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A RESOLUTION OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COMMISSION OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, ADOPT THE
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S ADOPTED COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR THE STATE MANDATED REQUIREMENTS
FOR A TEN-YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN BY
AMENDING THE INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT, THE
CONSERVATION ELEMENT, THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL
COORDINATION ELEMENT, AND THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
ELEMENT, AND THE REQUIRED TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE
DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida was incorporated on June 17, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach initially adopted its first Water Supply Facility
Plan pursuant to Ordinance No. 2009-330 adopted on July 16th, 2009; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3177(6)(c) Florida Statutes, required coordination of the local
Comprehensive Plan with the South Florida Water Management District's regional water supply
plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3177(6)(c) Florida Statutes, requires local governments to update
its 10 -Year Water Supply Work Plan and to amend their Comprehensive Plans within eighteen
(18) months after the Water Management District approves a Regional Water Supply Plan or its
update; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sunny Isles Beach has carefully prepared amendments to its
Comprehensive Plan pursuant to Section 163.3177(6)(c), Florida Statutes, in order to adopt
amendments or revisions in conformance with the adopted Work Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission serves as the Local Planning Agency ("LPA"), and
whereas the LPA is required to review amendments to the City's Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, on February 18th, 2021, the LPA reviewed the proposed amendment, held an
advertised public hearing, provided for participation by the public in the process; and
WHEREAS, the LPA has determined that it is in the best interest of the City and its
residents to recommend approval of the Report -Based Amendments to the City of Sunny Isles Beach
Comprehensive Plan, and recommendations and comments to be transmitted to the Department of
Economic Opportunity and review agencies, for their review.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Approval of Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. The Local Planning Agency
hereby approves the Report -Based Amendments to the City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive
LPA 82021 Transmit Comp Plan Amds re 10 -Year Water Supply Fac Work Plan Page 1 of 2
Plan, and recommendations and comments for the State mandated requirements for a Ten -Year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan updates of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan.
Section 2. Transmittal of Proposed Comprehensive Plan. The Local Planning Agency hereby
recommends transmittal of the 10 -Year Water Supply updates along with amendments to the current
Comprehensive Plan, to the State Department of Economic Opportunity.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day e uary 2021.
George H. Scholl, Mayor
ATTESIV 11 APPROVED AS TO FORM
z D LE L FFICIENCY:
Maur cio Be neur, CMC, City Clerk v.,iEdwar A. Dion, City Attorney
Moved by: �MJS&cOgf- &LUNW— Seconded by:00 '�tON Ilk
Vote:
Mayor Scholl V (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Svechin (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Goldman (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Lama (Yes) (No)
Commissioner Viscarra (Yes) (No)
LPA 82021 Transmit Comp Plan Amds re 10 -Year Water Supply Fac Work Plan Page 2 of 2
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
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Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission
FROM:
DATE: 2/18/2021
City's proposed 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work
RE: Plan Update and related Comprehensive Plan
amendments in compliance with State requirements for
local water supply planning.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation of approval and to transmit the proposed update of
the 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and related proposed
Comprehensive Plan amendments to the Department of Economic
Opportunity.
REASONS:
The City of Sunny Isles Beach is subject to the jurisdiction of the
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) in regard to State
requirements for local water supply planning. The SFWMD has
concluded that traditional water supply sources will not be sufficient to
meet the water needs of the growing South Florida population. As a
result, the Florida Legislature enacted seven (7) bills in Sessions
between 2002 and 2016 in order to address the State's water supply
needs, as potential limitations on the continued use of traditional water
supplies became increasingly apparent.
Chapter 163, F.S. requires all local municipalities to update their Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan and adopt that plan into the
comprehensive plan within 18 months of the SFWMD's approval of the
Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan. The work plan and the
comprehensive plan amendments must address the development of
traditional and alternative water supplies and conservation and reuse
programs that are necessary to serve existing and new development
for at least a 10 -year planning period. The Lower East Coast Water
Supply Plan was approved on November 8, 2018. Therefore, the
deadline for local governments within the Lower East Coast
jurisdiction to amend their comprehensive plans to adopt a Work Plan
Update was May 2020. This deadline could not be achieved because
North Miami Beach Utility and the City of North Miami Beach as a
whole did not adopt their water supply plan until December 15, 2020
and, the City relies upon North Miami Beach data that is used in the
City of Sunny Isles Beach report.
For informational purposes, the per capita consumption is 121 gallons
per person per day due to conservation and the City being proactive in
monitoring its water distribution system for leaks.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
LPA Resolution
Ordinance
Report
Proposed Amendments
Item Number: 7.13.
First Reading:
Adopted:
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
2020 10 -YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES
WORK PLAN UPDATE
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Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
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Acknowledgements
Mayor George "Bud" Scholl
Vice Mayor Larisa Svechin
Commissioner Alex Lama
Commissioner Dana Goldman
Commissioner Jennifer Viscarra
Staff
Christopher J. Russo, City Manager
Stan Morris, Deputy City Manager
Susan Simpson, Assistant City Manager
Mauricio Betancur, City Clerk
Edward A. Dion, City Attorney
Claudia Hasbun, AICP, Planning & Zoning Director
Prepared By
Calvin, Giordano & Associates
10800 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 950
Miami, FL 33161
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Calvin, Giordano E Associates, Inc.
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1. Location Map
2. Water Wholesale Customers
3. Water Services Area
4. Wellfield Map
1. NMB Adopted 2020 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Adopted December 15, 2020)
2. NMB Capital Improvement Plan for Water Infrastructure (2019) —Appendix A
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1.1
STATUTORY HISTORY
1.2
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
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2.1
OVERVIEW
2.2
RELEVANT REGIONAL ISSUES
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3.1
SUNNY ISLES BEACH POPULATION INFORMATION
3.2
NORTH MIAMI BEACH WATER SERVICE AREAS WATER DEMANDS AND PROJECTIONS
3.3
POTABLE WATER LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARD
3.4
WATER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
3.5
NORTH MIAMI BEACH WATER SYSTEM
3.6
CONSERVATION
3.7
REUSE
3.7.1 Regional and County -wide Reuse Issues
3.7.2 City Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or Opportunities
3.7.3 Identify any Local Financial Responsibilities as Detailed in the CIS
3.8
ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLIES
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5.1
WORK PLAN PROJECTS
5.2
NMB CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN
5.3
FUNDING
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1. Location Map
2. Water Wholesale Customers
3. Water Services Area
4. Wellfield Map
1. NMB Adopted 2020 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Adopted December 15, 2020)
2. NMB Capital Improvement Plan for Water Infrastructure (2019) —Appendix A
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The purpose of the City of Sunny Isles Beach 2020 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
Update (Work Plan Update) adopted on ApFil 21, 2016 I XXX XXL 2021 is to continue to identify
and plan for the water supply sources and facilities needed to serve existing and new
development within the local government's jurisdiction. This is the third update to the City's
original 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan.
Chapter 163, Part II, F.S., requires local governments to prepare and adopt Work Plans into their
comprehensive plans within 18 months after the water management district approves a regional
water supply plan or its update. The City of Sunny Isles Beach (City) is located within the South
Florida Water Management District region in southeast Florida (Figure 1). The 2018 Lower East
Coast Water Supply Plan Update was approved by the South Florida Water Management District
(SFWMD) on November 8, 2018. Therefore, local governments within the South Florida Water
Management District Lower East Coast jurisdiction should amend their comprehensive plans
within the referenced timeframe.
The City of North Miami Beach (NMB 4k4it¢ Water) is the designated supplier of potable water
for portions of northeast Miami -Dade County, including the City of Sunny Isles Beach (Figures 2
and 3). In that capacity, North Miami Beach supplies the City's residential and commercial
customers with potable water on a retail basis. The NMB 4#4i -y Water received Water Use Permit
No. 13-00060-W from SFWMD on June 11, 2012 (Expires February 11, 2029). The permit allows
the utility to withdraw 14,009 mg average annual raw groundwater (Florida Aquifer System -
4,406 mg, Biscayne Aquifer System - 9,603 mg).
