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98-22958 RESO RESOLUTION NO. 98-22958 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A 5.86 ACRE PUBLICIPRIV ATE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY, KNOWN AS THE "17TH STREET SITE," LOCATED BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUES, 17TH STREET TO LINCOLN LANE, IMMEDIATELY NORTH OF LINCOLN ROAD. WHEREAS, on January 5, 1998, pursuant to the authorization of the Mayor and City Commission, the Administration issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of public-private parking facilities in the area south of Dade Boulevard; and WHEREAS, the City issued the RFP in order to solicit qualified development teams to bid on certain publicly-owned sites identified in the RFP and/or to propose the development of parking on privately owned property; and WHEREAS, one ofthe public properties was the 17th Street and Washington Avenue site (the 17th Street Site); and WHEREAS, on April 1, 1998, pursuant to a discussion item requested by Commissioner Cruz, the Mayor and City Commission directed the Administration to amend the RFP to remove the 17th Street Site from the RFP, due to its singular importance commanding the need for its own RFP; and WHEREAS, the Administration recommended that a professional planning process be undertaken for the 17th Street Site in order to determine its best long range use, and two other sites were identified as having similar important characteristics, those sites being the preferred lot between 18th and 19th Streets, on Convention Center Drive, and the 73rd Street Site in North Beach; and WHEREAS, at the Land Use and Development Committee Meeting of April!3, 1998, the Administration described a planning process that would include a comprehensive review and evaluation of pertinent urban planning and economic development issues, and community and entertainment industry participation in the use assessment process; and WHEREAS, examples of similar planning processes were described that had been successfully used in the City such as the site selection for the proposal Regional Library; the Bass Museum renovation/expansion; the expansion of the Convention Center; the revitalization of Ocean Drive; and the Convention Hotel area; and WHEREAS, on May 20, 1998, the Mayor City Commission accepted the Land Use and Development Committee's recommendation regarding the steering committees, to be comprised of local business representatives from the respective project areas, local residential representatives, local civic leaders, and members of the Administration; and WHEREAS, the expenditure of funds to conduct a proper planning process, and the selection of consultants to assist with the analysis and feasibility studies, and specific site/area planning strategies (from the City's professional consultants list and/or as needed), to include economic and market analyses; traffic and transportation analyses, urban planning; urban design; and architectural analyses and recommendations; and WHEREAS, additional conditions by the Land Use Committee accepted by the Mayor and City Commission included that the consultants shall be familiar with the unique urban characteristics of Miami Beach and the Historic Districts; the consultants not derive any further associated work as a result of their participation in this process; and there shall be broad public participation; and WHEREAS, since the May 20, 1998 City Commission meeting, the City's Office of Arts, Culture and Entertainment has worked closely with the Fashion, Film, Television and Recording Committee to develop and schedule a Roundtable discussion, as well as to develop, distribute and analyze an entertainment industry needs and benefits analysis/questionnaire/responses; and WHEREAS, on July 20, 1998, the Administration brought before the Mayor and City Commission a Resolution to undertake the creation of a steering committee, appropriate funding related to the study and RFP process (to be recouped upon award of the RFP), and authorize the Administration to select and enter into contracts with professional consultants to assist with the process; and WHEREAS, a broad discussion by the Mayor and City Commission, interested members of the public, and the Administration took place regarding the proposed Resolution; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission concluded that the Administration should proceed to prepare a Request for Proposals for the 17th Street Site; and WHEREAS, in order to insure that the City obtain the very best proposals for this very important site, the Administration recommended that the RFP require respondents to provide certain information, as contained in the RFP; and WHEREAS, all costs related to the RFP process are recommended to be paid by the selected respondents, costs associated with the RFP process include advertising, legal, financial, and other related professional serves as needed; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission also authorized the Administration to select and obtain those professional services necessary to provide assistance as needed; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the directives described above, the Administration prepared a draft RFP which contains the City's basic requirements; contextual information specific to the 17th Street Site, requirements/guidelines/criteria for selection; and schedule; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 1998, the Administration brought forth a Resolution to the City Commission authorizing the Administration to issue an RFP for the 17th Street Site; and WHEREAS, the draft RFP contained the City's basic requirements, contextual information specific to this site, requirements/guidelines/criteria for selection and a schedule; and WHEREAS, Michael Tilson Thomas, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony (NWS), addressed the City Commission and described the rapid growth and development of the NWS on a national and international scale; and WHEREAS, due to the success of the NWS the rehearsal, technology and workshop spaces within the Lincoln Theater is now limiting the exploration of innovative styles of performance and the development of new audiences and requested the City Commission to consider the expansion needs of the NWS in relation to the RFP; and WHEREAS, the City Commission recognized the importance of such a valuable cultural institution and requested the RFP be amended to include the expansion needs of the NWS; and WHEREAS, the City Commission clarified that funding for consultant assistance with the RFP be authorized and appropriated from Bond Fund 351 in an amount of$75,000; to be reimbursed by the successful proposer; and 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 authorize the Administration to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a 5.86 acre public/private development opportunity, known as the "17th Street Site," located between Washington and Pennsylvania Avenues, 17th Street to Lincoln Lane, immediately north of Lincoln Road. PASSED and ADOPTED this 4th day of November , 1998. 1/1 MAYOR ATTEST: r~ CITY CLERK T:\AGENDA \OCT2198\REGULAR\17THRFRP.RES APPROVED AS TO FORM & LANGUAGE & FOR CUTION 1I-~-j'7 Dote :ITY OF MIAMI BEACH :ITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139 ttp:\\ci. miami-beach. fl. us COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. ~){ FROM: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and Members of the City Commission Sergio ROdrigu~~ City Manage\!J/ DA TE: November 4, 1998 TO: SUBJECT: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) FOR A 5.86 ACRE PUBLICIPRIV A TE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY KNOWN AS THE "17TH STREET SITE" LOCATED BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND PENNSYL VANIA AVENUES, 17TH STREET TO LINCOLN LANE, IMMEDIA TEL Y NORTH OF LINCOLN ROAD. RECOMMENDA TION Adopt the Resolution. BACKGROUND On January 5, 1998, pursuant to the authorization of the City Commission, the Administration issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of public-private parking facilities in the area south of Dade Boulevard. The City issued the RFP in order to solicit qualified development teams to bid on certain publicly-owned sites identified in the RFP and/or to propose the development of parking on privately owned property. One of the public properties was the 17th Street and Washington A venue site. On April 1, 1998, pursuant to a discussion item requested by Commissioner Cruz, the City Commission directed the Administration to amend the RFP to remove the 17th Street site from the RFP due to its singular importance commanding the need for its own RFP. Additionally, the Administration recommended that a professional planning process be undertaken for the subject site in order to determine its best long range use, and two other sites were identified as having similar important characteristics. Those sites being the preferred lot between 18th and 19th Streets on Convention Center Drive and the 73rd Street site in North Beach. It was further discussed that the previously mentioned planning process also apply to these two sites. The matter was referred to the Land Use and Development Committee. FUNDING APPROVED ./ Budget AGENDA ITEM R 1 .b. ~ . I DATE -- At the Land Use and Development Committee Meeting of April 13, 1998, the Administration described a planning process that would include a comprehensive review and evaluation of pertinent urban planning and economic development issues, and community and entertainment industry participation in the use assessment process. Examples of similar planning processes were described that had been successfully used in the City such as the site selection for the Library, the Bass Museum addition, the expansion of the Convention Center, the revitalization of Ocean Drive, and the Convention Hotel area. The proposed process would have resulted in a comprehensive planning process for the respective sites that would be the subject of an RFP/RFLI. Staff reported that they would further develop preliminary criteria for possible RFPs or RFLIs as needed, to support the planning and implementation process, and to present this criteria at the May II, 1998, Land Use and Development Committee Meeting. At this meeting, a brief presentation was made by the Administration on the preliminary evaluation and proposed scope of work for a planning process for the 17th Street and Washington Avenue site; the preferred lot between 18th and 19th streets; and the North Beach site at 73rd Street. A study timetable, costs and public participation process was discussed by the Land Use and Development Committee and members of the public. The Committee recommended that the City Commission direct the Administration to conduct a proper planning process. On May 20, 1998, the City Commission accepted the Land Use and Development Committees recommendation as follows: 1. The appointment of two Steering committees to be comprised of local business representatives from the respective project area, local residential representatives, local civic leaders, and members of the City Administration. One Steering Committee would review the two South Beach sites and the second Committee would review the North Beach site. The two committees were recommended due to the unique considerations of each site. 2. The expenditure of funds to conduct a proper planning process 3. The selection of consultants to assist with the Analysis and Feasibility Studies, and specific Site/Area Planning Strategies (from the City's professional consultants list and/or as needed) to include economic, and market analysis, traffic and transportation analysis, urban planning, urban design and architectural analysis and recommendations. Additional conditions by the Land Use Committee accepted by the Commission included the following: 4. The consultants shall be familiar with the unique urban characteristics of Miami Beach and the Historic Districts 5. The consultants shall not derive any further associated work as a result of their participation in this process; and 6. There shall be broad public participation Since the May 20, 1998, City Commission meeting, the City's Ot1ice of Arts, Culture and Entertainment has worked closely with the Fashion, Film, Television and Recording Committee to develop and schedule a Roundtable discussion as well as to develop, distribute and analyze an entertainment industry needs and benefits analysis questionnaire/responses. Three hundred questionnaires were mailed to the entertainment industry; approximately 150 were mailed to companies in Miami Beach, and 150 to companies outside the city limits. Eighty five respondents provided comments by way of the questionnaire. Fifty-six were from businesses located on Miami Beach and twenty-nine from outside the city limits. A summary describing the above is enclosed as part of the RFP. A preliminary tabulation of section 7 of the questionnaire dealing with the Entertainment Industry needs is also enclosed as part of the RFP. On July 8, 1998, a very well attended Roundtable Discussion took place at City Hall. Over 100 persons were in attendance and offered valuable testimony identifying clear and concise needs of their industry. Numerous excellent recommendations were made by participants. A summary of the discussion and attendance sheet is available upon request. On July 20, 1998, the Administration brought before the City Commission a Resolution to undertake the following: I. Create a Steering Committee 2. Appropriate funding related to the study and RFP process (to be recouped upon award of the RFP). 