CPZ was chosen for our Beach Complex Project

Chris Zimmerman, CPZ

The dilemma for the evaluating committee was Fresh eyes on the beach over an Engineering firm, Kimley Horn, that was part of the original beach project.

CPZ Architects and Kimley Horn, both highly qualified firms, were evaluated today and the committee chose CPZ Architects. According to their web page, their design approach centers on the philosophy, proven by experience, that even the most basic building can be designed to provide an economical, innovative and award-winning solution. And that's what they managed to convey today to the evaluation committee on our beach complex.

I liked both the companies but CPZ  managed to mention charettes at least three times.  Involving the public is always a winner. Only one commissioner was in attendance, Herman Robinson, who has had a keen interest in our beach complex and spending the money we receive from the one cent sales tax and using it towards our beach.

Members of the evaluation team:
Juan Ruiz, Assistant city manager  CPZ 95  Kimley Horn 92
Lauren Bennett:  Leisure Services Assistant Director  CPZ 94  Kimley Horn  93
Phil Johnson: Facility Supervisor  CPZ  92  Kimley Horn 90
Doug Yoakum, Acquatics Manager  CPZ 93  Kinley Horn  90
Larry Lightfoot:  Parking Operations Manager CPZ 95  Kimley Horn 94

TOTAL POINTS:
CPZ = 469
KIMLEY HORN = 459

Are Pirates taking over our beach complex?

And you, the public, be damned. That is the extent of it.

The city sent out a public notice on August 22 that the staff will be meeting in regard to the following item: Project Title: RFQ 17-305. Did anyone get this notice? This is an important meeting and is right up there with meetings on the bond referendum.  It could and probably will involve millions of dollars.  And no one knows about it. One bozo who did know wants the entire complex razed to the ground even our 6 million dollar casino building.

Lake Worth Beach Complex Conceptual Plans Design, Cost Estimates, Construction Design and Construction Phase Services.

• Subject: Evaluation Committee Meeting.

• Purpose: Determination of qualifications of RFQ responses.

• Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

• Time: 1:00 p.m.

• Location: City of Lake Worth City Hall Conference Room.

And check this out--Should any interested party seek to appeal any decision made by the Negotiation Committee with respect to the matter(s) considered at this meeting or hearing, such person will need to insure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The is our city attorney working overtime.

People, there is nothing wrong with our beach complex. Please show up to see what they want to do with your beach and your money.