LTC 637-2019 CIP Monthly Construction Projects Update M ! AMBEACH
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
NO. LTC# 637-2019 LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of he City Co 'mission
FROM: Jimmy L. Morales, City Manager �
DATE: December 6, 2019
SUBJECT: CIP Monthly Construction Project Update
Below please find the monthly update for active City of Miami Beach construction projects under
the purview of the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP).
Carl Fisher Clubhouse Restoration
Scope: Historical restoration of the Carl Fisher Clubhouse (interior and exterior) and
adjacent site and landscaping work. This project is part of the Convention Center
Renovation Project.
Status: The contractor continues with the installation of finishes, tile and paint at the Annex
Building. The interior of the annex building is approximately 80% complete. The
Clubhouse interior is approximately 50% complete, due to delays caused by unforeseen
conditions. The contractor continues to install the windows and has advanced the rough-
in work. The site grading and concrete sidewalk installation is approximately 75%
complete.
Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Central Bayshore South Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements bounded by 34 Street to the north, Pine Tree Drive
to the east, 28 Street to the south, Prairie Ave to the West Ave and Meridian Ave from 28
Street to Dade Blvd.
Status: Project is on hold waiting for Commission directive, based on Jacobs Engineering's
review of the City's stormwater criteria, prioritization and sequencing of projects.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
Collins Park Parking Garage
Scope: Demolition of existing structure and construction of a new parking facility which
consists of a seven (7) level parking garage with 513 parking spaces and approximately
15,000 SF of retail spaces at the ground level. Liberty Avenue will be closed and used for
vehicular ingress and egress from 23 Street to the Collins Park Garage. The balance of
the roadway (to 22 Street) is planned as a pedestrian plaza with associated amenities.
Status: The installation of precast structures is 100% complete and utilities installation is
ongoing. Work on Liberty Avenue continues and remains closed to vehicular and
pedestrian access. The installation of the FPL duct bank on Liberty Avenue to serve the
building and installation of the water main on Park Avenue are ongoing, with 23 Street
utilities work starting once this section is completed. A temporary pedestrian walkway on
the east side of Liberty between 22nd and 23rd Street will be installed for the Art Basel
and Holiday events.
Anticipated Completion: May 2020
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Pride Park
Scope: A new 5.8-acre park, replacing the existing surface parking lot located across the
street from the newly renovated Convention Center. The park will include open lawn
spaces, shade areas, walkways, lighting, a veteran's plaza, a public restroom facility, and
a flexible area space.
Status: Park is currently 95% complete. All site electrical, concrete walkways and sod
installation has been completed. Trees installation will resume after December 9th, 2019.
All work is suspended during the week of Art Basel.
Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Flamingo Park Handball Courts
Scope: Renovation of existing handball courts to include various electrical upgrades, new
general lighting, stucco repairs, court resurfacing, new frameless windows and doors and
new fencing and painting. The courts will also include seating areas and water drinking
fountains for players and visitors. As a result of community input and requests, the project
was split into two phases, in order to provide uninterrupted usage of the courts.
Status: The project's consultant has met with various contractors and specialty material
manufacturers to determine the most effective resolution to the stucco failures. The
consultant is currently completing their comparative analysis and preparing their
recommendation. Staff expects to have a recommendation on the best path forward by
the end of December.
Anticipated Completion: May/June 2020 (Contingent on resolution of stucco remediation)
Flamingo Parkwide Improvements - Phase I
Scope: Park wide renovations to include landscape, irrigation & drainage improvements,
as well as addition and renovation of walkways and pedestrian lighting.
Status: Construction is 99% complete. Contractor working to complete Building
Department inspections.
Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Middle Beach Recreational Corridor— Phase 3 (GOB Project)
Scope: Replace the current wooden boardwalk structure that exists between 24th Street
and 45th Street with an on-grade pedestrian pathway that connects Mid Beach with South
Beach and North Beach Beachwalk portions - providing one seamless oceanside pathway
that stretches from 1st Street to 87th Street.
Status: Construction started on 11/18/2019. The construction sequencing will start on the
South end and move North. Demolition of the existing boardwalk is scheduled between
December 2019 and March 2020.
Anticipated Completion: February 2021
North Shore Bandshell Canopy
Scope: Design, manufacture and install a custom canopy at the North Beach Band Shell
facility. The area of coverage for the canopy is approximately 4,000 square feet.
Status: The first phase of the project, which includes the installation of the foundations,
drainage piping and electrical conduits associated with the canopy has been completed.
The concrete slab within the Bandshell and the landscaping outside have been restored.
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Work has been paused to accommodate scheduled activities within the Bandshell and will
resume on January 7, 2020 with the installation of the canopy and the completion of the
electrical and plumbing (drainage)work.
Anticipated Completion: February 2020
Palm & Hibiscus Island Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on Palm and Hibiscus Islands.
Status: The overall project scope of work, including the addition of generators, is 95%
complete. The design-builder continues to progress on the design of the private property
drainage inlets, for those properties which qualify under the City's new drainage policy.
