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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 99-182RESOLUTION NO.99- \V - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL FOR AN ECONOMIC REDEVELOPMENT STUDY TO BE PERFORMED BY THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROPOSAL SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE LETTER AGREEMENT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, on November 18,1999, by Resolution No. 99-174, the Commission authorized the Director of Community, Planning & Development to negotiate for a number of basic planning studies including an economic redevelopment study; and WHEREAS, Chesapeake Group, Inc., has submitted a proposal for streetscape and beautification program which is being recommended by the Director of Community, Planning & Development; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: 1. Approval of Proposal. The proposal by The Chesapeake Group, Inc. for an economic redevelopment study as delineated in the economic redevelopment study packet and further defined by the letter agreement attached as composite Exhibit "A", be and the same is hereby approved. 2. Ct Manager Authorized to Execute. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the letter agreement authorizing the study in accordance with the proposed terms and conditions contained in Exhibit "A." 3. Effective Date. This Resolution becomes effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9' day of De David Samson, Mayor ATTEST: Rictwd Brown-Morilla, City Clerk Economic Redeveiopment Study Res. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY M. Dannheisser, City Attorney Vote: (�',o Mayor Samson Yes) Vice Mayor Morrow t./(Yes) Commissioner Iglesias t/ - (Yes) Commissioner Kauffman (Yes) Commissioner Commissioner Turetsky t/ (Yes) Economic Redevelopment Study Res Moved by: o,J Seconded by:,'��, (No) (No) (No) (No) (No) THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. November 22, 1999 Marla Dumas Director of Planning City of Sunny Isles Beach Fax 305-949-3113 QSubject: Proposal For Services Dear Marla: On behalf of The Chesapeake Group, Inc., let me thank you for the opportunity to submit this brief proposal for professional survey and analysis services for Sunny Isles Beach. The Chesapeake Group, Inc. is enthusiastic about the prospects for the project, based on our familiarity and experience with the South Florida and other municipalities in Miami -Dade and Broward Counties and experiences in many other communities and jurisdictions throughout the country. The Chesapeake Group, Inc. (TCG) is an economic analysis, planning, and economic development consulting firm headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, but with a more than twenty year record of service in South Florida. Over the past twenty-five years, TCG has been involved with many non-profit and for -profit entities seeking analyses of creative retail, office, industrial, hotel/motel/inn, housing, recreation, and multi -use development activity and implementation assistance in numerous communities striving for economic enhancement. The success of the firm can be measured in numerous ways, including: the number of jobs retained and created; the number of new businesses attracted; increased market penetration levels; the investment in millions of dollars in projects; the increased efficiency in public sector financing and expenditures; the expansion of markets served; and the number of newly created successful ventures. TCG is unique, differentiated from other planning and analyses entities for the collective reasons that follow: 1. TCG specializes in analyses of and implementation activity for communities interested in their economic enhancement and quality development. We have established a particular market niche associated with analyses of areas striving for new opportunities, increased focus, and growth in a manner acceptable to a host of diverging interests. 2. TCG's work most often entails the development of significant primary data or a new base that does not exist at the present time. This is the focus of the proposed work for your effort. 3. TCG is the only firm with the technical resources to: internalize the conduct of primary data collection and surveys; perform detailed analyses and present the findings in a manner that the general public can comprehend; develop implementation schemes; and assist with project implementation. 8516 GREEN LANE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 1 THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 4. Howard Kohn, TCG's President and the Project Manager for the effort should we be fortunate enough to obtain a contract, has spent most of his professional career doing analyses and implementation related planning and economic development work. 5. TCG has significant familiarity with economic and planning conditions and circumstances in various diverse parts of Florida. We have been fortunate enough a to have worked in broad geographic areas, ranging from the Panhandle to Homestead for the past twenty years. TCG has been fortunate enough in the past two years alone or at the current time to have provided services to Coconut Grove, the Miami River, Pensacola Beach, Fort Lauderdale, the Upper Eastside/Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, and North Miami Beach. We bring to the effort a significant data base and knowledge that can only be of assistance in facilitating a smooth evaluation. 6. TCG efforts involve only the time of highly skilled principals, not lower level staff with minimal experience. 