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Home My WebLink AboutM-01-0044CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM 39 TO: Honorable Mayor and DATE: January 2, 2001 FILE: Members of the City Commission SUBJECT: Placement of Discussion Item on 01/2/01 Draft FROM: REFERENCES: Agenda Im ENCLOSURES: City Manager Discussion concerning a proposed Marlins Baseball Stadium. EGA: M EA 01` 44 Proposed Marlins Baseball Stadium The proposal for a baseball stadium has been put forward by the Mayor of Miami -Dade County and the Florida Marlins. The period for the refinement of the proposal and final agreement is intended to be 60 days. The Board of County Commissioners has approved the proposal in concept and placed a 60 day moratorium on any additional proposals for the use of the Convention Development Tax. The proposal contains 23 points which are as follows: 1. The County would own the facility which would contain approximately 40,000 seats including 60 skyboxes, 3,000 club seats and parking for 1,500 cars. 2. The team would manage and operate the facility. 3. The team would sign a 40 year lease binding them to playing there for the period of the lease. 4. The team would change its name to the Miami Marlins. 5. The stadium would be located in downtown at a site acceptable to the team and the City of Miami within the area south of the site of the Performing Arts Center, west of the Bay, north of the Miami River and east of the Metrorail. 6. The County would work with the City to secure the necessary land. The land would be delivered to the team in a developable condition with required remediation completed and municipal services readily available. 7. Construction would be fast tracked so that the stadium would be ready for the teams use for the 2004 season. 8. The approximate construction cost of the facility, including parking, would be $385 million. 9. The team would design and manage construction of the stadium. The team would be responsible for any costs in excess of the $385 million. 10. The team would pay an annual rental of $6 million a year for the 40 year term of the lease. This rental would be pledged to debt repayment. 11. There would be a 4% surcharge on ticket sales pledged to the retirement of debt and the surcharge would be capped at $6.5 million. 12. The County and the team would work to achieve new legislation which would provide a sales tax rebate over the 40 year term of the agreement. The anticipated sales tax generated in the first year of operation is $7 million. 13. The County and the team would work to achieve a commitment of $2 million annually of the parking surcharge over the 40 year term of the agreement from the City. 14. The County would finance the balance of the project with Convention Development Tax Bonds. 15. The County would purchase the naming rights for the facility from the team for $3 million a year for the first 20 years. Revenues generated in excess of the $3 million a year would be shared 50/50 with the team. The County has the right to purchase the naming rights for the 20 remaining years for $3 million a year adjusted for inflation and sharing revenues as above. PI - 4�, 4 16. The team would share profits (to be defined) with the County of 40% above a certain level to be defined. 17. The County would be responsible for capital improvements and repairs of the facility to maintain it in a "first class" condition. 18. The team would be able to cause an improvement to the stadium to be jointly developed with the County to upgrade the stadium after 25 years. 19. The County agrees that the design of the facility must begin immediately and agrees to reimburse the team to the extent allowable for such costs incurred. 20. The County and the team agree to maintain normal and customary insurance coverage for owners and operators. 21. The team agrees to make 30 second spots available for the County for the promotion of tourism during the coverage of their games. 22. The County and the team will work with the business community to sale the seat licenses, suites, club seats and season tickets. 23. The County and the team agree to work out a definitive agreement over the next 60 days. They also agree to include the City of Miami. o I — 4 SENT BY:COM PLAN REWASSET MGM; 1-10- 1 ; 4:41PM CITY OF MIAMI 93058581610,* 2' 8 01-00-1001 01:40ta FrorWdA10 API PARKS PA !054401'64 7-011 P.002ADS FOTO � at riarik W. Jib SUM Doi"! W yom F bey t�etr at]Wunf•Drae Delrpetelr Can. Memo DiaFl;a wt DesiRep. ammVe Bumim biwm hlr. Mkbrol CollWs Daete(dL 16 dehrdo ftWAee NMM*dSift A#uw M. X090dw ftmoadm4kiudle Dmam)& !iffy tVispoa � s.>Beo•ren Wi C� > , Us. CW -Mm sahmwrWe ooh Oman.. Me. lltihm nmm . Baerow commimmnu° �w'ieY it• dtA�k, w mm mutm D�iifp�il�.Mr. Aio6erd Bn.oell Orly K t &Khw C1noe9 lk*. 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(3M) 30-4711 Jruwary A, 2001 Diaantte Tohmor C"hiaof Developapsnl Division, City of Miami 444 SW 2YA Avoaac Minimi, FL 33133 Dew Ms. Johnson, At the Miami River Costas dmion mac ft of Jtun mry 8, 2001, the Commission unadmously voted to support Resilolufm 6-00-), Andwrizing the City Menages to adapt the conveyance of the property located at 613 Northwest 7%1 Sew Road, Miami, Florj* which is cots mt agmdaltemC.A-13 foryourJanuary 11 Ccyuuaivaivam=ft. A key element of the MWmi River Commission (MRQ work program hu bin the astablislumt of ak iami Riva Ommay. The t'im new pink dung the Grummay, spoinored by the MRC and the Unt for Yubhc Laud, !ties been the Spring Garden Point Pad;1oMW on the River lit Wapar CYe& This, new pKk is owned by dm City otMiami and managed by the Sp rmg Garden Civic Aasociat m m (SGCA) in an ianovaavo Ma lsgcment Agreement whereby the Asaocisem raises money tlbar the Point, mWnotias the site, ad udm i>a mcurky cad operations &r a seven year pemiod, afkr which it will be aimed over as a coarleted facikty to the City oYMiaw. The City authotimd the SCCA uu My 11, 2000 to utilise the Community Development Mo& UmW to purchase in histono property tsM to the Point Perk to expand *o park. Tie app& item babe you is t* Aceapt the property u a parts: expansion old to add it to the Mmgom=t Agroment so tis4 SGCA can continue to raim fimcla for the parte mW tlW historic builklag. A>mady, SCCA !wa rilud a State application for hietostic preaervitstion fundis *W the MRC has applied for fimding fi mn the Stave Sot plattsaim& 'Yaw favorable approval of this item will allow the property addition and the Termipt Af fh*m additinnal fiuida. - 44 SENT BY:COM PLAN REWASSET MGM; 1-10- 1 : 4:43PM : CITY OF MIAMI- 93058581610: 3/ 8 01-001001 01:49ps FroNiAZARD I QARKS PA 1014481'14 1-4I1 P.003/003 F-070 Miami River Commission Ms. Duna 1ph ssaa J=umy 90 2001 PW Two (Z) We RVTWiata the C'ity's mit.tance it% 1seililvirg this now park an the. '_4fismi Ricer Qraenway. f _.�•, Rog cc: City of mami C.amminionm Hretda Uarshalk Tnw for Public Lind 01- 44 uEN-BY:CON: LANOOM RE ole- a T MAGnM;rAKK10- 1 ' 4:44PN t06;CI 64 OF MIAMI- T-082 P.oO !00 658 61 ;" 4' 8 NOMINr3wift kMJaw P, INwft Choir OtbsomwZawu Dwoomwo $aa. moria mu4k wt DaQ;ow. Rep. Ovow >Eotr+ine = ftw=" � pw �d, Pamm :t rmhminm �r k �mwy�w qt c� Caartr DMlpee Also Nt' 0-M wwdxbw l�ti`1� 1 9ze: kien2e. Dntpe� ML Bii.e. n.o.b COMAY C%1w of Mkffd R wrlkehe Gleg A*WWW attDorrrio+r. .