97-013 RESOLUTION NO. 97-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF ARQUITECTONICA
INTERNATIONAL, INC, TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL
ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATIVE TO RFQ NO. 97-1-21-2,
GOVERNMENT CENTER AND POLICE FACILITY NEEDS
ASSESSMENT STUDY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO
NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES FOR SAID WORK;
AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH ALTERNATE FIRM TO
PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS
WITH SELECTED FIRM BE UNSUCCESSFUL; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Aventura, in accordance with applicable State law, has
requested proposals from firms for services relative to Professional Architectural
Services; and
WHEREAS, said proposals were evaluated by a Review Team consisting of the
Director of Community Services, the Director of Finance Support Services, the Police
Chief, and the City Manager; and
WHEREAS, said Review Team recommends the selection of the firm of
Arquitectonica International, Inc. based on said firm's experience and qualifications;
and
WHEREAS, said Review Committee recommends the selection of the firm of
Michael A. Shift & Associates, Inc. should the City be unable to reach favorable terms
with Arquitectonica International, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize the City Manager to negotiate
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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. The firm of Arquitectonica International, Inc. be and the same is
hereby selected to perform Professional Architectural Services for the City relative to
RFQ No. 97-1-21-2, Government Center and Police Facility Needs Assessment Study.
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
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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 Council 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 Arquitectonica International, Inc., the City Manager is hereby authorized
to negotiate scope of services and fees with the alternate firm of Michael A. Shift &
Associates, Inc.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
The foregoing resolution was offered by Councilmember Rogers-L±bert ,
who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Cohen , and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Councilmember Jay R. Beskin y¢~
Councilmember Ken Cohen yes ,
Councilmember Harry Holzberg yes
Councilmember Jeffrey M. Perlow yes
Councilmember Patricia Rogers~Libert yes
Vice Mayor Arthur Berger yes
Mayor Arthur I. Snyder yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day o~
RThUR ( SN'I DER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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TERESA M. SMITH, CMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY