2003-25377 Reso
RESOLUTION NO.
2003-25377
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING
AND OFFICIALLY ADOPTING THE VENETIAN ISLANDS
NEIGHBORHOOD BASIS OF DESIGN REPORT, INCLUDING
ADDENDUM 1, WHICH IDENTIFIES AND DESCRIBES G.O.
BOND, WATER AND SEWER BOND, AND STORMWATER
BOND FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE
IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE VENETIAN ISLANDS
RIGHT OF WAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2002, the Mayor and City Commission approved a
professional services agreement, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 31-
01/02, with Edwards and Kelcey, Inc. for the provision of planning, design, and construction
administration services required to implement the Venetian Islands Neighborhood Right of
Way Improvement Project which encompasses Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and San Marino Islands;
and
WHEREAS, construction funding for the Project totaling $3,137,658 is available in
the amount $1,913,781 from G.O. Bonds, $682,000 from Water and Sewer Bonds, and
$541,877 from Stormwater Bonds; and
WHEREAS, Edwards and Kelcey, Inc. and City staff have completed a rigorous
planning process including the presentation of proposed improvements to neighborhood
residents at a Community Design Workshop held on March 20, 2003, at which meeting a
consensus of residents expressed approval of and support for the plans; and
WHEREAS, the Basis of Design Report (BOOR), and the associated BOOR
Addendum 1, which provides a clarification of Project funding, have been completed and
submitted by Edwards and Kelcey, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the BOOR, including Addendum 1, has been reviewed by City staff
from all relevant Departments, as well as the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee at their
October 8, 2003 meeting, and has been revised as necessary; and
WHEREAS, the next step in implementing the Project is for the City Commission to
approve the BOOR, including Addendum 1, which will then serve as a basis for the
preparation of construction drawings for recommended improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Venetian Islands
Neighborhood Basis of Design Report (BOOR), including Addendum 1, which identifies
G.O. Bond, water and sewer bond, and stormwater bond funded capital improvements to
be implemented through the Venetian Islands R Improvement Project, is hereby
approved and adopted.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED is 1
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution OfThe Mayor And City Commission Approving And Officially Adopting The Venetian Islands
Neighborhood Basis Of Design Report (BODR) Which Identifies And Describes G.O. Bond, Water And
Sewer Bond, And Stormwater Funded Capital Improvements To Be Implemented Through The Venetian
Islands Ri ht Of Wa 1m rovement Pro' ect.
Issue:
Should the City adopt the Venetian Islands Neighborhood (BODR) prepared by Edwards and Kelcey Inc.
and City staff as the officially approved description of capital improvements to be designed and constructed
throu h the Venetian Islands Ri ht of Wa 1m rovement Pro'ect?
Item Summa IRecommendation:
On November 13, 2002 the AlE firm Edwards and Kelcey Inc. began work on the planning and design of
G,O. Bond, Water and Sewer Bond, and Stormwater Bond funded improvements for the Venetian Islands
Neighborhood ROW Improvement Project which encompasses the Di Lido, Rivo Alto, and San Marino
Islands. The project planning process has followed the standard neighborhood ROW improvement project
sequence, from Kick-off meeting to Site Reconnaissance Visit to Visioning Session. Plans were then
developed to a level required for presentation at a Community Design Workshop on March 20, 2003.
Improvements described at the Workshop include milling and resurfacing of all roadways, sidewalk repair,
new pedestrian lighting on all three islands, targeted stormwater repairs, swale regrading to improve
drainage, and planting of street trees. In general, the plans were well received, and there was a consensus
that the ro'ect could roceed to the construction desi n hase.