The City recognizes that in order to maintain a water supply system and proactive conservation
program there must be effective coordination with NMB "may Water, Miami -Dade Water and
Sewer Department (MDWASD) and the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The
City enjoys an excellent working relationship with NMB U#4W Water in ensuring compliance with
all regulations and guidelines. In accordance with the service agreement, Sunny Isles Beach staff
coordinates with NMB U#4ty Water to ensure enough capacity is available for existing and future
customers and supporting infrastructure is adequately maintained.
As part of established intergovernmental coordination efforts, the 2015 2020 Work Plan was
developed in coordination with the North Miami Beach 10 -Year Water Supply Work Plan Update,
adopted juRe 169, 2015 December 15, 2020 (First Reading June 16, 2020), and the Miami -Dade
2015 2020 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, adopted FebFwaFy 4,281§ NOT YETI
A OPTED. According to state guidelines, the Work Plan and the comprehensive plan
amendments must address the development of traditional and alternative water supplies, bulk
sales agreements and conservation and reuse programs that are necessary to serve existing and
new development for at least a 10 -year planning period. In order to ensure consistency with
adopted regional, county, and city planning efforts, the Gity of S Rny isles geaeh 2015 k4"+^~
Supply Faebli*i^s City's Work Plan Update will coordinate its planning efforts with the water supply
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work plans adopted by the City of North Miami Beach 10 -year Work Plan, Miami -Dade County
(2915) YET ADOPTED, and SFWMD (�3 2018) 20 -Year Work Plan Updates.
Note: At the time of the drafting of this document MDWASD has not updated their 2020 Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan. Therefore, this document is based on the best available data from
NMB Water and Miami -Dade County.
The City's Work Plan Update is divided into six sections:
Section 1— Introduction
Section 2 — Background Information
Section 3 — Data and Analysis
Section 4 — Intergovernmental Coordination
Section 5 —Work Plan Projects/Capital Improvement Element/Schedule
Section 6 —Goals, Objectives, Policies
1.1 Statutory History
The Florida Legislature enacted bills in the 2002, 2004, 2005, a -R4 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2016
sessions to address the state's water supply needs. These bills, especially Senate Bills 360 and
444 (2005 legislative session), significantly changed Chapter 163 and 373 Florida Statutes (F.S.)
by strengthening the statutory links between the regional water supply plans prepared by the
water management districts and the comprehensive plans prepared by local governments. In
addition, these bills established the basis for improving coordination between the local land use
planning and water supply planning.
1.2 Statutory Requirements
The City of Sunny Isles Beach has considered the following statutory provisions when updating
the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan Update):
1. Coordinate appropriate aspects of its comprehensive plan with the South Florida Water
Management District's Regional Water Supply Plan, [163.3177(6)(a), F.S.].
2. Ensure that its future land use plan is based upon availability of adequate water supplies
and public facilities and services [s.163.3177(6)(a), F.S. Data and analysis demonstrating
that adequate water supplies and associated public facilities will be available to meet
projected growth demands must accompany all proposed Future Land Use Map
amendments submitted for review.
3. Ensure that adequate water supplies and facilities are available to serve new
development no later than the issuance by the local government of a certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent and consult with the applicable water supplier to
determine whether adequate water supplies will be available to serve the development
by the anticipated issuance date of the certificate of occupancy [s.163.3180 (2)(a), F.S.I.
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4. For local governments subject to a regional water supply plan, revise the General Sanitary
Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge
Element (the "Infrastructure Element"), within 18 months after the water management
district approves an updated regional water supply plan, to:
a. Identify and incorporate the alternative water supply project(s) selected by the
local government from projects identified in the updated SFWMD Regional Water
Supply Plan or the alternative project(s) proposed by the local government under
s. 373.709(8)(b), F.S. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.];
b. Identify the traditional and alternative water supply projects, and the
conservation and reuse programs necessary to meet water needs identified in the
SFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.]; and,
c. Update the Work Plan for at least a 10 -year planning period for constructing the
public, private, and regional water supply facilities identified in the element as
necessary to serve existing and new development. [s. 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.].
5. Revise the Five -Year Schedule of Capital Improvements to include water supply, reuse,
and conservation projects and programs to be implemented during the five-year period
[s. 163.3177(3)(a)4, F.S.].
6. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes described
in Paragraph 1 through 5 above, revise the Conservation Element to assess projected
water needs and sources for at least a 10 -year planning period, considering the SFWMD
Regional Water Supply Plan, the applicable District Water Management Plan, as well as
applicable consumptive use permit(s). [s.163.3177 (6)(d), F.S.]. The plan must address the
water supply sources necessary to meet and achieve the existing and projected water use
and demand for the established planning period, considering the SFWMD Regional Water
Supply Plan [x.163.3167(9), F.S.].
7. To the extent necessary to maintain internal consistency after making changes described
in Paragraphs 1 through 5 above, revise the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to
ensure coordination of the comprehensive plan with the SFWMD Regional Water Supply
Plan [s.163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.].
8. While an Evaluation and Appraisal Report is not required, local governments are
encouraged to comprehensively evaluate, and as necessary, update comprehensive plans
to reflect changes in local conditions. The evaluation could address the extent to which
the local government has implemented the need to update their Work Plan, including the
development of alternative water supplies, and determine whether the identified
alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, and conservation and
reuse programs are meeting local water use demands [x.163.3181(3), F.S.].
9. A local government that does not own, operate, or maintain its own water supply
facilities, including, but not limited to, wells, treatment facilities, and distribution
infrastructure, and is served by a public water utility with a permitted allocation of greater
than 300 million gallons per day is not required to amend its comprehensive plan in
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response to an updated regional water supply plan or to maintain a work plan if any such
local government's usage of water constitutes less than 1 percent of the public water
utility's total permitted allocation. However, any such local government is required to
cooperate with, and provide relevant data to, any local government or utility provider
that provides and natural groundwater aquifer recharge element updated in accordance
with s. 163.3191. Any local government may verify its qualifications for the exemption
with the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) fs. 163.3177(6)(c)4., F.S.I.
2.1 Overview
Incorporated in 1997, the City of Sunny Isles Beach is a municipality of 21,954 22,698 residents
(Table 1) according to the City of North Miami Beach and Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
Department (MDWASD) Wholesale Customers spreadsheet. This elesel„ ,.,. irreeirs the UniveFset ,
E)f HeFid_a A -f F_=r:A_.AA_p;ffir-- -and Business ReseaFGh (BEBR) data. The City ef NaFth Miami
haS +.,,d that- the 2015 n ulatien is 22,89&.
Encompassing 2-63 1_8 square miles, Sunny Isles Beach is located on a barrier island in the
northeast corner of Miami -Dade County. The City is bounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the east,
the Town of Golden Beach to the north, unincorporated Miami -Dade County to the south
(Haulover Park), and the Cities of North Miami Beach and Aventura to the west. The City
celebrated its 49t4 23rd anniversary on June 16, 2015 2020.
The City's convenient location — halfway between the major metropolitan centers of Miami to
the south and Ft Lauderdale to the north — attracts ReaFly ene milli^^ many vacationers each
year. Visitors and residents alike are attracted by the City's two-mile long fine -sand beach and
water-based outdoor activities such as water sports, boating, and fishing. The City's historic
Newport Fishing Pier (Sunny Isles Fishing Pier) is a local favorite while Samson Oceanfront Park
provides a children's play area, and space to relax, socialize, and view the sun rise over the
Atlantic.
Originally developed as a tourist resort in 1920 by land investor Harvey Graves in 1920, the City
was designed to be the "Venice of America". Developers transformed the sleepy beach into a
desirable beach front community with islands, canals, inlets, and waterfront properties that
faced the Biscayne Bay and Intracoastal Waterway. The City grew steadily through the later part
of the 1900's as the area became known as a beach playground for the rich and famous. Today
the area boasts a diverse housing stock with three distinct single-family neighborhoods, a variety
of new and redeveloped luxury waterfront condominiums, and visitor based hotels.
