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Resolution 2025-33632 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-33632 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 2026 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, CCN 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 locations within the canal, and the results of the analysis in 2020 and 2021 indicated that fecal 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 identifed; and WHEREAS, in light of the continued elevated levels, 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, at the September 28, 2022 City Commission meeting, item R7 H Resolution No. 2022-32331 ratified the City Manager's emergency engagement of services from the University of Miami to conducted water quality contamination research and analysis for Park View Canal. The item was sponsored CommissionerAlex Gonzalez and co-sponsored by Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez. 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 fndings 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 (the "DepartmenY') was allocated $500K in funding in FY 2023 for Phase 1 of Park View Canal dredging, which includes for planning, design, and permitting; and WHEREAS, the Department procured this work and has completed bathymetric and geotechnical surveys, a flushing analysis, and pre-application meetings with environmental regulatory agencies. The results of these evaluations are being carefully reviewed for desired water quality outcomes and the appropriate next steps which may include application submittals to the regulatory permitting agencies. Project mobilization is recommended to coincide with the hydrodynamic separator installation to reduce sediment inputs into the canal following dredging; and WHEREAS, the 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 2027/2028; and WHEREAS, the Public Works Department was allocated $510,000 in FY 2023 funds and completed pipe lining to 95% of the gravity sanitary sewer pipes and 98% of the manholes in Park View Island, and lining of Pump Station No. 23; 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 73rd St to 76th St); and WHEREAS, in January of 2025, 100% of sewer lining, including all five (5) North Beach pump station wet well rehabilitations were completed, and Public Works also concluded citywide force main leak detection, which found zero leaks in the system; and 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 2026/ FY 2027; and 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 ouHall relocations and water quality treatment pump stations; and WHEREAS, on December 13, 2023 the City Commission authorized the City Administration to procure the services of Dr. Solo-Gabriele to conduct a post-study (Phase II) 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, at the March 13, 2024 City Commission meeting, the Ciry Commission adopted Resolution No. 202432954, sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Fernandez, which directed the Administration to prioritize, as part of the FY 2025 Budget process, funding for additional improvements to address the water quality concerns relating to the Park View Island Canal; and WHEREAS,the Environment and Sustainability Department worked with Dr. Solo- Gabriele to conduct the Phase II study conducted during 2024; and WHEREAS, the Phase II study included the following tasks: • Collected stormwater before catch basins (catch system under grate before basin) to determine how much fecal bacteria is coming from the streets vs groundwater. . Sampled groundwater directly utilizing direct push technology for samples of upper groundwater to determine the background levels of fecal bacteria. • Tested within catch basins with biomarker source tracking (i.e. bird, dog, human) to determine how much fecal bacteria is coming into the system and from which source. . Analyzed groundwater elevations to tie the elevation of the canal to groundwater, along with a comparison to pipe elevations. • Reviewed and updated the City's historical data with information and testing that has been made available since the Phase I study concluded, from both Surfrider's Bluewater Task Force and the City's datasets WHEREAS, the Phase II data was compiled, analyzed and presented in a final report; and WHEREAS, The Phase II report notes that improvements have been observed since short term efforts such as air release valve replacements and pipe lining were conducted in 2023. Specifically, the fecal indicator bacteria enterococci values have dropped significantly behveen storm events due to this work ensuring that sanitary sewer leaks are no longer a source; and WHEREAS, the Phase II study showed that the city's sanitary sewer leaks are no longer a source to the Park View Canal however there are additional private outfalls as sources; and WHEREAS, the report further highlights that the main water type contributing to elevated enterococci levels in the Park View Canal is stormwater with the microbial source being birds, humans, and dogs from street runoff WHEREAS, the City is committed to improving the quality ofwater in the Park View Island Canal and, since publication of the Phase II study, various resolutions have been � adopted to implement measures in furtherance of this goal. 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 2026 budget process,funding for improvements to address the water quality concerns within Park View Island Canal. PASSED and ADOPTED THIS �3 day of � ��� 2025. ATTEST: G�/� , � / (,,P.(n�.v�__ 7 AP� � ° 2C2S Steven Meiner, Mayor Rafael . Granado, City Clerk A�PRovEDaSTo FORM & LANGUAGE (Sponsored by Commissioner Alex J. Femandez) &FOR F�cECUTION ie,.,,,,,,, CoSponsoredbyCommissionerDavidSuarez _�,:�" �qy� CoSponsoredbyCommissionerLauraDominguez - ;�`;. � +�)/�IzotS CoSponsoredbyCommissionerTanyaKBhatl ;�''�..IXroeP outcD��p c�ryuiomey oace '. ., � ..� 4R 'a= �,,CH�Z�'�� Resolutions - C7 AS MIAMIBEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM T0: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: Ciry Attorney Ricardo J. Dopico DATE: April 23, 2025 TITLE: A RESOIUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE, AS PART OF THE FY 2026 BUDGET PROCESS, FUNDING FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS THE WATER QUALITY CONCERNS RELATING TO THE PARK VIEW ISLAND CANAL. RECOMMENDATION BACKGROUNDIHISTORY ANALYSIS The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Fernandez. FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT N1A Does this Ordinance reauire a Business Impact Estimate? (FOR ORDINANCES ONLY) If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (81E) was published on: See BIE at: https�/lwww miamibeachfl qovlciN-halllcitv-clerk/meetinq-notfces/ FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCLUSION Applicable Area Citywide 1658 Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17? Proiect? No No Was this Aqenda Item initiallv requested bv a lobbvist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2�81. includes a principal ennasaed in lobbvinq? No If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)�. Department City Attomey Soonsor(sl Commissioner Alex Fernandez Co-soonsor(sl Condensed Title Prioritize Water Quality improvements to Park View Island Canal for FY 2026 Budget Process_ (Femandez) CA Previous Action fFor CiN Clerk Use Onlv) 1659 � ,, ���,� . . . PARK VIEW ISLAND CANAL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FY23: Funded • Surveys required for dredging - $SOOK . Lining wastewater pipes Park View Island - $33$227 . Park View Sewer Rehab Phase I - $640K FY24: Funded . Retrofit gravity stormwater }reatment - $200K • Additional water quality study - $75K . Design of North Shore D (Town Center) Neighborhood Improvemeni Project - $l OM Grant • North Beach Ex}ended Area/ Park View Sewer Rehab Phase II - $25M � Manholes - $697K � Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey - $1 .35M o Closed Circuit Television Sewer Inspections - $482K FY25: Funded . Retrofi} gravity stormwater }reatment - $2M . Dredge Canal - $2M FY27: Unfunded • Construction/Replacement of stormwater/sanitary sewer- $124JM ($4M GOB Aboveground Components Funded� 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 watenvays and Biscayne Bay as they a�e 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 sewe� overflow caused by a contrador 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 thattime; and � ' WHEREAS,�the �ity implemented various stretegies to isolate potential sanitary sewer leaks, including multiple tlye testing, deep cleaning of the stortnwater lines, water quality testing throughout the stormwater system;sediment sampling in the canal, CCN inspections, and smoke testing to determine potential illegal aross connections between private properties sewer linesand the City's stormwater�system;and � � WHEREAS,the City performed advanced gene biomarker analysis to,identify fecal indicators for�humans, dogs; or�birds at locationswithin the'canal, and fhe Tesults of�the analysis in 2020 8nd 2021 indicated that fecal 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, ta conduot�a�thorough analysis of the data which indicated more studies wei'enecessaryto�draw conclusions in the data-set,-as trends could not be . identified; and . .