2014-43 RESOLUTION NO. 2014-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA SELECTING THE FIRM
OF BERMELLO AJAMIL & PARTNERS, INC. TO PROVIDE
PARK DESIGN AND ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE
PROPOSED NE 188TH STREET PARK IN ACCORDANCE
WITH RFP NO. 14-8-08-2; 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
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable state law, has
requested proposals from firms to provide park design and engineering services for the
proposed NE 188th Street Park; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a Review Committee consisting
of the City Manager, Finance Director and Community Services Director; and
WHEREAS, said Review Committee recommends the firm of Bermello Ajamil &
Partners, Inc., based on said firm's experience and qualifications; and
WHEREAS, said Selection Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Curtis & Rogers Design Studio should the City be unable to reach favorable terms with
the firm of Bermello Ajamil & Partners, Inc.; 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 Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc. is hereby selected to
provide park design and engineering services for the proposed NE 188th Street park
relative to RFP No. 14-8-08-2
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 event the City is unable to come to favorable terms and fees
with the firm of Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Inc., the City Manager is hereby authorized
to negotiate scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Curtis & Rogers
Design Studio
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Joel, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holzberg and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Enbar Cohen yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg yes
Commissioner Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of September, 2014.
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