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File Number: 12-00613 Final Action Date:
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 BERMELLO, AJAMILAND PARTNERS, INC. FOR THE
PREPARATION OF THE DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE FOR THE MIAMI
ENTERTAINMENT COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2601 S. BAYSHORE DRIVE, 10TH
FLOOR, MIAMI, FL, 33133, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000;
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. 11-009 for Architecture
Services -Design Criteria Package for the Miami Entertainment Complex on April 10th, 2012 ("RFQ");
and
WHEREAS, three (3) 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
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WHEREAS, CRA staff proceeded, and successfully negotiated with the top ranked firm and is
recommending that a professional services agreement be executed with Bermello, Ajamil and
Partners, Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $200,000; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to enter into a professional services
agreement with Bermello, Ajamil and Partners, Inc. in an amount not to exceed of $200,000;
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
$200,000 with Bermello, Ajamil and Partners, Inc. for the preparation of the Design Criteria Package
for the Miami Entertainment Complex, located at 2601 S. Bayshore Drive, 10th Floor, Miami, FL,
33133, is authorized.
Section 3. Funding in the amount of $200,000 shall be allocated from 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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
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