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Home My WebLink AboutR-03-0237J-03-153 02/12/03 �3- 237 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING TO THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT ("FIND") WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000, FOR THE BICENTENNIAL PARK SHORELINE STABILIZATION PROJECT -STAGE I; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT THE GRANT WHEN AWARDED, AND TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000, AS THE CITY'S REQUIRED MATCHING FUNDS FOR AWARD OF THE GRANT FROM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT NO. 331418, ENTITILED "BICENTENIAL PARK IMPROVEMENTS," AS APPROPRIATED BY THE HOMELAND DEFENSE/NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT BOND PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Miami wishes to restore the shoreline at and around Bicentennial Park and has identified contractors for its Bicentennial Shoreline Restoration Project ("Project"); FiTI WHEREAS, the estimated cost of Phase I of the Project is $1.4 million; and (4�('�� 9' i rf •.tiF v,aJAj. l • FEB 2 7 ansa Resolution No. 03- 237 WHEREAS, the City wishes to apply for grant funding from the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND") for the Project in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost of the Project; 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. Section 2. The City Manager is authorized!' to submit an application for grant funding to the Florida Inland Navigation District ("FIND") Waterways Assistance Program, in an amount not to exceed $700,000, for the Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization Project -Stage I. Section 3. The City Manager is authorizedLlto accept the Grant when awarded and to execute the necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to the following terms and conditions: The City of Miami: (1) accepts the terms and conditions set forth in FIND Rule 66B-2 F.A.C., which outlines the Waterways Assistance Program and which will be a part of the 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. Page 2 of 4 03- 237 Project Agreement for any assistance awarded under the proposal; (2) is in complete accord with the proposal and agrees to carry out the program in the manner described in the proposal and any plan and specifications attached thereto, unless prior approval for any change has been received from FIND; (3) has the 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 the City of Miami for public use; (4) will not discriminate against any person on 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 statues relating to accessibility by handicapped persons as well as other federal, state and local laws, rules and requirements; (5) agrees to maintain adequate financial records for the proposed Project to substantiate claims for reimbursement; and (6) 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 ten percent (10%) of the funding agreed to by FIND. Section 4. The allocation of funds, in an amount not to exceed 700,000, as the City's required matching funds for award of the grant from Capital Improvements Project No. 331418, entitled "Bicentennial Park Improvements" as appropriated by the Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bond Program, is authorized. Page 3 of 4 UO3— 237 Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.z/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSO CITY CLERK RnRO VILARELLO ATTORNEY W6945:tr:AS:BSS day of February , 2003. TNESS 21 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 4 of 4 03- 237 ATTACHMENT E-8 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROJECT TIMELINE The applicant is to present a detailed timeline on the accomplishment of the components of the proposed project including completion dates, as applicable, for; permitting, design, bidding, applicant approvals, initiation of construction and completion of construction. Item Design Environmental Permitting City of Miami Permitting FIND Grant Processing Bidding Construction Design Envir. Permittint City Permitting FIND Grant Bidding Construction 1st Qtr 2003 Duration Start End (Days) Date Date 145 12/4/02 6/24/03 134 3/3/03 9/4/03 52 6/25/03 9/4/03 120 4/1/03 9/15/03 30 9/5/03 10/16/03 120 10/20/03 2/20/04 i 2nd Qtr 2003 1 3rd Qtr 2003 1 4th Qtr 2003 1 1st Qtr 2004 Dec I Jan I Feb I Mar I Apr I Mav I Jun I Jul I AugSe Oct I Nov I Dec Jan I Feb 124 3/3 9/4 6125 9/4 4/1 915 9/5 10116 1 /20 2 1, FIND Form 96-10 V 03- 237 ATTACHMENT E-2. APPLICATION CHECKLIST (To be completed by the Applicant) This checklist and the other items listed below in items 1 through 14 constitute your application. The required information shall be submitted in the order listed. Any additional information submitted by the applicant is subject to being removed from the package by District staff prior to presentation to the District Board because of reproduction and space considerations. Two (2) copies of your application are required. All information is required to be on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Maps and drawings may be