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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-03-0081J-03-060 01/21/03 RESOLUTION NO. 03— 081 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE SUBMISSION OF A JOINT GRANT APPLICATION WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT ("DERM") TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT ("FIND") TO RECEIVE STATE FUNDS FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION OF SPRING GARDEN POINT PARK, LOCATED ALONG THE MIAMI RIVER AT 601 NORTHWEST 7TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING DERM TO ACT AS THE CITY'S AGENT FOR THE JOINT GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, WITH THE CITY'S INTENT TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN FIND RULES 66B-2.004(4) AND (6), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR A TWENTY -FIVE-YEAR PERIOD, RELATING TO PUBLIC ACCESS AND PARK MAINTENANCE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") owns Spring Garden Point Park located along the Miami River at 601 Northwest 7th Street, Miami, Florida; and WHEREAS, the Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management ("DERM") coordinates efforts to restore and enhance water quality, biological communities and the aesthetic qualities of Biscayne Bay and the Miami River; and i -'r° T i VY k i 71 Q ffi CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF JAN 2 3nR Rmalution Ito. 03- 081 WHEREAS, the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND") has assisted DERM and the City with environmental enhancement projects at City -owned public parks; and WHEREAS, DERM desires to pursue financial assistance from FIND and provide the required matching funds to implement the proposed project which includes the construction of two public access docks, installation of a boardwalk, construction of a wetland area, hammock restoration and shoreline stabilization; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to approve the submission of a joint grant application, with DERM for funds for the environmental enhancement of Spring Garden Point Park in which the City agrees to maintain said park as per FIND Rules 66B-2.004(4) and (6), attached and incorporated, regarding public access and park maintenance for a twenty -five-year period; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Page 2 of 4 03- 081 Section 2. The submission of a joint application with Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management ("DERM") to the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND") for the environmental restoration and enhancement of Spring Garden Point Park, located along the Miami River at 601 Northwest 7th Street, Miami, Florida, is approved. Section 3. DERM is authorized to act as the City's agent for the joint grant application process. Section 4. It is the intent of the City Commission that the City shall comply with the provisions contained in FIND Rules 66B-2.004(4) and (6), attached and incorporated, for a twenty-five year period, related to public access and park maintenance. Section S. The City Manager is authorizedll to execute all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.�l 1/ The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code provisions. �� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 4 03- 081 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of January 2003. ATTEST: PILI -SCILLA. A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TCS AND CECTNESS: LARELLO CITY W6Xl : tr:AS EL A. DIAZ, MAYOR Page 4 of 4 03- 081 ATTACHMENT E-6 RESOLUTION FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, THE _City of Miami is interested in carrying out the (Name of Agency) following described project for the enjoyment of the citizenry of Miami -Dade County and the State of Florida: Project Title Miami River Spring Garden Point Park Total Estimated Cost $ 370,000 Brief Description of Project: The proposed improvements include the the removal of of exotic vegetation, the creation of an interpretive nature trail and picnic sites, the stabilization of the eroding shoreline (utilizing natural limerock boulders), the restorationof of wetland and matitime hammock habitat, the retrofitting of an existing wooden linear boat docking walkway along Wagner Creek, and the installationof an educational/tour boat docking facilityalong the Miami River. AND, Florida Inland Navigation District financial assistance is required for the program mentioned above, NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City of Miami (Name of Agency) that the project described above be authorized, AND, be it further resolved that said the City of Miami (Name of Agency) make application to the Florida Inland Navigation District in the amount of 38 % of the actual cost of the project in behalf of said City of Miami (Name of Agency) AND, be it further resolved by the City of Miami (Name of Agency) that it certifies to the following: That it will accept the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C. and which will be a part of the Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the attached proposal. 2. That it is in complete accord with the attached proposal and that it will carry out the Program in the manner described in the proposal and any plans and specifications attached thereto unless prior approval for any change has been received from the District. Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92) (1) 03— 0S1 That it has th,. ability and intention to finance its share of the cost of the project and that the project will be operated and maintained at the expense of said City of Miami for public use. (Name of Agency) 4. That it will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color or national origin in the use of any property or facility acquired or developed pursuant to this proposal, and shall comply with the terms and intent of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, P. L. 88-352 (1964) and design and construct all facilities to comply fully with statutes relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements. 5. That it will maintain adequate financial records on the proposed project to substantiate claims for reimbursement. 