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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-19-0012 Exhibit 2019-05-30t Ire DRAFT Adopted by Miami City Commission/CRA xx/xx/xxxx Omni COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2019 UPDATE OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN Introduction Mission The Omni CRA's mandate is governed by Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III. The Omni CRA's goal is to revitalize the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, through the targeted and leveraged investment of the Tax Increment collected there, and to aid in successful development projects of both the public and private sector, alleviating conditions contributing to Slum and Blight and encouraging the creation of housing attainable to all. The Omni CRA is committed to the preservation and enhancement of property values and neighborhood amenities, stimulating the creation of new economic opportunities for residents, preserving history and culture, and improving the quality of life of those who reside, visit, work, or spend time in the neighborhoods of the Omni CRA. Vision The vision for the Omni CRA's Redevelopment Area is a set of 24-hour walkable neighborhoods with wide active sidewalks and pedestrian -friendly streets that function as a platform for creative productivity and vibrant living. The Omni neighborhood as a central connection between arts, culture, history, business, media and entertainment. The CRA envisions a connected and collaborative neighborhood where everyone can afford to live, work, and make an impact in improving the quality of their city. Exhibit 1-0 - Omni CRA Boundary Map Source: Omni CRA This Redevelopment Plan The Omni CRA has made significant improvements over the years and will use the extension of time to further the progress in the CRA area. The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Agency (the Omni CRA) was originally formed in 1987. The Finding of Necessity (FON) for the original Omni CRA was completed in 1987 and the district has received several updates and expansions over the years. Assessment of Need The CRA and the City of Miami have requested an extension of time for Omni based on Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners Resolution #R-611-15 which requires an assessment that demonstrates that slum and blight still exist within the designated Community Development Agency. The analysis of the Assessment of Need (AON) for the extension of the time frame for the Omni (CRA) in the City of Miami has been prepared and is part of a formal request to extend timeframe of the Omni CRA for an additional 15 years until the year 2046. Extension of Life The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Agency is requesting an extension of time in which to complete the redevelopment activities contemplated for the Omni Area. In 2018, the CRA prepared an Assessment of Need (AON) that showed there is a continued need for redevelopment activities to take place to address the pervasive slum and blight conditions plaguing the Omni Area as well as to create badly needed housing affordability. If granted, the CRA would have an additional fifteen years (15) years through year 2046 to complete the redevelopment activities. Finding of Necessity for Expansion to West Coconut Grove The potential CRA expansion area of West Grove meets the criteria established under State Statutes to be designated as "slum" and "blight". The area meets two of the three of the criteria to be designated as slum (one is required), and eight of the criteria to be designated as "blight" (only two are required). The area also meets the "blight" requirement of existence of deteriorated structures. See attachment: CITY OF MIAMI OMNI CRA PROPOSED EXPANSION WEST GROVE AREA FINDING OF NECESSITY (FON) from October, 2017 Chapter 2 - History of OMNI CRA Omni Neighborhoods Omni is comprised of six distinct areas or neighborhoods (See Exhibit 1-2) that represent a different nature to the community. The neighborhoods are Omni, Northeast Overtown, South Wynwood, South Edgewater, and small portions of Park West and Watson Island. i r� , Y vs Exhibit 1-2 - Omni CRA Neighborhoods Source: Omni CRA History of the Neighborhoods Omni What is today known as the Omni Neighborhood or the Arts & Entertainment District —just north of the Central Business District of downtown Miami, extending from Biscayne Boulevard to the FEC tracks, and I- 395 to 171h Street —first rose as a mercantile district serving the booming Miami downtown in the 1920s and 1930s. Large and small retailers built stores in the mercantile district there but many eventually failed due to a dwindling customer base and competition with suburban malls. Large-scale urban renewal created the Omni Mall and 1-395 which both further deteriorated the neighborhood. The Omni CRA chose to spend their initial revenue on several catalytic projects in this neighborhood: Margaret Pace Park, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (PAC), and the Miami Entertainment Center (MEC). The Omni neighborhood sits at a crossroads of Miami and has a unique opportunity to develop in ways that no other neighborhood in Miami will. The height and density allowed here will almost definitely deliver thousands of new units of development in towers, and the CRA is poised to create opportunities for true mixed -income neighborhood, supporting residents from all walks of life. South Edgewater Edgewater began as a low -density residential neighborhood north of downtown along Biscayne Bay, which faced the same problems as the Omni area in the post-war era and it went largely undeveloped for many decades. The proximity to Miami Beach and the permissive densities of the zoning code have allowed the area to be built up over time with many luxury condominium developments lining the waterfront. The CRA invested in a catalytic project —the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing arts which is a regional destination to this day. Improvements to Margaret Pace Park, and later environmental remediation and infrastructure for Maurice Ferre Park and the creation of the Port Tunnel have further improved the quality of life in the area. Development in the South Edgewater neighborhood has seen a great boom, however most building has been restricted to mainly high -end market rate condominiums, and residents are concerned over access and amenities. The southern portion of Edgewater is within the Omni CRA's boundaries. Northeast Overtown Overtown was one of only a few areas in the segregated City of Miami where black residents were allowed to live or operate businesses. Because Overtown had to serve all the needs for its residents, it developed with a variety of different building types, along with a dense mixed -use land use. Overtown suffered from overcrowding and many problems related to poverty, but it was also successful and was known as the "Harlem of the South." After the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the discriminatory urban renewal projects to create 1-95 and 1-395 through Overtown, the population began to diminish. A number of housing programs from HU D to various local CDCs have aspired to improve living conditions but it continues to face many problems. Today the historic black community of Overtown faces enormous pressure from speculative buying, demolition, and neglected properties as values in Wynwood, Edgewater and Downtown continue to increase. The northeastern portion of Overtown is within the Omni CRA's boundaries. The CRA's programs in residential rehabs, job creation, historic preservation, housing affordability, and home ownership will preserve and enhance the culture of Overtown, enabling residents to stay and enjoy a heightened quality of life. South Wynwood The warehouse portion of Wynwood was a fashion manufacturing and wholesale district for central Miami. Its large boxy warehouses, truck traffic, and treeless streets left it mostly neglected except for a few art galleries. In the early 2000s with the advent of Art Basel and Wynwood rapidly became an art destination and a worldwide name. Retail prices have skyrocketed pushing out small businesses, galleries, artists, and long-time residents of the neighborhood as new retail opens up. South Wynwood has been slower to develop than the rest of the arts district, due to a number of industrial and institutional uses, but property values continue to increase and affordable rents for businesses and housing are an ongoing concern. ILI Past Successes of the OMNI CRA Catalytic Projects Port Miami Tunnel The Port Miami Tunnel is a multi -agency public private partnership opened to the public in 2014. has removed a number of large and damaging trucks from the streets of the Omni CRA and downtown Miami. Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami -Dade County (PAC) has become one of the world's leading performing arts organizations and venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3 non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in presenting innovative programming that mirrors South Florida's diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of dollars in new development in the downtown area. The Arsht Center presents nearly 400 events each year as well as free programming for the community and an arts education program that serves nearly 60,000 children each year. The Arsht Center also houses a fine dining restaurant; a Cafe at Books & Books in the historic Carnival Tower and a weekly Farmers Market. The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEQ Photo 1 - Viacom Studios (MEC) 5 The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC), completed in 2016, features two fully operational sound stages of 15,000 square feet each with a 50-foot roof as well as about 15,000 square feet of offices, editing suites and even a school for when kids need to be on set. The MEC is now called Viacom International Studios, after its Operating Film and Television production firm. Viacom shoots much of its Latin American television at these studios and employs hundreds of workers when they are filming a show. They have also brought the community of local filmmakers and media creatives in for tours of the facility and technical workshops. Historic Preservation Firehouse No. 2 Omni CRA has renovated the historic City Firehouse No. 2, which had fallen into total disrepair, has now been restored and is being used as the offices of the CRA. Dorsey Library Built in 1941, Dorsey Memorial Library was the first City -built library in Miami, and one of the only libraries to allow black patrons to sit and read. Although it had various uses for many years, it has sat empty since the 1980s due to a funding shortfall. Although it had been declared an historic structure, it had not been preserved or protected, and it had not fulfilled its potential as a free and public library. In 2016 the Omni CRA pledged $850,000 to leverage the City's commitment to rehabilitate this historic structure and has met with the community to determine character of use, and the nature of what a 21" century library serving the neighborhood from an historic building would entail. Citizen's Bonk Building The Omni CRA has purchased the historic Citizen's Bank building on 14th Street and Miami Avenue, to renovate, restore and activate as a lively retail, dining or cultural venue. With paired Corinthian columns and arched entrances, this Neoclassical building is sited on a major intersection in the Omni CRA. The prominent Citizens Bank represents a fashionable architectural trend in 1920s South Florida of classically - inspired building designs. Constructed during the Land Boom years, this building is a reminder of a time when local architects were seeking to create a visual identity for a new retail district serving locals and visitors alike. Other Accomplishments of the Omni CRA The 2010 Redevelopment Plan included chapters on existing conditions, market analysis summary, redevelopment plan overview (outlining the vision, objectives and changes since the 1986 plan), list of projects and strategies, capital improvements costs and priorities, the financing plan, neighborhood impact and plan management. Projects identified in Chapter 5 of the 2010 Plan are as follows: • Miami Herald Properties, including the following elements o Existing