Addendum 4-13-2011-OCR reducedMIAMIBEACH
City Commission Meeting
ADDENDUM MATERIAL
City Hall, Commission Chambers, 3rd Floor, 1700 Convention Center Drive
April 13,201 1
Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson
Commissioner Jorge Exposito
Commissioner Michael G6ngora
Commissioner Jerry Libbin
Commissioner Edward L. Tobin
Commissioner Deede Weithorn
City Manager Jorge M. Gonzalez
City Attorney Jose Smith
City Clerk Robert E. Parcher
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ADDENDUM AGENDA
C4 - Commission Committee Assignments
C4N Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee - Discussion Regarding Short Term
Rental Ordinance In Flamingo Park Neighborhoods For Less Than 3 Units.
(Requested by Commissioner Michael Gongora)
C40 Referral To The Land Use And Development Committee To Discuss The De-Intensification Of
The 1-1 Light Industrial District.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
C4P Referral To The Finance And Citywide Projects Committee Discussion Of Local Impacts Of
Senate Bill 7082, An Act Relating To Energy.
(Requested By Mayor Matti Herrera Bower & Commissioner Deede Weithorn)
(Legislative Tracking: City Manager's Office)
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C7 - Resolutions
C7S A Resolution Consenting To The Appointment Of Fernando A. Vazquez As The Director Of The
Office Of Capital lmprovement Projects For The City Of Miami Beach.
(Human Resources)
R9 - New Business and Commission Requests
R90 Discussion Regarding The Two Recent Ruptures Of Waste Lines And If Any Analysis Can Be Done
To Determine The Cause Of Each Problem.
(Requested by Commissioner Jerry Libbin)
R9P Discussion Regarding The Efforts Currently Being Made By The City Administration And The Capital
lmprovement Projects Office To Protect The Tree Canopy And Green Space Of Our City.
(Requested by Commissioner Jerry Libbin)
R9Q Discussion Regarding The Possibility Of Having FDOT Add Bike Lanes On Indian Creek Drive.
(Requested by Commissioner Jerry Libbin)
R9R Discussion Regarding The Trees Cut Down On Alton Road.
(Requested by Vice-Mayor Jonah Wolfson)
R9S Discussion Regarding Adding Citizen Appointees To The Convention Center Steering Committee.
(Requested by Commissioner Jorge Exposito)
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R10 - City Attornev Reports
Rl OA Closed Attorney-Client Session
Pursuant To 5286.01 1, Florida Statutes, The City Attorney Hereby Advises The Mayor And City
Commission That He Desires Advice Concerning The Following Pending Litigation Matter:
The Citv Of Miami Beach, Florida Vs. Harnreaves Associates. Incorporated, William Lane Architect,
Inc.. William Lane, Savino & Miller Desinn Studio, P.A., Dan Euser Water Architecture, Inc., Kenneth
Didonato, Inc., Kenneth Didonato. Inc., Kenneth Didonato, LAM Partners, Inc., William A. Abarca,
P.E., Plav.Site.Architecture, Inc.. Joanne Hiromura, Johnson. Avedano, Lopez, Rodriguez & Walewski
Engineerinn Group, Inc., Horacio A. Rodriguez, P.E. Magnum Construction Management. Corp. D/B/A
MCM Corp., And Or MCM, Eleventh Judicial Circuit Of Florida , Case No. 10-61979 CA 03
Therefore, A Private Closed Attorney-Client Session Will Be Held During The Lunch Recess Of The
City Commission Meeting On April 13,201 1 In The City Manager's Large Conference Room, Fourth
Floor, City Hall, To Discuss Settlement Negotiations And/or Strategy Related To Litigation
Expenditures With Regard To The Above-Referenced Litigation Matter.
The Following Individuals Will Be In Attendance: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower; Members Of The City
Commission: Jorge Exposito, Michael Gongora, Jerry Libbin, Edward Tobin, Deede Weithorn And
Jonah Wolfson; City Manager Jorge Gonzalez, City Attorney Jose Smith, First Assistant City Attorney
Steven Rothstein, Special Counsel Richard Lydecker And Special Counsel Christopher Berga.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO : Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Michael Gongora, Commissioner
DATE: April7,2011
SUBJECT: Referral ltem for April 1 3th omm mission Meeting
Please place on the April 13, 201 1 Commission meeting consent agenda a referral to
the Land Use Committee for discussion concerning the short term rental ordinance in
Flamingo Park neighborhoods for less than 3 units. If you have any questions please
feel free to contact my aide Diana Fontani at ext 6087.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Jonah Wolfson, Commissioner
DATE: April 8th, 201 1
SUBJECT: Agenda ltem
Please place on the April 1 3th, 201 1 Commission meeting agenda a referral to the Land
Use and Development Committee to discuss the de-intensification of the 1-1 light industrial
district.
If you have any questions, please contact Leonor Hernandez at extension 6437.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: April 13, 201 1
SUBJECT: A REFERRAL TO THE FINANCE AND CITYWIDE PROJECTS COMMITTEE OF A
DISCUSSION OF LOCAL IMPACTS OF SENATE BILL 7082, AN ACT RELATING TO
ENERGY.
At the request of Mayor Bower and Commissioner Weithorn, the Administration recommends that the
Mayor and City Commission refer Senate Bill 7082 to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee for
discussion.
BACKGROUND
The bill contains provisions relating to renewable energy, energy conservation, and economic
development. In the short term, it allows an investor-owned utility to recover the costs of renewable
energy projects. If a utility chooses to do so, at least twenty-five percent of the total renewable energy
capacity must be from renewable energy resources other than solar energy. Total costs for a utility in any
calendar year cannot exceed two percent of the utility's total revenue from retail sales of electricity for the
calendar year 201 0. Each utility receiving cost recovery must annually report on the costs and benefits of
the projects, including the number of jobs created.
For the long term, the bill establishes a process for creating a state energy resources plan which will
incorporate renewable energy into the existing planning process and electricity generation fleet in a
strategic and economical way.
The bill also addresses energy conservation, requiring each public utility to conduct a free energy audit of
the business structures of each of commercial customer within its service territory and requiring that the
Department of Management Services develop and implement a prioritized list of buildings on which to
have an energy audit and economical, energy-saving retrofits done.
As to economic development, the bill abolishes the Florida Energy and Climate Commission and
statutorily creates an independent Florida Energy Office, which is not only to have all of the current
FECC duties, but also is to market the state as a location for energy-related investment, businesses, and
research and development and to assist those interested in relocating in the state.
CONCLUSION
As currently drafted, this bill does not contain any preemption that would negatively impact local
governments or prevent local governments from implementing renewable energy programs. However,
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since the bill is currently being debated by the Florida Legislature, but would not take effect until July 1,
2011 if it passes, the Administration recommends that the bill be referred to the Finance and Citywide
Projects committee for discussion in the event that potentially negative language is amended onto the bill
prior to its passage.
Attachments - Senate Bill 7082 Staff Analysis
T:MGENDA\2011\4-13-1 I\Senate Bill 7082 ReferraLRTF
The Florida Senate
BILL ANALYSIS AND FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
(This document is based on the provisions contained in the legislation as of the latest date listed below.)
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Prepared By: The Professional Staff of the Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities Committee
BILL: SPB 7082
INTRODUCER: Communications, Energy, and Public Utilities
SUBJECT: Energy
DATE: March 24,201 1 REVISED:
ANALYST STAFF DIRECTOR REFERENCE ACTION
1. Wiehle Carter CU Pre-meeting
I. Summary:
The bill contains provisions relating to renewable energy, energy conservation, and economic
development. In the short term, it allows an investor-owned utility to recover the costs of
renewable energy projects. If a utility chooses to do so, at least twenty-five percent of the total
renewable energy capacity must be fiom renewable energy resources other than solar energy.
Total costs for a utility in any calendar year cannot exceed two percent of the utility's total
revenue fiom retail sales of electricity for the calendar year 201 0. Each utility receiving cost
recovery must annually report on the costs and benefits of the projects, including the number of
jobs created.
