HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-80-0904i
RESOLUTION NO.
LU (/)
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE LITTLE HAVANA COMMUNITY CENTER
" --
AS A CATEGORY B PROJECT WITH RESPECT TO THE MASTER PLAN AND
DESIGN CONCEPT THEREOF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (5)
----
(a) OF SECTION 16-17 OF THE CITY CODE, WHICH ESTABLISHES
PROCEDURES IN CONTRACTING FOR SAID PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
._._1
AND ALSO ESTABLISHES COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION REQUIREMENTS
...�
WITH REGARD TO FURNISHING OF SUCH SERVICES; AND APPOINTING,
MORRIS KAUFMANN, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER, AS CHAIRMAN
OF THE COMPETITIVE SELECTION COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE 141TH
SUBSECTION (5) (c) OF SECTION 16-17 OF THE CITY CODE
n
WHEREAS, the City of Miami intends to acquire professional services for
a master plan and design concept of Building A and the space that will be vacated
by Building B of the Little Havana Community Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the Little Havana Community
Center be designated a Category B project, in accordance with the provisions of
Subsection (5) (a) of Section 16-17 of the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that Morris Kaufmann, Assistant to
the City Manager, be appointed Chairman of the Competitive Selection Committee;
and
WHEREAS, funds for said services are allocated from 4th Year Community
Development.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The Little Havana Community Center is hereby designated as
a Category B project with respect to a master plan and design concept 'thereof,
in accordance with Subsection (5) (a) of Section 16-17 of the City Code, which
section establishes procedures in contracting for certain professional services
and also establishes competitive negotiation requirements with regard to the
furnishing of such services.
MICROFILMING COMPLETED
MAGAZINE N0. I t
CITY COMMISSION '
MEETING OF
DEC; r _�
RL�LU110N ,a.
zi! ()0A
REWARKS;
� -a _. .. ...��:3�.iG'�.`+5��`"�,-r3'k.s+ae€ __ ''�.._...�hien,��.3.• i-�im .,. .,..a-�:u �.-�:= t:,r1--"`"---- -
Section 2. Morris Kaufmann, Assistant to the City Manager, is hereby
appointed as Chairman of the Competitive Selection Committee, in accordance
with the provisions of Subsection (5) (c) of Section 16-17 of the City Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17 day of DECEMBER , 1980.
MAURICE A. FERRE
MAURICE A. FERRE, MAYOR
— ATTEST:
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
APPROVED AS TO FORM //AND CORRECTNESS:
l�
GE RG F. KNOX, JR., CITY ATTORNEY
FULLO VV
8004
a _
/J
12
Richard Fosmoen
City Manaqer
Dena Spillman, Director
Department of Community Development
r*Ff R:•: ....
December 1, 1980
Master Plan and Design Concept _
for Little Havana Community Center
Resolution for City Commission Agenda
December 17, 1980
�1)
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the
City Manager to acquire the services Qf an architectural/
C1 engineering firm to provide a master plan and design concept
for Building A and the space to be vacated by Building B
of the Little Havana Community Center, usina 4th Year Community
Development funds allocated for the Little Havana Community
- Center. It is further recommended that this project be desig-
nated a Category B project in accordance with Subsection__(_5J—
TaTof Section 16-17 of the City Code and that Morris Kaufmann
be appointed as Chairman of the�5� _ Comn_etitive Selection Comm ttee
in accordance with Subsection (c) of Sectio— n—T6-T7 of e —
ti- o City Code, per the attached resolution.
fn 197£l,�funds ;ere allocated from 4th Year Community Development to renovate the
Little Havana Corrnuini t,; Center, primarily Bui 1 di nq A which is used to house the
Center's administrative offices, social service organizations, and for limited
cultural activities that take place in the lame auditorium.
Based on reports from the Pcnartments of Buildina and Zoning Inspections and Public
Works, some of the repairs necessary to meet code requirements for dual use as office
space and cultural perfnr,nances include:
1) Pequired fire wall hetv.een auditorium and offices �
2) Required enress for offices
3) Revised toilets
4) Penrnval and reali(in:rrent of seating in the auditorium
There is approximately ;.31,010 from nth Year Community Development available for the
Little Havana Cnrrmrinity Center, of which S17,000 aJill cover the cost to demolish
Building B. This leaves a balance of 564,000. While actual costs are not available,
it is estimated that it cnuld cost 5200,000 to correct the aforementioned items.
These items, hoeiever, wnuld not satisfy the requirements for a theatre and/or audi-
torium adequate for cultural use. The current stage is temporary and there is no
sound nor light system, ,just to mention a few alterations necessary for cultural activi-
ties. Approximately 75 cultural events are held at the Center annually in spite of the
aforementioned deficiencies.
Richard Fosmoen
City Manager
December 1, 1980
Since the available funds are not sufficient to correct current deficiencies,
it is recommended that the services of an architectural/engineering firm be
acquired to provide a master plan and design concept for Building A and the space
to be vacated by Building B. Such services would cost approximately S25,000.
The information produced by a master plan and design concept would be used to seek
grant funds since there are no funds presently available for renovation.
The purpose of a master plan or design concept would be to consider possible alter-
natives for the use of the entire auditorium space and existing office space; for
example, a smaller and less costly theatre or auditorium, space for office rental,
studio space, etc. It is possible that the projected expense for renovation of the
auditorium area could be decreased if a smaller theatre were considered (i.e. fire
partition as oposed to a fire wall). The master plan could be outlined in phases
of implementation. It would include actual drawings and cost estimates for required
work to meet existing code deficiencies, however, within the overall scheme of the
master plan. Implementation of the master plan would be contingent upon the identi-
fication and receipt of future Community Development funds and/or other funding
sources.
This approach is recommended as opposed to usinq the available funds to begin to
correct items piecemeal. The Department of Fire also supports the recommendation
that no funds be expended until a master plan is available for the facility.
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to acquire
professional services and that this project be designated Category B in accordance
with Subsection (5) (a) of Section 16-17 of the City Code.
If this meets the approval of the City Commission, it is recommended that the following
individuals be appointed to serve on the Co!Irpetitive Selection Committee, in accordance
with Subsections (5) (bii) and (5) (c) of Section 16-17 of the City Code:
Chairman - t•lorris Kaufmann. Assistant to City Manager
Committee YeiTihers
Cathy Leff, Department of Community Develo;:went
Aleli Puig, Department of Community Development
Gerardo Salman, Department of Building & Zoning Inspections
Roger- Thompkin, Department of Fire
Carlos Garcia, Department of Finance
Pete Long, Department of Public Works
DS:mal