Printing Press o Public Plaza/14th Street connection to Baywalk o Mixed Use Development o Vacant Parcel Development o Shrine Building o Performing Arts Center 0 14th Street Media/Entertainment District • City of Miami and Miami -Dade County School Board Property, including the following elements: o Biscayne Park o School Board Vacant Properties / Unimproved Surface Parking o School Board Skills Center 1.1 o Fire Station #2 o School Board Property Opportunities. The Plan identifies redevelopment opportunities for the School Board properties including: ■ Performing Arts Center Parking ■ Public/Private Development ■ Media/Entertainment District parking and mixed -use development ■ Workforce and Affordable Housing o The Plan also includes the possible preparation of a Special Market Study to Determine Demand for a convention center • Proposed Zoning Changes o Atlas changes for specific areas o Development of inclusionary zoning for housing providing: ■ 14% workforce requirement ■ Bonus height ■ Bonus FAR ■ Density allowance =/- 200 u/a ■ Remove bonus to pay into Affordable Housing Trust Fund ■ Development of design guidelines for areas of special interest • Development of additional neighborhood greenspace to accommodate new residential development including: o Baywalk o Neighborhood Parks o Greenspaces associated with new development and enhancements to existing greenspaces • Streetscapes are identified as important components of the public realm and the Plan includes: o Streetscape improvements to "Primary Streets" including: ■ Biscayne Boulevard ■ 14th Street ■ N. Miami Street ■ NE 2" Avenue ■ Bayshore Drive o Streetscape improvements to "Secondary Streets" which are side streets and residential areas 7 • The 2010 Plan identifies eight (8) properties within the district that are designated as historic and states that Historic Preservation is important to the community heritage and neighborhood experience. Those properties are: o Miami Cemetery o S&S Diner Restaurant o Fire Station #2 o Citizens Bank o Shrine Building o Sears Tower o Miami Woman's Club o Dorsey Library • The 2010 Plan includes the following transportation and infrastructure projects: o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but paying debt service o Street Reconstruction — NE 2d Ave; 141h Str; NE 171h St; NE 171h Terr o Bayshore Drive Extension 0 171h Street / FEC Crossing 0 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; NE 1st Ave; NE 2'd Ave; NE 17th Street o Water & Sewer upgrades Chapter 6 of the 2010 Plan, "Capital Improvement Costs & Priorities" summarizes the projected capital improvement costs using order -of -magnitude estimates to provide the CRA a guide for development of CRA implementation strategies. Chapter 7 of the Plan "Financing Plan" acknowledges that full funding is not available to undertake all of the projects at the same time, that there is a need to engage the private sector, identify other sources of funding, and establishes principles on which the public financing strategy will be based to minimize public investment toward completion of the projects. The City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need (AON) for Extension of Time Frame for the District provides the justification for the extension of time to complete redevelopment within the CRA district. The AON lists projects that have been completed, on -going projects and planned projects. On -Going and Planned Projects — based on review of the AON and the Annual Reports, following is the list and description of on -going and planned projects that have yet to be completed and are in Section 5, Projects and Strategies, of the 2010 CRA Plan. • Miami Herald Properties — the 2010 plan says that these properties are key to the redevelopment of the Omni CRA. The CRA plan includes several alternative concept plans and includes development / preservation / redevelopment of the following and including the potential for 200,000+ square feet of retail, 200,000+ square feet of office, 3900 units and PAC parking. • City of Miami and Miami -Dade County School Board Property — the 2010 plan says that there are numerous opportunities for public/private partnerships for redevelopment of School Board and City properties including new housing with mixed -income, new educational facilities, and new parking for the PAC and the Media/ Entertainment district. The plan says that potential H.* development includes 100,000+ square feet of retail, 75,000+ square feet of office, 800 units and PAC parking. • Proposed Zoning Changes —the 2010 plan proposes a number of zoning changes that are important to stimulate redevelopment within the CRA district. Those changes generally include "atlas changes", development of inclusionary zoning for housing, and development of design guidelines. • Neighborhood Greenspace—The 2010 plan states that because of the anticipated development of new residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be developed. The AON includes Land Acquisition and other projects have been completed but does not specify what lands have been acquired. • Streetscapes — the 2010 plan identifies streetscapes as one of the most important components of the public realm and that they have a direct impact on the type and quality of redevelopment and economic potential. The AON identifies streetscapes as Planned projects and states that they should include improved sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and street furniture, although they do not specify which streets. The 2010 plan includes a streetscape "pilot project" at the PAC, and both Primary and Secondary streets that need streetscaping, and the description appears to be similar to the "complete" streets approach to streetscaping. • Historic Preservation — the 2010 plan states that historic buildings should be restored and that they embody the heritage of the community and enhance neighborhoods. It identifies eight (8) properties that have a historic designation, that they are in significant disrepair, and surround development should recognize the scale and character of these properties and take measures to ensure that they remain community assets. Based on review of the Annual Reports several historic preservation projects are completed, several underway and a few yet to begin. • Transportation and infrastructure — this section of the plan identifies several projects that are recommended to improve the redevelopment district. The AON notes several projects having been completed including the tunnel although the CRA is paying debt service on the tunnel. Projects which are either on -going or planned include: o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but paying debt service 0 17th Street / FEC Crossing 0 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; NE V Ave; NE 2d Ave; NE 171h Street o Water & Sewer upgrades Strategies — in addition to physical projects, the 2010 plan identifies "Social Needs Strategies" which are provided as a framework for improvements to the delivery of human services and groups them into three general categories. • Improve Human Services Delivery • Improve Employment Opportunities and upward Job Mobility Foster Small Business Development Conclusion - As illustrated in the matrix above, from 2013 to 2017, the CRA focused its resources on several historic preservation projects, North Bayshore Streetscape, NE 141h Street Infrastructure and Streetscape, payment of debt service for the Performing Arts Center, Community Policing, greenspace improvements to the Margaret Pace Park, Museum Park, the Miami Entertainment Complex, the Port Tunnel, land acquisition, and streetlight/landscape maintenance. N Section 7 of the 2010 Plan, Financing Plan, acknowledges that the total cost of improvements far exceeds the anticipated revenues of the CRA, and states that investment of the private sector and other grant/public sources are necessary to undertake the projects identified in the plan. Consequently, not all projects have been completed. The matrix illustrates that as projects are completed in 2015, other projects commenced in 2016 including Omni Park Greenspace, Dorsey Library Citizens Bank and Woman's Club historic preservation, business and residential rehabilitation programs, housing, School Board Property, business incentive grants, and the 1-395 project. Based on the information in the 2010 CRA Plan, the AON and the Annual Reports from 2013 to 2017, because the total cost of all projects in the 2010 CRA Plan requires a variety of public and private funding sources, implementation of projects must be phased over time. With the projects shown in the matrix above as being completed the other on -going and planned projects can be phased -in as funding becomes available. 10 Chapter 3 Public Involvement This update of the Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan is the continuation of efforts from prior plans adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 and 2010. In 2005 a public participation process was conducted that included numerous individual meeting Omni -area stakeholders and various neighborhood advisory committees, as well as a steering committee comprised of CRA Board member and City Commissioner, neighborhood business and property owners, representatives of the Performing Arts Center Trust and the Florida Department of Transportation. The 2009 update included public hearings for adoption of the Finding of Necessity to expand the boundary of the CRA districts, and the adoption hearings. This plan update included an Assessment of Need for an extension of timeframe for the redevelopment district, as well as input from area stakeholders in a public involvement meeting. The meetings and stakeholder conversations reviewed history of the CRA, past accomplishments, current projects, and to obtain input from stakeholders on what other projects should be included in the plan. Input from the meeting included comments addressing current projects, identification of priorities and the addition of some new projects and were as follows: Trolley System and Transit Connections are important. These systems should consider "Streetcars" and innovative transportation. Affordable housing is a priority for the area. The style and focus of housing should be considered including housing for artists and makers. The 1-395 improvement project is a priority and ensuring that lush landscapes are installed as part of the project. Construction of infrastructure to support new development is important, including the construction of sidewalks. The traffic on NE 2d Avenue is an issue, and that the street should be able to accommodate all modes of transportation. The CRA should invest in small parks. With minimal investment in benches, trash receptacles, maintenance, and good design these parklets could become community assets There should be a focus on Museum Park improvements including those that would be pedestrian friendly and add activities. 11 Chapter 4 Existing Conditions Existing Infrastructure Conditions Infrastructure within the Omni CRA was evaluated to determine existing conditions and where deficiencies in government -owned facilities exist. This includes: roadways, sidewalks, curbs, lighting, water, sewer, and stormwater drainage. The following is a summary of these findings. It should be noted that these are deficiencies of the existing facilities and not any indication of future needs for such. This updated redevelopment plan includes strategies and implementation funding to remedy these deficiencies as well as for upgrading facilities to better serve future needs and the anticipated increases in population and use. Streets/Roadways Exhibit 3-1 illustrates the location of streets/street segments with asphalt deficiencies. These deficiencies may include, significant cracks, potholes, depressions, and/or overall wear. The map indicates a majority of streets west of NE 2 d Avenue and NE 2"d Avenue itself show these deficiencies. While east of NE 2"d Avenue deficiencies are not quite as evident, however, several streets including NE 2"d Court, NE 4th Avenue, NE 181h Street and segments of North Bayshore Drive have such issues. The only area where roadway is currently not found is an area where it appears a segment of NE 17th existed between NE Miami Place and NE 2nd Avenue though this area is currently private property. No such deficiencies were noted along US 1, the CRA area south of 1-395 or on that portion of the CRA located on Watson Island. In total, there are approximately 4,000 linear feet of roadway that require asphalt with 4,200 linear feet that require rebuilding. EXHIBIT 3-1 - STREET DEFICIENCIES A number of roadways appear to be designed for a higher speed traffic than is generally appropriate in a pedestrian -oriented downtown setting, including wider and more roadway lanes than necessary, larger curb returns than necessary, one-way movement where unnecessary, conflicting and dangerous intersections, and this should be addressed in future road improvement projects. 