HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-80-0681RESOLUTION NO. 80-681
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE PROPOSED WATSON
ISLAND MARINAS PROJECT AS A CATEGORY B PROJECT
WITH RESPECT TO THE PLANNING AND DESIGN THEREOF,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUBSECTION (5)(a) OF ORDI-
NANCE N0. 8965, ADOPTED JULY 23, 1979, WHICH
SECTION ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES IN CONTRACTING FOR
SAID PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND ALSO ESTABLISHED
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION REQUIREMENTS WITH REGARD
TO THE FURNISHING OF SUCH SERVICES; FURTHER IMPOS-
ING CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND CRITERIA TO BE FOLLOWED
REGARDING THE USE AND DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED MARINAS.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami intends to acquire profes-
sional services for the planning, design and construction
of the proposed Watson Island Marinas; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager recommends that the proposed
Watson Island Marinas project be designated as a Category B
project, in accordance with the provisions of Subsection (5)(a)
of Ordinance No. 8965, adopted July 23, 1979;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The proposed Watson Island Marinas project
is hereby designated as a Category B project with respect to
the planning, design and construction thereof, in accordance
with the provisions of Subsection (5)(a) of. Ordinance No.
8965, adopted July 23, 1979, which section established pro-
cedures in contracting for certain professional services and
also established competitive negotiation requirements with
regard to the furnishing of such services.
Section 2. The following conditions concerning the use
of the proposed Marinas are hereby imposed:
(a) Preference in the rental of existing and future
marina slips shall be given to citizens of the
"DOCUMENT I NI D EX
City of Miami; �
(b) Liveaboard accommodations within said pro'eek area
be limited to transient use and for the use of those
individuals staying for only a brief period of time
and not for use on a permanent year-round basis.
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Section 3. The Preliminary Designs being developed by
Greenleaf, Teleseca must include the entire area of Watson
Island and not be limited to just a part of said area, as
originally presented to the City Commission.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of September, 1980.
MAURICE A. FERRE
M A Y O R
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
ROBERT F. CLARK
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
APED AS TOrFORM AN CORRECTNESS:
GE -OR F. KNOX, JR.
CIT ATTORNEY
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City Manager
OAT': September 19, 1980 "•-E•
�Ir�rE' Proposed Watson Island Marinas
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By City Commission Motion No. 80-372 dated June 1980, the City Manager
was instructed to provide to the Commission a Resolution for marina
development on the eastern and northeastern water's edge of Watson
Island encompassing the Miami Yacht Club and the Miami Outboard Club
areas and the borderline between the two clubs. It was further
stipulated that this recommendation be for the maximum utilization
of the available areas of both facilities.
The accompanying report from Greenleaf-Telesca recommends the addition
of 129 slips at the Miami Yacht Club, 38 slips at the Miami Outboard
Club, and a new public marina of 191 slips. The public marina would
include both recreation and live -aboard facilities. Construction
costs were estimated by Greenleaf-Telesca to be $3,663,000 in
1980 dollars.
This proposal assumes the City design, permit, finance and construct
all the proposed facilities. The feasibility of this proposal
assumes the clubs to operate and develop areas and to return to the
City an amount to cover debt service plus a market value lease
payment. The public marinas facility would produce a similar return
through private leasehold management.
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Greenleaf-?elesca
PUNNERS - ENGINEERS - ARCHITECTS
2650 SW 27th AVENUE
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133
PHONE: 3051444.8411
18 September 1980
Mr. John Gilchrist
Project Director, Watson Island
City of Miami '
150 S.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33131
Re: Watson Island Master Plan - Job No. 1681.00
John, enclosed are 20 copies of the Watson Island Waterfront Maximum Utilization
Report.
I am planning to attend the City of Miami Commission meeting on 25 September to
assist in your presentation. At that time I will have a full-scale color master
plan for the presentation.
