2007-26560 Reso
RESOLUTION NO. 2007-26560
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, USING PREVIOUSLY
APPROPRIATED FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000, FROM
THE CITY'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT UPKEEP ACCOUNT NO.
011-9509-000676; FOR THE RESTORATION OF THE IRRIGATION
SYSTEM ON THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY.
WHEREAS, the current landscape maintenance contract between the City and
Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc., the City's contractor responsible for
maintaining the landscaping on the MacArthur Causeway, provides for the performance
of additional services such as site landscapelirrigation restoration work, as needed; and
WHEREAS, the existing irrigation system on the MacArthur Causeway was
installed in 1995, as a component of the City's beautification project and now due to its
age and the harsh environment, the irrigation system has deteriorated, is in poor
condition and in need of major repairs; and
WHEREAS, the restoration of the irrigation system will protect, support and
promote the health and longevity of the City's substantial investment of palms and
landscaping along the City's signature southern gateway, which is enjoyed by thousands
of our residents, tourists and day guests daily; and
WHEREAS, funding, in the amount of $ 85,000, is available from the Capitol
Investment Upkeep Account (CIUA) No. 011-9509-000676, will be allocated to Superior
Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc., for the restorations of the Irrigation system along
the MacArthur Causeway.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED THAT THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, hereby adopt the
resolution using previously appropriated funds, in the amount of $85,000, from the City's
Capital Investment Upkeep Account No. 011-9509-000676; for the restoration of the
irrigation system on the MacArthur Causeway.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 6th
David Dermer
JiI.ST:
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CITY CLERK
Robert Parcher
APPROVED AS TO
FORM & LANGUAGE
& FOR EXECUTION
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COMMISSION ITEM SUMMARY
Condensed Title:
A Resolution using previously appropriated funds in the amount of $85,000 from the City's Capital
Investment Upkeep Account to Superior Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc., for Irrigation system
restoration in the Cit 's landsca in on the MacArthur Causewa .
Issue:
I Shall the Mayor and City Commission approve the Resolution?
Item Summary/Recommendation:
The current landscape maintenance contract #31-04/04 awards the ongoing maintenance of the
landscaping on the MacArthur Causeway to Superior Landscape and Lawn Service, Inc. It further provides
for the performance of additional services such as site landscape/irrigation restoration work as needed,
based on contractually established labor and material pricing set at the time of the contract award. This is
beneficial to the City because pricing is pre-established through the competitive bidding process for the
term of the contract. Additionally, when the restoration is complete the contractor is responsible for both
the material warranty and the long term maintenance of the materials. Should the contractor fail to properly
care for this irrigation system plantings, they must replace them as a contractual obligation without
question of liability. Also, by utilizing our existing contractors, the timeframe required to complete the
needed work is reduced.
The existing irrigation system on the MacArthur Causeway was installed in 1995, as a component of the
City's beautification project. Due to its age and the harsh environment, the irrigation system has
deteriorated, is in poor condition and needs major repairs. The restoration of the irrigation system will
protect, support and promote the health and longevity of the City's substantial investment of palms and
landscaping along the City's signature southern gateway which is enjoyed by thousands of our residents,
tourists and day guests daily.
Advisory Board Recommendation:
I N/A
Financial Information:
Source of Amount Account Approved
Funds: 1 Capital Investment Upkeep
$85,000 Account # 011-9509-000676
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Total
$85,000
Financial Impact Summary:
Clerk's Office Le islative Trackin :
Kevin Smith, Director of Parks & Recreation
Si n-Offs:
Department Director
KS/JO
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JMG
Assistant City Manager
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City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
TO:
Mayor David Dermer and Members of the City Commission
FROM:
Jorge M. Gonzalez, City Manager \ -. /
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June 06, 2007 .,-'
DATE:
SUBJECT:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA, USING PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FUNDS,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $85,000, FROM THE CITY'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT
UPKEEP ACCOUNT #011-9509-000676, TO SUPERIOR LANDSCAPING AND
LAWN SERVICE, INC., THE CITY'S APPROVED LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
CONTRACTOR FOR THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, FOR THE
RESTORATION OF THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM ON THE MACARTHUR
CAUSEWAY.
ADMINISTRATION RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Resolution.
FUNDING
Funding, in the amount of $85,000 is available from the Capital Investment Upkeep Account
(CIUA) #011-9509-000676 to pay for the Irrigation system restoration along the MacArthur
Causeway from Alton Road to the East and the end of the City limits to the West.
ANAL YSIS
The current landscape maintenance contract between the City of Miami Beach and Superior
Landscaping and Lawn Service, Inc., #09-05/06, the City's contractor responsible for
maintaining the landscaping on the MacArthur Causeway, provides for the performance of
additional services such as site landscape/irrigation restoration work as needed, based on
contractually established labor and material pricing set at the time the contract is awarded.
This is beneficial to the City because pricing is established through the competitive process
included in the landscape maintenance program bid. Furthermore, when the restoration is
complete the same contractor is responsible for both the material warranty and the long term
maintenance of the materials. Should the contractor fail to properly care for these plantings,
they must replace them as a contractual obligation without question of liability. Additionally,
by utilizing our existing contractor, the timeframe required to complete the needed work is
reduced.
The existing irrigation system in the MacArthur Causeway was originally installed in 1995, as
a component of the City's beautification project. Due to its age and the harsh environment
the irrigation system has deteriorated, is in poor condition and in need of major repairs.
The restoration of the irrigation system will protect, support and promote the health and
longevity of the City's substantial investment of palms and landscaping along the City's
signature southern gateway which is enjoyed by thousands of our residents, tourists and day
guests daily. It will also enable the reestablishment of plantings on the south side of the
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June 6, 2007
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barrier wall which will be visible from the traffic heading east as well as various cruise ships
which depart and return to the Port of Miami through Government Cut.
The installation will be managed on behalf of the City by the Greenspace Management
Division's Landscape Maintenance Superintendent Ms. Millie McFadden, a licensed
Landscape Contractor with the State of Florida. It is the goal of the Parks and Recreation
Department to have this program substantially complete by September 30,2007.
CONCLUSION
The Administration recommends that the Mayor and City Commission approve the
MacArthur Causeway Irrigation Restoration Program in the amount of $85,000 to Superior
Landscape and Lawn Service, Inc.
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