Resolution 2024-33157 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33157
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE ADMINISTRATION TO PROCEED
WITH THE RELOCATION OF THE FIRE STATION NO. 1 PROJECT TO THE
FLAMINGO PARK SITE, PROVIDED (1) THE REFERENDUM IS APPROVED
BY A MAJORITY OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY VOTERS VOTING IN THE
COUNTY-WIDE REFERENDUM (REFERENDUM), AND (2) CONSTRUCTION
OF FIRE STATION NO. 1 AT THE FLAMINGO PARK SITE IS APPROVED BY
A MAJORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH VOTERS IN THE AGGREGATE
VOTING THEREON IN THE REFERENDUM.
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2019, pursuant to Request for Qualifications (RFQ) No. 2019-
208-ND, the Mayor and City Commission (City Commission)adopted Resolution No. 2019-30913
approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agreement with Wannemacher
Jensen Architects, Inc. (WJA),for Architectural and Engineering Design Services,for the new Fire
Station No. 1 Facility (Fire Station or Project); and
WHEREAS, on January 15, 2020, pursuant to Request for Qualifications(RFQ) No. 2019-
370-ND, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2020-31112 approving and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc. (Kaufman
Lynn)as Construction Manager at Risk, for pre-construction and construction services of the Fire
Station to be located at the South Shore Community Center (SSCC), 833 6th Street, in the
Flamingo Park Neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, in July 2021, WJA completed the 30% Design Documents for the Fire Station;
and
WHEREAS, On December 13, 2021, and January 11, 2022, the project was presented to
the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) and received several comments regarding the design,
including the recommendation to incorporate portions of the existing SSCC building (columns,
canopies and planters) into the southern façade of the building; and
WHEREAS, at the March 8, 2022, HPB meeting, the updated design incorporating all
modifications was approved, and the HPB recommended that the City Commission approve a
Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of the SSCC; and
WHEREAS on June 22, 2022, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2022-32201
granting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of the SSCC; and
WHEREAS, the new 29,369 square feet facility provides four drive-thru apparatus bays,
living spaces, offices, a kitchen, a gym, support facilities and 34 parking spaces; and
WHEREAS, the Project currently proposes to replace the existing building, with a new
facility at the SSCC site located at 833 6th Street; and
WHEREAS, this site was selected after the evaluation of multiple sites during the
conceptual site planning and feasibility phase because of the size, shape, the access to frontages
on the three sides on 6th Street, Jefferson Avenue and Meridian Avenue, and its central location
which offers the possibility of improved response time towards the south, the Macarthur
Causeway and Palm and Hibiscus Islands; and
WHEREAS,the site is the location of public access surface parking lot, P-11, and provides
access to the alley, Meridian Court, through P-11; and
WHEREAS, construction of the Fire Station at this site requires the demolition ,of the
existing SSCC, and includes the construction of a temporary daycare facility within Flamingo Park;
and
WHEREAS, in April 2023, WJA submitted the 90% Construction Documents for the
Project; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023 the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-
32775 approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Guaranteed Maximum
Price (GMP)Amendment No. 2, to the agreement between the City of Miami Beach, Florida and
Kaufman Lynn, for the construction of the Fire Station, the construction of temporary facilities for
the Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center(daycare) currently located at the SSCC, and the
provision of the infrastructure for the future installation of the Apollo mural on the Fire Station's
facade, in the amount of$24,991,845, plus a five percent owner's contingency in the amount of
$1,249,592, for a total of$26,241,437; and amending the time to achieve substantial completion
from 420 days to 720 days; such amendment subject to and contingent upon an appropriation of
funds by the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the total project budget is $33,563,588 and is currently in the construction
phase; and
WHEREAS, the December 13, 2023, City Commission Meeting included item C7 R, a
Resolution to stop the contemplated demolition of the SSCC; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, the City Commission, as part of item R7 E, Save the
SSCC item, discussed the potential relocation of the Project from the proposed 6th Street site to
an alternate location; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-
32903, after the fact, directing the Administration to pursue two parallel paths for the Fire Station:
(1) continue to execute the current Fire Station at the SSCC site and (2) continue to explore
alternative sites for the Project; and further, directing the Administration to work with
Commissioner Bhatt and return to present its findings at the May 15, 2024 City Commission
Meeting to enable the City Commission to have all readily available information to inform its
decision as to the option that is in the best interests of the City and its residents; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2024 the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-
32927, directing the City Administration to study the possible relocation of the Fire Station to a
City-owned site located at the western boundary of Flamingo Parkcat Alton Road between 11th
and 12th Streets (Flamingo Park Site), taking into account response times, portability of state
grant, time and cost impacts of moving the Project to the Flamingo Park site and community input;
and further, directing the Administration to work with the Office of the City Attorney to determine
the requirements for a county-wide voter referendum (referendum) pursuant to Article 7 of the •
Miami-Dade County Charter in August 2024 and to prepare the necessary resolutions to proceed
with an August referendum should the City Commission wish to relocate the Project to the
Flamingo Park site; and
WHEREAS, as mandated by the Miami-Dade County Charter (Article 7), a referendum
will be required prior to locating the Fire Station within the limits of the park, as this would be
considered non-park related use on park land; and
WHEREAS, furthermore, during the February 21, 2024, City Commission Meeting, the
City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-32928, as amended from item C7 X, pausing the
SSCC's demolition pending the Administration's thorough analysis and recommendations on the
options and viability of alternate sites, to be presented during the Commission meeting on May
15, 2024, and further, confirm neighborhood consensus and approval from the Flamingo Park
Neighborhood Association; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2024, the City Commission heard item C7 T, which proposed
suspension of any expenditures towards the Project, until the City Commission receives and
evaluates recommendations on the options and viability of other suitable locations for the Fire
Station; and
WHEREAS, during this meeting the Administration confirmed that demolition of the
existing facilities at 833 6th Street would not take place until completion of the current analysis on
alternative sites, that no mobilization or construction would take place and that ongoing activities
were mostly administrative in nature, and the item was deferred to the April 3, 2024, City
Commission meeting; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2024, the Administration prepared item R9 AN to discuss and take
action on the analysis of potential alternative site selections for the location of the Project, as
requested by City Commission on January 31, 2024, but the item was not reached; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2024, the City Commission also adopted Resolution No. 2024-
32999 requesting that Miami-Dade County place a referendum, on the August 20, 2024 Primary
Election ballot, regarding construction of the Fire Station at the Flamingo Park Site, on Alton Road
between 11 and 12 Streets; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the Administration resubmitted agenda item R9 AG to
discuss and take action on the analysis of potential alternative site selections for the location of
the Project, but the item was not reached; and
WHEREAS, in order to accommodate the Fire Station at the Flamingo Park site, the
existing running track will need to be shifted eastward approximately 15', and, additionally, the
approximately 1700 SF restroom and locker building currently located west of the track, the
approximately 800 SF field house located east of the track, and the scoreboard will have to be
demolished and reconstructed; and
WHEREAS, additional costs associated with construction escalation, additional design
and pre-construction services, construction scope, impacts to the track, locker-room building, field
house, artificial turf and drainage, fees and other incidentals are estimated to be approximately
$15-20 million ($7-9 million for the Fire Station and $8-10 million for park modifications); and
WHEREAS, assuming the County-wide voter referendum passes in August of 2024, and
is also approved by Miami Beach voters, relocation of the Project to this site could result in at
least 24-30 months of project delays from the original project timeline, for a new completion date
of fall, 2028, inclusive of park modifications; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2024, the Miami-Dade County Commission adopted Resolution
No. R-457-24 approving the inclusion of the referendum in the August 20, 2024, Primary Election;
and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Commission discussed viable site selections for
the location of the Project, with the Flamingo Park site being the potential future site; and
WHEREAS, if the referendum is approved by County-wide voters, the City staff will
evaluate the specific results from the City of Miami Beach voters; and
WHEREAS, if the referendum is approved by the City of Miami Beach voters in the
aggregate, the Project will move forward, utilizing the Flamingo Park site.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,that the Mayor and City Commission
hereby direct the Administration to proceed with the relocation of the Fire Station No. 1 project to
the Flamingo Park site, provided (1) the referendum is approved by a majority of Miami-Dade
County voters voting in the County-wide referendum (Referendum), and (2) construction of Fire
Station No. 1 at the Flamingo Park site is approved by a majority of the City of Miami Beach voters
in the aggregate voting thereon in the referendum.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .% day of J h2 , 2024.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Interim City Manager Rickelle Williams
DATE: June 26, 2024
TITLE: DISCUSS AND TAKE ACTION ON THE ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ALTERNATIVE
SITE SELECTIONS FOR THE LOCATION OF THE NEW FIRE STATION NO. 1
PROJECT.
RECOMMENDATION
The Administration recommends that the new Fire Station No. 1 project, currently in the
construction phase, remain at the currently proposed South Shore Community Center site, as
designed and previously approved.
BACKGROUND/HISTORY
On September 13, 2023 the Mayor and City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2023-32775
approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Guaranteed Maximum Price
(GMP) Amendment No. 2, to the agreement between the City of Miami Beach, Florida and
Kaufman Lynn Construction, Inc., for the construction of the Fire Station No.1 Project, the
construction of temporary facilities for the Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center (daycare)
currently located at the South Shore Community Center, and the provision of the infrastructure
for the future installation of the Apollo mural on the new Fire Station's facade, in the amount of
$24,991,845, plus a five percent owner's contingency in the amount of$1,249,592, for a total of
$26,241,437; and amending the time to achieve substantial completion from 420 days to 720
days; such amendment subject to and contingent upon an appropriation of funds by the City
Commission. The total project budget is $33,563,588 and is currently in the construction phase.
The project currently proposes to replace the existing Fire Station No. 1, with a new Fire Station
at the South Shore Community Center site located at 833 6th Street. This site was selected after
the evaluation of multiple sites during the conceptual site planning and feasibility phase because
of the size, shape, the access to frontages on the three sides on 6th Street Jefferson Avenue and
Meridian Avenue, and its central location which offers the possibility of improved response time
towards the south, the Macarthur Causeway and Palm and Hibiscus Islands. The site is the
location of public access surface parking lot, P-11. The site provides access to the alley, Meridian
Court, through P-11. Construction of the new Fire Station No. 1 facility at this site requires the
demolition of the existing South Shore Community Center, and includes the construction of a
temporary daycare facility within Flamingo Park.
At the December 13, 2023, meeting of the City Commission, Commissioner Kristen Rosen
Gonzalez, sponsored item C7 R and presented to the Commission for its consideration a
resolution to stop the contemplated demolition of the Community Center for the purpose of
building the new Fire Station No. 1 at that site and, instead, rebuild Fire Station No. 1 at its existing
location as a State- of-the Art Facility. During that meeting the Administration indicated that the
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size of the property for the existing location of Fire Station No. 1 at 1045 Jefferson Avenue is.
insufficient (21,000 square feet) to accommodate the program for the new Fire Station No. 1
facility, rendering the proposition to reconstruct on the existing site unfeasible. The City
Commission deferred the item and discussion to the next meeting on January 31, 2024, to afford
Commissioner Rosen Gonzalez the opportunity to identify alternative locations considering the .
concern with the size of the site of the existing Fire Station No. 1.
On January 31, 2024, the Mayor and Commission, as part of item R7 E, Save the South Shore
Community Center item,further discussed the potential relocation of the Fire Station No. 1 project
from the proposed 6th Street site to an alternate location. The Mayor and Commission adopted
Resolution No.2024-32903, after the fact, directing the Administration to pursue two parallel paths
for the Fire Station No. 1 Project: (1) continue to execute the current Fire Station No. 1 Project at
the South Shore Community Center site and (2) continue to explore alternative sites for the new
Fire Station No. 1 Project; and further, directing the Administration to work with Commissioner
Bhatt and return to present its findings at the May 15, 2024 Commission meeting to enable the
City Commission to have all readily available information to inform its decision as to the option
that is in the best interests of the City and its residents.
On February 21, 2024 the Mayor and Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-32927,
submitted by Commissioner Fernandez as item C7 W, directing the City Administration to study
the possible relocation of the new Fire Station No. 1 project to a City-owned site located at the
western boundary of Flamingo Park at Alton Road between 11th and 12th Streets (Flamingo Park
Site), taking into account response times, portability of state grant, time and cost impacts of
moving the project to the Flamingo Park site and community input; and further, directing the
administration to work with the Office of the City Attorney to determine the requirements for a
county-wide voter referendum pursuant to Article 7 of the Miami-Dade County Charter in August
2024 and to prepare the necessary resolutions to proceed with an August referendum should the
Commission wish to relocate the project to the Flamingo Park site. As mandated by the Miami-
Dade County Charter (Article 7) a county-wide voter referendum will be required prior to locating
the Fire Station No. 1 facility within the limits of the park, as this would be considered non-park
related use on park land.
Also, during the February 21, 2024 Commission meeting, the Mayor and Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2024-32928, as amended from item C7 X, pausing the South Shore Community
Center's demolition pending the Administration's thorough analysis and recommendations on the
options and viability of alternate sites, to be presented during the Commission meeting on May
15, 2024, and further, confirm neighborhood consensus and approval from the Flamingo Park
Neighborhood Association.
On March 13, 2024, the Commission heard item C7 T which proposed suspension of any
expenditures towards the Fire Station No. 1 project, until the City Commission receives and
evaluates recommendations on the options and viability of other suitable locations for the fire
station. During this meeting the Administration confirmed that demolition of the existing facilities
at 833 6th Street would not take place until completion of the current analysis on alternative sites,
that no mobilization or construction would take place and that ongoing activities were mostly
administrative in nature. The item was deferred to the April 3, 2024 Commission meeting, but was
not heard.
For the April 3, 2024 City Commission agenda, the Administration prepared an item to discuss
and take action on the analysis of potential alternative site selections for the location of the new
Fire Station No.1 project, as requested by the City Commission on January 31, 2024. However,
the item was not heard.
Also on April 3, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-32999 requesting that
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Miami-Dade County place a County-wide referendum, on the August 20, 2024 Primary Election
ballot, regarding construction of Fire Station No.1 at the western boundary of Flamingo Park, on
Alton Road between 11th and 12th Streets.
This discussion item was included on the May 15, 2024 City Commission agenda but was not
reached.
On May 21, 2024, the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution
No. R-457-24 approving the inclusion of the County-wide referendum in the August 20, 2024
Primary Election.
ANALYSIS
In the weeks since the January 31, 2024 Commission Meeting, and at the direction of the
Commission, the Administration and project team, including the design consultant and
construction manager, have commenced a review of potential alternate sites for the Fire Station
No. 1 project. The Administration has been working closely with Commissioners Bhatt and
Fernandez to identify potential alternate sites:
1. 833 6 Street- (South Shore Community Center) - Current Site
2. Flamingo Park at Alton Road, between 11th and 12th Street (Flamingo Park)
3. 1000 Alton Road (Whole Foods)
4. 1100 5th Street (Pier 1)
5. 960 Alton Road
6. 550 9th Street and 900 Washington Avenue (City owned Surface Parking Lot P-12)
7. 1260 Washington Avenue
8. 429 Lenox Avenue
Identifying and selecting a potential site to house the new Fire Station No. 1 facility is defined by
certain parameters which establish requirements as to size, location and physical arrangements.
Characteristics which need to be taken into consideration include geographic location and service
area, size of lot (3/4 to 1 Acre min.), length and width of lot, adjacent roadway elevations, and
ingress/egress paths. Estimated travel times from the proposed location throughout the service
area must also be considered. As this is a Category-IV essential facility as identified in the
National Building Code, and needs to meet specific finished floor elevation requirements, access
to the facility by fire-fighting apparatus is accommodated through ramped driveways. Given the
difference of elevation between the adjacent roadways and the required finished floor, the ramps
must travel certain lengths which, together with the minimum ground floor dimension of the
building, establish the minimum length of any site which might accommodate the facility. The
combination of these site selection parameters further limits the availability of potential sites.
