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MONDAY
Sep. 11, 2006
12:00 NOON
(THIS IS A PUBLIC DOCUMENT)

Ms. Irela Bagué, Chair of the Miami River Commission (MRC), convened the MRC meeting at noon , Monday, September 11, 2006 , Robert King High, 1407 NW 7^th Street , New Board Room, Miami , Florida .

• Irela Bagué, Chair of the Miami River Commission

• Phil Everingham, Vice-Chair of the Miami River Commission

• Bruno Barreiro, Miami-Dade County Commissioner  

• Eric Buermann, Member-at-Large, appointed by Office of the Governor

• Robert Ruano, designee for Mayor Manny Diaz

• Manny Prieguez, Member-at-Large, appointed by City Commission

• Carmen Polanco, designee for Ms. Sara Babun

• Dana Nottingham, Director of Downtown Development Authority

• Dr. Ernie Martin , neighborhood rep., appointed by Miami City Commission

• Captain Beau Payne, designee for Bud Morton , Miami River Marine Group

MRC Staff: Brett Bibeau, Managing Director, Ashley Chase, Assistant Managing Director

Others attending interested in the River:  

• Jim Murley, Florida Atlantic University

• Marlene Avalo, Miami-Dade County

• Alfredo Gonzalez, Greenberg Traurig

• Oscar Rodriguez, the Related Group

• Rodrigo Gonzalez, Office of Mayor Carlos Alvarez

• Niurka Loranzo, City of Miami

• Mercedes Barreras, Miami-Dade County

• Mark Bailey, Merrill-Stevens

• Douglas Pearlson, Merrill-Stevens

• Fran Bohnsack, Miami River Marine Group

• Robert Weinreb, City of Miami

• Lavinia Freeman, The Trust for Public Land

• Marcos Aleuran, Atlantic Coast Drilling

• Eric Kalis, Miami Today

• Jeffrey Hooper, AME Shipping

• Alma Llinas, Keyes Realty

• Maria Gralia, Shutts & Bowen

• Orin T. Black, Marilyn Properties, Inc.

• Evan Skornick, South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)

• Lucia Perez, SFWMD 

I. MRC Chairperson Report: 

Irela Bagué commenced the September 11, 2006 meeting with a moment of silence in remembrance of the victims of the tragic terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and Pentagon, which occurred five years ago today. 

Chair Bagué entertained a motion to approve the MRC’s July 10, 2006 meeting minutes.  Mr. Eric Buermann made a motion to approve the MRC’s July 10, 2006 meeting minutes; the motion was seconded by Vice-Chair Phil Everingham , and was unanimously adopted.

Chair Bagué announced MRC board member Bud Morton is resigning from the Miami River Marine Group.  As a result, the Miami River Marine Group will be electing their new President on September 14, whom by the MRC’s enabling legislation will automatically become the new Miami River Marine Group’s representative on the MRC.  On behalf of the MRC, Chair Bagué thanked Bud for his years of volunteer service.

Chair Bagué entertained a motion to approve the draft resolution which was requested by the City of Miami to clarify the MRC’s intent to formally donate the fabrication and installation of the 6 historical markers along the Miami River Greenway, using the awarded $25,000 grant from the Villager’s Inc.  County Commissioner Barreiro made a motion to approve the resolution, which was seconded by Vice-Chair Everingham, and unanimously adopted by the MRC. 

Chair Bagué noted the MRC Executive Board’s August minutes reflected the board’s unanimous approval of the “MRC Coordinated and Co-Funded Volunteer Events”, which was distributed by MRC staff.  Chair Bagué noted between now and November 4, approximately 350 volunteers will work in 12 riverfront locations, during 5 events, in partnership with Hands on Miami and the University of Miami .

In addition, Chair Bagué stated the Executive Board’s July minutes reflect the adoption of the MRC’s FY ’07 operational budget, and authorization to redesign the MRC website, commence the FY ’06 audit, create the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan Updates bi-annually, and provide health and dental insurance to MRC staff.   

II.  City of Miami Presentation Regarding Conveyance of Parcel 103 & Temporary Easement Of Parcel 702 located on North River Drive in Relation to the Proposed NW 5^th Street Bridge Replacement Project - Ms. Nuirka Loranzo, City of Miami Department of Public Facilities, stated the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) requested the City of Miami convey their parcel 103 & provide a temporary easement of parcel 702, located on North River Drive, for the planned NW 5^th Street Bridge replacement.  Captain Beau Payne, MRC, asked how FDOT intended to utilize these properties, and Ms. Loranzo stated she did not currently have the specific details regarding what element of the NW 5 ST Bridge replacement project the aforementioned City parcels would be used for.  Captain Payne raised concern regarding the properties’ capability to be utilized as construction staging sites housing significantly-sized equipment that could possibly impede the federal navigable channel.  Captain Payne suggested the City and FDOT avoid obstructing the federal navigable channel during the NW 5 ST Bridge replacement project.

Mr. Orin Black , Marilyn Properties, and owner of the properties on South River Drive immediately north and south of the NW 5 ST Bridge, stated he had applied for a permit to renovate and shift his bulk line adjacent to the Bridge, so that nothing impedes the federal navigable channel, yet was unable to obtain the permit when he determined the City of Miami owned a sliver of riverfront land adjacent to the south west side of the NW 5 ST Bridge.  Mr. Black stated he had asked the FDOT to coordinate with the City of Miami in order to repair and restore the seawall in that vicinity prior to the arrival of the Miami River maintenance dredging.  Therefore, Mr. Black suggested the City of Miami consider conveying their small parcel adjacent to the south west side of the NW 5 ST Bridge to the FDOT as well as their parcels on the opposite side of the river and for the same intended purpose of replacing the NW 5 ST Bridge.

Mr. Ruano noted the City was agreeing to FDOT’s request for parcels 103 and 702, and noted FDOT hadn’t requested any City owned parcels on Mr. Black’s side of the river.  Mr. Ruano suggested the MRC support the City’s desire to comply with FDOT’s request for parcels 103 and 702, in an effort to replace the NW 5^th Street Bridge.

Mr. Manny Prieguez , MRC, stated the plans for the new NW 5 ST Bridge remove the obstacles to the Federal Navigable Channel, and suggested that the MRC invite FDOT’s contractors to the next MRC meeting for a presentation of their proposed plans to replace the NW 5^th Street Bridge.

Captain Payne made a motion that the MRC recommends the City agree to FDOT’s request for conveyance of Parcel 103 & temporary easement of parcel 702 located on North River Drive in relation to the proposed NW 5^th Street Bridge replacement, contingent that the contractor agree to reposition any equipment that may impede the federal navigable channel.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Prieguez, and was unanimously adopted.

III. Informational Update of Proposed Merrill-Stevens Dry Dock Company Expansion - On behalf of Merrill-Stevens Yachts, Mr. Mark Bailey introduced Mr. Doug Pearlson, Merrill-Stevens, who presented an update regarding the proposed plans for the expansion project.  Mr. Pearlson noted Merrill-Stevens boatyard has been planning the $55 million expansion project for the past year-and-a-half and continues to coordinate with adjacent neighbors and river stakeholders.  The following information was presented to the board:

• The expansion project will provide close to 500 new, permanent jobs in the community, which pay well above the County average
• Miami River maintenance dredging project making the expansion feasible
• Met with Miami-Dade Expressway Authority and Miami-Dade County MDX, regarding the potential use of their shorelines for vessel dockage, and 1190 NW South River Drive for the Marine Vocational Program and Miami River Museum
• Working closely with Florida Department of Transportation, FDOT, to enhance riverwalk as it connects with the planned new NW 12 Ave Bridge
• Will expand boat slip capacity to the west of the property
• Current site of Bimini Shipyard will be moved to the west in order to re-route a service road
• will integrate service pier and publicly accessible riverwalk on both shores
• Significant landscaping will be provided on the south side in the Robert King High greenspace
• Marine Patrol substation/service underneath 836 on the south side – Mr. Ruano asked how large the substation would be, and Mr. Pearlson replied Merrill-Stevens is open to discussion regarding size of the potential marine patrol station
• Main building will have elevated observation walkway connecting the 12 Ave Riverwalk, proceeding north along 12 Ave, turning west along NW 11 ST to   NW 13^th Ave. , allowing public to view into the facility
• New vertical lifts will accommodate 2,500-tons/five full-size (250 feet) vessels
• South side will accommodate smaller vessels, in 2 new 250 foot long covered berths
• Due to significant square footage of roof, will incorporate solar panels
• Project is currently in planning stages and is expected to undergo permitting within next few months
• As part of the proposed plan, Merrill-Stevens will improve the area’s passive space; project is a true interface of marine and riverwalk components; there will be an enhanced sidewalk that connects to a 16-foot publicly accessible riverwalk which would be funded and development by Merrill-Stevens; seating and viewing areas, canopy/hammocks; proposed walkway connecting to South River Drive; will consist of service and emergency access ways.  Riverwalk is situated 4 feet above service corridor and consists of a decorative security fence; on North side-16-foot riverwalk, lined with palms and an opportunity for extended riverwalk connection; on-road greenway will lead to observation deck extending to NW 11^th Street and connecting to newly constructed NW 12^th Avenue Bridge.
• The Merrill-Stevens representatives stated their expansion and the adjacent proposed Related Group redevelopment may co-exist.

Questions/Comments:

• Dr. Ernie Martin , Chair of the Greenways Subcommittee asked if the proposed elevated observation area would be accessible for bicycles and Mr. Pearlson replied that the elevated portion would be ADA compliant, yet they would need to further analyze its bicycle access, which may require walking on the elevated observation with the bike, rather than riding it on that elevated portion.  In addition, Mr. Pearlson noted their would a Miami River Greenway route which bypasses the elevated observation deck, which a cyclist may choose to ride on rather than entering the elevated observation deck.  Dr. Martin commended Merrill-Stevens for their creativity in engaging pedestrians, and invited them to further discuss the details regarding the riverwalk plans / designs and connectivity at an upcoming MRC Greenways meeting.
• Vice-Chair Everingham inquired about the layout of NW 11^th Street , and Mr. Pearlson replied that the potential reroute of NW 11 ST depends upon the future Related Group / Miami-Dade County development plans in that vicinity
• Chair Bagué thanked Merrill-Stevens for including the Miami River Museum, which the MRC had previously recommended in the proposed plans for the County owned General Services Administration (GSA) 1190 S. River Drive site

The MRC thanked Mr. Pearlson and Mr. Bailey for the informational update.

IV. Presentation of Proposed Related Group Development- On behalf of the Related Group, Mr. Oscar Rodriguez, Vice-President and head of Affordable Housing provided the following schematic breakdown regarding a proposed mixed use/mixed income redevelopment project immediately adjacent to the proposed Merrill-Stevens expansion, including surface parking lot areas owned by Miami-Dade County immediately west of I-836:

• Distributed joint proposal between the Related Group and the Allapattah Business Development Community / Merrill-Stevens and the Merrill-Stevens Training Institute
• Scheduled to go before the County’s INLUC Committee on September 25; Resolution would authorizing county staff to negotiate with the Related Group for 90 days before moving forward through the process of presenting proposed plans to the City of Miami for land use and zoning amendments, Major Use Special Permit and building permit
• The Board of County Commissioners is expected to consider the resolution in October 2006 
• If the Board of County Commissioners approves the resolution, sponsored by Commissioner Barreiro, the County would commence 90 days of negotiations with the Related Group and Merrill Stevens, and any potential agreement would then be presented and considered by the Board of County Commissioners in October
•  If the Board of County Commissioners the negotiated agreement in October, the Related Group would make an additional updated presentation regarding the MUSP application, in order for the MRC to create its advisory recommendation prior to the City Commission considering the MUSP
• The Resolution was previously approved by two additional Board of County Commissioner subcommittees
• Parcel I - adjacent to Gershwin Building will be transformed into a 2,000 space parking garage containing retail on ground floor

• Parcel II – 18-12 stories between 836 and NW 12^th Street - will include a residential component; 905 new residential units, 450 of them will work force” housing and the remainder market rate at attainable prices
• 150 rental dwelling units will meet “affordable housing” criteria
• Parcel III - (upland side of 836) – 150-200 units of elderly housing under the “202 program”.  A riverfront restaurant component will be created to create a 24/7 destination landscape adjacent to the publicly accessible riverwalk; willing to include MRC offices on the second floor
• Parcel VII - a facility similar to the Ronald McDonald House or “Mi Casita” - a home away from home for distressed children will be created in close proximity to the hospital
• Parcel VIII - State Attorney’s Office expansion

Questions/Comments:

