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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, munici...
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