Res. No. 012-01-11160RESOLUTION NO.12-01-11160
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO
2001 LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;APPROVING LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES;DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO APPROPRIATE ENTITIES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission of the City of South Miami
have identified Potable Water Infrastructure,Stormwater Infrastructure,Continued
fundingforthePAREProgram,MurrayParkImprovements,Invitation toUrban
Infilland Redevelopment,Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing,Downtown
Business District Infrastructure Improvements,Acquisition of an Emergency
Mobile Command Center,Park Land Acquisition,anda Parking Surcharge as
priorities forthe current year;and
WHEREAS,the Florida Legislature willbe meeting shortly to prepare the
State's budget;and
WHEREAS,the Mayor andCity Commission desire to seek funding
through the Legislative process to accomplish the identified improvements;and
WHEREAS,Florida statute requires that all entities requesting State
funding hold a public hearing before abody of duly elected public officials before
a funding request can be submitted tothe Legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA;
Section 1.Thefollowing legislative priorities have been
approved for forwarding to the Florida Legislature:Potable Water Infrastructure,
StormwaterInfrastructure,ContinuedfundingforthePAREProgram,Murray
Park Improvements,Invitation toUrbanInfilland Redevelopment,Rehabilitation
of Affordable Housing,DowntownBusinessDistrict Infrastructure Improvements,
Acquisition of anEmergencyMobile Command Center,ParkLand Acquisition,
anda Parking Surcharge.
Section 2.TheCity Manager's officeishereby directed toforward
LegislativePrioritiesattachedasExhibit"A"toappropriateentities.
Section3.Thisresolutionshalltakeeffectimmediatelyuponapproval.
Additions shown by underlining and deletions shown by overstrilring.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of January
ATTEST:APPROVED:
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Commissioner Wiscombe:Yea
Commissioner Bethel:Yea
Commissioner Russell:Yea
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:Honorable Mayor
and City Commission
From:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
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Date:January 12,2001
Subject:Agenda Item #_L
Special Public Hearing
01/16/01
REQUEST
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,RELATING TO 2001
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES;APPROVING LEGISLATIVE
PRIORITIES;DIRECTING CITY MANAGER TO FORWARD
LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES TO APPROPRIATE ENTITIES;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Anew Florida Statute requires thatallagencies submitting funding requests tothe
FloridaLegislatureholdapublichearingtodiscussitslegislativeandfundingpriorities
fortheLegislativeSession.Ourfundingprioritiesfortheupcomingsessionareas
follows:potablewaterinfrastructure,stormwaterdrainage,juvenilecrimeprevention(i.e.
continuedfundingforthePAREProgram),MurrayParkImprovements,Invitationto
UrbanInfilland Redevelopment,Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing,Downtown
Business District Infrastructure Improvements,an Emergency Mobile CommandCenter,
AcquisitionoftheVanSmithpropertyforuseasaPark,andaParking Surcharge.A
narrative summary of each Legislature Priorityisattached.
Thenextstepintheprocessistomakea presentation totheDadeDelegationon
Wednesday,January 17th in regards to these priorities.
RECOMMENDATION
Yourapprovalisrecommended.
Additionsshownbyunderlininganddeletionsshownby overstriking.
CityofSouthMiami
BtcceU&ncesjIntegrity,Inclusion/
Summary
LegislativeRequestsforthe
2001LegislativeSession
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City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami,Florida 33143
(305)663-6338
JulioRobaina,Mayor
Horace G.Feliu,Vice Mayor
David D.Bethel,Commissioner
Mary Scott Russell,Commissioner
Randy Wiscombe,Commissioner
Charles D.Scurr,City Manager
LEGISLATIVE PIORITIES
1.Potable Water Infrastructure
2.Stormwater Drainage
3.Juvenile Crime Prevention
4.Murray Park Improvements
5.Invitation to Urban Environmental Assessment and Rehabilitation
6.Rehabilitation of AffordableHousing
7.Downtown BusinessDistrictInfrastructureImprovements
8.Emergency Mobile Command Center
9.Park Land Acquisition
lO.Parking Surcharge
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Potable (Drinking)Water Infrastructure
Amount:$1,100,000
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Background and Justification
TheCityof South Miami isan established community inthe heart ofurban Miami-Dade County.
