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Resolution: R-03-1124
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 03-0102 Final Action Date: 10/23/2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A CONTRIBUTION OF
FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, FROM THE SOUTH FLORIDA
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT ("DISTRICT") TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS FOR PHASES IV AND V OF THE
WAGNER CREEK DREDGING PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM,
FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has appropriated funds and initiated engineering and
permitting processes for the dredging and cleanup Wagner Creek, currently designated as Phases
IV and V in the Capital Improvements Program, Project Numbers 352259 and 352263,
respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Projects consist of the design, permitting and implementation of dredging and
disposal of sediment material along approximately 4,400 linear feet of Wagner Creek, from
approximately Northwest 11th to 15th Streets, Miami, Florida, as well as the removal of debris and
exotic trees along the creek and its banks; and
WHEREAS, during the course of permitting for this work, soil, water and sediment samples
were taken to characterize the project and to determine handling and disposal requirements for
the sediment; and
WHEREAS, these and subsequent test results identified the presence of contaminants,
including dioxin/furan compounds, heavy metals, and pesticides, in concentrations generally
above target threshold levels; and
WHEREAS, these findings have changed the priority, purpose and scope of the project, and
will further result in a significantly higher cost for the project; and
WHEREAS, because the implementation of this project will improve water quality and habitat
within Wagner Creek and within the adjoining water bodies, Seybold Canal, Miami River and
Biscayne Bay, the District has offered financial assistance to the City in the amount of $1,000,000;
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and
WHEREAS, the attached Agreement provides terms and conditions for use of District funds
and reimbursement to City by District; and
WHEREAS, the District has programmed funds into its Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Operating
Budget for this purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to accept a contribution of funds, in the amount
of $1,000,000, from the District providing financial assistance, on a reimbursement basis, for
Phases IV and V OF the Wagner Creek Dredging Project.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized{1} to execute an Agreement, in substantially the
attached form, with the District for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
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{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
{2} 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.
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