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I, fiC � 441-2017 LETTER TO COMMISSION
To: Mayor Philip Levine and Members o the City mmission
From: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager 1
Date: August 22, 2017 )
Subject: Status and Soft Opening of the S uth Pointe Park Water Feature
The purpose of this Letter to Commission is to notify the City Commission that the South Pointe
Park Water Feature Remediation Project, after many delays and complications, is finally
substantially complete and ready for the enjoyment of the public. A soft opening is anticipated
as early as this week.
The project is located at South Pointe Park, at the south end of Washington Avenue. The former
interactive water features have been replaced with passive, non-interactive and illuminated
water features/fountains and water misters. In addition, the project has added new landscaping,
coral stone benches, and pathway lighting. The temporary construction fence will be removed
and this section of the park will now be open for pedestrian access and use. The new water
features provide a clean and simple character highlighted by surfaces and vanishing edges
(similar to an infinity pool) that are highly reflective and complement the surrounding
environment.
Construction began in January of 2016. Although the project was intended to be completed in
the fall of 2016, complications encountered by the city's contractor resulted in significant delays.
During the next month you will continue to see contractor presence, performing final "punch-list"
work in order to complete the pending minor items and achieve final completion.
The administration is currently working on scheduling a date for the ribbon cutting ceremony
and the dedication of the water feature to former Deputy Police Chief, Mark N. Overton.
Should you have any additional questions, please contact David Martinez at 305-673-7071.
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