The majority of theCitywasdevelopedpriortothe 1960s,whensurroundingcommercialand
residential densities were low and inhabitants relied upon their own property to provide drinking
waterthrough shallow wells and filter wastewater through septic tanks,often located nexttoeach
other.Since,that time,however,the surrounding landscape has dramatically changed.The City of
South Miami isnowthecenterofa very dense and populated urbancore.The higher density'and
presence ofmore intensive land uses have severely taxed the natural environment's ability toprovide
cleandrinkingwaterand filter wastewater.Asa result,inhabitants nowturntolocalgovernmentfor
the provision of drinking water and wastewater collection to ensure public health andto safeguard
the environment.
The majority oftheCityofSouthMiamiwas developed priortotheconstruction of Miami-Dade
County'swaterandsewersystem.Consequendy,manyoftheCity'sresidentialneighborhoodsstill
rely upon wells toprovidefor drinking water needs.Unfortunately,the significant stress putonthe
aquifer by urbanization have resulted in deteriorating water quality.Providing high-quality municipal
wateris of utmost importance for our residents.
Thegoalofthis appropriations requestisto provide high-quality drinking water.Thearea requiring
serviceincludesallresidentialareasinthe City.
Appropriation Request
Potable drinking water continues tobetheCity's most pressing need.We recently completed
a city-wide studywhichshowedthatwecanbringallofour residential areas on-line withCounty
waterfor approximately $1,100,000.
Note:Duringthe 2000 Legislative Session,the City was allocated $1,000,000 for wastewater (sanitary
sewer)infrastructure.While the sewer project is important,the potable (drinking)water problem in
the City is clearly our most pressing need,as it affects the health and welfare of thousands of
residents.The City ofSouth Miami recognizes the importance of fiscal prudence;therefore,weare
willing to undertake any and all steps required by the Legislature and the Governor in order to have
the $1,000,000 allocated for wastewater infrastructure be reappropriated for potable water;this
would allow usto remedy the potable water situation.If for any reason this transfer isnot possible,
the City would still liketopush forward witha request for $1,100,000 forpotablewater
infrastructure,theissue of greatestconcerninSouth Miami.
Integrity Excellence &Inclusion
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO:Charles D.Scurr
City Manager
FROM:David K.Gostim^^
CIO ProjeS Managep^f
DATE:November 2,2000
SUBJECT:Water Availability Survey
PreliminaryReportand
Cost Estimates
As you know,parts of our City lack a public drinking water supply infrastructure.Not only is
this a public heath issue (groundwater wells can become contaminated),but also a public safety
issue since fire hydrants are integral with the water mains;this means that areas without public
drinkingwateralsolack fire hydrants.
Accordingly,I have searched Miami-Dade Water &Sewer Department (WASD)records for the
locations of water mains throughout ourCity,and have deduced the areas that lack this
infrastructure.In brief,there are five "pockets"within our City without public water supply.
This information is complied and represented graphically on the attached GIS maps.
Water Extension Variables &Costs
WASD currently requires 8"diameter ductile iron pipe water mains for all new residential
construction.Furthermore,thenew mains must connect to mains of equal or greater diameter;it
isnotpermissibletoconnecttoasmallerdiametermainsincesuchconnectionsdiminish water
pressure.The consequence of thisdesign requirement is that,insome cases,8"mainsmay have
to be extended over great distances even though smaller mains are closer by.This requirement,
if imposedby WASD,would increaseconstructioncosts.
Water mains are not as difficulttodesign as sewer systems,butextensive engineering will still
be required.Thekey design elements are providing proper cover overthe mains,providing
proper vertical /horizontal separation from other utilities (particularly sewer mains),and
designing proper "deflections"inthemainsto clear other utilitieswithout compromising
infrastructure integrity.
/continued...
Charles D.Scurr
Water Main Survey
November 2,2000
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To prepare engineering drawing for the water main extensions,extensive topographic surveys
and research of utility "as-built"records willbe required.In some cases,the water main plans
will be straight-forward,other times theplan preparation will be exceedingly complex (such is
the nature of engineering design).In addition,WASD may decide on unexpected criteria for the
project,such as requiring unanticipated extensions to provide additional interconnectivity.
During construction,there will be engineering shop drawing and "as-built"surveying expenses.
There will also be legal fees to dedicate the water systems to WASD,and system certification
expenses (including disinfecting the water mains).Other variables include WASD review fees,
and the level of asphalt restoration desired (patching vs.full asphalt overlay).
Asaresultof these factors,cost estimating has built-in variability.Therefore,Ihave selected the
followingcostfactors:
$40 /linear foot Construction costs for8"DIP Water Main
+12%Engineering and Surveying Expenses
+10%Permitting and Certification
With these factors in mind,the estimates areasfollows:
Mango Terrace &Manor LaneArea(Area1)
Approximately 6,600 linear feet (if)of water main is required.This equates to:
6,600 If x $40/If =$264,000 x 12%(engineering)=$295,680 x 10%(certification)=
TOTAL(Area1):$325,000
Snapper Creek Area (Area 2)
To connect to nearby 6"main (if allowed by WASD)approximately 1,900 linear feet (If)of
watermainisrequired.Thisequatesto:
1,900 If x $40/If =$76,000 x 12%(engineering)=$85,120 x 10%(certification)-
TOTAL (Area2):$94,000 for scenario 1
However,if WASD requires the main to be extended to the nearest 8"main,then 3,200 If will be
required.Thisequatesto:
3,200 If x $40/If =$128,000 x 12%(engineering)=$143,360 x 10%(certification)=
TOTAL (Area 2):$158,000 for scenario 2
/continued...
Charles D.Scurr
Water Main Survey
November 2,2000
Page3 of4
Miller Drive &Blue Road Area (Area 3)
Approximately 2,100 linear feet (If)ofwater main is required.This equates to:
2,100 If x $40/If =$84,000 x 12%(engineering)=$94,080 x 10%(certification)=
TOTAL(Area3):$104,000
SunsetCircleArea(Area4)
Approximately 7,200 linear feet (If)of water main is required.This equates to:
7,200 If x $40/If =$288,000 x 12%(engineering)=$322,560 x 10%(certification)-
TOTAL(Area4):$355,000
Note:69th Avenue is the city limits,so those homes in un-incorporated Miami-Dade County on
the west side of 69th Avenue would also receive the benefits ofthe water main extension.
Bird Road Area (Area 5)
To connect to nearby 6"main (if allowed by WASD)approximately 1,700 linear feet (If)of
watermainisrequired.Thisequatesto:
1,900 If x $40/If =$68,000 x 12%(engineering)=$76,160 x 10%(certification)=
TOTAL (Area 5):$84,000 for scenario 1
However,if WASD requires the main tobe extended to the nearest 8"main,then 2,500 If will be
required.Thisequatesto:
2,500 If x$40/If =$100,000 x 12%(engineering)=$112,000 x 10%(certification)=
TOTAL (Area 5):$123,000 for scenario 2
ESTIMATED TOTALS:
TOTAL (Area 1):$325,000
TOTAL (Area 2):$94,000 for scenario 1,$158,000 forscenario2
TOTAL (Area3):$104,000
TOTAL (Area 4):$355,000
TOTAL f Area 5):$84.000 for scenario 1.$123-000 for scenario 7
SUB-TOTAL:$962,000 to$1,065,000
+10%Contingency:$1,060,000 to $1,170,000
/continued...
Charles D.Scurr
Water MainSurvey
November 2,2000
Page 4 of 4
Closing Statements
In summary,to extend public water supply to all residential properties throughout the City,the
costswouldbeinthe "ballpark"of $1.1milliondollars.
The key variable for the "cost per home"cost figure is the number of beneficiaries from the
water main extensions.Not only are the exact number of water wells not known at this point,but
whether we include those homes would gain proximity to a high-pressure fire hydrant would also
affect the number of beneficiaries.However,for the sake of a "ballpark"example,assuming a
pool of 190 water wells customers in the five project areas (not including those who would gain
proximity to a high-pressure fire hydrant),then the cost per home would be:
$1.1 million divided by 190 homes =$5,800 per home
This figure is very preliminary only,andwillbe revised when more information is obtained
about the number of actual water wells,and whether or not to include the water main proximity
homesintothe equation.
It also should be remembered that this estimate is only for extending public water mains,
installing hydrants,constructing water service lines,and installing water meters.Not included
are costs associated with connecting households to the water meters,or paying impact fees to
WASD.Each homeowner would have to pay these costs directly.
The possibility exist that there are homes without public water supply in areas that have water
mains,but for whatever reason,were never connect to public water supply.It is not known how
many of these properties exist,and because of this,it was not possible to reflect these homes on
theattachedmapsorthecostestimates.
These isolated water well homes will have tobe addressed ona case-by-case basis.Furthermore,
in order to identify all these homes,I recommend make a series of public announcements to have
these residents call Public Workstomakesure they are known tome.
