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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-29066
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAY
27, 2015 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO REPAIR THE
LAKEVIEW.DRIVE SEAWALL, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO
s IDENTIFY THOSE SEAWALLS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPAIR.
WHEREAS, at its May 27, 2015 Land Use and Development Committee meeting, the
Committee presented a discussion item regarding the degradation of a seawall located in the
Lakeview Drive Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, the seawall separating the lake from the Cherokee Avenue street-end is
missing its cap, the wall is cracked and cannot hold back the lake during the higher tides; and
WHEREAS,the continued degradation of the seawall can undermine its structural integrity
and repairs are in dire need; and
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WHEREAS,the Committee made a motion to refer the item to the full City Commission with
a favorable recommendation; and
WHEREAS, at its June 10,2015 meeting,the Commission directed staff to move forward
with the seawall repairs.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION
OF,THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH,FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission hereby accept
the recommendation of the May 27, 2015 Land Use and Development Committee to repair the
Lakeview Drive seawall, and directing the Administration to identify those seawalls in need of
immediate repair.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of July,2015.
ATTEST:
Dan Gelber, Mayor
RafaelGranado, City Clerk
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After Action July 8,2015 City of Miami Beach
C7F A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager, Pursuant To Invitation To Bid (ITB) 2015-210-WG,
For Miami Beach Golf Club Cart Path Replacement, To Award A Contract To The Lowest
Responsive, Responsible Bidder Of The ITB.
(Procurement/Parks&Recreation Department)
ACTION: Resolution 2015-29065 adopted.Alex Denis and John Rebar to handle.
9:20:37 a.m.
C7G A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The May 27, 2015 Land Use And Development
Committee To Repair The Lakeview Drive Seawall, And Directing The Administration To Identify
Those Seawalls In Need Of Immediate Repair.
(Public Works)
ACTION: Resolution '2015-29066 adopted: Item separated by Vice-Mayor Tobin, who
suggested hiring a seawall contractor and bring item back to the City Commission in two weeks
with'the information. Motion made by Commissioner Malakoff; seconded by Vice-Mayor Tobin;
Voice vote: 6-0;Absent: Commissioner Wolfson. Eric Carpenter to handle.
Vice-Mayor Tobin stated that the scope of work to replace the seawalls has not been provided.
He saw an advertisement for seawall construction, and estimated with the price advertised that
the City has been paying double, triple and even more for the same job. He suggested contacting
the appropriate people, seawall contractors, for the jobs. Road construction contractors should
not be contacted for seawall construction or repair. He asked staff to return in two weeks with an
appropriate seawall repair bid.
Jay Fink, Assistant Public Works Department Director, stated that the purpose of this item was to
take Cherokee Avenue out of the priority list, and seek a motion from the City Commission to
move forward. He stated that he and his team would look into the issues Vice-Mayor Tobin
raised.
Vice-Mayor Tobin believes that part of the problem was having a City Engineer ask a road
construction contractor to give an estimate on seawall repair. For this particular job, one needs a
team that deals in building and repairing seawalls regularly. He mentioned that he understands
City staffers are under a great deal of pressure, and want to get things done as quickly as
possible, but he asked to make sure the costs are not high.
Mayor Levine asked how the City could know whether the prices for seawall repairs are
competitive.
Jay Fink, Assistant Public Works Department Director, stated that with regards to Cherokee
Avenue, the City would have to go through the procurement process, be competitive and make
sure.pricing is coming in. In regards to other projects, those were done as add-ons, because the
contractor was there, and could not bring in a third party.
Discussion held.
Bruce Mowry, Public Works Engineer, explained that he met with the Marine & Waterfront
Protection Authority Board to discuss these issues. Construction charges for City projects are
typically higher, because the safety requirements are much higher than for private projects.
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Vice-Mayor Tobin believes that the problem is that bids with scope of work need to be provided,
so that the money being spent can be detailed. He added that perhaps a City Engineer is not the
best person to negotiate prices, and someone else should be in charge of this process.
Commissioner Weithorn agreed with Vice-Mayor Tobin's comments. The City's Procurement
Department should be in charge of bids and price negotiations, and if they are not, this should be
fixed. The process needs to begin with the scope of work. She asked why City projects cost
more.
Discussion held regarding higher construction standards the City has,which affect the final cost.