Sincerely,
R. J. Faikey
Project Manager
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WATSON ISLAND
WATERFRONT MAXIMUM UTILIZATION
INTRODUCTION
In June this year, representatives of the Miami Yacht Club and the Miami Outboard
Club, both located on Watson Island, appeared before the City of Miami Commission
to present counterproposals for lease agreements. After considerable discussion
it was agreed that all parties would best be served if the City of Miami, using
its credit backing and capabilities, undertake the planning and construction for
the maximization of the Watson Island waterfront at and between the two clubs, and
upon completion of construction lease back to the Clubs' wet slips for their
private management. At this time, there would also be developed a new marina of
sufficient size to be suitable for a competitive leasehold bid operation. The
discussion was resolved at the aforementioned Commission meeting by the unanimous
adoption of the following motion:
MOTION NO. 80-372
A motion of intent of the City Commission referring back to the
City Manager the counter proposals for lease agreements
presented before the City Commission on this date by the Miami
Yacht Club and the Miami Outboard Club; further directing the
City Manager to come back with a recommendation for maximum
utilization for both facilities (Miami Yacht Club and Miami
Outboard Club) granting special consideration to both of these
clubs on the basis of appraisals received by the City Commission
In the April 21, 1980 memorandum; granting them no less than
they have at the present time at a reasonable time.
By letter dated June 24, 1980, Greenleaf/Telesca received authorization to "pro-
ceed with the proposed marina and marine related facilities for the eastern and
northeastern portions of Watson Island, including the areas currently occupied by
the Miami Yacht Club and the Outboard Club."
DESIGN PHASE
Major environmental investigations were recently undertaken by the Watson Island
Development of Regional Impact Study. Information developed by that report was
used in this work effort as applicable. In addition, information and projections
developed by the Marine Council's "The Impact of Recreational Boating on Dade
County" and the City of Miami's "Comprehensive Marina Development Study" have been
incorporated in the proposed design. Consultations with representatives of both
clubs were held to generate their input as well as meetings with members of the
City's marine oriented staff. Following is the design criteria developed from
that effort.
• No dredging will be required.
• The docks will be of a tressel design to facilitate maximum tidal flow and
maintain water quality. Construction to be concrete with wood fender and
anchor piles.
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• No seawalls. The existing shoreline to remain as natural.
• No breakwaters.
• The marinas' fleet mix to be considered made up of club members and/or local
residents. Slip rental by annual lease. Special wets lips with the necessary
amenities will accommodate permanent live -aboard leasors.
• Electrical service - annual lease 110V - 20 amp
live -aboard 220V - 50 amp
• No fueling.
• Dockmaster will operate a pump -out station.
• All marinas to have shoreside restroom and shower facilities.
0 It is understood that the proposed waterfront maximum utilization plan not
prevent the implementation of existing proposed Watson Island developments.
• Except where turning areas and fairway limitations dictate, slip dimensions
will accommodate boats (power or sail) 35' to 45' length over-all.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Miami Yacht Club...
... The Club presently has 22 existing wet slips arranged in a circular pattern
at the N.E. corner of the Club property and 18 additional fixed slips located
on the eastern shoreline.
The maximum utilization plan calls for the demolition of the finger piers and
anchor piles of the existing circular shoreline dock configuration. The pro-
posed plan will use the off -shore walkway and construct four new piers as
indicated on the attached master plan (Piers A, B, B1, c). By extending the
existing Pier (D) seaward some 200', in keeping with the proposed new con-
struction, there can be constructed an additional 20 slips.
This proposed maximum utilization plan would create a total of 147 wet slips
for a total net increase of 107 slips for the club.
Miami Outboard Club...
... The M.O.C. is a trailer -launched boat club offering to members two overhead
self -operated travel cranes, some 250 L.F. of fixed dock for marshalling
boats just launched and awaiting recovery, and 40 wet slips. A survey of the
property showed some 60 boats stored on trailers around the Clubhouse and
open areas with member parking being accommodated outside of the fenced
property.
Like the Miami Yacht Club, all wet slips are leased and both clubs have a
sizable waiting list.