3. Authorize the Administration to select and enter into contracts with professional consultants to assist with the process and the enclosed material. A broad discussion by the City Commission, interested members of the public and the Administration took place regarding the proposed resolution. The City Commission concluded that the Administration should proceed to prepare a request for proposals for the 17th Street Site. In order to insure that the city obtain the very best proposals for this very important site, the Administration recommended that the RFP require respondents to provide information as listed in the RFP Summary. All costs related to the RFP process are recommended to be paid by the selected respondents. Costs associated with the RFP process include advertising, legal, financial, and other related professional serves as needed. The City Commission also authorized the Administration to select and obtain those professional services necessary to provide assistance as needed. On October 21, 1998, the Administration brought forth a resolution to the City Commission authorizing the Administration to issue an RFP for the 17th Street Site. The draft RFP contained the City's basic requirements, contextual information specific to this site, requirements/guidelines/criteria for selection and a schedule briefly described in the RFP SummarY listed in the Analysis section of this report. " At the October 21, 1998 City Commission meeting, Michael Tilson Thomas, Artistic Director of the New World Symphony (NWS) addressed the City Commission. Mr. Thomas described the rapid growth and development of the NWS on a national and international scale. Due to the success of the NWS, the rehearsal, technology and workshop spaces within the Lincoln Theater on Lincoln Road is now limiting the exploration of innovative styles of performance and the development of new audiences. Mr. Thomas, State Representative Elaine Bloom, NWS Board member Joy Malakoff and President and CEO of the NWS, Chris Dunworth requested that the City Commission consider the expansion needs of the NWS in relation to the proposed RFP. The City Commission recognized the importance of such a valuable cultural institution and requested the Administration to amend the draft RFP to include the expansion needs of the NWS as part of same. Additionally, the City Commission requested that the LA Times and Variety as well as publications serving the architectural industry be added to the list of publications where the RFP is to be advertised; clarified that funding for costs related to the RFP for consulting services, advertisements and related costs be secured from Bond Fund 351 up to $75,000, to be reimbursed by the successful proposer; requested that language in the RFP be further clarified that the City is not under obligation to negotiate with other proposers in the event that an agreement is not reached with the preferred respondent; that the process of evaluation be tailored after the process used for the Convention Hotel project; and that consultant(s) should have experience with the entertainment industry. ANAL YSIS The draft RFP has been amended to include the City Commission's directive of October 21, 1998 to include the expansion needs of the NWS in the RFP; additional publications have been added for advertisement; and language has been clarified about the City's obligations to respondents regarding negotiations. The remaining items requested by the City Commission such as the process for evaluation and consultants to have experience in the entertainment industry will be followed by the Administration as the process unfolds. RFP SUMMARY The Invitation: The City of Miami Beach is extending invitations to qualified developers to submit proposals for the development of the City-owned property known as the "17th Street site" (the site). The Site: The site is located between Washington and Pennsylvania Avenues, 17th Street and Lincoln Lane North. The 5.86 acre site is immediately north of the Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall and south of the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts and Miami Beach Convention Center, in the heart of the Historic District and Historic Convention Village Redevelopment Area. The site is currently used as a public surface parking lot (506 spaces) serving adjacent uses. The development proposal must continue to provide at minimum the same number of existing parking spaces before, during, and after construction. Zoning: The "CCC" (Civic and Convention Center District) Zoning designation covers the entire site, and allows for a variety of uses such as parking lots, garages, performing arts and cultural facilities, hotels, merchandise marts, commercial or office development, landscape, open space and parks. Current zoning allows for a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2.75 and a maximum height of 100 feet or 11 stories. Desired Development: While no specific uses are mandated, the City's preference is for a mix of uses; including the needs of the New World Symphony, resulting in a design that will serve to compliment the vitality and evolution of the City Center/Historic Convention Village by creating a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for the people of the City of Miami Beach and surrounding areas. Design should be of the highest quality, and reinforces the unique urban character and historic qualities of the area. Disposition: The City will consider proposals to lease the site on a long-term basis. Disposition revenues and revenue from real estate taxes directly generated by a proposed project wilL along with the character and compatibility of the proposed development, and the developer's capacity to implement the project, be a major criteria for selection. The City intends to lease the site in its "as is" condition, with the developer responsible for any and all environmental remediation, demolition/relocation of existing structures. and other site preparation costs. Disposition Process: Respondents to the RFP will be required to provide a $10,000 Cashier's check (which shall be refunded to the unsuccessful proposer(s) but shall be nonrefundable as to the successful proposer) and: 1.) Detailed qualifications (development track record of the entire development team proposed); previous projects similar to that being proposed; 2.) Description of representative development projects by the team, individually and collectively, from program concept to operation, including a detailed situational analysis regarding the area surrounding the development and the market feasibility; 3.) Demonstration of ability to secure financing of large scale projects, 4.) Preliminary program concept (mix, character and sizing of uses and phasing number of public parking spaces in addition to existing); 5.) Preliminary design concept (preliminary site plan, massing, height, physical character) and relationship to surrounding areas; 6.) Preliminary feasibility and marketing analysis and financing plan; 7.) Preliminary impact and traffic analysis; 8.) Preliminary proposed terms for lease of the site; and 9.) Preliminary project implementation schedule. 10.) Financial return to the City. RFP Timetable: The anticipated schedule for this RFP and contract approval is as follows: RFP approved issuance by City Commission RFP advertised Mandatory pre-submission conference and tour Proposals due Presentation and Interviews Notification of preferred and Alternate ranked developers City Commission award Negotiation with preferred Developer and Approval of Contract November 4, 1998 November and December 1998 January 29, 1998, 10:00 a.m. March 30, 1999,4:00 p.m. mid April, 1999 April, 1999 April, May, 1999 June, 1999 onward The RFP will be advertised: Urban Land Institute Daily Business Review Miami Herald South Florida Business Journal Miami Today New York Times Wall Street Journal LA Times Variety Internet The Administration has reviewed architectural publications and found that advertisements in those journals are mostly trade/product related, therefore not best suited to our needs. Announcements in the periodicals listed above will insure the broadest notice of this unique development opportunity to qualified and experienced development teams. Notice such as this was used by the City in the Convention Center Hotel RFP. CONCLUSION Approve the RFP. SR/JAG/lrdv r:~ j T:\AGENDA \NOV0498\REGULAR\ 17THRFRP.MEM REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS (RFP NO. 2-98/99) FOR A 5.86 ACRE PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY KNOWN AS THE "17TH STREET SITE" LOCATED BETWEEN WASHINGTON AND PENNSYLVANIA AVENUES, 17TH STREET TO LINCOLN LANE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA November 4,1998 ~ CITY OF MIAMI BEACH COMMISSION MAYOR Neisen O. Kasdin VICE-MA YOR Simon Cruz COMMISSIONERS David Dermer Susan Gottlieb Nancy Liebman Martin Shapiro Jose Smith CITY MANAGER Sergio Rodriguez PROPOSALS DUE: 4:00 p.m., March 30,1999 at: Procurement Division, City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami Beach, Florida, 33139 Telephone: (305) 673-7490 Facsimile: (305) 673-7851 TABLE OF CONTENTS Pae:e I. PUBLIC NOTICE 3 II. OVERVIEW AND PROPOSAL PROCEDURES A. Introduction and Background B. RFP Timetable C. Proposal Submission D. Pre-proposal Conference E. Contact Person/Additional Information/Addendum F. Proposal Guaranty G. Modifications/Withdrawals of Proposals H. RFP Postponement/Cancellation/Rejection I. Cost Incurred by Proposers J. Vendor Application K. Exceptions to RFP L. Sunshine Law M. Negotiations N. Protest Procedure o. Rules; Regulations; Licensing Requirements P. Default Q. Conflict of Interest R. Proposer's Responsibility S. Relation of City 4 III. DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY 8 A. Background B. Legal Description C. Site Description and History D. Zoning Status E. Development and Design Parameters F. Site Functions and Adjacent Urban Relationships G. Urban Needs and Future Appropriate Uses H. National Register Art Deco Historic District I. Parking and Convention Center Staging Uses and Requirements J. Film/Entertainment Industry/Cultural Institution Considerations and Needs K. Transportation and Traffic Considerations L. Underground Structures and Utilities M. Project Objectives IV. DISPOSITION PROCESS 14 V. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND GUIDELINES/EVALUATION CRITERIA A. Proposal Submission Requirements B. Evaluation/Selection Process 15 19 VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. Assignment B. Indemnification C. Termination for Default D. Termination for Convenience of City VII. DISCLOSURES AND DISCLAIMERS 21 VIII. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS TO BE RETURNED TO CITY A. Proposer Information B. Acknowledgment of Addenda C. Declaration D. Questionnaire 22 2 I. PUBLIC NOTICE: REQUEST FOR DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS (RFP 2-98/99) The City of Miami Beach invites interested parties to submit proposals for the redevelopment of approximately 5.86 acres of City-owned property known as the "17tlt Street site" located between Washington and Pennsylvania A venues from 17th Street to Lincoln Lane, Miami Beach, Florida. All proposals must be submitted in accordance with the RFP document which must be obtained from the Procurement Division, City of Miami Beach, City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, 3rd Floor, Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (305) 673-7490. This document contains detailed and specific information regarding the property being offered for development; the City's goals with respect to the development of this site; and the submittal requirements and the process for developer selection. There will be a mandatory pre-submission information meeting at the City of Miami Beach, Florida, on January 29, 1999, at 10:00 a.m., in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall. Interested parties will be given the opportunity to ask pertinent questions of City representatives concerning the RFP and submittal requirements. Immediately after the information meeting, the property may be inspected. An original and fifteen (15) copies of the submittal requirements in an 8~" x II" format (foldouts permitted) must be sealed and delivered to the Procurement Division on or before March 30, I 999 at 4:00 p.m. Immediately thereafter, all sealed proposals received will be publicly opened and forwarded to the City Manager's Office for review and evaluation by an evaluation committee with a final recommendation to the City Commission. The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City, to waive any irregularities in any proposals, or to reject any/or all proposals and to re-advertise for new proposals. Any proposal deemed by the City not to meet the criteria set forth in the RFP shall be rejected prior to the evaluation process. In evaluating each proposal, the City and its representatives shall consider, but not be limited to: the proposer's experience and qualifications; capabilities of the development team; the proposer's fmancial qualifications and strength; financial return to the City; the market and economic viability of the proposed project concept; and the appropriateness of the proposed uses and design relative to the immediate area and the City of Miami Beach, at large. Sergio Rodriguez City Manager City of Miami Beach 3 II . OVERVIEW AND PROPOSAL PROCEDURES: A. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND RFP SUMMARY The Invitation: The City of Miami Beach is extending invitations to qualified developers to submit proposals for the development of the City-owned property know as the" 17th Street site" (the site). The Site: The site is located between Washington and Pennsylvania A venues, 17th Street and Lincoln Lane North. The 5.86 acre site is immediately north of the Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall and south of the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Perfonning Arts and Miami Beach Convention Center, in the heart of the Historic District and Historic Convention Village Redevelopment Area. The site is currently used as a public surface parking lot (506 spaces) serving adjacent uses. The development proposal must continue to provide at minimum the same number of existing parking spaces before, during, and after construction as presently on the site. These parking spaces will not count towards meeting any development proposal parking requirements. Zoning: The "CCC " (Civic and Convention Center District) Zoning designation covers the entire site, and allows for a variety of uses such as parking lots, garages, perfonning arts and cultural facilities, hotels, merchandise marts, commercial or office development, landscape, open space and parks. Current zoning allows for a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2.75 and a maximum height of 100 feet or II stories. Desired Development: While no specific uses are mandated, the City's preference is for a mix of uses, including the needs of the New World Symphony, and a design that will serve to complement the vitality and evolution of the City Center/Historic Convention Village by creating a clean, safe, and stimulating environment for the people of the City of Miami Beach and surrounding areas. Design should be of the highest quality, and should reinforce the unique urban character and historic qualities of the area. Disposition: The City will consider proposals to lease the site on a long-tenn basis. Disposition revenues and revenue from real estate taxes directly generated by a proposed project will, along with the character and compatibility of the proposed development, and the developer's capacity to implement the project, be major criteria for selection. The City intends to lease the site in its "as is" condition, with the developer responsible for any and all environmental remediation, demolition/relocation of existing structures, and other site preparation costs. Disposition Process: Respondents to the RFP will be required to provide a $10,000 Cashier's check (which shall be refunded to unsuccessful proposer(s) but shall be unrefundable to the successful proposer) and: 1. Detailed qualifications (development track record of the entire proposed development team); listing of previous projects similar to that being proposed; 2. Description of representative development project by the team, individually and collectively, from program concept to operation, including a detailed situational analysis regarding the area surrounding the development and the market feasibility; 3. Demonstration of ability to secure financing of large scale projects; 4. Preliminary program concept (mix, character and sizing of uses and phasing number of parking spaces in addition to existing); 5. Preliminary design concept (preliminary site plan, massing, height, physical character) and relationship to surrounding areas; 6. Preliminary feasibility and marketing analysis and financing plan; 7. Preliminary economic impact and traffic analysis; 8. Preliminary proposed tenns for lease of the site; and 9. Preliminary project implementation schedule. 