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Commission approves BEA Architects amendment for 18050 Collins Avenue renovation after heated debate over cost and department relocation
Summary
The commission approved a second amendment to BEA Architects’ project agreement to continue design work on renovations at 18050 Collins Avenue, raising the contract total to $416,018.88. The item prompted extended discussion among commissioners about scope, costs and whether the building department should relocate to the site.
The City Commission of Sunny Isles Beach approved a second amendment to the project agreement with BEA Architects to continue architectural design services for the renovation of city-owned property at 18050 Collins Avenue, bringing the total contract price to $416,018.88.
The amendment covers additional meetings and design work the city said is needed as plans evolved. Deputy staff described changes including a widened opening between the department side and an interior space used by the restaurant tenant (Crema), and relocation of restrooms to reduce wasted corridor space that would otherwise be closed off after hours.
Why it mattered: The property is intended to house the building department alongside a restaurant tenant; several commissioners expressed concern the design work…
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