LTC 178-2019 CIP Monthly Construction Projects Update(,.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 178-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: March 28, 2019
SUBJECT: CIP Monthly Construction Projects Update
Below please find the monthly update for active City of Miami Beach construction projects under
the purview of the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
42"d Street Improvements
Scope: 42nd is a one-way, two lane corridor between Pine Tree Drive and Prairie
Avenue. Traffic studies confirmed that making this a two-way road will improve traffic,
and benefit safety, by providing signalized pedestrian crossings at the intersection of
Pine tree Drive and 42nd street Existing traffic signals at the intersection of Pine Tree
Drive and 42nd street will be retrofitted to serve eastbound traffic.
Status: Florida Engineering (Contractor) continues to make progress and is preparing to
install the first layer of asphalt on northern half of 42 Street Project is approximately
25% complete.
Anticipated Completion: July 2019
Altos Del Mar Park
Scope: Park Improvements include new landscape, irrigation, site lighting, sand
volleyball courts, walkways, terraced lawn, and new restroom building.
Status: Project is 75% complete. Exterior finishes and interior finishes are nearing
completion. Site lighting is approximately 85% complete, irrigation is in process and
landscaping installation will start in the next two weeks. Construction progress has
slipped with anticipated substantial completion in ApriL
Anticipated Completion: April 2019
Beach Lifeguard Towers Replacement
Scope: Construction of 35 lifeguard towers.
Status: Construction began March 2015. Thirty-three towers have been completed and
placed at their final location. The final two towers are currently under construction at a
staging site at 79 1h street, adjacent to the beach. The final towers will be completed and
moved to their final location within the next 60 days. The Contractor is currently
addressing punch list items on completed towers.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2019
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Carl Fisher Clubhouse Restoration
Scope: Historical restoration of the Carl Fisher Clubhouse (interior and exterior) and
adjacent site and landscaping work. This project is part of the Convention Center
Renovation Project.
Status: The contractor has completed selective demolition and has commenced
installation of FPL Duct Bank. Contractor will continue with structural repairs and
modifications. Project is currently 20% complete.
Anticipated Completion: October 2019
Central Bayshore South Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements bounded by 34th St. to the north, Pine Tree Dr. to
the east, 28 St. to the south, Prairie Ave to the west and Meridian Ave from 28 St. to
Dade Blvd.
Status: Water main installation is complete. Drainage design is currently at 75% and on
hold waiting for Commission directive, based on Jacob Engineering's review of the City's
stormwater criteria and prioritization /sequencing of projects.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
Collins Park Parking Garage
Scope: Demolition of existing structure and construction of a new parking facility which
consists of a seven (7) level parking garage with 513 parking spaces and approximately
15,000 SF of retail spaces at the ground level. Liberty Avenue will be closed and used
for vehicular ingress and egress from 23rd Street to the Collins Park Garage. The
balance of the roadway (to 22nd Street) is planned as a pedestrian plaza with associated
amenities.
Status: Design is 99% complete. Demolition, Site remediation and Installation of the
foundation piles are completed. Master permit is pending issuance. Pile cap work is
ongoing. Additional site cleanup will be necessary as the petroleum from the nearby
contaminated areas continues to impact the site. Off-site utilities permitting are in
process. Pre-cast production for the building is at a 50% completion.
Anticipated Completion: February 2020
Convention Center Park (P-Lot)
Scope: A new 5.8-acre park, replacing the existing surface parking lot located across the
street from the newly renovated Convention Center. The park will include open lawn
spaces, shade areas, walkways, lighting, a veteran's plaza, a public restroom facility,
and a flexible area space.
Status: Contract was awarded to Critical Path Services, Inc. on January 16, 2019.
Contracts are currently being executed by the City.
Flamingo Park Fitness Cluster
Scope: Constructing a new outdoor Fitness Area in Flamingo Park to include new ADA
accessible fitness equipment, new concrete pathways, a new canopy shade structure,
added lighting, as well as drainage, landscape and irrigation improvements.
Status: Notice to proceed with construction was issued on January 24, 2019.
Construction has commenced and is 20% complete. The stormwater drainage system is
being installed. Upon completion of the drainage, installation of the shade structure
footers will follow.
Anticipated Completion: April 2019
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Flamingo Park Handball Courts
Scope: Renovation of existing handball courts to include various electrical upgrades,
new general lighting, stucco repairs, court resurfacing, new frameless windows and
doors and new fencing and painting. The courts will also include seating areas and water
drinking fountains for players and visitors.
Status: Renovation work has commenced at the Joe Rubin Building, while the Robert C.
Haas Building remains open for use by players. Construction on the Joe Rubin building
is 30% complete.
Anticipated Completion: October 2019
Flamingo Parkwide Improvements -Phase I
Scope: Park wide renovations to include landscape, irrigation & drainage improvements,
as well as addition and renovation of walkways and pedestrian lighting.
Status: Notice To Proceed #2 has been issued and construction started on March 18,
2019.
