HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgency CorrespondenceCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Cesar M. Garcia -Pons, AICP, LEED-AP
Director, Planning Department
Sue Trone, AICP
Chief, Comprehensive Planning
DATE: January 4, 2021
FILE: 7887
SUBJECT: Expedited State Review for NRD-2
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES: Agency Correspondence
Pursuant to Sec. 163.3184, F.S., the City of Miami transmitted the above referenced text amendment
to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan to required agencies for the Expedited State
Review. No objections were received. Further, no agencies commented that their reviews found any
adverse impact to resources under their respective jurisdictions. Two agencies provided courtesy
comments germane to the amendment:
Miami -Dade County RER identified that the change in intensity and density may trigger
redevelopment. This redevelopment will likely require developers to invest in infrastructure
upgrades to support the changes. Further, the County's historic preservation office noted that
several structures in the area are over 50 years old and recommended that the City's Preservation
Office review them. Finally, DERM identified that several properties in the area are contaminated.
Florida Department of Transportation recommended the City all modes of transportation,
especially for pedestrians and cyclists. FDOT requested to be included on the Adoption
Transmittal.
Copies of all correspondence are enclosed with this memo for the record.
A summary of all comments is found below.
Summary of Agency Comments for the Expedited State Review Proposal Transmittal for NRD-2
Agency
Transmittal Method Delivery Date End of ESR Period ESR Comments
Department of Economic Opportunity USPS
18-Nov-20 12/18/2020 No Comment
Department of Environmental
Protection Digital 6-Nov-20 12/6/2020 No adverse impact to state resources under DEP jurisdiction found.
Department of State Digital 6-Nov-20 12/6/2020 None
No adverse impact to state resources under FDOT jurisdiction. However, FDOT
encourages the City to address all modes of travel, pursuant to Sec. 163.3177,
FL. Dept. of Transportation Digital 6-Nov-20 12/6/2020 F.S. Requests of adoption transmittal.
South FL Regional Planning Council USPS/Digital 16-Nov-20 12/16/2020 No Comment
South FL Water Management District Digital 6-Nov-20 12/6/2020 No adverse impact to regionally significant water resources found.
Proposed amendment is consistent with the CDMP. Further courtesy
comments are provided from DERM, MDWASD, and Historic Preservation.
These comments identify the possibility that the intensity and density allowed
under the proposed amendment could require redevelopment projects to
Miami -Dade County Regulatory and invest in upgrades to infrastructure. Furthermore, a number of structures over
Economic Resources Digital 6-Nov-20 12/6/2020 50 years of age exist within the study area and may warrant historic review.
Department of Education LISPS 11/18/2020 12/18/2020 No Comment
Ron DeSantis
The Honorable Francis Suarez
Mayor, City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Dear Mayor Suarez:
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT.f
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
December 10, 2020
Dane Eagle
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Department of Economic Opportunity ("Department") has reviewed the proposed
comprehensive plan amendment for the City of Miami (Amendment No. 20-02ESR) received on
November 18, 2020. The review was completed under the expedited state review process. We have no
comment on the proposed amendment.
The City should act by choosing to adopt, adopt with changes, or not adopt the proposed
amendment. For your assistance, we have enclosed the procedures for adoption and transmittal of the
comprehensive plan amendment. In addition, the City is reminded that:
• Section 163.3184(3)(b), F.S., authorizes other reviewing agencies to provide comments directly
to the City. If the City receives reviewing agency comments and they are not resolved, these
comments could form the basis for a challenge to the amendment after adoption.
• The second public hearing, which shall be a hearing on whether to adopt one or more
comprehensive plan amendments, must be held within 180 days of your receipt of agency
comments or the amendment shall be deemed withdrawn unless extended by agreement with
notice to the Department and any affected party that provided comment on the amendment
pursuant to Section 163.3184(3)(c)1., F.S.
