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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-79-0413RESOLUTION NO. 79..413 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE' AGREEMENT, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AND THE FIRM OF ECONOMICS RESEARCH ASSOCIATES., TO PREPARE A POLICY MANUAL AND'TO REVISE ITS FEASIBILITY STUDY OF APRIL 1978 FOR THE WATSON ISLAND PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE. CITY MANAGER TO EXPEND AN AMOUNT'NOT TO EXCEED $28,000.00 FROM THE WATSON;ISLAND,CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS` FUND FOR SAID AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the City of Miami, in undertakingthe developmentof the Watson Island project, by Resolution No. 77-671, dated July 28, 1977, approved the firm of Economics Research Associates as part of -the develop- ment team assembled by the Developer -Operator, Diplomat World Enterprises, Ltd.; and WHEREAS, the Commission o the City of Miami approved, among other things, the financial feasibility report, prepared by Economics Research. Associates,by Resolution No. 78-302, dated April 27, 1978; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary and to the best interests of'the City that the financial feasibility report be revised to reflect current economic conditions and to meet the requirements of the revenue bond underwriters; and that a policy manual be prepared for the joint use of the City and the Developer -Operator; and WHEREAS, the City has programmed approximately ,$28,000-00..from the "Watson Island Fund to finance management research and economic studies for the project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION p RIBENT INDEX. MIAMI , FLORIDA: 'TCM NO Section 1 The City Manager is hereby authorize'i to an Agreement with Economics Research Associates for the of preparing a policy manual governing the development and of the Watson Island Project and revising the April, 1978, bility study for said Project. xecute purpose operation feasi arr COMMISSION MEETING OF rJUN 4 ;?'9.41 Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to expend an amount not to exceed Twenty-eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000.00) from the Watson Island Capital Improvement Fund to pay for the cost of services under said Agreement. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of June, 1979. ROBERT F. CLARK ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY GEORGE KNOX, JR. CITY A .RNEY Maurice A.`Ferre MAURICE A. FERRE MAYOR. 79-413 A` GREEMENT THIIS AGREEMENT made this day. and between the CITY OF 'MIAMI, a .D.. 19�7,9, by,and Municipal.Corporation.;,of the State CITY, Principal. WITNESSETH:_ City -owned Watson WHEREAS, the CITY proposes to develop the Island into a major park development which will consist ofaircraft, sports facilities, amusement, - cultural', marine, recreational and parking,landscaping and related amenities, hereinafter PROJECT; and WHEREAS, the CITY from the Watson Island'' research and economic studies for the PROJECT; and has programmed WHEREAS, the CITY has selected Economics Research part of the Developer -Operator team by Resolution No. called the 000.00 approximately $28 ; Fund to finance management Associates as 7-671, dated 28 July 1977; and WHEREAS ",;Economics Research Associates prepared an economic study base on the preliminary "drawings and overall design concept in accordance`, with the terms and conditions of an Agreement, dated 11 November 1977, entered into by the CITY and the Developer -Operator, Diplomat World Enterprises, Ltd; and WHEREAS, the CITY approved said study and overall design by Resolution No. 73-302, dated 27 April 1978; and WI-IEREAS, the CITY desires.to engage Economics Research render necessary professional and technical services called WORK; and WHEREAS, the Commission of the City of Miami No. , dated , approved the concept Associates hereinafter has by ;Resolution recommendation of the CITY MANAGER to have the firm of Economics Research Associates render professional and technical services for the PROJECT and has authorized the CITY MANAGER to with said ;firm;'. negotiate and execute an Agreement t 79-413 NOW, THEREFORE, the CITY and the PRINCIPAL for the consideration hereinafter set forth, agree follows: SECTION I GENERAL and covenant, one unto, the other, as ▪ The PRINCIPAL shall carry out the work dispatch in a sound, economical, efficient and shall meet all provisions of all. with all` applicable and professional manner applicable Federal, State and Local: Laws. B..