For the long term, the bill establishes a process for creating a state energy resources plan which
will incorporate renewable energy into the existing planning process and electricity generation
fleet in a strategic and economical way.
The bill also addresses energy conservation, requiring each public utility to conduct a fiee energy
audit of the business structures of each of commercial customer within its service territory and
requiring that the Department of Management Services develop and implement a prioritized list
of buildings on which to have an energy audit and economical, energy-saving retrofits done.
As to economic development, the bill abolishes the Florida Energy and Climate Commission and
statutorily creates an independent Florida Energy Office, which is not only to have all of the
current FECC duties, but also is to market the state as a location for energy-related investment,
businesses, and research and development and to assist those interested in relocating in the state.
The bill takes effect July 1,201 1.
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The bill amends the following sections of the Florida Statutes: 366.02,366.82,255.252,366.92,
and 377.6015. It also creates section 366.95 of the Florida Statutes.
II. Present Situation:
Renewable energy, pricing, and cost recovery
Currently, electricity produced by use of renewable energy technology costs more than that
produced by traditional means. Any additional value renewable energy has over that produced by
traditional means is due to a societal benefit of having electricity produced by use of renewable
energy instead of the traditional fuels and technologies. The current statutory statements relating
to societal benefits of renewable energy are:
The Legislature finds that it is in the public interest to promote the development of renewable
energy resources in this state. Renewable energy resources have the potential to help
diversify fuel types to meet Florida's growing dependency on natural gas for electric
production, minimize the volatility of fuel costs, encourage investment within the state,
improve environmental conditions, and make Florida a leader in new and innovative
technologies.'
It is the intent of the Legislature to promote the development of renewable energy; protect
the economic viability of Florida's existing renewable energy facilities; diversify the types of
fuel used to generate electricity in Florida; lessen Florida's dependence on natural gas and
fuel oil for the production of electricity; minimize the volatility of fuel costs; encourage
investment within the state; improve environmental conditions; and, at the same time,
minimize the costs of power supply to electric utilities and their customer^.^
The statutes on retail pricing of electricity require that rates be "fair and reasonable" for
customers, or ratepayersY3 and "just, reasonable, and compensatory" as to the ~tility.~ As a result,
when a statute requires that a utility purchase electricity from a non-utility and pass the costs on
to its customers,5 the purchase is at the purchasing utility's "full avoided costs," defined as "the
incremental costs to the utility of the electric energy or capacity, or both, which, but for the
purchase . . . such utility would generate itself or purchase fi-om another ~ource."~ Thus, the
renewable energy is purchased at the purchasing utility's cost to produce the energy using
traditional means, with no regard for any value of any societal benefit the renewable energy may
have.
Subsection 366.92(3), F.S., requires the Public Service Commission (PSC) to adopt rules for a
renewable portfolio standard (RF'S) requiring each provider7 to supply renewable energy to its
customers either by producing it, by purchasing renewable energy itself, or by purchasing
' s. 366.91(1), F.S.
S. 366.92(1), F.S.
S. 366.03, F.S.
S. 366.041, F.S.
ss. 366.051 and 366.91(3), F.S.
Section 366.051, F.S. Section 366.051, F.S. requires such purchases to encourage conservation, sections 366.91 and 366.92
to encourage increased use of renewable energy. ' The term "provider" is defined in pmagraph 366.92(2)b. as a "utility" as defined in s. 366.8255(1)(a), which in turn is
defined as "any investor-owned electric utility (IOU) that owns, maintains, or operates an electric generation, transmission,
or distribution system within the State of Florida and that is regulated under this chapter."
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renewable energy credit^.^ The rule is not to be implemented until ratified by the Legislature.
The commission was required to, and did, present a drafl rule for legislative consideration by
February 1,2009. The Legislature did not ratify the rule. A bill modeled on the rule, 2009 SB
1 154, passed the Senate but died in the House.
Subsection 366.92(4), F.S., provides that, in order to demonstrate the feasibility and viability of
clean energy systems, the commission must provide for full cost recovery of all reasonable and
prudent costs incurred for investor-owned utility (IOU) renewable energy projects meeting
specified criteria, up to a total of 110 megawatts statewide. To obtain cost recovery, the projects
must be zero greenhouse gas emitting at the point of generation, the provider must have secured
necessary land, zoning permits, and transmission rights within the state, and the provider must
file for cost recovery no later than July 1,2009. The costs are to be deemed reasonable and
prudent for purposes of cost recovery so long as the provider has used reasonable and customary
industry practices in the design, procurement, and construction of the project in a cost-effective
manner appropriate to the location of the facility. The provider must report to the commission as
part of the cost-recovery proceedings the construction costs, in-service costs, operating and
maintenance costs, hourly energy production of the renewable energy project, and any other
information deemed relevant by the commission. This authorization resulted in three solar
projects by Florida Power and Light: a 25 megawatt solar photovoltaic project in Desoto County;
a 75 megawatt solar thermal project co-located with an existing combined-cycle power plant in
Martin County; and a 10 megawatt solar photovoltaic project located at Kennedy Space Center.
Section 366.8255, F.S., provides for IOU recovery of costs of compliance with environmental
laws or regulations through a recovery clause instead of base rates.
Energy conservation and audits
Section 366.82(1 l), F.S., provides that the PSC must require each utiliq to offer, or to contract
to offer, energy audits to its residential customers. The requirement needn't be uniform, and may
be based on such factors as level of usage, geographic location, or any other reasonable criterion,
so long as all eligible customers are notified. The commission may extend this requirement to
some or all commercial customers.
The commission is to set the charge for audits by rule, not to exceed the actual cost, and may
describe by rule the general form and content of an audit. Each IOU is to estimate its costs and
revenues for audits, conservation programs, and implementation of its plan for the immediately
following 6-month period, and reasonable and prudent unreimbursed costs projected to be
incurred may be added to the rates which would otherwise be charged by a utility upon approval
by the PSC. Following each 6-month period, each utility must report to the PSC the actual results
The term "renewable energy credit is defined in paragraph 366.93(2)(d) as "a product that represents the unbundled,
separable, renewable attribute of renewable energy produced in Florida and is equivalent to 1 megawatt-hour of electricity
generated by a source of renewable energy located in Florida." This credit is a method of separating-out and quantifying the
value of the societal benefit, so that this value can be recovered separate from the sale of the electricity itself.
The term "utility" is defined, for purposes of the Florida Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act, ss. 366.80-366.85 and
403.519, to mean any entity of whatever form which provides electricity at retail to the public, specifically including
municipalities and cooperatives but specifically excluding any municipality or cooperative whose annual sales as of July 1,
1993, to end-use customers were less than 2,000 gigawatt hours. s. 366.82(1)(a), F.S.
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for that period, and the difference, if any, between actual and projected results must be taken into
account in succeeding periods.
Section 255.252(5), F.S., enacted in 2008,1° requires that each state agency occupying space
within buildings owned or managed by the Department of Management Services identify and
compile a list of projects determined to be suitable for a guaranteed energy, water, and
wastewater performance savings contract pursuant to s. 489.145." The list of projects compiled
by each state agency must be submitted to the Department of Management Services by
December 3 1,2008, and must include all criteria used to determine suitability. The list of
projects must be developed from the list of state-owned facilities more than 5,000 square feet in
area and for which the state agency is responsible for paying the expenses of utilities and other
operating expenses as they relate to energy use. In consultation with the head of each state
agency, by July 1,2009, the department must prioritize all projects deemed suitable by each state
agency and must develop an energy-efficiency project schedule based on factors such as project
magnitude, efficiency and effectiveness of energy conservation measures to be implemented, and
other factors that may prove to be advantageous to pursue. The schedule must provide the
deadline for guaranteed energy, water, and wastewater performance savings contract
improvements to be made to the state-owned buildings.
Electricity system resource planning
Ten-year site plan
Section 186.801, F.S, requires each electric utility to submit to the Public Service Commission a
10-year site plan estimating its power-generating needs and the general location of its proposed
power plant sites. The plan must be reviewed and submitted no less frequently than every 2
years.
