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RESOLUTION NO. 2006-26259
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
CLARION ASSOCIATES, IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,852, FOR
PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE PREPARATION OF
AN IMPACT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION SYSTEM
FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PURSUANT TO REQUEST
FOR QUALIFICATIONS NO. 05-05/06.
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission held a Growth Management Workshop
on May 25, 2005; and
WHEREAS, at the Growth Management Workshop, the City Commission directed
the Planning Department to prepare a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a
planning/impact fee consultant to help further explore the potential for an impact analysis
and mitigation development review system; and
WHEREAS, on October 19, 2005, the Mayor and City Commission approved the
issuance of RFQ No. 05-05/06, for the subject study; and
WHEREAS, on February 9,2006, an Evaluation Committee convened and ranked
Clarion Associates, a national land-use and growth management consulting firm, as the top
ranked proposer, finding that the firm and its subconsultants had the expertise and
knowledge to provide the services as required under the RFQ; and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2006, Resolution No. 2006-26139 was approved by the
City Commission, authorizing negotiations with Clarion Associates; and
WHEREAS, accordingly, the Administration has negotiated and recommends
approval of the attached Agreement with Clarion Associates.
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 approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an
Agreement with Clarion Associates, in the amount of $49,852, for professional planning
services for the preparation of an impact analysis and development mitigation system for
major development projects, pursuant to Request for Qualifications No. 05-05/06.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 12th day of July
,2006.
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution Of The Mayor And City Commission Of The City Of Miami Beach, Florida,
Authorizing The Mayor And City Clerk To Execute An Agreement With
Clarion Associates, For The Amount Of $49,852, For Professional Planning Services For The Preparation
Of An Impact Analysis And Development Mitigation System For Major Development Projects.
Ke Intended Outcome Su orted:
Increase satisfaction with development and growth management across the City.
Issue:
Shall the City Commission approve and authorize the Agreement with Clarion Associates?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
This resolution would approve an agreement with Clarion Associates, the respondent firm for the subject
RFQ 05-05-06 for a planning/impact fee consultant to study the potential for an impact analysis and
mitigation development review system. This is part of the initiative that came out of the City Commission's
May 25,2005 Growth Management Workshop.
On February 9,2006, the Evaluation Committee meeting selected Clarion Associates, a national land-use
and growth management consulting firm, as the recommended consultant. The City Commission
approved Resolution 2006-26139, authorizing negotiations with Clarion Associates, on March 8, 2006.
An agreement has been negotiated for the amount of$49,852. The Administration recommends approval
of the attached resolution, authorizing the attached agreement.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 $49,852 011-0520-000312
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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
DATE:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
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July 12, 2006 ()
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY CLERK TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH CLARION ASSOCIATES, FOR THE
AMOUNT OF $49,852, FOR PROFESSIONAL PLANNING SERVICES FOR THE
PREPARATION OF AN IMPACT ANALYSIS AND DEVELOPMENT MITIGATION
SYSTEM FOR MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding for the project in the total amount of $49,852 is available for the agreement from
the Planning Department Account #011-0520-00312.
ANALYSIS
This resolution, approving the agreement with Clarion Associates, the respondent firm for
the subject RFQ 05-05-06, is part of the initiatives based upon the City Commission's
direction at its May 25, 2005 Growth Management Workshop.
As directed at the Growth Management Workshop, a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a
planning/impact fee consultant to help further explore the potential for an impact analysis
and mitigation development review system was developed by the Planning Department. The
scope of services requires the selected consultant firm to study development impacts of
projects over a certain threshold of intensity within the City. The study should produce data
and analysis which will serve as a legal and planning basis to develop a system for the
review of new proposed developments.
In order to properly assess and mitigate the potential impacts of future developments upon
the infrastructure of the City, all "Major Developments" over a certain threshold of gross
square footage will be reviewed by the established system. Based upon legal and planning
feasibility analysis provided by the Consultant, the System may incorporate a phased
development component, which would limit the amount of major development activity over
time in relation to the impacts of such development on the City's infrastructure. The ultimate
outcome of this initiative is designed to be the modification of the Land Development Code
and Comprehensive Plan Ordinances in order to incorporate the System.
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Timeline
October 19, 2005 - City Commission approved RFQ 05-05/06
November 21, 2005 - RFQ No. 05-04/05 issued
January 13, 2006 - Opening date of RFQ
December 15, 2005 - Pre-proposal conference
February 9, 2006 - Evaluation Committee meeting selects Clarion Associates
March 8, 2006 - Resolution 2006-26139 authorizing negotiations with Clarion Associates
The Evaluation Committee was of the overall opinion that Clarion Associates as well as their
subconsultants clearly have the expertise and the knowledge to provide the services as
required under this RFQ. Past performance information on Clarion Associates collected by
the Procurement Division indicates exceptional satisfaction by previous clients of the firm.
Clarion Associates is a national land-use and growth management consulting firm with
offices in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Denver and Fort Collins, Colorado and affiliate offices
in Chicago, Cincinnati and Philadelphia. With twelve years of national and international
experience, Clarion Associates provides the best combination of services such as land use,
community development, infrastructure finance, impact fee, and planning implementation
experience. The firm's members have or are working on growth strategies, development
codes, and the design and implementation of impact fee programs/regulations in 24 states
for numerous local governments.
Clarion Associates will be assisted by two nationally recognized subconsultant firms:
TischlerSise and Glatting Jackson Kercher Anglin Lopez Rinehart (Glatting Jackson).
Clarion Associates will serve as the Prime contractor, and will be responsible for project
management, strategy design and development, and the preparation of development
regulations designed to implement the development impact mitigation approach.
TischlerSise will serve as principal in the review and analysis of the fiscal impacts of new
development and assist in the preparation of the mitigation system. Glatting Jackson will
assist with general strategy, review and analysis of the City's transportation system, travel
demand characteristics, and assist in the development of the mitigation system.
Project Manager Craig Richardson is a Vice President and Principal with Clarion Associates,
and Director of the North Carolina office. Mr. Richardson is a plannerllawyer, who holds a
MRP in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; a
Juris Doctor from Stetson College of Law; and a SA (Honors) from Stetson. He has been a
member of the Florida bar for 25 years. Mr. Richardson has consulted with over 100 local
government clients in 14 states on the preparation of general land development codes,
zoning ordinances, affordable housing programs, impact fees, adequate public facility
regulations, growth management strategies and other forms of land use regulation. In
addition, he has had significant experience representing public sector clients in court in their
defense of comprehensive plans, land use, and public facility finance regulations.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT INITIATIVES
In addition to this impact analysis and mitigation development review study, as part of the
Growth Management initiative undertaken by the City, the Planning Department has been
preparing a series of zoning code amendments based upon the City Commission's direction.
In recent months, ordinances addressing residential parking requirements, development
regulations, neighborhood conservation districts, and commercial development over 50,000
square feet have been adopted by the City Commission. In the coming months, additional
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proposals will be presented to the Planning Board and the Commission as part of this
package of growth management initiatives, including addressing the fee in lieu of parking.
These individual changes may be incremental, but should have a cumulative effect to slow
and/or limit the amount of new development. Each potential amendment will also be
analyzed for effect on attainable housing, and exemptions will be considered.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends approval of the attached Resolution authorizing the
agreement with Clarion Associates.
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