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MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION
SCOPE OF WORK
During the contract period, October 1, 2002 - September 30,2004, the Miami River Commission
(MRC) agrees to provide the following specific services and complete the following tasks:
I. Coordinate all meetings of the MRC and subcommittees or task forces established by
the MRC.
II. Operation of the MRC office and payment of salary of one staff person.
III. Operation of the MRC education and awareness program.
A. Stenciling of 75 locations during the 5 year NPDES permit.
Activities required: Ordering supplies and coordinating volunteer groups.
B. Collection of Educational Information (brochures, pamphlets, etc.) or
coordination to develop such information, if not available.
The information will be placed at various approved City locations
(Neighborhood Enhancement Team offices, Parks, Riverside Center,
etc.) for public collection. The information will also be hand -delivered
by City inspectors during door-to-door activities and inserted in plans
during review processes.
The types of educational material shall include the following:
1. Application of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers:
Information to encourage the public to reduce their use of pesticides,
herbicides & fertilizers, information encouraging use of xeriscaping,
native Florida plantings and organic soil amendments (compost, proper
nutrient management and use of slow release fertilizers).
2. Illicit discharges and Improper Disposal - Public Notification:
Information pertaining to prevention of water pollution, illicit
connections or discharges, how to spot them, where to report incidents
(Miami -Dade County Environmental Resources Management 24 hour
Hotline Number).
3. Illicit Discharges and Improper Disposal - Oils, Toxics, Household
Hazardous Waste Control:
ATTACHMENT A
MIAMI RIVER COMMISSION
SCOPE OF WORK
Public education activities to instruct public on responsible
environmental management, proper disposal of household hazardous
waste, location of collection facilities for used motor oil, leftover
hazardous household products, and lead acid batteries.
C. Development of Public Service Announcements:
Announcements to emphasize public awareness of all sound environmental
practices for the citizens of the City. These announcements may be broadcast
on the City of Miami Cable Channel 9.
D. Implement the MRC education and awareness program at Miami -Dade
County Schools.
IV. The MRC will continue to seek and implement solutions to all problems and issues
related to the Miami River, including, but not limited to:
A. Wagner Creek Water Quality Improvement Action Plan
B. Miami River Dredging Project
C. Manatee Protection Plan
D. Miami River Quality Action Team
E. Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida
F. Shoreline Stabilization
G. Historic Preservation
H.. Riverwalk and Greenway Improvements
I. Water Quality Improvement
J. Stormwater runoff/sewage contamination
K. Miami Intermodal Center Development
L. Interdiction and enforcement
M. Riverday Celebration (first Saturday in April)
V. Provide the City's Public Works Department with annual written reports prior
to October 1, providing documentation that the MRC met its stated objectives
for which funding support was requested during the term of this Agreement.
VI. Provide the City's Public Works Department with an annual audit of Miami River
Fund, Inc., the financial agency of the Miami River Commission.
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