Within nine months after the receipt of the proposed plan, the commission must make a
preliminary study of the plan, must consider the plan as a planning document, and must review:
The need, including the need as determined by the commission, for electrical power in the
area to be served.
The effect on fuel diversity within the state.
The anticipated environmental impact of each proposed electrical power plant site.
Possible alternatives to the proposed plan.
The views of appropriate local, state, and federal agencies, including the views of the
appropriate water management district as to the availability of water and its recommendation
as to the use by the proposed plant of salt water or fresh water for cooling purposes.
The extent to which the plan is consistent with the state comprehensive plan.
The plan with respect to the information of the state on energy availability and consumption.
Within this nine-month timeframe, the commission must classify the plan as either "suitable" or
"unsuitable." It also may suggest alternatives to the plan.
lo Section 17 of chapter 2008-227, Laws of Florida.
" This statute provides a process by which an agency may enter into a contract with a third party that guarantees savings to
the agency relating to either energy, water, or wastewater costs.
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All fmdings of the commission must be made available to the Department of Environmental
Protection for its consideration at any subsequent electrical power plant site certification
proceedings. It is recognized that 10-year site plans submitted by an electric utility are tentative
information for planning purposes only and may be amended at any time at the discretion of the
utility upon written notification to the commission. A complete application for certification of an
electrical power plant site under chapter 403, when such site is not designated in the current 10-
year site plan of the applicant, constitutes an amendment to the 10-year site plan.
In order to enable it to carry out its duties under this section, the commission may, after hearing,
establish a study fee not to exceed $1,000 for each proposed plan studied. The commission also
may adopt rules governing the method of submitting, processing, and studying the 10-year plans.
Determination of need for a proposed power plant
Sections 403 .501 -403.5 18 are the "Florida Electrical Power Plant Siting Act." The act requires
that anyone intending to site (that is to locate, and by implication construct and operate) an
electrical power plant do so pursuant to the procedures set forth in the act. Paragraph
403.503(14), F.S., defines the term "electrical power plant" to mean, in the relevant part, "any
steam or solar electrical generating facility using any process or fuel, including nuclear materials,
except that this term does not include any steam or solar electrical generating facility of less than
75 megawatts in capacity unless the applicant for such a facility elects to apply for certification
under this act."
Section 403.519, F.S., requires that the PSC make a deterrnination of need for any proposed
electrical power plant. In making its deterrnination, the PSC is to consider:
the need for electric system reliability and integrity,
the need for adequate electricity at a reasonable cost,
the need for fuel diversity and supply reliability,
whether the proposed plant is the most cost-effective alternative available, and
whether renewable energy sources and technologies, as well as conservation measures, are
utilized to the extent reasonably available.
The Florida Energy and Climate Commission and the energy office
Section 377.60 1 5, F.S., creates the Florida Energy and Climate Commission (FECC) within the
Executive Office of the Governor. The FECC consists of nine members, seven appointed by the
Governor, one appointed by the Commissioner of Agriculture, and one appointed by the Chief
Financial Officer. Each appointment is made fiom a list of three persons nominated by the
Florida Public Service Commission Nominating Council. Members are appointed to 3-year
terms. The Governor selects the chair. Appointments are subject to confirmation by the Senate
during the next regular session after the vacancy occurs.
The chair may designate the following ex officio, nonvoting members to provide information and
advice to the FECC at the request of the chair:
The chair of the PSC, or his or her designee.
The Public Counsel, or his or her designee.
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A representative of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A representative of the Department of Financial Services.
A representative of the Department of Environmental Protection.
A representative of the Department of Community Affairs.
A representative of the Board of Governors of the State University System.
A representative of the Department of Transportation.
Members must meet the following qualifications and restrictions:
A member must be an expert in one or more of the following fields: energy, natural resource
conservation, economics, engineering, finance, law, transportation and land use, consumer
protection, state energy policy, or another field substantially related to the duties and
functions of the FECC and the FECC must fairly represent these fields.
Each member must, at the time of appointment and at each FECC meeting during his or her
term of office, disclose:
Whether he or she has any financial interest, other than ownership of shares in a
mutual fund, in any business entity that, directly or indirectly, owns or controls, or is
an affiliate or subsidiary of, any business entity that may be affected by the policy
recommendations developed by the FECC.
Whether he or she is employed by or is engaged in any business activity with any
business entity that, directly or indirectly, owns or controls, or is an affiliate or
subsidiary of, any business entity that may be affected by the policy
recommendations developed by the FECC.
Members serve without compensation but are entitled to reimbursement for per diem and travel
expenses. Meetings may be held in various locations around the state and at the call of the chair;
however, the FECC must meet at least six times each year.
The FECC is authorized to:
Employ staff and counsel as needed in the performance of its duties.
Prosecute and defend legal actions in its own name.
Form advisory groups consisting of members of the public to provide information on specific
issues.
The FECC is required to:
Administer the Florida Renewable Energy and Energy-Efficient Technologies Grants
Program pursuant to s. 377.804 to assure a robust grant portfolio.
Develop policy for requiring grantees to provide royalty-sharing or licensing agreements
with state government for commercialized products developed under a state grant.
Administer the Florida Green Government Grants Act pursuant to s. 377.808 and set annual
priorities for grants.
Administer the information gathering and reporting functions pursuant to ss. 377.601 -
377.608.
Administer petroleum planning and emergency contingency planning pursuant to ss.
377.701,377.703, and 377.704.
Represent Florida in the Southern States Energy Compact pursuant to ss. 377.71-377.712.
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Complete the annual assessment of the efficacy of Florida's Energy and Climate Change
Action Plan, upon completion by the Governor's Action Team on Energy and Climate
Change pursuant to the Governor's Executive Order 2007-128, and provides specific
recommendations to the Governor and the Legislature each year to improve results.
Administer the provisions of the Florida Energy and Climate Protection Act pursuant to ss.
377.801-377.806.
Advocate for energy and climate change issues and provide educational outreach and
technical assistance in cooperation with the state's academic institutions.
Be a party in the proceedings to adopt goals and submit comments to the Public Service
Commission pursuant to s. 366.82.
Adopt rules pursuant to chapter 120 in order to implement all powers and duties described in
this section.
Many of these functions were performed by the staff of "the state energy program" prior to the
creation of the FECC. This program staff, typically referred to as the "energy office" currently
staffs the FECC.'~
Ill. Effect of Proposed Changes:
Section 1 amends s. 366.82, F.S., to require each public utility to make a written offer to conduct
a fiee energy audit of the business structures of each of commercial customer within its service
territory and provide each customer with a report of the energy savings options and of any
available financial assistance prior to December 31,2016. If a customer has been audited in the
previous five years, this requirement is deemed satisfied.
Section 2 amends s. 255.252(5), F.S., to require that the Department of Management Services,
beginning on July 1,201 1, and in consultation with the head of each state agency, develop a
prioritized list of buildings on which to have an energy audit performed. The department is then
to perform the energy saving retrofits in order of the anticipated shortest payback period.
Section 3 amends s. 366.92, F.S., to provide for IOU recovery of costs of renewable energy
projects. An IOU has until July 1,2016, to petition the PSC for recovery of costs to produce or
purchase renewable energy. An IOU can build renewable energy resources, convert existing
fossil fuel generation plants to a renewable energy resource, or purchase renewable energy. A
provider must submit the proposed project to the same bid process as with any other generating
facility.
If an IOU chooses to develop renewable energy, at least twenty-five percent of the total
nameplate capacity for which a provider is permitted to recover costs in any calendar year must
be produced or purchased fiom renewable energy resources other than solar energy. In the case
of a purchase of non-solar renewable energy, the provider must purchase actual production fiom
nameplate capacity of that amount.
The IOU cannot petition for cost recovery until completion of construction of a new renewable
energy project, the completion of the conversion of an existing facility to renewable energy, or
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l2 Section 48, Chapter 2008-227, Laws of Florida.
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the completion of a purchase of renewable energy. Upon the filing of a petition for approval of
cost recovery, the PSC must schedule a formal administrative hearing within 10 days of the date
of the filing of the petition and vote on the petition within 90 days after the date the filing.
