2011-53RESOLUTION NO. 2011- 53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM
OF PEAR PROGRAMS, LLC TO PERFORM RECREATION
PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, EVENTS, CLASSES AND
ATHLETIC LEAGUE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RELATIVE TO RFP NO. 11- 8 -8 -2; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES
FOR SAID SERVICES; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS
WITH AN ALTERNATE FIRM TO PERFORM THE
REQUIRED SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH
SELECTED FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY
TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable State law has
requested proposals from firms to provide professional recreation programs, activities,
events, classes and athletic league management services at the Community Recreation
Center and at various City parks and facilities; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a Selection Committee consisting
of the Community Services Director, Finance Director, and Parks and Recreation
Managers.
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the firm of Pear Programs,
LLC, based on said firm's experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Miami Fitness Connection, Inc., should the City be unable to reach favorable terms with
the firm of Pear Programs, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a scope of services and fees with the recommended firm, and with the
alternate firm should negotiations with the recommended firm be unsuccessful.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
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Section 1: The firm of Pear Programs, LLC is hereby selected to provide
professional recreation programs, activities, events, classes and athletic management
services relative to RFP No. 11- 8 -8 -2.
Section 2: The firm has been selected on the basis of its experience and
qualifications and has not finalized a fee structure with the City. Therefore, the City
Manager shall immediately negotiate the scope of services and basis of fees with said
firm.
Section 3: The basis of fees above described shall be negotiated by the City
Manager and approved by the City Commission prior to said firm beginning any labor or
work for which the City may later be billed.
Section 4: In the even the City is unable to come to favorable terms and fees
with the firm of Pear Programs, LLC, the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Miami Fitness Connection, Inc.
Section 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Joel, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Vice Mayor Auerbach, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Bob Diamond
yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg
yes
Commissioner Billy Joel
yes
Commissioner Michael Stern
yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg
yes
Vice Mayor Zev Auerbach
yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb
yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6t" day omber, 2011.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
RESA M. S TryR " , MMC
FY CLERK rT
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY