Resolution 2025-33524RESOLUTION NO.2025-33524
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,AT ITS
JANUARY 24,2025 MEETING,TO CONSIDER FUNDING FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY FOR NORTH BEACH AS
PART OF THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS.
WHEREAS,on November 20,2024,at the request of Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt,the
Mayor and City Commission referred item C4H to the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee (FERC)to discuss funding for a comprehensive infrastructure study for North Beach;
and
WHEREAS,the referral referenced a proposed comprehensive hydraulic infrastructure
study focusing on South Beach,which would be essential for assessing the City's water,sewer,
and stormwater systems,and identify existing deficiencies;and
WHEREAS,the referral sought to explore funding opportunities for a similar study in North
Beach,given its distinct infrastructure challenges;and
WHEREAS,these challenges include a no-contact water advisory for the area
surrounding Park View Island since February 2020 due to elevated bacteria levels,a sinkhole
caused by a raw sewage force main break in 2022 near Indian Creek,and the impact of 13
significant development projects on local infrastructure within an eight-by-six block area in Town
Center;and
WHEREAS,additional infrastructure strains in North Beach include thousands of
residential units under development in North Bay Village and the planned construction of a sports
and community complex at 72nd Street,an area containing critical water and sewer infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS,on January 24,2025,the FERC discussed the need for an infrastructure
study in North Beach and recommended that the City Commission consider funding the study as
part of the FY 2026 budget process.
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 recommendation of the Finance and Economic Resiliency
Committee,at its January 24,2025 meeting,to consider funding for a comprehensive
infrastructure study for North Beach as part of the FY 2026 budget process.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this ?day or Febre·y_2025.I
ATTEST:
Rafael E.a City Clerk
MAR 0 3 2025
Sponsored by Commissioner Tanya K.Bhatt
Steven Meiner,Mayor APPROVED AS TO
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM:Eric Carpenter,City Manager
DATE:February 26,2025
TITLE:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
FINANCE AND RESILIENCY COMMITTEE,AT ITS JANUARY 24,2025 MEETING,
TO CONSIDER FUNDING DURING THE FY 26 BUDGET PROCESS FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE STUDY FOR NORTH BEACH.
RE COMMENDATION
Taking the Fiscal Impact Statement in consideration,and approval from City Commission,the
Administration recommends considering funding for the infrastructure study in North Beach as
part of the FY 2026 budget process.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On November 20,2024,at the request of Commissioner Tanya Bhatt,the Mayor and City
Commission (City Commission)approved item C4H,a referral to the Finance and Resiliency
Committee (FERC)to discuss funding for a comprehensive infrastructure study for North Beach.
The referral referenced a proposed comprehensive hydraulic infrastructure study targeting South
Beach,which would be essential for assessing the City's water,sewer,and stormwater systems.
This study would also help identify and address infrastructure deficiencies in that area.The
sponsor would like to explore funding opportunities to conduct a study in North Beach,as it faces
unique infrastructure challenges that have yet to be addressed in a comprehensive or holistic
way.These challenges include,but are not limited to,the following:
•No-contact water advisory surrounding Park View Island since February 2020,due to elevated
bacteria levels,affecting the health and safety of the area's residents and visitors
•A sinkhole caused by a raw sewage force main break,into which a truck fell in 2022,located
just off of Indian Creek,highlighting vulnerabilities in the existing sewage infrastructure
•13 new significant development projects in an eight by six block area in Town Center,all of
which are impacting the local infrastructure and creating new demands on water,sewer,and
stormwater systems
•Thousands of residential units under development in North Bay Village,contributing to increased
strain on already stressed infrastructure systems
•A sports/community complex scheduled to be built on the site of the surface parking lot at 72
Street,an area that contains critical water and sewer pipes beneath the surface
On January 24,2025,FERC members held a discussion about the need for an infrastructure
study in North Beach as sponsored by Commissioner Bhatt.FERC members made a motion to
proceed to the City Commission with a favorable recommendation to consider funding during the
FY 26 budget process.
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ANALYSIS
Should the City Commission opt to increase the FAR or density in North Beach,similarly to the
Washington Avenue/Lincoln Road area,it will be essential to evaluate the current sanitary sewer
and water systems to understand how the utilities will be impacted and determine any necessary
improvements.