According to projected population per local government data (Table ^ ^ NMB 10 YeaF'Nate
Supply Pa��li+ies `n'„rk Plan Table 1: Historical and Projected Population Served), NMB 10 -year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan), the NMB 14441+ty Water has estimated the City's estimated
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population in :1018 2020 is 22,999 22,698. By :20:29 2025 the utility projects the population to
increase to 25,800 24,293 and to 29,609 25,887 by 2030.
It should be noted that the MDWASD NMB Utility's Water's population projections differ from
the projections from b9th AAi^m* ^RI'^ ''^� ^*�� ^�' of the University of Florida Bureau of
Economic and Business Research (BEBRJ. This is due to a difference in methodology used to
determine the population projections, with the Utility faet Rg the density p .-;hl^
Since this Water Plan Update utilizes the water supply calculations made in accordance with the
Ut NMB Water's population projections, the Water Plan Update utilizes the NMB Water
projections. However, since the City is built out and the only new population will result from infill
and redevelopment efforts, the City does not believe the higher NMB Water projections will be
attained. Despite this difference in population projections, the report finds that there will be
sufficient water supply to meet the current and future needs of its residents.
As shown in Figure 3, the water distribution service area for the City is managed and operated by
the City of North Miami Beach and includes portions of the Cities of Aventura, Miami Gardens,
and unincorporated Miami -Dade County as well as the Cities of North Miami Beach and Sunny
Isles Beach, and Town of Golden Beach.
The Sunny Isles Beach City Charter provides for a City Commission that is vested with all legislative
powers of the City. The Mayor and four commissioners are elected at -large to serve four-year
terms. Each year the members of the Commission elect one of the Commissioners to serve as
Vice -Mayor for a period of one year. Each of the four commissioners is elected to represent four
designated residential areas.
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
Regional issues that affect the City of Sunny Isles Beach include minimizing pressure on the
Everglades and Biscayne Bay ecosystems and, Biscayne and Florida Aquifers. To that end, the
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) is providing the foundation for one of the
largest ecosystem restoration projects in the world. The SFWMD and the US Army Corps of
Engineers have partnered in order to restore, protect and preserve the water resources of central
and southern Florida, including the Everglades. Various projects under CERP help ensure the
proper quantity, quality, timing, and distribution of waters to the Everglades and all of South
Florida. The goal of CERP is to capture fresh water that now flows unused to the Atlantic Ocean
and the Gulf of Mexico redirect it to areas that need it most.
The SFWMD's priorities have focused on creating Water reservation rules to facilitate
construction of CERP prosect components. The City is in support of CERP and other restoration
proiects listed in the 2018 Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Plan Update that further the
Northern/Southern Everglades 20 -year commitment to Everglades restoration, including the C-
111 South Dade, C-111 Spreader, Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetland BBCW L-31 East Floway, BBCW
Deering Estate and BBCW Cutler Wetlands proiects.
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The South Florida Water Management District is the state agency responsible for water supply in
the Lower East Coast planning area which includes the jurisdictional boundaries of Sunny Isles
Beach. SFWMD plays a pivotal role in resource protection, through criteria used for Consumptive
Use Permitting. As pressure increased on the Everglades ecosystem resource, the Governing
Board initiated rulemaking to limit increased allocations dependent on the Everglades system.
As a result, the Regional Water Availability Rule was adopted bythe Governing Board on February
15, 2007 as part of the SFWMD's water use permit program. This reduced reliance on the
regional system for future water supply needs, mandates the development of alternative water
supplies, and increasing conservation and reuse.
Even with an ever increasing population, withdrawals from the Aquifers will be limited, greater
conservation will be required to reduce per capita use; and, reclaimed water must continue to
be an important alternative water source perthe 2008 Leah G. Schad Ocean Outfall Program. The
City does not have any domestic wastewater facilities which discharize into the ocean. But it
supports Miami -Dade Counites efforts in reducing wastewater outflows and providing for reuse.
The Lower East Coast's 2813 2018 Plan Update notes that numerous utilities have diversified
their water supplies, including treatment and storage technologies, and water conservation
programs. These alternatives include constructing brackish Floridan aquifer wells and reverse
osmosis treatment plants, reclaimed water treatment and distribution facilities, and aquifer
storage and recovery systems. Be-VIy^^^ Nnn:7 and 2009 n i nnGn of peta ble ter s---ppi., ,..,paeity
yA;,; ;iddpd. FrAm 201() te 2()13, RiRe utilities built petable wateF supply (PWS) pFe*eets with a
From FY2013 to FY2018, the SFWMD provided more than 3 million in alternative water supply
funding for 11 projects in the LEC Planning Area. Funded protects created 9.25 million gallons
Per day (mgd) of new reclaimed water capacity and 4.19 mgd of additional reclaimed water
distribution or storage in the LEC Planning Area.
The 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update water supply major issues are as follows:
1. Fresh surface water and groundwater are limited: further withdrawals could have impacts on
the regional system, wetlands, existing legal uses, and saltwater intrusion. As a result, additional
alternative water supplies need to be developed. 2. Surface water allocations from Lake
Okeechobee and the Water Conservation Areas are limited in accordance with the Lake
Okeechobee Service Area RAA criteria. 3. Construction of additional storage systems (e.g.
reservoirs, aquifer storage and recovery systems) to capture wet season flow volumes will be
necessary to increase water availability during dry conditions and attenuate damaging peak flow
events from Lake Okeechobee. 4. Expanded use of reclaimed water is necessary to meet future
water supply demands and the Ocean Outfall Law. 5. Expanded use of brackish groundwater from
the Floridan aquifer system requires careful planning and wellfield management to prevent
undesirable changes in water quality.
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Through Conservation Objective 2 and its implementing policies supports the protection of
surface and ground waters and, maintains required surface water quality standards and serve to
recharge the groundwater aquifer. Additionally, Intergovernmental Objectives 1 and 3 require
coordination with MDWASD, North Miami Beach and SFWMD.
The intent of the data and analysis section of the Work Plan is to describe the information that
local governments need to provide to state planning and regulatory agencies as part of their
proposed comprehensive plan amendments, particularly those that would change the Future
Land Use Map to increase density and/or intensity.
3.1 Sunny Isles Beach Population Information
Existing and future population data for the City of Sunny Isles Beach was derived from MDWASD
through the NMB Water (Table 1).
Table 1
Historical and Projected Population Projections
Year
2010
2015
2020
2025
2030
Population
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22;899
25,80()
27,4199
29,600
19.509
21.104
22.698
24,293
25.887
Source: City of North Miami Beach 10 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Historical and Projected Population served) Sec. 3.3 p. 9
and MDWASD 2019
As discussed in the Overview section, these NMB Water's population projections differ from the
projections from t4e{BEBR}. This difference is due to different methodologies used to determine
the population projections, with the utility factoring the maximum density possible.
The City is mostly built out, the only new population will result from infill and redevelopment
efforts. As a result, the City does not believe the higher NMB Water projections will be attained.
However, since this Water Plan Update utilizes the water supply calculations made in accordance
with the utility's population projections, the Water Plan utilizes the higher NMB Water
projections. Regardless of this difference, the City of Sunny Isles Beach 10 -year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan Update finds that there will be enough water supply to meet the current and
future needs of its residents.
NMB Water, as part of its analysis of water supply demand, adjusted BEBR population
projections, as shown in Table 1, in order to account for known and projected development
activities.
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3.2 North Miami Beach Water Service Area Water Demands and Projections
As depicted on Figure 3, the City of North Miami Beach Water is a multi -jurisdictional water
service provider in northeast Miami -Dade County. In addition to the City of North Miami Beach,
the NMB Water serves portions of the Cities of Aventura, Miami Gardens, and unincorporated
Miami -Dade County as well as the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Town of Golden Beach.
NMB Water determined future potable water demands by first determining population
projections for the entire NMB Water service area. As shown in Table 2, the utility has
determined as the utility's service area population increases, so too will demands for water
supply demand.
Table 2
City of North Miami Beach Service Area — Including Sunny Isles Beach
Population and Demands for Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
Source: City of North Miami Beach 10 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Historical and Projected Population served and Projected Demand
in MGD) Sec. 3.6 p. 16 and MDWASD 2019
Notes:
1. The analysis includes City of North Miami Beach and all customers served by North Miami Beach including Sunny isles Beach
2. The population numbers differ from SFWMD's because of adjustments based on development activity.
3. Population protections have decreased since the 2014 Plan Update
4. Per capita demand has decreased from 144 to 121 gallons per day.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
Infrastructure Element
Policy 2A: To assure an adequate level of service, potable water and sanitary sewer shall
meet the following level of service standards:
1) Potable Water Supply:
a) The regional treatment system shall operate with a rate maximum daily
capacity that at a minimum is -144121 gpcpd based on average annual
flow.
b) Water shall be delivered to users at a pressure no less than 20 pounds
per square inch (psi) and no greater than 100 psi. Unless otherwise
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WATER SUPPLY UTILITY SERVICE WITHIN WATER DISTRIBUTION SERVICE AREA*
SERVICE
AREA
POPULATION PROJECTIONS
WATER SUPPLY DEMAND (MGD)
(121 gallons per capita per day)
YEAR
2035
2020
2025
2030
293§
2020
2025
2030
NMB W SA
165,991
, o�
174,960
192,100
183.929
292,488
192.899
2&88
26.3
21.17
2:7 C96
22.25
2913
23.34
Sunny Isles
Beach
21,104
23;598
22,698
22,499
24,293
29,Eio g
1 25.887
2-5-5
1
4.7
1 2.74
3-.9&
2.94
4724&
3.13
Source: City of North Miami Beach 10 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Historical and Projected Population served and Projected Demand
in MGD) Sec. 3.6 p. 16 and MDWASD 2019
Notes:
1. The analysis includes City of North Miami Beach and all customers served by North Miami Beach including Sunny isles Beach
2. The population numbers differ from SFWMD's because of adjustments based on development activity.
3. Population protections have decreased since the 2014 Plan Update
4. Per capita demand has decreased from 144 to 121 gallons per day.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
Infrastructure Element
Policy 2A: To assure an adequate level of service, potable water and sanitary sewer shall
meet the following level of service standards:
1) Potable Water Supply:
a) The regional treatment system shall operate with a rate maximum daily
capacity that at a minimum is -144121 gpcpd based on average annual
flow.
b) Water shall be delivered to users at a pressure no less than 20 pounds
per square inch (psi) and no greater than 100 psi. Unless otherwise
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approved by the Miami -Dade Fire Department, minimum fire flows
based on the land use served shall be maintained as follows:
Land Use Minimum Flow/Minute
Single-family residential/estate 500
Single-family and duplex with 750
minimum lots of 7,500 sq ft
Multi -family residential: semi-professional 1,500
offices
Hospitals and schools 2,000
Businesses 3,000
c) Water quality shall meet all Federal, State, and County primary standards for
water supply.
3.4 Water Supply Distribution Provided by the City of Sunny Isles Beach
The City of Sunny Isles Beach does not provide or distribute potable water to the City's residents
or businesses. The City of North Miami Beach services the entire City. For informational purposes,
there are no areas of domestic self -supply within the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
3.5 North Miami Beach Water System
NMB U#4y Water is a sub -regional water and wastewater utility that furnishes potable water
service for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial customers in northeast Miami -
Dade County. The Aut#eFity'sservice area, which covers approximately 25 square miles, consists
of certain unincorporated areas of Miami -Dade County, and the incorporated areas of the Cities
of Aventura, Miami Gardens, and Sunny Isles Beach and Town of Golden Beach. T;e NMB 4444y
Water owns, operates, and maintains both separate and interconnected potable systems to meet
regional potable water supply needs.
NMB Water ceased purchasing water from Miami -Dade WASD in 2008. Currently, NMB Water
has a 30 -year wholesale agreement with MDWASD to purchase and/or sell water on an as needed
basis. NMB Water only purchases water under emergency conditions.
The utility has eight interconnection sites with MDWASD (Interconnection Numbers 50-57) which
provide for pressure sustaining valves (PSV's), emergency connections, and/or control valves
(CV's) that can be used to add water into the storage tanks at the Norwood-Oeffler Water
Treatment Plant or Operations Center. Additional information concerning the North Miami Beach
Water Facilities are incorporated by reference of the City of North Miami Beach 10 -Year Water
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Supply Facilities Work Plan Update dated juRe 19, 291.1- December 15, 2020 (First Reading June
16, 2020). A summation of the NMB Water list of Capital Improvements may also be found in this
report in Section 5.0 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS Table 3.
The information contained in the Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan
Amendments adopted February 4, 2015 and the Miami -Dade WASD 20 -year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan (2014-2033 NOT YET UPDATED) Support Data (November 2014 NOT YET
UPDATED) and, the 201 3 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update (LEC) approved by
the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) on QetebeF 10,'^" November 8, 2018
are herein incorporated by reference.
3.6 Conservation
The 2018 LEC Water Supply Plan update suggests that Miami -Dade County may be able to save
approximately 40 mgd by 2040 if urban and agricultural conservation practices are followed.
As shown in the North Miami Beach ;1915202010 -Year Water Supply Facilities Plan Update, NMB
Water recognizes the intrinsic link between water quality, water availability, and water
conservation for both human and natural populations. In 1999 the NMB Water worked
collaboratively with the SFWMD to develop an effective water conservation program which
included a combination of educational, financial, operational, and regulatory initiatives.
Additionally, the utility works with its local (including the City of Sunny Isles Beach, regional and
state partners to support other water conservation initiatives including protection of vital natural
resources and ecosystems, water demand management, regional water storage, reduction of raw
and treated water losses, and alternative supply or offsetting of water usage. Currently,
reclaimed water is not available from the City of North Miami Beach.
The City of Sunny Isles Beach in coordination with the NMB Water have identified and utilized
over the years numerous techniques in order to conserve water. The City coordinates with NMB
Water through the adoption of policies, actions and regulations as further outlined in sub -section
3.7.2 below. It should be noted that the City of North Miami Beach continues to improve its award
winning conservation program.
Specific operational resources utilized as part of this continual comprehensive conservation
effort include:
Prevention of undue water loss by:
o Tracking non -revenue water.
o Accurately meter water and preventing backflow into the system.
o Utilizing leak detection instruments.
Improve and maintain water quality by:
o Employing five Hydro Flushers.
- Promotion of personal water conservation by:
o Utilizing a tiered conservation -based rate structure.
o Supporting the County's and SFWMD's landscape irrigation practices and policies.
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o Exercising water restrictions as needed to address severe water supply issues.
o Enforcing Florida Building Code requirements regarding water -efficient water
fixtures and plumbing devices in building construction.
o Implementing proactive education, outreach, and demonstration projects which
teach, support, and encourage the public to exercise effective water conservation
in their homes and businesses.
o Promoting the use of low -flow water fixtures through showerhead exchange and
reduced fixture cost programs.
o Encouraging Florida Friendly and low-water water irrigation practices.
o Actively teaching the community about water conservation through public
speaking outreach.
o Promoting Water Conservation Month and Drinking Water Week.
On December 3, 2020 T -the City vill alse vierk vVith the moan Mei.#Pr OR Arder to adopted a.R
Ordinance No. 2020-557 implementing Mandatory Year -Round Landscape Irrigation
Conservation Measures, as moi„ required by Rule 40E-24 Florida Administrative Code;
kA.1e.rk Plan Update.
Additionally, and to further these goals the City updated its Water Conservation Plan in 2014 to
continue to further its Best Management Practices, such as: Reduce and/or control per capita
water demands; reduce and/or control peak water demands; low unaccounted for water loss;
greater accountability for water produced/sold; overall efficient development of existing water
supplies and infrastructure; extend functional life of utility infrastructure; lower treatment,
energy and capital costs; utility revenue stability; more effective drought response; improved
consumer confidence and awareness and educating customers of all ages.