Please letme know howto proceed withthis project,
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Stormwater Drainage
Amount:$837,000
Background and Justification
The purpose of this appropriations request isto receive the necessary funding to complete an
upgrade tothe City of South Miami's stormwater drainage system inorderto (1)eliminate or
significandy reduce pollutant loading to water bodies from the direct discharge of stormwater runoff
and (2)preventlocal flooding events.
Recent requirements mandated bythe Federal and State Government have affected the
environmental andfloodprotection responsibilities ofall municipal andlocal governments,
including the City ofSouth Miami.Themost critical of these recent requirements arethe
EnvironmentalProtectionAgency'sNationalPollutionDischargeElimination System (NPDES)
program and Florida's implementation of this program via Section 403.0885 of Florida Statutes.
Inorderto evaluate the City's compliance with these requirements,the City ofSouth Miami
commissioned a comprehensive engineering study to identify and detail priority stormwater drainage
projects.The comprehensive engineering study,the basis forthe City ofSouth Miami Stormwater
Capital Improvements Program,found that (1)the City contains 32 municipally-owned stormwater
outfalls which discharge untreated stormwater into waterways that flow into Biscayne Bay anddo
not comply with NPDES program standards;and (2)localized flooding events occur inthe City at
significant expense to citizens.The study prioritized the projects necessary to upgrade the City's
stormwater drainage system to comply with all applicable Federal,State and local law and estimated
thetotalcapitalcostoftheupgradeat $1,697,000.
Appropriation Request
The City has been able to secure funding for $860,000 of the upgrade.The funding of these
additional critical components of this environmental project is clearly beyond the City's financial
ability and will require assistance from the State.With an additional $837,000,the City will be able
to complete the full scopeof this project.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Juvenile Crime Prevention
Program:PARE (Prevention through Academic and Recreational Excellence)
Amount:$200,000
Background and Justification
The City ofSouth Miami haslongbeen committed to juvenile crime prevention throughits
operation of The After School House.The After School House isatutoringand mentoring program which
has invaluably servedthe schoolchildren of the City ofSouth Miami since 1970.Duringthistime,
theprogram's tutors,mentorsand volunteers have enabled thousands of at-risk children to achieve
positive self-expression,interpersonal skills and academic competence and avoid criminal behavior.
In 1998,the City ofSouth Miami expandedits juvenile crime preventioneffortsby creating the
Preventionthrough Academic and Recreational Excellence (PARE)program.PARE strives to
"pare"the number of South Miami children entering the juvenile justice system by (1)increasing the
number of schoolchildrenservedby The After School House and (2)reachingadditionalschoolchildren
through formal recreationprograms.
Withhelp from a 2000 State Legislative appropriation,PARE currently serves approximately 225
SouthMiamischoolchildren.Agreatmajorityofthechildrenresideinanarea of theCityknownas
LeePark.LeeParkisanurban residential neighborhood comprised of a predominandy minority
population which experiences many of the socioeconomic problems associated withthe
urban/inner-cityenvironment,including crime,drugs,single-parent families,truancyandahigh
drop-out rate.Asa result,PARE serves the highest category of at-risk children.Ninety percent
(90%)ofthe enrolled children live in Federally-assisted andHUD housing.Eighty-five percent
(85%)havea learning disability,reading deficit orattention disorder.
Although PARE has significantly reduced the number of children entering the juvenile justice
system,the City hopes that the program can be further enhanced to help greater numbers of
children in need,modernize programming and provide a broader array of services.The City has
made a significant commitment to realize this hope.Construction is nearing completion of the first
Phase ofa new Youth Center.Phase I will provide sufficient space to nearly double the capacity of
the program if resources can be obtained for staffing.
The Legislative Request would enable PARE to (1)serve an additional 200 students;(2)modernize
programming;and (3)provide a broader array of services.
Most juveniles are adjudicated through the State system at great expense to Florida taxpayers.
PARE has demonstrated its ability to significantly reduce the number of South Miami
schoolchildren entering the juvenile justice system.State funding will enable a greater number of
children tobe served and will enhance the overall quality of service,thereby further reducing the
number of children entering theStatesystemandtheassociatedcosts.
Appropriation Request
The City is requesting a $200,000 appropriation to continue to provide critically needed staffing and
programming forits Prevention through Academic and Recreational Excellence (PARE)Program.
