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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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Ci Manager/Chief Administrator
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FEB 20 2004
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Cultural and Recreational Centers
for the Little Haiti area in District 5
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution that will amend Resolution No. 02-144 to change the limit for professional
architectural services costs from $600,000 to an amount not to exceed $2,250,000, and
further amending Resolution No. 03-089 to increase the scope of work, and change the
limit of the cost of Zyscovich, Inc. professional architectural services from $300,000 to
an amount not to exceed $2,250,000, related to the development of the Cultural and
Recreational Centers in the Little Haiti area. The Cultural Center will consist of, but is
not limited to, a Community Building, Black Box Theater, Public Library, courtyard,
parking lots, and improvements to the pedestrian area of the right-of-way on NE 2nd
Avenue between NE 59th Street and NE 59th Terrace. The Recreational Center will
consist of, but is not limited to, a Soccer Field Facility, Recreation Building, fixed
bleachers, vita course, domino/ game park shelters, and a parking lot.
BACKGROUND
Resolution No. 02-144, passed on February 14th, 2002, approved the list of firms to
provide professional services, and authorized the City Manager to negotiate and
execute Professional Service Agreements ("PSA") with each firm. On June 24, 2002, the
City entered into a PSA with Zyscovich, Inc. for architectural services. The term of the
PSA is three years. Pursuant to Attachment "A" of Resolution No. 02-144 and the PSA,
Zyscovich, Inc. professional services can not exceed $600,000 for all work under the
PSA. In accordance to typical industry standards, the cost of Zyscovich, Inc.
professional services will be between 10 to 15 percent of the total cost of construction.
Resolution 03-089, passed on January 23rd, 2003, authorized the City Manager's
engagement of Zyscovich, Inc. to provide professional architectural services related to
the cultural component at (or adjacent to) the Caribbean Marketplace and a Master
Plan for the Black Box Theater in District 5.
After both resolutions were passed the properties needed for the development of the
Cultural Center were identified and purchased. These properties are located adjacent
and close to the Caribbean Marketplace. Additional analysis of the Caribbean
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Marketplace revealed that the design and construction of the building did not meet
current code requirements. It was also determined that it would be more cost effective
to demolish the building, and build a new Community Building. Instead of preparing
a Master PIan of the Black Box Theater, Zyscovich was directed by the City Manager to
prepare a Master Plan for the Cultural Center. Based on the desires of the community,
the Cultural Center will consist primarily of a Community Building, Black Box Theater,
Public Library, Courtyard and parking lots. In the spirit of moving the projects
forward one master architectural firm (Zyscovich, Inc.) will be used.
Curtis and Rogers Design Studio has completed the Master Plan for the Recreation
Center that will consist of, but is not limited to, a soccer field facility, and a Recreation
Building. The Administration has determined that it will be advantageous to engage
Zyscovich, Inc. for the development of the Recreation Center.
Negotiation for the cost of professional services, which includes design development,
bidding and construction documents and construction administration consulting
services, is necessary to ensure the City receives equitable proposals for the Cultural
and Recreational Centers projects. Funds are available from Capital Improvements
Project No. 331412 to cover the cost of professional services that should not exceed
$2,250,000.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
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