HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-016-2089_-_Myrtle_Grove_Park_BIP_Amendment_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-016-2089
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE BOND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN AS IT RELATES TO MYRTLE GROVE
PARK, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND THE BOND
IMPLEMENTATION PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION
OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, in April 2014, the City of Miami Gardens residents approved a General
Obligation Bond (GOB) in the amount of Sixty Million Dollars ($60,000,000) for the
construction of and improvements to the City’s parks and related facilities, and
WHEREAS, City Council authorized the issuance of General Obligation Bonds to
pay the costs of various improvements to the parks, AND
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2015-
42-2239 adopting a Bond Implementation Plan (BIP) that listed improvements to be
incorporated into each park project, and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2015, the City Council approved Resolution No.
2015-200-2897 amending the Bond Implementation Plan, and
WHEREAS, the current scope of work included in the plan includes the following
elements:
• Renovate the existing recreation building.
• Demolish the existing pool, pool house and all of the pool equipment. Sod the area.
• Evaluate rebuilding pool based on the physical condition of the existing pool, pool house
and all of the pool equipment.
• Replace the playground with a new playground with soft rubberized play surface and
shade structure.
• Replace two existing tennis courts with two new basketball courts.
• Demolish existing basketball courts.
• Install additional paved parking to the existing lot and adapt the lot to be ADA compliant.
Remove existing parking lot lighting system and install new lights for improved security
and surveillance. The lighting will be controlled by the Musco sports lighting system.
• Construct a state-of-the-art gymnasium/field house to host Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
basketball events and other high-profile indoor athletic events.
• Install a perimeter fence to improve security at the park.
• Install new landscaping and irrigation system in the park and the paved parking lots.
• Install a Video Surveillance System with cameras monitored from the new Real Time
Crime Center, and
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WHEREAS, this amendment to the BIP would include a phased approach to Myrtle
Grove park contingent upon identifying additional funding sources, and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 will be to construct the scope of work included in the currently
approved BIP and Phase 2 will include construction of a pool, house and associated pool
amenities, and
WHEREAS, in 2013, The City solicited MC Harry & Associates to perform a
Conditions Assessment Report which report informed the above scope of work included
in the BIP and found that, at a minimum, the existing park buildings would require
significant renovations in order to make them compliant with ADA and building code
standards, and
WHEREAS, in 2019, the City conducted a feasibility study in order to examine if a
new pool facility would be economically and operationally feasible, and
WHEREAS, the feasibility study outlined benefits and drawbacks of operating this
facility, including long-term maintenance costs, other facilities in the area, and the type of
usage this facility would likely see, and
WHEREAS, Vice Mayor Katrina Wilson is proposing the following modification of
scope for Myrtle Grove Park:
Phase 1:
• Renovate the existing recreation building. Renovate the existing recreation building.
• Demolish the existing pool, pool house and all of the pool equipment. Sod the area.
• Evaluate rebuilding pool based on the physical condition of the existing pool, pool house
and all of the pool equipment.
• Replace the playground with a new playground with soft rubberized play surface and
shade structure.
• Replace two existing tennis courts with two new basketball courts. Renovate existing
tennis courts.
• Demolish Renovate existing basketball courts.
• Install additional paved parking to the existing lot and adapt the lot to be ADA compliant.
Remove existing parking lot lighting system and install new lights for improved security
and surveillance. The lighting will be controlled by the Musco sports lighting system.
• Construct a state-of-the-art gymnasium/field house to host Amateur Athletic Union (AAU)
basketball events and other high-profile indoor athletic events.
• Install a perimeter fence to improve security at the park.
• Install new landscaping and irrigation system in the park and the paved parking lots.
• Install a Video Surveillance System with cameras monitored from the new Real Time
Crime Center.
• Construct one (1) 30x30 pavilion.
Phase 2:
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• Construct a new pool to include 8 lane competition pool, shaded bleachers, score board,
sports lighting, and pool equipment.
• Construct new 6000 sf pool building, and
WHEREAS, in 2023, the City conducted a probable cost analysis based on current
construction costs (Exhibit D). The total cost of the current project as outlined in the BIP
(Phase 1) is $7,349,425.00. The cost of proposed phase 2 is $9,198,720.00,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: AUTHORIZATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens
hereby amends the Bond Implementation Plan as it relates to Myrtle Grove Park, as
outlined herein. The City Council further authorizes the City Manager to amend the Bond
Implementation Plan.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON FEBRUARY 14, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
________________________________
MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: VICE MAYOR KATRINA WILSON
Moved by: Councilman Stephens
Seconded by: Councilwoman Julien
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Resolution No. 2024-016-2089
VOTE: 7-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Campbell Yes
Councilwoman Ighodaro Yes
Councilwoman Julien Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Stephens, III Yes
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