12 Sidewalks tag" Exhibit 4-1 Sidewalk Deficiencies NwO�wy CaWgm 0—db" Locations of deficient sidewalks, those that are cracked, lifting, missing, or otherwise broken can be found on Exhibit 3-2. Sidewalks with deficiencies can be found throughout the CRA however, only a few segments are of any significant size. Those sections found in the following locations are of some note: NW 22nd Street between NW 5" and NW 3`d Avenues, NE 191h Terrace between NE Miami Court and NE 2nd Avenue, North Miami Avenue between NE 171h Terrace and NE 191h Street, NW 1st Place between NW 141h and NW 151h Streets, and a significant area lacking sidewalks along surface roadways within the CRA area on Watson Island. There were no sidewalk deficiencies located in the area of the CRA south of 1-395. The infrastructure review noted approximately 17,000 linear feet of sidewalk that needs to be installed or replaced. Curbs Exhibit 3-3 illustrates the incidence of deficient curbing within the CRA. The majority of curbing needs are in areas located west of NE 2nd Avenue. Larger areas of need can be found along NW 22nd Avenue between NW 5th and NW 3rd Avenues, NE 19th Terrace between NE Miami Court and NE 2nd Avenue, North Miami Avenue between NE17th Terrace and NE 191h Street and as with sidewalks, there is a lack of curbing on the surface streets that are within the CRA area on Watson Island. There is no need for any curbs in the area of the CRA south of 1-395. Approximately 16,500 linear feet of curbing needs to be installed/replaced. This curbing will require gutters along that linear footage as well. The installation of curbing where it does not exist will also necessitate the installation of drainage structures since stormwater will no longer drain into swales or other pervious locations. Up to 24 drainage structures along with approximately 3,500 linear feet of drainage pipe would be required to mitigate stormwater issues with this new curb and gutter installation. 13 Lighting Street lights were also reviewed as part of this investigation. Exhibit 3-4 shows areas that are deficient in lighting due to insufficient quantities of lights. Most of the CRA area was found to have sufficient lighting. However, several areas were found to be deficient. Roadway segments in need of lighting include: NW 22nd Avenue between NW 51h and NW 2nd Avenues, approximately 300 feet of NW 22nd Lane west of NE 2nd Ave., about 50 feet of NW 22nd Terrace west of 2nd Avenue, the portions of both NW 151h and 161h Streets from NE 1s' Avenue to the FEC railroad tracks, and NE 1' Avenue between 131h and 141h Streets. The streets underneath the viaduct of 1-395 are also underlit, and better lighting should be included with the 1-395 redesign project. No lighting deficiencies were noted east of NE 2nd Avenue nor within those areas of the CRA located south of 1-395 or on Watson Island. The lighting deficiencies within these areas could be remedied with the installation of 14 new street lights. Such lights would need to include sufficient electrical transmission lines to power the lights. Stormwater Drainage Exhibit 3-7 indicated the location of existing stormwater drainage structures within the CRA. This maps shows that US 1 and areas to the east, except North Bayshore Drive between NE 171h Terrace and NE 151h St and the area around Herald Plaza have drainage structures. Additionally, the maps also shows the area of the CRA area around the Mana Convention Center west of 3rd Avenue along 51h Avenue with drainage structures. The remainder of the CRA area is devoid of any such structures. The current need for drainage is unknown without a full drainage study being performed. However, as more development occurs on what is now vacant land and as more urban -style curb and gutter is installed along roadways in the CRA, the need for drainage systems will increase exponentially. Future Land Use City of Miami The Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 stated that, at the time, the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan (April 2004) designated the Omni area primarily as a "specially designated area" allowing up to 500 units per acre in residential density. At that time the Omni CRA area also included a mix of other zoning districts including recreational, institutional, central business district, medium -density residential, and industrial. Since adoption of that plan, some changes to the Future Land Use Map have been made although areas east of NE 2nd Avenue remain primarily Restricted Commercial and those areas west of NE 2nd Avenue remain primarily General Commercial. The Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan also continues to designate a portion of the CRA district as a specially designated area allowing up to 500 units per acres in residential density. The Future Land Use Element states the following about the land use designations present in the Omni CRA area: Recreation — the primary intent is to conserve open space and green spaces of a park while allowing access and uses which will not interfere with the preservation of any significant environmental features which exist in the park. Institutional — allows for federal, state and local government activities, major public health or private health, recreational, cultural, religious or educational activities, and major transportation facilities and public utilities. Medium Density Multifamily Residential — allows residential structures to a maximum density of 65 units per acre. 14 Restricted Commercial — allows multifamily residential density, general office, clinics and laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and secondary schools. General Commercial — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial category as well as wholesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses. Central Business District — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial and Institutional designations, as well as residential facilities. Light Industrial — is intended to allow mixed use development to facilitate the ability of developing a mixed occupancy within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under live/work or work/live zoning districts. Industrial — intended to allow manufacturing, assembly and storage activities generally including uses which generate noise, smoke, fumes, illumination, traffic and other impacts if not properly controlled. It should be noted that the City's Future Land Use designations will define the limitations on the type, size, height, number, and proposed use of buildings. Any of these items that are not regulated by the Future Land Use shall be governed by the City's zoning designations and codes. The Future Land Use is depicted in Exhibit 3-8. Existing Zoning The Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 stated that at the time, the existing zoning districts in the Omni area are largely defined by higher densities and restricted commercial east of NE 2d Avenue and lower densities and a wider array of commercial uses on the west. The 2009 plan proposed a number of zoning changes which were to be accomplished in the second phase of work. At the time, the zoning districts included R-3 multifamily medium density, C-1 Restricted Commercial, C-2 Liberal Commercial, CBD Central Business District, G/I Government Institutional, Industrial, SD-6 Central Commercial Residential, SD-6.1 Central Commercial Residential, and PR Parks/Recreation. Since adoption of the Omni Plan the Miami 21 zoning regulations have been adopted which take a form - based approach to zoning and development regulations. Generally, east of NE 2d Avenue, the Omni CRA area includes Urban Core Transect T6-3613-0 which includes the highest density and greatest variety of uses with a by -right building height of 36 stories and a bonus density to allow up to 60 stories. Areas west of NE 2d Avenue include the Urban Core Transect T6-2413-0 which also allows a variety of uses but is limited by - right to 24 stories with a bonus density of up to 48 stories. There are also a number of other districts in the Omni CRA area and following is a brief description of those districts: T3-0 — this is a Duplex Suburban residential zone allowing up to eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre, but only 2 units per parcel. T4-R — a General Urban residential zone allowing up to thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre. T5-0 — is the Urban Center Zone allowing up to sixty-five (65) units per acre along with some commercial uses. D-1 and D-2 / Work Place Districts — these districts implement the Light Industrial and Industrial land use designation. D-1 allows residential density up to 36 units per acre along with lodging uses, office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial uses. D-2 allows office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial uses. 15 CS / CI — these are both Civic Use districts, with CS intended for civic spaces and including docks and open- air retail; CI is intended for civic institutional uses including docks, open-air retail, adult day care, community support facilities, and other similar uses. The Existing Zoning Map is depicted in Exhibit 3-10. Districts that include residential uses as depicted in this map are those that contain the approximately 6,000 dwelling units within the CRA. It should be noted that Limitations on the type, size, height, number, and proposed use of buildings not regulated by the City's land use will be guided by the limitations on these zoning categories. Government Owned Land There are a number of government -owned parcels within the Omni CRA. These parcels may be owned by the City of Miami, Omni CRA, Miami -Dade School Board, Miami -Dade County, or the Florida Department of Transportation. These parcels maybe be utilized for open space, transportation facilities, office facilities, parking, cultural or recreational facilities, cemeteries, or other such uses and may be the sites of additional such uses and/or future open space or residential facilities A map of Government -Owned Land is depicted in Exhibit 3-10 Other Items of Note The maps provided as exhibit in this section are also designed to depict the street layout, public spaces, and open space within the CRA. 16 Exhibit 2-4 - Lighting Deficiencies 17 duo.. = ►Doo ©9Qwa �u ow Q.. �... �...�... .-.�.. .....�.�_ _.... iier . 2020 Future Land Use �....n...�...�+►.. rynn Bounory Exhibit 3-8 - Future Land use —__— M21 Zoning ., ._o..:.. M y..u.. �. oa...,... Exhibit 4-9 Existing zoning Exhibit 5-10 - Government owned land within the Omni CRA district boundaries 19 Demographics The current population (2018) of the Omni CRA area is 9,541 based on data from Environics Analytics (a nationally recognized source of demographic and market data. This population is housed in 5,916 dwelling units. Other key elements of the demographic and housing data are: • Percent Black = 33.16% • Percent Hispanic = 36.60% • Percent Renter Occupied = 72.58% • Median Value Owner Occupied Units = $445,351 • Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher = 44.12% • Median Household Income = $68,797 Percent Families Below Poverty Level = 14.80% Tables illustrating the demographic and Housing data are found on the next three pages. 