As directed by the Commission and following the directive to minimize the redesign of the building,
to the extent possible, the project team prepared overlays and reviewed potential site constraints
or limitations for each of the identified alternate sites. In order to facilitate a comparison of the
various sites, City staff engaged the design consultant and construction manager, and estimated
additional costs to date for these services could reach approximately $60,000. Pursuant to the
directive received in January 2024, City staff from the Office of Capital Improvement Projects has
dedicated over 500 hours, to the exploration of alternative sites. The analysis has been
summarized and a matrix of potential sites with their respective characteristics has been prepared
(Exhibit A).
Of the sites identified and reviewed, only the proposed location at 6th Street between Meridian
and Jefferson, and three (3)alternate sites, Flamingo Park between 11 and 12 Street, 1000 Alton
Road and 1100 5th Street, appear capable of accommodating the Fire Station No. 1 facility with
associated ramps and driveways. Parcels owned by private entities will also incur acquisition
costs, which for the purposes of this exercise have been estimated using Miami-Dade County
Property Appraiser 2023 Market Values. The site analysis generated potential site plans for the
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three alternate sites. Regardless of the site selected, all alternatives including the South Shore
Community Center, will require amendments to the agreements with both the design consultant
and the construction manager.
The sites identified as potential locations are listed in the matrix, and further summarized as
follows:
Site 1. South Shore Community Center
This location has been fully designed, is currently in the construction phase and meets all the
necessary parameters for site selection for this facility. The property is large enough, measuring
approximately 45,000 square feet, and provides sufficient length, approximately 300 feet, to
accommodate the facility as well as the necessary ramps (Exhibit B). Furthermore, the length
provides the opportunity to include ground floor parking under the building for staff, thereby
reducing parking needs in the surrounding community. The use of this site will require the
demolition of the existing South Shore Community Center, and the temporary relocation of the
Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center (Daycare) to Flamingo Park, the costs of which are
included in the project's overall budget. The temporary Daycare in Flamingo Park, including the
dedicated playground, occupies approximately 5,200 SF, or 0.33% of the overall park. The map
of estimated travel times has been prepared for this location (Exhibit C), and there are 2,841
residents that live within 500 feet of this location.
Additional costs associated with construction escalation, additional professional services and
related fees, as a result of delays to commencement of construction, beyond the current $33.6
million total project budget, are estimated to be at least $2 million. The City has committed to
finding a location and funding for a permanent Daycare facility, the cost of which is yet to be
determined. As of March 31, 2024, approximately $4 million have already been spent on the
project in its current location.
Based on the original project timeline, the new Fire Station No. 1 would have been completed in
the spring of 2026. Assuming that direction is provided by May 2024, restart of the project at this
location could result in at least 6 months of project delays for a new completion date of fall, 2026.
Site 2. Flamingo Park
This site presents sufficient site length to accommodate the ramps and drive-through functionality,
in the north-south direction, with access driveways from 11 Street and 12 Street (Exhibit D). This
site provides an opportunity to accommodate parking under the building, for staff, with driveway
access to this parking from Alton Road, which will require a driveway permit from the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT). In order to accommodate the new fire station, the existing
running track will need to be shifted eastward approximately 15'. Additionally, the approximately
1700 SF restroom and locker building currently located west of the track, the approximately 800
SF field house located east of the track, and the scoreboard will have to be demolished and
reconstructed. The Fire Station in Flamingo Park occupies approximately 40,000 SF or 2.5% of
the overall park. In contrast, the temporary Daycare occupies approximately 5,200 SF, or 0.33%
of the overall park. See attached Flamingo Park site plan depicting both areas (Exhibit E). The
selection of this site will require a county-wide voter referendum, waivers of certain Land
Development Regulations and review and approval by the Historic Preservation Board.
City Staff presented this location for Fire Station No. 1 to the Flamingo Park Neighborhood
Association on April 1, 2024, which requested renderings showing the facility from different
vantage points to better understand the impacts of the facilities on the park. See attached
renderings (Exhibit F).
The map of estimated travel times has been prepared for this location (Exhibit G) and there are
2,748 residents that live within 500 feet of this location.
Additional costs associated with construction escalation, additional design and pre-construction
services, construction scope, impacts to the track, locker-room building, field house, artificial turf
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and drainage, fees and other incidentals are estimated to be approximately $15-20 million ($7-9
million for fire station and $8-10 million for park modifications). Assuming the voter referendum
passes in August of 2024, and corresponding direction is provided at that time, relocation of the
facility to this site could result in at least 24-30 months of project delays from the original project
timeline, for a new completion date of fall 2028, inclusive of park modifications.
