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Key Biscayne Council Meeting Agenda: February 26, 2019

Original title: Regular Council Meeting February 26, 2019

local government public works environmental studies infrastructure municipal contracts

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The Frame

What this does

The Council will vote on awarding over $500,000 in contracts for storm drain maintenance and authorizing environmental studies that could impact local beach access and marine life protections.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Key Biscayne residents

Residents are affected by the maintenance of local storm drainage systems and the environmental quality of local beaches.

U.S. Lubricants, LLC

Proposed as the primary contractor for storm drain cleaning services.

Envirowaste Services Group, Inc.

Proposed as the secondary contractor for storm drain cleaning services.

University of Miami

Proposed as the research consultant for environmental studies.

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Summary

The Key Biscayne Village Council will meet to discuss several infrastructure and environmental initiatives, including storm drain cleaning contracts, environmental studies on beach water quality and noise pollution, and the extension of the Underground Utility Task Force.

Key Facts

The Council will consider awarding storm drain cleaning and CCTV inspection contracts to U.S. Lubricants ($226,792) and Envirowaste Services Group ($288,154).
The Council will consider authorizing an agreement with the University of Miami for $86,000 to study enterococci bacteria on beaches and noise pollution impacts on marine life.
The Council will consider a $36,000 agreement with the University of Miami to study noise pollution impacts from the Ultra Music Festival on local fish.
The Council will consider a $13,000/month contract with The Corradino Group for interim Building, Planning, and Zoning Director services.
The Council will consider a resolution to extend the term of the Underground Utility Task Force and reappoint its members for two years.
The meeting includes reports on the 401 Hampton Lane park project, the Bear Cut bridge, and the Ultra Music Festival.
Future meetings are scheduled for March 4, March 12, March 19, and April 9, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the proposed storm drain cleaning contract?

To clean storm drainage pipes, manholes, and catch basins and perform s to identify defects and rehabilitation needs.

Why is the Village hiring the University of Miami?

To conduct scientific studies on the sources of fecal bacteria on beaches and the impact of noise pollution on marine life.

Who will serve as the interim Planning Director?

The Village is proposing to hire The Corradino Group, Inc. to provide interim leadership for the Building, Planning, and Zoning Department.

Why It Matters

The Council will vote on awarding over $500,000 in contracts for storm drain maintenance and authorizing environmental studies that could impact local beach access and marine life protections.

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financial connection90% confidence

Stormwater Fund Allocation

The Village is utilizing the Stormwater Utility Fund to finance the cleaning of approximately 50% of its drainage system annually.

Key Biscayne Village Council

Connected Entities

personMichael W. Davey“Mayor of Key Biscayne.”Map →

personAndrea Agha“Village Manager.”Map →

organizationUniversity of Miami“Proposed consultant for environmental studies.”Map →

organizationU.S. Lubricants, LLC“Proposed primary contractor for storm drain cleaning.”Map →

organizationUnderground Utility Task Force“A committee focused on utility undergrounding projects.”Map →

organizationKey Biscayne Village Council“The governing body for the Village of Key Biscayne.”Map →

organizationThe Corradino Group, Inc.“Proposed interim planning director services provider.”Map →

other04h 43m“Total duration of the recorded meeting.”Map →

organizationEnvirowaste Services Group, Inc.“Proposed secondary contractor for storm drain cleaning.”Map →

Sources

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keybiscayne.granicus.com

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