10. Financial return to the City. The City will evaluate the proposals, selecting a preferred developer. The City will enter into negotiations with the selected developer and, if an agreement cannot be reached with this party, the City will proceed to the second ranked developer, and so on, until an acceptable agreement has been reached. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City 4 reserves the right, at any time during the process, to reject any and all proposals, and to re-advertise for new proposals, or postpone or cancel the RFP process. B. RFP TIMETABLE The anticipated schedule for this RFP and contract approval is as follows: RFP approved issuance by City Commission RFP advertised Mandatory pre-submission conference and tour Proposals due Presentation and Interviews Notification of preferred and Alternate ranked developers City Commission award Negotiation with preferred Developer and Approval of contract November 4, 1998 November and December 1998 January 29, 1999, 10:00 a.m. March 30, 1999, 4:00 p.m. mid April 1999 April 1999 April/May, 1999 June 1999 onward Proposals will be evaluated by an Evaluation Committee according to the criteria contained in this RFP. Developers will be invited to make a presentation to the Evaluation Committee. Upon reviewing all of the proposals and presentations(s), the Evaluation Committee will rank the proposals and will make a recommendation via a written report to the City Manager. The City Manager shall evaluate each proposal submission and will render an independent recommendation to the City Commission along with the Evaluation Committee's report. C. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION An original and fifteen (IS) copies of complete proposal must be received by March 30,1999 at 4:00 p.m. and will be opened on that day at that time. The original and all copies must be submitted to the Procurement Division in a sealed envelope or container stating on the outside the proposer's name, address, telephone number, RFP number and title, and proposal due date. The responsibility for submitting a response to this RFP to the Procurement Division on or before the stated time and date will be solely and strictly that of the proposer. The City will in no way be responsible for delays caused by the U.S. Post Office or caused by any other entity or by any occurrence. Proposals received after the proposal due date and time will not be accepted and will not be considered. D. PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE A mandatory pre-proposal conference will be held on January 29, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. in the First Floor Conference Room of City Hall, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. Proposals will only be accepted from individuals or firms who sign the attendance sheet at that conference. E. CONTACT PERSON/ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ADDENDA The contact person for this RFP is the Procurement Director at (305) 673-7490. Proposers are advised that from the date of release of this RFP until award of the contract, no contact with City personnel related to this RFP is permitted, except as authorized by the contact person. Any such unauthorized contact may result in the disqualification of the proposer's submittal. Requests for additional information or clarifications must be made in writing to the Procurement Director no later than the date specified in the RFP timetable. Facsimiles will be accepted at (305) 673-7851. The City will issue replies to inquiries and any other corrections or amendments it deems necessary in written addenda issued prior to the deadline for responding to the RFP. Proposers should not rely on representations, statements, or explanations other than those made in this RFP or in any addendum to this RFP. Proposers are required to acknowledge the number of addenda received as part of their proposals. 5 The proposer should verify with the Procurement Division prior to submitting a proposal that all addenda have been received. ~ PROPOSAL GUARANTY Respondents to this RFP will be required to provide a $10,000 Cashier's Check with proposal. This proposal guaranty will be refunded to unsuccessful proposers, but shall be unrefundable to the successful proposer. G. MODI FICA TIONIWITHDRA W ALS OF PROPOSALS A proposer may submit a modified proposal to replace all or any portion of a previously submitted proposal up until the proposal due date and time. Modifications received after the proposal due date and time will not be considered. Proposals shall be irrevocable until contract award unless withdrawn in writing prior to the proposal due date or after expiration of one-hundred twenty (120) calendar days from the opening of proposals without a contract award. Letters of withdrawal received after the proposal due date and before said expiration date and letters of withdrawal received after contract award will not be considered. H. RFP POSTPONEMENT/CANCEL LA TION/REJECTION The City may, at its sole and absolute discretion, reject any and all, or parts of any and all, proposals; re- advertise this RFP; postpone or cancel, at any time, this RFP process; or waive any irregularities in this RFP or in any proposals received as a result of this RFP. I. COST INCURRED BY PROPOSERS All expenses involved with the preparation and submission of proposals to the City, or any work performed in connection therewith, shall be the sole responsibility of the proposer(s) and not be reimbursed by the City. J. VENDOR APPLICA TION Prospective proposers should register with the City of Miami Beach Procurement Division; this will facilitate their receipt of future notices of solicitations when they are issued. All proposer(s) must register prior to award; failure to register will result in the rejection of the proposal. Potential proposers may contact the Procurement Division at (305) 673-7490 to request an application. Registration requires that a business entity complete a vendor application and submit an annual administrative fee of $20.00. The following documents are required: I. Vendor registration form 2. Commodity code listing 3. Articles of Incorporation - Copy of Certification page 4. Copy of Business or Occupational License 5. Notarized Florida Public Entity Crime Affidavit It is the responsibility of the proposer to inform the City concerning any changes, including new address, telephone number, services, or commodities. K. EXCEPTIONS TO RFP Proposers must clearly indicate any exceptions they wish to take to any of the terms in this RFP, and outline what alternative is being offered. The City, after completing evaluations, may accept or reject the 6 exceptions. In cases in which exceptions are rejected, the City may require the proposer to furnish the services or goods originally described, or negotiate an alternative acceptable to the City. L. SUNSHINE LAW Proposers are hereby notified that all infonnation submitted as part of a response to this RFP will be available for public inspection after opening of proposals, in compliance with Chapter 286, Florida Statutes, known as the "Government in the Sunshine Law". M. NEGOTIATIONS The City may award a contract on the basis of initial offers received, without discussion. or may require proposers to give oral presentations based on their proposals. The City reserves the right to enter into negotiations with the selected proposer, and if the City and the selected proposer cannot negotiate a mutually acceptable contract, the City may tenninate the negotiations and begin negotiations with the next selected proposer. This process may continue until a contract has been executed or all proposals have been rejected. No proposer shall have any rights in the subject project or property or against the City arising from such negotiations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City reserves the right, at any time during the process, to reject any and all proposals, and to re-advertise for new proposals, or postpone or cancel the RFP process. N. PROTEST PROCEDURE Proposers that are not selected may protest any recommendations for contract award by sending a fonnal protest letter to the Procurement Director, which letter must be received no later than 5 calendar days after award by the City Commission. The Procurement Director will notify the protester of the cost and time necessary for a written reply, and all costs accruing to an award challenge shall be assumed by the protester. Any protests received after 5 calendar days from contract award by the City Commission will not be considered, and the basis or bases for said protest shall be deemed to have been waived by the protester. O. RULES; REGULATIONS; LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Proposers are expected to be familiar with and comply with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances, codes, and regulations that may in any way affect the services offered, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the EEOC Unifonn Guidelines, and all EEO regulations and guidelines. Ignorance on the part of the proposer will in no way relieve it from responsibility for compliance. P. DEFAULT Failure or refusal of a proposer to execute a contract upon award by the City Commission, or untimely withdrawal of a proposal before such award is made and approved, may result in forfeiture of that portion of any proposal surety required as liquidated damages to the City; where surety is not required, such failure may result in a claim for damages by the City and may be grounds for removing the proposer from the City's vendor list. Q. CONFLICT OF INTEREST Proposals will not be accepted from proposers whose officer, director, agent, or immediate family member (spouse, parent, sibling, and child) is an employee or elected official of the City of Miami Beach. R. PROPOSER'S RESPONSIBILITY Before submitting proposal, each proposer shall make all investigations and examinations necessary to ascertain all conditions and requirements affecting the full performance of the contract. Ignorance of such 7 conditions and requirements resulting from failure to make such investigations and examinations will not relieve the successful proposer from any obligation to comply with every detail and with all provisions and requirements of the contract documents, or will be accepted as a basis for any claim whatsoever for any monetary consideration on the part of the proposer. S. RELATION OF CITY It is the intent of the parties hereto that the successful proposer be legally considered to be an independent contractor and that neither the proposer nor the proposer's employees and agents shall. under any circumstances. be considered employees or agents of the City. III. THE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY A. BACKGROUND Over the last ten years Miami Beach has evolved from being a predominantly tourist destination with a large retirement population, to one which may be characterized as a vibrant urban residential, resort and business community. Access to the City's beaches, close proximity to Miami's downtown business district, the proposed Perfonning Arts Center in Downtown Miami, and the popularity of the Historic Art Deco District are all contributing factors to the rediscovery of Miami Beach as a place to visit, live, and work. The influx of younger residents and families, coupled with the establishment of new businesses in the area, has established Miami Beach as an international city. Within this dynamic City, is a twelve (12) block commercial gem known as Lincoln Road, which stretches from the Atlantic Ocean to Biscayne Bay, and is located in Miami Beach's trendy South Beach area. With its convenient location, tropical climate, and lively pedestrian character, the Lincoln Road area attracts a wide range of business activity. The highlight of the area is a pedestrian mall, which recently underwent a $19.8 million renovation that involved extensive streetscape, landscape and other aesthetic improvements demonstrating the City's commitment to the revitalization of the area. Lincoln Road is South Beach's center of culture and commerce. Currently, the pedestrian thoroughfare is home to six major cultural institutions: the Miami City Ballet, the New World Symphony at the Lincoln Theater, the Colony Theater, Art Center of South Florida, the Alliance Cinema, and the Area Stage. The Road enjoys a diverse assortment of sidewalk cafes, and is also home to numerous art galleries, a burgeoning home and design industry, stylish European and American boutiques, retro and antique shops, and office space. The architecturally distinctive character of the area makes Lincoln Road Mall a unique shopping and entertainment destination. Adding to the economic boom that was fueled by the Art Deco renaissance, the City of Miami Beach has attracted the film/entertainment industries, which have made Miami Beach home. With the arrival of these industries, the City not only increased its international reputation, but also enhanced its economy. These industries include the film, fashion, print, production, post-production, cable television, and music industries. Lincoln Road has become their corporate headquarters. In addition, other new developments in the area include the Loews Miami Beach Convention Center Hotel, the Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Hotel, and South Beach Cinemas (I8-screen complex located at the west end of Lincoln Road Mall). B. LEGAL DESCRIPTION Park east of Bayshore Golf Course and Park south of Canal land east of Washington Avenue, Less Parcel of BPI Dep OR 976-566 