Site 3. 1000 Alton Road / 1001 West Avenue / 1025 West Avenue (Whole Foods)
This site is comprised of three individual parcels and a right-of-way and appears to accommodate
a drive-through configuration of the facility in an east-west orientation, with ingress/egress drives
at Alton Road and West Avenue (Exhibit H). Similar to the Flamingo Park site, this parcel could
provide parking under the building, for City staff. This site will require a driveway permit from
FDOT, and the vacation and reconfiguration of a portion of the right-of-way (Alton Court Alley).
This alternative will require land acquisition of the parcels from private owners, waivers of certain
Land Development Regulations and review and approval by the Design Review Board. The map
of estimated travel times has been prepared for this location (Exhibit I) and there are 3,938
residents that live within 500 feet of this site.
Additional costs associated with construction escalation, additional design and pre-construction
services, construction scope, land acquisition ($15 million per Miami-Dade County Property
Appraiser 2023 Market Value) and other fees are estimated to be approximately $20-25 million.
Development of the Fire Station No. 1 project at this site will take at least 48 months upon
completion of land acquisition and assuming the existing buildings are vacated timely. For
example, if the land acquisition process is completed in fall of 2024, the project will be completed
in fall 2028, resulting in at least a 24-30 month delay from the original project timeline.
Site 4. 1100 5th Street/City Parking Lot P-5/ Right-of-Way (Pier 1)
This site is comprised of several contiguous parcels including the City-owned surface parking lot
located at 401 Alton Road (P-5), and a right-of-way which will have to be vacated. Drive-through
functionality cannot be accommodated in the north-south direction, does not provide sufficient
height to accommodate ground floor parking in the east-west direction, requiring staff to park off-
site. However, the project team did identify two potential layouts for the facility (Exhibit J). Both
alternatives will require land acquisition of the parcel from a private owner, vacation of right-of-
way, waivers of certain Land Development Regulations and review and approval by the Design
Review Board. Proximity to 5th Street and Alton Road with associated driveway locations may
require FDOT approvals. The map of estimated travel times has been prepared for this location
(Exhibit K) and there are 2,535 residents that live within 500 feet of this location.
1. Alternative 1 for this site includes drive-through functionality, ingress/egress from Alton Road
and Lenox Avenue, and maintains, albeit reduced, public parking spaces. This layout will require
additional grade level space for the maintenance of the trucks and equipment.
2. Alternative 2 for this site is comprised of a single ingress/egress arrangement from Lenox
Avenue, eliminating the drive-through functionality, and maintains, albeit reduced, public parking
spaces. A level turn-around area allows for vehicles to turn and back into the facility, as well as
an area for vehicle and equipment maintenance.
The owner of this property has indicated that they are not interested in selling the property to the
City.
Due to the many constraints and challenges at this location, the Administration does not
recommend this site as a viable option.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
N/A
Does this Ordinance require a Business Impact Estimate?
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(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
The Business Impact Estimate (BIE)was published on . See BIE at:
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION
All things being equal, and discounting concerns related to time and cost impacts, the Flamingo
Park and Whole Foods sites offer viable alternative sites for the Fire Station No. 1 project.
However, with no current additional funding sources, and given the condition of the Existing Fire
Station No. 1, the Administration continues to recommend that the new Fire Station No. 1 project,
currently in the construction phase, remain at the currently proposed South Shore Community
Center site, as designed and previously approved. The site analysis and Exhibits have been
provided to the Mayor and Commission for consideration of the Fire Station No. 1 project, as
directed.
