01-16-01 SpecialMAYOR:
VICE MAYOR:
COMMISSIONER:
COMMISSIONER:
COMMISSIONER:
Julio Robaina
Horace G. Feiiu
Mary Scott Russell
David D. Bethel
Randy G. Wiscombe
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CITY ATTORNEY:
CITY CLERK:
Charles D. Scurr
Earl G. Gallop
Ronetta Taylor
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION AGENDA
City Commission Meeting
Meeting date: January 16, 2001 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
Next Regular Meeting date: February 6, 2001 Phone: (305) 663 -6340
Time: 6:30 PM
City of South Miami Ordinance No. 10 -00 -1712 requires
all lobbyists before engaging in any lobbying
activities to register with the City Clerk and pay an
annual fee of $125.00 This applies to all persons who
are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a
business entity or organization to influence "City"
action. "City" action is broadly described to include
the ranking and selection of professional consultants,
and virtually all- legislative, quasi- judicial and
administrative action. It does not apply to not-for-
profit organizations, local chamber and merchant
groups, homeowner associations, or trade associations
and unions.
CALL TO ORDER:
ITEMS (S) FOR THE COMMISSION'S CONSIDERATION:
1. 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. 3/5
2. Adjournment
PURSUANT TO FLA STATUTES 286.0105, "THE CITY HEREBY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES
TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER
CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT
FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS
MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THIS
NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTES CONSENT BY THE CITY FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OR OTHERWISE
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION 1
AGENDA - January 16, 2001
INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE
ALLOWED BY LAW.
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION 2
AGENDA - January 16, 2001
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor Date: January 12, 2001
and City Commission
From: Charles D. Scurr Subject: Agenda Item #-
City Manager 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
A new Florida Statute requires that all agencies submitting funding requests to the
Florida Legislature hold a public hearing to discuss its legislative and funding priorities
for the Legislative Session. Our funding priorities for the upcoming session are as
follows: potable water infrastructure, stormwater drainage, juvenile crime prevention (i.e.
continued funding for the PARE Program), Murray Park Improvements, Invitation to
Urban Infill and Redevelopment, Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing, Downtown
Business District Infrastructure Improvements, an Emergency Mobile Command Center,
Acquisition of the Van Smith property for use as a Park, and a Parking Surcharge. A
narrative summary of each Legislature Priority is attached.
The next step in the process is to make a presentation to the Dade Delegation on
Wednesday, January 17th in regards to these priorities.
RECOMMENDATION
Your approval is recommended.
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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 and City Commission of the City of South Miami
have identified Potable Water Infrastructure, Stormwater Infrastructure, Continued
funding for the PARE Program, Murray Park Improvements, Invitation to Urban
Infill and Redevelopment, Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing, Downtown
Business District Infrastructure Improvements, "Acquisition of an Emergency
Mobile Command Center, Park Land Acquisition, and a Parking Surcharge as
priorities for the current year; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature will be meeting shortly to prepare the
State's budget; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City 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 a body of duly elected public officials before
a funding request can be submitted to the Legislature.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA;
Section 1. The following legislative priorities have been
approved for forwarding to the Florida Legislature: Potable Water Infrastructure,
Stormwater Infrastructure, Continued funding for the PARE Program, Murray
Park Improvements, Invitation to Urban Infill and Redevelopment, Rehabilitation
of Affordable Housing, Downtown Business District Infrastructure Improvements,
Acquisition of an Emergency Mobile Command Center, Park Land Acquisition,
and a Parking Surcharge.
Section 2. The City Manager's office is hereby directed to forward
Legislative Priorities attached as Exhibit "A" to appropriate entities.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
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Legislative Requests for the
2001 Legislative Session
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City of South Miami
6130 Sunset Drive
South Miami, Florida 33143
(305) 663 -6338
Julio Robaina, 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 Affordable Housing
7. Downtown Business District Infrastructure Improvements
8. Emergency Mobile Command Center
9. Park Land Acquisition
1O.Parking Surcharge
The City of South Miami is an established community in the heart of urban Miami -Dade County.
The majority of the City was developed prior to the 1960s, when surrounding commercial and
residential densities were low and inhabitants relied upon their own property. to , provide drinking
water through shallow wells and filter wastewater through septic tanks, often located next to each
other. Since, that time, however, the surrounding landscape has dramatically changed. The City of
South Miami is now the center of a very dense and populated urban core. The higher density and
presence of more intensive land uses have severely taxed the natural environment's ability to provide
clean drinking water and filter wastewater. As a result, inhabitants now turn to local government for
the provision of drinking water and wastewater collection to ensure public health" and to safeguard
the environment.
The majority of the City of South 1`d�liami was developed prior to the construction of Miami -Dade
County's water and sewer system. Consequently, many of the City's residential neighborhoods still
rely upon wells to provide for drinking water needs. Unfortunately, the significant stress put on the
aquifer by urbanization have resulted in deteriorating water quality. Providing high - quality municipal
water is of utmost importance for our residents.
The goal of this appropriations request is to provide high - quality drinking water. The area requiring
service includes all residential areas in the City.
Appropriation Request
Potable drinking water continues to be the City's most pressing need. We recently completed
a city -wide study which showed that we can bring all of our residential areas on -line with County
water for approximately $1,100,000.
Note: During the 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 of South Miami recognizes the importance of fiscal prudence; therefore, we are
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 us to remedy the potable water situation. If for any reason this transfer is not possible,
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Legislative :Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:
Community Development
Program:
Potable (Drinking) Water Infrastructure
Amount:
$1,100,000
Background and lustification
The City of South Miami is an established community in the heart of urban Miami -Dade County.
The majority of the City was developed prior to the 1960s, when surrounding commercial and
residential densities were low and inhabitants relied upon their own property. to , provide drinking
water through shallow wells and filter wastewater through septic tanks, often located next to each
other. Since, that time, however, the surrounding landscape has dramatically changed. The City of
South Miami is now the center of a very dense and populated urban core. The higher density and
presence of more intensive land uses have severely taxed the natural environment's ability to provide
clean drinking water and filter wastewater. As a result, inhabitants now turn to local government for
the provision of drinking water and wastewater collection to ensure public health" and to safeguard
the environment.
The majority of the City of South 1`d�liami was developed prior to the construction of Miami -Dade
County's water and sewer system. Consequently, many of the City's residential neighborhoods still
rely upon wells to provide for drinking water needs. Unfortunately, the significant stress put on the
aquifer by urbanization have resulted in deteriorating water quality. Providing high - quality municipal
water is of utmost importance for our residents.
The goal of this appropriations request is to provide high - quality drinking water. The area requiring
service includes all residential areas in the City.
Appropriation Request
Potable drinking water continues to be the City's most pressing need. We recently completed
a city -wide study which showed that we can bring all of our residential areas on -line with County
water for approximately $1,100,000.
Note: During the 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 of South Miami recognizes the importance of fiscal prudence; therefore, we are
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 us to remedy the potable water situation. If for any reason this transfer is not possible,
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Memorandum
TO. Charles D. Scum DATE; November 2, 2000
City Manager
FRfliYI. David K. Go SUBJECT: Water Availability Survev
CIO Proje9 Manage Preliminary Report and
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
drinking water also lack fire hydrants.
Accordingly, I have searched Miami -Dade Mater & Sewer Department (WASD) records for the
locations of water mains throughout our City, 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 & Casts
WASD currently requires 8" diameter ductile iron pipe water mains for all new residential
construction. Furthermore, the new mains must connect to mains of equal or greater diameter; it
is not permissible to connect to a smaller diameter main since such connections diminish water
pressure. The consequence of this design requirement is that, in some cases, 8" mains may have
to be extended over great distances even though smaller mains are closer by. This requirement,
if imposed by WASD, would increase construction costs.
Water mains are not as difficult to design as sewer systems, but extensive engineering will still
be required. The key design elements are providing proper cover over the mains, providing
proper vertical / horizontal separation from other utilities (particularly sewer mains), and
designing proper "deflections" in the mains to clear other utilities without compromising
infrastructure integrity,
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Charles D. Scurr
Water Main Survey
November 2, 2000
Page 2 of 4
To prepare engineering drawing for the water main extensions, extensive topographic surveys
and research of utility "as- built" records will be required. In some cases, the water main plans
will be straight- forward, other times the plan 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 `NASD, 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).
