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Home My WebLink AboutOMNI-CRA-R-03-0055• • ITEM 9b 9/29/03 RESOLUTION NO. OMNI/CPA R- 0 3 - 55 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AMENDING RESOLUTION OMNI/CRA R-03-05 TO INCREASE THE $35,000 GENERAL CONSULTING FEE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED AND ENCUMBERED FOR GREATER MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS INC. ("GM") BY $5,000; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING GMN TO INCLUDE REINHOLD P. WOLFF ECONOMIC RESEARCH, INC. AS A SUB - CONSULTANT TO PERFORM A HOUSING NEEDS AND MARKET ASSESSMENT FOR THE UPDATE TO THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM OMNI TIF FUND, ACCOUNT CODE NO. 689001.550108.6.270 WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within the redevelopment area in accordance with its Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA is in the process of updating its Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Section 163.362(3) requires that the Updated Redevelopment Plan contain a neighborhood impact element describing in detail the impact of redevelopment upon area residents; and • PMW/CRA 0 3 _. 5 Page 1 of 3 E WHEREAS, a Housing Needs and Market Assessment is a component of the neighborhood impact element; and WHEREAS, by Resolution No. OMNI/CRA R-03-05, passed and adopted on January 27, 2003, the CPA designated Greater Miami Neighborhoods Inc. (GMN), as General Housing Consultant to the CRA at a cost not to exceed $35,000.00; and WHEREAS, GMN has requested additional funding to hire Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. as a sub - consultant to assist in completing the Housing Needs and Market Assessment at an additional cost not to exceed • $5,000.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Resolution OMNI/CRA R-03-05 is amended to increase GMN's $35,000 general consulting. fee, by $5,000 for a revised total contract sum of $40,000; and further is amended to authorize GMN to include Reinhold P. Wolff OMW/CRA Page 2 of 3 0 3- *15 5 • • Economic Research, Inc. as a sub -consultant to conduct research and analysis for the Housing Needs and Market Assessment component of neighborhood impact element of the Updated OMNI Redevelopment Plan. Section 3. Funds are to be allocated from OMNI TIF Fund, "Professional Services - Other," Account Code No. 689001.550108.6.270. Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this-2 9th day of September, 2003. ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR., CHAIRMAN ATTEST: 94��A' a- Aionn� PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED!/AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: GENERAL COUNSEL C j by ®MNI/CRA Page 3 of 3 0 3— 55 I TEM 9b • SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST & OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To:: Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Members of the CRA Board From: ar5K. Rollason Executive Director Jr. and ' 'Date: SEP 2 9 2G)03 File : SEP 2.9 2003 Subject: GMN Contract - Housing Component to the Omni Redevelopment Plan Update --_Enclosures: Resolution, `.Support Documentation Recommendation: It is respectfully recommended that the Board of Directors -of the Omni. Community Redevelopment Agency adopt the attach resolution amending resolution Omni/CRA R-03-5 to increase the $35,000 general consulting fee, previously approved and encumbered for Greater Miami Neighborhoods, Inc. (GMN), by $5,000 with funds to be allocated from account code no. 686001.590320.6.270 and authorizing GMN to include Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. as a sub -consultant to GMN to conduct research and analysis for the Housing Needs and Market Assessment for the update to -the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan required by Florida Statutes Section 163.362 Justification: On January 27, 2003, the CRA Board adopted resolution Omni/CRA R-03-5 authorizing the CRA to engage Greater Miami Neighborhoods Inc. (GMN) as the CRA's housing consultant for the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan Update at a cost not to exceed $35,000. On May 19, 2003, the CRA Board adopted resolution Omni/CRAR-03-39 which allocated and encumbered funding to GMN for the referenced work. To date, no expenditures have been made on this contract, and the contract is pending GMN's execution. GMN has advised that its original fee proposal did not include, and that it does not have the expertise to perform, a Housing Needs and Market Assessment. GMN has requested funding to hire Reinhold Wolff Economic Research, Inc. as a sub - consultant to complete this necessary component of the SEOPW Redevelopment Plan Update. By engaging the services of Reinhold .Wolff Economic Research, Inc. as a sub-consultant'to GMN, the total project cost for completing the housing component of the -SEOPW Redevelopment Plan Update will increase $5,000 to a total of $40,000. FKR: CMAD:JV 0 Budgetary Impact: $5,000 Account Code: 686001.590320.6.270 Funding Source: OMNI TIF ®NM/CRA • • 0 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM CRY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OMNI CRA SEP 2 9 2003 CRA Board Meeting Date: CRA Section: General Consulting ITEM 9b SCP 2 9 2003 Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: sub -consultant to GMN to conduct the research and analysis on the Housing Needs and Market Assessment for the updates to the SEOPW and Omni Redevelopment Plan(s) as required by Florida Statutes 163.362 Project Number (if applicable): - Tax Increment Fund- Professional Services - Other YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: 686001 Index Code: 590320 Minor: 270 Amount: $5,000 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minor Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: Date: % f 9 ,7 CRA Executive Director/Designee .� � ��/�. �.'V�:"~/\. ,.�i�.�\..'�..". .i�.\\"`.\'\i\.1 �:\ \\:V �'��.: �'��.. ��;-� �'. y \\' '�1.'.: "�';v .