LTC 011-2008 Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projectsm I BEA.C'rt
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TO: Mayor Matti H. Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: January 11, 2008 ,
SUBJECT: Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects relative to
Property Owner Discounts on Flood Insurance Premiums
Introduction and Background
Miami-Dade County is the designated local coordinator of the Local Mitigation Strategy
Program (LMS) for the Miami-Dade County area, and prepares all the municipal components
of the program into a single unified Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy. The primary
mitigation goal of the LMS is to reduce vulnerability to natural, technological and societal
hazards from all sources, but especially in South Florida from hurricanes, tornadoes, major
rainfall and other severe weather events.
The City's participation in the LMS improves its standing and classification in the Community
Rating System, making flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance Program more
affordable. The Community Rating System (CRS) is a points based system program that
reduces flood insurance premiums for the citizens of participating communities. In the CRS
program, flood insurance premiums are adjusted to reflect community activities that reduce
flood damage to existing buildings, protect new buildings beyond the minimum NFIP
protection level, help insurance agents obtain flood data and help people obtain flood
insurance. There are 10 CRS classes: Class 1 requires the most credit points and gives the
greatest premium reduction. Class 10 receives no premium reduction.
Currently the City is a Class 7 community, and as such, the City's residents have been
receiving a 15% discount in their flood insurance premium (equivalent to approximately
$2.8m annually for more than 40,000 policies citywide). In order for the City to remain in
class 7 at the CRS's classification program, NFIP has requested that the City of Miami
Beach produce a LMS progress report on an annual basis. FEMA requires this report to be
submitted to the City's governing body.
On June 6, 2000 the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners passed Resolution R-
572-00 to adopt the Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS). Miami-Dade County has a metropolitan
form of government; which means that each of the municipalities within the County has also
automatically adopted the LMS.
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On July 12, 2006, the City of Miami Beach adopted Resolution Number 2006-26249
adopting the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.
Program Continuity and Strategy to Inform the Public
City staff attends the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy meetings once each
calendar quarter. Additionally, the latest published version of the Local Mitigation Strategy,
along with meeting times, dates and locations are posted on the Miami-Dade County LMS
website at: www.miamidade.gov/oem/Ims.asp
This memorandum will be made available to the public through the media and City Clerk's
Office.
The following is a progress report on the projects listed in the City's Local Mitigation
Strategy:
Flooding:
Drainage Improvement Projects
These projects have been specifically selected to improve the drainage system for the flood
repetitive loss areas. Improvements consist of drainage improvements to mitigate street
level flooding, reduce commercial property flooding concerns and improve emergency
response vehicle access. These projects are will alleviate chronic neighborhood flooding
situations.
16th Street Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the 16th Street right-of-
wayfrom Washington Avenue to Collins Avenue.
Status: Project was completed in March, 2007.
Nautilus Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements forthe Nautilus neighborhood.
Status: The contractor is mobilizing to the Nautilus area and will implement the proposed
stormwater improvements. The project is expected to be completed by December 2009.
Biscayne Point Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements at
Stillwater Drive and 85th and 86th street in Biscayne Beach.
Status: Project underway. Following test well results, the original design is being modified.
Consultant is working on submittal of 90% construction documents and construction is
anticipated to commence in 2009 / 2010.
Bayshore Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements from Lower
Bay Road between 21st to 23rd Streets and also between 27th and Alton Road.
Status: Project underway. Design is at 90% completion, and construction is anticipated to
commence in the third quarter of 2008.
Normandy Shores Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the entirety of
Normandy Shores excluding the golf course.
Status: Project underway. This project went into construction in January 2007 and is
expected to be completed in July 2009. Two drainage wells have been installed to date.
Belle Isle/Belle Isle Park Area Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements to the
only emergency evacuation right-of-way /thoroughfare on the Island.
Status: Project underway. Project is approximately 85% complete. Unforeseen conditions
have contributed to 6-month extended construction duration. The project is anticipated to
attain substantial completion in April 2008, and final completion in June 2008.
West Avenue Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements are proposed for the West
Avenue /Bay Road neighborhood.
Status: The Basis of Design Report was completed in 2007, and design is anticipated to
commence in late 2008, and construction in 2010.
Flamingo /Lummus Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements are proposed for
the Flamingo /Lummus neighborhood along the only east /west rights-of-ways that connect
designated emergency evacuation rights-of-way in the South Beach area.
Status: Project underway. East of Washington Avenue is scheduled for completion in May
2008. The work west of Washington Avenue is expected to begin in January 2009 and end
in December 2012.
La Gorce Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the La Gorce Park Area
bounded 63rd Street on South, N. Bay Road, West and intercostals on East and North.
Status: The project design is complete and construction is anticipated to commence in 2009.
Lake Pancoast Area Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements for
West 24th Street and Lake Pancoast Drive and West 25th Street.
Status: Project underway. The project is at 90% design completion and construction is
anticipated to commence in the third quarter of 2008.
Palm and Hibiscus Area Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: Project is on hold pending the underground placement of FPL overhead electric.
Jefferson Avenue/S. Pointe Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for the south point area bounded by Meridian Court to the east and 3`d street
to the north, Jefferson Avenue to the west, 2"d street to the south.
Status: Design drawings are 60% complete.
Lakeview Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements for the
Lakeview Area bounded by 51St Street to north, N. Bay Road to west, Cherokee Avenue to
east and Lake View Drive to south.
Status: Design drawings are complete. Project anticipated to go out to bid in 2008.
Parkview Canal Seawall Revetment:
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Extensive Repairs to Seawalls: Repair of seawalls would mitigate the damage to the
inland shoreline located throughout the City.
Status: Project underway. Currently under construction at Island View Park seawall. Design
has been completed for three (3) additional seawalls throughout the City. The City is also
seeking grant and alternate funding for additional seawalls throughout the City.
Canal Cleaning and Shaping -Citywide: Dredging of the approximately 12 miles of inland
canals located within the City would directly impact the ability of the canal to hold tidal
flooding and minimize flooding of surrounding properties during significant weather events.
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding.
Flood Proofing Sewer and Pump Stations: Relining and sealing 31 pump stations and
500 manholes to prevent water intrusion which would damage pump station equipment and
structures to prevent failure of stations thereby avoiding flooding.
Status: Project is almost complete. The pump station rehabilitation project has reduced
and/or eliminated water intrusion.
Stormwater Outfall and Seawall Reconstruction: Replacement of seawalls and 150
stormwater outfalls with associated relining of piping leading to outfalls as part of a
comprehensive program of drainage improvement projects which will alleviate chronic
neighborhood flooding situations
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Windstorm
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass for City Buildings: To provide protection during a
significant weather event
Status: The City has applied for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding for four
(4) critical structures and is pending final notification of decision for this project
Streetlight System Upgrade: When flooding occurs in low areas both residential and
commercial, water intrusion occurs inside the bases of the streetlight poles and results in
the malfunction of the lighting system. This project improvement will include re-wiring and
placing individual fuses at each pole base and eliminate streetlight service interruptions, and
damages to the street lighting infrastructure system.
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Enhanced Emergency Response Program: This project provides for a comprehensive
preparedness program by the City including field deployment with hazard mitigation
equipment and training, and equipment and training for search and rescue teams and
protective clothing and equipment.
Status: Project ongoing. Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and
Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) drafts have been completed and are in the revision
stage. Citywide preparedness training scheduled for Spring 2008.
Citywide Dune Enhancement Project: To enhance and restore the City's dune system to
retain sand and protect upland structures from storm surges and flooding impacts.
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Other Hazards
Miami Beach Emergency Operations Center: This project is a fully operational Emergency
Operations Center for the City, including equipment and enhancements to the data center to
ensure that systems are available to the Miami Beach EOC during an emergency.
Status: Construction is complete. The project is pending final Certificate of Occupancy.
Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements: This project will implement the City of
Miami Beach Water System Master Plan; the project includes the replacement of aging
water lines (60+ years old).
Status: This project is fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in
the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2007/08 - 2011 /12), subject to appropriation of
additional programmed funding in fiscal years 2008/9 through 2011-12.
Portable Traffic Light Signals: Ten (10) portable traffic signals for emergency situations.
Status: The City is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
4,500 Gallon Fuel Tanker: To support multiple fuels in a single transport and direct
distribution of emergency fuel to generators and emergency response vehicles in the field.
Status: Project completed. City has acquired the fuel tanker.
Citywide Wastewater Infrastructure Improvements: The wastewater lines were built
between 1926 and 1956, and the pipes are either beyond or at the end of their useful life.
Status: This project is fully programmed through neighborhood projects and other projects in
the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2007/08 - 2011 /12), subject to appropriation of
additional programmed funding in fiscal years 2008/9 through 2011-12.
West Avenue Bridge: To relieve congestion on Alton Road, reducing the volume of local
traffic at the busiest intersections and providing a safer venue for road users to access the
causeway to Miami.
Status: Project ongoing. The City has hired a contractor to perform the feasibility study.
Recommendations:
The City will continue to participate in Miami-Dade County's LMS program and
monitor the projects, as needed.
2. The City will continue to conduct an annual Hurricane and Flood Hazard
Awareness Week for the residents and visitors of Miami Beach.
Please feel free to contact me if you need any additional information.
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