The appropriation would provide for continued funding ofthe following positions:
PARE Director
Physical EducationTeacher
Social Worker
Art/Music Teacher
Recreation Specialist
Teacher
Teacher's Aide
7 Recreation Leaders
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Parks and Recreation
Program:Murray Park Improvements
Amount:$200,000
Background and Justification
The City ofSouth Miami has made a significant commitment to preserving and enhancing its
recreational resources.The City,with assistance from several funding sources is constructing a
multipurpose centeratthe City's largest urbanpark,Murray Park.This legislative request would
allow forthemultipurpose facility tobeequippedwith tennis courts,a swimming pool,basketball
courtsandplaygroundequipment,picnic facilities,new restrooms,security lighting,andadditional
parking.TheCitywillprovidea dollar-for-dollar matchforthis project.
Theareasurrounding Murray Parkisanurban residential neighborhoodcomprisedofa
predominantly minority population which experiences many ofthesocioeconomicproblems
associated withthe urban/inner-city environment,including crime,drugs,single-parent families,
truancy andahighdrop-out rate.The multipurpose center is envisioned as animportant step in
reducing thenumberof South Miami children entering the juvenile justice system and fostering a
senseofcommunityprideandidentityamongtheCity's residents.
ThisappropriationsrequesthasbeensubmittedtotheDepartmentofEnvironmentalProtectionfor
ranking intheFlorida Recreation Development Assistance Program.
Appropriation Request
TheCityofSouthMiamiis requesting $200,000 toequipitsnewmultipurposecenterwith tennis
courts,a swimming pool,basketball courtsand playground equipment,picnic facilities,new
restrooms,security lighting,andadditional parking.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Invitation to Urban Infill and Redevelopment
Amount:SI,000,000
Background and Justification
In1998,afteran extensive publicparticipationprocess,theCity of SouthMiamifulfilleda
significantpromisetothecommunitybycreatingtheSouthMiamiCommunityRedevelopment
Agency(SMCRA).Servingapredominantlyminoritycommunitywhichsuffersfromawide
array of socioeconomicproblemsincludingpoverty,teenagepregnancy,homelessness,drug
abuse andcrime,the SMCRA was,andis,chargedwiththe mission of achieving comprehensive
neighborhoodrevitalizationintheSouthMiamiRedevelopmentAreathroughthe
implementationandencouragement of projectsandprogramswhichprovideforpositive
economic,physicalandsocialdevelopment.
In order to overcome significant socioeconomic challenges and achieve itsmission,the SMCRA
must sustain theenergyand interest whichcreatedtheAgencyandfurtherdevelopaground
swell of support.Thereisnobetterway of accomplishingthisthancompletingcommunity-
drivenprojectsasquicklyaspossible.Throughaseries of communityworkshops,theSMCRA
hasidentifiedaproject,whichhasbeenentitledthe "Invitation toUrbanInfilland
Redevelopment"Program,asacommunity-drivenprojectthatwillsustainandbuildsupport,
resultinphysical,economicandsocial development,andachieveseveralredevelopment
objectives.
Atpresent,theSouthMiami Redevelopment Areadoesnothavethephysicaloraesthetic
infrastructure necessarytoattractdesirablereinvestment.Physically,thereissubstandard
stormwaterdrainage,inadequatelysizedwatermainsandaninsufficientnumber of firehydrants
per neighborhood block.Aesthetically,the streets are uninviting,littered,without amenities such
as sidewalks and landscaping,and sometimes dangerous.
The "Invitation toUrbanInfillandRedevelopment"ProgramservestotransformtheSouth
Miami Redevelopment Area's major commercial and residential thoroughfares,SW 59l Place,
SW 64th Street andSW 70th Street,from infrastructure-deficient and sometimes dangerous
obstaclecoursesthattheyare,tothe functional and aesthetically pleasing beacons for
redevelopment that they can be.The challenges which must be overcome are best demonstrated
by the community's Main Street,SW 59th Place.
SW 59th Place,historically known as Church Street,has always been the Main Street of the
Redevelopment Area.In years past,it was the bustling "downtown"for the local black
merchantsandthecommunityitserved.Unfortunately,yearsofdecaydonotreflectitspastor
current significance tothe community.Aswithmost inner-city andurban centers,our once
thriving and self-reliant communities cameintodespaironcefamiliesand merchants moved out
andintothenewer,cleanersuburbs.Thisdepartureleftbehindanarrayofsystemicandnegative
socioeconomic conditions forthoseremaining.Asaresult,manyurbanneighborhoods,likethe
South Miami Redevelopment Area,havenothad infrastructure upgrades sincethe infrastructure
wasinstalled40to45yearsago.Thesuburbsontheotherhand,continuewithupgradesalmost
on demand.