on 8 1/2" x 14" paper and folded to 8 1/2" x 11" so that they may be folded out after being hole punched and bound in a book. 1. District Commissioner Review (prior to March 01) (NOTE: For District Commissioner initials ONLY!) (District Commissioner must initial the yes line on this checklist for the application to be accepted for processing) 2. Applicant Info/Project Summary — E-1 (Form No. 90-22, 1 page) (Form must be completed and signed) 3. Application Checklist — E-2 (Form No. 90-26, 2 pages) (From must be signed and dated) 4. Project Information — E-3 (Form No. 90-22a, 1 page) 5. Project Evaluation and Rating — E-4(+) (Form No. 91-25) (Form must be completed, proper attachment included) (No signatures required) 6. Project Cost Estimate — E-5 (Form No. 90-25, 1 page) (Must be on District form) 7. Official Resolution Form — E-6 (Form No. 90-11, 2 pages) (Resolution must be in District format and include items 1-6) 8. Attorney's Certification (Land Ownership) — E-7 (Must follow format of Form No. 94-26, legal descriptions alone are not acceptable) YES NO nV3-- 237 ATTACHMENT E-2 (Continued) APPLICATION CHECKLIST (To be completed by the Applicant) 9. Project Timeline — E-8 (Form 96-10, 1 page) 10. County Location Map Sheet 1 of 4 11. City Location Map (if applicable) Sheet 2 of 4 12. Project Boundary Map Sheet 3 of 4 13. Site Development Map Sheet 4 of 4 14. Copies of all Required Permits (Required of development projects only) The undersigned, as applicant, acknowledges that Items 1 through 13 above constitutes a complete application and that this information is due in the District office no later than May 30, 2003 or my application will be deemed incomplete at that time and removed from any further consideration by the District. I also acknowledge that the information in Item 14 is due to the District no later than the final TRIM Hearing in September 2003. If the information in Item 14 is not submitted to the District office by the District's final TRIM hearing in September 2003, I am aware that my application will be removed from any further funding consideration by the District. APPLICANT'S LIAISON I Date Received: I Local FIND Commissioner Review: All Required Supporting Documents: Applicant Eligibility: Project Eligibility: Compliance with Rule 6613-2 F.A.C.: Eligibility of Project Cost: Form No. 90-26 New 9/2/92, Revised 07-30-02. DATE FIND OFFICE USE ONLY 2 03- 237 ATTACHMENT E-3 PROJECT INFORMATION Total Project Cost: $1.4 million FIND Assistance Requested: $700,000 Assistance % of total cost: 50% Amount and Source of Applicants Matching Funds: $700,000 LTD GOB Bond Series 2002A Other (non -FIND) Assistance applied for (name of program and amount): Coastal Management Program — Working Waterfronts (application due Oct 1, 2003) Ownership of Project Site (check one): Own X Leased Other If leased, please describe lessor term and conditions: NA Project type (check one, or more of the following project elements that are part of your project). Public navigation channel dredging Public navigation aids and markers Public boat ramps and launching facilities Public boat docking and mooring facilities "Public shoreline stabilization Inlet management Waterway signs and buoys for safety, regulation or information Public spoil disposal site development Waterways related environmental education programs and facilities Public fishing and viewing piers Public waterfront boardwalks Waterways boating safety programs and equipment Beach renourishment Other waterway related projects Permits Required: Agency Yes No N/A Date Applied For Date Received WMD NA DEP YES ACOE YES COUNTY/CITY YES Other: City of Miami Bldg Permit Form No. 90-22a (New 10-14-92, Rev.08-00) M 03- 237 ATTACHMENT E-4 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION EVALUATION AND RATING FORM The applicant is to complete this form by entering the project title, applicant name and answers to the applicable questions. Do not answer with more than three sentences. All applicants will answer the first part of the form, which includes questions 1 through 11. Each applicant will then complete the questions in one and only one attachment according to the applicant's project type. The applicant should determine his project type (if the project incorporates more than one project type) by determining which project type is dominant in terms of project cost. The attachments that are not applicable to an applicant's project should not be included in the submitted application. APPLICATION TITLE: Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization — Stage One APPLICANT: City of Miami CATEGORY RATING EVALUATION CRITERIA & RATING POINTS POINTS AVAILABLE PRIORITY LIST List the PRIMARY category for which this project will be considered (Applicant should refer to Attachment C in the application to determine project priority list ranking. The application may only be of one type based upon the dominant costs of the elements of the project.) The project's proposed activities meet Florida Inland Navigation District's (FIND) 'public shoreline stabilization' criteria and are eligible for up to