TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: John Morgan, Environmental Services Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: April 5, 2016
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AWARD BID TO FOSTER MARINE CONTRACTORS, INC. FOR THE SW 10TH/9TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND SW 2ND TERRACE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to award Bid No. 2016-016 to Foster Marine Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $333,890 for the SW 10th/9th Avenue Improvements (Project No. 14-023) and SW 2nd Terrace Improvements Project (Project No. 14-024).
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Background:
The Southwest Area Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan was initiated as part of an on-going effort by community leaders and the City of Delray Beach to revitalize the City's neighborhoods and commercial districts. The plan seeks to identify core strengths and assets that will move the Southwest neighborhoods towards stability and stimulate private sector investment in the area. The plan links housing development and economic development efforts to create positive synergy and take advantage of current development opportunities centered around the West Atlantic Avenue business district.
The organization is structured to ensure that local residents have an opportunity to "drive" the planning and decision making process regarding any major redevelopment activity in and around core West Delray neighborhoods. The Management Team who initiated this study began a community-driven effort to solve current problems and began planning for the future of neighborhoods and commercial districts in Southwest Delray. The Management Team coordinated outreach efforts, community meetings and workshops, worked closely with the consultant team to craft and edit the plan document. Members of the Management Team provided valuable insight and clarity regarding community issues and priorities. The principles from which the conceptual design schemes and strategic recommendations included in this plan were derive...
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