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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-03-0040� � 1 ITEM 8 RESOLUTION SEOPW/CPA R- 3 40 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST (SEOPW) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO THE, FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (FRA), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2,500.00, FOR THE PURPOSE OF HIRING A LOBBYIST TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF LOCAL CRAB; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE SEOPW TIF ACCOUNT CODE NO. 689001.550108.6.940. WHEREAS, the SEOPW CPA is a member of the Florida Redevelopment Association ("FRA"), an association dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Florida's communities; and WHEREAS, two bills have been filed with the Florida legislature supporting the Florida Association of Counties' 2003 position on CRAB that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) contributions from counties should be further limited and controlled to a greater degree by the county; and WHEREAS, the FRA has identified a need for active lobbying on behalf of all CRAB in general throughout the state with specific emphasis on these two bills and supporting the FRA's SEOPW/CRA Page 1 of 3 3 position that all CRA issues can and should be resolved locally; and WHEREAS, the FRA requests that members contribute a "voluntary assessment," in an amount deemed appropriate by each local CRA to fund these efforts; 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 this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Executive Director of the CRA is hereby authorized to provide funding in an amount not to exceed $2,500.00 from SEOPW TIF Account Code No. 689001.550108.6.940 to the FRA for the purpose of hiring a lobbyist to protect the interests of local CRAs. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. Page 2 of 3 SEOPW/CRA 03- 40 0 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of April, 2003. ARTHUM E. TEELE, JR., CHAIRMMN ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. OMPSON CLERK OF THE BOARD APPROVED,098,00 zFJORN AN'D-VCORRECTNESS : 7 VILARELLO COUNSEL FKR:SG 0 Page 3 of 3 SE®PW/CRA 03- 40 0b: • 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman DATE: APR 14 2003 & Members of the CRA Board FROM: Frank K. Rollason Executive Director Community Redevelopment Agency RECOMMENDATION: ITEM 8 FILE: SUBJECT: Recommendation for Lobbyist Donation to FRA REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that both the Omni and the SEOPW CRA Areas, individually, provide funding in the amount of $2,500.00 ($5,000.00 total) to the Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA), of which the City of Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a member, for the purpose of hiring a lobbyist to protect the interests of local CRAB to defend against statewide reduction in TIF. JUSTIFICATION: Attached, you will find a recent letter received from the Florida Redevelopment Association in which they outline the need for active lobbying on behalf of all CRAs in general throughout the state with specific emphasis on two generic subject bills concerning CRAB that support the Florida Association of Counties' 2003 position on CRAB. This position is essentially that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) contributions from counties should be further limited and controlled to a greater degree by the county. The FRA's position (identical to the Florida League of Cities) is that all CRA issues can and should be resolved locally. The FRA is asking for a "voluntary assessment" in an amount deemed appropriate by each local CRA. The Administration's recommendation is that each Miami CRA Area provide $2,500.00 for this purpose. FKR/sg Funding Source: SEOPW TIF — OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS Account Number: 689001.550108.6.940 Funding Source: OMNI TIF — OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS Account Number: 686001.590320.6.940 CRA SEOPW/CRA o0 - iU3- 40 • • 0 CRY OF MWMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA OMNI CRA (i pplicable) CRA Board Meeting Date: April 28, 2003 CRA Section: Executive Director Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: $2,500 for Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) for lobbyist at 2003 Legislative Session Omni contribution) _ Project Number if applicable): &810C)D I ❑ YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Index Code: 59a3d gt D Minor: 1 `t D Amount: $Q5DD' oo ❑ 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 I ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minor Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: Date: 4 i o_ _ CRA Executive Director/Designee Verified CKA Accounting Section 577Wrc'3 Date: "t�g APPROVALS ( Finance Section ANIICRADate: )PTV✓/CRA J 40 03.r- • • -.. CITY OF MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA IT% FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA r OMNI CRA (if applicable) CRA Board Meeting Date: April 28, 2003 CRA Section: Executive Director. Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: $2,500 for Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) for lobbyist at 2003 Legislative Session (SEOPW contribution) Project Number if applicable): (p89t)a j LR'*'YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Index Code: Minor: 90 Amount: *,)50o • 00 ❑ 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 I ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minor Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: / Date: Y71 0-7 CRA Executive Director/Designee APPROVALS Veririfie Verifi CRA Accounting Section RA Finance Section n, Date: 03- /CRA G� FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION President Christopher J. Brown, Civic Design Associates Immediate Past President Denis A. Russ, Greater Miami LISC Local Initiatives Support Corporation President Elect T. Neil Fritz, North Beach Development Corp. VP for Governmental Affairs Marilyn Larson, Tallahassee DIA Treasurer Gail Hamilton, Kissimmee CRA Elected Official Liaison Arthur E. Teele, Jr Commissioner, Miami At Large Members Al Battle, Jacksonville Kurt Easton, RMPK Group Robert Franke, Martin County Dennis Haynes, Burkhardt Construction, Inc. James Hitt, Apopka CRA Kim Jackson, Ft. Lauderdale CRA Jeffrey L.Oris, The Margate CRA Michael Parker, Tallahassee CRA William B. Renner, EDSA Gary Rogers, Lauderdale Lakes Paul Rutledge, Faison Joyce Sellen, Orlando CRA Doris Tillman, Ft. Pierce Main Street General Counsel David Cardwell, The Cardwell Law Firm 301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300 Post Office Box 1757 Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 (850) 222-9684 Suncom 278-5331 Fax (850) 222-3806 www. redevelopmer r t. ne t ® ITEM 8 Dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Florida's communities. March 31, 2003 The Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Commissioner and CRA Chairman, City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive PO Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Commissioner Teele, The FRA is asking for your help on an urgent matter. Community Redevelopment Agencies are under siege this year in the Florida legislature. Two bills have been filed as generic subject bills for-CRAs. We are anticipating legislation that supports the Florida Association of Counties' 2003 position on CRAB. This position is essentially that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) contributions from counties should be further limited, and controlled to a greater degree by the county. The FRA's position (identical to the Florida League of Cities) is that all CRA issues can and should be resolved locally. CRAB must come together to defend against statewide reductions in TIF, a proven successful; unique local funding source for redevelopment. We must be prepared to make our voice heard during the 2003 legislative session. In addition to grassroots efforts, coalition building with other groups (especially the Florida League of Cities), we have made a decision to hire lobbyists to represent the association for this session. We are asking our members to contribute a voluntary assessment, in an amount deemed appropriate by you, to fund these efforts. To give you an indication of how much to contribute, the average amount pledged by other members has been $1,000. These monies will be used solely for lobbying fees approved by the Board of Directors. Thank you in advance for your efforts on behalf of redevelopment in Florida. If I may answer any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Carol Westmoreland Executive Director SEOPW / CRA 3- 40 FLORIDA REDEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION President Christopher J. Brown, Civic Design Associates Immediate Past President Denis A. Russ, Greater Miami LISC Local Initiatives Support Corporation President Elect T. Neil Fritz, North Beach Development Corp. VP for Governmental Affairs Marilyn Larson, Tallahassee DIA Treasurer Gail Hamilton, Kissimmee CRA Elected Official Liaison Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Commissioner, Miami At Large Members Al Battle, Jacksonville Kurt Easton, RMPK Group Robert Franke, Martin County Dennis Haynes, Burkhardt Construction, Inc. James Hitt, Apopka CRA Kim Jackson, Ft. Lauderdale CRA Jeffrey L.Oris, The Margate CRA Michael Parker, Tallahassee CRA William B. Renner, EDSA Gary Rogers, Lauderdale Lakes Paul Rutledge, Faison Joyce Sellen, Orlando CRA Doris Tillman, Ft. Pierce Main Street General Counsel David Cardwell, The Cardwell Law Firm 301 South Bronough Street, Suite 300 I Post Office Box 1757 `Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757 (850) 222-9684 Suncom 278-5331 Fax (850) 222-3806 www.redevelopmen t. net 0 0 ITEM 8 Dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of Florida's communities. March 31, 2003 The Honorable Arthur E. Teele, Jr. Commissioner and CRA Chairman, City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive PO Box 330708 Miami, Florida 33233-0708 Dear Commissioner Teele, The FRA is asking for your help on an urgent matter. Community Redevelopment Agencies are under siege this year in the Florida legislature. Two bills have been filed as generic subject bills for CRAB. We are anticipating legislation that supports the Florida Association of Counties' 2003 position on CRAs. This position is essentially that Tax Increment Financing (TIF) contributions from counties should be further limited, and controlled to a greater degree by the county. The FRA's position (identical to the Florida League of Cities) is that all CRA issues can and should be resolved locally. CRAB must come together to defend against statewide reductions in TIF, a proven successful; unique local funding source for redevelopment. We must be prepared to make our voice heard during the 2003 legislative session. In addition to grassroots efforts, coalition building with other groups (especially the Florida League of Cities), we have made a decision to hire lobbyists to represent the association for this session. We are asking our members to contribute a voluntary assessment, in an amount deemed appropriate by you, to fund these efforts. To give you an indication of how much to contribute, the average amount pledged by other members has been $1,000. These monies will be used solely for lobbying fees approved by the Board of Directors. Thank you in advance for your efforts on behalf of redevelopment in Florida. If I may answer any questions, please let me know. Sincerely, Carol Westmoreland Executive Director OMIVI/CRA 03-- 32