Item Coversheet

NEW BUSINESS  14.

COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM

TO: Public Safety and Neighborhood Quality of Life Committee Members


FROM:
Alina T. Hudak


DATE: May 23, 2023


SUBJECT:

DISCUSS REPLACING WORN SIGNAGE ACROSS MIAMI BEACH.


HISTORY:

At its October 26, 2022 meeting, the City Commission approved a referral to the Public Safety and Quality of Life Committee meeting to discuss replacing worn signage across the City of Miami Beach.  This effort is an extension of the City's signage master plan. 

ANALYSIS

The Public Works Department has enlisted the services of WGI, Inc. (the "Consultant"), to conduct a wayfinding signage inventory and analysis Citywide, pursuant to RFQ 2020-096-ND.

 

Scope of work will include a kickoff meeting with internal stakeholders and affected departments, a thorough inventory of the existing wayfinding signage Citywide, an analysis of the locations, condition, recommendations for improvements/repairs, etc., and a presentation of their findings.  The Consultant has received a signed consultant service order (CSO,) and a purchase order is forthcoming.  Staff anticipates that this work will start in April 2023, and will continue for approximately six weeks.

CONCLUSION:
The following update is presented to the members of the public safety and Quality of Life Committee for discussion and further direction.

Applicable Area

Citywide
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 

Strategic Connection

Prosperity - Market and promote Miami Beach as a world class arts, culture, and quality entertainment destination.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Commission referral to PSNQLCOther
2023-366-NA-CSO Wayfinding Signage Inventory & Analysis_WGI 03-16-23 (1)Other