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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary Form SR...7GLU!IU !' UUIl I1. VI UIIIU(ILG AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM FILE ID: ©7 - Do 34 Date: 05/07/2007 Requesting Department: Public Works Commission Meeting Date: 05/1100/2007 District Impacted: All Type: E Resolution ® Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item E Other Subject: Ordinance amending City Code- Chapter 29, "Landfills and Waterfront Improvements" Purpose of Item: Adoption of an Ordinance amending Chapter 29, of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, entitled, "Landfills and Waterfront Improvements," Article III, "Bulkheads, Seawalls, Piers, Docks, Groins, Marine Railways and Other Similar Structures," Section 29-89 "Design" to require seawalls or bulkhead on all waterfront properties east of US-1, except those fronting the Miami River, to be above the official Miami -Dade County flood criteria map 120-13-2. Background Information: The City of Miami (the "City") is a coastal community where from time to time the normal tidal waters flood coastal low lying areas, creating a safety and health issue. As such, the property owners have a responsibility to prevent the flooding while also keeping the aesthetic aspect of the community. Establishing a design standard specification for seawalls or bulkheads on all waterfront properties east of US-1, except those fronting the Miami River, to protect the health and safety of the citizens and property of the City. It is necessary to revise the seawall construction requirements and elevation levels in accordance with the official Miami -Dade County Flood Criteria Map 120-13-2. The Public Works Department finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is beneficial to all waterfront properties east of US-1, except those fronting the Miami River. Budget Impact Analysis NO Is this item related to revenue? NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below. General Account No: Special Revenue Account No: CIP Project No: NO Is this item funded by Homeland Defense/Neighborhood Improvement Bonds? Start Up Capital Cost: Maintenance Cost: Total Fiscal Impact: Final Approvals (SIN AND DATE) CIP Budget If using or receiving capital funds Grants Risk Management Purchasing Dept. Director Chief fl/IA, teh / City Manager