2014-0731 Special City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes:Special City Commission Meeting July 31,2014 Sunny Isles Beach,Florida the plans and develop the finishes as we had talked about early on with the Association. Victor Menocal of Ric-Man International,Inc. said we should be able to have the drawings ready within a month. Commissioner Scholl asked what the time line looks like for the agencies who have to approve the project. Mr. Menocal said we will be working with FPL and FDOT for the most part, what we have is ready to go. The only thing that is going to take time is the sub and super structure, and each one should be a month. Commissioner Levin asked what the clearance will be, and he said 17 feet 8 inches. Ms. Viscarra said she understands it is possible the bridge will be completed after the Park opens,if that is the case we are going to have a problem as we are building the bridge for safety purposes. City Manager Russo said with the cooperation of the surrounding entities that we need it will be done in time. We started this project at the same time we started planning for the Park. Vice Mayor Aelion asked what the interval of time is from the completion of the Park and the completion of the bridge. Mayor Edelcup said what we are hearing is we can coordinate the opening of the Park with the building of the bridge and that is the goal that we have. Vice Mayor Aelion moved and Commissioner Scholl seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2014-2277 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 5D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Approving an Increased Purchasing Authority with Jay Carroll of Carroll Electric to Provide Electrical Consultant Services for the Construction of Intracoastal Parks,in an Amount Not to Exceed $30,000.00; Authorizing the City Manager to Do All Things Necessary to Effectuate this Resolution; Providing for an Effective Date. Action: Deputy City Clerk Betancur read the title, and Assistant City Manager Bill Evans reported noting that we used Jay Carroll on the Intracoastal Park. Public Speakers: None Commissioner Scholl moved and Vice Mayor Aelion seconded a motion to approve the resolution. Resolution No. 2014-2278 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor. 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS 6A. Discussion regarding the 174th Street Landscaping Design. Action: City Manager Russo reported that this contract is in the process of being completed. We had awarded this bid and we did say that we would come back to the Commission with the Landscape Plan for 174i1' Street. Public Speakers: James Santiago Assistant City Manager Bill Evans introduced Landscape Architect James Santiago and noted the conceptuals for the landscape design for 174th Street that will be part of the drainage project. Landscape Architect James Santiago reported that the idea was to replace that landscaping with something that was more functional,more conducive to the use of the street, something that would be sustainable and last a long time. After meetings with the 7