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Mayor and Mehbers
of the City Commission
:oseph R► e rassie
City Manager
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INTER-OPPrCE MEMORANDUM
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Bicetitenttial Park
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ENCLOSURES:
On December 1, 1975, The City solicited fifty (50) prospective
bidders for food concession services for the Bicentennial Park
Cafe Restaurant. There were no bids received from this
solicitation. The major reason given by matey of these firths
for not bidding was the lack of automobile accessibility and
lack of potential customers coming near the restaurant.
With the construction in the Park nearing completion, the City
revised specifications for the cafe concession rights and on
January 11, 1977, solicited eighty-four (84) prospective bidders.
One (1) bid was received and is currently being evaluated by
the Administration. This particular bid is predicated upon
the bidder's request for 200 parking spaces in service to the
cafe.
There has also been a tremendous need expressed for parking
in support of the various cultural and recreational events being
held in the Park, Experience th:s far has indicated that for
certain events, between 40 and 200 cars have approached the Park
seeking parking space. Many of the occupants of these cars
when turned away with directions given to under. -expressway
parking or to parking available at the Herald Building, state
their refusal to attend the particular event due to the lack of
parking space within easy walking distance and free from the
peril. of crossing Biscayne Boulevard.
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It expectation of everikincreasing special events taking lacer)
in the Park, and iti recognition of the significant role this Park
is expected to perform in attracting people into Downtown Miarnii
the Adrnitiistratiton is offering for the Corrunissionis evaluation
a plan whereby a.pproxirnately thirty (30) to 150 cars can be
accommodated on the park site without disruption of recreational
activities or park aesthetics. The nesign Consutta.nt for the Park,
dward D. Stone, Jr. and ASSOCiates, has assisted the City ii
determination of an acceptable location. The vehicular area will
be developed with turf.block, an ope.n.patterneci concrete paver
having grass plugs within the openings. This type of paving will
maintain the grassy appearance of the area. while providing a.n
adequate load.bea.ring surface for vehicles. When not in use
the area can also be used for multipurpose recrea.tiona.l. a.ctivities.
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