Applicable Area
South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to City Code Section 2-17? Project?,
Yes Yes
Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481,
includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No
If so, specify the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s):
Department
Capital Improvement Projects
Sponsor(s)
Commissioner Tanya K. Bhatt
Co-sponsor(s)
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FIRE STATION#1:ALTERNATE SITES EXHIBIT A 3/28/2024
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS
SIZE(SQFT)(Approx.) MIAMI-DADE ADDITIONAL 0 OF
FIT TOTAL COUNTY 2023 ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RESIDENTS
No. SITES OWNER PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS RESPONSE BEYOND WITHIN
Y/N PRIVATE PUBLIC LOT PUBLIC AREA MARKET VALUE TIME CURRENT 500'
LOT ROW (sq.ft.) (Private Property
only) PROJECT BUDGET RADIUS
SITES BEING CONSIDERED
1.Project is in the construction phase.
2.Construction includes Fire Station 1 and temporary location for Daycare at Flamingo Park
45,000 for a total project cost of$33,563,588. Approximately$4 million has been spent(including
r $2.1M GOB funds).
3.The temporary Daycare in Flamingo Park,including the dedicated playground,occupies
5,200 See $2 million
approximately 5,200 SF,or 0.33%of the overall park.
South Shore Daycare at estimated +
4.Assuming direction is provided by May 2024,restart of the project could result in at
1 Community Center Y N/A Flamingo N/A 50,200 N/A City of Miami Beach travel times Future Permanent 2,841
least 6 months of project delays.Estimated completion date Fall 2026.
833 6th Street Park map(Exhibit Daycare Facility
5.Additional costs associated with construction escalation,additional professional services
(0.33%of
C) (TBD)
total parkand related fees is estimated to beat least$2 million.
area) 6.The City has committed to finding a location and funding for a permanent Daycare
facility,the cost of which is yet to be determined.
7.The Administration recommends that the new Fire Station No.1 project remain at the
currently proposed South Shore Community Center site.
1.Adding the Fire Station to the Park would require a county-wide referendum.Article 7 of
the Miami-Dade County Charter requires voter approval when adding non-park related uses
on park land.
2.Site includes the western portion of Flamingo Park between 11th and 12 Streets,west of
existing football field and track.The Fire Station site will be 2.5%of the overall park area.
3.Building will fit with North-South orientation of ramp. To fit,the running track would be
relocated eastward to provide space for the Fire Station.Relocation will include replacing
40,000 the associated field drainage system,and replacing the turf of the football field and track
Fire Station surface. The restroom and locker building as well as the field house would be demolished
and rebuilt. A new scoreboard would be required.The adjustments to the field would See
Site
Flamingo Park 1,591 247 40,000 continue to accommodate a soccer field,up to 65 yds wide x 120 yds long. estimated Total
$15-$20 million
N/A City of Miami Beach 4.Additional costs associated to the construction of the Fire Station include construction, travel times 2,748
Park Total (Fire Station$7-
11th and 12th Streets escalation,design and pre-construction services and other fees are estimated to be map(Exhibit
(2.5%of $9 million)
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rn park (Park$8-$10
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area) million)
o artificial turf and drainage includes construction,additional design and pre-construction
services,and other fees and are estimated to be$8-10 million.
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as 6. Design shall include parking on site so employees will not use on-street parking.
Employee parking may enter/exit to Alton Road.
7.Site has an easement and infrastructure for gas utilities close to the SW corner.
8.Project could be delayed at least 2-2-1/2 years.
9.Traffic analysis and possibly traffic signalization may be required for Alton Road.
10.This is a viable site.
Fire Station No.1 Alternate Site Analysis 1 of 3
FIRE STATION#1:ALTERNATE SITES EXHIBIT A 3/28/2024
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS
SIZE(SQFT)(Approx.) ADDITIONAL M OF
MIAMI-DADE ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RESIDENTS
FIT TOTAL COUNTY 2023
No. SITES OWNER PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS RESPONSE BEYOND WITHIN
Y/N PRIVATE PUBLIC AREA MARKET VALUE
LOT PUBLIC LOT ROW TIME CURRENT 500'
(sq.ft.) (Private Property
only) PROJECT BUDGET RADIUS
1.This site combines private property and portions of a ROW which would have to be
vacated.
2.Relocation of utilities in the ROW will be required.
3.Will require a cross access easement to return Alton Court(alley)to West Ave.