7. TCG has built its reputation on providing a high level of service, having a real commitment to make efforts successful, and providing a quality product that produces results. Attesting to the level of service and commitment, TCG received the 1991 Small Business Service Award from the Baltimore County Economic Development Commission. TCG was nominated for this award by the Eastern Baltimore Area Chamber of Commerce, the Liberty Communities Development Corporation, and the Pikesville Community Growth Corporation. These were three of TCG's clients in Baltimore County. 8. TCG has a reputation for being associated with projects that are both creative and have met with success. TCG approaches the effort intended to provide pragmatic information and solutions to the current evolutionary activity and circumstances. That pragmatism is of critical importance to this particular effort. We do not wish to be involved with reports which "sit upon shelves" and suggestions that are not implementable. 9. TCG would give the project the highest priority. 10. TCG is committed to professional excellence at reasonable cost. Based on the preliminary conversations, the preliminary reconnaissance of Sunny Isles Beach, and our previous experiences, TCG believes that four tasks would be of great assistance in gaining an increased knowledge of the current conditions and circumstances likely to impact future economic and housing growth in Sunny Isle. The four tasks proposed to be performed by and through The Chesapeake Group, in partnership with the City and organized business group in Sunny Isles Beach, follow. • -• ••- • Ma A survey of the owners or management of retail and related service operations within Sunny Isle will be conducted by TCG. Direct mail, with self-addressed, stamped return envelopes, will be the method of sampling employed. The mailings will employ software based on "Yellow Page" listings, unless other appropriate and accurate files are furnished by the City. 2 THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. Depending upon the response rate, additional contact may be established by telephone with some of those not responsive to the mailing. The survey will focus upon business trends; employment and employment needs; marketing, technical and other possible assistance needs; expansion and reinvestment plans; or other information sought by the business organization or City. aTask 2 Surveyof • • Operations The second survey proposed is that of the hotel/motel operations. The proposed methodology for this survey is "one-on-one" or "face-to-face". When such "face-to-face" interviews are not reasonable or possible, the telephone or mail will be employed as supplemental methodology. Based on TCG's previous experience, TCG interviews are expected to be scheduled by either the City or business organization staff on agreed upon times and dates. The third proposed program element is a survey of residents of Sunny Isles Beach, including, if possible, both those who reside there full and part-time. Telephone survey methodology would be employed, with TCG developing the questionnaire and performing all surveys. A sample of between 200 and 300 households would be obtained. The survey would be conducted during the "winter' months if possible. Software data base derived from telephone directory listings would be used, unless an enhanced data base is available through either the City or telephone company. The telephone survey would focus provided information on household demographics and lifestyles, spending patterns for retail and related services and select entertainment, and other appropriate information potentially desired by the City or business organization. Report Preparation TCG will prepare a report summarizing the methodologies and findings from the previously defined tasks in this final task. TCG will submit the report in reproducible 8 %2" by 11" format and on IBM compatible floppy disk or CD. TCG will also present the highlights of the findings to the City and business group on an agreed upon date and time. Ism Amh A& IMIP jj19&,FtVLALj4k*a& The proposed total fee for services, including all costs, is $9,750. The fee is payable on a monthly basis, based upon submitted invoices and percentages of the effort successfully complete. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. Iblepolked Time Itnue Fort aftet TCG would initiate the project upon notice to proceed or formal contract approval. The effort is expected to take about twelve weeks. This time frame allows for reasonable time to conduct a direct mail survey and receive returns as well as the telephone survey. a"Tasks 1" through "Y are expected to be performed simultaneously. EM n AMMML '1109 1 %a MORk als IMMM- We look forward to working with you on this potential important Sunny Isles Beach effort. If I can be of any further assistance or answer any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Respectfully, Howard S. Kohn President 3 N 4 Thy th'osapoako Group, Ina% �l k _ 1, -', -• t. 8516 GREEN LANE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Technical Expertise The Chesapeake Group's professionals have extensive knowledge and experience with the following ... ©ARKET SURVEYS, ASSESSMENTS, & ANALYSES ©CONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS & IMPLEMENTATION r QUSINESS RECRUITMENT, RETENTION & DEVELOPMENT ©FFECTIVE MARKETING PROGRAMS QOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION ©AIN STREET ENHANCEMENT ©EIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION `"- MOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ©EEDS ASSESSMENTS ©ONCEPT PLANNING ©OMPREHENSIVE PLANNING q ©RANSIT & JOINT DEVELOPMENT MARKING ANALYSIS & MANAGEMENT MINANCIAL FEASIBILITY z. QREATIVE FINANCING MOMMUNITY PARTICIPATION PROCESSES QUSINESS & COMMUNITY ORGANIZING .� ERGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT .� MUBLIC & PRIVATE FUNDING STRATEGIES MROJECT EVALUATIONS & MANAGEMENT THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Distinguishing Characteristics THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. takes pride in ... MROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICE TO ITS CLIENTS GHE LEVEL OF RETURNING CLIENTS CREATIVITY COMBINED WITH PRAGMATISM MUCCESS OF ITS EFFORTS MROVIDING PROJECT SUPPORT THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION GHE GROWING NATIONAL REPUTATION GHE DIVERSITY OF CLIENTS MROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE AT REASONABLE COST THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Quality Output From Quality IPnut Tk�— [Market Analyses & Positioning *Analyses based on primary data *Marketing Strategies *Market positioning *Niche development *Needs Assessments *Retention & recruitment programs *Identification of prospects *Special Benefit District implementation *"Brownfield" initiatives *Tourism development *Site selection *Business plans. f Gransportation Analyses *Parking supply & demand analysis *Turnover and capacity analysis *Joint development opportunities analysis *Transit station location analysis *User demand forecasts *Public transit benefit analysis *Origin -destination studies *Attitudinal research *Systems analysis *Traffic capacity analysis *Pedestrian & vehicular circulation analysis. Minancial Feasibility Analyses *Financial analysis proformas for new development *Financial analysis proformas for reuse opportunities *Land use fiscal impact analysis for plans *Cost -Benefit analysis *Creative financing techniques *Funding strategies *Special fee or assessment evaluations *Parking structures *Impact fee analysis *Tax structure analysis. Murveys & Other Tools The Chesapeake Group's efforts are based on primary data collection that includes the following ... *Telephone surveys *Customer intercept or patron surveys *Origin - destination surveys *Employee surveys *Student surveys *Business surveys *Direct mail surveys *Focus group facilitation *Parking utilization surveys. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Helping non -profits, governments, and for -profits since 1974 ... a�. V� Creative Commercial Development "City" markets, festival markets, seasonal kiosks and carts, farmers' markets, specialty centers, mixed use centers, and factory outlet centers are all part of the changing opportunities within urban, outer urban, suburban, and rural settings. Reuse and re -marketing of regional and community scale shopping centers are essential components of creative commercial development. TCG's efforts have often been pioneering. Entertainment Activity & Centers Communities throughout the country are integrating commercial recreation and entertainment into exciting complexes with retail, restaurant, office, and housing. TCG has identified opportunities and assisted with the develop- ment or repositioning of family entertainment centers, themed development, movie theaters, sports complexes, museums, as well as other activity oriented toward resident and visitor markets. Urban Business Parks Yes, there are significant opportunities for industrial expansion in urban and non -urban settings, bringing with the activity the benefits of economic base industry, increased employment, and an expanded tax base. There is a direct link between neighborhood stability and employment opportunity. Business parks along major "commercial" arterials are often keys. So too is aggressive recruitment. Entrepreneurial activity often has the potential to maximize benefits to communities. Revitalization Plans & Strategies Throughout the West Coast, Midwest & East Coast regions of this country, THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP has been involved with numerous successful downtown and neighborhood revitalization efforts in communities ranging in population from 1,500 to millions. All have different market forces and unique qualities. Buildiing A Fouln'dation For Tht^ Futum, THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Alternative Land Uses Qetail Retail and related services have been a TCG forte since inception. "City" markets, festival markets, themed activity, and other creative development provide the foundation for existing areas in many different locational settings. ©ntertainmept Entertainment, with or without retail, is increasingly critical to commercial environments and downtowns. Efforts include strategically positioned FEC's, theaters, combined retail centers, etc. Clients include some of the best known entities in the family entertainment industry. Ondustrial TCG's industrial efforts have focused on creating quality urban business parks, corridor suburban and urban "parks", "brownfields" reuse, niche manufacturing associated with other activity, and multi -tenant, targeted recruitment activity. s e❑ffice Spanning the entire country, TCG has analyzed the market feasibility of new office development, innovative "incubator" space, home -office opportunities, and other office situations based on the labor pool, reversing commuting patterns, and needs. Qesidential TCG has analyzed and made suggestions with respect to implementation of and for many downtown, waterfront, and other strategically situated residential efforts. Marketing _.., .. _ . plans for stagnating and declining residential areas have also been developed. Qecreation Commercial recreation often acts as an "anchor" for other commercial activity in neighborhood and core center areas. TCG has been in the forefront of commercial recreation, combined with retail, office, and other development. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Neighborhoods Mestport in Kansas City, Missouri Provided technical assistance to Westport Tomorrow and the Main Street Development Corporation necessary to establish the successful multi -billion dollar private sector led urban midtown neighborhood redevelopment effort. r Mast Winston in Winston-Salem, North Carolina 4000 Provided market analysis, a marketing program, and organizational assistance to establish a community -based development corporation (Pangaea), supporting the transition of Liberty Street to an urban linear business park. Mpper East Side in Miami, Florida Developed a market analysis, marketing plan, and �� Rr redevelopment framework for the core and associated industrially zoned areas for this urban community in Miami. BRA Area in Fort Walton Beach, Florida } Developed a market analysis, market concepts, and program for revitalization and expansion of the CRA area in the Florida Panhandle city of Fort Walton Beach, inclusive of a cooperative business development program. r Mffingham Street in Portsmouth, Virginia a „ Developed a detailed market analysis and conceptual planning framework, including a proposal for a central m marketplace, for the historic hub of the minority community. Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia Provided a market analysis, marketing plan, and targeted t site concepts for the repositioning of this core area of the •--- urban neighborhoods to an urban business park. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Downtowns ©uskegon, Michigan F As part of the comprehensive planning process, TCG developed both a detailed market analysis and marketing f+ plan along with a conceptual implementation program. Qacoma, Washington f` a TCG prepared a market analysis and strategic implement- ation program for Seattle's "sister city", evaluating light and commuter -rail transit options as well as waterfront opportunities. Q w Qacine, Wisconsin TCG prepared an analysis defining unique opportunities, coordinated development of a plan, and suggested implementation programs to cause necessary change for this lakefront downtown. Qberdeen, Maryland Developed concepts and strategic plans based on analysis of opportunities. Implemented revolving loan fund, enter- prise zone, and other programs. Attracted millions in grants. ©orth Beach, Maryland Developed a detailed market analysis of housing and commercial opportunities, concept plan, and site specific development options for this waterfront community. Qrand Rapids, Michigan Performed market analysis and developed a retail oriented business retention and recruitment program for the established commercial core. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Downtowns *' Qensacola Beach, Florida Development of a market assessment and phased develop- ment of vacant central core land. Recruited developers -..�..i through solicitation process. f Qortsmouth, Virginia Detailed market analysis and building reuse and site in -fill concept plan for the Effingham Street entranceway to the historic downtown. Qt. Walton Beach, Florida Market analysis and conceptual planning activity for the redevelopment area of the Florida Panhandle community. Included both waterfront and non -waterfront commercial and residential activity. Mew Windsor, Maryland Market analysis, marketing plan, and conceptual develop- ment to create a commercial core through building reuse, signage and other enhancements. �., Qambridge, Maryland Technical analyses and plan developed for the downtown area as part of the comprehensive community and econ- omic development program. Anion Bridge, Maryland Market analysis and downtown concept plan focused on creation of a themed train area. Included a railroad museum and excursion runs. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Corridors Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri Provided technical assistance to Westport Tomorrow and the Main Street Development Corporation necessary to establish the successful multi -billion dollar private sector led redevelopment effort. r Qiberty Street in Winston-Salem, North Carolina Provided market analysis, a marketing program, and organizational assistance to establish a community based development corporation, supporting the transition of the corridor to an urban linear business park. Qiscayne Boulevard in Miami, Florida Developed a market analysis, marketing plan, and a redevelopment framework for this section of Route 1 in f Florida. Qoute 98 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida } Developed a market analysis and market concepts for the heavily trafficked corridor in the Florida Panhandle, inclusive of a cooperative business development program focused on the "Pannery" row for restaurants. r ©ffingham Street in Portsmouth, Virginia u 4L Developed a detailed market analysis and conceptual ' planning framework, including a proposal for a central marketplace, for the corridor bordering downtown. Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond, Virginia Provided a market analysis, marketing plan, and targeted site concepts for the repositioning of this lengthy corridor to ----- an urban business park. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Corridors ❑ ©hesterfield County, Virginia Market analysis, marketing plan, and strategic implementation program for the Eastern Midlothian extended, heavily trafficked corridor in this suburban community. ❑ Qichmond, Virginia Detailed market analysis, strategic site development concepts, and marketing plan for Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1) urban corridor. ❑ ©hesterfield County, Virginia Market analysis and technical assistance with comprehensive plan proposals for the partially urbanized, heavily trafficked Hull Street corridor in this suburban community. ❑ Arlington, Virginia A market analysis to define retail, office, other commercial and housing in -fill opportunities for Columbia pike in this suburban community. ❑ Mouth Bend, Indiana An economic assessment of and concept plan for the South Gateway industrial/service corridor entranceway to downtown. ❑ Mouth Bend, Indiana An economic assessment of and concept plan for the Western Avenue neighborhood commercial corridor, running from and through downtown to the city line. ❑ Mouth Bend, Indiana A market analysis, concept plan, and implementation strategy for the Lincolnway West commercial corridor and surrounding neighborhoods, stretching from downtown to the city line. ❑ ©rand Rapids, Michigan Market analysis and concept plan, developed through a neighborhood visioning or charrette process (Wealthy Street Alive) for Wealthy Street in this West Michigan community. ❑ ©rand Rapids, Michigan Market analysis for the Eastern Avenue commercial corridor in this West Michigan urban neighborhood. ❑ ©orth Miami Beach, Florida Market analysis and marketing program for the extended, heavily trafficked 163nd Street east - west urban corridor of North Miami Beach. ❑ ©arford County, Maryland A detailed market analysis and feasibility study of the potential to reuse the Starlight Arena for office and retail, situated along the established Route 40 in Harford County. ❑ Aberdeen, Maryland Market analysis and creative proposal development (Wal'Mart Inclusion Model) for Route 40 in the core of this outer urban community. ❑ ©omestead, Florida Market analysis and marketing and strategic implementation program for the linear core Krome Avenue area of the South Miami -Dade County. ❑ Miami, Florida Market analysis and developer recruitment process for the urban 36t' Street corridor. Special attention paid to transit related development opportunities. ❑ Maltimore County, Maryland A market analysis and strategic implementation program for the eight mile suburban Liberty Road commercial corridor. Also assistance with establishing a special benefit district. ❑ Maltimore, Maryland A detailed market analysis, site specific concept plans, and marketing strategy for Monument Street and other linear established urban corridors in the Empowerment Zone area of the city. ❑ Maltimore, Maryland Market analysis and parking analysis for the historic South Charles — Light Street commercial corridor in the peninsular area of the city (South Baltimore). ❑ Maltimore County, Maryland Technical assistance to define and establish a special benefit district along Reisterstown Road in the central core of the suburban, established Pikesville community. ❑ Mrince George's County, Maryland Development of a market analysis identifying opportunities and a collective marketing program for the seven Route 1 Corridor incorporated municipalities. Special Project Efforts �< ©eighborhood Historic Restoration _ Analyzed, conceptualized, and assisted with implementation efforts for an historic neighborhood restoration effort in a minority community in Cambridge, Maryland. Qorridor Reinvestment Provided a range of technical assistance resulting in the creation of a multi -billion dollar revitalization effort for the Main Street corridor and stabilization of the adjoining Westport Square entertainment focused area of Kansas City, Missouri. rt, Qnvestor Recruitment Developed a marketing plan, implemented the plan, and recruited new ownership for the historic former Francis Scott Key Hotel in downtown Frederick, Maryland. Qowntown Anchor Activity Plan Developed a mixed use theater, hotel, and retail proposal for the core block of downtown in Racine, Wisconsin. Plan . preserved vistas to Lake Michigan while supporting the "Spirit of America" concept along Main Street. ©ports Museum Analyzed and suggested the development of a sports themed museum for the central area of Aberdeen, Maryland. Qusiness Recruitment Provided market analysis, recruitment program for office and retail, and organizational development to the Downtown Management Board in Grand Rapids, Michigan. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Representative Client List THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP has been involved with projects throughout the country. The following is a representative list of organizations to which TCG has provided assistance in the past ... Aberdeen Economic Development Commission Allapattah Business Association Allapattah Merchants Association American City Corporation Anne Arundel Co. Office of Planning & Zoning BCH Real Estate Specialists Belair-Edison Housing Services Broadway Area Association Carr Smith Corradino Carroll Co. Economic Development Commission Charles Co. Economic Development Commission Charles Village Community Benefits District Chesterfield Co. Department of Planning City of Aberdeen City of Baltimore Department of Planning City of Cambridge City of College Park City of Coral Springs City of Fort Lauderdale City of Fort Walton Beach City of Havre de Grace City of Homestead City of Hudsonville City of Kalamazoo City of Milwaukee City of Muskegon City of Muskegon Heights City of New Haven City of North Miami Beach City of Norton Shores City of Racine City of Richmond City of Tacoma City of Westminster City of Westminster City of Winston-Salem Columbia Association Columbia Management, Inc. Columbia Pike Revitalization Organization Commerce Bank of Kansas City Commercial Realty Resources of Kansas City Crosstown Development Corp. Deep Creek Realty Developers General Corporation Downtown Kalamazoo, Inc. Downtown Management Board of Grand Rapids Downtown Racine Corp. East Meyer Community Council Eastern Baltimore Area Chamber of Commerce Empower Baltimore Management, Inc. Enterprise Foundation Fairway Golf Center Farmland Petting Zoo Fayette Co. Community Action Agency Fed. of Hispanic