Adviso Board Recommendation:
The GO Bond Oversi ht Committee is scheduled to review this item at its October 8, 2003 meetin
Financial Information:
Amount to be expended:
Source of
Funds:
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DATE //)-/5'03
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
From:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
JorgeM.Gonzalez ~ .^~
City Manager ON'" - 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND OFFICIALLY ADOPTING
THE VENETIAN ISLANDS NEIGHBORHOOD BASIS OF DESIGN
REPORT, INCLUDING ADDENDUM 1, WHICH IDENTIFIES AND
DESCRIBES G.O. BOND, WATER AND SEWER BOND, AND
STORMWATER BOND FUNDED CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO BE
IMPLEMENTED THROUGH THE VENETIAN ISLANDS RIGHT OF WAY
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
Date: October 15, 2003
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution
ANALYSIS
The Basis of Design Report (BODR) for Stormwater, Water and Sewer, and General
Obligation Bond funded improvements for the Venetian Islands Neighborhood has been
completed and submitted by Edwards and Kelcey, Inc., the consultant contracted to plan
and design the improvements. This BODR has been reviewed by City staff from all
relevant Departments and revised as necessary, and was scheduled to be presented to the
G.O. Bond Oversight Committee at their October 8, 2003 meeting. The next step is for the
City Commission to approve the BODR which will then serve as a basis for the preparation of
construction drawings for recommended improvements.
Neighborhood Description
For the purposes of planning and implementing the Citywide Neighborhood Right of Way
Improvement Program, the City was divided into 13 neighborhoods. In most of the 13
neighborhoods, the City has undertaken a comprehensive planning process culminating in
a BODR for the entire neighborhood. Forthe construction stage, the neighborhoods have
then been broken down into smaller units designated as Bid Packages.
The Venetian Islands Neighborhood is an exception to this process. The Venetian Islands
are in fact a sub-neighborhood of the Islands Neighborhood, which is designated as
Neighborhood 13. The Star, Palm, and Hibiscus Islands are also a sub-neighborhood of
the Islands Neighborhood. A separate ROW project planning (including the preparation of
a BODR), design, and construction effort has been undertaken for the Star, Palm, and
Hibiscus Islands Neighborhood which also comprises Bid Package 13A.
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BODR
October 15, 2003
Page 2 of 7
The Venetian Islands sub-neighborhood includes Belle Isle and Belle Isle Park (Bid
Package 13B), the Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and San Marino Islands (Bid Package 13C), and the
Venetian Causeway (Bid Package13D). The Venetian Islands BODR, which is the subject
of this memorandum, includes only the Rivo Alto, San Marino, and Di Lido islands (Bid
Package 13C). These three islands consist entirely of single-family properties.
Belle Isle and Belle Isle Park (Bid Package 13B) improvements were separated out from
the BODR planning process because plans from a previous improvement project effort
were already at a 60% completion level. Venetian Causeway (Bid Package 13D)
improvements will be addressed by a separate project effort.
Background
On November 13, 2002, the Mayor and City Commission approved a professional services
agreement, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 31-01/02, with Edwards
Kelcey Inc. for the planning, design, and construction administration services required to
implement the Venetian Islands Neighborhood Right of Way Improvement Project. The
agreement provided for a fee in the not to exceed amount of $799,903, comprised of
$93,385 for planning services, $450,000 for design services, $20,000 for bidding and
award services, $150,000 for construction administration services, and $86,518 for other
direct costs. These costs are funded through $295,964 from Series 2000 General
Obligation Bonds, $167,980 from Water and Sewer Bonds, and $335,959 from the
Stormwater Bond Fund.
The Consultant's scope of work was divided into two components, one covering Belle Isle
and Belle Isle Park (Bid Package 13B), and the other covering the Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and
San Marino Islands (Bid Package 13C). For both areas, a planning and construction design
process had been partially completed by a previous project design consultant who was
terminated for convenience in February 2002 when the City and the consultant could not
come to agreement on a revised scope and fee that incorporated new City standards for
AlE agreements. For Belle Isle and Belle Isle Park, the City determined that the partially
completed plans were sufficient to enable Edwards and Kelcey to proceed from the 60% to
the 100% completion stage.
However, with regard to the Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and San Marino Islands, the City
determined that there was a need to restart the planning process, as residents had voiced
concern over many of the improvements proposed to date. Hence, Edwards and Kelcey
was tasked with conducting a new planning process that included revisiting previous plans,
revising and updating them as necessary, gathering community input, and preparing a
Basis of Design Report.
