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HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-78-0445a CITY OF !.41!AM . rLontoA INT-i3"r'FtG ,3 ',iOr7ANDOzit TO: Joseph R. Brassie City Manacer rpcm: Richard b�. `osmoen Assistant City Cana er 7A7_. JUL G IS Office of Transit Administration Presentation on Alternative Cost Savings Measures n fthNCis 9. `+CLCSU:ZES: Attached are proposed alternatives provided by Dr. Dyer's Office that would result in approximately $42 Million savings in the construction of the Rapid Transit System. We have requested that Dr. Dyer discuss this with the City Commission so that the City can understand the overall impact of various cost savings measures rather than discussing these items individually. There are several other items which should be addressed in relation to this discussion. I would recommend that the City Commission consider this issue in the following sequence: 1. Presentation by Dr. Dyer on alternative actions to reduce construction costs. 2. City staff presentation of City's position on savings measures. 3. Continued discussion of Station Group 5, and specifically the Santa Clara Station. 4. Discussion and recommendation of Station Group 4, including Brickell Government Center and New Washington Heights. 5. City presentation on station design and station area development. Dr. Dyer's staff will be present to answer questions the City Commission may raise, and our transit planning staff will be in attendance to present City Administration positions. -- %' a.7Y '4 t glorewou mut, IttrTh t;lHi. 11 l ,oc. 3S00 Pan American Drive P. 0. Box 708 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 OFFICE DP 1HE CITY MANAGER July 7, 1978 Dr. John A. Dyer Transportation Coordinator Room 911 Dade County Courthouse Miami, Florida 33130 Dear Dr. Dyer: The City of Miami has received from the June 30th Policy Council meeting the recommended list of alternative actions to conform project cost estimate to available funds that we assume your office will present to the Miami Commission on July 13th. Having reviewed the list, the City administration finds certain proposals unacceptable and other questions concerning alterna- tive actions as yet unanswered. Specifically, the deferment of both the Washington Heights and Santa Clara stations we feel will make their ultimate constructions extremely difficult if not impossible. These stations are vital to servicing the needs of those inner- city neighborhoods and we will recommend to the City Commission that their deferment be strenuously opposed. The construction of the at -grade sections along Dixie Highway wil I save but a small amount of project costs yet dramatically affect the quality of life in our city, thus we are strongly opposed to this action. The point of common concern in this matter is that essentially irreversible actions are being proposed to resolve what may well be temporary or even non- existent financial problems. Your June 30th Policy Council presentation identified a reserve of over $40,000,000 that could be available to resolve cost reductions at a later date. We simply ask that County actions to reduce system costs be of a nature that can be remedied when additional monies become available. MIEM MIK MIO 1 ILIWk IEEE To this extent, we concur with deterring vehicle purchases and construction of parking garages, both of which can be easily added to the system later. We continue to remain sensitive to the need for cost reductions and will recommend to the City Commission that the following actions constitute an alternative to the three OTA has identified: ALTERNATIVE C COST SAVED 1. Defer 14 vehicles $ I1,480,000 2. Defer Dadeland South Station $ 19,721 ,000 3. Defer only those parking garages that total in cost $1.1,000,000_ $ _ I I, 000, 000 $ 42,201,000 We feel this is a superior option in that: 1. Dadeland South could easily be constructed later as a part of a southern line extension beyond Dadeland North thus avoiding problems inherent with the mid -line Santa Clara and Washington Heights Stations. 2. The saving of $15,000,000 in cost deferments for parking garages over the OTA alternative could be used to build much needed garages at South Miami, Gladeview, and or Douglas Road. This would more than compensate for the ridership lost by deferriing Dadeland South. 3. No irreversible actions would have to be taken and we could offer the realistic prospect to the citizens of Miami and Dade County that in time they will receive the best transit system possible; indeed the one they voted on March 7th, 1978. In an effort to explore yet additional options not listed in your June 30th presentation, we will ask OTA to answer the following questions on July I3th. I. Can additional vehicles (6 or 7) be eliminated from the system in lieu of the at -grade sections? What year patronage figure is the 136 vehicle figure based on and if it is not 1985, how much difference exists in the two years in ridership estimates; i.e. howmany fewer cars would we need for 1985? 2. Do we absolutely need a test track, and how much does it cost? If so, why, if Atlanta, Washington, Baltimore and Toronto do not have test tracks? 3. What are landscaping costs for the guideway (not stations) segments south of the river and could this be deferred in lieu of the at -grade sections. The City of Miami remains committed to building the fittest transit system possible for our citi2ens. We trust that do open and forthright dialogue on this matter will lead to a satisfactory solution to all concerned. We look forward to our discussion on July I3th. Sincerely, Richard. Fosmoen Assistant City Manager RLF/es OVIV!!1I MM� 111 a .