HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-21-2026 City Commission Special Meeting AgendaCITY OF AVENTURA
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Aventura, FL 33180
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CITY COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
May 21, 2026
9:00 a.m.
Aventura Government Center
Sth Floor Executive Conference Room
City Commission
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg, Esq.
Vice Mayor Clifford B. Ain
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland, Esq.
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
City Manager Bryan Pegues
City Clerk Ellisa L. Horvath, MMC
City Attorney Robert Meyers
Aventura City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
Mai 21, 2026
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. RESOLUTION/PUBLIC INPUT:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $360,336 WITH CURRIE SOWARDS AGUILA
ARCHITECTS FOR SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. ADJOURNMENT
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disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
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CITY OF AVENTURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
MEMORANDUM
TO: City Commission
FROM: Bryan Pegues, City Manager
DATE: May 15, 2026
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Approve Work Authorization with Currie Sowards
Aguila Architects for Schematic Design Services for Proposed
Aventura High School
May 21, 2026 City Commission Special Meeting Agenda
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission authorize the City Manager to execute a
work order with Currie Sowards Aguila Architects in an amount not to exceed $360,336
for Professional Architectural and Engineering Services for Schematic Design.
BACKGROUND
Currie Sowards Aguila Architects will provide professional architectural, engineering, and
related services for the development of a new 1,000-student high school located
immediately west of Don Soffer High School at 3151 NE 213th Street, Aventura, FL
33180.
This Work Authorization focuses on the Schematic Design phase of the project, which
includes key deliverables such as architectural site/floor/roof plans and elevations,
structural system diagrams, mechanical/electrical/plumbing system diagrams, Site/Civil,
water/sewer and storm drainage diagrams and Landscape conceptual plans.
CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2026-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $360,336 WITH CURRIE SOWARDS AGUILA ARCHITECTS FOR
SCHEMATIC DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED AVENTURA
HIGH SCHOOL; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, City of Aventura ("City") desires to complete a Schematic Design for
the Proposed Aventura High School (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that this Resolution is in the best interest
and welfare of the residents of the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That each of the above -stated recitals are hereby adopted, confirmed,
and incorporated herein.
Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the attached
Work Authorization in the amount not to exceed $360,336 for professional services by
and between the City of Aventura and Currie Sowards Aguila Architects.
Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to do all things necessary to
carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Gustavo Blachman
Commissioner Amit Bloom
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss
Commissioner Cindy Orlinsky
Vice Mayor Clifford B. Ain
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2026-
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21St day of May, 2026.
HOWARD S. WEINBERG, ESQ.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ROBERT MEYERS
CITY ATTORNEY
WEISS SEROTA HELFMAN COLE + BIERMAN, P.L.
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Title
No.
Consultant
Master Contract
Name
Master Contract
Effective Date
Fiscal Year
Purchase Order
No.
1. Purpose
City of Aventura
Work Authorization
New Don Soffer High School for the City of Aventura - Schematic Design
P W-2025-1
Effective Date 9/2/2025
Currie Sowards Aguila Point of Contact Jess M. Sowards
Architects
iess(&-csa-architects. com
Professional Services Agreement Between City of Aventura and Currie
Sowards Aguila Architects
September 2, 2025
2025
Master Contact
Expiration Date
Amount
Resolution No.
September 2, 2028
$360,336.00
This Work Authorization (WA) is issued under the terms of the Professional Services Agreement (PSA)
between City of Aventura and Currie Sowards Aguila Architects (the "Consultant"), dated September
2, 2025. This WA authorizes the Consultant to perform architectural programming services
2. Scope of Work
The Consultant will be providing architectural/engineering and other professional services for a new
1,000 student high school located immediately west of Don Soffer High School at 3151 NE 213'" Street,
Aventura, FI. 33180. This Work Authorization (WA) will focus on the Schematic Design Phase of the
project.
3. Deliverables
• Architectural site/floor/roof plans and elevations
90 Days
• Structural system diagram and narrative
21 Days
• Mechanical system diagram and narrative
21 Days
• Electrical system diagram and narrative
21 Days
• Plumbing system diagram and narrative
21 Days
• Civil water/sewer and storm drainage diagram and narrative
60 Days
• Landscape conceptual plan
21 Days
• Meetings with stakeholders and City Commission
4 Days
• Coordination with Construction Manager
14 Days
* Number of days noted above are approximate and overlap into the other deliverables
4. Period of Performance
Services authorized under this Work Authorization shall commence on the effective date and be
completed within a 3-month period thereafter. Any extension or renewal must be authorized in writing
by the City of Aventura.
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5. Fees
Payments shall be made in accordance with the terms specified in the PSA.
Fee for this service shall be Lump sum with a budget of $360,336.00.
6. Acceptance and Approval
CITY OF AVENTURA
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Jake Ozyman, Public Works Director Date
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Melissa Cruz, Finance Director Date
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Bryan Pegues, City Manager Date
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Jess M. rds, AIA, LEED AP, President Date
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