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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0641J-00-694 7/20/00 C RESOLUTION NO. 641 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPOINTING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS AS MEMBERS OF THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The following individuals are hereby appointed to serve as members of the Economic Development Committee, each for a term expiring January 13, 2001, when the Committee ceases to exist, or until the nominating Commissioner leaves office, whichever occurs first: APPOINTEES: Patrick Range Jose Alvarez PASSED AND ADOPTED this i NOMINATED BY: Commissioner Arthur Teele Vice Chairman Wifredo Gort 20th day of , July . , 2000. THIS A INISTRATIVE ACT SHALL BE EFFECT IMME I ELY. C Of� A WALTER J. CITY CLERK AND CORRECTNESS:v CITY c6KNISSION MEETING Of JUL 2 0 2000 lwsoluu= No. CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA DISTRICT 4 7�NTER-OFFICE MEMORANDU COMMISSIONER REGALADO TO: Carlos Jimenez DATE: June 30, 2000 FILE: City Manager suaJECT : Discussion Items FROM: Tomas Regal REFERENCES: Commissioner ENCLOSURES:' Please place the following item on the agenda of the City Commission meeting to be held on July 20, 2000. 1) An update on the inquiry into Sgt. Robert Fielder, Jr.'s memorandum regarding the investigation of elected officials. 2) An update on the management agreement at the Tower Theater. 3) Discussion about creating a better method to beautify the Coral Way corridor. 4) An update on the NET Channel program "Miami's Neighborhoods" 15) A preliminary report from the Economic Development Committee Cc: Agenda Office CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM DATE; July 20, 2000 FILE: SUBJECT; Economic Dev. Committee Preliminary Report REFERENCES: Tomas Regalado ENCLOSURES: Commissioner As you are all aware, Resolution 00-105 established the creation of an Economic Development Committee to study and develop economic development strategies for the City of Miami. The initial 30 -45 -days, werededicated to an analysis of statistics relative to city -owned properties. Tlie'followng lists have been'provided for your review: 1. Facts About City of Miami Parks 2: Excess CountyProperties`Located Within,the_,City of Miami 3. City of Miami Properties Adjacent or Approximate to Waterfronts' 00— 1 1] 1� Facts About City of Miami Parks There are a total of one hundred four (104) parks within the City. of Miami, plus six (6) picnic islands. Eighty-one (8 1) parks plus six (6) picnic islands within the City of Miami that do not have deed restrictions: Commissioner Gorts District (1) has 15 Commissioner Winton District (2) has 31 Commissioner Sanchez District (3) has 11 Commissioner Regalado District (4) has 7 Commissioner Teele District (5) has 17 Of these thirty-five (35) are one acre or more: Commissioner Gorts Commissioner Winton Commissioner Sanchez Commissioner Regalado Commissioner Teele District (1) has 6 District (2) has 11 District (3) has 7 District (4) has 3 District (5) has 8 Twenty-three (23) parks within the City of Miami have deed restrictions: Commissioner Gorts Commissioner Winton Commissioner Sanchez Commissioner Regalado Commissioner Teele One acre or more: Commissioner Gorts Commissioner Winton Commissioner Sanchez Commissioner Regalado Commissioner Teele District (1) has 5 parks -District (2) has 6 parks District (3) has 1 park District (4) has 4 parks District (5) has 2 parks District (1) has I District (2) has 2 District (3) has 0 District (4) has 1 District (5) has 4 Submitted into the public record in connection item l� h on z ozr Walter Foeman City Clerk 6'1 Page 2 According to Ms. Lori Billberry, Director, of Property Management, in order to completely verify this, a comprehensive search of each deed would have to be undertaken. Source: City of Miami database (Property Management) Prepared: Ralph H. Rosas, Liaison Economic Development Committee, Senior Business Developer 4/7/00 Submitted into the public record in connection with item on Walter FOeman :�iz; City CIO* 00— 641 Excess County Properties Located Within City of Miami Total Properties: 92 Total acres (rounded): 7 44 - Under $5,000.00 28 - $5,000 to $9,999.00 14 - $1,000.00 to $24,999.00 6 - $25,000.00 1 Location by Commissioner District: Commissioner Gorts District (1) has 14 Commissioner Winton District (2) has 13. Commissioner Sanchez District (3) has 3 Commissioner Regalado District (4) has 6 Commissioner Teele District (5) has 53 No Address: 3 Submitted into the public • record in connection with item on -ZL'2uv !Walter Foeman City Clerk Prepared: Ralph 14. Rosas, Liaison Economic Development Committee, 00- 641 0 * 0 CITY OF NQAMI PROPERTIES ADJACENT OR APPROXIMATE TO WATERFRONTS. (THIS INCLUDES BAYFRONT, RIVERFRONT, AND LAGUNAFRONT). There are one hundred forty-two (142)' folios opened for this designation. Grouped together we arrive at ninety (90) distinct properties (ex. Jose Marti Parks is composed of ten (10) different folio numbers). Excess County Properties Located Within City of Miami Total Properties: . 