Costs are to be deemed to be prudent if the IOU used reasonable and customary industry
practices in the design, procurement, and construction of the project in a cost-effective manner
appropriate for the type of renewable energy facility and appropriate to the location of the
facility. An IOU may recover all prudently incurred costs of renewable energy under the
environmental cost recovery clause.
As part of the cost-recovery proceedings, the provider must report to the commission the
construction costs, in-service costs, operating and maintenance costs, hourly energy production
of the renewable energy project, and any other information deemed relevant by the commission.
The PSC must allow full cost recovery over the entire useful life of the renewable energy
resource of the revenue requirements utilizing traditional declining balance amortization of all
reasonable and prudent costs, including but not limited to the following:
for construction of a project, the siting, licensing, engineering, design, permitting,
construction, operation, and maintenance of a renewable energy facility and associated
transmission facilities by the IOU, with the term "cost" to include, but not be limited to, all
capital investments including rate of return, and any applicable taxes and all expenses,
including operation and maintenance expenses;
for a purchase, the costs associated with the purchase of capacity and energy from new
renewable energy resources;
for a conversion, the costs of conversion of existing fossil fuel generating plants to a
renewable energy facility, including the costs of retirement of the fossil fuel generation plant.
The cost of producing or purchasing renewable energy in any calendar year cannot exceed two
percent of the investor-owned utility's total revenue from retail sales of electricity for the
calendar year 201 0.
When a provider pays costs for purchased power above the provider's full avoided costs, the
seller must surrender to the provider all renewable attributes of the energy being purchased by
the provider. Any revenues or other economic benefit derived fiom any renewable energy credit,
carbon credit, or other mechanism that attributes value to the production of renewable energy
that is received by a provider relating to renewable energy or other carbon-neutral or carbon-fiee
means of producing electricity must be shared with the provider's ratepayers, such that the
ratepayers are credited with at least 90 percent of such revenues or of the value of such other
economic benefit.
The bill provides a legislative fmding of need for the renewable energy projects that is to serve in
lieu of the statutorily required PSC determination of need and the related PSC report.
Each provider obtaining cost recovery under this subsection must, for the duration of the
recovery period, file an annual report with the commission containing the information listed
below and any other information the commission deems necessary. The commission must gather
all such reports annually and file a report with the President of the Senate, the Speaker of the
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House, and the Governor no later than March 1 of each year. Each provider report must contain,
at a minimum, the following:
A description of the project, including a description of the technology used, the size of the
project, and its location.
A description and the amounts of the costs of cons.truction, operation, and maintenance of the
project.
A description and the total number of the jobs created as a result of the project, including
how long each job lasted.
A description of the impact of the project on existing and planned generation and
transmission facilities and on ratepayers, including how much production by traditional
means was avoided, any planned traditional plants included in the ten-year site plan that were
made unnecessary, any additional transmission that was necessary, a description of any
impact on grid security and reliability, and a description of the price impact on ratepayers.
This section also deletes all existing provisions relating to the requirement that the PSC adopt an
RPS rule.
Section 4 creates s. 366.95, F.S., to establish a process for creating a state energy resources plan.
The bill makes legislative findings, including:
Florida currently has very little renewable energy in production and that to increase this
quickly would be costly to ratepayers;
each of the regulated utilities is different, and each would be affected differently by a
renewable energy requirement;
as such, a mandate would be inappropriate, and instead the PSC is to develop a state energy
resources plan as an expansion of its duties relating to the ten-year site plan requirements.
The bill requires the PSC to develop a state energy resources plan that:
forecasts:
demand for electricity;
energy supply requirements needed to satisfy this projected demand, including the
amount of capacity needed to provide adequate reserve margins and capacity needed
to ensure reliability;
the ability of the existing energy supply sources and the existing transmission systems
to satisfy this need together with those sources or systems reasonably certain to be
available including planned additions, retirements, substantial planned outages, and
any other expected changes in levels of generating and production capacity; and
additional electric capacity or transmission systems needed to meet such energy
supply requirements that will not be met by existing sources of supply and those
reasonably certain to be available, where such analysis should identify system
constraints and possible alternatives available, both supply-side and demand-side
alternatives, including but not limited to distributed generation, energy efficiency and
conservation measures, to redress such constraint;
identifies and assesses the costs, risks, benefits, and uncertainties of energy supply source
alternatives, including demand-reducing measures, renewable energy resources, distributed
generation technologies, cogeneration technologies, and other methods and technologies
reasonably available for satisfjmg energy supply requirements;
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identifies and analyzes emerging trends related to energy supply, price and demand;
identifies potential future sites for biomass power plants and solar power plants;
identifies potential future sites for transmission and distribution lines;
determines optimal percentages of fuels and technologies, both traditional and renewable, in
the electric generation fleet for the next twenty-year period;
determines the process and timeline for incorporating renewable energy resources into the
generation fleet, and address redundancy of plants, both necessary and unnecessary, and
retirement of unnecessary existing plants; and
determines if any changes should be made to capacity, including any additions or
retirements, and if any additional transmission or distribution lines are necessary.
In determining whether any new renewable energy resources should be added into the generation
fleet, the PSC is to consider the following:
* the societal benefits of renewable energy;
the necessity of maintaining an adequate and reliable source for energy and capacity needs;
the necessity of maintaining an adequate and reliable transmission and distribution grid;
the necessity to maintain fuel mix and diversity and source reliability and to minimize price
fluctuations; and
the necessity of minimizing overall price impacts to ratepayers.
Upon such a determination that renewable energy resources should be added, any public utility
may obtain additional renewable energy resources by building a renewable energy facility,
converting an existing fossil fuel facility to renewable energy, or purchasing renewable energy.
All projects are subject to the same bid process as with any other generating facility. If the
provider seeks to build the project, it must submit a bid to do so. The utility may recover all
prudent costs in base rates. All determinations of prudency of costs are to be made giving
consideration to the considerations and goals of this statute and of the state energy resources
plan. All revenues from renewable energy credits or carbon credits are to be shared with
ratepayers in a manner such that ratepayers receive a minimum of 90 percent of the revenue.
The Energy Office may be a party to all proceedings under this section, and the Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services may be a party in any proceeding relating to biomass plants
on issues relating to proper siting for proximity to foodstocks, forestry management, or related
matters.
The PSC must review the state energy resources plan biennially.
This statute will:
join the PSC's current duties relating to reviewing each utility's ten-year site plans, making a
determination of need for individual proposed power plants, and planning for adequacy and
reliability of generation and transmission facilities into one, cohesive process, with a state-
wide, long-term focus;
provide for fact-based decisions on whether to add new renewable energy resources, when to
do so, what fuels and technologies to use, and who to do the project instead of a general
mandate such as a renewable portfolio standard; and
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address issues and potential difficulties of incorporating renewable energy resources into the
existing generating and transmission resources such as reliability of both energy supply and
transmission, redundancy of generation or alternatively inadequate supply of energy,
retirement of existing plants, and efficiency of the process and changes to minimize costs and
rate impacts.
Section 5 transfers all of the powers, duties, hctions, records, personnel, and property;
unexpended balances of appropriations, allocations, and other funds; administrative authority;
administrative rules; pending issues; and existing contracts of the Florida Energy and Climate
Commission are transferred by a type two transfer, pursuant to s. 20.06(2), Florida Statutes, to
the Florida Energy Office.
Section 6 amends s. 377.601 5, F.S., to abolish the Florida Energy and Climate Commission
(FECC) and statutorily create the Florida Energy Office within Department of Environmental
Protection as a separate budget entity and exempt from any control, supervision, or direction by
the Department of Environmental Protection in any manner, including purchasing, transactions
involving real or personal property, personnel, or budgetary matters. The office is to be headed
by a director, who is to be appointed by the Governor, subject to confirmation by the Senate. The
office is to have all of the duties of the current FECC. In addition it is to:
act as the principal economic development organization for the state on matters relating to
renewable, alternative, or clean energy;
market the state as a probusiness location for potential new energy-related investment, to
create new energy-related businesses, and to retain and expand existing energy-related
businesses. In doing so, it is to work with Enterprise Florida, Inc., Space Florida, and all
other government entities at all levels, and also with all relevant private sector entities,
necessary to facilitate the location of a business in this state by assisting those businesses in
such matters as obtaining permits or licenses, detexmining appropriate tax laws and rules, and
obtaining financing, incentives, grants, and other funding;
e work with the Florida energy systems consortium, created in s. 1004.648, to coordinate and
promote Florida research on energy and to recruit energy researchers to Florida. As part of
this role, it is to serve as the clearinghouse for research information from universities and
private sector entities which receive funding or other assistance from the state relating to
their research project.
