2014-28697 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 201428697
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, AND APPROVING
THE RECOMMENDED OPTION FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING,
INOPERABLE WATER FEATURE AT THE WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY TO
SOUTH POINTE PARK, FOR AN ESTIMATED COST OF $1,235,443.
WHEREAS, the water feature, located at Washington Avenue at the entry to South Pointe
Park, was completed on May 18, 2009; and
WHEREAS, following the completion of the water feature, on July 13, 2009, the Florida
Department of Health (DOH) issued a Stop Work/Use Order, due to several violations, the most
critical being the lack of a permit for use as an interactive water feature; and
WHEREAS, the City filed a lawsuit against the Park's designer and .the contractor for
defects and deficiencies, including the City's inability to utilize the water feature as intended; and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2012, three remediation alternatives to the plaza were
presented to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC); and
WHEREAS, the NCAC unanimously recommended the approval of the reconstruction of
the water feature as a non-interactive amenity, which could incorporate the water fountains and
water cannons into a non-interactive environment that would physically prevent pedestrians from
accessing the water, but still maintain the original design aesthetic and provide the same amenity
for users of the park; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2014, the CIP Department contracted the firm of EDSA Inc.,
(EDSA) to develop options that would follow the recommendations from the October 15, 2012
NCAC meeting; and
WHEREAS, after various meetings and presentations between EDSA and City Staff, two
(2) options were developed, as follows:
Option 1: repurposing of the water cannons, as misting stations; the conversion of
the at-grade fountains to be elevated waster components; the replacement of the
brick floor with concrete containing sea shells; and the increase and enhancement
of landscaping for an estimated cost of$1,235,443; or
Option 2: eliminating the water cannons; redesigning the existing at-grade water
fountains into raised, elongated and elevated water components, leading toward
Government Cut Inlet; replacing the brick pavers with concrete and coral stone
paths; and expanding the landscaping, for an estimated cost of$1,503,844.
WHEREAS, on July 16, 2014, staff presented the two options to the Parks Advisory Board
and a motion was passed to proceed to present said options to the Commission and the NCAC;
and
WHEREAS, on July 23, 2014, the two options were brought back to the Commission
Meeting as "old business"for referral to the July 25, 2014 NCAC Meeting; and
WHEREAS, at its July 25, 2014 meeting, the NCAC recommend Option 1, for consideration
and approval by the full City Commission.
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
hereby accept the recommendation of the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee, and
approve the recommended option for the replacement of the existing, inoperable water feature at
the Washington Avenue entry to South Pointe Park, for an estimated cost of$1,235,443.
PASSED and ADOPTED this. day of ✓�� , 2014.
ATTEST:
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R ael E. Grans o, Philip Levine, 'ay or`
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida Accepting The Recommendation
Of The Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee At Its July 25, 2014 Meeting And Adopting The Selected Water
Feature Concept For The Replacement Of The Existing, Inoperable Water Feature At The Washington Avenue Entry Of
South Pointe Park.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Ensure value and timely delivery of Capital Projects
Supporting Data(Surveys, Environmental Scan,etc.)
Item Summa /Recommendation:
The Washington Avenue at South Pointe Park Water Feature was completed in May 18, 2009. Following the completion
of the Water Feature, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued a Stop Work/Use Order on July 13, 2009, due to
several violations,the most critical being the lack of a permit for use as an interactive water feature.
On October 15, 2012, three remediation alternatives to the plaza were presented to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs
Committee(NCAC).The Committee unanimously moved to the City Commission the approval for the reconstruction of the
water feature as a non-interactive amenity.
On April 2, 2014, the CIP Department contracted the firm of EDSA Inc., (EDSA)to develop options that would follow the
recommendations from the October 15,2012 NCAC.
On July 16, 2014, the two options were presented to the Parks Advisory Board and a motion was passed to proceed to
present to the Commission and the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Committee.
On July 23, 2014, the two options were brought back to the Commission Meeting as "old business" for referral to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. The Commission referred the options to the July 25,2014 NCAC Meeting.
On July 25, 2015, the two options were presented to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs Commission (a copy of the
presentation is provided as an attachment).
After careful consideration,the NCAC voted to recommend Option 1. Option 1 is described as follows:
OPTION 1: This option re-purposes and utilizes as much of the existing water feature as possible and maintains the
overall intent of the plaza, but modifies it to address the major concerns. The water cannons have been re-purposed as
misting stations for cooling-off and the at-grade fountains have been converted to elevated water components. All of the
existing mechanical systems will be re-used and the fountains will remain in the existing locations. The brick floor pavers
have been replaced with concrete that contains sea shells as aggregate in order to incorporate materials which are already
in use throughout the Park.Landscaped areas have been increased and enhanced.