• V $ 14 Ell* 7:2012SL TriA it/Ana =WM( FLORIDA 911 COURTHOUSE MIA1V11, FLORIDA 33130 TEL: 579-5311 OP'FICE Or COUNTY MANAGER JUN 2 2 1978 Mr. Joseph R. Grassie, City Manager City of Miami P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33133 Attention: Mr. Robert Homan Dear Mr. Grassie: This is to confirm that on July 13, 1978, at Miami City Hall, represen— tatives from my office will appear before your Commission to discuss cost reduction alternatives for the Stage I, Rapid Transit System. If possible we would appreciate being placed on the morning agenda at an early confirmed time. If that is inconvenient, we request an early afternoon, time confirmed, placement on the agenda. Thank you for your consideration. If you have any questions, please contact me. JAD/aac Si erely, In . Dy ransport flon Coordinator 0 dune 22, 1978 Mr. Joseph Grassie City Manager City of Miami Dinner Key Auditorium 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida Dear Mr. Grassie: It has come to our attention that the City of Miami is planning a series of public hearings in regard to the rapid transit station to be located in the vecinity of Wynwood and Allapattah around 20 Street and 12 Avenue in the North West. This has also raised a great concern alarming our Puerto Rican and Cuban community since we have heard that the so called affluent leaders of the black community in the model city area are concerned about the unemployment of some people in the Winn -Dixie Store not thinking about the general welfare that such station will provide to the community at large. Therefore, I am respectfully requesting your permission for me and the following individuals in the community to speak on such matter at the next hearing which I understand is going to take place on the 13th of July. The individuals to address this matter will be: 1. Jose R. Mendez - Chairman of Community De- velopment and Community Action Agency for Wynwood Community 2. Emilio L6pez - Executive Director Borinquen Health Care Center 3. Manolo Molina - Christian Community Service Agency Miff NMI MIMW mmir MEM momw Mit PEW 37. Orlando Urra Allapattah Chdirhan Community Devslopmont 5, Willy Oort Chairman of 8th Street Develop - Merit Corporation 6, Rosita Reymundi - Coordinator Puerto Rican • Opportunity Center Expecting to hear from you as soon as possible regarding this matter, I remain Respectfully yours, 0 OSE R. MEN_DEZ. phairman—Cb*u-nity4?I'vel9y- hent and Comhunity Nction`,.. Agency for Wynwood CommuriltY ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS TO CONFORM PROJECT COST ESTIMATE TO AVAILABLE FUNDS Base System: 21 miles of double track rapid transit line with 20 stations and a maintenance shop, storage yard and test track. Cost of Base System (A-7): $837 million (September 1977) Approved Budget : 795 million (December 1977) Difference: 42 million Alternative Courses of Action A. No Chance in Base System (1) Defer 14 Vehicles (2) Defer all Parking Structures except at Okeechobee and Dadeland North (surface parking lots elsewhere) (3) Lower five sections of line to at -grade configuration along U.S. 1. (requires closing of SW 16th Ave., SW 19th Ave., SW 24th Ave.) TOTAL (A) B. Defer 1 Station (1) Defer 14 Vehicles (2) Defer all Parking Structures except at Okeechobee and Dadeland North (surface parking lots elsewhere) (3) Defer Washington Heights Station TOTAL (B) C. Defer 3 Stations (1) Defer 14 Vehicles (2) Defer Dadeland South Station (end line at Dadeland North) (3) Defer Washington Heights Station (4) Defer Santa Clara Station TOTAL (C) Cost Saved $11,480,000 $26,354,000 4,953,000 $42,787,000 11,480,000 26,354,000 5,223,000 $43,057,000 11,480,000 19,721,000 5,223,000 6,608,000 $43,032,000 2099 one biicoyne tower • miomi, flo. 33131 • (305) 579-6675 MEMORANDUM July 12, 1978 TO: Mayor Maurice Ferre and Members of the City Commission FROM: Roy F, Kenzie, Executive Director(? RE: New Washington Heights Rapid Transit Station I am writing this short memorandum to urge you to take a formal position opposing the elimination of the New Washington Heights station from the Phase I Rapid Transit Program. The Downtown Development Authority has been working closely with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and its Culmer Committee in developing plans and redevelopment strategies for the Culmer area. The New Washington Heights station is an integral part of these plans and is a key catalyst to turning the area around. Further, The Downtown Development Authority has been working closely with the City of Miami Planning Department on developing preliminary plans for Park West New Town -in -Town, a proposed new residential community which would be bounded by 5th Street on the South, 1-395 on the North, Biscayne Boulevard on the East and the FEC Railroad on the West. We are in the process of making a pre- liminary planning grant proposal to the New Communities Office of the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development. We see: the proposed New Town -in -Town as a unique opportunity to attract moderate and upper income housing into the Downtown area. Ready access to the rapid transit station at New Washington Heights is the catalyst which will enable the site to develop and be marketed. Downtown housing is the key to a successful, secure and vibrant Central Business District. It makes Downtown work twenty-four hours a day, and it works if it has good access. The transit station at New Washington Heights, and the proposed people mover system extension to the Omni make the development of Park West viable in the near future. I urge your support for our efforts through your opposition to the elimination of the New Washington Heights Station. Mayor Maurice A. Ferro, Chairman Harry Hood Bassett Daniel K. Gill Melvin Jacobs • Gerald A. Lewin, Comptroller of Florida William G. Oliver, County Commissioner William M. Woltarth Roy F. Kenzie, Executive Director J MEN ME mr UMW BEIM