As a result of these factors, cost estimating has built -in variability. Therefore, I have selected the
following cost factors:
$40 / linear foot Construction costs for 8" DIP Water Main
+12 % Engineering and Surveying Expenses
+10% Permitting and Certification
With these factors in mind, the estimates are as follows:
Mango Terrace & Manor Lane Area (Area 1)
Approximately 6,600 linear feet (if) of water main is required. This equates to:
6,6001f x $40/ If = $264,000 x 12% (engineering) = $295,680 x 10 % (certification)
TOTAL (Area 1): $325,000
Snapper Creels Area (Area 2)
To connect to nearby 6" main (if allowed by WASD) approximately 1,900 linear feet (If) of
water main is required. This equates to:
1,900 If x $40/ If = $76,000 x 12% (engineering) $85,120 x 10 % (certification) _
TOTAL (Area 2): $94,000 for scenario i
However, if WASD requires the main to be extended to the nearest 8" main, then 3,200 if will be
required. This equates to:
3,200 If x $40/ If _ $128,000 x 12% (engineering) _ $143,360 x 10% (certification) _
TOTAL (Area 2): $158,000 for scenario 2
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Charles D. Scurr
Water Main Survey
November 2, 2000
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Miller Drive & Blue Road Area (Area 3)
Approximately 2,100 linear feet (if) of water -main is required. This equates to:
2,100 if x $40/ if = $84,000 x 12 % (engineering) _ $94,080 x 10% (certification) _
TOTAL (Area 3): $104,000
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Sunset Circle Area (Area 4)
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 (Area 4): $355,000
Note: 691h Avenue is the city limits, so those homes in un- incorporated Miami -Dade County on
the west side of 69`h Avenue would also receive the benefits of the water main extension.
Bird Road Area (Area S)
To connect to nearby 6" main (if allowed by WASD) approximately 1,700 linear feet (If) of
water main is required. This equates to:
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 to be extended to the nearest 8" main, then 2,500 if will be
required. This equates to:
2,5001f 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 for scenario 2
TOTAL (Area 3): $104,000
TOTAL (Area 4): $355,000
TOTAL, (Area 5): $84,000 for scenario 1 $123,000 for scenario 2
SUB - TOTAL: $962,000 to $1,065,000
+10% Contingency: $1,060,000 to $1,170,000
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Charles D. Scurr
Water Main Survey
November 2, 2000
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Closing Statements
In summary, to extend public water supply, to all residential properties throughout the City, the
costs would be in the "ballpark" of $1.1 million dollars.
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, and will be revised when more information is obtained
about the number of actual water wells; and whether or not to include the water main proximity
homes into the 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 casts associated with connecting households to the water meters, or paying impact fees to
WASID. 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 ublic water supply. It is not known P how
many of these properties exist, and because of this, it was not P risible to reflect these homes an
the attached maps or the cost estimates.
These isolated water well homes will have to be addressed on a case -by -case basis. Furthermore,
in order to identify ll these homes I recommend mend make a series of ublic announcements t v
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these residents s>,dents calf Public Works to make sure
they are known to me.
Please let me know how to proceed with this project.
cc: Mayor & City Commission
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area:. Community Development
Program: Stormwater Drainage
Amount: $837,000
Background and - ustification
The purpose of this appropriations request is to receive the necessary funding to complete an
upgrade to the City of South Miami's stormwater drainage system in order to (1) eliminate or
significantly reduce pollutant loading to water bodies from the direct discharge of stormwater runoff
and (2) prevent local flooding events:
Recent requirements mandated by the Federal and State Government have affected the
environmental and flood protection responsibilities of all municipal and local governments,
including the City of South 1\/Iiami. The most critical of these recent requirements are the
Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollution Discharge Elimination System ( NPDES)
program and Florida's implementation of this program via Section 403.0885 of Florida Statutes.
In order to evaluate the City's compliance with these requirements, the City of South Miami
commissioned a comprehensive engineering study to identify and detail priority stormwater drainage
projects. The comprehensive engineering study, the basis for the City of South 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 and do
not comply with NPDES program standards; and (2) localized flooding events occur in the 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
the total capital cost of the upgrade at $1,697,000.
Anurouriation 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 scope of this project.
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.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 of South Miami has long been committed to juvenile crime prevention through its
operation of The After School House. The After School Hoarse is a tutoring and mentoring program which
has invaluably served the schoolchildren of the City of South Miami since 1970. During this time,
the program's tutors, mentors and 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 of South Miami expanded its juvenile crime prevention efforts by creating the
Prevention through 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 schoolchildren served by The After. School House and (2) reaching additional schoolchildren
through formal recreation programs.