GREENLEAF-TELESCA - PLANNERS - ENGINEERS - ARCHITECTS
The master plan for M.O.C. addresses both wet slip and dryboat storage. We
propose to add an additional 38 wet slips, which serendipitously would in-
crease the interim in -water trailer boat storage by 150 L.F. or 6 boats. Ad-
ditionally, there is an opportunity to construct a dryboat storage building
capable of housing 120 boats up to 25 ft. long, thereby accomplishing twice
the boat storage in a fraction of the ground space presently devoted to this
purpose.
The dryboat storage concept has been most successful. Unfortunately, the
President's mandate to develop more fuel efficient cars coupled with the
present boating industry trend of ever larger trailerable boats, is creating
a most incompatible trailer package. Further, many apartments and condos
simply do not have the parking space available to accomodate the storage of
trailered boats. These events have greatly helped covered dryboat storage to
become as popular a concept as it is. Space availability at local facilities
is at a premium and it would appear that the M.O.C. could develop an
attractive profit center either by constructing and operating such a facility
themselves or sub -lease the opportunity to a third party.
The ground area saved from the present trailer storage could be organized
into some 100 cars parking spaces with within the Club's existing lease
limits.
Public Marina...
... Interviews with each Club's membership has indicated they would prefer to
continue to operate their own facility without interface between clubs. Each
serves their preferred segment of the boating public, one sail and the other
power. The proposed plan presented here both recognizes this need and
accomplishes their desires.
Between the two clubs there is a 850 ft. open stretch of land presently used
as a public trailer boat launching ramp. As important a function that is to
the boating community, we suggest that a higher and better use for this
property would be the construction of a public, annual lease wet slip marina
under either municipal or private leasehold management. The lost boat ramp
function should be replaced in one of the other waterfront parks as
recommended in the City of Miami's "Comprehensive Marine Development Study. --
The public marina would accommodate 191 private pleasure crafts from 25 ft.
to 60 ft. LOA on five piers. The piers would be tied together by a walkway
with access controlled by a Dockmaster's office. That building would also
house rest room/shower facilities, a small ship's store and necessary marina
storage. Conveniently located, would be paved parking for 160 cars.
We propose that Piers No. 1 and No. 5 (see attached master plan) be
constructed with all required amenities and environmental safe guards to
accommodate live aboard boats. These amenities would include permanent
sanitary sewer service at each slip, 220 V - 50 amp electricity, phone, cable
T.V., etc. Shore side would offer a rest room/shower/laundry structure
placed in a garden/patio like setting with Bar-B-Q grills, tables, lounges,
shuffle board courts, hot tubs, etc. Rental fees for these slips would be at
a premium and commensurate with the services offered.
GREENLEAF•TELESCA - PLANNERS • ENGINEERS ARCHITECTS
We have suggested Piers 1 and 5 be designated for this live -aboard function
because being outboard piers they have sufficient maneuvering area to handle
60 footers. The larger sized boats are generally used for the permanent
live -aboard and at the outside location their privacy can be more easily
assured.
This live -aboard concept with its special consideration for this portion of
the local boating fleet is, to our knowledge, unique and should prove popular
as well as a more equitable way of accommodating this increasing segment of
the boating public.
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY
The market potential for the Watson Island development is extremely favorable.
The proposed marina is strategically located in an area of high boating interests.
There is demonstrated a demand for quality wet and dry boat storage made more
acute near town by the desire of people to move closer to their place of
employment.
From a preliminary cash flow analysis we believe that the marinas are economically
viable projects. A detailed financial study is beyond the scope of this present
effort, but is nevertheless essential, at least in overview, to complete an ade-
quate picture of financial exposer.
Estimated construction costs are shown in Table I representing 1980 dollars.
Marina operation costs will vary greatly in light of the several methods of
management that could be selected and the level of service offered but we would
anticipate the marinas showing a 1.5 coverage (revenues exceeding project expenses
based on rates varying from $0.10 to $0.30 per foot per day making it an
attractive private leasehold project for the public marina and offering the
private clubs' membership attractive, convenient and reasonable dockage.