6. That it will make available to FIND if requested, a post -audit of expenses incurred on the project prior to, or in conjunction with, request for the final 10% of the funding agreed to by FIND. This is to certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution duly and legally adopted by the City of Miami at a legal meeting held on this day of Attest Title 20 Signature Title Form No. 90-21 (Effective date 12-17-90, Rev. 10-14-92) (2) 03- 081 ATTACHMENT D 6613-2.004 — Policy. The following constitutes the policy of the District regarding the administration of the program: (1) Financial Assistance Eligibility: Financial assistance, support and cooperation may be provided to eligible governmental agencies for approved projects as follows: (a) Member counties may be provided financial assistance, support or cooperation in planning, acquisition, development, construction, reconstruction, extension, improvement, operation or the maintenance of public navigation, public recreation, inlet management, environmental education, law enforcement and boating safety projects directly related to the waterways. Member counties may also be provided financial assistance, support, and cooperation in planning and carrying out beach renourishment and inlet management projects. (b) Eligible local governments may also be provided financial assistance, support and cooperation in planning and carrying out public navigation, public recreation, inlet management, environmental education, law enforcement and boating safety projects directly related to the waterways. Eligible local governments may also be provided financial assistance, support and cooperation in planning and carrying out beach renourishment and inlet management projects. (c) Navigation related districts may be provided with financial assistance to pay part of the costs of the planning and acquisition of dredge material management sites if the Board finds that the site is required for the long-range maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway channel. All such sites must meet the development and operational criteria established by the District through a long-range dredge material management plan for that county. Navigation related districts may also be provided with assistance for environmental mitigation projects associated with waterway improvement related activities and inlet management projects if the Board finds that the project benefits public navigation in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. All navigation related districts shall 03- 081 ATTACHMENT D contribute at least equal matching funds to any District financial assistance provided. Seaports may also be furnished assistance and support in planning and carrying out environmental mitigation projects. All seaport projects shall benefit publicly maintained channels and harbors. Each seaport shall contribute matching funds for funded projects. (2) Notification: The District will notify by direct mail and/or advertised public notice all eligible governmental agencies of the program and the upcoming authorized submission period. Funding allocations to navigation related districts, member counties and local governments shall be based upon the proportional share of the District's ad valorem tax collections from each county. (3) Project Approval: Approval of projects by the District shall be in accordance with these rules. (4) Project Accessibility: Facilities or programs funded in whole or in part by program funds shall be made available to the general public of all of the member counties on a non-exclusive basis without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex or similar condition. Additionally, facilities funded in whole or in part by program funds, shall not require a paid membership for the general public of all of the member counties as a condition to use the facilities. User or entrance fees may be charged for the use of facilities funded in whole or in part by program funds, however such fees shall be reasonable and shall be the same for the general public of all of the member counties. (5) Waterway Impacts: All development projects must be designed so as not to impact navigation along the District's waterways through the placement of structures, attendant uses, or the necessity of a boating speed zone for safety purposes. Before applying for boating speed zone designation in District waterways because of a project funded by this program, the sponsor shall first receive approval from the Board. The Board will use the criteria found in s. 327.46(1), F.S., in determining whether to approve the proposed boating speed zone. 12 03- 081 V ATTACHMENT D (6) Project Maintenance: The project sponsor shall be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and management of the project for the anticipated life of the project and shall be responsible for all expenses required for such purposes. The project shall be maintained in accordance with the standards of maintenance for other similar local facilities and in accordance with applicable health standards. Project facilities and improvements shall be kept reasonably safe and in reasonable repair to prevent undue deterioration and to encourage public use. The project sponsor shall have full legal authority and financial ability to operate and maintain the project facilities. (7) Public Information Availability: Public information produced with assistance from this program shall not be copyrighted and shall be provided free of cost, except for the cost of reproduction, to the public. (8) Third -Party Agreements: Projects that are being developed and operated by a third party which is a not-for-profit agency shall have sufficient oversight by the eligible project sponsor as determined by the Board. Such oversight, at a minimum, will include a project liaison that is a staff member of the eligible project sponsor, oversight of the operating hours and admission fees of the facility by the eligible project sponsor through a legal agreement, and submission of the third party's most recent audited financial statement. All third party projects shall be open to the public in accordance with this rule. Specific Authority 374.976(2) FS. Law Implemented 374.976(/), (2) FS. History — New 12-17-90, Amended 2-3-94, 2-6-97, Formerly 16T-2.004, Amended 5-18-98, 3-31-99, 5-25-00, 3-21-01. 