Edwards and Kelcey was given a Notice to Proceed on November 21 , 2002 and the Project
Kick-off Meeting was held on the same day. The official onsite reconnaissance meeting
with City staff and representatives of the project Program Manager, Hazen and Sawyer,
was held on December 5, 2002. Using information gathered from these meetings, as well
as resident input collected from previous planning and community meetings held in the
neighborhood, the Consultant developed an initial program of recommended
improvements. On January 30, 2003, the project Visioning Session was held at which the
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BODR
October 15, 2003
Page 3 of 7
Consultant presented the improvements program to City staff for comment and further
development.
On March 20, 2003, the revised program of improvements was presented at a Community
Oesign Workshop (COW) held in the first floor conference room at City Hall. At this meeting,
a consensus was achieved among residents supporting the proposed improvements. There
was also a consensus reached that the project could proceed to the construction design
phase without the holding of a second COW. Although the City's standard practice has
been to hold two COW's during the BOOR planning process, the planning and community
involvement effort previously undertaken for this project facilitated the achievement of
community consensus within the current effort. After the substantial project delays already
experienced, residents expressed a desire to see the project move forward in an
expeditious manner.
There were two issues raised at the COW and in previous resident meetings that are not
addressed by the BOOR. The first is that some residents expressed a desire to have the
existing overhead utilities placed underground where they are currently above ground.
After it was explained that GO Bond funds could not be used for this purpose, and that
placing the project on hold while the residents pursued undergrounding of utilities through
the self-assessment process could result in a 2 to 4 year project delay, residents agreed
that they would pursue utility undergrounding after the project was completed. The
second issue noted by a number of residents is that a number of the public easements to
the water have been encroached upon by private owners. However, improvement of these
easements was not identified as a priority by a majority of the residents, and is not included
in the BOOR.
On June 23, 2003, the Consultant submitted a draft BOOR for review. This draft was
revised several times to address comments by City staff and the Program Manager. On
September 19, 2003, the Consultant submitted the draft Final BOOR which was scheduled
to be reviewed by the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee at their October 8,2003 meeting.
Please note that an Addendum clarifying the project budget has been prepared and
distributed to all draft Final BOOR holders. This Addendum should be considered as an
integral part of the draft Final BOOR.
Project Funding
As noted above, the Venetian Islands Neighborhood consists of two areas, the multi-family
Belle Isle, and the single-family Rivo Alto, Oi Lido, and San Marino Islands. The BOOR
addresses the single family areas only. In order to explain the funding for the
improvements proposed in the BOOR, it is necessary to understand that funds were initially
allocated for the overall neighborhood as follows:
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BOOR
October 15, 2003
Page 4 of 7
Initial Total Funding Allocation for Venetian Islands
(Bid Packages B and C)
G.O. Bond $ 3,844,151
Water/Sewer Bonds $ 1,865,783
Stormwater Bond $ 3,996,000
Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund $231,500
Unallocated Water and Sewer Bond $125,926
Total $10,063,360
From this total amount, soft costs including architecture and engineering fees and program
management fees were subtracted to arrive at initial construction funding as follows:
Initial Construction Total Funding Allocation for Venetian Islands
(Bid Packages B and C)
Initial Total Funding
-AlE feeS(including prior consultanfs fee)
-PrOqram Manaqement fees
Total
$10,063,361
$1,178,483
$161.638
$8,723,239
From this amount, a construction contingency allocation of approximately 10% was set
aside, as is standard procedure with all projects, resulting in net construction funding of
$7,917,460. As the City's Right of Way Improvement Program has moved forward, it has
been necessary to adjust some neighborhood water and sewer and stormwater allocations
to reflect actual neighborhood needs identified in the planning process, based on the
improvement priorities established by the City with regard to water and sewer and
stormwaterfunding. Forthe subject neighborhood, total funding was adjusted as follows:
Net Construction Funding After Citywide Adjustments
(Bid Packages B and C)
GO Bond funding
Water/Sewer funding
Stormwater funding
$ 3,243,177
$ 1,462,165
- $1,805
$ 3,212,118
-$126.351
$ 7,789,304
Total
The amounts indicated were redistributed to fund other priority water and stormwater
needs citywide. All priority needs in the Venetian Islands neighborhood are fully funded
with the net construction amount of $7,789,304. After completing basic planning and
developing cost estimates, this total funding was allocated as follows between Belle Isle
(Bid Package B) and the Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and San Marino Islands (Bid Package C)
according to needs identified in the planning process:
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BODR
October 15, 2003
Page 5 of 7
G.O. Bond
Water/Sewer Bonds
Stormwater Bond
Net Construction Budget by Bid Package
Bid Packaqe C
$1,913,781
$ 682,000
$ 541,877
$3,137,658
Bid Packaqe B
$1,329,396
$778,360
$ 2.543.890
Total $4,651,646
Therefore, total construction funding for the improvements described in this BOOR is the
total amount for Bid Package C (Rivo Alto, Oi Lido, and San Marino Islands), $3,137,658.
