LTC 551-2023 Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Projects relative to Property Owner Discounts on Flood Insurance PremiumsMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 551-2023 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM:
Honorable Mayor Meiner and Members of the City Commission
Alina T. Hudak, City Manag�
December 12, 2023 \f \ ••DATE:
SUBJECT: Progress Report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Projects
relative to Property Owner Discounts on Flood Insurance Premiums
Introduction and Background
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide the Mayor and Commission with a progress
report on the City's Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) projects. The LMS is one of the activities that
will result in a discount of up to 25% on flood insurance premiums for residents in our city.
The primary goal of the LMS is to reduce vulnerability to natural, technological, and societal
hazards from all sources, but especially from floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe
weather events. The City's participation in the LMS Program improves its standing and
classification in the Community Rating System (CRS), making flood insurance under the National
Flood Insurance Program more affordable.
Program Continuity and Strategy to Inform the Public
City staff members attend the Miami-Dade County Local Mitigation Strategy meetings once each
calendar quarter and review the latest published version on the LMS. Meeting times, dates, and
locations are posted on the Miami-Dade County LMS website at www.miamidade.gov/lms.asp.
This Letter to Commission will be made available to the public on the City's website and via the
City's Clerk's Office.
The progress report on the projects listed below have either been completed since 2022, are
active projects, or are projects that will begin in 2024.
Flood Hazard Projects
Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program
The Private Property Adaptation (PPA) program is a competitive grant program to incentivize flood
mitigation and resilient action for private properties. The program provides funding for flood risk
assessment and flood mitigation project.
Status: Ongoing. The program is funded through 2025.
Citywide Home Elevations
Citywide home elevations are an effective tool for property-level flood mitigation. We provide information
and opportunities for home elevation through the PPA program. We have 2 properties that were accepted
for further consideration for the FEMA FMA program for home elevation, and they would qualify to have
90-100% of costs covered.
Status: Ongoing.
Sea Level Rise (SLR) Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Plan
This study will analyze the impact of sea level rise and compound flooding on city assets. Funded by the
Resilient FL grant program, the study qualifies included projects for future grant funding.
Status: Planning.
Dunes
In addition to providing ecosystem benefits, the restoration and maintenance of our dune system provides
critical robust storm surge protection for the island.
Status: Ongoing
W est Avenue Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Ph II
Drainage improvements for West Avenue and Bay road from 14th to Collins Canal consist of a new pump
station, additional drainage collection, conveyance, treatment, and disposal facilities. This drainage
project will mitigate street-level flooding and reduce residential/commercial flooding concerns.
Status: Design
West Avenue Neighborhood Drainage Improvements Ph Ill
Drainage improvements for West Avenue from 5th to 8th Street (Alton Road to West Avenue) consisting
of replacement of the stormwater collection system and addition of injection wells for additional water
quality treatment, to meet 10-year storm criteria. This drainage project will mitigate street-level flooding
and reduce residential/commercial flooding concerns.
Status: Design
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72%' Street Community Com plex
The on-site stormwater management system shall be designed for the 10-year 24-hour storm event (per
South Florida Water Management District, SFWMD) with a safety factor of 1.25, for a total of 8.75-inches
of rainfall to be retained on-site. The system will be required to meet SFWMD water quality requirements.
The proposed stormwater management system shall also include an underground stormwater retention
system. This type of system allows the reuse of runoff collected.
Status: Design
Maurice Gibb Park
Construct new walking paths, additional fishing piers, a dog park and a large bay overlook; replace the
current playground with a custom-made music-themed play structure; increase park resiliency with soil
remediation, irrigation and natural landscaping. The existing seawall will be raised to elevation 5.7' NAVD,
and the existing living shoreline shall be expanded towards the south property line, with the planting of
additional mangroves and native plantings.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Par 3/Bayshore Park
Construction of a new park with children's playground for different ages, exercise station, sports courts
with tennis and pickleball markings, bathroom/office building, site furnishings, lake with circulation and
ozone system water treatment, drainage system, installation, and adjustments, The project also includes
abandoning the existing water and sanitary sewer force mains and the installation of a new 20-inch water
main and a 30-inch force main through the park. The pipeline replacement work consists of installing a
30-inch DIP force main and a 20-inch DIP water main (to replace the existing mains within the project
area).
Status: Complete. Completed in 2022.
Indian Creek Drive Drainage Improvements
Construction consists of drainage improvements, seawall construction, a pump station as well as road
raising on Indian Creek, from 25 to 41" Street. The project includes construction of new catch basins and
outfalls with associated piping. The stormwater will be treated using vortex structures and stormwater
pump stations.
Status: Drainage system and roadway improvements are complete - completed in 2022. Seawall is
complete, pending final review and close-out in early 2023.
Brittany Bay Park
This project included the creation of a living shoreline between the existing remaining seawall and the
concrete retaining seawall. The living shoreline will be hydraulically connected to Indian Creek and will
have an ADA-Accessible overlook that will allow park patrons to walk from the park to the existing
seawall's edge. The project enhances the surrounding riparian and inter-tidal environment by creating a
new habitat for aquatic and terrestrial species and improving water quality via filtration of upland runoff.
Status: Complete. Completed in 2023.
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Beachwalk Draina ge - 24" Street to 46" Street
Improve drainage throughout the Beachwalk, on the noted blocks.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Beachwalk Drainage - S. Pointe to 23" Street
Improve drainage throughout the Beachwalk, on the noted blocks.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
7" Street Garage - Interior Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Bidding.
7h Street Parking Garage Flood Panels
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Design.
42 ° Street Garage - Interior Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Complete, pending final review and close-out in early 2024.
Anchor - Interior Floor Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Complete. Completed in 2022.
17" Street Parking Garage Bathroom Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Design
17 55 M eridian Garage Flood Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
12" Street Garage - Interior Floor Drainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Complete. Completed in 2022.
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12" Stree t Pa rki n g G ara ge Dr ai n
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Bidding
17 S tree t G arag e - In teri or Fl oo r D rainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Complete. Completed in 2022.
Fle et/Sa n itatio n R o o f D rain
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
10 " Stre e t A ud it Entran ce D rainage
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Planning
Po lic e H ea d q u art e rs Parking G arage Flo od M itigatio n Im p rovem ents
Improve drainage in facility.
Status: Planning.
FD O T A lto n Rd D rain age Im p rovem ents
Comprehensive neighborhood project along Alton Road (Lower from Michigan to 43 St, Mid from 43 St to
48 St, and Upper from 48 St to 63 St.) to enhance quality of life and provide tidal and rainfall flood
mitigation. This project includes significant stormwater drainage improvements, including installation of
large conveyance and pumping systems. It also includes reconstruction of the water and sewer systems,
some road raising and reconstruction, sidewalk, and streetlighting improvements.
Status: Design
1" Stree t N e igh b o rh o o d Im pr o vem ent Project
Comprehensive neighborhood project in South of Fifth Neighborhood, from Alton Road to Washington
Avenue, to enhance quality of life and provide long-term tidal and rainfall flood mitigation. This project
includes significant stormwater drainage improvements, including installation of large conveyance and
pumping systems. It also included reconstruction of the water and sewer systems, and for First Street it
includes road raising and reconstruction, sidewalk, streetlighting and landscaping improvements.
Status: Design
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To w n C e nte r (N o rt h Shor e D )
Comprehensive neighborhood project in North Shore D- North Beach Town Center to enhance quality of
life and provide long-term tidal and rainfall flood mitigation. This project includes significant stormwater
drainage improvements, including installation of large conveyance and pumping systems. It also included
complete reconstruction of the water and sewer systems, road raising and reconstruction, sidewalk,
streetlighting and landscaping improvements.
Status: Design
17 th St Im p ro ve m e nts Phase 1
Comprehensive neighborhood project along 17th St. from Alton Rd to Washington Ave, to enhance quality
of life and provide long-term tidal and rainfall flood mitigation. This project includes significant
stormwater drainage improvements, including installation of large conveyance systems. It also includes
reconstruction of the water and sewer systems, road raising and reconstruction, sidewalk, streetlighting
and landscaping improvements.
