HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #06 - Discussion ItemCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: ATE : VAR
Hon. Chairman Humberto Hernandez and
Members of the City Commission
SUBJECT:
FROM: REFERENCES:
Jose Garcia -Pedrosa
City Manager , .' ENCLOSURES:
Recommendation
FILE :
March 10, 1998 City
Commission Personal
Appearance by Kenneth Treister
We recommend approving in principle Mr. Kenneth Treister's and architect
Dick Schuster's conceptual design for improvements to Virrick Park (to
include the construction of a community youth center). It would be our
intention to proceed with this project, with the highest priority possible, in
phasing the work out according to available funding.
Background
Mr. Kenneth Treister has graciously volunteered his services to assist the
City in developing plans to improve Virrick Park. This would include
beautification of the existing grounds and outdoor recreation amenities as
well as the construction of an approximate 15,000 sq. ft. community youth
center, that would contain, what would be the City's first indoor gymnasium.
Mr. Treister has obtained broad -based community input and support from
area residents the West Grove NET office and the City's Park Department.
Although exact cost estimates have yet to be finalized-,- Mr. Treister
estimates that this project could cost as much as $4 million. Currently, the
City only has approximately $1.2 million available for this project.
The City has applied for an additional $500,000 from the 24th Year
Community Development Block Grant Program. Additionally, a request of
$500,000 was included as one of the park projects to be considered a State
legislative priority for our lobbyist.
Mr. Treister would like to present his conceptual plans to the entire City
Commission for review and comment. If approved in principle, it would be
this Administration's intent to work with him and community representatives
in phasing the work out according to funding availability and in identifying, as
well as diligently pursuing, other funding sources that may be available for
this project.
It should be noted that it would be out intention to begin the preparation of
working drawings, with phased development included, following Mr.
Treister's and Mr. Schuster's designs. Awards of all bids related to this
project will be scheduled for your approval as required.
JGP:AR:jag
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' c: Honorable Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
Alberto Ruder, Director, Parks and Recreation Department
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: ATE : VAR
Hon. Chairman Humberto Hernandez and
Members of the City Commission
SUBJECT:
FROM: REFERENCES:
Jose Garcia -Pedrosa
City Manager , .' ENCLOSURES:
Recommendation
FILE :
March 10, 1998 City
Commission Personal
Appearance by Kenneth Treister
We recommend approving in principle Mr. Kenneth Treister's and architect
Dick Schuster's conceptual design for improvements to Virrick Park (to
include the construction of a community youth center). It would be our
intention to proceed with this project, with the highest priority possible, in
phasing the work out according to available funding.
Background
Mr. Kenneth Treister has graciously volunteered his services to assist the
City in developing plans to improve Virrick Park. This would include
beautification of the existing grounds and outdoor recreation amenities as
well as the construction of an approximate 15,000 sq. ft. community youth
center, that would contain, what would be the City's first indoor gymnasium.
Mr. Treister has obtained broad -based community input and support from
area residents the West Grove NET office and the City's Park Department.
Although exact cost estimates have yet to be finalized-,- Mr. Treister
estimates that this project could cost as much as $4 million. Currently, the
City only has approximately $1.2 million available for this project.
The City has applied for an additional $500,000 from the 24th Year
Community Development Block Grant Program. Additionally, a request of
$500,000 was included as one of the park projects to be considered a State
legislative priority for our lobbyist.
Mr. Treister would like to present his conceptual plans to the entire City
Commission for review and comment. If approved in principle, it would be
this Administration's intent to work with him and community representatives
in phasing the work out according to funding availability and in identifying, as
well as diligently pursuing, other funding sources that may be available for
this project.
It should be noted that it would be out intention to begin the preparation of
working drawings, with phased development included, following Mr.
Treister's and Mr. Schuster's designs. Awards of all bids related to this
project will be scheduled for your approval as required.
JGP:AR:jag
� 1
' c: Honorable Mayor Xavier L. Suarez
Alberto Ruder, Director, Parks and Recreation Department