LTC 002-2012 Construction Commencement for Sunset Islands I & II ROW Improv Project 1
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER 201EINItEkild E eqvIMISSION
LTC# 002-2012 CITY CLINK'S OFF ICE
ro• Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager c.' au-,
DATE: January 3, 2011 ( I
SUBJECT Construction Commencement for Sunset Islands I & II Right of Way
Improvement Project
The purpose of this Letter to Commission (LTC) is to inform you that on December 12, 2011,
the second Notice to Proceed (NTP 2) was issued to David Mancini & Sons, Inc. (DMSI), the
contractor hired to complete the Sunset Islands I & II Right of Way Improvement Project.
Construction is scheduled to commence the week of January 9, 2012. The project is
expected to be completed in approximately 13 months.
The scope of work is as follows:
• Water Main Improvements
® Outfall Repair
• Storm Drainage Improvements
• Roadway Reconstruction
The preliminary schedule submitted by DMSI indicates that the contractor will first install all
underground infrastructure and then proceed with streetscape improvements The project will
be conducted in phases in order to minimize disruption to the neighborhood due to the
construction activities. The construction will be phased in such a manner that there will be
simultaneous work zones in both islands. The contractor will install water mains, upgrade
drainage and outfalls, and complete the restoration of above ground elements. See attached
fact sheet.
CIP Staff continues to maintain contact with the Sunset I & II Homeowners Association. Prior
to work commencing, the contractor's Public Information Officer (PIO) distributed information
door to door throughout the project limits that detailed the scope of work and schedules. In
addition, encroachment notices were distributed during the month of November. The PIO
shall coordinate all aspects of communication with CIP's Public Information staff, including
weekly updates and construction alerts throughout the course of the project. The PIO has a
constant presence in the neighborhood and is the point of contact for all resident concerns
and input.
The project is scheduled to be completed by February 2013.
JMG/DB /DM/MH
Sunset Islands I and II
NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENTS
FACT SHEET
Construction begins: January 2012
Project Overview
In January 2012, the City of Miami Beach Office of Capital Improvement Projects will begin a Right
of Way Improvement Project in Sunset Islands I and II. Project boundaries are :
Sunset Islands I
N. View Drive Regatta Avenue
W. 28 Street Lucerne Avenue
Lake Avenue Sunset Drive
Sunset Islands II
W. 27 Street Lucerne Avenue
W. 25 Street Sunset Drive
Lake Avenue Shelter Avenue
Regatta Avenue W. Bay Avenue
The intent of this project is to improve the neighborhood by:
• Replacing the existing water main system
• Upgrading the service connections from the water main to the residential meters
• Improving the existing storm water drainage system and adding additional storm water piping
and structures
• Installing valley gutters
• Reconstructing the roadway
This project is anticipated to be completed in approximately 13 months from the construction start
date. Please note that inclement weather and/or unforeseen conditions could impact this
schedule.
Traffic Flow
There will be temporary road and lane closures in order to perform this work safely; however,
access will be maintained for local traffic and emergency vehicles. Pedestrian access, as well as
access to driveways, will be maintained. If there is a need to work in front of a particular driveway,
construction will be coordinated with that homeowner on an as needed basis.
Construction work and road closures will occur during daytime hours, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Monday through Friday. Restoration of the work area will occur at the end of each workday. Any
extended work hours, weekends and/or holidays are subject to City approval and HOA notification.
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Construction be• ins: Januar 2012
Always Put Safety First
For your safety and the safety of others, please use caution and common sense when driving,
walking or biking around any construction area.
The City of Miami Beach understands that construction projects cause impacts to the public;
however, every effort is being made to minimize these effects throughout construction. Please note
that the following may be experienced during construction:
• Partial Road closures
• Partial Lane closures
• Partial Sidewalk closures �, o
• Increased dust and noise -+
• Interrupted water service c-
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• Established detours �
• Increased travel times through the project area -T1
• Heavy machinery in and around the construction zone t,; -v -
• Equipment and personnel moving in and around the construction zone
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Helpful Tips
• Give yourself a little extra time to reach your destination
• Obey all signs posted within the construction zone
Contact Information
For general inquires, please contact the Public Information Officer, Alex Perez, at 954-770-2462, or
via email at aperez @dmsi.co. Your call will be returned within 24 hours.
Construction Zone
Sunset Islands I and II
291h; Neighborhood
Improvements
Contractor
David Mancini
& Sons, Inc. •
Project Engineer
! ChenMoore & Associates
Certified Engineering
Inspector
SchWebke-Shiski n &
Associates, Inc.