Status: Design
N o rm an d y Isles A
Comprehensive neighborhood project in Normandy Isles to enhance quality of life and provide long-term
tidal and rainfall flood mitigation. This project includes significant stormwater drainage improvements,
including installation of large conveyance and pumping systems. It also included complete reconstruction
of the water and sewer systems, road raising and reconstruction, sidewalk, streetlighting and landscaping
improvements.
Status: Planning
C N # 1 N autilu s F (N o rt h)
Drainage improvement project at North Nautilus F to provide flood mitigation solutions to localized areas
that currently experience recurring flooding. This project will be complimentary and adaptable to the
future neighborhood improvement project.
Status: Design
C N # 2 N a u tilu s B - M u ss Park
Drainage improvement project at Nautilus B (Muss Park and 44 St) to provide flood mitigation solutions
to localized areas that currently experience recurring flooding. This project will be complimentary and
adaptable to the future neighborhood improvement project.
Status: Design
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CN# 3 La Goree C- North Bay Road 1
Drainage improvement project at La Goree C (North Bay Rd. 1) to provide flood mitigation solutions to
localized areas that currently experience recurring flooding. This project will be complimentary and
adaptable to the future neighborhood improvement project.
Status: Planning
CN# 4 La Goree A
Drainage improvement project at La Goree A to provide flood mitigation solutions to localized areas that
currently experience recurring flooding. This project will be complimentary and adaptable to the future
neighborhood improvement project.
Status: Planning
Nuisance Flooding Mitigation
Yearly blue-green-gray improvements to assist in alleviating nuisance flooding impacting the livelihood of
residents. Improvements may include swale construction, sidewalk reconstruction and rehabilitation,
installation of curb and gutter, asphalt and roadway regrading, sodding, and other improvements
depending on engineering analysis of the area.
Status: Planning
Pump Station #10 Improvements
Water quality and flood mitigation improvements at stormwater pump station No. 10, to reduce
recirculation of groundwater within the wet well.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Temp. Stormwater Pump Water Quality
Addition of water quality treatment devices to allow permitted deployment of temporary stormwater
pumps throughout the City during high tide and rainy season.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2025.
Stormwater Pump Station Calvert
Rehabilitation of stormwater pump station 32 culvert to minimize infiltration and optimize pump station
performance.
Status: Planning
PS 32 Water Quality Improvements
Connection of injection wells, constructed at Canopy park, to stormwater pump station No. 32 effluent.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
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EPA - Sewer Pump Station No. 31 Repairs
Replacement of Sanitary Pump Station No. 31 wet well hatches with waterproof hatches.
Status: Complete. Completed in 2023.
Pump Station No. 28 Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation and hardening of Regional Sanitary Pump Station No. 28.
Status: Permitting.
Shane Watersport Seawall
Stantec staff has previously provided preliminary design drawings for the proposed improvements at the
Shane Rowing dub. The original design called for a continuous seawall with cap raised to elevation 5.70'
across the entire waterfront of the property.
Status: Design
Seawall on Lenox Court
Reconstruction of approximately 23 ft of seawall on Lennox Court.
Status: Construction Procurement. Estimated completion in 2025.
Seawall on Jefferson Avenue
Reconstruction of approximately 80 ft of seawall on Jefferson Avenue.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2023.
Seawall on Trouville Esplanade
Reconstruction of approximately 80 ft of seawall on Trouville Esplanade.
Status: Construction Procurement. Estimated completion in 2024.
Seawall on 7150 Indian Creek Drive
Reconstruction of approximately 70 ft of seawall on Indian Creek Drive.
Status: Construction Procurement. Estimated completion in 2024.
Seawall on Garden Avenue
Reconstruction of approximately 65 ft of seawall on Garden Avenue.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in Dec. 2023.
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S e a w a ll o n B o n it a D r iv e
Status: Reconstruction of approximately 60 ft of seawall on Bonita Drive.
Status: Construction procurement. Estimated completion in 2024.
Seawall on Rue Notre Dame
Reconstruction of approximately 70 ft of seawall on Rue Notre Dame.
Status: Construction procurement. Estimated completion in 2024.
Seawall on 48" and Bay Road
Reconstruction of approximately 60 ft of seawall on 48" and Bay Road.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Seawall on Flamingo Drive Pedestrian Bridge
Reconstruction of approximately 40 ft of seawall on 29 Street.
Status: Design
Seawall on Dade Boulevard - Washington Avenue To 23" Street
Reconstruction of approximately 689 ft of seawall on Washington Ave to 23"° Street.
Status: Design
Seawall on Dade Boulevard - N Meridian Avenue To Washington Ave
Reconstruction of approximately 993 ft of seawall on N Meridian Avenue to Washington Avenue.
Status: Design
Seawall on Collins Avenue (Indian Beach Park Living Shoreline)
Reconstruction of approximately 607 ft of seawall on Indian Beach Park.
Status: Design
Seawall on Flamingo Drive Pedestrian Bridge
Reconstruction of approximately 45 ft of seawall on Flamingo Drive Pedestrian Bridge.
Status: Design
Seawall on Collins Avenue
Reconstruction of approximately 280 ft of seawall on 2380 Collins Avenue.
Status: Design
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Seawall on Collins Avenue
Reconstruction of approximately 144 ft of seawall on 2457 Collins Avenue.
Status: Design
Seawall on Collins Avenue
Reconstruction of approximately 60 ft of seawall on 44" street End.
Status: Planning
Seawall on Chase Avenue (Living Shoreline)
Reconstruction of approximately 240 ft of seawall on 4016 Chase Avenue.
Seawall on Collins Avenue (Living Shoreline)
Reconstruction of approximately 297 ft of seawall on 5301 Collins Avenue South.
Status: Design
Seawall on Pine Tree Drive North (3D Pilot)
Reconstruction of approximately 46 ft of seawall on W 60"" Street End.
Status: Design
Seawall on Tatum Waterw ay Pedestrian Bridge
Reconstruction of approximately 18 ft of seawall on Tatum Waterway Pedestrian Bridge.
Status: Planning
Seawall on Palm Island
Reconstruction of approximately 299 ft of seawall on Palm Island Park.
Status: Planning
Seawall on Indian Creek Drive
Reconstruction of approximately 53 ft of seawall on 43rd St Street End.
Status: Planning
Seawall on Indian Creek Drive
Reconstruction of approximately 49 ft of seawall on W 42nd St Street End
Status: Planning
Seawall on Tatum Waterw ay
Reconstruction of approximately 440 ft of seawall on Bayside Ln.
Status: Planning
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Seaw all on Tatum W aterw ay
Reconstruction of approximately 78 ft of seawall on Bayside Ln Street End
Status: Planning
Seaw all on N o rm andy Shores South
Reconstruction of approximately 49 ft of seawall on Ray St Street End
Status: Planning
Seaw all on Dickens Avenue South
Reconstruction of approximately 535 ft of seawall on 7251 Collins Avenue.
Status: Planning
Seaw all on Bo nita D rive Street End South
Reconstruction of approximately 61 ft of seawall on Bonita Dr Street End South.
Status: Planning
W ind Hazard Projects
M iam i City Ballet W indow s
Replace windows, installing impact windows for wind mitigation.
Status: Complete, pending final review and close-out in early 2024.
Bass M useum W indow s
Replace windows, installing impact windows for wind mitigation.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
No rt h Shore Com m unity Center W indow s
Replace windows, installing impact windows for wind mitigation.
Status: Permitting.
No rm andy Isle Park and Pool W indow s and Doors
Replace windows and doors, installing impact windows and doors for wind mitigation.
Status: Planning
77" Street Bridge (876719) over Tatum W aterw ay
Bridge structural rehabilitation at 77 Street Bridge (876719) over Tatum Waterway.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
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H e n e d o n A v e n u e B ri d g e (8 7 6 7 2 1 ) o v er B isca y n e P o in t C a n a l
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Henedon Avenue Bridge (876721) over Biscayne Point Canal.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
73rd Street Bridge (876732) over Tatum Waterway
Bridge structural rehabilitation at 73rd Street Bridge (876732) over Tatum Waterway
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Liberty Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (Ped. Bridge No. 1)
Pedestrian bridge structural rehabilitation at Liberty Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (Ped. Bridge No. 1).
Status: Complete. Completed in 2023.