With help from a 2000 State Legislative appropriation, PARE currently serves approximately 225
South Miami schoolchildren. A great majority of the children reside in an area of the City known as
Lee Park. Lee Park is an urban residential neighborhood comprised of a predominantly minority
population which experiences many of the socioeconomic problems associated with the
urban /inner -city environment, including crime, drugs, single- parent families, truancy and a high
drop -out rate. As a result, PARE serves the highest category of at -risk children. Ninety percent
(90 %) of the enrolled children live in Federally - assisted and HUD housing. ' Eighty -five percent
(85 %) have a learning disability, reading deficit or attention 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 of a 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 to be served and will enhance the overall quality of service, thereby further reducing the
number of children entering the State system and the associated costs:
Appropriation Request
The City is requesting a $200,000 appropriation to continue to provide critically needed staffing and
programming for its Prevention through Academic and Recreational Excellence (PARE) Program.
The appropriation would provide for continued funding of the following positions:
* PARE Director
* Physical Education Teacher
a 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�lustification
The City of South 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 center at the City's largest urban park, Murray Park. This legislative request would
allow for the multipurpose facility to be equipped with tennis courts, a swimming pool, basketball
courts and playground equipment, picnic facilities, new restrooms, security lighting, and additional
parking. The City will provide a dollar- for -dollar match for this project.
The area surrounding Murray Park is an urban residential neighborhood comprised of a
predominantly minority population which experiences many of the socioeconomic problems
associated with the urban /inner -city environment, including crime, drugs, single- parent families,
truancy and a high drop -out rate. The multipurpose center is envisioned as an important step in
reducing the number of South Miami children entering the juvenile justice system and fostering a
sense of community pride and identity among the City's residents.
This appropriations request has been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection for
ranking in the Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program.
Appropriation Request
The City of South Miami is requesting $200,000 to, equip its new multipurpose center with tennis
courts, a °swimming pool, basketball courts and playground equipment, picnic facilities, new
restrooms, security lighting, and additional parking.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area: Community Development
Program: Invitation to Urban Infill and Redevelopment
Amount: $1,000,000
Backeround and Justification
In 1998, after an extensive public participation process, the City of South Miami fulfilled a
significant promise to the community by creating the South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency (SMCRA). Serving a predominantly minority community which suffers from a wide
array of socioeconomic problems including poverty, teenage pregnancy, homelessness, drug
abuse and crime, the SMCRA was, and is, charged with the mission of achieving comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization in the South Miami Redevelopment Area through the
implementation and encouragement of projects and programs which provide for positive
economic, physical and social development.
In order to overcome significant socioeconomic challenges and achieve its mission, the SMCRA
must sustain the energy and interest which created the Agency and further develop a ground
swell of support. There is no better way of accomplishing this than completing community -
driven projects as quickly as possible. Through a series of community workshops, the SMCRA
has identified a project, which has been entitled the "Invitation to Urban Infill and
Redevelopment" Program, as a community- driven project that will sustain and build support,
result in physical, economic and social development, and achieve several redevelopment
objectives.
At present, the South Miami Redevelopment Area does not have the physical or aesthetic
infrastructure necessary to attract desirable reinvestment. Physically, there is substandard
stormwater drainage, inadequately sized water mains and an insufficient number of fire hydrants
per neighborhood block. Aesthetically, the streets are uninviting, littered, without amenities such
as sidewalks and landscaping, and sometimes dangerous.
The "Invitation to Urban Infill and Redevelopment" Program serves to transform the South
Miami Redevelopment Area's major commercial and residential thoroughfares, SW 591h Place,
SW 64th Street and SW 70th Street, from infrastructure- deficient and sometimes dangerous
obstacle courses that they are, to the 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 59' h 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
merchants and the community it served. Unfortunately, years of decay do not reflect its past or
current significance to the community. As with most inner -city and urban centers, our once
thriving and self - reliant communities came into despair once families and merchants moved out
and into the newer, cleaner suburbs. This departure left behind an array of systemic and negative
socioeconomic conditions for those remaining. As a result, many urban neighborhoods, like the
South Miami Redevelopment Area, have not had infrastructure upgrades since the infrastructure
was installed 40 to 45 years ago. The suburbs on the other hand, continue with upgrades almost
on demand.
Church Street connects Sunset Drive to SW 64 Street and is the point of access to the South
Miami MetroRail Station. Although it is "the" vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle thoroughfare
which connects the community to its churches, local retail /commercial establishments,
community Post Office and public transit, there is not a complete sidewalk system or bikeway.
Bus stops are poorly designed and located throughout the area. Vehicular traffic and vehicular
behavior have reached dangerous levels. South Florida downpours have identified serious
stormwater run off and drainage deficiencies. As a result, in its current state, SW 59th Place
hinders redevelopment and discourages potential reinvestment in the community.
