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| | | | | | | | | | Item 6.
COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM | | | |
| | | | | | | | TO: Land Use and Sustainability Committee
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| FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
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| DATE: May 1, 2024
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| | | | | | | | | TITLE: | EXPEDITE THE OPENING OF THE BAYWALK AND MOVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BAYWALK UP ON THE G.O. BOND PRIORITIZATION LIST; AND PRESENT THE BAYWALK PLAN TO THE LUSC COMMITTEE. |
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| | | | | | | | HISTORY:
| As part of a standing item on the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (LUSC or Committee) agenda, the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) has provided updates on the status of the baywalk projects, including both General Obligation Bond (GOB) and non-GOB funded sections (Exhibit A).
During the March 19, 2024 LUSC meeting, City staff provided an update on the baywalk segment at the Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominiums (1000 – 1200 West Avenue) and the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge. At this meeting, the Developer, Terra Group, shared a status update on the Miami-Dade County Division of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) and Right of Way (ROW) permits, and gave the Committee the anticipated construction commencement and completion dates. Following the discussion, the LUSC asked that the item be brought back to the next meeting on May 1, 2024, and that the Developer return on a monthly basis with their updates on the progress of the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and baywalk segment.
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS:
| The following provides an update on the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominiums (1000-1200 West Avenue) baywalk segments. The Developer has acknowledged and agreed to the Committee’s request to return on a regular (monthly) basis.
5th Street Pedestrian Bridge
The 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge, designed and constructed as part of the Development Agreement with the 500 Alton project, is required to undergo several layers of review prior to the issuance of permits by both the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the City of Miami Beach Building Department. The Developer submitted final plans to FDOT on February 21, 2024, and follow-up coordination meetings with FDOT occurred on April 3-4, 2024 to discuss 100% submittal comments, final steps for permit issuance, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) comments. The Developer is currently addressing the 100% submittal comments and submitting the required permitting paperwork. While the Building Department will review the final submittal concurrently with FDOT, the City’s construction permit will not be issued until the permit is approved by FDOT. Construction activities are anticipated to commence 30-45 days after permits are issued/received.
During the March 19, 2024 Committee meeting, the Developer presented and stated they will break ground on May 28, 2024, followed by 4-5 months of utility relocation. The Developer also stated that the start of construction for the bridge structure is anticipated to occur in October 2024, with a duration of 16 months. The completion of construction is expected to be by the end of 2025.
Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominiums (1000-1200 West Avenue; DRB File 20181)
Per the terms of a Development Agreement with the Developer of the 500 Alton tower project, the City is responsible for obtaining regulatory permitting approvals (federal, state and county), and the Developer is responsible for the design, building permit and construction. On March 6, 2023, the City notified the Developer that all regulatory permits have been obtained and that in accordance with the terms of the Development Agreement, the Developer was to construct the baywalk segment within 12 months (March 2024).
Permit application review comments issued by the Building Department have now been addressed by the Developer. Revised drawings were re-submitted for permit review on March 1, 2024, all required departments have reviewed and the permit was approved and issued on March 6, 2024. The Developer has informed the City that they have executed an agreement with the contractor, who is scheduled to commence construction within 30-60 days. Further, the Developer reports that the contractor is now commencing the production of pre-cast piers and beams. The contractor’s workforce will be accessing the project site by barge and boat.
During the March 19, 2024 Committee meeting, the Developer presented and stated the start of construction to be May 1, 2024 and anticipates completion to be in November 2024. The Developer anticipates construction duration for this segment to take between 6 and 8 months.
On April 14, 2024, the Developer provided the City with an updated project schedule which reflects commencement of construction on May 7, 2024.
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| | | | | | | | CONCLUSION:
| | The foregoing is presented to the members of the Land Use and Sustainability Committee for update and discussion. |
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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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| | Office of Capital Improvement Projects |
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