2015-29001 Reso RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29001
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY MANAGER'S
APPROVAL OF A "NO COST EXTENSION" UNDER THAT CERTAIN
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE FLORIDA
INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE
BENEFIT OF THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU (GRANTEE) FOR DEVELOPMENT
OF A PROGRAMMATIC PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION AND EXPANSION
OF WOLFSONIAN-FIU, DATED JULY 26, 2013, EXTENDING THE
EXPENDITURE DEADLINE AND PROJECT COMPLETION DATE TO JULY
31, 2015.
WHEREAS, the City provided the Wolfsonian-Florida International University (Wolfsonian)
a grant, in the amount of $150,000.00, pursuant to that certain Grant Agreement between the City
and the Florida International University Board of Trustees for the benefit of the Wolfsonian-FIU
(Grantee) for development of a programmatic plan for the renovation and expansion of the
Wolfsonian, dated July 26, 2013 (Grant Agreement); and
WHEREAS, the Wolfsonian initially contracted museum project managers, Paratus Group
II, Inc., from September 2013—July 2014, to complete a master plan to renovate the museum; and
WHEREAS, the Wolfsonian transitioned responsibility for crafting the master plan to Rene
Gonzalez Architect, Inc., who had worked with renowned architect Mark Hampton on the
renovation of the Washington Storage Company building, to meet museum and historic
preservation standards when the Wolfsonian became a public institution in 1995; and
WHEREAS, the Wolfsonian has been working with Rene Gonzalez Architect, Inc. on a
conceptual master plan to renovate the museum at 1001 Washington Avenue and construct a five-
story expansion to the north of the existing building, which will make the building more accessible
and inviting to the public, increase the museum's programmable and revenue-generating spaces,
including a civic space, and provide parking; and
WHEREAS, in November 2014, the Wolfsonian requested an extension for completion of
the plan, which was granted by the City and is scheduled for completion by March 31, 2015 in
order to work with the Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel to ensure alignment with the City's
vision for Washington Avenue; and
WHEREAS, this item was discussed at the February 27, 2015 Neighborhood/Community
Affairs Committee (NCAC) meeting and was scheduled for follow up discussion at the April 21,
2015 meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Wolfsonian was originally scheduled to deliver the master plan to the City
by March 31, 2015, but requests an extension of the grant period to 07/31/15; and
WHEREAS, the NCAC met on April 21, 2015 and acknowledged the extension and
deferred further discussion until after July 2015; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Grant Agreement, the City Manager has the authority to grant
an extension of time for the Expenditure Deadline and Project completion Date, but is seeking
confirmation from the City Commission for the extension.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby acknowledging the City
Manager's approval of a "No Cost Extension" under that certain Grant Agreement between the City
and the Florida International University Board of Trustees for the benefit of the Wolfsonian-FIU
(Grantee)for development of a programmatic plan for the renovation and expansion of Wolfsonian-
FIU, dated July 26, 2013, extending the Expenditure Deadline and Project Completion Date to July
31, 2015.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 679 day of lT P a 2015.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Acknowledging The City Manager's Approval Of A "No Cost Extension" Under That Certain
Grant Agreement Between The City And The Florida International University Board Of Trustees For The
Benefit Of The Wolfsonian-FIU (Grantee) For Development Of A Programmatic Plan For The Renovation And
Expansion Of Wolfsonian-FIU, Dated July 26, 2013, Extending The Expenditure Deadline And Project
Completion Date To July 31, 2015.
Key Intended Outcome Supported:
Maximize the Miami Beach.Brand As A World Class Destination
Supporting Data (Surveys, Environmental Scan, etc.):
N/A
Item Summary/Recommendation:
After initially contracting museum project managers Paratus Group from September 2013—July 2014, The
Wolfsonian's interim leadership transitioned responsibility for crafting the master plan to Rene Gonzalez, who
had worked with renowned architect Mark Hampton on the renovation of the Washington Storage Company
building to meet museum and historic preservation standards when The Wolfsonian became a public
institution in 1995.
The Wolfsonian—FIU has been working with Rene Gonzalez Architects on a conceptual master plan to
renovate the museum at 1001 Washington Avenue and construct a five-story expansion to the north of the
existing building. The proposed project renders the building more accessible and inviting to the public,
increases the museum's programmable and revenue-generating spaces, includes a civic space, and provides
parking. The project also incorporates a phased strategy for construction and development to align capital
improvements with the Wolfsonian's available resources for operations. In November 2014, the museum
requested an extension for completion of the plan, which was granted by the City and is scheduled for
completion by March 31, 2015. The extension was requested in order to work with the Washington Avenue
Blue Ribbon Panel to ensure alignment with the City's vision for Washington Avenue. The proposed plan
aligns with the Washington Avenue Master Plan & Vision being developed by The Washington Avenue Blue
Ribbon Panel and architect Bernard Zyscovich at the request of the City.
