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RESOLUTION NO. 513-2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF
THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION OF NON-TAX
INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS FROM
THE CITY CENTER REDEVEOPLMENT DISTRICT, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $355,000, TO COMPLETE ENGINEERING
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE 18th STREET
STREET ENDS AND THE RICHMOND HOTEL SECTION OF
THE BEACHWALK PROJECT.
WHEREAS, the City's Beachwalk Project consists of a multi-purpose public access
trail, that winds its way along the western edge of the sand dune, from the southern end of
the existing boardwalk at 21st Street ,south to the northern end of Lummus Park; and
WHEREAS, the trail is a brick-paved, fifteen-foot wide, on-grade pathway with
pedestrian scale lighting, low coral rock accent walls and mosaic paverstone plazas at the
public beach accesses and street-ends; and
WHEREAS, the overgrown and nuisance exotic vegetation growing along the dune
area will be removed and replaced with irrigated, native landscape plantings and coconut
palm shade canopy areas; and
WHEREAS, the original Beachwalk Project scope included improvements to the 1 ih
18th and 20th Street street ends respectively; however the 18th Street street end and the
section of the Beachwalk behind the Richmond Hotel are not yet complete; and
WHEREAS, to complete engineering ,design and construction of the 18th Street street
end and the Richmond Hotel section of the Beachwalk Project, in accordance with the
project plans and specifications, will cost $355,000; and
WHEREAS, the necessary funds are available from Non-Tax Increment
Redevelopment Agency funds from the City Center Redevelopment District, which were
specifically allocated for this Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BYTHE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF
THE MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, that the Chairman and Members of
the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency, approve the appropriation of Non-Tax Increment
Redevelopment Agency funds from the City Center Redevelopment District, in the amount
of $359,000, to complete engineering design and constructi n oft e 18th Street street end,
,and the Richmond Hotel section of the Beachwalk Proje .
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 'i TH day of September,
CHAIRMAN OVEDASTO
David Dermer IRM & LANGUAGE
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ATTEST:
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MIAMI BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
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Condensed Title:
A Resolution of the Chairman and Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency appropriating
non-tax increment Redevelopment Agency funds from City Center in the amount of $355,000, to complete
engineering, design and construction of the 18th Streetend and the Richmond Hotel section of the
Beachwalk Proiect.
Issue:
Shall the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency approve the appropriation of $355,000 in City Funds from
Non-Tax Increment Redevelopment Agency Funds from City Center to complete engineering, design and
construction of the 18th Streetend and the Richmond Hotel section of the Beachwalk Project?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The Beachwalk is a multi-purpose public access trail that winds its way along the western edge of the sand
dune, from the southern end of the existing boardwalk at 21 st Street south to the northern end of Lummus
Park. The original Beachwalk Project scope included improvements to the 1 ih, 18th, and 20th, Streetends.
Improvements to the 1 ih Streetend were completed by the Beachwalk contractor R.L. Saum. However,
the 18th and 20th Streetends were deleted from the contractor's scope of work and will be completed using
City Utility crews and a Job Order Contractor (JOC). No funds were previously appropriated for the deleted
work. Above ground construction for the 18th Streetend is estimated to begin by September 12, 2005. Due
to litigation 1 the Richmond Hotel section was postponed. Since the City of Miami Beach prevailed in
litigation, construction began in July 2005, $355,000.00 is necessary in order to complete engineering,
design and construction of the 18th Streetend and the Richmond Hotel section of the Beachwalk Project in
accordance with the project plans and specifications. At the beginning of the Beachwalk Project, non-tax
increment Redevelopment Agency funds from City Center were allocated specifically for this project. It is
anticipated that the 18th Streetend work will be complete before the end of the 2005 calendar year. The
Richmond Hotel work is completed, Improvements for the 20th Streetend are awaiting final approval for
construction permits from the Florida Department of Environmental protection. Construction is estimated to
begin after January 2006. Additional non-tax increment Redevelopment Agency funds from City Center will
be requested at a later date.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
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Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $355,000 Non-Tax Increment RDA Funds
from City Center # 365-2148-
064357
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Finance Dept. Total $355,000
Ci Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin
Fred H. Beckmann- Jordanna Rubin
Si n-Offs:
DepartrnentDirector
Assistant City Manager
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMORANDUM
From:
Chairman David Dermer and Date: September 8, 2005
Members of the Miami Beach Redevelopment Agency
Jorge M. Gonzalez \ - ~
Executive Director 0 ~ 0
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIRMAN AND MEMBERS OF THE MIAMI
BEACH REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING THE
APPROPRIATION OF NON-TAX INCREMENT REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY FUNDS FROM CITY CENTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $355,000,
TO COMPLETE ENGINEERING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE
18th STREETENDS AND THE RICHMOND HOTEL SECTION OF THE
BEACHWALK PROJECT.
To:
Subject:
ADMINISTRATIVE RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
ANALYSIS
The Beachwalk is a multi-purpose public access recreational trail that winds its way along
the western edge of the sand dune, from the southern end of the existing boardwalk at
21st Street south to the northern end of Lummus Park. The trail is a brick-paved, fifteen-
foot wide, on-grade pathway with pedestrian scale lighting, low coral rock accent walls
and mosaic paverstone plazas at the public beach accesses and street-ends. The
overgrown and nuisance exotic vegetation growing along the dune area will be removed
and replaced with irrigated, native landscape plantings and coconut palm shade canopy
areas.
The original Beachwalk Project scope included improvements to the 17th , 18th, and 20th,
Streetends. Improvements to the 17th Streetend were completed by the Beachwalk
contractor R.L. Saum. However, the 18th and 20th Streetends were deleted from the
contractor's scope of work and will be completed using City utility crews and a Job Order
Contractor (JOC). No funds were previously appropriated for the deleted work. Above
ground construction for the 18th Streetend is estimated to begin September 12, 2005.
Due to litigation, the Richmond Hotel section of the trail was postponed. Since the City of
Miami Beach prevailed in litigation, construction began in July 2005. $355,000.00 is
necessary in order to complete engineering, design and construction of the 18th
Streetend and the Richmond Hotel section of the Beachwalk Project in accordance with
the project plans and specifications. At the beginning of the Beachwalk Project, non-tax
increment Redevelopment Agency funds from City Center were allocated specifically for
this project. It is anticipated that the 18th Streetend work will be complete before the end
of the 2005 calendar year. The Richmond Hotel work is completed.
Improvements for the 20th Streetend are awaiting final approval for construction permits
from the Florida Department of Environmental protection. Construction is estimated to
begin after January 2006. Additional non-tax increment Redevelopment Agency funds
from City Center will be requested at a later date.
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