Organizations of Metro Baltimore Ford Foundation Foss Waterway Development Authority Friedman Walmsley & Associates Govenstowne Business Association Grand Rapids Dept. of Economic Development Greater Washington Area Chamber of Commerce Harford Community College Heritage Homes Hermitage Lanes Historic Third Ward Association Homewood Retirement Centers Lai Colinas Realty Lawrence A. Forman Associates LDR International Liberty Communities Development Corporation Lincolnway West Business Association Marketing & Design, Inc. Maryland Dept of Housing & Community Devel. Massachusetts Comm. Econ. Dev. Assist. Corp. Mulberry Central Development Corporation Mutual Benefit Life National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs National Trust for Historic Preservation Neighborhood Business Specialist Program Neighborhood Economic Devel. Corp. of Eugene Neighborhood Housing Services Olathe Lanes East Pangaea Development Corporation Partnership Development Group, Inc. Pierce Transit Pikesville Community Growth Corporation Placemakers Prince George's Economic Development Corp. Route 1 Partnership Santa Rosa Island Authority Shield Press Sound Transit South Baltimore Business Association South Bend Dept of Economic Development The City Market of Kansas City The Maryland Corporation The Rouse Company The Spanish American Center Town of Chapel Hill Town of Hampstead Town of Hancock Town of Manchester Town of Montague Town of New Windsor Town of Newington Town of North Beach Town of Taneytown Town of Union Bridge West Anne Arundel Co. Chamber of Commerce Westport Tomorrow White -Hutchinson Entertainment Group Wilde Lake Village Merchants Association Wilkes-Barre Industrial Development Authority Worcester Co. Economic Development 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Communities Served THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP has been involved with projects in small and large communities in the East, Midwest, West and South, including ... Aberdeen, Maryland Akron, Ohio Anne Arundel County, Maryland Arlington, Virginia Baltimore County, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Bethesda, Maryland Brooklyn, New York Cambridge, Maryland Chapel Hill, North Carolina Charles County, Maryland Chesterfield County, Virginia College Park, Maryland Colonial Beach, Virginia Columbia, Maryland Columbia, Pennsylvania Columbia, Tennessee Coral Springs, Florida Deep Creek, Maryland Delmar, Delaware Detroit, Michigan Easton, Maryland Eugene, Oregon Fayette County, Pennsylvania Florence, Oregon Fort Lauderdale, Florida Fort Walton Beach, Florida Frederick, Maryland Grand Rapids, Michigan Hampstead, Maryland Hancock, Maryland Harford County, Maryland Hartford, Connecticut Havre de Grace, Maryland Hialeah, Florida Homestead, Florida Houston, Texas Hudsonville, Michigan Hyattsville, Maryland Ithaca, New York Kalamazoo, Michigan Kansas City, Missouri Laurel, Maryland Lee's Summit, Missouri Leonardtown, Maryland Manchester, Maryland Miami, Florida Miami -Dade County, Florida Milwaukee, Michigan Montague, Michigan Mount Airy, Maryland Mount Rainier, Maryland Muskegon County, Michigan Muskegon Heights, Michigan Muskegon, Michigan Nashville, Tennessee New Haven, Connecticut New Windsor, Maryland Newark, New Jersey Newington, Connecticut North Beach, Maryland North Miami Beach, Florida Norton Shores, Michigan Olathe, Kansas Onancock, Virginia Pensacola Beach, Florida Pikesville, Maryland Pocomoke City, Maryland Portland, Oregon Portsmouth, Virginia Prince George's County, Maryland Providence, Rhode Island Queens, New York Racine, Wisconsin Richmond, Virginia Riverdale, Maryland San Francisco, California Scranton, Pennsylvania Seat Pleasant, Maryland Smyrna, Delaware Snow Hill, Maryland South Bend, Indiana South Miami, Florida Springfield, Massachusetts Tacoma, Washington Taneytown, Maryland Taunton, Massachusetts Union Bridge, Maryland Washington, Pennsylvania Westfir, Oregon Westminster, Maryland Wildwoods, New Jersey Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Willoughby, Ohio Winston-Salem, North Carolina Worcester County, Maryland THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Standard References The list of representative projects contained in our standard resume information includes many projects involving established communities struggling to achieve economic vitality through the addition of industrial, retail, housing, commercial recreation, entertainment, and other activity. References provided should be consulted as to THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP's ability to successfully address your needs. • George Englesson, Former Mayor, City of Aberdeen, 410-795-6012; Peter Dacey, City Manager, or Phyllis Brock, Planning & Community Development Dir., 410-575-6569. • Commissioner Octevane Saunders, City of Cambridge, 410-228-1211. • Chip Boyles, Town Manager, Taneytown, Maryland, 410-751-1100. • Lynn Boyer -Haines, Economic Development Commission, City of Richmond, 804-780-6417. • Randy White, Pres., White -Hutchinson Entertainment Group, 816-931-1040. • Henry Givens, GUTS, 305-663-3029. • Aubrey Edwards, Executive Director, Charles County Economic Dev. Commission, 301-934- 7634. • Norma Smith, Pangaea Development Corp., Winston-Salem, 336-750-2457. • Alexander "Sandy" Speers, Anne Arundel Co. Dept. of Planning & Code Enforcement, 410-222- 7434. • Sharon Evoy, Exec. Dir., Neighborhood Business Specialist Program, Grand Rapids, 616-771- 0346. • Ms. Patti Gardner, Esquire, Former Chairperson, Downtown Management Board, 616-459-7141. • Mayor Jack Gallo, Town of New Windsor, 410-875-5344. • Tara Clifford, 410-514-7261, Md. Dept. of Housing & Community Dev., Neighborhood and Main Street Programs. • Fred Marinelli, Grants Coordinator, City