3.7 Reuse
The State of Florida is a leader in water reuse and the County has committed to implement a total
of 170 mgd of water reuse as outlined in its 20 -year water use permit. may; Reclaimed water
is currently not available to the NMB 4U4y Water from MDWASD NMB Ut&y Water continues
to have discussions with Miami -Dade and SFWMD regarding the potential use/feasibility of
reclaimed water in the future. Additionally, NMB y Water has conducted a feasibility
assessment which recommended a more in-depth study for providing reclaimed water resources
to its customers, including those in Sunny Isles Beach.
3.7.1 Regional and County -wide Reuse Issues
As stated above, State law supports reuse efforts. For the past number of years, Florida's utilities,
local governments, and water management districts have led the nation in implementing water
reuse programs that increase the quantity of reclaimed water used and public acceptance of
reuse programs. Section 373.250(1) F.S. provides that "water reuse programs designed and
operated in compliance with Florida's rules governing reuse are deemed protective of public
health and environmental quality." In addition, Section 403.064(1), F.S., provides that "reuse is a
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critical component of meeting the state's existing and future water supply needs while sustaining
natural systems."
The City of Sunny Isles Beach supports water reuse initiatives under consideration by both the
SFWMD, Miami -Dade County and the City of North Miami Beach U#4y Water as stated above.
Section 4.5 Water Conservation and Reuse of the Miami -Dade WASD 20 -year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan (2914 2933 iNu YET ADOPTED;) Support Data ("'^;•^^�"^F 20 ^ NOT YE
6DOPTED) outlines additional MDWASD efforts (pages ^ Ei a^�"►
Miami -Dade Consolidated PWS Water Use Permit No. 13-00017-W Water Conservation Plan
2018 Annual Report Section I states BMPs implemented since the plan inception resulted in
declining per capita water consumption. Because of public outreach efforts as of December 31.
2018, the County is currently experiencing actual finished water demands of 328.08 MGD,
which is approximately 14 MGD lower than 2006 actual finished water demands of 341.62 MGD
(as of 12/31/2006, the year prior to implementation of the WUE Plan).
Presently, water utilities are saving substantial amounts of water through strategic water -
efficiency programs and Best Management Practices (BMP) included in their Water Use
Efficiency Plan. The savings from water conservation often translate into more potable water
available for residential and non-residential use, capital and operating savings, which allow
systems to defer or avoid significant expenditures for water supply facilities and wastewater
facilities.
The City continues to remain in full support of the water conservation initiatives adopted by
the SFWMD. Miami -Dade County and North Miami Beach.
While the City is not responsible for the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Project, it is
supportive of the regional water conservation efforts related to this regional rehydration of the
Florida Everglades. The City is also supportive of mandating yard water restrictions that have
been directed by the South Florida Regional Water Management District. T"^r^ are no water
GGRs^r..atier, n is i.deentifie d in the City's Cir .,r ric
The City will continue to coordinate future water conservation efforts with NMB U44Y Water
and SFWMD to ensure that proper techniques are applied. In addition, the City will continue to
support and expand existing goals, objectives and policies in the Comprehensive Plan that
promote water conservation in a cost-effective and environmentally sensitive manner. The City
will continue to actively support SFWMD and Miami -Dade County in the implementation of new
regulations or programs that are designed to conserve water by assisting in the promoting these
regulations or programs through its information programs to residents and businesses.
3.7.2 City Specific Actions, Programs, Regulations, or Opportunities
The City will support the NMB U#ky Water, SFWMD, and Miami -Dade County water reuse
projects, and implementation of new regulations or programs designed to increase the volume
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of reclaimed water used and public acceptance of reclaimed water. See Conservation Policy 2M
and Intergovernmental Coordination Policy 3Y, 9b}estive g and Pelieies 5A., 59. and 5G among
others.
All water conservation programs and incentives, current and future, implemented by the NMB
Public Utilities Department will support the goals and objectives of the 2018 Lower East Coast
Water Supply Plan Update implemented by the South Florida Water Management District. The
City's water conservation program will also conform to Florida Statute 62-40.412 — Water
Resource Implementation Rule: Water Conservation.
NMB Water has a developed and formalized a preventive maintenance (PM) plan each vear
(2018 and 2019) and is in the process of improving their PM Plan to improve maintenance and
asset reliability, including addition of:
• Maintenance mission, vision, and values
• Maintenance and reliability principles
• Planning and scheduling
• Predictive maintenance
NMB Water updated its Water Conservation Plan in 2014. The Citv's water conservation
program continues to develop and implement educational, operational, financial and
regulatory best management practices (BMP) that promote the most efficient use of the regions
natural water resources and the utility's allocated water supplies. All BMPs are implemented to
achieve one or more of the following goals:
• Reduce and/ or control per capita water demands
• Reduce and/ or control peak water demands
• Low unaccounted for water loss
• Greater accountability for water produced/sold
• Overall efficient development of existing watersupplies and infrastructure
• Extend functional life of utility infrastructure
• Lower treatment, energy and capital costs
• Utility revenue stability
• More effective drought response
• Improved consumer confidence and awareness
• Educating customers of all ages
Other programs that promote and support the water conservation programs of NMB Water are
discussed below and are supported by the City of Sunny Isles Beach.
Showerhead Exchange Program
NMB Water implemented a voluntary, residential retrofit BMP that encourages customers to
trade in old showerheads for new, high -efficient showerheads, faucet aerators and other items
that promotes water efficiency.
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Unaccounted for Water
Conservation and utility staff work cooperatively with relevant departments/ divisions to identify
and account for water produced versus water delivered to the NMB Water Service Area
customers. The NMB Water quantify and track non -revenue water loss on a monthly basis. As
negative trends are identified, conservation and utility staff assist in problem solving activities.
Quantitative and financial methods for monitoring aggregate water use are also employed to
readily identify disparities in water production versus water delivery.
Metering Practices
Accurate metering is essential to the NMB Water's financial and production accountability.
Conservation and utility staff work cooperatively with related departments/ divisions to ensure
proper meter placement and replacement, accuracy and monitoring. The NMB Water
implements an on-going meter accuracy program throughout the distribution network. Although
most 5/8 meters are completely changed out either through the previous meter replacement
program or through the AMR meter replacement program, other meters may be repaired and/
or rebuilt to improve accuracy. The primary purposes of this BMP are to achieve and maintain
greater water use metering accuracy and to reduce non -revenue water loss.
NMB Customer Service assessed meter service length for accounts they service daily. Meters and
Backflow Division also assess meter service lengths on a case- by -case basis.
Implemented through the department's Meters and Backflow Division, 2,500 meters were
targeted annually to maintain a length of service no more than 10 years. This program was
carried out by NMB until 2009. The NMB Water continues to look to find ways to conserve water
through Demand Management. Since 2009, NMB Water developed and implemented an
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) Program. This program shall track consumer's water usage and
detect leaks in the user's system. Once detected, the consumer will be notified. This program
will also be used to track the efficiency of various BMPs that have been implemented.
Leak Detection
Water Production/ Distribution & Pipeline System leaks can be identified as main breaks or
during other operational practices and miscellaneous occurrences. On a quarterly basis, NMB
Water_ performs a leak survey on a portion of water distribution system to identify any leaks in
piping network. At the end of the survey a report is prepared to quantify the leaks with estimated
amount of water loss identified. A leak detection program began in 2014 to pinpoint hard to
detect leaks in large diameter water transmission mains. Today NMB Water currently employs
11,000 leak sensors within the pipeline system.
Automated Hydro-Flushers
NMB Water employs ten automated Hydro Flushers in designated portions of the distribution
network. The primary purpose is to improve and maintain water quality through limited,
automatically scheduled, timed discharges used during the flushing process. Hydro Flushers
provide water savings as opposed to traditional hydrant flushing by automatically stopping the
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flushing process on a timed basis when adequate water volumes have flushed out the system,
based on water quality analysis from examination of previous month's data.
Water Conservation Rate Structure
NMB Water implemented a rate structure for water and sewer billing that promotes water
conservation. This rate structure consists of multiple tiers. Base water rates and incremental
rates are evaluated annually. To date, three classifications of water users include single-family,
multi -family and non-residential. NMB Water recently adopted a new rate structure in late 2019
that tiers rates and usage to aid positive water conservation outcomes, and is in the process of
implementing this new structure.
