2004-25601 ResoRESOLUTION NO. -. 2004-25601
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING DONATIONS,
TOTALING $24,250, IN PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, TO BE USED BY
THE CITY, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, FOR THE FLAGLER
MEMORIAL MONUMENT PHASE I PROJECT; AND APPROPRIATING
FUNDING, TO FUND PHASE I OF THE PROJECT, IN THE TOTAL
AMOUNT OF $71,050, AS FOLLOWS: $24,000 AND $22,800 FROM
THE FISCAL YEAR 2003 AND 2004 RESORT TAX FUNDS,
RESPECTIVELY, AND $24,250 FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED
DONATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Flagler Memorial Monument (the Monument), was
constructed in the 1920's, and dedicated by Miami Beach pioneer Carl Fisher to
Henry Flagler; and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2002, the City adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3354,
designating the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as a local historic site; and
WHEREAS, the Monument, has experienced many years of damage, as a
result of exposure to the various natural elements and vandalism; and
WHEREAS, there are visible signs of the deterioration, including the loss of
portions of the statues; and
WHEREAS, the Monument needs structural analysis, engineering,
emergency stabilization, and protective treatments to prevent further deterioration;
and
WHEREAS, a structural report, an analysis of the Monument's existing
condition, and the development of conservation methods for its emergency
stabilization, including a cost analysis, are required; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is requesting the appropriation of only the
funding necessary to initiate Phase I of the Fiagler Memorial Project, which would
include a structural analysis report, engineering, and emergency stabilization; and
WHEREAS, future phases of the Project may include conservation planning,
the development of construction documents, and a full renovation of the Monument,
if the funds become available; and
WHEREAS, funding, in the total amount of $98,410, is available for this
phase of the Project as follows:
$24,000 from the Fiscal Year 2003 Resort Tax funds
$22,800 from the Fiscal Year 2004 Resort Tax funds
$24,250 from private donations; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends that the Mayor and City
Commission authorize the appropriation of $71,050, for this phase of the Project.
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 acceptance of donations, totaling $24,250, in
private contributions, to be used by the City, in its sole discretion, for the Flagler
Memorial Monument Phase I Project; appropriate funding, to fund phase I of the
project, in the total amount of $71,050, as follows: $24,000 and $22,800 from the
Fiscal Year 2003 and 2004 Resort Tax Funds, respectively, and $24,250 from the
aforementioned donations,
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of July , 2004.
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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Resolution No. 2004-25601
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
IA resolution accepting $24,250, in private contributions for the Flagler Memorial Monument Phase I Project;
appropriating funding in the total amount of $71,050, as follows; $24,000, and $22,800 from the fiscal year
2003 and 2004 resort tax funds, respectively, and $24,250 in private contributions, to fund this phase of the
project.
Issue:
IShall the City Commission accept the private contribution and appropriate the funding to perform the
structural analysis, architectural and engineering report for the Flagler Memorial Monument Phase I
Project?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
On March 20, 2002, the City of Miami Beach adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3354, designating the Flagler
Memorial and Monument Island as a local historic site. The Flagler Memorial Monument features a 96-foot
high obelisk, on a pedestal, with four allegorical figures at its base, and has experienced many years of
damage as a result of exposure to the natural elements and vandalism. There are visible signs of
deterioration and the Monument needs structural analysis, engineering, emergency stabilization, and
protective treatments to prevent further deterioration.
As part of Phase I of this project, the CIP Office is in the process of negotiating a professional architectural
and engineering service agreement through JOC, to provide a structural report, an analysis of the
Monument's existing condition, development of conservation methods for the Monument emergency
stabilization, and cost analysis. The Administration recommends the initiation of Phase I of the project.
Future phases of the project may include conservation planning, the development of construction
documents, and a full renovation of the monument, if the funds become available.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
IN/A I
Financial Information:
Funds: ~ :'2~ 250 AIPP' Private Contributions'
i : ~ 24,000 FY 2003 Resort Tax Funds
; ;;3: 22,800 FY 2004 Resort Tax Funds
Finance Dept. 71,050
City Clerk's Office Legislative Tracking:
I Cada Dixon, CIP
Sign:Offs:
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
To:
From:
Subject:
Mayor David Dermer and
Members of the City Commission
Date: July 07, 2004
Jorge M. Gonzalez ~ .., ~
City Manager
A RESOLUTION AYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING $24,250, IN PRIVATE
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FLAGLER MEMORIAL MONUMENT PHASE I
PROJECT; APPROPRIATING FUNDING IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF
$71,050, AS FOLLOWS; $24,000, AND $22,800 FROM THE FISCAL YEAR
2003 AND 2004 RESORT TAX FUNDS, RESPECTIVELY, AND $24,250 IN
PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, TO FUND THIS PHASE OF THE PROJECT.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING:
Funding in the total amount of $98,410 is available for this project as follows:
· Art in Public Places Private Contributions ..................................... $ 24,250
· FY 2003 Resort Tax .................................................................. $ 24,000
· FY 2004 Resort Tax ................................................................... $ 22,800
Appropriation Subtotal $ 71,050
· State of Florida Historic Preservation Grant (Previously Appropriated).$ 27,360
Total $ 98,410
ANALYSIS
The Flagler Memorial Monument, constructed in the 1920's, was dedicated by Miami
Beach pioneer Carl Fisher to Henry Flagler. The monument features a 96-foot high
obelisk, on a pedestal, with four allegorical figures at its base. The figures symbolize
Education, Prosperity, Industry, and Pioneer. Nationally recognized artists Ettore Pellegatta
and H.P. Peterson sculpted the monument. Pellegatta is credited for carving the four 18-
foot statues at the Monument's base.
On Mamh 20, 2002, the City of Miami Beach adopted Ordinance No. 2002-3354,
designating the Flagler Memorial and Monument Island as a local historic site, as
documented in the Designation Report prepared by the Planning Department. The Flagler
Memorial Monument (the Monument), has experienced many years of damage as a result
of exposure to the various natural elements and vandalism. Visible signs of the
deterioration include, extensive cracking, oxidation, exposed rebar, and loss of portions of
the statues. Consequently, the Monument needs structural analysis, engineering,
emergency stabilization, and protective treatments to prevent further deterioration.
Commission Memorandum
July 7, 2004
Flagler Memorial Monument
Page 2 of 2
As part of Phase I of this project, and in the interest of meeting the State of Florida Historic
Preservation Grant funding expiration deadline, the CIP Office is in the process of
negotiating a professional architectural and engineering service fee, through the Job Order
Contracting (JOC) System. The JOC contractor, with the support of an architectural and
engineering sub-contractor will provide a structural report, an analysis of the Monument's
existing condition, develop conservation methods for the Monument emergency
stabilization, and cost analysis.
The Project's scope of work includes the examination of the Monument, research and data
collection, on-site sampling and laboratory testing, photography, labor, material,
equipment, and transportation, structural analysis/report, and statement of
recommendation, including the establishment of parameters for the cleaning, repairing,
application of protective coating, and emergency stabilization as necessary, and the
engineer's estimate of probable cost.
Future phases of the project may include conservation planning, the development of
construction documents, and a full renovation of the monument, (obelisk, statues, and
pedestal) if the funds become available. At this time the administration is requesting the
appropriation of only the funding necessary to initiate Phase I of the Flagler Memorial
Project.
JMG/TH/JC/DT/CD
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