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Home My WebLink AboutOMNI-CRA-R-02-0091� OMNI/ CRA ITEM 6 RESOLUTION NO. 0 091, A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") APPROVING THE COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM POLICY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AS DETAILED IN ATTACHED EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. WHEREAS, on June 30, 1998, the Board of Directors adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 98-26 which authorized the CRA to seek grant monies in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for the purpose of acquiring business equipment and making such y ) equipment available by lease, grant or other arrangementsto qualified owners of businesses located along the North West 3ra Avenue Business Corridor from North West 81h Street to North West 14th Street, and North West 8th Street from North. West 3rd Avenue to North West 4th Avenue; and WHEREAS, the CRA has identified the need to extend the Commercial Equipment Program to include owners of businesses located within the Omni Redevelopment Area. CM\U/CPe, A� Q",T 091 NOW, TITEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF' DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section l: The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to the Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2: The Board of Directors rescinds resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-62 and approves the Commercial Equipment Loan Program and. Policy in substantially the form as detailed in attached Exhibit "A", and, .further, authorizes the Executive Director to implement the program subject to the availability of funds. Section 3 adoption. The resolution shall be effective upon its Page 2 of 3 01agIBRA 02- 091 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2002 ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: OMNI/CRA R-02-91:ELF ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR. CHAIRMAN Page 3 of 3 ITE4 1i RESOLUTION NO.OMNI/CRA 02- 91 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") APPROVING THE COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM POLICY IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM AS DETAILED IN EXHIBIT "A"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. WHEREAS, on June 30, 1998, the CRA Board adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 98-26 which authorized the CRA to seek grant monies in the amount of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000) for the purpose of acquiring business equipment and making such equipment available by lease, grant or other arrangements to qualified business located along the NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor from NHW 8'h Street to NW 14'h Street, and NW 8'h Street from NW 3rd Avenue to NW 41h Avenue; and WHEREAS, the CRA has recognized the need to expand the Commercial Equipment Program to include businesses located within the Omni Redevelopment Area. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SEOPW COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1: The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to the Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2: The CRA Board of Directors hereby rescind resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-62 and approve the Commercial Equipment Loan Program and Policy in substantially the form as detailed in Exhibit "A"; further, authorizing the CRA Executive Director to implement the program subject to the availability of funds. Section 3: The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 251h day of November, 2002 Priscilla A. Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Chairman SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 O'"U/CRI -A 02- 91 ITEM 4 a 6A :9 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Members of the CRA Board From: Annette Lewis Acting Executive Director RECOMMENDATION Date: November 11, 2002 File: Subject: Commercial Equipment Loan Program and Policy References: Enclosures: Resolution, Supporting Documentation It is respectfully requested that the CRA Board of Directors rescind Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-62 and approve the Commercial Equipment Loan Program and Policy in substantially the form as detailed in Exhibit "A"; further, authorizing the CRA Executive Director to implement the program subject to the availability of funds. JUSTIFICATION On April 25, 2002, the CRA Board adopted Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-02-62 approving the Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy for the Overtown sub -area of the Southeast Overtown Park West Redevelopment Area. CRA staff is recommending an expanded program policy to include assistance to businesses located within the Park West sub -area of the SEOPW Redevelopment District, as well as, the Omni Redevelopment District. Project funding for the Overtown sub -area was authorized in 1998 in the amount of $1,000,000, which was subject to the availability of funding and based upon the CRA staff securing a U.S. Economic Development Administration Grant in the said amount. This policy provides the guidelines and requirements for award of funds to qualified businesses. Amount FY 2003 South East Overtown Sub -Area $1,000,000 $150,000 SEOPW/CRA Fundinp, Source: SEOPW TIF OMNI/CRA 02- 91 0-173 C-q, EXHIBIT "A" F®pw/cxA c/cRA 91 02- 173 02_ City of Miami Communih, Redevelopment Agency COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM POLICY Issued By: City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Chairman, Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Vice Chairman, Johnny Winton Board Member Angel Gonzalez Board Member Tomas Regalado Board Member Joe Sanchez Executive Director, Annette Lewis O Contact Person: Ch cott-Douglas Policy and Program Dev ent Administrator Fax: (305) 381-1379 Email: carscott@ci.miami.fl.us Web: www.miami-cra.org OM/CRA SEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 91 02- 173 �j Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment Age Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy TABLE OF CONTENTS Definitions Introduction Submission Deadline Submission Requirements Applicants Responsibilities p' CRA Responsibilities Application Review and Selection Process Loan Agreement and Funding Disbursement Appendix (A -I) Attachments. (A-E) 0 2 SE®PW / CRA 02- 173 Page 3 5 5 6 6 7 8 8 10 15 OMM / CRA 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment AgS:., Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy P Section I. DEFINITIONS: Agreement Records: Any and all books, records, documents, information, data, papers letters, materials, and computerized or electronic storage data and media, whether written, printed, computerized, electronic or electrical, however collected or preserved, which is or was produced, developed, maintained, completed, received or compiled or at the direction of the Applicant in carrying out the duties and obligations required by the terms of the Loan Agreement, including, but not limited to, financial books and records, ledgers, drawings, maps, pamphlets, designs, electronic tapes, computer drives and diskettes or surveys. Applicant: All interested busine s operators , located within a project area, submitting an ation for funding for commercial equipment and Commercial Equipment Loan Program. All applicati ust b ge signed by the Business owner or an authorized of the business. The loan agreement must be execut the Business Owner. 