Resolution 2019-30934 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-30934
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA, FOLLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION'S UPDATE
REGARDING THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE LINCOLN ROAD
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO RELEASE THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER TO
PROCEED WITH BIDDING THE LINCOLN ROAD REDEVELOPMENT
PROJECT BASED UPON A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET OF $67.6 MILLION
(OPTION A) CONTINGENT UPON THE EXPANSION AND EXTENSION OF
LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LRBID) WITH THE
UNDERSTANDING THAT THE LRBID WILL PROVIDE ADDITIONAL
FUNDING FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, PROVIDED, IF THE LRBID IS
NOT SUCCESSFUL IN OBTAINING THE APPROVAL OF THE AFFECTED
PROPERTY OWNERS TO EXPAND ITS BOUNDARIES AND EXTEND ITS
TERM, THEN DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO REDESIGN THE
PROJECT TO REDUCE ITS SCOPE WITHOUT REMOVING THE DREXEL
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (OPTION B) BASED UPON A TOTAL PROJECT
BUDGET OF $54.3 MILLION; AND FURTHER, APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ADMINISTRATION TO EXPLORE THE
ESTABLISHMENT OF A LINCOLN ROAD ARTS COMMITTEE UPON THE
SUCCESSFUL EXPANSION OF THE LRBID.
• WHEREAS, on September 10, 2014, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.
2014-28714 to enter into negotiations with James Corner Field Operations, L.L.C.("JCFO")and
on February 9, 2015 they commenced work on the development of the "Lincoln Road District
Master Plan, to serve as the basis for future improvements on Lincoln Road, from Lincoln Lane
North to Lincoln Lane South,and from West Avenue to Collins Avenue,as well as the connecting
side streets for the Lincoln Road Redevelopment Project; and
WHEREAS, the.Lincoln Road District Master Plan provides a conceptual land use plan,
design guidelines, and illustrative details that incorporate key elements and features, which
includes refurbishments and enhancements to lighting, pedestrian surfaces, street furnishings,
healthy tree fertilization systems, and crosswalks, along with recommendations for additional
operational changes to loading times, the City's sidewalk café ordinance, and trash collection;
and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2015, JCFO presented the Lincoln Road District Master
Plan to the Historic Preservation Board, where the Board provided favorable comments to the
Lincoln Road District Master Plan that were will be incorporated into the final design; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2015, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2015-
29183, adopting the Master Plan for the Lincoln Road District in concept; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan design aims to become a catalyst for
economic development with inviting spaces that will engage the community, attract residents,
visitors, and resonate as a world-class destination; and
WHEREAS,on March 9,2016,the City Commission adopted Resolution No.2016-29319,
awarding the contract for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Lincoln Road District
to JCFO; and
WHEREAS, on June 8, 2016, the City Commission, pursuant to RFQ 2016-073-KB,
adopted Resolution 2016-29447 awarding a Construction Manager at Risk ("CMAR") contract
for pre-construction services, to Burkhardt Construction, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Burkhardt Construction, Inc.'s responsibilities under RFQ 2016-073-KB
include, but are not limited to, design review for constructability, cost estimates, project
scheduling, logistics analysis, product submittals and bid preparation, analysis and submittal of
a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for consideration by the City; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2016, following the completion of the Schematic Design
Phase and value engineering efforts,the projectteam presented the design and estimated costs
to the Finance and Citywide Projects Committee,who gave direction to the project team to forgo
the value engineering options and design to the Lincoln Road District Master Plan
recommendations; and
WHEREAS, the project team has projected the total project cost to be approximately
$77.4 million for the Lincoln Road District Improvement Project, including improvements for
Lincoln Road from Lenox Avenue to Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road from Washington
Avenue to Collins Avenue, Meridian Avenue from Lincoln Road to 17th Street, Pennsylvania
Avenue from Lincoln Road to Lincoln Lane North, and Drexel Avenue from 16th Street to Lincoln
Lane North; and
WHEREAS, the total available budget for this project is $50.36M, which includes the
Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall at $40M, Convention Center/Lincoln Road Connectors at $10M,
and Infrastructure(Design Only)at$361,000; and
WHEREAS, based on projected total project cost of $77.4M and the current available
project budget of$50.36M,there is a total project funding gap of$27.04M; and
WHEREAS, one way to bridge the funding gap would be to impose a special assessment
on the properties that are benefitted by the Project; and
WHEREAS, City staff, the design consultant, the construction manager and various
