M E M O R A N D U M
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
From: Rafael G. Casals, Town Manager
Date: September 27, 2017
Re: A Resolution Approving the State of Florida Financial Assistance Agreement for
Stormwater Improvements - Town of Cutler Bay SW 100 Ave. Stormwater
Retrofit
REQUEST
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CUTLER BAY, FLORIDA, APPROVING A GRANT FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (CONTRACT #NS023) FOR STORMWATER RETROFIT; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORIZATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
Three times a year (March, July and November), funding is awarded for the implementation of best management practices designed to reduce pollutant loads to impaired waters from urban stormwater discharges. This funding is administered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) as the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Water Quality Restoration Grant, which is set out by rule in Chapter 62-305, F.A.C. and authorized by Section 403.890(2), F.S.
During the November 2016 funding cycle, the Town was originally awarded $274,000 to support SW 100 Avenue Stormwater Retrofit Project, located within the Point Royale Section 5 Sub-Basin from Broad Channel Drive to SW 186th Street (the "Stormwater Project"). The initial grant request was based on preliminary cost estimates from the Town's Stormwater Master Plan. After completing 100% of the design plans, a new opinion of probable cost was developed. The Stormwater Project cost increased from approximately $600,000 to approximately $800,000. Fortunately, the Town was able to negotiate with FDEP and secure an additional $100,000 in funding. This brings the total grant award to $374,000. The Town is required to provide a $1:$1 match that will be funded with the Town's People's Transportation (PTP) Funds.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The Stormwater Project is located within the Point Royale sub-basin area which, is ident...
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