Church Street connects Sunset Drive toSW64 Street andisthepoint of accesstothe South
MiamiMetroRailStation.Althoughitis"the"vehicular,pedestrianandbicyclethoroughfare
which connectsthe community toitschurches,local retail/commercial establishments,
communityPostOfficeandpublictransit,thereisnotacompletesidewalksystemorbikeway.
Busstopsarepoorly designed andlocatedthroughoutthearea.Vehiculartrafficand vehicular
behavior havereacheddangerouslevels.SouthFloridadownpourshaveidentifiedserious
stormwater run off and drainage deficiencies.As a result,in its current state,SW 59th Place
hinders redevelopment and discourages potential reinvestment inthe community.
TheInvitationtoUrbanInfillandRedevelopmentProgramservestoupgradeandreplace
inadequatepublic infrastructure;replaceagingandcorrodingwaterpipestherebyreducingthe
incidence of lead contamination;replace deteriorating septictanksystems;and upgrade low-
lying areaswith proper stormwater drainage.In conjunction withthese infrastructure
improvements,a transformation,or renaissance,of thepublic rights-of-way willbeginwitha
completenewstreetscape,includingtrafficcalming,sidewalks,bikeways,landscaping,lighting,
crime prevention through environmental designanddecorativepavementtreatments.Givenits
importance and significance tothismostlyminority community,theSMCRAwouldalsoliketo
usethe program asa laboratory andcatalystfor science andmath education within the
community.Young people,particularly minority youth,needhandsonandrealworld
experiencewithactivescienceprojectsandfieldsettingsinordertofullyappreciatethe
possibilities and realities of preserving and protecting resources,suchasthe impacts of drainage
and sewers on the environment.
Givenits importance,the SMCRA hasalreadybegun implementing theInvitationtoUrbanInfill
and Redevelopment Program.TheSMCRAisnearing completion of an Infrastructure Master
Plan and Street Master Plan,andhas allocated funding fora model project.Additionally,the
SMCRA has received additional funding through CDBG andhasan application pending withthe
Department of CommunityAffairs.Unfortunately,giventhecapitalintensenature of the
program,existing funding isnotadequateforfullimplementationofthiscriticalprogram.
Appropriations Request
The SMCRA is requesting funding from the State of Florida to match funding from the SMCRA
andothersourcestoimprovethe health,safety and quality oflifeintheSouth Miami
Redevelopment Area by achieving holistic neighborhood revitalization and fulfilling several
State objectives,including urban infill,redevelopment,water quality,transportation,public
safetyandcrime prevention.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
Amount:$300,000
Background and Justification
In1998,afteranextensivepublicparticipationprocess,theCity of SouthMiamifulfilleda
significant promise tothe community by creating theSouth Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency (SMCRA).Serving a predominantly minority community which suffers from a wide
arrayofsocioeconomic problems including poverty,teenage pregnancy,homelessness,drug
abuseandcrime,the SMCRA was,andis,chargedwiththemission of achieving comprehensive
neighborhood revitalizationintheSouthMiami Redevelopment Areathroughthe
implementation and encouragement of projects and programs which provide for positive
economic,physicalandsocialdevelopment.
AnessentialcomponentoftheSMCRA'smissionisto provide highquality affordable housing.
Currently,the affordable housing inthe Redevelopment Areaisprimarilyprovidedbysix
privately owned multifamily housing developments.These housing developments offeravery
low,andinsomecasessub-,standard of living.Giventhescarcity of vacantparcels,the
SMCRAhasfocusedondevelopingprivate-publicpartnershipswithcooperativeproperty
owners to rehabilitate the existing affordable housingstock.Unfortunately,thecost of
rehabilitating one development nearly exceeds theSMCRA'stotalannualbudgetand greatly
exceedsthefinancialresources of any of thepropertyowners.Therefore,theSMCRAis seeking
matching funding from the State of Florida to complete a model rehabilitation project.
TheState funding wouldmatch funding provided bythe SMCRA,propertyownerand private
enterprise and would enable the public-private partnership to completely rehabilitate an existing
multifamily development.This "model"rehabilitation project would raise the quality of life for
residents,enhancethe quality of affordable housing,fulfill state affordable housing and infill
objectives and demonstrate the value of public-private partnerships.
