HomeMy WebLinkAboutMorningside Park Improvements2.1 Momingside Park improvements
Historic Momingside Park, between 50th and 55th Street, in midtown Miami, fronts over 2,000 feet of
Biscayne Bay Shoreline. The Momingside residential District was established in the early years of Miami,
and the Park has stood as a hub of recreation for local area residents for many years. Historical shoreline
erosion at the Park has been abated by placement of concrete rubble in random fashion. However during
periods of heavy storm activity and hurricanes, some areas of the shoreline have undergone recession,
leaving rubble scattered on the Bay bottom several feet offshore of waters edge. The City has identified
areas of the shoreline where shoreline stabilization should occur. Based on meetings with the local
homeowners group, other areas of shoreline would remain open for access by small kayaks and canoes to
Biscayne Bay and the offshore spoil islands.
The area of Momingside Park shoreline from the lagoon outfall south to the public boat ramp has been
identified for partial shoreline stabilization. Residents of Momingside have stressed to the City of Miami
that certain stretches of shoreline remain accessible to Biscayne Bay for swimming and the launching of
canoes and kayaks. Other areas of shoreline that have been colonized by wetland vegetation and mangroves
would also remain untouched. The immediate plan is to clean and dispose of old concrete rubble and debris
along the entire shoreline, followed by regrading and placement of filter cloth and native limerock boulders
to form a compact revetment.
At least two openings between mangrove stands have been identified for small boat access. These openings
are proposed to have offsetting riprap elements that will allow boat launching, and provide secondary
shoreline and wave protection. The upland will be regraded and overlaid with clean sandy material
conducive to placement of fiberglass boats prior to and after launching. Upland of these boat launching
areas, two informational kiosks will be constructed to inform the public of the Dade County Blueways
program and locations boaters may travel in North Biscayne Bay. The kiosks will also have informational
literature for distribution to the public. Planning for shoreline improvements to Momingside Park south of
the existing boat ramp will be initiated during the 2006 fiscal year.
2.2 Margaret Pace Park improvements
The improvements at Margaret Pace Park include habitat improvement of native shoreline plants,
stabilization of shoreline similar to Momingside Park and installation of signage with educational and
navigational information. A canoe launch area already exists and will be improved through the installation
of additional vegetation.
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The Biscayne Bay Blueway City of Miami Segment Phase I Project (Project) consists of the construction of
two boat launches at Momingside Park, improvement of one boat launch at Margaret Pace Park,
stabilization of shoreline, placement of educational and navigational signage, and planting of native
vegetation at both parks. The project will include outreach, engineering design, permitting, habitat
improvement and construction services.
Page 2, Exhibit "A", Statement of Work, OT061088
The City shall be responsible for the satisfactory completion of all work under this Statement of Work. This
Statement of Work will focus on activities that include the following tasks for each project:
Task 1: Outreach
Task 2: Engineering Design
Task 3: Permitting
Task 4: Construction
The project will meet the regulatory requirements of all government agencies with permitting jurisdiction.
4.0 WORK BREAKDOWN STRUCTURE
At the end of each task, the City shall deliver one hard copy and one electronic copy of the task deliverables
to the District. The City shall also provide a summary of the project with as -built photos including
estimated cost to the District upon project completion.
Project Management
The City is responsible for project management, budget management and quality control, and is responsible
for reviewing and approving deliverables to ensure that the projects' objectives are met.
Task 1: Outreach
• Conduct research activities to enhance public usage of the proposed facilities.
• Prepare and submit to the District preliminary design criteria for informational signage.
• Prepare and submit to the District Educational Brochure.
• Prepare and submit to the District preliminary design criteria for new boat launches.
• Submit to the District an updated project timeline for tasks 2 through 4.
Deliverables: Summary Report including submittal of the information described in this task number 1.
Task 2: Engineering Design
• Prepare and submit to the District 100% Design Documents.
• Prepare and submit to the District Project Specifications. Mc.
• Submit project summary with final engineer's cost estimate and updated timeline.
Deliverables: Submit to District work documents and information described in this task number 2.
Task 3: Permitting
• Provide to the District copies of all permit applications.
• Providd to the District copies of all final applicable permits or permitted plans for project construction.
Deliverables: Submit to District work documents and information described in this task number 3.
Task 4: Construction
• Award Notice To Proceed
• Provide all signage identifying the project at the project location. Such signage shall include references
to the District as a source of funding for the project.
• Monitor the construction of the project and submit progress reports and construction
invoices.
Page 3, Exhibit "A", Statement of Work, OT061088
• Construct improvements as identified in 100% design plans, specifications and applicable permits.
Deliverables: Submit to District work documents and information described in this task number 4.
Page 4, Exhibit "A", Statement of Work, OTi • 088