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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-MRC-Letter Recommending Approval of ItemPolicy 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: Nis. 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 Rcgalado 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 Chamber 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 PriegueL Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibeau Miami River Commission BMW aiiiim mum Flaps! MIL An Submitted into the public record for i m(s) on City Clerk Board of City Commissioners City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 c/o Robert King High 1407 NW 7"' Street, Suite D Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 email: miamiriver@bellsouth.net www,miamirivercommission,org October 27, 2016 Re: Recommendation to Approve PH.3 Scavenger 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 SR. 2, renewing the contract for the excellent services provided by the Scavenger Water Decontamination Vessel throughout the City of Miami. This allocation was already included in the city's adopted FY' 16 - FY' 17 Budget which was approved by the City Commission in September 2016. The Scavenger Vessel removes floatable debris, and every hour decontaminates 600,000 gallons of water and injects 150,000 liters of oxygen into the water. This significantly improves water quality, aesthetics, and removes 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 Miami River is a destination landscape for residents and tourists alike. The Miami River's over 10,000 residences, 15 restaurants, 10 public parks, 6.5 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. 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 Biscayne Aquatic Preserve Act. Considering that taxpayers recently paid for the successfully completed Miami River Maintenance Dredging and Environmental Cleanup project, its continued maintenance, removal of new debris, water decontamination and the oxygenation provided by the Scavenger Vessel is critical. 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 Croup 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 Chamber 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 Submitted into the publi record fhn item(s) on VC) i . City Clerk c/o Robert King High 1407 NW 7th Street, Suite D Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-0544 email: ntiamiriver@,bellsouth.net www.miamirivercommission.org 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 oP*34114-' • foesee;tz U.S. Department of Homeland Security United States Coast Guard Commanding Moor U,S. Coast Guard Marine Safety omce Submitted into the public r::eord .r its+ s) % U :.J on Mr. Jacques des Aulniers Water Management Technologies c/o Florida Export Finance Corporation 10400 NW 33'd St, Ste 200 Miami, FL 33172 Dear Mr. des Aulniers� City Clerk 100 Macarthur Causway Room 201 Miami, FL 33139 Phone: (305)535-8705 Fax: (305) 8742 16711 Juno 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..'Coast Guard has a leadership role in providing Homeland Security in the Port of the Miami ver, free firm terrorism and illegal contraband. The Scavenger 2000 Captain uses a cellular camera to take pictures of any suspicious activity, and the pictures are e- mailed real time to the U.S. 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, /34-7 . A. WATSON, IV Department of Environmental Protection Jib Bush Governor December 29, 2003 Twin Towers Office Building 2600 Blair Scone Road Tallahassee, Horida 32399-2400 Stephanie N. Grindell, PE, Director Department of Public Works City of Miami 444 S.W. 2ntl Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Subject: FDEP Consent Order OGC Case No. 03-0166 Dear Ms. Grindell: Submitted into the public record for it m s), on City Clerk Devil B. Strike Secretary CPI Y, („) r This letter is in response to the City's letters dated October 21, 2003 and November 18, 2003. The Department's comments are as follows and will follow the nomenclature utilized In above referenced Consent Order: Reference.OGC File No. 03.0166 Paragraph 21 A. The Department will fully evaluate this section after the City has completed implementing 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 theoenartment within 30 dive 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 Department 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 this section of the Consent Order. Paragraph 23 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. "Mnre Proteci,on, Less Process" hared on reviled pops Submitted into the public } record or �it m �� s) V R, 5 on tut7L_(_ll>� City Clerk 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 Wnght, City of Miami Elyrosa Estevez, City of Miami 0 Oct 0? 03 12:09p FEFC 11 ALBtRT DONI NGUEZ. P f nttr,g ()era"( October 1, 2003 To Whom It May Concern: RE: SCAVENGER 2000 DEPOLLUTION BOAT 786-845-0404 P. 2 Submitted into the public record f rF iten s) < on ci 1 1 �, . City Clerk for ARRIOU City Iwnagge This letter is to confirm that the City of Miami has entered into a service contract with Water Management Technologies to use their vessel, The Scavenger 2000" depollution boat, to clean our waterways We have certified their product as Sole Source due to the unique technology integrated into the Scavenger 2000 depollution boat 1'o dale, we are highly satisfied with the services provided by Water Management Technologies, The use of the Scavenger 2000 depollution boat has greatly reduced the amount of trash floating down the Miami River and Biscayne Bay, and with its unique technology it has significantly improved our water quality through the use of the oxypfus depollution system. Moreover, the Scavenger 2000 has assisted the City in detecting environmental problems in our waterways. Recently, we have extended our contract with Water Management Technologies for our fiscal year 2003-04 and we recommend the services of the Scavenger 2000 depollution boat to clean, rejuvenate and maintain the waters of the State. Sincerely, Albert A. Dominguez, P E. Acting Director C1hlrlliret3orylAr�p-EE Sca ntPARTk4rrlror PuRL4C WOR3cS XiktiVI r Asyn,e, ?Witt 33 $ 301,1Dif 4 t±pp: ►•,I105: 411.21 st YlViMp Atven n Q lien 110708 f4o d* 31131470e