4* CELP: Commercial Equipment Loan Program Contract Award of fund disbursement through CRA Board Resolution subject to the execution of a loan agreement for a specific project area. Job Creation/Job Retention: Permanent jobs at least 5 1 % of which (computed on a full time equivalent basis) will be made available to or held by low -and - moderate -income persons. Low -and -Moderate -Income A member of a low or moderate income family whose income Person is within specific income levels set forth by U.S. HUD. Current income levels can be retrieved online at www.hud.gov or by contacting the City of Miami Community Development Office at (305) 416-2080. Project: Any commercial or industrial business located within a project area under consideration for technical assistance under this CELP. Project Area : The specific designated areas within the Redevelopment Areas OW of the Omni, Parkwest, and Southeast Overtown sub -areas. SEOPW/CRA OXaINVCRA 02- 173 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agri Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy Applicants seeking to submit an application under CELP must be located within one of the project areas. (See project area maps — Attachment B1-B3). Redevelopment Areas: The Redevelopment Areas are defined as the SEOPW and OMNI CRA s as adopted b the City of Miami and Miami -Dade county which oversees redevelopment initiatives, Omni, Overtown and Parkwest neighbors (See boundary map, Attachment A). Program Duration: Program duration is for five years starting from the date of contract execution. T 4 SEOPW / CRA ONENU/ (""PIA 02- 173 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment AN:._, Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy Section H. INTRODUCTION: The Southeast Overtown Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency and the Omni Community Redevelopment agency, collectively, the City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA") oversees redevelopment activities within the Omni, Southeast Overtown and Parkwest neighborhoods (See Boundary Map — Attachment A), under the governance of Florida Statute, Chapter 163, Part III, and the Redevelopment Act of 1969. On May 21, 2001 and June 30, 1998, the CRA Board of Directors adopted resolutions SEOPW/CRA R-01-49 and SEOPW/CRA R-98- 16 (see Appendix F) respectively that established the Lend Lease Equipment Program in Overtown. ( herein after referred to as the Commercial Equipment Loan Program "CELP"). This policy has been prepared to carry out the intent of the Commercial Equipment Loan Program and further expanded the program to include the Omni and Parkwest Redevelopment Areas. As an economic tool, the Commercial Equipment Loan program will enable qualified businesses throughout the Redevelopment Areas of Overtown, Parkwest and Omni neighborhoods to apply for a forgivable loan to purchase commercial equipment in lieu of job creation, retention and business expansion. The Commercial Equipment Loan Program is a co nsive approach to improve and enhance the physical and economic framework of the Redillriwinent Areas pursuant to F.S. 163 and in accordance with the master plan of the O end SEOPW CRA redevelopment areas and consistent with the City of Miami Compt ive Plan. The City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency is charged with carryit programs pursuant to the Redevelopment Act of 1969. The overall goals of CELP include an economic development strategy: a. Remove slum and blight and promote economic vitality in the Redevelopment Areas. b. Assist in the expansion of business and creation of new jobs accessible to area residents c. Revitalize the major Business/Entertainment Corridors throughout the redevelopment area In furtherance of the existing 1982 SEOPW and 1986 Redevelopment Plans. for the Redevelopment Area, the CRA is also coordinating infrastructure improvements including streetscape and landscaping improvements to make the area more attractive to investors and patrons alike. Section III SUBMISSION DEADLINE: The following guidelines define the working parameters within which businesses seeking to participate in the Commercial Equipment Loan Program will be evaluated and will further govern the procedure for awarding technical assistance under the Commercial Equipment Loan Program. The CRA shall advertise in newspapers of general circulation, and in the City of Miami local Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) offices, the availability of funding under CELP for businesses located within the specified project areas. Applications Round 1 will open on January 1, 2003 and close on February 5, 2003; Application 40 Round 2 will open on June 1, 2003 and close on July 9, 2003 . The program will continue each year with two application rounds subject to available funding. A special workshop will be held on 5 Ol'>PNI/C17A sEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 91 02- 173 Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment AAk-.Y ` Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy Monday, December 1, 2002 to present the program to the public. Time and location will be advertised in newspapers of general circulation at the local NET offices and on the CRA website located at www.miami-cra.org. Section IV SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS The CRA shall utilize an evaluation process for awarding requests for the purchase of commercial equipment under CELP. Applicants can apply as many times for assistance under CELP, subject to the availability of funds. Applicants who were previously awarded funds under CELP shall not be permitted to submit another application for additional funding under CELP for twenty-four months after initial award. Applicants requesting assistance shall provide the following as support of their need and qualifications in the order listed: a. Affidavit declaring that Applicant has read this policy in detail. (Appendix