20 Table 3-1 Demographics and Housing 2010 Population by Single Race Classification WhiteAlone 5,397 56.56 BlacklAfricanAmerican Alone 3,164 33.16 American IngianfAlaskan Native Alone 32 0.34 AsianAlone 224 2.35 Native HawaiianlPacifc IslantlerAlone 6 0.06 Some Other Race Alone 438 4.59 Two or More Races 280 2.93 2010 Population by Ethnicity HispanicfLatino 3,492 36.60 Not HispanicfLatino 6,050 63.40 2010 Hispanic2atino Population by Single -Classification Race WhiteAlone 2,738 28.69 BlacklAfricanAmericanAlone 216 2.26 American IndianlAlaskan Native Alone 17 0.18 AsianAlone 5 0.05 Native Hawaiian/Pacific IslantlerAlone 5 0.05 Some Other Race Alone 390 4.09 Two or More Races 122 1.28 204Opollhow"llysez qW Male 4,928 51.65 Female 4,613 48.34 Male to Female Ratio -- 1.07 Table 3-1 (continued Demographics and Housing 21 Marrietl Couple Family, own chiltlren 343 15.95 Married Couple Family, no own children 863 40.12 Male Householder, own children 94 4.37 Male Householtler, no own children 170 7.90 Female Households own own chiltlren 372 17.29 Female Householder, no own children 309 14.37 2019 Est. Households by Household Size 1-Person Household 2,830 47.84 2-Person Hauseholtl 1,876 31.71 3-Person Household 637 10.77 4-Person Householtl 316 5.34 5-Person Householtl 136 2.30 6.Person Householtl 76 1.28 7-or-more-person 45 0.76 2019 Est.Average Household Size -- 1.90 2019 Est. Households by Number of dehicles No Vehicles 949 16.04 1 Vehicle 3,339 56.44 2 Vehicles 1,363 23.04 3 Vehicles 243 4.11 4 Vehicles 15 0.25 5 or mare Vehicles 8 0.14 2019 Est.Average Number of Vehicles -- 1.16 2019 Est. Occupied Housing Units by Tenure Housing Units, Owner -Occupied 1,522 27.42 Housing Units, Renter -Occupied 4,294 72.58 2019 Owner Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence 2019 Owner Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence -- 10.81 2019 Renter Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence 2019 Renter Occ. HUs:Avg. Length of Residence -- 5,12 2019 Est. Owner -Occupied Housing Units by Value Value Less Than $20,000 6 0.37 Value $20,000- $39.999 13 0.80 Value $40,000 - $59.999 8 0.49 Value $60,000 - $79,999 12 0.74 Value $60,000 - $99.999 5 0.31 Value $100,000- $149,999 29 1.79 Value $150,000- $199.999 85 5.24 Value $200,000- $299,999 250 15.41 Value $300,000- $399,999 280 17.76 Value $400:000- $499,999 237 14.61 Value $500,000- $749.999 383 23.61 Value $750,000. $999,999 184 11.34 Value $1.000:000- $1,499,999 40 2.47 Value $1500000- $1,999,999 57 3.51 Value $2.000,000 or more 27 1.67 2019 Est. Median All Owner -Occupied Housing Value -- 446,350.00 Table 3-1 (continued Demographics and Housing 22 2019 Est. Pop Age 25• by Edu. Attainment Less than 9th Grade 783 8.40 Some High School, No Diploma 865 9.28 High School Graduate (or GED) 1,541 16.53 Some College, No Degree 1,323 14.20 Associate's Degree 604 6AB Bachelor's Degree 2.520 27.04 Master's Degree 977 10.48 Professional Degree 563 6.04 Doctorate Degree 144 1.54 2019 Est. Pop Age 25+ by Edo. Attain., Hisp.sLat. High School Diploma 604 14.51 High School Graduate 738 17.72 Some College orAssociate's Degree 986 23.68 Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1,837 44A 2 2019 Est. Households by HH Income Income < $15,000 836 14.13 Income $15,000 - $24,999 462 7.81 Income $25,000 - $34,999 530 9.09 Income $35,000 - $49,999 439 7.42 Income $50,000 - $74,999 895 15.13 Income $75,000 - $99,999 642 10.85 Income $100,000- $124.999 649 10.97 Income $125,000- $149,999 469 7.93 Income $150,000- $199,999 329 6.56 Income $200,000- $249.999 219 3.70 Income $250,000- $499,999 273 4.62 Income $500,000+ 165 2.79 2019 Est.Average Household Income -- 100.020.84 2019 Est. Median Household Income -- 68,797.13 2 IR MIedleo tgt Inc, WSAlgletlassi. Rove a Oft White Alone -- 84.244.25 Black orAfrican American Alone -- 25,370.19 American Indian and Alaskan Native Alone -- 75.000.00 Asian Alone -- 130,792.90 Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific IslanderAlone -- 200.000.33 Some Other Race Alone -- 44.107.26 Two or More Races -- 81,125.84 Hispanic or Latino -- 74.214.21 Not Hispanic or Latino -- 63,715.12 2019 Est. Families by Poverty Status 2019 Families at orAbove Poverty 1.837 85.40 2019 Families at orAbove Poverlywith children 495 23.01 2019 Families Below Poverty 314 14.60 2019 Families Below Povedywith children 195 9.07 23 Chapter 5 Strategic Plan Purpose This section is designed to identify the major strategies, key and catalyst projects and programs that are recommended to be implemented by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). It includes projects outlined in the adopted 2009 Omni CRA Community Redevelopment Plan Update (CRP) (which by this reference is hereby made an appendix to this document) in conformance with the original 1986 Plan. It will also address some new projects and programs that are necessary to further the mission of the CRA and assist in the elimination of slum and/or blighting conditions outlined in the May 2009 Finding of Necessity Report for the expansion of the Miami CRA to include the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area and the 2018 City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need For Extension of Time Frame for the District. While key components of the CRA's future work plan are outlined, this section is not intended to be an exhaustive list of the projects and programs to be undertaken. This section has been created with several specific projects/programs that should be undertaken and all of the mentioned projects/programs should be considered illustrative of the types of activities the Omni CRA should undertake under this Plan. In implementing these projects and programs, the CRA should continue to keep in mind that regular review of conditions of the neighborhood and needs of its residents and property owners is vital in creating effective and cost-efficient projects and programs. Administration This section will include an authorization of CRA administration activities over the lifetime of the CRA. Administering a CRA is often about networking and interacting with residents, business owners, property owners, investors, and developers. The CRA moves forward with its mission due to the interpersonal relationships and trust that develops between the private sector and the CRA, and the residents and the CRA. Advocacy for private projects and for better services are often the mainstay of the CRA Executive Director and the CRA staff. This sometimes conflicts with the role of the local government, which is why it is critical that the CRA staff remain independent and not report through the City bureaucracy but through the Chair of the CRA to the CRA Board and that the CRA maintain its independence. The Omni CRA currently has such a structure and this Plan update shall continue to authorize the CRA be staffed as the Board sees appropriate and shall authorize the incurring and payment of expenditures normal and customary for such an agency and for the activities it undertakes in accordance with this Plan. The CRA shall continue to have all of the authority to operate the CRA as may be granted under §163, Part III, Fla. Stat. and any interlocal agreements with the City of Miami and/or the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners. This shall include the right of the CRA to engage staff and outside professionals necessary to plan, construct, carry -out, and/or maintain projects and programs contemplated by this redevelopment plan. The CRA shall retain the rights to enter into agreements, purchase goods and services required to conduct allowable redevelopment activities. This may also include the right to purchase and hold land where necessary for a contemplated activity. As mentioned, networking is critically important to the administration of the CRA. Interaction with other key individuals in other relevant organizations assists is making people aware of the opportunities in the CRA. The Omni CRA benefits from relationships with developers that build mixed use and commercial 5-24 facilities of the type desired by the CRA, local historical organizations when promoting the history of the Omni area, realtors with ties to the developers and retail site locators, and with key people in the tourism, hotel and restaurant industries. There are numerous organizations both statewide and locally that the CRA should maintain membership/relationships with or consider joining and/or being involved. These organizations include, but are not limited to: 1) Urban Land Institute 2) Miami Association of Realtors 3) Builders Association of South Florida 4) International Council of Shopping Centers 5) National Association of Office and Industrial Parks 6) Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County 7) Visit Florida (The Florida Tourism Marketing Corporation) 8) Greater Miami and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau 9) Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association 10) Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association 11) Dade Historic Trust Involvement with these groups and any other similar groups will promote the CRA and its vision, as well as provide direct contact with individuals and companies that may be attracted to investment opportunities in the Omni CRA. The CRA does not need to get involved in or join every organization identified, however, CRA staff and Board members should attempt to take an active role and participate in membership activities and events hosted by relevant organizations. 5-25 Redevelopment Strategies The remaining subsections shall provide a general description of on -going and planned projects that they CRA may undertake or in which the CRA may have some involvement during the course of its existence. It is important to note that this is an illustrative list of potential projects and is not an exhaustive list of projects that will be undertaken. The CRA is often required to react to ever changing conditions. This plan therefore, provides the CRA flexibility to adjust to market and political considerations as they occur without impeding its ability to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by providing such flexibility while complying with the provisions of §163, Part III, Fla. Stat. This plan is not intended to be a major redirection of the CRA's work plan, and thus many of the activities described below can also be found in "Section 5, Projects and Strategies", of the 2010 CRA Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan. Due to this, 2010 Redevelopment Plan has been included an appendix to this document to be used as a guiding document; where text in this plan body conflicts with that in the appendix containing the 2010 Redevelopment Plan, direction provided by this document, and not the appendix, shall take precedence. The following will start with some strategies that will affect multiple projects (i.e. community benefit strategy), a presentation of specific projects, and will conclude with strategies of a more general nature (i.e. job creation, business assistance, affordable housing). This order of presentation is not to indicate any order of priority or preference. Prioritization of projects/strategies is indicated through policy of the CRA Board and through its annual budget. Implementation of a Community Benefits Strategy In any project assisted by the CRA, with the exception of projects in which the CRA is undertaking on its own or working with a non-profit to provide workforce, low, or very -low income housing, the CRA should seek to obtain a package of community benefits from the project owner or developer. Community benefits would include assurances that the existing CRA residents/businesses will benefit from the new project through such items (but not limited to) housing and employment opportunities or other social service activities. To be more specific, such benefits could include but not be limited to: 1) The inclusion of an appropriate amount of below -market rate units. These units may be provided at rates for workforce housing (less than 120% AMI) or for low income residents (less than 80% AMI). This would ensure the neighborhood will retain its affordability, reduce the potential for existing residents to be displaced, and afford area workers an opportunity to live near where they work. The target workforce for these types of units are often teachers, clerical workers, entry level professionals, and other service workers. This could also include other housing options for the post- secondary students with limited incomes. 2) The CRA should also strive to ensure these projects maintain appropriate urban design standards that are consistent with the vision for the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area as a complete and active, pedestrian -friendly, urban neighborhood. To this end, the CRA should be a part of the review of any project and encourage components such as, but not limited to, the following when appropriate: a. Architectural components and placement of these components in a manner that enhances building/development functionality and appearance. b. Activated ground floor uses (including the street side of structured parking) c. Structured parking that includes parking for the general public d. Public plazas or other gathering spaces included within the project 5-26 e. Pedestrian -friendly streetscapes that include: i. Wide sidewalks to allow for pedestrian use and room for activation such as for a sidewalk cafe. ii. Shade trees iii. Benches iv. Trash receptacles v. Pedestrian level -lighting on appropriately designed light poles 3) Each project should provide other benefits that may include: a. A percentage of construction jobs earmarked for employees of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area (possibly expanded to include Overtown or other adjacent neighborhoods or zip codes) b. Shared parking with availability for public parking c. Availability of housing units to district residents (especially below market rate units) d. Availability of small retail space at below market rents for local "mom and pop" retail businesses owned by district residents e. General commitments of support of the community which may include but not be limited to: i. Joining or otherwise supporting local non-profit agencies providing services within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area ii. Encouraging employees, residents, businesses to volunteer for local causes Providing forjob fairs, internships, or other on-the-job training where appropriate. Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects Improvements in the public space and in areas of private property that can be utilized by the general public (parking, plazas, sidewalks, etc) should be encouraged as community benefits to be provided by the developer/owner of any project. When such projects are not undertaken by the private developer or they serve a larger neighborhood, and whether projects are undertaken with CRA assistance or without, there may be a need for the CRA to invest in infrastructure around a project, or in limited instances within the project. The CRA should consider and possibly invest in improvements to publicly -owned facilities should they be reasonable and if they are improvements to appearance, functionality or an overall increase in quality -of -life for those residing, visiting, or doing business in the area. These improvements may include, but not be limited to: 1) Housing Affordability 2) Streetscapes - which may include one or more of the following: a. Wide sidewalks b. Traffic calming features c. Trees d. Additional decorative or thematic street lighting 5-27 e. Bike lanes f. Street furniture — benches, trash receptacles, etc. g. Bus shelters and benches h. Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs i. Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level) Pedestrian -level street lighting Other such elements within the public space 3) Public gathering spaces a. Public plazas b. Neighborhood greenspaces c. Pocket parks 4) Other Infrastructure improvements and upgrades Water and Sewer a. Undergrounding or relocation of overhead utilities b. Provision of public wi-fi c. Electric car charging stations d. Public Parking (structured or on -street) e. Restrooms facilities f. Informational kiosks Other such improvements or upgrades that may enhance the area and/or provide for a better quality of life for residents, visitors and area business customers. New Development Projects There are a significant number of projects planned for the Omni CRA area. The following is a discussion of the major projects Miami -Dade School Board Properties The Miami -Dade School Board owns several sizeable parcels within the Omni CRA area. These include (but are not limited to) the School Board's Administration Building with an adjacent parking structure and surface parking lot, the buildings currently housing iPrep Academy and WLRN, School Board Parcel 7 to the south of the WLRN building, and a few blocks from these key sites, Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. The City of Miami, Omni CRA and Miami -Dade School Board have all recognized these properties are located in the middle of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area and are prime for redevelopment and thus have begun to explore a potential partnership for this purpose. The CRA should continue to work with the City and School Board to seek desirable development of these underutilized sites. Exhibit 4-1— school board properties 5-28 The proximity of these properties to downtown, 1-95, 1-395, 1-195, the waterfront and cultural amenities, as well as having two nearby Metromover stations, including one in the center of the area makes them a key target for development. Given the area's zoning which allows for residential and mixed use products, with bonus units available if affordable housing is included in the project, their potential is even further enhanced. With the CRA's guidance, these properties could anchor new residential projects already being built in the area with mixed use projects with affordable housing and strong retail, service and restaurant options that do not currently exist. Businesses that locate in this area would provide for residents and visitors to the area's entertainment/cultural facilities, but would also assist in attracting new office uses to the area. In order to utilize these properties, the CRA will need to work with the City and School Board to relocate the uses the School Board has in its current buildings. It would be beneficial for the CRA to endeavor to have some of these facilities that bring workers and students to the area relocate within the CRA. These workers and students can help bring energy and provide a necessary customer base for pioneer businesses locating to new development. Of particular note, in designing redevelopment of the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School site, the CRA should seek to maximize the provision of affordable housing for teachers and area students. While providing for new development and a more efficient use of the School Board Properties, the public entities involved all have a more community -oriented mission than profit. Therefore this partnership can and should focus on creating strong community benefits through any development. With this in mind there are several key aspects of development that the CRA should 5-29 endeavor to have included in the projects subject to the partnership. These aspects could include, but not be limited to: • The CRA may have need to support projects in or around the School Board properties through investment in the public realm. While developers may participate with public improvements related to their projects, it is not always the case. Additionally, infrastructure in the area may need upgrading or an increase in capacity to safely and efficiently handle an increase in use. • The CRA should consider and possibly invest in improvements to publicly -owned facilities should they be reasonably regarding as improvements to appearance, functionality or an overall increase in quality -of -life for those residing, visiting, or doing business in the area. These improvements any include, but not be limited those outlined previously in the subsection on Public Improvements in Conjunction with Public Projects. • If the CRA is not engaged as a partner one or more projects on the School Board sites, the CRA should work closely with the City to have review authority, or at minimum review consultation, on any projects proposed for the sites. This program has the greatest potential to change the Omni CRA area since the construction/opening of the Adrienne Arsht Center and therefore should be a high priority for the CRA. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Foster a close working relationship with the City and School Board to redevelop School Board property in the Omni CRA to the greater benefit of the public. b) Develop new projects on School Board properties, in conjunction with the City and School Board, promoting the envisioned urban character of these sites and the overall CRA area. c) Seek community benefit concessions from any selected developer(s). d) Implement any necessary public improvements in accordance with the subsection on Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects. e) Relocation of the School Board administrative offices and WLRN to another site within the Omni CRA if possible. f) Increase job opportunities for residents of the CRA and possibly for those of adjacent neighborhoods. g) Provide a mixed -income of housing on these sites including below -market rates for affordability to workforce and lower income families and individuals as well as a student population. h) Enhance street -level activity through ground floor retail uses and pedestrian -friendly streetscape amenities. i) Relocation and support for the iPrep School if and when it is affected by redevelopment of its existing site. The CRA should seek to maximize the availability of housing on this site for teachers and for local area students (generally college or emancipated students) on the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School site. 5-30 PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT: a) School Board Parcel 7 — The CRA may participate with the School Board in the development of the School Board's parcel between NE I" Court and NE 2'd Avenue south of NE 14th Street. The School Board is seeking to partner with the adjacent property owner on development of these sites. b) Continue on -going discussions with the School Board and City of Miami, the Miami Parking Authority, and other stakeholders to partner with one another and private developers to develop the School Board -owned Properties c) Partner with the City and neighboring landowners to enhance educational opportunities on City Owned land. d) Partner with the County and the School Board to increase housing opportunities within improved Phillis Wheatley school site. Exhibit 4-1 Existing School Board Property Site 5-31 The following are conceptual depictions of how the School Board property could develop Exhibit 4-2 Prospective site development School Board Administrative Property 5-32 Exhibit 4-7—School Board Parcel 7 Conceptual Plan 5-33 5-34 1-395 "Underdeck" The Florida Department of Transportation has committed to creating a park on land it currently owns adjacent to and under 1-395, much of which is currently vacant or used for parking. This park will utilize this land on which the roadway bridge will be constructed. The park will both be adjacent to the bridge and under it. The CRA should work closely with the City and FDOT, and any selected Operator to ensure any open space that is built is both attractive and functional. The park will be an active link from Omni to the Downtown district and thus clear useable pathways need to exist; the Baywalk may have to connect southward through this park for lack of any other way to cross the 1-395 right-of-way. In addition, the open space needs to be designed in a way that will ensure it can be maintained. Hidden spaces under the bridge may be attractive to the homeless, unwanted graffiti artists, criminals, and other persons who will negatively add to the park and its surroundings. In addition, the right mix of plant materials needs to be installed as the bridge's shadow will cause varying amounts of sunlight at different locations within the park based on the location of the sun over the course of daylight hours. There may be elements of the park the CRA wants to include or the overall design may be over the budget for the project. In this case, the CRA can participate in the costs to ensure a design that is desired by the community. 