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Home My WebLink About07/28/2000information Letter July 28, 2000 In effort to clarity the overall position relative to stormwater master planning in the City of Sebastian, I offer a synopsis that will hopefully outline the current status accordinglY: In June 1996, the City Council received a conceptual master plan report from Craven Thompson Associates, Inc. relative to a possibie stormwater management system. This particular plan was predicated upon the acquisition, development and implementation of a stormwater park that would attenuate and treat the City's stormwater discharge. However, negotiations failed on the acquisition of necessary acreage, which resulted in an unrealistic plan, as the Craven Thompson report outlined only an approach which required the acquisition of the entire area now encompassing the Collier Creek development, which totals approximately 600 acres, with no other alternatives. You will recall the only successful land acquisition effort by the St. John's River Water Management District (SJRWMD) for such a purpose, was this year's purchase of the 146-acre tract adjacent to the Collier Creek development. During the November 17, 1999 City council meeting, approximately two months prior to final acquisition negotiations, a presentation was delivered by then City Engineer Martha Campbell relative to a partnership to develop an updated master plan to incorporate various alternatives, in this particular case, development of a 146 acre stormwater passive park. After the discussion, the City council adopted the attached resolution, authorizing application of a stormwater master plan grant to sJRWMD. Since the aforementioned authorization, extensive negotiations have transpired with officials from SJRWMD for two purposes; scope of development of the park and an actual grant award to help finance master City Council Information Letter July 28, 2000 Page 2 planning activities. I am pleased to report that earlier this week, an agreement was finally delivered to our offices that will govern a $100,000 grant for this purpose, which is being provided to incorporate the previously referenced $100,000 expense, a total project amount not to exceed $200,000 (Some misunderstanding may have transpired in that some thought that a $100,000 expenditure has been made for some related purpose. This was not the case, as only the aforementioned authorization of last November was granted). From a management standpoint, to implement a master plan of this kind after a necessary land acquisition transpires is wise. The greatest fallacy of the Craven Thompson report was the fact that it was compiled prior to any successful land acquisition activities (of which applicable efforts of the time failed), resulting in an unfeasible and unrealistic plan. As such, I believe that this particular approach will ultimately lead to a citywide stormwater enhancement program, as the aforementioned agreement will be presented during your August 9th meeting for your consideration and authorization. In the coming weeks, presentations will be made by officials from SJRWMD and newcomer Ralph Brescia to address engineering logistics accordingly, as well as additional relevant recommendations. Grant Award for Sebastian Municipal Airport;. Please find the attached letter as compiled and delivered by Ms. Rebecca Rivett, Aviation Specialist, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). I am pleased to report that the City of Sebastian was successful in being awarded a $500,000 grant from the FDOT Aviation Section to finance rehabilitation of airport taxiways at Sebastian Municipal Airport. The Fiscal Year 2001 Capital Improvement Program references this activity, including a proposed allocation of the 20% or $125,000 matching contribution from the AirPort Enterprise Fund. As such, a project agreement will be presented for . th 'n your authorizat on during the August 9 meet~ g. Airport Technical Advisory Committee. Please find the attached list of members of the Sebastian Municipal Airport Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). As reported a few weeks ago, the TAC will assist management with compiling recommendations and to City Council Information Letter July 28, 2000 Page 3 address overall logistics for the community's airport master plan. Membership includes individuals from various disciplines (active and retired), as well as impacted parties such as existing aviation-related tenants. In the coming months, public workshops will transpire, whereby both residents and the business community will have an opportunity to address proposed initiatives such as scheduled improvements, funding opportunities, flight safety and noise abatement, as applicable efforts are being proposed and coordinated for the following five years. Emer_~enc¥ Transaction for Police Department. During Wednesday evening's meeting while addressing the third quarter budget adjustment process, Director of Finance Mark Mason referenced an emergency expenditure for the police department air conditioning system. On Saturday July 8th, the system was struck by lighting, resulting in an emergency purchase that began earlier this week. The air conditioning system is a fairly sophisticated piece of technology, designed and installed by the Hill York Corporation of West Palm Beach. As such, the firm is considered a sole source service provider, particularly because of intimate knowledge of the system, as well as maintaining a supply of necessary replacement parts. The preliminary estimate totals $5,985. Because this expense exceeds $5,000, please be advised that this is an emergency expenditure, as I hereby advise City Council, a requirement governed by the City's purchasing ordinance. Enclosure(s): Letter from FDOT TAC Membership List Background Information - Stormwater Master Planning My Documents/InfoLetter53 JEB BUSH GOVERNOR Florida Department of Transportation PUBUCTRANSPORTATION OFFICE · AVIATION SECTION THOMAS lv. BARRY, JR. SECRETARY Mr. Terrence Moore City Manager City of Sebastian 1225 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32cj5~ Dear Mr. Moore: SubjeCt: FIN. PROJ. No.: County: Description: Ju~ 19,2000 407'345-1-84'0'1 Indian River Rehab Airport Taxiways, Including Lighting, Marking and Signage Enclosed are six (6) copies of a Joint Participation Agreemem (JPA) for the subject project. The · to $500,000.00. total project amount is $625,000.00 with the State's funding share amounting Five (5) copies are to be signed and returned to this office for further processing. The sixth copy may be retained for your files until the JPA has been fully executed. We will also need two (2) copies of a Resolution, with original signatures, authorizing the signing of the Agreement. Both Resolutions and Agreements must be original signature documents or properly certified copies. Please do not fib in the dates on the agreements as this will be done upon final execution by the District Secretary. Should you have any questions regarding this Agreement, please call me at (954) 777-4404. Sincerely, Rebecca L. Rivet'[ Aviation Specialist Public Transportation Office encl cc: Nancy Bungo, Public Transportation Manager Matthew J. Thys, Aviation Supervisor file ~ RECYCLED PAPER www.d ot;.st;at;e.fl.u s AIRPORT TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Robert Denton P.O. Box 661 Roseland, FL 32957 589-1167 J. J. Johnson Skydive Sebastian 400 W. Airport Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 388-8677 Mark Machado Velocity, Inc. 200 W. Airport Drive Sebastian, FL 32958 589-2022 Robert "Radar" Orth David Fuchs Orth Aero Services P.O. Box 780188 Sebastian, FL 32958 1-561-978-0986 Matthew J. Thys Florida Department of Transportation District 4, Aviation Section 3400 Conunercial Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-3421 1-954-777-4683 Robert M. Keating, AICP Indian River County Metropolitan Planning Organization 1840 25 Street Veto Beach, FL 32960-3365 567-8000 ex. 1237 Eric Menger Vero Beach Municpal Airport P.O. Box 1389 Vero Beach, FL 32961-1389 567-4526 Ray Coniglio Sebastian River Area Chamber of Commerce 700 Main Street Sebastian, FL 32958 589-5570 William R. Graves Florida Institute of Technology School of Aeronautics 150 W. University Blvd. Melbourne, FL 32901-6975 674-8120 City of Sebastian, Florida Subject: Resolution # 99-53 Grant Application with SJRWMD for Stormwater Master Plan Appr~ed f_o~ S u b..m~,'.~)_~ Terr/en~V~ref/~~9 Agenda NO. ~'/' Department Origin: ~ngineering Dept. Head: "~z~c~c-~, Date Submitted: 11/8/99 For Agenda of: 11/17/99 Exhibits: Resolution R-99-53 EXPENDITURE REMAINING BUDGET: APPROPRIATION REQUIRED: N/A N/A REQUIRED: N/A SUMMARY Tins Resolution is demonstrating public support for the Stormwater Management Master Plan Grant Application with St. Johns River Water Management District. The current stormwater master plan completed in 1997 was predicated upon the acquisition and implementation of a stormwater park that would attenuate and treat the City's storwmater discharge. When negotiations failed on the acquisition, the City had no alternatives outlined in the report. The proposed master plan will utilize date compiled in the earlier report and will develop feasible alternatives for water quality discharge improvements and stotmwater attenuation, such as developing smailer watersheds throughout the City. Additionally, the plan will address 100 year flood plain mapping and determining the base flood elevation for undetermined areas. This resolution authorizes the City staff to seek grant funding to develop the master plan from STRWMD. If approved by SJRWMD, the cost share agreement will be brought forth to the Council for approval. RECOMMENDED ACTION Move to adopt Resolution R-99-53 authorizing the City Manager to apply for Stormwater Master Plan Grant. RESOLUTION NO. R-99-53 A RESOLUTION OF TBE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO APPLY FOR STORMWATER MASTER PLAN GRANT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE. WI~EREAS, the St. Johns River Water Management District assists municipalities in the development and implementation of stormwater master plans; and Wlql~REAS, the City of Sebastian completed such a master plan in 1997, but the same was predicated on acquiring lands that can not feasibly be purchased; NOW THI~REFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF ~ CITY OF SEBASTIAN, as follows: Section 1. AUTHORIZATION. The City Manager or his designee is hereby authorized to apply for a St. Johns River Water Management District grant to assist in developing a stormwater master plan. Section 2. CONFLICTS. conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Section All resolutions or parts of resolutions in EFFECTIVE DATE. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. A motion to adopt the foregoing Resolution was made by Councilmember ~,/?,, ~ . The motion was seconded by Councilmember and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Mayor Chuck Neuberger Councilmember Joe Barczyk Councilmember Walter Barnes Councilmember Ben A~ Bishop Councilmember Edward J. Majcher, Jr. The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 17th day of November, 1999. CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA ATTEST: Chuck Neuberg~ M~// k~-t-hryniM. O'Halloran, CMC/AAE City Clerk Approved as to form and legality for reliance by the City of Sebastian only: Rich Stringer,