Section 7 provides that the bill takes effect July 1,201 1
IV. Constitutional Issues:
A. MunicipalitylCounty Mandates Restrictions:
None.
B. Public Recordslopen Meetings Issues:
None.
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C. Trust Funds Restrictions:
None.
V. Fiscal Impact Statement:
A. TaxlFee Issues:
None.
B. Private Sector Impact:
PSC staff provided the following information relating to IOU full cost recovery.
Twc
If each company immediately invested the maximum amount in renewable energy
projects, the results would be the following.
]-percent of each company's 2010 revenues is as follows.
GWh = gigawatt hours of actual production; 1 gigawatt-hour = 1,000 megawatt-h
1,000,000 kilowatt-hours
The yearly numbers are cumulative, incremental totals, with only slight additions
one year to the next.
The costs are estimated to result in an average .2-.3 cent per kilowatt-hour increase in a
customer's monthly bill, with 75 percent of the increase attributable to solar projects and
25 attributable to biomass. The result is summarized in the following table.
2%
$206,08 1,856
$27,5 10,405
$100,489,159
$42,779,957
$357,861,378
Company
FPL
Gulf
Progress
TECO
Total
20 10 Revenues
$10,304,092,8 18
$1,375,520,256
$5,024,457,963
$2,138,997,853
$18,843,068,890
( Gulf 1 .25 1
Company
FPL
Total
Rate impact
.20
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Multiplying the average rate impact by the average residential monthly usage of 1,200
kilowatt-hours, the average monthly rate impact would be $2.64 (.22 x 1,200 = 264 cents
= $2.64). This is an average over the useful life of the project; the expense would be
amortized and the rate impact would be higher in early years, lower in later ones.
C. Government Sector Impact:
None.
VI. Technical Deficiencies:
There is a drafting error on line 440; the word "recovery" should be "recover."
VII. Related Issues:
None.
VIII. Additional Information:
A. Committee Substitute - Statement of Substantial Changes:
(Summarizing differences between the Committee Substitute and the prior version of the bill.)
None.
B. Amendments:
None.
This Senate Bill Analysis does not reflect the intent or official position of the bill's introducer or the Florida Senate.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
Consenting to the appointment of Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital
lmprovement Projects for the City of Miami Beach.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure Value and Timely Delivery of Quality Capital Projects. -. I Maintain City's infrastructure. - I
Increase community satisfaction with City government.
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.): NIA
Issue:
Shall the Mayor and City Commission adopt the Resolution consenting and confirming Fernando A.
Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital lmprovement Projects?
ltem Summary1Recommendation:
1 Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach Charter requires the consent of the City Commission 1 I for the appointments of~e~artment Directors.
Mr. Vazquez has over 20 years of experience in working with and leading multi-million dollar capital
infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors. These experiences have provided him with a
solid and diverse background in civil engineering and construction related projects.
Mr. Vazquez has worked for the City of Miami Beach since March 2005 as the City's Engineer. In that
role, he has managed the planning and construction of several projects. Since January 2011, he has
served on the committee assigned to assume the duties and responsibilities of the CIP Director and has
served as the liaison between this committee and the CIP staff and has provided day-to-day leadership to
the CIP staff and the coordination of the various CIP projects.
Advisory Board Recommendation: I NIA
Financial Information:
I I
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking: I Ramiro Inguanzo, Human Resources I
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33 139, www.rniamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager c\/
DATE: April 13, 201 1
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR& CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE APPOINTMENT OF
FERNANDO A. VAZQUEZ AS THE DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach Charter requires the consent of the
Mayor and City Commission for the appointments of the City's Department Directors.
It is recommended that the Mayor and Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital Improvement
Projects (CIP) for the City of Miami Beach.
BACKGROUND 1 ANALYSIS
Earlier this year, I appointed a committee which assumed the duties and responsibilities
of the CIP Director, pending the recruitment of a CIP Director. The committee included
myself, as I was actively and directly involved in all key management decisions,
Assistant City Manager Jorge Gomez, Public Works Director Fred Beckmann and Mr.
Vazquez, who served as the liaison between the committee and the CIP staff, as well as
providing day-to-day leadership to the CIP staff and the coordination of the various
ongoing CIP projects. Mr. Vazquez demonstrated his ability to manage our complex
capital program.
Mr. Vazquez has over 20 years of experience in working with and leading multi-million
dollar capital infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors. These
experiences have provided him with a solid and diverse background in civil engineering
and construction related projects.
Mr. Vazquez has worked for the City of Miami Beach as the City's Engineer since March
21, 2005. In that role, he has managed the planning and construction of several
projects, including the current citywide bridge retrofit program; the construction of the
wayfinding signs project; the construction of the North Beach Recreational Corridor; the
current bidding and construction of the Collins CanalIDade Boulevard improvements
project; the Prairie Avenue drainage improvements; and the 44th StreetIRoyal Palm
drainage improvements, to name just a few. In addition, he has developed and
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April 13, 201 1
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maintained relationships and regional involvement with other public agencies and citizen
groups, including: the Miami Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), where he
serves as the technical liaison in regional transportation planning; the Miami Dade
County Department of Environmental Resource Management, where he has
represented the City on numerous regulatory issues associated with streamlining
construction in the City and the County's ongoing Coastal Renourishment Program; and
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), where he has served as the City's
representative on a number of projects related to the City of Miami Beach.
Prior to joining the City of Miami Beach, Mr. Vazquez worked for the City of Dania
Beach, Florida as the Director of Public Services (Public Works) and the City of Fort
Lauderdale, Florida as the Assistant City Engineer. Before coming to the public sector,
Mr. Vazquez worked in the private sector on a number of major construction projects in
the United States and abroad, including: serving on the management team of the $750
million Metrowest Tunnel Project for the Massachusetts Water Resource Authority;
managing the design and construction of the utility relocation of certain segments of the
Central Artery Project (Big Dig) in Massachusetts, which has been recognized as the
largest, most complex and most technologically challenging highway project in the
history of the U.S.; managing and directing the drainage component of the $1 billion 1-15
reconstruction project for the Utah Department of Transportation; and managing the
engineering and construction of several million dollars of water and sewer rehabilitation
projects in Argentina, Venezuela and Spain.
A copy of Mr. Vazquez' resume with greater detail about his experiences is attached.
Mr. Vazquez' vast and diverse experiences in the private and public sectors will help him
in continuing to provide high level strategic, operational and administrative leadership to
the staff and projects in the City's Office of Capital lmprovement Projects.
CONCLUSION
The appointment of Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital
lmprovement Projects will ensure that the City continues to move forward and build on
the success of the City's capital improvement program and accomplish one of our
priority Key Intended Outcomes (KIO) of ensuring value and timely delivery of quality
capital projects, thereby enhancing the service provided to residents, visitors and
members of the business community and construction trade.
Pursuant to the requirements of Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City Charter, it is
recommended that the Mayor and City Commission adopt the resolution consenting and
confirming Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital lmprovement
Projects.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
ClTY OF MlAMl BEACH, FLORIDA, CONSENTING TO THE
APPOINTMENT OF FERNANDO A. VAZQUEZ AS THE DIRECTOR OF
THE OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS FOR THE
CITY OF MlAMl BEACH.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has appointed Fernando A. Vazquez as the
Director of the Office of Capital lmprovements for the City of Miami Beach; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.02, of the City of Miami Beach
Charter, the City Manager has power to appoint directors of the City departments with
the consent of the Mayor and the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the City Commission wish to consent to and confirm
the appointment of Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of Capital
lmprovements for the City of Miami Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND ClTY
COMMISSION OF THE ClTY OF MlAMl BEACH, FLORIDA, have consented to and
confirmed the appointment of Fernando A. Vazquez as the Director of the Office of
Capital lmprovements for the City of Miami Beach .
