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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : OCT - FILE Of the City Commission � `C�i SUBJECT' Discussion Item - General Obligation Bond Issue FROM: I neZ, REFERENCES: Clty Manage ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION At the City Commission meeting of September 25, 2001, the City Commission requested that the administration bring forth a proposed general obligation bond issue to be placed on the upcoming November 13, 2001 Special Election ballot. BACKGROUND Administration will be sending details of the proposed general obligation bond issue to all members of the City Commission on October 5, 2001, Administration will be prepared to discuss all of the projects and theirs costs at the October 10, 2001 Special Commission Meeting. AJ RJN/jr w PROP(O--D GENI✓1NL OBLIGATION BORD ISSUE PROJECTS LIST PUBLIC SAFETY I lomeland Defense Preparedness Initiative S 11,000,000 Neighborhood Firc Stations and Training Facility $ 10,000,000 Police 'T'raining Facility $ 10,000,()00 PARKS AND RECREATION Little Haiti Park S 25,000,000 Virginia Key Park Improvements S 5,000,000 Bicentennial Park Improvements S 10,000,00() Jose Nlarti/East Little Havana Parks Expansion $ 5,000,000 Margaret Pace Park Improvements $ 4,000,000 Soccer Complex Development $ 10,000,000 Citywide Waterfront Irnprovements $ 10,000,000 Marine Stadium Renovation $ 2,000,000 Neighborhood Park Improvements and Acquisition $ 31,000,000 Fern Isle Cleanup and Renovation $ 9,000,000 STREETS AND DRAINAGE Flabarni Storm Water \4itigation Grand Avenue Improvements Coral Way Improvements Calle Ocho Improvements Nl-, 2nd Avenue Improvements (36th Street to 78th Street) Design District/FEC Corridor Irnprovements Downtown Infrastructure Improvements MUNICIPAL FACILITIES Cit},tvide Municipal Facilities Upgrades Public Facilities Improvements HISTORIC PRESERVATION Historic Preservation Initiative TOTAL PROPOSED BOND PROGRAM S 10,000,000 S 3,000,000 3,000,000 6,000,000 $ 6,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 30,000,000 $ 30,000,000 S 31,000,000 12% $ 111,000,000 44"k, $ 48,000,000 19% $ 60,000,000 24% $ 5,000,000 2% 5 255,000,000 100'% r �: 10/10/2001 AT 6;43 PM • 0 Attachment I (cont'd) Narrative of Proposed Projects Public Safetv 1. Homeland Defense Preparedness Initiative — This project will provide the necessary equipment for identification, and interdiction of threats as well as to provide first responders with the protective equipment and specialized equipment to counter threats. 2. Neighborhood Fire Stations & Training Facility —This project will bring two new fire stations (Coral Way and Upper Eastside areas) and allow for the refurbishment of a third. 3. Police Training; Facility — This proiect contemplates the use of City -owned land adjacent to Police Headquarters f'or the construction of a training facility. Parks and Recreation 1. Little Haiti Park— Acquisition and construction of an approximately 30 -acre park with a community center and full facilities. 2. Virginia Key Park Improvements — To create a safe swimming area, install twelve new picnic shelters, renovate existing buildings and roadways and install new landscaping and nature tails. 3. Bicentennial Park Improvements — Remove the berm to create sightlines to the water, install a fifty -foot bay walk with palm trees, lighting and benches, install additional landscaping and lighting and renew bulkheads. 4. Jose Marti/)cast Little Havana Park Expansion — Acquisition and development of additional land for the park. 5. Margaret Pace Park Improvements _ To complete construction of all of the phases in the existing master plan. 6. Soccer Complex Development — Land acquisition and site development for a dedicated complex for soccer. 7, Citywide Waterfront Improvements - This project will enable the shoreline stabilization and sea wall improvements necessary throughout the City. 8. Marine Stadium Renovation - To renovate and improve the seawall, stadium, parking and marina at the marine stadium site. 9. Neighborhood Park Improvements and Acquisition - See neighborhood park detail attached. 10. Fern Isle Cleanup and Renovation - To remove and dispose materials from the site, to create a new holding area for debris and to extend and enlarge the park site. Streets and Drainaae 1, Flagami Storrn Water Mitigation — Renovate the entire storm water drainage system in Flagami and create a pump station to eliminate the excess water. 2. Grand Avenue Improvements — The project would widen sidewalks, improve lighting and upgrade landscaping along Grand Avenue. 3. Coral Way I nprovements — This project would reconstruct the street, upgrade lighting, improve landscaping and beautify medians along Coral Way, 4. Calle Ocho Improvements • Attachment I (cont'd) 5. NE 2nd Avenue Improvements (36"' Street to 78th Street) Project is to construct from 36th Street to 78`h Street new tight -foot sidewalks, new crosswalks, improved medians, better lighting, and underground electrical and new street furniture. 6. Design District Improvements Project consists of roadway improvements, utility relocation and beautification costs for the entire district. 7. Downtown Infrastructure Improvements — To renovate and improve sidewalks, landscaping, roadways and crosswalks in the downtown area. Municipal Facilities 1. Citywide Municipal facilities Upgrades -This project will allow for the necessary renovation, construction, etc. of buildings necessary to deliver services to the residents of the City of Miami. 2. Public Facilities Improvements - This contemplates those issues such as ADA compliance, improvements to buildings to increase marketability and, thus, use and revenue generation. Historic Preservation 1. Historic Preservation Initiatives — These funds will provide for the preservation of some of Miami's historic buildings. r " ` Navigation Bar • Page I of 1 • ?,; +; �.CfL`l r�`, ',1�;•Westlaw Trail I Help Cv SIgn OH J Westlaw , Westnews 1 Florida ' lith Circuit, Welcome Find I ggVg a Directory Table of contents I More Key_Search http://web2.westlaw.coirdshared/nav,wl?RS=WLW2.68&VR=2.0&SV=Split&FN= _top&... 10/10/2001 ALLAPATTAH NET AREA 1-illapattah -Minn Park Curtis Park Duarte Moore Melrose Pine Heights CORAL WAY NET Douglas Bryan Shenandoah Downtown NET Area 1AImmUS Southside EAST LIT'T'LE HAVANA NET Jose Marti Flenderson Riverside '1.'riangle Grove 1•fini FLAGAMI NET AREA Robert King High Kinloch West End Grapeland Macco Bay of Pigs LITTLE HAITI NET AREA Range T.cmon City Parb, Detail • 10/10/2001 60,000 1,100,000 $ 1,08(),000 $ 1,080,000 S 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 3,440,000 4_20,000 60,000 1,070,000 S 1,550,000 1,070,000 $ 60,000 S 1,130,000 $ 1,100,000 $ 60,000 $ 420,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 1,700,000 Page 1 S 1,080,000 S 1,U80,000 S 1,100,000 S 1,080,000 $ 60,000 S 60,000 S 4,460,000 S 1,100,()00 60,000 Buena Vista Oakland Grove l.'ullman Nfini North I1ay Vista MODEL CITY NET AREA Hadley African Square. I3clafonre-Tacolcy Cresnvood Miller Dawkins West Buena Vista Parks Detail • 1011012001 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 S 60,000 $ 60,000 1,100,00O 1,400,000 S 700,000 Town 700,000 60,000 700,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 60,000 $ 2,680,000 NORTH/EAST COCOUNT GROVE NET AREA Wairnvright $ 60,000 Kennedy $ 700,000 Peacock $ 1,080,000 Marjorie Stoneman Douglas $ 60,000 Blanche 9i 60,000 $ 1,960,000 OVERTOWN NET AREA Dorsey s 1,080,00( Williams $ "1,100,000 Gibson $ 1,100,00O Reeves S 700,000 Town 60,000 Rainbow Village S 60,000 $ 4,100,000 SOUTH/WEST COCONUT GROVE NET AREA Virrick $ 1,200,000 Armbrister. $ 1,070,000 Nferric Christmas $ 60,000 $ 2,330,000 UPPER EASTSIDE NET AREA Morningside $ 1,100,000 Mage 2 • Parks Detail • Legion Eaton Belle \Meade jMitii WEST LIT'T'LE HAVANA NET AREA Coral Cate Fern Isle Sewell WYNWOOD/EDGEWATER NET AREA Clemente Biscayne Total Neighborhood Parks Improvements Total Acquisitions Page 3 10/10/2001 60,000 60,000 60,000 $ 1,280,000 1,200,000 $ 420,000 5 60,000 S 1,680,000.0 1,200,000 420,000 9 1.620,000 29,33 0,000 3 1,670,000 S 31,000,000 i .. • Allanattah NET Area Allapattah Mini Playground Equipment • Attachment I (cont'd) Detail on Parks Improvements $ 60,000 Curtis $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Duarte $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Part: Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Moore $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Melrose $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Pine Heights $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Coral Wav NET Area Douglas $420,000 Playground Equipment Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Bryan Playground Equipment Shenandoah Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades $ 60,000 $1.07 Million 9 0 • Attachment 1(cont'd) Downtown NET Area Lummus $1.07 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Southside Playground Equipment $ 60,000 East Little Havana NET Area Jose Marti $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Henderson $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Riverside $420,000 Playground Equipment Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Triangle $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Grove Mini $ 60,000 Playground Equipment F1aQami NET Area Robert King High $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Kinloch $1.08 Million Playground Equipment. Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades West End $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion 5 0 • Attachment I (cont'd) Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Grapeland $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Maceo $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Bay of Pigs $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Little Haiti NET Area Ranee $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Lemon City $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Buena Vista $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Oakland Grove $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Pullman Mini $ 60,000 Playground Equipment North Bay Vista $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Model Citv NET Area Hadley $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades 1 0 • Attachment I (cont'd) African Square $700,000 Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Belafonte-Tacoicy $700,000 Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Crestwood $ 60,000 Playground Equipment I Miller Dawkins $ 60,000 Playground Equipment West Buena Vista $ 60,000 Playground Equipment North/East Coconut Grove NET Area Wainwright $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Kennedy $700,000 Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Peacock $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Playground Equipment $ 60,000 Blanche Playground Equipment $ 60,000 Overtown NET Area Dorsey $1.08 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades 1.+1-�.� • • Attachment I (cont'd) Williams $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Gibson $1.1 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Reeves $700,000 Playground Equipment Park C0mnrunlity/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Town $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Rainbow Village $ 60,1100 Playground Equipment South/West Coconut Grove NET Area Virrick $1.2 Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Armbrister $1.07 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Merrie Christmas $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Upper Eastside NET Area Morningside $1.1 'Million Playground Equipment Swimming Pool Improvements Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades • Attachment I (cont'd) Legion $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Eaton $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Belle Meade Mini $ 60,000 Playground Equipment West Little Havana NET Area Coral Gate $1.2 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building I nip rovements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Tern Isle $420,000 Playground Equipment Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Sewell $ 60,000 Playground Equipment Wvnwood/Edgewater NET Area Clemente $1.2 Million Playground Equipment Park Community/Recreation Building Improvements/Expansion Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades Biscayne $4209000 Playground Equipment Sports Turf Upgrades; Irrigation/Landscaping Upgrades U c 3� EU L1 O CS 003 t C O 4 ' U m'^^ 00a; o LvJ • Proposed$255Million General Obligation Bond Issue Proposed Bond Authorization • In conjunction with the current and future funds available for capital improvements within the City, the Administration is proposing a ballot question on the November 13th election for the t authorization to issue $255 million in General Obligation Bonds for additional City improvements. 0 11 Proposed. Bond Authorization The Administration has structured the proposed projects to compliment the existing and future funds that will be available for City capital improvements. The proposed bond authorization is weighted toward City Parks which do not have a dedicated funding improvements. source for capital tS3 �3a EU ao� o LL �' � o ? = �Cr- a o c � COD Cn m vt �� 3 EU Proposed BonProceeds 0""1 F3�Co�T;C-� U t Allocation E �- D V E fn p • • The following charts show the composition of the use of the proposed bond authorization, the existing and future funds and the proposed combined capital program. CJ • 9 ►i Proposed $255 Million Bond Proceeds Allocation 5 31 11 ■ Public Safety , =' Parks & Recreation ❑ Streets & Drainage * Municipal Facilities * Historic Preservation CL -c� LL 0 m m C ■ Public Safety , =' Parks & Recreation ❑ Streets & Drainage * Municipal Facilities * Historic Preservation • 3�o 1 a ao ELLaneExd ProJected FuturL41i��o C � Funds' of ES � i� 90.1 N ■ Public Safety CJ Parks & Recreation ❑ Streets & Drainage ■ Solid Waste 0 Municipal Facilities 0 • Proposed Comb16 ine Program of $469.1 102.1 138.1 5 87.2 129.6 ■ Public Safety El Parks & Recreation ❑ Streets & Drainage N Solid Waste ■ Municipal Facilities ❑ Historic Preservation V � � C Ev dCan*%italy��_� CL a �a a� c) ; coQ3 6 Million -2 «� C i 09 129.6 ■ Public Safety El Parks & Recreation ❑ Streets & Drainage N Solid Waste ■ Municipal Facilities ❑ Historic Preservation CL C - Proposed Bond Program �o U • The existing general obligation debt structure declines rapidly because the City has not issued an debt in the last sixyears. Y • The following chart shows the annual debt service cost until 2017, the final maturity. E • • U� c_e Ea Q c_ 0 LL ExistingGeneral Debti-'.� U � U l Debt Annua Service Cost -Bmm /.0 20 18 16 1.4 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 N r►i \O t� 00 01 O 1-4 N m et m �z t-- co LL ProposedBondIssue � I =�- a i � U E • • By maintaining the Debt Service Millage Rate at its current level of 1.218 mills, the City could issue $255 million in additional debt over the next ten years. • This is based on the historic 4.5% average � growth in the City's property values from new construction and. reassessments. !. 35 30 25 420 X15 10 5 0 Available Debt Capacity at 1.218 Mills U r 3o U E U CLQ. � c� c� o yooyooy� tic�tio ,�o pyo ti ti ti ti � titititi • Proposed Phased Bond Program Strategy • The intent of the Administration is to use the growth. in the tax base along with the decline in annual debt service costs (including a proposed refunding) and the existing money in the fund to issue these bonds over the next ten years. The following chart is an example of this issuance strategy. Ca $,a � E Cj o�C • ►5 • 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti ti �° ti° ti° ti° ti° �° �° Proposed Bond Issue Ten Year Phased Issuance Program ■ Capacity ■ 2012 Issue M 2011 Issue ❑ 2010 Issue ■ 2009 Issue M 2008 Issue 112007 Issue M 2006 Issue ■ 2005 Issue ❑ 2004 Issue ® 2003 Issue ❑ Existing Debt U o o = � CZ = " -a c 4 40 ■ Capacity ■ 2012 Issue M 2011 Issue ❑ 2010 Issue ■ 2009 Issue M 2008 Issue 112007 Issue M 2006 Issue ■ 2005 Issue ❑ 2004 Issue ® 2003 Issue ❑ Existing Debt o tLf � LL E w7 U ProposedBondAuthorization = 0 = V In conclusion the City has an opportunity to Issue $255 million in debt to fund needed' capital improvements without an increase y in the tax rate. • This comprehensive capital program, along with our other dedicated revenue sources canp rovide $47 million in capital improvements for the i p community annually over the next teny ears. • Miami River Commission "12. Boat Launching Ramp improvements - $7,500,000" - The Miami River Commission supports any improvements deemed necessary at the public boast launching ramp on the Miami River in Curtis Park, 1901 NW 24"h Ave. "23. Historic Preservation Initiatives - S5,000,000" - The 2000 year-old Miami Circle, located on the Miami River, is evidence that the river was the birthplace of the City of Miami. The Miami River Commission supports "Historic Preservation Initiatives" of the numerous historic sites within the Miami River corridor, including but not limited to the Miami Circle, Wagner Homestead (the oldest house in Miami - Dade County), Fort Dallas, Flagler House, etc. "9. ,Tose Marti/East Little Havana Park Expansion - $5,000,000" As the Miarni River Conunission is not informed on the details of this project yet, I am tunable to present an official position on this line item. The Miami River Conunissirn supports improvements to all 8 public parks within the Miami River Corridor. Thank you for including the Miami River Corridor in the list of projects to be funded by the General Obligation Bond Issue. The Miami River Commission offers our resources and support in getting the proposed Obligated Bond Issue passed in the November 13, 2001 special election. Upon implementation, the aforetnctutioned improvements will significantly improve the entire community, and forever produce reoccurring revenue for the City of Miami. Yours 'Very Truly, "'�w Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission cc. City Commission Encl: (1) 10/2/01 draft Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List (2) April 2001 photos of 460 NW N River Drive 699-1 90000 d 968-1 PSIIO VS0B Submiftc1d into thr public record in connection with Item .