to analyze the effects from sea level rise, king tides, compound flooding, and storm surge based on NOAA projections for the years 2040 and 2070. The City will continue work on an Adaptation Plan related to the Vulnerability Assessment to be finalized earty 2025. This Adaptation Plan compiles, organizes, and prioritizes sea level rise adaptation strategies from a multitude of previous city plans. These resources are available through: htto://www.mbrisinaabove.com 3. Implementing flood mitigation/ climate adaptation projects: Miami Beach is leading the way in South Florida and nationally in designing neighborhood projects with an integrated approach to addressing flooding and improving the water and sewer systems in each neighborhood in a holistic way. STATUS: ONGOING Neighborhood projects are designed to have multiple co -benefits including the installation of a new and robust drainage system, upgrading aging water and sewer infrastructure, improving mobility with bike lanes and complete streets, lighting, and incorporating native and Florida friendly vegetation and tree canopy to help manage stormwater and improve Stormwater quality. Additionally, greater emphasis on aesthetics, particularly regarding the above -ground elements associated with neighborhood projects, is being implemented and will be another significant co- Page 270 of 1452 27 benefit. To supplement these projects while preparing for future environmental conditions, the City completed and approved a Stormwater Master Plan on March 19, 2024. Sunset Harbour, Palm and Hibiscus, Indian Creek, West Ave Phase I, and other areas where improvements have been completed now experience less flooding due to king tides and intense rainfalls. Construction has commenced for Phase II of the West Avenue neighborhood improvements. Design is underway for First Street and North Shore D, which have both held community meetings in 2024 to review design and community priorities and concerns. In addition to large-scale neighborhood improvement projects, the City is incorporating resilience into its new parks. Brittany Bay Park, which includes resilience features like a floodable park with a setback seawall, was officially opened in 2023. Maurice Gibb Park is currently undergoing a redesign and construction, which will include a new playground, a higher seawall, and a natural shoreline with planted mangrove trees. The Bayshore Park is also under construction and will serve as a retention and percolation area for stormwater runoff, complete with a floodable park and a system of underground retention infrastructure. Upcoming projects include: Short-term: The City began construction on West Avenue Phase II, is currently designing the First Street project (currently at 60% design) and is currently designing of the North Beach Town Center project. The City expects to complete construction of the Maurice Gibb Park and Bayshore Park in 2025. Mid-term and Long-term: The City will continue the Neighborhood Improvement Projects based on the Jamb's Engineering neighborhood project prioritization and commence the critical needs projects identified in the Stormwater Modeling and Master Plan Update. 4. Preparing critical assets in the City for current and future flood risk to compound flooding. STATUS: ONGOING The City completed a Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan in 2024. The Vulnerability Assessment is complementary to the Stormwater Master Plan, specifically focusing on the critical assets that keep Miami Beach running. It evaluates risks due to compound flooding and sea level rise projections for the years 2040 and 2070. Based upon findings from the Assessment, specific buildings, environmental assets, and City infrastructure will be incorporated into an Adaptation Plan for future flood risk mitigation projects. The Adaptation Plan is currently being drafted and will be completed in 2025. The Vulnerability Assessment was presented to the Sustainability, Committee and the Neighborhood Resilience Projects Advisory Committee in September of 2024. A public comment period was held for the Vulnerability Assessment from August 27 to September 13 in 2024. 5. Promote the Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program which promotes and supports flood mitigation property improvements. STATUS: ONGOING Page 271 of 1452 28 The PPA program launched in August 2022 and has been approved for funding of $3.3M through FY 2025. The program provides a 50150 matching grant fund for private property owners —single family homeowners, multifamily property owners, and commercial property owners —to undertake flood risk mitigation improvements. The program is split into two phases: the first is an assessment to analyze risks and possible improvements for each property: the second is the design and construction of improvements. In addition, the program links to other funding opportunities available in the City and at the federal level, like the FEMA FMA. To apply for the PPA, properties must provide proof of flood insurance and an Elevation Certificate. The inaugural cohort is now in Phase 11. Design and Construction, and one grantee has completed their project to replace an impervious walkway with pervious pavers. The Assessments included site visits with the purpose of understanding the property's site conditions and challenges, as well as the participants' priorities and interests. Of the 65 properties that applied for the inaugural program, 42 properties moved forward with Phase I and received flood risk assessment reports. Of the 42 Phase I participants, 35 are currently moving forward with Phase II of the program. The application for the 2024 cohort opened on February 15 and closed on April 2, 2024. The City received 48 applications, and 38 applicants moved forward with Phase I of the program. Site visits to these 38 properties were completed from June to August. For 2024, the City emphasized the outreach of the program to non-residential properties, and the City is pleased that two commercial properties are participating and received site visits. The program is expected to begin accepting applications for the next cohort in early 2025. 6. Seawall Program: Make forward progress and conduct outreach and education on seawall ordinance STATUS: ONGOING Seawall Ordinance 20214393 establishes construction standards and a minimum elevation of 5.7' NAVD for new construction of seawalls or seawalls undergoing substantial improvement. This ordinance was passed in January 2021. The City has focused on communication and education throughout the past three years. A letter on enforcement of seawall heights was sent to seawall owners in December 2023, and the City plans to send another in December 2024. This helps support Activity 430 Higher Regulatory Standards. Page 272 of 1452 CONCLUSION & NEXT STEPS The Program for Public Information (PPI) Plan activities were implemented successfully in 2024. Various outreach projects were completed and continue to be scheduled for upcoming years. New projects have been added with the purpose of using data for better decision -making and more effective communication. In addition, the City is preparing for its annual CRS audit by tracking and documenting PPI efforts. For more information, the City website contains comprehensive flood awareness located at httbs/lwwwmiamibeachfl.00v/flood-awareness Information is also available at www MBRisinoabove.com, through the Flood Awareness tab. MBRisingabove.com is the City of Miami Beach's resource for climate change adaption and mitigation efforts. In addition, information regarding capital projects that Contribute to flood awareness and reducing flood risk are located at Active Proiects - City of Miami Beach (miamibeachfl.cov). Miami Beach is committed to reducing the cost of flood insurance, reducing flood risk and increasing flood awareness. This Program for Public Information (PPI) Annual Update & Evaluation Report, developed for the National Flood Insurance Program Community Rating System program, opens the doors for increased integration of initiatives that go hand in hand with resilience practices and provides the City with opportunities to improve its programs. The Committee and staff will continue to implement the plan, track progress, and make recommended improvements. 29 Page 273 of 1452 Y