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A Presentation By Shiv Newaldass, Director Of Development Services, To The City Commission Of The City Of Hollywood, Florida, On The Redevelopment Proposal For The City-Owned Property Located At 400 Entrada Drive Received Under Florida State Statute 255.065 Governing Public-Private Partnerships.
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Staff Recommends: For Informational Purposes.
Explanation:
An unsolicited offer for the City-owned parcel located at 400 Entrada Drive in Hollywood was received by the City under the provisions of the State of Florida’s Public-Private Partnerships (P3) statute, F.S.S. 255.065. According to the statute, the City of Hollywood has determined the proposal could be a qualifying project. However, the parcel in question is currently a City operated golf course and was also a subject for the City’s most recent General Obligation Bond voter referendum. As part of that initiative, residents agreed to invest up to almost $25 million for:
• New 15,000 sq. ft. multi-use clubhouse
• ADA accessible nature preserve path within course designed with wildlife habitat/biodiversity for walking, jogging, biking
• Improved course drainage and water retention capacity
• Renovated 36 holes of golf to include an 18 hole championship course and an 18 hole Par 3 course
• Enhanced putting/chipping area and driving range
• New 10,000 sq. ft. cart barn
• New 12,000 sq. ft. maintenance building, course restrooms and starter shack
• New cart paths, illuminate 9 holes for evening play, parking lot and entryway signage
As part of this effort, the City had been working on a scope of work and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to select the design consultant for the property. To date, the City has retained the National Golf Foundation to provide consulting services to support in the development of the RFQ scope, RFQ submittals evaluation and contract development. However, as part of the Legislative intent of the P3 Statute, municipalities are encouraged to consider investment by private entities to facilitate various bond financing mechanisms, private capital, and other funding sources for the development and operation of qualifying projects, including expansion and acceleration of such financing to meet the public need; and to provide the greatest possible flexibility to public and private entities contracting for the provision of public services.
While most aspects of the unsolicited proposal comport with both the resident backed initiative and desires of the state statute, in addition to market driven enhancements that staff believe could achieve the most beneficial balance for the City and its taxpayers, some residents have expressed concerns about the nature of any proposal that would “privatize” operations at the parcel.
As part of the state statute, if deemed a qualifying project, the City may publish a required notice of the receipt of an unsolicited proposal and the City’s willingness to accept competing proposals for a public-private partnership for the redevelopment of the site.
The City of Hollywood’s Department of Financial Services Procurement Division established an initial selection committee comprised of City staff with expertise in real estate, economic development, architecture, engineering, municipal finance and budgeting, as well as recreational facilities to review the proposal. On December 7th, 2020, the selection committee convened and noted that the proposal met the intent of the state statute and would be considered a qualifying project. However, the statute also allows local municipalities broad flexibility when reviewing proposals and provides for the following options:
1. Accept the Unsolicited Proposal and continue with the P3 process as outlined in Florida Statue 255.065.
a. Issue Notice of the Receipt of a Unsolicited Proposal and willingness to accept other proposal for the same project
2. Reject the Unsolicited Proposal ending the P3 process
a. GOB Project would go forward under DCM
The City, through its Procurement Division, will invite the proposer to attend a public presentation of an overview of their proposal to the City Commission. Following this presentation, the Commission, based on the options identified above, will determine how best to proceed with the existing proposal. Any future action involving either the P3 statute or the City’s competitive selection process will be brought forward to a public Commission meeting for further consideration.
Fiscal Impact:
Approval of this presentation will not fiscally impact the City.
Recommended for inclusion on the agenda by:
Paul Bassar, Contract Compliance Administrator
Steve Stewart, Assistant Director of Financial Services for Procurement
Shiv Newaldass, Director of Development Services
Raelin Storey, Director of Communications, Marketing and Economic Development
Gus Zambrano, Assistant City Manager for Sustainable Development