and Less Greater Miami Hebrew Academy Per ORD 2241-185 8 C. SITE DESCRIPTION AND HISTORY The 17th Street site is uniquely situated at the north edge of the City s central business district, at 500 17th Street (Exhibit "A"). It encompasses two city blocks that are bounded by 17th Street on the North; Washington Avenue on the East: Lincoln Lane on the South; and Pennsylvania A venue on the West. Drexel A venue passes north-south through the middle of the site. It is surrounded on its northeast, southeast and southwest quadrants by the Art Deco Historic District (Exhibit "B'"). designated in I 979 by the National Park Service (National Register). Only the northwest quadrant is not bounded by this Historic District. In addition, the site is located in the center of the Historic Convention Village Redevelopment and Revitalization Area (Exhibit "C"), which was designated in 1993 as a Community Redevelopment Area. The 17th Street site was originally a part of the City of Miami Beach Municipal Golf Course, conceived and developed by Carl Fisher in the early 1920's. Four decades later, following the construction of the Miami Beach Convention Center on a part of the golf course, the site became home to a two level municipal parking structure. This multi-level parking use remained from the 1960's through the early 1990's, at which time the structure was demolished for structural reasons. The site then assumed its present configuration as a landscaped surface parking lot, with revenue control features. State-of-the-art toll collection structures are situated at the Drexel and Pennsylvania A venue entrances. Today, the site substantially services the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (TOPA), Lincoln Road Mall, and the Miami Beach Convention Center. It is significant to note, however, that the western portion of the site also provides, from time to time, an important exhibition staging lot for major events at the Convention Center; in particular the Miami International Boat Show. It should be further noted that the development proposals must be for the two surface lots only. The side streets, including Drexel Avenue, Pennsylvania Avenue and Lincoln Lane, shall remain open to vehicular traffic. D. ZONING STATUS The site is currently zoned "CCC" (Civic and Convention Center District), whose purpose is to accommodate the facilities necessary to support the Convention Center. Main permitted uses include: parking lots, garages, performing arts and cultural facilities, hotels, merchandise marts, commercial or office development, landscape open space, and parks. The existing maximum height limit is currently 100 feet or eleven (II) stories. The allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) had previously been a range of from 1.25 to 5.0, based on lot size but, as of the Planning Board vote at its July 20, 1998 meeting, zoning-in-progress is in effect, setting the FAR at 2.75 for all lot sizes. The City Commission on first reading adopted an FAR for the CCC District of 2.75. A second and final reading is set for November 4, 1998. The Development regulations pertaining to the CCC Zoning District (setbacks, Floor Area Ratio, signage, parking requirements, etc.) are the average of the requirements contained in the zoning districts that surround the 17th Street site, and are subject to the official interpretation of the Planning Department Director. E. DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN PARAMETERS The development of the site will substantially define the image of Miami Beach's central business district for many decades to come and consequently, this development must be considered with the greatest care. The site is the single, largest, most strategically located tract of open public land currently available for development in South Beach. It occupies more than five acres at the intersection of two of the City's primary transportation corridors; 17th Street to the north, and Washington A venue to the east. This unique location makes the site accessible to the Atlantic Ocean beaches, the Collins A venue hotel district; the rapidly redeveloping Lincoln Road Mall; the Washington A venue commercial corridor; the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (TOP A); the Miami Beach Convention Center; the renovated and expanded Bass Museum and emerging Collins Park Cultural Arts Campus; the Holocaust Memorial; and Miami Beach City Hall; and of course Miami Beach's important Art Deco Historic District. 9 The site has remained open public land, available for appropriate development today, for important reasons. Early in the resort development history of Miami Beach, the City forefathers, including Carl Fisher, designated a sizeable land tract north of Lincoln Road and west of Washington Avenue, as open recreation land for a municipal golf course. This well considered urban land use plan consolidated Miami Beach's reputation and image as a sophisticated tropical playground that successfully balanced urban development with the enhancement and preservation of the natural open environment for visitors and residents to enjoy alike. Even as the fortunes of South Florida and the City declined in the decades following World War II, and new urban economic priorities dictated a convention center use on the site of the former Municipal Golf Course, City leaders were careful to reserve that portion closest to the central business district as substantially open for appropriate future development. That wise planning policy has served this City well and now provides a unique development opportunity. F. SITE FUNCTIONS AND ADJACENT URBAN RELATIONSHIPS [n defining the successful future development of the site, the following current site functions and established urban relationships must be carefully understood and reconciled in any proposal for development: Current Site Functions Primary Municipal Parking for the Miami Beach Convention Center, the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts, New World Symphony at Lincoln Theater, and Lincoln Road Established Adjacent Urban Relationships of Major Significance Washington Avenue and Linco[n Road Commercial/Office Corridors Lincoln Road Restaurant, Gallery, Retail, and Entertainment District Music, Film and Television Production Industry Facilities Public Art, Artists, and Artists Support Facilities on the Lincoln Road Corridor The National Register Art Deco Historic District Collins A venue Hotel District Atlantic Ocean Beaches Multi-Modal Transportation Transfer Point (Metro-Dade Buses, Electro-Wave and Taxis) at the Crossroad of 17th Street and Washington A venue G. URBAN NEEDS AND POTENTIAL FUTURE APPROPRIATE USES In addition to the aforementioned functions and relationships of the site, a careful evaluation of the following urban needs and future potential appropriate uses shall be considered as a part of any proposal for development of the site: Enhanced Parking for TOPA, the Convention Center, the New World Symphony, Lincoln Road, and the Collins A venue Hotel District Expanded Support Facilities for the growing Music, Film and Television Production Industries Class A Office Space adjacent to the heart of the City's downtown business area Visitor and Tourism Information Center serving the National Register Art Deco Historic District; Miami Beach Convention Center; TOPA; and the New World Symphony; Bass Museum and Cultural Arts Campus; Linco[n Road Mall; Washington Avenue and Espano[a Way; Holocaust Memorial; Botanical Garden Center/Conservatory; E[ectro- Wave and Public Transportation Systems; and Atlantic Ocean Beaches Inter-Modal Transportation Hub Facilities providing for local park-and-ride connections to multi-modal transportation systems and various City destinations Expansion needs of the New World Symphony Expansion of Lincoln Road Artist Studios and Support Facilities that nourish the City's cultural life Small-Scale Business Suites Hotel in close proximity to Music, Film and Te[evision Production Industries Further increase in inventory of Convention-grade hotel rooms for Convention business Commercial/Retail Link or Anchor from 17th Street to Lincoln Road along Washington A venue 10 Public Plaza facilitating vehicular and pedestrian movement throughout and across the site, from the Convention Center to Lincoln Road Mall, and serving as auxiliary staging area for Convention Center events Staging facility for the Miami Beach Convention Center A variety of factors will influence and shape the design of an appropriate project on the site; certain of these factors, however. are of such import to the future success of the City's central business district that they are elaborated upon in further detail as follows. H. NATIONAL REGISTER ART DECO HISTORIC DISTRICT Although the site was not included within the boundaries of the National Register Historic District at the time it was designated in 1979, the Historic District bounds the site on three sides and is one of the most important contextual relationships to be addressed. Arguably, the National Register Art Deco Historic District has been, and continues to be the single most tangible influence fueling the City's extraordinary resurgence as a design and tourism mecca. The City Commission, the City Administration, residents, visitors, and design professionals alike will be closely monitoring any development proposed for the site; particularly measuring all proposals not only for their functional merit and appropriate use of the site, but also for their sensitivity and compatibility to Miami Beach's National Register Historic District and the City's design legacy. The City Administration, as well as the Historic Preservation and Design Review Boards, have clearly signaled their ongoing interest in preserving the special urban character of the Beach while advancing its cutting edge design continuum well into the future. Due to the sheer magnitude of the successful proposal project, and its anticipated impact on the central business district and adjacent Historic District, it is imperative that all development proposals must be clearly compatible with the unique pedestrian character, urban scale and building materials of Miami Beach. All proposed project designs must strive to distill and advance the essence of Miami Beach's tropical design tradition, as seen throughout the National Register Historic District, as well as elsewhere in the City. This does not mean that the architecture must be Art Deco inspired; to the contrary, it means that any proposed design must successfully interpret the significance of Art Deco in Miami Beach and advance that design continuum. The project must seek to produce the finest design of its time, imbued with the spirit and optimism that is the hallmark of Miami Beach and of the Art Deco movement. All Proposers are advised that, in addition to City Commission review and approval. the selected project will be subject to review and approval by the Miami Beach Design Review Board prior to a Building Permit being issued. I. PARKING AND CONVENTION CENTER STAGING USES AND REQUIREMENTS Any proposal for the site must maintain at least the current level of parking (506 spaces) available to the general public, in addition to serving its own needs. Preferably, proposed site development will enhance the amount of parking currently available. This is critical, as there are 5 to 6 Convention Center shows annually that require maximum parking for the lots as presently configured. As convention business in Miami Beach increases, parking will remain a high priority. The primary parking use of the site at this time is for parking to serve the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts (TOPA). These lots are TOPA's primary parking, and typically valet plus those lots handle the vast majority of theater needs, leaving the Preferred Lot (on the west side of Convention Center Drive) as well as the 17th Street Municipal Garage available for normal Convention Center use. A recent review by the City's Parking Department offers the following observations and comments that must be given special consideration: Current 17th Street Site Parking Uses Monthly decal parkers (general parking) TOPA Parking for all events II New World Symphony Parking (Lincoln Theater) for all events Transient parking for customers, clients and visitors to Lincoln Road Other Current 17th Street Site Uses Staging for the International Boat Show. The 17th Street and Washington Avenue West Lot has provided an efficient and effective way to marshal large yachts into the Convention Center; prior to the use of this lot, marshaling and holding took place on the Preferred Lot, on the west side of the Convention Center, but this resulted in serious traffic jams at the intersection of Meridian A venue and Dade Boulevard. Park and Ride Lot for the Electro-Wave and Special Events, such as Art Deco Weekend, and many others. Parking Concerns and Requirements of the RFP Current Parking Revenues derived from the 17th Street Site are pledged to Parking Revenue Bonds; these revenues are substantial and include the following: 300 Monthly Decal Parkers at $SO/month = $180,000 annually Transient Parking averaging $70,000/month = $840,000 annually All Proposals must address regular payment to the City's Parking Department for any amount that these lots currently receive in revenue, inclusive of a reasonable revenue escalation clause for future years. All Proposals must provide, at a minimum, 300 spaces out of the existing (506 spaces) for Monthly Decal Parkers to avoid placing an unbearable strain on the remainder of parking along the Lincoln Road corridor. All Proposals must provide parking at a (negotiated) flat rate for TaPA comparable to similar Performing Arts Center and Lincoln Theater clients that is collected on entry, to allow efficient exiting following shows. All Proposals must provide a facility or an acceptable arrangement, for the effective and efficient marshaling of large vessels or other cumbersome exhibition items on the site during major consumer shows at the Convention Center, such as the International Boat Show. All Proposals must provide for the construction of Parking Facilities as a First Phase of Development in order to lessen the impact of the overall project construction period on parkers and the public. J. FILM/ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY/CULTURAL INSTITUTION CONSIDERATIONS AND NEEDS The film/entertainment industries have played an important role in energizing the social/cultural allure of Miami Beach and today these industries are poised on the threshold of substantial expansion and enhancement. The City has experienced the emergence of major music recording studios throughout South Beach, as well as the arrival of significant television production facilities, plus the continued success and expansion of programs at the TaPA, the New World Symphony, the Miami City Ballet, and the Colony Theater. Additionally, location film shoots have become routine and the City of Miami Beach recognizes the growth and sophistication of area residents and visitors and Miami Beach's desirability as a venue. Miami Beach has become a spectacular backdrop for major productions. The City of Miami Beach is eager to encourage the growth and development of these important industries. Consequently, it might be appropriate to accommodate aspects of the film/entertainment industry as a component of the 17th Street proposal. The following two analyses represent a partial snapshot of factors pertinent to the future of the entertainment industry in Miami Beach: Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts A recent assessment by the General Manager of the Miami Beach Convention Center (and TaPA) provides a significant insight into the long range programming at TaPA in light of the likely construction of the Miami-Dade 12 Perfonning Arts Center in Miami. Over the past couple of years, TaPA has wisely and carefully adjusted its programming to best prepare for such an eventuality. The current mix of classical, ethnic, pop, Broadway, dance, children, concerts, and community events is a change from the previous strictly traditional fare that was TaPA's staple. The principals of the Miami-Dade Perfonning Arts Center have varying degrees of activity in TaPA: New World Symphony (1-2 shows per year): Florida Philhannonic (possibly two pop concert dates annually); Opera (likely none); Concert Association (1-2 dates annually): and the Ballet (4 weekends plus the Nutcracker) - the largest user of the five. The City anticipates Broadway shows to remain heavily at the TaPA, as dates available at the Miami-Dade Perfonning Arts Center may be difficult. Latin shows, however, have also become a successful staple, and TaPA intends to continue to grow in that area of entertainment. Fashion, Film, Television and Recording Committee's Questionnaire Analysis A recent questionnaire developed by the City of Miami Beach Fashion, Film, Television and Recording Committee, entitled "Entertainment Industry Needs and Benefits Analysis Questionnaire" (attached hereto as Exhibit "0"), provides a revealing glance into the needs of this industry as assessed by its own companies. Some of the highlights are summarized below: Of 84 companies responding, 32% were in the music segment; 16% in TV/Cable; 13% in Fashion/Print; 12% were Arts Organizations; 10% Film; and the remaining 17% distributed among other related segments Of 83 respondents, 51 % were Miami Beach residents Of 83 respondents, 69% reported Miami Beach as their principal place of business, while 30% were in Miami-Dade County, and only I % were elsewhere Among 78 companies reporting, the median operations commencement date was 1993; 40% of the companies have an annual operating budget in excess of $1 ,000,000, with 20% in excess of $5,000,000; the average of annual operating budgets reported is $2,200,641 The average number of company employees is 18, with 35% residing in Miami Beach Of76 companies responding, 68% own or lease office, studio, or production facilities on Miami Beach, and 67% of these Companies use this space for office purposes, with studio and production space representing another 24%, and the balance being distributed between perfonnance, rehearsal and museum space Of 84 companies responding, 56% indicated their intention of expanding their facilities in the next 1-3 years, with an average floor of 11,792 square feet needed for each of the 27 companies answering this query; this represents approximately 318,000 square feet of additional floor area for these 27 respondents only Of the 20 industry needs ranked by the participants, on a scale of 1-5, the top 5 highest ranked needs were as follows: employee parking (3.63); skilled labor force (3.19); economic incentive (3.13); Class A office space (3.08); and hotels with business amenities (2.92) New World Symphony The New World Symphony (NWS) was established in 1986 by Michael Tilson Thomas. The mission of the NWS is to train gifted graduates of leading conservatories and schools of music for leadership positions in orchestras and ensemble groups around the world. The NWS is a 50 I(c) (3) not-for-profit organization with a nine-month concert and education season with an annual operations budget of approximately $8 million. The NWS is based at the Lincoln Theater at the northeast comer of Lincoln Road and Pennsylvania Avenue, immediately south of the 17th Street site with its main entrance on Lincoln Road. After years of rapid growth and development, the rehearsal, technology and workshop spaces within the Lincoln Theater are limiting the exploration of innovative styles ofperfonnance and the development of new audiences. The City recognizes the unique value of this cultural institution and its expansion needs and requests that the expansion needs of the NWS be included as part of the 17th Street site RFP. "Exhibit E" contains additional infonnation about the organization and expansion needs in relation to this RFP. 13 K. TRANSPORTATION AND TRAFFIC CONSIDERATIONS A development project of this magnitude will have a substantial impact upon the City's transportation and vehicular circulation systems. If effectively planned and efficiently managed, however, this impact can have substantial long- range benefits. In order to ensure that the proposed project(s) will be consistent with the City's present and future goals and objectives for the area, consistent with the City's Municipal Mobility Plan, along with all traffic circulation and mass transit concurrency requirements, a Comprehensive Traffic Impact Study (Level III) shall be required as a part of this RFP. The Study Area shall be from the MacArthur Causeway/5th Street to the Julia Tuttle Causeway/41st Street, and between Alton Road and Ocean Drive. The particulars required in this Level III Traffic Impact Study are generally summarized in Exhibit "F", attached hereto. L. UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES A current preliminary assessment of underground structures and utilities believed to be situated on the site has been prepared by the City's Public Works Department and is attached hereto as Exhibit "G". M. PROJECT OBJECTIVES The City is seeking a development project that meets the needs of the businesses, residents, and visitors of the area. The City will review proposals for consistency with the following project objectives. . Developer's experience - Proven team design capability of local or national reputation . Qualifications of project team and intent to maintain the original team throughout the project . Firm's financial capacity to undertake the project . Previous comparable projects . Demonstrated historic preservation experience . Proposals which address the City's needs and concerns to the greatest extent . Proposals which maximize the return to the City . Proposals which are of high quality and are compatible with the scale and character of the areas in which they are being proposed. . Proposed timing of the project . Number of additional public parking spaces to be provided IV. DISPOSITION PROCESS The City expects proposers to focus on the full team credentials in developing representative projects, describing the projects, the physical constraints and environment influencing the project concepts, and the actual contribution made by individual team members. Special attention should also be given to demonstrating the team's ability to secure construction and permanent financing for real estate projects. A preliminary program concept appropriate to the area, reflective of the team's experience, is required to allow the evaluation committee a succinct introduction to what is envisioned by the proposer. Development proposals shall include: I. Detailed qualifications (development track record of the entire development team proposed); 2. Descriptions of representative development projects by the team, individually and collectively, from program concept to operation, including a detailed situational analysis regarding the area surrounding the development and the market feasibility; 3. Demonstration of ability to secure financing of large-scale projects; and 4. Preliminary program concept (mix, character and sizing of uses and phasing). 5. Preliminary design concept (preliminary site plan, massing, height, physical character); 14 6. Preliminary feasibility and marketing analyses and financing plan; 7. Preliminary proposed tenns for compensation to the City and the Parking System, and 8. Preliminary project implementation schedule 9. Preliminary traffic study. Proposals shall be accompanied by a cashier's check for $10,000, which shall be refunded to unsuccessful proposers but shall be nonrefundable to the preferred proposer to offset the actual costs incurred or to be incurred by the City in evaluating responses and negotiation of an agreement. The proposer who ultimately is successful in reaching agreement with the City will be responsible for compensating the documented fees of the City's third party attorneys and advisors including advertisement for the project up to an amount of $75.000. Contact Person: Any technical questions related to this project should be directed to: Judy Ford Procurement Director City of Miami Beach 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139 (305) 673-7490 V. PROPOSAL FORMAT AND GUIDELINES / EV ALUA nON CRITERIA Proposals must contain the following documents, each fully completed and signed as required. Proposals which do not include all required documentation or are not submitted in the required fonnat, or which do not have the appropriate signatures on each document, may be deemed to be non-responsive. Late or non-responsive proposals will receive no further consideration. CONTENTS OF PROPOSAL I. Table of Contents Outline in sequential order the major areas of the proposal, including enclosures. All pages must be consecutively numbered and correspond to the table of contents. 2. Proposal Points to Address: Proposer must respond to all minimum requirements listed below, and provide documentation that demonstrates ability to satisfy all of the minimum qualification requirements. Proposals that do not contain such documentation may be deemed non-responsive. 3. Price Prooosal 4. Acknowledgment of Addenda and Proposer Infonnation fonns 5. Any other document required by this RFP, such as a Questionnaire or Proposal Guaranty. A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS One original and (15) copies of a complete submission package containing all the requested infonnation identified in this RFP in an 8'12" x 11" (foldouts pennitted) bound document are to be submitted by 4:00 p.m. on March 301999, in sealed boxes to, Procurement Division, City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Fl. 33139. Proposal submissions must be clearly marked "17th Street Site RFP". Additional infonnation may be requested by the City following review of the initial submission. 15 Each proposer must arrange all infonnation and exhibits in the order it is requested in the Proposal Submission Requirement section of this RFP; this submittal must be bound in a manner to allow for quick location of the requested infonnation. Signatures, wherever required, must be executed by a person having the authority to represent the proposer and disclose the infonnation as requested. Each development proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following: Qualifications: I. Identity of developer, including the developer's organizational structure and names and addresses of all principals, including public relation finns, lawyers, and lobbyists. Composition and qualifications of other members of the development team. 2. The development team's professional qualifications and experience in development, financing and management of comparable projects. Please specify the role played by various key members of the team. 3. Complete and substantial evidence of the developer's financial capability to undertake the proposed project as demonstrated by the ability to finance other large-scale development projects. 4. List of owners and, for private-public projects, public sector participants, with contact names and telephone numbers of completed comparable projects to this magnitude and type for reference. 5. Declaration of financial disclosure and professional infonnation as detailed in the Appendix section of this RFP. Project Proposal: 1. Preliminary Program Concept: Mix, character, and sizing of uses by number and size of buildings Key individual or types of tenants or users (level of commitment, as appropriate) Anticipated phasing GeneraVmarket contingencies that might affect programming of initial and future phases 2. Proposer's Development Plan - Each Proposal must include a detailed description of the proposed development including: Square footage Total number of parking spaces Building height(s) (number of floors plus overall height) Accessory/ancillary uses to be housed in the facility or on the site, and compliance with the requirements specified in this RFP. Special features proposed for this development, as well as the urban/architectural design concept. Plans confonning to all applicable zoning requirements and demonstrating sensitivity to and compatibility with the surrounding area in which the project is located, and in particular, the special character of the National Register Historic Art Deco District. 3. Project Design Drawings Plans must include schematic drawings by an architect licensed to do business in the State of Florida, illustrating the proposed development. Schematic drawings shall include basic site and building relationship plans at 1/16-inch scale and diagrammatic sections and elevations showing vertical relationships also at 1/16-inch scale. The presentation of the proposer's development shall also include aerial perspectives or isonometric sketches as well as contextual elevations showing the relationship of the project structures to buildings on the immediately adjacent blocks (i.e. Citibank, Municipal parking garage, 407 Lincoln Road, TOPA, etc) and visuals to show relationships to the surrounding area. All schematic presentation drawings should be board mounted for presentations to the Evaluation Committee and for the convenience of review by the City, as well as included in the actual proposal book(s) as foldouts. The City will also welcome any concept plans, architectural drawings, or models the proposer may wish to submit in addition to the development plan description and the required schematic drawings. 