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CBIRS Request 2054
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #2054
Citywide Drainage Cleaning
 
Requester: Carlos Gimenez Organization: City of Miami
 
Project Title: Citywide Drainage Cleaning Date Submitted 1/15/2003 9:40:22 AM
 
Sponsors: Villalobos
 
Statewide Interest:
Citywide drainage cleaning program to comply with the NPDES
 
Recipient: City of Miami   Contact: Ronda Vangates  
  444 SW 2 Avenue   Contact Phone: (305) 416-1037  
  Miami 33133
 
Counties: Dade
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
There are approximately 17,000 storm water drainage inlets and interconnecting pipes located throughout the City of Miami. This project involves the cleaning, removal and disposal of debris and sediments in the City's drainage inlets and interconnecting pipes citywide. Clogged inlet grates and the connecting drainage pipes will be reopened to facilitate the proper flow of storm water.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Clogged inlet grates and the connecting drainage pipes will be cleaned and reopened to facilitate the proper flow of storm water thus reducing flooding.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $1,500,000
 
Total cost of the project: $3,000,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? Local
  Cash Amount $1,500,000  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   Unknown
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Citywide Planning Assessment
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Miami Dade County Legislative Delegation
  Hearing Meeting Date: 12/04/2002