The .Invitation to Urban Infill and Redevelopment Program serves to upgrade and replace
inadequate public infrastructure; replace aging and corroding water pipes thereby reducing the
incidence of dead contamination; replace deteriorating septic tank systems; and upgrade low -
lying areas with proper stormwater drainage. In conjunction with these infrastructure
improvements, a transformation, or renaissance, of the public rights -of- way; will begin with a
complete new streetscape, including traffic calming, sidewalks, bikeways, landscaping, lighting,
crime prevention through environmental design and decorative pavement treatments. Given its
importance and significance to this mostly minority community, the SMCRA would also like to
use the program as a laboratory and catalyst for science and math education within the
community. Young people, particularly minority youth, need hands on and real world
experience with active science projects and field settings in order to fully appreciate the
possibilities and realities of preserving and protecting resources, such as the impacts of drainage
and sewers on the environment.
Given its importance, the SMCRA has already begun implementing the Invitation to Urban Infill
and Redevelopment Program. The SMCRA is nearing completion of an Infrastructure Master
Plan and Street Master Plan, and has allocated funding for a model project. Additionally, the
SMCRA has received additional funding through CDBG and has an application pending with the
Department of Community Affairs. Unfortunately, given the capital intense nature of the
program, existing funding is not adequate for full implementation of this critical program.
Annronriations Reauest
The SMCRA is requesting funding from the State of Florida to match funding from the SMCRA
and other sources to improve the health, safety and quality of life in the South Miami
Redevelopment Area by achieving holistic neighborhood revitalization and fulfilling several
State objectives, including urban infill, redevelopment, water quality, transportation, public
safety and crime prevention.
Legislative bequest
2001 Legislative Session
Area: Community Development
Program: Rehabilitation of Affordable Housing
Amount: $300,000
Background and justification
In 1998, after an extensive public participation process, the City of South Miami fulfilled a
significant promise to the community by creating the South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency (SMCRA). Serving a predominantly minority community which suffers from a wide
array of socioeconomic problems including poverty, teenage pregnancy; homelessness, drug
abuse and crime, the SMCRA was, and is, charged with the mission of achieving comprehensive
neighborhood revitalization in the South Miami Redevelopment Area through the
implementation and encouragement of projects and programs which provide for positive
economic, physical and social development.
An essential component of the SMCRA's mission is to provide high quality affordable housing.
Currently, the affordable housing in the Redevelopment Area is primarily provided by six
privately owned multifamily housing developments. These housing developments offer a very
low, and in some cases sub -, standard of living. Given the scarcity of vacant parcels, the
SMCRA has focused on developing private - public partnerships with cooperative property
owners to rehabilitate the existing affordable housing stock. Unfortunately, the cost of
rehabilitating one development nearly exceeds the SMCRA's -total annual budget and greatly
exceeds the financial resources of any of the property owners. Therefore, the SMCRA is seeking
matching funding from the State of Florida to complete a model rehabilitation project.
The State funding would match funding provided by the SMCRA, property owner and 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, enhance the quality of affordable housing, fulfill state affordable housing and infill
objectives and demonstrate the value of public - private partnerships.
Appropriation Request
The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) is requesting a State
appropriation of $300,000 to match SMCRA and private contributions for the rehabilitation of an
affordable multifamily development through a public- private partnership.
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area: Community Development
Program: Downtown Business District Infrastructure Improvements
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 of the City was developed prior to the 1960s, when surrounding commercial and
residential developments required only the most basic fire suppression (via fire hydrants), drinking
water, and stormwater infrastructure to provide for the protection of the public.
Since that time, however, the surrounding landscape has dramatically changed. The City of South
Miami is now the center of a very dense and populated urban core. As a result, the underground
infrastructures servicing our commercial center has not kept up with modern demands. As a result,
our sub- standard water supply and fire suppression infrastructure is now so obsolete that renovation
or redevelopment of our downtown sites is prohibited. Likewise, our stormwater infrastructure is
also obsolete, being unable to provide the flood mitigation necessary for a modern urban center, as
well as insufficient to provide the pollution- control pretreatment necessary to protect the
environment. This last point is particularly relevant considering the fact that commercial districts
are typically the areas responsible for the highest concentrations of non -point source contaminants
entering the environment.
