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07-11-2006 Workshop The c~ of AVentura i}""'"'' ::-, i: '< ' .. '" -" City Commission Workshop Meeting July 11, 2006 4:45 P.M. Executive Conference Room 19200 West COllntrv C111h Drive Aventllnl. FT, 111RO AGENDA 1. Update on Library Renovations (City Manager) 2. Adjournment This meeting is open to the public. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 305-466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. Tdd I~ 5-fl'l Library Site Evaluation Option - Construct PAC on the second level of the Library. . Provides an opportunity to locate a joint use facility with more space to work with compared to other sites. . Ample parking with the mall parking as a back up. . Better traffic flow pattern and mass transportation is already in place. . Close to restaurants and the mall. :~;"'::;;'.~- .~.~ .:' j' I .... ........ '. . !Ii.. :! , 10 II II . i I I \ Z -00 -;:4. Q) ::r :=l CD Qoffi m'-+ >< r -ocr Q) ., ::J Q) en ., -. '< o () ::J 0 O::J < ('") CD CD .,"'0 Q) .-+ ,<(f) -. .-+ CD J July 3, 2006 Eric M. Soroka City Manager City of Aventura 19200 West Country Club Drive Aventura, FI 33180 Re: Memorandum of Understanding Concerning Miami-Dade County Public Librarv in City of Aventura Dear Mr. Soroka: The following letter embodies the intent of Miami-Dade County ("County") and the City of A ventura ("City") in developing a library at 2930 A ventura Boulevard. The terms of this letter will be developed in detail and incorporated into one or more interlocal agreements between the County and City that shall be subject to approval by the respective governing boards. . It is the intent ofthe County and the City to develop a combined Library and performing arts center, encompassing approximately ,#0,000 square feet at 2930 Aventura Boulevard. . The performing arts center will be owned and operated by the City of A ventura. . The library will be owned and operated by the County. . The City will be responsible for any costs associated with the building, design and operation of the performing arts center. . The County will be responsible for any costs associated with the building, design and operation of the library. . The County will approve all construction documents and working drawings. . A not-to-exceed cost for the Library Project (design through construction completion) will be provided by the City for approval by the County. . The City will provide the timetable for the design, construction and completion of the Library Project. . The County will provide the furniture, equipment and materials for the operation of the library space. . The City understands that the promised expenditures of any monies by the County for the library are subject to approval by the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners. These terms represent the intentions of the parties. Please signify the City's agreement by executing this letter where indicated below. Thank you for your assistance in this regard. Sincerely, Julio Castro Library Capital Development Coordinator Miami-Dade Public Library System Reviewed and agreed to by: Suzet Alvarez-Cleary Assistant Director Miami-Dade County Library System Eric Soroka Manager City of Aventura Performing Arts Center $ 8,000,000 Estimated construction cost and FFE FundinQ Sources Savings form Waterways Park $ 1,700,000 Sale of Biscayne Blvd Property 1,000,000 Sale of NE 207th ROW 300,000 Park Impact Fees 350,000 Difference $ 4,650,000 County GO Bond Program $4,714,000 Preliminarv Schedule July 2006 . Begin PAC Business Plan Feasibility Study . Issue RFQ for Architect to design library/PAC August 2006 . Interview and issue recommendation for Architect to design Library/PAC September 2006 . Select Architect to design library/PAC and enter into contract. October 2006 . Review results of PAC Business Plan Feasibility Study and determine if project should go forward. . Hold Public Hearing for community input. January 2007 . Issue RFQ for Construction Management Services to build Library/PAC. . May 2007 . Library/PAC design complete and ready for pricing. June 2007 . Pricing contract commences complete/ construction November 2008 . Construction complete.