MLOP Porta Potties

*This item requires the waiver of Section 7.2 of the Special Rules of Order

As Miami Lakers have learned of the porta potty controversy at Miami Lakes Optimist, I'm proposing this new business item to once and for all eliminate the porta potties and install the proper bathrooms for the outdoor field areas at MLOP.

Currently, Royal Oaks Park and Picnic Park West have indoor bathroom facilities in the community centers and outdoors facilities for the fields. Unfortunately, our largest park only has indoor bathroom facilities at the clubhouse as we use porta potties for the permanent outdoor facilities. Many residents have called to state that this situation is "shameful" and "immoral".

Pending the agreement with the Miami Dade County Public School System, I would like to direct staff to break ground on bathroom/concession area the day after the agreement is ratified by the Town Council. This project will complete a piece of the unanimously approved plans for MLOP. The funds for the project are already in the budget in the MLOP reserves. Previously, during the construction of the clubhouse, the sewer lines were run to the area where the master plan states that the center bathroom/concessions will be placed and the water main lines were installed to support the approved future master plan park improvements.

Fiscal Impact: Design Costs have been already approved. Construction costs are currently estimated at $500,000, for restroom/concession building.

Guiding Principle: 2, 9,11, 14

Objectives: 2.4