The Administration obtained a proposal from the City's Prime Water and Sewer Consultant to
conduct a hydraulic evaluation in North Beach,considering potential FAR/density increases in the
area.Attachment A depicts the proposal and outlines the North Beach basins proposed for
inclusion in this analysis.The total cost of the evaluation is estimated at approximately $450,000,
which includes $361,929 allocated for modeling and the remainder for surveying support.The
hydraulic analysis is expected to take eight to ten months to complete,depending on the City's
ability to develop and provide the water and sewer demand data for each area.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The Administration recommends that while the City Commission evaluates funding for an
infrastructure study in North Beach,it also carefully considers several critical factors that will
significantly impact the General Fund budget,beginning in FY 2026:
1.The City's increasing unfunded capital improvement program
2.Long-term General Fund financial projections indicating a potential shortfall in upcoming
fiscal years
3.The recent notification of a $5-$6 Million annual budget impact on the General Fund due
to the new 2%collection fee imposed by the Miami-Dade Tax Collector
4.The passage of Amendment 5 in November 2024,which increases the homestead
exemption and further constrains the growth of taxable property values
These considerations are essential to ensure that decisions regarding the funding for an
infrastructure study in North Beach align with the City's broader long-term financial stability and
strategic priorities.
CONCLUSION
Taking the Fiscal Impact Statement in consideration,and approval from City Commission,the
Administration recommends considering funding for the infrastructure study in North Beach as
part of the FY 2026 budget process.
Applicable Area
North Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know"item,
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17?
Yes
Department
Public Works
Condensed Title
Is this item related to a G.O.Bond
Project?
No
Accept Recom/Funding for FY26,Comprehensive Infrastructure Study for North Beach.PW
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Previous Action (For City Clerk Use Only)
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Hazen City of Miami Beach
North Beach FAR -Hydraulic Evaluation
Fee Estimate
Task Task Vice Senior Sr.Principal Sr.Principal Sr.Principal Assistant Total
No.Description President A,g j gto Associate Enaineer Enaineer Enaineer Engineer II Hours Cost
Guillermo Beth Waters Nandita Ahuja Ethan Hypes Hannah Borders Briana Parbus Rhyannan
Regalado Campos
LABOR
1 Hydraulic Evaluation I I
IWaterAnalysis2I8I40
I
80 130 $27,948
Sewer Analysis I I I
Develop sewer flow path in GIS 2 4 16 22 $3,510
Tabulate and assign existing and proposed flows lo each new manhole (605 total)2 I 16 40 80 352 I 490 $76,437
Update sewer model to include all new 605 MHs with GIS and flow data 16 176 40 40 272 $53,726
Perform Info'Works Model Run (1 scenario:Baseline)'2 2 40 44 $9,250
Review model results and verify sewer profiles,adjust sewer profiles as needed 'I240804080242 $46,834
Perform lnfoWorks Model Runs (2 scenario:Baseline and FAR Increase)2 I 4 I 160 !166 $34,202
Analyze model results and pump station impacts 2 40 40 40 176 298 $51,524IIIIIReviewsewerflowpathage24163260114$19,449IIIII
Task 1 Sub-total 14 I 132 I 40 I 552 I 236 I 80 724 1778 /$322,879
2 [Technical Memorandum I
I I ,I IWaterWriteupI1 2 16 24 43 9,273IISewerWriteup216II16401001741S29,777
I I
Task 2 Sub-total 3 I 18 I 16 I 16 40 24 100 217 /$s 39,050
TOTALS
Labor Rates Used
17
$280.00
150
$280.00
56
$222.17
568
$203.26
276
$203.26
104
$203.26
824
$133.54
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Assumptions:
The three FAR Phases (1-3)are be analyzed with all flow increases occurring simultaneously.
2 All gravity sewer profile data available in GIS and in as-builts is accurate and will generate adequate sewer flow profiles for this analysis.Should survey data be needed to confirm areas of the gravity system being
analyzed,that will require additional compensation to procure the services of a surveyor,or the City will need to procure the services of a surveyor separately and provide the survey data to Hazen for use
in this analysis.This will impact the timeline for completion as well.
3 A preliminary review of the gravity sewer pipeline age will be reviewed in this analysis and considered when determining the impacts of the FAR increases.Water pipeline age or condition is not included
in this analysis.
4 Results will be presented in a technical memorandum format with detailed specific impacts to the sewer pump stations and gravity mains identified.The water analysis will not identify specific improvements.
5 Increases in water and sewer demands for each FAR Phase (1-3)will be developed by the City and provided to Hazen for use in this analysis.
6 B months will be needed to complete this analysis.
7 No other FAR analyses will be incuded in the analysis.Completed hydraulic analysis for developments reviewed to the start date of this FAR analysis will be included.
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Sewer System
EC]sewer or»stavon
Sewer Manhole
In Model?
9 Yes
0 No
Sewer Gravity Main
In Model?
Yes
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DJ sewer Basins
FAR Increase
North Beach Phases
Phase
Phasel
Phase 2
Phase 3
0 500 1,000 2,000 Feet