Resolution 2025-33636�
RESOLUTION NO. 202533636
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE
ADMINISTRATION TO WORK WITH RIC-MAN CONSTRUCTION
FLORIDA, INC., THE DESIGN-BUILDER FOR THE WEST AVENUE
PHASE II NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, AND MAKE
THE DETERMINATION AS TO THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT
MEANS TO MOVE FORWARD, INCLUDING ALTERING THE
PROPOSED PROJECT SEQUENCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE
COMPLETION OF HARMONIZATION AGREEMENTS AND
PERMITTING; AND FURTHER, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-
33086 TO ENABLE THE CONCURRENT PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON
SEGMENTS 2 AND 3 ONLY TO THE EXTENT NECESSARYTO ENSURE
THE PROJECT PROCEEDS IN AN EXPEDITIOUS MANNER.
WHEREAS, the West Avenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvements Project
("ProjecY') represents a comprehensively defned neighborhood improvement program,
focused on resolving challenges associated with climate impacts and aged infrastructure;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed improvements within the West Avenue neighborhood
include the replacement of existing water distribution and transmission systems and
gravity sanitary sewers, the installation of a new robust stormwater drainage collection
and pumping system, raising of the paved roadway with harmonization to adjacent
properties, new street lighting, pedestrian lighting, signalized intersections with mast
arms, new landscaping, irrigation, and construction of a new baywalk segment; and
WHEREAS, on March 22, 2017, the Mayor and City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 2017-29800, awarding design/build services to Ric-Man Construction
Florida, Inc. ("Ric-Man") for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Design Criteria Package for the Project included a requirement
that construction be performed in segments, with the additional requirement that each
segment attain substantial completion prior to initiating the next segment; and
WHEREAS, in the summer of 2019, Ric-Man submitted their proposed project
segmentation and sequencing plan; and
WHEREAS, in May of 2023, in an effort to mitigate project delays and reduce the
overall project duration, Ric-Man proposed working concurrently in more than one
segment (but no more than two), with the exception of Segment 1 (the pump station and
outfall), which would continue throughout much of the Project; and
WHEREAS, this approach was proposed to compress the work schedule and
reduce overall duration, at no additional cost to the City; and
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WHEREAS, the Administration agreed to consider this revised sequencing
approach, provided that Ric-Man obtain concurrence from the West Avenue
Neighborhood Association (WAvNA) and area residents; and
WHEREAS, on August 22, 2023, the City met with neighborhood representatives
who expressed concem that conducting construction activities concurrently in Segments
2 and 3 would create excessive disruption, limit access, and negatively impact local tra�c;
and
WHEREAS, Ric-Man, in accordance with the community's input, agreed to revise
the sequencing of construction activities so that Segments 2 and 3 would not be
performed concurrently; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2024, the City Commission referred items C4 AQ and R9
AH to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee ("LUSC") for (1) discussion of
converting approximately 133 metered on-street parking spaces in Zone 12 into metered
24-hour residential spaces, and (2) consideration of a potential permanent residential
parking solution in connection with the West Avenue Phase II Project (Segments 1 and
2); and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2024, the LUSC held a special meeting and unanimously
recommended that the City Commission adopt a resolution to proceed with the Project
using a multi-segmented approach, thereby shortening the overall duration of
construction, provided that segments achieve beneficial occupancy—meaning roads are
safe, drivable, and parkable—before proceeding to the next segment, with no more than
two segments constructed concurrently (except Segment 1), and that Segments 2 and 3
not be performed concurrently; and
WHEREAS, on June 26, 2024, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2024-
33086, accepting the LUSC's recommendation and directing the Administration to
proceed accordingly; and
WHEREAS, the City and Ric-Man have been working to obtain harmonization
agreements from individual property owners, which are a prerequisite to obtaining final
permits and commencing construction in each respective segment; and
WHEREAS, although progress has been made in obtaining several agreements in
Segment 4, the finalization of pending agreements may require additional time and could
delay the commencement of construction in all segments; and
WHEREAS, in light of these potential delays, the Administration and Ric-Man may
need the flexibility to proceed with Segments 2 and 3—rather than Segments 2 and 4 as
originally planned—should it be deemed the most effective and efficient way to advance
the Project.
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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 authorize the Administration to work with Ric-Man Construction
Florida, Inc., the design-builderforthe WestAvenue Phase II Neighborhood Improvement
Project, to determine the most effective and effcient means of advancing the Project,
including altering the proposed project sequence, as necessary, to accommodate the
timely completion of harmonization agreements and permitting requirements; and further,
amending Resolution No. 2024-33086 to enable the concurrent performance of work on
Segments 2 and 3 only to the extent necessary to ensure the projed proceeds in an
expeditious manner.
PASSED and ADOPTED this .�3 day of �Pr�I , 2025.
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MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
FROM: City Ariorney Ricardo J. Dopico
DATE: April 23, 2025
TITLE: A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATION TO WORK
WITH RIC-MAN CONSTRUCTION FLORIDA, INC., THE DESIGN-BUILDER FOR
THE WEST AVENUE PHASE II NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT,
AND MAKE THE DETERMINATION AS TO THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND
EFFICIENT MEANS TO MOVE FORWARD, INCLUDING ALTERING THE
PROPOSED PROJECT SEQUENCE TO ACCOMMODATE THE COMPLETION OF
HARMONIZATION AGREEMENTS AND PERMITTING; AND FURTHER,
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-33086 TO ENABLE THE CONCURRENT
PERFORMANCE OF WORK ON SEGMENTS 2 AND 3 ONLY TO THE EXTENT
NECESSARY TO ENSURE THE PROJECT PROCEEDS tN AN EXPEDITIOUS
MANNER.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUNDIHISTORY
ANALYSIS
The attached Resolution was prepared at the request of the sponsor, Commissioner Kristen
Rosen Gonzalez.
FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT
The sponsor of this item requests tF.at the Administration be prepared to address the fscal impact
of this proposed measure, if any, at the Ciry Commission meeting.
Does this Ordinance require a Business Im�act Estimate?
(FOR ORDINANCES ONLY)
If applicable, the Business Impact Estimate (BIE) was published on:
See BIE at: http5:l/www.miamibeachfl.qov/ciN-halllcity-clerk/meetino-notices/
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CONCLUSION 16as
Applicable A�ea
Citywide
Is this a "Residents Riaht to Know" item. Is this item related to a G.O. Bond
pursuant to CiN Code Section 2-17? Proiect?
No No
Was this Aaenda Item initiallv reauested bv a lobbvist which. as defined in Code Sec. 2A61.
inclutles a orincioal enaaoed in lobbvino? No
If so, speciry the name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s)�.
Department
City Attomey
Sponsor(sl
Commissioner Kristen Rosen Gonzalez
Co-sponsor(s1
Condensed Title
Determine Effective Means to Move Forward. West Ave. Phase II Neighborhood Improvement
Project. (Rosen Gonzalez) CA
Previous Action (For CiN Clerk Use Onlvl
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