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3 - Meeting Minutes_5-15-25 General Obligation Bond Oversight Committee City of Miami Beach MEETING MINUTES No. 55 May 15, 2025 Members Present: Karen Rivo, Chair Jason Koslowe, Vice-Chair Bruce Halpryn Dana Martorella Daniel Veitia Kate Mosley Margalit Edelman Shari Gurkin Non-Voting Members Present: Members Absent: N/A Non-Voting Members Absent: Adam Kravitz David Sexton Isaiah Mosley Donald Goldberg Jack Benveniste Staff and Guests Present: Thais Vieira, Liaison Daniel Alzuri David Gomez Elizabeth Estevez Frank Garcia Ghassan Choueiry Heather Shaw Jason Greene Jani Singer Kevin Pulido Krystal Dobbins Kristy Bada Lauren Firtel Maria Cerna Maria Hernandez Matthew LePera Otniel Rodriguez Ainsworth Geddes Brandi Reddick Cesar Cepulveda David Phillips Ximena Caminos Meeting Start Time: 4:00 pm General Notes: These meeting minutes are condensed and seek to capture the overall intent of discussions as interpreted by the meeting coordinator. Each paragraph indicates the time on the audio recording where the discussion commenced during the meeting. For more detail on the discussion, please refer to the audio recording in its entirety. All current and past meeting materials including agendas, handouts, minutes, presentations, and audio recordings are available by visiting: www.GOMBInfo.com/OversightCommittee/Meeting Records. I. Roll Call and Introductions (Refer to the Meeting Audio Recording on the G.O. Bond Website) 0:00 Chair Karen Rivo called the meeting to order. Roll call was completed. II. Committee Business • Adoption of Meeting Minutes from 03-12-25 G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 2 of 8 Motion: 02:45 Jason Koslowe made a motion to approve the minutes as presented. Margalit Edelman seconded the motion. Motion passed. III. Bond Accrued Interest Transfers (Refer to pages 2 - 4 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website) GO#19 - Soundscape Park 04:22 Daniel Alzuri briefed the Committee about the Soundscape Park sound system. The sound system consists of numerous speakers networked through a digital processing unit designed to replicate the acoustics of world-renowned concert halls. Although it was originally expected to last 10 years, it has been in operation for 15. The Parks Department has sought funding for its replacement over the past three years, while Facilities has closely monitored its deterioration over the last year. A critical failure is imminent, and if it happens, there will be an inevitable need to cancel a portion or all of the WALLCAST Series and the City’s Soundscape Movie Series. The proposed new sound system should last a minimum of 10 years. The administration’s recommendation before the committee is to grant a total of $1.9 million to New World Symphony to manage the project on behalf of the City and have completed this summer. A total of $1.6 million will come from the accrued interest of the 2018 G.O. Bond, and the remaining $300,000 will come from savings within an existing non-GOB Soundscape Park project. 8:44 Daniel Veitia inquired whether the project was already part of the 2018 GO Bond Program. Thais Vieira confirmed that Soundscape Park is Project No. 19, originally comprising two components: a 4K video system, completed years ago, and a storage facility currently under construction to house portable screens. 9:36 Daniel Veitia asked whether the allocation of the funds to this project could affect other projects if approved. Jason Greene explained that the funds would come from accrued interest, serving as an additional resource rather than reallocating existing budgets. He further clarified that, as proceeds of the Bond, accrued interest must be used for project funding. It could be applied toward repaying the Bond debt only once all projects in the program have been completed. Discussion continued. 15:01 Kate Mosley asked about potential increases in equipment prices because of tariffs. Daniel Alzuri explained that that material costs have already risen by 6% due to overseas shipping, despite the equipment being manufactured in the US. He noted that if the project is postponed until next year, the manufacturer estimates a further potential increase of 20 to 25%. Motion: G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 3 of 8 16:33 Jason Koslowe made a motion to support the allocation of $1,600,000 in accrued earned interest from the 2018 Parks GO Bond for the replacement of the Soundscape Park sound system, with the project to be delivered via a grant to the New World Symphony, which will manage the project on behalf of the City. Bruce Halpryn seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. 2022 G.O. Bonds for Arts & Culture IV. Arts & Culture Program General Status Update (Refer to pages 5-11 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website) 25:20 Thais Vieira provided general updates on the Arts & Culture Program, highlighting the completion of one additional project: the Collins Park Workforce Housing Project. The grand opening ceremony is scheduled for May 22. Since the last Committee meeting, approximately $800,000 has been spent. 19.3% of all Tranche 1 Funds, equivalent to $20.1 million out of $104.3 million, are either spent or encumbered. Additionally, 91% (43) of all Tranche 1 subprojects are either complete or active, with 32% of the value of all Tranche 1 projects completed or under construction. 27:30 The expected construction commencements for the Colony Theater Improvements and the 3 subprojects at the North Beach Oceanfront Centre and have been postponed to the third quarter of 2025. Additionally, a new project not previously listed, the La Gorce Park Artistic Playground, will also begin construction in the third quarter. The total GOBAC budget for projects commencing construction in 2025 is $13.4 million. 