Lincoln Road stakeholders have worked together to develop strategies to address the funding
gap and have provided two (2) options to address project funding, which include: (1) a scope
reduction and augmented budget by identifying additional funding sources ("Option A")at a total
estimated cost of $67.6 million; and (2) scope reduction with the inclusion of Drexel Avenue
("Option B")at a total estimated cost of$54.3 million; and
WHEREAS, Option A recommends that the City reduce the Project scope by omitting
work for the Washington to Collins areas (Lincoln Road 200-300 Blocks) at a cost savings
of$5.1 M, as this area may be included in the planned Washington Avenue improvements in
the future, and omitting gateway trellis and trellis specialty lighting at Washington entrance
at a cost savings of$4.7M; and
WHEREAS, in addition to scope reduction, Option A identifies potential additional
funding sources, which include: infrastructure funding (storm, water and sewer) in the amount
of$7.0M; security barriers funding through the City's General Obligation Bond in the amount of
$2.4M; and utilizing Non-TIF RDA funds previously de-appropriated in the amount of $6.86M;
and
WHEREAS, the resulting Project budget for Option A would be broken down as follows:
Washington to Lenox (Lincoln Rd 400-1000 Blocks) Omitting Trellis ($50.1 M), Washington to
Collins (Lincoln Road 200-300 Blocks)($0.5M), Lincoln Road Connectors (Meridian, Penn.And
Drexel)($10M); and Infrastructure($7.0M),for a total project budget of$67.6M; and
WHEREAS, a critical component of Option A is the successful implementation of the
LRBID expansion and extension which will generate funding for Arts, Culture and Performance
programming, as well as the necessary promotional, marketing and advertising campaigns, and
the Administration does not recommend creating a special assessment district in lieu of
expanding and extending the LRBID; and
WHEREAS, Option B recommends value engineering the project such that it would
utilize the allocated funding of$50 million which would involve revising, deferring or eliminating
scope elements of the plan such as new pedestrian paving, pedestrian lighting, replacement of
underground water lines along Lincoln Road, camera and security infrastructure, landscaping
the Washington to Collins portion, fountains and follies, but would include the pedestrianization
of Drexel Avenue, from 16th Street to Lincoln Lane North at an additional cost of$4.3M; and
WHEREAS, the resulting Project budget for Option B would be broken down as follows:
Washington to Lenox(Lincoln Road 400-1000 Blocks)($40.0M); Lincoln Road Connectors
(Meridian and Infrastructure)($10.0M); and Lincoln Road Connectors(Drexel)($4.3M),for
a total project budget of$54.3M; and
WHEREAS, strategic construction phasing is crucial to minimize the impact on the
businesses on Lincoln Road, visitors and residents, and accordingly, under Option A
construction activities will occur one block at a time, resulting in a duration of approximately
6-9 months per block for a total project duration between 42 and 63 months, and should the
project proceed with the further reduced scope, matching the currently available budget with
Option B, the construction timeline would be reduced to a duration of 3-4 months per block,
for a total project duration between 21 and 28 months; and
WHEREAS,the Administration recommends the City proceed with Option A, provided the
LRBID is successful in the implementation of its expansion and extension; and
WHEREAS, if the LRBID is not successful in obtaining the approval of affected property
owners to expand its boundaries and extend its term, then the Administration would recommend
Option B; and
WHEREAS, the benefits anticipated to be received by the properties under either
approach include, but are not limited to, increase in market value at a faster rate, lower insurance
cost, and substantial growth in tourist and local visitor attendance; and
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WHEREAS, additionally, upon successful expansion of the LRBID, the Administration
recommends exploring the establishment of a Lincoln Road Arts Committee, composed of
representatives from some of the area's arts and culture institutions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Mayor and City
Commission of the City of Miami Beach, Florida approve and authorize the Administration to
release the Construction Manager to proceed with bidding the Lincoln Road Redevelopment
Project based upon a total project budget of $67.6 million (Option A) contingent upon the
expansion and extension of the Lincoln Road Bid (LRBID)with the understanding that the LRBID
will provide additional funding for cultural programming, provided, if the LRBID is not successful
in obtaining the approval of the affected property owners to expand its boundaries and extend its
term, then the Administration shall proceed with the redesign of the project to reduce its scope
without removing the Drexel Avenue improvements (Option B)based upon a total project budget
of $54.3 million; and further, approve the recommendation of the Administration to explore the
establishment of a Lincoln Road Arts Committee upon the successful expansion of the LRBID.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3/ day of JuU , 2019.