` � � \,'•. �.. -.: .ten ,v ..: � ' APPROVALS CRA Accounting Section CRA Finance Section Verif' Verified b / Date: -3 Date: OMNUM 03- 55 • • OMNI/CRA ITEM 10 RESOLUTION NO. --A-RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH GREATER MIAMI NEIGHBORHOODS ("GMN") FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF CERTAIN TASKS PERTAINING TO: (1) COMPLYING WITH REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR FEDERAL, STATE- OR LOCAL FUNDING GRANTS; (2) LAND ACQUI-SITION; (3) DATA GATHERING AND ANALYSES; (4) PREPARATION OF GRANT APPLICATIONS; AND (5) GENERAL CONSULTING SERVICES, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000. WHEREAS, the Board of the Directors desires to renew the agreement with Greater Miami Neighborhoods that expired on September 30, 2000; and WHEREAS, Greater Miami Neighborhoods has the resources and expertise necessary for the performance of certain tasks that are essential to the CRA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: 9 ®MNI/CRA ®U/C1'A 03- 05 v y Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the iPreamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. • • Section 2. The Board of Directors authorizes the executive director to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable .to .the City Attorney, with Greater Miami Neighborhoods ("GMN") for_.the performance of certain tasks pertaining to: (1) complying with reporting requirements for federal, state or local funding grants; (2) land acquisition; (3) data gathering and analyses; (4) preparation of grant applications; and (5) general consulting services. Section 3. It is further directed that the total fee shall be in an amount not to exceed $35,000. Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. Page 2 of 3 ®PVIlf/CRA Oljv �TJCRA • • PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of January, 2003. r. W. AR HUR E. TEELE, JR., IRMAN ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. TAOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: ��,D1M V I LARELLO TY ATTORNEY OMNI/CRA R-03-05:ELF Page 3 of 3 ONW/CRA ®3- 55 QYM/CRA 03— fly ® I TEM 9b REINHOLD P. WOLFF ECONOMIC RESEARCH. INC. SEP 29 2003 POMPANO ONE COMPLEX h ONE N.E. 23Ro AVE., SUITE 1 POMPANO BEACH,'FL 33062-5247 - PHONE 954-946-0500 FAX 954-946-0302 E-MAIL rpw@netrus.net August 25, 2003 Mr. Agustin Dominguez President Greater Miami Neighborhoods, Inc. 300 N.W. 12"' Avenue Miami, FL 33128 Dear Gus: It was a pleasure meeting with you, Claire and Kathleen last Thursday to discuss your research needs regarding the Omni and Southeast Overtown Park West Redevelopment Plan. • Enclosed is our research proposal outlining the major tasks which we are prepared to P P g J P P undertake in order to assist you in the preparation of the housing element of the Redevelopment Plan. Please let me know if there are any other services which.you may require or if we have failed to incorporate any elements you may wish to have us research. With best regards, I am, Sincerely, L. Keith White President LKW/ir r OMR/CRA ®3d 55 • •, T RESEARCH PROPOSAL I. PURPOSE The purpose of this research proposal is to outline the terms and conditions whereby Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. (hereinafter RPW) shall provide to Greater Miami Neighborhoods, Inc. (hereinafter the Client) certain research and consulting services as specified herein. II. BACKGROUND It -is understood that the Client is contracting with the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA to prepare the housing elements of the Community Redevelopment Plans for the Omni and Southeast Overtown Park West areas. The Client desires that RPW assist them -in preparing the housing needs and opportunity portion of the referenced redevelopment plan. III. SCOPE OF SERVICES In the course of conducting this research and analysis, RPW shall: A. Establish specific submarket areas in cooperation with the Client by which all data and -analysis will examined. The area to be examined extends south of 361h Street to the Miami River and west of Biscayne Bay to N.W. 12'h Avenue. It is expected that there will be about seven submarket areas including: • Core Downtown area • Downtown Overtown Overtown Park West • West Overtown • East Omni • West Omni B. Examine the historical and forested growth of population and households in the area as a whole and by submarket areas. C. Examine the character of population and households in the area as a whole and by submarket areas including: • Age character (population and households); • Household income — renters and owners separately; • Affordable housing prices and rents; • Employment character; • Mobility character of residents, Page 1 of 3 Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. ®NM/CRA Serving Florida Since 1961 0 3 m 5 • D. Analysis of the historical trend in the number and character of housing by submarket area including; • Multi -family vs. single family; F • Utilization character of housing (owner vs. renter); _ • Age character of housing, • Housing values and rents, • Profiles of existing newer housing in each submarket area. E. Analysis of market conditions for ownership and rental housing in the area as a whole and by submarket area including: • Apartment vacancy rates; • Apartment rent trends; • New apartment development and absorption trends; • New ownership housing sales trends; • Resales of ownership housing; Ownership housing price trends; • Forecast of apartment market trends; Forecast of ownership housing market trends. F. Analysis of demand for additional housing for the area as a whole and by submarket area utilizing various approaches to demand analysis. G. Conclusions regarding the existing and potential future increase in the need for housing by types and price ranges in the area as a whole and by submarket area. IV. TIME AND FEES RPW shall complete and deliver a draft copy of the study detailing the results of the study within six (6) weeks after authorization. Four (4) bound copies and one unbound original copy of the final report will submitted within one (1) week after the draft report has been reviewed by the Client. The total fee for the study as outlined herein shall be $10,000.00, same to be payable as follows: A. A retainer fee of $5,000.00 to be submitted together with a signed copy of this agreement. B. The balance of $5,000.00 to be due and payable upon Clients receipt of the final report copies. Page 2 of 3 �C Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. � RA ►� Serving Florida Since 1961 ¢^y�, 5 • • • V. AUTHORIZATION If this -proposal meets with your approval, please so indicate your acceptance by signing and. returning one copy of this agreement at your earliest convenience. We look forward to working with you on this matter Proposed By: L. Keith White President LKW/ir Acknowledge Receipt And Acceptance Of This Research Agreement On This Day Of August, 2003 By: (Authorized Signature) (Print Name And Title Above) Greater Miami Neighborhoods, Inc. f Page 3 of 3 ONM/CRA Reinhold P. Wolff Economic Research, Inc. Serving Florida Since 1%1