29:45 Daniel Alzuri provided a brief explanation regarding the North Beach Oceanfront Center, noting delays in interior acoustics and furniture due to supply chain issues. The originally selected materials were discontinued necessitating adjustments. V. Miami City Ballet Grant Update & Presentation (Refer to the presentation on the G.O. Bond website) 31:00 Juan Jose Escalante, Executive Director of Miami City Ballet, gave a presentation to the Committee. Previously ranked among the top 10 ballet companies in the U.S., Miami City Ballet has now moved into the top 5. The GO Bond Program allocated $12 million for the Miami City Ballet project. An original grant agreement of $7.518 million was designated for technology improvements at the facility. However, after further assessment, a revised grant agreement of $12 million is recommended to consolidate all planned upgrades into a single comprehensive project. He emphasized that infrastructure and technology updates must occur simultaneously and urged the committee to approve the revised grant scope. 45:06 Daniel Alzuri clarified that this is not a request for additional funds. Instead, the proposal is to convert the Capital Renewal & Replacement (CR&R) scope - originally intended to be executed by the City - into a grant. G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 4 of 8 47:00 In response to a question by Daniel Veitia regarding how funds are distributed, Daniel Alzuri explained that the grant allows funds to be distributed either on a reimbursement basis or an advance basis. For reimbursements, the grantee must submit proposals, invoices, proof of payments, certificates of insurance, and any other documentation the City normally requires when managing a capital project. Advances have a $500,000 cap which must be reconciled before a new the next advance request. 50:00 Margalit Edelman inquired whether the facility would remain operational during construction. Juan Jose Escalante confirmed that the school runs year-round, and the organization is also celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. At least 5 studios must remain available at any given time. The contractor has already been informed that activities will continue alongside construction. Originally planned as a 60-week renovation, the project now appears feasible within 40 weeks. Motion: 52:32 Daniel Veitia made a motion to support the revision to the Miami City Ballet grant to include the capital renewal & replacement scope of work, with City oversight. Kate Mosley seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously. VI. 2022 Bonds Projects Update (Refer to pages 12-15 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website) Bass Museum Multipurpose Addition 53:47 David Gomez shared that the Bass Museum (“the Museum”) has approached the administration with an offer to fund and manage the design of its new wing addition using its own resources. This arrangement allows the Museum to select an architect of its choice while redirecting the originally allocated design funds back into the construction budget. The City welcomes this proposal and will soon formalize it in an agreement. 55:16 Donald Goldberg asked how the City would ensure that the design stays within budget. David Gomez explained that the same controls the City typically uses will apply, including cost estimates for each design submittal. Additionally, the City will hire a construction management firm to oversee the process, ensuring that standard project design controls are maintained and that construction costs remain within the approved budget. Collins Park Cultural Center 56:03 David Gomez reported that Miami New Drama has requested to take control of the design and construction of the project, as they feel it would be more efficient and cost-effective. The City would take on a supervisory role, with the same checks and balances described earlier by Daniel Alzuri. Thais Vieira elaborated that the Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee (FERC) has already made a recommendation to the City Commission to approve modifications to the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 5 of 8 lease with Miami New Drama and convert the GO Bond allocation into a grant. The item will be presented to the City Commission in June. Bryon Carlyle Theatre 58:50 Daniel Alzuri reported that during the last FERC meeting, a request was made for the City to schedule a sunshine meeting to allow elected officials to ask questions directly to the consultants. The meeting is scheduled for May 19 at 4pm. The link will be sent to all committee members. Aquatic Sculpture - Phase 1 (Reefline) 1:01:01 Brandy Reddick, the Executive Director of the Reefline, reported that the project is currently in the prototyping phase of the fabrication (of the mid-size vehicles), which will continue until June 7. A review and sign-off period with marine engineers, special inspectors, and the artist will follow. Full fabrication of all three vehicles is scheduled to begin on June 23 and will take nine weeks. The project remains on track to complete fabrication by the end of August, with deployment planned for the first week of September 2025, contingent on favorable weather and ocean conditions. Additionally, the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the deployment vessel has been issued, with bids due by May 28, and the vessel selection expected around June 1. She also reported that several initiatives, separate from the Bond, are essential to the Reefline’s growth, including education and outreach. To support this, the Reefline has partnered with Dream in Green, a Miami-Dade County public school program serving grades K-12 schools across the County. With 80% of students never having visited the beach, this partnership will bring the Reefline into classrooms for the 2025/2026 school year. Additionally, the Reefline has been selected as a legacy project for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will take place in Miami in June/July 2026. They have also been invited to Nice, France, for the United Nations Ocean Conference, where it will be featured as a highlight by the United Nations Environmental Program, showcasing the Miami Reef Star. VII. Public Comment 1:09:57 Chair Karen Rivo asked if anyone from the public would like to speak. 1:10:10 David Phillips, on behalf of New World Symphony (NWS), expressed gratitude to the Committee for supporting staff’s recommendation to fund the audio system in Soundscape Park. This investment not only benefits NWS but also supports programs hosted by the City and third- party organizations that will utilize the equipment. 