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Dan Gelber, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Rafael . Grana o, City Clerk
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 31, 2019
SUBJECT:A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING THE ADMINISTRATION'S
UPDATE WITH REGARDS TO THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE LINCOLN
ROAD REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED WITH THE
BIDDING AND CONSTRUCTION PHASES OF THE PROJECT, UTILIZING A
COMBINATION OF SCOPE REDUCTION AND ADDITIONAL FUNDING OF
$16.26 MILLION TO CLOSE THE FUNDING GAP (OPTION A).
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution.
ANALYSIS
On February 9, 2015, consultant James Corner Field Operations (JCFO), commenced work on
the development of the "Lincoln Road District Master Plan," to serve as the basis for future
improvements on Lincoln Road, from Lincoln Lane North to Lincoln Lane South, and from West
Avenue to Collins Avenue, as well as the connecting side streets. This master plan is also
geared towards developing a vision for its future, boosting its status as a world class public
space, and pedestrian destination that embodies the unique style and culture that defines Miami
Beach.
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The Master Plan provides a conceptual land use plan, design guidelines, and illustrative details
that incorporate key elements and features. This includes refurbishments and enhancements to
lighting, pedestrian surfaces, street furnishings, healthy tree fertilization systems, and
crosswalks. A few recommendations were made by the consultant, including operational
changes to loading times, sidewalk café ordinance, and trash collection.
City staff has worked extensively with the various Lincoln Road stakeholders, including property
owners, retail tenants, restaurant operators, and neighborhood residents. In addition, there were •
two public workshops held on June 24 and September 30, 2015. This combined feedback was
provided to JCFO for further consideration.
On September 8, 2015, the Lincoln Road District Master Plan was presented to the Historic
Preservation Board Comments from the Board were favorable and incorporated into the final
design. On October 14, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission approved, in concept, the
Master Plan for the Lincoln Road District.
On March 9, 2016, the City Commission adopted Resolution No.2016-29319, awarding the
contract for Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Lincoln Road District to JCFO.
The award was based on the Lincoln Road Master Plan approved by the City Commission in
October 2015. The resolution accepted the recommendation of the City Manager to retain the
top ranking firm pursuant to RFQ No. 2015-245-KB.
On June 8, 2016, City Commission, pursuant to RFQ 2016-073-KB, adopted Resolution 2016-
29447 awarding a Construction Manager At Risk (CMAR) contract for pre-construction
services, to Burkhardt Construction, Inc. Responsibilities under this contract include, but are not
limited to, design review for constructability, cost estimates, project scheduling, logistics
analysis, product submittals and bid preparation and analysis. Burkhardt Construction will
prepare a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal for consideration by the City, upon completion
of the final bid process. If approved, the CMAR contract will be amended to include
Construction Phase Services.
On October 28, 2016, following the completion of the Schematic Design Phase and Value
Engineering efforts, the project team presented the design and estimated costs to the Finance
and Citywide Projects Committee, who gave direction to the project team to forgo the value
engineering options and design to the Master Plan recommendations.
Since that time, the City, JCFO and Burkhardt Construction have had multiple design meetings
with the different departments and the stakeholders. The design has advanced through 90%
Construction Documents. Throughout the process, at each design completion milestone,
except the 90% construction documents, JCFO and Burkhardt Construction 'prepared
independent cost estimates.
