99-23377 RESO
RESOLUTION NO. 99-23377
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
THE TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,850, COMPRISED OF $5,870 IN CASH AND AN IN-KIND
CONTRIBUTION, VALUED AT $4,980, IN PLANTS AND OTHER
MATERIALS, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A COASTAL
MARITIME HAMMOCK IN PINETREE PARK, AS DESIGNATED IN THE
PARKS IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM;
FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE $5,870 CASH DONATION TO THE
PINETREE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AND AMENDING THE
CONTRACT WITH VILA AND SON LANDSCAPING CORP., PURSUANT
TO BID NO. 63-98/99 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF PINETREE PARK,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,870, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INST ALLA TION
OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) LARGE NATIVE TREES, TO BE PLANTED AS
A COMPONENT OF THIS DONATION.
WHEREAS, the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., generously offered the City a donation of
$10,850 (comprised of $5,870 in cash, and $4,980 in plants and other materials), to purchase and
install plant materials at Pinetree Park to establish a coastal maritime hammock; and
WHEREAS, this donation will enhance the City's ability to further restore Pinetree Park's
native coastal hammock area, where species such as Gumbo Limbo, Sea Grape and Mahogany once
thrived; and
WHEREAS, there is $5,870 in cash being donated for the purchase and installation of
twenty-eight (28) large native trees, to be planted as a component of the Tropical Audubon Society,
Inc.'s proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., agreed that the City would include the
large native trees that Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., wanted to purchase as an add alternative for
the bid specifications being developed for Pinetree Park; and
WHEREAS, the bid for the rehabilitation of Pine tree Park (Bid No. 63-98/99) was issued
and awarded by the Mayor and City Commission on June 23, 1999, to the lowest responsive bidder,
Vila and Son Landscaping Corp., in the amount of $220,977.75; included in Vila and Son's bid was
a quote of $5,870 responding to Add Alternative Number Four-New plantings; and
WHEREAS, amending ofthe contract with Vila & Son Landscaping Corp. by $5,870 will
permit the planting of the larger trees as a component of the current construction program and ensure
they are of the specified quality, properly installed and warranted.
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 herein accept a donation from the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., in the amount of
$10,580, comprised of $5,870 in cash and an in-kind contribution valued at $4,980 in plants and
other materials, for the purpose of establishing a coastal maritime hammock in Pinetree Park, as
designated in the Parks Improvements General Obligation Bond Program; further appropriating the
$5,870 cash donation to the Pinetree Park General Obligation Bond Program; and amending the
contract with Vila and Son Landscaping Corp., pursuant to Bid No. 63-98/99 for the Rehabilitation
of Pine tree Park, in the amount of$5,870, for the purchase and installation of twenty-eight (28) large
native trees to be planted as a component of this donation.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of October, 1999.
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM No-:71Z--'1 /
TO:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City mmission
DATE: October 20, 1999
FROM:
Sergio Rodriguez
City Manager
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SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM
THE TROPICAL AUDUBON SOCIETY, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF
$10,850, (COMPRISED OF $5,870 IN CASH AND AN IN-KIND
CONTRIBUTION VALUED AT $4,980 IN PLANTS AND OTHER
MA TERIALS) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING A COASTAL
MARITIME HAMMOCK IN PINE TREE PARK, AS DESIGNATED IN THE
PARKS IMPROVEMENTS GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND PROGRAM;
FURTHER APPROPRIATING THE $5,870 CASH DONATION TO THE
PINE TREE PARK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, AND AMENDING THE
CONTRACT WITH VILA AND SON LANDSCAPING CORP. PURSUANT
TO BID NO. 63-98/99 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF PINE TREE PARK
BY THE AMOUNT OF $5,780, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION
OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) LARGE NATIVE TREES TO BE PLANTED AS
A COMPONENT OF THIS DONATION.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
BACKGROUND:
In early 1999, Mr. Gary Hunt, a member of the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., sent correspondence
to the City generously offering to donate grant funds in the amount of $10,850 awarded to the
Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., to the City for the purchase and installation of plant materials at
Pine Tree Park. It was the Tropical Audubon Society's vision to establish a coastal maritime
hammock designed in accordance with the City's Master Plan for Pine Tree Park. At the time of the
offer, the Parks Administration was in the process of developing the design and construction
documents for the renovations to be included in the Pine Tree Park General Obligation Bond
improvements.
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Based on meetings and discussions between the City and Mr. Hunt, it was agreed the City would
include the large native trees that Tropical Audubon Society, Inc., wanted to purchase as an add
alternative for the bid specifications being developed for Pine Tree Park. The bid for the
rehabilitation of Pine Tree Park (No. 63-98/99) was issued and awarded by the City Commission on
June 23, 1999, to the lowest responsive bidder, Vila and Son Landscaping Corp., in the amount of
$220,977.75. Also included in Vila and Son's bid was a quote of $5,780 responding to Add
Alternative Number Four - New plantings.
ANALYSIS:
This generous donation will enhance the City's ability to further restore Pine Tree Park's native
coastal hammock area where species such as Gumbo Limbo, Sea Grape and Mahogany once thrived.
The Parks & Recreation Department's staff and the consultants for Pine Tree Park have worked with
Mr. Hunt and the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc. to incorporate this donation in the proposed
renovation plan for the park and, when completed, it will serve as a welcomed natural respite for our
residents, tourists and day guests. Additionally, as indicated in the attached copy of the
correspondence from Mr. Don Chinchona and Mr. Gary Hunt of the Tropical Audubon Society, Inc.,
this is the initial phase of what could become a very significant hammock project involving the
members from various horticultural and environmental groups throughout Miami-Dade County.
The amendment of the contract with Vila & Son Landscaping Corp., will permit the planting of the
larger trees as a component of the current construction program and ensure that they are of the
specified quality, and properly installed and warranted.
CONCLUSION:
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Adopt the Resolution.
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