HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-00184 ResolutionCity of Miami
Legislation
CRA Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 12-00184 Final Action Date: 3/29/2012
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE SELECTION COMMITTEE AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH BASTIEN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE FOR THE MIAMI ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX
LOCATED AT 50 NW 14 STREET, MIAMI, FL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$215,000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT
HIS DISCRETION, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE AND AMEND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, section 4.4.2, at page 49 of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan states "[t]he
development of the Performing Arts Center...coupled with the future development of the Florida
Opera House and adjacent Media/Entertainment District...there is a great potential to reinvigorate the
Omni area by establishing it as a cultural destination that includes a multitude of arts and
entertainment venues."; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0043, passed and
adopted on July 28th, 2011, authorized funding in the amount of $1,087,268 for the planning, design,
construction and development of the Miami Entertainment Complex; and
WHEREAS, the CRA is proposing to develop the Miami Entertainment Complex as a
Design/Build project; and
WHEREAS, a Design Criteria Package is the first step in the process and is required to be
prepared in order to solicit Design/Build bids; and
WHEREAS, the CRA issued Request for Qualifications No. 11-008 for Architecture
Services -Design Criteria Package for the Miami Entertainment Complex on October 24th, 2011
("RFQ"); and
WHEREAS, seven (7) qualification packages were received and evaluated by a selection
committee based on the requirements of the RFQ and as stipulated by Florida Statutes Chapter
287.055 "Consultants' Competitive Negotiation Act"; and
WHEREAS, the selection committee recommended that negotiations proceed with the top
City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File Id: 12-00184 (Version: 2) Printed On: 11/7/2022
File Number: 12-00184
three ranked firms in ranking order; and
WHEREAS, CRA staff proceeded, successfully negotiated with the top ranked firm and is
recommending that a professional services agreement be executed with Bastien and Associates, Inc.
in an amount not to exceed of $215,000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to enter into a professional services
agreement with Bastien and Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $215,000;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The execution of a professional services agreement in an amount not to exceed
$215,000 with Bastien and Associates, Inc. for the preparation of the Design Criteria Package for the
Miami Entertainment Complex, located at 50 NW 14 Street, Miami, Florida, is authorized.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of $215,000 shall be allocated from OMNI Tax Increment
Fund", Construction in Progress," Account Code No. 10040.920101.670000.0000.00000, as
authorized by resolution no. CRA-R-11-0043.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, upon
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to execute and amend all documents
necessary for said purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File Id: 12-00184 (Version: 2) Printed On: 11/7/2022