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Dania Beach Regional Activity Center (RAC) Amendment

City Commission Meeting

November 10, 2009

Dania Beach Regional Activity Center

- RAC Amendment In recent years the issue of Water Supply has intensified and become more complex not just in Dania Beach, but also throughout the State of Florida and the South Florida Region.

Increased DemandSalt Water IntrusionVariation in Weather CyclesChanges in Regulation

Significant Planning, Regulatory & Infrastructure Dates

Permitting1986, City get permits for and drills Wells G&H with capacity of 2 MGD

1996, Consumptive Use Permit renewed at 2 MGD; No increase in City supply from Wells G&H

March 15, 2001, current CUP Renewed by SFWMD; No change in City supply

Spring 2006 - City Applied for New CUPPending Approval by SFWMD


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Comprehensive PlanningEvaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) prepared by Dania Beach citing Water Supply as a Major Issue – 2004

FDCA found EAR Insufficient – June 30, 2005

FDCA found Revised EAR Sufficient – April 30, 2007


Regional PlanningSouth Florida Water Management District February 15, 2007 - Approval of the 2005 - 2008 Lower East

Coast Water Supply Plan by the SFWMD Water Resource Allocation Rule followed

April 2009 – Adoption of the City of Dania Beach 10-year Water Supply Plan and related Comprehensive Plan Amendments.


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July 2009 – Water Supply Plan found to be “not in compliance” by Florida DCA

Objections from the South Florida Water Management District were focused on population (demand) projections and long-term needs.The Long-term (2020) Capacity Deficiency is the most difficult issue.Alternative source must be identified.

These Issues need to be SatisfactorilyAddressed prior to the DOAH Hearing

(Jan 18 – 20)


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Regional Activity Center Amendment proposed in March 2009. (DCA#09-2AR)

Re-designates the various land use uses within the boundaries of the CRA to “Regional Activity Center”.

SFWMD notified the City of its Objections to the proposed RAC Amendment on October 22, 2009

The objections are the same as those that were placed on the Water Supply Plan Amendments.

Broward County Planning Council hearing for the RAC Amendment is December 3, 2009

All outstanding issues need to be addressed prior to November 18, 2009 in order for the Broward County Planning Council to recommend approval.


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The deadline for resolving the

Water Supply Plan Objections

has been shortened by two months

From: January 18, 2010

To: November 18, 2009


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Staff response to the shortened deadline

has taken Three Simultaneous TracksA Lobbying effort to attempt to have the SFWMD’s Objection removed from the RAC Amendment.

Staff has pursued an amendment to the City’s existing Agreement with the County to Purchase Raw Water Capacity from the South Regional Wellfield (Brian Piccolo).

Staff has negotiated an Agreement with Hollywood for the purchase of Potable Water Capacity.


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Initial Hollywood proposal assumed estimated demands for future CRA increases:

550,000 GPD (Average)715,000 GPD (Maximum Day)

Reserved Capacity Charge: $2,492,460

Flow Fee Monthly: $33,099 - Starts Immediately

Reserved Capacity Charge could be paid over 5 years


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The Current Hollywood Option is for Reserved Capacity of 300,000 GPD for a Perpetual Term

Reserve Capacity Cost: $1,045,540 paid as lump sum or over 5 years starting October 1, 2010

Flow Charge:$18,305 per month for the first 12 months effective upon contract execution

Flow Charge would be reduced by 10% when Reserve Capacity payments begin October 1, 2010 Monthly Charge = $16,474


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Hollywood Option – Cost Breakdown

The Hollywood Option – Terms

Monthly Flow Charges are not negotiable

Dania Beach’s request for an Escape Clause within One Year with 90 day Notice and Acceptance by the SFWMD has been rejected.


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Recommend the Dania Beach City Commission

Hold a Special Meeting on November 17, 2009 to Discuss and take Action on a final resolution to the RAC Amendment Water Supply issue

orSchedule a workshop after final resolution of the Water Supply Plan and Comprehensive Plan Amendments have been found in compliance to develop a strategy for Future Development and Redevelopment Infrastructure Planning


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