Commission gets detailed stormwater, pump‑station and CRS update; easement work authorized

City consultants with BCC Engineering presented an update on North Bay Village's stormwater program and the parallel Community Rating System (CRS) work on Oct. 1.

"This project will include a pump station, some stormwater improvements along the road for the front line," Carlos Morales of BCC said, outlining Harbor Island and Treasure Island design work and cross‑section planning needed for raised roadway and rail‑raising options. Morales told the commission surveys for all three islands were complete and that multiple firms are producing 30% milestone designs.

Village staff said one pump‑station package is nearing bid readiness. "I'm hoping that we can start breaking ground on the North Bay Island pump station, early next year, January or February," a program representative told the commission, adding that procurement and grant compliance are priorities to avoid losing awarded funds. Commissioners pressed on sequencing, whether one‑way roadway reconfigurations on Treasure Island were being evaluated, and the need to coordinate easement acquisition with property owners where outfalls intersect private parcels.

The commission approved, by voice vote, a work authorization for consultant legwork to identify potential pump station locations, reach out to property owners and negotiate easements or acquisitions necessary to site pump stations and control equipment. Staff also briefed the commission on a recent $2 million DEP water quality grant that will support the Harbor Island outfall and pump‑station work.

Next steps: staff will return with procurement packages as bid documents are finalized, pursue grant compliance and provide a timeline for outreach and construction sequencing; consultants expect to deliver a more detailed CRS strategy and audit in the coming weeks.