5-35 Exhibit 4-9 - 1-395 Span proposal 5-36 Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts have been immensely important in establishing the Omni CRA as a destination. As the Miami Herald area and School Board properties area develop, it will be important to support these uses/users and to maintain certain componentsto these facilities and to enhance the area to ensure they remain a featured destination. Exhibit 4-8 - Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Parking is a key component to these facilities. Existing parking lots in the area are either privately owned or property of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). The development potential for these sites is high (and encouraged by this Plan) and thus they will not exist in perpetuity. Some part of the FDOT property will be utilized for 1-395 widening. A project that is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2023. In addition to use for the 1-395 widening, a large portion of the remaining FDOT land is anticipated to become a public park. The CRA should seek opportunities to add additional public parking in the area. This can be in the form of CRA or City purchased and/or constructed parking (either structured or on -street) or by working with adjacent land owners/developers to provide for public parking in their property or within their developments. 5-37 Efforts should also betaken to ensure that streets and sidewalks leading from public parking, drop-off/pick-up sites, or mass transit facilities are safe with sufficient sidewalk size, condition, and visibility and crosswalks are safely designed for the level of pedestrian use and vehicular traffic. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Increase public parking opportunities both on public and private land for these patrons of the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. b) Enhance safety along key pedestrian routes from parking areas and retail/restaurant areas within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area to the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center and Knight Concert Hall. ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Locating and providing parking for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. Annual funding of a portion of the Adrienne Arsht Center's debt and the CRA's annual funding of cultural facilities within the CRA (which includes funding to this facility as well as others in the CRA). Infrastructure While there is existing infrastructure within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, there will be a need over time to increase capacity, modernize, and relocate utilities. The CRA should continuously review conditions of various forms of infrastructure within the district and coordinate with the responsible entities for each. This will allow the CRA to understand infrastructure issues within the area including any noted deficiencies, work programs, and timelines for upgrading or modernization. The CRA should participate or undertake infrastructure projects where such involvement will promote desired development quicker or more efficiently than would otherwise be undertaken by regularly responsible entities. Roads and Streetscapes One of the most important components of redevelopment is upgrades to area aesthetics and functionality. The appearance of an area, and the condition of roads, sidewalks, and other amenities within the public rights -of -way are key to quality of life. Increased quality of life drives area desirability and thus increases private sector investment. Roads and streetscapes are key to the public sector investment in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. Several key projects have been undertaken to date including projects on 14" Street, Bayshore Drive, and NE 2"d Avenue. Projects similar to these should be undertaken throughout the CRA. These projects should be designed to make more efficient use of the rights -of -way, add components that cater more to pedestrians and bicycles than cars, and provide for activation of sidewalks. A package of improvements that would implement a "complete streets" design within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be considered for any roadway/streetscape improvement project. 5-38 In addition to enhanced streetscapes, it is imperative to keep roadways and sidewalks maintained in a clean and safe condition. Exhibit 3-1 was developed from information gathered in the preparation of the Assessment of Need prepared in 2018 as part of the Omni CRA's request for an extension of time. This map shows areas deficient in one or more of the elements of a standard roadway. These deficiencies do not include any enhancements but instead identify facilities with baseline issues such as potholes, raised sidewalks, broken curbing, and broken or missing lighting. While this map is not intended to limit work to be done to these areas, it is indicative of issues within the CRA district. As these facilities also have a limited lifespan, the CRA should regularly monitor them and work with the City, County, or State to repair them, or work with these entities to rehabilitate or rebuild them. Efforts should also be made through roadway projects to enhance circulation through the district in order to keep vehicles moving and ensure the safest, most efficient, and quickest routes to any destination within the district. To this end, the CRA should continuously review street design to ensure that bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles do not negatively interact in any area, that on -street parking is safe and does not impede traffic, that traffic calming methods and devices are utilized to reduce accident points. In addition, the CRA should also consider the continued change of one-way streets in the district to two-way streets where such a change would enhance circulation and improve visibility for businesses along any such street. Roads/Sidewalks Roads and sidewalks should be upgraded and modernized to provide a minimum standard which includes, but is not limited to: 1) Smooth, stable ride on a road surface with no major potholes, cracking, depressions, or standing water for extended periods. 2) Sidewalks that are not lifting, buckled, or cracked and which meet all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 3) Where appropriate, Curbs that are not cracked, lifting, or of insufficient height to convey stormwater efficiently or prevent vehicles from encroaching on swales. Lighting that is sufficient to illuminate the entire roadway and sidewalk area so as to provide visibility and safety to users of the roadway/sidewalk. Streetscapes Streetscape projects should be undertaken throughout the district in order to give a sense of neighborhood and safety as well as to enhance overall aesthetics. On streets with commercial, mixed use, and/or high density residential uses or future uses and where the street is activated or to be activated, streetscapes should be designed to enhance the area, allow for use of sidewalks for restaurant/cafe seating or other appropriate use, and to establish an area wide theme. Streetscapes should include one or more "complete street" elements such as, but not limited to: 1) Trees 2) Bicycle lanes within street corridors 5-39 3) *Furniture— benches, trash receptacles, planters, etc. 4) Bus shelters and benches 5) *Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs 6) *Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level) 7) *Informational kiosks 8) Pedestrian -level street lighting 9) *Decorative street lighting 10) Wide, pedestrian -friendly sidewalks 11) Crosswalks differentiated through the use of alternative materials (i.e. stamped asphalt/concrete, colored concrete, brick pavers) Other such elements within the public space *Lower density residential or industrial areas not on major corridors nor intended for dense urban -styled development do not need to include these elements. Transitions between different areas of the CRA such as between the Media/Entertainment district and the Bayfront can be accomplished through subtle changes in overall streetscape elements. These changes can be in the form of species of tree, style changes in street furniture, or style or height of street lights. The CRA should prioritize projects by Streets and/or street segments where investment has the highest potential to increase private sector investment, activate the street into a lively business destination, or provide safe avenues of travel from one area of the districtto destination uses within the district. This isn't to say priority projects will be undertaken first. The CRA will have to weight a project's priority with budgetary constraints and efficiencies when it is possible to collaborate on a project with another entity that may have a need to install utilities in that right-of-way or may be undertaken a widening or upgrading project themselves as the owner of the roadway/right-of-way. Expanding another entities project to include CRA desired work (at the CRA's expense) is often a cost-effective method and also may prevent roads and sidewalks from being closed and under construction for each individual project. Water and Sewer The Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) serves the Omni area with water and sewer utilities. The entire of the Omni area has water and sewer availability through WASD and the provision of such services are not anticipated to impede any redevelopment projects in the CRA. This is not to say that there will not be a need to modernize and harden facilities to ensure continued service. Water and sewer services have been provided throughout the County for quite some time and it is not unusual to find water and wastewater lines that exceed 50 years of age which is generally considered to be the average lifespan of such lines. Lift stations and pump stations can also become 5-40 problematic over time leading to unreliability in service. This unreliability comes from both aging and, as has been experienced more recently, a heightened threat of the loss of power due to natural disasters. Many utilities have begun to expand the number of such facilities with automatic generators to ensure continued service through such events. While provision of these services is generally paid for by user fees and outside grants, the CRA should work with WASD to modernize these utilities during any major streetscape or roadway rehabilitation in which the roadway surface is disturbed. This will ensure that newly reconstructed roadways are not disturbed by water or wastewater main breaks and that residents and businesses are not inconvenienced by such occurrences. The CRA should also work with WASD to increase capacity, if a future need is established, when replacing water and wastewater facilities during a road/streetscape project and assist in hardening lift and pump stations. The CRA may have to fund such projects that may be outside the normal and/or anticipated timeline for WASD. In all such cases, the CRA should seek to lend funds to WASD until such time as the project would have otherwise be undertaken. This can be in the form of cash, in - kind services (where installation is part of a larger CRA or City project), or the CRA can structure a program with WASD that allows it credits for work done. In the instance of a credit program, WASD could provide credits to the CRA equal to the value, or some portion thereof, of work undertaken. The CRA could then either sell these credits or grant them to developers to offset the cost of water/wastewater connection and/or impact fees. However, if such a repayment is not appropriate for an individual project, the CRA may have to provide for the cost to ensure quality facilities within the district. (NOTE: In 2013 the Miami -Dade County entered into a consent decree with the State of Florida and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in which the County agreed to a moratorium on sewer connections until such time as certain pump stations and force mains could be upgraded or installed to ensure proper wastewater collection. There are no such necessary projects within the Omni CRA and thus there is no such moratorium in place within the district at the time of this plan's authoring.) Stormwater Drainage Many parts of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, asthey exist today, were constructed at a time when development was much less dense. Historically, stormwater was not a significant issue as there was an abundance of undeveloped land onto which water could flow and percolate into the ground. Additionally, few, if any environmental regulations were in place that required any storage and/or filtration of stormwater. In addition, the South Florida region is now dealing with sea level rise that will reduce capacity of existing stormwater facilities (due to higher groundwater levels) while requiring more capacity. The CRA should work with the City of Miami to keep close watch on areas of concern and ensure that existing stormwater facilities continue to operate as designed. The CRA should be ready to participate in programs to expand stormwater drainage systems where capacity is not being maintained and where anticipated need requires increased capacity. While this is generally the responsibility of the City's Stormwater Utility, it is critical that the CRA key a watchful eye on this infrastructure as having flooding issues can lead to a decrease in investment in the area. 5-41 This is an area that has seen increased level of funding and thus the CRA/City should monitor State and Federal notices for potential grant opportunities. Other Overhead Utilities Electric, telephone and cable utilities are generally provided via overhead transmission lines through the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. The CRA should make effort to ensure that with new projects such utilities are placed underground. This is both for aesthetic and storm hardening reasons. Such projects can be costly, however, utilities such as Florida Power and Light have recently enacted policies in which they utility will bear a larger portion of the overall cost of undergrounding their lines. This shift was due to findings that neighborhoods with underground electric were less likely to experience power outages from hurricanes over the last few years and where power outages existed, they affected fewer customers. The CRA should consider such projects throughout the district and should evaluate the potential costs and benefits to undergrounding of these utilities when undertaking any roadway or streetscaping construction project. 