The overall project cost for the improvements proposed, as prepared by Burkhardt Construction
at 50% Construction Document submittal include, without limitation, costs of construction, labor,
materials and contractor fee and contingency. City staff has included in the total project cost,
the cost of plans, specifications and surveys, architecture and engineering, legal expenses,
permit and City fees and Owner's Contingency. The total project cost is projected to be
approximately$77.4 million for the Lincoln Road District Improvement Project, including Lincoln
Road from Lenox Avenue to Washington Avenue, Lincoln Road from Washington Avenue to
Collins Avenue, Meridian Avenue from Lincoln Road to 17th Street, Pennsylvania Avenue from
Lincoln Road to Lincoln Lane North, and Drexel Avenue from 16th Street to Lincoln Lane North.
a) Physical Improvements
The types of improvements being proposed within the Lincoln Road District include
enhancement of pedestrian walkways and café zones, modifications to the existing planters and
water features, new landscape and irrigation, needed cosmetic repairs to historic Lapidus
structures, drainage improvements, new lighting and signalization/wayfinding,
performance/multipurpose areas in the 500 and 600 Blocks, outdoor furnishings at selected
locations, gateway trellis at the 400 Block, replacement of underground infrastructure, crosswalk
enhancements, and milling and resurfacing of asphalt paving.
b)Available Budget
Total available budget for this project is $50.36M. The total funding for this project was
specifically allocated to revitalize the following components within the Lincoln Road District:
• Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall $40 million
• Convention Center/Lincoln Road Connectors: $10 million
• 17th Street from Pennsylvania to Washington Ave: $2 million
This portion of the project was later removed, as it is being performed
under a future project to improve 17th Street
Infrastructure (Design Only) $361,000
This was funded by a separate Public Works project, outside the Lincoln
Road Improvement project budget
c)- Lincoln Road District Master Plan Capital Improvement Cost
LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL PROJECT COST
Description Estimated Construction and Soft Costs) Amount
Washington to Lenox (Lincoln Road 400-1000 Blocks) $56.1 M
Washington to Collins (Lincoln Road 200-300 Blocks) $5.6M
Lincoln Road Connectors (Meridian, Penn.And $9,1 M
Drexel)
Infrastructure $6.6M
Total Cost: $77.4M
Available Budget $50.36M
Funding Gap ($27.04M)
d) Special Assessment Opportunities
O- ne way to bridge the funding gap is to impose a special assessment on the properties
receiving a benefit from the Project. There is ample precedent for this approach.
Lincoln Road Capital Improvements District(1994)
On May 18, 1994, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 94-21165, creating a special
assessment district to be known as the Lincoln Road Capital Improvements District No.1;
providing for the levying of special assessments; indicating the location, nature and estimated
cost of the improvements to be partially defrayed by the special assessments.
The Lincoln Road Task Force, established in order to work with the City of Miami Beach in
developing an overall comprehensive plan for the redevelopment and revitalization of Lincoln
Road, was composed of Lincoln Road property owners, merchants, the Miami Beach
Development Corporation, and the City Manager.
Under the authority provided by Chapter 170.01, Florida Statutes, as amended, The City levied
and collected a special assessment against those properties benefited by the public
improvements. The 1994 assessments defrayed approximately half, or 50%, of the estimated
project costs directly related to"Mall enhancements."
The agreed upon equitable assessment formula, reached by consensus with the Lincoln Road
Task Force, was a blended one. The assessment formula charged, for linear front footage,
linear side footage, and a rate per square foot for the space above ground level.
City of Coral Gables Streetscape Project(2014)
On June 10, 2014, the City of Coral Gables Commission adopted resolution No. 2014-114, the
Initial Assessment Resolution for Miracle Mile Improvement Project and No. 2014-115, the
Initial Assessment Resolution for Giralda Avenue Improvement Project. The resolutions
described the methods of assessing the cost of the design, acquisition, construction and
installation of the improvement project against the real property that will be specially benefited
thereby, as well as, collection of the assessments and repayment amounts.
On October 14, 2014, the City of Coral Gables passed and adopted Resolution No. 2014-223
authorizing the negation of a loan in an amount not to exceed $25,000,000 from the Sunshine
State Governmental Financing Commission to finance certain Capital Improvements within the
City of Coral Gables. The debt service on the Capital Improvement Revenue Bonds ("Bonds")
would be paid in part by the City of Coral Gables (50%) and in part by the special assessments
(50%) imposed on the properties receiving special benefit from the Project. •
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District(2019)
On April 15, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach adopted
Resolution No. 2015-28992, creating a special assessment district to be known as the Lincoln
Road Business Improvement District (LRBID). City staff has met with representatives of the
LRBID on multiple occasions, throughout the design phase, in order to provide updates and
receive feedback. On January 8, 2019, the City Commission hosted a Lincoln Road Workshop
to review the design, cost and budget for the project, as well as potential scope reductions. The
LRBID, through several Executive Committee and Board of Directors meetings, expressed
interest in contributing towards programming for activation of Lincoln Road as opposed to
capital funding for the physical improvements.
