2000-23784 RESO
RESOLUTION NO.
2000-23784
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH AUTHORIZING, BY 517THS
VOTE THE WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING
AND AWARD OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO MUSCO LIGHTING,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,600 AND TO POWER DEPOT,
INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,200, TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY
LIGHTING FOR THE FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL STADIUM.
WHEREAS, over the past three years, the Property Management Division has made
numerous splices of the high power primary electrical feeder lines that provide power to the Baseball
field lighting due to the deterioration of the underground conduits that carry the lines; and
WHEREAS, the Property Management Division staff with the assistance of the Fire
Department were attempting to replace the burned out lights on one of the fields when they received
an electrical shock; and
WHEREAS, due to this incident and the knowledge of the deteriorating underground
conduit system, the Property Management Division requested an inspection by the City's Chief
Electrical Inspector, which resulted in the system being shut down; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has identified an immediate solution to provide temporary
lighting at the baseball field that would permit Miami Beach High to play night games at the stadium
for their upcoming season which is scheduled to begin in February and concludes in early April; and
WHEREAS, this solution requires the rental of temporary lighting and associated generators
to be used for this two (2) month period; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has obtained quotations on an emergency basis to provide
the required temporary lighting and associated generators.
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 authorize, by 5/7ths vote, the waiver of formal competitive bidding and award a
Purchase Order to Musco Lighting, Inc., in the amount of $28,600 and to Power Depot, Inc., in the
amount of $8,200, to provide Emergency Lighting for the Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium.
fYllAYOR
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of January, 2000
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LAL/JAG/KS/MR
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM NO.
FROM:
Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and
Members of the City Commission
Lawrence A. Levy ~
City Manager ~
DATE: January 26, 2000
TO:
SUBJECT: A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Miami Beach
Authorizing, by 517ths Vote the Waiver of Formal Competitive Bidding and
Award of a Purchase Order to Musco Lighting, Inc., in the Amount of $28,600
and to Power Depot, Inc., in the amount of $8,200, to Provide Emergency
Lighting for the Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the award.
FUNDING
$36,820
Funds are available from the Parks Maintenance Budget Account No.
011.0940.000323.
ANAL YSIS
Over the past three years, the Property Management Division has made numerous splices of the high
power primary electrical feeder lines that provide power to the Baseball field lighting due to the
deterioration of the oodergroood conduits that carry the lines. Transformers have failed and the light
fixtures and attachment brackets have deteriorated from rust and corrosion due to age.
In late December, the Property Management Division staff with the assistance of the Fire
Department's 100 foot ladder truck were attempting to replace the burned out lights on one of the
fields when they received an electrical shock. Because of this incident and the knowledge of the
deteriorating undergroood conduit system, Property Management requested an inspection by the
City's Chief Electrical Inspector. This inspection was completed January 19,2000 and the system
was shut down as a result.
On January 21, 2000 a meeting was held at the field of the Flamingo Baseball Stadium with the
Assistant Director of Property Management, the Property Management Electrical Supervisor, the
Assistant Director of Recreation, the Baseball coach from Miami Beach High School and a
representative from Musco Lighting.
AGENDA ITEM
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Commission Memorandum
Page Two
January 26, 2000
ANAL YSIS (continued)
The purpose of the meeting was to identify an immediate solution for the lighting at the baseball
field that would permit Miami Beach High to play night games at the stadium for their upcoming
season, which is scheduled to begin in February and concludes in early April. The Musco
representative advised the group that they have the capabilities to provide temporary sports lighting
at a cost of $14,300 per month.
The City's current generator maintenance Contractor, Power Depot, Inc. was contacted to provide
a quotation to provide rental generators to power the temporary Baseball field lights. A quotation in
the amount of $4,110 per month was received.
It is the Administration's recommendation to award Purchase Orders to Musco Lighting, Inc., in the
amount of$28,600, and to Power Depot, Inc., in the amount of$8,220 to provide emergency lighting
for the Flamingo Park Baseball Stadium.
