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| COLONY
THEATER (South Beach, City Center)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: |
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: |
| City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Richard
Heisenbottle | McCartney
Construction | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Facility Projects | RDA,
State Grants, Other | |
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The project entails renovations to the Colony Theater to improve
theater operations and performance functions, and provide renovations to comply
with ADA Title III requirements.
STATUS: Ceiling and electrical work in progress. Lobby work
progressing, auditorium lighting in progress, elevator installation
in progress, inspections pending. Sidewalks poured, contractor
completing exterior painting. Auditorium ceiling load test was
performed 6/16/05 and passed. Project has been delayed by approximately
five weeks and a time extension is being considered. Current
substantial completion is now mid-September with a Certificate
of Occupancy expected in early November 2005.
| NORMANDY
ISLE PARK & POOL (North Beach, Normandy Isle
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Services | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Corradino
Group | Regosa
Engineering | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parks
and Recreation Project | G.O.
Bond - Parks | |
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Renovation
of the 3.60-acre park per 1996 City of Miami Beach Parks Master Plan, including:
new pool facility, locker rooms; new recreation center on first floor; shade pavilions;
field renovation; multi-purpose court; gated park entries; promenade; court, field,
and security lighting; new tot lot; furnishings and signage; landscaping; and
irrigation. On-street parking reconfiguration on Trouville Esplanade and Rue Granville
to be coordinated with the Normandy Isle Streetscape Phase II project.
STATUS:
On January 21, 2005, the Surety answered the City's second
demand letter stating they will honor the contract and the warranty.
The Surety issued an invitation to bid package for construction
in May, 2005. The Surety is evaluating the responses. On April
20, 2005, the City Commission appropriated additional funding
to continue constructing the park portion, as well as funding
to resume work on the pool. On July 7, 2005 the City Commission
approved the Settlement Agreement with the Surety and accepted
payment, in the amount of $475,000, for releasing all claims.
JOC Contractor is working on park portion of the project; on
site drainage, electrical conduits, irrigation, sidewalks, west
parking lot and multi-purpose court. The Administration is finalizing
with JOC the price for the pool portion of the Project. The
Notice to Proceed will be issued as soon as this process is
completed..
| NORTH
SHORE PARK & YOUTH CENTER (North Beach, North Shore)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Services | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Bermello
& Ajamil | Collage
Companies | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parks
and Recreation Project | G.O.
Bond - Parks | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Renovation of the 17.22-acre park per 1996 City of Miami Beach Parks Master
Plan, including: new recreation center; new tennis center; community center; tennis
court replacement; new basketball courts; new shuffleboard courts; new ball field
and dugouts; new park entries; security lighting; new playground equipment; signs;
furnishings; fencing; landscape; and irrigation.
STATUS:
Youth Center work completed. Addressing ADA compliant punch
list items. JOC Contractor obtained a Change of Contractor approval
from the City's Building Department to continue with the same
permit and complete the scope included in the punch list with
the purpose to obtain final Certificate of Occupancy. The scope
of work is expected to be completed by the end of August 2005.
| NORTH
SHORE OPEN SPACE PARK & NATURE CENTER (North Beach, North Shore)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Services | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Bermello
& Ajamil | TBA |
| PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parks
and Recreation Project | G.O.
Bond - Parks | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Renovation of the 34.61-acre passive park per 1996 City of Miami Beach Parks
Master Plan. Project is divided into 5 phases. Phase I includes selective
clearing of exotic vegetation; landscaping with new native vegetation species
between the back dune and coastal hammock areas; and irrigation. Phase II
includes: 15' wide paved pathway, entry walls, pavers at the entrance at 79th
and 85th Streets, security lighting, vita course replacement/restoration, and
park furnishings. Phase III includes: restroom renovations (3), renovation
of 2 existing shade pavilions, concession restoration, North and South wall sign,
new tot lot, and signage. Phase IV includes: construction of the combined
Miami-Dade and CMB Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility. Phase V includes:
construction of new recreation and interpretive nature center to provide facilities
to support the Sea Turtle Hatchery Program and other program components; plaza
at the nature center; and renovation of the south parking lot. Phases IV and V
remain unfunded.
STATUS:
Phases l and ll Improvements are complete. Phase lll demolition
completed on November 18, 2004. New construction underway. The
concrete for the building footings was poured on June 10, 2005.