The cost of Option 1,is estimated at$1,235,443 and the construction duration will not exceed 6 months.
The Administration recommends that the City Commission approve the resolution to adopt Option 1, for the replacement
of the existing,inoperable water feature at the Washington Avenue entry of South Pointe Park.
Advisor Board Recommendation:
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee meeting of July 25, 2014, to adopt the proposed Option 1 water feature
replacement.
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1
2
OBPI Total
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
David Martinez,ext:6972
Sign-Offs:
Department Di ctor Assistant City anager City Manager
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MIAMIBEACH DATE AGENDA ITEM C 78?-30-/
MIAMI BEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Members of the City Co mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: July 30, 2014
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF
THE NEIGHBORHOOD/COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AT ITS JULY
25, 2014 MEETING AND ADOPTING THE SELECTED WATER FEATURE
CONCEPT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING, INOPERABLE
WATER FEATURE AT THE WASHINGTON AVENUE ENTRY OF SOUTH
POINTE PARK.
BACKGROUND
The Washington Avenue at South Pointe Park Water Feature was completed in May 18, 2009.
Following the completion of the Water Feature, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) issued
a Stop Work/Use Order on July 13, 2009, due to several violations, the most critical being the
lack of a permit for use as an interactive water feature.
Consequently, the City entered into litigation against the Park's designer and the contractor, for
defects and deficiencies including the City's inability to utilize the water feature as intended.
On October 15, 2012, three remediation alternatives to the plaza were presented to the
Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee (NCAC). The Committee unanimously moved to
the City Commission the approval for the reconstruction of the water feature as a non-interactive
amenity. The reconstruction of the plaza could incorporate the water fountains and water
cannons into a non-interactive environment that would physically prevent pedestrians from
accessing the water but still maintain the original design aesthetic and provide the same
amenity for users of the park.
On April 2, 2014, the CIP Department contracted the firm of EDSA Inc., (EDSA) to develop
options that would follow the recommendations from the October 15, 2012 NCAC. After various
meetings and presentations between EDSA and City Staff, two (2) options were developed.
On July 16, 2014, the two options were presented to the Parks Advisory Board and a motion
was passed to proceed to present to the Commission and the Neighborhoods/Community
Affairs Committee.
On July 23, 2014, the two options were brought back to the Commission Meeting as "old
business" for referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee. The Commission
referred the options to the July 25, 2014 NCAC Meeting.
Commission Memorandum—South Pointe Water Feature—Referral to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee
July 30,2014
Page 2 of 2
On July 25, 2015, the two options were presented to the Neighborhoods/Community Affairs
Commission (a copy of the presentation is provided as an attachment). The two options are
briefly described below;
OPTION 1: This option re-purposes and utilizes as much of the existing water feature as
possible and maintains the overall intent of the plaza, but modifies it to address the major
concerns. The water cannons have been re-purposed as misting stations for cooling-off and the
at-grade fountains have been converted to elevated water components. All of the existing
mechanical systems will be re-used and the fountains will remain in the existing locations. The
brick floor pavers have been replaced with concrete that contains sea shells as aggregate in
order to incorporate materials which are already in use throughout the Park. Landscaped areas
have been increased and enhanced.
The cost of Option 1 is estimated at $1,235,443 and the construction duration will not exceed 6
months.
OPTION 2: This option echoes the original intent and form of the park, but departs somewhat
from its original structure. The design re-works the existing at-grade water fountains into raised,
elongated and elevated water components at the center of the plaza and eliminates the water
cannons completely. The new water component arrangement presents a linear extension
leading the attention towards the Government Cut inlet. The landscape areas are expanded,
with more coconut palms. Existing benches are strategically relocated under the shade of
coconut palms and the floor brick pavers are replaced with concrete and coral stone paths in
order to incorporate materials that are already in use throughout the park.
The cost of Option 2 is estimated at $1,503,844. The construction duration will not exceed 6
months.
After careful consideration, the NCAC voted to recommend Option 1.
CONCLUSION
A presentation was provided to the Neighborhood/Community Affairs Committee at their July
25, 2014 meeting. The Committee voted in favor of Option 1 and recommended that the item
be presented to the City Commission. The Administration recommends that the City
Commission approve the resolution to adopt Option 1, for the replacement of the existing,
inoperable water feature at the Washington Avenue entry of South Pointe Park.
Attachment
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Water Feature authorization OPTION 1.docx
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