Vice-Mayor Tobin requested the seawall scope of work that was agreed to with Bergeron,
because the item he saw four months ago did not include it. Bruce Mowry to handle.
City Manager Morales clarified that the Bergeron seawall project did not go forward. He and his
team are putting the seawall project up for competitive bid and will obtain the best price through a
competitive procurement process. The frustration is that sometimes the City has higher project
prices when compared to similar privately funded projects.
Vice-Mayor Tobin stated that seawalls can be identified by linear footage regarding price, and
does not want to be a watchdog when it comes to project spending.
Jeff Bercow, Lake View Drive resident, stated that he and his wife want the City to get this done
quickly and at the best price.
3:48:11 p.m.
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Clerk's Note: Corrected Resolution signed on February 24, 2016
A Resolution Accepting The Recommendation Of The Sustainability And Resiliency Committee At
Its May 27, 2015 Meeting, To Enter Into A Pilot Program With Big Belly Solar, Inc. At An Annual
Cost Of Approximately$36,000, For Litter Receptacle Bins That Do Not Include Advertising.
(Public Works)
ACTION: Resolution 2015-29067 adopted. Item separated by Commissioners Grieco and
Wolfson. Motion made by Commissioner Grieco; seconded by Commissioner Malakoff to approve
the item. Eric Carpenter to handle.
City Manager Jimmy L. Morales explained the item. The Administration had recommended trying
to do the project at no cost to the City, but upon further communications and negotiations with Big
Belly, what they have come to is a one-year pilot program with 24 cans for$36,000. City Manager
Morales added that Big Belly's business model has not been to put them out free. Some of their
representatives do it, like Waste Management, in small communities; for example, Key West is
receiving two free cans. However, given the size of Miami Beach, and the length of the pilot
program, Big Belly is not willing to do it at no cost.
Commissioner Wolfson agreed with the proposal.
Mayor Levine added that this equipment is solar powered.
Commissioner Wolfson stated that they are compactors as well.
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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 May 27,2015 Land Use And Development Committee To Repair The Lakeview
Drive Seawall,And Directing The Administration To Identify Those Seawalls In Need Of Immediate Repair.
Key Intended Outcome.Supported:
Item Summary/Recommendation:
At its May 27, 2015 Land Use and Development Committee meeting, the committee heard item 4B, A
Discussion Regarding The Degradation Of The Sea Wall In The Lakeview Drive Neighborhood.
The Committee briefly discussed the conditions of the seawall separating the lake from the Cherokee
Avenue street-end, currently in degrading condition (there is no seawall cap and the wall is cracked and
cannot hold back the lake during the higher tides).Another major concern was that continued degradation
of the seawall could undermine its structural integrity and repairs were in dire need. As a result, the
Committee made a motion to refer the item to the full City Commission with a favorable recommendation.
At the June 10, 2015 meeting, the Commission directed staff to move forward with the repair of this
seawall. In an abundance of caution,the City Attorney's office recommended that this item be returned to
Commission to approve a Resolution formalizing that Commission Action.
THE ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDS ADOPTING THE RESOLUTION.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account - Approved,
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Financial Impact Summary:
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Philip Levine and Member of the City f�
FROM: Jimmy Morales, City Manager jommission
DATE: July 8, 2015
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYO AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MAY 27, 2015
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE TO REPAIR THE LAKEVIEW DRIVE
SEAWALL, AND DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO IDENTIFY THOSE
SEAWALLS IN NEED OF IMMEDIATE REPAIR.
BACKGROUND
At its May 27, 2015 Land Use and Development Committee meeting,the committee heard item 4B,
A Discussion Regarding The Degradation Of The Sea Wall In The Lakeview Drive Neighborhood.
The Committee briefly discussed the conditions of the seawall separating the lake from the
Cherokee Avenue street-end, currently in degrading condition (there is no seawall cap and the wall
is cracked and cannot hold back the lake during the higher tides).Another major concern was that
continued degradation of the seawall could undermine its structural integrity and repairs were in dire
need.As a result, the Committee made a motion to refer the item to the full City Commission with a
favorable recommendation.
At the June 10, 2015 meeting,the Commission directed staff to move forward with the repair of this
seawall. In an abundance of caution, the City-Attorney's office recommended that this item be
returned to Commission to approve a Resolution formalizing that Commission Action.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends adopting the Resolution.
Attachments:
JM/MT/Eg�/JJF/BAM
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