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PARK COMPONENTS
PHASE I: CONSTRUCTION OF THE DOMINO PARK
The CRA, through the City of Mianu Parks Department, successfully submitted an application for
funding of a domino park under the Safe Neighborhood Parks Discretionary Bond Interest funds with
matching funds allocated from the City of Miami Homeland DefenseiNeighborhood Improvement Bond.
The construction of First Class Domino Park at the Athalie Range 41 Mini -Park twill include amenities
such as an arena -type seating, a stand-alone concession stand and storage room, landscaping, and ADA
compliant bathrooms.
Little Havana residents playing chess and checkers at Maximo Gomez Domino Park -
PHASE 2:
The CRA will facilitate a design workshop to obtain community input on the design of the entire park
and present the community design concepts to the City of Miami for consideration. The City of Miami is
in the process of preparing a Comprehensive Parks Master Plan for all parks located within the City
limits. The CRA will work closely v6th the City of Mian-ii to ensure the timely and successful renovation
of Athalie Range # 1 Mini -Park.
FENCING:
The CRA Board of Directors adopted legislation which authorized the CRA to remove all chain -linked
fencing from governmental facilities within the Redevelopment Areas and replace them with decorative
fencing with a Afro -Caribbean theme. The CRA will seek to replace the blighted fence surrounding
Athalie Range #1 Mini -Park and create a new fence that will highlight the park and enhance the
Duration ("Sunset") of the
The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency &
Use of the Redevelopment Trust Fund.
1. Term of the SEOPW CRA.
The SEOPW CRA was created in 1982 and its redevelopment plan was approved on
December 7, 1982. Pursuant to Florida Statutes, a CRA created prior to July 1, 2002
must set a time certain for completing redevelopment financed by tax increment revenues
that does not exceed thirty (30) years after the fiscal year in which the redevelopment
plan is approved, adopted or amended.] Section 163.362(10), Florida Statutes (2002).
Where a redevelopment plan is amended, a CRA created prior to July 1, 2002 may extend
the time for completing redevelopment for up to an additional 30 years. Thus, a CRA
created before July 1, 2002 and financed by tax increment revenues, such as the SEOPW
CRA, is subject to a maximum life of 60 years assuming an amendment to the
redevelopment plan. Barring an amendment to its redevelopment plan the SEOPW CRA
must complete redevelopment by September 30, 2013.2
2. Use of Redevelopment Trust Fund.
In 1985 a list of permissible uses of the redevelopment trust fund was added to
Florida Statutes. Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes (1985). Concerns were raised that
the list was meant to be a complete list of permissible uses. In 2002, the statute was
amended to make clear that the redevelopment trust fund may be expended for
"undertakings of the community redevelopment agency" and that those undertakings may
include "but are not limited to" the list contained in Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes.
See 2002 Fla. Laws ch. 2002-294 § 8.
The complete text of Section 163.387(6), Florida Statutes (2002) follows:
(6) Moneys in the redevelopment trust fund may be expended
from time to time for undertakings of a community
redevelopment agency which are directly related to financing
or refinancing of redevelopment in a community redevelopment
area pursuant to an approved community redevelopment plan for
the following purposes, including, but not limited to:
(a) Administrative and overhead expenses necessary or
incidental to the implementation of a community redevelopment
plan adopted by the agency.
The City of Miami's fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30.
2 The Omni CRA's redevelopment plan was approved July 7, 1987 and, barring amendment, it must
complete redevelopment by September 30, 2017.
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What the CRA can and cannot do...
(Pursuant to its Redevelopment Plan and its increment revenue*)
The CRA cannot:
➢ Finance the construction or expansion of
administrative buildings for public bodies
(including police and fire) through increment
revenues of the CRA redevelopment trust fund
(F.S. 163.370(2a)
➢ Use increment revenues for financing the
installation, construction, reconstruction, repair
or alteration of any publicly owned capital
improvements or projects or activities
(F.S. 163.370(2b)
Exercise power of eminent domain unless the
City governing body approves the specific real
property
(F.S. 163.370(9)(e)(2)
v Amend the redevelopment plan or any
amendment without a public hearing by the
City governing body
(F.S. 163.361(]) and F.S. 163.36](2)
In addition to the required deposited annual increment revenue by the City and County in the CRA trust fund, it may include additional moneys
granted by private persons and governmental.