Meetings are being held with property owners to discuss the new inlets. The closeout
package for Hibiscus Island was submitted to DERM on November 29, 2019. Permit
modifications and the private property drainage connection packages are being executed
by property owners for submittal to DERM for review. Contractor has delivered three
emergency back-up generators of which two have been installed.
Anticipated Completion: Spring 2020
Palm & Hibiscus Island Landscaping (GOB Project)
Scope: Beautify the islands with new landscaping installed along Palm Avenue, Fountain
Street and neighborhood medians.
Status: Notice to Proceed to start construction was issued on 11/4/2019. Landscape
contractor has commenced demolition and has requested identification of underground
utilities.
Anticipated Completion: February 2020
Stormwater Pump Station at 19th Street
Scope: Installation of a stormwater pump station, including an emergency generator and
seawall reconstruction along Collins Canal. Expansion of the Botanical Gardens to Collins
Canal. New seawall at the Carl Fisher Clubhouse.
Status:
19111 Street Pump Station:
Substantial Completion achieved on the Pump Station.
Botanical Garden Component
Contractor has mobilized onsite; drainage structures have been delivered; clearing and
grubbing work is ongoing.
Anticipated completion: February 2020
Carl Fisher Sea Wall:
DERM and SFWMD permit issued. Project continues to await USACE permit approval.
Anticipated completion four months from permit issuance.
Anticipated completion: TBD
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Sunset Island 1 & 2 — Guardhouse
Scope: Renovation of the interior and exterior of the existing guardhouse and the
construction of a new guardhouse kiosk in the center of the entrance road on W. 29 Street.
Status: The new guardhouse kiosk structure is over 60% complete. The traffic lanes have
been reconstructed with decorative pavers and are open to vehicular traffic. The
landscape related to the exit and entrance lanes including installation of the decorative
pavers is complete.
Anticipated Completion: February 2020
Surface Parking Lot P2 — Nikki Beach (Penrods)
Scope: Reconstruction of the parking lot that includes landscaping, turtle friendly lighting,
improvements to storm water drainage, irrigation, paving and signage, and infrastructure
for future electric car charging stations.
Status: The underground drainage systems have been inspected and received approval
from the Public Works Department. Contractor is requesting final inspections for the
remaining components.
Anticipated Completion: December 2019
Venetian Islands Neighborhood Improvements
Scope: Neighborhood improvements on San Marino, Dilido and Rivo Alto Islands.
Status: All pumps are now operational. Final restoration to the North Rivo Alto Pump
Station easement has commenced and is expected to be completed in December. Staff
is currently reviewing the recommended draft design for the roadway, submitted by the
consultant that includes an improved service life based on the new test results obtained
by the geotechnical engineer.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
Venetian Islands Seawalls
Scope: This project entails seawall replacement, at two (2) locations consisting of precast
concrete bulkhead panels, king piles, batter piles and concrete cap; and seawall cap
raising at five (5) locations consisting in new concrete cap, batter piles and retaining walls,
at all locations within the Venetian Islands.
Status: The Building Department permit comments have been addressed. Building permit
is pending approval of the DERM permit modification. The Contractor is waiting on permit
approval in order to submit final schedule. Staff will reconcile any scope changes resulting
from design revisions with the contract requirements prior to issuing Notice To Proceed.
Anticipated Completion: TBD
West Avenue Phase II Improvements - North of 14th Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements north of l4th Street to Lincoln Lane.
Status: Design of the watermain and sanitary sewer systems is complete. Roadway and
landscaping plans are 90% complete. Pump Station design is 90% complete, was
presented to the stakeholders, and the team is currently assessing the feedback received.
Harmonization meetings with properties owners commenced and are ongoing. The team
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is also hosting open house sessions for the community every Friday, from 10:00 am to
12:00 pm, to answer any questions about the project. Due to design modifications on the
pump system and the DERM permitting process the construction start date has been
pushed to Spring 2020.
Anticipated Completion: March 2023
West Avenue Phase H Improvements - South of 14t`' Street
Scope: Neighborhood Right of Way improvements south of 14th Street to 6th Street.
Status: Design of the watermain and sanitary sewer systems is complete. Roadway and
landscaping plans are 90% complete. Harmonization meetings with properties owners
commenced and are ongoing. The team is also hosting open house sessions for the
community every Friday, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, to answer any questions about the
project. Due to design modifications on the pump system and the DERM permitting
process the construction start date has been pushed to Spring 2020.
Anticipated Completion: December 2021
Pocket Park at 20 Street
Scope: A new community park located at the vacant lot at the intersection of 20th
Street and North Bay Road, providing a 4,000 square feet playground with
nontraditional play equipment for children ages 2-5 and 5-12, to include cornstalks,
play mounds and climbing walls. Two picnic areas shall be provided. The play area
is designed to be shaded with shade structures and large canopy trees.
Status: The posts for the shade sails have been installed, and the wall and columns
have been finished with stucco. The site drainage grading is 90% complete, and
the curbs which delineate the area of the playground have been poured. The
walkways have been laid out, and the concrete has been placed. Contractor has
commenced the installation of the play equipment and is scheduled to commence
landscaping on December 9th. Completion of the project has been delayed due
to unforeseen conditions, site constraints and contractor work load.
Anticipated Completion: December 2019
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