2000-026 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THAT CERTAIN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND WALLACE ROBERTS TODD,
ATTACHED HERETO, FOR CONSULTING SERVICES IN
THE PREPARATION OF A CONCEPTUAL PLAN AND
ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSES FOR THE
LOEHMANN'S PLAZA/THUNDER ALLEY DISTRICT
REDEVELOPMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to execute and otherwise enter into
that certain Agreement between the City of Aventura and Wallace Roberts Todd for
consulting services in the preparation of a conceptual plan and economic feasibility
analyses for the Loehmann's Plaza/Thunder Alley District Redevelopment attached
hereto.
Section2. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Perlow, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Holzberg, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Arthur Berger yes
Commissioner Jay R. Beskin yes
Commissioner Ken Cohen yes
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Commissioner Harry Holzberg yes
Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert
Vice Mayor Jeffrey M. Perlow ~,es
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2
ART"UR I. b~NYDEI~, MAYOR
ATTEST:
TERESA M SO-R, OKA~ CDC
CITY CLERK ~
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
BASIC SCOPE OF SERVICES
Loehmann's Plaza / Thunder Alley District Redevelopment
INTENT
The purpose of the CONSULTANT Scope of Services is to provide the CITY with a conceptual
plan and economic feasibility analyses for pursuing redevelopment of the "Loehmann's Plaza /
Thunder Alley" District Area, as identified in the CITY'S comprehensive plan. The study will seek to
address the issue of redevelopment feasibility due to market and development economic factors.
TASK 1: DATA ARRAY
The CITY will supply all of the following information in its possession to the CONSULTANT
and CITY shall assist in securing such data, as applicable:
· Base maps showing property lines, building outlines and rights of way within the
proposed redevelopment area
· Comprehensive Plan and associated maps and analyses
· Aerial photos
· Maps, studies and data indicating conditions and deficiencies in infrastructure (water,
sewer, stormwater) systems and in traffic circulation and parking.
TASK 2: PROJECT INITIATION / STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS
Following an initial CONSULTANT/CITY kickoff meeting to review materials collected by CITY
and review study procedure, CONSULTANT shall over a one (1) day period conduct a sequence of
brief interviews with key stakeholders. Stakeholders may include key staff; major business and
property owners, institutions, resident groups, development interests or others with an interest in the
proposed redevelopment. CITY shall identify such stakeholders, schedule interviews and make
available a suitable meeting space.
TASK 3: PHYSICAL CONDITIONS OVERVIEW
The CONSULTANT will conduct a 'windshield survey' to identify readily observable condkions
within the proposed redevelopment area. With input from City's support technical staff, the
CONSULTANT will depict and describe physical and functional conditions including such factors as
building and site conditions, property dimensions, traffic and infrastructure deficiencies, etc. which
aft~ct redevelopment potential in the area.
TASK 4: ECONOMiC CONDITIONS & TRENDS
A baseline assessment of market potentials for the redevelopment area will be prepared in several
steps to assess the dynamics of supply and demand within the area and potential capture rates for
housing, retail, entertainment and office. Mixed-use '~urban villa.ge" program options will be
determined. Specific tasks are delineated as follows:
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The market SUBCONSULTANT will define the area from which redevelopment in the Loehmann's
Plaza/Thunder Alley District will derive market support. SUBCONSULTANT will then review and
analyze secondary source data relating employment, population, household and household income
trends within the area and prepare projections of future growth. Based on this analysis, estimates of
the future demand for possible retail, office and residential development within the district will be
formulated.
In addition to determining the potential demand for redevelopment of retail, office and residential uses
in thc Loehmann's Plaza/Thunder Alley district, the SUBCONSULTANT will evaluate the
competitive environment in which such activity may occur. Toward this end, the
SUBCONSULTANT will survey the existing and proposed competitive projects within the area to
determine their salient characteristics and market performance in terms of occupancy/absorption and
rent/price. The SUBCONSULTANT will also study selected projects outside the defined market area
that may be instructive of forms of development possible within the District that have not historically
occurred and are not proposed.
Once both the supply and demand characteristics of the market have been determined, the
SUBCONSULTANT will formulate a redevelopment program for the Loehmann's Plaza/Thunder
Alley district responsive to the market potentials identified. The redevelopment program will provide
recommendations regarding the appropriate mix of uses. It will also describe the salient cliaracteristics
of the proposed uses (i.e. type, size and price of residential units, market orientation/concept of retail
uses including general tenant mix, typical floor size of office use, etc).
TASK 5: REVIEW MEETING ONE - PROJECT PARAMETERS
The CONSULTANT will present the findings from the physical and market analyses and guide the
process of defining project parmmeters. A review meeting will be held with City staff.
TASK 6: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
The CONSULTANT will articulate one or more concepts which will consider urban forms and
functional patterns appropriate for the redevelopment area addressing the following: land use
patterns; urban design concepts related to town center district; housing, office and retail uses and
character; community facilities and linkages; and circulation issues.
TASK 7: REVIEW MEETING TWO - CONCEPT SELECTION
The concepts for urban form will be presented in a workshop for the purpose of defining a preferred
concept.
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TASK 8: ILLUSTRATIVE PLAN
CONSULTANT will prepare a brief written report and graphic illustrative plan document and provide
a photo-ready original and up to ten copies of the report.
MEETINGS
Up to three (3) meetings / presentations are included in the Basic Scope of Services, as follows:
· Project initiation meeting with staff
· Review Meeting One: Project Parameters
· Review Meeting Two: Concept Selection
EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS
CONSULTANT services will not include legal or regulatory analysis or development suitabilities or
construction or engineering feasibility. CONSULTANT shall not be obligated to revise the analyses
or report documentation to reflect events or conditions, which occur subsequent to the date of
analysis or documentation.
FEE: Forty thousand dollars ($40,000).
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto, each have caused this Agreement to be executed by
their respective authorized agents as of the day of ,2000.
For Wallace Roberts Todd (CONSULTANT) For City of Aventura (CITY)
191 Giralda Avenue, Penthouse 2999 NE 191 Street, Suite 500
Coral Gables, FL 33134-5208 Aventura, FL 133180
(305) 448-0788 (305) 466-8900
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