LTC 033-2012 Status of the Beachwalk Projects m MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC # 033 -2012 LETTER Jq.,C0M,( 55t0N
TO: Mayor Matti Herrera Bower and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager
DATE: February 3, 2012
SUBJECT: Status of the Beach k projers
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to provide you with the schedules for completion of
various segments of the Beachwalk projects (Attachment).
Background
The Beachwalk projects are part of the larger Atlantic Greenway Network (AGN), which is a
system of bikeways being designed to promote alternative transportation. They extend in a
north /south direction and run between the erosion control line and the dune system. They
complement the neighborhood bicycle facilities, which extend in an east -west as well as north -
south directions through the south, middle, and north beach neighborhoods. They will connect
area business districts, cultural and tourism centers, residential neighborhoods, parking
facilities, parks, schools, and the beaches.
At this time, the Beachwalk is complete from:
• South Pointe Park to South Pointe Drive — 1,529 feet
• Lummus Park at 5th Street to 23` Street — 9,756 feet
• 64 Street to 79 Street where it meets the North Shore Open Space Park Promenade
— 9,639 feet
The wood boardwalk extends from 23` Street to 47 Street — 9,464 feet.
There are two gaps in these beachside paths
• South Pointe Drive to 5 Street — 2,456 feet
• 47 Street to 64 Street — 9,218 feet
Status
The City has several Beachwalk projects underway including Beachwalk II, the Eden Roc /46
Street, and the Mid -Beach Recreational Corridor.
The Beachwalk II Project consists of an on -grade pathway that from South Pointe Drive to 5th
Street on the west of the dune system that addresses the first gap in the beachside paths. The
conceptual design is similar to the Beachwalk I pathway located between 14 Street and 23`
Street. A major component of this project is coastal dune enhancement, which will include the
removal of exotic species, planting of native dune vegetation, and the installation of protective
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rope and post around the dunes. The lighting throughout the Beachwalk II will be specially
designed for Miami Beach to orient light away from the ocean, and thereby minimize the impact
on nesting sea turtles and their hatchlings that can become disoriented by artificial lighting. In
addition, the ADA- compliant pathway itself will be designed to accommodate a variety of users
including bicyclists, roller bladders, joggers and other user groups.
This project will connect South Pointe Park to the existing serpentine promenade in Lummus
Park at 5 th Street. In order to expedite the coastal construction control line permitting process,
the City split the project into two phases: Phase I (South Pointe Drive to 3 rd Street) and Phase II
(3 Street to 5 th Street). The City recently received easements from the properties between
South Pointe Drive and Ocean Beach Park, which will allow completion of construction plans for
Phase I. These finalized construction documents are scheduled to be completed by the end of
March 2012. The City will then put the project out to bid in and schedule for construction to start
in January 2013. For Phase II, the City anticipates that the construction drawings will be
completed by July 2012 and construction will begin after Phase I is completed or upon receipt of
easements from the adjacent property owners.
The City is entering into the construction phase of the Eden Roc /46 Street project which will
replace a 950 -foot section of the boardwalk with an on -grade paver path. This work is
anticipated to start in April 2012 and be completed by July 2012. The City is negotiating with
hotels and condominiums as they redevelop to include the removal of the adjacent boardwalk
and replacement with an at -grade path.
The City has also recently completed negotiations with a consultant to design the Mid -Beach
Recreational Corridor from 47 to 64 Street, which will address the second gap in the path. It is
anticipated that this design and permitting effort will take 18 to 24 months. Like the Beachwalk II
design, this design will also include dune enhancement, removal of exotic vegetation, planting of
native vegetation, and turtle friendly lighting. It is likely that the construction will be phased
because of the estimated cost of the work, which is approximately $10 million, which will be
funded with MDC CDT Interlocal — CDT /Resort Taxes.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.
Attachment
Atlantic Greenway Network: Coastal Pathways
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Description: WOODEN BOARDWALK Description: MIDDLE BEACH RECREATIONAL
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Distance: 8,514 Feet
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Description: BEACHWALK NORTH EXTENSION
Location: From 21th ST To 23rd ST
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Description: BEACHWALK I
Location: From 14th ST To 211h ST
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Location: From 5th ST To Lincoln Rd
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Distance: 6,101 Feet ' " "^ Description: LUMMUS PARK PROMENADE
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Description: BAYWALK •'° ^'°n S POINTE DR G1 C
Location: From South Point Park To 5th ST a.. Description: BEACHWALK (CONTINUUM)
Status: Built Location. From South Point to S Pointe Or
Distance: 5,664 Feet Status: Built
Distance: 1,529 Feet
Date: 07/07/2010