Thus, the goal of this appropriations request is to provide the means to upgrade our fire suppression
infrastructure, drinking water systems, and flood mitigation capabilities within our commercial
district, thereby providing immeasurable benefits to our residents and merchants, as well as to
tourists visiting our City:
Apprgpriation Request
Engineering consultants working on behalf of our City have concluded that an expenditure of
$4,220,000 will be required in order to bring our public safety infrastructure up to an acceptable level
of service and protection. The attached report outlines the specifics for this project.
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1
COST RECAP SHEET
FULL PROJECT:
Total Cost:
$4,220,418.38
Cost Per Frontage Foot:
$620.01
Cost Per Square Foot:
$2.64
NO UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL:
Total Cost:
$2,855,418.38
Cost Per Frontage Foot:
$419.48
Cost Per Square Foot:
$1.79
WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS ONLY:
Total Cost:
3602,927.10
Cost Per Frontage Foot:
$88.57
Cost Per Square Foot:
$0.38
Denotes 60% Increase In Water Main
Construction Cost
Due to 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
BackLyround and Justification
The City of South Miami has limited access in borrowing emergency equipment for catastrophic
events. Therefore, we are asking for approval for projects that we believe will overall assist the City
of South Miami to better respond to 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 us in responding to disasters in other areas of the
State of Florida that request our help.
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 and southern portions of this County have experienced heavy to severe flooding, heavy
wind damage, and numerous power outages ranging from 10 minutes to as long as 48 hours.
Often, the City of South Miami has been called on to aid our neighboring communities in times of
natural and man -made distress. From a logistical and geographic point of view, the South Miammi
City Hall/Police Complex is centrally located as far as Mian-ii -Dade County is concerned. This
allows our Police Department to respond effectively and efficiently during emergency situations. As
much as we would like to rely on assistance from Miami -Dade County, it is apparent that 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 the best service available.
2propriation 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 set to 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 for a protracted event.
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Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area: Community Development
Program; Emergency Mobile Command Center
Amounts $151,204.
Background and Justification
The City of South Miami has limited access in borrowing emergency equipment for catastrophic
events. Therefore, we are asking for approval for projects that we believe will overall assist the City
of South Miami to better respond to 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, Nest Miami, Coral Gables, the University of
Miami, and Sweetwater. This also would assist us in responding to disasters in other areas of the
State of Florida that request our help.
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 and southern portions of this County have experienced heavy to severe flooding, heavy
wind damage, and numerous power outages ranging from 10 minutes to as long as 48 hours.
Often, the City of South Miami has been called on, to aid our neighboring communities in times of
natural and man -made distress. From a logistical and geographic point of view, the South 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 efficiently during emergency situations. As
much as we would like to rely on assistance from Miami -Dade County, it is apparent that 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 the best service available.
Re uest
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 set to 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 for a protracted event.
Legislative Request
2001 Legislative Session
Area: Parks and Recreation
Program: Park Land Acquisition Hammock House
Amount: $250,000
Background and justification
The City of South Miami has made a significant commitment to preserving and enhancing its recreational
resources. In order to expand recreational opportunities for our residents, the City intends to purchase a
1 1/4 acre parcel located at 7800 SW 59" Avenue. The parcel - known as Hammock House - is lushly
landscaped and is located in a growing urban area. Hammock House is a natural wooded area with
dozens of fruit trees and exotic plants. The purpose of this project is to purchase the property and recreate
a natural hardwood hammock. The property contains a small building that the City intends to use as a
Nature Center.
The property is registered with the National Audubon Society as a wildlife refuge, and the owner of
the property receives frequent visitors. A geologist/biologist has studied the property and has determined
that it contains.a total of about 300 native tropical hardwood trees and shrubs of 96 different species.
There are also approximately 50 native species of vines, wildflowers, palms, cycads, and ferns. Residents
of the refuge include raccoons, opossums, squirrels, snakes, various species of birds and butterflies.
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jThe purchase of this parcel will serve several important functions, including:
• providing recreational opportunities to thousands of residents of the City, unincorporated Miami-
Dade County, Pinecrest, and other areas located near to the park;
• allowing the development of nature trails for nature study, a butterfly farm, a dwarf fruit -tree
demonstration area, and wildlife display rooms;
• giving the community a sense of identity;
• preserving one of the few natural areas in the center of Miami -Dade County, and
• enhancing the liveability and character of an area where residents and visitors can experience an
attractive and functional mix of living, working, shopping, and recreational activities.
A nro nation Re uest
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The City of South Miami is requesting $250,000 to purchase the parcel.
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