�_ on !2 • t _0'101 . Walter Foeman City Clerk 61---i6::iD VN90108 06V998 SHdvd UVDDVH-we,� WISP: I1 1002-80-01 ` Qct -03-01 04:0;pm From-CI,'Y OF MIAMI CITY NAMAGc4S OFFICE 30501610!8 Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List T -3e6 p 02/06 F-i4e 1. Flagurni Stone Water Mitigation S 13,000,000 2 Little Haiti Park 30,000,000 3. Grand Avenue Improvements 5,000,000 4. Coral Way Improvements 5,000,000 5. NET Centers — Relocation, Renovaticn, Equipment 51000,000 6. Orange Bowl Improvements 30,000,000 7. Virginia Key Park Improvements 5,000,000 S. Bicentennial Park Improvements 25,000,000 9. Jose Marti/East Little Havana Park Expansion 5,000,000 10, Margaret Pace Park Improvements 4,000 000 11. Soccer Complex Development 10,000,000 12. Boat Launching Ramp Improvements 7,500,000 13. RPL 2'0 Ave. Improvements (36 St, to 78 St.) 71000,000 14, Design District improvements 10,000,000 15. Downtown Infrastn{cture Improvements 10,000,000 16. Frrn Islc Cleanup and Renovation 9,000,000 17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement 22,000,000 18. Citywide Computer S". ems Upgrades 35,000,000 19. General Services Facility Ac uisition and Development 20,000,000 20• Marine 30,000,000 21. Stadium Renovation ! 0,000,000 42. Replacement of South Dixie Pink Wall 2,000,000 23, Historic Preservation Initiatives 5,000,000 3. Citywide Anti -Terrorist Initiative 14,000,000 24. Dinner Kev Marina Renovations 2,000,000 25. Knight Center Improvements 3,000,000 26. Maniiat Artime Center Improvements 2,000,000 27. General Marina Improvements 1,500,000 28, Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements 30,000,000 29. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction 35,000,000 30, Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements _ 8,000.000 Total Proposed Bond Program S 400,000,000 Submittod into tlx; public record in connoction with item ---L__. on 10 -1 o. o t Walter i=oeman City Clerk Enclosure (2) Submitted into record in connc Item .I._._. on Governor of state of Florida Mt, )tb Bush Designee: Mr, James F. Marley Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation RcpGuxtavo Barreiro Designee: Son. Rodolfo Garcia Chair ur Govcrnmlg Board of South Florida Water Mans`etnent District Mr. Michael Collins Designee: Mr. Gerardo Fernaadaz Mianrl-Dade State Attorney Mt. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Vesigaw, Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Mianal-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas Designee: Ms. Sandy O'N'cil Mwor of Miami Mayor Joe Cavallo Designee: Ms. Olga Zamora City or Mlansi covilrUssioner Commissioner Joe sanchez Designee: bis. Eileen Da►naso Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr, Jim Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Bunnoll Chair of Marine Council Mr. Phil EvcrIngham Designee: Mr, John Wellington Executive Director orDa%mtown Development Authority Ms. Patti Allen Designee: Mr. Alonso Menendca Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Crnnmerce Mr. William O. Cullom Designee: Ms. Mcgan Kelly Neighborhood Representative 8nPA ahead by City of MIarW uninion Dr. Emest Martin Designee: Ms. Virginia Newell Neighborhood Reptesentadve Appoinled by MinrW-Dade Commission Me. 5allye Jude DeAlgnee: Ms, lone Caporelli Representative train Environmental or Civic Orcaanniixation Appointed by the Guv Ms. Janct McAUlcy Designee: Ms. Thco hong MWbrr at Large Appointed by thetovsrnor Mr. Rabert Parks Member at Large Appointed by Naaml-(Jade Corrin s►on Ms. Sia Babun Designee: Mc Tom Fvkct Member at Large Appointed by City of MimW Commisolao Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. Designee: Captain Beau Payne Managing Director Ml ,iA Mins 066-d Soo/Zoo'd iol-1 Miami River Commission Honorable Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr. City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Tccle, c% Rosenstiel School 4600 Rickertbacker Causeway Miami, (Florida 33149 Ol6ce: (305) 361-4050 Fax: (305) 361.4755 email: rsire trsmasanlami.edaa October 8, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding the October 10, 2001 City Commission meeting, which impacts the Miami River. The City Manager's office was kind eriough to provide the Miami River Cornmission witli a 10/2/01 draft "Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List" (enclosure 1). I commend the City Administration, NET offices, and City Commission for a progressive list of major improvements. The following itemized projects directly affect the Miami River: "29. Citywide ROW neautiGcation and Sidewalk Construction $35,000,000" — On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously passed the Miami River Grecnway Action Plan in principle, The Miami River Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, and will be an economic generator in the City, connecting to businesses, offices, housing, 8 public parks, metro -rail and metro -mover. The Greenway will link the Miami River Couidor's multi -cultural neighborhoods including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove park, Springy Garden and Durbam Park. The Greenway's estimated cost is $23,585,652. There is $4.5 million of grant funding currently awarded for phase one development of the Miami River Grecnway, The Miami River Commission's Greenway subcommittee respectfully reeonunerids at least $6,000,000 0£ the $35,000,000 allocated for "Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction" to partially ftmd the Miami River Greenway, and more importantly provide matching (ands to leverage additional grant illnding. Submitted Into tho pubild rOcord in connection w 1th item l on ia -1__ ID o 1 Walter l=oeman City Clerk PS119nnS0f YN90106 0"99N SUM 0bVOYH-w011 meWII I0OZ-00-01 • Miami River Commission "28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements - $30,000,000" and 29. Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvemments - 58,000,000 — The main polluter of the Miami River is the stormwater system. The Miami River Commission's Stormwater Subcommittee, consisting of representatives from the City of Miami Public Warks Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miami -Dade County Depariment of Environmental Resource Management, and the Water and Sewcr Department, will releas4, their comprehensive Miwttii River Water Quality Report in November 2001 The Miami River and it's tributaries, which flow into Biscayne Bay, arc amongst the most polluted waterways in the State of Florida. The Miami River Commission supports the necessary Miami River corridor stormwater system retrofitting be funded by a portion of the $30,000,000 "Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements" and $8,000,000 "Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements" bond issue line items. "17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement - 522,000,000" -- Enclosure (2) is an April 2000 photo of a half -acre City owned property on. the Miami River, located at 460 NW N River Drive (folio # 01-0107-010-1270). The condition of this city -owned property is a prime example of the Miami River Corridor's dire need for a significant portion of the $22.000,000 "Citywide Shoreline Stabilization" bond issue line item. Several years ago the City of Miami cut funding for the Miarni River "Miss Clean -Up" vessel. The Miami River Commission is applying for Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant to partially fund the return of a Miami River debris removal vessel. The FIND grant requires 50% matching funds, which may be allocated from the proposed obligated bond issue. "15. Downtown Infrastructure Improvements - $10,000,000" — As the Miami River flows directly through Downtowns Central Business District, the Miami River Commission supports any downtown infrastructure improvements. "16. Fern -Isle Cleanup and Renovation - $9,000,000" — Fern -Isle is loi.ated on a Miami River tributary, the South Fork. The Miami River Commission supports any River clean up efforts, which improve the environment and the quality oflife for citizens working and living on the River. "25. Knight Center Improvements - $3,000,000" — The James L. Knight Convention Center is directly connected to the Miami Riverwalk. Furthermore, the Convention Center is within walking distance of 2,288 downtown hotel rooms, including the Byatt Regency (612 rooms), Clarion (149 rooms), Mandarin Oriental (329 roams), Sheraton Biscayne Day (603 rooms), Holiday Iran, (258 rooms), Ramada Dupont Plaza (297 rooms) and the Miami River inn (40 rooms), In general, the Miami River Commission supports improvements to Miami River corridor infrastructure and buildings. Submit~: d IWo the public record in connectIon with Item t on�t v" 10 -o -o' Walter Foeman City Clerk 885-1 400/t00 d 988-1 PSI OPME V0010e a8y00VH SUN 0000-waa} Weep, l l 1002-00-01 10-08-2001 11:57an From-%4GARD S HAGGARD BOLOGNA 305446114 T-801 P. 002/006 F-580 CGdavernor of Ute of floMda Mr. Jrb Buih Dcilgnee: Mr. James P. Murky Chair of Miauni-Dadu mlrgadon Trap; Gui4tavo Barreiro Designee: Son. Rodoifo Garcia Chair of Governing board of South Fluids Water Mansgemalt District Mr. Michael Collins Designee: Mr. Gerardo Fernandes INUM t -Dade State A= dl, XA%huinc Fernondts-Rund1• Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Ausaw-Dade County Mayor Alex Penelas Designee: his. sandy O'Neil Mayor of Mhut/t Mayor Joe Carollo Designee: Ms. Olga zarnora City of Miami Commudoner Commission Joe Sanchez Designee: his. Sheen Darnwo Miami -Dade Cotinty Commhsloner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Desitoee: Mr. Alfredo Gomeaiea Chair of Miami R1vvr Marine Group Mr. Jim grown Designee: Mr. Richud 8unne1l Cbsir of Marine Council Mr. Phil Evorin sham Designcc: Mr. John wellington Eviecutive Difft or of Downtown Developmt:nl Authority Md, Patti Allen Designee: M#. Alonso Mencndu Choir of Greatar Miami Chamber OF Commerce Mr. William 0. Cullom Designoc: Me. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Rcpruentative Appointed by City of Miami Comminion Dr. Gmest Martin Designee: Ms. Virginia Newell Neighborhood RupnRentadve Appointed by Maness -Dade Comm6siun Mr. Sallye Judo Devignee: Ms. Jane Caporclli R*F"seatative from Enviroamentitl or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Janet MoAhley Designee: Ms. Theo Lung Member at targe Appointed by the Govemor Mr. Robcn Parks htembur at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commtealon Ms. Sara efibun Design= Mr. Tbm Parker Member at Largi Appointed by City of Miami Commission Mr. Clevc Jones, Jr. Designed: Captain Beau Payne Managing Director Cnptrin David Miller Honorable Commissioner Joe Sanchez City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioner Sanchez, Commission do Rosenstiel Sebool 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 Onlce: (305) 361.41150 Fax: (305) 361.47SE email; mre@rsmas.miami.eau October 8, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution CO. 320, regarding the October 10, 2001 City Commission meeting, which impacts the Miami River. The City Manager's office was kind enough to provide the Miami River Commission with a 10/2101 draft "Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List" (enclosure 1). 1 commend the City Administration, NET offices, and City Commission for a progressive list of major improvements. The following itcmized projects directly affect the Miami River: "29. Cit3wide ROW Btautif5eation and Sidewalk Construction - S35,000,000" — On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously passed the Miami River Greenway Action Plan in principle. The Miami River Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, and will be an economic generator in the City, connecting to businesses, offices, housing, 8 public parks, metro -rail and metro -mover. The Greenway will link the Miami River Corridor's multi -cultural neighborhoods including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Allepattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park, Spring Garden and Durham Park. The Greciiway's estimated cost is $23,585,652. There is $4,5 million of grant funding currently awarded for phase one development of the Miami River Greenway, The Miami River Conunission's Greenway subcommittee respectfully recommends at least $6,000,000 of the $35,000,000 allocated for "Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction" to partially fund the Miami River Greenway, and more importantly provide thatching funds to leverage additional grant funding. Submiticcl in4t) 1ht: public record irl covn icoioo with item .L.._--- eWalter FOOmar, City Clerk J3i.-1.itJ15 10-00-2001 11:5721 From-HAGGARD�S HAGGARD BOLOGNA 305446115419 7-801 P.003/006 F-500 • Miami River Commission "28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements - $30,000,000" and 29. Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements - $8,000,000 -- The main polluter of the Miami River is the stormwater system. The Miami River Commission's Storrnwater Subcommittee, consisting of representatives from the City of Miami Public Works Depm-trnent, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miami -Dade County Dcpatlment of Environmental Resource Management, and the Water and Sewer Department, will release their comprehensive Miami River Water Quality Report in November 2001. The Miami River and it's tributaries, which flow into Biscayne Bay, are amongst the most polluted waterways in the State of Florida. The Miami River Commission supports the necessary Miami River corridor stormwater system retrofitting be funded by a portion of the 530,000,000 "Citywide Storm Scwer Improvements" and $8,000,000 "Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements" bond issue line items. "17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement - $22,000,000" — Enclosure (:2) is an April 2000 photo of a half -acro City owned property on the Miami River, located at 460 NW N River Drive (folio # 01-0107-010-1270). Thi: condition of this city -owned property is a prime example of the Miami River Corridor's dire need for a significant portion of the $22,000,000 "Citywide Shoreline Stabilization" bond issue line itcm. Several years ago the City of Miami cut f6riding for the Miami River "Miss Clean -Up" vessel. The Miami River Commission is applying for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant to partially fund the return of a Miami River debris removal vessel. The FIND grant requires 50% matching funds, which may be allocated from the proposed obligated bond issue. `115. Downtown Infrastructure Implrovements - 510,000,000"— As the Miami River flows direci ly thrmigh Downtowns Central Business District, the Miami River Commission supports any downtown infrastructure improvements, 1116, ;Fern -Isle Cleanup and Renovation - $9,000,000" — kern -Isle is located on a Miami River tributary, the South Fork. The Miami River Commission supports any ;fiver clean up efforts, which improve the environment and the quality of life for citizens working and living on the River, "25- Knight Center Improvements - $3,000,000" -- The James L, Knight Convention Center is directly connected to the Miami Riverwalk, Furthermore, the Convention Center is within walking distance of 2,288 downtown hotel rooms, including the Hyatt Regency (612 rooms), Clarion (149 rooms), Mandarin Oriental (329 rooms), Sheraton Biscayne Bay (603 rooms), Holiday Inn, (258 rooms), Ramada Dupont Plaza (297 rooms) and the Miami River Inn (40 rooms), In general, the Miami River Commission supports improvements to Miami River corridor infrastructure and buildings. Subo'iltt0d into t;i" r©cord In connc,.ction with item —on IQ:'OL Waiter Fooman City Clerk tO-OA-2001 11:Slam rom-HAGGARD P S HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 T-991 P 004/006 F-590 Miami River Commission "12. Boat Launching Rump Improvements - 57,500,000"— The Miami River Commission supports any improvements deemed necessary at the public boat launching ramp on the Miami River in Curtis Park, 1901 NW 24`h Ave. "23. Historic Preservation Initiatives - $5,000,000" - The 2000 year-old Miami Circle, located on the Miami River, is evidence that the river was the birthplace of the City of Mi uni. The Miami River Commission supports "Historic Preservation Initiatives" of the numerous historic sites within the Miami River corridor, including but not limired to the Miami Circle, Wagner Homestead (the oldest house in Miami - Dade County), fort Dallas, Plagler House, etc. "9. Jose Marti/East Little Havana Park Expansion - $5,000,000" As the Miami River Commission is not informed on the details of this project yet, I tun unable to present an official position on this line item. The Miami River Commission supports improvements to all 8 public parks within the Miami River Corridor. Thank you for including the Miami River Corridor in the list of projects to be funded by the General Obligation Bond Issue. The Miami River Commission offers our resources and support in getting the proposed Obligated Bond Issue passed in the November l 3, 2001 special election. Upon implementation, the aforementioned improvements will significantly improve the entire community, and forever produce reoccurring revenue for the City of Miami. Yours VeryTruly, 4011"" Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission CC. City Coinsnission Encl. (1) 10/2/01 draft Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List (2) April 2001 photos of 460 NW N River Drive rocar�t in connoctiun with it©rn --on _to � d •• o rr Walter Foeman City Clerk --1 )`,0 record in connc :iion with item on 0 0 Walter 1=oeman City Clerk Oc;-03-41 O�:Olprr Tram -CITY OF PIAMI C17 YANAGRS OFF?Cs 3054161019 . T_ � 366 P 02/06 F-848 ICA, �l [1 Proposed Cent -.al Obligation Bond Issue Projects List i. Flagarni Storm Water Mitigation S 13,000,000 2. Little Haiti Park 30,000,000 3. Grand Avenue Improvements 5,000,000 4. Coral Way Improvements 5,000,000 5. NET Centers — Relocation, Renovation, Equipment 5,000,000 6. Orange Bowl improvements 30,000,000 7. Virginia Key Puk Improvements 5,000,000 8. Bicentcruiial Park Improvements 25,000,000 9. Jose Marti/E-ast Little Havana Park Expansion 5,000,000 10. Margaret Pace Park Improvements 4,000,000 11, Soccer Complex Development 10,000,000 U. Boat Launching Ramp Improvements 7,500,000 13. NE 2"a Ave. Improvements (36 St, to 78 St.) 7,000,000 14, Design District Improvements 10,000,000 15. Downtown Infrasmicture Improvements 10,000,000 16. Fern Isle Cleanup and Renovation 9,000,000 17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement 22,000,000 is. Citywide Computer Systems Upgrades 35,000,000 ,h 19. General Services Facai Ac uisitian and Development 20,000,000 :0; 30,000,000 21. Marine Stadium Renovation 10,000,000 22. Replacement of South Dixie Pink Wall 2,000,000 23. Historic Preservation Initiatives 5,000,000 23. Citywide Anti -Terrorist Initiative 14,000,000 24. Dinner ley Marina Renovations 2,000,000 25, Knight Center Improvements 3,000,000 2.6. Manual Artime Center Improvements 2,000,000 27. General Marina Improvements 1,500,000 28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements 30,000,000 29. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction 35,000,000 30. Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements _ 8.000.000 'notal Proposed Bond Program S 400,000.000 record in connc :iion with item on 0 0 Walter 1=oeman City Clerk f Enclosure (2) wva A CD \\/�/ � \\� �. : � Ex wva � \\/�/ � \\� �. : � 10-02-2ool IZIOpm From -HAGGARD I&S HAGGARD BOLOGNA PeIIN Cnn±mittee: Govanar of State of Florida Mr. lab Bush Designee: Mr. lames F. Morley Chair of Hiatal -Dada Dalagtrtion Rep, Gustavo Barreiro 13etignee: Sen, Rodolfu Garcia Choir of Governing Bored of South Florida Water Manrgetnryu District: Mr. Michul Collin Dcsignee: Mr, Gerardo Fernandez Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fcmandez•Rundle Designee: Mr. Gary Winrton Mayor of Mliwni-Vade County Mayor Alcx Peoelas Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Mayor of M1aml Mayor lot Garolla Designee Ms. Olga Zamora City of Nuatei corarnbsioner Cownisvioner Jot Sanchez Dcliaaec: Ms. Bilecn Damazo Misind-Dade County Comnilssianur Commitsloner Drano Bwyciro Designee: Mr. Alfrcdo Gonzalez Chair of Miaad River Mariee Group Mr. Jim Brown Dosignec: Mr. Richard Bunnell Chatr of Marine Council Aft. Phil Evenin ham Designce: Mr. John Wellington Executive Dkevtw of Downtown Devvlopmenr Authority Ms. Patd Allen Designee: Mt, Alonsu Menendez Chair of Greater Mirml Cbamber of Commerce Mr. William O, Cullom Designee: Ms. Megan Kelly Neioborhood Urprdentative Appoinivd by City of Mlatnl Commission Dr. Ernee Martin Defignoe: Ms. Virginia Newell Neighborhood Rvpresentative Cwnoirmda Mny Miami -Dade Ms, Sallys Jude Designew Ms. Jane Caporelli Represerrtalive from Erniroamerrtal or Civic Organization Appolated by the Govemur Ms. Janet Mmliley Designoo, Ms. Theo tong Number at Large Appointed by tho Governor Mr. Robcn Puks Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Comrmulon Ms, Sara BaWn resignec: Mr. Tom Poker Mamb►r at Lag Appointed by City of Miami GommisslOA Mr. Clcvc Jones, Jr. Dcaign= Captain Seca Payne Managing Director Captain David Miller 3054461154 0 T-811 P 002/006 F-505 Miami River Commission Honorable Commissioner Wilfredo Gort City Hal 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Commissioncr Gort, c/o Roserutiel School 4600 Rickenbacker Causeway Wain, Florida 331149 Office: (305) 361-41150 Fax: (305) 361.4755 email: mtt@rsmis.mismi.edu October 8, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami River Commission's "official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding the October 10, 2001 City Commission meeting, which impacts the Miami River. The City Manager's office was kind enough to provide the Miami River Commission with a 10/2/01 draft "Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List" (enclosure 1), I commend the City Administration, NET offices, and City Commission for a progressive list of major improvements, The following itemized projects directly affect the Miami River: "29. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction - $35,t100,000" — On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously passed the Miami River Grccntvay Action Plan in principle. The Miami River (n'cenway is an alternate form of transportation, and will be an economic generator in the City, connecting to businesses, offices, dousing, 8 public parks, metro -rail and metra -mover. The Greenway will link the Miami River Corridor's multi -cultural neighborhoods including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, Allapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park, Spring Garden and Durham Park, The Greenway's estimated cost is $23,585,652. Thcre is S4.5 million of grant funding currently awarded for phase one developme ll of the Miami River Greenway, The Miami River Commission's Greenway subcommittee respectfiiliy recommends at least 56,000,000 of (lie $35,000,000 allocated for "Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction" to partially flmd the Miami River Greenway, and more importantly provide matching funds to leverage additional grant ftulding. vUUl7ilii:'t iCfi.:7 l:l'; PLIblk record Ii, cunnL3ction with item _--L-- on J -2:J I '� Wafter Foernan City Cleric ID -09-2001 12:00pm From -HAGGARD AXS HAGGARD 030106NA 3054460154 0 T-891 P.003/006 F-595 Miaffii River Commission "28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements - 530,000,000" and 29, Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements - $8,000,000 — The main polluter of the Miami River is The stormwater system. The Miami River Commission's Stormwater Subcommittee, consisting of representatives from the City of Miami Public Works Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miarni-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management, and the Water and Sewer Department, will release their comprehensive Miami River Water Quality Report in November 2001. The Miami River and it's tributaries, which flow into Biscayne Say, are amongst the most polluted waterways in the State of Florida, The Miami River Commission supports the necessary Miami River corridor stormwater system retrofitting be funded by a portion of the 530,000,000 "Citywide Storni Sewer Improvements" and $8,000,000 "Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements" bond issue line items. 1117. Citywitle Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement - $22,000,000" -- Enclosure (2) is an April 2000 photo of a half -acre City owned properly on the Miami River, located at 460 INW N River Drive (folio # 01-0107-010-1270). The condition of this city -owned property is a prime example of the Miami River Corridor's dire need for a significant portion of the $22,000,000 "Citywide Shoreline Stabilization" bond issue line item, Several years ago the City of Miami cut funding for the Miami Rver "Miss Clean -Up" vessel. The Miami River Commission is applying for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant to partially fund the return of a Miami River debris removal vessel, The FIND grant requires 50% matching fiends, which may be allocated from the proposed obligated bond issue. "'15. Downtown Infrastructure Improvements - $10,000,000"-- As the Miami River flows directly through Downtowns Central Business District, the Miami River Commission supports any downtown infrastructure improvements. "16. Fern -Isle Cleanup and Renovation - $9,000,000" -- Fern -Isle is located on a Miami River tributary, the South Fork, The Miami River Commission supports any River clean up efforts, which -improve the environment and the quality of life for citizens working and living on the River, "25, Knight Center Improvements - S3,000,000" The James L. Knight Convention Center is directly connected to the Miami Riverwalk. Furthermore, the Convention Center is within Walking distance of 2,288 downtown hotel rooms, including the Hyatt Regency (612 rooms), Clarion (149 rooms), Mandarin Oriental (329 rooms), Sheraton Biscayne Bay (603 rooms), Holiday Inn, (258 rooms), Ramada Dupont Plaza (297 rooms) and the Miami River Inn (40 rooms). In general, the Miami River Commission supports improvements to Miami River corridor infrastructure and buildings. Subrnlitcu into iPit puu"c record in conttoction► with item toil on --i°'' -° Walter FC)cinun ,a �,pj Cletit 10-08.2001 12 OOPa From -HAGGARD S HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 at T-861 P.004/006 F-595 Miaffii River Commission "12. Boat Launching Romp Improvements - $7,500,000"— The Miami River Commission supports any improvements deemed necessary at the public boat launching ramp on the: Miami River in Ciutis Park, I901 NAV 24t1' Ave. "23. Historic Preservation Initiatives - $s,000,000" •• The 2000 year-old Miami Circle, located on the Miami River, is evidence that the river was the birthplace of the City of Miami. The Miami River Commission supports "Historic Preservation Initiatives" of the manerous historic sites within clic Miami River corridor, including but not limited to the Miami Circle, Wagner Homestead (the oldest house in Miami - Dade County), Fort Dallas, l:lagler House, etc. "9. Jose Marti/Rast Little Havana Park Expansion - $5,000,000 As the Miami River Commission is not informed on the details of this project yet, I am unable to present an official position on this Iine item, The Miami River Commission supports improvements to all B public parks within the Miami River Corridor. Thwa c you for including the Miami River Corridor in the list of projects to be funded by the General Obligation Bond issue. The Miami River Commission offers our resources and support in getting the proposed Obligated Bond Issue passed in the November 1.), 2001 special election. Upon implementation, the aforementioned improvements will significantly improve the entire community, and foreverproduce reoccurring revenue for the City of Miami. Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission cc, City Commission Encl: (1)10/2/01 draft Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List (2) April 2001 photos of 460 NW N River Arive Submitted inio the public record in connection with item —1..__- on Walter Foemart t .� T City clerk Oct -01-0) Od:O)pm From-C!iY OF f CITY YUANAG:RS OFF TE 3054161019 T. _ —_-- • 366 P 02/06 - F-146 ORO U-- Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List 1. Flagatni Storm Water Mitigation S 13,000,000 7:. Little Haiti Park 30,000,000 3. Grand Avenue Improvements 5,000 000 4. Coral Way Improvements 5,000,000 5. ET Centers — Relocation, Renovation, Equipment 5,000,000 6. Orange Bowl Improvements 30,000,000 7. Virginia Key Park Improvements 5,000,000 S. Bicentennial Park Improvements 25,000,000 9. Jose Marti/East .Little Havana Park Expansion 5,000,000 10. Macgatet Pace Park Improvements 4,000,000 11. Soccer Complex Development 10,000,000 12, Boat Launching Ramp Improvements '1,500,000 la. NL 2'd Ave. Improvements (36 St, to 78 St.) ?,000,000 14. Design District Improvements 10,000,000 15, Downtown Infrasttlicture Irnprovett:e:its 10,000,(300 16, Fern Isle Cleanup and Renovation 9,000,000 17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement 22,000,000 18. Citywide Computer Systerns Upgrades 35,000,000 r 19. General Series Facililuisition and Development 20,000,000 20. 30,000,000 21, Marine Stadium Renovation 10,000,000 22 Replacement of South Ducie Pink Wall 2,000,000 23. Historic Preservation Initiatives 5,000,000 23, Citywide Anti -Terrorist Initiative 11,000,000 24, Dinner Ivey Marina Renovations 2,000,000 25. Knight Center Improvements 3,000,000 26. Manual Anime Center Improvements 2,000,000 27, General Marina improvements 1,500,000 28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements 30,000,000 29, Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction 35,000,000 30, Citywide Curb and Gutter improvements 8,000.000 Total Proposed Bond Program $ 400,,000.000 ncu public record in cotln©ction will -t ItOM Walter Fo mar i rJ City Cknik Fticlosurc (9) . . \_� ,� } 10-09-2001 12:01pm From-HAGGARDKS HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054451154 • T-001 P 002/006 F-507 teau Governor ofrsitale of Florida Mr, Jeb Bush Designee: Mr. James F. Murley Chair of Miand-Dude Relegation Rep. Guxwvo Burciro Designee: Sen. Rodolfo Garcia Chair of Coeernins Board of South Florida Water Morulgemenl Diserkt Mh, Michael Collins Designee: Mr. Gerardo rrerhondez MiarrU-Dade Stott Attorney Ms. Katherine Femsnd"-Rundle Designee: Mr. Gary Winnon Mayor or Miami -Dade County Mayor Alex Penelac Designee: Ms. sandy O'Neil Mayor of Miami Mayor Joe Corolla Designee: Ms. Olga Z,amorr City of MiatN Commisdotser Commistiontu log Sanchez Designee: Ms, Eileen Dunuo wtlemi-Dade County Conun6sioner Commissioner Bruno Bweiro Dahignte: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalcx Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mt. Jim Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Bunnell Clair of Marine Council Mr, Phil Everinghurn Designee: Mr. John Weitiroon Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Pani Allen Designee: Mr. Aloaso Menendd2 Chelr of Greater Miami Chamber of Cammemt Mr, William O. Cullorn Designee: Ms. Megan Kelly Neighborhood Represudtadve Appointed by City of Mlami Commission Dr, Ernest Martin Designee: Me, Virginia Newell Nuighborhood Repmmlativt Appointed by Mlami-Dade Commlctlon MR. Sallyo Jude Designee: Me. lane Caporelli Representative from 6mrronmenW or Civic organiiadon Appointed by the Governor Ms. Janet McAliley Designee: Ms, Theo Long Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Robert Parks Member at Large Apppointed by Miami -Dade Comm Ian Ms. Sara Bahun Designee: Mr. Tom Parlor Member at Lm Appolnttd by City of Miami Copunlaslon Mr. Cleve Jones, h. Desigw: Caprain Beau Payne Marta ping Dira�cW r Ciprwn Dsvid Miller Honorable Commissioner Johnny `Vinton City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL. 33133 Dear Commissioner Winton, Commission do Ronenstiel School 4600 Rickeetbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 0111ce: (305) 36148SO Fax: (305) 3614755 email: nnrcnrstnac.miami.edu October 8, 2001 This letter serves as the Mimni River Commission's `official statement" to the City Commission, requested in City Resolution 00- 320, regarding the October 10, 2001 City Commission meeting, which impacts the Miami River. The City Manager's office was kind enough to provide the Miami River Commission with a 1012/01 draft "Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List" (enclosure 1). I commend the City Administration, NET offices, and City Commission for a progressive list of major improvements. The following itemized projects directly affect the Miami River: 1129. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction - $35,000,000" ••- On May 10, 2001 the City Commission wlanimously passed the Miami River Greenway Action Plan in principle. The Miami River Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, and will he an economic generator in the City, connecting to businesses, offices, housing, S public parks, metro -rail and metro -mover, The Greenway will link the Miami River Corridor's multi -cultural neighborhoods including Little Havana, Overtown, Downtown, A.Ilapattah, Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grove Park, Spring Garden and Durham Park, The Grreenway's estimated cost is $23,585,652. There is $4.5 million of grant funding currently awarded for phase one development of the Miami River Greenway. The Miami River Commission's Greenway subcommittee respectfully recommends at least $6,000,000 of the $3 5,000,000 allocated for "Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction" to partially fund the Miami River Greenway, and more importantly provide matching funds to leverage additional grant funding. Submitted into the public record in connection with item I on 10-10-a-ak Walter Foeman City Clerk rL 10-01-2001 12:01Pm =rum-HAGGARDKS HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054411154 7-901 P.003/006 F-507 Miami River Commission "28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements - $30,000,000" and 29, Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements - $8,000,000 — The main polluter of the Miami River is the stormwater system. The Miami River Commission's Stormwater Subcommittee, consisting of representatives from the City of Miami Public. Works Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management, and the 'Water and Sewer Department, will release their comprehensive Miami River Water Quality Report in November 2001. The Miami River and it's tributaries, which flow into Biscayne Bay, are amongst the most polluted waterways in the State of Florida. The Miami River Commission supports the necessary Miami River corridor stormwater system retrofitting be funded by a portion of the $30,000,000 "Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements" and $8,000,000 "Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements" bond issue line items. "17. Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement - $22,000,000" — Enclosure (2.) is an April 2000 photo of a half -acre City owned property on the Miami . Rivet, located at 460 NW N River Drive (folio # 01-0107-010-1270). 'rile condition of this city-owc led property is a prime example of the Miami River Corridor's dire need for a significant portion of the $22,000,000 "Citywide Shoreline. Stabilization" bond issue line item. Several years ago the City of.Miami cut funding for the Miami River "Miss Clean Up" vessel. The Miami River Commission is applying for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant to partially fund the return of a Miami River debris removal vessel. The FIND grant requires 50% matching funds, which may be allocated from the proposed obligated bond issue. 1115. Downtown Infrastructure Improvements - $10,000,000" — As the Miami River flows directly tlu'ough Downtowns Central Business District, the Miami River Commission supports any downtown infrastntcture improvements. 1616. Fern -Isle Cleanup and Renovation - 59,000,000" -- Fern -Isle is located on a Miami River tributary, the South Fork, The Miami River Commission supports any River clean up efforts, which improve the environment and the quality of life for citizens working; and living on the River. "25. Knight Center Improvements - $3,000,000" — The James L. Knight Convention Center is directly connected to the Miami Riverwalk. Furthermore, the Convention Center is within walking distance of 2,288 downtown hotel rooms, including the Hyatt Regency (612 rooms), Clarion (lay rooms), Mandarin Oriental (329 rooms), Sheraton Biscayne Bay (603 rooms), Holiday Inn, (258 rooms), Ramada Dupont Plaza (297 rooms) and the Miami River Inn (40 rooms). In general, the Miami River Commission supports improvements to Miami River corridor infrastructure and bV31M, Nod Into tho public record in connection with item ( on 10-10-04 Walter FoUinan q,ty Clerk 10-06-1001 12:01Pn From-HAGGARDKS HAGGARD BOLOGNA 3054461154 T -Bal P 0041006 F-507 Miami River Commission 1112. Boat L:iunching Ramp Improvements - $7,500,000" —• The Miami River Commission supports any improvements deemed necessary at the public boat launching ramp on the Miami River in Curtis Pok, 1901 NW 24'h Ave. 1123. Historic Preservation Initiatives - $5,000,000" - The 2000 year-old Miami Circle, located on the Miami River, is evidence that the river was the birthplace of the City of Miami. The Miami River Commission supports "Historic Preservation Initiatives" of the numerous historic sites within the Miami River corridor, including but not limited to the Miami Circle, Wagner Homestead (the oldest house in Miarni- Dade County), Fort Dallas, Flagler House, etc. "9. Jose Nlarti/East Little Havana Park Expansion - $5,000,000" As the Miami River Ccrnnussion is not informed on the details of this project yet,1 am unable to present an official position on this line item. The Miami River Commission supports improvements to all 8 public parks within the Miami River Corridor. Thank you for including the Miami River Corridor in the list of projects to be ftmded by the General Obligation Bond Issue. The Miami River Commission offers our resources and support in getting the proposed Obligated Bond Issue passed in the November 13, 2001 special election. Upon implementation, the aforementioned improvements will significantly improve the entire community, and forever produce reoccurring revenue for the City of Miami. Yours Very Truly, i Robert L. Parks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission cc. City Commission Encl: (1) 10/2/01 draft Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List (2) April 2001 photos of 460 NW N River Drive Submitted into tho public record in connection with Item 1 on to -10.01 Waiter Foeman City Clerk Oct -03-01 14:01om from -CITY ofmiAm( CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 305 161018 Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects list 1. Flagatni Storm Water Mitigation 2. Little Haiti Park 3. Grand Avenue Improvements 4. Coral Way Improvements 5. NET Centers— Relocation, Renovation, Equipment 6. Orange Bawl Improvements 7. Virginia Key Park Improvements 8. Bicenttnniul Park Improvements 9. ,lose .Mani/1~ast Little Havana Park Expansion 10. Margaret Pace Park Improvements 11. Soccer Complex Development 12. Boat Launching Ramp Improvements 13. NE 2nd Ave. Improvements (36 St, to 78 Sr.) 14, Design District Improvements 15. Downtown Infrastnicture Improvements 16, Fern Isle Cleanup and Renovation 11, Citywide Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement 18. Citywide Computer Systems Upgrades 19. General Services Fac ili Ac uisition and Development 20, 21, Marine Stadium Renovation 22. Replacement of South Dixie Pink Wall 23. Historic Preservation Initiatives 23. Citywide Anti -Terrorist .Initiative 24. Dinner Ivey Marina Renovations 25, Knight Center Improvements 26. Manual Artime Center improvements 27. General Mx ina improvements 28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements 29, Citywide ROW 13cautifieation and Sidewalk Consrmetion 30. Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements T-366 P 02/06 F -M S 13,000,000 30,000,000 5,000, 000 5,000,000 5,000,000 30,000,000 5,000,000 25,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 10,000,000 7,500,000 7,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000 9,000,000 22,000,000 35,000,000 20,000,000 30,000,000 10,000,000 2,000,000 5,000,000 14,000,000 2,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,500,000 30,000,000 75,000,000 9.000.008 Tonal Proposed Bond Program $ 400,0QO 000 Submittod into the public record in connection with Item --t -,on o- t o• b A Welter P00man City Clerk Enclosure (2) GUovveemor�of Florida Mt. Jeb Bush Dosiyaee: Mr, James F. Murley Chair or Mianrl-Dade Delegation Rep. Gustavo Ramiro Designee: Sen, Rodolfo Garcia Chair of Goveralag Board or South Florida Water Management rNgtrict Mr. Michael Collins Dcsigncc: Mr. Gerardo Fernandez Miami -bade State Alloraey Ms. lUtherine Feraandca.•Rundlc Designee: Mr. Gary Winston Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Alet Pericles Designee: Ms. Sandy O'Neil Mayne of Mural Mayor lee Carollo Designee: Ms. alga Zamora City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Joe Sanchez Designee: Ms. Eileen Damaso Miarui-bade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Mr. Alfredo Gonzalez Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Jim Brown Dcsigncc: Mr. Richard Sunnr.11 Chair of Marina Council Mr. Phil Everioeham Dcsigncc: Mt. John Wellington faecativr Director of Downtown Developtweet Authority Ms. Patti Allen Designees Mr. Aloneo Menendez Chair of Greater Miami Chamber of Comr ence Mr. William O. Cullom Designee: Ms. Mcgao Kelly Neighborhood Representative ;NApoioletl by City or Miami nsmisrion Dr. Emest Martin Designee: Mb. Virglula Neweil Neighborhood Repmentative Appointed by Miarnl-Dade Corrrroiatloa Ms. Siilye Jude Designee: MA. Jane Caponih R9presentativo Barra Envisvomentol or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Ms. Janet McAliley Designee: Ms. Theo Long Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Robert Parks Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Cotrusswian Me. Sara Bahun Dcsigncc: Mr. Tom Parker Member at Large Appointed by City of Mind commlttion Mr. Cleve Jones, Jr. r Designs.; Captain Beau Paync Managing Director I I'anluin nal'41119111-. 139-J 9OO/d0O d 9813-1 E City Manager Gimenez City of Miami 444 SW 2"d Ave Miami, FL 33130 Dear Mr. Gimenez, Commission c/o Roseastiel School 4600 ltickenbacker Causeway Miami, Florida 33149 Office: (3115) 361-4850 Fax: (305) 361.4755 ernaiil: mrcQrsmats.miantLedu October 8, 2001 This letter serves as the Miami Rivcr Commission's "official staterncnt" to the City Commission, requested in City .Resolution 00- 320, regarding the October 10, 2001 City Commission meeting, which impacts the Miami River. Your office was kind enough to provide the Miami River Commission with a 10/2/01 draft "Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List" (enclosure 1). I commend the City Administration, NET offices, and City Commission for a progressive list of major improvements. The following itemized projects directly affect the Mianli River: "29. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction - $35,000,000" — On May 10, 2001 the City Commission unanimously passed the Miami River Greenway Action Plan in principle. The Miami River Greenway is an alternate form of transportation, and will be an economic generator in the City, connecting to businesses, offices, housing, 8 public parks, metro -fail and metro -mover. The Greenway will link the Miami River Corridor's multi -cultural neighborhoods including Little Havana, Ovettown, Downtown, AlIapattah, .Melrose, Grapeland Heights, Grave Park, Spring Garden and Durham Park. The Greenway's estimated cost is $23,585,652. There is S4,5 million of grant funding currently awarded for phase one development of the Miami River Greenway. The Miami River Commission's Greenway subcommittee respectfully recommends at least $6,000,000 of the $35,000,000 allocated for "Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction" to partially fitnd the Miami River Greenway, and more importantly provide matching funds to leverage additional grant funding. Submitted Into the public record in connection with itern __,.L..-- on s° -L� I Walter Foeman City Clerk P911901,90E YN90108 0SV%VH SAYd 08V99VH-u0Jd UVEV:11 IOOZ-60-01 Miami River Commission "28. Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements - $30,000,000" and 29. Citywide Curb and Cutter Improvements - $8,000,000 - The main polluter of the Miami River is the stormwater system. The Miami River Commission's Stormwater Subcommittee, consisting of representatives from the City of Miami Public Works Department, Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management, and the Water and Sewer Department, will relea:-e their comprehensive Miami River Water Quality Report in November 2001. The Miami River and it's tributaries, which flow into Biscayne Bay, are amongst the most polluted waterways in the State of Florida. The Miami River Commission supports the necessary Miami River corridor stormwater system retrofitting be funded by a portion of the $30,000,000 "Citywide Storm Scwer Improvements" and $8,000,000 "Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements" bond issue line items. "17. Citywide Sboreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement - $22,000,000" - Enclosure (2) is an April 2000 photo of a half -acre City owned property on the Miami River, located at 460 NW N River Drive (folio # 01-0107.010-12.70). The condition of this city -owned property is a prime example of the Miami River Corridor's dire need for a significant portion of the $22,000,000 "Citywide Shoreline Stabilization" bond issue line item. Several years ago the City of Miami cut funding for the Miami River "Miss Clean -Up" vessel. The Miarni River Commission is applying for a Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND) grant to partially fund the return of a Miami River debris removal vessel. The FIND grant requires 50% matching funds, which may be allocated from the proposed obligated bond issue. "15. Downtown Infrastructure Improvements - $10,000,000" -- As the Miami River flows directly through Downtowns Central Business District, the Miami River Commission supports any downtown infrastructure improvements. "16. Fera -isle Cleanup and Renovation - $9,000,000" - Fern -Isle is located on a Miami River tributary, the South Fork. The Miami River Commission supports any River clean up efforts, whieh improve the environment and the quality of life for citizens working and living on the River. "25. Knight Center Improvements - $3,000,000" - The James L. Knight Convention Center is directly connected to ibe Miami i1iverwalk. Furthermore, the Convention Center is within walking distance of2,288 downtown hotel rooms, including the Hyatt Regency (612 rooms), Clarion (149 rooms), Mandarin Oriental (329 rooms), Sheraton Biscayne Bay (603 rooms), Holiday Inn, (258 rooms), Ramada Dupont Plaza (297 rooms) and the Miami River Inti (40 rooms), In general, the Miami River Commission supports improvements to Miami River corridor infrastructure and buildings. Submitted into the public record in connection with item on t o - t o-ot Walter Fooman City Clod< 189-4 900/e00'd 988-1 VU MV90t YN74109 48Y99VH am (J�dJ9dH-word wsE7:ll IOOZ-�0-01 0 0 Miami River Commission "12. Boat Launching Ramp improvements - $7,500,000" — The Miami River Commission supports any improvements deemed necessary at the public boat launching ramp on the Miami River in Curtis Park, 1901 NW 24'x' Ave. "23. Historic kreservation Initiatives - 5500,000" - The 2000 year-old Miami Circle, located on the Miami River, is evidence that the river was the birthplace of the City of Miami. The Miami River Commission supports "Historic Preservation Initiatives" of the numerous historic sites within the Miami River corrido.r, including but not limited to the Miami Circle, Wagner Homestead (the oldest house in Miami - Dade County), Fon Dallas, plaglcr House, etc. "9. Jose Marti/East Little Havana Park Expansion - $5,000,000" As the Miami River Commission is not informed on the details of this project yet, I am unable to present an Official position on this line item. The Miami River Commission supports improvements to all 8 public parks within the Miami River Corridor. Thank you for including the Miami River Corridor in the list of projects to be funded by the General Obligation Bond Issuc, The Miami Rivcr Commission offers our resources and support in getting the proposed Obligated Bond Issue passed in the November 13, 2001 special election. Upon implementation, the; aforementioned improvements will significantly improve the entire community, and forever produce reoccurring revenue for the City of Miami. Yours Ver ly, Robert L, arks, Esq. Chair, Miami River Commission cc. City Commission Encl. (1) 10/2/01 draft Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List (2) April 2001 photos of 460 NW N River Drivc Qub1'n1tted into the public roeord in connection with item __L_ on !° `t._. °�°= Walter Foeman 1City Glebe 185-i 900000 d ON V9I197VSQE VN9olo9 QNV%VN SX11Vd 4NV99VN-W014 weiv:11 1002.80-01 Oct -D3-01 04:0)pm From -CITY OF MIAMI CITY MANAGERS OFFICE 3051161016 • T-366 P.02/08 F-846 Proposed General Obligation Bond Issue Projects List 1. Flagarni Storm Water Mitigation S 13,000,000 2, Little Haiti Park 30,000,000 3. Grand Avenue Improvements 5,000,000 4, Coral Way Improvements 5,000,000 5. NET Centers - Relocation, Renovation, Equipment 5,000,000 6. Orange Bowl Improvements 30,000,000 7. Virginia Key Park Improvements 5,000,000 8. Bicentennial Park Improvements 25,000,000 9. lose Mani/East Little Havana Park Expansion 5,000,000 10. Margaret Pace Dark Improvements 4,000,000 11. Soccer Complex Development 10,000,000 12. Boat Launching Ramp Improvements 7,500,000 13. NE 2"i Ave. Improvements (36 St. to 78 St.) ?,000,000 14. Design District Improvements 10,000,000 15, Downtown Infrastnieture Improvements 10,000,000 16, Fern Is1c Cleanup and Renovation 9,000 000 17. Citywide. Shoreline Stabilization and Seawall Replacement 22,000,000 18. Citywide Computer Systems Upgrades 35,000,000 -� 19. General Services hacili Ac uisition and Development 20,000,000 20, ' 30,000,000 2.1. Marine Stadium Renovation 10,000,000 22. Replacement of South Dixie Pink Wall 2,000,000 23. Historic Preservation Initiatives 5,000,000 23. Citywide Anti -Terrorist Initiative 14,000,000 24. Dinner Key Marina Renovations 2,000,000 25. Knight Center Improvements 3,000,000 26. Manual Artime Center Improvements 2,000,000 27. General Marina Improvements 1,500,000 28, Citywide Storm Sewer Improvements 30,000,000 29. Citywide ROW Beautification and Sidewalk Construction 35,000,000 30, Citywide Curb and Gutter Improvements 8,0,000 Total Proposed Bond Program S 400.000,000 f�tabtnl#ted into the public 10c01d In Connectlon with Item I 0n 1-6 , 1 Walter Fooma n City clod( u�." -.[l.ts;j`t) Y Enclosure (2) CA 08 A