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Commission hears update on large drainage project; staff reports 100% design and $523,000 estimate
Summary
Staff told the Commission a significant drainage project has reached 100% design with an estimated cost of about $523,000 and recommended on‑site resident outreach before construction; commissioners asked for engagement and clarity on schedule and impacts.
City staff updated the South Miami City Commission on roadway and drainage needs, telling commissioners one of the larger drainage projects now has 100% design and a construction estimate of roughly $523,000 (line 34). The project addresses a chronic drainage location staff described as "knee high" in heavy storms and was re‑designed after earlier plans proved insufficient.
The presenter said the design team resurveyed the area and evaluated multiple outfall and drainage solutions; the 100% design is approved pending funding. "It's going to be a little bigger project," staff said, adding that once funded the city will go to construction and should organize an on‑site meeting with residents to explain the final solution.
Commissioners asked whether the project is the city's largest recent drainage effort; staff replied it exceeds comparable recent projects such as 65th and 59th in scale. Commissioners also asked about resident notification and phasing; staff agreed to schedule a neighborhood meeting soon after a rain event so stakeholders can see the problem the project intends to solve.
No formal funding decision was taken; staff flagged the item for inclusion in the CIP when construction funding is available and requested direction on community outreach before mobilization.