• Mr. Robert Ruano , MRC, asked how the project would be phased, and Mr. Rodriguez replied it was the intention of the developer to construct the much-needed parking facility (Parcel I) first.  Phasing, he added, will be in order of the parcel numbers, and the timeline is determined by demand and the market.  Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez, Greenberg Traurig, noted the county is currently conducting a parking analysis.
• Vice-Chair Everingham asked if residents in the adjacent Spring Garden have been involved with the proposed project.  Mr. Rodriguez explained that the Related Group felt it was premature to engage residents at this point, yet is willing and able to meet with neighborhood associations
• Dr. Martin expressed a need for the project to maximize its public purpose by creating more open space and recreational areas, especially close to the riverfront.  Mr. Rodriguez noted that the proposed project satisfies a public purpose in four different ways: providing affordable housing, parking, creating office space for courts and stakeholders, and the project’s architectural integrity and cohesive design. Mr. Rodriguez added that the proposed project’s courtyards will have access to the riverwalk, and a publicly accessible passive park is included in Parcel 3
• Mr. Ruano asked if the Related Group had engaged the City on this project, and Mr. Rodriguez that the proposed conceptual plans had been presented to the City of Miami’s former and current City Manager, as well as both the City and County Mayors
• Commissioner Barreiro noted he supported the proposed plan and recommended that the developers continue working out all terms/conditions of the project with the city and county;  Mr. Rodriguez noted he planned to continue working with the city and county, as well as the MRC and adjacent residential neighborhoods
• Chair Bagué asked for the rendering depicting the Related Groups proposed closing of NW North River Drive from NW 14 Ave to NW 13 Ave, and the realignment of NW 11 ST to be provided to the consultants creating the Miami River Corridor Multi-Modal Plan for evaluation.  In addition, Chair Bagué asked the Related Group to present the proposed project to the Greenways subcommittee and Spring Garden Civic Association.

Chair Bagué asked Mr. Jim Murley , Chair of the MRC’s Urban Infill Working Group (UIWG), to state his findings of the proposed project. Mr. Murley referred to the UIWG’s August 8, 2006 minutes and “Technical Review Report”.  Mr. Murley noted the UIWG found the proposed creation of a public-private partnership to create a mixed-use and mixed income development in the Civic Center area, featuring a publicly accessible riverwalk while not displacing the proposed Merrill-Stevens expansion footprint, to be conceptually consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, subject to presenting the MUSP application to the MRC for further consideration.  The Miami River Commission unanimously found the proposed creation of a public-private partnership to create a mixed-use and mixed income development in the Civic Center area, featuring a publicly accessible riverwalk while not displacing the proposed Merrill-Stevens expansion footprint, to be conceptually consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan, subject to presenting the MUSP application to the MRC for further consideration.  

V.  Presentation of Proposed Project 2601 & 2621 NW 16^th Street Road - On behalf of the Martin Design Group, Ms. Maria Gralia, Shutts & Bowen, provided the following presentation:

• Property is located on the south shore of the River’s North Fork , adjacent to Musa Isla, in close proximity to River Run South and proposed residential development Brisas del Rio
• Property is currently zoned commercial C-1
• Site currently operating as a recreational boatyard
• Proposed project will consist of 167 residential units, 8 stories,
• Ms. Gralia noted the project will consist of a 24-foot wide publicly accessible Greenway, consisting of an 18-foot wide unobstructed pedestrian path (greater than presented to UIWG) and an additional 6 foot passive zone, featuring benches, trees, etc.
• Ms. Gralia noted that at the UIWG August 8 meeting, the UIWG had asked if it was possible to maintain the dry stack marina on the facility’s ground floor, and construct the residential component above it in an effort to increase marketability of the project and maintain the current number of boat slips; Ms. Gralia noted, however, that this will not be possible due to structural limitations
• The four existing docks will remain
• 3 of the 4 existing boat slips will be filled

Questions/Comments:

• Commissioner Barriero and Phil Everingham asked Mr. Bibeau to obtain the sites current Marine Operating Permit (MOP) which indicates the number of vessels currently permitted on the site, and noted the rights to these slips would become available for transferal to another site on the Miami River
• Dr. Martin noted the project’s proposed on-road Greenway’s unobstructed clear path is only 5 foot wide, rather the Miami River Greenway Action Plan recommended 8 foot wide, therefore recommended it be widened to 8 feet

Vice-Chair Everingham made a motion finding the project “2601 & 2621 NW 16^th Street Road” consistent with the Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan.  The motion was seconded by Mr. Ruano and passed 8-2.