of Hialeah, 305-883-8041. • John Wallace, Contract Planner, City of Hudsonville, 616-669-8748. • Sharon Blevins, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, 816-881-2867. • Bill Hoyt, Director of Planning, City of Grand Rapids, 616-456-3031. • Sonny Morstein, South Baltimore Business Association, 410-727-3232. • Patricia Winter, Exec. Dir., Eastern Baltimore Area Chamber of Commerce, 410-631-9090. Building A For The Futurel, THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Howard Kohn HOWARD KOHN is the President and Co-founder of TCG. Howard received his LUMasters in Urban and Regional Planning from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Howard spent much of his early professional career employed by Baltimore City, where he was instrumental in the development of one of the nation's most successful commercial revitalization programs and public -private partnership efforts. In his role with the City of Baltimore, he: • conceptualized and established the commercial revitalization program, working with the Chair of the Mayor's Small Business Advisory Commission; • acted as the project planner for 10 revitalisation projects; • acted as the market analyst for all of the revitalization efforts; and • performed the role of a liaison between residential and business community interests. In addition to his involvement in the above program and as a result of his strong marketing and planning expertise, Howard played a key role in the following representative efforts: • the development of a work program to attract tourists to the Inner Harbor; • the development of the City's position and program for the Inner Harbor; • the development of a financial package for an office complex in the Inner Harbor in Downtown; • an analysis of the seafood industry in Baltimore and identification of potential sites for a proposed new wholesale seafood market; • analyses of rapid transit station areas' development potential; • the development of the economic development component of the master plan; and • the development of a program to create a labor intensive industrial service park in the Park Heights community. (The Park Circle Industrial Park is now a successful State Enterprise Zone.) Howard was also employed as an economic analyst for Baltimore County for several years. During that tenure, he: • developed market analyses and concept plans for commercial revitalization areas; • assisted with the economic development component of two master plans for the County; • developed economic forecasts for Owings Mills and White Marsh town center areas; and • assisted with the development of plans for light rail and rapid rail transit station areas. Howard has or was: • lectured on marketing and economic development at the George Washington UJ University, the University of MD., Johns Hopkins University, the U. of Baltimore, and Towson State University; and • received national recognition for his marketing and development work by the International Downtown Executives Association, National Council for Urban Economic Development, the Small Business Administration, the American Planning Association, the Omicron Delta Epsilon International Honor Society in Economics, etc. • the former Co -Chair of the Neighborhood Economic Revitalization Committee of National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs; • the past President of the Maryland Downtown Development Association; and • the past Treasurer of the Maryland Downtown Development Association. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 41 A-285-17W(FAX)41 r1-571-04817) Jim Janas & Libby Arcl'asHl'rd LU JIM JANAS Jim Janas has spent his entire professional career as a community and business organizer and economic development professional. For three years, Jim was the Director of Neighborhood Economic Revitalization for the Washington -based non-profit National Center for Urban Ethnic Affairs. During that tenure: • established neighborhood based revitalization efforts; • provided technical assistance to, hundreds of communities throughout the country; • assisted with implementation of a revolving loan funds and other incentives; and • developed neighborhood economic development corporations; etc. In addition to his role with that organization, Jim spent: • ten years as the Executive Director of the Liberty Communities Development Corporation, a business based organization, having responsibilities for marketing, planning, organizational development, financing, business expansion and recruitment; • three years as the Midwestern Regional Coordinator for the Volunteers in Service to America (VISTA); • three years as the Executive Director and organizer for the Human Action Community Organization in Harvey, Illinois; • several years as the Staff Director for the Milwaukee East Organization Congress; and • two years as Staff Director of the United Southside Community Organization in Indianapolis, Indiana. LIBBY ARCIA-HIRD Libby Arcia-Hird has been associated with The Chesapeake Group, Inc. for the past thirteen years. She has: had primary responsibility for managing staff associates and supervision of data collection; acted as Project Manager for TCG efforts associated with Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, the Wynwood community commercial revitalization effort and the 36th Street transit station area development in Miami, Wealthy Street in Grand Rapids, North and Charles Streets and Leonardtown in Maryland; and interviewed thousands of business, property owners, and government officials. Prior to her involvement with TCG, Libby was: • the Assistant Director and Director of the Federation of Hispanic Organizations of Metropolitan Baltimore; and • a Program Analyst for the former Mayor's Office of Manpower Resources in Baltimore. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Kurt A. Kugelberg KURT A. KUGELBERG received his B.S. Degree from Illinois Institute of LLJ Technology in Chicago and his Masters in Urban -Environmental Studies from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Kurt has been or is an appointed member of the Maryland Greenways Commission and the Maryland Forward Environmental Task Force. He is also a Board Member of the Neighborhood Design Center and is active in the Maryland Chapter of the American Planning Association. Kurt is also the current Co -Chairman of the Baltimore Chapter of Lambda Alpha International. For over twenty years Kurt was employed by Baltimore County. During his tenure with both the Office of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Permits and Development Management, Kurt held progressively responsible positions ranging from and including: Recreation, Park and Open Space Planner; the chief of the ® Capital Program Section; the chief of the Legislative Writing Section; and the Assistant to the Zoning Commissioner. During his public sector experience, Kurt authored or had primary responsibility for the development of many publications. The publications include, but are not necessarily limited to: • Baltimore County Development Management Policy Manual U) • Baltimore County Zoning Commissioner's Policy Manual • Capital Budget and Five Year Capital Program UU • Annual Report to the County Executive on the Water and Sewerage Plan Amendment Petitions • Amendment to Provisions of the Baltimore County Code relating to Historic and Architectural Preservation ce • Proposed Amendments to the Baltimore County Development Regulations relating to parks and open space THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 Debra Shaffer DEBRA SHAFFER received her Masters Degree in Community Planning in 1979 from the University Maryland. In 1992, Debbie began her tenure 'with The Chesapeake Group, Inc. Since becoming involved with the firm, Debbie has been involved on a part-time basis with tabulations and data collection for telephone, patron, and other surveys in a host of areas. Prior to joining TCG, Debbie was a Research Analyst for another economic analysis consulting firm. In this capacity, she: • performed market analyses related to various types of uses - office, industrial, institutional, and residential - for public and private clients; • participated in all aspects of the work effort, including demographic analyses and preparation of projections for future demand; • performed field surveys of residential and non-residential development in suburban and urban settings; • interviewed office space and apartment owners, various small business owners, real estate brokers, residential and commercial builders, etc.; and • wrote reports. Prior to her private sector experience, Debbie worked for the Baltimore County Office Ce of Planning and Zoning where she assisted in the analysis and coordination of revitalization projects, including the Liberty Action Plan and other public -private partnership efforts. THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP, INC. 8516 GREEN LANE, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244 410-265-1784/(FAX)410-521-0480 City of Sunny Isles Beach 17070 Collins Avenue, Suite 250 Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 Telephone: (305) 947-W6 Facsimile: (305) 949-3113 David Samson.,ilayor Connie Morro,v, Wce,flavor Co ,nissioners Dannv Iglesias Lila Kauffman Irving Turetsky ON Manager Jack Yeustadt ON Attorney Lynn ,%l. Dannheisser Cin• Clerk Richard Brown-Jtorilla To: City Commission From: Community Planning and Development Director Date: December 9, 1999 Subject: AUTHORIZATION TO ENGAGE THE CHESAPEAKE GROUP TO PERFORM AN ECONMIC DEVELOPMENT STUDY FOR THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Commission authorize, by resolution, the proposal for professional services from the Chesapeake Group. Inc., attached as Exhibit "A", to perform an economic development study for the City of Sunny Isles Beach. REASONS Economic development is a major revitalization tool that can greatly assist the City of Sunny Isles Beach in its efforts to attract quality development to the area. In order to create the proper development climate for retail, commercial and entertainment related activities certain information must be gathered and analyzed. The proposal submitted by the Chesapeake Group, Inc. identifies four tasks that will be undertaken: a survey of retail and related service operations, a survey of hotel and motel operations, a survey of residents (full and part-time) and preparation of a report summarizing methodologies and findings. The fee for these services shall not exceed $9,750 and the study shall be finished within a twelve week period. On November 18, 1999, the Commission authorized the Director of Community Planning and Development to negotiate for a number of basic planning studies, one of which is this economic development analysis. Under the City of Sunny Isles Beach's procurement policy as defined in Ordinance No. 97-10 certain professional services agreements are exempt from the competitive bid procedures. This agreement for professional services falls within that category. �g2 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Mr. Howard Kohn. President of the Chesapeake Group, was invited to attend this evening, but unfortunately due to a prior commitment could not be present. However, earlier this week, he had the opportunity to meet with Mr. Bill Lone to discuss the intent of the economic development study and the type of information that will be provided. Respectfully Submitted, --kA416 i Marla Sherman Dumas Director of Community Planning and Development