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What the CRA can and cannot do...
(Pursuant to its Redevelopment Plan and its increment revenue*)
The CRA can:
➢ Provide for the development of affordable
housing.
(F.S.163.360(2c)
Provide for the development and
implementation of community policing
innovations
(F.S. l 63.370(1)(p)
Install, construct, or reconstruct streets,
utilities, parks, playgrounds, public areas
(F.S. 163.370(1)(b)(3)
➢ Acquire air rights that have blighting
influence
(F.S. 163.370(1)(c)(8)and(9)
Repair and rehabilitation of buildings
(F.S. 163.370(1)(c)
➢ Acquire, repair and resale property
(F.S. 163.370(1)(c)(6)
➢ To invest any community redevelopment
funds held in reserves of the CRA trust fund
(F.S. 163.370(1)(f)
➢ To borrow money, apply for and accept
advances, loans, grants, any contributions
from federal government, public or private
entities for the purposes of carrying out
contracts and agreements
(F.S. 163.370(1)(g)
➢ To apply for, accept and utilize grants of
funds from the Federal Government
(F.S. 163.370(1)(j)
* In addition to the required deposited annual increment revenue by the City and County in the CRA trust fund, it may include additional moneys
granted by private persons and governmental.
City of Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency
City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
Fiscal Year 2003 Capital Programs and Activities
Project Descriptions
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COMMERCIAL REYITALLZATION SUPPLEMENTARY GRANTS PROGRAM (CRSG)
On June 29, 2000, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-
t 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 fiend their commercial
revitalization projects). To date, three businesses in the SE Overtown sub-
area have been awarded grants, from the CRA, for the renovation and/or
expansion of their businesses with construction slated to commence in FY
`03
Just Right Barber Shop and Two Guys Restaurant located in Overtown at
1133 NW 3`d Avenue and 1135 NW 3`d 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 Nye' 3`d Avenue will go
through an extensive renovation and expansion project. All three
businesses will include amenities to locate technology within the area.
Jackson Soul Food restaurant will be outfitted with the latest video
conferencing technology to facilitate business meetings on -site.
Selected area 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.
Jackson soul Food Restaurant
The CRA constructed parking lots along D.A. Dorsey Way
business corridor to assist new and existing businesses in meeting
the zoning requirements for parking, accommodate the future
increase of patrons to the area, and to further ensure the success of
the expansion/renovation projects. '
It is noted that presently, on -street parking is prohibited along
D.A. Dorsey Way.
CREATION OF A NATIONAL. BLAND FOOD FRANCHISE
a!1 The creation of strategic partnerships between franchisers and
minority urban -based businesses represents a market of
untapped consumers, investors and entrepreneurs. The CRA
shall 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 Miami and its close proximity to the
FaM Franchi e site Jackson Memorial Hospital complex and Biscayne Boulevard,
i Construction of Parking lots is an authorized activity pursuant to F.S. 163.355 (4) and
1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan
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a number of food franchisers are limited by 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.
Development of an Art Based
J"$, Community (Artist District)
On May 22, 2000, the CRA Board
adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-00-50
that created the pilot Artist in Residence
program which ran successfully within the
f historic 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
t t SEOPW/CRA 02-101 to re -model the
recently acquired Divine Mission
Building located at 910 NAV 2" d Avenue
into artist's lofts. The build -out will also
Divine Micei�n �1 1�TW 2"a (`Hurt include the creation of two open end
galleries and a photography dark room which will open to the public on regularly schedule dates.
COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
On February 25, 20021, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-39 that directed the CRA
to create a program to provide technical assistance to businesses located on the historic D.A. Dorsey Way
[1vW 3`d Avenue] Business Corridor for the purchase of commercial equipment. The CRA have prepared
an area -wide policy as it relates to the CEL program and economic growth. The acquisition of new
equipment would assist in business expansion, efficiency and the potential for producing new jobs for
area residents. 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 for residents as
determined by individual case assessment of each application. The project areas are defined as follows:
Omni
NW 1" Avenue to NE 1" Avenue between NE 13'h Street to NE 154' Street (under consideration)
Parkvv est
NW 11"' Street between Biscayne Boulevard and NW 1"' Avenue (under consideration)
S.E. Overtown
D.A. Dorsey Way between NW 8t' Street to N-W 14`" Street and along NW 8"' Street between D.A.
Dorsey Way and NW 40' Avenue.
OMNI CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (MIAMI SKILLS CENTER)
The Miami Skills Center is located in
the Omni Redevelopment District in
the City of Miami. The Omni District
is undergoing a transformation that is
a result of the development of the
Performing Arts Center (PAC) on �TIA7
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Several media and arts -oriented
businesses have relocated to the Omni
District and significant new
development projects are planned for
the area. Future development projects
include a large mixed -use
development adjacent to the PAC,
establishment of an arts college in the
old Onvi RZall and plans by The
Whitney Museum of American Art to develop a presence in Miami in the Omni District. The Miami Art
Museum and the Museum of Natural Science both have plans to relocate to nearby Bicentennial Park,
making these institutions available to a wider public and establishing educational opportunity as a key
element within the district. Many smaller arts -oriented property owners have plans to develop restaurants,
galleries and shops, taking the Design District to the north as a model for their vision of the district's
future.
Among the needs identified in the district is the demand for skills training for new media and production
jobs. New media and arts businesses relocating to the redevelopment district have shown reluctance to
hire from within the redevelopment district due to a lack of the required skills among the local potential
work force. In addition, a variety of other needs have been identified within the district that the Miami
Skills Center building is well suited to accommodate. These include the need for large, flexible space for
set storage and construction, which the Performing Arts Center does not include but which it will require
in the future, the need for flexible studio space for performance groups requiring rehearsal areas and the
need for new office and studio space with flexible floor plans to accommodate the new arts and media
organizations. The purpose of the center is to provide area residents with greater access to mainstream
institutions and employment opportunities requiring technology -based skills. Location of the Network
Access Point (NAP) of the Americas in the Park West redevelopment area promises to attract an influx of
new information technology and networking companies to the area. The resulting increase of job
opportunities for skilled technology workers with high levels of computer literacy presents a critical
challenge for the general community of the redevelopment area. Lack of computer literacy among
redevelopment area residents and lack of access to the means to develop skills that are essential for full
participation in the existing and future employment market and cultural mainstream threaten to deepen
the cultural isolation of the community. Skills training in technology has been identified as a critical
requirement for providing residents of the redevelopment area with the competitive advantage needed for
full participation in the economic workplace.
Programming concept for the Technology component
The preliminary programming concept for the Technology component included the development of a
curriculum to allow community members to become familiar with and comfortable using the internet. In
addition, the curriculum will also focus on high -end multimedia software such as the Macromedia and
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Adobe software suites and programming language such as java, lingo, and C++. Overtown has the
highest poverty rate and the lowest number of homes with telephone access in the city thus intensifying
the "digital divide". The CRA acknowledges that Community Based Organizations (CBO's) have
implemented computer labs throughout the Overtown area to reduce the erects of computer literacy, and
would propose a tie-in data system with the CBO's and Miami -Dade County School Board so that
residents and students can stay connected and linked to their related activities and have the ability to
move freely from one location to another with their work. The CRA further proposes to identify funds
and being identifying program elements that would place computers and DSL access into the homes of
Overtown residents. The goals of the technology component is to effectively make use of the technology
as an integral part of promoting activities, communication, cultural expression and political empowerment
and to further bridge the digital divide within the redevelopment areas.
Programming concept for the Culture component
Training in the arts, dance, photography, video production, set design, playwriting, inusic recordings will
become key elements of the Cultural component of the Center. Film, television and media production
companies and performing arts groups will generate a demand for such skills and facilities that could be
accommodated within the Miami Skills Center building. A Black Box Theatre rehearsal space for the
Performing Arts Center, a set construction and storage facility, and flexible studio, gallery and rehearsal
space to accommodate arts and media organizations have been identified as future needs in the district.
In 2002, the CRA Board adopted legislation that directed the CRA to identify areas within the
redevelopment boundaries that could be designated for a Artist Incubator District, Museum District, and
Jazz and Blues Entertainment District. With the designation of these areas and the development of special
district incentives, the CRA envisions a greater demand for cultural training centers, rehearsal space, and
black box styled performance sets for the future artists and patrons.
HISTO ICAL PRESERVATION PROJECT
Pursuant to the 1982 SEOPW and 1986 Omni Redevelopment plans, the CRA have proposed a Historic
and Cultural Preservation District. Within the district, a number of historic preservation activities have
been identified included the fencing, renovation, and fagade improvements to structures of historic
signvficance within the redevelopment areas. In fiscal year 2003, the CRA will undertake fencing and
facade improvements to the St. John's Baptist Church and Mt Zion Baptist Church, both located on D.A.
Dorsey Way [NW 3rd Avenue]
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Fencing OverlayProject
The CRA proposes to replace all chain -
linked fencing surrounding government
facilities, public Right -Of -gays (ROW)
and structures of historic significance
v6th decorative fencing n; th an Afro-
American!Caribbean architectural
theme.
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.
The CRA completed the fencing construction of Frederick Douglass Elementary School in Overtown in
2001.
History of the SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agencies
1976-2000
Year
' • •Events
i 1976
Ordinance 10541
City of Miami adopted Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan 1976-86
1979
Overtown Redevelopment Report prepared by the City of Miami Planning Department
1. 1979
City Resolution 73-724
City of Miami adopts the Overtown Redevelopment Plan
1980
Miami Dade County approve the Overtown Redevelopment Plan
1981
Park West Redevelopment Program for Downtown Miami prepared by WRT for Downtown Development Authority
1981
City Resolution 8+-920
City of Miami approves SEOPW Redevelopment Plan in principle.
Miami City Commission established the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan which entails the redevelopment of 200 acres
129-Jul-1982
City Resolution 82-755
of prime real estate adjacent the the Central Business District for new residential and commercial activity
Authorizes City Manager to execute the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement dated March 30, 1983, between
,14-Oct-1982
City Resolution R-82-940
the City and Dade County for the Southeast Overtown/ Park West Redevelopment Project Urban Initiatives Grant
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-Dec-1982
County Resolution R1677-82
Miami Dade County Commission approves the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan
Established the responsibilities for the implementation of the Overtown Urban Initiatives Project as outlined in the
7-Dec-1982
County Resolution R1678-82
Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement dated March 30, 1983
1985
City Resolution R 85-1247
Adds Park West section to the South East Overtown District
City authorizes entering into an Interlocal Agreement with Miami -Dade County for TIF revenue would be deposited
31-Mar-1983
City Resolution R 93-187
into the SEOPW Trust Fund
Miami -Dade County authorizes entering into an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Miami for TIF revenue would
April-83
County Resolution R 467-83
be deposited into the SEOPW Trust Fund
1986
City Resolution R 86-868
City Commission created the Omni Area Redevelopment Plan
1987
County Ordinance 87-47
Miami -Dade County Commission approved TIF financing project for the Omni Redevelopment District
City of Miami issued $11,500,000 aggregate principal amount of Community Redevelopment Revenue
1990
Bond Issue
Bonds, Series 1990 maturing through 2015.
1 e finance 5,958,400 note tote City from Reimburse the City for monies advanced tot e
Redevelopment Area by the City in amount up to $750,000 and (3) Finance the acquisition and clearing of
certain real property in the Redevelopment Area and the construction of certain infrastructure
Money Used For----r
improvements in the Redevelopment Area.
Vice -Mayor Miller Dawkins/Miami Dade Commissioner Arthur Teele, Jr. formulated the creation of a separate
and distinct Community Redevelopment Agency structured after the Pennsylvania Avenue Development
1 11-May-1994
Letter of Intent
Authority
u1-1994
County Commission created Overtown Revitalization and Redevelopment Authority and repeals Resolution
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County Resolution 1125-94
467-83 that delegated redevelopment powers to the City of Miami.
Both City of Miami and Miami Dade County should pay a sum of not less than $12.5 million over a ten year period
esolution Stipulates
to the authority.
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City of Miami obtained a Section 108 loan secured by HUD in the amount of $2,5000,000. Proceeds were used to
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finalize the development of a restaurant/sports bar complex located within the SEOPW Area. Project later chan ed
1995
Section 108 Loan
a office use conce t referred to as Citadel Office Buildin .
r-1995
City Resolution 95-268
mission directs the transfer of certain City assets to the SEOPW/CRA including the Miami Arena
Wentitled
Redevelopment District an an creating
tgovemin�gbody as the Board of Directors. Ordinance declares the Miami City Commission as the SEOPW
rectors and further that the r I it t t h a f 1 al ntf se arate distinct27-Apr-1995
City Ordinance 11248
nd from the govemina body of The City.