GREENLEAF•TELESCA PLANNERS • ENGINEERS • ARCHITECTS
TABLE I
RECOMMENDED PROGRAM ELEMENTS
Facility Description Estimate Construction Costs
Miami Yacht Club
Demolition of Existing Finger Pier
New Dock Construction (107 slips)
Utilities
Sub -Total
Miami Outboard Club
New Dock Construction (38 slips)
Utilities
Connecting Walkway 150'
Sub -Total
In/Out Dry Boat Storage
Seawall 120 L.F. @ $500
Floating Dock
Boat Storage w/fork lift
120' boats (15Ox95') 4 High
Sub -Total
Public Marina - 191 slips
Live -aboard New Dock Const. (68 slips)
Live-aboards (68 slips)
A.C. Rest rooms/Jacuzzi/Patios
Sub -Total
Annual Lease Marina
New Dock Constr. (123 slips)
Utilities
Dock Master/Rest Rooms
Parking/Sidewalks/Fencing
Sub -Total
Sub -Total New Facilities
Less Dryboat Storage
M.O.C. Dryboat Storage
Contingency @ 10%
*GRAND TOTAL
*Estimate is in 1980 dollars.
GREENLEAF•TELESCA - PLANNERS • ENGINEERS - ARCHITECTS
$ 10,000
465,000
167,000
$ 642,000
$ 165,000
59,000
25 ,000
$ 249,000
60,000
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540 ,000
$ 606,000
$ 296,000
312,000
224,000
$ 832,000
$ 535,000
192,000
160,000
125.000
$1,012,000
$2,734,000
606.000
$3,330,000
333.000
$3,663,000
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CONSTRUCTION STRATEGIES
As stated in the introduction of this report, it is the intent of the Watson
Island waterfront maximization effort for the City to design, finance (thru re-
venue bonds) and construct the total marine project using the City of Miami's
resources. This strategy should result in a cost-effective project taking ad-
vantage of the lowest bond interest rates, the least construction costs (offering
for bid a project that has the economies of scale) and a municipally sponsored
project that should enjoy the best consideration of the environmental permitting
agency.
For the purpose of developing a time frame for the project, we estimate the design
and preparation of contract documents to take 6 months. Construction and contract
administration would take an additional 6 to 9 months depending on the ultimate
scope of work. The difficult time frame to pre -establish lies in the environmental
permitting process.
Table II shows a "normal processing flow chart". This chart covers the joint per-
mit application presently being used by Florida DER and the U.S. Corps of Engi-
neers. This application can take as little time as 90 days, providing no public
hearing is requested and up to 180 days if objections are lodged by interested
public and a Public Hearing is requested.
An area of particular concern is the handling of the Development of Regional Im-
pact study. A DRI has been completed for the Watson Island theme park in which
marinas were addressed. Unfortunately, the marinas proposed by this study were
not covered by that document. Under this proposed master plan, the two yacht
clubs' expansion as well as the public marina exceed the threshold required for a
DRI. Subsequently, either the theme park DRI will have to be modified to include
this proposal or a new DRI should be undertaken, built on existing data, and
include the proposed theme park marinas. A new DRI report would take a minimum of
6 months to complete.
GENERAL COMMENTS
As of June 1980, Metro Dade County, Department of Environmental Resource Manage-
ment (DERM) became the local agency for countywide coastal permitting with their
own permit requirements, application forms and approvals. We have not undertaken
a full blown DERM coastal permit to date but would assume this effort, considering
their acceptance of most data included in the joint DER and U.S. Corps of Engi-
neers submission, would add several months to the permit process.
In conclusion, we would recommend that the permit process be undertaken immedi-
ately for both the theme park marinas and the proposed waterfront maximum utili-
zation outlined in this report. It has been the consensus of most objectors to
the theme park development that marinas and waterfront development is a proper use
of Watson Island. Close cooperation with County, State and Federal Agencies, as
well as with the interested local private environmentalists will develop a needed
marine -oriented project with high community acceptance. Upon achieving environ-
mental approval, final design and contract documents can be prepared for competi-
tive bidding.
This suggested sequence of events will give the City the greatest flexibility in
implementation as well as successfully resolve the Miami Yacht Club's and Miami
Outboard Club's pending lease agreement.
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