ARPA Community Projects: District 4

The following programs and projects are initiatives that the District 4 Commissioner has identified to be funded with the ARPA grant.

Project Title Project Description Project Location District/Office City Resolution Project City ID Budget
Badia Center Facility & Flagami Park Renovation The project involves the demolition and renovation of a senior center that is expected to serve 250 seniors with an on-site nurse. The mixed-use facility will also function as a venue for future events, aiming to promote family and neighborhood engagement. The project scope includes park restoration, milling and resurfacing of parking area, construction of classrooms and exercise rooms, enlargement of the dining room, and other ancillary areas. The construction activities will provide economic stimulus by creating short- and long-term jobs in construction and trades, as well as staff for Senior Center and other park facilities. The ARPA (SLFRF) funds, totaling $2,470,000, will be applied to various sub activities, including design costs, permit costs, construction costs, project management costs, and construction management costs. 25 Tamiami Blvd District 4 R-21-0453 / R-22-0399 40-B203515 2,470,000.00
West End Park Pool Enhancement The project addresses the community's public health needs by providing a safe space to congregate and exercise. This includes a pool with handicap access, a walking trail, tennis courts, basketball courts and a children's splash pad, all of which help promote family activity. Additionally, the project will help the community overcome technology limitations by providing public Wi-Fi access. Construction activities will provide an economic stimulus by creating short- and long-term jobs in construction and trades, as well as staff for pools and other park facilities. 6030 SW 2nd St District 4 R-21-0453 / R-22-0399 40-B183505 8,330,000.00
Shenandoah Mini Park Right of Way Improvements The project aims to improve the right of way by reconstructing the roadway, implementing swales, enhancing drainage systems, installing curbs and gutters, pavement marking, striping, and signage, constructing ADA ramps, and providing landscape services. These improvements will address the flooding issues within the right of way. Additionally, the construction activities will create both short-term and long-term jobs opportunities, thus stimulating the economy. For the construction phase of the project, $500,000 of the ARPA (SLFRF) funds have been allocated. The funds will be used for the following sub-activities: construction costs, project management costs, and construction management. 1197 SW 19th Ave District 4 R-21-0453 40-B203518 500,000.00
Swannanoa Mini Park Right of Way Improvements The project is a mini park that was built a few years ago and is now facing infrastructure issues such as flooding, pedestrian safety concerns, and lack of pedestrian connectivity. There are also traffic safety issues, as well as efforts needed to relocate lighting and communication. The project aims to address these issues though the design and construction of right-of-way improvements, including roadway reconstruction, swales, drainage improvements, curb and gutter installation, pavement marking, striping, signage, ADA ramps, and landscape services. These improvements will help resolve the flooding issues within the right-of-way. Construction activities will provide economic stimulus by creating short- and long-term jobs. 1301 SW 21st Ave District 4 R-21-0453 40-B203519 500,000.00
Miami Golden Pines Neighborhood Improvements - 40-B50414 The Golden Pines Neighborhood currently experiences flooding and localized ponding issues, posing a risk of damage to residential properties. With the use of ARPA funding, the City of Miami is increasing the drainage capacity along SW 24 Terrace between SW 32nd Ave. and SW 27th Ave., to significantly reduce and potentially eliminate these flooding and ponding issues, while also reducing the potential for health issues related to standing water. Additionally, the City of Miami is re-constructing roadways with new drainage systems to collect run off, relocate utilities, relocate a water main pipe, and reconstruct sidewalks and swales in the Golden Pines neighborhood. SW 24 Terrace between SW 32nd Ave. and SW 27th Ave District 4 R-22-0130 40-B50414 1,250,000.00
Miami Golden Pines Neighborhood Improvements - 40-B50421 The Golden Pines Neighborhood currently experiences flooding and localized ponding issues, which pose a risk of damaging residential properties. With the use of ARPA funding, the City of Miami is increasing drainage capacity along SW 25th Street between SW 32nd Ave. and SW 27th Ave. to significantly reduce and potentially eliminate the flooding and ponding issues. This improvement will also help mitigate potential health issues associated with standing water. Additionally, the City of Miami is reconstructing roadways with new drainage systems, relocating utilities and a water main pipe, and reconstructing sidewalks and swales in the Golden Pines neighborhood. SW 25th Street between SW 32nd Ave. and SW 27th Ave District 4 R-22-0130 40-B50421 1,250,000.00
Total: $14,300,000.00