Permanent Irrigation Ordinance
The City and NMB both support and convey the intent of Miami -Dade County Code, Chapter 32,
Section 32-8.2. This Section of the County Code prohibits landscape irrigation during periods of
high evaporation and further prohibits irrigation systems to be operated in a manner causing
water to be wasted. The County Code prohibits irrigation between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and
4:00 p.m., seven days a week, from Monday to Sunday.
Water Shortage/Emergency Ordinance
In the event a water shortage is declared by the SFWMD and per Chapter 40E-21,F.A .0 or an
emergency situation resulting in a water shortage, the City and NMB are prepared to address
these situations. On March 20, 2008, the City adopted Ordinance 2008-298 "Water Restrictions"
which has been codified as Chapter 260, Article I — Water Restrictions. There are provisions for
the application, authority to implement, prescribed water restrictions or use curtailments and
enforcement.
Water Efficient Plumbing Fixtures Code
The City and NMB requires and enforces the guidelines established by the Florida Building Code,
Chapter 46 - Plumbing. Chapter 46 of the Florida Building Codes supports the requirements set
forth by the South Florida Water Management District for use of water efficient plumbing
fixtures. The City also adopted by reference and enforces the Miami Dade County Water and
Sewer Ordinance No. 32-84, 32-85, 32-86- Plumbing. This BMP requires the installation of water
efficient plumbing fixtures in all new construction.
Public Education, Outreach and Demonstration Projects
Education and public awareness are key components of any water conservation program.
Educational and outreach programs must be tailored to appeal to a broad audience.
Conservation and utility staff constantly evaluate products and technology that relate to water
efficiency and initiate the use of those determined to be effective. NMB Water has a voluntary
water use assessment survey program for single-familv residential and small commercial
customers. Customers complete a comprehensive questionnaire on their water use habits, and
responses from the surveys are compared to current and historical water billing data to
determine the potential for water savings by the customers. A customized written report is
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provided to the customer containing an assessment of their water consumption and
recommendations on how to achieve greater water use efficiency.
The Water Conservation Program provides outreach and other services to industrial, commercial
and institutional (ICI) water customers. Water customers in these categories include retail,
restaurant, condominium, multi -family and others. Informational fact sheets are made available
for customers. The Program makes presentations to students, civic, residential and other groups
as invited resulting from ongoing partnerships with schools/ teachers, word of mouth, organized
career day events etc. The Program implements an annual water conservation poster contest for
elementary school students. Local winners are then forwarded to statewide poster contest
coordinated by Florida Section of American Water Works Association.
Water Efficient Landscaping and Irrigation
NMB Water is a significant resource for the City's water customers regarding the installation and
care of water efficient landscapes (Florida -friendly landscaping techniques) and efficient
irrigation practices.
NMB Water and utility staff use reference materials from South Florida Water Management
District, American Water Works Association and the Irrigation Association to educate customers
about the principles and techniques to be practiced. NMB Water also created a partnership with
the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods Program to facilitate this measure. Amendments addressing
Florida -friendly landscaping and irrigation codes are pursuant to FS 373.185 and FS 373.62. In
addition to the above, the City is also a Tree City USA.
Water Conservation Month and Drinking Water Week
Conservation and utility staff coordinate various educational activities to recognize, celebrate
and commemorate Water Conservation Month and Drinking Water Week (DWW). Water
Conservation Month, initiated by the Florida Water Wise Council, is a statewide campaign for
promoting water conservation issues during the month of April. The Governor recognized the
initiative by proclamation. DWW is the international celebration of clean drinking water during
the first full week of May. Target audiences during Water Conservation Month and DWW are
school students and the general public as well as City employees. Diverse educational
opportunities have been developed for these audiences. Similar activities have also been
planned to recognize Public Works Week and other citywide special events. NMB "Water Fest"
and the water conservation poster contest are two other annual events the City hosts as part of
the Water Conservation Month and DWW.
Water Reuse
Water reuse is a practical and beneficial water conservation tool when resources are available.
NMB Water does not own or operate a wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater generated by
the NMB Water's customers is treated by MDWASD. There are no readily available sources of
reclaimed water at this time; however, the City along with NMB Water have and will continue to
hold discussions with MDWASD and SFWMD in an attempt to begin a reuse program using
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reclaimed water from the MDWASD North District Wastewater Treatment Plant, if it becomes
availahlP_
An assessment was conducted by the NMB Water to determine the feasibility of installing water
reuse infrastructure within the corridors of pipelines due for construction as part of the Water
Treatment Plant Expansion Program. This evaluation of the installation of reuse water pipelines
was performed to identify permitting requirements, potential future usage applications design
criteria, and associated capital costs. A benefit analysis was conducted to evaluate the
advantages and disadvantages of the installation of the reuse water pipeline.
The feasibility assessment recommended that a more in-depth evaluation should be performed
to identify the best source of reclaimed water (NMB owned wastewater plant versus acquiring
effluent from others), the appropriate selection of a future treatment facility location, and
confirmation of the pipe route to be selected.
3.7.3 Identify any Local Financial Responsibilities as Detailed in the CIS
The City does not currently have financial responsibility for reuse projects.
3.8 Alternative Water Supplies
T#e NMB "may Water actively pursues the use of alternative water resources. It was the first
utility in Miami -Dade County to establish commit to and then implement a substantive aR
Alternate Water Supply Program for their Water Service Area. Through this program the utility,
in coordination with its intergovernmental partners, is taking the lead to help ensure it protects
and preserves valuable water resources while providing for the needs of current and future
populations. Th NMB Water's CUP requires that the Floridan aquifer wells operate to
withdraw a minimum of 10 percent of the quantity of water withdrawn from Biscayne Aquifer
wells on an annual average basis. This system has been in service since 2008.
While demand management and conservation are key focus items, as previously mentioned in
this Section, opportunities for alternative supplies or Biscayne Aquifer offsets will continue to be
Pursued by NMB Water. Reuse water, up to approximately 100,000 gpd, if reasonably available
could be used for a Public Works Vehicle Washing Station. Another option discussed has been
the possibility of a wastewater scalping facility to provide reuse water for irrigation or ground
water recharge. The City of Sunnv Isles Beach supports NMB Water's efforts.
The provision of water supply needs in City of Sunny Isles Beach is achieved in coordination with
local, county, and regional partners including North Miami Beach U#kw Water, Miami -Dade
County, and South Florida Water Management District. NMB „may Water is Sunny Isles Beach's
primary water partner as they provide the City its water services. Miami -Dade County works in
coordination with the City and NMB Water to ensure that water supply services are provided to
all residents of Miami -Dade County in the most efficient and effective manner. SFWMD acts to
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protect the region's water supply resources and coordinates the implementation of state water
regulations and policies through local water planning efforts and water supply services.
For informational purposes, NMB Water has cooperated and coordinated with numerous other
public agencies in order to accomplish:
• The first alternative water supply and treatment facility in the County.
• A 20 -Year Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) from the SFWMD with commitments for
additional alternative supply and treatment.
• An award winning conservation program that is continuing to press forward on both
"Demand Management" and "Corrective Actions such as leak detection and
automated meter reading (AMR).
• An expanded water treatment site available, rezoned, and large enough to meet all
future water supply and treatment demands for at least 20 years.
In this update of the original Water Supply Plan, the City has reviewed its water supply related
Objectives and policies and updated them as necessary. Changes to the Objectives and policies
are outlined in Section 6.0. Policies are included which detail coordination efforts with the City
of North Miami Beach, MDWASD and SFWMD. As a retail customer, the City must coordinate the
adequate supply of water and conservation practices with the referenced agencies. In its capacity
as a water supplier to the City of Sunny Isles Beach, NMB kt4it-¢ Water, is made aware of all new
development and redevelopment of properties located within the City and ensures adequate
water capacity. As such, the City coordinates with NMB Ut4ity Water in development permitting
and capacity allocations and through the resources provided by ""i-affli °^a^" NMB Water.
Additionally, any Comprehensive Plan amendments affecting densities and intensities is
submitted to North Miami Beach.
The result of this LOS coordination is that the City through NMB „may Water has been able to
provide its residents and businesses the water resources they need in the most efficient and
effective manner possible. In doing so, the City has been able to effectively maintain its adopted
level of service for potable water.
Moreover, by coordinating with NMB U44y Water on the implementation of the Work Plan
Update outlined in the North Miami Beach 2015 2020 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
Update, adopted june 16, 201S December 15, 2020 the City will continue meeting these needs.
Through this coordinated effort, the City will be able to ensure that the water demands of both
current and future residents and business are met.
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The information contained in the City of North Miami Beach Comprehensive Development
Master Plan Amendments adopted September 2018 and the Miami -Dade WASD 20 -year Water
Supply Facilities Work Plan (2014-2033) Support Data (November 2014), the 2018 Lower East
Coast Water Supply Plan Update (LEC) approved by the South Florida Water Management
District (SFWMD) on November 8, 2018, the MDWASD Consumptive Use Permit approved on
September 21, 2015, and additional information found within Water Use Permit 13-00017-W are
herein incorporated by reference. The City's latest adopted Capital Improvement Plan for water
infrastructure (2019) is found as an Attachment to this report.
5.1 Work Plan Projects
Since the City of Sunny Isles Beach is not responsible for the maintenance, expansion, and
operation of the potable water system that serves the community, the City does not implement
any water improvement or construction work projects. Such projects are implemented as a
result of t4 -,e user fees, development impact fees, and other fees associated with receiving
services from the utility.
The City received Water Use Permit No. 13-00060-W from the SFWMD on August 9, 2007, with
latest modification to limiting condition 28 and 30 issued on June 11, 0212. The permit expiration
date is August 9, 2027.
The creation of conservation programs, alternative and traditional water supply projects were
results of requirements by the SFWMD found within the referenced Permit and the City's desire
to better manage its water resources. T#e NMB „may Water works closely with MDWASD and
the SFWMD in Arder to provide information on projects and which are included in the
appropriate update of the LEC Water Supply Plan Update.
Tke NMB 41#4ty Water has proposed the following projects needed to ensure adequate water:
Leak Detection
Water Production/Distribution & Pipeline System leaks can be identified as main breaks
or during other operational practices and miscellaneous occurrences. The City on a
quarterly basis performs a leak survey of a portion of the water distribution system to
identify any leaks in the piping network. At the end of the survey a report is prepared to
quantify the leaks with estimated amount of water loss identified. The City also piloted a
leak detection program in 2014 to pinpoint hard to detect leaks in large diameter water
transmission mains. The City conducted the pilot project on two subaqueous mains and
the project was successful in identifying two small leaks.
Norwood-Oeff ler WTP
While the current WTP capacity is 32.0 mgd, the City had originally planned for an
additional 5.5 mgd of treatment capacity at this location as follows:
• Adding anew NF membrane skid (3.0 mgd).
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• Adding new vessels to the existing RO skids (2.0 mgd).
• Creating another 0.5 mgd in blended raw water.
This approach has since been altered due to the Biscayne Aquifer restrictions imposed by
the SFWMD under their Water Availability Rule.
New Floridan Well
A new well, Florida Well F-5, is proposed and to be funded through Impact Fees during
the 2021-2023 planning period.
5.2 Capital Improvements Schedule
T-;;-hlp- -3 (Table 6 3 A -f the NN.46- Plan Update) en the next page details the peFtahle water
5.3 Funding
The costs of operating, maintaining, and improving the water system are offset by water and
sewers fees. The volume of water sold to customers is measured by water meters that are
installed at each customer's address. The System is an enterprise fund of the City of North Miami
Beach, separate from all other funds of the City of North Miami Beach.
The rates that are charged to customers are reviewed annually and adjusted as needed in order
to provide sufficient revenues to offset the administrative, operation and maintenance, debt
service and other expenses set forth in the NMB Water's annual budget.
The following lists the Goals, Objectives and Policies included in the City's adopted
Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the elements in the Plan and the =1 E 2020
10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.
Infrastructure Element
Policy 2A: To assure an adequate level of service, potable water and sanitary sewer shall
meet the following level of service standards:
1) Potable Water SuDDIV:
a) The regional treatment system shall operate with a rate maximum daily
capacity that at a minimum is X44121 gpcpd based on average annual
flow.
b) Water shall be delivered to users at a pressure no less than 20 pounds
per square inch (psi) and no greater than 100 psi. Unless otherwise
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approved by the Miami -Dade Fire Department, minimum fire flows
based on the land use served shall be maintained as follows:
Land Use Minimum Flow/Minute
Single-family residential/estate 500
Single-family and duplex with 750
minimum lots of 7,500 sq ft
Multi -family residential: semi-professional 1,500
offices
Hospitals and schools 2,000
Businesses 3,000
c) Water quality shall meet all Federal, State, and County primary standards for
water supply.
Objective 5: The City of Sunny Isles Beach must adopt by reference into its Comprehensive Plan
its 2016 2020 10 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) adopted on
ApFil =1, 291r XXXX XX 2021, as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S. within 18
months after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management
District approved its 201 3 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update on
Qeteb ,. 10 2013 November 8, 2018. The Work Plan Update will be updated, at a
minimum, every 5 years. The City's Work Plan Update is designed to: assess
current and projected potable water demands; evaluate the sources and
capacities of available water supplies; and, identify those water supply projects,
using all available technologies, necessary to meet the City's water demands for a
10 -year period.
Policy 5A: The City of Sunny Isles Beach must comply with the City of North Miami Beach 10 -
Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, adopted juRe 16, 2015 December
15, 2020 and incorporate such Work Plan Update by reference into the City of
Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 5B: Coordinate appropriate aspects of its Comprehensive Plan with the South Florida
Water Management District's regional 201-3 2018 LEC Water Supply Plan Update
adspted approved on QGtebeF 10, 2013 November 8, 2018 and with the Miami -
Dade County 20 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (2^'�3) adopted on
PebF aFy ",'^1 Fi XXXX XX, 2021. The City shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and
Work Plan as required to provide consistency with the District and County plans.
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Monitoring Measure: The Work Plan Update shall remain consistent with the Miami -Dade
County 20 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update and with the City of
North Miami Beach 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, which are
compatible with their respective Water Use Permit renewals and with the projects
listed in the South Florida Water Management District's 201 R 2018 Lower East
Coast Regional Water Supply Plan Update. The Work Plan Update will be updated,
at a minimum, every 5 years and within 18 months after the South Florida Water
Management District's approval of an updated Lower East Coast Regional Water
Supply Plan.
Conservation Element
Policy 2E: The City shall coordinate through NMB Water, as appropriate, with Miami -Dade
County to assist in efforts to achieve its Five Year Water Efficiency Plan goal of 415&
121 gallons per capita per day.
Policy 2F: Implementation of the P016 2020 10 -year Work Plan Update shall ensure that
adequate water supplies and public facilities are available to serve the water
supply demands of any population growth that the City may experience.
Policy 2G: The City shall coordinate the planning of potable water and sanitary sewer
facilities, water supply sources, demands, other services and level -of -service
standards with the City of North Miami Beach, South Florida Water Management
District, and through the 201 3 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update,
as necessary.
Policy 2M: The City will participate, when warranted, in the SFWMD's Water Savings
Incentive Program (WaterSlP) for large-scale retrofits as recommended by the
2913 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
Policy 20: The City shall support Miami Resilient 305 Strategy, addressing resilience
challenges prioritized through intergovernmental and community collaboration.
Policy 2P: The City shall support Building Efficiency 305 (BE305) countywide water and
energy efficient strategies for existing large public and private sector buildings.
Policy 2Q: Through Ordinance No. 2020-557 the City has implemented Mandatory Year -
Round Landscape Irrieation Conservation Measures.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 3U: The City shall coordinate the planning of potable water and sanitary sewer
facilities, water supply sources, demands, other services and level -of -service
standards with tie North Miami Beach 41# t -y Water, Miami -Dade County WASD,
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Miami -Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, South
Florida Water Management District, and through the 2013 2018 Lower East Coast
Water Supply Plan Update, as necessary. This includes sharing of information on
population growth and development activities in the City.
