CITY OF PORT ST LUCIE COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM Agenda Item #: #8 Meeting Date: August 21, 2017 TO: VIA: Mayor and City council Russ Blackburn City Manager Patricia Roebling, Pi., Assistant City Manager VIA: Patricia A. Tobin, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning Q N J " FROM: Bridget Kean, AICP, CRA Director 3Z Agenda Item: Discussion and Direction: Riverwalk Extension and Westmoreland Park Project Construction Phasing Plan Submittal Date: 8/4/2017 STRATEGIC PLAN LINK: St. Lucie River. The City's Vision to preserve unique natural resources including the BACKGROUND: Port St. Lucie's efforts to increase public access to the North Fork of the St. Lucie River began in the 1980s with the construction of public boat ramps at Veterans Park at Rivergate. Subsequent projects added 2,000 linear feet of public boardwalk along the river north of Port St. Lucie Boulevard, acquisition of 43 acres of riverfront land along Westmoreland Boulevard, and development of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. In May 2017, a site plan was approved for the Riverwalk Boardwalk and Westmoreland Park (P17-004). It allows for the development of the remaining Westmoreland acreage into an active 9.75 acre waterfront park, a passive recreation 13 acre conservation tract, the construction of ± 2,200 linear feet of additional boardwalk,.70 acres of leasable restaurant space, and a connection to Bridge Plaza shopping center to encourage new investment in the center. ANALYSIS: Construction of the approved site plan is included in the City's Five Year Capital Improvement Plan. A construction schedule has been prepared based on the timing of permits and current project funding. The construction schedule is provided as Exhibit "A" and depicted on Sheet 1 of Exhibit "C". In FY 2017-18, the Westmoreland Park site will be constructed. The South Florida Water Management District issued the permit for Westmoreland Park on August 2, 2017. The construction of the boardwalk and the improvements to the adjacent 13 acre conservation tract will require review by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), the Army Corps of Engineers, and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Therefore, those improvements are scheduled for FY 2018-19.
Phase FY 2017-18 construction will provide paved parking, driveway aisles, sewer and water lines, restrooms, landscaping, sidewalks, and playground improvements at Westmoreland Park as well as the relocation of the two historic Peacock structures. Open space areas will be sodded to create event lawn space. The relocation and stabilization of the 1917 Peacock House and 1952 Peacock Lodge will occur during Phase I but under a separate contract. The construction of Westmoreland Park will include land clearing, filling, and grading to comply with the required elevations. As a result, the needed elevations with impact the existing banyan tree that is located adjacent to the river. The banyan tree is at elevation four (4) foot NAVD (North American Vertical Datum of 1988) and is below the base six (6) foot NAVD flood elevation for the park site established by the National Flood Insurance Program. At a minimum, the park improvements should be placed at the six foot elevation. The SFWMD permit requires even higher elevations for the parking area and building construction. The park site will be graded, sloped, and stabilized to meet these requirements. In the opinion of the project team, the public would be better served if the banyan tree were relocated to a higher elevation and away from the proposed boardwalk stage and terraced lawn seating area as shown on Sheet 2 of Exhibit "C". Exhibit "B" includes proposals from two arborists for the relocation of the tree and a graphic depicting elevation impacts. Both proposals list the survivability rate at 85 percent. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Phase FY 2017-18 construction will provide paved parking, paved driveway aisles, sewer and water lines, restrooms, landscaping, and sidewalks at the 9.75 acre Westmoreland Park and is estimated to be approximately $2.94 million based on current construction values. The estimated budget to relocate and stabilize the two historic Peacock properties is approximately $619,000. The Community Redevelopment Agency has received a $350,000 matching grant from the Division of Historic Resources toward the relocation costs. LEGAL INFORMATION: NOTICE/ADVERTISING: N/A N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The project team recommends approval of the proposed FY 2017-18 construction budget with the relocation of the banyan tree as depicted in Exhibit "A"and "C". SPECIAL CONSIDERATION: N/A PRESENTATION INFORMATION: A presentation will be provided by the project team. REQUESTED MEETING DATE: 8/21 /2017 LOCATION OF PROJECT: The park site and conservation site are located on the east side of the North Fork of the St. Lucie River, south of Port St. Lucie Boulevard, on the west side of Westmoreland Boulevard, and immediately south of the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. ATTACHMENTS: PowerPoint presentation and exhibits. 2
Exhibit "A" Riverwalk Boardwalk and Westmoreland Park Proposed Construction Schedule Phase FY 2017-18: 9.75 Acre Westmoreland Park Estimated Timeline: February 2018 to August 2018 Construction Budget = $ 2,889,800 Paved parking and site access Drainage system for entire site Sidewalk system Potable water and sanitary sewer for entire site Landscape, streetscape, and site lighting Two (2) picnic pavilions Replacement of existing seawall Kayak and canoe launch Restroom Entry monument sign Limited playground Relocation of banyan tree Phase FY 2018-19: Riverwalk Boardwalk and 13 Acre Conservation Tract Estimated Timeline: (Pending permits) October 2018-September 2019 Construction Budget = $ 3,862,300 2,000 linear feet of 10 foot wide boardwalk from Bridge Plaza to north end of conservation tract 40 foot wide stage area over water Three (3) 20 foot by 20 foot boardwalk overlooks Terraced seating for stage area 6 foot wide boardwalk connections to Bridge Plaza and conservation tract Conservation tract pathways Wetland impact mitigation Interpretive signage & pavilion for Conservation tract Phase FY 2019-20: Port St. Lucie Boulevard Bridge Boardwalk Connection and Riverqate and Promenade Dockage Estimated Timeline: October 2019 pending permits, lease agreement with FDOT, and funding Construction Budget = $ 2,900,000 300 linear feet of 10 foot wide boardwalk from Bridge Plaza to existing boardwalk (Port St. Lucie Boulevard Bridge Span) + Docks at Rivergate & Promenade Three (3) floating dock systems at 9.75 Acre Westmoreland Park including Handicapped Access Additional ± 300 linear feet of 10 foot wide boardwalk at Conservation tract Decorative sidewalk paving systems Additional playground design Public Art fountain and sculpture
Exhibit "B"
TIMBEg COMPANY, INC. 2085 SW Ranch Trail, Stuart, FL 34997 May 15, 2017 Bridget Kean Community Redevelopment Agency Director City of Port St. Lucie 1212 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-5099 Subject: Westmoreland Site Plan - Ficus Tree Health Evaluation Bridget, Observations The tree is in good health and vigor. The branch structure is very strong. There are some smaller dead limbs (1"-3"), but very few large dead leaders. There is no visible decay in the main leader structure. There is a very small amount of insect damage, resulting in sooty mold on the leaves, which could be caused by aphids, mealy bugs, scale, or white fly. I did not see enough insect damage to be concerned about the health of the tree. The only environmental damage I witnessed was from graffiti carved into the trunk of the tree, which is only an esthetic issue. Upon inspection, everything appears to be normal for this species. The tree does not show any symptoms of decline. Recommendations Tree Remains: No grading or ground treatment can occur near this tree or the roots will he damaged or suffocated. Decking could be used to obtain the desired elevation, but no grade changes can occur within 100 feet of this tree. If the tree is to remain, to increase visibility under the tree, I would recommend proper pruning including thinning and lifting of lower leaders and removal of some of the large lower leaders. Estimated cost: $2,000 Tree Relocated: Phase 1: Root Prune - Requires four to six months time to harden-off tree and give tree enough time to grow new fibrous root system, while feeding, fertilizing and applying insecticides and stress relief to the tree. Temporary fencing around tree will be required during this time. Phase 2: Remove dead limbs and lightly thinning tree. Strip foliage to conserve its energy. Phase 3: Bring in large crane with specialty flat bed trailer to relocate tree 150-200 feet from site. Install tree and brace. *Note: Irrigation to be provided by City of Port of St. Lucie. Estimated success rate - 85% depending on weather conditions. Estimated cost: $60,000 Professionally, lake Connolly IS A Certified Arborist 4FL-9134A Timber Tree Co., Inc. cc: Steve Garrett, Lucido & Associates www.timbertree.com Office (772) 283-6298 Cell (772) 260-0377 Fax (772) 600-7175
Proposal Submitted To: Bridget Kean, AICP Community Redevelopment Agency Director City of Port St. Lucie 121 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34984-5099 772-873-6489 (Phone) 772-871-5128 (Fax) BKean@cityofpsi.corn Proposal TREE MOVERS, INC. 8056 96th Court South Boynton Beach, FL 33472 Toll Free 888-364-5240 (561) 364-5240 n Fax: (561) 364-7340 www.treemoversinc.net Date: 5/15/2017 We propose to supply the necessary Tree Movers' equipment and labor to transplant the following Banyan tree one time onsite within a 200' radius of its current location. This large Banyan needs a minimum of 9 months of root pruning time. Past experience transplanting this species has shown a survivability rate of 85%. I Large Banyan tree Total cost $78,000.00 Job Name: Westmoreland Park Job Address: 2410 SE Westmoreland Blvd Port St. Lucie,Fl. Page 1 of 1 Price includes root pruning, transplanting, bracing, and installation of an above ground temporary irrigation system using owner supplied water and source. NOTES: 1. TNII workmanship is g uaranteed, however, the trees are not guaranteed. 2. Trees are not guaranteed against tropical storm winds above 40 miles per hour, salt, cold temperatures, lethal yellowing, etc. 3. Payment schedule, net 30, as follows: 30% of the contract amount after root pruning, balance of contract as job progresses, with no retainage withheld. NOTES: Water is to be supplied within 100' of planting area. Tree Movers, Inc. will not be held responsible for damages to unmarked utilities. Owner is responsible for locating and marking all underground lines. Owner indemnifies and holds Tree Movers, Inc. harmless from any damages or claims of damages relating to underground lines or cables. Tree Movers equipment is equipped with both 4 & 6 wheel drive. However, if the terrain is not passable, Owner and/or G.C. are responsible for altering the ground conditions so Tree Movers can proceed with the work. If rock or other debris are encounter and our equipment can not dig, there will be an additional charge for other equipment to perform the work. Tree trimmings will be left where they are dropped. Removal will be at an additional charge. Transplanted trees are not guaranteed. Tree Movers, Inc. will not be responsible for damages to walkways, driveways, curbs or sod should we be required to cross any. Tree Movers, Inc. will set up temporary irrigation at additional cost if requested. Trees to be transplanted should be tagged by landscape architect and/or Owner, so that Tree Movers is sure to transplant the correct trees. New tree locations should be laid out by the landscape architect and/or Owner so that Tree Movers is sure the trees are put in the correct locations. Payment due upon terms specified. In the event Tree Movers Inc. turns this matter over to legal counsel for collection or lien, customer agrees to pay reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, for same and all unpaid balances shall accrue interest at the highest rate permitted by law. ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL - The above prices. specifications and conditions are satisractor, and Are hereby accepted. You are authorized to do the work as specified. Payment will be made as outlined above. Data of acceptance: Signature JO-s1L'QLL C,F Tom Gurley, Certified Ar ' Si gnature crist FL-0527
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Exhibit "C" PowerPoint Presentation Sheet 1: Construction Phasing Plan Sheet 2: Phase FY 2017-18 Improvements (showing proposed relocation of banyan tree) Sheet 3: Hardscape Plan showing banyan tree in current location Sheet 4: Banyan tree elevation at existing location Sheet 5: Art to Stage section with banyan tree in existing location Sheet 6: Banyan tree in existing location and proposed grade Sheet 7: Banyan tree and site line for restaurant area at proposed grade Sheet 8: Restaurant concept plan with banyan tree relocated Sheet 9: Art to Stage section with banyan tree relocated Sheet 10: Restaurant to river sectional view Sheet 1 1: Riverwalk Boardwalk and Westmoreland Park Master Plan
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