Appropriation Request
TheSouthMiami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA)is requesting aState
appropriation of $300,000 to match SMCRA and private contributions for the rehabilitation of an
affordable multifamily development through a public-private partnership.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Downtown BusinessDistrictInfrastructureImprovements
Amount:$4,220,000
Background and Justification
The City of South Miami is an established community in the heart of urban Miami-Dade County.
The majority oftheCity was developed priortothe 1960s,when surrounding commercial and
residential developments required only the most basic fire suppression (via fire hydrants),drinking
water,and stormwater infrastructure to provide forthe protection of the public.
Since that time,however,the surrounding landscape has dramatically changed.The City ofSouth
Miami is now thecenterofa very dense and populated urban core.Asa result,the underground
infrastructures servicing our commercial centerhasnotkeptupwithmodern demands.Asa result,
oursub-standardwatersupplyand fire suppressioninfrastructureisnowsoobsoletethatrenovation
orredevelopment of ourdowntown sites isprohibited.Likewise,ourstormwaterinfrastructureis
also obsolete,beingunabletoprovidetheflood mitigation necessary foramodernurbancenter,as
well as insufficient toprovidethe pollution-control pretreatment necessary toprotectthe
environment.Thislastpointis particularly relevant considering the fact that commercial districts
are typically the areas responsibleforthe highest concentrations ofnon-pointsource contaminants
enteringthe environment.
Thus,the goal of this appropriations request isto provide the means to upgrade our fire suppression
infrastructure,drinking water systems,andflood mitigation capabilities withinour commercial
district,thereby providing immeasurablebenefitstoourresidentsandmerchants,aswellasto
touristsvisitingourCity.
Appropriation Request
Engineering consultants working onbehalfofour City have concluded thatan expenditure of
$4,220,000 will berequiredinordertobringour public safety infrastructure uptoan acceptable level
of service andprotection.The attached report outlines the specifics forthis project.
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FULL PROJECT:
Total Cost:S4.220.418.38
Cost Per Frontage Foot:$620.01
Cost Per Square Foot:$2.64
NO UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL:
Total Cost:52.855,418.38
Cost Per Frontage Foot:$419.48
Cost Per Square Foot:$1.79
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ONLY:
Total Cost:S602.S27.10 *
Cost Per Frontage Foot:S38.57 '
Cost Per Square Foot:S0.38 *
Denotes 60%Increase In Water Main Construction Cost
Dueto Restoration Required for Road Reconstruction.
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Emergency Mobile Command Center
Amount:$161,204
Background and Justification
The City of South Miami has limited access in borrowing emergency equipment for catastrophic
events.Therefore,weare asking for approval for projects that we believe will overall assist the City
of South Miami tobetterrespondto emergencies and/or catastrophic events.This response will
assist not only the residents of South Miami but also the residents in surrounding communities such
as unincorporated Miami-Dade County,Pinecrest,West Miami,Coral Gables,the University of
Miami,and Sweetwater.This also would assist usin responding to disasters inother areas ofthe
StateofFloridathatrequestourhelp.
Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992,Miami-Dade County has experienced numerous hurricanes,
tropical storms,tropical depressions,un-named storms,and several situations involving civil unrest.
The western andsouthern portions of this County have experienced heavy to severe flooding,heavy-
wind damage,and numerous power outages ranging from 10 minutes toas long as 48 hours.
Often,the City ofSouth Miami has been called onto aid our neighboring communities in times of
natural and man-made distress.Froma logistical and geographic pointof view,theSouth Miami
City Hall/Police Complex is centrally located as far as Miami-Dade County is concerned.This
allows our Police Department to respond effectively and efficiency during emergency situations.As
much as wewould like to rely on assistance from Miami-Dade County,itisapparentthat when
multiple catastrophic events occur at the same time countywide,as happens several times each year,
the City of South Miami has a responsibility to its residents and to neighboring communities to be
well prepared and provide thebest sendee available.
Appropriation Request
The City of South Miami is proposing the purchase of an Emergency Mobile Command Center.
This will address the issue of having an on-site incident command center available to immediately
assess affected areas during catastrophic events.The Emergency Mobile Command Center is a
converted mobile home setto standard specifications of the police department.The outside ofthe
unit will be clearly marked and include full emergency response lighting,equipment,and generators.
