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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-02-0122SEOPW/CRA ITEM 13 S.FOPW/CRA RESOLUTION NO.0 2 - 122 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") ACKNOWLEDGING RESOLUTION SEOPW/CRA R-01-82 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO AMEND THE AGREEMENT PREVIOUSLY EXECUTED WITH DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION ON BEHALF OF THE CPA IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FROM $62,600 TO $95,000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 689004.550011.6.270; AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUIRE THAT DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES INCLUDE TIDEWATER CONSULTING AS A SUB -CONSULTANT TO THE AGREEMENT. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Area established pursuant to the CRA Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Resolution SEOPW/CRA 01-82 authorized the Executive Director to enter into an agreement -with Doug Bruce and Associates in an amount not to exceed $62,400; and SEOPWICRA 02- 122 WHEREAS, Doug Bruce and Associates have expended all funds allocated under their contract. 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 Board of Directors acknowledges Resolution SEOPW/CRA R-01-82 and authorizes the Executive Director to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to amend the agreement previously executed with Doug Bruce & Associates for governmental representation on behalf of the CRA in Tallahassee, Florida, to increase the contract amount from $62,600 to $95,000, subject to the availability of funds from account number 689004.550011.6.270. Section 3. The Executive Director shall require that Doug Bruce & Associates include Tidewater Consulting as a sub - consultant to the agreement. Page 2 of 3 SEOPW/CRA 02- 122 Section 4. The resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of June 2002. ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON, CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNE_S.E� CIT TTORNEY S W/CRA R-02-122: ELF ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR., CHAIRMAN Page 3 of 3 SE01?W/CRA 02- 122 SEOPW AND OMNI/CRA CITY CLERK'S REPORT MEETING DATE: June 27, 2002 Page No. 8 ITEM 13 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEOPW/CRA R-02-122 OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST MOVED: TEELE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE SECONDED: SANCHEZ "CRA") ACKNOWLEDGING RESOLUTION UNANIMOUS SEOPW/CRA R-01-82 AND AUTHORIZING GENERAL COUNSEL TO AMEND THE CONTRACT WITH DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES BY INCREASING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION IN TALLAHASSEE ON BEHALF OF THE CRA; FURTHER REQUIRING THAT DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATE INCLUDE TIDEWATER CONSULTING AS A SUB -CONSULTANT TO THE CONTRACT. NON A RESOLUTI OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEOPW/CRA R-02-123 AGENDA OF THE SOU AST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST MOVED: WINTON (SEOPW) C TY REDEVELOPMENT SECONDED: GONZALEZ AGENCY (CRA AUTHORIZING THE CRA UNANIMOUS EXECUTIVE D CTOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WIT FENCE MASTERS, AN APPROVED VENDO OF THE CITY OF MIANII, FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING FENCE AND THE INSTALLATTQN OF A NEW FENCE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO ECEED $10,000, AROUND THE PROPERTY LOCA�ED AT 910 NW. 2ND COURT, MIAlVII, FLORIDA, , .F. (110' X 200). SEOPW/CRA 02-- 122 Chairman Arthur E. Teele. Jr. and June 19, 2002 Members of the CRA Board Annette E. Lewis Acting Executive Director, CRA ITEM 13 Contract with Doug Bruce 8z Associates Resolution, supporting documents RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution acknowledging resolution SEOPW/CRA R-01-82 and authorizing General Counsel to amend the contract with Doug Bruce & Associates by increasing the contract amount from $62,600 to $95,000, an increase of $32,400, subject to the availability of funds from account number 689004.550011.6.270 for governmental representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CRA; further requiring that Doug Bruce & Associate include Tidewater Consulting as a sub -consultant to the contract. BACKGROUND On June 25, 2001, the CRA Board of Directors adopted resolution SEOPW/CRA 01-82 which authorized the CRA Executive Director to enter into an agreement with Doug Bruce and Associates replacing Greater Miami Neighborhoods (GMN) as the CRA's Housing Consultant and further to provide Governmental Representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CRA. At the request of General Counsel, Doug Bruce submitted a proposal for continued Government Representation through the 2002 legislative session. BUDGETARY IMPACT: Funding Source: General Fund Account Number: 689004.550011.6.270 Budgetary Impact: $32,400 Budget Director: March 15, 2002 Alex