16 4. Construction The proposal must include infonnation on how the construction will be contracted (i.e. proposer acting as contractor or proposer contracting with a general contractor or construction manager). Each proposer must furnish a detailed construction cost estimate for the entire proposed facility. Proposals must also include a schedule of the approximate dates that each significant improvement is expected to be started and completed, including the date when penn its will be secured, as well as the construction start and completion dates. 5. Site Lease Requirement The ownership of the site will be retained by the City of Miami Beach. The site will be made available to the selected developer in the form of a long-tenn lease agreement. structured to include a minimum guaranteed ground rent. Responses to the RFP must include a dollar amount that the proposer intends to pay the City as part of the long-tenn lease agreement for the site with provisions for escalating amounts based on incremental development as well as annual cpr increases. Revenue sharing will also be considered. 6. Financing Requirements Proposer(s) are required to provide evidence of the ability to obtain financing for a project. Proposer(s) shall describe how development of all aspects of the project shall be financed (include the amount of equity capital, amount of interim or construction financing, amount of pennanent financing, source of equity, operating capital, etc.). The financial plan must be comprehensive and integrate all relevant financial aspects of the development. The financial plan must also include a pro-fonna for the length of the proposed project, reflecting revenues and expenses, including anticipated debt service or land lease requirements. Proposals shall include letters of commitment from financial institutions rated AA or better, documenting a proposer's ability to secure the necessary funds to complete the proposed development. Proposals shall include letters of commitment from bonding and insurance finns rated AA or better, demonstrating the project team's ability to obtain the required bonds and insurance. 7. Deposit A cashier's check drawn on a U.S. Bank, in the amount of $1 0,000.00, made payable to the City of Miami Beach, must accompany the proposal at the time of submission. The City shall return this deposit to those proposers not selected at the time the City selects a proposal or rejects all proposals received. 8. Disclosure Competitive Projects, Bankruptcy and Litigation - All material litigation, administrative proceedings and bankruptcy proceedings currently pending or having occurred within the past ten years directly or indirectly involving any team member, regardless of cause or merit, shall be identified and the nature and status of such bankruptcy or litigation and proceedings clearly described. Evaluation Criteria: The following evaluation criteria shall be used by the City of Miami Beach to rank qualified proposals: I. Experience and track record of the proposer including the proposer's proven capability to deliver a high quality design/development project as evidenced by locally or nationally recognized and completed comparable projects, and focusing on the qualifications and experience of members of the development team, quality of similar past development projects, ongoing technical and staff capacities, experience in public-private development projects, and general reputation. 2. Financial capability and level of financial commitment as it would impact the likelihood of project implementation and provision of proposed revenues to the City 3. Extent to which the proposed proiect would meet City planning obiectives, generally based upon a review of the following: 17 Types and floor areas of uses proposed for the project site Location of all proposed buildings, structures, drives, parking spaces, walkways, plazas and open spaces, means of ingress and egress, and public utility services on the site Compliance of proposed building uses,heights, setbacks, parking spaces. Floor Area Ratio, Lot Coverage, and other proposed project aspects with the Code of the City of Miami Beach, particularly the City's Zoning Ordinance Efficiency and desirability of proposed pedestrian and vehicular tratTic movement within and adjacent to the project site including a strong intennodal transportation aspect and close attention to traffic/transportation concurrency requirements Attention to building design and site layout strategies that enhance safety, crime prevention and fire protection, as well as pedestrian sight lines and view corridors to the adjacent historic district and surrounding significant structures Landscape design, paving and buffering systems that enhance the overall site plan, the architectural design of the project and the surrounding areas, and ensure that headlights of vehicles, noise and undesirable light from structures are adequately shielded from public view and from pedestrian areas Compatibility of the design, size and siting of any new buildings and site features with the adjacent National Register "Art Deco" Historic District and surrounding urban area and structures, inclusive of scale, massing, arrangement of design elements and features, textures, materials and colors, to ensure the proposed project preserves the traditions of design excellence in Miami Beach and advances this evolutionary design continuum in an appropriate manner into the new millennium B. EVALUATION/SELECTION PROCESS The procedure for proposal evaluation and selection is as follows: I. Request for Proposals issued. 2. Receipt of proposals. 3. Opening and listing of all proposals received. 4. An Evaluation Committee, appointed by the City Manager, shall meet to evaluate each proposal in accordance with the requirements of this RFP. If further infonnation is desired, proposers may be requested to make additional written submissions or oral presentations to the Evaluation Committee. 5. The Evaluation Committee shall recommend to the City Manager the proposal or proposals acceptance of which the Evaluation Committee deems to be in the best interest of the City. 6. After considering the recommendation(s) of the Evaluation Committee, the City Manager shall recommend to the City Commission the proposal or proposals, which the City Manager deems to be in the best interest of the City. 7. The City Commission shall consider the City Manager's recommendation(s) in light of the recommendation(s) and evaluation of the Evaluation Committee and, if appropriate, approve the City Manager's recommendation(s). The City Commission may reject the City Manager's recommendation(s) and select another proposal or proposals. In any case, the City Commission shall select the proposal or proposals which the City Commission deems to be in the best interest of the City, or may also reject all proposals. 8. Negotiations between the selected proposer and the City Manager take place to arrive at a contract. If the City Commission has so directed, the City Manager may proceed to negotiate a contract with a proposer other than the top-ranked proposer, if the negotiations with the top-ranked proposer fail to produce a mutually acceptable contract within a reasonable period of time. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City reserves the right, at any time during the process, to reject any and all proposals, and to re-advertise for new proposals, or postpone or cancel the RFP process. 18 9. A proposed contract or contracts are presented to the City Commission for approval, modification and approval, or rejection. 10. [f and when a contract or contracts acceptable to the respective parties is (are) approved by the City Commission, the Mayor and City Clerk sign the contract(s) after the selected proposer(s) has (have) done so. Important Note: By submitting a proposal, all proposers shall be deemed to understand and agree that no property interest or legal right of any kind shall be created at any point during the aforesaid evaluation/selection process until and unless a contract has been agreed to and signed by both parties. VI. GENERAL PROVISIONS A. ASSIGNMENT The successful proposer shall not enter into any sub-contract, retain consultants, or assign, transfer, convey, sublet, or otherwise dispose of this contract, or of any or all of its right, title, or interest therein. or its power to execute such contract to any person, firm, or corporation without prior written consent of the City. Any unauthorized assignment shall constitute a default by the successful proposer. B. INDEMNIFICA TION The successful proposer shall be required to agree to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Miami Beach and its officers, employees, and agents, from and against any and all actions, claims, liabilities, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, for personal, economic or bodily injury, wrongful death, loss of or damage to property, in law or in equity, which may arise or be alleged to have arisen from the negligent acts or omissions or other wrongful conduct of the successful proposer, its employees, or agents in connection with the performance of service pursuant to the resultant Contract; the successful proposer shall pay all such claims and losses and shall pay all such costs and judgments which may issue from any lawsuit arising from such claims and losses, and shall pay all costs expended by the City in the defense of such claims and losses, including appeals. C. TERMINATION FOR DEFAULT If through any cause within the reasonable control of the successful proposer, it shall fail to fulfill in a timely manner, or otherwise violate any of the covenants, agreements, or stipulations material to the Agreement, the City shall thereupon have the right to terminate the services then remaining to be performed by giving written notice to the successful proposer of such termination which shall become effective upon receipt by the successful proposer of the written termination notice. In that event, the City shall compensate the successful proposer in accordance with the Agreement for all services performed by the proposer prior to termination, net of any costs incurred by the City as a consequence of the default. Notwithstanding the above, the successful proposer shall not be relieved of liability to the City for damages sustained by the City by virtue of any breach of the Agreement by the proposer, and the City may reasonably withhold payments to the successful proposer for the purposes of set off until such time as the exact amount of damages due the City from the successful proposer is determined. D. TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF CITY The City may, for its convenience, terminate the services then remaining to be performed at any time without cause by giving written notice to successful proposer of such termination, which shall become effective thirty (30) days following receipt by proposer of such notice. [n that event, all finished or unfinished documents and other materials shall be properly delivered to the City. If the Agreement is terminated by the City as provided in this section, the City shall compensate the successful proposer in accordance with the Agreement for all services actually performed [9 by the successful proposer and reasonable direct costs of successful proposer for assembling and delivering to City all documents. No compensation shall be due to the successful proposer for any profits that the successful proposer expected to earn on the balanced of the Agreement. Such payments shall be the total extent of the City's liability to the successful proposer upon a termination as provided for in this section. 20 VII. DISCLOSURES AND DISCLAIMERS The infonnation contained in this RFP is provided solely for the convenience of the proposer. It is the responsibility of the proposer to verify that infonnation is accurate and complete, as the City makes no representation as to accuracy or completeness. Reliance upon infonnation contained herein or form communications with City representatives or its advisor(s) is at the proposer's own risk. The City of Miami Beach reserves the right to accept any proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the City, or to reject any and/or all proposals and to re-advertise for new proposals. Any proposal deemed by the City to not meet the basic criteria of this RFP shall be rejected prior to the evaluation process. The City assumes no financial or other obligation to proposers. Any proposal submitted in response to this RFP is at the sole risk and responsibility of the party submitting such proposal. Neither the City nor its advisor(s) shall pay a brokerage, finders or referral fee to any party in connection with this RFP, The City is governed by Florida's Sunshine Law and all proposals and supporting data shall be subject to disclosure as required by such law. All proposals shall be treated confidentially to the extent pennitted by Florida statutes. In the event of any conflict between this section and the rest of the RFP, the provisions of this section shall take precedence. THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBMITTING A RESPONSE TO THIS PROPOSAL AT THE PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION ON OR BEFORE THE STATED TIME AND DATE WILL BE SOLELY AND STRCIL TY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROPOSER. THE CITY WILL IN NO WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DELAYS BY THE UNITED STATES MAIL DELIVERY OR CAUSED BY ANY OTHER OCCURRENCE. 21 VIII. PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED TO CITY A. PROPOSER INFORMA nON Submitted by: Proposer (Entity): Signature: Name (Typed): Address: City/State: Telephone: Fax: It is understood and agreed by proposer that the City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, to make awards on all items or any items according to the best interest of the City, and to waive any irregularities in the RFP or in the proposals received as a result of the RFP. It is also understood and agreed by the proposer that by submitting a proposal, proposer shall be deemed to understand and agree than no property interest or legal right of any kind shall be created at any point during the aforesaid evaluation/selection process until and unless a contract has been agreed to and signed by both parties. (Authorized Signature) (Date) (Printed Name) 22 B. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS NO. 2-98/99 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ADDENDA Directions: Complete Part I or Part II, whichever applies. Part I: Listed below are the dates of issue for each Addendum received in connection with this RFP: Addendum No.1, Dated Addendum No.2, Dated Addendum No.3, Dated Addendum No.4, Dated Addendum No.5, Dated Part II: No addendum was received in connection with this RFP. Verified with Procurement staff Name of staff Date Proposer - Name Date Signature 23 C. DECLARA nON TO: Sergio Rodriguez City Manager City of Miami Beach, Florida Submitted this _ day of ,1999. The undersigned, as proposer. declares that the only persons interested in this proposal are named herein; that no other person has any interest in this proposal or in the Contract to which this proposal pertains; that this proposal is made without connection or arrangement with any other person; and that this proposal is in every respect fair and made in good faith, without collusion or fraud. The proposer agrees if this proposal is accepted, to execute an appropriate City of Miami Beach document for the purpose of establishing a fonnal contractual relationship between the proposer and the City of Miami Beach, Florida, for the perfonnance of all requirements to which the proposal pertains. The proposer states that the proposal is based upon the documents identified by the following number: RFP No. 2- 98/99. SIGNA TURE PRINTED NAME TITLE (IF CORPORATION) 24 Proposer's Name: Principal Office Address: Official Representative: Individual Partnership (Circle One) Corporation If a Corporation, answer this: When Incorporated: In what State: If Foreign Corporation: Date of Registration with Florida Secretary of State: Name of Resident Agent: Address of Resident Agent: President's Name: Vice-President's Name: Treasurer's Name: Members of Board of Directors: If a Partnership: Date of organization: General or Limited Partnership*: Name and Address of Each Partner: NAME D. QUESTIONNAIRE ADDRESS 25 * Designate general partners in a Limited Partnership I. Number of years of relevant experience in operating similar business: 2. Have any similar agreements held by proposer for a project similar to the proposed project ever been canceled? Yes ( ) No ( ) If yes, give details on a separate sheet. 3 Has the proposer or any principals of the applicant organization failed to qualify as a responsible bidder, refused to enter into a contract after an award has been made, failed to complete a contract during the past five (5) years, or been declared to be in default in any contract in the last 5 years? If yes, please explain: 4. Has the proposer or any of its principals ever been declared bankrupt or reorganized under Chapter 11 or put into receivership? If yes, give date, court jurisdiction, action taken, and any other explanation deemed necessary. 5. Person or persons interested in this bid and Qualification Form _(have) (have not) been convicted by a Federal, State, County, or Municipal Court of any violation of law, other than traffic violations. To include stockholders over ten percent (10%). (Strike out inappropriate words) Explain any convictions: 6. Lawsuits (any) pending or completed involving the corporation, partnership or individuals with more than ten percent (10%) interest: A. List all pending lawsuits: B. List all judgments from lawsuits in the last five (5) years: C. List any criminal violations and/or convictions of the proposer and/or any of its principals: 26 7. Conflicts of Interest. The following relationships are the only potential, actual, or perceived conflicts of interest in connection with this proposal: (If none, so state.) The proposer understands that infonnation contained in this Questionnaire will be relied upon by the City in awarding the proposed Agreement and such infonnation is warranted by the proposer to be true. The undersigned proposer agrees to furnish such additional infonnation, prior to acceptance of any proposal relating to the qualifications of the proposer, as may be required by the City Manager. The proposer further understands that the infonnation contained in this questionnaire may be confirmed through a background investigation conducted by the Miami Beach Police Department. By submitting this questionnaire the proposer agrees to cooperate with this investigation, including but not necessarily limited to fingerprinting and providing infonnation for credit check. WITNESSES: IF INDlVmUAL: Signature Signature Print Name Print Name WITNESSES: IF PARTNERSHIP: Signature Print Name of Finn Print Name Address By: Signature (General Partner) (Print Name) (Print Name) WITNESSES: IF CORPORATION: Signature Print Name of Corporation Print Name Address By: President Attest: Secretary (CORPORATE SEAL) 27 EXHIBIT A CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (NORTH EDGE) Cl) o o -;~~ ~ .<::::-- ~. .~- :~ ~- JACKIE GLEASON THEATER (TOPA) MUNICIPAl OFFICE BUILDING LINCOLN ROAD lOEWS CONVENTION CENTER HOTEL n 17TH STREET PROJECT SITE 5 STORY MUNICIPAl PARKING GARAGE CITY HALl "17TH STREET SITEII PROJECT AREA MAP EXHIBIT B BICAYNE BAY . - I"'~ .& ~ 'Iii _ --. @~ ;c' ~,.....j:~=-~ ~ ~ --=i!l~~ ~ ~ .~- '-' '~, -~~.... ,'. -"'~-' ~ /~----- -,~ ~.~ '-C:::: -'."................-., .........,>----. --, - '-- , ."-.. ~- " .' '"". Cl) NORTH BEACH ATLANTIC OCEAN CITY OF MI~~I BEACH MAP f"~-:'~~~!~ -. .-.--..-----; ~:~~~'t.7-'" :.~~~;:~~~.:.~ ~"';~~'- ~~.'~.~ "i'"..t- .~,::==;::=:"'~. .~~ -'- ~'-'t: _c=::::-~.,v .-::..: . '. ~~~~;:~. ". -~ ~~= .~v ..~.. t - 't~ ;~. \~~ -;; -~ -. ~~::::: - -'- ';j;" - <:' -::j-~ lji ~=. .. €i= - -I . l~~~;:=: J !li!s ~~ i~; i= .<.~~: a,-:-.i ',.....: 17TH STREET PROJECT SITE NATIONAL P.EGISTER HISTOP.IC .ART DECO. DISTRICT ""- ~~ ~~ ~~ ~ ~~ .;- ~ ~ - - - .~ '_/~~.. 7JJ --:~-- ':~~~ _,;. . '5----'( . ~- SOUTH BEACH = . ------... .,.':t -;~~ ;~~J:_~ ~. : ~~" :-0--' --, -----.---- EXHIBIT C '- Cl) < ~' - - --=- -.~ -. i L ~ ~ ~/ ~ '" ~ :;, ~' s 17TH STREET PROJECT SITE ~ BOUNDARY OF CITY CENTER / HISTORIC CONVENTION VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA I ----4- -' r -i:::: === = ;~ --"'- - ~, L =::j- c::= :::::;:= ~. .-.: . ' ~=E --'=:L: '- -L \\.. __ c ) - -'-- ,- ~.J': Cl U CITY CENTER / HISTORIC CONVENTION VILLAGE REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE 17TH STREET SITE City of Miami Beach Fashion, Film, Television and Recording committee Entertainment Industry Neeeds and Benefits Analysis Questionnaire EXHIBIT 0 Initial Tabulations 1. Check the industry segment that applies to your Company. 7 - Arts Organizations 27 Music 13 TV/Cable 11 FashionlPrint 6 - Mew Media 8 - Other 8 - Film 4 - Post ProductionlDesign 2. Are you a Miami Beach resident? 42 - Yes 41 - No 3. Is your principal place of business on: 57 - Miami Beach 25 - Miami Dade Co. 1 - Palm Beach Co. 4. What year did your company begin its operations? Median: 1993 What is the current annual operating budget of your company? 19 $0-$100,000 19 $100,000-$500,000 10 $500,000-$1,000,000 15 $1,000,000-$5,000,000 15 $5,000,000 and above Median: $500,000 Average: $2,200,641 5. How many full time employees does your company employ? a. Now Median:4 Average: 18 b. At Start Median: 1.9 Average: 5.25 c. 26% of employees relocated (58 of84 answered this question) d. 35% live in Miami Beach, 45% live in Miami Dade County, 10% live elsewhere. 6. Does your business own or lease office, studio, production facilities on Miami Beach? 52 Yes 24 No a. Type of Use 2 Museum 7 Studio 7 Production 2 Performance 1 Rehersal 38 Office b. Do you intend to expand your facilities in the next... 47 1-3 years 37 No Expansion c. How much square footage will be required? Median: 2500 Average: 11,792 (27 of 47 answered this question These 27 surveyed businesses alone will need 318,000 additional square footage in the next 1-3 years to accomodate their planned expansion. d. If no, are you interested in relocating to Miami Beach? 9 Yes 11 No 7. On a scale of 1-5, please rank each of the following needs, as it relates to the growth and success of your company. 3.63 Employee Parking 3.19 Skilled labor force 3. 13 Economic incentive 3.08 Class A Office Space 2.92 Hotels with business amenities 2.89 City Service incentive 2.88 TV/commercial production studio 2.64 Film production studio 2.61 Recording studio 2.56 Venues (live performance) 2.50 EducationaVvocational training facility 2.48 Equipment rental house 2.40 Production Parking 2.33 Photography studio 2.30 Film lab 2.25 Fiber Optic 2.14 Satellite Linkage 2.02 Short-term housing 1.86 Backlot facility 1.3 1 Horizon tank Other comments: One stop permitting Client parking Strong State Film Office Referral network Security Lower rent Venues for film Home based business license Support from City Spaces with business amenities Film and TV network system Averages: the total divided by the number of participants that answered the question. Median figures: half of the responses are below the median, half are above the median. EXHIBIT E New World Symphony Lincoln Theatre Expansion Introduction The New World Symphony (NWS), "America's Orchestral Academy," was established in 1986 by Michael Tilson Thomas, performing its first public concert in February, 1988. NWS' mission is to prepare gifted graduates of the world's leading conservatories and schools of music for leadership positions in orchestras and ensemble groups around the world. NWS is structured as an intensive three-year fellowship program, with musicians receiving a weekly stipend and housing in the Plymouth and Ansonia Hotels, located at 336 and 318-21st Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The New World Symphony is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization incorporated in the State of Florida. NWS operates year-round, with a nine-month concert and educational season. Its annual operations budget is approximately eight million dollars. After ten years of rapid growth and development NWS has outgrown its administrative and performance space within the Lincoln Theatre. In addition to its musician training programs, NWS has also become a nationally recognized laboratory for experimentation with new ways of creating and listening to classical music. The proposed expansion of the Lincoln Theatre would include classrooms, practice and rehearsal rooms of varying sizes, and an acoustically perfect "soundspace," conceived as a flexible, non-traditional performance and broadcast space for the exploration of innovative styles of performance and the development of new audiences. Total space needs for the expansion have been approximated at 75,000-100,000 square feet. We envision that this space could be accommodated on a level footprint of approximately 25,000 square feet. The facility must be designed in such a way as to be ultimately accessible to the broadest segment of the community. The street level should encourage access and interaction with the facility. Lobby and public spaces need to be accessible to both the laboratory/performance areas as well as the classroom, office and studio space. The normal and customary support spaces, such as restrooms, will need to be located within reasonable proximity to the public space. Not all of the working spaces will be required to be on the main floor or street level. Loading docks and backstage support areas should be designed for ease of access. The New World Symphony is based at the Lincoln Theatre at the northeast comer of Lincoln Road and Pennsylvania Avenue. The entrance to NWS' administrative offices is at 541 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL 33139. The proposed expansion would occupy a part of the property immediately to the north of NWS' current campus. The expansion should preferably be adjacent to the existing facility with appropriate access. NWS is currently working with theater consultants, acousticians, and architects to develop the necessary program for the expansion plans for NWS in close proximity/adjacent to the Lincoln Theatre. NWS is prepared to work with developers in establishing planning and implementation schedules. NWS management will work closely with developers responding to the current RFP with the aim of integrating a NWS facility of the dimensions and capabilities into the overall development of the site(s). Pro~ram Description As the New World Symphony enters the next millennium, it desires to combine the challenges of advancing technology with the eternal values of artistry, creativity, and great music. In so doing, those values will be strengthened to playas important a role in the future as they have in the past. This has been articulated in a vision for the future by the Symphony's artistic director, Michael Tilson Thomas. To make this vision a reality, the NWS will develop a unique center--tentatively referred to as the NWS Soundspace-for rehearsals, performances, educational and training activities, and, most importantly, experimentation into ways in which music and technology can be integrated into the service of creativity, musical training, and audience development. The NWS Soundspace will go far beyond the traditional concert hall as a space in which to re- imagine and re-invent the concert experience, and to network with other educational and artistic organizations throughout the world. The new facility, as currently envisioned, must have great performance flexibility integrated with state-of-the-art electronic media capabilities. Flexibility would come by being able to change not only the performers' physical arrangement, but their relationship to the audience as well. Media capabilities must provide for radio and television broadcasting, recording, image projection, interactive teleconferencing, and Internet transmission. The Soundspace, while having a distinctive architectural identity, should be capable--through the use of advanced lighting and other ambient technologies--of changing its identity or assuming different identities which derive from the needs of the specific production or event. It must be adaptable to future technologies as possible. The Soundspace must be an acoustically superlative extension of the orchestral musical instrument, and, as such, will make recording and broadcasting better and more efficient. The facility's infrastructure should accommodate a hard-wired cabling system connecting the performance space with the control centers and mobile television broadcast units. Careful consideration must be given to the use of developing fiber-optic technology. A preliminary assessment ofNWS space requirements for facility expansion follows: Category: Rehearsal, Technology Space Front of House and Public Spaces Backstage and Support Spaces Rehearsal and Classrooms Spaces Administration Donor & Public Amenities Exterior Spaces and Sitework Non-Programable Spaces Total NSF 25,000 7.000 11.000 5.000 -0- 2,000 Exterior In Gross Total Net Square Feet Estimated Gross Square Feet 50,000 81 , I 00 Financial Considerations The New World Symphony, on its own, will secure funding from other sources including government (state and federal monies), corporate (a high-tech company would be a likely partner), individual (local board members, other supporters, and national/international patrons of NWS), and foundations. Named-giving opportunities will be