VI. Discuss Draft “Working River” Provision for Condominium Documents of Recently Approved Miami River Projects – MRC staff distributed the Draft “Working River” Notice for Condo Documents, featuring original language created by Greenberg Traurig on June 20, 2006 stating, “Working River Notice – Please be advised that this project is located on a “working river” and that by signing below, it is acknowledged that, from time to time, loud noises, fumes, or other potentially disruptive activity may be associated with the marine industry located on the Miami River” as well as the UIWG recommended revised version, “Please be advised that this project is located on a working river and, that by signing below, it is acknowledged that you may be aware of significant effects associated with industrial and marine activities near your property, such as noise.”

Chair Irela Bagué welcomed Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez, Greenberg Traurig, who noted his firm had reviewed the UIWG’s recommended revised language and recommended “the replacement of “be aware of” with “subject to”.  Captain Beau Payne, MRC, requested an additional revision to the proviso language, inserting “but not limited to” before the last word “noise”.  Mr. Gonzalez noted he did not have a problem with incorporating the additional language.

Mr. Eric Buermann , MRC, inquired what would happen if developers along the river refused to accept the “working river” provision, and Chair Bagué explained that the language was simply a recommendation, and not a requirement, and could therefore not be imposed. Mr. Gonzalez concurred, noting that the language is meant to serve as a public disclosure form/notice.

Mr. Bibeau proceeded to read the revised language into the record:

“Please be advised that this project is located on a working river and, that by signing below, it is acknowledged that you may be subjected to significant effects associated with industrial and marine activities near your property, such as, but not limited to, noise.”

Captain Payne made a motion accepting the revised draft “ Working River ” Notice for Condo Documents. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Barreiro and passed unanimously.

Dr. Martin noted the condo document disclosure didn’t include mentioning the publicly accessible riverwalk, which requires maintenance, therefore the MRC should consider recommending an additional condo document disclosure regarding the Riverwalk.

VII. MRC Subcommittee Reports

a. Dredging Subcommittee - Mr. Bibeau distributed a summary of the meetings he attended on September 6-7 in Washington DC to support completion of the Miami River maintenance dredging project.  Mr. Eric Buermann noted the Senate’s Energy and Water Committee released a record high $7 million “mark up”, securing the President’s requested $3.5 million, plus an additional $3.5 million “congressional ad”, while the House Energy and Water Bill included a potential $4.1 million for the project.  Therefore, the Senate and House Energy and Water Committee Bills are proceeding to conference, where the final Congressional appropriation for the project, between $4.1 and $7 million, will be agreed upon for FY ‘07, which commences on October 1, 2006 . It is anticipated that the final Energy and Water Bill may not be adopted by Congress until mid-November, therefore the project would be entitled to receive pro-rated funding in a continuing funding resolution, based on the $3.5 million appropriated in last year’s FY ’06 Bill, until the FY ’07 Bill is adopted

In addition, the MRC recommended letter writing campaign to the Army Corps of Engineer’s and the Office of Management and Budget, recommending the $26 million federal cost share balance due to complete the project be included in the President’s FY ’08 Energy and Water budget submittal to Congress, is well under way.  Mr. Buermann thanked everyone whom has written the FY ’08 support letters thus far, including but not limited to Governor Bush, Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Senator Nelson, several County and City Commissioners, Marine Industrial businesses, River developers, the GMCC, SFWMD, Marine Council, MIASF and MRMG.

Mr. Buermann noted the Dredging subcommittee’s August minutes reflect the Army Corps plans to award Acceptance Section 7 of 15 before the September 30 end of FY ’06, using the available $3.5 million FY ’06 appropriation.  The contract allows 60 days to remobilize, therefore dredging would recommence before December 1, 2006 .  The dredging contractors asked the Army Corps to delay awarding Acceptance Section 7 until the end of March 2007, therefore delaying dredging until June 1, 2006 .  The ACOE hasn’t formally replied to the recent request, and remains considering the related rules, regulations, and implications.

Mr. Buermann thanked FIND, which recently awarded the SFWMD their $2.16 million grant application, completing FIND’s pledged $6.68 million cost share for the Miami River dredging project.  Per the direction of the Dredging committee, MRC and SFWMD staff has been providing the County Commissioners with individual briefings on the project’s status.

The Dredging subcommittee’s August minutes reflect the ACOE notified FDOT that they will be required to remove the land improperly located in the federal navigable, as a component of the ACOE’s permits required for the FDOT’s replacement of the NW 5 ST Bridge.  Mr. Buermann noted per the ACOE’s request, private and public utilities have been relocated deeper beneath the river bottom at a cost of $55 million, in anticipation of dredging.

The Dredging Subcommittee’s regularly scheduled publicly noticed meetings continue to be held on the third Wednesday of every month, here at 10 AM ; therefore our next meeting is on September 19.

Chair Bagué noted she had recently met with the new ACOE Jacksonville District Col. Grosskruger in support of the project, and the Col. expressed an interest in touring the Miami River .  Chair Bagué asked Commissioner Barreiro for an update regarding local advanced funding. Commissioner Barriero noted the county was currently working on its budget and considering execution of the local advanced funding agreement, with a promise that the county would be reimbursed.  Mr. Buermann noted the drafted agreement guarantees reimbursement of any provided local advanced funding, subject to future congressional appropriations for the project, which Congress is unable to guarantee in advance.

b. Urban Infill Working Group (UIWG)- Mr. Jim Murley noted the next regularly scheduled second Tuesday of the month - 10 AM Urban Infill Working Group meeting is scheduled here, tomorrow, September 12.  Agenda items include a review and discussion regarding the draft Eastern Quadrant of Miami 21, which includes zoning amendments for every parcel along the River’s north shore from Biscayne Bay to I-836, and south shore from the Bay to I-95.  The UIWG’s June 13 minutes feature the UIWG’s initial recommendations, including creating a riverfront district with different requirements than landlocked parcels, such as larger riverfront setbacks, requiring publicly accessible riverwalks, in addition to amending the proposed zoning in Lummus Park to the parks related “CS” category.  Additional agenda items include the Miami River Corridor Multi-Modal Transportation Plan, and the status of the East Coast Fisheries, designated by the City of Miami as a historic site.

c. Greenways Subcommittee (GSC) – Dr. Martin stated greenway sections remain under construction, and deferred any additional update to Mr. Bibeau, who noted that

MRC staff has been working with Kevin Walford, City of Miami , on obtaining the approved cross sections of the Miami River Greenway from the Planning Department, as requested by the MRC.

Mr. Bibeau stated The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce voted to include the Miami River Greenway’s continued funding, development, maintenance, security, special events and incorporating artwork, as a goal in their recent Goals Conference.

Mr. Bibeau added that an MRC recommended new riverfront “pocket park” greenspace was created at the end of SW 5 ST, featuring significant landscaping and seven new trees, adjacent to the recently opened Finnegan’s River restaurant.

Ms. Freeman, TPL, noted a publicly noticed meeting between Mr. Nottingham, DDA, Dr. Martin, Mr. Bibeau and herself is scheduled for September 22, 2 PM at the DDA, to discuss greenways governance within the DDA boundary.

The next regularly scheduled second Wednesday of the month Greenways subcommittee’s publicly noticed meeting will take place this Wednesday, September 12, here at 2 pm .

d. Stormwater Subcommittee (SSC) - On behalf of Ms. Sallye Jude , Chair of the SSC, Mr. Bibeau stated the Stormwater Subcommittee’s regularly scheduled first Wednesday of the month publicly noticed meeting was already held this month on September 6, and our next meeting is scheduled for October 4, 10 am, Miami River Inn, 118 S. River Drive.

Mr. Bibeau noted the City of Miami Capital Improvements Department had nationally advertised a Request for Letters of Interest (RFLI) for Wagner Creek Dredging Phases III - V and Seybold Canal .

In addition, the City of Miami, Miami-Dade County and FDEP hosted a public meeting on July 12, 10 AM, in Lummus Park, 404 NW 3 ST, regarding the creation of water quality standards, known as TMDL’s, for Wagner Creek.  The MRC’s Wagner Creek Isolation Survey Report was provided per the request of the City and County’s consultants, whom found it helpful in the planning process to create the draft TMDL’s, which are nearing completion.

e. Economic Development & Commerce (EDC) – Mr. Bibeau noted the EDC’s next meeting will be held September 18, 3 pm, at 1407 NW 7 ST.

f.  Miami River Public Safety Committee – No updates were presented.

VIII. New Business-No new business was discussed

IV. Adjournment 

There being no further business to come before the meeting, the meeting adjourned.

_____________________________Recording Secretary

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