Vilarello Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way Suite 430 Miami, FL 33131 Re: Agreement Extension Dear Alex: - This proposal is made in response to your request for Doug Bruce & Associates to provide additional professional services to the Miami CRA. This agreement will be considered an addendum to the previously executed contract between the Miami CRA and Doug Bruce & Associates These services will be attendant to legislation under consideration in the ongoing 2002 legislative session. Said services will involve engaging on the behalf of the Miami CRA to encourage rejection by the Florida Legislature or modification to the CRA's satisfaction of certain proposals relating to "billboard" legislation. The Miami CRA Board and staff will coordinate these activities. The term of the engagement anticipates the possibility of extended or special sessions and subsequent consideration by, and review of, approved legislation by the Governor. The retainer fee for such service will be $25,000 paid in equal monthly installments of $5,000, commencing March 15 and terminating August 15. The Miami CRA may renew this contract at its sole discretion for an additional five months for the period from August 15 through January 15. Services for that period would be anticipatory of the 2003 legislative session and would be related to defending the Miami CRA from similar egregious proposals that may arise for consideration. Such activities will include strategic discussions with members of the Legislature and candidates for election to the Legislature. 1 SEOPW/CRA. 02- 122 P.O. BOX 10855 a TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32302 a 106 SOUTH MONROE STREET V 32301 PHONE: (850) 402-1900 • FAX: (850) 402-1653 • HDBRUCE@EARTHLINK.NET Additionally, strategic consultation will be provided to the CRA Board for preparation of the 2003 session, including formation of effective coalitions and alliances. Please indicated your acceptance of this proposal by executing your signature on the line provided below. As always, I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Miami CRA Kind regards. Alex Vilarello 19 Thank you, H. Douglas Bruce SBOPW/C A - --- _Q2 _122 f,..•%% I ] (- f--•� �� C' C/f � �c. (L• YY� �!� ' f` " v� � �'--'� f-~r`' J--L. _ —``� , _- `• r'` _ ._ • � i�� •` ATTACHMENT "A" The Consultant shall provide the following professional services as needed as part of this Agreement: 1. Assist the CRA in the preparation of a strategic plan to advance the goals of the CRA through Florida's legislative and executive branches. 2. Develop and execute a lobbying strategy for CRA legislative priorities. 3. Present and explain CRA's goals, objectives, and needs to Florida's elected officials and governmental staff. 4. Secure effective proponents for the CRA agenda. - 5. Assist in obtaining funding for CPA projects within the community redevelopment district. 6. Assist the CRA in obtaining partnering support from the State of Florida for projects within the community redevelopment district. 7. Keep the CRA informed on proposed legislative changes affecting community - redevelopment districts. 8. Facilitate the CRA's interactions with Florida's legislative and executive branches. 9. Other related activities and additional work as required by the CRA. SEOpW/CRA - Page 13 of 14 NOV-27-2001 09:35 CITY CLERKS OFFICE �1 305 85^0 1610 P.02 r� ITEM 17 SEOPWJCRA RESOLUTRON NO. SEOPWiCRA, 0 t ® 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") ,AUTHORIZING THE CRA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT TN A FORM .ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY WITH THE FIRM OF DOUG BRUCE & ASSOCIATES FOR SAID FIRM TO (1) REPLACE GREATER MIANE NEIGHBORHOODS AS THE CRA'S HOUSING CONSULTANT, AND (2) TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION IN TALLAHASSEE ON BEHALF OF THE CRA. V*MREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast OvertownlPark 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 commuzxity redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Ovenowru?ark West Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREA-S, the CRA desires to enter into an agreement with the firm of Doug Bruce and Associates to replace Greater Miami Neighborhood as the CRA's Housing Consultant; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to use the firm of Doug Bruce and associates in providing ,governmental representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CRA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF M1AMI, 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 Board of Directors of CRA hereby authorizes the CRA to enter into an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the fnm of Doug Bruce and Associates to (1) replace Greater Miami Neighborhoods as the Housing Consultant to the CRA and (2) to provide governmental representation in Tallahassee on behalf of the CRA. Section 3, The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. SP,OPWlCRA 02 122 NOV-27-2001 09:35 CITY CLERKS OFFICE 305 858 1610 P.03 ITEM 17 PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 25`" day of June, 2001. Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman ATTEST: Walter J. Foemmn, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Viilarello City Attorney I nuv—e09:35 CITY CLERKS OFFICE 305 `858 1610 P.04 FAN"'COVEk SHEET __. T .•_�_��M.,,. , . •� I 1004 De:- `nto !'a, k )14 ive il()' : 1900 i (5�c)3 Gs�•n?z� ( , Send to Art Teek Attabtiof Office T.cati.on: Fax rIllz: ber: 30J/�'12�37 i,6 lrrg rRx ® Rep. y ASAP ca nimew La �1e '•3e mvlew Q For" mur i9ormauan Total p ges, incluJilig cover: � .Comnfl From: DoUg Bruce ! • i Date: 46-ZZ-01 OfAct Location: I Phone Number: + i , SEOPWICRA , -- •�.•,• �7��ocoraaarrt�- vin7tvY/Ft '8 3Izt?3fi� FiiIF+t3�W02i� OQ:Ei I�^iz'1V1�1 NOV-27-2001 09:36 CITY CLERKS OFFICE 305 858 1610 P.OE, "1993 000 Seniax Lc islat v0 'sultarot,.—carrIL-- `telc law E.=,'. 1Deve14-) red =d executed legislative and executive bran6h lobbying 9tmrBgies for clients of'the fxm, CjAents represented during this period inclz`ded the .above listed clients as well as Miami Rive- COMrAlssiOn, The Has)';Al Coos ►any, Cazbridge Academies, .ABB Daimler -Beni The 'iTilla ;des' of Lofte Sumpter, -Florida. Djectronfes.Association; Flohda Vete';inariari Association, First Union Bank and Toys `R Us. 2000-present presidot, Doug Bruce �Z Associates• I7 velop and exec,ite leglshtive and executive branch lobbying strategies fvx clients of the : ;rm. C-m rent clients include: The hRami River Commission. The HasF�:e11 Company, The Florida Bar, DuPont Phannaceuticals.'Osceola Legit lative B(l"o1't, WaRulla County Commission, Florida Powet Corl:pratioll, ;her Nlatedals, Inc. and White Rock guarriea,' 4 ^' � 1 SEOPWICRA 02- 122 o>rrnca erno�e : Ci i ?1��7i1vH 'S 312ic'SC3a tttitts:i�a�r� tv=Et cm-iz-n►nr f RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COMMUNIT'iT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (THE "CRA") TO ENTER INTO AN AMENDMENT WITH GREATER MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS, INC. ("GMN") TO EXTEND THE EXISTING AGREEMENT WITH GMN FOR ONE ADDITIONAL YEAR, AT A COST NOT TO EXCEED $75,000.00. 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 to enter into an amendment with GMN to extend the existing agreement with GMN for one additional year at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00. 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 CRA is hereby authorized to enter into an amendment with GMN to extend the existing agreement with GMN for one additional year at a cost not to exceed $75,000.00, subject to the availability of CDBG funds from account number 689006.055013.4.140. Section 3. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. SEOPW/ CRA 02- 122 i PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 26th day of June, 2000. Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman �AT,TE: alter J. ity Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Holland & Knight LLP CRA Legal Counsel MIAl#946271 v2 _ 2 ITTd 14 PERSONAL APPEARANCE: LEIF GRIFFIN OF HIGH SEAS TRADING CO., INC. REQUESTING TECHNICAL ASSISTANT FOR WASA IMPACT FEES 0 C Ifs. fiiilCLtC. ;V>`lIS 1 Y8cutive Director Corninaunity T'edevelopmr—'rrk Ia ca �300 Biscayne lslvd V ay #309 1V1.1aimi FL .)3131. Dear Nis. Lewis: High Seas Trading; Co. and Viking Lifesaving Equipment have operated out of 162S 11. Miami Avenue for the past 12 years. We have endured burglaries, robberies, auto vandalism, and even thr-' theft of our attempts at landscapiag our b assy areas (hicludiiig the fresh sod). We remained at this address with the hopes and beliefs that the r eighborhood would be improving in the coming years. Thankfully, we Yiave seen those hopes coming to fruition over the past months. We appreciate all of the hard work which NET, I'vIiami-Dade Police, local business owners, and certain members of this community have participated in to bring the neighborhood to this point. We have completedplans for a new facility just east of our present location and we are taming to obtain our building permit. To our surprise we are required to install a 12" water main fors forth Miami /,-.venue to the east side of our new property with installation of two new fire hydrants for increased fire main flow. We have met with Mir. David Hernandez and Fire Chief Virgil Fernandez for some help in this matter. If here is anything that CIA or the City of Miami could do in order to alleviate the burden of the astronomical cost that: this project adds to our already stretched budget, it would be greatly appreciated. The total length of this water main is approximately 600' and at a cost of $60-80,000 this could unfortunately derail the entire building project. I am asking if you could extend any assistance to us in order that we may complete this building project and do our part in bringing this neighborhood closer to the vision we all share. Sincerely, oz eas Trading Co., Inc. Copy: David Hernandez SECPW/CRA 02 -r 122