utilized as an important incentive in the solicitation process. The New World Symphony has a sold track-record of successful fundraising on a local, national and international basis. There is every reason to feel that Michael Tilson Thomas; vision--creating a state-of-the-art, technological laboratory for music education and performance--will elicit the enthusiasm of current supporters, as well as the interest of new patrons. Mana~ement Structure The completed project would be managed, operated, maintained and funded by NWS. During the period of September through mid-May, when the full complement of ninety(90) musician/fellows are in residence, the NWS will be the prime user of the facility. Other users of the facility, such as not-far-profit organizations, Convention center exhibitors, traveling and local orchestras and others will have an opportunity to use the facility, when available. Contact: Christopher T. Dunworth President and CEO New World Symphony 541 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Tel: 305-673-3330, ext. 227 Fax: 305-673-5803 email: ctdunworth@nws.org Or: Norman Litz Facilities Manager New World Symphony 541 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida 33139 Tel: 305-673-3330, ext. 270 Fax: 305-673-6749 email: nlitz@nws.org EXHIBIT F INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRAFFIC IMPACT QUESTIONNAIRE AND TRIP GENERATION \VORKSHEET (DESIGN REVIEW APPLICATION) 1. Fill out and answer all questions for traffic impacts regarding the proposed development or project. .., Use trip generation form/worksheet to calculate the total of vehicle trips generated by proposed development or project. The traditional methods of calculating forecasted trips has been to apply a weighted average trip generation rate---i.e., multiply the number of trip ends per units of the independent variable associated with the proposed development. Example #1 : For a hotel with 575 rooms, calculate the total vehicle trips per occupied rooms for a weekday. A) First refer to the trip generation worksheet within this package. The trip rate for hotel (weekday) is provided as follows: Rate: T = 8.70 trips ends per occupied rooms (90% oftotal available) B) Calculate vehicle trip ends using the rate: T = 8.70 x {575 x .9): = 8.70 x 517.5 occupied rooms (90%) = 4,502 vehicle trip ends C) A level III traffic impact study would be required for this development/project. Example #2 : For a speciality retail/service store with 4,500 sq. ft., calculate the total vehicle trips per 1,000 sq. ft. for a weekday. A) First refer to the trip generation worksheet within this package. The trip rate for speciality retail center (weekday) is provided as follows: Rate: T = -1-0.67 trip ends per 1,000 sq. ft. B) Calculate vehicle trip ends using the rate: T = 40.67 x {4,500/1.000] -W.67 x 4.5 = 183 vehicle trip ends C) A level [ trat1ic impact study would be required for this development/project. 3. Determine which level of traffic impact study I, II or III will be required as part of your Design Review Board or Joint Design ReviewIHistoric Preservation Board Application. based on your total vehicle trips generated by proposed development. Please refer to the traffic impact study requirement form, contained in this application package. 4. Alkr determining which level of traffic impact study that \\ill be required for the proposed development/project. please contact Mr. Joseph Johnson of the Planning, Design and Historic Preservation Division at (305) 673-7550, to discuss the boundaries of the impacted study area along with the road\\ays to be analyzed. 5. If you cannot estimate your trip generation, consult with the Planning. Design and Historic Preservation Division for assistance. Note: If the proposed development or project will have its vehicular entrance and/or exit connected to a State or County Road and \\ill need curb cuts, it will be required to show written proof within the traffic impact study that the proper contact has be made with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 6 - Permits Office or the Dade County Public Works Department for the acquisition of a driveway permit. CITY OF MIAMI BEACH Planning, Design & Historic Preservation Division Traffic Impact Questionnaire Name of Project Type of Project (Ex: HoteL Retail, Restaurant, etc...) Address of Project : Existing Zoning Designation Future Land-Use Designation Total Sq. Footage (project) " " Existing " " Proposed Total Parking Spaces (project) " ., Existing " " Proposed " " Required Total # of Units (project) " "Existing " " Proposed QUESTIONS FOR TRIP-GENERATION ANALYSIS (To be fill out by the applicant and reviewed by planning staff.) 1. Is this project: 0 New development or construction o Redevelopment of a existing structure o Addition to an existing structure 2. If this is a redevelopment project, will the existing use been altered as a result of the renovation/rehabilitation project? DYes DNo 3. If so, what is/are the land-use change(s), from existing use (s) to proposed use? Please explain. Existing use: Proposed use: 4. Will there be an increase, decrease or no change in the square footage to the existing structure, due to the proposed renovation/rehabilitation? DYes, sq.ft. change DNo from to 5. Has a traffic analysis been conducted to determine the number of trips or trip ends to be generated by the proposed development or renovation/rehabilitation project ? DYes DNo 6. Has there been an analysis conducted to determine trip assignments or directional distribution of the site-generated vehicle trips? DYes DNo 7. Do you expect your development or project to draw customen, clients or visitors from outside .\-fiami Beach? (Attribute some percentage, example: 10%.15%. eeL.) Within the City Outside of the City 8. \Vhat do you expect to be the primary/secondary modes of transportation to and from your development? (Rate in order of most used mode (1) to least used mode (5), assigning, 1,2,3,4 and 5) Car Public Transit Taxi Fool Traffic Bicycle 9. Will your proposed development or project receive freight deliveries as part of its day-to- day operation once completed? DYes DNo 10. If it is determined that the vehicular trip-generation produced by your development or redeyelopment project is in excess of the City's traffic impact thresholds, would you be interested in participating in our electric shuttle or other transit related programs, for the promotion and use of alternative modes of transportation to and from your site? DYes DNo -:-;' -~._'~'t ",~~";~~~\t.:;.,~..~;.~'t.:..~.. Land-Uses U nits of Measurement General light Per 1.000 sq. ft. r ndustriJI Apartments Numba of units Residential Units Condominium! Townhouse Congregate Care Units Facility Hotel. Occupied Rooms (90% of total) \, ford Occupied Rooms (90% of total) C~'," Park Per acres Beach Park Acres l'vIarina* Per berth ~fovie Theater Seats w 0 matinee Movie Theater # of screens \\'0 matinee Movie Theater # of screens wi matinee Tennis Courts # of courts RJcqt:er.Health ;; of employees Club (DE ~"..". ,'" , . , llEE. .,;" " \\TAPPE C~N) .,X,~- ".'. "",' ~ ..""'h , Average Trip Generation Rate 6.97 6.47 5.86 2.15 8.70 1 0.19 2.23 15.77 2.96 1.76 220.00 153.33 33.33 47.02 Calculation Formula (The number of units (x) tri p generation rate) Total of vehicle trips generated by proposed Development ....... .- Land-Uses U nits of A vefage Calculation Total of vehicle Measurement Trip Formula (The trips generated Generation number of units (x) by proposed Rate trip generation rate) Development Elementary Per student 1.09 School High School Students 1.38 Church Per 1,000 sq.ft. 9.32 Day Car-c Center ;r. of employees 33.20 Library P-cr 1,000 sq.ft. 45.50 Hospital Per 1,000 sq.ft. 16.78 General Office Per 1,000 sq.ft 24.60 Single Tenant Per 1,000 sq.ft 11.50 Office Building MedicallDental Per 1,000 sq.ft 34.17 Ot1ice Building Speciality Per 1,000 sq.ft 40.67 Retail//Service Center Hard ware/Paint Per 1.000 sq.ft 51.29 Store Shopping Center Per 1,000 sq.ft 167.59 Quali ty Per 1,000 sq.ft 95.99 Restaurant* Quality Seats 2.89 Restaurant* High Turnover Per 1,000 sq.ft 177.87 (sit-down) Restaurant * Land-Uses Units of Average Calculation Total of vehicle Measurement Trip Formula (The trips generated Generation number of units (x) by proposed Rate tri p generation rate) Development High Turnover Seats 6.57 (sit-down) Restaurant* Fast Food Per 1,000 sq.ft 786.22 Restaurant w/o Drive-thru '.\indo\\! Fast Food Seats 22.30 Restaurant w/o Drive-thru window Fast Food Per 1,000 sq.ft 710.08 Restaurant w/ Drive-thru window* Fast Food Seats 22.60 Restaurant w/ Drive-thru \\-indow* DrinkingPlace Per 1,000 sq.ft 15.49 Night Club/Bar ** Supper Club Supermarket Per 1,000 sq.ft 12.39 ** Convenience Per 1,000 sq.ft Market (24Hrs.) Convenience Per 1,000 sq.ft Market (Open 16 Hrs.) 737.99 36.22 ** ;' "11:f,. <$;".. ~ ,'" -,,~: - " ..".".......'< . .t,. .x-. ^. \.' '.~....t, ."I.~ ,.... ...'.1'..'.."''''.;''',.'.....'..' .,-,,\ ..' ~~~:~.. Kst.<< PLrCA'gON)'., . l' ;';-.<'~ ~., ~~ Land-Uses U nits of Measurement Average Trip Generation Rate Calculation Formula (The number of units (x) trip generation r:lte) Total of vehicle trips generated by proposed Development Convenience Market wi Gasoline Pumps Apparel Store Per vehicle Fueling Positions 542.60 Per 1,000 sq.ft 3.77 ** Drive-In Bank Per 1,000 sq.ft 265.21 Total Uses * There is more than one unit of measurement available to calculate trip generation or trip ends for certain uses, consult with the city's planning staff for further clarification of methods or use Trip Generation Manual, 5th ed. 1991. Trip generation rates are for p.m. peak-hour (only), consult with planning staff to de- termine the appropriate level of traffic impact study required for proposed development. ** I. LEVEL 1 TRAFFIC IMP ACT STUDY (100 to 250 trips) TraffIC Counts (24 hrs.) on major impacted roadways Peak-hours (a.m., p.m. and mid-day) Existing & Proposed level-oj-service Prevailing Traffic Conditions Signal Phase Analysis at major intersections Trip Assignments II. LEVEL 2 TRAFFIC IMP ACT STUDY (251 to 400 trips) Traffic Counts (24 hrs.) on major & minor impacted roadways Peak-hours (a.m., p.m., mid-day, K and D factors) Existing & Proposed level-of-service Prevailing TraffIC Conditions Trips Assignments Directional Distribution Trip Generation Critical iUovement Analysis (Intersection) Signal Phase Analysis at major and minor intersections Traffic Forecasting Methodology Computer Afodeling (if necessary) III. LEVEL 3 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY (401+ trips) Traffic Counts (24 hrs.) on all major, minor& local impacted roadways Peak hours (a.m., p.m., mid-day, K, D and T-factors) Existing & Proposed level-of-service Prevailing Roadway Conditions Prevailing TrafflC Conditions Directional Distribution Trip Ends Trip Assignments Critical Movement Analysis (Intersections) Signal Phase Analysis at all intersections Traffic Warrants Analysis Parking Analysis (if not supplied by development or project) Vehicle Classification Ana~vsis Traffic Forecasting Methodology ... Computer Modeling (Required) ~ Note: All traffic impact studies must have the required traffic data and information contained within the report for review by the planning staff and/or other departments, prior to any Design ReviewlHistoric Preservation Board application or Planning Board Conditional Use application being considered by the respective Boards. EXHIBIT G PUBLIC WORKS LIST UNDERGROUND UTILITIES IN THE OFF-STREET PARKING LOT LOCATED SOUTH OF 17TH STREET, BETWEEN PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND WASHINGTON AVENUE. THE OFF-STREET PARKING LOT IS APPROXIMATELY 640' (EAST TO WEST) BY 370' (NORTH TO SOUTH). IT IS BORDERED BY PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE ON THE WEST SIDE, WASHINGTON ON THE EAST SIDE, NORTH LINCOLN LANE ON THE SOUTH SIDE, AND 17TH STREET ON THE NORTH SIDE. PREVIOUSLY, THIS LOT WAS A DOUBLE DECK PARKING GARAGE, WHOSE FOUNDATIONS AND FOOTINGS WERE NEVER REMOVED. THE PARKING LOT ALSO CONTAINS NUMEROUS UNDERGROUND UTILITIES. BELOW IS A DESCRIPTION OF THE UNDERGROUND FOUNDATIONS AND UTILITIES THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT. FOUNDATION STRUCTURES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 330 FOOTINGS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE PARKING LOT. THESE FOOTINGS VARY IN SIZE FROM .:t2'X2' TO .:t18'X12' WITH DEPTHS OF BETWEEN 10" AND 54" AND ARE STEEL REINFORCED CONCRETE FOUNDATION STRUCTURES. STORM SEWER STRUCTURES. IN THE NORTH SIDE; THERE ARE THIRTY (30) CATCH BASINS AND THREE (3) MANHOLES IN APPROXIMATELY 700 LINEAR FEET OF 12" PIPE, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO A BOX CULVERT (8.5' X 3.5' ) THAT RUNS NORTH ALONG PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. IN THE SOUTH SIDE; THERE ARE EIGHTEEN (18) CATCH BASINS AND FOUR (4) MANHOLES IN APPROXIMATELY 800 LINEAR FEET OF 12" PIPE, CONNECTED TO A BOX CULVERT (8.5' X 3.5') THAT RUNS NORTH ALONG PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES ARE CONNECTED WITH APPROXIMATELY 350 LINEAR FEET OF 15" PIPE THAT IS CONNECTED TO A BOX CULVERT (3' X 2.5') THAT RUNS EAST-WEST ALONG 17TH STREET. WATER UTILITIES. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 130 LINEAR FEET OF 12" CAST IRON WATER MAIN RUNNING EAST AND WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE. THERE ARE TWO (2) IRRIGATION LINES, 630 LINEAR FEET EACH, RUNNING EAST AND WEST ALONG THE NORTH AND SOUTH LANDSCAPED PLANTERS. THERE ARE FOUR (4) IRRIGATION LINES, 300 LINEAR FEET EACH, RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH ALONG THE PLANTERS ADJACENT TO PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE AND DREXEL AVENUE. THERE ARE FIVE (5) 1-1/2" GALVANIZED IRRIGATION LINES, 700 LINEAR FEET, RUNNING NORTH AND SOUTH, THAT ARE NO LONGER IN SERVICE. THERE IS ONE (1) 3" GALVANIZED IRRIGATION LINE, 300 LINEAR FEET, RUNNING EAST AND WEST, THAT IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. THERE IS ONE (1) 4" GALVANIZED IRRIGATION LINE, 300 LINEAR FEET, RUNNING EAST AND WEST, THAT IS NO LONGER IN SERVICE. SANITARY UTILITIES. WE HAVE 800 LINEAR FEET OF 8" SANITARY SEWER MAIN LINES RUNNING EAST AND WEST ALONG NORTH LINCOLN LANE. STREET LIGHTING. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 43 LIGHT POLES ALONG WITH THEIR POLE BASES, PULL BOXES AND ELECTRIC CONDUIT RUNS LOCATED WITHIN THE PARKING LOT. OTHER UTILITIES. FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT HAS UNDERGROUND DUCT BANKS RUNNING ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT. BELLSOUTH TELECOMMUNICATION HAS AT LEAST ONE DUCT BANK RUNNING ALONG NORTH LINCOLN LANE. CABLE TELEVISION, UNKNOWN???? PEOPLES GAS HAS A GAS LINE RUNNING EAST AND WEST ALONG NORTH LINCOLN LANE. F:\WOR!<\SALLICANOIQAIAlI/ARUMEMOS\EXHIBIT,G