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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOMNI-CRA-R-01-0032OMNI/CRA ITEM 9 RESOLUTION N0. A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND FUNDING, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, TO GEORGE SANCHEZ FOR THE PROJECT "LA BENDICION/THE BLESSING", WITH AUTHORIZATION FOR FUNDING SUBJECT TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION APPROVING THE PROPOSED SITE FOR LOCATION OF THE PROJECT. WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Omni Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area"); and WHEREAS, the CRA will provide assistance to artists and artists groups to encourage the arts and promote an environment conducive to local artists. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI 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. OMW/rPA 01-- 32 Section 2. The CRA Board of Directors authorizes the Executive Director to provide technical assistance and funding to artist George Sanchez for the project named "La Bendicion/The Blessing" in the amount not to exceed $15,000. Section 3. Authorization for funding shall be subject to the Florida Department of Transportation approving the proposed site for location of the project. Section 4. The Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 24th day of September, 2001. ARTH R E. TEELE, JR., C MAN ATTEST: WALtkR J . FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROVED AS Tl-.)' ORM AN 40RRECTNESS: P.O VIL TTORNEY Page 2 of 2 ®WUICRA 0 1 - .12 AUG-21-2001 05:34P FROM:GIDESIGN--A55712278 Tr''3053724646 09/20/2001 14:19 3054705 i DIST SIX PERMIT' Florida Department of Transportation = BUSH GOVERNOR September 20, 2001 George Sanchez 600 ME 36 Street, Unit 212 Miami, Florida 33137 Dbu itt Permu 0f iee -IWO N.W. I I I Avtna� Rom*us Miami, Florida 3317Z.5900 Tdepboae (305)470-5M7 Faz(305)47o-5443 SUBJECT. An Art F. adbitioned Underneath I-395. Dear Mr. Sanchez: P:1/1 -TAGE el THOMAS 9 BARRY, j, SECMT'ARY The Department has received your letter to mr. Gary L. Donn regardwg the above- mentaoned subject. The Departs "W has no objection to install a house sculpture for an art exhibit wider 1395. Listed below are Comments and additional information that must be Provided to the Department for the evaluations Of the permit's application package. The area affected under the bridge to be restored to original conditions after cowpletion of the Said work. The Limited Access fence must stay up to prevent people from entering_ Please provide a letter of concurrence from the City of Miami stating that the city cowurs with the proposed work. Enclosed please find a copy of the Department's Special Permit Application and check last. It is to be Submitted in quadruplicate, with each copy beating original signatures. Four sets of plans and drawiWg depicting the proposed woxL In closing, the Department is c mmitted to expedite the permits for this project upon receiving the permits application_ If you have any questions or concerns, pleaso do not h0sit4te to contact this office at (305) 470-5367. ES" ce 1 , Lit-) 6\", d Nor, P.E. District Permits Engineer Cc: G. Pego, G-- Donn, R. Steiner, rile. enclosures www.dot.state.fl.us O1V R/CRA 0 RECYCLED PAPER �,o-.— 32 M CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA Chairman Teele and Members of the CRA Board FROM: Annette Lewi Executive- Dire INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: SUBJECT September 24, 2001 ITEM 9 FILE: "La Bendicion/The Blessing" REFERENCES: ENCLOSU RESResolutlon i RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board of Directors authorize the Executive Director to provide technical assistance and funding to George Sanchez for the project "La Bendicion/The Blessing" in the Omni CRA Area pending the required approval from FDOT. BACKGROUND The premier Basel Art Fair is being hosted by the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach; and for the first time this prestigious event is being held outside of its native Switzerland. Mr. Sanchez met with the CRA on September 4, 2001 where he presented the recreation of the Villa Savoye as a potential showcase of the Omni/Park West area of the City of Miami. This exposure represents an initial conduit for investment in and subsequent economic development of that area of the City. Mr. Sanchez has secured the approval of the FDOT as to the location and may require additional authorizations from the City for the use of the location. Funding Source: N/A Account Number: N/A OM%/CRA CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA Chairman Teele and Members of the CRA Board FROM: °' Annette Lewi Executive Dir5j� INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: September 24, 2001 SUBJECT: ITEM 9 FILE: "La BendicionfMe Blessing" REFERENCES: EN CLOSU RESResolutlori RECOMMENDATION Board of Directors It is recommended that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) authorize the Executive Director to provide technical assistance and funding tod�Georgee r ancheezz for the project "La Bendicion/The Blessing in the OmCRA Area pending quir approval from FDOT. BACKGROUND The premier Basel Art Fair is being hosted by the City of Miami and the City of Miami Beach; and for the first time this prestigious event is being held outside of its native Switzerland. Mr. Sanchez met with the CRA on September 4, 2001 where he presented the recreation of the Villa Savoye as a potential showcase of the Omni/Park West area of the City of Miami. This exposure represents an initial conduit for investment in and subsequent economic development of that area of the City. Mr. Sanchez has secured the approval OfO f � D T as to the location and may require additional authorizations from the City for Funding Source: N/A Account Number: N/A omwICRA 01- 32 m IN PROPOSAL DOCUMENT 0wu/CRA u ti T a b l e o f Content s Synopsis of proposal Depanmem of Transportation Schematics Images of the Villa Sareye press Package Concerning ART BAIL Press Package concerning George Sanchez Calderon ea z y y W 0 W s Synapsis of Proposal .. WHO : George Sanchez Calderon ( property owner /Artist Parkwest ) WHAT: The Reconstruction of the Villa Savoye. WREN: December 13-16, 2001 WHERE: I-395 underpass / PARKWEST / D.Q.T. WHY: The Benefits of having an active participation with the Basel/Miami Beach Fair brings substantial investment dollars to the Overtown /ParkWest Community. Community Organizations Involved: Collins Center DDA The Black Archives ESTIMATED OPERATING BUDGET Including security / lease / construction / demolition / $ 205000 BASEL ART FAIR WEEKEND / December 15-19 The City of Miami & Miami Beach are hosting the worlds most prroc ninent Art Fair. Having been founded in Basel Switzerland, the fair organizers have had a demonstrated success second to no other commercial art venture in th world Boasting hundreds of nWhons of dollars in Art sales for over thirty two years the Basel Art Fair is cmtmn to Highlight South Florida as the burgeoning cultural community it is. 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