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OMNI CRA Resolution:
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.omnicra.com
File Number: 8993 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, BY
A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, RATIFYING, CONFIRMING,
AND APPROVING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S WRITTEN FINDING OF AN
EMERGENCY, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, PURSUANT TO SECTION
18-90 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AND
WAIVING COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING PROCEDURES FOR THE
SHORING OF THE CITIZENS BANK BUILDING LOCATED AT 1367 NORTH
MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA AS AN EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT;
RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,027,708.00 AND THE SELECTION OF MASS CONSTRUCTION CORP. FOR
SAID EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelop Agency ("CRA")
currently owns the Citizens Bank Building ("Bank Building") located at 1367 North Miami
Avenue, Miami, Florida and is responsible for the renovation and rehabilitation of the historic
property; and
WHEREAS, the Bank Building was purchased by the CRA in 2017; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has retained the services of R.J. Heisenbottle ("Architect") for
architectural services of the Bank Building; and
WHEREAS, the CRA became aware through the Architect that the fa9ade and interior
structure of the Bank Building is deteriorating rapidly due to water intrusion and spalling
(collectively, "Damage"); and
WHEREAS, the Bank Building is both historically designated and fronting on a public
sidewalk; and
WHEREAS, due to the significance of the Damage, the Architect recommended that the
CRA immediately support and brace the Bank Building in order to preserve the historical facade
while protecting the public from any danger of collapse as outlined in Exhibit "A," attached and
incorporated; and
WHEREAS, it is a matter of public health and safety that the Bank Building is properly
secured; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director, pursuant to Section 18-90 of the Code of the City of
Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), approved an emergency bid waiver to procure the
services of a Mass Construction Corporation ("Mass"), licensed general contractor meeting all
insurance requirements to complete the services as recommended by the Architect; and
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WHEREAS, the use of the emergency bid waiver pursuant to the City Code is justified
as the Executive Director found that it was not practicable or advantageous to undergo the
formal bidding for a licensed general contractor because the time duration involved in formal
bidding would mean the Bank Building would present serious structural issues that pose a
safety hazard to the general public and significant further deterioration of the Bank Building;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, pursuant to Section 18-90 of the City
Code, the Executive Director's emergency finding, attached and incorporated, is approved and
confirmed, the requirements for competitive sealed bidding procedures are waived, and the
emergency procurement of the services of Mass is approved as an emergency procurement.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and retroactively execute
any and all agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for the
purposes stated herein.
Section 4. The Executive Directo is further authorized to negotiate any and all other
necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purposes stated
herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Barnaby I_. Min, Deputy City Attorney 4/3072021
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