95-21841 Reso RESOLUTION No. 95-21841
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA,APPROVING THE GARDEN CENTER RENOVATION
CONCEPTUAL PLANS AND THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
FOR AN ARCHITECTUAUENGINEERING FIRM FOR DESIGN OF THE
PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the Administration, in conjunction with the Tourist Convention Center Expansion
Authority(TCCEA) and the Miami Beach Garden Clubs, has developed a proposed renovation for the Garden
Center (Project); and
WHEREAS,this Project will provide a center for citizens who have an interest in horticulture and an
area for relaxation to our conventioneers and residents; and
WHEREAS,this Project will include restorations to the existing glass atrium, an extensive variety of
plant displays and educational elements, a new conference/banquet facility, additional meeting space for the
Garden Clubs and to events being held at the Convention Center, a cafe, gift shop, and restroom facilities for
the Garden Center and one contiguous to the Holocaust Memorial; and
WHEREAS,the total cost of the Project is approximately$3.2 million and TCCEA has approved the
allocation of up to$3 million from the Expansion Funds to assist in the development and construction of the
Project; and
WHEREAS, on November 21, 1995, the Mayor and City Commission referred the Project to the
Capital Improvements/Finance Committee which subsequently recommended, at its November 26, 1995
meeting, that the City issues a Request for Proposal for an architectural/engineering firm for the design of the
Project.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, that the Garden Center Renovation conceptual plans are hereby
approved and the issuance of a Request for Proposal for an architectural/engineering firm for design of the
Project is hereby authorized.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th day of December , 199
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO. 89a- 1 S
TO: Mayor Seymour Gelber and
Members of the City Commission DATE: December 6, 1995
FROM: Jose Garcia-Pedrosa J1
City Manager
SUBJECT:
GARDEN RENOVATION CENTER PROJECT
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
The City Administration recommends the City Commission to approve
the Garden Center Renovation Conceptual Plans after renovations and
the issuance of a Request for Proposal for an
architectural/engineering firm for design.
BACKGROUND:
The City Administration in conjunction with the Tourist Convention
Center Expansion Authority (TCCEA) , and the Miami Beach Garden
Clubs, have developed a proposed renovation for the Garden Center.
This renovation will provide a Garden Center that will be a tourist
resource to all visitors of the Convention Center and the City of
Miami Beach. Additionally, the project will provide a center for
citizens who have an interest in horticulture and an area for
relaxation to our conventioneers and residents . Restroom
facilities will also be provided for the contiguous Holocaust
Memorial .
The project includes renovation to the existing glass atrium
located at the Garden Center. A new conference/banquet facility
would be constructed to provide for additional meeting area space
for the Garden Center Club and for events being held at the
Convention Center. Also included in this project is a cafe which
would service the general public as well as those attending the
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Garden Center.
It would be complemented with a gift shop at the main entrance to
the Center. There will also be a variety of plant displays and
educational elements .
The total cost of this project is approximately $3 . 2 million.
TCCEA has approved the allocation of up to $3 million from the
Expansion Funds to assist in the development and construction of
the project .
The Commission on November 21, 1995, referred the project to the
Capital Improvement/Finance Committee . On November 26, 1995, the
Committee reviewed the project . The Committee recommends for the
Administration to issue a Request for Proposal for an
architectural/engineering firm for design of the garden.
CONCLUSION:
The Administration recommends the City Commission to approve the
Garden Center Renovation Conceptual Plans after renovations and the
issuance of a Request for Proposal for an architectural/engineering
firm for design.
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