%NAIW Dv ipw. I& Atoaw rrfSUMN Ckwr at GIrmar NOWd CMWdW ON= CUUM aA...y�,M: � sox. t►fca��d by Cwt Ktwow Dr. bus matt Dr IM, R V&P* Noma neeoiaY�►* �I JAM Comm P tfNrMi Dv dw AMWO ONIrrm IN elry 0th by NkAdair fth w=1 11 by ..MLPOLK cw w 14iami River � ommission do HaenwW 6d" Aid= A 4W Ukkabacker Cnrcwy _ Mans Hoerr& 33140 t 1 • Mats OW U146U -- - . _ _� __ __� .. __��• Fay 00361.4T11 January 9, 2()01 Dianne 3obmmrt City of Miami Daperame it of Rctt1 Estate and Bawamie Development 444 SW a Ave N- 08 tri, FL 33145 Drat Ms. Jotvteoa. Ibis tetter varves U the Miami Rives Comwiaaion'& "Official s%tetuent ' to the Miami City Commiwi=4 requested in moludon 00-320, concerning items on the City Commission AVW& for January 10, 2001. It's addressed to You, in your capacity as the designated City of "s liaison to the Miami River Commission. Aptda item 39, Vbcwmioa waver bg a proposed MarLhu SnobM Stsftm" TIM Miami River CO=iWw ===usly pawed a resohifion suppart4 tits Media's bawbtdl stWum at the "Riverside location", locdW East of Metro Rail, West of South Mian Ave., and North of the Miami River, TbP Miami River contminion's position doesn't teprd ftnaaaing oftbe stadium, simply if there is going m be a ata&=, it slwcdd lac &I dic N-maide location for zttc following mow. • The Riverside location is the beat site for Maass 1"ry ottation ss Matto -Rail and Metro-Mwsr xv immecliw*1y adjacent to the location. Pmlimiamry aochitectural r ndanngs dcaigwed s me4t+o rail station in dic west side of the stadium itself • That am over 12.000 dovmwvm parking spac m available at gamer time within walking dittowe of the riversids locatiam. • The kivetsido loosdoa is to clown of the three dues being consid=4 m major hotels including the Hyatt ReSWy, She &= Biscayne BW, Mandarin, Clabon Suites, Holiday In, Ramxia Dupont Plam Miami River Ina, etc, 01- 4A SENT WICOM PLAN REV!ASSE"r MGm; 1-10- 1 ; 4,45PM CITY OF MIAMI- 93058581610;*" 5,' 8 01-10-2001 03c16pr Frew-WGARD 0"'ARKS PA 1014161154 1-0i2 P.003nes 0-012 Miami Diver Commission • Us Riverside location is the closest to the casual dav4%towu bumaeee dimict imu dins the rirat Unica Finsncial Costar, 206 South Biwayne Blvd, the city and Couttty Administration buildings, etc. The Riverside has bees a vacant lot for over ten yaws, with no buikhng structures_ • A stadiaa..lm in Che Riverside loCnion would enhance the downtown rlvaside drtcmctaitaauat district, and b=g new businesses to the blighted Muou River Conidor. • A stadium would be an exciting dutination along the Riverwalk. • A ataditun St the Riverside bcation wouldn't intafRe with tlta Part of Miami (wbA has acpmssed opposition to the atati = in Bicentennial Paris). the Perlbrming Arn t^ 1mm, nr tho Amina Airlines At,ema. • The land mquWtion cast of the Riverside location (approximawly $45 mullion) ib Ian than half that of J3icentcanial Park ($ 130-170 million). • A stadium will rendt in appreciation of the t? Pity MWW petrels within the lfinmi lover Corridor. In addition, the CYry of bUami owns hundreds of parting spaces we block ftm the Riverside location at the Miami Riveraid• Ce user. A reocc trrlrtg Ravame source could be created for the City if they charged for parking during the 81 annual hams Stan - If you have any yucstivuac, please ckw t beaitate to contact me. Robert Parlay Esq. Chairmm Miami Diver Comtminion M Commissioner SAWIWA car mis+simW wintm Cvsuatisdoner owl Commits iona laic Cotm1hoostatr Regaiado Mayor Cameo Mty Muter ClitnMez ol- 44 SENT BY : COM PLAN REV/ASSET MGM; 1-10- 1 ; 4 : 46PM ; CITY OF MIAMI- 93058581610;t 6/ 8 01-10-2001 03.16W Ffor•liAWARD AN" PAW FA 1054461104 T-061 P-04/006 KI I 00 no arr. Miami"River Co mission Deai�uz, � �uuae F A4�a'iry ��E � de AewNiel �t1b001 CWk is bu mt•Dai Drkofts ^aftss A Sea. Maw DJu ABftt ra taea Rep-CUO [iu vn )arnnico 4W Xk' Cam way - - - - - .. ti - Mianat, Flsrids 331419 W%=: 361 4 rMae , Few05)341.t7tr m.dDuk rum iso. a.�e�eej.. Feiue+4erM Iauuru'y 9, 2001 Dun er W Ow Werra DAMJuluLwu � �b `�,�'"'�' o'�� City of mi" Department of Real Estate W Economic Development xn.Y*r at natant 444 CW 2nd Ave aawounde Miami, FL 33145 CNYW"a Dear Ms. ]oiulson, t''"" This letter serves as the Miami Riva CnmmisswW3 "ofAciat =.2W= statement" to the Miami City Como cion, requested at resoWon 00-320, concerning turas on the City Conuniarum Agenda for January ofJt�at>lt.rsLinelae 11, 2401. It's addressed to you in your capacity as the designated City n~„ da„aa Rkb" swam of Miami's liaison w ttu Miami Riva Commissic n. �am �a a This parapaph prem the Afiami River Commission's vision of a dowr*o" Riverwalk And provides elaMmdon and ratioxWe for out position on h= PZ 1. One of the Mumu River Cows aissiant MP priotidt o 6 w drmlop a continuous Groeaway or Riverwalk around as....a." tbz c=nVer. Hisoadadly tlla public its beta isolated yarn the m � � � ZVfixr i River, and the Riverwalk would rrCOOI11Cmt ftm w Tlsis valuable w. wsslem o. C a 9 UIL community resouroa. As clearly shown by the %=ass of the Fort Laudwdals, ChattemSa, Pitmbur& and other city dvexwalks. our rivttwalk gill attract residem and tourists, cmatatg s crftieal mss of activfty along the Miami Riva r, downtown shoroluta. The Miami tis: ib, vaswe NWW River and Oraenway will becalm a dasdwdoa landscape, dating �br n00CWTIM revenues to the City of Mimi with #40jai g bustnua, �waa caw such as cafas, rectae rsats and fish fish markets. In Wditiort, the Me. sWQ* Toch Doldpo : bb. lase ca"i riveswalk will sauce nearby pmpetties to ift"Ise in value, incareasittg tax IC'%V WS. Tho (k90nway will C&MOot and unite the multi -cultural - R te" arc nei0borhoods around dte lvtizzni IUvea, smh ae rust Little Havana, oOr ��w �' Overt WN Downtown, tea. Critical. to the sum*= of all xiva�t+�walka ;. W. JAW WAtaay the Deed to have a Wide and readily we"ble w kway. blcyt;liata, DWSaam sa. riw Lout rollaablsdeae, jogee m etc. Ile Miami River Commissi n passed a MOW 0 L W A'w'sr'd b' utw aiwas rmludon stating all segments of the continuous ht >� Riverwalk, Fast of S* Strias, sbould have a minimum of a 16 fent LIS=1 d by cleat' path, combined with a four foot passive am* with landacapmg, =sem,. N Podw beaehasy lights, bike tacks and c&= as eWtics, for a total of a 20 foot 'Ihm . M standards are cansistent with me r+a:WWWAbdoemtnendatiar,s Greenway. >� D.otrar W. MUM Wool �t an SENT BY : COM PLAN RD /ASSET MM; 1-10- 1 ; 4 :48PM ; CITY OF MIAMI 0. 03058581610;# 7,' 8 -10-2001 03:OOae Fra -HAGGARD AN^ 'ARKS PA 11W61161 T-062 P.001/003 F-093 miami River Commission of cweenways, bw., the professional Rivevalk pla=eu, who designed tate Miami Riser Omnway. (Plemw ate smclw-d Riverwalk sectional 'vim.) PZ X) Fi. l is a inodlQcation of a pmviaxwly epprovod MUS? f br the Ofte Miami Project. The nw&dty of the to Miami Riverwa& hu only a 14 -foot clear patL Tin adait m the gear end of the, One Miami ttiverwalk portion ho a. barrlcadc foaKc4 the Riverwalk; clew path to tura north, off the Rivorb" tovwds Biscayne Blvd. The Miuuu River Comcussion paned a akrtion recomrl raft approval of the Project witb the fbllowme coaditions. 