Update #8: Wednesday, October 16, 2019

Big news!  City Council approved and authorize the execution of a contract between the City and Haskell Company and authorize staff to issue a Notice to Proceed (NTP) for the scope of work. (See below for details).

Work is about to begin. In the meantime, many boaters and seaplane pilots are enjoying mooring up along the Tavares shoreline, fueling at the fuel pumps or unloading and loading passengers at the temporary docks. The Tavares Marina & Seaplane Base is located at 150 E Ruby Street. For more please call 352.742.6267.

How long does it take to build a large city project?

The rule of thumb in a typical governmental agency is that it takes:

1. One year to decide whether to do the project (The docks were already built so we don’t have to spend the time deciding).
2. One year to find the money (The good news is the city had purchased “replacement insurance and betterment insurance” on the Marina and Seaplane Base).
3. One year to design (currently nearing completion), engineer and permit a project (obtain permits from the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection, United States Army Corps of Engineers, and St. John’s Water Management District).
4. One year to construct a project — and that’s a fast-track community project.

The Tavares Pavilion on the Lake took six years to build, and the new Public Safety Complex took seven years to build.

When are the docks going to return re-built?

AGENDA SUMMARY TAVARES CITY COUNCIL 10/16/2019

AGENDA TAB NO.: 9

SUBJECT TITLE: Approval of Agreement With Haskell Company for Removal of Marina Pilings

(Economic Development)

OBJECTIVE:

To approve a construction contract with the Haskell Company to remove the concrete and wooden

pilings to "make way" for the seaplane base and marina rebuild facilities that were destroyed by

Hurricane Irma.

SUMMARY:

Previously the City Council and Insurance Company approved the selection of Haskell Company of Jacksonville FL, through a competitive Request for Qualifications (RFQ) solicitation, for Design/Build services of the reconstruction of the Seaplane Base & Marina. Council and the insurance company approved a preliminary services agreement which was executed on July 24th, 2018 and a Notice to Proceed (NTP) for engineering & design services was issued on August 1, 2018. This phase currently stands at approximately 95% complete. Upon completion, in the coming weeks, Haskell will provide a complete set of construction documents and a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) Proposal for Council's consideration.

The 95% re-build plans call for the removal of the existing pilings as they are not usable because:

1) They were compromised by the Hurricane

2) They are in the wrong configuration for the re-build and

3) They are in the wrong location for the re-build.

Staff has negotiated a contract in the amount of $294,683 with Haskell to remove all the existing piles which have been approved by the insurance company at 98% reimbursement. The remaining 2% has previously been budgeted by the City. 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2019 

TAVARES, FLORIDA

“America’s Seaplane City” invites YOU to join us Saturday, October 26th starting at 9:00 am at beautiful Wooton Park. Seaplane pilots will receive a $10 dining voucher to participating downtown restaurants. The 2019 Monster Splash seaplane flying contents will begin at 11:00 am, featuring: Fastest Takeoff, Pumpkin Bomb Drop, Spot Landing & Accuracy Landing. Awards and prizes to follow contests! REGISTER TODAY!

9:00 am WELCOME!

9-9:45 am REGISTRATION

Pick up your restaurant voucher and an ice-cold bottle of Tavares water. Confirm contest participation.

10:00 am BRIEFING FOR CONTESTS*

«Pilots that wish to compete MUST attend this meeting.«

11:00 am CONTESTS:

Fastest Takeoff ▪ Pumpkin Bomb Drop ▪ Spot Landing ▪ Accuracy Landing Followed by awards

QUESTIONS? Contact the Event Coordinator: CHERI MOAN

Phone: (352) 742-6176 or Email: cmoan@tavares.org

 TAVARES SEAPLANE BASE & MARINA

AIRPORT IDENTIFIER: FA1 UNICOM FREQUENCY: 122.975

GPS COORDINATES: 28˚.48.043 N – 81˚.43.655 W

Parking: Once on the water, check in with the AirBoss on the UNICOM frequency for directions to parking: Apron, Beach or Dock. Apron parking is limited, first-come, first-served after exhibitor display aircraft. Pilots should be prepared to dock or beach and tie up appropriately.

Ramp: Any seaplane with a gross weight greater than 3,000 lbs or landing gear extending more than 36 inches need to approach with caution due to low water levels.

Fuel: The Seaplane Base & Marina sells 100LL aviation fuel and 90 octane ethanol-free recreational fuel. Aviation fuel is available on the dock and apron, recreational fuel is available on the apron. The price will be set by the market.

Prop Shop at Woodlea: An atmosphere that can be described as a mix of Key West and Cape Cod, with a splash of seaplane! The Prop Shop sells snacks, gifts, and apparel, including “America’s Seaplane City” gear and Tavares Seaplane Base novelties!

QUESTIONS? Contact the Aviation Manager: KENDALL CLUTTS Phone: (352) 253-4267 or Email: kclutts@tavares.org

2019 MONSTER SPLASH

REGISTRATION

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, 2019 IN TAVARES, FL

- PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY –

PILOT’S NAME:______________________________________________

AIRCRAFT MAKE & MODEL: ___________________________________

AIRCRAFT #:_______________________________________________

ENGINE HP:                     _______________________________________________

PHONE CONTACT: ___________________________________________

EMAIL:             ___________________________________________________

MAILING ADDRESS:                                     _______________________________________

AIRCRAFT NICKNAME (FOR ANNOUNCERS): ___________________________

ex. “The Grey Ghost”, “Some Like It Hot”, “The Red Baron”

MARK ALL CONTESTS YOU WISH TO ENTER:

[     ] FASTEST TAKEOFF                        [     ] PUMPKIN BOMB DROP

[     ] SPOT LANDING                              [     ] ACCURACY LANDING

All pilots MUST attend the pilot briefing at 10:00am to compete.

EMAIL THIS COMPLETED FORM TO:

Cheri Moan ▪ cmoan@tavares.org ▪ 352.742.6176

QUESTIONS? Contact the AirBoss: JON PAWELKOP Phone: (813)679-6804 ▪ jonpawelkop@airbosssolutions.com