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cf a <br />iy OF 5tMN T <br />City of Sunny Isles Beach <br />18070 Collins Avenue <br />Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 <br />(305) 947-0606 City Hall <br />(305) 949-3113 Fax <br />MEMORANDUM <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners <br />VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager <br />FROM: Fabricio Volpi, Public Works Director <br />DATE: April 17, 2025 <br />RE: Resolution Approving the Purchase of a New Lifeguard Tower from Bausch <br />Enterprises Inc. <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br />Staff recommends approval of this Resolution. <br />REASONS: <br />Staff is recommending the City Commission approve the purchase of a new lifeguard tower from Bausch <br />Enterprises Inc., through a piggyback contract with the City of Fort Lauderdale. <br />This tower will replace the existing lifeguard tower located at 163rd Street [16275 Collins Ave -Beach <br />access], which is currently in disrepair and no longer suitable for use. <br />The proposed lifeguard tower is constructed from marine grade aluminum, offering enhanced durability <br />and significantly reducing maintenance requirements over time. It also features: <br />• A bottom enclosure suitable for storing UTVs and other Ocean Rescue equipment <br />• Composite decking for improved longevity and safety <br />• Impact -resistant windows for enhanced storm resilience with accordion shutters <br />• 8 -foot deck elevation <br />Bausch Enterprises Inc. is a reputable vendor currently supplying similar structures to Fort Lauderdale <br />Item Number: 9.F <br />221 <br />