92 Total acres (rounded): 7 44 - Under $5,000.00 28 - $5,000 to $9,999.00 14 - $1,000.00 to $24,999.00 6 - $25,000.00 Location by Commissioner District: Commissioner Gorts District (1) has 14 Commissioner Winton District (2) has 13 f Commissioner Sanchez District (3) has 3 Commissioner Regalado District (4) has 6 Commissioner Teele District (5) has 53 No Address: 3 Submitted into the public record in connection with item D`1-6- on 7,/ -Ob LcLJ Walter Foeman City Clerk Prepared: Ralph H. Rosas, Liaison Economic Development Committee, on— .641 There are a total of 4,475 Non -Taxable Properties in the City of Miami: 613 District (1) Commissioner Gott 892 District (2) Commissioner Winton 319 District (3) Commissioner Sanchez 137 District (4) Commissioner Regalado 29514 District (5) Commissioner Teele . 3/22/2000 Source: Ita Ntekim - Information Technology, Staff Analyst Prepared: Ralph H. Rosas, Liaison Economic Development Committee, Senior Business Developer , Submitted into the public recor in connection with item y -E on Z Ec Walter Foeman City Clerk 00- 641 J 11 City of Miami Foreclosure Accounts From 1992-1999 District (1) Commissioner Gort 38 District (2) Commissioner Winton 37 District (3) Commissioner Sanchez 4 District (4) Commissioner Regalado 9 District (5) Commissioner Teele 136 Total: 224 * Total value $483,432.00 Source: According to the Finance Department, Treasury Management. These Properties are in the foreclosure process at this time, the City has decided not to finalize the order. The properties do not have liens on them. * The amounts on the spread sheets are amounts that are owed to the City, they are not necessarily the total amounts of the property values. Submitted into the public record in connection with item L - , on w Walter Foeman Y.. City Clerk Prepared by: Ralph Rosas, Sr. Business Developer, Liaison Economic Development Committee Charles Dawkins, Economic Analyst O®-- 641 • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 0 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members the City C ission —� ime ez FROM: CiY Manager DATE : J U L 1 3 2000 FILE SUBJECT Status of Major Projects REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Enclosed please find the Department of Real Estate and Economic Development's status of major projects for the week ending July 7th, 2000. If you should have any questions, or need clarification on this report, please contact me. CAG/gds Submitted into the public record in connection with item mon ? C/av Walter Foeman .. City Cleric :_C,; 00-- 641 CITY OF MIAMI — REAL ESTATE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STATUS OF MAJOR PROJECTS WEEK ENDING JULY 7, 2000 PROJECT/ DESCRIPTION STATUS Coconut Grove . • Coconut Grove Convention Center • Nationally known design firm, Ehrenkrantz, This is a Unified Development Project to Eckstut & Kuhn has provided preliminary competitively select a private development report containing design guidelines team to create a world class mixed-use Financial consultant has provided preliminary project reflecting the marine character of the figures site and the uniqueness of Coconut Grove. Environmental consultant report is complete Uses include hotel, residential, on potential FEMA map adjustment for flood conference/conventions, zones recreational/cultural/educational facilities, Marinas consultant submitted draft report on communication production centers, marina and marine retail related issues commercial (restaurant & retail) & related Resolution of land and deed issues is office. underway with State of Florida • Five community meetings have been held, another scheduled with Commissioner Winton for July 17, 2000 :Briefing session with Comm. Winton is. scheduled for July 12"'. • Staff met with 2 additional interested developers this week • Grove Harbor & Caribbean Marketplace • Development plans have been approved by Development, under a 40 -year lease the City (March 2000) agreement, of a full service boat yard, • Evidence of financial capability was submitted marina, and marine -retail project and a public by developer market with adaptive re -use of two historic • Administration & State DEP are negotiating hangars. (This was the result of a competitive waiver of the deed restriction; a site visit with UDP process) DEP was 6/23/00; issues regarding bay