• The adopted amendment must be rendered to the Department. Under Section
163.3184(3)(c)2. and 4., F.S., the amendment effective date is 31 days after the Department
notifies the City that the amendment package is complete or, if challenged, until it is found to be
in compliance by the Department or the Administration Commission.
Florida Department of Economic Opportunity' Caldwell Building 1 107 E. Madison Street I Tallahassee, FL 32399
850.245.7105 I www.FloridaJobs.orq
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An equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and service are available upon request to individuals with
disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this document may be reached by persons using TTY/TTD equipment via
the Florida Relay Service at 711.
The Honorable Francis Suarez
December 10, 2020
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If you have any questions concerning this review, please contact Melissa Corbett, Planning Analyst,
by telephone at 850-717-8505 or by email at Melissa.Corbett@deo.myflorida.com.
Sincerely,
ames D. Stansbury, Chief
Bureau of Community Planning and Growth
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Enclosure(s): Procedures for Adoption
cc: Jeremy Calleros-Gauger, Planning Department Deputy Director, City of Miami
Isabel Cosio Carballo, MPA, Executive Director, South Florida Regional Planning Council
SUBMITTAL OF ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
FOR EXPEDITED STATE REVIEW
Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes
NUMBER OF COPIES TO BE SUBMITTED: Please submit three complete copies of all comprehensive plan
materials, of which one complete paper copy and two complete electronic copies on CD ROM in
Portable Document Format (PDF) to the State Land Planning Agency and one copy to each entity below
that provided timely comments to the local government: the appropriate Regional Planning Council;
Water Management District; Department of Transportation; Department of Environmental Protection;
Department of State; the appropriate county (municipal amendments only); the Florida Fish and Wildlife
Conservation Commission and the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (county plan
amendments only); and the Department of Education (amendments relating to public schools); and for
certain local governments, the appropriate military installation and any other local government or
governmental agency that has filed a written request.
SUBMITTAL LETTER: Please include the following information in the cover letter transmitting the
adopted amendment:
State Land Planning Agency identification number for adopted amendment package;
Summary description of the adoption package, including any amendments proposed but not
adopted;
Identify if concurrency has been rescinded and indicate for which public facilities.
(Transportation, schools, recreation and open space).
Ordinance number and adoption date;
Certification that the adopted amendment(s) has been submitted to all parties that provided
timely comments to the local government;
Name, title, address, telephone, FAX number and e-mail address of local government contact;
Letter signed by the chief elected official or the person designated by the local government.
Revised: June 2018
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ADOPTION AMENDMENT PACKAGE: Please include the following information in the amendment
package:
In the case of text amendments, changes should be shown in strike-through/underline format.
In the case of future land use map amendments, an adopted future land use map, in color
format, clearly depicting the parcel, its future land use designation, and its adopted designation.
A copy of any data and analyses the local government deems appropriate.
Note: If the local government is relying on previously submitted data and analysis, no additional data
and analysis is required;
Copy of the executed ordinance adopting the comprehensive plan amendment(s);
Suggested effective date language for the adoption ordinance for expedited review:
"The effective date of this plan amendment, if the amendment is not timely challenged, shall be
31 days after the state land planning agency notifies the local government that the plan
amendment package is complete. If the amendment is timely challenged, this amendment shall
become effective on the date the state land planning agency or the Administration Commission
enters a final order determining this adopted amendment to be in compliance."
List of additional changes made in the adopted amendment that the State Land Planning Agency
did not previously review;
List of findings of the local governing body, if any, that were not included in the ordinance and
which provided the basis of the adoption or determination not to adopt the proposed amendment;
Statement indicating the relationship of the additional changes not previously reviewed by the
State Land Planning Agency in response to the comment letter from the State Land Planning Agency.
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Re: Miami 20-02ESR — Expedited State Review of Proposed Comprehensive Plan Amendment
The Office of Intergovernmental Programs of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(Department) has reviewed the above -referenced amendment package under the provisions of Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes. The Department conducted a detailed review that focused on potential adverse impacts to
important state resources and facilities, specifically: air and water pollution; wetlands and other surface waters
of the state; federal and state-owned lands and interest in lands, including state parks, greenways and trails,
conservation easements; solid waste; and water and wastewater treatment.
