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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-98-1205J-98-1173 11/23/98 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS METHOD TO DEVELOP CERTAIN IMPROVEMENTS ON THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF WATSON ISLAND, INCLUDING THE WATSON ISLAND MARINA, LOCATED AT 1040 MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY, WATSON ISLAND, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CONSISTING OF 15.58 ACRES OF UPLAND AND 14.08 ACRES OF SUBMERGED LANDS, FOR THE PLANNING, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, LEASING AND MANAGEMENT OF CITY -OWNED WATERFRONT PROPERTY LOCATED ON WATSON ISLAND, MIAMI, FLORIDA, IS AS A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ("UDP"); AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PREPARE A DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") FOR SAID UDP TO INCLUDE WITHOUT LIMITATION, RECREATIONAL, ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATIONAL AND/OR CULTURAL FACILITIES, MARINA AND MARINE FACILITIES, CONVENTION AND/OR CONFERENCE FACILITIES, HOTEL, OFFICE, RETAIL, PARKING, AND ANCILLARY AND SUPPORT FACILITIES; CONFIRMING A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD TO TAKE TESTIMONY REGARDING SAID UDP. WHEREAS, City of Miami Charter Section 19-A(c) and Code Section 18-52.9 provide for the "Unified Development Project" (UDP) process to govern the development of improvements to real property owned or to be acquired by the City; and WHEREAS, said UDP process further provides that under certain circumstances it may be most advantageous for the City to procure from the private sector one or more of the following cm COKWSSMK SOMTMG W DEC 0 8 1998 �olatioa Na 918--1205 integrated packages for the development of said improvements: • planning and design, construction and leasing; • planning and design, leasing and management; • planning and design, construction, and management; or • planning and design, construction, leasing and management; and WHEREAS, on June 30, 1994, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 94-448, determining that the most advantageous method to develop certain improvements on City -owned waterfront property was as a UDP; and WHEREAS, on April 27, 1995, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-280, further authorizing the City Manager to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for said UDP for the properties known as the Mega -Yacht Marina; and WHEREAS, no proposals were received in response to said RFP; and WHEREAS, it has been determined that a combined development of the above -mentioned property, would be the most advantageous development approach; and WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the most advantageous method to develop certain improvements on the Northwest quadrant of Watson Island and the adjacent submerged lands is still through the UDP process; and WHEREAS, said project would require comprehensive development services including planning and design, construction, leasing and management, of improvements which may include, without limitation, recreational, entertainment, educational and/or cultural facilities, marina and marine facilities, 2 convention and/or conferencing facilities, hotel office, retail, Parking, and ancillary and support facilities; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Commission formally determine that said development be considered a UDP so that an RFP may be initiated; and WHEREAS, in accordance with City Charter and Code provisions, a public hearing will be scheduled at a later date and time to consider the contents of the RFP, and to continue the implementation of the UDP process for said project; 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. The development of the Northwest quadrant of Watson Island with 15.58 acres of upland and the adjacent 14.08 acres of submerged bay bottom lands, including the Watson Island Marina located at 1040 MacArthur Causeway, Watson Island, Miami, Florida, is hereby determined to be a Unified Development Project (UDP) . Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized to prepare a draft Request for Proposals for said UDP to procure from the private sector an integrated package of services to include planning and design, construction, leasing and management of improvements to said property, which may include, without limitation, recreational, entertainment, educational and/or 3 98-1 My cultural facilities, marina and marine facilities, convention and/or conferencing facilities, hotel office, retail, parking, and ancillary and support facilities. Section 4. In accordance with City Charter and Code provisions, a public hearing will be scheduled at a later date and time to consider the contents of the RFP, and to continue the implementation of the UDP process for said project. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.l./ PASSED AND ADOPTED this Q +. 1, day of December JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in ailf30Cfrftr4* wkh Mleml Code Soo. 2.36, since the Mayor did not indica e approval of ft legislation by signing it in the designated paac . becomes effective with the elapse often (10) d s from the of Coma s;�r� -n �icr: ATTEST: regarding same, without the Mayor exercising veto. wafter(J.ANIK City Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN, CITY CLERK AND CORRECTNESS NDRO VILARELLO ATTORNEY W3074:CSK:kc If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. 4 �- 05 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 38 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members V DATE: FILE of the City Commission Resolution/ Watson Island SUBJECT: Unified Development Project i Commission Meeting of FROM: DOnald Fa=shaw�� REFERENCES December 8, 1998 City Manager ENCLOSURES: Proposed Resolution RECOMMENDATION 14 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution declaring a Unified Development Project (UDP) for the northwest quadrant of Watson Island consisting of 15.58 acres of upland and 14.08 acres of submerged bay bottom lands; and, further instructing the City Manager to prepare a draft Request for Proposals (RFP) for the proposed development. BACKGROUND The Department of Real Estate and Economic Development has prepared the attached Resolution. On June 30, 1994, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 94-448, determining that the most advantageous method to develop certain improvements on City -owned waterfront property on Watson Island was as a Unified Development Project (UDP) process. On April 27, 1998, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 95-280 authorizing the issuance of the Request for Proposal (RFP). No responses were received to the RFP. Currently, it is recommended that development of the above -mentioned properties be initiated through a new UDP. The attached Resolution determines that the development of the northwest quadrant of Watson Island including the Watson Island Marina, 1040 McArthur Causeway, Watson Island, Miami, Florida, can best be accomplished through the Unified Development Project (UDP) process. The attached legislation further instructs the City Manager to draft an RFP and seek services from the private sector for the planning and design, construction, leasing and management of improvements to the .above mentioned property, which may include, without limitation, recreational , entertainment, educational and/or cultural facilities, marina and marine facilities, convention and/or conferencing facilities, hotel, office, retail, parking, and ancillary and support facilities..Y V_I* � 'UZ) 4 DHW/DB/AW/GL 98—iz1�W BISCAYNE BAY MM YACM CU / PARROT JUN('LE &�GARjDENS JAPANESE GNtDE C� -w ) n Subject Property �o Watson Island Development Sketch of Subject Property a z