seven points under the 'priority list' category. Project activities address an urgent need for new construction of a failed seawall segment. This segment, according to an engineering structural assessment, is the most significant breech in the seawall and as such represents the greatest threat to shoreline stabilization along the Bicentennial Park/Biscayne Bay shoreline. Storm surges, given the wall's weakened condition, represent significant flooding risks along the current shoreline with erosion risks. (For reviewer only) (1-8 points) (1) Where does the project rank on this years' approved project priority list? 03- 237 PUBLIC USAGE WATERWAY RELATIONSHIP Explain the relationship of the project to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. Describe how the project will benefit the Navigation District's Waterways. The project site is located on the southern and eastern corner of the seawall at Bicentennial Park, Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami. Over time, this seawall has deteriorated from tidal action, storms, and other causes. The project site is that portion of the seawall identified by an engineering structural assessment as 'failed' and subject to collapse. Should this occur it would place hazards to commercial and recreational navigation in a heavily trafficked area of the Intracoastal Waterway. The Bicentennial Park shore has a long history of maritime activities. The land for the park was the first Port of Miami until it was redeveloped as Bicentennial Park. Nearby are several marinas, the current Port of Miami, and the varied industry and commerce of the Miami River, Florida's fifth largest port. The seawall, which extends from Margaret Pace Park in the north down to the mouth of the Miami River, serves as protection from storm surges and keeps navigable waters free from debris and outflows from land. (For reviewer only) (1-3 points) (2) Does the project directly relate to the AICW waterway? (1-3 points) (3) Does the project benefit public navigation on the District's Waterways? PUBLIC USAGE & BENEFIT Discuss the regional public benefits and access to be provided by the project, the local benefits and public access offered by the project, and estimate the amount of total public use. The project is an element of a planned redevelopment of Bicentennial Park as a multi-purpose recreational amenity combining outdoor recreation with cultural and learning opportunities at two museums. The museums, Miami Museum of Science and Miami Art Museum, will locate in the Park upon completion of an extensive redevelopment of the Park that includes addressing a weakened seawall. The stabilization of the shoreline (of which this project is the first stage) will be followed by future stages that entail the reconstruction of the entire seawall of the park and on the north side of the American Airlines Arena tract. The protection of the seawall from further deterioration and collapse will allow the City to pursue future redevelopment of the Park and its Downtown Master Plan that integrates maritime activities with land-based commercial, recreational, and cultural activities in the Biscayne Bay/Performing Arts district. The district and downtown will draw an even greater number of area include Miami's Performing Arts Center, a light- rail transit system linking Downtown with Miami Beach, water taxis linking the park to other recreational areas, and a public plaza in the immediate vicinity of the park for pedestrians. (For reviewer only) (1-3 points) (4) Is the public usage of this project clearly quantified? (1-5 points) (5) Does the project demonstrate regional benefits and can residents from other counties of the District reasonably use the project? TIMELINESS Describe the current status of the project and briefly explain any unique aspects of this project that could influence the project timeline (as presented in Attachment E-8). The City has contracted Edwards and Kelcey, Inc. to conduct the structural assessment of the seawall and its stabilization. This work is included in the project milestones for Bicentennial Park redevelopment. This project serves as stage 1 for work on the seawall's most exposed — and vulnerable point —its southeastern corner. (See timeline for details on planned work products and activities.) (For reviewer only) 2 03- 237 (1-3 points) (6) Has the applicant presented a reasonable and effective timeline for the completion of the project? COST- EFFECTIVENESS List any additional funding sources, the corresponding amount of funding, and the status of the additional funding that will be utilized to complete this project. Describe any methods to be utilized to increase the cost efficiency of this project. The seawall at the project site has failed. The waterway, the safety of the public, and vessels will all be at risk from an eventual — if not imminent -- collapse of the seawall. The scale of this project and the need to use a diversity of funding sources requires that it be divided into stages with the most damaged area, the southeastern corner, to be repaired first (Stage One) followed by the