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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Item Cover PageAGENDA ITEM COVER PAGE File ID: #1930 Resolution Sponsored by: Vice Chair Ken Russell A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE CURRENT SITE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FIRE COLLEGE ("FIRE COLLEGE"), INCORPORATING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE DRAFTING OF THE RFP IN COORDINATION WITH THE DISTRICT TWO CITY COMMISSION OFFICE AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, FURTHER INCORPORATING WITHIN THE DRAFTING OF THE RFP ANY POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS WITH ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, SUBJECT TO THE CITY ACQUIRING A SUITABLE LOCATION FOR A NEW FIRE COLLEGE, AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ANY AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS, PROTECTION, LAND USE, ZONING LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS AND REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXISTENCE IN OR ON THE PROPERTY OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAY IMPACT ITS SUITABILITY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AND FOR WHICH THERE WOULD BE REMEDIATION, IF NECESSARY, PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. -,IV ov . City of Miami IIS°°1 il°4I° *01\ °° °° Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-17-0150 File Number: 1930 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Final Action Date:3/23/2017 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PRIORITIZE THE DEVELOPMENT AND ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ("RFP") RELATING TO THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON THE CURRENT SITE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI FIRE COLLEGE ("FIRE COLLEGE"), INCORPORATING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THE DRAFTING OF THE RFP IN COORDINATION WITH THE DISTRICT TWO CITY COMMISSION OFFICE AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS, FURTHER INCORPORATING WITHIN THE DRAFTING OF THE RFP ANY POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIPS WITH ABUTTING PROPERTY OWNERS, SUBJECT TO THE CITY ACQUIRING A SUITABLE LOCATION FOR A NEW FIRE COLLEGE, AND FURTHER SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ANY AND ALL ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS, PROTECTION, LAND USE, ZONING LAWS, RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDERS AND REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXISTENCE IN OR ON THE PROPERTY OF ANY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS WHICH MAY IMPACT ITS SUITABILITY FOR RESIDENTIAL USE AND FOR WHICH THERE WOULD BE REMEDIATION, IF NECESSARY, PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION. WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") has a need for affordable housing; and WHEREAS, the City's Fire College ("Fire College") requires major repairs, renovations and remodeling to meet the current needs of a modern fire college; and WHEREAS, the City wants to utilize the current site of the Fire College for affordable housing; and WHEREAS, use of the current site of the Fire College for affordable housing is subject to the City acquiring a suitable location for a new Fire College; and WHEREAS, use of the current site of the Fire College for affordable housing is further subject to compliance with any and all environmental requirements, protection, land use, zoning laws, rules, regulations, orders and requirements, including, but not limited to, the existence in or on the property of any hazardous materials which may impact its suitability for residential use and for which there would be remediation, if necessary, prior to construction; and WHEREAS, it shall be of highest priority for the City Manager to seek and acquire a suitable location for a new Fire College, subject to the various conditions provided herein; and WHEREAS, it shall also be of highest priority for the City Manager to develop and issue a Request for Proposals ("RFP") for the design and construction of affordable housing utilizing the current site of the Fire College, subject to the various conditions provided herein; and WHEREAS, the City Manager shall incorporate public participation in the drafting of the RFP in coordination with the District Two City Commission Office and community stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the City Manager shall further incorporate within the drafting of the RFP any potential opportunities for redevelopment partnerships with abutting property owners; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION 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 as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is directed to prioritize the development and issuance of an RFP relating to the design and construction of affordable housing on the current site of the Fire College, subject to the City acquiring a suitable location for a new Fire College, and further subject to compliance with any and all environmental requirements, protection, land use, zoning laws, rules, regulations, orders and requirements, including, but not limited to, the existence in or on the property of any hazardous materials which may impact its suitability for residential use and for which there would be remediation, if necessary, prior to construction. Section 3. The City Manager shall incorporate public participation in the drafting of the RFP in coordination with the District Two City Commission Office and community stakeholders. Section 4. The City Manager shall further incorporate within the drafting of the RFP any potential opportunities for redevelopment partnerships with abutting property owners. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 Un ndez, City Attor ey 3/1412017 1 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.