2004-058
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF BELL DAVID
PLANNING GROUP, INC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE CORRADINO
GROUP TO ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION OF THE EVALUATION
AND APPRAISAL REPORT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN
ACCORDANCE WITH RFQ NO. 04-9-15-2; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID
SERVICES; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH 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 qualifications from planning firms to assist in the preparation of the
Evaluation and Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a selection committee consisting
of the City Manager, Senior Planner and Planning Director; and
WHEREAS, said selection committee recommends the firm of Bell David
Planning Group, Inc. in association with The Corradino Group, based on the firm's
experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said selection committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Michele Mellgren & Associates, Inc. should the City be unable to reach favorable terms
with Bell David Planning Group, Inc., in association with The Corradino Group.
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to
negotiate a contract for scope of services and fees with the recommended firm, and
with the alternate firm, should negotiations with the recommended firm be unsuccessful.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The firm of Bell David Planning Group, Inc. in association with The
Corradino Group is hereby selected to assist in the preparation of the Evaluation and
Appraisal Report of the Comprehensive Plan in accordance with RFQ No. 04-9-15-2.
Section 2. The firm has been selected on the basis of experience and
qualifications and has not finalized a fee structure or contract with the City. Therefore,
the City Manager shall immediately negotiate the scope of services and basis of fees
with said firm.
Section 3. In the event the City is unable to come to favorable terms and fees
with the above-referenced firm, the City Manager is hereby authorized to negotiate
scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Michele Mellgren & Associates,
Inc.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to carry
out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 5.
adoption.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
The foregoing resolution was offered by Commissioner Grossman, who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Diamond, and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner lev Auerbach
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin
Commissioner Bob Diamond
Commissioner Manny Grossman
Commissioner Harry Holzberg
Vice Mayor Ken Cohen
Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of November, 2004.
APPROV7 ~CIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY