1994-12
. Alternative-Transportation Planning a
Environment al Planning .,
Community Planning & Landscape Architecture
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April 11, 1994 (Revised per 4/5/94 Workshop comments)
Mr. Wayne Saunders, City Manager
City Council & Mayor
City of Clermont
Clermont, Florida
Re:
Clermont Waterfront Park
Proposal for Plans & Services
Approach # 3
Dear Wayne and Council,
Our proposal for plans and services follows for your review.
A.
(East to West)
Waterfront Character Elements:
(Scope Elements)
(*.. = Revenue generators)
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"General" Elements (occuring throughout)
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Lake Minneola Dr. - Elimination of existing drive -
- Study traffic patterns through Downtown
- Study access to IC Beach, 8th Street Pier and other
areas
Parking - (vehicular) throughout Waterfront
Storm water - Throughout Waterfront (coordinate with City Continuing Services
Consultant)
East A ve'!Bell - Traffic configuration and ingress-egress
Rail Trail - Coordinate traffic patterns with new development
Aquatic Events - Sporting events relative to IC Beach and 8th Street Waterfront
Fitness Course - Throughout Waterfront
Playgrounds - Throughout Waterfront, childrens and tots
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Greenspace - (between JC Beach and EAST Avenue)
(. Non-Revenue)
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Primary Entrance
from East
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Pedestrian -
Picnic Area -
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Parking -
Recreation -
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Planting -
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Irrigation -
D JayCee Beach
*** Controlled Access -
*** Concessions -
. Picnic Area -
. Beach Expansion -
. Water Facilities -
. Buildings -
. Pavilion w/Stage -
. Restrooms -
. Hardscape -
. Site Furnishings -
. Site Lighting -
. Site Signage -
. Planting -
. Site Irrigation -
. Maintenance -
To JC Beach Park and Events Area, from East Avenue;
Grand Highway - Highway 27; and Lake Minneola Drive -
Minneola and the North; with access to parking areas
Plan walks to Lake Minneola Trail from community
Neighborhood - Develop area east of controlled access beach
for "free" neighborhood usage
Opportunity for large parking area
Volleyball, horseshoes, basketball etc, (as determined
necessary)
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Tie into JC Beach pumping station
- (a controlled access water park)
(***Revenue & . Non-Revenue)
Themed barriers, fencing etc. to secure beach park and allow
collection of user fees
Food, equipment rentals
Develop area east of beach
Study potential (SJRWMD)
Themed piers, slides, play areas, etc.
Themed architecture with hardscape, seating
Joint-use band stage combined with a functional public
Pavilion for everyday usage
For secured beach area with optional events access to
greenspace crowds (trail occurs in greenspace)
Walks and gathering areas connecting parking, trail, to beach
Themed flag poles, seating, trash receptacles, water fountains,
showers (could be water features), urns, waterfront bollards,
etc.
Themed pedestrian and area-scaled lighting elements
Themed graphics program for specifically scaled signage
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Automatic, zoned system incI. connected to Waterfront Park
system
Identify existing room(s) for primary Waterfront Maintenance
Facility at City Barn Site
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*.. Events Space -
*.* Water Rentals -
. Boat Access -
. Site Grading -
. Planting -
. Irrigation -
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- (for CommuniJy gatherings)
(*** Revenue & . Non-Revenue)
Plan gathering space for community-scaled events (July 4th...)
incorporating access to beach Restrooms, music Pavilion, trail,
highlander hut, parking, etc.
Non-motorized water craft, jet skis, etc, rental Pavilion
located at pier for boat access to beach area
To beach and events space by pier at existing boat ramp -
exact location to be determined
Modify grading of land between Sparkling Water Lake and
Lake Minneola to accommodate larger crowds and to further
screen new parking areas
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Centralized location for pumping station to supply the entire
Waterfront Park east of West Avenue
Greenspace - (between JC Beach and 8th Street)
(. Non-Revenue)
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Picnic Area -
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Recreation -
Storm water -
Parking -
Pedestrian -
Planting -
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Irrigation -
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Neighborhood - Develop area west of controlled access beach
for "free" neighborhood usage including BBQ, seating,
shelters, etc,
Volleyball, horseshoes, basketball etc. (as determined)
Coordinate downtown requirements into greenspace
Plan areas necessary with trail and walks
Plan walks to Lake Minneola Trail from community areas
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Tie into JC Beach pumping station
Eighth Street Waterfront
(*.. Revenue & . Non-Revenue)
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City Lease Sites -
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Marina & Pier -
Plan commercial sites for waterfront retail, restaurants,
specialty establishments, and associated parking and service
activities
Plan existing pier conversion and marina activity area to
promote commercial activities, chain of lakes destination,
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Osceola Street -
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8th St. Focus -
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Waterfront Walk -
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Pedestrian -
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Rail Trail -
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Gardens -
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Signage -
. Furnishings -
. Planting -
. Irrigation -
. Historic -
. Maintenance -
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revenue generation (docking fees, fuel, boat rentals), lake
pavilions, etc. (submerged land lease opportunity)
Plan expansion of streetscape east and west of 8th Street to
facilitate development of Eighth Street Waterfront concepts
Visual terminus of 8th Street and Clermont Downtown core.
Develop focal point to maximize impact of lake-to-downtown
concepts established in Downtown Charrette
Themed "On-the-Water" walking and visual experience
involving terraced, bollard-lined, illuminated, hardscaped
urban waterfront experience interconnected with City Lease
Sites and 8th Street Focus, (character could be zoned into
neighboring private lands to west)
Plan pedestrian experiences relative to commercial sites, Lake
Minneola Trail, waterfront walk, 8th Street Focus and
Downtown connection experiences
Trail may split uses (bicycle and pedestrian) requiring bicycles
to travel along Osceola Street and pedestrians to travel along
the Lakefront Walk for pedestrian safety
Develop formal and informal garden experiences to convey the
themed character of Downtown Clermont and the Waterfront
Park with sitting and other user areas of varying scales and
intensities. Utilize lake water for "Florida Themed"
watercourse developments.
Themed Waterfront signage similar but unique to the rest of
the Waterfront Park
Incorporate primary Waterfront Park signage into the 8th
Street Focus landscape architectural development
Themed furnishings package of seating, bollards, trash
receptacles, etc.
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Tie into IC Beach pumping station
Site analysis of past civic sites to incorporate into new
development if possible
Provide "annex" room(s) attached to other building to
supplement primary Waterfront Maintenance Facility at City
Barn Site
Waterfront Maintenance Site - (east of old Blue Goose sue)
(8 Non-Revenue)
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Maintenance -
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Neigh. Park -
City to establish primary maintenance facility to service
Waterfront Park and Rail Trail, possibly in existing buildings
City architect to plan facility
Provide small neighborhood park in conjunction with Rail
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Irrigation -
Trail development on Waterfront
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Separate pumping station
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Planting -
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West Beach -
(*** Revenue and . Non-Revenue)
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Boat Ramp -
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Canal Area -
Determine feasibility, plan new Clermont boat ramp and
parking for vehicle-trailer and vehicular uses of approx. 100
boat capacity (single-launch or multi-launch?)(is it desirable to
attract non-Clermont residents?)(dry-storage similar to
Mt,Dora's @ 4.20/ft w/1 launch/day
Provide picnic and fishing area with furnishings, lighting,
parking, signage, plantings, all incorporated into the Rail Trail
and future bridge across the canal
Themed native xeriscape for minimal maintenance coordinated
with rest of Waterfront Park
Tie into JC Beach pumping station
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Planting -
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Irrigation -
End of Scope Items
Planning & Design Process Overview:
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Continuous Council & Public Involvement
Phase 1 -
1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
1.05
Waterfront Inventory, Analysis &Vision
Facilities Programming
Concept Master Plan
Master Plan & Color Graphics
State Grants Coordination
Phase 2 -
2,00
Construction Documents & Administration
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B.
Services & Products Proposed:
Phase 1.00
MASTER PLAN (of" Scope Elements" detailed above)
1.01
Inventory/Analysis Phase & Council Workshop # 1
(75 hours)
a.
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b.
Inventory/ Analysis -
1. Documented Interviews - with key User Groups and City Staff
2. Physical Inventory - field verify site elements & transfer into cadd base prior
to Counsel Workshop # 1
Prepare Base Plan - Enlarged base plan "working"graphic for Council
Workshop
(Base sheets @ approx, 1 :60' and 1: 140')
Analysis - Illustrate traffic patterns (vehicular and pedestrian), opportunities,
constraints, views, vegetation, etc, in graphic to present at Workshop # 1
3.
4.
Council Workshop # 1 - (Initial Visioning Workshop)
Council, Staff, Parks and Recreation Board and Beautification Committee meets in
Workshop #1 for approximately 2 - 3 hours to review conceptual design opportunities
and constraints and establish the Waterfront Park vision, character/theme, elements,
function, etc.
Michael & Michael Associates will have three personnel at this workshop and will
provide detailed sketches and plans of proposed themes and characters of the various
Waterfront Park elements and feature areas, All participants will be invited to bring
photos and other descriptions of memorable waterfront experiences. A more
COHESIVE VISION of the Clermont Waterfront Park will evolve from this initial
workshop session.
1.
Slide Show of other waterfront parks illustrating a "starting point" from
which to promote discussion
2.
Present Inventory & Analysis of park opportunities and constraints from
Council
(Opportunities and constraints defined at workshop will be incorporated into
programming)
3.
Workshop items sketched on plan in schematic/conceptual form at
Workshop. All project goals and vision will be defined to assist ongoing
planning and design
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1.02
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1.03
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1.04
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1.05
1.06
1.07
Landsc8 Architectural Proposal
Programming and Phasing
(42 hours)
a.
Facilities List (to be Prioritized and Phased - see Scope Elements above)
b.
Concept Cost &timate
c.
Counsel - Public Workshop #2 - (Review Programming and Phasing)
(Convey latest design to public for comment and assist staff with press release)
Conceptual Design
(150 hours)
a.
Incorporate 1.02, Programming and Phasing, into concept master plan graphics
b.
Council - Public Workshop # 3 -
(Review Concept Master Plan)
Council to hold public workshop to illustrate Waterfront Park design and the removal
of Lake Minneola Drive.
Final Master Plan
(185 hours)
a.
Incorporate 1.03, Conceptual Design, into final Master Plan documents
b.
Master Plan Products: (please see pages 9, 10 & 11 of Proposal)
1.
Plans (4) 36"x 50" -
mounted (1 color ea,) boards of project and
individual areas at approximately I" = 60'
mounted (1 color ea.) boards of selected areas
(8.5"x 11 ") with color maps and elevations
2.
3.
Elevations (2) 36"x 50" -
Master Plan Publication -
(Utilize current Autocad 12 files for concept design. Construction planning will require
surveys by others),
b.
Council - Public Workshop # 4 - Review final Master Plan documents
FRDAP Application to DEP
Assist Staff with Application preparation and DEP negotiations
(30 hours)
Notice to Proceed -
Define scope of Construction Documentation Phase 2.00, and obtain Staff approval to
proceed. This item may vary in sequence due to some areas of construction
documentation progressing faster than others.
Total Phase 1.00 Hours
Total: (482 hours)
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Phase 2.00
CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
(2.00 Scope of Services to be determined in 1.06)
2.01
Construction Documents & Permitting
2.02
Construction Administration
Phase 3.00
OPTIONAL SERVICES
(3.00 Scope of Services to be determined by City)
3.01
3.02
3.03
3.04
Other Landscape Architecture within general project area
Additional 3-D aerial color views of Waterfront Park
3-D animated fly-through of Waterfront Park
Engineering and Architecture (beyond selected assistance with concept)
4.00 Proposed Fees for Services & Products:
4.01
Approximate Hours:
BASE ITEMS:
1.00 MASTER PLAN PHASE
1.01 Inventory & Analysis
1.02 Program & Phasing
1.03 Conceptual Master Plan
1.04 Master Plan & Publication
1.05 FRDAP Appl. Assist.
1.06 Notice to Proceed
2.00
Construction Documentation & Administration Phase
(Scope to be determined)
Optional Services
(Scope to be determined)
3.00
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4.02
Proposed Fee Amount - (1.00 Base Proposal, not including 2.00 & 3.00)
4.03
4.04
4.05
(482 hours @ $55. per hour average rate = )
$26,510. *
Total Base Fee:
(. Please see item 4.05, c, reimbursable, direct to Client, expenses estimate)
PLEASE NOTE: Our average hourly rate at $55./hr. is determined by averaging the $65.
Landscape Architect and the $45,/hr. cadd rates together, including OR, profit and salaries
Payment Schedule
One initial ~ (15 %) Retainer is to be paid to Michael & Michael Associates, Inc" prior to
initiation of work. Monthly progress payments are to be forwarded to Michael & Michael
Associates to be based on percentage of completion at the end of each month. Invoices are to
be paid by the 15th of the following month. If the project is placed on hold for over 45 days,
a 10% re-initiation fee will be required for the balance of the project. Unpaid invoices, over
30 days past the 15th, will be charged at a rate of 1.5 percent interest per month.
&timated Completion
Michael & Michael Associates is to endeavor to work as quickly as possible and is to provide
Council and Staff with scope of services products in a timely fashion, relative to City
approval and review schedules.
Reimbursable Expenses
&timates of approximate reimbursibles: (DIRECT COSTS/ no handling mark-up)
a. Booklet Printing - ($375. Direct Costs)
(20 booklets w /lamin. covers, color and black/white, at $ll.lbooklet = $220.
- for final Master Plan submittal only, The production of more books would
incurr a greater expense. All other information printing of stapled workshop
submittals are estimated at $175.); (200. + 175. = 375)
Mounting, Ploting & Printing - ($1,]41. Direct Cost)
(Typical board size: 36 x 50")
Plotting (17.1) & Blackline prints (3.1) & Dry Mounting (35.1)= (@ $55,ea. board)
Note: No additional charge for color plotting (1 each; others at cost)
Workshop #1 (4 boards @ 55.1board = $220.)
Workshop #2 (12 prints @ 3.1print = $36,) (prints will be attached to #1 boards)
Workshop #3 (5 boards @ 55.1board = $275.)
Workshop #4 (5 boards @ 55.1board = $275.)
Final Product:
(5 boards @ 55.1board = $275.)
(6 - llx17" reduced plots @ lO,ea. = $60,)
&timated total: $1,516 &timated Total.
Other expenses: All photographic work, long-distance phone and fax (Orlando is
direct), courier and express delivery, to be billed at direct costs piNs 1O~ for in...oiee
and material handling. Per Diem - (If requested by Client) lodging, food, travel and
project related expenses as req,
b.
c.
d.
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e.
Michael & Michael will incur additional reimbursable costs beyond $1,750. (except
if the Client adds more booklet printing, more board preparations, and any items
associated with item d., all of which are not within the Landscape Architect's control.
4.06
Hourly Rates for Additional Services
All items beyond the proposed scope of services constitute additional services, and if
requested in writin1! by the Client, are to be billed at the following rate schedule: Principal
and Landscape Architect @ 65./Hour; Cadd Tech @ 45./Hour; Clerical @ 35./Hour.
4.07
Base Information Provided by Client
Autocadd or GIS dxf disks of current infrastructure and all other appropriate real feature
mapping information; tax map information; aerials at 1 :200' with contours from SJRWMD;
current surveys of boundaries, natural public lands and other required base information items
requested by Michael & Michael.
Wayne and Council,
We have proposed to provide you and the City of Clermont with plans and services for a first
class Waterfront Park and related areas. Maximizing our opportunities will propel Clermont
well into the future and will forever change the face of the community, Weare excited to
work with the various groups you have suggested and will seek input from others who may
benefit by the new Waterfront Park developments.
If this proposal is accepted, please send a signed copy and retainer check by mail to our office
and we will continue planning for Council - Public Workshop # 1 in April. We are looking
forward to a successful project completion.
Respectfully Yours,
Michael & Michael Associates, Inc.
City of Clermont Representative:
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Forest Michael, Principal
File: T-C-WAT,PO5
Date of Acceptance:
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