Item Coversheet

NEW BUSINESS  13.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee Members


FROM:
Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager


DATE: October 19, 2020


SUBJECT:FPL Alton/Venetian Project Presentation.

HISTORY:

At its July 29, 2020 City Commission meeting, Florida Power and Light (FPL) described an upcoming Alton-Venetian Substation and Underground Transmission Line Project, which will enhance the reliability and resilience of the electric grid for customers in Miami Beach. 

 

At the end of the discussion, a motion was made to have FPL present the details of the project at the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (NQLC).

ANALYSIS

The FPL Project entails the construction of a new substation (new Alton Substation) on 4th Street between Michigan Avenue and Lenox Avenue, and installation of a new underground transmission line between Terminal Island, South of Fifth, and Sunset Harbour. Attached is an FPL fact sheet describing the project.  FPL will be making a presentation.

CONCLUSION:
The following is presented to the members of the Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee for review and further discussion.

Applicable Area

South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
FPL FACT SHEET_Alton-VenetianOther