LTC 239-2023 UPDATE ON THE ITEMIZED IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MIAMI BEACH MARINAD o c u Si g n En v e lop e ID : B 73 8 77B F-49 CC -4 E 3 C -8 DC C -9 F 5 0 1 C F 72 97 E
MIAMI BEAC H
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
LTC# LETTER TO COMMISSION
TO: Honorable Mayor Dan Gelber and Members of the City Commission
FROM: Alina T. Hudak, City Manag~
DATE: May 24, 2023
SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE ITEMIZED IMPROVEMENTS AT THE MIAMI BEACH MARINA.
As requested by Commissioner Kristen Rosen-Gonzalez, the purpose of this Letter to
Commission (L TC) is to provide the Mayor and City Commission with an update on the
improvements being conducted by Suntex Marina Investors, LLC (Suntex), as the operator of the
Miami Beach Marina (the Marina).
On November 21, 2022, the Administration sent a notice (Exhibit A) to Suntex advising of needed
repairs, maintenance and/or capital improvements to include landscaping, install irrigation and
new foliage, entrance gates at each Pier need sandblasting and painting (Piers A thru M). In
addition, the retail building needs a new look to include painting, new awnings, spalling repairs,
interior ceiling and walkway upgrades, elevator modernization, new planters and signage
throughout.
Suntex must produce a rendering showing the color pallet desired for the building fa~ade and
Baywalk signage concepts. The Baywalk tinted sidewalk designs are faded and must be replaced
along with repairs to broken sidewalks, curbs, etc. The garbage receptacles and concrete tables
should be replaced with a more appealing concept.
Suntex has taken measures to remedy the deficiencies identified. Suntex has divided the projects
into two (2) phases. The following is an update as of April 2023:
PHASE 1 (Items that will be under contract by end of year 2023)
Landscaping - design/install irrigation and new foliage. - Completed (see attached photos
- Exhibit B).
Up lights in trees - In progress .
New signage package throughout the marina and gates - City approved signage and
currently in production.
Awnings on the main building updated - Suntex is preparing the specification package
for the City's Planning Department review and approval.
Planters, trash receptacles, and accessories updated and changed out - Suntex is
preparing specification package for City review and approval to include the
concrete tables and benches.
• Painting of exterior surfaces and accents on the main building. Suntex is preparing
specification package for City review and approval.
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L TC: Miami Beach Marina Improvements
PHASE 2 (Items to be completed by May 2024)
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Entrance gates at each Pier refurbished or replaced - Suntex is preparing specification
package for City review and approval.
Building interior walkways and floorings - Suntex is preparing specification package
for City review and approval.
Address baywalk issues including concrete and pavers - Administration to review
options with Suntex and City Planning Dept.
Improvement of electrical and lighting on Baywalk - Suntex is reviewing potential
options for 2024.
Elevator modernization - Suntex will provide a timeline and design for a 2024
project.
On March 10, 2023, a site inspection of the Marina was conducted with the Building
Department's Chief Electrical Inspector, Asset Management, Suntex Marina General Manager
and Marina personnel to review the reports of the Miami Beach Marina shutting down
electrical power to the docks during the King Tides. Suntex has retained electrical
engineers to provide reports on these conditions with recommendations.
The following points were observed:
• Suntex's General Manager explained the issue of the King Tides is not related to the
actual docks, just three Baywalk electrical manholes (see attached photos - Exhibit C).
• When the tide rises and overflows onto the Baywalk during the King Tides, there are
times these three manholes become submerged. If there are exposed/spliced cables, it
may cause a trip to the system. This is only pertaining to the manholes that feed Docks
J: Kand L. All other docks are not affected by the high tide due to their elevation.
• Suntex Marina has hired electrical engineers to complete a study and will provide a
report with their findings.
• Since a thorough verification of the type of equipment used in these manholes (wiring
and splices) is required to make sure they are consistent with what is listed for these
locations, the Building Department's Chief Electrical Inspector recommends waiting on
the engineer's report and recommendations, which should state a plan of action going
forward.
Should you have any questions on the foregoing please contact Adrian Morales at
adrianmorales@miamibeachfl_go.
Attachment
Exhibit A- Letter to Suntex
Exhibit B - Landscaping
Exhibit C- Electrical Manholes
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Exhibit A
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City of Miami Beach, 17OO Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach, FL 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
FACILITIES AND FLEET MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
Asset Management Division
Tel: 305-673-7193
Novem ber 21, 2022
Mr. Sam Chavers
Regional Vice President
Miami Beach Associates, Ltd.