On July 3, 2019, the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
adopted Resolution 18-19-11 (Attachment A), in support of the full implementation of Phase I of
the Lincoln Road District Master Plan, and further expressing support for the creation of an
expanded Business Improvement District. The Lincoln Road Business Improvement District
Board of Directors further expresses its desire to (a) expand the term of the LRBID for an
additional five years; (ii) increase the area covered by the LRBID to include, at a minimum, •
Lincoln Road from Collins Ave. to West Ave. and to include the side streets; and (iii) increase
the assessments to current LRBI D members by approximately twenty-five percent(25%)and to
consider alternative methods of assessment. These modifications to the term, boundaries, and
assessment methodology of the LRBID would generate approximately $16,500,000 of
additional revenue over the next ten (10) years, which funds will be used for arts, culture, and
performance programs.
The Mayor and Commission through resolution would need to review and consider allowing for
an "expanded Business Improvement District" and authorize a special election of the affected
property owners for the creation of this new Lincoln Road Business Improvement District.
e) Potential Project Scope Cost Reduction Strategy And Potential Additional Funding Sources
(I) Scope Reduction and Augmented Budget (Option A)
In order to further alleviate the financial impact for the construction of the project, City staff,
the design consultant,the construction manager and various Lincoln Road stakeholders have.
worked together to examine potential scope reductions, thereby reducing project cost.
The single item with greatest impact on cost was identified to be the gateway trellis located
at the Washington Avenue entrance to Lincoln Road. Additionally, it has been noted that the
project could omit the Washington to Collins (Lincoln Road 200-300 Blocks) scope, as this
area may be impacted by the planned Washington Avenue improvements in the future, and
may be included as part of that project. The Resolution, recently adopted by the LRB I D,
would generate additional revenue to be used for Arts, Culture and Performance
programming, as well as the necessary promotional, marketing and advertising campaigns.
Additionally, in the event that the expansion of the LRBI D is not successful, the LRBI D has
suggested that the City could establish a special assessment district. The impact of these
scope reductions and the inclusion of additional funding sources is depicted in the chart
below:
LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
PROPOSED BUDGET RECONCILIATION-OPTION A
Description Amount
Funding Gap ($27.04M)
Omit Washington to Collins (Lincoln Road 200-300 $5.1 M
Blocks)
Omit Gateway Trellis and Trellis Specialty Lighting $4.7M
Infrastructure Funding (Storm, Water and Sewer) $7.0M
Security Barriers (GO Bond) $2.4M
Non-TIF RDA(previously de-appropriated) $6.86M
Project Deficit ($0.98M)
The Administration could utilize AI PP funding made available by the Convention Center
Headquarter Hotel project, to fund an art piece to serve as the gateway feature, replacing the
trellis. The Administration further proposes creating a Lincoln Road Arts and Culture
Committee which would be tasked with the selection of art pieces to be displayed along
Lincoln Road.
The resulting project budget for this reduced scope and augmented funding would be
broken down as follows:
LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS:
PROJECT:BUDGET -OPTION A
Description Amount
Washington to Lenox (Lincoln Rd 400-1000 Blocks) $50.1 M
Omitting Trellis
Washington to Collins (Lincoln Road 200-300 Blocks)* $0.5M
Lincoln Road Connectors(Meridian, Penn.And Drexel) $10.0M
Infrastructure $7.0M
Total Project Budget $67.6M
*This item accounts for funding which has already been spent during the design phase of the
project.
(ii) Scope Reduction with the Inclusion of Drexel Avenue (Option B)
Alternatively, the project team has explored the possibility of value engineering the project
such that it would utilize the allocated funding of $50 million. This would involve revising,
deferring or eliminating scope elements of the plan such as new pedestrian paving,
pedestrian lighting, replacement of underground water lines along Lincoln Road, camera and
security infrastructure, landscaping the Washington to Collins portion, fountains and follies.