`The .PRINCIPAL shall perform the professional and technical services as hereinafter set forth and in accordance with .the instructions of the CITY. The CITY agrees to pay and the PRINCIPAL agrees to as payment in full for all professional and technical rendered, as 'outlined in SECTION III'` accept services PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, FEE of TWENTY THREE THOUSAND AND NO/DOLLARS ($23,000.00).. The CITY agrees to pay and the. PRINCIPAL, agrees t hereof, o accept as payment in full for all REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES, as outlined SECTION IV - REIMBURSABLES hereof, an amount not to exceed. THOUSAND` AND NO/DOLLARS ($5,000.00). SECTION II DEFINITIONS City. in FIVE CITY is hereby defined "as the City of Miami, Florida: ▪ CITY MANAGER - is hereby definedas the City Manager • PROJECT DIRECTOR is hereby defined as the PROJECT. D. PRINCIPAL is hereby defined 10960 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California of the irectorof the as Economics Research Associates, (213)477-9585. 90024 E."PROJECT „- is hereby defined as a major parks City -owned Watson Island, an island in Biscayne Bay, of 87 acres in size, located on MacArthur Causeway, The consist of the design and construction of all require systems :within and external to the island visitors and employees; airport, amusement, marine, recreational sports and transportation and related amenities. development on. approximately development will d infrastructure parking facilities for cul tura entertainment, facilities; landscaping F. DEVELOPER - OPERATOR - is hereby defined as Diplomat" World Enterprises, Ltd., an agent of National Bank Building, 25 West Street, Miami (305)358-0275. G. ARCHITECT -ENGINEER - is hereby defined as Flagler located at 1212 City Florida 33130, Duell and Associates, a consultant to the CITY, located at 606 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, California 80401, (213)415-5873. II. WORK - is hereby defined as all the professional and technical services to be rendered or provided by the the PROJECT, as described in SECTION III - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES hereof. I. LUMP SUM -FEE - is hereby defined as the amount:of. the CITY agrees to pay and the PRINCIPAL agrees to. in full for` all professional and technical services PRINCIPAL for money accept as payment rendered pursuant this agreement, to complete the WORK as further defined in SECTION III' - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, hereof. J. REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES - is hereby defined as th money the, CITY agrees pay and the PRINCIPAL agrees t payment in full for certain services and costs relating to PRINCIPAL'S performance of the WORK and which are not included the LUMP SUM' FEE, as further defined in SECTION IV hereof. DIRECT TECINICAL SALARY EXPENSES i e amount of o accept as the in REIMBURSABLES, hereby defined as the subject to Federal Income straight -time portion of wages and salaries Tax of the PRINCIPAL'S technical personnel (Principals, not exceed. shall not exceed Economists, engaged E charged shall PER IIOUR, plus payroll burden which SECTION III;. - PROFESSIONAL ,SERVICES The. PRINCIPAL in close coordination with the CITY shall perform WORK and the CITY, the following professional and technical services comprising the befully responsible forall the professional technical The .CITY 'S review and approval f'the will aspects hereof. 0 and. Planners, Designers, Draftsmen, Writers and Technicians.) directly on the PROJECT. The DIRECT TECHNICAL SALARY EXPENS against the PROJECT for any personnel,` including PRINCIPALS t•79-41 3 '.this Agreement the WORK will relate only to overall compliance with the general requirements and whenever the term "Approval by the City" or like terms is used in this Agreement, the phraseology shall no way relieve the CONSULTANT from any duties or responsibilities under the terms of this Agreement and from using the highest standard of professional services and practices. Upon the full execution of services: CONSULTANT will render the following Phase "I Policy Manual for ;the responsibilities and functions of the' DEVELOPER; -OPERATOR, -and: those ,of the. PROJECT. The Policy CITY in -a Manual will define the clear•, and precise manner for each critical step in the development and operation of the PROJECT. The first step will begin with the Development Permitting, phase and then continue through all Phases of the architectural and engineering design processes, through the' Bidding and Construction Phases, the Pre -Opening process and will conclude with the operating procedures required to operate and manage the PROJECT after it is open. 2. The PRINCIPAL shall work closely with the CITY, the DEVELOPER -OPERATOR, the ARCHITECT ENGINEER. and other firms as niay be, required in preparing . Phase I. Policy Manual shall the Policy,. Manua considered complete by the CITY when the PRINCIPAL has produced a: document which both the CITY and DEVELOPER -OPERATOR ' will agree upon as an instrument which is both legal and bindingand which will then be incorporated into the Agreement, dated 11 November 1977, referenced hereinabove. The PRINCIPAL shallrevise the draft versions of the Policy Manual as order to accomplish .this objective. . Phase II Feasibility ,Study -Revision 1. The PRINCIPAL shall revise the