A) b. Letter of Request with justification of need. Applicants are required to include three (3) separate vendor quotes within thirty (30) dais prior of application submission on the commercial equipment requested.' c. Affidavit disclosing any known relationsls;{with any vendors providing a quote for commercial equipment as requested in ite above. (Appendix B) d. Affidavit declaring Applicants intent -"urchase the necessary insurances to cover all commercial equipment acquired through CELP. (Affidavit C) OW e. Affidavit confirming that Applicant's business primary office location is located within the designated boundaries of a project area as specified in the Loan Agreement. (Appendix D) f Affidavit disclosing all current businesses owned or managed by the Applicant within the City of Miami. (Appendix E) g. Affidavit disclosing Articles of Incorporation and showing current business status (Appendix F) h. Applicant's financial statements for two years preceding application submission (Appendix G) i. (Appendix H) NOTE: (Will be replaced by official certificate to be provided by Community Development) j. NOTE: (Will be replaced by official certificate to be provided by Community Development) (Affidavit I) k. Affidavit disclosing by category, the number of employees, and ethnic background, currently employed by the Applicant's business project site to be considered for commercial equipment funding (Appendix J). Section V. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPLICANT (LAW DEPARTMENT- PLEASE HELP — CD ASKED WHAT ARE THE RESTRICTED COVENANT AND WHO ENFORCES IT? fk If the Applicant sells or transfers the business to another party within five (5) years from the execution of the loan agreement, the Applicant must immediately, within thirty (30) days of transfer 6 OMNI / CRA sEOlw/ cxA 0 2 _ 91 02- 173 Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment A Commercial Equipment Loan Program policy or sale of businesses, inform the CRA of the pending transfer. The CRA reserves the right to continue or revoke the loan agreement under the new business. If the loan agreement is revoked, the Applicant must return all commercial equipment purchased under CELP to the CRA within thirty (30) days of the sale or transfer of the Applicant's business. a. Applicants will be required to execute a loan agreement upon a satisfactory application submission and award of a contract for a specific project area. This CELP policy will become an addenda to the Loan Agreement. b. The Applicant must submit all documents listed under Section IV Submission Requirements of this policy. c. CELP may be funded with federal funds. As such, each Applicant will be required to attend a workshop on HUD required reporting from all recipients of federal funds. The Applicant will be required to submit monthly reports in the it year and quarterly report each year the duration of the remaining five Kr year term of the Loan Agreement. The thereafter until CRA will coordinate through the City of Mi Al A`*4ommunity Development Department a ire. funding cource for the HUD Training Workshop if federal fun appropriated as implementation of CELP. The Applicant ilkbe required to sign an affidavit stating that at least two individuals from the business will participate in the workshop. The affidavit will be included as an addenda to the loan agreement. At least one of the two individuals required to participate in the workshop must hold title as a Finance Office or equivalent stature at the business. d. All Applicants must comply with applicable federal, state and local laws. e. Applicant will be responsible for the maintenance and service of the commercial equipment acquired through CELP and will further be required to take out all the necessary property and liability insurance. If the Applicant fails to properly maintain and service the equipment during the term of the loan agreement, the equipment will revert back to the CRA. f. Applicant must provide apprenticeship services for a minimum duration of twenty-four (24) months within a five year period. g. Applicant must work with local City of Miami Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Offices in providing services in the community. h. Applicants are invited to attend monthly CRA Board meetings and provide input on ongoing development activities within the Redevelopment Area. Section VI. CRA RESPONSIBILITIES The CRA will coordinate the implementation of the CELP Program and award of funding disbursements through the execution of loan agreements with the qualified Applicant. Additionally, the CRA will be responsible for the following- 7 0MNi/CRA SEOPWXRA� 0 2 - 91 02- 173 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agar, _ Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy 1. Coordination of a CELP workshop to present the program and policy to business operators within the target project areas. 2. Monitor and provide technical assistance to Applicants in preparation of the required HUD compliance forms is federal funds are used in the implementation of CELP. 3. Conduct on -site quarterly inspection of businesses and commercial equipment 4. Coordinate HUD training workshops for Applicants through the City of Miami Department of Community Development 5. Review maintenance and insurance documents quarterly Section VII. APPLICATION REVIEW AND SELECTION PROCESS Evaluation Process A Selection Committee shall be comprised of CRA staff/consultants, City of Miami staff and members of the community to review each application for completeness and eligibility under the Commercial Equipment Loan Program. The Coma- tt shall present its recommendation to the CRA Executive Director who will then forward a fin4,iei bmmendation to the CRA Board of Directors for approval of the funding disbursemenk,?