HomeMy WebLinkAbout8993 Signed Emergency MemoJason Walker
Executive Director
From: Anthony Balzebre
Assistant Director
Cc: Isiaa Jones Esq.,
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Date: May 5th, 2021
Subject:
References:
Enclosures:
Emergency Expenditures for Shoring of Citizens Bank
Quote from Mass Construction, Email from Engineer,
Photos of Bank Building (Current State)
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") respectfully requests your approval of
the following emergency purchase(s) and expenditures. The expenditures, goods and/or services required herein are as a
result of one or both of the following circumstance(s):
1) A public emergency (threats to health, life, welfare or safety).
2) Historic Preservation of the Citizens Bank building
The expenditures as a result of this emergency are in direct compliance with Chapter 163.370 of Florida Statutes and the
emergency procurement procedures as define in Section 18-90 of the City of Miami's Code, authorization to waive the
competitive bid process, albeit it is a retroactive authorization, is also requested for the aforementioned emergency
purchase if greater than $25,000.
This purchase is necessary for the following reason:
During the month of March 2021, the CRA became aware that the facade and interior structure of the Citizens Bank Building
(1367 N. Miami Avenue), which is owned by the CRA, was deteriorating rapidly due to water intrusion and spoiling As
this building is both historically designated and fronting on a public sidewalk, bracing the structure will preserve the
historically contributing facades while protecting the public from any danger of collapse. Several cracks in the exterior have
been documented. The right-of-way is being closed to foot traffic. Please see the exhibit attached to this memo.
1. The services of a licensed general contractor to provide services to the CRA to secure and shore up the bank building
Please see the attached proposal prepared. The list is not all inclusive as some of the costs have not been fully outlined as of
today's date. For example, the cost to rebuildthe structure, and additional expenses.
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Upon your approval, and pursuant to Section 18-90 of the City Code, the CRA has prepared a ratification item of this
emergency for the next available Commission meeting.
ASSISTANT
DIRECTOR:
APPROVED DISAPPROVED
Date:
Additional certification required for emergency purchases greater than S25,000:
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR, OMNI
CRA:
CI
I certify the funds to cover this emergency purchase are available
Date: 07417/1
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