necessary in Feasibility'Study he prepared-. as part of the Developer -Operator team efforts in developing; -a preliminary design and.'overall-concept for the PROJECT. The; Feasibility Study was entitled "Presentation Draft, Economic Feasibility of the Development;Concept' Proposed for.Miami's Watson Island,'" dated Apri1-1978, and' is a part of this Agreement by reference only. 4 • ./ 2, The PRINCIPAL shall review all market data; all:: modifications that have been made in construction budgets, material and labor costs, fuel and energy costs, and maintenance and operating costs; and attainable The PRINCIPAL in comparison to the April 1978 study. shallalso determine the cost impact of the on the PROJECT. The PRINCIPAL shall then revise financial projections on the basis of the new material and Policy Manual formation and rewrite the Feasibility Study and particulars that will meet the requirements proposed bond underwriting. 3._Phase II - Feasibility Study Revision shall be considered CITY when the by the co -managing underwriters for the proposed Turben complete by` the CITY and by the revenue bonds, i.e., and Blyth, Eastman The .PRINCIPAL shall furnish the CITY with fifty (50) of the final reports. SECTION IV - REIMBURSABLES .; The document is approved the firms of Prescott, Dillon and Company,' Ball Inc. PRINCIPAL may perform certain services and. .costs which` wilt -be conSidered as REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES. I and understood that the PRINCIPAL shall control the amount of REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES and he shall not exceed the total amount specified in SECTION I GENERAL, ..hereinbefore, by the City, Commission. B. For the purposes of this Agreement, REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES shall apply only to costs incurred:by the PRINCIPAL for his employees who werein travel status, i.e., outside of Los Angeles, for the PROJECT. Such costs shall include air travel costs and expenses for hotel room, meals, local transportation and incidentals. C. All travel shall be.approved by"the revenues copies advance. SECTION V CITY' S` SERVICES The CITY MANAGER will incur certain t is agreed without prior approval California, PROJECT, DIRECTOR in appoint a qualified represent the CITY MANAGER throughout the PROJECT DIRECTOR to duration of this Agreement. r.79-41 3 1 The CITY will furnish the PRINLIPAL' with such information as is available and appropriate, such as records, ordinances, statistics, studies, plans, maps and related data, as he may require in performing his services. SECTION VI - COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES For professional and technical services outlined in SECTiori PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, the CITY agrees to pay and the PRINCIPAL agrees to accept as paynlent in full for his services the LUMP SUM FEE of TWENTY 9.11IREE THOUSAND AND NO/DOLLARS ($23,000.00) which fee will hereinafter be called the BASIC FEE. B. Payment of the BASIC FEE will be ntade twice a month in proportion to the services performed so that compensation at the completion of each Phase shall equal the following percentages and amounts of the BASIC FEE: Accuinulated Value of BasicFee AT END OF PI1ASE 1. Mobilization 30.0 $ 7,000 2. Phase I -- Policy Manual 60.0 13,850 II 20,700 4. Final Payment Phase Feasibility Study Revision 90.0 Note: 3Final payment.will be made upon receiptby. the CITY.ty o (50) copies of the final documentwhich will include the 100.0 $23,00f0fifty approved Policy Manualand the apProved Study Revision report. C. For the Performance of certain services and the expenditure of certain costs not included in the BASIC FEE, the'CITY agrees to pay and the PRINCIPAL agrees to accept as payment in full an amount not to exceed FIVE TIIOUSAND AND NO DOLLARS ($5,000.00), hereinafter called REIMBURSA13LES. D. Payment of REIMBUIZSABLES will loe niade upon alpiprovai by the PROJECT DIRECTOR of invoices prepared by the PRINCIPAL. If desired, the PRINCIPAL may submit invoices for RIF,I.t41.3URSABLESsi.niul.taneously with the. invoices for BASIC FEL, in a folinat acceptable to the PROJECT DIRECTOR. Payments for REIMBURSABLES will be made on the following basis: 1. Air travel at cost 2. Per diem : ONE HUNDRED . AND. NO/DOLLARS ($100.00) PRINCIPAL' S employees per day, per who are in travel status; i.e., outsideofLos Angeles, California. diem charge shall include all charges rooms, meals, local transportation and The per for hotel incidental expenses related to travel. SECTION VII - SCHEDULE .The PRINCIPAL agrees to execute the professional and services promptly and diligently in strict conformance with this Agreement. It is understood and agreed that the PRINCIPAL shall technical complete all WORK under this Agreelfleflt .in ninety (90) days after Notice Proceed. SECTION VIII. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT The, CITY retains the right. to terminate this Agreement at time prior to completion of the WORK without penalty to. In that event, termination of this Agreement shall be i to the PRINCIPAL, and the PRINCIPAL shall be paid all, fees and expenses incurred prior to termination and direct resultant expenses. etc. any n the CITY. writing terminal In the event of termination, all documents,; drawings, shall be delivered to and become the property of the CITY. The PRINCIPAL shall be responsible for all the work of his organization, and of his Consultants or Associates. in this Agreement shall create any contractual relation of the specialists working for the PRINCIPALand the CITY. be understood that the PRINCIPAL is in no way relieved for any responsibility under the terms of this Agreement by virtue of any 1 • specificati other professional who may associates with him. in WORK. SECTION "IX -'OWNERSHIP OF` DOCUMENTS Nothing contained between any It shall performing the All plans, drawings, specifications, field books, survey information maps, reports and other data developed as a result of PRINCIPAL upon the CITY, this Agreement shall be delivered to the CITY by the the completion of the "WORK and shall become the property without restriction of .limitation on their use. 7 79-413 SECTION X - AWARD OF AGREEMENT The PRINCIPAL warrants that he has not employed or retained any company or persons to solicit or secure this Agreement and that he has not paid or, agreed topay any company or person any fee,'. commission, percentage, brokerage fee, or gifts of any other. contingent upon or resulting from the award of making this The PRINCIPAL also warrants that to the best of his and belief no commissioner,.mayor, or other officer or kind Agreement. • knowledge employee of the CITY is, interested, directly or indirectly, in the profits emoluments of this Agreement or the job, work, of r. services for the CITY in connection with the agreement or construction f thi The PRINCIPAL shall no engage during: the period of this .the services of any professional or technical personnel who at any time during the period of this Agreement in the • CITY, without written consent of the CITY. SECTION XI EXTENT•OF AGREEMENT This Agreement represents the s PROJECT. Agreement has been employ- of the entire and integrated Agreement bet.ween the CITY and tile PRINCIPAL and. supersedes all prior representations or agreements, either; written or oral.; may be amended only' by written instrument` by both CITY'and the: negotiation PRINCIPAL.; This Agreement SECTION XII -`SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS The PRINCIPAL shall make no assignment or transfer of this Agreement, or sublet, assign or transfer any part of the WORK under this Agreement, without the' written consent of .the CITY. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, their executors, legal representatives, successors SECTION XIII -. AUDIT RIGHTS and assigns. The CITY reserves; the right to audit the PRINCI pertaining to this Agreement at any during the this Agreement and for a. period of one year after final paymen heirs, made under this Agreement. SEC'1'ION XI.V - RIGHT OF DECISIONS All services shall be performed by the PRINCIPAL: to the of the PROJECT DIRECTOR, who shall decide all questions and disputes of PAL' S records prosecution. of is satisfacti difficulties, whatever nature which may arise under or b reason of this Agreement, the prosecutiDn and fulfillment of the services hereunder, and the character, quality, amount, and value thereof, and the PROJECT DIRECTOR'S decisions upon all claims, questions of fact, and disputes shall be conclusive and binding parties hereto, unless such determination upon - the is clearly arbitrary or 1 concur, in • to any decision made by . i to the CITY MANAGER, the PRINCIPAL 'shall abide PRINCIPAL does not unreasonable. In the event that: the the judgement of the PROJECT DIRECTOR as him, he shall present .his written objections with a copy to the PROJECT DIRECTOR; and by the decision of the CITY MANAGER. SECTION XV:- NON-DISCRIMINATION PROVISION The PRINCIPAL agrees that there shall' be no discrimination as to race, color, creed, or national, origin, in regard to the PRINCIPAL obligations, work and services performed under the terms of this Agreement. SECTION XVI - CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT The parties hereto agree that this -Agreement shall and enforced according to the laws, statutes and case la be construed ws of the State of Florida IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the partieshereto have through proper corporate, officials, executed this Agreement Year first above set forth. ATTEST: Secretary ATTEST: • City Clerk APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: J)r&Guo oject Direc _or Watson Island Development ECONOMICS RESEARCH By their the day and ASSOCIATES Wayne Wilson, rincipal THE >CITYOF MIAMI (a Municipal corporation of the State of Florida) APPROVED AS City Manager TO.FORM '& CORRECTNESS City Attorney 79-413