Miami City Commission authorizes City Manager to execute an Inter -local Agreement with the SEOPW/CRA and the
Ma -1995
City Resolution 95-418
Omni CRAgroviding Staff a
(1) Home -ownership qualification and counseling program to assist Overtown residents (2) Lyric Village Residential
SEOPW/CRA PROJECTS
Project, (3) Historic Overtown Business Corridor Pilot Program, (4) Ninth Street Mall Extension and (5) Surveying
NOTED:
parcels of abandoned properties and vacantgovernment-owned land for re -use.
OMNI/CRA PROJECTS
(1) Margaret Pace Park improvements (2) Omni/CRA participation in the Performing Arts Center (3) North Bayshore
NOTED:
Drive Extension
City of Miami issued $22 million Special Obligation Non -Ad Valorem Revenue Bonds, Series 1995 for the purpose of
(1) acquiring the FP & L Building (2) acquiring a building in the SEOPW District for the CRA (3) providing funding for
the Hadley Park project. Bond mentions $2 million to acquire building for the SEOPW/CRA - no building is acquired,
Au ust-95
the funds as of October 30, 1998 is in the City's Capital Projects Fund.
Miami -Dade County executed an Inter -local Cooperation Agreement requiring that the Omni-CRA submit its budget
to the County for approval when TIF revenues are used. Further commits both the County and the City to contribute
to the Omni District up to the sum of $1.2 million in TIF revenue in the first 3 years for the Performing Arts Center,
2-0 Jun-1996
Interlocal Agreement
and i[ tp $1.43 million per year for 30 years thereafter.
No projects carried out by the Omni/CRA since its inception in 1996 since no funds were forthcoming in Fiscal year
1997
Omni/CRA STATUS
1997 after appropriations to the Performing Arts Center
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Feb-97
City Resolution 97-80
Miami City Commission accepts the transfer back to the City of Tracts A,B and C of Miami Arena Subdivision
No projects carried out by the Omni/CRA since its inception in 1996 since no funds were forthcoming in Fiscal year
1998
Omni/CRA STATUS
1998 after appropriations to the Performing Arts Center
Approved the commitment of funds in the amount of $3,000,000 for the Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor
9-Jun-1998
City Resolution R-98-592
(NW 3rd Avenue)
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City Ordinance 11736
Approving the commitment of funds in the amount $25,000.000 ($5 million annually fro )
SEOPW CRA adopts resolution authorizing KPMG to assist the CRA in (i) Developeing the appropriate business
practices and accounting procedure manuel for the Operation of the CRA including without limitation, Management
Systems, Accounting Systems, Payroll Systems and Accountability Systems and coordinate all such procedures with
the City of Miami Finance and Budget Departments; (ii) Participating with the CRA and the City of Miami to reconcile
the Community Development Accounts, the SEOPW TRUST FUND and the OMNI TRUST FUND; AND (iii) Assist
r-NoV-1999
the CRA in establishing the OMB Indirect Cost Allocation Percentage Rate allowed for CRA Community
SEOPW/CRA 99-13
Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Project Fudns.
Miami City Commission allocated $2 million of the $25 million CDBG appropriations. $1 million of which the CRA
11-Ma -2000
City Resolution R-00-427
could not use because it was HOPWA funds.
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What wouir, you like to see ;'n your park .9
The Southeast Overtown Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency
(the CRA) is preparing to launch a new project in Overtown — the construction of a
Domino Park at Athalie Range #1 Mini -Park located underneath the 1-95 expressway
between NW l 01`' Street and NW 11 `h Street.
The CRA is hosting a Public Design Workshop on Saturday, December 7, 2002 from
9:30 AM — 2:00 PM for the design of the entire Athalie Range #1 Mini -Park.
We would like to hear from you! Please take a moment to give us your input on what
features you would like to see in your park. Thank You!
❑ Tennis Court ❑ Children's Playground
❑ Basketball Court ❑ Performance Stage
❑ Volleyball Court ❑ Pavilion
❑ Mini Soccer Field ❑ Mini Walking/Jogging Track
❑ Skating Rink
Do you have another idea?
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