bottom are expected to be resolved with State at July 27t' Cabinet meeting. Additional offers were exchanged this week. ... atson; Island , , • Parrot Jungle 8L. Gardens • HUD Bonds were issued on June 14"' to fund Relocation of this well-known local botanical the Section 108 Loan Guarantee; County, garden to the Miami's downtown as a tourist Parrot Jungle & City met July 10th to discuss destination with the addition of draw down of 108 funds conferencing/meeting facilities • Financial issues are resolved & lessee/developer should take possession of \ site in August 2000 �t.U111lllCU IRc`r- record in copnec�����h item ' _q'r on Walter Foeman City Clerk VU_ 64.E 1 07/07/2000 ZARiverside\CPR\Dianne Johnson\Dept Reports\Status\Status 7-7-00:loc PROJECT/ DESCRIPTION STATUS Boat Ramp Improvements • Phase 1 construction was completed & boat Complete replacement of deteriorated in- ramp was opened to public 5/17/00 water improvements (ramp, docks, pier) plus a Parking improvements are under design reconfiguration of upland amenities including . Grant request of $150,000 to FIND (Florida parking, lighting & landscaping to correspond Inland Navigation District) is in progress; staff to adjacent public-private projects made presentation to FIND on 6/23/00 Infrastructure Improvements • Major road improvements (I-395 access Consists of arterial and interior road ramps & main circulation) have been improvements, utility upgrades, and boat completed ramp renovations • Utility upgrades (sanitary sewer & water main) — completed Interior road improvements are funded & under design. Bids to be issued Summer 2000, with construction to begin November this year • Aviation & Visitors Center Preliminary building design is nearly complete, Creation of a state of the art heliport and airport site layout pending the conclusion of seaplane aviation center (including hangars, the Port of Miami Expansion plan at the terminal & ticketing facilities, landing/take-off adjacent site. areas) combined with a regional visitors • Draft sublease agreement with Chalks Airlines center and offices of the Greater Miami being reviewed by Law Department & staff, Convention and Visitors Bureau. with meeting scheduled 7/14/00 • Meeting held July 6t' with GMVCB 64 iscuss sitin &. ro'ect time: table • Port of Miami Expansion City and County staff have completed Creation of 2 new cruise ship slips and negotiations which are pending review of the terminals on the southeast side of the island respective elected Commissions • City Manager Port staff, meeting :was re=. scheduled to week ending Jul ' 14 .2000 • Mega Yacht Marina & Upland Staff is negotiating an agreement with a selected Development consultant, Bermello Ajamil & Partners, to Development of a marina to serve vessels 80 configure the marina & related upland feet or more in -length along with appropriate commercial uses upland amenities such as hotel and retail, and public purpose facility serving the community's cultural, educational, and/or recreational needs • Miami Children's Museum • Staff from Planning, Asset Management, At the direction of the City Commission during Development and Law met with Museum the June 29th Meeting, staff is examining the representatives and the City Manager on June possible location of this institution on a 1 -acre 30th parcel of Watson Island. • Law Department is to opine on potential legal instruments to convey or lease property to this non-profit institution • On July 5`h, City Manager directed .Law Department to consider potential of incorporating museum into either the Aviation & Visitors' Center or parrot Jungle projects. record, in connection with item JE on 2 Walter Foeman 07/07/2000 City Clerk Z:\Riverside\CPR\Dianne Johnson\Dept Reports\Status\Status 7-7-OO.doc 0 . 0 PROJECT/DESCRIPTION STATUS Miami River*. • Riverside Redevelopment • Consultants have finished an economic study Development of public plazas, river walk & of the area marina slips at Lummus Park riverfront, as a • We have submitted request to State to honor precursor to private development in the area City's deed for.submerged lands • The concept pian for the site is complete & features a water taxi stop & boardwalk that will optimize the buildable area of the upland as a model for other riverwalk projects. • Consultants have been asked to provide renderings of possible "fish market" • Dredging Through the efforts of the Miami River Maintenance dredging of the River's Commission, the U.S. Army Corps of navigational channel - a phased 5 -year Engineers has agreed to an unprecedented project with an estimated cost of $80 million. 