LTC 652-2018 CIP Monthly Construction Projects Update/\
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC#
652-2018 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO:
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager
DATE: December 19, 2018
SUBJECT: CIP Monthly Construction Projects Update
Below please find the monthly update for active City of Miami Beach construction projects under
the purview of the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Altos Del Mar Park
Scope: Park Improvements include new landscape, irrigation, site lighting, volleyball
courts, walkways, terraced lawn, accessible playground, restroom, and storage facility.
Status: Construction began April 2018. Project completion anticipated March 2019.
Project is 55% complete
Beach Lifeguard Towers Replacement
Scope: Construction of 35 lifeguard towers.
Status: Construction began March 2015. Twenty-seven towers have been completed
and placed at their final location. The final eight towers are currently under construction
at two assembly sites adjacent to the beach. Four towers are nearing completion at 14th
street and Ocean Drive with coordination ongoing with the County to move them to their
final location, and four towers are being assembled at 79th Street and Collins Avenue
with completion expected in the spring of 2019.
Beachwalk II-Phase 2
Scope: Construction of an on-grade ADA compliant pedestrian paver walkway running
from 3rd Street to 5th Street, with turtle friendly lighting, landscaping and irrigation.
Status: Construction began March 2018. Security cameras were added to the project
scope. Substantial completion is scheduled for February 2019. Project is 75% complete.
Carl Fisher Clubhouse Restoration
Scope: Historical restoration of the Carl Fisher Clubhouse (interior and exterior). This
project is part of the Convention Center Renovation Project.
Status: Notice to proceed with construction was issued on December 7, 2018.
Substantial Completion is scheduled for October 2019.
Collins Park Parking Garage
Scope: Demolition of existing structure and construction of a new parking facility which
consists of a six (6) level parking garage with 513 parking spaces and approximately
15,000 SF of retail spaces at the ground level. Liberty Avenue will be closed and used
for vehicular ingress and egress from 23rd Street to the Collins Park Garage. The
balance of the roadway (to 22nd Street) is planned as a pedestrian plaza with associated
amenities.
Status: Design is 90% complete. Demolition is complete. Site remediation is in process.
The anticipated start of the foundation installation is January 2019. Project is scheduled
for completion January 2020.
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Central Bayshore South Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements bounded by 34th St. to the north, Pine Tree Dr. to
the east, 28 St. to the south and Prairie Ave to the west and Meridian Ave from 28 St. to
Dade Blvd.
Status: Water main installation is complete. Drainage design is currently at 75%. The
Urban Land Institute (ULI) recently completed a review of the City's stormwater
management program. The City awarded Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. to act as
Master Design Consultant for the City's resiliency initiatives and to develop and lead a
multi-disciplinary, integrated sea-level rise mitigation and stormwater management
strategy, with an innovative and adaptable approach. It is the intention of the City to
have the Master Consultant review the stormwater criteria for this project. Temporary
paving has been completed on Prairie Avenue.
Flamingo Park Handball Courts
Scope: Renovation of existing handball courts to include various electrical upgrades,
new general lighting, stucco repairs, court resurfacing, new frameless windows and
doors and new fencing and painting. The courts will also include seating areas and water
drinking fountains for players and visitors.
Status: Contract has been executed and Notice to Proceed #1 has been issued. At the
request of residents and players, construction is now being phased to allow for
continuous use. The phasing has pushed the start of construction to early January 2019.
Flamingo Parkwide Improvements • Phase I
Scope: Park wide renovations to include landscape, irrigation & drainage improvements,
as well as addition and renovation of walkways and pedestrian lighting.
Status: Project was awarded at the September 12, 2018 Commission Meeting. Contract
has been executed. Notice To Proceed #1 will be issued by December 21,2018.
Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Ph. 2 • Section 1 (Beachwalk)
Scope: Construction of an on-grade pedestrian walkway encompassing eleven (11) City
blocks from 53 Street to 64 Street.
Status: Construction began July 2017. Project is substantially complete and open to the
public. Contractor is addressing punch list items.
Middle Beach Recreational Corridor Ph. 2-Section 2 (Beachwalk)
Scope: Construction of an on-grade pedestrian walkway encompassing eight (8) City
blocks from 46 St to 53 St.
Status: Construction began March 2018. Project is 35% complete and scheduled for
completion April 2019.
Palm & Hibiscus Island Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: Construction began January 2016. Additional scope of work related to new
drainage policy was approved at the November 2018 Commission meeting. Substantial
completion for the additional scope is being negotiated but tentatively scheduled for May
2019. The installation of the permanent generators to be completed by September 2019.
Stormwater Pump Station at 19th Street
Scope: Installation of a stormwater pump station, including an emergency generator and
seawall reconstruction along Collins Canal.
Status: Construction of the pump station and seawall began January 2018. Project is
90% complete and pump station is scheduled for completion January 2019. The
Botanical Garden Expansion is anticipated for completion March 2019. The Carl Fisher
Seawall is pending permit issuance by RER, FDEP and Army Corp.
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Sunset Islands 3 & 4 Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on Sunset Islands 3 & 4.
Status: Construction began June 2015. Project is 98% complete and scheduled for
completion late January 2019.
Surface Parking Lot P2 -Nikki Beach (Penrods)
Scope: Reconstruction of the parking lot that includes landscaping, turtle friendly lighting,
improvements to storm water drainage, irrigation, paving and signage, and infrastructure
for future electric car charging stations.
Status: Construction began May 1, 2018, anticipated to be completed in March 2019.
Project is 49% complete.
Venetian Islands Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on San Marino, Dilido and Rivo Alto Islands.
Status: Construction began May 2013. Project is 97% complete. Premature asphalt
pavement stress cracks have developed since the installation of the first lift of asphalt on
all three islands. The City, Engineer and Contractor are evaluating the cause and
ultimate remediation of this condition. The Administration is in communication with the
Venetian Islands Homeowners Association representatives regarding these details.
West Avenue Phase II Improvements-North of 14th Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements north of 14th Street to Lincoln Lane.
Status: Notice to Proceed #1 was issued July 31, 2017. The design is at 60%
development. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) completed a review of the City's
Stormwater Management Program and provided recommendations and best practices.
Additionally, the project was selected by a partnership between 1 00 Resilient Cities and
Columbia University, for inclusion in the Resilience Accelerator program. The Resilience
Accelerator workshop recommendations were presented to Commission on October 17,
2018. A Change Order to implement the ULI and Resilience Accelerator
recommendations and other elements added by the Design Criteria Professional and
Design/Builder were approved by Commission on December 12,2018. Administration is
currently in negotiations with the Design/Builder to incorporate these recommendations.
West Avenue Phase II Improvements-South of 14th Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements south of 14th Street to 61h Street.
Status: Notice to Proceed #1 was issued July 31, 2017. The design is at 60%
development. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) completed a review of the City's
Stormwater Management Program and provided recommendations and best practices.
Additionally, the project was selected by a partnership between 100 Resilient Cities and
Columbia University, for inclusion in the Resilience Accelerator program. The Resilience
Accelerator workshop recommendations were presented to Commission on October 17,
2018. A Change Order to implement the ULI and Resilience Accelerator
recommendations and other elements added by the Design Criteria Professional and
Design/Builder were approved by Commission on December 12, 2018. Administration is
currently in negotiations with the Design/Builder to incorporate these recommendations.
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