PASSED and ADOPTED this day of ,2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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Fernando A. Vazquez, P.E.
Qualifications Summary
Engineering and construction leader in both Public and Private Sectors with over twenty (20) years of
progressive and diversified experience in planning, designing, procuring, and constructing Civil
Engineering projects throughout the USA and Overseas.
Technical Administrator of Public Infrastructure Projects exceeding $2.0 Billion over a course of ten (10)
years; responsible for developing internal and external policy initiatives and infrastructure solutions to
address regional growth needs within complex urban communities (i.e. Boston, MA; Providence RI,
Buenos Aires, Argentina; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Miami Beach, FL) ; including transportation and mobility,
environmental and sustainability management, coastal protection and enhancement, utilities and water
resource/stormwater facilities; public buildings and parks.
City Engineer for the City of Miami Beach, FL responsible for providing regulatory oversight of Citywide
Capital Projects exceeding a projected budget of $700 Million Dollars.
Assistant City Engineer for the City of Fort Lauderdale, responsible for providing technical, construction
administration oversight for park bond projects exceeding a budget of $400 Million as well as a citywide
water and sewer rehabilitation project (Waterworks 2011) exceeding a budget of $500 Million.
Private Sector, Senior Project Manager of large construction projects such as the $700 Million P4-foot
diameter, 300 feet deep Metrowest Water Supply Tunnel Project from the Wachussett Reservoir to the
City of Boston; the construction of the utility relocation of certain segments of the Central Artery Project
(Big Dig), recognized as the largest, most complex, and technologically challenging highway project in
the history of the United States, the construction of the drainage component of the $ 1.0 Billion dollar I-
15 Reconstruction Project for Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), and the management and
construction of several million dollars of water and sewer rehabilitation projects in South America,
including Aguas Argentinas Water and Sewer Consortium in Buenos Aires, Argentina as well as the
Barcelona Water and Sewer rehabilitation in the City of Barcelona, Venezuela.
Professional Background
City Engineer - City of Miami Beach, FL
Director of Public Services - City of Dania Beach, FL
Assistant City Engineer - City of Fort Lauderdale, FL
Senior Project Manager - SEA Consultants, Sverdrup Civil Inc.; The Halcrow Group
Fernando A. Vazquez, P.E.
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~rofessional Engineering Licenses
State of Florida - Reg. # 60517
State of Connecticut - Reg. # 21437
Professional Coursework
B.S., Ocean Engineering -1986
Florida Institute of Technology Melbourne, FL
Professional Affiliations
Member - American Society of Civil Engineers
Member - ASTM International
Member - Florida Engineering Society
Member - Institute of Transportation Engineers
Member - National Society of Civil Engineers
Member - American Public Works Association
Member - Florida Engineering Society
Member - Cambridge's Who's Who
Former Member - Broward County MPO -TPC
Current Member - Miami Dade County MPO - TPC
Employment Summary (last 15 years)
PUBLIC SECTOR
City of Miami Beach
Miami Beach, FL 2005-Present
City Engineer
Highly responsible administrative/ managerial/technical position reporting directly to the Public Works
Director leading a mature engineering and scientific staff; responsible for the oversight of the
Transportation Division; Engineering Division, Right of Way Division; Environmental Management
Division; Engineer of Record for the City, responsible for the regulatory oversight of Citywide Capital
lmprovement Projects exceeding a projected budget of $700 Million; Chief technical representative for
the City of Miami Beach in regional transportation, engineering and environmental projects.
Signature Projects
- NEIGHBORHOOD CIP - Regulatory oversight of the construction over US $700 Million of
Neighborhood lmprovement Projects, including street reconstruction, curb and gutter
improvements, water and storm water improvements and landscaping.
- NORTH BEACH RECREATIONAL CORRIDOR - Construction of a multi-purpose greenway and dune
enhancement recreational facility. Project includes the construction of over 1 mile of concrete
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pathway, dune restoration, installation of rope and post, sand fencing, turtle-friendly lighting,
connecting with five (5) Public Parks as well as direct connections to the beach.
- 44TH AND ROYAL PALM - Construction of drainage improvements along 44th Street between Royal
Palm and outfall located at Muss Park. Improvements include the installation of 48-inch drainage
pipe with a new outfall in Muss Park, re-grading of existing roadway to improve the conveyance of
stormwater, provision of new catch basins and valley gutters as well as the reclamation of swale
areas adjacent to the roadway.
- SEAWALL IMPROVEMENTS-WATERWAY DREDGING - Rehabilitation and reconstruction of several
priority seawalls as well as dredging of inland waterways citywide, including Lake Pancoast.
- BRIDGE REHABILITATION PROGRAM - Restoration and structural improvements of bridges citywide.
- CITYWIDE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN - Development and lmplementation of Citywide
Stormwater Master Plan - Regional Stormwater Master Plan providing for infrastructure solutions
for watershed management, flood protection, and operations and management of the utility;
including future finance strategies, sustainable solutions to offset capital investments; including but
not limited to stormwater rate re-structuring and water reclamation initiatives.
- ATLANTIC GREENWAY NETWORK - Planning, development, and implementation of the Atlantic
Greenway Network - over 40 Miles of Bicycle Trails, and Coastal Linear Parks throughout the City of
Miami Beach.
- REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLANNING/IMPLEMENTATION - Planning, Development and
lmplementation of the Coastal Communities Transportation Master Plan, Coastal Communities
Transit Study and Municipal Mobility Plan; providing regional solutions to mobility through the
implementation of multi-modal facilities and the re-evaluation and consolidation of transit routes
throughout the Coastal Communities of Miami Dade County.
-, REGIONAL WATER DISTRIBUTION MODEL - Development and lmplementation of a City wide GIs
based water transmission/distribution plan.
- COASTAL RE-NOURISHMENT - Coastal re-nourishment /erosion control and dune reinforcement of
over seven (7) miles of beaches to provide Local Mitigation Strategy for Coastal Protection and
Economic Vitality. Heavy coordination with Miami Dade County Department of Environmental
Resource Management (DERM); Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Army
Core of Engineers (ACOE)
City of Dania Beach
Dania Beach, FL 2004-2005
Director of Public Services (Public Works)
Department Director reporting directly to the City Manager leading Engineering Consultants and
Operation Crews; responsible for the oversight of Engineering/ Right of Way Division/Environmental
ManagementIStreets and Lighting/Cemeteries/Parks and Roadways.
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Chief technical advisor to the City Manager and City Commission; Engineer of Record for the City,
responsible for the development of concurrent infrastructure to sustain development; Chief technical
representative for the City of Dania Beach in regional transportation, engineering and environmental
projects.
Signature Proiects
- Development of a Fifty (50) Million Citywide Water Distribution/Wastewater/Stormwater Capital
lmprovements Plan
- 3 MGD Water Treatment Plant upgrade
- Design of 2.0 MG Elevated Storage Tank
- Dania Beach Blvd. lmprovements (FDOT)
- Update Utility Security 17 sewer lift stations via SCADA
- Stormwater piping and outfall upgrades
- Infiltration/lnflow Program
- Developed Vulnerability Assessment of Utility System
City of Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL 2002-2004
Assistant City Engineer
Responsible administrative1 managerial/technical position reporting directly to the City Engineer leading
engineering and architectural staff; responsible for the oversight of the Engineering and Architectural
Bureau in the design and improvements of Neighborhood lmprovement Programs, as well as the
implementation of portions of a $400 Million Parks Bond Referendum Program which include the
improvements of Parks and Linear Park/Recreational Facilities; citywide responsible also for the
construction oversight of certain construction packages of the City of Fort Lauderdale Waterworks 2011;
a $500 Million Citywide Water and Sewer Rehabilitation Program.
Signature Projects
- RIVERWALK PARK - Planning, design and implementation of segments of an 18 acre water frontage
linear park in the Fort Lauderdale New River, adjacent to Las Olas Boulevard Commercial District,
including the new construction and retrofitting of seawalls, stamped asphalt and landscaping.
- JC CARTER PARK - Final Design and Construction of over 20 Acres of an urban park located in the
heart of Fort Lauderdale; including Lighted Athletic Fields (Baseball, Football, Concession, a fully
equipped Gymnasium, Playground area, a community Pool and Water Playground, Restrooms,
WalkingIJogging Trail, Basketball Courts, Racquetball Courts, and Tennis Courts.
- WATERWORKS 2011 - This $500 Million Capital lmprovement Program entailed the modernization
of the City of Fort Lauderdale water and wastewater infrastructure to be completed over a period of
10 to 20 years. lmprovements to the water system included miscellaneous wellfield upgrades, a
new membrane softening treatment facility at the Peele-Dixie WTP, multiple rehabilitationlupgrade
projects at the Fiveash WTP, and new pipelines and storage tanks in the distribution system.
lmprovements to the wastewater system included the addition of previously unsewered areas into
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the collection system, modification of the existing collection system, repair and upgrade of the
transmission system, and improvements at the wastewater treatment plant.
PRIVATE SECTOR
SEA Consultants, Inc.
Cambridge, MA 2000 to 2002
Project Manager
Senior Project Manager with overall project responsibilities including design/planning, scheduling,
multiple discipline coordination, financial profitability, and quality control management; Senior technical
staff member for the design development of new research facilities and campus expansion projects for
Harvard University and MIT.
Signature Proiects
- MIT - EAST CAMPUS CHILLED WATER MAIN PROJECT - design of 1500 feet of 24 inch welded steel
chilled water lines (return and supply) for Massachusetts lnstitute of Technology east campus main
chilled water loop. Design included development of ductile iron alternate to meet specific
budgetary requirements. Alternate design led to extensive mechanical joint applications, and
specific restraint applications, which generated utility conflict intricacies and extensive urban
service relocations (gas, steam, electric, telecomm). Project was fastracked to meet scheduled
connection requirements with new west campus loop.
- MIT- NW 30 STORMWATER PUMP STATION - Design of permanent submersible stormwater pump
station for the new NW30 Building at Massachusetts lnstitute of Technology. Pump Station was
designed to discharge adjacent impervious flows into a highly surcharged combined sewer system in
the City of Cambridge, MA.
- HARVARD PHYSICAL SCIENCE WASTEWATER PUMP STATION - Design of temporary submersible
sewer pump station for the site enabling of the New Harvard Physical Science Building, Harvard
University. Design of pump station to maintain continuous sewer flows as a result of new slurry wall
construction for new campus expansion facility at Harvard University.
The Halcrow Group, LTD
Swindon, Wiltshire, UK 1998 to 2000
Project Manager
Overseas Project Manager assigned to projects throughout Latin America; Handled overall project
responsibilities; Supervised project master plans, design and utility assessment and improvements,
operation and maintenance; Managed local offices, municipal employee expenses subcontracting
services, project program, and client relationship; Procured foreign materials for new construction;
Developed expenditure reports; Reported directly to Water Director in UK.
Signature Proiects
- BARCELONA WATER AND SEWERAGE REHABILITATION, VENEZUELA - Responsible for developing,
managing and implementing a strategic water and sewer master plan of rehabilitation and
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operation. Work included the repairs of a raw water intake located at the reservoir La Tigra ( V =
100,000 m3), repairs of a 2 km highly corroded cast iron raw-water transmission main; Assessment,
repairs and sectional upgrades of existing 24" welded steel transmission main subject to frictional
losses; Repairs of two lift stations, and subsequent pipe upgrades; Supervision of construction of
two (2) facultative ponds for preliminary sewage treatment; Managed operation
activities, scheduled sequence of repairs in relation to ongoing rehabilitation activities.
- ARGENTINA TECHNICAL AUDITING AND INDEPENDENT CERTIFICATION OF AGUAS, ARGENTINA SA -
Conducted the audit and the implementation of certification information systems and control
systems to monitor the concession of Vivendi and Suez-Lyonnaise (Aguas Argentinas). As Project
Manager, I participated in the application of the OFWAT (Office of Water Services- Economic
regulator for the water and sewerage industry in England and Wales). I was responsible for applying
the OFWAT model to certify engineering appraisals and operational comparative statistics on a 5-
year regulatory cycle. Specific activities included the modeling of sewerage costs and the economic
impact projections of operating conditions through the 30year concession. I also participated in the
monitoring of water and sewer works and their completion against the backdrop of comprehensive
improvement deadlines, as part of the overall Program Management effort.
- ARGENTINA AZURIX, SOUTH AMERICA -The concession of water and sewer for the province of
Buenos Aires was awarded to Azurix South America (Azurix USA /Wessex Water UK) Halcrow was
subsequently hired by Azurix South-America to provide Program Management support and to
evaluate the state of conditions of the existing infrastructure assets, following award of the
concession. To develop a managerial plan for improvements, repairs, maintenance and operation.
As Project manager I was responsible for the City of Bahia Blanca (500,000 cap). My role was to
assist the previous public sector entity of OSBA in the upcoming utility management and upgrading
of infrastructure. The focus of the plan included, but was not limited to, a full Utility
Rehabilitation Program, development of cost estimates for partial and full rehabilitation of
underground utilities, treatment facilities and stations. The approach encompassed a group
evaluation module deriving input from multiple team members with different levels of skills and
experience, from UK water chemistry experts to local utility operational supervisors. The model
considered existing management constraints, existing strategies, and total available and required
funding, developing cost estimates for functional criteria (infrastructure). Management
considerations included amounts of money to be allocated for infrastructure, equipment, and other
items of importance for the upgrading and optimum operation of the utility.
- EVALUATION OF 1.2 M PCCP AQUEDUCT, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA- Project Manager in
charge of technical evaluation of 24 inch PCCP aqueduct in Buenos Aires Argentina; Conducted
material, corrosion and pressure analysis on existing rural aqueduct extending for 25 miles from
Reservoir Paso las Piedras to the City of Bahia Blanca in Buenos Aires, Argentina; Analysis
included soil conductivity and resistivity to evaluate remaining life of aqueduct reinforcement,
the correlation between the carbonation stages, alkalinity of the concrete extract, and the
service life of metal-tensioned systems. The reported investigation focused on the evaluation of
concrete degradation due to carbonation, and its contribution to the prediction of service life of
PCCP; Conducted subsequent hydraulic modeling to evaluate maximum operating pressures.
Designed replacement bypasses, sectional valves and one additional lift station. Supervised
construction.
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Fernando A. Vazquez, P.E.
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- EVALUATION OF TWO 24" EXISTING FERROUS MAINS, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA- Project
Manager for corrosion study on two 24" gray cast iron mains manufactured in Great Britain and
installed in 1908 in the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Managed British engineering team in
the metallographic study of selected exhumed specimens to estimate material integrity,
remaining wall thickness and projected hoop stress. Orchestrated material study conclusions
with a separate study on the cumulative effects of external forces, including soil strata variations,
low resistivity, galvanic corrosion, and groundwater alkalinity; Assembled the characteristics of
deteriorating water distribution system into a report to forecast increased frequency of leaks,
potential locations of repeated main deficiencies. Developed required capital investment for
replacement of deteriorated infrastructure; Worked with-British computer model to determine
engineering economic model to estimate the life cycle of pipes based on existing and forecasted
number of breaks. Study also proposed rehabilitation technologies including structural and non-
structural solutions (conventional open cut replacement to semi-structural liner approaches)
- EVALUATION OF EXISTING 600mm GLASS FIBER PRESSURE PIPE, BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA-
Project Manager in charge of technical evaluation of existing industrial raw water 600mm
diameter, centrifugally cast, glass-fiber reinforced, polymer mortar pipe (fiberglass pipe) which
was subject to repetitive ruptures as a result of poor composite cast, inadequate installation and
high operating pressures; Prepared pipe evaluation scheduled, and incorporation of ASTM
specifications for material testing. Headed exhumed sample material analyses, laboratory tests
for shear and load pressure capacities, evaluated soil compaction and bedding in different
locations along its 20km span; Conducted hydraulic analysis including transient flow scenarios;
Developed operational manual of aqueduct with valve closure times for normal and emergency
operating scenarios; Designed additional pressure release systems. Developed proposal for the
re-evaluation and replacement of substantial lengths of pipe. Responsible for office budget and
staff and for procurement of materials from the USA (i.e. importing of piping and appurtenances,
modular treatment units, pumps, and valves), as part of a bi-lateral loan agreement between the
government of Venezuela and the USA Export/lmport Bank. Position required the supervision of
technical and O&M staff, as well as a 24-hour stand-by during repair activities.
- RlOS PARANA, PARAGUAY AND URUGUAY - FLOOD REGULATION STUDY, ARGENTINA Member of
International Technical Team (UK and Argentina) engaged in the study the risk, impact and
management of large floods (up to 60f000m3/s) in the La Plata Basin. The emphasis of the study
was on the impacts to navigation, hydroelectric production, health factors, and/or pollution. The
study also focused on the multipurpose use of floodwaters and other resources, but the study
also identified constraints to development, ways to mobilize human resources and capital, and
investment projects that all three participating countries would find politically acceptable.
Sverdrup Civil, Inc. Boston, MA 1995 to 1998
Senior Civil Engineer/Deputy Project Manager
Senior Civil Engineer; Multidiscipline coordination including Tunneling, Structural, Hydraulics,
Mechanical, Electrical and Traffic and Environmental; supervised design and production personnel;
Marketing representative in Latin America.
Fernando A. Vazquez, P.E.
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- METROWEST WATER SUPPLY TUNNEL, BOSTON, MA - Fourteen feet (14ft) diameter tunnel
bored through granite bedrock 200 to 500 feet below the communities of Southborough,
Marlborough, Framingham, Wayland and Weston, to improve water transmission reliability and
redundancy to Metropolitan Boston. MWWST extends for 17.6 miles and was designed to
increase the water delivery system's capacity by 450MGD. Lead Civil Engineer of Site
Development component for shaft locations D, E and W. Responsibilities included coordination
with all disciplines (Tunneling, Structural, Mechanical and Electrical, and Environmental.
Technical responsibilities included surface water distribution design and hydraulic modeling (up
to 120 inch welded steel pipe), connection to tunnel shaft, valve chambers, underground storage
tanks, site grading and drainage, stormwater management BMP's, contaminated soil
management, construction management, mined material staging, construction review and
scheduling; Technical presentation to impacted communities as client's representative for civil
design component.
- CENTRAL ARTERY PROJECT, BOSTON, MA - Recognized as the largest, most complex, and
technologically challenging highway project in the history of the United States, the Central
Artery/Tunnel Project significantly reduced traffic congestion and improved mobility in one of
America's oldest and most congested major cities. Project Manager, responsible for overseeing
the utility relocation along 1.5 miles of underground roadway from Kneeland Street to Causeway
Street that connect to the Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge. The reconstruction of 1-93
through downtown Boston was enormously complex. Before heavy construction began, utilities
had to be relocated and mitigation measures put in place. Then slurry wall construction began in
the mid-1990s, which required underpinning of the existing elevated Central Artery before
excavation.
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION 201 1 ap~ -7 pli 4: EMORANDUM
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TO: Jorge Gonzalez, City Mana
FROM: Jerry libbin, Commissioner
DATE : April 7, 201 1 /
SUBJECT: Agenda item for the April 13th, 201 1 Commission meeting; a discussion about the
two recent ruptures of waste lines.
Please place on the April 1 3fh Commission meeting agenda, a discussion about the two recent
ruptures of waste lines and what if any analysis have been or can be done to determine the cause
of each problem (was it age, a joint failure or something else?). I would also like to know if there
are tests that we can or should perform to identify potentially weakened spots before they rupture.
Please contact my office at ext. 71 06 if you have any questions.
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TO: Jorge Gonzalez, City M&&~;-- --.- -*
FROM: Jerry Libbin, Commissioner
DATE : April 7, 201 1
SUBJECT: Agenda item for the April 13th, 201 1 Commission meeting; a discussion about
what efforts can be made to protect the tree canopy and green space of our city.
Please place on.the April 1 3Ih Commission agenda, a discussion about the efforts currently being
made by the City Administration and the Capital Improvements Projects (CIP) Department to ensure
that the tree canopy and green space of our city is protected from any further destruction resulting
from CIP projects.
Please contact my office at ext. 71 06 if you have any questions.
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TO: Jorge Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Jerry Libbin, Commissioner
DATE: April 8, 201 1
SUBJECT: Agenda item for the April 1 3th, 201 1 Commission meeting; a discussion regarding
the addition of bike lanes on Indian Creek Drive. ,
Please place on the April 1 3Ih Commission agenda, a discussion regarding the possibility of
having FDOT add bike lanes on Indian Creek Drive.
Please contact my office at ext. 71 06 if you have any questions.
1Z/e ore commi!ted !o prov~ding excellent public service and sofery to ail who 11\te, work, ond piay !n our
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TO: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
FROM: Jonah Wolfson, Commissioner
DATE: April 8Ih, 201 1
SUBJECT: Agenda ltem
Please place on the April 13th, 201 1 Commission meeting agenda a discussion item
on the trees cut down on Alton Road.
If you have any questions, please contact Leonor Hernandez at extension 6437.
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TO : Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
FROM: Jorge R. Exposito, Commissioner
DATE: April 11, 2011
SUBJECT: Agenda item: Steering Committee
MEMORANDUM
Please place a discussion item on the April 13, 2011 Commission Meeting agenda regarding
additional committee member to the Convention Center Steering Committee. I would like to
request the City Commission to consider adding citizen appointees to the Steering Committee.
The additional seats, number to be determined, are for consideration by the Mayor and
Commission to appoint residents residing within the city limits and with preference to those
areas most closely affected. This is to ensure that the non-business residents are represented
on the Steering Committee for the effect and purpose of the Miami Beach Convention Center's
future expansion and/or modifications.
We trust that you will find all in good order. Should you have any questions, please feel free to
get in touch with my aide, Barbie Paredes at extension 6457.
Best regards,
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower
Members of the City Commission
City Manager Jorge9nzal~
FROM:
DATE: April 13, 201 1
SUBJECT: Closed Attorney-Client Session
Pursuant to s286.01 I, Florida Statutes, the City Attorney hereby advises the Mayor
and City Commission that he desires advice concerning the following pending
litigation matter:
The Citv of Miami Beach, Florida vs. Harqreaves Associates,
Incorporated. William Lane Architect. Inc., William Lane, Savino &
Miller Desiqn Studio, P.A., Dan Euser Water Architecture, Inc.,
Kenneth DiDonato, Inc., Kenneth DiDonato, Inc., Kenneth DiDonato,
LAM Partners, Inc., William A. Abarca, P.E., Plav.Site.Architecture,
Inc., Joanne Hiromura, Johnson, Avedano, Lopez, Rodriquez &
Walewski Engineerinq Group, Inc., Horacio A. Rodriquez, P.E.
Magnum Construction Management. Cor~. dlbla MCM Corp., and or
MCM, Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida , Case No. 10-61 979 CA 03
Therefore, a private closed Attorney-Client Session will be held during the lunch
recess of the City Commission meeting on April 13, 201 1 in the City Manager's
Large Conference Room, Fourth Floor, City Hall, to discuss settlement negotiations
andlor strategy related to litigation expenditures with regard to the above-referenced
litigation matter.
The following individuals will be in attendance: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower;
Members of the City Commission: Jorge Exposito, Michael Gongora, Jerry Libbin,
Edward Tobin, Deede Weithorn and Jonah Wolfson; City Manager Jorge Gonzalez,
City Attorney Jose Smith, First Assistant City Attorney Steven Rothstein, Special
Counsel Richard Lydecker and Special Counsel Christopher Berga.
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