4.The building will fit,in the East-West orientation exiting on Alton Road and West Avenue,
Total$21.2
1000 Alton Road $8,968,750 with parking below the building at first floor level.Existing buildings would be demolished. See$2,449,479 5.Traffic analysis and possibly traffic signalization may be requred for Alton Road and West estimated million
3 1001 West Avenue Y 57,000 N/A Pending Pending $3,750,000 Forte LTD Avenue. travel times ($6 million 3,938
1025 West Avenue Fire Station)
Total: 6.Additional costs associated to the construction of the Fire Station include construction, map(Exhibit
(Whole Foods Market) ($15.2 million
515,168,229 escalation,design and pre-construction services and other fees are estimated to be at least G)
$6 million. Land acquisition)
7.The Miami-Dade 2023 Market value for the property is$15.2 million.
8.Project could be delayed at least 2-2-1/2 years,depending on land acquisition
timeframe.
9.This is a viable site.
SITE NO LONGER CONSIDERED
1.Parcel of land includes private property located at 1100 5th Street,public surface parking
lot P-5(4 parcels),and a public ROW(which would have to be vacated).
2.Drive through ramp does not fit In the North-South orientation if building is set at BFE+3'.
3.The drive through ramp fits in the East-West orientation.Parking cannot fit beneath the
building,parking could be provided on-site or off-site.An East-West option with back in
access from Lenox Ave will also fit.
4.School zone speed restrictions and traffic from school may affect access on 4th Street and
Alton Rd,between, Alton Road. See
4 4th and Sth Streets N 30,000 12,750 2,000 44,750 $16,335,000 Gateway MB LLC 5 Site is subject to FDOT review if work performed on/near their ROW on 5th Street and at
estimated
1100 5th StreetCity of Miami Beach the corner of Alton Road. travel times $20.5 million 2,535
(Pier 1) 6.On street parking would be lost on Lenox Ave for truck maneuvering accomodation. map(Exhibit
7.Project could be delayed at least 2-2-1/2 years,depending on land acquisition
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timeframe.
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9.Existing buildings will have to be demolished.
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to the City.
11.Administration does not recommend this site as a viable option.
Fire Station No.1 Alternate Site Analysis 2 of 3
FIRE STATION#1:ALTERNATE SITES EXHIBIT A 3/28/2024
PROPERTY CHARACTERISTICS
SIZE(SQFT)(Approx.) ADDITIONAL #OF
MIAMI-DADE
FIT ESTIMATED PROJECT COST RESIDENTS
No. SITES TOTAL COUNTY 2023 OWNER PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS RESPONSE BEYOND WITHIN
YIN PRIVATE PUBLIC AREA MARKET VALUE
LOT PUBLIC LOT ROW TIME CURRENT 500'
(sq.it.) (Private Property PROJECT BUDGET RADIUS
only)
SITES NOT VIABLE
The building and the required ramps,without parking beneath,does not fit on the site.Site
5 960 Alton Road N 16,650 N/A N/A 16,650 $5,485,610 Media Holdings Ltd. is 162'long,where approximately 300'is required. N/A N/A N/A
Administration does not recommend this site as a viable option.
1.This site combines private property,a public parking lot and portions of a ROW on 9th
550 9th Street and Street which would have to be vacated.
900 Washington 2.Even with vacated ROW,the irregular shape of the site does not accomodate the existing
6 Avenue N 14,484 20,873 5,625 40,982 $7,335,224 550 Ninth LLC Fire Station design. N/A N/A N/A
City of Miami Beach
(Surface Lot P-12) 3.A back-in configuration also does not fit.
4.2018 forced sale of property-$17,625,000
5.Administration does not recommend this site as a viable option.
The building and the required ramps,without parking beneath does not fit on the site.Site
7 1260 Washington Ave N 23,350 N A N/A 23,250 $9,300,000 Urbin Miami Beach is 167'long,where approximately 300'is required. N A N/A N/A
nH� / / Owner LLC 8 PP Y q / / /
Administration does not recommend this site as a viable option.
The building and the required ramps,without parking beneath does not fit on the site.Site
8 429 Lenox Avenue N 22,350 N/A N/A 22,350 $30,000,000 Lenox 429 Ave,Inc. is 202'long,where approximately 300'is required. N/A N/A N/A
Administration does not recommend this site as a viable option.
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