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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-01-0077ITEM By RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA ® 77 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") (1) DIRECTING THE CRA TO WORK WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI COMMISSIONER THAT REPRESENTS DISTRICT 5 TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC HEARING PROCESS THAT MAXIMIZES PARTICIPATION FROM OVERTOWN AND SURROUNDING AREAS TO REVIEW, DISCUSS AND SEEK INPUT FROM THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROPOSED PLAN AND ALL PROJECTS OF THE CPA PLANNED FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2002, SUCH HEARING TO BE HELD IN AUGUST, 2001 OR SEPTEMBER 2001, (2) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE WALLACE, ROBERTS AND TODD AND SUCH OTHER CONSULTANTS AS THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MAY DESIGNATE, TO FACILITATE SUCH PUBLIC PROCESS AND (3) REQUIRING NOTICES OF ALL SUCH HEARING(S) IN NEWSPAPERS OF GENERAL CIRCULATION INCLUDING THE MIAMI TIMES, MIAMI TODAY AND SUCH OTHER MEDIA OUTLETS AS MAY BE DEEMED APPROPRIATE TO MAXIMIZE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION. WHEREAS, the CRA desires to work in conjunction with the City of Miami Commissioner that represents the District 5 to coordinate a public hearing process that maximizes participation from Overtown and surrounding areas to review, discuss and seek input from the public regarding the proposed plan and all planned projects of the CPA over the next fiscal year through September 2002; and CJy SE®PW/CRA 01- '7'7 WHEREAS, the CRA desires that Wallace, Roberts and Todd ("WRT") and other such consultants as the CRA Executive Director may designate, facilitate such public hearing process; and WHEREAS, the CRA require that notices of all such hearings be published in newspapers of general circulation including the Miami Times, Miami Today, and such other media outlets as may be deemed appropriate to maximize public participation. 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 directs the CRA to work with the City of Miami Commissioner that represents the District 5 to coordinate a public hearing process that maximizes participation from Overtown and surrounding areas to review, discuss and seek input from the public regarding the proposed plan and all .planned projects of the CRA over the next fiscal year through September 2002. Section 3. Such hearing(s) shall be held in August 2001 or September 2001. Page 2 of 3 SE®PW/CRA 0 1 - '7'7 Section 4. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby authorizes the CRA Executive Director to engage WRT and such other consultants as he may designate, to facilitate the public process. Section 5. The Board of Directors of CRA hereby directs that notices of all such hearings be published in newspapers of general circulation including the Miami Times, Miami Today, and such other media outlets as may be deemed appropriate to maximize public participation. Section 6. The Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 25th day of June, 2001. ARTH R E. TEELE, JR., C ATTEST: W TER J. FOE -MAN CITY CLERK APPROVED S O FORM AID CORRECTNESS: KE DRO—VILARELLO C ATTORNEY Page 3 of 3 SFOpw/CRA ® f - 77 • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA IUM 1Bv INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Chairman Teele DATE : June 25, 2001 FILE And Members of the CRA Board SUBJECT: Resolution authorizing the CRA to establish an annual public process for Overtown and surrounding areas. FROM: Dipak M. Parekh REFERENCES : Resolution Executive Director ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution a requiring that (1) the CRA in conjunction with the City of Miami Commissioner that represents the District (District 5) shall have a public process that maximizes participation from the Overtown and surrounding areas to review, discuss and seek input from the public regarding the proposed plan and funded projects of the CRA over the next fiscal year through September 2001 and further (2) requiring that Wallace, Roberts and Todd (WRT) and such other consultants as the Executive Director may designate, to facilitate the public process and (3) further requiring . notices in newspapers of general circulation; Miami Times, Miami Today and such other Media Outlets as may be deemed appropriate to maximize public participation. BACKGROUND The CRA is committed to seek input from the Community regarding the funded projects and proposed redevelopment plan of the CRA over each fiscal year. On Saturday, April 21, 2001, the CRA initiated its first public process at the Overtown Town Hall Meeting and Voters Referendum, which took place at Booker T. Washington High School. Fund Source: General Funds Account Number: 689004.550011.6.287 • SEOPW/CRA, 0 ._ 7 7 Exhibit "B" Holland & Knight LLP Scope of Services 1. Update of the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Area, Review of existing Redevelopment Plan for legal compliance, including requirements of Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the "Redevelopment Act"), and other applicable legal requirements such as delegation of authority from Miami -Dade County to the City of Miami. Recommendations to CRA for changes needed to be made to Redevelopment Plan to comply with applicable legal requirements. Preparation of necessary changes to Redevelopment Plan. Review of other changes to Redevelopment Plan presented by consultants. Advice to CRA on process for approval of amendments to Redevelopment Plan. Scope does not include assisting with presentation to and approval of amendments to Redevelopment Plan by City Commission and Miami -Dade County Commission, advice concerning review of proposed amendments for consistency with City's Comprehensive Plan, the preparation of notices required by Redevelopment Act, or preparation of resolutions approving amendments to Redevelopment Plan. 2. Consideration of the creation of a third redevelopment area Provide advice to CRA and consultants concerning legal requirements for creating the third redevelopment area, including conditions in the area, documentation of those conditions and information required to be in the record to support the finding by the City Commission. Preparation of notices required by Redevelopment Act. Preparation of City Commission resolution finding conditions in the area support designation as a community redevelopment area. Participation in presentation to the City Commission of conditions found to exist in the area. Preparation of proposed resolution and amendment to interlocal agreement between Miami -Dade County and City of Miami to add new redevelopment area. Participate in preparation of Redevelopment Plan for new redevelopment area. Advice to CRA on process for approval of Redevelopment Plan. The scope does not include providing advice concerning review of proposed amendments for consistency with City's Comprehensive Plan, assisting with presentation to and approval of Redevelopment Plan by City Commission and Miami -Dade County Commission, preparation of notices required by Redevelopment Act, preparation of resolutions approving Redevelopment Plan, preparation of ordinance creating community redevelopment trust fund for new area and providing for deposit of tax increment revenues in such fund or assist in the adoption of the ordinance by the City Commission and/or Miami -Dade County Commission. Estimated Total Fees & Costs: $50,000 DEC 06/ 20 / 2001 3�DP�i�CRA Community Redevelopment Agency Assist in Revival of Existing' Businesses 1 Job Creation Business Expansion Visitor Destination What is the CRA goal? On June 9, 1998 the City of Miami passed a resolution, introduced by Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr., designating the "Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor" that incorporates NW 4th Avenue east along 8th Street to NW 3rd Avenue (D.A. Dorsey Way) and then north to NW 14th Street. This designation gave the CRA the direction to plan activities and to initiate development for the overall commercial revitalization of Overtown. In 1999, the City further approved a 5-year funding plan of $25 million in CDBG funds. In September 2000, the first two (2) million dollars was made available to the CRA for this project. With the addition of other resource funding (Tax Increment Funds, City of Miami general fund contributions, and parking lot revenues) the CRA has developed a comprehensive plan to stimulate economic development, provide quality housing, make capital improvements to roads, lighting, sidewalks, security, landscaping, fencing and to promote historic preservation. Thus far, the CRA has primarily concentrated its efforts on the NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor (co -designated D.A. Dorsey Way). Current projects are prioritized to stimulate growth of the customer base of existing businesses to create additional jobs and spark the further expansion of commerce in the area. An important aspect of this project is the construction of four parking facilities along NW 3rd Avenue. These parking lots will add additional public parking spaces that will enhance commerce to existing businesses by providing their patrons with convenient and safe access to their establishments. . Preservation of noteworthy structures will help to revive the area's once vibrant and historic cultural significance in attracting tourists and visitors. The CRA Plan for the redevelopment of NW 3rd Ave. includes land use study and re -configuration to create financially sound and environmentally balanced development. The overall goal of the CRA redevelopment program is to make Overtown the number one job creation center in South Florida and the premiere destination to the inner city where, once more, visitors will be attracted from across the nation to a place where history runs deep, diverse cultures converge, and the entertainment never ends ... Destina�t"9n OvertoM. What is the CRA Plan? Fiscal Year 1999 , 2001 G Funded Projects: NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor = $3 million total Parking Facilities: $1.2 million P2: 231, 247, 248, & 249 NW 12 Street P3: NW 10th Street and NW 3rd Avenue PC 947 NW 3rd Avenue P5: 936 NW 3rd Avenue With the addition of these parking lots on NW 3rd Avenue and upon completion of the renovations, at least two restaurants in Over?, . , '!' be able to extend their hours and create an estimated 30-50 NEW lobs. 3rd Avenue Extension to the Mall Mt. Zion Observation and Bell Tower: $1.8 million The first phase of the Pedestoas i iyiai;, ioearec ,;;E I; of [nc LyricTheatre and west of the Overtown Metrorail Station, was inaugurated during the 1994 Summit of the Americas. Some of the distinquished guests in attendance were: the Honorable Hubert Ingraham, Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas; the Honorable Alexis Herrman, Special Envoy representing the President of the U.S., William Jefferson Clinton; the late Honorable Ron H. Brown, U.S. Secretary of Commerce; the Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr., then Chairman of Miami -Dade County Commission; the late Honorable Steve Clark, then Mayor of the City of Miami, th, Honorable J.L. Plummer, City of Miami Commissioner The CRA proposes to extend the mall along NW 9th Street between NW 2nd UNIFIED Funded Projects = $10 million (includes CDBG funds) Job Expansion and Business Development: $500,000 Expansion and renovation of: Jackson's Sou! Food Restaurant Two Guy's Restaurant Just Riaht Barber Shop Miscellaneous other grants to existing businesses $10,000 (CRA Board Approved) $150.000 (pendinol CRA Board Arrrova�1 Landscape, lighting, security and sidewalk improvements Land Acquisition and Utilities Relocation Food Franchise: $250,000 - $500,000 Fencing I Security: $600,000 Homeownership Housing Initiative: $750,000 Homeownership Town Homes Street Level NW 3rd Avenue Mall I Facade Program: $1.2 million NW 3rd Avenue - (CDBG Funds outlined above): $3 million �i SEOPW/CRA 1 77 Dipak M. Parekh, Director . 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way Suite 430 ,. Miami, FL 33133 +. N(305) 579-3324 Fax: (305) 372-4646 Email: admin@miami-cra.org CRA Board of Directors Commissioner Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman Commissioner Johnny Winton, Vice -Chairman Commissioner Joe Sanchez Commissioner Wifredo "Willy" Gort Commissioner Tomas Regalado