Anticipated Completion: July 2019
Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Ph. 2-Section 2 (Beachwalk)
Scope: Construction of an on-grade paver pedestrian walkway, including turtle friendly
lighting, landscaping and irrigation, encompassing eight (8) City blocks from 46 81 to 53 81 .
Status: Construction began March 2018. Project is 70% complete. Contractor has
completed edge curbs, and is approximately 50% complete with paver installation.
Anticipated Completion: April 2019
North Shore Bandshell Canopy
Scope: Design, manufacture and install a custom canopy at the North Beach Band Shell
facility. The area of coverage for the canopy is approximately 4,000 square feet.
Status: Contract has been executed. Notice to proceed with construction was issued on
February 18, 2019. DRB final submission was made on March 11, 2019, for the May 7,
2019 meeting. The consultant submitted 30% design documents, which have been
reviewed by staff. The consultant is proceeding to the 60% design documents.
Anticipated Completion: November 2019
Palm & Hibiscus Island Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: Construction began January 2016. The project is 95% complete. Additional
scope of work related to new drainage policy was approved at the October 2018
Commission meeting. Project substantial completion will include the installation of the
permanent generators. The design/builder will begin the design, permitting and
construction of private harmonization and yard drains. The installation of entrance
roundabout pavers is in progress, pending completion by mid-April. The walkway in
Palm Island medians is being constructed and landscaping will follow in the next few
months. The pump station work on both islands is complete, pending FPL power and
final testing of the system.
Anticipated Completion: September 2019
Stormwater Pump Station at 191h Street
Scope: Installation of a stormwater pump station, including an emergency generator and
seawall reconstruction along Collins Canal.
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Status: Construction of the pump station and seawall began January 2018. Project is
complete (not including the Botanical Garden Expansion and Carl Fisher Seawall).
Pump station testing and training has been performed and is currently in punch list. The
Botanical Garden Expansion is anticipated for completion April 2019, pending FPL
removal of existing utility poles. The Carl Fisher Seawall is pending permit issuance by
RER, FDEP and Army Corp.
Anticipated Completion: June 2019
Surface Parking Lot P2-Nikki Beach (Penrods)
Scope: Reconstruction of the parking lot that includes landscaping, turtle friendly lighting,
improvements to storm water drainage, irrigation, paving and signage, and infrastructure
for future electric car charging stations.
Status: Construction began May 1, 2018. Project is 75% complete.
Anticipated Completion: April 2019
Venetian Islands Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on San Marino, Dilido and Rivo Alto Islands.
Status: Project is 97% complete. Premature asphalt pavement stress cracks have
developed since the installation of the first lift of asphalt on all three islands. The City,
the Engineer of Record and Contractor are evaluating the cause and ultimate
remediation of this condition. The Administration is in communication with the Venetian
Islands Homeowners Association representatives regarding these details. Pumps at
Rivo Alto Islands are completed and pending FPL power and final restoration of the
easement area.
Anticipated Completion: March 2019 (not including roadway restoration)
Venetian Islands Seawalls
Scope: This project entails seawall replacement, at two (2) locations consisting of
precast concrete bulkhead panels, king piles, batter piles and concrete cap; and seawall
cap raising at five (5) locations consisting in new concrete cap, batter piles and retaining
walls, all locations within the Venetian Islands.
Status: Project was awarded to Shoreline Foundation Inc. Notice To Proceed #1 was
issued on March 28, 2019. Contractor's activity in the next weeks will include obtaining
all the required construction permits, submit construction schedule and all required
submittals prior Notice To Proceed #2 for construction is issued.
West Avenue Phase II Improvements-North of 14th Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements north of 14th Street to Lincoln Lane.
Status: A Change Order to implement the ULI and Resilience Accelerator
recommendations and other elements added by the Design Criteria Professional were
approved by Commission on December 12, 2018. Plans are being developed/revised to
include the new scope and criteria. In addition, harmonization plans are being developed
and encroachments are being identified in the field. The project now will be constructed
on a segmented approach, where each segment will be completed up to 1st lift of
asphalt before moving to the next segment. Meetings with utility companies are
continuing in order to develop an accurate utility relocation procedure. Recently the
Design/builder was directed to take ownership of the drainage modeling and is currently
in the process of acquiring all the field data and document research to complete the
drainage model. A community meeting is being tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2019.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
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West Avenue Phase II Improvements-South of 141h Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements south of 14th Street to 6th Street.
Status: A Change Order to implement the ULI and Resilience Accelerator
recommendations and other elements added by the Design Criteria Professional were
approved by Commission on December 12, 2018. Plans are being developed/revised to
include the new scope and criteria. In addition, harmonization plans are being developed
and encroachments are being identified in the field. The project now will be constructed
on a segmented approach, where each segment will be completed up to 1st lift of asphalt
before moving to the next segment. Meetings with utility companies are continuing in
order to develop an accurate utility relocation procedure. Recently the Design/builder
was directed to take ownership of the drainage modeling and is currently in the process
of acquiring all the field data and document research to complete the drainage model. A
community meeting is being tentatively scheduled for April 30, 2019.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
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