southern portion (Stage Two) the slip and northern portion (Stage Three). The City is requests consideration by the District for half the costs for Stage 1. The City will match FIND's grant through proceeds from a voter -approved issuance of General Obligation bonds. This November 2001 issue provides support for other elements of the Bicentennial Park redevelopment project. (See budget). The City will apply for appropriate grants such as from Coastal Management to enhance the value of the FIND award and City match. (For reviewer only) (1-3 points) (7) Does the project provide a cost-effective, beneficial public service for the money requested? (1-3 points) (8) To what degree does the project demonstrate secured project funding from other sources? VIABILITY Briefly explain the need for this project in the community and describe how the project will continue to be maintained following initial funding. The stabilization of the seawall is an integral piece of the City's downtown master plan and crucial to its next stage of growth. The City is attempting to become a 24 -hour -7 -day city like New York and San Francisco, with have thriving downtowns. A seawall is a necessary element in preserving a shoreline along Miami's principal downtown 'gateway' corridor. Any collapse of the wall would set back implementation of this ambitious plan for at least two years. Consistent with past proposals to FIND, such as Margaret Pace Park Public Waterfront Enhancement project, the City is committed to constructing and maintaining a safe downtown for City residents and a workable, navigable waterway for boats The Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization project is part of the City's downtown improvement plan focusing on three important areas — maritime activities, pedestrian accessibility, and increasing economic success of commercial and retail businesses. The seawall has withstood the pressures and erosion of the waters of Biscayne Bay, storm surges and the activity of the vessels on the Intracoastal. The Downtown area has undergone changes over this time from that of a small coastal city, to the Magic City of the 70s and '80s, to today's sophisticated, world city. The funds requested from FIND will allow the City to work towards a new, rebuilt seawall which will last for many more years benefiting the City, the vessels on the Intracostal and maritime facilities in the area. (For reviewer only) (1-2 points) (9) Does the project fill a specific need in the community? (1-2 points) (10) Does the applicant clearly demonstrate how the project will continue to be maintained after District funding ceases? (1-3 points) (11) Will the program result in significant and lasting benefits? SUB -TOTAL FIND FORM NO. 91-25 (Effective Date: 3-21-01) 3 03- 237 ATTACHMENT E -4A WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM APPLICATION EVALUATION AND RATING FORM DEVELOPMENT & CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS THIS ATTACHMENT IS TO BE COMPLETED IF YOUR PROJECT IS A DEVELOPMENT OR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BUT IS NOT AN INLET MANAGEMENT OF BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT. CATEGORY RATING EVALUATION CRITERIA & RATING POINTS POINTS AVAILABLE PERMITTING List all of the necessary permits that are required for the project, the date of application, and the anticipated date of receipt of the required permits. If permits are NOT required, explain why not. Permit Date of Application Anticipated Date of Receipt US Army Corps of Engineers Florida Department of Environmental Protection Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resources Management Class I City of Miami Bldg Permit (For reviewer only) (1-2 points) (12) Have all permits been applied for? Is timing time sufficient to meet application deadline? (If the project is a Phase I project a minimum score of 2 points will be awarded) (1-2 points) (13) Has the project received all of the required permits? (If the project is a Phase I project a minimum score of 2 points will be awarded) 4 �0 3- 237 PROJECT DESIGN List the status of the design of this project. Describe any unique design aspects of this project that enhance public usage or access, decrease environmental impacts, improve water quality or reduce costs. Because of the deteriorated condition of the seawall area, cantilevered sheet piling is being used for this project to not remove the seawall and risk environmental impact to the waterway and the bay. A threat to the water quality of the bay was anticipated and through the elimination of excavation, the existing seawall remains contained through the sheet piling installation. These methods also allow for the flexibility for future upland park design. (For reviewer only) (1-2 points) (14) Has the design work been completed? (A Phase I project should be evaluated based upon the design work completed to date). Are there unique beneficial aspects to the proposed design? CONSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES Briefly explain the construction techniques to be utilized for this project. The goal of the project