Lincoln Court Pedestrian Bridge (No. 6) over Collins Canal
Pedestrian bridge structural rehabilitation at Lincoln Court Pedestrian Bridge (No. 6) over Collins Canal.
Status: Design
81" Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 4) over Tatum Waterway
Pedestrian bridge structural rehabilitation at 81st Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 4) over Tatum
Waterway.
Status: Permitting
24" Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 2) over Collins Canal
Pedestrian C63bridge structural rehabilitation at 24 Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 2) over Collins Canal.
Status: Design
28th Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 3) over Collins Canal
Pedestrian bridge structural rehabilitation at 28th Street Pedestrian Bridge (No. 3) over Collins Canal
Status: Design
Wayne Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (No. 5) over Tatum Waterway
Pedestrian bridge structural rehabilitation at Wayne Avenue Pedestrian Bridge (No. 5) over Tatum
Waterway.
Status: Design
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Pine Tree D rive Bridge (876736) over La Goree Canal
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Pine Tree Drive Bridge (876736) over La Goree Canal
Status: Design
17th Street (87672 7) over Colli ns Canal
Bridge structural rehabilitation at 17 Street (876727) over Collins Canal.
Status: Design
Fountain Street Bridge (876733) over Biscayne Bay
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Fountain Street Bridge (876733) over Biscayne Bay.
Status: Design
Palm W ay (Fountain Street) Bridge (876734) over Biscayne Bay
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Palm Way (Fountain Street) Bridge (876734) over Biscayne Bay.
Status: Planning
Ho locaust M em orial Bridge (876740)
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Holocaust Memorial Bridge (876740)
Status: Planning
Conventio n Center D rive (876726) over Collins Canal
Bridge structural rehabilitation at Convention Center Drive (876726) over Collins Canal.
Status: Planning
Flood & W ind Hazard Projects
Fire Statio n #1
The project provides for the design and construction of a new Category 5 storm resilient Fire Station
Number 1, inclusive of a 911 emergency call dispatch center and ancillary uses, in a 17,000 to 20,000
square feet facility. The existing FEMA flood elevations also indicate that under severe storm events, the
Fire Station would become inaccessible and would prevent emergency assistance to the surrounding
Miami Beach community. The designed structure will be significantly elevated and it includes 5 drainage
wells and 9 drainage structures.
Status: Design
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Pum p Statio n N o . 1 Rehabilitatio n
Rehabilitation and hardening of Sanitary Pump Station No. 1.
Status: Permitting
H ardening San. Sew er PS N o. 29
Rehabilitation and hardening of Regional Sanitary Pump Station No. 29.
Status: Design
Belle Isle Booster Statio n Rehabilitatio n
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system Belle Isle Booster Pump Station.
Status: Design
Norm andy Isle Booster Hardening
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system Normandy Isle Booster Pump Station.
Status: Design
25 S treet / Public W orks Yard - Booster Pum p Station Harden ing
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system 25th St. Booster Pump Station.
Status: Design
41" Street Booster Hardeni ng
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system 41st St. Booster Pump Station.
Status: Design
Term inal Isle Booster PS/PS 30 G enerator
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system Terminal Isle Booster Pump Station.
Status: Design
W -2 75 Stre et Booster Station Rehabilitati on
Rehabilitation and hardening of potable distribution system 75th St. Booster Pump Station.
Status: Permitting
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Other Hazard Projects
Refo restation
G.O. Bond funded reforestation efforts benefit the city in numerous ways, protecting the City from urban
heat impacts. One way is by providing shade - the shade provided lowers heat absorption by hard surfaces.
These lower temperatures help mitigate the effects of the Urban Heat Island Effect and mitigates flooding.
This effect, mainly felt in dense urban environments, will only become worse as the climate continues to
change.
Status: Ongoing.
Police Station Generator
Install a generator to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Completed, pending final review in early 2024.
City Hall Generator
Install a generator to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Planning
42' Street Garage Generator
Install a generator to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
17 Street Garage Gen erator
Install a generator to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Completed, pending final review and close-out in early 2024.
Fleet Management Generator Transfer Switch
Install a generator switch to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Construction. Estimated completion in 2024.
Pennsylvania Avenue Garage Generator Renewal
Renew a generator switch to ensure continued operation of facility during storms.
Status: Planning
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