HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-069 - Ratifying a grant application for the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program for Commerce East to mitigate floodingSponsored by: Interim City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 22-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-
LOCKA, FLORIDA, RATIFYING A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE
REBUILD FLORIDA MITIGATION GENERAL INFRASTRUCTURE
PROGRAM FOR COMMERCE EAST TO MITIGATE FLOODING IN THE
COMMERCE EAST AREA, WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager of the City of Opa-Locka has submitted a grant
application to the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program, which is
designed to provide funding opportunities for counties, municipalities, and state
agencies to develop large-scale mitigation activities that allow Florida communities to be
more resilient to future disasters. The amount requested is Three Million, Eight Hundred
Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,850,000.00) and will be used to mitigate flooding in the
residential and mixed -use areas of Commerce East, within the City of Opa-Locka
("City"); and
WHEREAS, Specific areas of the Project include: 1.) NW 141st Street- Between NW
19th and 22nd Avenues; 2.) NW 139th Street - Between NW 19th and 22nd Avenues; 3.)
NW 20th Avenue - Between NW 139th and NW 141st Streets; 4.) NW 20th Court -
Between NW 139th and NW 141st Streets and 5) NW 19th Avenue - Between Burlington
Street and Opa-Locka Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, funding would enable the City to address flooding and associated issues
by constructing an adequate stormwater drainage system, reduce pollution and provide
adequate treatment to improve the quality of runoff discharge. The elimination of the
flooding conditions would also reduce traffic issues created when certain streets become
impassable; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City and its
residents to ratify the grant application, as described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA- LOCKA, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, Florida, hereby
ratifies the submission of the grant application to the Rebuild Florida Mitigation General
Infrastructure Program to mitigate flooding in the Commerce East area, within the City,
attached hereto as Exhibit "A".
Resolution No. 22-069
J
nna Flores, City Clerk
SECTION 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and
corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by
the City Manager, following review by the City Attorney and without need of public
hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City.
SECTION 4. This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to
the approval of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 14th day of Dece► b: r, 2022./
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John Taylor J. ., Mayor
TEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Burnadette Norris -Weeks, T' .A.
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Bass
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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City of Opa-locka
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Department
Manager:
Adelina Gross
Department
Manager
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Manager: Interim City
Darvin Williams
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Commission
Meeting Date:
12/14/2022
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Sponsor Name
City Manager
Department:
Capital Improvement Program
City Manager
Short Title:
Ratification of Grant Application
for Rebuild Florida Mitigation General Infrastructure Program for Commerce East
Staff Summary:
In conjunction with the City's grant writing service, staff has applied for The Rebuild Florida
Mitigation General Infrastructure Program, which is designed to provide funding opportunities for
counties, municipalities, and state agencies to develop large-scale mitigation activities that allow
Florida communities to be more resilient to future disasters. The amount requested is $3,850,000
and will be used to mitigate flooding in the residential and mixed -use areas of Commerce East.
Specific areas include the following:
1. NW 1415` Street — Between NW 19th and 22"d Avenues
2. NW 139th Street — Between NW 19th and 22nd Avenues
3. NW 20th Avenue — Between NW 139th and NW 141St Streets
4. NW 20th Court — Between NW 139th and NW 141St Streets
5. NW 19th Avenue — Between Burlington Street and Opa-locka Boulevard
This funding would enable the City to address flooding and associated issues by constructing an adequate
stormwater drainage system, reduce pollution and provide adequate treatment to improve the quality of
runoff discharge. The elimination of the flooding conditions would also reduce traffic issues created when
certain streets become impassable.
Financial Impact: There is no City match requirement for this grant. The Commerce East project is not
currently included in the adopted FY 23 budget. The grant writing services are funded through an annual
budget of $75,000 in the adopted in FY 23 Budget for these services.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommends the City Commission ratify the submission of a grant application for Rebuild Florida Mitigation
General Infrastructure Program to mitigate flooding in the Commerce East area.
Attachment:
1. Submitted Application
1- STORWATER AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Estimated Cost Stormwater and Roadway
Improvements
3,850,000.00
A. INTRODUCTION
The Stormwater and Roadway Improvement projects address a low lying area within the Citythat
does not contain an existing drainage system. Consequently, during the rainy season, this area has
expansive flooding of the roadway, and often results in property damage to adjacent businesses
and residential homes. These roads provide access to a health facility and other critical services
for the community. The saturated soil, the low lying conditions, and the higher water table are all
factors that exacerbate the flooding and untreated stormwater worsens the City's water quality.
The resultant ponding hastens mosquitoes, liter and potential contamination of the City's sanitary
sewer system, creating a health hazard.
This funding would enable the City of Opa-locka to address this flooding and associated issues by
constructing an adequate stormwater drainage system, reduce pollution and provide adequate
treatment of runoff discharge for improved water quality. The elimination of the flooding
conditions would also serve to reduce the traffic concerns that are created when certain areas of
the streets become impassable.
B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
Opa-locka over the years has suffered from significant flooding costing millions of dollars in
damages to residents and businesses. Opa-locka's existing stormwater system consists of a
number of facilities that were built independently rather than a part of an integrated stormwater
network Even though the city has drainage canals, the sewers and drains were not designed to
convey stormwater runoff into them. To address the designed flaws, the City developed a
comprehensive Flood Mitigation Strategy (FMS) and stormwater planning documents that defined
how to improve stormwater quality and minimize risk to lives and property from floods. This
project is selected based on four criteria: potential environmental benefits and water quality
improvements, community acceptance, flood protection effectiveness, and cost vs. benefit.
1.1 NW 141st STREET
(BETWEEN NW 22nd AVENUE AND NW 19th AVENUE)
The City of Opa-locka is requesting funding to rehabilitate NW 141 Street from NW 22nd Avenue
to NW 19th Avenue. This is a low-lying area within the City that does not contain an existing
drainage system. These local road floods during any significant rain event cause safety hazards and
nuisance. The flooding and wastewater concerns in this area remain an ongoing issue. Over the
years, flooding and lack of drainage caused wastewater and sewage to accumulate at the
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intersections.
NW 141 Street is the access road to one of the City's more heavily utilized areas and includes
industrial commercial and residential properties. During flooding events, vehicles traversing the
area normally carry the waste materials from the site which endangers the health and property of
the surrounding neighborhoods. The current conditions are not only a threat to the health of
residents and employees of local businesses but also endanger the viability of the commercial
interests and related activities.
NW 1415t STREET LOOKING EAST
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NW 1415tSTREET RENDERING OF COMPLETED PROJECT
NW 141st STREET LOOKING WEST
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1.2 NW 139th STREET
(BETWEEN NW 22nd AVENUE AND NW 19th AVENUE)
This intersection of a local street with a major county arterial, experiences frequent flooding during
typical rain events. This results in water ponding that extends from one side of the street to the
other, creating significant nuisances to nearby apartment buildings and businesses. The proposed
improvements will address these issues along with stormwater quality improvements by
constructing an adequate drainage system and rehabilitating the roadway to provide safe passage
to surrounding businesses and connecting thoroughfare.
This project will construct new storm drainage including catch basins with baffles and will
discharge into an infiltration system. This project involves the rehabilitation, reconstruction and
upgrade of the drainage and the roadway. The flooding on NW 139 Street significantly impacts
traffic on NW 22nd Avenue, a major county arterial, which is also the principal access to State Road
9 and several businesses in the area.
NW 139th STREET LOOKING EAST
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NW 139th STREET LOOKING WEST
NW 139th STREET RENDERING OF COMPLETED PROJECT
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1.3 NW 19th AVENUE
(BETWEEN BURLINGTON STREET CANAL AND OPA-LOCKA BLVD)
NW 19th Avenue is the access road to the City's mid -range intensity industrial and commercial
sector. This area is where various heavy industrial businesses are located. This area is yet another
low lying area within the City without an existing drainage system. This local road floods at any
frequent rain events and causes a safety hazard and nuisance. The flooding in this area is an
ongoing issue. The immediate area does not have an acceptable stormwater drain fields to relieve
the local flooding. As a result, public access is restricted, significant safety concerns are created
and limits potential economic development is adversely impacted.
NW 19th AVENUE LOOKING NORTH
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NW 19th AVENUE LOOKING SOUTH
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1.4 NW 20th AVENUE
(BETWEEN NW 139th STREET AND NW 141st STREET)
This street represents other low lying areas within the City that do not contain existing drainage
systems. As with similarly situated areas in the City, during the rainy season, major flooding of the
roadway occurs to adjacent businesses. The heavy industrial businesses that are located in this
area are severely impacted when rain events make travel along the road challenging and
dangerous. The funding would enable the City to address these concerns by constructing an
adequate drainage system and rehabilitating the roadway to provide safe passage to surrounding
businesses and connecting roadways.
NW 20th AVENUE LOOKING SOUTH
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1.5 NW 20th COURT
(BETWEEN NW 139th STREET AND NW 141st STREET)
This street represents other low-lying areas within the City that do not contain existing drainage
systems. As with similarly situated areas in the City, during the rainy season, major flooding of the
roadway occurs to adjacent businesses. The heavy industrial businesses that are in this area are
severely impacted when rain events make travel along the road challenging and dangerous. The
funding would enable the City to address these concerns by constructing an adequate drainage
system and rehabilitating the roadway to provide safe passage to surrounding businesses and
connecting roadways.
NW 20th COURT LOOKING SOUTH
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The primary goals and objectives of this project are to improve stormwater quality by eliminate
flooding and ponding on the roadways. The construction of a proper drainage system and
realignment of the roads will eliminate the health hazards, reduce pollution and create a safe
usable roadway for residents, visitors, local employers and employees of the local businesses in
the City. Improving the roadway network under this project will allow the City to protect against
the negative economic impact associated with loss of business operations and business
migration.
Construction of the drainage system will require unavoidable disturbance of the existing
roadway and existing underground utilities as well as property accesses. Restoration of the
roadway and right of way will include replacement and adjustment of utilities. The roads will
then be compacted, stripped and resurfaced. We will work diligently to minimize the time
required to complete this project.
The drainage and roadway improvements project will improve water quality as the ultimate
discharge is into the adjacent Burlington Street Canal and improve the current condition of the
roadway of the roadways. The project will increase public safety, improve surface water quality
and roadway functionality. Ultimately this project will positively impact the City's revenue by
encouraging business expansion, facilitating business development and improving the overall
aesthetics of the City.
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