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New Business and Commission Requests - R9  AB




COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Mark Samuelian 
DATE:July  28, 2021
 



SUBJECT:DISCUSSION WITH POTENTIAL ACTION ON THE CURRENT STATUS OF THE ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN VENETIAN ISLANDS.

ANALYSIS

Almost two decades ago (2003), a Streetscape Project commenced on the Venetian Islands, encompassing Rivo Alto, Di Lido, and San Marino. Since the project began, multiple delays and changes prompted further setbacks, including pausing construction to redesign the stormwater system. 
 
In September 2020, the Administration, Commission, and VIHA (Venetian Islands Homeowners Association) reached an agreement to undertake the necessary repairs and the final layering of asphalt. There have since been delays due to the processing of permits and permit expiration. 
 
Residents of the Venetian Islands are displeased and have communicated their frustration to the City Administration (see attachment 1). The City Administration, in turn, is also seeking to move forward with this project but has found many challenges (see attachment 2).
 
This item asks for the City Commission to review the project's status and understand the next steps and timing.

SUPPORTING SURVEY DATA

N/A

Applicable Area

South Beach
Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
Yes No 
Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Mark Samuelian

ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Venetian Islands Email 1
Venetian Islands Email 2