Policy 3Y: The City will coordinate any activities and informational website linkages with the
South Florida Water Management District concerning its jurisdictional authority
as necessary and support its efforts concerning the 2013 2018 Lower East Coast
Water Supply Plan Update, ACCELER8 Everglades and CERP and the Biscayne Bay
Coastal Wetlands Project to protect an Outstanding Florida Water — Biscayne Bay.
Policy 3Z: The City shall continue to support through participation in events of the Miami -
Dade County's Office of Resilience.
Policy 3AA: The City will support NMB Water, County and SFWMD outreach and education
events providing information to residents through City website linkages to
publications and events about the region's water resources and the importance
of conserving it.
Policy 5C: Work collaboratively with toe NMB U#ky Water, M -D Water and Sewer
Department, other utilities and South Florida Water Management District to
identify the utility wellfields and other users at potential risk of saltwater intrusion
within the LEC Planning Area.
Capital Improvement Element
Policy 1H. The City of Sunny Isles Beach '^'=1 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan,
and the Capital Improvements Schedule included therein, contains a schedule of
needed projects that the City shall implement in order to maintain its adopted
Level of Service standards or otherwise achieve the goals, objectives and policies
and/or ensure the financial feasibility of the Comprehensive Plan. The 2016-2021
2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan is hereby adopted as part of the Capital
Improvements Element.
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Appendix A
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
ADOPTED WATER SUPPLY RELATED AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Public Hearing XXX XX, 2021
Adoption XXX XX, 2021
Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc.
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City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
Amendment No. 1
The following lists the amended Objective, Policies and Monitoring Measure which shall be
included in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the elements
in the Comprehensive Plan and the City's 202010 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.
Infrastructure Element
Policy 2A: To assure an adequate level of service, potable water and sanitary sewer shall
meet the following level of service standards:
1) Potable Water Supply:
a) The regional treatment system shall operate with a rate maximum daily
capacity that at a minimum is 444121 gpcpd based on average annual
flow.
b) Water shall be delivered to users at a pressure no less than 20 pounds
per square inch (psi) and no greater than 100 psi. Unless otherwise
approved by the Miami -Dade Fire Department, minimum fire flows
based on the land use served shall be maintained as follows:
Land Use Minimum Flow/Minute
Single-family residential/estate 500
Single-family and duplex with 750
minimum lots of 7,500 sq ft
Multi -family residential: semi-professional 1,500
offices
Hospitals and schools 2,000
Businesses 3,000
c) Water quality shall meet all Federal, State, and County primary standards for
water supply.
Objective 5: The City of Sunny Isles Beach must adopt by reference into its Comprehensive Plan
its 2016 2020 10 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) adopted on
Affil 21, 201ra XXXX XX 2021, as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S. within 18
City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
months after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management
District approved its 2013 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update on
QetebeF 10, 2013 November 8, 2018. The Work Plan Update will be updated, at a
minimum, every 5 years. The City's Work Plan Update is designed to: assess
current and projected potable water demands; evaluate the sources and
capacities of available water supplies; and, identify those water supply projects,
using all available technologies, necessary to meet the City's water demands for a
10 -year period.
Policy 5A: The City of Sunny Isles Beach must comply with the City of North Miami Beach 10 -
Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, adopted june 16, 2915 December
15, 2021 and incorporate such Work Plan Update by reference into the City of
Sunny Isles Beach Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 513: Coordinate appropriate aspects of its Comprehensive Plan with the South Florida
Water Management District's regional 2013 2018 LEC Water Supply Plan Update
adeemed approved on gete er 10, :101 R November 8, 2018 and with the Miami -
Dade County 20 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan ('^'�033) adopted on
P„h.-„aFy n, 2015 XXXX XX, 2021. The City shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and
Work Plan as required to provide consistency with the District and County plans.
Monitoring Measure: The Work Plan Update shall remain consistent with the Miami -Dade
County 20 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update and with the City of
North Miami Beach 10 -Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update, which are
compatible with their respective Water Use Permit renewals and with the projects
listed in the South Florida Water Management District's 2013 2018 Lower East
Coast Regional Water Supply Plan Update. The Work Plan Update will be updated,
at a minimum, every 5 years and within 18 months after the South Florida Water
Management District's approval of an updated Lower East Coast Regional Water
Supply Plan.
City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
Amendment No. 2
The following lists the amended Objective, Policies and Monitoring Measure which shall be
included in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the elements
in the Comprehensive Plan and the City's 202010 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.
Conservation Element
Policy 2E: The City shall coordinate through NMB Water, as appropriate, with Miami -Dade
County to assist in efforts to achieve its Five Year Water Efficiency Plan goal of 4-55
121 gallons per capita per day.
Policy 2F: Implementation of the 20165 2020 10 -year Work Plan Update shall ensure that
adequate water supplies and public facilities are available to serve the water
supply demands of any population growth that the City may experience.
Policy 2G: The City shall coordinate the planning of potable water and sanitary sewer
facilities, water supply sources, demands, other services and level -of -service
standards with the City of North Miami Beach, South Florida Water Management
District, and through the N1 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update,
as necessary.
Policy 2M: The City will participate, when warranted, in the SFWMD's Water Savings
Incentive Program (WaterSlP) for large-scale retrofits as recommended by the
2013 2018 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
Policy 20: The City shall support Miami Resilient 305 Strategy, addressing resilience
challenges prioritized through intergovernmental and community collaboration.
Policy 2P: The City shall support Building Efficiency 305 (BE305) countywide water and
energy efficient strategies for existing large public and private sector buildings.
Policy 2Q: Through Ordinance No. 2020-557 the City has implemented Mandatory Year -
Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures.
City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
Amendment No. 3
The following lists the amended Objective, Policies and Monitoring Measure which shall be
included in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the elements
in the Comprehensive Plan and the City's 202010 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.
Intergovernmental Coordination Element
Policy 3U: The City shall coordinate the planning of potable water and sanitary sewer
facilities, water supply sources, demands, other services and level -of -service
standards with toe North Miami Beach U#ky Water, Miami -Dade County WASD,
Miami -Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources, South
Florida Water Management District, and through the 2013 2018 Lower East Coast
Water Supply Plan Update, as necessary. This includes sharing of information on
population growth and development activities in the City.
Policy 3Y: The City will coordinate any activities and informational website linkages with the
South Florida Water Management District concerning its jurisdictional authority
as necessary and support its efforts concerning the ;1018 2018 Lower East Coast
Water Supply Plan Update, ACCELER8 Everglades and CERP and the Biscayne Bay
Coastal Wetlands Project to protect an Outstanding Florida Water — Biscayne Bay.
Policy 3Z: The City shall continue to support through participation in events of the Miami -
Dade County's Office of Resilience.
Policy 3AA: The City will support NMB Water, CountV and SFWMD outreach and education
events providing information to residents through City website linkages to
publications and events about the region's water resources and the importance
of conservine it.
Policy 5C: Work collaboratively with #+e NMB try Water, M -D Water and Sewer
Department, other utilities and South Florida Water Management District to
identify the utility wellfields and other users at potential risk of saltwater intrusion
within the LEC Planning Area.
City of Sunny Isles Beach
2020 Draft Water Supply Related Amendments
Adopted XXXX XX, 2021
Amendment No. 4
The following lists the amended Objective, Policies and Monitoring Measure which shall be
included in the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan to ensure consistency between the elements
in the Comprehensive Plan and the City's 202010 -year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update.
Capital Improvement Element
Policy 1H. The City of Sunny Isles Beach '^zcr16 2021 2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan,
and the Capital Improvements Schedule included therein, contains a schedule of
needed projects that the City shall implement in order to maintain its adopted
Level of Service standards or otherwise achieve the goals, objectives and policies
and/or ensure the financial feasibility of the Comprehensive Plan. The :101
2020-2025 Capital Improvements Plan is hereby adopted as part of the Capital
Improvements Element.