2018 G.O. Bonds VIII. Program General Status Update (Refer to pages 16-25 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website) G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 6 of 8 1:12:38 Thais Vieira reported that 2 additional projects - Maurice Gibb Park and Marjory Stoneman Douglas - have been completed since the last meeting, bringing the total to 13 completed projects out of 46. Currently, 98% (45 of 46) of all active Tranche projects are either complete or active. Over $102 million has been spent to date, with 77.6% ($138.8 million out of $178.9 million) of all active Tranche funds now spent or encumbered. 1:14:48 Regarding 2025 construction commencements, La Gorce Park (artistic playground)— which combines funding from both bonds, including approximately $100,000 from the 2018 Bond is anticipated to commence in the third quarter. The Marine Patrol Facility Project has been moved to the fourth quarter. IX. 2018 Bonds Projects Update (Refer to pages 26-31 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website.) Ocean Drive Corridor 1:15:45 David Gomez reported that the administration is scheduled to present the results of the traffic analysis and the recommended configuration (one-way, two-way or fully pedestrianized) to the City Commission in July. On a parallel path, the City Commission directed the administration to begin implementing lighting and sidewalk improvements on the west side of Ocean Drive. Options were presented during a community meeting in March; however, no consensus was reached. Following the meeting, an online survey was conducted and widely publicized to encourage maximum participation. The survey results indicated that the administration should wait for the final project. 1:18:10 Chair Karen Rivo asked whether the biggest challenge has been the time required to complete the traffic study. David Gomez explained that the study involves analyzing 3 different configurations, 89 intersections, over 3 time periods. Given the complexity, thorough data processing and modelling are necessary to ensure accurate results. 01:19:30 Isaiah Mosley asked how much has been spent on the sidewalk scope of work. David Gomez advised that nothing has been designed yet, so not a significant amount of money has been spent. Discussion continued. 72 St Community Complex 1:23:00 David Gomez reported that the design of project was approved by the Design Review Board (DRB) on May 15. The administration will return to DRB once the Arts and Public Spaces (AIPP) piece has been selected. The presentation of the 60% design to the community will be scheduled for October. G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 7 of 8 01:25:10 Chair Karen Rivo inquired whether a parking solution during construction has been determined. David Gomez reported that temporary parking will be provided in the West Lots, with services bringing people back and forth. Details still need to resolved. Fire Station No.1 1:26:20 David Gomez reported that the first conceptual design deliverable is expected at the beginning of June. After review by the City’s departments, the construction manager will conduct a cost estimate exercise to ensure the design remains within budget before it is released for public comment. If everything proceeds as planned, the submittal package for the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) is anticipated before the end of the year. 1:27:20 Jason Koslowe asked if the final cost associated with the relocation of the Fire Station to Flamingo Park has been determined. Maria Cerna reported that it is still expected to be in the range of $15-19 million. Bayshore South Traffic Calming 1:29:54 Ghassan Choueiry reported that plans have been submitted to the County for all components except the traffic circle at 28th and Prairie, which must undergo a review process with DERM. This process began approximately six months ago and is expected to take about a year to complete. To avoid further delays, work will commence on the portions of the project expected to receive approval soon, while the 28th and Prairie traffic circle will be integrated once the necessary approvals are obtained. Normandy Isle Traffic Calming 1:34:05 Ghassan Choueiry reported that revised 90% documents were received on April 29 and submitted to the County for review. The project was redesigned to reduce the number of parking spaces affected by the project, from 79 to 21. 1:35:57 Otniel Rodriguez noted that the project has undergone multiple balloting processes, but the 100% concurrence required by Miami-Dade County has not been achieved. As the next step, the department plans to present a resolution to the City Commission following a duly noticed public meeting, where the community will have an opportunity to provide feedback. If the Commission approves the resolution, it will be submitted to the County in place of resident concurrence. The resolution is expected to go before the Commission for approval around June or July of this year. Street Lighting - Tranche 1 G.O. Bond Oversight Committee Meeting Minutes No. 55 May 15, 2025 Page 8 of 8 1:40:40 Mathew LePera shared that the contractor for the project is now on board. An initial preconstruction meeting has taken place, and they have begun ordering materials, which have a 6-week lead time. During this period, the team will also be working on securing permits for certain electrical work. Installation is expected to begin mid to late July, starting in the Palm View neighborhood and progressing south. X. Community Outreach (Refer to pages 32-33 of the Agenda & Handouts Packet on the G.O. Bond website) 1:43:30 Thais Vieira went over the list of upcoming meetings. 1:46:00 Dana Martorella requested more details regarding Pedestrian Bridge item C7 AF - Amendment to FDOT Use and Occupancy Agreement. David Gomez explained that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is requiring the City to fund a $20,000 maintenance bond for 25 years to ensure ongoing facility maintenance. If the City fails to maintain the bridge, FDOT would handle necessary repairs and deduct the costs from the bond. Along with this requirement, a third-party escrow agreement will be established to manage the bond, along with a locally funded agreement. Since these provisions were not part of the original agreement with FDOT, the administration is returning to the City Commission to seek approval for these additional items. XI. Public Comment No one from the public requested to speak. XII. Adjournment 1:51:02 Meeting adjourned.