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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOMNI-CRA-M-02-0075C I TY OF 1-01AM1, Fl OR1D,,t,, 1,1\71:1Z-01 1=1C1 NI EN! 0 RAN"1)'t �)4 Chairman Arthur E. Teeie, Jr. and Members of the CRA Board °- Annette Lewis €'� Acting Executive Dir for lc ITEM-Sa August 14, 2002=te: Sut i Capital Programs and Activities Preliminary Five (5) Year 2004-2009 Plan l Resolutions RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors review the attached Proposed Preliminary Capital Programs and Activities Five (5) Year plan for the OMNI and SEOPW CRA. JUSTIFICATION: The 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan amended is currently being updated by Dover Kohl and Partners with completion slated for spring 2003. The CRA will submit legislation for Board approval to issue Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the amendment to the 1986 Omni Redevelopment Plan. In the interim, The CRA have identified the approved programs and that have been identified as outlined in the existing 1998 (5 year plan) consistent with the update of 1982 and 1986 Redevelopment Plan, as well as, Capital activities that have been approved via resolution or motion by the CRA Board. OMI/CRA CRA AGENDA September 12, 2002 0 2 -- 75 SEOPW/CRA ng- t48 B (,,,� cif �^ i �til./`, 1'.�-V'L'E.:��lj/✓i1f- t' r r�, '`i-f✓- F':- i�� September 16, 2002 The Honorable Chairman Arthur Teele, Jr. and Honorable Members of the CRA Board 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33131 Subject: FY 2003 and Preliminary FY 2004-2009 Capital Programs and Activities Budget Pursuant to Florida Statute 163 Part 111, the CRA is charged by its redevelopment plans to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight, provide for the redevelopment of slum and blighted areas; and provide housing affordable to residents of low and moderate income. The Redevelopment shall be by private enterprise and public resources as provided for in the CRA redevelopment trust fund. We are pleased to submit the Fiscal Year 2003 budget for consideration and approval by the CRA Board. We are also providing the potential preliminary Five Year (Fiscal Year 2004-2009) Capital Programs & Activities budget for review and discussion with the understanding that the first public "town hall" meeting will be scheduled for November 9, 2002. The format of the budget is as follows. The FY 2003 budget identifies priority projects with funding appropriations scheduled to be completed within the fiscal year. The Fiscal Year 2004-2009 Programs and Activities budget is in draft form pending the amendments of the Omni and Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan, the latter of which is scheduled to be completed in Spring, 2003. On September 26, 2002, the CRA will submit legislation to the Board for approval to issue an RFQ for performing the update to the OMNI Redevelopment Plan. The CRA put forth a tremendous effort to provide the Board and the public with a detailed and user-friendly planning document that outlines the vision, goals, strategy and activities in accordance with the objectives of the existing Redevelopment Plans, and with public input. Specific goals for FY '03 are as follows: 1. Overall increase in property assessments and values within the Redevelopment Areas. 2. Revitalization of areas within the CRA existing boundaries and proposed boundary expansion. 3. Revitalize existing businesses throughout the sub -areas by initiating development improvements and thereby to creating an environment conducive to new private investment and job creation. - OiM/CRA SEOPW/CRA 02- 75 02-- 148 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way : Suite 430 e Miami, Florida 33131 6 Phone (305) 579-3324 a Fax (305) 372-4645 page 2- FY 2003-2009 Capital Programs and Activities Budget The CRA was created pursuant to F.S. 163.356 based on a finding of necessity, consistent with F.S. 163.355, that specific areas within the City of Miami were identified as slum or blight; had a shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly. Further, that tIse rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment, or a combination thereof, of such area or areas, including, if appropriate, the development of housing which residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, can afford, is necessary in the interest of the public health, safety, morals, or welfare of the residents of such county or municipality. It is the intention of the CRA to substantially improve the quality of life for the residents in the Southeast Overtown, Parkwest and Omni communities through economic development, housing and recreational activities. We are looking forward to a productive year. Sincerely, -r- Annette E. Lewis Acting Exceutive Director Cc: Alejandro Vilarello, CRA General Counsel Priscilla Thompson, CRA Clerk of the Board CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 OMNI/CRA 02 - 75 2 SEOPW/CRA 02- 148 00 _ 'V�iTr✓��''`�^.'�-'( ��: � tiE.�i'�✓���v'C�/�1L-i 3'�i-�'��i I�/�fjf���;. I City of Miami Community Redeelopment Agency List of accomplishments for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 Tax Increment Increases in the both TIF District Construction: Fencing -Frederick Elementary Margaret Pace Park Planning: Boundary Expansion Begin SEOPW Plan Update Completion of two years audit report Economic Development: WHE - Sax on the Beach grant/loan WASA Impact Fees Survival Music - Club Exile grant/loan ADA Compliance Construction Management Institute completed and began functioning Memorial Day Security Sale/ Land Acquisition: CLUC 90 -Purchased 6 parcels from the County List of Lands Sold leashold interest Park Place -901 NW 1 st Avenue Purchased Divine Mission 910 NW 2nd Court Sponsorship Community Events: Real men cook Rickia Issac La Bendicion-Art Basel Haitian Art Exhibit Haitan Music Award Music Fest Victory for Youth Created a partnership with The Whitney Goombay Festival OMINII/CRA SEOPW/CRA 02- 75 02- 148 300 Biscayne �bulevard Way . Suite 430 * Miami, Florida 33131 9 Phone (305) 579-3324 s Fax (305) 372-4646 1.14.e 0 Iln'))i A F9 Tr INTRODUCTION With respect to the growing national trend towards Smart Growth, the CRA is looking closely at policy issues that will effectively address and eliminate slum and blight from the redevelopment areas. Smart Growth can be defined as the planning of development through the balancing of economic objectives. social goals, and environmental resources in a way that meets the needs of the present without cornprornising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Existing conditions of slum and blight in the redevelopment area, if left untended, can contribute to an increase in and spread of disease and crime or constitute a n-ienace to public health, safe, morals, or welfare. Another issue that the CRA is currently addressing is Urban Sprawl. Urban Sprawl is defined as the physical pattern of low -density expansion of large urban areas under market conditions into the surrounding agricultural areas. Sprawl lies in advance of the principal lines of urban growth and implies little planning control of land subdivision. Development is patchy, scattered and strung out, with a tendency to discontinuity because it leap -frogs over some areas, leaving agricultural enclaves. Urban Sprawl is expensive and wasteful, environmentally damaging and socially divisive if left unattended. The only solution to sprawl is Smart Growth. By creating infill development and utilizing and upgrading existing infrastructures, the Omni, Park -west and S.E. Overtown communities can become sustainable and livable communities with a strong sense of history. A number of studies, workshops and charrettes have been conducted on the Redevelopment Areas especially focusing on Overtown, dating back to the SEOPW and Omni Redevelopment plans of 1982 and 1986 respectively. This Five Year planning document will incorporate the ideas and activities presented from the final reports produced by earlier studies, workshop and charrettes along with input from the community through meetings with residents and business operators. A formal public input process is scheduled for November 2002. Mission The CRA's mission is to eliminate slum and blight within the designated Redevelopment Areas as governed by F.S. 163.355, 163.356 and 163.358 and the related of powers to the CRA by F.S. 163.370. The CRA fulfills this mission by carrying out programs and activities that fulfill the goals that have been identified through a public planning process and approved by the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. Vision The CRA's vision is to reconnect Omni, Parkwest and S. E. Overtown to Downtown Miami and the Design District thus restoring the entertainment, residential and commercial activities in Miami and thereby stimulating economic prosperity within the targeted areas. The vision can be summed up by the following goals: 1. Gain redevelopment momentum by providing incentives that match the current trend and needs of businesses and create a high quality of life for resident and visitors alike. 2. Revive and highlight the history of Miami through the re-creation of uniquely identifiable communities. 3. Eradicate slum and blight conditions. Strategy • Layout infrastructure to immediately provide relief for existing businesses and to further attract new businesses into the area. • Begin facade and streetscape improvement projects to enhance and beautify the areas thus signaling the impetus for development and re -investments. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 S'2 CRA 02- ,75 a- 148 OMM/CRA Assist In the renovation and rehabilitation of existing commercial buildings thus creanng opportunities for business relocation, and start up companies. • Develop partnerships for the construction of affordable housing to provide residences for the existing and future residents — the work pool. 0 Develop and construct parks, open spaces and other public meeting places for the enhanceilient of quality of life. { Facilitate construction of, and encourage public amenities businesses such as pharmacies, supermarkets, etc in the area for the enrichment of the quality of life. Redevelopment objectives Redevelopment objectives proposed in the 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan and 1996 Omni Redevelopment were derived from the analysis and evaluation of existing conditions and the issues affecting future development of the area. These objectives also reflect established community priorities and is consistent with the overall development objectives of the City of Miami. The CRA will continue to update the redevelopment objectives. Issue: Slum and Blight Conditions Objectives 1. Provide incentives for the redevelopment of blighted properties 2. Eliminate conditions which contribute to blight 3. Promote rehabilitation and maintenance of existing viable uses and structures 4. Achieve orderly and efficient use of land ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Objectives 1. Maximize existing public investments 2. Reinforce the property tax base 3. Create economic magnets to draw more businesses to the Omni area to compliment (without competing with or diminishing) established activities in the surrounding area 4. Promote concentrations of similar business activities that reinforce each other and improve the areawide economic climate 5. Provide for the development and/or relocation of downtown support service uses in selected locations within the redevelopment area PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE AND AMENITIES Objectives 1. Provide adequate public utilities and services for the area's residents and businesses 2. Provide a system of public open spaces 3. Maximize access and views to Biscayne Bay 4. Encourage preservation and restoration of historic buildings 5. Enhance the area's visual attractiveness to businesses and residents 6. Emphasize crime prevention and improve security in the area 7. Encourage the Dade County School System to retain and improve Miramar Elementary as a neighborhood school serving local residents HOUSING AND SOCIAL NEEDS Objectives 1 T Maximize conditions for residents to continue to live in the area CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA 02_ 7 p2- 148 OMW 2. Achieve rehabilitation of the maximum feasible number of housing units >. Provide incentives for construction of new housing to attract downtown workers 4. Improve the delivery of human services 5. Provide employment opportunities and upward job mobility for residents b. Provide opportunities for minorities and women to manage and own businesses i. Minimize condemnation and relocation TRAFFIC AND CIRCULATION Objectives ] . Resolve existing and future transportation conflicts 2. Set priorities within the transportation network for pedestrians, cars, service and transit vehicles 3. Improve access to existing and planned major activity areas such as the Central Business District and Civic Center 4. Support construction of the Omni Extension of the Metromover system 5. Provide adequate parking to serve the needs of area residents, visitors, and employees FY 2003 & Preliminary FY 2004-2009 Capital Programs and Activities Budget The budget is organized under the following general categories: General to All Redevelopment Areas Omni Redevelopment Area Park West Redevelopment Sub area South East Overtown Redevelopment Sub area Within each general category, programs and activities are separated to functional classifications within each Redevelopment Area. In previous budget presentations, cost elements within specific programs and activities were designated as separate budget line items. To correct this flaw, this proposed budget format include these cost elements in the appropriate functional classifications. Description and pictures of all activities are provided as well. Cost estimates are based on the best available information. Programs and Activities recommended as priority projects to be implemented in FY2003 are indicated. All other programs and activities are recommended as candidates for the FY 2004-2009 Five Year Plan and will be re-evaluated upon the completion of the Redevelopment Plan updates. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRA PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 0o /CR5 02- 148 GENERAL PROGRAMS DGlQl�4 Each Redevelopment area can be uniquely identified. While the CRA undertakes a number of general programs, each will be tailored to address the needs of each community sub -area. JOB CREATION INITIATIVE The CRA is committed to increasing the number of job opportunities in the area by creating policies and programs that provide incentives, and technical and financial assistance to existing businesses that induce the creation or relocation of new businesses into the Redevelopment areas. COMMERCIAL REVITALIZATION SUPPLEMENTARY GRANTS PROGRAM (CRSG) ryr On June 29, 2000, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-74 ` which created the CRSG program. (The program provides matching grants to award recipients of the Metro Miami Action Plan "Revitalization Program" which enables businesses to fully fund their commercial revitalization projects). _ To date, three businesses in the SE Overtown sub -area have been awarded grants tr1+� for the renovation and/or expansion of their businesses with construction slated eC to begin in FY/03. Just Ri ht Barber Shop and Two Guys Restaurant located in Overtown at 1 l33 NW 3' Avenue and 1135 NW 3' Avenue, respectively, will go through a remodeling process which will include the replacement and/or repair of existing commercial fixtures and the construction of ADA compliant restrooms. Jackson Soul Food restaurant located at 950 NW 3rd Avenue will go through an extensive renovation and expansion project. All three businesses will include amenities to bring technology into the area. Jackson Soul Food restaurant will be outfitted with the latest video conferencing technology to facilitate business meetings on site. All three businesses will have internet kiosks for patrons to check email, browse the internet, pay their bills electronically and obtain information on events occurring within their community. The CRA constructed parking lots along D.A. Dorsey Way business corridor to accommodate the future increase of patrons to the area, assist new and existing businesses along D.A. Dorsey Way in meeting the zoning requirement for parking, and to further ensure the success of the expansion/renovation projects. 1 ' Construction of Parking lots is an authorized activity pursuant to F.S. 163.355 (4) and 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA ONINI/CRA O 2 - 148 1N91ACT FLE EC()>\()N-11C ll1 N'E.I,O] )ENI' I . RO(;i2AI One of the major deterrents to development in the redevelopment areas is the outdated state of the infrastructure specifically referring to water and sewer pipe lines. The impact of new development or infill development. which Increases density and demand, places a strain on existing services such as fire, (police, water, sewer, electricity, and roads. The cost to upgrade the water and sewer pipes alone has drastically increased the construction cost of development projects. As such, the CRA has implemented a temporary program to offset the cost of these and other such impact fees by providing grants to the developer, contingent upon our assessment of the impact of the business on revitalization area. The CRA and the City of Miami is working with the Water and Sewer Authority to come up with a suitable solution to address the long-term strategy to this inhibitor of development in the area. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRA PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 0MINU X 0 2 -- 148 02r CON1]\1E1ZClAL EQU1PN11-*-7 LOAN PIZOGIZAN1 DRAFT -NIAP I otw I'loed Neo IV rwk wc--5/ Ptoxd /Vao Ovedown rto?(--1 A-Vto M52-03�� r= On February 25, 2002, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-39 which directed the CRA to create a program to provide technical assistance to businesses located on the historic D.A. Dorsey Way [NW 3 d Avenue] Business Corridor for the purchase of commercial equipment. The new equipment would assist in business expansion, efficiency and the potential for producing new jobs. The program, once fully implemented, will be tied to economic development and will require the creation of a maximum number of new job opportunities in the area as determined by individual case assessment of each business. The project areas as outlined in MAP I are defined as follows: CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA- OMNI/CRA 02- 148 02- 75 onlni NW 1" Avenue to NE 151 Avenue between NE 131h Street to NE 151h Street Parkwest I\TW l lIh Street between Biscayne Boulevard and NW I" Avenue S.E. Overtown D.A. Dorsey Way between NW 81h Street to NW 141h Street and along NW 81h Street between D.A. Dorsey Way and NW 41h Avenue. Removal of Deterrent Real Properties The CRA's mission is to remove slum and blight from the redevelopment areas. Dilapidated buildings, which harbor vagrants and the homeless, are elements of blighted conditions that are a deterrent to development. As such, the CRA is working closely with the City of Miami to remove these unsafe structures of no historic significance and to replace them with appropriate structures that meet building code requirements, and further to create a viable solution to provide housing to accommodate the homeless. CAMILLUS DOUSE Camillus House is a unique facility located within Parkwest at and is identified in the 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan as a priority Phase 1 project. Since 1960, Camillus House has been providing special services to an existing destitute population. The area within the vicinity of Camillus House is in need of special attention in order to promote growth along this segment of the Biscayne Boulevard entrance corridor �to the City of Miami. The CRA =T q y will continue to work closely with .`. the City of Miami and Charities Unlimited of Florida, Inc. to come up with a viable solution to r h= r relocate the Camillus House. Existing facility Proposed facility Marketing of the Redevelopment Area The CRA proposes to hire a marketing and public relations firm to promote the development opportunities within the redevelopment areas. The CRA will continue to coordinate efforts with the Miami International Trade Board, the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau and the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, to attract investors to the area. Development of Art and Cultural Programs ARTIST RESIDENT PROGRAM Pursuant to the 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, the CRA created the Artist in Residence Program which highlights the art works of a local artist in the area. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA 02- 148 02- "75 OMNT /CR A F 7 GENERAL ACTIVITIES REDEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE The update of the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan of 1982 is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 20W. As to the Omni Redevelopment Plan of 1996, the CRA will propose legislation for Board approval for the issuance of a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for its update. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN The economic revitalization of the Redevelopment area is a major component of the overall redevelopment strategy for the planning area. In general, the Redevelopment Area is economically underdeveloped particularly in the Overtown sub -area. Omni The Omni Redevelopment area is characterized by the number of high rise residential apartments, and hotels located in the area. The area is strewn with small businesses that front Biscayne Boulevard, and is in drastic need of surface parking lots, security and lighting to entice customers. Park West Park West was one of the first industrial districts to be developed in Miami with some of the remaining structures dating back to the early 1900's. In April 2000, the City of Miami established a special zoning overlay district in Park West that removed distance requirements for night clubs and permitted 24-hour operation. This action was in accordance with the goals of the Miami Dade Empowerment Zone strategic plan to attract targeted industries — including entertainment — to the urban core. As a result, the neighborhood has experienced substantial new development during the last ten years. Park West sub -area is characterized by the number of warehouses, and night clubs located in the area. S.E. Overtown The S.E. Overtown Redevelopment area is presently characterized by continued economic and social deprivation, substandard housing, and commercial and residential abandonment. Historically, Overtown was once a viable predominately Black middle class neighborhood. In the 60's, the community was decimated with the construction of Interstate 95 and 395, and other major expressway system expansion projects along with massive land clearance for Urban Renewal. At that time, there was significant exodus of middle income residents who were economically able to relocate to other areas of the county. This resulted in the largest concentration of low income residents to remain in the City. Predominately consisting of low income, and government subsidized public housing , the S.E. Overtown population is increasing, especially with transient and homeless persons. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPWIM 0MN11cFA 02- 148 n 2 - 7 N INFRASTRUCTURE IN1PR0N1F N1ILNTS NW 1 Ph Street (Parkwest) `" DWQI�4 Pursuant to the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, the CRA is working with the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County Department of Public Worlcs to upgrade the infrastructure along major boulevards and corridors slated for commercial redevelopment. Currently the CRA has identified the following streets which require immediate streetscape improvements, infrastructure upgrades and the construction of parking lots or liner buildings. • Omni - Biscayne Boulevard • Parkwest - NW 1 lth Street from Biscayne Boulevard to NW 3rd Avenue Overtown - NW 3rd and NW 2"d Avenues from NW 3rd Street to NW 201h Street CRA efforts are concentrated on planning for infrastructure upgrades in the Redevelopment Areas such as street improvements, landscaping, signature lighting and drainage. This is being contemplated with local and state governments responsible for implementing these infrastructure improvements; ongoing dialogue with private developers and community members becomes paramount to set priorities, coordinate and avoid duplication of efforts amongst local and state government and the agency and find creative avenues to pursue resources. LAND ACQUISITION In order to implement the activities as defined in the 1982 SEOPW and 1986 Omni Redevelopment Plans, the CRA still need to acquire real property. Such real property shall be acquired in order to eliminate unhealthy, unsanitary or unsafe conditions, lessen density, eliminate obsolete or other uses detrimental to the public welfare or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or deterioration, remove incompatible land use relationship, or to provide land for new housing, public facilities and economic development consistent with F.S. 163.355. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPWXRI. PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-22009 0 2 — 148 02- '� CLEARING/ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION Quality of Life is dependent on government enforcing environmental protection laws and ensuring that new development projects comply with such laws. The CRA abides under a number of governing laws for environmental compliance. Specifically including Housing Urban Development (HUD) 24 CFR Par! 58. which requires Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) to be issued for all projects funded with federal funds. Additionally the CRA complies with laws mandated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Environmental Management Resources (DERM). The CRA is committed to enhancing the quality of life of residents in the redevelopment areas and will continue to work with the City of Miami to comply with all regulations relating to environmental compliance. DEVELOPMENT OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS Lighting and security has always been a major issue in the redevelopment areas. The CRA pursuant to the Plan shall provide community enhancements in the area by attempting to implement a security district which will provide special lighting and increased police presence in order to make the area safe and pedestrian - friendly. The CRA is committed to assisting communities to find appropriate and viable solutions to address special needs in the areas such as the need for additional police presence, sidewalk pressure cleaning services, and special security and signature lighting over and beyond the type of services that governing municipalities might provide. The CRA will assist residents to apply for the necessary special taxing districts to compensate for these special services by acting as a liaison between government and residents in expediting applications. The CRA has moved forward with the planning of a Historic and Cultural Preservation (HCP) district with the main objective of preserving and highlighting the unique culture of each of the three Redevelopment Communities. In addition the CRA is proposing to overlay the HCP districts with a security and lighting overlay districts to add security and special lighting in the area at the request of stakeholders in the community. FENCING OVERLAY PROJECT The CRA proposes to replace all chain -linked fencing surrounding government facilities and structures of historic significance with decorative fencing with an Afro-American/Caribbean flavor. GATEWAY PROJECT The existing conditions of the Gateway to the Redevelopment areas are in a less than desirable state. These areas border Miami's downtown, and are in need of immediate beautification improvement so that these area connectors both aesthetically pleasing and inviting. By investing in creating Gateways to the Omni, Parkwest and S.E. Overtown communities, the City of Miami can create a more unified Miami for the benefit of residents and further stimulate more re -investment in these areas. INFRASTRUCTURE MAINTENANCE PILOT PROGRAM Pursuant to the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, the CRA proposes to establish a pilot infrastructure and maintenance program in the redevelopment areas that seek to define a sense of place through the continued maintenance of street, sidewalk, and other improvements. A street/sidewalk pressure cleaning program is under consideration to be established in the Park West sub -area at the request of its stakeholders CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA ow,u/CR�A� 2 - 14 8 HISTORIC PRESERVATION *age DMQFCT in accordance with Secliol7 106 regulations, '36 CFR Part 800 ("Proiectic'n of Historic Propertles"), of the National Historic Preservation Act, the CRA will initiate historic preservation activities within the Redevelopment Areas. The City of Miami Heritage Conservation Ordinance ("HC") further provides the option of designating individual historic buildings or a historic district covering a degree of projection is historic buildings by requiring that any demolition, alteration, or new construction be approved by the review board. The "HC" ordinance also permits certain modifications to zoning and building code regulations, where necessary, to make preservation economically or architecturally feasible. On June 8, 2000, the City Commission adopted resolution R-00-517 that instructed the City to notify the CRA upon receipt of an application for demolition within the CRA Redevelopment areas. The CRA further reiterated this mandate on February 26, 2001 through the adoption of resolution SEOPW/CRA R-01-9 which instructed that no structure within the redevelopment areas should be demolished without first being assessed by a qualified professional that the structure has no historic, cultural and/or architectural significance. Pursuant to the SEOPW and Omni Redevelopment plans of 1982 and 1986, respectively, some of the objectives of the proposed Historic Preservation program would include: Effectively communicate information and develop broad -based awareness and appreciation of historic achievements within the respective communities through exhibits, special events, tours, and the media. Develop a magnet area within the target communities for the purposes: (1) of re-establishing the history of the community by focusing on one era in it's history; and (2) to establish interest in the communities heritage by encouraging tourism, trade and cultural exchanges. Develop these themes to attract night clubs and restaurants; programming special cultural events, designing signs, street furniture and public plaza spaces; and creating promotional literature for tourism and local marketing. Preserve, where feasible, historic structures which represent important links to persons, activities, or events of major significance in the past. Encourage new development to incorporate uses which would contribute to the vitality of the district such as stores, nightclubs, restaurants, and theaters. • Encourage new buildings to incorporate selected design elements from the past which reflect special cultural or thematic feelings which are relevant today and should be re-established. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 02- 75 OMNT/rR A SEOPW / CRA 02- 148 HOUSING DEN'ELOPMENT There is an urgent need to upgrade, improve and rebuild the housing stock within the redevelopment areas, particularly S.E. Overtown. Homeownership in this area is the lowest in the country. Some of the issues include: • Housing shortage • Substandard housing • Lack of affordable housing • Overcrowding — housing not suitable for the needs of residents • Code enforcement issues • Lack of choice in various housing designs. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA' 02- 75 02- 148 ONMiCRA Owl". 00"41k "'Ilfte logo, onkF`7 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA • 1-4 ;- �{. ", = -jIF i}. �J. }._y.. �':'_ � i III �._.�.-• - - ! 4 1 1 r l The Omni District is located just northeast of downtown Miami. Although some of the development of the area has been on a scale comparable to Brickell Avenue and the Central Business District (CBD), it has not generated the significant redevelopment spin offs as was anticipated. Many businesses that had begun to spring up, later abandoned the area due to the slow pace of much needed improvements in the area. Much of the land in the area which is bounded by I-395 on the south, the FEC right of way on the west, NE 20`h Street on the north and Biscayne Boulevard on the east, remains underdeveloped and in blighted condition. The CRA proposes to continue enhancement of property values in the Omni districts by focusing on infrastructure improvements, addressing parking issues. The immediate strategy is to identify a catalyst project that can quickly be implemented to provide a stimulus to achieving re -investment in the Omni Redevelopment Area. Economic resources need to be used for extra security, environmental clean up and other investments designed to improve the business environment. In this manner, the CRA will continue to work with business stakeholders to come up with a development incentive package to stimulate economic development initiatives, and will actively market the area to potential investors and businesses. l . Improvement of the Business Environment 2. Development of the Motion Picture and Media District (Firestation ;#2 motion Picture District) as an employment and cultural center 3. Development of a skills and training facility 4. Development of a Jazz & Blues District CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SBOPW RA OMM/CRA 02- '75 02- 148 QMNI RROGRAMS MARKETING Expansion of economic activity within the area through the recruitment of new economic anchor uses currently not present in the area, but for which market support can be identified. Special attention will be focused on attracting new businesses to now vacant buildings. The range of uses to be researched include port -related activities, film/media and fashion industries, exhibition hall and downtown support services. Creation of a SPI overlay district for the commercial zoning districts located west of N.E. 2nd Avenue that would contain special design guidelines to insure that the wide variety of commercial and light industrial uses permitted would not create adverse visual or physical impacts on one another. OMNI ACTIVITIES Open Space Recreation/Public Parks The existing and future needs of the Omni area for large scale public open space are well served by the existing 40.5 acres of public park space, including Margaret Pace Park, Bicentennial Park, Dorsey Park, and a little know mini -park along North Miami Avenue near N.E. 14'h Street. Biscayne Boulevard represents another opportunity to unify the Omni area with the Central Business District (CBD) and to provide a major visual and functional pedestrian open space. Plans are underway to design a world class Boulevard from the Miami River to N.E. 201h Street including new landscaping, sidewalk paving, lighting and street furniture. Goals identified in the 1986 Omni Redevelopment plan include: • A sidewalk cafe district is under consideration along Biscayne Boulevard between N.E. 151h and 171h Streets. • A landmark feature sited at the right-of-way at N.E. 13'h Street and Biscayne Boulevard. • N.E. 141h Street, as the major east -west arterial street connecting the Civic Center, should also be developed as a high amenity pedestrian street. • A landmark feature could be created at the Miami Avenue intersection to help create a sense of place in the Omni West districts. The eastern terminus of N.E. 141h Street should be a public open space provided by the redeveloped Herald Square property. • Improvement of Bicentennial Park and Bayfront Park to provide a sequence of visitor attractions linking the Omni area to the Central Business District (CBD). • Establish requirements for new developments to provide uninterrupted walkways along the Bay to establish a baywalk linkage between Margaret Pace Park and Bicentennial Park. Provision of a pedestrian crossing at MacArthur Causeway. • Review of public right-of-ways along Biscayne Boulevard at the corners of N.E. 14'h Street, N.E. 171h and N.E. 19 Streets for better landscape improvement. The CRA is committed to enhancing the quality of life of residents through the development of open space and parks. On September 22, 1998, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-98-24 which CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/C RA- OMNIiCRA p 2 - 148 02-� '75 authorized the CRA to enter into an Inter -local agreement with the City of Miami to expedite the development of part; projects within the redevelopment areas. Margaret Pace Park The CRA has since begun the construction of Margaret Pace Park which is scheduled for substantial completion on September 30, 2002. The CRA will continue to work with the City of Miarni Department of Parks and Recreation, the Omni Advisory Board and residents to identify other areas that can be utilized for Parks and/or open sace recreational purposes. r t Margaret Pace Park — (Old Condition) f. r . _. +.'& Margaret Pace Park — New Construction F Development of the Performing Arts Center (PAC) The CRA allocates nearly 90% of its Omni Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds to Miami Dade County for the payment of bonds associated with the Performing Arts Center with up to $1.43 million for the ongoing construction of the center. The CRA continues to support the Performing Arts Center and is working with the City of Miami, the Department of Offstreet Parking (DOSP) now the Miami Parking Authority, and FDOT to identify parking underneath Interstate 395 to support the Performing Arts Center as well as other area businesses. Additionally, the CRA is working with the Performing Arts Center Trust to identify and implement "way -finding" signage throughout the district of the art center to direct patrons to the facility. Development of Firestation #2 Motion Picture District On January 24, 2002, the City Commission adopted resolution 02-132 which designated the Omni Area Media District as the Firestation Number 2 Motion Picture District. The district is bounded by NE 2°d Avenue (east), NE 12th Street (south), NE 15th Street (north) and the FEC Railroad (west). The CRA is committed to the development of the district by promoting the area to the media industry and providing incentives for the relocation of industry businesses within the area. Currently, Big Time Equipment Inc. has moved their studio operations from North Miami to the Omni Redevelopment area due to the lack of real property for expansion in North Miami Beach. The CRA is working with Big Time Equipment Inc. to enhance the facades of their historic Bank Building and Vera Hotel Building located within the Omni Redevelopment Area at 1367 and 1348 N. Miami Avenue respectively. Pursuant to resolution SEOPW/CRA 02-21, ,the CRA committed to providing and installing exterior building lights for both buildings which will highlight the historic architectural elements as well as serve to deter acts of vandalism to the historic buildings. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 02 — '75 OMNI / CRA SEOPW/CRA 02-- 148 Adow (o a ENHANCEMENT OF COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES D U 11 lJ— The CRA will continue to work with the community and the City of Miami to enhance the public service delivery in the Omni Redevelopment area. Improvement of code enforcement and police protection in the area Gateways and Streetscape Improvements Pursuant to the 1996 Omni Redevelopment Plan, the CRA will move forward with the establishment of gateways and streetscape improvements at the following sites. The CRA will continue to work with the community and the City of Miami to identify other areas in the Omni area in need of streetscape and gateway improvements. • Development of an urban landmark at the intersection of North Miami Avenue and N.E. 141h Street. • Refurbishment of Biscayne Boulevard to create a visual and functional link between the Omni area and the rest of downtown and establishment of a gateway feature at N.E. 13'h Street and Biscayne Boulevard. • Encourage development of a (pedestrian level) sidewalk cafe district along Biscayne Boulevard between N.E. 15'h and 17`h Streets. Transportation Improvement Pursuant to the 1986 Omni Redevelopment Plan, the following activities were adopted. The CRA will work jointly with the City of Miami in reviewing the proposed improvements as identified in the 1986 Omni Redevelopment Plan. • An additional Metromover station should be built by the adjacent developer to serve the Herald Plaza area. • Improvements to NW. l" Avenue ("West Side Corridor",) from N.W. 11 Street to N.W. 20'h Street. • Reconstruction of the intersection of N. Miami Avenue and N.W. 141h Street to improve the alignment of N. Miami Avenue. • Examination of the existing I-395 interchange (in the vicinity N.E. l" Avenue and N.E. 2nd Avenue) for possible efficiency improvements. • Redesign/re-stripe Biscayne Boulevard to improve traffic flow and merging maneuvers. • N.E. 141h Street east of N. Bayshore Drive should be realigned to eliminate the offset intersection at N. Bayshore Drive and connect to Herald Plaza in conjunction with development of adjacent property. • Reconstruction of N.E. 2nd Avenue north of N.E. 131h Street and North Miami Avenue north of N.E. 17 Street to provide two northbound and two southbound through lanes with center turn lanes. • Extension of N.E. 201h Street to Biscayne Boulevard from its present eastern terminus at N.E. 2nd Avenue through right-of-way acquisition and improvement. HISTORICAL DESIGNATION AND PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES The CRA will coordinate efforts with the City of Miami Department of Historic Preservation (Planning & Zoning Department) to encourage the designation of all eligible buildings as local historic sites under the Heritage Conservation Ordinance, This ordinance provides for certain zoning incentives in exchange for the preservation of a building. These incentives may include floor area or density bonuses, transfer of development rights, change in use, and modification of height, setback, parking and other zoning regulations. The CRA will explore developer incentives for the re -use of properties of historic significance. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 8' /CR 1 SEOPW/CRA 02— 148 vftoe SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN AND PARKWEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA I r- i Park West is identifiable by the collection of warehouses and surface parking lots. It is currently being transformed into a culture and entertainment district attracting industry business to the area with the development of a 24-hour Entertainment District and the adoption of the non -conforming building ordinance that allows property owners to retain the fagade and structure of their buildings, thus promoting a unique experience. Overtown is a disenfranchised area located adjacent to Downtown Miami. Years of neglect and the construction of Interstate 95 and Interstate 395 have sliced into the heart of Overtown and adversely created four distinct neighborhoods in Overtown. The southern and eastern portion of Overtown can be identified by the numerous tracts of unimproved land, derelict buildings, old streets in need of upgrade, a disorderly array of utility cable lines attached to wooden poles that block the view of historic structures, and the lack of brand -name public service stores. The CRA's goal is to provide linkages between the SEOPW Redevelopment area to all adjacent parts of the city. Many studies, charrettes and discussion dating back to 1982 have been held to formulate the strategy needed to complete this goal and revitalize S.E. Overtown and Parkwest. The following objectives have consistently re -surfaced throughout each discourse: S.E. Overtown 1. Job Creation and retention. 2. Revitalization of the Historic Priority Business Corridor 3. Transportation connectivity with Downtown Miami and other key areas of the city. 4. Development of a Historic Preservation District CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA OMNVC 0 2 - 148 02- '5 NW., %✓ 5. Crime prevention and security improvements 6. Revitalization of the Historic Entertainment District 7. Development of Homeownership programs 8. Housing creation and retention for existing residents 9. Establishment of a national brand food franchise 10. Development of public service amenities within close proximity to residences and delivery of human services 11. Development of an artist district Parkwest 1. Encourage day and night activities 2. Transportation connectivity with Downtown Miami and other key areas of the city. 3. Reinforce public investment in Bayfront and Bicentennial Park and transit facilities 4. Expand housing choices for downtown workers. As a result of these studies, charrettes and discussions, professional staff recommendations and public input which are in accordance to F.S. 163, the CRA puts forth the following activities. Job Creation and Retention MARKETING: IDENTIFICATION OF BUSINESSES TO LOCATE TO THE AREA. Upon evaluation of potential uses/reuses of existing facilities and properties, consideration will be given to specific uses which offer the greatest potential to generate jobs and/or raise the quality of life for residents. This includes the review and analysis of growth industries that have been forecasted at the local, state and national levels as well as focusing on unmet community, social, recreational, educational and health care needs. Also important to the strategic plan for bringing businesses back or locating new businesses to the area is the identification of entities willing to locate in Overtown. The recruitment of enterprises will be assisted through the use of micro -business programs, business incubators, and a strong well developed marketing campaign. S.E. Overtown `Job Creation' Plaza On February 25, 2002 the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 02-39 which allocated a reservation of funds for commercial tenants of Arena Square apartments for the build -out and outfitting of the retail space, located on the ground floor, for commercial business. The Arena Square Apartments are located at 268 NW 11'h Street and 275 NW loth Street, which fronts NW llth Street, NW 101h Street and D.A. Dorsey Way with an estimated number of up to ten (10) commercial units to be made available upon project completion 268 NW I I" Street and 275 NW 10 St, Overtown CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRA PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 OMW/CRA 0 2 — 148 02— "75 %wool��Q�7 Parkwest 111h Street Job Creation Plaza With the ongoing relocation of club and entertainment businesses from k North Miami Beach's South Beach to the Parkwest redevelopment area, ..---.. , and the implementation of the 24 Hour Entertainment District, a number XA 1 . of opportunities for job creation has become available. The CRA is working with the Park West stakeholders and the City of Miami Planning r. Department to create a developer incentive package to stimulate growth - - and redevelopment in the area and provide job opportunities to surrounding area residents. NW 1 Ph Street Homeownership Creation and Retention On September 12, 1996, the CRA Board of Directors adopted city resolution R-96-646 which authorized the CRA to submit an Economic Development Initiative Grant application and a section 108 loan application to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for financial assistance to designated residential homeownership projects in Overtown. Working with Fannie Mae Corporation, the City of Miami Community Development Department and other related housing agencies, the CRA is committed to coordinating and hosting workshops geared to educate residents on homeownership opportunities, as well providing technical and/or financial assistance in the construction of housing that would adequately meet the needs of area and future residents. On October 11, 2001, the Miami City Commission adopted ordinance 12136 which authorized allocation of Home Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program Funds to the SEOPW/CRA to be utilized by the CRA to provide technical assistance to various Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) for implementation of housing projects in Southeast Overtown Parkwest Redevelopment Area. The CRA will work these CHDO's to effectively expedite these housing projects consistent with the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan. The CRA is working closely with City and CRA planning consultants to identify the feasibility of constructing a mixture of residential buildings/ within the SEOPW Redevelopment Area to create a 24 live & work district where pedestrians and residents populate the area at all times of the day utilizing the concept of the work/live scheme. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLANK FY 2004-2009 MM/CRA SEOPW/CRA 02- 75 02- 148 Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Corridor The FEC Corridor have long been identified as the imposing barrier between the Parkwest and S.E. Overtown neighborhoods. The CRA is committed to bridging this divisive segment of the Redevelopment Area by creating a pedestrian -friendly corridor with residential housing, with commercial mix -uses or, the ground floor. Existing condition FEC railroad NW ]"Avenue FACADE IMPROVEMENTS Conceptual Enhancement FEC railroad NW ] 51 Avenue Improved aesthetics of the SEOPW area will dramatically remove the stigma that the SEOPW Redevelopment Area currently enhances. The exterior and facades of existing businesses within the redevelopment areas are in much need of a facelift. In the existing Design Guidelines, recommendations were outlined to correct this problem for future redevelopment projects. That original guideline is being reviewed by CRA consultants in context with the amendment of the SEOPW Redevelopment areas and will address design guidelines for future development with the pretext that the proposed zoning amendments is approved by the City and implemented. The Design Guidelines recommendations will be included as a component of the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan amendment and will be subject to approval by the City of Miami Planning and Zoning Department and subsequently by the City Commission. S.E. Overtown Phase I of the Facade program is currently underway. Arena Square Towers located at 271- 75 NW 10 Street and 268 NW I Street was a symbol of slum and blight in the Overtown sub- area. On February 25, 2002 the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 02-39 which provided an in -kind grant to Arena Square for fagade improvements to the building fronting the historic Business Corridor. The project is slated for completion in the winter of 2003. Phase 2 of the fagade program, located parallel to the Arena Square Apartments, on the west side of D.A. Dorsey Way between NW 10th Street and NW 1 lth Street, is currently in the planning phase. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRA PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN ®COI C 2Q09 1 U2— RR7a 0`z— New Providence Masonic Lodge The ground floor of the Masonic Lodge is under consideraiion as the site for the relocation of the Overtown Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) office. NW 3rd Avenue. SEOPW RedevelopmentActivtt[eS Revitalization of D.A. Dorsey Way Historic Business Corridor In the 1940's Overtown was a bustling town and D.A. Dorsey Way was the center of commercial businesses. It was commonly referred to as Black Wall Street. The CRA is committed to bringing back the vitality of the Historic Business Corridor by undertaking initiatives that have been unprecedented in the history of Overtown since the construction of the highways. On June 9th, 1998 the City of Miami adopted resolution SEOPW 98-16 which appropriated funds and designated the frontage of NW 3rd Avenue from NW 8th Street to NW l4th Street as the "Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor." This designation gave the CRA the ability to start planning activities as a pilot program that will enable the revitalization of Overtown's Business Corridor and the stabilization of the neighbonccod, in the best interest of the City of Miami, its citizens, and its business and financial communities. If the proposed boundary expansion is approved by Miami -Dade Count, the CRA plans to recommend legislation extending the northern boundary of the Corridor from NW 14' Street to NW 201h Street. CREATION OF A NATIONAL BRAND FOOD FRANCHISE ?' The creation of strategic partnerships between franchisers and minority urban -based businesses represents a market of untapped consumers, investors and entrepreneurs. The CRA shall continue 4 �w' " i to encourage franchisers to relocate in the area by continuing to offer favorable development incentives that adequately meet the trends and needs of businesses. A major goal of the CRA is to - establish a National brand food franchise in the Overtown sub- _,_.. area. Because of Overtown's location, near Downtown and in Y close proximity to the Jackson Memorial Hospital complex and Biscayne Boulevard, a number of food franchisers are limited because of site proximity requirements mandated by their franchisors. The few remaining franchisers refrain from investing in the area because'of inadequate public infrastructure. On May 30, 2002, the CRA Board approved resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-100, accepting the sole proposal from Dairy Queen. The CRA is currently proceeding with contract negotiations with Dairy Queen. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA ONM/CRA 0 2— t 4 8 02- 75 4 DM%FT R REVITALIZATION OF N' 2nd AVENUE "LITTLE BROADVVAY" ENTERTAINMENT CORRIDOR Throughout the early 1940's till present day, the Lyric Theater , Iocated on NM7 2nd Avenue, was the anchor of the Entertainment scene in Overtown. Today, the Lyric Theater is a symbol of Overtown's history and the guiding light for the future activities envisioned for NW 2r,d Avenue. The Lyric Theater is currently being utilized by the Black Archives Foundation for use as a venue for cultural programming and community meetings, and is the nucleus for the Historic Folklife Village project. The CRA would provide assistance to the Black Archives Foundation for their ongoing efforts to revitalize Overtown's "Little Broadway". Lyric Theater located at 819 NW 2nd Avenue Jazz and Blues District On February 11, 2002, the City Commission adopted resolution R-02-440 which instructed the Planning and Zoning Department to consider the re -designation of the Overtown Entertainment District into the Overtown Gospel, Jazz and Blues District. The jazz and blues history of NW 2nd Avenue lend that area to be considered as the prime street for Jazz and Blues revival. Through a continued process of public input, the CRA will coordinate efforts with the Overtown community in identifying the appropriate area to implement the Jazz and Blues district. Overtown Historic Folklife Village Additional studies have been conducted in the area for the development of a Folklife Village that would create a regional cultural/entertainment tourist destination along NW 2nd Avenue. In 1997, the concept of the Master plan for Historic Overtown Folklife Village was endorsed by the City and the CRA Board. The plan which was sponsored by the Black Archives Foundation and the CRA sought to integrate activities planned along NW 91h Street and NW 3rd Avenue into the proposed plan for NW 2nd Avenue, thus creating a tourist destination that would blend historical and entertainment activities. The vision for the area included the revitalization of NW 2nd Avenue into a retail corridor with mixed -use facilities including housing with lofts; rehearsal and performing spaces for artists, artisans; jazz and blues entertainment spots; ethnic restaurants and bed and breakfast sites. As a complement to the Historic Folklife Village Master Plan, the CRA would assist in providing technical assistance to the Black Archives Foundation as requested, based on the approval by the CRA Board and City Commission of the Folklife Village proposal. Miami Arena The CRA is further working with the City of Miami and the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority (MSEA) to find viable solutions for the re -use of the Miami Arena located at 701 Arena Boulevard, just one block east of NW 2°d Avenue. The arena currently house social collegiate basketball, youth rallies, entertainment events, conventions, and CRA Board meetings. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA 02- 148 O1VM/CRA 02- 70 Development of a Gospel Music District (Overtown) D.A. Dorsey Way [NTIA7 - Avenue] is noted for the number of historic Churches located along its corridor. In the early 50's and 60's when Overtown was a bustling African -American town, the Churches on D.A. Dorsey Way served as a spiritual fortitude to the town. Today, several historic Churches still exist along the corridor and many residents whom have long since left Overtown return each Sunday for worship. Creating a Gospel district along D.A. Dorsey Way would spawn a destination for visitors to experience the Gospel music of Overtown. The CRA will gather input from community residents to finalize the defined boundaries of the Gospel Music district. Ebeneezer Church M ,N r:: Historic Mount Zion Baptist Church Historic Churches Historic Churches in the area include St. John's Baptist Church, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church. St. John's Baptist Church Development of Pedestrian -Friendly Public Recreational Spaces Parks and recreational spaces are important to all communities for the enhancement of quality of life. The lack of adequate recreational space has been an element of contention in studies of urban violence and instability throughout the years. There is great urgency in implementing improvements of existing parks in Overtown and the development of public open spaces in Parkwest. The CRA in coordination with continue to coordinate efforts in expediting the construction of parks and public open space projects with the SEOPW Redevelopment area. Parks Department will set out to provide for the design and construction documents for the following parks. IN W I I JIrCCI MCI IN VV I -iVCIJUr Parkwest The CRA is working closely with the Trust for Public Land (TPL) to develop "green space" areas throughout the redevelopment areas. In Parkwest, the CRA has identified the area located at NW I st Avenue between NW l oth Street and NW l I th Street as a potential redevelopment project for the creation of a public open space to anchor future development projects in the area including the Grande Promenade and 1 lth Street improvement projects. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 sEopW/CRA OMNI/CRA 0 2— 148 02— 75 FM DaQl�4 Grande Promenade Project Alleyway located between NW 10'h Street and NW I Vh Street conduct a feasibility study for a narrow gauge rail to connect the promenade to other destination sites in the area including Bicentennial Park and the Omni Performing Arts Center in the Omni area. S.E. Overtown CRA planning consultants are currently in the planning stages for the improvement of the CRA owned right-of-way (ROW) which runs east -westerly between NW 101h and N��7 1 ]'h Streets, from Biscayne Boulevard to the FEC Railroad at NW I" Avenue. The vision of Grande Promenade as envisioned by stakeholders in the immediate vicinity is presented below and includes lighting amenities, street pavers, landscaping, facade improvements and zoning changes on Floor to Area Ratios (FAR) to take vantage of the potential to fully build-up and build -out the footprint to the property line. The CRA is also working with transportation consultants and the Miami - Dade County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) to Conceptual image of the Grande Promenade as envisioned by area stakeholders Planning, Design and Development of a Domino Park at Athalie Range #1 Park in Overtown. The CRA is working closely with the City of Miami department of Parks and Recreation and the Overtown community at large to expedite the development of parks in Overtown. The provision of open public spaces where residents can meet and relax is an essential quality � component of ualit of life standards, and consistent with P 'Y the Redevelopment Act of 1969. Athalie Range #1 Park is located underneath Interstate 95 between NW 10th Street and NW llth Street. The CRA recently submitted a grant application through the City of Miami Parks Department to the Miami -Dade County Office of Safe Neighborhood Parks for the construction a first class Domino Park at Athalie Range #1 Park. The CRA is committed to beautifying this segment of Overtown and reducing the slum and blight represented by the highway, and further, is committed to enhancing the quality of life of Overtown residents by redeveloping the park into a safe haven for residents of all ages to safely participate in social activities. Currently, the Good Bread Alley Domino Club meet at the park, daily, to play dominos, chess and checkers. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA 02- 148 ONINi / CRA 02-- 75 ON Phase 4 Cornplet.ion of the Northwest 9"' Street Pedestrian Mall Phase I of the Ninth Street Pedestrian Mall is currently located to the north of the Lyric Theater and west of the Overiown Metrorail Station. It was inaugurated during the historic Summit of the Americas in 1994, by the Honorable Ron H. Brown U. S. Secretary of Commerce. Existing Phase l W Vt.. Phase 4- NW 3'd Avenue extension The SEOPW Redevelopment Plan proposed that a pedestrian mall be established from I-95 on the west to Biscayne Blvd, on the east, closing off NW 9`h Street to vehicular traffic. Phase 2 & 3 of the Pedestrian Mall entailed the underground work, which included converting existing wooden electrical power poles to below surface level, for the Pedestrian Mall project to facilitate it's extension from Biscayne Boulevard to NW 3rd Avenue. Phase 4 will extend the Pedestrian Mall from NW 2nd Avenue to NW 3rd Avenue and create a monumental wall and bell tower adjacent to the historic Mount Zion Baptist Church signifying Overtown's history. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT The CRA has identified a number of sub -standard housing stock within the Redevelopment Areas in substantial need of rehabilitation, renovation and/or expansion to meet the new standard requirements for housing as mandated by HUD. The CRA is committed to working with the existing property owners or assisting developers in the acquisition of real property to create new housing opportunities for existing and future residents. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRAp PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 0 2 - 148 oy-,/ 5 DEVELOPMENT OF SECURITY AND LIGHTING DISTRICT {�t�� _^'� T r�Y _ �1:� �._�_t s"�'y 1-"f.�.'"if :II -il�� � �i . , � c.�- - _ _ ,::�.a _y�.'"• .. _ - - - ..... -.-. _.%-,.� TF fo -- rG.^+--'_'75�!c,1 1 Yam,. l`i' f— ` �;.•.: f Wit'...- �; [pg I� �_''•'r' `! --€ � _ ��-�CrrT_%: rat! +:rrr7�f"� : `��A Jor an ��•�� '�' " r4 I Lam€ t! I� lend Hitt r1 Lj V f Miatti CA A -PMPOW Ili ark & CulturW PMM*1iffl Dig VW Nd 000W On January 28, 2002, the CRA Board of Directors adopted resolutions SEOPW/CRA R-02-22 and Omni/CRA R-02-14 which authorized the development of a comprehensive plan to address security concerns in the Redevelopment Area and to identify possible funding sources for the implementation of the security comprehensive plan. Pursuant to F.S. 163. , the CRA can implement activities that provides innovative community policing. The CRA will continue to coordinate efforts with Miami Dade County Special Tax District Office, the City of Miami, and residents, property owners and business operators, in coming up with a viable solution to address security issues in the area. Components of the comprehensive plan will seek to provide solutions to address security lighting and safe parking as well. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/C OMM/CRA 0 2 — 1 02- 75 HISTORIC 13RESERVATI O D No) A F 7 S.E. Overtown The CRA is committed to recreating the historic ambience and culture of Overtown through the implementation of the following items as identified by the 1992 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan. • Provide incentives for retail stores at the ground level on selected commercial blocks. • Provide incentives for jazz clubs and recreate the "Little Broadway" jazz era. • • Permit controlled street vendors and outdoor markets • Utilize the special zoning incentives in the Heritage Conservation (HQ ordinance for preservation of existing historic structures • Develop landscaping standards utilizing historical and thematic plant materials • Consider possible design guidelines for new construction that would encourage selected elements of historic building forms to be incorporated into the design of new buildings • Establish a VIP Convention Center for local organizations with national and international chapters • Establish a first class residential village containing a cluster of restored buildings • Establish a permanent center to exhibit ongoing collections unique to the black experience • Placement of historic markers delineating historic sites (including sites now vacant or redeveloped) • Placement of distinctive street furniture wherever redevelopment plans call for new improvements to sidewalks and plaza spaces such as paving, benches, signs, trash cans, landscaping, etc., • Program activities and events that recreate the former vitality and atmosphere of the Community including: a. Hosting jazz concerts within the proposed district. b. - Plan for the establishment of an annual Historic Overtown Cultural Arts Festival reminiscent of the jazz era. c. Establish an international cultural complex featuring activities reminiscent of the 1930's-1950's where artists can receive training as well as perform in concert. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA OMNI/CRA 0 2 -- 148 02-- 75 Historic Businesses t1 The CRA will continue io coordinate efforts with the Black Archives Foundaiion, residents and developers in identifying structures of historic significance that can be preserved and renovated for re -use, Cola Nip Building 233-235 NW 9"Street Lamont Building X-Ray Office Building M NW Carver Hotel Corner NW 9 St & 3 Ave Stirrup Building Corner NW 8 St & 3 Ave Longshoreman's Hall NW 2 Ave & 8 St Stewart -Scott Building NW 2 Ave and 10 St Dr. Davis's Office Building NW 2 Ave & 10 St Judge L.E. Thomas's Office NW 2 Ave & 10 St Clyde Killens Residence & Business Corner NW 2 Ave & I I St Clyde Killens Recreation Hall NW 2 Ave & 10 St Historic Residences Dorsey House 9 St and NW 2"" Avenue Ward Rooming House , 3 Avenue &10 Street Overtown Historic Police Precinct The Black Police Benevolent Association (BPBA) is involved in the process of research to rehabilitate and develop the former Black Police Precinct located at NW 51h Avenue and NW llth Street in Overtown. The building has been vacant and unused for over 10 years and needs complete extensive rehabilitation. Although the building is not located within the existing boundaries of the CRA, it will be included within the proposed boundary expansion area. The CRA would support BPBA's proposal to renovate the historic precinct into a Black Police Museum. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 0 2 - 75 SEOPW/CRA oMru/CRA 0 2 i 4 8 F 7 Development of an Art Based Communities (Artist District) On May 22, 2000, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-50 which created the pilot Artist in Residence program which ran successfully Within the hisioric Dorsey House until August 2001. The CRA is committed to continuing the Artist in Residence program and further to create an Artist incubator district within the redevelopment areas. On May 30, 2002, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 02-101 to re -model the recently acquired Divine Mission Building located at 910 NW 2"d Avenue into artist's lofts. The build -out will also include the creation of two open end galleries and a photography dark room which will be open to the public on regularly schedule dates. Divine Mission 910 NW 2nd Court Gateway and `Way Finding' Signage Project Pursuant to the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, the CRA will continue to identify key segments of the Redevelopment areas which are in dire need of location signage and gateway improvements. Working with the City of Miami Planning Department, FDOT, the Neighborhood Enhancement Teams (NET) and the community advisory boards, the CRA has identified the following areas in need of improvements. S.E. Overtown Through the coordination with the City of Miami Planning Department, Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), and the Miami -Dade Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) , a feasibility analysis was conducted for proposed improvements to the Overtown sub -area with the goal of satisfying one or more of the following improvement objectives: • Entry Sign/lnternal Circulation • Beautification • Interstate Highway /Ramp /Access The results of the coorchnatinn meeting inrimip- Ent Si N.W. 7 Avenue and N.W. 5 Street Ent Si N.W. 7th Avenue and N.W. 11 Street Entr Si N.W. 7 Avenue and N.W. 14 Street EntrySi N.W.7uAvenue and N.W. 17 Street Entry Sin N.W. 7th Avenue and N. W. 20 Street Entry Sign N. W. 3` Avenue and N. W. 20 Street Entry Sign N. W. 2,dAvenue and N. W. 20 Street Entry Sin N.W. 2 Avenue and N.W. 17 Street [—Entry Sin N.W. 2rd Avenue and N.W. 6 Street CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/C IZA OMNI/CRA 0 2 02— 75 D°pn�V Entj � Sign N.W. 2"d Avenue and N.W. 5` Street T- Entr Sin N.W. 3T Avenue and NT.W. 5 Street Entry Sign N.W. 3r Avenue and N.W. 5tn Street Entry Sign N.W. 8` Street and I-95 Ramp Access Southbound I-95 N.W. 3` Ave Access at 1-95 Beautification N.W. 14 Street at 1-95 Underpasses Beautification N.W. 14` Street at I-95 Underpasses Beautification N.W. 14 Street just west of N.W. 3` Avenue Beautification N.W. 14 Terrace west of N.W. 3m Avenue Beautification N.W. 14` Terrace east of N.W. 3'0 Avenue Beautification N"W. 2° Court at I-395 Beautification N.W. V Avenue at I-395 Development of Gateways A gateway providing an attractive entrance into a neighborhood/locale presents a certain "sense of arrival." Redeveloping the Gateway areas of S.E. Overtown and Parkwest will create a positive, safe and pleasant environment necessary for private investment and tourism and will serve to encourage visitation to the redevelopment area through the removal of blight conditions that negatively impact the area. Overtown Gateway, NW S St. and NW 3 Ave STREETSCAPE/LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS (MAIN STREET, REMOVAL OF BLIGHT) NN s St. & NN 2 Ave (Northbound) The CRA is committed to working with the Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) Company, the City of Miami, and the Trust For Public Land (TPL) to revitalize, beautify and landscape key segments of the redevelopment areas which are currently symbols of slum and blight within the community. The TPL initiated the `Overtown Greenprint' project which will serve to beautify the FEC right-of-way and create new "green areas" in Overtown. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA Olv> M/CRA 0 2 - 148 AA — P"i 1% .A001111 U Fencing Overlay District. Mount Zion Baptist Church The CRA is working closely with government entities located within the redevelopment area including Miami - Dade County School Board and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) to remove chain linked fencing surrounding government owned properties and public right of ways and replacing it with decorative fencing with a African-American/Caribbean architectural theme. The CRA completed the fencing construction of Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Overtown in 2001. St. John's Baptist Church Public Services Amenities The emphasis of the revitalization will concentrate on the revival and expansion of the local business community to provide goods and services required by an existing residential population, as well as the planning for accommodations to meet the future residential, tourist and visitor population. Pursuant to the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, the CRA is committed to promoting the redevelopment areas to attract name - brand public service facilities in the area as anchors for re -investment and will continue to work with existing businesses to expand existing services within the area. The SEOPW Redevelopment Plan further identified the need for a "Saturday Marketplace" where vendors are allowed to set up shop within a designated street block or public plaza and sell ethnic foods, fresh produce, crafts, and artwork. Transportation The number one inhibitor to economic development in poverty stricken areas is the lack of adequate infrastructure to transport residents to their place of employment. Such components include ridership programs and projects, as well as parking. Proximity to the source of employment will promote reduced dependency on the automobile and will support existing and planned mass transit investments, such as the Metrorail, and the Downtown People Mover. The CRA will continue to support efforts to provide adequate transit options within the redevelopment area by coordinating efforts with the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), Florida Department of Transportation, (FDOT) and the Downtown Transportation CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SEOPW/CRA PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PL OFY ��Q4-2009 148 02-- (a 02- Task Force to ensure that planned transition options will further serve to connect Overtown and Parkwes, to the City of Miami. Parking The CRA has begun to address the parking issues in S.F. Overtown through the creation of four new parking lots on and flanking D.A. Dorsey Way. The CRA is in the process of planning the construction of parking lots underneath I-395 to address the parking needs of business operators within the Park -west redevelopment area. Working with the Downtown Transportation Task Force and other key agencies and government entities within the city of Miami and Miami -Dade County, the CRA is looking at transportation solutions that will connect Overtown and Park -west with Downtown Miami and other key areas/destinations of the city. Alternative Funding Sources The CRA will continue to coordinate efforts with the City of Miami in applying for alternative funding sources to meet funding capacity for the completion of CRA Board approved activities. Detailed below area number of available grants that the CRA will submit funding applications for consideration. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA OMNI / CRA 02- 75 02- 14 r'klLMIS IIVO I V[IU tI[k.4 VlrUlliG7 for Qualified CRA Activities Grant: "Title Qualified CRA Activities . Available Funds lFunds Match Source of Funds (1) Miami Skills Culture and Technology Center, (2) Up to $10,000 for artist Arts In Education Divine Mission Artist Residence, (3) Artist in residences, school for Federal funding through the., Program Resident: Program part:rtersh€ps si mat:cfT National E:ndawmerkf for the Arts Challenge Grant Program Miami Skills Culture and Technology Center Minimum $10,000; $250,000 v n Annual State Lagi-,01tive. Appropriation' Cultural Facilities Pm Up to $500,000 per vear;no $2 snitch fos- e ,crv, si Annual State: Lepisfstive. ram Miami Skills Culture and Technology Center more t.hatn 1.5 million Appropriations Florida Highway Beautification Council (1) Various Landscaping projects surrounding Grant: FDOT Right -of -Way $3 million 50%match The sfate• through i'DOT (1) Programming Element - Destination Overtown , Advertising Matching (2) Marketing of the Omni and Parkwest 40,000 per years maximum, State of Florida Ln.oisfat:ive Grants Program Redevelopment Areas of 2,500 per grant macaw i< rAgtrired Apprioprimion. Economic Development (1) Narrow Rail Guaqe Transit. project. (pending Gasoline fax that goes into a. trust Transportation Fund feasibility study) (2) up to 2 million per grant n!in fund at the FDOT intedmational City iCMA. is fundinq through pranis /Count.y Management from Fcderaf Aoencics, private Association Public Private Envinronmental Management support:, Research sector contributions and memhe.r rtnerships and joint private/public partnerships N/A city county fees. Miscellaneous projects in SEOPW and OMNI Redevelopment. Area related to Water and Sewer Public Works and impact., access roads, port improvements and Deviopment Facilities business incubator buildings to aid economic average funding level fora t_.nras tratzh+nc_i iftnd grant development. grant: 1,000,000 are nnuimd Federal Funds Community Facility Grant (1) Overt:own Convention Center (2)Omni Culture M,x. 7,911,, of prcyfed. Program and Technology Center. 236,000 statewide axa-i:^ r,aa� hF funded vmh this grant: Annuaf Appropriation by Congress fnt:ernat:ional Cit:y Coitnt:y fed. A,pprr.:iw^, Management. Association Miscellaneous projects in SEOPW and OMNI p"'eta `Poor E Government Redevelopment Area related to technology oontrfbut•inng, Frd echnotogy initiatives initiatives. NIA mm'r" -.r ri±v ca,mty tees N/A Yechnology Miscellaneous projects in SEOPW and OMNI Opportunities Redevelopment Area related to the use of digital Proposed funding for FY Program network technologies to improve pub€€c services. 2003: $15.5 million Annrra€ x LK Updated a/n 911912002, ind 1:32 PM I �tCV 111V CtY4 l 411�.1 [[1� VV4[VCi.: for. Qualified CRA Activities Grant Title Qualified CRA Activities Available Funds Funds Match Source of Funds Miscellaneous projects which would utilize internet access, frame relay, asynchronous transfer mode SunCom Network. and router technology. N/A_ NIA N/A. Community Block Grant - Entitlement Communities $2.965 billion was availabel in ct.s Conamss: authori;_ed under Title 1 of fhe Nousinq and Comm. Program Miscallenous Projects 2000 t,ia, Dev. Act. oll 197,6 Revitalization of NW 2nd Avenue "Little Broadway" (Overt.own), Historic Business District:, NW 3rd Avenue (Between NW 14th Street to NW 20t:h Florida Main Street Street., Overtown) Biscayne Boulevard, between Program NW 13th Street. to NW 20th Terrace (Omni) 10,000 seed money per grant: Ito maf:rh is, requrrrn� State, Ftrnding Office Of ,juvenile and — Delinquency Prevention - U.S. Department: of Justice Historic Museum Grants (1) Black Police Precinct Museum (Overtown), (2) Varies varies Varies in Aid ProgramFirestat:ion #2 Museum (Omni) $1,425,000 so °,A mate, reautrpd CorK?oration filrrtG f^e.s. by the State of Florida PvC V, Historic Preservation cat�gary aranf a' Grants aid Program Historic preservation related projects At least. 2 million per year 50% rnatrh r I requtreei State. and fcder'af funds Florida Legislative on Immittee .erpovemmental RZ{-lions N/A r�r. N/A, rtge Rider Program Florida City and County Management: Association and International City County Management Assocication N/A nti, FCCMIA: and ICMA Updated alo 0119f2002., and 1:32 PM IE MRt"I MIUV" rutiuilly ouwuk:CJ for Qualified CRA Activities Great Title Qualffied CRA Activities Available Funds Funds Matcn ISource of Funds 1.5 percent of the allocations Florida Greenways and funded by the state under the Trails Program Financial Florida Forever Act (approx. Assiance 4.5 million Annually) N/A. The Florida Forever Act: Florida. Recreation Development Assistance Florida. Forever Bond Funds and Program Max. $200,000 State Land Acquisition Trust Fund Recreation and Parks Techincal Assistance Services- Bureau of Design and Recreation Services Florida Department. of Environmental Protection N/A NIA WA. Miami Metropolitan Planning Organization Municipal Grant. Program 150,000 annually 2a foca4 rrafrh Federal Funds Florida League of Cities - Ma ter Lease Purchase minimum 50,000 terms that. P can range up to ten years O ! 0 ra IE Updated a/o 9;10/2002., and 1:32. P,~I /1I11::$11 IClll V C 1 Ill 1y QuUt t"Za, for Qualified CRA Activities � r7� n r� Grant Title Qualified CRA Activities Available Funds Funds Match Source of Funds Miami Metropolitan Planning Organization Municipal Grant Program 150,000 annual) 20% local snatch Federal Funds Florida League of Cities - Master Lease Purchase minimum 50,000 terms that Program can range up to ten years NIA N/A d rn t7l t Updated alo 9/1812002., and 6:14 FM DC?_ DEFINITIONS Sunshine "'Onlin Infutractirn Lolb hi J u n +s hl n � Y�ekurt�t ;session : Lumm tree; , Lspislntors enter � � la{o�ma��an Select Year: 2002 Go The 2002 Florida Statutes ]'itle I Chapter 1.63 i w COUNTY ORGANIZATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL Entire INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS _Chapter RELATIONS 163.340 Definitions. --The following terms, wherever used or referred to in this part, have the following meanings: (1) "Agency" or "community redevelopment agency" means a public agency created by, or designated pursuant to, s. 163.356 or s. 163.357. (2) "Public body" or "taxing authority" means the state or any county, municipality, authority, special district as defined in s. 165.031(5), or other public body of the state, except a school district. (3) "Governing body" means the council, commission, or other legislative body charged with governing the county or municipality. (4) "Mayor" means the mayor of a municipality or, for a county, the chair of the board of county commissioners or such other officer as may be constituted by law to act as the executive head of such municipality or county. (5) "Clerk" means the clerk or other official of the county or municipality who is the custodian of the official records of such county or municipality. (6) "Federal Government" includes the United States or any agency or instrumentality, corporate or otherwise, of the United States. (7) "Slum area" means an area having physical or economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence, and exhibiting one or 40 CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-20090NM/CRA SEOPW/CRA 02- 75 02-- 148 more of the following factors: (a) Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, or open spaces; (b) High density of population, compared to the population density of adjacent areas within the county or municipality; and overcrowding, as indicated by government -maintained statistics or other studies and the requirements of the Florida Building Code; or (c) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property by fire or other causes. (8) "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number of deteriorated, or deteriorating structures, in which conditions, as indicated by government -maintained statistics or other studies, are leading to economic distress or endanger life or property, and in which two or more of the following factors are present: (a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges, or public transportation facilities; (b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such conditions; (c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness; (d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions; (e) Deterioration of site or other improvements; (f) Inadequate and outdated building density patterns; (g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space compared to the remainder of the county or municipality; (h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land; (i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately 41 CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA OAM/CRA 0 2 - 148 02- 75 W higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality; (1) A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality; (m) Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent the free alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area; or (n) Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by a public or private entity. However, the term "blighted area" also means any area in which at least one of the factors identified in paragraphs (a) through (n) are present and all taxing authorities subject to s. 16 .387(2)(a) agree, either by interlocal agreement or agreements with the agency or by resolution, that the area is blighted. Such agreement or resolution shall only determine that the area is blighted. For purposes of qualifying for the tax credits authorized in chapter 220, "blighted area" means an area as defined in this subsection. (9) "Community redevelopment" or "redevelopment" means undertakings, activities, or projects of a county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight, or for the reduction or prevention of crime, or for the provision of affordable housing, whether for rent or for sale, to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, and may include slum clearance and redevelopment in a community redevelopment area or rehabilitation and revitalization of coastal resort and tourist areas that are deteriorating and economically distressed, or rehabilitation or conservation in a community redevelopment area, or any combination or part thereof, in accordance with a community redevelopment plan and may include the preparation of such a plan. (10) "Community redevelopment area" means a slum area, a blighted area, or an area in which there is a shortage of housing that is affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly, or a coastal and tourist area that is deteriorating and economically distressed due to outdated building density patterns, inadequate transportation and parking facilities, faulty lot layout or inadequate street layout, or a combination thereof which the governing body designates as appropriate for community redevelopment. 42 CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 0MNi/CRA 02- 148 02- 75 (11) "Community redevelopment plan" means a plan, as it exists from time to time, for a community redevelopment area. (12) "Related activities" means: (a) Planning work for the preparation of a general neighborhood redevelopment plan or for the preparation or completion of a communitywide plan or program pursuant to s. 163,365. (b) The functions related to the acquisition and disposal of real property pursuant to s. 163.370(3). (c) The development of affordable housing for residents of the area. (d) The development of community policing innovations. (13) "Real property" means all lands, including improvements and fixtures thereon, and property of any nature appurtenant thereto or used in connection therewith and every estate, interest, right, and use, legal or equitable, therein, including but not limited to terms for years and liens by way of judgment, mortgage, or otherwise. (14) "Bonds" means any bonds (including refunding bonds), notes, interim certificates, certificates of indebtedness, debentures, or other obligations. (15) "Obligee" means and includes any bondholder, agents or trustees for any bondholders, or lessor demising to the county or municipality property used in connection with community redevelopment, or any assignee or assignees of such lessor's interest or any part thereof, and the Federal Government when it is a party to any contract with the county or municipality. (16) "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other person acting in a similar representative capacity. (17) "Area of operation" means, for a county, the area within the boundaries of the county, and for a municipality, the area within the corporate limits of the municipality. (18) "Housing authority" means a housing authority created by and established pursuant to chapter 421. (19) "Board" or "commission" means a board, commission, department, division, office, body or other unit of the county or municipality. 43 CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 OMNI/CRA SEOPW/CRA 02- 75 02- 148 C �DDRAFCF (20) "Public officer" means any officer who is in charge of any department or branch of the government of the county or municipality relating to health, fire, building regulations, or other activities concerning dwellings in the county or municipality. (21) "Debt service millage" means any millage levied pursuant to s. 12, Art. VII of the State Constitution. (22) "Increment revenue" means the amount calculated pursuant to s. 163. 87(1). (23) "Community policing innovation" means a policing technique or strategy designed to reduce crime by reducing opportunities for, and increasing the perceived risks of engaging in, criminal activity through visible presence of police in the community, including, but not limited to, community mobilization, neighborhood block watch, citizen patrol, citizen contact patrol, foot patrol, neighborhood storefront police stations, field interrogation, or intensified motorized patrol. History.--s. 3, ch. 69-305; s. 1, ch. 77-391; s. 1, ch. 81-44; s. 3, ch. 83-231; ss. 2, 22, ch. 84-356; s. 83, ch. 85-180; s. 72, ch. 87-243; s. 33, ch. 91-45; s. 1, ch. 93-286; s. 1, ch. 94-236; s. 1447, ch. 95-147; s. 2, ch. 98-201; s. 1, ch. 98-314; s. 2, ch. 2002-294. Welcome • Session • g;ommittee� • l-egislatgrs • Inform@tign enter • Statutes and Constitution • Lobbylgt Ipformatign Disclaimer: The information on this system is unverified. The journals or printed bills of the respective chambers should be consulted for official purposes. Copyright ©2000- 2002 State of Florida. Contact us. Privacy Statement CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PRELIMINARY FIVE YEAR PLAN FY 2004-2009 SEOPW/CRA 02-- 148 ommlCRA 02- '75 44 ° ✓ ITEM 114) RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R- 0 2 - 148 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING THE PRELIMINTARY CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS PRELIMINARY FIVE (5) YEAR PLAN AND FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 - 2009 FOR THE OMNI AND SEOPW CRA, AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A". NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SEOPW COMIITUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMl, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The CRA Board of Directors hereby adopts the Capital Projects and Programs Preliminary five (5) year budget for fiscal year 2004-2009 for the Omni and SEOPW CRA, as detailed in Exhibit "A". Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26a' day of September, 2002. Priscilla A. Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello CRA General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman OMNI / CRA CRA AGENDA September 12, M2 0 2 _ 75 SEOPW/CRA 02- 149 .. „000 ITEM O* 7 RESOLUTION NO. OI\4NTUCRA R-Q 9 - 75 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) ADOPTING THE PRELIMINARY CAPITAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS PRELIMINARY FIVE (5) YEAR PLAN AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 - 2009 FOR THE OMNI AND SEOPW CRA, AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A". 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 this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The CRA Board of Directors hereby adopts the Capital Projects and Programs Preliminary five (5) year budget for Fiscal year 2004-2009 for the Omni and SEOPW CRA, as detailed in Exhibit "A". Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26`h day of September, 2002. Priscilla A. Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello CRA General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman OlM/CRA 02- 75 CRA AGENDA September 12, 2002 02- 148 SRnAUI/nD A