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II Coastal Heritage Park and Parking Garage Sunny Isles Beach, Florida May 22, 2009 Logistics and Alternatives . We would not propose a change in the garage as currently designed as a cast-in-place concrete structure. We feel it can be constructed in the same period of time and as cost efficient as an alternate design. We also feel that it will save time and money to not have to re-permit and approve a new design. This time element alone offsets any cost savings that may result from an alternate design. In addition, a cast-in-place garage will be easier to maintain over time than, say a pre- cast garage. . We have attached site logistics and overlay plans that indicate intended construction access and traffic flow in and around the site. In addition there are some three dimensional views of the project included to better understand the work involved. . We understand the requirement for maintaining the existing hotel parking for the duration of construction of the parking garage and will work with the City to utilize parking around the existing Public Works building as needed during site work operations. . The main access to the project will be off 193rd street (Galahad Dade Boulevard) from Collins Avenue. We will clean and maintain this road throughout construction and assure access to the Ocean Reserve Condominiums and Public Works is not disrupted in any way. As safety is one of our major concerns, we will provide an OSHA trained flagman at the site access gate to control construction traffic. . We intend to utilize mobile cranes and forklifts to erect the structure and not tower cranes. This will eliminate any safety concerns along Lehman Causeway and additional foundation work. . Since the actual subsurface conditions are impossible to determine prior to foundation excavations we have included an allowance of $45,000 for dewatering during the construction of the garage. If the specified supplier is used $300,000 must be added to Coastal's price. . We feel that the price provided by the specified supplier of the Sailboat Feature is cost prohibitive and have, therefore, included an allowance of $400,000 based on a quote from an alternate source for a similar design. . It is our opinion that the City would benefit from a meeting with the contractor and design team to discuss potential alternative designs in the following areas: l.Use painted pre-cast concrete in lieu of metal framing and plaster cladding on the exterior "V System" with a potential savings $ 150,000. In addition, we feel this will greatly reduce building maintenance and upkeep. 2. Eliminate the "V System" on the South and West elevations of the garage, potential savings $ 150,000 3.Use site-cast concrete in lieu of steel stairs for the two main stairwells. potential savings $ 75,000 4. Alternate source for sailboat structure. Potential savings $ 250,000.