LAL/JAG/KS/MR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
TO: LARRY LEVY
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
FROM: JOSE SMITH ~.~
COMMISSIONER
SUBJECT: LIGHTS AT FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL STADIUM
I>A11E: 01/20/00
The attached letter from Miami Beach High School Baseball Coach, Lou Sanchez, objects to the
Gty's decision to shut down the lights at the Flamingo Park baseball stadiwn. The baseball team has
already scheduled their games for the 2000 baseball season, which includes sixteen night games. It is
my understanding that the City has determined the lights are unsafe and inoperable. Asswning the
lights cannot be fixed before the start of the season, the Gty should find a temporaty solution to
ensure the games are not disrupted. Please advise what options are available to the Gty to allow the
Beach High Baseball Team to play their night games as scheduled between Febroaty and April.
Please place this item on the January 26th Gty Commission agenda for discussion.
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~5. CHARLENE l. OllCK€R
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January 20, 2000
Commissioner JQse Smith
Miami Beach City Hall
1700 Convention Center Drive
Dear Commissioner Smith,
Please allow this letter 10 express my ooncem and dissatisf~tion with the City of Miami Beachts
decision to shut down the lights at Flaminao Park Baseball Stadium. This act which was brought to
my attention in early January would severely di~pt the 2000 baseball schedule which includes a
City of Miami Be.eh and Police Athletic League sponsored tournament There are sixteen games
which are directly affected by the decision. Flamingo Parle. Baseball Stadium is one oftbe most
enjoyable sipts to play baseball in high school. I schedule my games at Flamingo at night for
several reasons. Firstly, my players do not have to miss valuable class time ( they miss fifth and
sixth periods for 3:30pm games). Secondly. it gives their parents, as wen u.other members ofthc
community. a chance tQ watch the team play. The parents work extremely hard to raise over sixteen
thousand dollars in order to pay for equipment and travel expenses. They deserve an opportunity to
watch their sons play. Lastly, it makes it easier for other teaibs and their fans. and professional and
college scouts. to make their way to the stadium.
My attempts to obtain information about the situation have turned up empty. The city refuses to give
me solid explanations as to why the lights have been deemed "unsafe". I also do hOt receive answers
to questions regarding the allocation of $125,000 to the repair or replace the lights three years ago. I
bave heena coach fot seven years and have spent most of my s~ time at the baseball stadium. I
can Dot recall any reparations being dODe to the ligh;ts.
All I am asking for is for i1 second, "outside"(objcctive) opinion regarding the safety of tile baseball
lipts. Please assist me in lily struggle. Thank you.
Sincerely,
D)u Sanchez
Head BasebalJ Coach
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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMM1S-S{ON
CITY OF MIAMI BElffiHN 20 PH 5: '9
TO:
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FROM:
LARRY LEVY
INfERlM CITY MANAGER
NEISEN KASDIN fJl.
MAYOR
SUBJECT:
DATE:
FLAMINGO PARK BASEBALL STADIUM UGHTING
01/20100
The lighting system at the Flamingo Park Baseball Stadiwn has deteriorated over several years and is
now deemed Wlsafe and inoperable. I agree with Janet, Matthew and Brad that the system needs to
be completely redesigned and upgraded, however the process of designing construction documents
and bidding the work encompasses several months.
The Beach High baseball team, as well as other baseball and soccer leagues have had tournaments
and games scheduled which require nighttime lighting. To accommodate these scheduled activities, I
suggest the Administration consider temporary measures to provide adequate field lighting, such as
rental lighting equipment WlW the system has been repaired.
In light of the fact that the baseball season begins in February, please look into this immediately and
advise the Commission of viable solutions. If Commission action is required, please place this on the
next City Commission ;<genda.
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CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR & COMMISSION
MEMORANDUM
TO:
LAWRENCE LEVY
CITY MANAGER
SIMON CRUZ ,,!LA ./
COMMISSIONElf ~
FROM:
DATE:
JANUARY 21, 2000
RE:
BASEBALL FIELD LIGHTS AT FLAMINGO PARK
Miami Beach Sr. High Coach Luis Sanchez has been told he can't play night games at
Flamingo Park which puts his baseball schedule in jeopardy. Please advise on the situation
and how it can be remedied.
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