--1 he CRA Board of Directors has the sole authority to award contracts. Technical Ass under CELP will be awarded to all responsive applications until identified funding for the ptn has been depleted. The following guidelines will be implemented during the review process: a. Business will be evaluated on the following five (5) factors: a. Cost of the commercial equipment requested based on need and evaluation of (3) vendor quotes. b. Current size of the business c. Maximum number of new jobs that would be created for residents of low and moderate income within the CRA Redevelopment Area. d. Financial stability of the business b. Applications that are incomplete or illegible will not be considered for funding. Only applications that clearly meet program guidelines will be recommended for further evaluation. c. Eligible applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on Section IV, Section V and Section VII of this policy. d. Applicants will be notified in writing whether the application was approved or rejected LOAN AGREEMENT AND FUNDING DISBURSEMENTS The total funding commitment for CELP is $2 million subject to the availability of funds. The breakdown of funds committed per project area are listed below: 8 SEOPW/CRA Ol /CRA 02- 173 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Air Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy IJ a. R C. G Overtown Project Area $1,000,000 Parkwest Project Area $ 500,000 Omni Project Area $ 500,000 Each business will be evaluated based on the criteria under the loan agreement set forth in Section IV ans V above.; The maximum allowable fund disburseV/14 -will be $50,000. Applicants will be required to enter into a loan agreement. All Applicants must create one M. time or part time position for area residents for each $15,000 increment of technical asance funding received under CELP and must retain these number of positions for a minimum period of sixteen (16) months within the five (5) year Program Duration in order to maintain the forgivable loan status. 9 SEOP W / CRA Ov/ CRA 02- 173 02- 91 Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment Alk, . Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency APPENDIX a. Acknowledge of Commercial Equipment Loan Policy Affidavit b. Disclosure of Vendor Relationship AffidaVIF c. Affidavit of Intent to Purchase Equip surance d. Primary Office Location Affidavit ' e. Affidavit disclosing all businesses currently owned or management by the Applicant within the City of Miami . f Affidavit of Current Business Status and Articles of Incorporation g. Affidavit disclosing Preceding Financial Statements for Two Years h. Debarment and Suspension Certificate i. Affidavit on Criminal Conduct j. Staff by Ethnic/Racial Group and Position k. Certification regarding Lobbying �j 10 OI'I/CP.A � . PW/CRA. 0 2 91 02- 173 IJ � j- [A Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment Agog. Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy APPENDIX A ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT LOAN POLICY AFFIDAVIT This affidavit certifies that has reviewed this Commercial Equipment Loan Company Name Policy and agrees to comply with the terms and co4dittons of this policy. i I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME: Date: Signature: Title: 11 -3 CPW/CRA 02- 173 G / CRA 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Aj, cY Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy LA APPENDIX B DISCLOSURE OF VENDOR RELATIONSHIP AFFIDAVIT This affidavit certifies that Company Name has contacted several vendors to obtain quotes for the purchase of commercial equipment and that the vendors contacted, and is not receiving any vendor as it relates to the procurement of declares that it has no relationship with kickbacks through an interaction with the this Commercial Equipment Loan Program. I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature: r 12 Date: Title: SEUPW/ Cj" ® y, / CP.A 02- 173 02- 91 r� Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment Agt-:;;y' Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy APPENDIX C AFFIDAVIT OF INTENT TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT INSURANCE This affidavit certifies that Company Name agrees to purchase any and all property and fir. liability insurance for the commercial equipment acquired -through the Commercial Equipment Loan Program for the duration of the loan agreement-- � ,,.tom K� Policy and agrees to comply with the terms and conditions of the policy. I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME: Date: Signature Title: 13 SEOPW/CRA ®MNI/CRA 02-- 173 02_ 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Ag�h_y Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy #I APPENDIX D Ij PRIMARY BUSINESS LOCATION AFFIDAVIT Primary Office Address: President/CEO: City: .44 State: Zip: .l Telephone: Fax: I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME: Signature: 14 Date: Title: OIV Ni/CRA 02- 91 SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Age•,, ' Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy rJ APPENDIX E 0 AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSING ALL BUSINESS OWNED OR MANAGED BY APPLICANT WITHIN THE CITY OF MIAMI This affidavit certifies that Company Name attached to this affidavit. currently owns and/or manages the business �i 1 certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature: I;i 15 Date: Title: v�UPW/CRA OlaM/CRA 02- 173 92- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Age* .j Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy 01 APPENDIX F AFFIDAVIT ON CURRENT BUSINESS STATUS This affidavit certifies that Company Name Licenses and Articles of Incorporation. Please attach copy of current A and current Trade Licenses, is current on its business status, Occupational PI certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME: Signature: Date: Title: 16 SEOPW /CRA Ojmz/CRA 02- 91 02- 173 U G r City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agen'tj Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy APPENDIX G AFFIDAVIT DISCLOSING PRECEDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Please attach copy of Financial Statement for the Preceding Two Years. Ali, �r j I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. U ._ 1- Signature: 17 Date: Title: SEOPW / CRA 02- 173 OIl l NI / CRA 02- 91 1* APPENDIX H C CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS PRIMARY COVERED TRANSACTIONS 1. The Sub -Recipient certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals: a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. b. Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property; C. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or 1 al) with commission of any of the offenses IM enumerated in paragraph l.b of th' cation; and n/ d. Have not within athree- nod preceding this appltcatio osal had one or pro p more public transactions (ederal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default. 