300 Alton Road, Suite 208
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Subject: Repairs and Maintenance
Re: Lease Agreement between the City of Miami Beach ("City") and Carner-
Mason Associates, ltd., dated June 24, 1983, whose leasehold interest was
acquired by Tallahassee Building Corporation pursuant to a judgment of
foreclosure on October 17, 1963; as amended by the First Amendment to
Marina Lease Agreement dated October 23, 1991; the Second Amendment to
Marina Lease Agreement dated August 11 , 1994; the Third Amendment to
Marina Lease Agreement dated May 27, 1997, which also, pursuant to
Resolution No. 97-22398, contained the City's consent to the assignment of
the Lease from Tallahassee Building Corporation to the Miami Beach Marina
Associates, Ltd. ("Lessee"); and the Fourth Amendment to Marina Lease
Agreement dated April 15, 1998 (collectively, the "Marina Lease"; and the
Parking Facility Management and Operation Agreement, by and Among
Miami Beach Marina Associates, Ltd., the City, and the Miami Beach
Redevelopment Agency ("Agency") dated December 1, 1999 (the "Parking
Management Agreement").
Dear Mr. Chavers:
Please allow this correspondence to serve as the City/RDA's formal Notice of identified
repair and maintenance required by the Marina for the deficiencies listed below:
• Deteriorated landscaping. Need to design/install irrigation and new foliage.
• Graffiti & stickers throughout the Marina on pole lights, railings and signage.
• New signage needed for the electrical power boxes.
• Entrance gates at each Pier need sandblasting and painting.
• Several light poles along the boardwalk are missing electrical covers and rusting.
• Retail Building needs a new look (at the very least):
o Painting inside and out
o Awning replacement
o Awning frame painting
o Spalding throughout concrete and stucco needed
o Vegetation on various areas of concrete, roof and gutters
o Interior walkway ceilings and floorings need to be replaced with a modern
design
o Monty's pool and pool decking, exterior bar and seating need full remodel
o Store fronts need window treatment improvements
o E le v a to r ne e d s m o d e rn iz a tio n
o R a ilin g s ne e d up g ra d e s
o W a lls ne e d p a in tin g
o P la n te rs a n d a sh tra ys ne e d to be re p la ce d an d up d a te d
o N e w sig n a g e th ro u g h o u t
• P ro d u c e a ren d er ing sh o wi n g th e col o r pal le t on th e bui ld ing fa ~a d e . List th e pai nt
b ra n d a n d co lo r co d e cl e a rly o n th e re n d e rin g and pe rm it a p p lica tio n . C o m p le te
pe rm it a p p lic a tio n .
• E m a il p e rm it a p p lic a tio n (sig n e d a n d no ta riz e d by yo u r C o n tra c to r) to G a b b y and
m e . W e w ill re v ie w fi rst a n d th e n pro ce e d to ha v e it sig n e d a nd no ta rize d on be ha lf
o f th e C ity .
• S u b m it sig n e d p e rm it a p p lic a tio n w ith re n d e rin g s to the C ity fo r P la n n in g D e pt
re v ie w a n d a p p ro va l.
• P le a s e no te , if yo u w ill be in sta llin g la d d e rs o r sca ff o ld s an yw he re o n C ity P ro p e rt y,
yo u w ill ne e d to a lso pu ll a n M O T pe rm it sh o w in g a pe d e stria n w a lk pa th, etc.
• B a yw a lk sig n a g e ne e d s to be re p la ce d . If a ne w o r diffe re nt de sig n is de sired ,
S u n te x M a rin a m u s t su b m it a sig n a g e pla n fo r ap p ro v a l. T h e cu rr e nt sig ns are
d e te rio ra tin g fa st.
• T h e b a yw a lk tin te d sid e w a lk de s ig n s a re fa d e d an d m u st be re p la c e d .
• R e p la c e / re p a ir a ll b ro ke n sid e w a lks , cu rb s , e tc .
• P la n te rs a lo n g b a y w a lk to be re p la ce d w ith a fr e sh , m o d e rn co n c e p t. R e p la ce
fo lia g e fr o m th e "A L O E " pla n ts w ith p la n t m a te ria ls tha t are lu s h e r an d m o re
a p p e a lin g (i.e . b o u g a in vi lle a's ).
• U tility co v e rs th ro u g h o u t ba yw a lk a re cra c ke d o r bro ke n . T h e se sho u ld be
re p la c e d , w h ile m a in ta in in g a co n s iste n t de s ig n .
• T h e sta m p e d co n c re te a lo n g th e b a yw a lk (w h ic h re p la c e d the bro ke n pavers) w as
no t C ity a p p ro v e d . D o no t pro ce e d w ith sta m p e d co n c re te .
• G a rb a g e re c e p ta cl e s sh o u ld be re p la c e d w ith a m o re ap p e a lin g co n ce pt.
T h e C ity /R D A he re b y re q u e sts tha t th e S u n te x M a rin a s fully cu re a ll of the abo ve-
m e n tio n e d d e fic ie n c ie s , w ith in th e ne xt th irt y (3 0 ) d a y s ("Cure Period"). Failure to do so,
may constitute an event of default Pursuant to Article XX(B) of the Marina Lease.
Since~
Ozzie Dominguez, Director
Asset Management Division
Cc: SMI Miami Beach GP, LLC, General Partner
Miami Beach Marina Associates, LTD.
17330 Preston Road, Suite 220A
Dallas, TX 75252
Adrian Morales, Director, Facilities and Fleet Management Department
AdrianMorales@miamibeachfl_goy
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