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Home My WebLink AboutItem #28 - Discussion ItemV. t. CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIOA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM PZ=IA Honorable Mayor and Members =ATE MAR 1 � ipR9 VILE of the City Commission '�' SU.JEC- Public Hearing: Edison Center Gateway Project Progress Report COM AtEFERENCES Cesar H. Odi City Manager _"CLOSURES Per the request of Vice Mayor Rosario Kennedy, the Edison Center Gateway Project, located in the Model C i ty area along N. W. 7th Avenue from N. W. 58th to N. W. 64th Streets and along N. W. 62nd Street (MLK Jr. Boulevard) from I-95 to N. W. 12th Avenue, was placed on the February 18, 1988, City Commission Agenda as a discussion item. The City Commission, on February 18, 1988, instructed staff to conduct a public hearing on March 24, 1988. The following are the background and progress report for your perusal. BACKGROUND Following the civil disturbances of 1980, the Edison Center Business District Economic Committee was organized by Commissioner Miller J . Dawkins to establish economic development strategies for the revitalization of the Edison Center Business District, thereby creating a positive image for the area. The Committee - comprised of business persons, community leaders, residents, community organization representatives and government staff adopted several objectives and strategies for economic development including, although not limited to, the following: -To upgrade the physical, visual and environmental conditions of the commercial area and to create an attractive and convenient environment for shoppers and workers. The Edison Center Gateway Project is designed to improve the aesthetic appearance of the Edison Center Business District as well as to create a landscaped gateway into the area. Initially, improvements will include landscaping to buffer I-95, street furniture, trash receptacles, and lighting and signage in the following areas: N.W. 58th Street to N.W. 64th Street along N. W. 7th Avenue; and N.M. 62nd Street from I-95 to N.W. loth Avenue (see attached map). However, it is proposed that future plans for the Gateway project will be extended to N.W. 12th Avenue along N.W. 62nd Street (MLK Jr. Boulevard). In 1985, the Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation (TEDC) submitted a proposal to the City of Miami for implementation of the project. TEDC's proposal was comprehensive, and incorporated a proposed banner program, youth artist street murals, street furniture, landscaping and brick pavers. The proposed cost of the project was approximately $116,000. TEDC requested that funding of the project be provided by the City of Miami ($30,000), Metro -Dade County ($30,000), Florida Department of Transportation ($24,000) and the private sector ($31,000). The City has contributed $30,000 from 12th Year Comwnity Development Block Grant funds. The City of Miami, through the Planning Department, has been coordinating this project. V, t PROGRESS REPORT A revised cost estimate has been prepared which totals approximately $298,800 (see attached). The discrepancy of this cost estimate is due to the inclusion of the MLK Plaza as part of the total Gateway Improvements. In order to reduce costs, the design and engineering services are being provided in-house by the Department of Pubic Works. The City staff has encountered some unexpected difficulties in implementing this project due to the jurisdictional issues and- requirements, i.e., N.W. 7th Avenue is a State road and N.W. 62 Street is a County arterial road. The State and the County have jurisdictional control regarding the setback requirements for the trees proposed for the area. The State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) does not foresee a problem with the proposed project; however, FDOT will require that the City maintain the improvements once the project is completed. This would depend on the acceptance and approval by the City Commission. TEDC has forwarded a highway maintenance agreement draft to the Department of Public Works for execution. CURRENT STATUS 1. A resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Highway Maintenance Agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation is being presented today for approval, as a companion item to this project. A temporary Highway Maintenance Agreement draft was forwarded to the Department of Public Works by TEDC for execution. Upon City Commission approval, the City would then accept the responsibility of the maintenance and upkeep of the improvements. 2. The Department of Public Works Highway Section is proceeding with survey information in order to prepare final design drawings. 3. Cost estimates are being prepared to reflect the actual quantity of work which can be accomplished with available funding. 4. New funding sources have been identified through the Local Initiatives Support Corporation and the State of Florida Beautification Grant Program. An actual amount has not been determined at this time. 5. Surveys have been completed to determine locations of awnings, driveways, and other obstacles to tree locations. 6. Preliminary design plans are being prepared for future items such as decorative lighting, and street furniture. These will require additional funding. Cost estimates for these items are incomplete. In summary, the City Administration has estimated that construction of the project should begin by the fall of 1988. Page 2 of 2 198-272 6 1 Ei.TON GATEWAY PROJECT COST ESTA.ATE N. W. 62ND STREET AND N. W. 7TH AVENUE SIDEWALKS: Remove Existing Paynnent 1,600 s.j►. x S3.00 • S 4.800•00 Install Brick Pavers 14,500 s. f. x 6.00 * S 72.600.00 S 77.300.00 CROSSWALKS: Install 800 s.f. per intersection x 9 • S 7.200.00 Pave removal 6300 i 27 x 3 • S 700•00 Pavers 6300 x S6 • S 37,800.00 PALMS: Install 260 9 S360 Design A Inspection i Cost M.K PLAZA Paving (Brick) 1600 s. f. x 6.00 Palms 37 9 350 Shrubs 37 9 30 Trees 7 9 250 Planters 500 1.f. 9 $8.00 Benches 10 9 750 • S 91,000.00 S 42,800.00 S 469700.00 S 91,000.00 S 42,800.00 $256,800.00 • S 8,000.00 • S 12.950.00 • S 1.110.00 • S 1.750.00 • S 4.000.00 a S 7,500.00 Design i Inspection Cost = S 6,690.00 S 35,310.00 $ 6,690.00 S 429000.00 10TAL: S298.800.00 A9-2'7'2.1 logo going 11111 111111tiviiiii Ilim"m iEl I I�IIu'll�i� I�� Ill[I'1 f��lEl��lllEE �!l��1��"-•. �!!1l1111 1111 I � O 0 11111111 IIIIIIIII 1 1 � fllllllll 1111 �o'om,�' 1 'lire iliilllllt= ID�lil iiili � i u u� n ■�r� 1_ mmmi= =_ 's= VI a�m�I�C OID C�= mmunp �_ -- � �� IiTi 1111111111w iP�Ti �Yi rm MIN � ��IIII�IIC0111��l,,, d 9 MLK F EOISO OFF nn