2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective participant shall submit an explanation to the City of Miami. SUB -RECIPIENT PRINT NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL DATE is SEOPW/ CRA 0 2 - 173 Old/CRA 02- 91 City of 1`4iami Community Redevelopment Agency commnercial Equipment Loan Program Polic}' _'. Ci li 7 APPENDIX I SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(A). FLORIDA STATUTES ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRINIE THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO 1N THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS. This sworn statement is submitted to By for (print this individual'S name and title) (print name of entity submitting statements) whose business address is and it applicable is Federal Employer Identification Number (FE•IN) is If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn Statement: I understand that a "public entity crime" as defined in paragraph 287.133(I)(a). Florida Statutes, mean a violation of any state or federal law- by a person with respect to and directly related to the transactions of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or with the United States including, but not limited to any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or any agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft. bribery, collusion. racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation. I understand that "convicted- or "convection" as defined in Paragraph 287.1 33(1)(b), Florida Statutes means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without adjudication of wilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989. as a result of a Jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in paragraph 287.1330)(a). Florida Statutes, means: 1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of public entity crime; or 2. An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers. directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members. and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person. or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate. 19 O /CRA 02-- 91 SEOPW / CRA 02- 173 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e). Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized undcr the laws of an% state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a bindinz contract and which bids or applies to bid on contracts for the provision of -odds or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person' includes those officers, executives. partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity. 6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in a relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. (Please indicate which statement applies). Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors. executives. partners, shareholders, employees, members, or aMlts who are active in the management of the entity. or any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime within the past 36 months. The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors. executives. partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged. with and convicted of a public entity crime within the past 36 months. AND (Please indicate which additional statement applies). The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers. directors. executives, partners, shareholders, employees. members, for agents who are active in the management of the entity, or agents who are active in the management of th n an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime h tr36 months. However, there has been a subsequent N proceeding before a Hearing Officers t 5 ate of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attached is a copy of the final order). 0 I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH I (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED AND FOR THE PERIOD OF THE CONTRACT ENTERED INTO. WHICHEVER PERIOD IS LONGER. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES. FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN TI-rE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM. (Signature) Sworn to me and subscribed before me this Personally known Or produced identification (Type of Identification) day of Notary Public —State of My commission expires '. 19 (Printed. typed or stamped commissioned name of notary public) 20 SEOPW / CRA omm /M 02- 173 02- 91 Gi Citv of Miami Community Redevelopment A ,y Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy APPENDIX J STAFF RACIAL GROUP AND POSITION Provide a breakdown of staff by ethnic racial group in the following table. The table should be filled out in whole numbers rather than percentages. African American Hispanic — White Asian White Anglo Other Total Staff Owners Executive Managerial Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff Other Staff I certify that the above is accurate to the best of my knowledge. NAME: Date: Signature: Title: 21 SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 Ode/ CRA 02- 91 APPENDIX K CFRTIFIC.kTION REG.\RDING L BBYING Certifi:ution tier Cvntracts Grant, Loans and Cooperative Agreements The undersigned certifies to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that: (1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid, or will be paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a vlember of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan. the entering into of any cooperative agreement. and the extension. continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement. (2) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant. loan, or cooperative agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "DiscAsure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.. (3) This undersigned shall require that the la of this certification be included in the award documents for "All" stib-awards at tietis (including subcontracts, sub -grants, and contracts under grants. loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all sub -recipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a pre -requisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure. SUB -RECIPIENT PRINT NAME OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL SIGNATURE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL DATE * Note: In these instances, "All" in the Final Rule is expected to be clarified to show that it applies to covered contract/grant transactions over $ 100.000 (per QN113). 22 OYINTI/CRA sr.,oPw/CRA 0 2 _ 91 02— 173 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Commercial Equipment Loan Program Policy City ()f Miami Community Redevelopment Agency ATTACHMENTS A. CRA Boundary Map B. Project Area Location Map (B1-B3) C. Hud Required Monitoring Forms I Z 4�v a D. List of all NET offices located within the CRA Redevelopment Areas 4rE. Applicable codes, statutes for informational purpose F. Legislation r 23 SEOPW / CRA /CRA 02- 173 02- 91 ri 1 lrit r1rv(z i. , City Of Miami Community Redevelopment Agencies Areas EN ac ' > 7M r �- �� P ^_ OMNI -- --��>st C.R.A. Y ( —^ 91q VENETIAN CSw��:.;;,i,;1 r� r ® s 17 -- mY N p UGIAS UccARTHUR C sw Y 40 wl 39 t Z= N w "•a;_`y�!�-15"it-�i_i"�'y �-�J�� '- ARK ® t :t iL 1 , &Eazlt- j — !- S TQc- oT = I� ' NE \� _ pal S.E.O.P.W. } I �� _]llti r11y+ I FIEF Lill ®®�m G G1 J S w 2 ?�-I JZKH�i �— {—,,� T IS AYry';EJe vD WAY C 'i `I 5 :i 1 Cw+ Area Boundary Ti7f�T T BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR MORE INFORMATION: Arthur E. Toole, Jr. - Chairman PLEASE CONTACT US: Johny Winton - Vice Chairman Tel # (305)579-3324 Wdredd Oort - Commissioner Fax # (305)3724646 "'IlEoPW/ C" OIb /CRA Tomas Regalado - Commissioner Joe Sanchez - Commissioner Email: www.miami-cra.org 0 2_ 173 O 2- 91 A ��/ A (I H T � I J n 93 I� Omni Frojecf Aca c . D E a) W CN ui ui ;z :Z 2: SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 lk�'. A 5T ILI 1—f "'M , I/CRA U TNT 02- 91 C,(v P-11 2- _ �i �j r Overlown Froiccl Nca r D 'l 11h TER 11h ST SEOPW/CRA OMNI/CRA 02- 173 02- 91 n �A 'ark Wesf f rojecf (D "2 cr) '0 a C14 pit u I v m z z Z z o-,�I-a/CRA SEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 91 02- 173 ATYAcNM Fitt C Li I-j City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program Form 1 Technical Assistance and Facade Initial Intake Form See Exhibits A through D for assistance in completing Form 1. Form 3 instructions also provide assistance in completing this form. '. , iOW / CRA ®NM 02- 173 02- 91 " City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program DRAFT For Discussion Purposes Only Job # Any Miami CBO Organization Applicant: Applicant Address: Street City Zip Project Address: Street City Zipa Contact: Position: Telephone No.: ( ) Fax No.: ( ) Business Descrip on: Ownership Corporation Minority Owned (51 % Ownership) Yes No 1> Partnership Sole Proprietorship Individual Micro Enterprise Yes No (TA to Individual is considered a Public Service) For -Profit Yes . No Occupational License # Certificate of Occupancy# # of Existing Employees Year Established Census Tract Service Area: % 4M Residents Ty �pe of Business Business Status .� Retention �! Manufacturing (generally NO Area Benefit) Start Up Expansion Wholesale (generally NO Area Benefit) Existing Attraction Retail Services DescribeProduct/Service i ? FINANCIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CDBG Eligible Activity — Special Economic Development Activities) Loan Processing Micro Enterprise Loan Processing Provide Cost Allocation Code Provide Cost Allocation Code SEOPW/CFI, ®Mi / CRA 02- 173 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program DRAFT Job # For Discussion Purposes Only ? NON -FINANCIAL TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE — Activities in Support of Economic Development (CDBG Eligible Activity — Special Development Activities) s` Pr6Vt'& Cost Allocation Code ? FACADE TREATMENT (CDBG Eligible Activity — Com e el Rehab) N, Provide Cost Allocation Code ? TA provided must meet the following conditions: a. b. to for -profit business normal business expense ? LOW -TO MODERATE — INCOME BENEFIT (51 % Low/Mod) ? Area Benefit §570.208(a)(1) ? Limited Clientele §570.208(a)(2) ? Job Creation §570.208(a)(4) ? Job Retention §570.208(a)(4) ? PREVENTION OR ELIMINATION OF SLUM/BLIGHT ? Area Blight §570.208(b)(1) ? Spot Blight §570.208(b)(2) ? Urban Renewal §570.208(b)(3) Other National Objectives Options, ie., are Not Applicable to City of Miami CDBG-ED Program. a. Low/Mod Income Benefit; Housing Activities §570.208(a)(3) b. Urgent Need §570.208(c) ? Cost Reasonableness (Circular A-87 and HUD Policy Guidance Memos) • ? Cost Verified ? Cost Reasonableness — National Objective Achievable ? Yes ? No ? Normal Business Expense ? Appropriate Amount of CDBG Assistance Relative to Public Benefit ? Yes ? No Client Signature Date. OW Staff Signature ®I'�M / CRA SEOPW / CRA 0 2 _ 91 02- 173 1�i �i City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program To Dear A' This letter is to request the assistance of e for the purposes of: ? Financial Consultation ? Se improvements 9 Completing a Loan Package ? Accountinga,j�. ? Equipment Lease / Purchase ? Permits / Licenses ? Zoning ? Infrastructure ? Identifying Tenants ? Locate Business Space ? Lease Purchase / Negotiations ? Other Our Firm, located at Florida. ? Marketing / Advertising ? Management ? Legal ? Franchising ? Employee Training ? Prepare a Business Plan ? Book Keeping ? Locate Professional Assistance (hereafter referred to as "Applicant") is , Miami, FL and it is a (type of business entity) registered with the State of A brief description of my Economic Development Project which this assistance supports: This assistance will avoid my business from: ? Moving to Another Area ? Laying Off Employees ? Closing ? Other ? Becoming Less Efficient ? Losses ? Receiving Penalties / Summons ONM / CRA s�,OpW/CRA 0 2 — 91 02— 173 Ei Ij City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program It is our understanding that we qualify for this assistance because: ? We serve low / moderate income residents of the area • We will be creating new positions 51 % of which are for low / m Nee income residents, the job descriptions for these positions will be provided_ ? We will be retaining positions 51 % of which are for low / erne income residents N h t d ublic benefits are !F in By providing this assistance to my busess, t e expec e p ? Stability of Low / Moderate Income Families ? Revitalization of the Area ? Help to Low / Moderate Income Families ? Stability of the Business ? New Business in the Area ? Better Prices and Quality ? More and/or Better Services ? Increased Tax Base ? Possible Jobs Creation / Retention ? Protection / Safety We agree to provide all information and documentation requested. It is also certified that any information, documentation and representations provided will be true and correct. It is agreed that any documents provided will become the property of All information provided will be treated as confidential. SE®PW/CRA uN a/CRA 02- 173 02_ 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program WAIVER OF LIABILTIY �yf The applicant releases its officers, directors, employees, agents, affiliates, and independent contractors (hereafter referred to as the "Protected Parties") from all and any damages, claims, demands, and causes of action which ilte applicant now has or may have in the future against the Protected Parties by reason of any occurrence, including, without limitation, damages, injuries and losses of any type or manner arising from any services which the Protected Parties provide or fail to provide under this waiver of liability, including the release of information deemed confidential. The Applicant hereby agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Protected Parties from any and all damages, claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to amounts paid upon judgments, attorneys' fees, costs and amounts paid in settlement, reasonably incurred in connection with the defense or settlement of any claim, action, suit or proceedings in which any of the Protected Parties may be involved by virtue