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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-00-01314b C RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 0 0 ITEM 12B SEOPW/CRA 131 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") APPROVE THE CRA TO PROVIDE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $375,000.00 TO THE TECHNOLOGY CENTER OF THE AMERICAS ("TECOTA") FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARKWEST (SEO/PW) REDEVELOPMENT AREA. WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82-755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to provide a grant in the amount of $375,000.00 to TECOTA for infrastructure improvements in the SEO/PW Redevelopment Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby approves a grant in the amount of $375,000.00 to TECOTA for infrastructure improvements in the SEO/PW Redevelopment Area. Section 3. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 18th day of December, 2000. IN Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman SEOPWI 0 0 - 131 ITEM 12B SEOPW/CRA SEOPWICRA O O - 131 • • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ITEM[ 12B 0 TO: Chairman Teele and Members of the CRA Board FROM: Dipak M. Pare Executive Directo INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: SUBJECT: REFERENCES: December 6, 2000 FILE : Technology Center of the Americas (TECOTA) ENCLOSURES: Resolution RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution providing a grant in the amount of $375,000.00 to the Technology Center of the Americas for infrastructure improvements in the Southeast Overtown/Parkwest Redevelopment Area. BACKGROUND On May 17, 2000, the CRA committed to providing incentives for the development of the Technology • Center of the Americas equal to at least $750,000.00 and reach as much as $1.5 million for paying impact, permitting, DRI and MUSP fees to the City of Miami as well as providing assistance with neighborhoods and site infrastructure issues such as roads and utilities; when possible. Funding Source: SEOPW — General Funds ® Account Number: 689004.550011.6.860 sE®Pwi