HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-1996-05-20-Discussion Item 061 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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TO: Miller J. Dawkins DATE : May 14,1996 FILE
Chairman
SUBJECT: Disposition of a CRA
Owned Property
FROM: Herbert J. Bailey
Executive Direct
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully requested that the CRA Board consider the disposition of a CRA
owned vacant land (approximately 6,250 square feet of former railroad right-of-
way), located in the middle of Block No. 20, surrounded by NE 10th and 11th
Streets, Biscayne Boulevard, and NE 2nd Avenue. Please see the two attached
letters of interest from the owners/representatives of the adjoining properties to
acquire this property from the CRA.
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REALTY, INC.
CORAL WAY AT 3135 S.W. 3RD AVE.,MIAMI, FLA. 33128
MIAMI (305) 854-5206
Mr. Herb Bailey
City of Miami -Director CRA
300 Biscayne Blvd: Way
Miami, Ft 33131
May 9, 1996
Dear Mr. Herb Bailey,
I am writing to confirm my conversation with you on May 8, 1996 in which I expressed
Henniker Enterprises NV's interest in purchasing the parcel of land approximately 25 Ft. wide
and approximately 250 Ft. long between 1040 Biscayne Boulevard and 1000 Biscayne Boulevard
in addition to the lot at 1037 NE 2nd Avenue. I hope that together we can help Downtown
Miami realize its marvelous potential. Thank you again for your help.
Sincer y, /
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(305) 854-5206
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March 25, 1996
Community Redevelopment Agency
300 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Suite 400
Miami, Florida 33131
Attention: Herbert J. Bailey
Re: City of Miami Property at 1037 NE 2nd Avenue
Dear Mr. Bailey,
Thank you for taking the time to meet with my son and me on Friday,
March 22, 1996. As we discussed I own and operate the gas station at
1000 Biscayne Boulevard that is contiguous with the above referenced
property, owned by the City of Miami.
I acquired 1000 Biscayne Boulevard from BP Oil Co. in July, 1992.
Since then I made the necessary improvements to the property and have
operated a first class gas station and convenience store. The facility is
open 24 hours per day, seven days a week. I like to refer to this facility
as an oasis in a somewhat blighted desert. I took special care to insure
that over 16,000 watts of light were installed to provide a secure
environment for those seeking service at night. Many tourists as well as
others in need of help or directions stop at my property and I willingly
provide whatever assistance is I can. I am pleased to have helped the
police apprehend several criminals and believe that the existence of this
facility is a deterrent to other potential crime in the area.
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I am fortunate that this establishment has been well received by the
community and is now busy enough that it warrants expansion and
upgrading to a state of the art facility. Therefore, I would like to acquire
the City of Miami property that is adjacent to 1000 Biscayne Boulevard.
The additional property would enable me to reconstruct the facility and
provide the area with additional state of the art services and
conveniences. I believe that an upgraded and expanded facility on the
property will enhance the area and encourage others to invest in the
further development of this area.
Any assistance you or your staff can provide to facilitate the acquisition
of the above property and the expansion and redevelopment of the site
will be most appreciated.
Sincerely yours,
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Abraham Atzmon