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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-01-0058• 6 ITEM 311 RESOLUTION NO. 01 - 58 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PURCHASE A GOLD SPONSORSHIP OF THE FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION AND FLORIDA MAIN STREET JOINT ANNUAL CONFERENCE. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Area established pursuant to the CRA Redevelopment Plan, and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to authorize the Executive Director to purchase a Gold Sponsorship for The Florida Redevelopment Association and Florida Main Street Joint Annual Conference to be held on October 10-12, 2001. 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 the Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The CRA Board of Directors authorizes the Executive Director to purchase a Gold Sponsorship in the amount of $5,000.00 for The Florida Redevelopment Association and Florida Main Street Joint Annual Conference. Section 3. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21 st day of May, 2001. Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman 6 ITEM 3B Walter J. I City Clerk MARK YOUR CALENDAR Florida Redevelor).mentAssociation and Florida Main Street Joint Annual Conference October 10-12, 2001 at the Downtown Hyatt in Miami, Florida Look for registration information to be mailed to all members in May. For more information about the conference, contact Jenny Anderson at (850) 224-6779,ext. 119 Fax (850) 222-3806 or by E-mail: janderson@flcities.com 41sC : 3as- 3ff/ - 746"7 01— 58 SE®PW/ CkA FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION Florida's Strength ...0 Florida's Talent ... Florida's Future ... Cities throughout Florida are rediscovering their roles as crossroads for commerce, as meccas for culture and entertainment, and as stimulating places to live. These urban centers are experiencing exciting changes brought about by innovative approaches to design, activity mix and cooperative development. In communities of all sizes, public agencies, commu- nity groups and private entrepreneurs are working together to create a fascinating blend of "that was then" with "this is now." This revitalization is creating The Eastern Shores area of North Miami Beach offers an attractive blend of residential, retail, restaurants and office space beside the beautiful Biscayne Bay. new jobs, stronger tax bases, charming environments and a sharper civic pride. Tampa —The Tampa skyline and economic vitality is stimulated by the convention center and its exciting venues. The Florida Redevelopment Association (formerly the Florida Downtown Development Association) brings together professionals from around the state who are involved in preserving and improving Florida's com- munities. Founded in 1974 to promote redevelopment and growth of downtowns, the original base was Downtown Development Authorities. The focus was later broadened to encompass Community Redevelop- ment Agencies and the Main Street Program cities. Today, FRA also includes non-profit organizations, consultants, private developers and cities that do not have DDAS, CRAB or Main Street programs. The goal is a comprehensive association of all players in Florida's urban revitalization network. The Downtown Amk Cocoa —The Indian River Waterfront revitalization has begun with the construction of this boardwalk and interpretive pavilion. Daytona Beach Redevelopment Area blending the beauty and economic advantages of its historic dis- trict. The Florida Redevelopment Association is an indepen- dent association separate and apart from all other bod- ies, public and private. It is governed by a Board of Directors, elected by the membership and is staffed by a part-time executive assistant and secretary through an annual contractual agreement with the Florida • League of Cities. FRA's mission is to provide a forum for members to share knowledge and common experi- ences regarding redevelopment opportunities and problems; encourage adoption of legal and financial tools and programs favorable to community redevel- opment; and serve as a statewide clearinghouse for redevelopment information. Miami —Downtown Miami at night, Overlooking beautiful Biscayne Bay. -0 Committees • FRA committees are organized to facilitate member involvement in Association activities. All FRA mem- ers are eligible for appointment to a committee. Membership Services —Develop and support informa- tional and educational programs, including the news- letter, legislative bulletins, peer training, surveys, pro- gram notices and referral service. Legislative —Prepare policy positions for Board adop- tion; monitor legislative, administrative and judicial activities; and participate in the legislative and rule - making process as an advocate of policies beneficial to community redevelopment. Fort Lauderdale—Riverwalk. Conference —Plan and conduct conferences and workshops that provide varied, educational and stimu- lating programs of redevelopment topics, and opportu- nities to network. Main Street —Continued integration of Main Street Program cities into FRA, and promote 4-point ap- proach and resources to association members. Membership Development —Establish and pursue marketing and promotion programs to attract a broader base of membership. Finance —Develop and monitor the Association's bud- get, and increase net revenues to maintain and im- prove programs and services. Ocorporate Affairs —Oversee and maintain Association by-laws, corporate legal matters, and Board of Direc- tors nomination process. Tallahassee—Kleman Plaza/Public Parking Facility, Performance stage and focal fountain. Legislative Program An important mission of FRA is to actively participate in the state and federal legislative and administrative rule -making processes to promote legislation and rules that are beneficial to community redevelopment, and to prevent those that are detrimental. Efforts to this end include: Assessing members' needs regarding develop- ment related problems and opportunities; Drafting policy statements regarding existing and proposed legislation and administrative rules; Sarasota —The Hollywood 20 Screen Cineplex in the heart of downtown on Main Street has introduced a strong entertainment anchor to the City. 01- 58 SEOPW/CRA Referral Services An array of useful information related to redevelopment is available from the FRA head- quarters in Tallahassee, located in the offices of the Florida League of Cities, Inc. When the information is not directly avail- able, the FRA staff can usually provide a referral to other mem- bers, agencies or firms that can be of assistance. Inquiries can be made by calling a toll -free number or by writing to the FRA offices. Florida Main Main Street Street The FRA works very closely in partnership with the Florida Main Street Program to provide services to over 65 Main Street Communities. The Florida Main Street Program is one of the most successful, imitated and sought after community redevelopment programs ever invented. Under the Depart- ment of State, Division of His- torical Resources, it is a pro- gram that awards three years of technical assistance and $10,000 dollars to communities that have joined business, gov- ernment and volunteer groups together to form a consensus on how to revitalize their neighbor- hood and commercial centers. F; 40 West Palm Beach —Centennial fountain is the focal point of the Clematis Street Revitalization. Pensacola—U.S. Federal Court House on City owned property and leased to a private devel- oper for construction. Florida Redevelopment Association Post Office Box 1757 Tallahassee, FL 32302-1757 (800) 342-8112 rates as active members of the Fla Main Street Program. A non -voting individual or student member- ship is open to anyone interested in the purposes of he Association and who is not affiliated with any vot- g member. For more information about the FRA, please con- tact Carol Marchner, Executive Assistant, at (904) 222-9684 or (800) 342-8112. Membership Directory A membership directory is published annually to fa- cilitate contact and the exchange of information among association members. The contact person, ad- Melbourne —Campbell Park is the heart of the historic downtown area just a few blocks from the beautiful Indian River Lagoon. r Conferences North Miami Beach —The eastern shores area offers an attractive blend of residential, retail, restaurants and office space beside the beautiful Biscayne Bay. dress and telephone number is listed for each mem- ber. For the business members, a brief description of their respective field of expertise is included. Association Newsletter A quarterly newsletter keeps our membership current with relevant issues. Topics include news about rede- velopment activities in Florida cities, leads on govern- ment grant and technical assistance programs, an- nouncements of upcoming conferences and work- shops, legislative matters, member profiles, job open- 0 n gs and association activities. It is the only newsletter Florida devoted specifically to redevelopment. FRA holds annual conferences that offer stimulating programs spanning the redevelopment spectrum. FRA enlists experts to address topics that vary from legisla- tion to urban design, from financial mechanisms to street festivals, from innovative joint ventures to politi- cal realities. Some sessions feature renowned speak- ers, while others present panel discussions, and still others get right down to the practical 'how-to's.' They are structured on a multi -track, concurrent basis so members can focus on topics of personal interest. The conferences also offer the opportunity for members to network with the speakers and other redevelopment professionals, which can often be the most valued experience. Mount Dora —The historic downtown with its charming bou- tiques, speciality stores, antique shops and fabulous restaurants. 01- 58 SEOPW/CRA • Drafting proposed legislatioAd rules as ap- propriate; • Distributing proposed policy statements, legisla- tion, and rules to the FRA membership, legisla- tors and administrators; • Establishing coalitions through contact with other organizations involved in redevelopment issues; and • Meet directly with legislators and administrators. The Legislative Program enables FRA members to have far more influence on legislation and rule -mak- ing than would be otherwise possible. Daytona Beach —The Beach Street Streetscape and Riverfront Park have spurred the renovation of historic buildings. RAP Program Redevelopment Assistance Program is a peer -to -peer technical assistance program is available to local gov- ernments and other groups starting or expanding a redevelopment program. This program gives members a way to draw from the knowledge and experience of other FRA members at a very low cost. Under the program, FRA members from one or more communities will visit another FRA member -commu- nity. These visiting members review the opportunities and problems associated with the host community's redevelopment program. Based on their background, these visiting members offer advice on development and urban design options, ways to organize and pro- ceed and sources of additional help. The host member Ask Orlando —Downtown skyline framing beautiful Lake Eola Park in the heart of the Orlando Community Redevelopment Agency and Downtown Development Board districts. pays for the visiting members' meals and lodging, and FRA pays for their travel. The visiting members donate their time. The benefits of the peer -to -peer program have proven substantial for both the visiting and host members. Membership A voting membership is open to any government • agency which has responsibility for development or redevelopment of designated areas, including cities, counties, authorities and community redevelopment agencies, as well as businesses and other groups which share the interests and purposes of the Associa- tion. Main Street entities are eligible for discounted of Historic Places and is a Main Street City. �J CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ITEM 3B —0 TO: Chairman Teele and Members of the CRA Board FROM: Dlpak M. Parekh, / Executive Directo RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: May 21, 2001 FILE SUBJECT: The Florida Redevelopment Association Sponsorship REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA") authorize the Executive Director to purchase a Gold Sponsorship in the amount of $5,000.00 for The Florida Redevelopment Association and Florida Main Street Joint Annual Conference. BACKGROUND • On October 10-12, 2001 The Florida Redevelopment Association and Florida Main Street will host a joint symposium that will showcase the Miami community to Florida's real estate development professionals, service providers, leaders and end users. The Florida Redevelopment Association is the entity established to coordinate this event. The CRA has been requested to be a Gold Sponsor for this event by contributing $5,000.00. The benefits to the sponsorship are in part: official designation, on -site exposure, complimentary invitations, and promotional material exposure. Because the CRA is responsible for the redevelopment of properties in the SEO/PW and Omni redevelopment areas, the attraction of developers to the symposium can help contribute to the goals and objectives of the CRA. It is therefore imperative that the CRA be properly represented at the conference and that it receive adequate exposure in the media and promotional activities surrounding the event. Funding Source: General Fund Account Number: 689004.550011.6.287 (Advertising) • 01- 58 SEOPW/CRA