Throughout the discussions regarding potential scope reductions, it became evident that the
improvements to Drexel Avenue, from 16th Street to Lincoln Lane North, were highly
desirable and constituted a necessary improvement. As such, the Administration would
recommend that additional funding of approximately $4.3M be provided to complete the
pedestrianization of Drexel Avenue at Lincoln Road.
The resulting project budget for this option would equate to the currently available budget
with an added amount, in order to be able to include the pedestrianization of Drexel and can
be broken down as follows:
LINCOLN.ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT BUDGET -OPTION B
Description° Amount
Washington to Lenox (Lincoln Road 400-1000 Blocks) $40.M
Lincoln Road Connectors (Meridian and Infrastructure) $10.0M
Lincoln Road Connectors (Drexel) $4.3M
Total Project Budget $54.3M
f) Construction Phasing and Impact on Businesses
Strategic construction phasing is crucial to minimizing the impact on the businesses on
Lincoln Road, visitors and residents. As directed by Commission on previous occasions, the
project team has proceeded with planning which would limit construction activities to one block
at a time, resulting in a duration of approximately 6-9 months per block (Option A), for a total
project duration between 42 and 63 months.
Should the project proceed with the further reduced scope, matching the currently available
budget, the construction timeline would be reduced to a duration of 3-4 months per block
(Option B), for a total project duration between 21 and 28 months.
CONCLUSION
The "Lincoln Road District Master Plan" design aims to become a catalyst for economic
development. Inviting spaces that will engage the community, attract residents, visitors, and
resonate as a world-class destination.
The owners and stakeholders of Lincoln Road recognize this moment as the time to carry out
the vision of the "Lincoln Road District Master Plan" to completion. The City of Miami Beach
has agreed to contribute $50 million to provide the necessary infrastructure, and a portion of the
aesthetic design. This leaves a funding gap of nearly$27 million for the full J CFO design.
The potential options are as follows:
LINCOLN ROAD DISTRICT IMPROVEMENTS-BUDGET OPTIONS,
'Description : Amount Deficit
Original JCFO full scope $77.4M ($27.04M)
Reduced Scope with Additional Funding (Option $67.6M ($0.98M)
A)
Redesigned Scope with Drexel Improvements $54.3M
(Option B) ($4.3M)
It is the Administration's recommendation that the project proceed with Option A, provided the
LRBID is successful in the implementation of its expansion and extension, thereby generating
funding for Arts, Culture and Performance programming, as well as the necessary promotional,
marketing and advertising campaigns. In the event the LRBI D is not successful in obtaining the
approval of the property owners to expand and extend, then the Administration would
recommend that the project be re-designed to reduce scope, such as Option B, with the goal of
limiting City investment to the funding already allocated, or some lesser cost. The
Administration is not comfortable at this point recommending creating a special assessment
district in lieu of expanding and extending the LRBI D.
Additionally, upon successful expansion of the LRBID, the Administration recommends
exploring the establishment of a Lincoln Road Arts Committee, composed of representatives
from some of the area's arts and culture institutions. The committee would make
recommendations regarding permanent and transient art installations and special
performances.
The benefits anticipated to be received by the properties under either approach include, but are
not limited to, increase in market value at a faster rate, lower insurance cost, and substantial
growth in the amount of tourist and local visitors. The improvement of utility services, safety,
overall aesthetics, storm water drainage, additional landscape, and urban design are directly
correlated with commercial attractiveness that lead to economic growth.
The realization of this ambitious, project will create a district with strong civic and social
connections to the community through activities, shop, work and play.
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ATTACHMENTS:
Description
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Attachment 1
RESOLUTION 18-19-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF'L'HL+' LINCOLN ROAD
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT, INC., EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR.
