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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0010
File Number: 5572
Final Action Date:3/7/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $110,000.00, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPANSION OF WORLD
FAMOUS HOUSE OF MAC; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS
DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS,
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS
AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW CRA") is a Community Redevelopment Agency created pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out Community Redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, World Famous House of Mac ("WFHOM") is a restaurant located at 2055
Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127; and
WHEREAS, Under Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes "community redevelopment"
means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area
for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight."; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community," and "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14, of the Plan provides that "employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents..." as a stated redevelopment principle;
and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan provides that in order to
"address and improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of
present and future residents and businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance
existing businesses and ... attract new businesses that provide needed services and economic
opportunities ...;" and
WHEREAS, WFHOM seeks assistance from the SEOPW CRA to expand from its
current location to include the adjacent tenant space within the building, and allow for the
construction of a new kitchen and additional seating for dining customers; and
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WHEREAS, WFHOM seeks to provide a comfortable setting to Overtown residents and
visitors to enjoy quality food and friendly services in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant in an amount not
to exceed $110,000.00 to underwrite costs associated with the expansion of WFHOM; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would
further the above mentioned redevelopment goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant in an amount not
to exceed $110,000.00 to underwrite costs associated with the expansion of WFHOM.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. Funds, to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code. No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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