CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

MEMORANDUM

 

 

DATE:             October 24, 2007                   

 

TO:                  D. Mike Good, City Manager

 

FROM:            Earl S. King, III, Acting Director of Public Works, Utilities and Engineering

 

SUBJECT:     Broward County Stormwater Initiatives – Resolution to Authorize Project Funding CAD # 005/07

 

 


PURPOSE:

 

The Commission is requested to adopt a Resolution approving an application for $300,000 in grant funding through participation in the Broward Stormwater Initiatives Program.

 

BACKGROUND:

 

Each year the Florida State Legislature appropriates funds for stormwater projects throughout the state.  Historically, Broward County has not had strong participation in this program and has thus received a disproportionately low percentage of these funds.  Last year, in an attempt to rectify this disparity, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) initiated the Broward Stormwater Initiatives Program.  Unfortunately, last year’s effort did not result in the anticipated grant award, due in part to the division of the County’s requests into four geographical areas.

 

This year, SFWMD is organizing another combined effort for grant funding.  The SFWMD would combine the City of Hallandale Beach’s grant application with those of other jurisdictions in Broward County to present a joint application for consideration by the legislature.  Approximately $3,500,000 in funding requests are intended to be submitted.

 

DISCUSSION:

 

Subject to Commission approval, the City’s application entitled “Atlantic Shores Boulevard Water Quality Improvements” would be part of the SFWMD’s joint application for funding.  Emphasizing the lack of swales on much of Atlantic Shores Boulevard, staff proposes to utilize a combination of several technologies to enhance the quality of the stormwater before it enters the De Soto Waterway.  These methods include:

 

 

The degree to which each of these technologies will be utilized will depend upon engineering.  In the process of reducing stormwater pollutants, this project will have the added benefit of reducing flooding in the area.

 

The drainage project, which extends from NE 8th Avenue to the De Soto Waterway, will cost an estimated $600,000.  Of this amount, the City is required to fund at least 50% of the construction cost, as well as design the project.  Accordingly, the City would need to fund $300,000 and the State would fund the remaining $300,000. The design of the drainage project will incorporate proposed traffic solutions along Atlantic Shores Boulevard to ensure the future transportation needs of the City are addressed.  Since the project funding will not be available until October, 2008, staff requests the City Manager be authorized to determine the appropriate account(s) for the cash match.

 

If awarded, the project is to be completed by October, 2009.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

 

The City Commission:

 

1.      Adopt the Resolution authorizing the City of Hallandale Beach to apply for  Broward Stormwater Initiatives Program funding in the amount of $300,000 with a City match of $300,000; and,

 

2.      If approved, authorize the City Manager to determine appropriate account(s) from which City match will be funded; and,

 

3.      Authorize the City Manager to execute the application, the grant agreement and

         any other grant related documents and implement the project.

 

Reviewed:

 

  

_______________________________                                                          __________

D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                                             Date

 

 

_____Approved                _____Disapproved                _____Hold for Discussion

 

 

 

 

 

 

/ESK