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COMMITTEE MEMORANDUM | | | |
| | | | | | | | TO: Land Use and Sustainability Committee
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| FROM: Rickelle Williams, Interim City Manager
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| DATE: June 10, 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 Committee’s agenda, the Office of Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) has provided updates on the status of the Baywalk projects, including both GOB and non-GOB funded sections. See attached Baywalk Link Status Map (Exhibit A).
During the March 19, 2024 Land Use Sustainability Committee (LUSC) meeting, City staff provided an update on the Baywalk segment at the Mondrian Hotel/Mirador Condominiums (Mondrian/Mirador Baywalk) located at 1000 – 1200 West Avenue and the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge. At this meeting, the Developer, Terra Group, provided the status of the DERM and ROW permits, and provided the LUSC the anticipated start and end dates of construction activities. 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 Pedestrian Bridge and the Mondrian/Mirador Baywalk segment.
At the May 1, 2024 LUSC meeting, the Developer presented a timeline for both the Pedestrian Bridge and the Mondrian/Mirador Baywalk segments (Exhibit B). The LUSC passed a motion that the Mayor and City Commission consider the timeline and benchmarks provided for these two projects when discussing any future grants or development agreements.
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| | | | | | | | ANALYSIS:
| The following provides an update on the 5th Street Pedestrian Bridge and the Mondrian/Mirador Baywalk segments. The Developer has acknowledged and agreed to the Committee’s request to return on a regular 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 and 4 to discuss 100% submittal comments, final steps for permit issuance, and maintenance of traffic (MOT) comments. The Developer has addressed the 100% submittal comments and provided the final submittal to FDOT on May 30, 2024. 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. The developer anticipates having all permits issued by mid-June.
During the May 1, 2024, LUSC meeting, the Developer presented and stated they will commence fence installation and clearing at the end of May, 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.
A timeline update delivered to the City on June 3, 2024 (Exhibit C) indicates that the Developer continues to expect that all permits are completed and issued by mid-June, with mobilization now anticipated at the end of June 2024. However, bridge completion remains scheduled for 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. The City delivered the regulatory permits in the Spring of 2023. The City of Miami Beach Building permit was applied for by the developer and was approved and issued on March 6, 2024.
During the May 1, 2024 meeting of the LUSC, the developer stated that they plan to start construction activities with the delivery and installation of test piles on May 13, 2024. However, continued delays with the final DERM approval, related to the renewal of the submerged land lease, has delayed that activity. DERM approved the final permit on May 14, 2024.
The contractor mobilized and installed test piles on May 29, 2024. Test piles will be evaluated, and pilings will be ordered. Installation of pilings will commence in late June and continue through July. Construction is expected to be complete in December of 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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