5-42 Transportation Network and Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan There are other key gaps in the transportation network that the CRA should consider completing such as a roadway crossing of the FEC railroad tracks at NW 171h Street. In addition, if assistance is needed in implementing or upgrading mass transit opportunities outlined in the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan the CRA should consider and possible participate in its implementation (of particular importance to the area would be the potential funding of a portion of the Beach Corridor connecting the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area to the barrier island). Mass transit will be a vital transportation link in Omni as the population grows and the area transforms into a more densely population urban environment. Movement of people with such facilities will limit congestion on the roadway network and reduce commuting times. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Ensure that all streets and sidewalks + are free of deficiencies that impair their appearance and function. ♦ ""'�'^ �0 b �'� __ b) Construct pedestrian -friendly c) Construct streetscapes in commercial, residential areas that encourage d) Work closely with Miami -Dade Water modernization of water and e) Work with Miami -Dade Water and sufficient water and wastewater anticipated projects within the CRA. streetscapes throughout the CRA. mixed use, and high -density activation. and Sewer Department to ensure wastewater facilities within the CRA. Sewer Department to ensure capacity continues to exist for 11 f) Work with the City of Miami "`` 7 'i` ,� 'aw, Stormwater Utility to ensure sufficient capacity is available to convey and �' store stormwater throughout the CRA for both existing and future needs. g) Evaluate the potential to underground utilities where they currently exist overhead and undertake such projects when found to be cost beneficial h) Evaluate the potential for all infrastructure when undertaking roadway reconstruction or streetscapes, such as undergrounding utilities and upgrading and increasing capacity of existing underground facilities. i) Plan and construct a crossing of the FEC railroad tracks at NW 17" Street. If appropriate, assist in the implementation of the SMART plan to reduce pressure on the transportation network and better serve those that live in Omni with a focus on the Beach Corridor line from the Omni area to the barrier island. 5-43 ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Roadway Conversions from one to two-way streets a. N. Miami Avenue b. NE 1st Avenue c. NE 2"d Avenue d. NE 17" Street b) Street Lighting upgrades—CRA-wide c) Water and wastewater replacement and upgrades Continued payment of CRA share of Port Tunnel debt service Parks and Greenspace The 2010 redevelopment plan states that because of the anticipated development of new residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be developed. As the potential for thousands of new residential units still exists in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, this is still true and will continue to be so into the future. Existing parks will need to be upgraded and new parks constructed to provide for the demand for outdoor open space for recreation, relaxation, and special events. Baywalk One of the most utilized public spaces in the CRA is the Baywalk. Running along the edge of the bay, this space is utilized by residents as a place to stroll, run and bike. The Baywalk is envisioned to run the entire length of the City's bayfront. Currently, the Baywalk does not extend through the Miami Herald Properties site and does not link with portions of the Baywalk south of 1-395 in Museum Park. The CRA should work with the owners of the properties which the Baywalk does not traverse to ensure this segment is constructed. If development plans in this area turn out to be far into the future, the CRA should consider an agreement that would allow a basic, but safe, pathway through the property until construction commences. The CRA should also partner with any other property owners to ensure expansion of any limited areas of the facility. The CRA should investigate ways for the Baywalk to cross under 1-395 to connect with portions on the south side of the highway. It is critical that this link be established as the Baywalk will then become a true alternative transportation facility and will be utilized by pedestrians, bicyclists, and others to travel to and from downtown. The Baywalk facilities should also be properly maintained to ensure its continued use and expanded when the addition of new features may make it a more desirable amenity for casual users. 5-44 Maurice A. Ferre Park The City and CRA have been working for a number of years to implement along range master plan forth is park. The 2010 plan recommends continued funding by the CRA to implement the park plan and to provide annual support for capital program. The CRA should continue to follow this recommendation through its annual grant for cultural amenities in the CRA. This grant, currently at 35% of the CRA's annual increment revenue, makes funds available to the Adrienne Arsht Center, the museums at Museum Park, and other such cultural facilities. While this park does have two museum buildings constructed on its 40+ acres, about half of the property is still open space that is very needed in the area. Other Area Parks and Greenspaces The CRA should look to fund upgrades to and encourage additional programing in other existing parks and green spaces in the district where such improvements will enhance the ability of residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and/or to undertake recreational activities. New equipment, upgraded landscaping, parking facilities, water fountains, new and expanded walkways and upgraded or new athleticfields (where feasible) are an example of the types of upgrades that may be beneficial to these parks. Street Tree Improvements The CRA has produced an inventory of available tree planting spaces in the Omni neighborhood and some surrounding areas. Trees are a large economic benefit and planting trees in The Florida East Coast Railway Deep Water Slip (FEC Slip) This area south of Maurice A. Ferre Park, which was once a deep -water slip, is currently underutilized. The CRA should work with the Cityto determine the slip's future and should participate in costs associated with filling in the slip and/or activating the area. The site should be considered for an expansion of Maurice A. Ferre Park though all opportunities for this area should be explored. Whatever the final course, the CRA should be involved in activating this site and should continue to be involved in the discussions of what it should ultimately become. New Parks and Greenspaces The need for open space will exceed the supply in existing parks and greenspaces therefore, the CRA should look for other opportunities to acquire land for small parks and open spaces. The addition of pocket parks consisting of a small portion of land with limited furniture and landscaping can be placed between large buildings or within an existing right-of-way to provide a green space for residents of the areas of Omni that are anticipated to contain large, multi -story, mixed use and residential projects. The CRA should also look at the possibility of acquiring strategically located parcels large enough for uses such as basketball/tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic areas, 5-45 KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Provide a continuous Baywalk through the Omni CRA area from Edgewater to Downtown b) Work with FDOT to ensure a high -quality, functional design and construction for the 1-395 "Underdeck" green space. c) Work with the City to determine the future of the FEC Slip and participate in activating this site. d) Upgrade and encourage more activation of existing parks within the CRA e) Upgrade and ensure maintenance of existing greenspaces within the CRA. f) Utilize existing City -owned land or acquire land to construct both new pocket parks and a larger more active park(s) Utilize small publicly owned spaces as greenspaces with limited benches and landscaping. ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Baywalk construction and improvement where needed b) Improvements to Margaret Pace Park c) Improvements to Dorsey Park d) Improvements to Biscayne Park e) Land acquisition for new park(s) Miami Herald Properties Area Collectively these properties, comprise a key area with potential for a catalyst project(s). This area, which includes the highly visible waterfront property that once housed the Miami Herald's facilities and offices, should be developed into a signature mixed -use destination. This would provide a critical private sector anchor to attract people to the waterfront/performing arts center area and connect this area to the 141n Street Media/Entertainment District. The owner at the time of the authoring of this Plan, Genting Group's Resorts World Miami has suggested the use of the site for a hotel/resort with residential and retail, but there no current movement towards development. If Genting or another company with international credentials were to develop the site as envisioned, it would help market the District, promote additional supporting development, and attract spending and employment to the area. Much like the School Board properties, the parcels in this area are prime for development. However, the properties in this area are almost exclusively in private hands with the exception of the Arsht Center, Knight Concert Hall, Omni Bus Terminal and several lots adjacent to I-395 which FDOT will utilize in the highway's widening project or which will become a park around and under the highway. The CRA will have to rely on City zoning regulations to ensure development that is compatible with the Omni CRA's vision. While the CRA cannot require a developer to exceed regulatory requirements, it should work with them to encourage the provision of community benefits as outlined previously and should at minimum seek the following benefits for the public: 1) Affordable housing 2) Target percentage of local hires 3) Commitments of support for local community groups and initiatives 4) Parking open to the public (particularly to support the Arsht and Knight venues) 5-46 5) Baywalk connection The Baywalk provides public access to the bay and is a vital pedestrian and recreational component of the waterfront