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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-98-0154J-98-123 1 /26/98 RESOLUTION NO. 9 g - 154 A RESOLUTION, BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COMMISSION, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S FINDING OF AN EMERGENCY, WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDS, AND APPROVING THE ACQUISITION OF A PRE -DEMOLITION ASBESTOS SURVEY, DEMOLITION SERVICES, AND ABOVE- GROUND FUEL TANK REMOVAL FROM SHARK WRECKING CORPORATION, ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 950 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $8,500; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM ACCOUNT CODE NO. 001000-921002-340; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INSTRUCT THE CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER FOR THIS SERVICE. WHEREAS, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is finalizing plans for the construction of an access road to Watson Island from MacArthur Causeway; and WHEREAS, the access road is an integral part of the development of Parrot Jungle and Gardens; and WHEREAS, FDOT is finalizing survey documents and plans for construction of the access road and will require a dedication of land from the City in order to construct said road; and WHEREAS, FDOT will require the land to be delivered free and clear of all structures; and CITY COPOUSS10111 MEETING OF FEB 10 1998 How U*0 Na 08- 154 WHEREAS, FDOT has expressed a need to commence construction on January 15, 1998; and WHEREAS, FDOT has advised the City that a portion of the buildings previously occupied by Dade Helicopter Jet Services, Inc. lies within the proposed roadway; and WHEREAS, in order to convey property to FDOT free and clear of all structures, it is recommended that the Commission approve the City Manager's finding of emergency to demolish said structures and to remove an 8,000 gallon above ground fuel tank; and WHEREAS, the cost of the pre -demolition asbestos screening, demolition and tank removal services shall not exceed of $8,500, which funds are available in Account Code No. 001000-921002-340; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA; Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote of the members of the City Commission, ratifying, approving and confirming the City Manager's finding of an emergency, waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bids, and approving the acquisition of a pre -demolition asbestos survey, demolition services and above -ground fuel tank removal from Shark Wrecking Corporation, on the property located at approximately 950 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, Florida, at a cost not to exceed $8,500, with funds therefor hereby allocated from account code no. 001000-921002-340. Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to instruct the Chief Procurement Officer to issue a purchase order for these services. 2 0$- 154 Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10thday of February—, 199_a, ATTEST: WALTER . F AN CITY CLER PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: , � 1, �'/ 02�' RA AEL 0. btAz DEPUTY CITY ATTOR i APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 0 W EDWARD MAXWELL IM CITY ATTORK W2207:CSK 'x, C__ VIER L EZ, MAYOR 3 �- 154 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission FROM Jose Garcia Pedrosa City Manager RECOMMENDATION: 15 DATE: FEB 2 ;t'�L FILE : SUBJECT: Ratification of Emergency Procurement of Demolition Services 950 MacArthur Causeway REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bids for the acquisition of a pre -demolition asbestos survey, demolition services and above ground fuel tank removal for the property located at approximately 950 MacArthur Causeway, Miami, Florida, at a cost not to exceed $8,500; ratifying, approving and confirming the City Manager's finding that a valid public emergency exists justifying such waiver; allocating funds therefor from Account Code No. 001000-921002-340; further authorizing the City Manager to instruct the Chief Procurement Officer to issue a purchase order for this service. BACKGROUND: The Division of Asset Management has prepared the attached Resolution for consideration by the Commission. The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is finalizing plans for the construction of an access road to Watson Island from MacArthur Causeway. This access road is an integral part of the development of Parrot Jungle and Gardens and will require the dedication by the City of certain land for road purposes. FDOT has identified certain structures which he within the proposed roadway. FDOT requires the City be responsible for the removal of these structures. Additionally, FDOT has expressed a need to commence construction on January 15, 1998. It is for this reason, the City Manager authorized the procurement of these demolition services on an emergency basis. The, Division of Asset Management in cooperation with the Division of Procurement obtained three quotes for these services utilizing the firms who successfully bidded on Bid No. 96-97075R for similar demolition services. The bid of Shark Wrecking Corporation, a local/Hispanic vendor, in the amount of $8,500 is the lowest responsive bid. Funds to cover the cost of these services are available in Account No. 001000-921002-340. 