LTC 247-2008 Progress Report - Local Mitigation Strategy Projects2008 SAP 30 Ate t 1 ~ 14
~ a h '% ~~ I i 1, L`. :ra .1
Z ~~ t: ~ ~~ ~ ~~t
C?FFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
No. LTC # 247-Zoos ~ LETTER TO COMMISSION
To: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the city Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~*
y/^~`
DATI=: September 29, 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 muniapal components
of the program into a single unified Countywide Local Mitigation Strategy. The primary 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 (CRS), thereby making flood insurance under the National Flood Insurance
Program more affordable. The CRS is a points-based program that reduces flood insurance
premiums for the citizens of participating communities. M 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 National Flood Insurance Program
(NFIP) protection level, help insurance agents ob#ain flood data and help people obtain flood
insurance. There are 10 CRS classes: Class 1 provides the most credit points and gives the
greatest premium reduction. Class 10 receives no premium reduction. There is a 5°~
discount on flood insurance for each point below 10.
Currently, the Ciiy is a Class 7 community, and as such, the City's residents have been
receiving a 15°!o discount in their flood insurance premium (equivalent to approximately $2.8
million annually for more than 40,000 policies atywide). In order for the City to remain in
Class 7 within 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.
On July 12, 2006, the City of Miami Beach adopted Resolution Number 2008`26249 adopting
the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy.
Progress Report on the City's Loca/ Mitigation Strategy Projects
Page 2
Program Continuity and Strategy to Inform the Public
City staff attends the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy meetings 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.aov/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 vehiGe access. These projects are will alleviate chronic neighbofiood flooding
situations.
Citywide Stonmwater Infrastructure Improvements: The City's Master Plan effort
identified over 160 drainage basins in the City of Miami Beach. Approximately 34 of these
basins were identified as a priority. The City has committed to improving the facilities within
the 34 priority basins.
Status: These projects are fully programmed #hrough neighborhood projects and other
projects in the City's 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan (2008109 - 2012/13). Approximately
$94.65 million for stom~water projects are antiapated to be preliminarily financed though a
letter/fine of credit in FY 2008/09 that would ultimately be replaced by stormwater bonds
issued over a series of years beginning in FY 2009/10.
1fith Street Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements forthe 16th Street
right-of--way from Washington Avenue to Collins Avenue.
Status: Project was completed in March, 2007.
Nautilus Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the Nautilus
neighborhood.
Status: The project currently under construction has a cost for storm drainage
improvements of $25.5 million. The project is expected to be completed in the
fourth quarter of 2009.
Biscayne Paint Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements
at Stillwater Drive and 85th and 86th street in Biscayne Beach.
Status: Project is approaching 90% design and construction is anticipated to
commence in 2009.
Bayshore Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage improvements from
Lower Bay Road between 21-23rd Streets and also between 27th and Alton Road.
Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projecfs
Page 3
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review. Construction is
anticipated to commence in 2009.
Normandy Shores Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the
entirety of Normandy Shores excluding the golf course.
Status: The project is under construction and has a cost for storm drainage
improvements of $8.2 million. The project is expected to be completed in the fourth
quarter of 2009.
Belle Isle/Belle Isle Park Area Drainage Improvements: Drainage
improvements to the only emergency evacuation right-of--way / thoroughfare on the
Island.
Status: Project construction completed and in final closeout process.
West Avenue Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements are proposed for
the West Avenue /Bay Road neighbofiood.
Status: The Basis of Design Report was completed in 2007, and design is
anticipated to commence in 2009.
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 east of Washington Avenue completed in July 2008 ($6.2 million).
Design for project west of Washington Avenue antiapated to commence in 2009
with a projected construction cost of $30.3 million.
La Gorse Drainage Improvements: Drainage improvements for the La Gorse
Park Area bounded 63rd Street on South, N. Bay Road, West and intercostals on
East and North.
Status: Project design completed and under permitting review. Construction
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 design completed and under permitting review. Construction
anticipated to commence in 2009.
Palm and Hibiscus Area Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: Project design on hold while FPL undergrounding plans are completed.
Construction anticipated to commence in 2010.
Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects
Page 4
Jefferson AvenuetS. Pointe Drainage Improvements: Construction of drainage
improvements for the south point area bounded by Meridian Court to the east and
3'~ 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 51 ~ Street to north, N. Bay Road to west, Cherokee
Avenue to east and Lake mew 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 altemate funding for this project.
Extensive Raepairs 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 altemate 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 signficant weather events.
Status: The City is seeking grant and altemate 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: The pump station rehabilitation project is completed. Manhole rehabilitation will be
completed by October 2009.
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 aNeviate chronic
neighborhood flooding situations
Status: The City is seeking grant and altemate funding for this project.
Windstorm
Storm Shutters and Protective Glass for City Buildings: To provide protection during a
significant weather event
Status: The City received Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) funding for four (4)
critical structures and work is expected to be completed by December 2009.
ProgBSS Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects
Page 5
Stree#light 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 aftemate funding for this project.
Enhanced Emergency Response Program: This project provides for a comprehensive
preparedness program by the Ci#y 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 Dune Enhancement Project: To enhance and restore the City's dune system to
retain sand and protect upland structures from stomp 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 centerto
ensure that systems are available to the Miami Beach EOC during an emergency.
Status: Project has been completed.
Miami Beach Interoperability /Communications / EOC Program: This project. includes
enhancements to the City's EOC, such as a ComputerAided DispatdUReoords Management
System, 911 Workstations, a microwave radio system and PSCU upgrade, etc.
Status: Project underway. Phase 1 of the Computer Aided DispatdURecords Management
System will be fully implemented in 2009 and the PSCU upgrade will begin also during 2009.
Citywide Water Infrastructure Improvements: This project wiN 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 Ptan (2008/09 - 2012!13). Approximately $45.4
million for water projects are anticipated to be preliminarily financed though aletter/line of
credit in FY 2008/09 that would ultimately be replaced by water bonds issued over a series of
years beginning in FY 2009/10.
Portable Traffic Light Signals: Ten (10) portable traffic signals for emergency situations
Status: The Ciiy is seeking grant and alternate funding for this project.
Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy Projects
Page 6
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 (2008/09 - 2012/13). Approximately $4.9 million
for sewer projects are anticipated to be preliminariy financed though aletter/line of credit in
FY 2008109 that would ultimately be replaced by sewer bonds issued over a series of years
beginning in FY 2009/10.
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 as part of the City~s emergency evacuation plan.
Status: Project ongoing. The traffic study has been conducted.
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.
JMG/KGB/JMH/RM/IAS