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This item was discussed at the February 27, 2015 NCAC meeting and was scheduled for follow up discussion
at the April 21, 2015 meeting.
Although The Wolfsonian was originally scheduled to deliver the master plan to the City by March 31, 2015,
the attached letter from The Wolfsonian requests an extension of the grant period to 07/31/15. The NCAC met
on April 21, 2015 and acknowledged the extension and deferred further discussion until after July 2015.
The City Manager has the authority to grant an extension of time and recommends in favor of it. However,
given that an extension has previously been approved, the City Manager is seeking confirmation from the City
Commission for the extension.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account
Funds: 1 N/A
Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
Max Sklar, ext. 6116
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive,Miami Beach, Florida 33139,www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor Philip Levine =nd Member .'. of the City Commission
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FROM: Jimmy Morales, City Manager
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DATE: Ap ril 29, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYS,R AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLO IDA, ACKNOWLEDGING THE CITY
MANAGER'S APPROVAL OF A "NO COST EXTENSION" UNDER THAT
CERTAIN GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THE
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR
THE BENEFIT OF THE WOLFSONIAN-FIU (GRANTEE) FOR
DEVELOPMENT OF A PROGRAMMATIC PLAN FOR THE RENOVATION
AND EXPANSION OF WOLFSONIAN-FIU, DATED JULY 26, 2013,
EXTENDING THE EXPENDITURE DEADLINE AND PROJECT
COMPLETION DATE TO JULY 31, 2015.
BACKGROUND
The City provided the Wolfsonian — Florida International University (Wolfsonian) a grant, in the
amount of $150,000, pursuant to theat certain Grant Agreement between the City and the Florida
International University Board of Trustees for the benefit of the Wolfsonian- FIU (Grantee) for the
development of a programmatic plan for the renovation and expansion of the Wolfsonian, dated
July 26, 2013 (Grant Agreement). After initially contracting museum project managers Paratus
Group II, Inc. from September 2013—July 2014, The Wolfsonian's interim leadership transitioned
responsibility for crafting the master plan to Rene Gonzalez Architect, Inc., who had worked with
renowned architect Mark Hampton on the renovation of the Washington Storage Company
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building to meet museum and historic preservation standards when The Wolfsonian became a
public institution in 1995.
The Wolfsonian has been working with Rene Gonzalez Architect, Inc. on a conceptual master
plan to renovate the museum at 1001 Washington Avenue and construct a five-story expansion to
the north of the existing building. The proposed project renders the building more accessible and
inviting to the public, increases the museum's programmable and revenue-generating spaces,
includes a civic space, and provides parking. The project also incorporates a phased strategy for
construction and development to align capital improvements with the Wolfsonian's available
resources for operations. In November 2014, the Wolfsonian requested an extension for
completion of the plan, which was granted by the City and is scheduled for completion by March
31, 2015. The extension was requested in order to work with the Washington Avenue Blue
Ribbon Panel to ensure alignment with the City's vision for Washington Avenue. The proposed
plan aligns with the Washington Avenue Master Plan & Vision being developed by The
Washington Avenue Blue Ribbon Panel and architect Bernard Zyscovich at the request of the
City.
Wolfsonian-FIU Grant Extension
City Commission Meeting
April 29, 2015
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In early 2015, Rene Gonzalez Architect, Inc. and Wolfsonian leadership met with the
Administration to review and refine the draft conceptual plan. The plan was then submitted to a
general contractor for pro bono cost estimation in February 2015, which was expected to be
completed in early March 2015. In coming weeks, Rene Gonzalez Architect, Inc. and Wolfsonian
leadership will meet with the Wolfsonian Advisory Board Real Estate Committee to solicit their
input on the conceptual plan (February 20, 2015); confer with the City Planning Department and
Tourism, Culture, and Economic Development Department, to review the cost estimate and the
process for delivery of the plan (March 4, 2015); meet with Director of Miami-Dade County
Department of Cultural Affairs, Michael Spring, to review the plan, budget, and next steps toward
accessing the $10 million Building Better Communities GOB awarded in November, 2004; and
meet with FIU leadership to review the project in its entirety.
This item was discussed at the February 27, 2015 NCAC meeting and was scheduled for follow
up discussion at the April 21, 2015 meeting.
Although The Wolfsonian was originally scheduled to deliver the master plan to the City by March
31, 2015, the attached letter from The Wolfsonian requests an extension of the grant period to
07/31/15. The NCAC met on April 21, 2015 and acknowledged the extension and deferred
further discussion until after July 2015.
CONCLUSION
The City Manager has the authority to grant an extension of time and recommends in favor of it.
However, given that an extension has previously been approved, the City Manager is seeking
confirmation from the City Commission for the extension.
JLM/K /MAS
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