66B-2.005 — Funds Allocation. The Board will allocate funding for this program based upon the District's overall goals, management policies, fiscal responsibilities and operational needs for the upcoming year. If funds are determined to be available for the program, the District will notify potential eligible governmental agencies of the availability of program funding. Applications will be reviewed by the Board utilizing District Forms No. 91-25 Waterways Assistance Program Application Evaluation and 13 03- 081 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members To: Of the City Commission RECOMMENDATION: CA -3 DATE: JAN 14 M FILE: SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing Submission of Joint Application for REFERENCES: Funding/Spring Garden Point Park ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution endorsing the submission of a joint grant application with the Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management ("DERM") to the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND") for the environmental restoration of the Spring Garden Point Park, located at 601 NW 7th Street Road on the Miami River. BACKGROUND: The Department of Parks and Recreation has been working with DERM and the Spring Garden Civic Association in the development of a project for the environmental restoration and improvement of the Spring Garden Point Park. The City has already obtained a permit from the State's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for the reconstruction of 145 foot dock, the installation of a new 512 foot dock, construction of a Wetland area, installation of a boardwalk, excavation and shoreline stabilization for the Park. Part of the Waterways Assistance Program application from FIND requires that the City agrees to comply with Public Access Rule (66B-2.004(4)) and a commitment for maintenance of the park (66B-2.004(6)), which have been incorporated into the attached Resolution. 03- 081 Honorable Mayor and Members Of the City Commission Page 2 of 2 The project is estimated to cost approximately $300,000 with DERM providing $138,000 and the balance to be requested from FIND. By approving the attached Resolution the City would become a joint applicant with DERM for the purposes of the FIND Grant application and FIND will act as the City's agent on this project. Approval of the attached Resolution authorizes the submission of said grant by the City. FISCAL IMPACT: NONE AT THIS TIME (The City of Miami entered into a Management Agreement on August 9, 1999 with the Spring Garden Civic Association for the management, operation, and maintenance of the Spring Garden Point Park at no cost to the City for a period of seven (7) years with the sole option of the City Manager to renew for an additional five (5) years.) jo 0- CAG/44URr�AR/pr 6G2 03- 084. COMMISSIONERS TED B. MOORHEAD Chair BREVARD COUNTY CHARLES R. FAULKNER Vk"hair FLAGLER COUNTY CATHLEEN C. VOGEL Treasurer MIAMI-DADE COUNTY A -ANG SONG Secretary PALM BEACH COUNTY APPOINTMENT PENDING ST. LUCIE COUNTY THOMAS P. JONES. JR. DUVAL COUNTY GRAYCE K BARCK VOLUSIA COUNTY GALA. BYRD MARTIN COUNTY SUSAN M. ENGLE BROWARD COUNTY KENNETH F. HOFFMAN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CHARLES A. PADERA ST. JOHNS COUNTY DAVID K. ROACH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARK T. CROSLEY ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT To: Local Governments From: Mark Crosley, Assistant Executive Director Subject: 2002-03 Waterways Assistance Program Date: January 03, 2002 Attached is an application package for the District's 2002-03 Waterways Assistance Program. Through this program the District has provided over $62 million in funding assistance to local governments within our District to perform waterways improvement projects. Project types eligible for funding include public navigation, public waterway access facilities, public recreation, inlet management, beach renourishment, environmental education and boating safety projects directly related to the waterways. The funding level of this year's program will be determined in July based upon the availability of funding to the District and the quality and number of applications received. Applications are due in the District office by 4:30 PM, March 29, 2002. Your application must be discussed with your local FIND Commissioner prior to March 01, 2002. The application must be initialed by the Commissioner prior to submission to the District office on March 29, 2002. Please see the application package for the complete program schedule and the name and address of your Commissioner. Please note that only two (2) copies of your application are required. Only the requested information should be submitted, applicants are advised not to submit "extra" information, dividers or bindings not necessary to the application requirements. Also, note that any application failing to include the required application items (with the exception of development permits) will be eliminated from consideration on May 31, 2002. There is no waiver available for this deadline. Please contact me should you have any questions concerning our program or the application. Solving questions or problems prior to the preparation and submission of your application will save us both time and effort and result in a more successful application. ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE ON THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN PALM BEACH COUNTY 1314 MARCINSKI ROAD, JUPITER, FLORIDA 33477-9498 TELEPHONE 561-627-3386 FAX No. 561-624.6480 www.aicw.org OT- 0 81 TABLE OF CONTENTS FY 2002-03 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION ATTACHMENT A PROGRAM SCHEDULE ATTACHMENT B COMMISSIONERS LISTING ATTACHMENT C PROJECT PRIORITY LIST ATTACHMENT D PROGRAM RULES ATTACHMENT E PROGRAM APPLICATION/TIPS SHEET (2 PAGES) E-1. APPLICANT INFORMATION/PROJECT SUMMARY E-2. APPLICATION CHECK LIST (2 PAGES) E-3. PROJECT INFORMATION E-4. EVALUATION AND RATING FORM (18 PAGES) E-5. COST ESTIMATE FORM E-6. RESOLUTION (2 PAGES) E-7. ATTORNEYS CERTIFICATION OF TITLE E-8. PROJECT TIMELINE 3 03- V s 1