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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW-CRA-R-02-0006SEOPW/CRA ITEM 1E RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO RENT SPACE AND TO ENTER INTO A RENTAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SCHRMERS MASONIC LODGE, ON A TRANSITIONAL, FLAT RATE BASIS, WITHOUT SETTING A PRECEDENT, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $500 PER MONTH FOR 1,000 SQUARE FEET, DURING A PLANNING PERIOD OF 18 MONTHS, WITH THE TOTAL EXPENDITURE NOT TO EXCEED $9,000 OF THE SUBJECT PERIOD, WITH THE FULL MUTUAL AGREEMENT THAT THIS RENT IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARKET RATE, TO ACCOMMODATE THE CRA IN PLANNING AN APPROPRIATE AND COMPARABLE USE OF THE MASONIC LODGE FOR THE PURPOSE OF CARRYING OUT THE 3RD AVENUE REDEVELOPMENT PLANS PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-98-14 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES 163, AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THAT THE SUBJECT AGREEMENT BE MADE RETROACTIVE TO JUNE 1, 2001. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) entered into a rental agreement with the Black Archives for the use of the Dorsey House, at a monthly cost of $1,000.00; and WHEREAS, the CRA vacated the Dorsey House as of August 1, 2001; and WHEREAS, the CRA has identified a need for community and open space; and WHEREAS, Poinciana Village has indicated a desire to acquire adequate meeting space and space for storage of documents;and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to rent space and enter into a rental agreement with the Masonic Lodge for a term of 18 months retroactively commencing on June 1, 2001 at a transitional, flat rate basis of $500 a month for 1,000 square feet; and WHEREAS, the CRA acknowledges that the current market rate in the subject area is $6.25 per square foot; and WHEREAS, the CRA does not want to set a precedent; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN PARK/WEST 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 is authorized to enter into a rental agreement with the Masonic Lodge located at 941 NW 3`d Avenue, at a monthly cost not to exceed $500 or $9,000 for a period of 18 months with such rental agreement retroactive to June 1, 2001. SEOPW/CRA 02- 06 SEOPW/CRA ITEM 1E Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 281h day of January, 2002. Walter J. Foeman Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman SEOPW / CRA 02-- 06 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA Chairman Arthur E. Teele Jr. and TO: Members of the CRA Board FROMAnnette E. Lewis Acting Executive Director INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM January 28, 2002 ITEM 1E DATE: January 28, 2002 FILE: SUBJECT: Rental Agreement with the Masonic Lodge REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Resolution and Supporting Documents RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution authorizing the CRA to enter into a rental agreement with the Masonic Lodge for the purpose of accommodating the CRA in planning an appropriate and comparable use of the Masonic Lodge as it relates to redevelopment along the historic NW 3`d Avenue Business Corridor pursuant to SEOPW/CRA Resolution 98-14 and in accordance with Florida Statutes 163. BACKGROUND The CRA in conformance with Florida Statute 163 and pursuant to resolution SEOPW/CRA 98-14 is committed to providing assistance to business along NW 3`d Avenue to spur economic growth and job creation, expansion and retention. The CRA, in keeping with its commitments, is eager to enter to an agreement with the Masonic Lodge for futVre uses of the Lodge as it relates to providing public services to residents of the redevelopment area. SEOPW/CRA 02- 06 �, j•7 ► �G� SEOPW/CRA ITEM 1E c •. January 18, 2002 VIA FAX: (305) 471-2919 Mr. Richard Elamin Masonic Lodge 941 NW 3rd Avenue Miami, Florida 33136 Subject: Rental of the Masonic Lodge, 1" Floor Units Dear Mr. Elamin; This letter serves to memorialize our discussion regarding the subject matter. The CRA is interested in the rental of the two units located on the first floor of the Masonic Lodge to accommodate staff and facilitate in the planning process of determining the appropriate and comparable use of the Masonic Lodge as it relates to the redevelopment plan for the historic NW 3rd Avenue [D.A. Dorsey Way] Business Corridor. As agreed, the CRA would rent the entire first floor of the Lodge, ( total square footage 1,000 S.F.) at a transitional flat rate of $500 a month for a period of 18 months. The CRA acknowledges that the market rate in the area, as compared to rent at the Overtown Shopping Center, equates to $6.25 S.F. It is noted that by entering into a transitional rental agreement, the CRA would save $5,750 monthly or a total of $103,500 over the 18 month period. However, the CRA does not want to set a precedent in the area for below market rates property values. As such, after the 18 month period, the transitional rate will negate to the market rate of $6.25. At such time, after the 18 month period, if mutually agreed upon, the CRA would be willing to enter into a grant agreement with the Masonic Lodge for redevelopment plans involving the City's Overtown Neigbhorhood Enhancement Team ("NET") office and in turn the CRA would provide a grant for fagade improvement, security lighting, parking and other such infrastructure improvements that will accrue to the benefit of the Lodge. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me in the office at (305) 579-3324. Sincerely, a,�, Xj— ?,�� Annette E. Lewis Acting Executive Director Cc: Arthur Teele, Jr., Chairman Alejandro Vilarello, General Counsel 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way • Suite 430 • Miami, SEOPW / CRA 02- 06 Florida 33131 • Phone (305) 579-3324 • Fax (305) 372-4646 72 z VOEWAL. FIRST FLOOR PLAN x•ic. ICI CIVIL-CADD ENGINEERING, INC. AREA FIRST FLOOR 2.906 SO.FT. MAZONIC TEMPLE iJ �Pbl HFFqND FLOOR PLAN Il�r� CIVIL-CADD ENGINEERING, INC. AREA FL�OOF33 108 �SQFr R. 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