Based on our review of the submitted amendment package, the Department has found no provision that, if
adopted, would result in adverse impacts to important state resources subject to the Department's jurisdiction.
Please submit all future amendments by email to P1an.Review@FloridaDEP.gov. If your submittal is too large
to send via email or if you need other assistance, contact Lindsay Weaver at (850) 717-9037.
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RON DESANTIS
GOVERNOR
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Florida Department of Transportation
1000 NW 111th Avenue
Miami, FL 33172-5800
December 9, 2020
Mr. Francisco Garcia
City of Miami
Planning Department
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Post Office Box 330708
Miami, Florida 33233-0708
KEVIN J. THIBAULT, P.E.
SECRETARY
Subject: Comments for the City of Miami Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan's (MCNP's) Future Land
Use Map -- FDEO #20-02ESR
Dear Mr. Garcia:
Pursuant to Section 163.3184(3), Florida Statutes (F.S.), in its role as a reviewing
agency as identified in Section 163.3184(1)(c), F.S., the Florida Department of
Transportation, District Six, reviewed the proposed amendment to the City of Miami's
comprehensive plan. The proposed amendment to the Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan (MCNP) will increase development density in approximately 89
acres of the Wynwood Norte area, which is located in the southeast corner of 1-95 and
1-195.
The District reviewed the proposed amendment per Chapter 163 Florida Statutes
and based on the city's transportation impact analysis found it would not adversely
impact transportation resources and facilities of state importance.
In addition, the District recommends that the City identify and address the needs
of all modes of travel, including public transportation, to achieve the critical multimodal
travel assumptions used in the study of this amendment's transportation impacts. The
District encourages the City to include pedestrian and bicycle facilities, to promote a
walkable and connected community consistent with ss. 163.3177, Florida Statutes.
Improve Safety, Enhance Mobility, Inspire Innovation
www.fdot.gov
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Mr. Francisco Garcia
December 9, 2020
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Please transmit a copy of the amendment, along with the supporting data and
analysis, to the District upon its adoption. Thank you for coordinating on the review
of this proposed amendment with FDOT. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to contact me by email at shereen.yeefong@dot.state.fl.us or at 305-470-
5393.
Sincerely,
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Shereen Yee Fong
Transportation Planner
Cc: Daniel Iglesias, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation, District 6
Dat Huynh, P.E., Florida Department of Transportation, District 6
Kenneth Jeffries, Florida Department of Transportation, District 6
Ray Eubanks, Department of Economic Opportunity
Isabel Cosio Carballo, South Florida Regional Planning Council
Kathe Lerch, South Florida Regional Planning Council
Date:
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November 20, 2020
Jerry Bell, Assistant Director of Planning
Planning and Zoning Division, RER
Rashid Istambouli, P.E.
Environmental Resources Management
Memorandum
MIAMI•DADE
COUNTY
Subject: 2020 City of Miami Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use
Designation - neighborhood in the City of Miami ("City") north of the Wynwood
Neighborhood Revitalization District ("NRD-1") and west of the Midtown Special District
(SD.27), previously referred to as Little San Juan
The Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources — Division of Environmental Resources
Management (DERM) has reviewed the information provided as part of the subject City of Miami
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map Amendment for the subject area generally bounded by
Interstate 195 ("1-195") on the north, Interstate 95 ("1-95") on the west, NW 29th Street on the south, and
North Miami Avenue on the east, encompassing approximately 87.646 acres.
Currently, the amendment area is designated "Duplex Residential", "Low Density Restricted
Commercial", "Medium Density Multifamily Residential", "Medium Density Restricted Commercial",
"Restricted Commercial", and "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and Utilities". The
amendment proposes to change the existing land use designation to "High Density Multifamily
Residential", "Restricted Commercial", and "General Commercial".
The existing maximum allowable development intensity includes 1,185 multifamily residential units,
approximately 6,196,933 square feet of commercial space, and approximately 629,355 square feet of
government office space. The proposed maximum allowable development intensity includes 6,300
multifamily residential units and approximately 11,553,940 square feet of commercial space. According
to the Traffic Study provided, the existing and proposed maximum allowable development intensities
were determined based on input from City of Miami staff which utilizes floor lot ratios for each parcel
that are more consistent with the underlying zoning from the Miami 21 Zonig Code.
DERM has reviewed the application for compliance with Chapter 24 of the Code of Miami -Dade
County, Florida (the Code) and offers the following comments:
Potable Water Supply
The area proposed for amendment is located within the Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
Department (MDWASD) franchised service area. The source of water for this area is the Hialeah
Preston Treatment Plant, which is owned and operated by MDWASD. Furthermore, at this time the
plant has sufficient capacity to provide the current water demand. Water produced by this plant meets
the required Drinking Water Standards.
DERM records show that all the properties in the amendment area have public water lines abutting or
within feasible distance (as defined in Section 24-5 of the Code). Based on the maximum allowable
development intensity proposed, connection of any future development to the public water supply
system is required pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code.
2020 City of Miami Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Designation
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Wastewater Facilities
The area proposed for amendment is located within MDWASD franchised sewer service area. DERM
records show that all the properties in the amendment area have public sewer mains abutting or within
feasible distance (as defined in Section 24-5 of the Code). Based on the maximum allowable
development intensity, connection of any future development to the public sewer system is required
pursuant to Chapter 24 of the Code.
The sewer flow generated in this area is directed to MDWASD sewer pump station 30-0002 and then to
the Central District Wastewtater Treatment Plant, which are owned and operated by MDWASD and are
currently working in compliance with the mandated criteria set forth in the USEPA/FDEP Consent
Decree (Case: N0. 1:12-cv-24400-FAM, effective December 6, 2013).
The proposed maximum allowable development intensity includes 6,300 multifamily residential units
and approximately 11,553,940 square feet of commercial space, which translate into a sewer flow of
approximately 2,005,394 gallons per day. The following Nominal Average Pump Operating Time
(NAPOT) information for the sewer pump station is based on the maximum allowable development
intensity and current conditions of the sanitary pump station. Please note at the time of final
development orders, sewer capacity certification will be required.
Pump Pump Pump Morato rium
Station Station Station Code
Downstream Owner Number
Projected NAPOT
Proposed Hrs
(At)
Proposed
Projected Hrs
Receiving PS 30 0002
OK 6.40
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Please note, many of the sanitary sewer pipes in the area are more than 50 years old. Therefore, the
utility shall make provisions to assure that the sanitary sewer collection system is properly
updated/improved to accommodate and/or replace the gravity pipes for all future expansions or
increases in population density.
Any future construction within the development area shall comply with the requirements mandated by
the New Consent Decree Case: NO. 1:12-cv-24400-FAM, effective Dec 6, 2013.
Drainage and Flood Protection
The applicant is advised that all applicable permits from DERM Water Control Section will be required
at the time of development. Any development involving 2 acres or more of impervious area shall require
a DERM Surface Water Management General Permit for the construction and operation of the required
surface water management system. This permit shall be obtained prior to any future development order
approval.
Environmental Monitoring and Restoration
The subject area includes sites that have records of current contamination issues. Any construction,
development, drainage, and dewatering at the subject site will also require DERM review and approval
as it relates to environmental contamination issues.
Any contaminated portion of the site that is proposed to be sold, transferred, or dedicated (including,
but not limited to, for public right-of-way) to any public entity shall be identified on the tentative and final
plat plans for this development. If any contaminated portion of the site is proposed to be sold,
transferred, or dedicated to the County, please note that all soil, groundwater, or surface water
contaminants, solid waste, and methane must be disclosed to the applicable County department at the
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earliest stage possible. The applicable County departments would include all departments that would
receive or manage the proposed property, and for example, would include PROS for a park and DTPW
for road right-of-way. Please note that the presence of any such contamination, solid waste, or
methane or a delay by the applicant in disclosing such contamination or impacts to the applicable
County departments could result in the county declining to accept the proposed dedication. This may in
turn result in the need for the developer to reconfigure or change previously approved site plans, or
make other changes to the proposed development, which may require approval after a public hearing.
If an applicant elects to address soil contamination, groundwater contamination, solid waste, and
methane via a No Further Action with Conditions, each property owner will be required to execute a
restrictive covenant.
Please note that nothing stated herein may be interpreted to limit or restrict an engineer's or other
professional's responsibility to prepare plans accurately and completely for proposed rights -of -way as
well as any other projects or plans.
Natural Resources
The subject site lies within the boundaries of the City of Miami and contains tree resources that may
include specimen tree resources (trees with a trunk diameter at breast height of 18 inches or greater).
Since the City of Miami enforces its own tree protection and preservation code, any proposed impacts
to tree resources will be regulated by the City of Miami and must meet the minimum requirements of
the Miami -Dade County CDMP, which requires that specimen trees be preserved whenever reasonably
possible and that all prohibited plants are removed from all portions of the property prior to
development or redevelopment and developed parcels shall be maintained to prevent the growth or
accumulation of prohibited species.
Water Management
The proposed amendment will allow an increase in density or the reduction of permeable areas. DERM
approval of future development orders will be evaluated to determine that the overall development will
not create adverse impacts on the Stormwater Management Level of Service (Drainage Element).
If you have any questions concerning the comments or wish to discuss this matter further, please
contact Christine Velazquez at (305) 372-6764.
Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources
Planning Division, Metropolitan Planning Section
111 NW 1 Street • Suite 1250
Miami, Florida 33128-1902
305-375-2835 Fax: 305-375-2560
www.miamidade.gov/planning
December 21, 2020
Ms. Sue Trone, AICP
Chief, Comprehensive Planning
City of Miami
444 SW 2 Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Re: City of Miami's proposed amendment to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan's (MCNP's)
Future Land Use Map by changing the Future Land Use Map designation for 537 parcels,
approximately 87.646 acres in total, within the City of Miami via Expedited State Review; DEO No.
20-2ESR
Dear Ms. Trone:
The Miami -Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources (Department) has reviewed
the proposed amendment to the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan. Our review is conducted to
identify points of consistency or inconsistency with the goals, objectives, policies, and relevant provisions
of the Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP), and whether the
proposed amendments impact County public facilities and services.
The amendment proposes to amend the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, Future Land Use
Map (FLUM) by changing the FLUM designations of 537 properties within an approximately 87.646 acre
area bounded by 1-195 on the north, NW 29 Street on the south, North Miami Avenue on the east and 1-
95 on the west. The subject properties proposed FLUM designations will change as follows: from "Duplex
Residential" to "High Density Multifamily Residential" and "Restricted Commercial;" from "Low Density
Restricted Commercial" to "Restricted Commercial;" from "Medium Density Multifamily Residential" to
"High Density Multifamily Residential," "Restricted Commercial" and "General Commercial;" from "Medium
Density Restricted Commercial" to "Restricted Commercial" and "General Commercial;" from "Restricted
Commercial" to "General Commercial;" and from "Major Institutional, Public Facilities, Transportation and
Utilities" to "General Commercial."
Based on the information provided and the County CDMP's goals, objectives and policies, the proposed
amendment is consistent with the County's CDMP. We offer the following courtesy comments, below,
from the Office of Historic Preservation, the RER Transportation Section, and the Miami -Dade Water and
Sewer Department for your review. Additional comments from the Division of Environmental Resources
Management are provided for your consideration in the attached Memorandum.
Office of Historic Preservation
• The Miami -Dade County Office of Historic Preservation has reviewed the City of Miami
Comprehensive Plan Amendment and noted several structures within the application area that are 50
years or older. The Office of Historic Preservation strongly encourages the applicant to work in
coordination with the City of Miami Historic Preservation Office to survey the project area and identify
structures that are 50 years or older. The applicant is further encouraged to fill out and submit Florida
Master Site File forms for all structures that meet the 50 year benchmark for historic resource
eligibility.
Miami 20-2ESR
December 21, 2020
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RER Transportation Section
• The following roadways do not meet LOS standards:
• The roadway segments of SR 112/Airport Expressway/I-195, east of NW 17 Avenue and west of
NW 2 Avenue are expected to operate at LOS F under long-term (year 2045) without
amendment traffic and with amendment traffic conditions.
• The roadway segments of SR 9/1-95, south of SR 112/Airport Expressway/1-195 and south of
NW 6 Street are expected to operate at LOS F under long-term (year 2045) without amendment
traffic and with amendment traffic conditions.
• The roadway segment of SR 836/Dolphin Expressway/I-395/Macarthur Causeway, west of NW
10 Avenue, is expected to operate at LOS E under existing traffic, short-term (year 2023) without
amendment traffic, and short-term (year 2023) with amendment traffic conditions.
• The roadways mentioned above are failing even without the project traffic. The project site is located
within the County's `Transportation Concurrency Exception Area', and the project traffic impact is
insignificant since it is less than 5% of the impacted roadways' capacity. Hence, based on the above
reasons the project meets the County's CDMP policies and the RER Transportation Section has no
objection to this project.
Water and Sewer Department
• The proposed amendment area is within WASD's water and sewer service area. The water is
provided by the Hialeah -Preston Water Treatment Plant and the sewer is transmitted to the Central
District Wastewater Treatment Plant for treatment and disposal. At the present time, there is
adequate water and sewer treatment capacity, consistent with the County's CDMP Policy WS-2A(1)
and WS-2A(2), respectively. There are water and sewer gravity mains within the amendment
area. However, to comply with WASD's Rules and Regulations for commercial and high density
residential development, water main extensions will be required in several areas. At the time of
development, a capacity analysis will be performed to determine the water and sewer infrastructure
extensions and upgrades that may be required for each proposed development. WASD has no
objections to the proposed amendment.
If you or any member of your staff have any questions, please contact me or Garett Rowe, Chief,
Metropolitan Planning Section, at 305-375-2835.
Sincerely,
Jerry Bell, AICP
Assistant Director for Planning
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Sarah Cody, Office of Historic Preservation
Vinod Sandanasamy, RER Transportation Section
Maria Valdes, WASD
Christine Velazquez, DERM
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Dear Ms. Trone:
The South Florida Water Management District (District) has completed its review of the proposed amendment package
submitted by the City of Miami (Miami). The amendment package includes a Future Land Use Map Amendment in the
Wynwood District of the City. There appears to be no regionally significant water resource issues; however, the District
offers the following technical guidance regarding Regional Water Supply Planning:
• The City is required to revise its Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) within 18 months after approval of
the Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Plan Update by the District's Governing Board. The District's Governing
Board approved the LEC Water Supply Plan Update on November 8, 2018. Therefore, the City's Work Plan was to
be updated and adopted by May 2020. We have not received the updated Work Plan to date. The Work Plan
must cover at least a 10-year planning period, include updated water demand projections, identify alternative and
traditional water supply projects, and describe conservation and reuse activities needed to meet the projected
future demands. Planning tools are available on the District's website for your use and District Staff are available
to provide technical assistance to update the Work Plan, including reviewing draft Work Plans prior to formal plan
amendment submittal. The planning tools are located at this link: https://www.sfwmd.gov/doing-business-with-
us/work-plans.
The District requests that the City forward a copy of the adopted amendments to the District. Please contact me if you
have any questions or need additional information.
Sincerely,
Ms. Terry Manning, Policy and Planning Analyst
South Florida Water Management District
Water Supply Implementation Unit
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
Phone: 561-682-6779
Fax: 561-681-6264
E-Mail: tmanning@sfwmd.gov
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