0� - 91- 154 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Judy S. Carter Purchasing Department FROM ena B1anChlnO Office of Asset Management Dept. Of Building & Zoning DATE : December 10, 1997 SUBJECT: Emergency Approval of Expenditure for the Demolition of Structures REFERENCES :on Watson Island ENCLOSURES: FILE : The State of Florida Department of Transportation (F.D.O:T.) is finalizing plans for the construction of an access road to Watson Island from State Road No. A-1-A (MacArthur Causeway) in Dade County, Florida. In accordance with the Parrot Jungle Lease the City is responsible for clearing the site at Watson Island for construction of the access road. In preparation for the construction, we are required to demolish a building that is directly affected by the construction of the access road. Due to liability and safety concerns it is financially feasible for the City to additionally demolish 2 other structures in the perimeter and remove an 8,000 gallon above -ground gasoline storage tank. This below -mentioned cost includes the services of a qualified asbestos technician to perform a pre -demolition asbestos survey, the demolition of the 3 buildings and the removal of an 8,000 gallon above -ground gasoline storage tank located on Watson Island. In an effort to expedite this important project, we are requesting your assistance in identifying a source of funds with authorization for this expenditure. The estimated cost for the demolition and asbestos survey is $8,500.00. C0106b Budget FY 98 Account No.: L Z I 0 O? 3 4 D BUDGET REVIEW AND APPROVED BY: Dipak M. Parekh, Director Office of Budget and Management Analysis DB/mv/memo 127.doc �8-- 154 3 TO: Jose Garcia -Pedrosa City Manager CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: January 5, 1998 FILE: SUBJECT: Emergency Purchase of Demolition Services on Watson Island FROM: Dena Blanchlno REFERENCES: Assistant Director for Asset Management Department of Planning and Development ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully requested that you designate the acquisition of demolition services of three structures located at approximately 950 MacArthur Causeway on Watson Island including a pre -demolition asbestos survey and removal of an above ground fuel tank as an emergency. The State of Florida Department of Transportation is finalizing plans for the construction of an access road to Watson Island from MacArthur Causeway. This access road is an integral part of the development of Parrot Jungle and Gardens and will require the dedication by the City of certain land for road purposes. FDOT has identified certain structures which he within the proposed roadway. FDOT requires the City be responsible for the removal of these structures. Additionally, FDOT has expressed a need to commence construction on January 15, 1998. It is for this reason that an emergency need exists to approve these demolition services. The Division of Asset Management in cooperation with the Division of Procurement obtained three quotes for these services utilizing the firms who successfully bidded on Bid No. 96-97-44 for similar demolition services. The bid of Shark Wrecking Corporation in the amount of $8,500 is the lowest responsive bid. Funds to cover the cost of these services are available in Account No. 001000-921002-340. Your signature below will authorize the acquisition of these services on an emergency basis from Shark Wrecking Corporation at a total cost not to exceed $8,500, A memorandum advising the Commission of this action is also attached for your signature. Should you require additional information, please call me at 416- 1451. APPROVED: Jose G 2c/_P 'e'drosa, City Manager 08-- 154 5 RATIFICATION OF EMERGENCY AWARD ITEM: Demolition Services DEPARTMENT: Building $t Zoning TYPE: REASON: RECOMMENDATION: Short Term The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is finalizing plans for the construction of an access road to Watson Island from MacArthur Causeway. This access road is an integral part of the development of Parrot Jungle and Gardens and Will require the dedication by the City of certain land for road purposes. FDOT has identified certain structures which lie within the proposed roadway. FDOT requires the City be responsible for the removal of these structures. Construction is to be commenced on )anuary 15, 1998, therefore, authorizes the procurement of these demolition services on an emergency basis. It is recommended that award be made to Shark Wrecking Corporation, a local/Hispanic vendor, as the lowest responsive bid, pursuant to Bid No. 96-97-075R, in the amount of $8,500.00 from Account Code No. 001000.921002.340. e or o Purchasing Af DO AwardRatifyEmr