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Home My WebLink AboutMemos and BiosWCEA Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA) 561 NW 32 Street Miami, FL 33127 May 20, 2022 Todd Hannon, City Clerk City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District / NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee Appointments Dear Mr. Hannon, Chapter 62-648(c) of the City Code charges the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association ("WCEA") with nominating two (2) individuals to be confirmed by the City Commission for service on the NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee. On behalf of the WCEA, we respectfully submit the enclosed WCEA Resolution nominating the following two (2) qualified individuals for the NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee, for consideration by the City Commission on the June 9, 2022 agenda. • Mr. Wilfred (' Wil") Vasquez Property Owner 3225 NW 3 Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 • Ms. Lourdes Alvez Property Owner / Resident 73 NW 30 Street, Miami, FL 33127 Enclosed are copies of the WCEA Resolution, adopted April 27, 2022, along with individual bios for each nominee. Sincerely, a Yoni Bornstein, President-<-71 -macrn C) ►v 0 / Enclosures �r , w M n 3� to +n r` - d rn Gn Mission: providing a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life �/ of current and future residents A Almon fJ "NORTE RECEIVE® ?.2 PAY 23 AM 9: 55 OFFICE ��OTTF i HE CI f Y CLERIC WCEA Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA) 561 NW 32 Street Miami, FL 33127 A Resolution of the Executive Board of Directors of the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc. ("Wvnwood CEA") Nominating Individuals to the Wynwood Norte NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee. WHEREAS, Wynwood CEA is a not for profit corporation registered in the State of Florida and active since 2018; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Wynwood CEA is to provide a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life of current and future residents; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, the City of Miami ("City") Commission adopted by ordinance the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-2) to implement the community -led Wynwood Norte Community Vision Plan, pursuant to Resolution R-19-0472, which encourages revitalization while preserving the unique character of the neighborhood located generally between North Miami Avenue and NW 6th Avenue/1-95, and from NW 29th Street to NW 37th Street and/or 1-195 (the "NRD-2 boundaries"); and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2021, the City of Miami Commission adopted by Ordinance No. 13984, the Wynwood Norte NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund, incorporated as Chapter 62-647 et. seq, City of Miami Code of Ordinances, which is intended to "support community reinvestment, including infrastructure to support local businesses providing neighborhood -oriented goods and services; to address climate change adaptation and resiliency; and to maintain and supplement affordable/workforce housing, public parks and open space, and civic space or civil support space within the NRD-2 boundaries"; and WHEREAS, there is established an NRD-2 public benefits trust fund committee pursuant to Chapter 62-648, City of Miami Code of Ordinances, which committee shall commence in the fiscal year following the adoption of the NRD-2 public benefits trust fund; and WHEREAS, Chapter 62-648(c) charges the Wynwood CEA to nominate two (2) individuals for confirmation by the City Commission to serve on said committee who meet the qualifications of Chapter 62-648(c)2 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Executive Board of Directors of the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc., hereby adopts this Resolution as follows: 1. The following individuals meet the criteria set forth in 62-W(c)2 and are nominated by the Wynwood CEA for appointment to the NRD-2 Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee: Wvnwood CEA Nominees • Mr. Wilfred Vasquez 3225 NW 3 Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 • Ms. Lourdes Alvez 73 NW 30 Street, Miami, FL 33127 Mission: providing a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life of current and future residents 0600 'Wood, WWR YOWL MT1 lU CMUNICNa iU 1O[. WCEA Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Inc. (Wynwood CEA) 561 NW 32 Street Miami, FL 33127 2. A copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted by email b the City Managers Office, Office of Mayor Suarez and Office of District 5 Commissioner K1ng. Approved this 27 day of April 2022. President O -n ry C7 m N M n n -< O� tV 0 nrn W =c') 3 "< rr*t U7 ::D u7 Mission: providing a unified voice for neighborhood improvements and enhancing the quality of life . �dQ of current and future residents AYWalood r vMTE nw � U WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION Lourdes Alvez 73 NW 30 Street Miami, Florida 33127 lu1u011965(a�gmail.com Lourdes Alvez is a resident and homeowner in Wynwood Norte who is committed to the local community and seeing the improvement of the neighborhood for residents of all ages through participation in the Wynwood Norte Neighborhood Revitalization District (NRD-2) Public Benefits Trust Fund Committee. Originally from Honduras, Lourdes moved to Miami as a child, and has seen the City of Miami and this neighborhood go through many changes. Lourdes and her husband Arthur live with and care for Lourdes' mother, Florrinda Infante, who has been in Wynwood Norte for over 30 years. Lourdes is always willing to give a helping hand to any neighbor in need. In addition to her involvement through the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association, Lourdes assists with several local charities and volunteers her time with the Eugenio De Hostos Senior Center, including helping senior citizens with cooking and cleaning. Lourdes has a bachelor's degree in international business from Florida International University (FIU). She has vast business experience and is fluent in 4 languages. C) �; Tq w car.- WYNWOOD COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT ASSOCIATION Wilfred Vasquez 3225 NW 3 Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 wwvasq(@qrnail.com gmail.com Wilfred (Wil) Vasquez is a long-time resident and property owner in Wynwood Norte. He first moved to the neighborhood with his family in 1969. Wil graduated from Miami Jackson Senior high school and proudly served in the United States Army. He is a certified process server where he has served the court for over 40 years. Since the 1970s he has been volunteering his time in the neighborhood and has seen the neighborhood in its prime and its years of decline. Wil and his wife Robin own several multifamily properties within the neighborhood and are proud to be a part of Wynwood Norte's resurgence. Will is always leading the charge for quarterly neighborhood cleanup events and helping neighbors, whether as a liaison on city -related issues or with repairs, whenever he can lend a hand. Wil has served on the board of the Wynwood Community Enhancement Association since 2018 and currently chairs the Association's Beautification Committee. a Cl)M ti �.O f i% cri