HomeMy WebLinkAboutOMNI-CRA-R-02-0063ITEM 12
RESOLUTION NO. OMNI/CRA R6 2 — 63
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AIRSPACE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CRA
AND THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FDOT) FOR THE
SOLE PURPOSE OF LEASING THE AIRSPACE UNDER I-395 BETWEEN NW 3RD
AVENUE TO BISCAYNE BOULEVARD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A
PUBLIC PARKING LOT AND STORAGE AREA CONSISTENT WITH THE CRA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; FURTHER INSTRUCTING SPECIAL COUNSEL TO
PREPARE THE REQUIRED LEGAL INSTRUMENT(S).
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The CRA Executive Director is hereby authorized to enter into an Airspace
Agreement between the CRA and the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the sole
purpose of leasing the Airspace under I-395 between NW 3rd Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard for the
construction of a public parking lot and storage area consistent with the CRA Redevelopment Plan;
further instructing Special Counsel to prepare the required legal instruments
Section 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 29`h day of July, 2002.
Priscilla Thompson
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Alejandro Vilarello
CRA General Counsel
Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman
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ITEM 12
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Date: July 9, 2002 File:
Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Airspace Agreement with
FDOT
From: Annette Lewis qP References:
Acting Executive Director
Enclosures: Resolution
RECOMMENDATION
It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution
authorizing the CRA Executive Director to enter into an Airspace Agreement between the CRA and
the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for the sole purpose of leasing the Airspace under I-
395 between NW 3rd Avenue to Biscayne Boulevard for the construction of a public parking lot and
storage area consistent with the CRA Redevelopment Plan; further instructing Special Counsel to
prepare the required legal instruments.
BACKGROUND
Based on the ongoing Grande Promenade Study, CRA planning consultants identified the immediate
need for parking to alleviate the pressure on businesses located within the 24-hour Parkwest
Entertainment District. Subsequently, the CRA met with FDOT on June 6, 2002 and Friday, June 14,
2002 to discuss the preparation of an Airspace Agreement with FDOT for the leasing of airspace under
I-395 and to further discuss the preparation of a Joint Participation Agreement for the construction of
surface parking underneath I-395.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding Source: SEOPW
Account Number: 689001.550108.6.620
Budgetary Impact: Minimal
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CRA AGENDA July 29, 2002