Title
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Coral Gables, Florida, approving the project delivery methodology and public outreach concept for the Miracle Mile improvement project and the Giralda Avenue improvement project.
Department Head Recommendation
Approval.
Brief History
On January 27, 2011 the City Commission unanimously passed Resolution No. 2011-25 approving the strategic initiative for Miracle Mile and Restaurant Row (Giralda Avenue) based on the conceptual design dated June 1, 2009 prepared by C3TS (now Stantec), and directed the City Manager to move ahead with implementation, including design, cost estimates and financing, subject to City Commission subsequent approval.
On August 26, 2014 the City Commission approved the final assessment resolutions providing the funding mechanisms for the Miracle Mile and Giralda Avenue improvement projects.
Due to the magnitude and importance of these projects as well as the desire to proceed on an accelerated schedule, it is requested that the City Commission approve the project delivery methodology and public outreach plan presented by staff, including the establishment of a project steering committee.
At the September 11, 2014 Commission Meeting staff will be presenting recommendations for the project delivery methodology and community outreach approach and concept including; issuing a request for qualifications (RFQ) to select design consultant; and establishing a project steering committee consisting of seven members including two to be appointed by the City Commission, one BID representative, one Chamber representative, one University of Miami representative and two City staff as appointed by the City Manager.