of services which they provide or fail to provide on behalf of the Applicant pursuant to the Waiver of Liability. The applicant further agrees that in conjunction with this indemnification, the Applicant shall defend the Protected Parties at its own expense, specifically including, without limitation, attorneys' fees, court costs, experts' fees, investigation fees and expenses; provided, however, that any counsel chosen by the Applicant must be acceptable to the Protected Parties involved in the particular litigation. It is understood that either or the Applicant may terminate the services provided hereunder at any time. It is further agreed that the services will be provided by as time permits. Any services will be provided by will be provided free of charge. Thank you for your cooperation. Dated 1-i Applicant Title SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 OTvM / CRA 02- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program B. PROJECT COMPLETION CERTIFICATION n We understand that report the outcome of this assistance Dated 1� 1-91 (4§iniAs Applicant), do hereby certify that (CBO) has comple','qelivery of assistance to our business. must maitdy our business for an indefinite period to We agree to provide any and all i Stion as requested during this period. Applicant LM Title 5r,t.3PW/CRA 02- 173 02-/c 91 t � City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program C. D. ;< E. LOW / MOD JOB CREATION / RETENTIO4, �.,.. AGENCY: [i a REPORTING PERIOD: Business Name: Business Address: Exp F/T jobs Crtd: Exp F/T jobs Retnd: Exp P/T jobs Crtd: Exp P/T jobs Crtd for L/M: Exp P/T job hrs to be Retnd: Act F/T jobs Crtd: Act F/T jobs Retnd: Act P/T jobs Crtd: Act P/T hrs to Crtd: Act P/T hrs to be Retnd: F. G. Ethnicity Exp F/T jobs Crtd for L/M: Exp F/T jobs Retnd by L/M: Exp P/T job hrs to be Crtd: Exp P/T jobs Retnd: Exp P/T jobs Retnd L/M: Act F/T jobs Crtd for L/M: Act F/T jobs Retnd by L/M: Act P/T job Crtd for L/M: Act P/T jobs Retnd: Act P/T jobs Retnd L/M: Number of Household / Persons Directly Assisted Low/Mod Low Inc. White Black Am/Ind Hispanic Asian/ Income Non Hisp Non Hisp Alaska Pacific SEOFW / CRA viv_-i / CRA 02- 03 02- 91 r • �.. City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION COMPLIANC BAR FOR JOB CREATION /RETENTION - AtS 1i Lli Name of Company: Business Address: Worksite Address: (If Different from Business Address) Total Number of Full -Time & Permanent Employees at Present: (A) Total Number of Full -Time & Permanent Employees Projected within 6 months after assistance is provided: (B) Total Number of Jobs to be Created within 6 Months: (B less A) (C) Total Number of Jobs to be Retained within 6 Months: (D) SEOPW / CRA omm / CRA 02- 173 02-- 91 a G f City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program CERTIFICATION - - 1 LOW AND MODERATE INCOME BENEFICIARY 1. BASED ON RESIDENCY LOCATION The location of the household at which I claim residency is: Street Address: City: State: Apt. # Zip: -Staff Use Only :.:.Census Tract # > Qualifies;as"g seater then 70%. L/M Yes " No 2. BASED ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME a. Locate your household size, then b. Mark (x) the box that correctly reports your total household income. Household Size Household Income Less than Income More than 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 $25,000 $28,550 $32,100 $35,700 $38,550 1> $41,400 1} 1> $44,250 $47,100 3. BASED ON BUSINESS BEING LOCATED IN THE MIAMI DADE ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY OR BEING LOCATED IN A CENSUS TRACT WITH L/M POPULATION GREATER THAN 70% Name of Business: Business Address: Staff Use Only Census Tract #: L/M Qualifies as greater than 70%'L/M Yes No I certify that the above information is accurate and correct, and it is verifiable by authorized government officials of the City of Miami and/or the U.S. Government SEOPW/CRA 02- 173 ONII-�V, / CRA 02-- 91 Ii • City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program Name (Please Print) Signature Date COMPLIANCE ACTION PLAN Please describe below the actions which will be taken by the business to ensure that low & moderate income persons will receive first consideration for the jobs to be created in compliance 06th.the requirements of the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development. SEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 173 Oar/CRA U2-- 91 City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program CERTIFICATION STATEMENT I (We) are aware that the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development requires that businesses receiving assistance in the form of commercial rehabilitation (fagade) or financial or non -financial technical assistance must make at least 51 % of the jobs created as a result of such assistance available to low/moderate income persons and that the business must provide training for any position requiring special skills of education. I (We) certify that jobs will be lost if CDBG assistance is not received and that these jobs are to be held by low/moderate income persons. (Complete if applicable) I (We) certify that the information contained on this form is true and accurate. a Business Name: LIN G (Signature) (Printed Name) (Title) (Date) SEOPW/CRA 01,RZIC 91 02- 1'73 02- a 1� City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION COMPLIANCE FORM FOR JOB CREATION/RETENTION GOALS LIST OF VACANT POSITIONS (Please Use and Additional Sheet of Paper if Necessary) Job Title (Signify "L/M") Jobs # of Positions Projected Hiring Date # of Positions Full- Time # of Positions Part - Time Hourly Pay Rate PROTECTED JOB CREATIO_ N (Please Use and Additional Sheet of Paper if Necessary) Job Title (Signify "L/M") Jobs # of Positions Projected Hiring Date # of Positions Full- Time # of Positions Part - Time Hourly Pay Rate SEOPW/CRA 02 - 173 0,1I/CRA 02- 91 C I N Ca U �c n I -- 19 19 City c, .iami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program LIST OF CURRENT EMPLOYEES NOTE: Complete Family Income or Identify 70% L/M Census Tract and Address Name of Current Employee" SSN # Famil y Size Annual Family Income If Live in 70% L/M Census Tract, List Address Job Title Regular No. Work Hours Per Week (Please Use and Additional Sheet of Paper it Necessary) **If Applicable, Signify L/M Income Jobs to be Retained OCR fir. C� F+ Ll City o _ami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program CDBG Position Title Status (1) Job Description JOB BENEFIT FORM Total Low/Mod F.T.E. (3) F.T.E. (3) Experience Wage Est Hire Notes Necessary Rate Date (4) (1) C = newly CREATED as a result of CDBG; R = existing RETAINED as a result of CDBG; E = EXISTING not claimed as "retained as a result of CDBG" Name of Applicant: (2) See attached descriptions keyed by Position Title Date: 2 City o. tami Community Redevelopment Agency CDBG Program (3) Estimate at "stabilization"- do not go beyond three years Signature: (4) Estimated by months from CDBG assistance closing Title: cc wl CELP /Revised as of 10/7/2002 5:55 PM Attachment II Job # Assessment of Public Benefit Justification of CDBG Assistance to the Business ? Increased Business Activity in Community ? Increase in Needed Services ? Increase in Jobs ? Increase in the Tax Base, including property, sales and income ? Increase in affordable services or products for the community ? Low / Mod Income Jobs Created # (attach documentation) ? Low / Mod Income Jobs Retained # (attach documentation) ? % Low / Mod > 51 % # (attach documentation) ? WMBE Ownership ? WMBE Hiring ? Training ? Neighborhood Employment Local Employment ? Slums and Blight Removed ? Design Improved ? General Business Health ? Reduction in Public Assistance ? Reduction in Housing Costs ? Public Expenses Reduced ? Safety & Security Improved ? Neighborhood Empowered ? Civic Pride Improved ? Access to Needed Goods/Services Improved IMPORTANT 1. Prior to providing assistance, the CBO must assess the likelihood for the project to succeed. -33-of14 CADocuments and Settings\aedwards\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK52\CELP Policy.doc " 0� NTI ' /CRA SEOPW/CR3A_ O 2 — 91 - .^ y CELP /Revised as of 10/7/2002 5:55 PM C] 3 2. Also, in assessing the extent of public benefit with the amount of CDBG assistance provided to the project, the CBO must consider the level of project risk and the effect on public benefit should the project fail. -34-of 14 OTNINIeCRA t CADocurnents and Settings\aedwards\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK52\CELP Policy.d"occ �EOPII cl�A Itf 7 kwWr'tt IV I _ ITEM 9 RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 01- 49 . A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") I) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT A PLAN AND BUDGET FOR A PRELIMINARYi "LEND-LEASE" EQUIPMENT PROGRAM (THE "LEND- LEASE PROGRAM") WITH RESPECT TO BUSINESSES IN THE HISTORIC NW 3an AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR r CREATED PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA R- 98-16, II) AND REQUESTING THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONTINUE EFFORTS TO GAIN GRANT FUNDS '. FROM THE US ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'' ADMINISTRATION (THE "EDA"), PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-98-16, FOR THE LEND-LEASE PROGRAM WITHIN 60 DAYS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82- 755 and 85-1247 (the 'Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires i) to submit a plan and budget for the Lend -Lease Program with respect to businesses in the Historic NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor created pursuant to Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-98-16, ii) to continue efforts to gain grant funds from the EDA, pursuant to Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-98-16, for the Lend - Lease Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MANE, 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 is hereby i) authorized to submit a plan and budget for the Lend -Lease Program with respect to businesses in the Historic NW 3`d Avenue Business Corridor created pursuant to Resolution No. SEOPW/CRA R-98-16, ii) directed to continue efforts to gain grant funds from the EDA, pursuant to Resolution No. SEOPW/CRA R-98-16, for the Lend -Lease Program within 60 days. SE0PW/ 01- 02- 173 SEOPW / CRA 49 OMNI/CRA 02- 91 ITEM 9 Ej LAI Section 3. This resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 21 day of May, 2001. ArthIr E. Teele, Jr., Chairman A TTT C'rr. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORREf—TNESS: o ®��" tXKndro Vilarello, Esq. City Attorney SL0-pW/ 2 01- 49 OWR/CRA 02- 91 S OPw173 a RESOLUTION NO..- a�FOFW�CRA � 8 — � 6 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") TO SEEK GRANT MONIES IN THE AMOUNT OF IDNE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACQUIRING BUSINESS EQUIPMENT AND MAKING SUCH EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE BY LEASE, GRANT OR- OTHER ARRANGEMENTS TO QUALIFIED BUSINESSES, LOCATED IN THE NW 3RD AVENUE BUSINESS CORRIDOR, FROM NW 8TH STREET TO NW 14TH STREET, AND NW 8TH STREET- FROM NW 3RD AVENUE TO NW 4TH AVENUE, FOR CREATING NEW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AREA RESIDENTS. WHEREAS, pursuant. to Resolution 98-592, adopted on June 9, 1998, the City of Miami Commission designated NW 31d Avenue, from NW 81h Street to NW 10th Street and NW 81h Street from NW 3rd Avenue to NW 4th Avenue as a "Priority Pilot Project" ("Project"); and WHEREAS, the Project is intended to enco aLa &e commercial developments by providing financial assistance and infrastructure improvements for new and expanding businesses; and . WHEREAS, creation of a new or expansion of an existing business require a substantial amount of funds for purchasing and/or leasing of business equipment; and WHEREAS, financing of a new business enterprise in inner city areas is either not available or is available at substantially higher cost than elsewhere; and OM NT / CRA 02- 91 SEOPW/CRA SEOPW/Cahl . 9 8 - 6 02- 173 WHEREAS, lack of necessary funding severely limits private business developments in the inner cities; and WHEREAS, the CRA intends to promote and support new commercial developments by acquirng business equipment and making such equipment available by lease at market or below market rate, grant or other arrangements to qualified businesses, located in the NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA. Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Executive Director of the Community Redevelopment Agency is hereby authorized to seek grant monies in the amount of one million dollars ($1,000,000) for the purpose of acquiring business equipment and making such equipment available by lease at market or below market rate, grant or other arrangements to qualified businesses, located in the NW 3rd Avenue Business Corridor, from NW 8th Street to NW 14ei Street, and NW 81h Street from NW 3rd Avenue to NW 4fl, Avenue, for creating new employment opportunities for the area residents. Section 3. This Resolution will be effective immediately upon its adoption. LA O1VdNI/Cl 2 02- 91 sEorw/CRA 0 2- 173 sEOPw/cam 3 8- 16 �21 PASSES AND ADOPTED on this 3 0 th day of June ,1998. Arthur E. Teele Jr., Ch rnan ATTEST: Walter U�� , City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: E eLlni j:LI LLP Holland & Knight, LLP CRA Legal Counsel E;i 3 OMNI/CRA 02-- 91 SEOMI CRA 02- 173 SEO.pwlcm' gg- 16 I