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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Miami River Commission-Recommendation Letter to Approve RE.2Policy C6mmittee: ' Governor of State of Florida Mr. Rick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Jose Felix Diaz Designee: Rep. David Richardson Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Designee: Ms. Sandy Batchelor Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre Mayor of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Frank Carol o Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms. Marlene Avalo Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Ed Swakon Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Eric Riel Chair of Greater Miami CI. Amber of Commerce Mr. Barry Johnson Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Neigborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commission Dr. Ernest Martin Neigborhood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sallye Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Horatio Stuart Aguirre Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Jay Carmichael Member at Large Appointed v Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Duber Lazardo Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibeau Miami River Commission c/o Robert King High 1407 NW 7th Street, Suite D Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 email: miamiriver@bellsouth.net www.miamirivercommission.org April 14, 2016 Board of City Commissioners City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: Recommendation to Approve RE.2 Scr .. Eger Water Decontamination Vessel (the Red Cleanup Boat) Dear Commissioners: A clean and fresh smelling waterfront is vital to economic growth, tourism and quality of life. Therefore, on behalf of the Miami River Commission, I strongly recommend approval of RE. 2, providing $50,000 in budgeted funding for the services provided by the Scavenger Water Decontamination Vessel throughout the City of Miami. This 311ocation was already included in the city's adopted FY' 15 - FY' 16 Budget which was approved by the City Commission in September ..015. The Scavenger Vessel removes floatable debris, and every hour decontaminatt 600,000 gallons of water and injects 150,000 liters of oxygen into the water, significantly improving water quality, aesthetics, and removing foul odors. This invaluable and necessary service is provided along all of the waterfronts of the City of Miami, from Coconut Grove, through downtown Miami and up to the Upper East Side. The Miami River and its tributaries are included. The City of Miami owns and is responsible for over 100 storm water outfalls that drain into the Miami River, which is protected by the riiscayne Aquatic Preserve Act. Considering that taxpayers recently paid for the successfully completed Miami River Maintenance Dredging and Lnvironmenta' Cleanup project, its continued maintenance, removal of new debris, w; ter decontamination and the oxygenation provided by the Scavenger Vessel is critical. Submitted into the public record f r it m(s) e • 02 on Lip41I(p . City Clerk roIN t IliaiL e,omr(iss7toi-12Q,Comovitc 4.41 Lail Policy Committee: Governor of State of Florida Mr. Rick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Jose Felix Diaz Designee: Rep. David Richardson Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Designee: Ms. Sandy Batchelor Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre Mayor of Miami Mayor Tomas Regalado City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Frank Carollo Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms. Marlene Avalo Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Ed Swakon Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Eric Riel Chair of Greater Miami Ch:.mber of Commerce Mr. Barry Johnson Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Neigborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commission Dr. Ernest Martin Neigborhood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sallye Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Horacio Stuart Aguirre Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Jay Carmichael Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Mr. Duber Lazardo Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibeau Miami River Commission c/o Robert King High 1407 NW 7th Street, Suite D Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 email: miamiriver@bellsouth.net www.miamirivercommission.org The Miami River is a destination landscape for residents and tourists alike. The Miami River's over 10,000 residences, 15 restaurants, 10 1 ublic parks, 6 miles of constructed public Miami River Greenway, etc. all appreciate and benefit from the Scavenger Vessel's continued excellent services, being successfully provided under several contracts with the City of Miami for over 14 years. Please find the attached support letters for the Scavenger Water Decontamination Vessel from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, U.S. Coast Guard, etc. Your support for the Miami River District is sincerely appreciated. Sincerely, • Horacio Stuart Aguirre Chairman, Miami River Commission C.C. Jay Carmichael, Esq., Vice Chairman. Brett Bibeau, Managing Director. Submitted into the pu,11ic record for item(s) on City Clerk U.S. Dapsrtrrent of Homeland Security United Stags ' Coast Guard ommanaing of5cer U.S. Coast Guard r tarine Safety office Mr. Jacques des Aulniers Water Management Technologies clo Florida Export Finance Corporation 10400 N' i' 33`a St, S e 200 Miami, Fl. 33172 Dear Mr, des Aulniers: 100 MacArriur Causway Room 201 Miami, FL 33138 Phone:(305)535-8705 Fax: (305) 5,'t5.8742 16711 June 3, 2004 I am writing to commend the services provided thus far along the Miami River from the Scavenger 2000 vessel. The United States Coast Guard is partially responsible for ensuring the Miami River's designated Federal Navigable Channel is clear of any hazards to navigation. It is my understanding that in one year of service, the Scavenger 2000 removed over 750 hazards to navigation from the river, including but not limited to logs, welding cylinders, etc. The removal of these hazards to navigation, which appear on a regular basis, have been critical to maintaining the Miami River's safe Federal Navigable Channel for vessels to transit. Furthermore, the U.S:Cost Guard has a leadership role in providing Homeland Security in the Port of the Miami -,Rive„ free from terrorism and illegal contraband. The Scavenger 2000 Captain uses u c lluls . car::tera to take p ^. Lures of any suspicious activity, and the pictures are e- mailed real to the U. . Coast Guard. This service provides additional necessary surveillance of the Miami River area, which has benefited the U.S. Coast Guard's efforts in that regard. I hope the Scavenger 2000 contract is renewed, so that we may continue to work in partnership on maintaining a safe, secure, and navigable Miami River. Sincerely, Submitted into the p 1c record or it 1(s) on City Clerk Department of Environmental Protection Job Bush Governor December 29, 2003 Twin Towers Office Building 2600 Blair Scone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 Slepnanie N Grindell, PE, Director L epartrnent of Public Works ..,i Miami 444 S.W. 2n° Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Subject: FDEP Consent Order OGC Case No. 03-0166 Dear Ms. Grindell: This letter is in response to the City's letters dated October 21, 2003 and November 18, 2003. The Departments comments are as follows and will follow the nomercIature utilized in above referenced Consent Order: David B. Scrims Secretary Reference.OGC File No. 03-0166 • Pvagi �'ph e1 A. The Department will fully evaluate this section after the City has completed impleinc iting and reporting the Year 7 requirement of the City of Miami 2003 NPDES Compliance Strategy. B. The Department is awaiting the City's required report pursuant to this section of the Consent Order. Please submit the required report to the Department within 30 days of receipt of this letter. C. The Department has determined that the City has met all of the requirements of this condition and is considered to be in compliance with this section of the Consent Order. D The P?partment has determined that the City has met all of the requirements of this condition with the implementation of the "Scavenger 2000" pollution boat and is considered to be in compliance with tHH,is section of the Consent Order. Paragraph 23 The Department has deterrmn d that the City has met all of the requirements of this condition and is considered to be in compliance with this section of the Consent Order. "Mare Protccurn, less Pra<e.i:" Submitted into the public record f r item(s) a _ on City Clerk Printed CO r.rydee poper The Department appreciates the City's continued cooperation with this matter. Please call me at (850) 245-7521 if you have any questions. Geoff Rabinowitz Compliance/Enforcement Manager NPDES Stormwater Section cc: Michael Bateman, FDEP NPDES Stormwater Rachel Siebert, FDEP OGC Albert Dominguez, City of Miami Erica 'Wright, City of Miami Ety use Estevez, City of Miami Submitted into the pt} li Tecord or iSern(s) on 2- City Clerk