1) The One Miami w meRtt of the Omvnway w idcus the alm path to a m;r;mum at ld feat. 2) lu ft event that the Rwnsda rkipnnt Plant opm acetas to the Riverwalk the Rivar's s wwo dic pkwmd barricade between One Miami and the Dupont Piaan is =oved, in micr to altow a castinuoua Cnoeowsy. The MWxii River Commiscian recomr=ids these misions be incorporated into the official plans xubrnitwd to the City, and ws respectUly NQue>n s review of the plans Pry' to issulus buikliug permits. If You b0t MY Quentiona, please don't t>anitatc to uuiutu:t tae. Very TMdy Yours, (-W Robert Parke, Fsq. Chdnzaa. Miami River Commiwien cc. Comomiwiam Sanc bm Commi2sio0W Winton Ctmmrnissiow Hort Commissioner Teek- Co�taafoaar Roo.do Mayor Carolla t,,ity %4m%X almtucz off.- 44 SENT BY:COM PLAN REWASSET MGM, 1-10- 1 4:48PM CITY OF MIAMI 93058581610,# 81' 8 01-10-1001 034ror FforNAGGARD "" PARKS PA 8064481154 T-001 P.1011:08 F-069 seeft m od Pi male Now rdwav ow ow I 'cit d b89ioli srwsa wn uv3a wvoe�ol t4Qt �ot+ler 44 OFFICE OF THE MAYOR MLku-DADE COUNW, FLORIDA ALEX PIENELAS Wyolt December•17, 2000 Mr. John Henry Chairman Florida Marlins Baseball Club Pro Player Stadium 2267 Dan Marino Boulevard Miami, FL 33056 Dear Mr. Henry: After several weeks of negotiations with my personal representatives and the County Manager to relocate the Florida Marlins ('Team") to a new ballpark in Downtown Miami, I am happy to present you with this letter of intent. The temps and conditions set forth. herein are effective for a period of sixty (60) days. Subject to the applicable law and appropriate approvals by the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners and Major League Baseball, the terms and conditions set forth herein express the intention of the parties to consummate a transaction substantially thereon. Should any of the conditions subject to actions by third parties not materialize, this letter of intent is invalidated. The facility would be owned by Miami -Dade County (the "County") or an entity controlled by the County. The facility will consist of a state-of-the-art stadium designed primarily for baseball with a seating capacity of approximately 40,000. It will have a retractable roof and will be air-conditioned. It will include approximately 60 suites, 3,000 dub seats and its own parking facility for about 1,500 cars. 2. The facility would be managed and operated by the Florida Marlins or an entity owned and/or controlled by the Team or its affiliate. 3. The Florida Martins would agree to make the facility its home field and the Team headquarters for a period of no less than 40 years. 01. 44 STEPHEN F. CLARK CENTER, 111 N.W. FIRST STREET, SUITE 2910, MIAMI. FIOR►dA "" I"' • _ _ 4. As part of the final contract, the Team agrees to change its name to the Miami Martins, subject to the approval of Major League Baseball, and effective no later than the official opening date of the facility. 5. The facility would be located at a site in Downtown Miami acceptable to the Team and the City of Miami, within the area described as south of the to -be -built s = Performing Arts Center, west of Biscayne Bay, north of the Miami River and east of the Metrorail. 6. The County would work with the City to secure the necessary land for the project. The Team will cooperate with the County and the City in such efforts. The land shall be delivered in a developable condition with required remediation and readily available municipal services 7. In order for the Team to play in a new stadium by April 2004 in time for the season opener, the facility must be built under a fast-track planning and construction schedule. 8. The approximate construction cost. including parking and excluding infrastructure improvements and site costs, is expected to be no more than $385 million. The County and the Team will seek appropriate funding for any necessary or desirable infrastructure improvements. 9. The Team would be responsible for design and construction of the facility and will select the appropriate architectural design and construction management team. The Team shall be responsible for all cost overruns above the $385 million associated with the actual construction, of the facility, including parking and excluding infrastructure improvements and site costs. The County and the Team will design an appropriate program for minority employment and participation in the development of the project. 10. The Team will contribute payment of $6 million annually in the form of a rental payments for a total of $240 million. This revenue stream will be pledged toward debt service and project costs. 11. The Team will agree to a ticket surcharge of 4% of the price of every ticket sold in the new facility, net of sales tax, to become part of the revenue stream of the project and to last through the retirement of the County debt. This surcharge shall not exceed $6.5 million in any given year. To the extent allowable by law, the County shall agree not to impose additional taxes, levies, surcharges, or other fees, on tickets to the facility above the 4% ticket surcharge, exclusive of sales taxes, and shall seek a similar agreement from the City and State. 12. The County and the Team agree to develop and pursue new legislation with the Governor and the Florida Legislature during the 2001 legislative session that would provide for certain incentives related to the development of a site in Downtown Miami, including rebate of sales tax generated by the operation of facility, which would become part of the revenue stream of the project. This new facility is expected to generate annual sales tax collections of approximately $7 million in the first year. 13. The County and the Team will pursue the City of Miami to allow proceeds from collection of the parking surcharge applicable to parking revenues generated from facility events to be utilized to cover debt service of the facility. This is expected to generate approximately $2 million per year. 14. The balance of the cost of the project will be financed by the County through a revenue bond issue with the primary pledge of a specific portion of the revenues derived from the convention development tax and/or other available revenue sources, excluding property taxes, and a secondary pledge of other sources as necessary. 15. Naming rights to the facility will be sold by the County, in cooperation with the Team, and subject to the approval of the Team and Major League Baseball. Promotional benefits associated with the sale of naming rights will be limited to normal and customary promotional benefits to be agreed to by the Team. In exchange for the sale of such naming rights, the County will provide the Team with $3 million for the first 20 years of the tern of the lease as a contribution to operating costs. Amounts received by the County during this 20 year period in excess of $3 million will be shared on a 5050 basis with the County's share being applied to finance the project, and the Team's share applied to the Teams' operating expenses. In year 18, the County shall have the option of purchasing the naming rights for an additional 20 years at $3 million, adjusted for the actual compounded consumer price index for the prior 18 -year period, with the excess shared on a 50/50 basis. 16. Under a formula to be agreed upon by both parties before execution of the final document. The Team would agree to share with the County up to 40% of profits from operations (to be mutually defined) above a certain level to be established and allowing for repayment of debt. Other than as expressly described above, the Team has the right to receive all revenues generated by the facility and Team operations. 17. The County will make capital improvements and repairs and will maintain the facility in a first-class manner consistent with other major league ballparks with a retractable roof. The County will maintain an adequate reserve fund for these purposes. Subject to the appropriate approval of the County, the Team will be responsible for utilizing the capital reserve. To the extent possible, the capital reserve fund will be established from non -County residual revenues. 18. The County fully supports and agrees with the principle of maintaining and enhancing the stadium facility in order to generate positive revenue streams and 01- A spectator satisfaction. The Team, at its option, may at anytime after 25 years, call upon the County to jointly develop a facility enhancement program that shall identify enhancements that exist in other Major League Baseball facilities, that could improve revenues, are necessary for the Team to generate revenues or would improve spectator satisfaction. The program enhancements would be implemented during the subsequent five-year period and funded by the County. 19. The County would agree that the Team must immediately begin the design and development of the facility in order to open for the 2004 Major League season (April) and must authorize architects, engineers and other consultants to begin work on the facility. To the extent allowable by law, the Team will be reimbursed - for reasonable and appropriate out-of-pocket third party expenses incurred by it in connection with the project, and if the project does not go forward, the County and the Team would share such expenses equally as incurred up to the time of cessation. 20. Both parties shall maintain normal and customary insurance for owners and operators respectively of this type of facility. 21. The Team agrees to establish community programs that will Include, among other things, and to the extent permitted under the Teams' agreements with third parties. making available to the County, at no cost, during regular season games actually broadcast, spots of no more than thirty- seconds in length, which spots shall promote Greater Miami and the Beaches as a tourism destination. 22. The County and the Team shall seek the support and assistance of the Miami business community in the marketing and sale of seat licenses, suites, sponsorships and season tickets. 23. The Team and the County agree that over the next 60 days or sooner the parties, as well as the City, will negotiate definitive agreements to be authorized by the respective commissions that may contain refinements mutually agreed to by the parties. This letter of intent is subject to the agreement of the parties on definitive documents. 4 I trust that you will find that the above agreement represents a substantial commitment from Miami -Dade County and the Florida Marlins to the South Florida community and the recognition of Its importance to Major League Baseball's future. The agreement, of course, is subject to the approval of the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners and the City of Miami and other parties set forth herein. I look forward to working dosely with you in implementing these accords. Sincerely,. L Alex Penelas Mayor irov and accepted by: n W. Hen , Chairman behalf of the Florida rains CC: Honorable Members, Miami -Dade County Commission Honorable Joe Camilo, Mayor of the City of Miami Honorable Mario Diaz-Balart Merrett R. Stierheim, County Manager Daryl K. Sharpton Herman Echevarria Raul Masvidal 1- 44 s r` With the help of Hunt-Kiewit, a joint venture, Seattle is adding yet another classic facility to its legendary cityscape found along the bustling downtown waterfront. During the summer of 1999, baseball fans throughout the Pacific Northwest will enjoy exciting major league baseball in what is destined to become one of America's great ballparks in the 21st century. SAFECO FIELD, M".19" Complete with state-of-the-art amenities and luxuries, SAFECO FIELD offers fun and excitement for the entire family. Aside from the comfort and convenience of the retractable roof, there are various other features and attractions designed to put baseball fans first. As part of our involvement with SAFECO FIELD, Hunt-Kiewit would like to give you a closer look . into the making of this breathtaking ballpark. We've put together some interesting "fun facts" and figures that will entertain and enlighten fans of all ages. Owner WASHINGTON STATE MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL STADIUM PUBLIC FAcnxriEs DISTRICT General Contractors / Construction Managers Hurry-KIEwrr A Joint Venture Of Huber, Hunt & Nichols, Inc. and Kiewit Construction Company Architect NBB3 March 9, 1997 Groundbreaking July 29, 1998 Last piece of structural steel in place August 1998 Seating platform completed; first roof panel installed October 1998 Excavation of playing surface began ca. January 5, 1999 Installation of drainagd system for playing fief::= March 1999 Scoreboard installed ° "01) May 1999 Installation of seats completed sod planted onto playing s&faft :9 July 15, 1999 Opening Day I— The Seattle Mariners have adopted Roger Bossard's patented drainage and irrigation system for use on SAFECO FIELD. Bossard is widely regarded as the premiere groundskeeper in sports and is currently the Chicago White Sox head groundskeeper. His system consists of. ♦ 7,200 linear ft, of drainage pipe ♦ 2,000 tons of pea gravel ♦ 5,000 tons of sand ♦ 600 tons of infield clay ♦ 106,000 square feet of turf Coils of 1"plastic hose will circulate warm water under the turf to raise the temperature above 50° Fahrenheit to coax the grass out of dormancy and compensate for shade and low levels of.direct sunlight. The playing field will be capable of draining 130,000 gallons of water and be ready for play in 40-45 minutes. The drainage system will feature a Sub -Air system, a 150 horsepower machine that can vacuum or blow air and water through the turf. This helps maintain proper moisture levels in the turf and prevents build-up of CO2 gasses produced by the grasses. SAFECO FIELD Under Construction in February 1999 In contrast to the Kingdome, SAFECO FIELD is much friendlier for fans and players alike. The playing field consists of natural grass under a blue sky, weather permitting of course. Seating Qpac * Total seats 47,018 Diamond Club 352 Charter Seat License 966 Lower Box 9,776 Field Box 8,309 Terrace Club 4,271 View Box 3,563 View Reserved 12,350 Lower Outfield Reserve 2,832 Center Field Bleachers 2,200 Left Field Bleachers 1,807 Disabled (included in above counts) Wheelchair 505 Companion 505 Disabled (armless) 1% Private & Parry Suites: • Private Suites 432 Party Suites 160 F c' 'ties Main Entrances 4 Exits 10 Elevators: 405 feet Passenger 7 Freight 2 Escalators 9 Women's Restrooms 36 Men's Restrooms 34 Family Restrooms 6 First Aid Stations 2 Doors/gates 1,231 Parking (adjacent garage) 2,000 Field Dimensions Left foul line 331 feet Left power alley 390 feet Center field 405 feet Right power alley 386 feet Right foul line 326 feet The Infield A good playing surface begins with a well -cared -for infield where 70% of the baseball action takes place. The infield contains :a mix of 80% clay and 20% sand to hold moisture and cushion the. ball to prevent against bad hops. Elevations Top Row of Seats: 105 feet above 1 st Avenue Upper Deck/Sunscreen: 126 feet above 1st Avenue Light Towers: 136 feet above Royal Brougham Field: 5 feet below both 1st Avenue and Royal Brougham Natural Grass Selection A determination was made to test the heartiness of varying percentages of Kentucky blue and rye in various soil A Pitcher's Dream? mixes to see if.it could withstand the region's weather influences. The Debate is stirring about whether or nsturdiest grass was later planted in not the new park favors pitchers or fields in Olympia and Woodinville hitters. The pitchers should benefit from the deep outfield dimensions one year prior to the stadium opening but the hitters may make up for it to give it time to mature. It was with the relatively small foul territory planted on the field in May 1999, two along the lWe!3U : .. months before Opening Day. 4 SYSTEMS "ROW `"a"y" The SAFECO FIELD scoreboard Seattle's reputation for rain coupled with the Mariners desire to play in an system will be the most open-air stadium led to the design and construction of the retractable roof. comprehensive in MLB, including wth only a push of a button, stadium operators can extend the roof to cover an old-fashioned hand -operated the playing field and seating areas in just 20 minutes. scoreboard in left field, and a system of 11 scoreboards and displays. In its retracted state, the stadium's north side opens up to offer breathtaking views of downtown. The south side, on the other hand, is built higher to protect the ballpark and fans from rain and wind that come from the south in the summer. Other features of the roof include: 56' High x 190' Wide Located in centerfield, this Design The roof is made up of three panels, one large panel in scoreboard comes complete with a the. center and 2 smaller ones on each side. When open, the LED video screen and companion roof panels will nest over each other east of the ballpark matrix board for graphics and over the railroad tracks. amination display. Size/Span 8.9 acres; Panels 1 & 3 = 631 feet; Panel 2 = 655 feet Video Screen: 25' high x 46' wide Matrix Board: 34' high x 76' wide Height From ground level to the top of the highest roof truss measures 275 feet about the same height as the Kingdome. Inside, the roods about 217 feet. above the field at second base. 12'6" High x 101' Wide Weight The three roof panels weigh 12,000 tons or 24 million Located in left field, this board shows pounds and contain enough steel to build a 55 story building. current innings, scores and pitchers for games in progress in the Roof The roof's steel is primarily constructed of steel fabricated American and National Leagues, Materials in Belgium. The roofing system resembles a sandwich with including a reader panel to highlight three-inch thick corrugated steel on the bottom, a 5/8" thick news and notes around both leagues. gypsum/glass fiber reinforced board for sound absorption in the middle, and a .273" thick water -proof polyvinyl chloride membrane. Opening/ The roof will have two operating speeds - fast and slow. 4' High x 28' Wide The first of its kind in a Major Closing The fast speed moves about six inches per second, or 60 feet League ballpark, two displays along Time per minute. The slow speed moves about 32 feet per minute. the 1 st and 3rd base lines will show Closing or opening speed will depend on weather factors a running summary of plays to help such as wind speed and will average 10 to 20 minutes. fans follow the action. Operation The opening and closing mechanism operates by use of motorized steel wheel assemblies traveling on steel rails. The roof panels sit atop long legs, eight to a side, fastened to wheel assemblies or "bogies," which have eight 36 inch steel wheels (for a total of 128). The "bogies" are powered by a total of 96 ten horsepower motors running on DC electrical current. Under normal conditions, moving the roof will use less power than it takes to operate a car. Controls The roof opens or closes with the push of a button. There is one start and two stop buttons. The stop button for normal speed will take 5-10 seconds to halt movement, while the emergency stop button halts movement in only 3 seconds. Capacities The roof is designed to withstand sn w lilac Sf �bs per squaw foot, or about I}�Sn `fond and function in 70 mph s ) n on 4'High x 50' Wide Located along the 1 st and 3rd base lines, these displays will show player at -bat information, pitch speed and type, out-of-town game information and additional game -in -progress information. Hand -operated scoreboard in left field displaying the line scores and three community relations boards in right field. 01- 44 SAFECO FIELD Under Construction in Murch 1999 SAFECO FIELD offers the comforts of modem convenience and the nostalgia.of.baseball's rich tradition. Included among the many guest amenities are numerous family attractions and year-round entertainment. Here is a sample of what you'll find: ♦ A retractable roof to protect against inclement weather ♦ Seats close to the field, angled to face the action ♦ Wide concourses where the game is still visible during trips to the concession stands ♦ A play area for kids ♦ Plenty of restrooms ♦ A picnic area for before -game relaxation ♦ Stores, restaurants, and a variety of quality foods including Asian fusion cuisine ♦ Wheelchair seats with great sight lines ♦ Cup holders at seats ♦ A classic Seattle expresso bar ♦ A baseball museum ♦ An upper-level sunning deck ♦ A Bullpen Market opening three hours before each home game that features fares from local restaurants, interactive games, and pregame activities ♦ Ken Griffey Jr. and Jay Buhner have an 8 -foot wall from left - center into the right -field corner to aid them in their efforts of making leaping catches. ♦ It would take 54,500 36 -inch diameter umbrellas to cover the same surface the retractable roof does. ♦ Twenty five miles of steel pipe were used for piling to support the foundations. ♦ Painting the roof required 7,500 gallons of paint. ♦ The ballpark contains 4,988 light fixtures and 24,000 tons of steel, 12,000 each in the stadium and roof. ♦ Key Arena can fit on the playing.- field. ♦ The retractable roof can be closed for 6 consecutive days SAFECO FIELD without harming the grass. Under Construction in April 1999 ♦ In addition to the outdoor barbeque, there will be dozens of , I convenient and fun concession ■ stands offering a changing variety of great regional and Huber, Hunt &Nichols, Inc., and international food. Kiewit Construction Company, ♦ Structural engineers logged more would like to thank the Public than 95,000 hours designing, Facilities District and the Seattle redesigning, and tweaking the Mariners for the opportunity to 360,000 SF retractable roof. Participate in building SAFECO ♦ The stadium was designed as FIELD. "six separate buildings" due to seismic requirements. This Huber, Hunt &Nichols and Kiewit allowed for concurrent Construction Company also wish to construction of both upper and recognize the valuable contributions lower seating bowls and levels. of its subcontractors and other ♦ The runway mechanism that Participants responsible for ,the., enables the roof to open and completion of SAFECO FIELD. close consists of a travel truck system with a total of 96 motors. ♦ In its retracted state, the roof panels stack over an active line of the Burlington Northern Railroad tracks. -� 414 21-10-2001 04:23pm From -HAGGARD AND PARKS PA 3054461154 T-070 P.002/006 F-062 iaeoromn Miami River commission Governor of state of Flor as fij Mr. Jeb Bush 11 Designee: Mr. James F. Murley ; c/o Rosenstiel School • of Mloml-Dade Delegatlao Sen. Mario Diaz -Balm_ I Atrium A - 4600 Rickeabacker Canseway D=ig°ee: step. Gustavo Barreiro Muni, Florida 33149 Ch of Governf g Board of O (305) 361.4850 south Florida Water Mamrgaaent Fax: (305) 361477 District Mr. Michael Collins Designee: Mr. Gerardo Fernandez January 9, 2001 miiatd-Dade state Attorney Ms. Katherine Femandcz-Rundle Design: Mr. Gary VAPdon Dianne Johnson Mayr of Mhani-Dade County City of Miami Mayor Alex Pcnelas Designee: Ms. sandy O'Neil Department of Real Estate and Economic Development 444 SW 2°d Ave Mayor ofMiami Mayor Joe Carollo Miami, FL 33145 Designee: Ms. Christina Bahamoude City of Miami Commkoluder Commissioner Joe Sa,u Dear Ms. Johnson, Designee: Ms. Eileen Damaso Miami -Dade County This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official C Commissioner rano Barrciro statement" to the Miami City Commission, requested in resolution Designee: Mr. Alfredo G*=lez 00-320, concerning items on the City Commission Agenda for January Cicada of Miami River MSM 10, 2001. It's addressed to you, in your capacity as the designated Brown City of Miami's liaison to the Miami River Commission. Designee: Mr. Richard Bunnell chair OfMrine cow Agenda Item 39, "Discussion concerning a proposed Marlins *.. gnner. le: MJohhn Wellington Baseball Stadium' The Miami River Commission unanimously Executive Director of Downtown passed a resolution supporting the Marlin's baseball stadium at the D"" Riverside location", located East of Metro Rail, West of South Miami Ms- Patti Alton Designee: Mr. Alonso Mcncade2 Ave., and North of the Miami River. The Miami River chair of Greaser Miand Cba+mber Commission's position doesn't regard financing of the stadium, simply i if there is going to be a stadium, it should be at the Riverside location ; wilC l°m`iam . Cullom Mr, Designee: Mr. James McDonald for the following reasons: Neigbborhood Representative pCyomnsission City of MGM"! Appointed • The Riverside location is the best site for Mass Transportation as Dr. Ernest Martin Metro -Rail and Metro -Mover are immediately adjacent to the location. Draignee: Ms. Virginia Newel] Preliminary architectural renderings designed a metro rail station in ]vdiborhood >aepresetdstive Cppo y Mianm-Dade the west side of the stadium itself. bmulizion Ms. Sallye Jude Dcsignow. Ms. Jam Caporelli . There are over 12,000 downtown parking spaces available at game Representative tt time within walking distance of the riverside location. Enviroumadd or Civic organization Appointed by the Governor Ms. Jane[ McAilcy • The Riverside location is the closest of the three sites being Designee:Designee:Ma• TlLmg considered to major hotels including the Hyatt Regency, Sheraton Member at Large Appointed by Biscayne Bay, Mandarin, Clarion Suites, Holiday Inn, Ramada Dupont Mr. RobPlaza, Miami River Ten, etc. Member ati,argepoiatedby Ms. Sam 19aabu>i signoc. Mr. Tom Parker .ember at Ap�onrbed 5p �fl#,3;� } ; .; Ciity of Miarui rotwdm Mr. Clovc Jones C"' William Park Designee -Mr. a I 'Namiging Uremr Miller 1 •4.4 Captain David Z1-10-2001 04:23pm From—HAGGARD AND PARKS PA 3054461154 T-070 P-003/008 F-062 Miami River Commission • The Riverside location is the closest to the central downtown business district including the First Union Financial Center, 200 South Biscayne Blvd, the City and County Administration buildings, etc. • The Riverside has been a vacant let for over ten years, with no building structures. • A stadium in the Riverside location would enhance the downtown riverside entmrtainment district, and bring new businesses to the blighted Miami River Corridor. • A stadium would be an exciting destination along the Riverwalk. • A stadium at the Riverside location wouldn't interfere with the Port of Miami (which has expressed opposition to the stadium in Bicentennial Park), the Performing Arts Center, or the American Airlines Arena. • The land acquisition cost of the Riverside location (approximately $45 million) is less than half that of Bicentennial Park ($ 130-170 million). • A stadium will result in appreciation of the 17 City owned parcels within the Miami River Corridor. In addition, the City of Miami owns hundreds of parking spaces one block from the Riverside location at the Miami Riverside Center. A reoccurring Revenue source could be created for the City if they charged for parking during the 81 annual home games. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me. � 11th► ;�'�I Robert Parks, Esq. Chairman, Miami River Commission cc. Commissioner Sanche2 Commissioner Winton Commissioner Gort Commissioner Teele Commissioner Regalado Mayor Carollo City Manager Gimenez 1- 44 January 11, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Please Contact: Rafael Sixto, AIA Miami President, 3051447-3503 AIA Miami, the Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, passed the following resolution at its Board of Directors meeting on January 9, 2001: WHEREAS siting a baseball stadium in downtown Miami other than in Bicentennial Park is a positive concept that should be further studied in the context of a Downton Master Plan, WHEREAS the proposed siting of a massive baseball stadium in Bicentennial Park would block views of the bay, generate significant traffic jams, foster massive parking lots, and jeopardize future development to the immediate west of the park, and WHEREAS a baseball stadium is a water non -related facility, is an inward turning facility not responsive to the pedestrian or urban fabric, generates public participation for only a few hours a day for only several months of the year, and WHEREAS Bicentennial Park is precious public land that can be redesigned as a public park with a few amenities of smaller scale to make it a safe, accessible, and fun place to play and visit for current and future generations, and WHEREAS a properly renovated Bicentennial Park in concert with the planned Performing Arts Center can be a tremendous impetus to jumpstart mixed used development in areas west of the park and to rejuvenate other center city areas, tytd- AIA Miami, the local Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, therefore opposes placing a baseball stadium in Bicentennial Park. � 10,000 g sq ft 100 ft I1 acre = 43,560 sq ft. Bicentennial Park Area App. 32 Acres Scale drawing scanned from City of Miami Planning Board Atlas U5 Biscayne Blvd. 7+:= PUMPS ION arking fQr - 100 170 car o 0 1 Required parkin: 20, 00-30,000 spa m st of whi h u at\ s Y Icc s in o E U O edp e \ a� LL cc i :L - U S tin w C co \ — L toCD ate ootp int - 95Approxi of Baltimo Oriole: Parki�I ® E o,x i�, ccv Camden YardsStadi �+ 01 Additional area need d p, - .E f0 retractable roof. ;, _ rte'—' a � 10,000 g sq ft 100 ft I1 acre = 43,560 sq ft. Bicentennial Park Area App. 32 Acres Scale drawing scanned from City of Miami Planning Board Atlas U5 Biscayne Blvd. 7+:= PUMPS ION arking fQr - 100 170 car o 0 1 Required parkin: 20, 00-30,000 spa m st of whi h u at\ s Y Icc s in 4 �\ 700 FT .. —� N 100 ft I 140 ft APPROXIMATE FOOTPPRINT OF BALTIMORE ORIOLES' CAMDEN YARDS ON BICENTENNIAL 'ARK J.Espinel, Miami Urban Watch, December, 2000 Ix W t— Z w v U) thur go O edp e \ ov r S tin w \ — Z ate ootp int - 95Approxi of Baltimo Oriole: Parki�I m o,x i�, Camden YardsStadi �+ 01 Additional area need d p, - f0 retractable roof. ;, _ rte'—' S 4 �\ 700 FT .. —� N 100 ft I 140 ft APPROXIMATE FOOTPPRINT OF BALTIMORE ORIOLES' CAMDEN YARDS ON BICENTENNIAL 'ARK J.Espinel, Miami Urban Watch, December, 2000 Ix W t— Z w v U) thur go -��S4 Proposed Marine Park At Bicentennial Park BY Jorge Espinel Miami Urban Watch November, 2000 put,;c rn 0 on, Wailtnlr Ficafriali CKY Cie*.. Of- 44 A Marine Park at ]Bicentennial -Park Underlying Considerations Design Problem/Priorities: Redesigning Bicentennial Park is far more than a public park/landscape design problem. Because the park is a waterfront site located in downtown Miami's decayed urban core, the redesign of Bicentennial Park involves important waterfront development as well as urban revitalization issues that need to be given careful consideration. These issues - discussed in a more extensive Miami Urban Watch document entitled: Bicentennial Park: Issues and Alternatives - command the highest priority in this proposal. A Need for Active Uses: There is no question that Bicentennial Park's should be redesigned with utmost respect for its natural character and its location by the bay. But Bicentennial Park simply cannot be redesigned as a passive recreational environment. For a host of reasons including the fact that the park is located in one of the most blighted parts of the city, that its shoreline is too far away from Biscayne Blvd., that it is a "dead end" site, and that people fear for their safety within its grounds, Bicentennial Park needs to incorporate a number of other uses capable of attracting a good number of people on a consistent basis at different times of day throughout the year. Moreover, if Bicentennial Park is to succeed in attracting national and international visitors and helping revitalize the downtown area, it must include at least one major, world-class attraction. Planning Challenge: Such uses will require a significant amount of land as well as efficient access. Part of the planning challenge in this project is to choose the uses most consistent with a waterfront site and least imposing in terms of traffic and parking requirements; and then, to locate these facilities in such a way that they do not block views or public access to the bay, nor take away from the park's predominant natural character. Their location should also minimize the need for access roads and new service infrastructure. Design Challenge: If Bicentennial Park is to become a memorable place in Miami, its design must be bold and imaginative. Part of the design challenge is to create a setting that excites and attracts people of all ages, yet relates well to its urban context and provides substantial areas for contemplation. Moreover, if Bicentennial Park is going to have a clear identity and sense of place, it should be designed around a unifying concept or theme. Creating an environment that communicates with a clear and articulate contemporary language and does not fall into the Disney-esque genre characteristic of many theme parks today is another major design challenge in this project. Towards a Concept: Miami is a city created around a bay. Water, marine life, marine activities, cruise ships, tall ships and boats of all kinds, are among its most memorable features. It seems fitting that a waterfront park with striking views of the port, the north channel and the turning basin where huge ships can be seen close up, should celebrate these features as an underlying theme for its overall design. A Marine Park at Bicentennial Park Project Description Intent iami has few, if any, great public spaces. In redesigning Bicentennial Park we have a once in a life time opportunity to create a unique natural, recreation, culture and educational complex by the bay for the benefit of all Miamians; one that will also be a major national and international attraction and serve to revitalize downtown Miami's decayed urban core. The following design hypothesis is one alternative for the design of the park. Design Concept The celebration of water, marine activities and marine life is the central idea underlying this proposal. Bicentennial Park is designed around a great body of water comprised of: 1) A Grand Marina along the current Slip for yachts, day -cruise ships water taxis and ferries to the port and the beaches. People coming to events at the American Airlines Arena, the Performing Arts Center or other downtown activities can dock their boats here. The Marina would serve as downtown Miami's new waterfront portal. 2) A Great Basin perpendicular to the Slip where a wide range of water related activities take place including paddleboat rides for children, as in Baltimore's Inner Harbor. This is a ceremonial space particularly apt for docking historical or visiting warships, as well as for special events such as OP Sail 2000. The Great Basin would provide a unique setting for dining or listening to music on floating barges, as in the case of the Paseo del Rio in San Antonio. The Grand Marina and the Great Basin will serve to organize the park's overall land uses, breathe life into the park and generate pedestrian activity along Biscayne Blvd. With waterside restaurants and well -lit promenades, they will provide a striking focal point for future buildings on the west side of Biscayne Blvd. They will also enhance the American Airlines Arena and provide the area as a whole with a strong identity and sense of place. j� F} SJtiI r FAY, 0- 44 Land Uses Land use in Bicentennial Park is divided into four principal categories: 1) A Veterans Memorial Plaza and a Cultural Heritage Center at the northern edge of the park; 2) an active, mixed use area along Biscayne Blvd.; 3) a natural area surrounded on three sides by water referred to as the Water Gardens, and 4) an educational and cultural area for facilities such as a science and an art museum. Veterans Memorial Plaza: Located the head of the Great Basin, close to the People Mover station and the approach from the Performing Arts Center, Veterans Memorial Plaza will be an ample ceremonial space. for Memorial Day celebrations, acknowledging the wartime sacrifices of war veterans and other special events. The Plaza will be a central gathering place where people can get a panoramic view of the park, orient themselves and begin or end their stroll through its grounds. Cultural Heritage Center: With exhibits, education programs and musical events, the Cultural Heritage Center will highlight the unique contributions of the various cultures that make up Miami, with particular emphasis on the African heritage in North and Latin American cultures. Situated in a symbolic position at the head of the Plaza, the Center will also provide a vital link to cultural