LTC 285-2010 Altos Del mar Sculpture Park UpdateMIAMI -
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OFFICE OF THE CIl'Y MANAGER ~ 285-2010 ~
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LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: May Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
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'FROM: Jorg M. Gonz~'lez, ity anager ~ ~ i.
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DATE: October 20, 2010 '~, ~~ '"-''
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SUBJECT: Altos Del mar Sculpture Park Update ~ . f ~., ~~~
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This Letter to Commission is transmitted to provide you with an update regarding they Altos Del~Mar
Sculpture Park. ~-_ w
As you know, on October 17, 2007, the Mayor and City Commission approved the issuance of Request for
Proposals No. 02-07/08 to establish a Cultural Arts Themed and/or Other Passive Recreational Activities
Program in Altos Del Mar Park, located on Collins Avenue, between 76th and 77th Streets (the RFP). On
July 16, 2008, the Mayor and City Commission accepted the recommendation of the City Manager and
authorized the Administration to enter into negotiations with the successful proposer, Altos Del Mar Sculpture
Park, Inc, snot-for-profit Florida corporation (ADMSP). The Administration negotiated a Management
Agreement with ADMSP whereby they would design, develop, operate and maintain a sculpture park within a
portion of Altos Del Mar Park (to be known as the Altos Del Mar Sculpture Park), in accordance with its
response to the RFP. On June 3, 2009, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2009-27100 which
approved and authorized the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Management Agreement with ADMSP.
The Agreement has an initial term often (10) years, with two (2) additional five (5) year renewal options, at
the City's sole and absolute discretion. The initial Term of the Agreement commenced on June 3, 2009 and
expires on June 3, 2019. The Agreement included specific benchmarks to be achieved relating to
construction, fundraising and operations.
ADMSP is be responsible for all costs associated with design, development, construction, operation, and
maintenance of the Sculpture Park--including, without limitation., construction of all Proposed Improvements.
ADMSP confirmed that a capital investment of $2.5 million is needed upfront and $1.7 million is needed for
operating costs yearly. ~ They are currently still meeting with .potential sponsors/donors to fund these
experises. Under the terms of theAgreement, ADMSP would be responsible for all ongoing maintenance of
the Sculpture Park, including the Proposed Improvements. It would also be responsible for operation and
management of.the Park for its intended purposes.
Following discussion at the February 16, 2010, Neighborhoods and Community Affairs Committee the City
Commission adopted Resolution No. 2010-27371 at its April 14, 2010 meeting approving Amendment No. 1
to the Agreement. This Amendment moved the Possession Date of the Premises to no later than sixty (60)
days after ADMSP shows proof that funding for the project has been secured. Based on the milestones
ADMSP has achieved to date, ADMSP has until May 13, 2011 to obtain their building permit and then 30
. days following that (June 13, 2011) to provide proof of funding. Therefore, the Possession Date would be
August 12, 2011. if they are able to secure their building permit by the aforementioned date. ADMSP has
advised the City that they expect to apply for their building permit and State Department of Environmental
Protection (DEP) Permit. Staff continues to monitor progress of this project..
Should .you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
JMG/HMF/MAS
C: Hilda M. Fernandez, Assistant City Manager
Max Sklar, Tourism and Cultural Development Director
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