80% share of the project cost. The bulk of costs covers the hauling and • Dade County has agreed to serve as the local disposal of sediments sponsor . • Legislative commitments are in hand from the City, State and Miami -Dade County to cover the $20 million non-federal share. • Florida Inland Navigation District has agreed to share in City's and County's costs; excluding land • Dade County is working to identify required upland site for staging dredged materials & has issued a Request for Letters of Interest from prospective sellers (due July 28) • Negotiations for funding & participation agreements have begun between the agencies • Staff is preparing budget for City's.costs associated with ro'ect • Riverwalk Extensions Over $ 2.4 million in funding has been Development of linked public promenades committed by the Florida Department of along the Miami River in these areas: Fort Transportation through the Metropolitan Dallas Park, Flagler Street and Lummus Park Planning Organization. • Planning is underway with the Miami River Commission and the Trust for Public Land in conjunction with the River Greenways plan. A community -driven plan created under new a $75,000 funding request was submitted May state legislation to promote and guide 2000 to South Florida Water Management economic development along the River. Staff . District of the City, the County and the Miami River • State Department of Community Affairs this Commission are assisted by local universities week released administrative grant rule & and stakeholders from the private sector, to deadline of August 23 for applications. City be funded in part by the State & SFWMD. will apply OUlJMILU U I14LU [I IC PUUIIPl recor Qn cconnectio//n'' �,,with item ��3n 2jw&_ Walter Foeman City Clerk 00A —on 41P 3 07/07/2000 Z:\Riverside\CPR\Dianne Johnson\Dept Reports\Status\Status 7-7-OO.doc I PROJECT/ DESCRIPTION STATUS I • River Corridor Infill Plan (contiKued) Marine Stadium Site Potential redevelopment of site by private sector as a UDP. • Old County Park Site This essentially undeveloped parcel is being considered as a future historical, cultural, recreational and environmental facility. • Beach Renourishment Project Funded by $1.1 million in grants, this project is intended to stabilize the eroding shoreline with granite groins, add dunes & sand to the existing sandy beach. • Wildlife Environmental Center Project With a $500,000 grant from the Safe Neighborhood Park Bond Program, we will create an environmental study area on the FEC Corridor Redevelopment Spearheaded by Commissioner Johnny Winton, this is a creative revitalization strategy, seeking to facilitate private sector investment, stimulate industrial and commercial uses, improve transportation, and enhance employment and economic impact along the FEC railway corridor from Downtown Miami to the city's northern boundary. • Staff reviewed draft inter -local agreement for planning activity with County & forwarded same to Law Department & returned to County. We may seek authorization to execute at July 27"' Commission meeting The Commission declined to discuss at its June 29th meeting. Project will be dropped from future reports. • Staff participated in the January 2000 charrette of the Virginia Key Park Civil Rights Task Force. • Staff has notice of $12,500 Historic Preservation grant award by State, & will prepare legislation to accept funds pending identification of match • We anticipate transferring administrati!on*,of the project to the Parks Department after acceptance of Qrant • Environmental Permit application is being reviewed by State DEP • At community's request, staff has asked consultant to submit proposal for possible engineering alternatives. That proposal is being reviewed • This project is on hold pending final decisions on the plan for the old County park site. • The initial $58,000 draw of funds must be spent by 12/31/00 • Preparatory multi -agency meetings have been held with the City, County, the Port of Miami, Florida East Coast Railroad, the FIU/FAU Joint Center, the Collins Center for Public Policy and local private developers including the Codina Group and Dacra • Interviews with area businesses began the week ending June 17th and are continuing. Submitted into the public record in connection with item D on 21--adaL_ Walter Foeman gyp. City Clerk 64i 4 07/07/2000 Z:\Ri, -erside\CPR\Dianne Johnson\Dept Reports\Status\Status 7-7-OO.doc • • PROTECT/DESCRIPTION STATUS Miami Development Summit • Preliminary commitments are in hand from In this effort led by Comm. Joe Sanchez, Miami organizing committee firms will host national & international developers at a • -Space is reserved at lames L. Knight Center conference next year that will showcase the City -for January 20 — 24, 2001; contract was & the many of development opportunities within : submitted to Law for review June 30 its borders. The conference is being organized • Budget has been prepared & the City with the Urban Land Institute, local developers, Commission approved $60,000 in funding on architects and attorneys. Conference planning June 29, 2000 spurred a simultaneous analysis of the -City's • Staff& organizers will meet end of July in an development & permitting procedures to result in informal "cross -training" seminar. Tibor Hollo reforms to be initiated prior to the conference. of Florida East Coast Development & George Giebel of Constructa have agreed to speak Bicentennial Park Redevelopment • The Commission created a Task Force The revitalization of this underutilized recreational comprised of staff, outside consultants, City waterfront site at the heart of downtown is seen advisory boards and agencies, and the public as a priority for both the City's continued to develop a long-range vision for the site. recovery and for the sustained resurgence of • Comm. Winton was named Chairman of the Downtown. Task Force 6/29/00 • Planning Department made a presentation at June 29 Commission Meeting. Is to return, with'the Committee, with a Master Plan in Oct. 2000 " • Project administration will be headed; up�by Planning: Department Florida Marlins Ballpark The DDA's subcommittee is expected to present The City administration, the Downtown its recommendation of Bicentennial Park to the Development Authority, and the Community Miami City Commission as the appropriate Redevelopment Authority have been working with downtown location. the Marlins' owners and the community to identify an appropriate site for the proposed new ballpark in Downtown Miami. NAP Development o The City administration, DDA and" CRA are This effort seeks to establish a "Network Access working closely with telecommunications Point" facility, a major telecommunications industry and development representatives to industry hub, within the Park West neighborhood market Park West as the site for the proposed of Downtown Miami. NAP facility and related_ internet and e- commerce businesses. • A "Technology Corridor" has been created within the CRA A press conference was held the week of June 12`h at the Lyric Theater to announce the formation of the "Technology Center of the Americas" by the Miami Heat organization, Terremark Development, Global Crossings, E ik Communications Fiber Net and others. .juomitted into tt public record in co one'�en With� Item alter Foeman City Cledt UU— 07/07/2000 Z:\Riverside\CPR\Dianne ]ohnson\Dei t Reports\Status\Status 7-7-OO.doc PROJECT/ DESCRIPTION STATUS NAP Development (continued) An incentives package is being assembled; the Beacon Council hosted a meeting June 131�' = with Comm. Winton, staff, Global Crossings; s Terremark & others to discuss incentives • The City Manager has named 2 staff as points of contact to fast-track development within the, area Knight Center Expansion Concept Because the property's depreciated value is well Analysis of potential uses, air rights, and below what the City owes on outstanding bonds, conveyance or disposal options began week `= staff will explore the concept of "expanding" this ending June 30t�' facility by constructing new space and/or uses above the existing structures as a way of significantly increasing its market value. Federal Courts Expansion •.` :Resolution approved by Gty.Commission on Development by the U.S..GSA of a 500,000 soft. June 29"',.,2000 to close and vacate WW.,, federal courthouse, at a total., project, cost of ,$130 _,, Street between N 'Miami and N.W. 1s' million td. house thirteen courtrooms, associated Avenues offices and;, parking to. be built within a two block • < Rnal plat rn preparation.b U S GSA. area adjacent to,the FederalJustiice°Complex and 'Covenant between City and U.S.,` .GSA under bounded by NW.3 StN: Miami Avenue,"N W' review for inclusion m final lat P ., 5"'.`St ,and N.W: 1 ;Ayes ._ " o Exterior green space committee, chaired W the Honorabl63 udge Moore, meets eriodicall Flagler Street Corridor..Imn rovement p • Memorandum of Understanding between the Project .. .. Gty,:DDA, Miami-[ ade'Countyand FDOT .. Implementation of traffic enhancements and . z approved by', ity - ommission on June 29"' . street improvements along Flagler Street 2000. setting forth the conditions. to between the Miami River..and Biscayne Boulevard: implement project. • Potential., grants to fund City's $1 million unidentified funding responsibility under investi ation `s ecincall an`EDA' rant. Submitted into the public ith record in connection item %on—�— Walter F0e111an City Clerk, rob 4 1 6 07/07/2000 Z:\Riverside\CPR\Dianne Johnson\Dept Reports\Status\Status 7-7-0'l.doc.