is to protect the water quality of and maneuverability of the waterway using construction techniques and equipment that are capable of carrying out these tasks. Beginning with the failed concrete slab, it will be removed from above the failed seawall segment by the installation of the new seawall installed directly in front of the existing seawall. Land based sheet pile driving equipment will be used for installation of the seawall and clean aggregate / lime rock backfill be placed behind the new seawall and compacted. (For reviewer only) (1-3 points) (15) Are the construction techniques appropriate for the project site? CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS List the materials to be utilized for this project. What is the design life of the proposed materials? Describe any recyclable material to be utilized. The vision planned for the Downtown area surrounding and including Bicentennial Park is for an increased pedestrian - oriented area combined with the best of culture, art, commercial and maritime activities. The salinity of the bay and use of the area necessitate construction to be durable and improving the integrity of the seawall for present and future use. Steel sheet piling with corrosion protection (design life -50 years), reinforced concrete pile caps (design life -50 years), granular aggregate and lime rock backfill (design life -75 years), and greenheart wood walkway planks covering utility distribution system (design life -20 years). (1-3 points) (16) Are the construction materials of lasting quality? Are recyclables utilized? RATING POINT TOTAL (Note: The total maximum score possible is 50 points and the minimum score possible is 16 points. A score of 35 points or more is required to be considered for funding.) Form No. 91-25A (Effective Date: 3-21-01) 5 �03- 237 ATTACHMENT E-5 FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROJECT COST ESTIMATE (See Rule Section 66B-2.005 & 2.008 for eligibility and funding ratios) PROJECT TITLE: Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization — Stage One APPLICANT: City of Miami Project Elements Quantity (Number and/or Footage) Estimated Cost Applicant's Cost FIND Cost East Seawall Piling 248 LF $568,000 $284,000 $284,000 Concrete Cap 111,000 55,500 55,500 South Seawall (171 LF) Piling 171 FL 308,000 154,000 154,000 Concrete Cap 156,000 78,000 78,000 Tree Relocation 3,000 1,500 1,500 Demo Failed Concrete 314 SF 11,000 5,500 5,500 Backfill 148 CY 63,000 31,500 31,500 subtotal $1,220,000 $610,000 $610,000 City Administration, Design & Permit 180,000 90,000 90,000 Fees, Oversight TOTALS $1,400,000 $700,000 $700,000 Form No. 90-25 (New 10/14/92) ��3- 237 ATTACHMENT E-1 WATERWAYS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROJECT APPLICATION APPLICANT INFORMATION — PROJECT SUMMARY Applicant: City of Miami Project Title: Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization — Stage One Liaison Agent: Joe Arriola Title: City Manager Address: 3500 Pan American Drive, 2nd Floor, Miami FL 33133 Telephone: 305/250-5400 Fax: 305/250-5410 Email: JArriola@ci.miami.fl.us I hereby certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate. SIGNATURE: DATE: PROJECT SUMMARY NARRATIVE (Please summarize the project in 2 paragraphs or less.) The project is to replace a segment of a restraining seawall along the Biscayne Bay shoreline at Miami's Bicentennial Park. An engineering structural assessment reveals that this segment has failed in several locations and large pieces of riprap and concrete have fallen into Biscayne Bay near the seagrass beds of the Biscayne Aquatic Preserve. The structural assessment originally was performed on the eastern and southern seawall of the park but further examination shows that the failure and deterioration extends around the FEC Boat Slip and on the North side of the American Airlines Arena. The structures that were listed as the most extreme in deterioration or listed as failed are located along the east wall and are the first stage requested for funding. The area of the bay located around Bicentennial Park is an active segment of the Intracoastal Waterway. Many maritime facilities that house sea vessels are located around Bicentennial Park including the Miamarina at Bayside, the Port of Miami, the Outboard Club at Watson Island, and the public boat ramp on Watson Island. The importance of the Bicentennial Park seawall to these facilities is shown by the extent of the seawall along the bay. It begins at Margaret Pace Park and stretches along the park down to the mouth of the Miami River covering many of these facilities and areas for boating activity. A failure of the seawall at Bicentennial Park would cause the waterway to be damaged and inhibit boating activity in this critical area. Form No. 90-22 New 12/17/90, Rev.07-30-02 03- 237 Commission Meeting February 27, 2003 Chairman Winton POCKET ITEM This is a pocket item, authorizing a request to submit An application for a grant to "FIND", Florida Inland Navigational District for the Bicentennial Park Shoreline Stabilization Project in an amount not to exceed $700,000... 3- 237