The Town received $1 million through the FY2014 Legislative Appropriation for the Miami Lakes Canal Bank Stabilization Project (Phase I), which completed the geotechnical and surveying of the entire 10,000 linear feet of the canal bank, and constructed 2,840 liner feet of the most unstable portions of the bank, on the residential side of the Golden Glades and Peter's Pike canal along the northern boundary of the Town. This project was completed on time and on budget.

Pursuant to the Town Council's Fiscal Year 2017-2018 legislative priorities, the State Legislature allocated $1,000,000 for the Miami Lakes Canal Bank Stabilization Project- Phase II through the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The Project boundaries are along the residential, southern bank, of NW 170th Street, from the eastern property line of 7831 NW 169th Terrace, continuing west bound to approximately 3,200 total linear feet to approximately NW 83rd Place (See Figure 1: Location Map).

The Project will improve canal appearance and performance, reduce sediment accumulation, increase flood protection, prevent erosion of homes during high water events, and protect private property, minimize potential safety hazards created by steep canal banks, and result in an improved navigable and stable canal for Miami-Dade County and the Town to perform maintenance.

The Canal Stabilization Phase II project timeline is anticipated to be as follows:

Commence Design: August 2017
Public Outreach: January 2018
Construction Award: March 2018
Substantial Completion: December 2018

A budget revision to the FY2016-17 Amended Budget is required to cover project design and project management that will take place this fiscal year. This allocation will be reversed when the FY18 Adopted Budget recognizes the full $1 million grant award. The proposed revision transfers $132,000 from the Capital Projects Fund – Stormwater Improvements contingency to the Canal Stabilization line item in the Capital Projects Fund. (See attached “Exhibit A”). Local matching funds are not required as part of this grant.

Attached you will find the Standard Grant Agreement, LP1320D, inclusive of:
• Attachment 1: Standard Terms and Conditions Applicable to All Grants Agreements
• Attachment 2: Special Terms and Conditions
• Attachment 3: Grant Work Plan
• Attachment 4: Public Records Requirements
• Attachment 5: Special Audit Requirements
• Exhibit A: Progress Report Form
• Exhibit D: Payment Request Summary Form