� � � � � � � �� . - �� � � WIiEREAS, in light of the continued elevated levels,a proposal was presented for a specialized study in item R7M, sponsored by.Gpmmissioner Alex Femandez on June 22, 2022�through which the City procured�th� services:of Dr.'Solo-Gabriele; Associate Dean for the Unive�sity of Miami College ofEngineering,�a global water quality ezper[ in evaluating microbes in water and sediments;antl� � - WHEREAS, Dr,Solo-Gabriele and the University.of Miami team conducted a four- month�sampling study fo lielp 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 bacteiia, 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 St-acre catchment area to the east and despite rigorous sanBary sewer testing, the system including private connections is aging and cannot be ruled out; and . WHEREAS, the study identified many sources contribu[ing 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 communityworkshop was held in North Beach on January 24, 2023, and the draft fnal report with the study's recommendations was released via Letter to Commission(LTC)and on MBRisingAbove.com on January23, 2023,forpublic 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 adion 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 aselected consuttanYand FY2024/2025tasks include pre-applicatiodmeetingswith environmentsl regulatory'�agencies, bathymet�ic� �survey, geofechnical analysis, hydreulic/Flushing analysis, DERM/FDEP/ACOEpermit application preparetion, response to �requests for addkional 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�-9nd 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 wes allocated $510,000 in FY 2023 allocafed funds and completed pipe lining to 95%a of the gravily sanitary sewer pipes antl 98% of the manholes in Park View Island�and�lining of Pump Station No. 23 in; and � . � �WHEREAS;tBe Public Works depar[ment.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, ihe 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 Dc 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 qity Commission hereby direct the Administretion�to�prioritize, as part of the FY 2025 budget process,funding for improvements to address the water quality concems within Park View Island CanaC � � � � PASSED AND ADOPTED this_day� h 13, 2024. � vt�� ATTEST: � MAR 1 5 2024 Steven Meiner, Mayor / Rafael E. Granado, City Clerk -- � . . � (sponsored by Commissioner Alex J.femandez)� APPROVED AS TO FORM &LANGUAGE �.aEq^�,, R FOR EXECUTION �r"` e .. . p�.. � ..,L`�, . . ..n. r�s�-�, •. f� ...,� ., � tfb(UPP'6D�I.11E0.''y �� 3'7 �L� ' .. . '��. ,L�u. ,;�j � .CIIYAmmeY Dab �CH 2� Resolutlorm-C7 N MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MEMORANDUM TO: Horwrable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM: RaFaelA. Paz, CityAltomey � � 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. BACKGROUNDIHISTORY Was this Agenda Item inilially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbyirg? No If so,specify name of lobbyist(s)and pnncipal(s): WA ANALYSIS The atlached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Alex Femandez. SIIPPORTING SURVEY DATA WA FINANCIAL INFORMATION The sponsor of this item requesls that the AdminisMation be prepared to address ihe fiscal impact of this proposed measure� part of the FY2025 annual budget process. ls this a"Residents Riaht Dces this item utilize G.O. to Know"item. oursuant to 8ond Funds7 CfiV Code Sedion 2-147 No No Leafslative Treckina O�ce of tlie City At[omey Pege 311 M1070 sponso. CommissionerAlex Femandez ATTACHMENTS: � Desoription ❑ Resolu0on Page 312 af 10�0 � . . . PARK VIEW ISLAND CANAL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FY23: Funded . Surveys required for dredging -$500K • Lining wasiewater pipes Park View Island - $338,227 . Park View Sewer Rehab Phase I - $S10K o Manholes - $111K o Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey- $399K � FY24: Funded . Retroft gravity stormwater treatment -$200K . Additional water quality siudy -$75K . Design of Norih Shore D (Town Center� Neighborhood Improvement Project - $l OM 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:_Reguested Funding • Retrofit gravity stormwater ireatment- $2M . Dredge Canal - $2M FY27: Untunded • Cons}ruction/Replacement of stormwater/sanitary sewer- $124.7M ($4M GOB Aboveground Components Funded)