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Home My WebLink AboutR-85-0345I� r J-85-320 4/9/85 RESOLUTION NO. 85--345_._ A RESOLUTION SELECTING A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND APPOINTING ADDITIONAL MEMBERS TO A REVIEW COMMITTEE TO ANALYZE AND EVALUATE A PROPOSAL SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CULTURAL, RECREATION AND ENTERTAINMENT FACILITIES TO BE LOCATED ON AN APPROXIMATELY 68-ACRE LAND PARCEL ON CITY -OWNED WATSON ISLAND; AND REQUIRING A WRITTEN REPORT OF THEIR FINDINGS TO BE RENDERED TO THE CITY MANAGER AS REQUIRED BY CITY OF MIAMI CHARTER SECTION 53(c). WHEREAS, on January 19, 1984, by Resolution 84-52 the City Commission authorized the issuance of a request for proposals for a unified development project for the development of cultural, recreation and entertainment facilities to be located on an approximately 68-acre land parcel on City -owned Watson Island; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 1984, by Resolution 84-124, the City Commission selected the public accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. to analyze each proposal submitted in response to the request for proposal and to render a written report of its findings to the City Manager; and WHEREAS, a proposal was submitted on February 28, 1985, the published date of receipt for proposals, by Miami Marine Exposition, Inc. in response to the request for proposals for said project; and WHEREAS, the City Attorney has determined that an analysis of the submitted proposal by Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. would be a conflict of interest; and WHEREAS, the selection of another certified public accounting firm is hereby necessary; and CITY COI1211VISSION MEETING OF MAR 28 1985 1ON 110.85-3 WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends the appointment of the certified public accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. with minority firm participation of Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Co. and W. B. Koon, in accordance with City of Miami Minority Procurement Ordinance No. 9775; and WHEREAS, on January 19, 1984, by Resolution 84-80, the City Commission appointed three members to a review committee and continued the public hearing for considering the appointment of additional members of the review committee only from among the persons recommended by the City Manager; and WHEREAS, on January 26, 1984, by Resolution 84-125, the City Commission appointed two additional members to a review committee and continued the public hearing for considering the appointment of additional members; and WHEREAS, two members appointed to the review committee on January 19, 1984, by Resolution 84-80 have respectfully resigned their appointment, and WHEREAS, it is hereby necessary to appoint additional members to a review committee to evaluate each proposal for a unified development project known as Watson Island Development; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City Commission hereby selects the following certified public accounting firm, in accordance with City of Miami Minority Procurement Ordinance No. 9775, to analyze a proposal for the unified development project known as Watson Island Development for the development of cultural, recreation and entertainment facilities to be located on an approximately 68-acre land parcel on City -owned Watson Island and to render a written report of its findings to the City Manager: Touche Ross & Co.; Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Co.; W.B. Koon Section 2. The City commission hereby appoints the following members of the review committee created to evaluate -2- 85-345. 06 0 each proposal for the unified development project known as Watson Island Development and, as required by City of Miami Charter Section 53(c), render a written report to the City Manager of their evaluation of each proposal, including any minority opinions: MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC Ralph Sanchez, Chairman Carlos Arboleya Theodore W. Etzel, Jr. Richard W. McEwen William D. Parkhurst Dan Paul Clyde Pettaway Richard Taylor Vijay George Varki CITY OFFICIALS OR EMPLOYEES Roger M. Carlton Donald W. Cather Annette DeLara Roy F. Kenzie Carl E. Kern Adrienne Macbeth Alfredo Rodriguez Sergio Rodriguez PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of March , 1985. Maurice A. Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE, Mayor PH G. ONGIE Ci y Clerk PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: 10,4 G. MIRIAM MAER Assistant City —Attorney APPRQVIED ,KS TO ,FORM AND CORRECTNESS: "W%..Lr% "0 "--- City Attorney GMM/wpc/mgh/pb/425 -3- 85-345. 20 CITY OF MIAMI. FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM az� TO. Randolph B. Rosencrantz DATE: March 15, 1985 FILE: City Manager SUBJECT: Watson Island Development n FROM: John E. Gilchrist REFERENCES: Resolution scheduled for Asst to the City ranaer March 28, 1985, City Special Projects Task Force E"C`°SURFS: Commission Meeting It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution selecting a certified public accounting firm and appointing additional members to a review committee to analyze and - evaluate proposals submitted in response to a request for proposals for a unified development oroject for the development of cultural, recreation and entertainment facilities to be located on an approximately 68-acre land parcel on City -owned Watson Island, and render a written report of its findings to the City Manager as required by City of Miami Charter Section 53(c). The City Ccmmission, by Resolution 84-52 on January 19, 1984, authorized the issuance of a request for proposals for a unified development project known as Watson Island Development. The City received one proposal on February 28, 1985, the published date of receipt for proposals, from Miami Marine Exposition, Inc, On January 26, 1984, by Resolution 84-124, the City Commission selected the public accounting firm of Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. to analyze proposals submitted in response to the request for proposals. The City Attorney has determined that an analysis of the submitted proposal by Peat, Marwick Mitchel & Co. could be perceived as a conflict of interest. It is recommended that the accounting firm of Touche Ross & Co. with minority firm participation of now be selected to analyze the submission for Watson Island Development and render a written report of its findings to the City Manager. 85-345 CJ Randolph B. Rosencrantz March 15, 1985 Page Two On January 19, 1984, by Resolution 84-80, the City Commission appointed three members to a review committee to evaluate proposals and continued the public hearing for considering the appointment of additional members. Two additional members were appointed on January 26, 1984, by Resolution 84-125. The public hearing was again continued for considering the appointment of additional members. Two of the appointments made on January 19, 1985, David Wearer and Herbert Leeds, have declined to participate. It is necessary to appoint additional members to a review committee to evaluate proposals received for Watson Island Development and render a written report of its findings to the City Manager. After so doing, the public hearing being duly advertised for March 28, 1985, may be closed. It is recommended that the following persons be appointed to the review committee: Members of the Public Ralph Sanchez, Chairman Carlos Arboleya Theodore W. Etzel, Jr. Richard W. McEwen William D. Parkhurst Dan Paul Clyde Pettaway Richard Taylor Vijay George Varki City Officials and Employees Roger M. Carlton Donald W. Cather Annette DeLara Roy F. Kenzie Carl E. Kern Adrienne Macbeth Alfredo Rodriguez Sergio Rodriguez It is requested that the attached resolution be scheduled on the City Commission meeting of March 28, 1985, as a Public Hearing Item. Attachment cc: Law Department 85-345 f N tiu I �, � Randolph B. Rosencrant_z City Manager r 11Y fit Y11ANIt. V1..r)r?IIIA INTER-1JF1"1�.:t memo ANUUM �1'1 ;i^`•; I'A 11 March 25, 1985 FILE "I IIt If• I Watson Island Development , (-Q APZ4D John E.. Gilchrist 1111111flol.. Resolution J-85-320 Asst to the City Manager Scheduled for March 28, 1985 Special Projects Task Force Irr tci„rr+r City Commission Meeting At the time of the submission deadline for the attached Resolution regarding the selection of a certified public accounting firm to analyze a proposal for Watson Island Development, minority firm participation with Touche Ross & Co. had not been finalized. The information is now available - Touche Ross & Co. will subcontract with Sanson, Kline, Jacomino & Co. and W.B. Koon. The attached memorandum and Resolution includes this information and should replace the earlier version distributed with the packet for the March 28, 1985, City Commission meeting. Thank you. cc: Miriam Maer Albert Ruder 85-345