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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO PIGGY BACK OFF THE CITY
OF MIAMI'S (THE "CITY") CONTRACT WITH H.J. ROSS, INC,
AN ENGINEERING FIRM ON THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
APPROVED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULANTS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, WITH DETAILED
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND WORK PLAN AS SUBMITTED IN
EXHIBIT "A" AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE C.-. A
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT
AND TO ISSUE NOTICES TO PROCEED PURSUANT TO ANY
SCOPE OF WORK RELATING TO THE ARENA SQUARE
APARTMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted, the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82-
755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami proved and adopted the designation of NW 3rd
Avenue [D.A. Dorsey Way] from NW 8 Street to approximately NW 14d' Street as the
Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor (the "Corridor") pursuant to City resolution
98-592; and
WHEREAS, the CRA was authorized to promote and support commercial
developments along the NW 3`d Avenue Corridor by constructing new infrastructure
improvements and other amenities necessary for the new and existing businesses in the
Corridor pursuant to CRA resolution SEOPW/CRA 98-14; and
WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment
activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the
"Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to piggy back off the City of Miami's contract with
H.J. Ross Associates, Inc., an engineering firm of the City of Miami's approved list of
professional consultants, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to provide a detailed scope of services and work
plan to be submitted and approved by the CRA Board at the next Board meeting; and
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WHEREAS, the CRA desires to execute said contract and to issue notices to
proceed with any scope of work relating to the Arena Square Apartments commercial
facade program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are incorporated herein as is fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA to
piggyback off the City of Miami's contract with H.J. Ross Associates, Inc., an
engineering firm of the City of Miami's approved list of professional consultants, in an
amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
Section 3. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA
Executive Director to proceed with the scope of services and work plan as attached in
Exhibit "A".
Section 4. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA's
Executive Director to execute said contract and to issue notices to proceed with any scope
of work relating to the Arena Square Apartment commercial fagade program.
Section 5. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 5th day of June, 2001.
Art E. Teele, Jr., ChairmaA
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RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO PIGGY BACK OFF THE CITY
OF MIAMI'S (THE "CITY") CONTRACT WITH H.J. ROSS, INC,
AN ENGINEERING FIRM ON THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
APPROVED LIST OF PROFESSIONAL CONSULANTS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED. $200,000.00, WITH DETAILED
SCOPE OF SERVICES AND WORK PLAN AS SUBMITTED IN
EXHIBIT "A" AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CRA
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT
AND TO ISSUE NOTICES TO PROCEED PURSUANT TO ANY
SCOPE OF WORK RELATING TO THE ARENA SQUARE
APARTMENTS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82-
755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami a proved and adopted the designation of NW 3`d
Avenue [D.A. Dorsey Way] from NW 8` Street to approximately NW 14t' Street as the
Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor (the "Corridor") pursuant to City resolution
98-592; and
WHEREAS, the CRA was authorized to promote and support commercial
developments along the NW P Avenue Corridor by constructing new infrastructure
improvements and other amenities necessary for the new and existing businesses in the
Corridor pursuant to CRA resolution SEOPW/CRA 98-14; and
WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment
activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the
"Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to piggy back off the City of Miami's contract with
H.J. Ross Associates, Inc., an engineering firm of the City of Miami's approved list of
professional consultants, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the CRA desires to provide a detailed scope of services and work
plan to be submitted and approved by the CRA Board at the next Board meeting; and
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WHEREAS, the CRA desires to execute said contract and to issue notices to
• proceed with any scope of work relating to the Arena Square Apartments commercial
facade program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are incorporated herein as is fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA to
piggyback off the City of Miami's contract with H.J. Ross Associates; Inc., an
engineering firm of the City of Miami's approved list of professional consultants, in an
amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
Section 3. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA
Executive Director to proceed with the scope of services and work plan as attached in
Exhibit "A".
Section 4. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA's
Executive Director to execute said contract and to issue notices to proceed with any scope
of work relating to the Arena Square Apartment commercial facade program.
• Section 5. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 25th day of June, 2001.
ATTEST:
Walter J. Foeman, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
Alejandro Vilarello
City Attorney
Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman
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Mr. John King
CIVIL-CADD Engineering, Inc.
1011 Ives Dairy Road, Suite 107
Miami, Florida 33179
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RE: Arena Square Apartments
Owner's Representative Services for Facade Improvements
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H. 3. Ross Associates, Inc. (HJR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to perform Owner's
Representative Services for Facade Improvements for the Arena Square Apartments.
We propose to perform the scope of work as detailed in Exhibit 'A' for a lump sum fee of $35,100 for a
period of 6 months. In the event the construction activities extend beyond 6 months, we propose a $5,850
monthly fee.
We trust you wlll find this proposal acceptable and look forward to workin10 g with you on this important
project. If you have any questions, please call me at your convenience.
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Cesar A. Calas, PE
Principal
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H. J. Ross Associates, Inc.
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May 25, 2001
Mr. John King
CIVIL-CADD Engineering, Inc.
1011 Ives Dairy Road, Suite 107
Miami, Florida 33179
RE: Arena Square Apartments
Owner's Representative Services for Facade Improvements
Dear Mr. King:
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H. J. Ross Associates, Inc. (HJR) appreciates the opportunity to submit this proposal to perform Owner's
Representative Services for Facade Improvements for the Arena Square Apartments.
We propose to perform the scope of work as detailed In Exhibit `A' for a lump sum fee of $35,100 for a
period of 6 months. In the event the construction activities extend beyond 6 months, we propose a $5,850
monthly fee.
We trust you will find this proposal acceptable and look forward to working with you on this important
project. If you have any questions, please call me at your convenience.
Sincerely,
H. 1 ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Cesar A. Calas, PE
Principal
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Mr. John King, President
May 25, 2001
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EXHIBIT'A'
SCOPE OF WORK
I. H. J. ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC. SCOPE OF WORK
HJR's scope of work Includes Owner's Representative for Facade Improvement Services as outlined
below.
A. OWNER`S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS
During the construction phase of the project, HJR will oversee that the material furnished and
the work performed by the Contractor are in accordance with the plans, specifications and other
contract documents. HJR will interface continually with the Architect/Engineer and the
Contractor to ensure that the project stays focused on project objectives and goals. Principal
activities during this phase are:
I. Construction Observations
a. Observe the progress and quality of the work to determine if the work is.proceeding in
general conformance with the Contract Documents. Notify the Owner immediately if, in
our Resident Project Representative's (RPR) opinion, the work does not conform to the
Contract Documents or requires special inspections or testing.
b. Represent the Owner as a liaison with the Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
2. Cost Controls
a. Review applications for payment submitted by the Contractor including Inventory of
materials delivered and make recommendations for payment. Monthly progress
payments to the Contractor will depend on acceptable progress according to the
approved and updated schedule.
3. Schedule
a. HJR will review the Contractor's initial CPM schedule and Identify logic errors and
unreasonable activity durations. HJR will provide its written comments and will meet
with the Contractor and report its findings to the Owner.
b. HJR will meet with the Contractor each month to review any deviations from the
Contractor's planned schedules and to agree upon progress for purposes of payment.
HJR will ascertain the reasons for the deviations and the Contractor's plan for recovering
any schedule slippage.
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Mr. John King, President
May 2S, 2001
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4. Change Orders
a. HJR will analyze the need for Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements and provide
a basis for decision. The analysis will include a description and rationale for the need or
change, expected results of incorporating the need, estimated (order of magnitude)
impact on the schedule and budget, and recommended a method of implementation.
HJR will provide the Owner with a recommendation on the merit of the change. The
status of all change requests will be tracked by the RPR until the ck-%nge is resolved.
b. Negotiation of Supplemental Agreements
HJR will recommend price proposals for Supplemental Agreements with the Contractor
and then prepare a recommendation for approval by the Owner. Written "Notice to
Proceed" will be issued to the Contractor after execution of the Supplement Agreement.
5. Documentation and Reporting
a. Attend meetings as directed by the Owner and report to the Owner on the proceedings.
b. Observe tests required by the Contract Documents. Record and report to the Owner on
tests procedures and, where applicable, the results.
c. Maintain records at the construction site in an orderly manner. Including
correspondence, contract documents, change orders, construction change
authorizations, architectlengineer's supplemental data, samples, supplementary
drawings, request for payment, and names and addresses of Contractor's and principal
material suppliers.
d. Maintain log book recording the time and activities related to the project, weather
conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and
interpretations given to the Contractor, and specific observations., Record any
occurrence or work that might result in a claim for a change in contract price or contract
time. Maintain a list of visitors, their titles, and the time and purpose of their visit.
e. Develop a monthly progress report in preparation for monthly Owner meetings.
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EXHIBIT `A'
SCOPE OF WORK
I. H. J. ROSS ASSOCIATES, INC. SCOPE OF WORK
HJR's scope of work Includes Owner's Representative for Facade Improvement Services as outlined
below.
A. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS
During the construction phase of the project, WR will oversee that the material furnished and
the work performed by the Contractor are In accordance with &fie plans, specifications and other
contract documents. FOR will interface continually with the Architect/Engineer and the
Contractor to ensure that the project stays focused on project objectives and goals. Principal
activities during this phase are:
1. Construction Observations
a. Observe the progress and quality of the work to determine if the work is proceeding in
general conformance with the Contract Documents. Notify the Owner immediately if, in
our Resident Project Representative's (RPR) opinion, the work does not conform to the
Contract Documents or requires special inspections or testing.
b. Represent the Owner as a liaison with the Architect/Engineer and Contractor.
2. Cost Controls
a. Review applications for payment submitted by the Contractor including Inventory of
materials delivered and make recommendations for payment. Monthly progress
payments to the Contractor will depend on acceptable progress according to the
approved and updated schedule.
3. Schedule
a. HJR will review the Contractor's initial CPM schedule and Identify logic errors and
unreasonable activity durations. HJR will provide its written comments and will meet
with the Contractor and report its findings to the Owner.
b. HJR will meet with the Contractor each month to review any deviations from the
Contractor's planned schedules and to agree upon progress for purposes of payment.
FUR will ascertain the reasons for the deviations and the Contractor's plan for recovering
any schedule slippage.
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Mr. John King, President
May 25, 2001
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4. Change Orders
a. MR will analyze the need for Change Orders and Supplemental Agreements and provide
a basis for decision. The analysis will include a description and rationale for the need or
change, expected results of incorporating the need, estimated (order of magnitude)
impact on the schedule and budget, and recommended a method of implementation.
MR will provide the Owner with a recommendation on the merit of the change. The
status of all change requests will be tracked by the RPR until the change is resolved.
b. Negotiation of Supplemental Agreements
c. MR will recommend price proposals for Supplemental Agreements with the Contractor
and then prepare a recommendation for approval by the Owner. Written "Notice to
Proceed" will be issued to the Contractor after execution of the Supplement Agreement.
S. Documentation and Reporting
a. Attend meetings as directed by the Owner and report to the Owner on the proceedings.
b. Observe tests required by the Contract Documents. Record and report to the Owner on
tests procedures and, where applicable, the results.
c. Maintain records at the construction site in an orderly manner. Including
correspondence, contract documents, change orders, construction change
authorizations, architect/engineer's supplemental data, samples, supplementary
drawings, request for payment, and names and addresses of Contractor's and principal
material suppliers.
d. Maintain log book recording the' time and activities related to the project, weather
conditions, nature and location of work being performed, verbal instructions and
interpretations given to the Contractor, and specific observations. Record any
occurrence or work that might result In a claim for a change in contract price or contract
time. Maintain a list of visitors, their titles, and the time and purpose of their visit.
e. Develop a monthly progress report in preparation for monthly Owner meetings.
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Hon. Vice -Chairman Winton and Members of the CRA Board
Carlos Gimenez. City Manager
Dipak Parekh. Executive Director. CRA
Alex Vilarello. City Attorney
William Bloom. CRA Special Counsel
Arthur E. Teele, Jr.
Chairman. CRA
May 3, 2001
= Arena Square Apartments Project: 1023 NW
Yd Avenue. Owned by New Arena Square
Apartments North and South. Ltd. Principal
owner/owners rep: Solomon Yuken.
Memorandum dated May 3, 2001
This memorandum will memoralize numerous previous discussion and board actions and
further to express my concern about the lack of formality, structure, and the absence of
documentation on the part of the CRA in the CRA's dealings with the subject property.
BACKGROUND
As you are aware. through personal relationship in Washington and with local Fannie Mae
representative (Shallie Jones), in 1999 Fannie Mae made an informal commitment to me as
Chairman of the CRA to provide $5MM-$IOMM to support CRA development activities in
Miami. At the CRA's request, Fannie Mae has formalized and implemented a $750,000
equity participation in the Poinciana Village Phase III project (24 units). As a result of this
funding, the project was immediately restarted and ribbon cutting was held on November 15,
1999_
At the CRA Board of Director's meeting held on December 18. 2000 via resolution
SEOPW/CRA R-00-136, Fannie Mite publicly confirmed a $1.17 MM loan commitment to
the CRA Board of Directors for the funding, of certain aspect of the redevelopment of the
subject project (Total project cost approximately $6MM).
Further the resolution authorizes the Executive Director to provide Encore Builder (the
"Developer") up to $1.17 MM conditioned, among other things, to formalize an agreement
with the Developer. Specifically. the $1.17 MM loan to the CRA, in turn is a grant to the
Developer, is to be used to totally redesign the facade, entrance ways. enhance li2htin�
and security and to build out a street level commercial space abutting 3rd Avenue (D.A.
Dorsev Wav).
Implicit in this resolution is for the CRA Executive Director and CRA Special Counsel to
carry out the Board's intent by approving the plans and drawings from the Developer to
protect the CRA investment, and ensure compliance- of the CRA's goal and objectives
regarding affordable commercial space for tenants. In addition, upon the completion of the
project, the existing commercial tenants, or their assignees, are to be afforded the right to a
long term lease (10 year lease) at the current term and conditions. However, a number of the
affected tenants have complained and provided sufficient evidence and public statements that
their rights have not been adequately documented nor protected. (CRA staff corroborates
these concerns)
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Of particular note, the Developer has indicated their willingness to submit plans for approval
to the CRA provided the CRA can review, comment and return same within a very quick time
• to avoid and prevent "governmental" delays. In an open meeting of the CRA, I assured the
Developer that the CRA review will be in the normal turn around time, and the CRA would
not delay the project. I further stated in the record that such delays may in fact waive the
CRA's right to review if not done in a timely manner.
REQUESTED ACTION
Citv of Miami
By copy of this memorandum, I am specifically and respectfully requesting the following
from the City of Miami Manager:
1. To facilitate the CRA's formal review in the plans and building reviev., processes.
?. That a joint City/CRA project team be established for the project, through
Certificate of Occupancy, under the leadership of an appropriate City official.
3. That an appropriate City staff person provide a status report at each-CRA Board
meeting commencing Monday, May 21, 2001 at 5:30 pm at the Miami Arena (VIP
room)
4. To coordinate directly with the CRA Executive Director, CRA Consulting
Engineer (designated in writing) and City Attorney and with reference to #2 above,
to include in the coordination loop, my designee as Chelsa Arscott whom can be
reached at (305) 250-5390 or via email at and to also
include any such person designated by Board member Joe Sanchez, should he
• choose to designate any such person.
5. Accept my appreciation for your consideration and action of 1-4 above.
CRA Executive Director, and City Attornev
1.
To immediately appoint, upon receipt of this memorandum, an owners
representative/consulting engineer for this project, from the eligible City of Miami
Bid List, to represent the CRA in all phases of this project and to interface both
with the City, the Developer, joint City/CRA project team and the CRA Board.
The following firms are eligible (1) Kunde, Sprecher & Associates, Inc., (2) Corzo
Castella Carballo Thompson Salman, P.A., (3) CarlanKillam consulting Group,
Inc. (4) Metric Engineering, Inc. (5) H.J. Ross Associates, Inc. and (6) Milian,
Swain & Associates, Inc.
2.
In the past, I have specifically requested that we not utilize the current CRA
Consulting Engineer because of the workload and time sensitive nature of this
project: we must have a single focus on this project.
3.
That the principal or your written designee attend all meetings with the City and
the joint City/CRA project team and work closely with the Developer with the
view of avoiding any delays attributable to the CRA or the City while at the same
time maintaining a constant vigil to ensure that the CRA policies are respected and
that the funding is protected.
4.
That your offices cause that the joint City/CRA project team leader appear before
the CRA Board to provide a status report until the project is completed
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To cause the written documentation between the CRA and the Developer to be
approved by the Board on May 21, 2001 and to be executed by the CRA Executive
Director no later May 31. 2001.
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• CRA Board
1. Requesting that CRA Board take note of this memorandum and am requesting that
Board Member Sanchez accept on designation as subcommittee Chairperson of the
subject project. In this role, if accepted, Commissioner Sanchez, or his designee,
will be kept infoi-ned by both City and CRA staff with regards to this project, and
further will have.informaall coordination with Fannie Mae.
Cc: 7Attn:
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John Jackson, Director of Public Works
Ana Gelabert, Director, Planning and Zoning
Hector Lima. Director, Building Department
Walter Foeman, City Clerk
Solomon Yuken, New Arena Square Apartments North and South, Ltd.
Katrina Wright, Fannie Mae
CRA Consulting'Eneineer
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Chairman Teele and June 25, 2001
Members of the CRA Board DATE: FILE
Resolution authorizing CRA to enter into as
SUBJECT: Owners Representation of Arena Square
Apartment Commercial FACADE Project
Dipak M. Parekh
FROM: Executive Director REFERENCES: Resolution
Memorandum dated May 3, 2001 Re: Arena
ENCLOSURES: Square Apartment Project
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the CRA Board of Directors authorize the CRA's Executive Director to
enter into contract agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney with H.J. Ross Associates,
Inc., a fun on the City of Miami's approved list of professional consultant in an amount not to
exceeding the $200,000, further requesting that the Board authorize the Executive Director to
execute said contract and to issue notices to proceed with any work relating to the Arena Square
Apartment Commercial Fagade Project.
BACKGROUND
On December 18, 2000, the CRA Board approved Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-136 which
authorized the Executive Director to provide the developer of the Arena Square Fagade Project up
to 1.17 MM to totally redesign the *ade, entrance ways, enhance lighting & security and the
build out a street level commercial space abutting P Avenue. On May 3, 2001 by memorandum,
the Chairman of the CRA requested the CRA Executive Director and City Attorney to appoint an
owners representative / consulting engineer for this project, from the City of Miami Bid list to
oversee the project.
Funding Source: Fannie Mae / CDBG
Account Number: N/A / 799126.456262.979
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