| | | | | | | | | TO: | Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members |
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| Alina T. Hudak, City Manager
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| | DATE: | June 15, 2022
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| | SUBJECT: | DISCUSSION REGARDING UPDATES ON THE G.O. BOND PROJECT FOR FLAMINGO PARK ENHANCEMENTS. |
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| | | | | | | | HISTORY:
| | During the May 4, 2022, City Commission meeting, a referral to the Public Safety & Neighborhood and Quality of Life Committee (Exhibit A) to discuss updates on the G.O. Bond Project for Flamingo Park Enhancements was approved. |
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS
| On March 13, 2019, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 2019-30754, approving the GOB implementation plan, which included the necessary funding to complete the improvements of the new Flamingo Park Youth Center Facility (PAL) and Flamingo Park Master Plan improvements (Exhibit B). The master plan includes improvements to the baseball field and softball field, a new butterfly garden and renovations to the historic lodge. The original implementation plan included funding for the Youth Center Facility (PAL) in tranche one and the Flamingo Park Master Plan in tranche three.
On April 21, 2021, Commission adopted Resolution # 2021-31693 advancing the GOB funding for the Flamingo Park Master Plan from tranche 3 to the current tranche 1 and the Flamingo Park Youth Center (PAL) was scheduled to tranche 2 as approved by the G.O. Bond Oversight Committee and Parks Advisory Board.
Flamingo Park Master Plan
Softball Field Improvements
The softball field improvements include a new artificial turf field, new concrete pedestrian walkways, new pedestrian lighting, new LED sports lights, new spectators’ bleachers, new dugouts, new chain link fencing. It also includes implementation of sustainable resilient elements and installation of new trees, palm trees, shrubs, and groundcovers.
The Softball Field project is currently under review of the 30% percent design of the sustainable resilient elements. The 90% design drawings are expected to be completed this summer. The permitting process as well as the complete design are expected to be completed in early 2023, followed by bidding and award, with construction expected to start in the summer 2023.
Baseball Field Improvements
The baseball field improvements include restoration of the stadium bleachers, ramps, stairs, press box, and stadium restrooms, installation of new A/C system, new chain link fencing, new pre-engineered storage shed, new LED spot lights, upgrade all existing drinking water fountains, address water intrusion issues at the electrical room, repair access paths parallel to bullpens, install new artificial turf, implementation of sustainable resilient elements. New cosmetic upgrades to include repaint and patching existing stucco, renovate ticket booth, install new pre-engineered dugouts, and install new padding at poles inside field and behind home plate.
Completion of the baseball field design is pending review of the design of the softball field’s sustainable resilient elements. Construction of the baseball field is expected to commence approximately 8 months after the commencement of construction activities at the softball field and be completed near the end of 2024.
New Butterfly Garden and Historic Lodge Renovations
Construction of a new butterfly garden will include new trees, palms, ground cover, native plants, lighting, and new concrete pathways as well as drainage improvements. The historic lodge, formerly used as the Property Management building, will be fully renovated, and converted into a multi-use community center.
The Design of the Butterfly Garden and Historic Lodge is 90% completed. Construction of the butterfly garden and renovation of the historic lodge is currently on hold due to an FPL project utilizing the park as a staging area.
Flamingo Youth Center Facility (PAL)
The Flamingo Park improvements also include the replacement of the existing Recreation Center, currently known as the PAL, located at 999 11 Street, along the southern end of the park. The proposed 30,000 square feet Youth Center facility include a basketball gym, indoor running track, fitness center, locker rooms, community meeting rooms and classrooms. The administration is currently in the final stages of negotiations with a firm to perform a feasibility and constructability review to determine the project scope and budget. Included in the review of the project is an analysis of the feasibility and cost of permanently relocating the Rainbow Intergenerational Learning Center (Daycare) from the South Shore Community Center site on 6th Street to the new facility. The design phase for the Youth Center is scheduled to begin late 2024.
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| | | | | | | | Applicable Area
| | South Beach |
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| | | | | | | | | Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? | | Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds? | | | Yes | | Yes | |
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| | | | | | | | Strategic Connection
| | Neighborhoods - Evolve parks and green spaces to meet the changing needs of the community. |
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