LTC 025-2006 Evaluation Committee for the Issuance of a RFQ for Prof. Services - Beachwalk II, So. of 5th St to So. Pointe Dr.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 025-2006
LETTER TO COMMISSION
SUBJECT:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager ~,~
January 26, 2006 () t' D
EVALUATION COMMITTEE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR
QUALIFICATIONS (RFQ) FOR PROFESSIONAL ARCHITECTURAL AND
ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DESIGN, PERMITTING AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT OF THE BEACHWALK II, SOUTH OF 5TH STREET TO SOUTH
POINTE DRIVE
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FROM:
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The City of Miami Beach is developing a series of bicycle/pedestrian/greenway
projects to be known as the Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN). The Atlantic
Greenway Network is made up of two main trail systems; the Beach Corridors and
the Neighborhood Trails. The Beach Corridors extend in a general
northbound/southbound direction, running between the erosion control line and the
dune system. The neighborhood trails extend in a general east-west as well as
north-south directions through the south, middle, and north beach neighborhoods.
Individual projects will be constructed to create a continuous trail network allowing
for alternative transportation and community enhancement.
The Beachwalk II project will establish a southern link between Lummus Park and
South Point Park. Beachwalk II will be a 0.6 mile (approximately 3,100 feet) path
running north-south, west of the dune system and east of Ocean Drive. Beachwalk
II will be developed in a "Greenway" or linear park setting to accentuate the area's
natural resources, historical architecture and cultural heritage.
Additional objectives of the project includes physical improvements to:
. Support multimodal transportation
. Link bicycle and pedestrian destinations
. Increase pedestrian and bicycle safety
. Improve trail network connectivity
. Eliminate barriers that prevent bicycle trips
. Develop future bikeway corridors
This is a component of a City-wide initiative to increase pedestrian and bicycle
facilities to offer residents alternative transportation choices in efforts to improve
traffic flow.
I am considering appointing the following individuals to serve on the Evaluation
Committee for the RFQ:
· Tom Mooney, Planning Department, City of Miami Beach
· Jordanna Rubin, Environmental Resources Manager, City of Miami Beach
· Maria Echeverry, Transportation Manager, City of Miami Beach
· John Oldenburg, Parks Department, City of Miami Beach
· Gabrielle Redfern, CMB Bikeways Committee Member, Resident
· Melissa Keeley, South Beach Resident, Leadership Academy Graduate
· Tui Munday, South Beach Resident, Leadership Academy Graduate
CC: Robert C, Middaugh, Assistant City Manager
Fred Beckmann, Public works Director
Robert Halfhill, Assistant Public works Director
Fernando Vazquez, City Engineer
Jordanna Rubin, Environmental Resources Manager
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