HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members
Date:
July 6, 2021
of the City Commission
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Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
From: Todd B. Hannon
References:
Agenda for July 22, 2021
City Clerk
Enclosures:
List of Members,
Application and Resume
The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, in cooperation with the city manager, the department of
housing and community development and other city departments shall be responsible for oversight of
and shall facilitate, the city's revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of the area in a manner
consistent with the strategy identified in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, adopted by the city
commission in February 2014. The Little Haiti Trust shall promote economic development, business
and commerce in the area. The Little Haiti Trust shall develop and execute a plan to create jobs,
attract industry and facilitate the production of goods and services in the area for residents and non-
residents. It will facilitate the development of affordable housing, engage in homebuyer assistance
programs and market the area to encourage former residents and others to locate to the area.
The Trust shall consist of five voting members and one youth, non -voting member. Four voting
members and one youth, non -voting member shall be appointed by the district 5 commissioner for a
term of two years or until the nominating commissioner leaves office, whichever occurs first. One
voting member shall be appointed by the city manager for a term of one year or until the city
manager leaves office, whichever occurs first. The district 5 commissioner shall appoint an
individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his or her appointees to the
Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired term. The city
manager shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his
or her appointee to the Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
One (1) confirmation is required at this time:
• Commissioner Jeffrey Watson has one (1) nomination for a seat currently:
1. Vacant. (Dufirstson Julio Neree resigned effective June 28, 2021)
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the current membership list of the Trust and the
application/resume for the prospective appointee referenced above. By copy of this memorandum,
we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the July 22, 2021, Commission Agenda.
TBH:ne
Nathalie Desir, Liaison
Pablo R. Velez, Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator