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TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Me bers of the ty Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: August 15, 2013
SUBJECT: 1701 Meridian Avenue Facility — Conqpleted and Future Improvements
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to provide an update on the various
projects that have enhanced or upgraded any • portion of the 1701 Meridian Avenue
building (a.k.a 777 Building).
Office Of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP)
The CIP Office has performed two projects and has a third project planned to renovate
the 1701 Meridian facility. These projects are as follows:
1) 1701 2 d Floor Renovations — The focus of the project was to provide new offices
for the Fire Prevention Division. The scope of the work included: demolition of the
original A/C ducts, demolition of some drywall and floor; new bathrooms that
comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards; new air handling
unit and associated ductwork; new ceilings and floors; and new paint finishes.
The project was completed in December of 2010.
2) 1701 3�d Floor Renovations - The focus of the project was to provide new offices
for CIP. CIP Office to be relocated from 2 d floor to the 3rd floor at 777 17th
Street. New layout optimizes space to meet CIP Office needs. The scope of the
work included electrical, mechanical and plumbing upgrades that optimized the
new CIP space. The project was completed in January of 2009.
3) 1701 4 Floor Partial Remodeling — The focus of the project is to remodel Suite
401 for the Police Department's Special Investigations Unit. The scope of the
work includes remodeling and reorganizing the office space, new flooring, new
air conditioning, new ceiling tiles, and providing for a reception area. This project
was bid in June 2013 and was awarded in July 2013 by Commission to Cast
Development, LLC. The contract still needs to be executed and the anticipated
start date is September 2013.
Property Management
The Property Management Division is preparing to begin one project at the 1
Meridian Avenue facility.
A $480,248.60 contract amount was awarded to Sunryse Construction Company on
June 19, 2013 to remove all window and storefront glass doors in the 1701 Meridian
.Building and replace them with fixed, hurricane - resistant impact glass. Approximately
$316,156 of the contracted amount is FEMA grant funded. The City's Property
Management Division is construction managing the project.
A "Notice to Proceed" was issued to Sunryse Construction Co. on July 23, 2013. The
City's Planning & Zoning Department approved the window frame and window glass
selection for color and shade clarity on July 29, 2013. The window contractor has
submitted architectural and shop drawings that are currently under review in the City's
Building Department. It is anticipated the drawings will be approved and the building
permit will be issued by the end of August, 2013. In the interim, the window replacement
contractor has ordered and received materials for assembly of the window frames and
glass. The contractor is y in the final stages of logistical planning prior to the work
beginning.
Real Estate and Development
The Office of Real Estate and Development is currently managing the interior buildout of
Suite 403 for the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (VCA). VCA will be
moving from Suite 402A to Suite 403 upon completion which is estimated for October
2013.
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