COASTAL FLOODING - THE Elkin Diaz, MBA, PE, PMP LEED Green Associate FORT LAUDERDALE Senior Project Manager Public Works Department TIDAL VALVE PROGRAM [email protected] Community Priorities: Vision & Survey

Current Challenges and Limitations

Stormwater Approach + Adaptation Action Areas

Storm Flooding - Tidal Flooding

Project Case – Fort Lauderdale Tidal Valves NEIGHBOR SURVEY RESULTS 1. Level of satisfaction with flooding prevention : 34%

2. Neighbors that have observed increased flooding: 68%

3. Neighbors that have observed increased coastal water levels: 70%

92 total Infrastructure ideas & 22 ideas to improve drainage STRATEGIC PLAN - PRESS PLAY FORT LAUDERDALE 2018 Infrastructure Cylinder Goal 2: Be a sustainable and resilient community. Objective 1: Proactively maintain our water, wastewater, road and bridge infrastructure Objective 2: Reduce flooding and adapt to rise COMMISSION ACTION PLAN ITEM • High groundwater table • Low-lying residential streets • • Low and deteriorating seawalls • Aging infrastructure • Absence of stormwater infrastructure • Lack of green space Estimated threshold for flooding in low lying areas in Fort Lauderdale

1.3 feet NAVD (2.88’ NGVD) Observed Predicted Average (2.6 ft) (1.59 ft) (0.45 ft) Community Priorities: Vision & Survey

Current Challenges and Limitations

Stormwater Approach + Adaptation Action Areas

Storm Flooding - Tidal Flooding

Project Case – Fort Lauderdale Tidal Valves Phase I (1-5 year Plan): (estimated cost $12 million) • Design & Construction of 37 localized flooding projects • Stormwater rate and funding

Phase II (3-5 year Plan): (estimated cost $190 million) • Survey & data collection; New LIDAR • Hydraulic Modeling –ICPR4 (Groundwater Modeling) • Complete Final Engineering Plans for neighborhoods • Develop Cost Estimates and LOS recommendations

Phase III (10 year Plan): (estimated cost $900 million ) • Construction of neighborhood projects • Long-term solutions for our changing conditions • Requires additional funding and procurement process (CCNA) • Optional designation in local government’s comprehensive plan for Areas At risk of flood damage and erosion due to high , , and . • Purpose: Prioritizing funding for infrastructure needs, Increase City’s resiliency to SLR & Climate Change, and Adaptation Planning. • Jan 2015 - AAA Program incorporated into the City Comprehensive Plan as allowed by Statutes (163.3164(1) & 163.3177(6) • In partnership with S.F. Regional Planning Council & Broward County AAA Identification Process: • Areas below tidal water elevation • Areas with hydrological connections to coastal waters • Areas that serve as storm surge evacuation zones • Program uses a 5-Year strategic Plan • Made possible through partnership with NOAA, Florida Dept. of Economic Opportunity, BC, and SFRP Council.

Community Priorities: Vision & Survey

Current Challenges and Limitations

Stormwater Approach + Adaptation Action Areas

Storm Flooding - Tidal Flooding

Project Case – Fort Lauderdale Tidal Valves 2016 LIDAR Storm Flooding Tidal Flooding (Mostly West of US-1) (Mostly East of US-1) Las Olas Boulevard NE 20th Ave (From Sunrise Blvd to NE 7 Street) Henricks Isle Drive Riviera Isles (Flamingo Drive, Solar Isle Drive, & Riviera Drive) - Videos NE 15 Street – West of Intracoastal Waterway 1610 SE 10 Street (Before) 1610 SE 10 Street (After) BUILDING

SEA WALL SEA roadway CANAL INFILTRATION

BACKFLOW GROUNDWATER FLOW TIDES

ISSUE 1 ISSUE 2 ISSUE 3 TIDAL BACKFLOW INFILTRATION GROUNDWATER FLOW Traditional Tidal Control Valves Flap Gate Valves Traditional Tidal Control Valves Duckbill Check Valves Traditional Tidal Control Valves Duckbill Check Valves BUILDING

PRB

CANAL WALL SEA roadway

BACKFLOW TIDES GROUNDWATER FLOW

INLINE CHECKMATE ALUMINUM BACKFLOW PREVENTOR GRATE VALVE Tidal Valves - Inline Checkmate valves http://www.redvalve.com/tideflex/tideflex-products Tidal Control Valves- Wastop Valves http://www.wapro.com/product/wastop-check-valve/ Retrofitting to Reduce Tidal Flooding

133 Tidal Valves Installed ~13 for FY2017

Avg. Cost 12” Valve - $4,250 Basin Retrofit - $20,000 Aprox. Annual Maint. - $4,000 Tidal Valves – Las Olas Isles Tidal Valves Riviera Isles Community Priorities: Vision & Survey

Current Challenges and Limitations

Stormwater Approach + Adaptation Action Areas

Storm Flooding - Tidal Flooding

Project Case – Fort Lauderdale Tidal Valves 17 Inline tidal valves were installed for Riviera Isles during FY 2011 Solar Isle Drive (Before) Solar Isle Drive (After) 17 Inline tidal valves were installed for Riviera Isles during FY 2011 o Portable o Adjustable to fit pipe o Requires annual maintenance o Non-corrosive Program o Flexible Neoprene Elastomer o Maintenance includes keeping street debris from reaching the o Opens with minor flow pressure valve o Manufacturer recommends o Placed inside pipe to prevent quarterly maintenance cycle sun damage o Available through two o No barnacles growth manufacturers (Tide Flex, WaStop.) o Easy storage Based on the Riviera Isle Pilot Project, the following is an estimated COST BREAKDOWN for using the valves:

o Material Cost o Installation Cost o Projected Annual Maintenance Cost o Projected Replacement Cost (after valve’s life expectancy) o Incidental Costs (Work on private property) Inline CheckMate Valves (Tidal Control)

Cost Variables:

• Sizes: 4 inch - 72 inch • Materials: Neoprene, Nylon, Polyester, Others • Clamping Mechanisms: Bands, Flanges • Shapes: Circular, Elliptical, Rectangular, Arched

• For circular, neoprene, w/ Bands • Price Range: $600 - $65,000 WaStop Valves (Tidal Control)

Cost Variables:

• Sizes: 3 inch - 72 inch • Materials: Steel Insert, Neoprene Elastomer • Clamping Mechanisms: Bands, Flanges • Shapes: Circular

• For circular, neoprene, w/ Bands • Price Range: $1,000 - $112,000 Valve Installation + Stormwater Outfall Improvements:

1. Replace old street catch basin with a new one

2. Tie existing drainage pipe to new basin

3. Install the inline checkmate Tide flex valve

4. Install a new pollution control baffle at new Approx. Cost: catch basin (reduces debris getting into valve) $20K-$25K / EA 5. Install an aluminum screen at the seawall / canal side (prevents large debris from going inside pipe)

6. Restore asphalt roadway and concrete sidewalk or curbing affected by trenching Approx. Cost: $20K-$25K / EA The ANNUAL maintenance cost per outfall valve includes the following tasks (quarterly cycle):

1. Remove debris & standing water from basin via pump and sediment tank(s)

2. Remove pollution control baffle from basin

3. Clean debris from basin and valve by pressure Approx. Cost: clean and vacuum $ 4,000 / YR 4. Inspect the valve is tight and adjust clamps as needed

5. Re-install pollution control baffle in basin

6. Close basin with grate or cover

7. Write Inspection report o Tideflex Inc, manufacturer of the valve states that the inline checkmate valve has a life expectancy of 25 years (life cycle). o Factors that contribute to the decline of the service life cycle of the valve may include damage by improper installation or during Approx. Cost: mounting/demounting of a maintenance event. ($ 3,000 + valve o A replacement cost includes the tasks involved cost) / EA during a maintenance plus replacing the old with the new valve at end of life cycle. During the Pilot project at Riviera Isles, incidental costs were encountered from retrofitting the outfall pipes & installing the new tide flex valves, including: o Existing drainage piping was found broken and had to be replaced and/or lined, so the valves could work as intended. o Additional outfalls were found during construction (and retrofitted), which were not shown on City records. o Outfall surface features (such as landscaping hedges, palms, fences) needed to be removed and re-placed when pipe was trenched/installed. o City staff hours (by legal, survey, and engineering departments) were spent searching for drainage easements or recording new drainage easements for outfall pipes.

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o Mitigation / Prevention of road flooding during high tides

o Prevent damage to landscaping caused by sea water

o Prevention of stinky marine sea smell pushed inland

o Minimization of traffic jams

o Minimization of Pedestrian traffic hazards due to flooded roads

o Improvement of water quality from installation of PRBs •

o Successful results

o Feasible Alternative vs. other solutions

o Cost effective

o Requires investment in maintenance program

o Requires investment in Public education

o Improvement of water quality & pollution Control

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