activities in Overtown. Mixed Use Area Along Biscayne Blvd.: This area overlooks the Great Basin and includes a variety of uses, i.e. a restaurant, a book store and a farmers market, to attract pedestrians along Biscayne Blvd. By filling a small part of the slip between the pump station and the arena to create a continuous shoreline for the Great Basin, we can build a tall slender tower at the head .of the slip, without infringing on the park. The tower can be the home of Miami's City Hall and possibly World Trade Center offices. Raised off the ground to allow full view of the water, this structure is crowned by an observation deck, a restaurant and a history of Miami exhibit. Located at the head of the Great Marina, this tower marks the entrance to the city. Viewed from the entrance to the harbor, the structure also serves as a beacon and focal point for ships coming up the North Channel. The Water Gardens: Similar to Fairchild Tropical Gardens, this is a tropical forest setting located on the opposite side of the Great Basin and surrounded on three sides by water. Based on the concept of the Islamic Paradise Garden, this area is divided into four quarters, each with a particular theme designed to highlight different aspects of the natural environment and stimulate the senses: an aviary, a scented botanical gardens, a fruit tree orchard and a petting zoo. Sculptures from the Miami Museum of Art are interspersed throughout the Gardens. Exotic fish can be seen swimming along the "four rivers of paradise" running through the landscape. At their crossing lies a water lily pond. A grand promenade from the ceremonial plaza to the bay divides the educational/ cultural area from the Water Gardens. This promenade is punctuated by fountains and lined with sculptures. The Educational and Cultural Area: Comprised of approximately five acres of land, this area includes major exhibits and educational facilities such as an aquarium and a science museum. Situated in the northeast corner of the park adjacent to I-395, the plot of land is the ideal location for new, large-scale facilities. It does not block views or public access to the water and leaves most of the park open as a natural setting. It is steps away from the People Mover Station and can be readily accessed from the ramp leading to I-395 with a minimal penetration of service roads into the park. Of- 44 s� ...�'" Potential Institutions ciiy �2,'� i.'k The Miami Museum of Science and the Miami Art Museum have expressed interest in locating their new facilities in the park. In addition to the educational, economic and other benefits these institutions would bring to the area, they would also provide the much needed "eyes on the park" to improve security and thereby increase the number of visitors to the park. The Miami Museum of Science requires about 365,000 sq, ft. of space. Assuming a four story building with the ground floor devoted to parking, this translates into a footprint of about 3 acres. The Miami Art Museum requires approximately 200,000 square feet of space. Assuming a three-story facility with the ground floor devoted to parking, this would require about a footprint of approximately 2. 5 acres. It remains to be seen whether the land allocated in this proposal and its particular location in the park meets other functional requirements of these institutions. Op Sail 2000 has also expressed interest in the marina/great basin as a place where tall ships and visiting ships could be docked. This could be part of a broader effort to incorporate a maritime museum as well as a Port related exhibit and welcome center on Biscayne Blvd. Given the fact that Bicentennial Park is supposed to commemorate veterans, the maritime museum could incorporate elements related to Miami's wartime experience. Implementation and Economic Feasibility Redevelopment of Bicentennial Park is divided in two parts: the development of the site as a whole and the development of individual parcels such as a museum site. In the latter case, institutions seeking to establish facilities in the park would be responsible for developing their parcels. In the former case, the process would be done through a public-private partnership. The development of the site as a whole includes demolition of walls, berms and other obstructions, dredging and construction of the marina and great basin, building required access roads, water and sewer pipes, preparation of grounds and general landscaping. In this proposal, buildings have been located on the perimeter of the site where there is immediate access to supply and sewer lines. This minimizes required infrastructure and access roads and helps keep costs as low as possible. How would this work be paid for, given the City of Miami's financial constraints? The answer lies in the proposed City of Miami Tower. Built on recuperated land outside the borders of the park - primarily a bi-product of the particular characteristics of this design- (See drawings) this tower provides approximately 15,000 square feet per floor of office space or about 500,000 square feet assuming 33 stories of rental space. A prime waterfront property commanding excellent leasing fees, this tower could be built by an entity such as the World Trade Center, the Port of Miami or the Miami Heat in exchange for floor space. Profits from the leasing, sale or naming rights of the tower would go to a building fund and a permanent endowment for the upkeep of the park. In addition, since part of this proposal entails the move of the Miami City Hall to this location, the large parcel of land vacated by the City in Coconut Grove where the present 2 story City Hall stands, could be developed at a considerable benefit to the City. Additional income generated by this project would come from the operation of the Marina. "y 44 OpSail Miami 2000 16 November 2000 Mr. Jorge Espinel, President Miami Urban Watch 555 NE 15 St. #16F Miami, FL 33132 Dear Jorge: Thank you for your visit and most interesting presentation regarding your plans for the re -design of Bicentennial Park. I really enjoyed your artistic conception featuring the Tall Ship ESMERALDA. We would be most in favor of the design basis you presented featuring a marina and marine related installations in Bicentennial Park. This would be by far, in our opinion, the best use of this land to enhance downtown Miami This use would be consistent with the nature of a waterfront site that will enhance, not take away from the natural setting. We would also be interested to find out more about a possible maritime museum or exhibit in the redesigned park I wish you the best in your endeavors to find support for your plan and will be pleased offer my assistance. Should I be unavailable, please contact Mr. Mike Elder who can speak to this issue on my behalf Regards, OpSail Miami 2000 C? Howard Slotnick, Chairman & CEO 4: CD 7� 4• Port of Miami • 1015 North America Way • Suite 102 • Miami, FL 33132 (305) 372-1950 9 Fax (305) 372-1951 • E-mail: opsailmiami2000@ 14CC. cur,-,. meow Park on west side of Biscayne Blvd. I Biscayne BIVd. City of Miami Towe arm rs' Markt Me itlme useu • s ir Includes: New Hall • i • • : t; • • or V$ter ns* $0 -. Observation *Fount Fount Mom lal • • ti'i',. 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