The interior will have a command/meeting area,full communications systems which includes police
and public works radio systems,a satellite dish communications system,a copy machine,a fax
machine,a television/VCR,a computer,telephone service,an AM/FM radio,office supplies and
supplies for a protracted event.
Legislative Funding request $142,505
CashMatchbytheCityS18.699
TotalProjectCost %161,204
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Community Development
Program:Emergency Mobile Command Center
Amount:$161,204
Background and Justification
The City ofSouth Miami haslimited access in borrowing emergency equipmentfor catastrophic
events.Therefore,weare asking forapprovalfor projects thatwe believe will overall assist the City
ofSouth Miami tobetterrespondto emergencies and/or catastrophic events.Thisresponse will
assistnotonlytheresidents of SouthMiamibut also the residents insurroundingcommunitiessuch
as unincorporated Miami-Dade County,Pinecrest,West Miami,Coral Gables,the University of
Miami,and Sweetwater.Thisalsowould assist usin responding todisastersinotherareasofthe
State of Floridathatrequestourhelp.
SinceHurricaneAndrewin1992,Miami-Dade Countyhasexperiencednumeroushurricanes,
tropical storms,tropical depressions,un-named storms,and several situations involving civil unrest.
Thewesternandsouthernportions of thisCountyhave experienced heavytosevere flooding,heavy
wind damage,and numerous power outages ranging from 10 minutes toas long as48 hours.
Often,the City ofSouth Miami hasbeen called onto aid our neighboring communities in times of
naturalandman-made distress.Froma logistical and geographic pointof view,theSouth Miami
City Hall/Police Complex is centrally located as far as Miami-Dade County is concerned.This
allows our Police Departmenttorespond effectively and efficiendy during emergency situations.As
muchaswewouldliketorelyon assistance from Miami-Dade County,itisapparentthatwhen
multiple catastrophic events occur at the same time countywide,as happens several times each year,
the City of South Miami has a responsibility to its residents and to neighboring communities tobe
well prepared and provide thebest service available.
Request
The City of South Miami is proposing the purchase of an Emergency Mobile Command Center.
This will address the issue of having an on-site incident command center available to immediately
assess affected areas during catastrophic events.The Emergency Mobile Command Center is a
converted mobile home setto standard specifications of the police department.The outside of the
unit will be clearly marked and include full emergency response lighting,equipment,and generators.
The interior will have a command/meeting area,full communications systems which includes police
and public works radio systems,a satellite dish communications system,a copy machine,a fax
machine,a television/VCR,a computer,telephone service,an AM/FM radio,office supplies and
supplies fora protracted event.
Legislative Fundingrequest$142,505
CashMatchbytheCity$18.699
TotalProject Cost $161,204
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:Parks and Recreation
Program:Park Land Acquisition -Hammock House
Amount:$250,000
Background and Justification
TheCityofSouthMiamihasmadeasignificant commitment to preserving andenhancingitsrecreational
resources.Inordertoexpandrecreationalopportunitiesforourresidents,theCityintendstopurchasea
1 XA acre parcel located at 7800 SW 59th Avenue.The parcel -known as Hammock House -is lushly
landscaped andislocatedinagrowing urban area.Hammock House isanaturalwoodedareawith
dozens of fruittreesandexoticplants.Thepurposeofthisprojectistopurchasethepropertyandrecreate
anaturalhardwoodhammock.ThepropertycontainsasmallbuildingthattheCityintendstouseasa
Nature Center.
Thepropertyisregisteredwiththe National Audubon Society asa wildlife refuge,andthe owner of
the property receives frequent visitors.A geologist/biologist has studied the property and has determined
thatit contains atotalofabout300 native tropical hardwood treesandshrubsof96different species.
There are also approximately 50 native species of vines,wildflowers,palms,cycads,and ferns.Residents
ofthe refuge include raccoons,opossums,squirrels,snakes,various species of birds and butterflies.
The purchase ofthis parcel will serve several important functions,including:
•providing recreational opportunities to thousands of residents of the City,unincorporated Miami-
DadeCounty,Pinecrest,andotherareaslocatedneartothepark;
•allowing the development of nature trails for nature study,a butterfly farm,adwarf fruit-tree
demonstration area,and wildlife display rooms;
•giving the community asenseof identity;
•preserving one of the few natural areas in the center of Miami-Dade County,and
•enhancing the liveability and character ofan area where residents and visitors can experience an
attractive and functional mixof living,working,shopping,and recreational activities.
Appropriation Request
The City of South Miami is requesting $250,000 to purchase the parcel.
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