Concrete forms are being erected for the columns and beams.
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LUMMUS
PARK & FACILITY IMPROVEMENT (South Beach, Flamingo)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: |
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: |
| City
of Miami Beach |
City
of Miami Beach |
| DESIGN
FIRM: |
CONTRACTOR: |
| Bermello
& Asamil |
F&L
Construction |
| PROJECT
TYPE: |
FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): |
| Parks
and Recreation Project |
RDA,
Parks & Recreation |
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The project extends along Ocean Drive from
5th Street to 14th Lane. Improvements include the widening of
the existing 5’ sidewalk to 10’, installation of new curb and
gutters, irrigation and landscaping. Demolition and replacement
of the restroom facility at 14th Street.
STATUS:
The sidewalk widening from 5th Street to 14th Lane is complete
and open to pedestrian traffic. 14th Street restroom currently
being constructed. Foundation and columns have been poured,
tie beams are formed and pour scheduled for the week of July
18, 2005, some blocking will also occur during that week. Roof
slab form and pour is scheduled shortly thereafter. The project
is anticipated to be completed in December 2005.
| MIAMI
BEACH (AKA BAYSHORE) GOLF CLUB CLUBHOUSE/MAINTENANCE YARD/RESTROOMS (Middle Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Services | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| REG Architects | Tran
Construction Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parks
and Recreation Project | Gulf
Breeze Loan Pool | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
New construction of clubhouse, maintenance building, restrooms, and rain shelters.
STATUS:
The clubhouse is open and in service. A ribbon cutting ceremony
is to be announced. Final completion of the maintenance building
is currently delayed due to State environmental permitting requirements
related to the on-site drainage well; however, the contractor
is moving forward with all other work with the exception of
the well. An environmental report has been received concerning
the well and the report is currently under review. North restroom
is in operation. Contractor is completing electrical work to
power the South restroom, which is expected to be completed
and opened within in the next few weeks.
| FIRE
STATION NO. 2 (Middle Beach, Bayshore)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| STA
Architectural Group, Todd Tragash, AIA | Jasco
Construction Company, Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Safety Project | G.O.
Bond - Fire Safety | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Fire Station No. 2 consists of the construction of a new 3-bay Fire Station, with
living quarters, and the City Emergency Operations Center. The full historic restoration
of the existing Fire Station Building for use as Fire Department Administrative
Offices. The Fire Station and Public Works Yard entrance is also being redesigned.
STATUS:
Notice to proceed was issued on January 20, 2005. The shell
contractor has mobilized and has set all forms for the grade
beams. Steel has been set for the pile caps and grade beams.
All pile caps have been poured and most of the grade beams have
been completed. The elevator pit walls have been poured, waterproofed
and backfilled. Backfill is being set and the plumbing and electrical
contractors are completing their underground work. The contractor
is setting forms for the pouring of the slab. The slab is scheduled
to be completed by July 29, 2005.
| FIRE
STATION NO. 4 (North Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | URS
Corporation - Southern
| City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
MC
Harry Associates
| Carivon
Construction, Inc (seawall and demolition only).
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| PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Safety Project | General
Fund Capital Replacement Fleet Fund For Fire Dept.
G.O.
Bond - Fire Safety
2%
Resort Tax Funds
1999
GO Bond for the Shorelines and
Seawall Project
Stormwater
Bond Fund Series 2000 | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Fire Station No. 4 consists of a new 2 story structure with three large engine
bays and living quarters for 12 people. Docks and seawall adjacent to station
will be repaired as part of the project. North end has been served continually
by Fire Dept. temporarily housed in trailers nearby on Collins Avenue.
STATUS:
Demolition of existing structure complete. Seawall construction
completed. Close up documents being prepared. Second Notice
to Proceed for the Fire Station was issued on November 15, 2004.
Contractor has completed the pour of the concrete grade slab.
| SCOTT
RAKOW YOUTH CENTER (Middle Beach, Bayshore)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Services | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Corradino
Group | IBLA/F&L
Construction | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parks
and Recreation Project | G.O.
Bond - Parks | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Improvements to the community center per the City of Miami Beach Parks Master
Plan, 1996.
Phase
l - New ice rink and exterior bathroom renovation.
Phase
ll - Reconfigured main entrance to the Youth Center, interior renovation and redesign
on first floor and mezzanine, new ADA-required elevator, and a gymnastics center.
STATUS:
Phase l - City is currently working to achieve final completion
of remaining items and issuance of a final certificate of occupancy.
Issues concerning the ice rink air temperature and humidity
are currently being investigated. A notice to proceed for construction
of the architectural fins on the face of the new building has
been issued and the drawings are being finalized. Replacement
of the Mondo flooring is being scheduled with the supplier.
Staff is coordinating Phase ll, the first components of which
will include elevator replacement and installation of air conditioning
in the pool restrooms.
| 42ND
STREET STREETSCAPE (Middle Beach, Nautilus)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| E.N.
Bechamps | Tropex
Construction Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Neighborhood
Project | G.O.
Bond - Neighborhoods | |
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: 42nd
Street Streetscape Project is to provide a buffer between the residential area
to the North and the commercial uses to the South. It includes a new water
main, construction of traffic calming structures, grading of swales, repaving,
pavement re-striping, installation of planters, sodding and landscaping.
STATUS:
Project is substantially complete. A few minor punch list items
remain, consisting of replacement of a few dead trees, and installation
of detectible warning at the ADA ramps. If the Contractor is
unable to complete these items, the City may utilize funds retained
to complete the work with another contractor.
| CONVENTION
CENTER IMPROVEMENTS (Middle Beach, City Center)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Corporation - Southern | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| SKLARchitecture | Cazo
Construction Corp. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Facility Projects | Convention
Development Tax (CDT) Fund 441 | |  |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ADA improvements to restrooms, doors, door hardware, and box offices.
STATUS:
Group A restrooms have been completed (five pairs of restrooms
located in Halls A, B & D, and C & D Lobby). Group B
restrooms commenced renovation in February 2005. Six pairs of
restrooms have been substantially completed in Halls A, B, C
& D, and C Lobby. Work is progressing at second floor C
Lobby. Substantial completion for the two remaining restrooms
in Group B is expected by October 2005.
| MIAMI
BEACH REGIONAL LIBRARY (Middle Beach, City Center)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Construction Service (not all components) | City
of Miami Beach |
| DESIGN
FIRM: |
CONTRACTOR: |
| Robert
A.M. Stern | Tower
Group | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Facility Projects | Various |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Construction of a new state of the art 42,000 s.f. regional library on 22nd Street
in the Collins Park Cultural Area.
STATUS:
Project substantially complete. ADA final inspection passed
on 10/29/04. Final inspections are being performed. Miami Dade
Library System is preparing the building for occupancy.
| WASHINGTON
AVENUE MASTER PLAN (South Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | Hazen
and Sawyer | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Design/Build
- Ric Man International | Design/Build
- Ric Man International | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Neighborhood
Project | Water
and Sewer; Stormwater | |  |
PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT. Streetscape improvements
along Washington Avenue per Master Plan. Includes Phases I through
V. Improvements include sidewalks, curb and gutter, sidewalk
lighting, landscaping, median planting, irrigation and median
design elements. Work coordinated with water line replacements,
upgrades and drainage upgrades. Detailed information concerning
this project can be found at www.cmbprojects.com/projectfl4d.html
STATUS:
Permitting for the Project has been completed. MOT is changing
to accommodate traffic as the Project progresses. All water
mains and sanitary sewers have been installed. Drainage is approximately
40% complete. Resurfacing, street lighting, sidewalk, curb and
gutter replacement and landscaping remain to be completed. Median
designs from 5th to 6th and 16th to Lincoln Road approved by
HPB on 6/14/05. Minor revisions per the HPB Final Order will
be discussed with the Planning Department staff on Friday, July
15, 2005. The Project is anticipated to be completed in October
2006.
| MACARTHUR
CAUSEWAY NEW 20-INCH WATER MAIN & TERMINAL WATER BOOSTER PUMP STATION
(South Beach, Terminal Island)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| CDM/Zyscovich | Widell,
Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | ROW
and Infrastructure | Water
and Sewer Bond | |  |
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The Scope of Work includes the construction of a new water booster pump station
with two (2) 250-HP pumps, motors, variable frequency drives, electrical controls,
emergency generator connections, control panels, HVAC system, all housed in a
two-story structure with aluminum framed storefront window system, and remote
connections through SCADA circuits to the Central Office Control Room at the Public
Works Operations Yard, located at 450 Dade Blvd. The Project also includes installation
of approximately 325 linear feet of 30-inch pipe, site landscaping; a 20-inch
diameter water main, to be suspended along the north side of the MacArthur Causeway
for an approximate distance of 2,600 linear feet, where it will connect to the
City’s existing water distribution system at the intersection of West Avenue.
STATUS:
Contractor working on the mezzanine slab and new 20" water
line across the MacArthur Causeway, so far 1,200 lf has been
installed; this work involves partial closures of the McArthur
Causeway at night, specifically the 2 north lanes west.
| JACKIE
GLEASON THEATRE OF THE PERFORMING ARTS (Middle Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | URS
Corporation - Southern | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| SKLARchitecture | Miami
Skyline Construction Corp. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Public
Facility Projects | Convention
Development Tax (CDT) Fund 441 | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ADA and Interior Improvements
STATUS:
This phase of project is 99% complete. Phase I - Final CC expected
by August 2005. A/E completed plan revisions / clarifications
per Building Dept. comments. Minor punch list items remain.
Contractor installed landscape irrigation system around exterior
ramp. Landscaping expected to be complete by August 2005.
| 17TH
STREET PARKING GARAGE (Citywide/ Parking)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Blyiss
& Nitray Engineering | F
& L Construction/Florida Lenmark | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Parking
Improvement | Parking
Revenue Funds | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Structural repairs and maintenance through-out parking garage. Roof membrane and
drainage repairs. Also includes electrical and railing reinforcement.
STATUS:
Painting is almost complete on the first floor. Exterior repairs
are affecting Pennsylvania Ave and soon the back alley and work
will begin after on 17th Street affecting the sidewalk and main
entrance. Post tension cable barriers are being installed on
2nd floor west end; some parking areas will be blocked during
installation.
| PALM/HIBISCUS
GUARDHOUSE(South Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| Giller
& Giller Architects | Miami
Skyline Construction Corp. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Neighborhood
Improvement | 1994/95
Ad Valorem Tax Palm/Hibiscus/Star Islands Assoc., Inc. | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The project’s scope
of work includes the demolition of the existing guardhouse and construction of
new accessible structure at the Palm/Hibiscus Island entrance, landscape, extension
of the existing irrigation system and the installation of electrical conduits
for future gated access system.
STATUS:
Project transferred to Public Works Department for completion
of entrance and exit lanes.
| 25th STREET WATER
STORAGE TANKS AND PUMPING STATION (Middle Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | City
of Miami Beach | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| STA
Architectural Group | JASCO
Construction Company, Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Neighborhood
Improvement | Water
and Sewer Revenue Bonds and G.O. Bonds | |
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Replace existing water
storage tanks and pumping station.
STATUS:
The contractor has finished all physical work and is in
the process of closing out all permits.
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MAURICE
GIBB MEMORIAL PARK (Middle Beach)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: |
CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: |
| City
of Miami Beach |
City
of Miami Beach |
| DESIGN
FIRM: |
CONTRACTOR: |
H.A.
Contracting Corp.
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H.A.
Contracting Corp. |
| PROJECT
TYPE: |
FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): |
Memorial
Park
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Private
Funding Source (Gibb Family) |
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PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: Landscaped plaza with mosaic flooring, featuring
a bronze plaque and granite sign in memory of Maurice Gibb.
STATUS:
Concrete plaza poured, mosaic tile installed. Sign being manufactured.
Completion of the project is expected by August 2005.
| PUMP
STATIONS (City Wide)
| PROGRAM
MANAGEMENT: | CONSTRUCTION
MANAGEMENT: | | CDM
Inc. | City
of Miami Beach | | DESIGN
FIRM: | CONTRACTOR: |
| CDM
Inc. | Widell,
Inc. | | PROJECT
TYPE: | FUNDING
PROGRAM(S): | | Infrastructure
Improvement | Water
and Sewer Revenue Bonds, RDA City Center & South Pointe | |
| PROJECT
DESCRIPTION: The Water and Waste Water Pump Station Upgrades project consist
of 24 different locations throughout the City of Miami Beach where different types
of improvements (depending on the specific site needs), will be performed.
STATUS:
Ongoing construction in several locations such as pump stations
10, 29, 1, 11, 24, 28, etc. Pump station 1 on Jefferson and
11th on line with substantial completion. Pump Station 28 on
Sheridan and 28th Street is now underway, 28th street is open,
work still in progress.
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