Stormwater Drainage Improvements
The project area covered by the BOOR was not identified as a priority basin for Stormwater
drainage in the 1997 City of Miami Beach Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan.
Therefore, existing underground drainage components will not be replaced. However,
recommended improvements will take place above ground to enhance surface water
collection and disposal. These include milling and resurfacing of all roadways to improve
drainage. In addition, swales will be regraded and increased in width to improve the
percolation of water into the ground. Surfaces near existing catch basins will also be
improved to enhance stormwater conveyance.
Water Distribution System Improvements
The City of Miami Beach Water System Master Plan was used to identify the following
water improvements which will be undertaken:
Rivo Alto Island: Replace 1,376 linear feet of 2-inch galvanized watermain with 8-inch
cement lined ductile iron pipe watermain
Di Lido Island: Replace 1,648 linear feet of 2-inch galvanized watermain with 8-inch
cement lined ductile iron pipe watermain
San Marino Island: Replace 960 linear feet of 2-inch galvanized watermain with 8-inch
cement lined ductile iron pipe watermain: replace 976 linear feet of 8-inch cast iron
watermain with 8-inch cement lined ductile iron pipe watermain
New fire hydrants will also be added as required.
Streetscape Improvements
In general, the streetscape improvement effort is focused on landscaping, lighting, and
traffic calming. The following improvements are fully funded under the construction
budget:
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BOOR
October 15, 2003
Page 6 of 7
Rivo Alto Perimeter Streets
. Reduce travel lanes to 10 feet each and increase swales to 10 feet
. Add sidewalk extension to street corners and repair sidewalk as needed
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
. Remove existing curbing which is damaged and haphazard
· Install new acorn lighting system
Rivo Alto Cross Streets
. Reduce travel lanes to 12 feet and increase swale to 11 feet
· Retain existing 13 foot median
. Add sidewalk extension to street corners and repair sidewalk as needed
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
. Remove existing curbing which is damaged and haphazard
· Install new acorn lighting system
Di Lido Perimeter Streets
. Reduce travel lanes to 10 feet each and increase swales to 11 feet
. Add sidewalk extension to street corners and repair sidewalk as needed
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
· Remove existing curbing which is damaged and haphazard
· Install new acorn lighting system
Di Lido Cross Streets
. Reduce travel lanes to 10 feet each and increase swales to 11 feet
. Add sidewalk extension to street corners and repair sidewalk as needed
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
. Remove existing curbing which is damaged and haphazard
· Install new acorn lighting system
San Marino Perimeter Streets
. Retain current 9 foot travel lane width and existing swale
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
· Install new acorn lighting system
San Marino Cross Streets
. Retain current 9 foot travel lane width and existing swale
. Preserve existing appropriate trees and infill with new trees and palms
· Install new acorn lighting system
Project Implementation Schedule
The BODR includes the following project implementation schedule:
Task 1 Planning
Task 2 Design and Permitting
Task 3 Bid / Award
Task 4 Construction
November 2002
October 2003
June 2004
October 2004
- September 2003
- May 2004
- September 2004
- September 2005
Venetian Islands Neighborhood BOOR
October 15, 2003
Page 7 of 7
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the Venetian Islands BODR, including
Addendum No.1, as submitted. By approving the BODR, the City will officially end the
planning process forthis neighborhood and finalize the design concept. No added input on
the conce t will be solicited nor changes made unless formal construction design efforts
uncover ws r errors.
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