THE FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF PHASE I OF THE LINCOLN ROAD
DISTRICT MASTER PLAN (THE "PROJECT"), AT A COST OF
APPROXIMATELY $77 MILLION; AND FURTHER EXPRESSING SUPPORT
FOR THE CREATION OF AN EXPANDED BUSINESS ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE FULLY IMPLEMENTED PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on April.15, 2015, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach •
("City") adopted Resolution No. 2015-28992, creating a special assessment district to be known as the
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District,Inc.,("LRBID"),for aterm of ten(10)years,to stabilize and
improve the Lincoln Road retail business district;and
WHEREAS,the LRBID is comprised of the owners of seventy-six (76) properties abutting and
surrounding Lincoln Road; and
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WHEREAS,the LRBID wishes to encourage the development of a vibrant Lincoln Road mixed-
use neighborhood,thereby providing a dynamic setting for businesses and area residents alike; and •
WHEREAS,in October 2015,the City approved the Lincoln Road District Master Plan("Master
Plan") developed by James Corner Field Operations as a guide for future improvements of the Lincoln
Road District; and
WHEREAS,while the City and Miami-Dade County,through the Miami Beach Redevelopment •
Agency,have partially funded the improvements in the Master Plan and are presently determining whether
to complete the first phase of the Project in its entirety(at a cost of approximately $77 million,including
underground infrastructure improvements)or to delay and modify the project down to a cost of$50 million;
and
WHEREAS, Lincoln Road-area property owners have made significant contributions to the
improvement of the Lincoln Road District, including through the creation.of the LRBID, and wish to
continue working with the City to further develop Lincoln Road as a vital arts, culture and performance
area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
LINCOLN ROAD BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT,INC.:
Section 1.The Board of Directors of the LRBID hereby expresses support for the City to implement
the full Lincoln Road District Master Plan but requests the City to consider substituting the trellis on the
400 block of Lincoln Road for a significant,monumental sculpture of equal value to be acquired, leased,
or borrowed to be located on the•same block of Lincoln Road and to be rotated if desired in order to define
the entrance to the street. This sculpture or other art work should be selected in cooperation with a curatorial
committee composed of art museum directors/curators, and others with an expertise in public art and the
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creation of cultural places and designated BID members. The.City should also ensure that the planned
spaces for art,culture and performance provide digital infrastructure and'adequate lighting and can support,
the weight ofsignificapt,sculptures.,
Section 2.; In order to protect the.City's significant investment in the Lincoln Road.District and.
solidify Lincoln Road's reputation as a significant arts, culture,:arid performance district, the Board of
Directors,of the LRBID further expresses its desire to: (i)expand the term of the LRBID for an additional
five years;(ii)increase the area covered;by the LRBID to include,at a minimum,Lincoln Road from Collins
Ave. to West Ave.and to include additional side streets;and(iii)increase the assessments to current LRBID
members by approximately twenty-five percent(25%)and to consider alternative methods of assessment.
These modifications to the term,boundaries, and assessment,methodology,of the LRBID would generate
approximately$1:6,500,000 of additional revenue over the next ten(10)years,which funds will be used for
arts, culture,and performances within the Lincoln Road District,including the promotion thereof
Specifically,an expanded LRBID would be able to allocate up to$2,000,000 annually for each of
the next 10 years for artistic and cultural programming;as well as the necessary promotional,marketing and
advertising campaigns to promote Lincoln Road's arts,culture and performance programming,and its place
as the premier, safe, family friendly south Florida destination. Most of those funds will be invested in
robust arts and music programming, both directly and through sponsorship programs on Lincoln.Road.
Direct programming would include (dance, music, performance), art and sculpture installations
(Instagrammable) and activations (seasonal) conducted by the BID, as well as support for holiday
programming and lighting. Sponsorships would continue, such as the LRBID's sponsorships of the New
World Symphony, South Beach Jazz Fest, Miami Beach Pride and the Colony Theatre. The BIDs
commitment is to program all activities at a higher cultural level.
Section 3. The expanded LRBID will engage professionals and work with art museum
directors/curators, the New World Symphony and others with an expertise in public art, performance and
the creation of cultural spaces to develop cultural programming on Lincoln Road.
Section 4. The LRBID supports implementing the James Corner Master Plan in the manner set
forth in James Corner's memo of April 12,2019 to City Manager Morales.
Section 5. The Board of Directors of the LRBID hereby directs'the Executive Director of the
LRBID to transmit a;copy of this resolution to the City Manager and the Mayor and City Commission of
the City of Miami Beach.
Approved and presented by the Board of Directors of the Lincoln Road Business.Improvement
District,Inc.,which unanimously approved this Resolu on,by a 10 to vote on this 3rd.day of July of 2019.
Stev Gombinski
Pre dent
Lincoln Road Business Improvement District,.Inc.
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