in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. It is important that the CRA work with the owners of bay front properties in this area to ensure access for and construction of the Baywalk across these properties. This will allow for a flow across this section with the ability to continue through the district and link with that portion south of I-395. Incentives such as reimbursements for all or some costs related to the desired benefit(s), the undertaking of a project in the public realm that would have otherwise been the responsibility of the developer, or some other mutually agreed upon method, can be utilized to encourage the afore mentioned benefits The CRA should monitor any development plans that are proposed and should work with any future developers in this area to ensure their projects seamlessly transition from the site across the Arsht Center and Knight Concert Hall and into the remainder of the district. It should also encourage any developer to provide affordable housing, local job opportunities, and other benefits to the community The CRA should look for opportunities to enhance the area that may present themselves and are beneficial to the community. Like the School Board properties, the CRA may need to invest in the public realm. If streets in this area remain public and improvements are not made a part of any development agreements/orders, the CRA should consider and possibly undertake improvements on publicly owned property such as those outlined in the previous subsection Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects. The Agency should also seek to maintain the Miami -Dade Transit bus terminal in its current location or near to the current location to ensure transportation choice for all residents, employees, and visitors to the area. Maintenance of the terminal will also mitigate traffic and parking in the area as it transforms to a denser, urban destination. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Increase communication with private property owners/developers to convey the CRA vision and to assist in identifying potential issues as early in the development process as possible. b) Attract internationally recognized owner/developer to build a mixed use product at the Miami Herald properties. c) Encourage the development of affordable housing within private projects d) Encourage developers and business owners to employ residents of the Omni area. e) Encourage developers/business owners to provide other community benefits to the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area f) Enhance the public realm surrounding private development in the area. g) Increase public parking within private developments in the area. h) Retain the Omni Bus Terminal within the immediate area. Provide for public access to the bay by continuation of the Baywalk through any new waterfront development Housing Affordability While projects/programs in this section are not presented in any order of importance, it should be noted that housing affordability is one of the key programs for the CRA to undertake. A key tenant of community 5-47 building is that the most complete communities, those that provide the best environment for their residents, are those that contain people of mixed incomes. When residents in all phases of life, and those with varying types of employment from entry level professionals to food servers, to teachers, to doctors, and to CEO's of Fortune 500 companies can all live in one area, the community thrives. In today's housing market however, it is particularly difficult to maintain and expand workforce housing (units for households earning up to 120% of AMI) and lower income housing (units for households earning below 80% of AMI). The City of Miami has set an aggressive target of developing 12,000 new or preserved affordable units by 2024. While the Omni CRA may not have sufficient funding by that time to create a significant portion of those units, in later years as the CRA's increment revenue expands, it should be able to make a major impact in providing for such units. While thousands of new housing units have been developed with the City of Miami and thousands more are slated for development within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area alone, most have been built as market rate or high -end luxury units. It is unlikely that any significant number of single family homes will be built in the district at any time in the future due to the cost of land and the cost of construction. Most new units and just about all the units that will be potentially built in Omni will be in multi -family buildings and many will be rental units. Additionally, very few units built in modern, multi -family buildings contain more than two bedrooms which make them unfriendly for families. Historically, housing in Omni was not high -end luxury except for buildings along the water that provided views of Biscayne Bay. However, with increasing desire to live in Miami and with the congestion that one now experiences in Brickell and Downtown, and with the opening of the Performing Arts Center, investments being made in Museum Park, easy vehicular access to the interstate highways, and access to mass transit via Metromover stations, more and more people are seeing the benefits of living in Omni. Developers have noticed this as well as the high allowable density in much of the area surrounding the Adrienne Arsht Center. Several new high-rise projects are currently under construction and others are being proposed. In fact, this redevelopment plan strongly encourages such high density residential to be built on the Miami Herald Properties and the School Board Properties. Given these conditions, the CRA needs to find ways to ensure housing remains affordable for all income levels within the district, but particularly for those households meeting workforce or lower income guidelines. It is also important to make sure that housing is available for families. Two major regulatory methods can be employed to provide affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning and density bonuses. Inclusionary housing is where the City mandates that each now housing project provides a certain percentage of units for households making below a pre -established income level. While this ensures a certain number of units, such a program could have the effect of increasing costs to renters/buyers to the other residents of the project as they would have to make up for revenue that would be lost by providing the lower -cost units rather than selling or renting them at market rates. Additionally, such programs are much more successful when the housing market is booming and costs exceed revenues by a greater percentage. Should the CRA wish to pursue such a regulation, it should be monitored to see if it remains cost-effective to the housing provider to continue to develop. The City already employs a Bonus Density program through its zoning code. In certain zoning districts, developers can obtain the right to build more units on a property if a percentage of units on the property are maintained as affordable for lower income residents. It is through this program that the CRA is hoping to provide a significant number of units for workforce and lower income households within the School Board Properties. There are also several programmatic methods the CRA can employ to increase the supply of affordable housing. All of the following methods will have the effect of lowering housing costs and can be implemented by the CRA: To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers in the CRA could: 1) Acquire land and sell or give it to a developer at below market cost. 2) Pay some portion of development costs such as impact or permit fees 3) Provide a direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a percentage of the increases in taxes paid over a defined period of time after completion if affordable units are provided. 4) Undertake projects in the public realm that might otherwise be the responsibility of the developer (i.e. streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway improvements) 5) Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing housing project. 6) Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in the development approval and building permit processes in the City to shepherding the project through development approvals in an efficient manner. To Assist or partner with non-profit housing providers the CRA could: 1) Do any of the activities it could do for a for -profit developer. 2) Provide a cash grant to the non-profit to provide the affordable housing 3) Acquire and own housing units that it would then either lease to the non-profit a minimal cost or in which the CRA could hire the non-profit to manage on its behalf. 4) Acquire and own land which it would lease to a non-profit to build upon for a minimal cost. Create a Community Land Trust that would own the land upon which any such for -sale housing would be built. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to own the land that would then not be subject to property taxes. The building on the land would remain taxable however. To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Buyers the CRA could: 1) Provide down payment assistance. 2) Subsidize or guarantee interest on a mortgage. Provide rehabilitation funds so a buyer could afford to purchase a unit with repair or upgrading needs. To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Renters the CRA could: 1) Provide rent subsidies for rental housing Provide a grant or loan for first/last month's rent and security deposit. Other programs the CRA may wish to undertake is one to ensure that those of limited means can afford to stay in a home they already own. This could be in the form of: 1) Continuation of the CRA's Partnership with Miami -Dade Rehabilitation Assistance to help in repairing housing units for owners with limited income. 2) Creation of a CRA program to provide assistance to repair, maintain, and upgrade homes to maintain the livability of the housing unit. 5 -49 3) Assistance for emergency repairs (i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies) 4) Assistance for compliance with City code upon receipt of a notice/citation from the City. Assistance to install energy efficiency upgrades that would reduce monthly and annual bills related to living in the home. In addition to these methods, the CRA should seek additional ways to reduce the cost of providing affordable housing. The CRA could find unique and creative ways to reduce cost of providing housing that may be applicable for all such projects or there may be specific costs associated with an individual project that the CRA could pay for, undertake, or otherwise find a way to reduce with the understanding that savings would be passed along to the resident and not added to the return on investment. The CRA should also look at other programs it might be able to develop to assist target income residents reduce costs to stay in and maintain their homes. Any such program that would provide reduced cost maintenance or service provision would help these residents and simultaneously, maintain the stock of affordable units in the district. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Increase the supply of affordable homes for lower income and workforce households as a percentage of all units within the CRA. b) Support the City's Bonus Density program for projects containing affordable units for target households. c) Devise and implement programs to assist housing providers in creating affordable units for target households. d) Consider the creation of a Community Land Trust to own land upon which affordable units exist. e) Partner with non-profit organizations to provide affordable units within the district. f) Create and implement programs to assist target income households purchase or rent within their means. g) Create and implement programs to assist target income households rehabilitate, and/or maintain units they currently own. h) Seek new and creative ways to reduce the cost of providing affordable housing. ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Acquisition and repair subsidy for rehabilitation of 16 Corners project b) Repair subsidy for rehabilitation of Bullard Apartments c) Land acquisition and rent subsidies for new projects in Overtown d) Mortgage subsides for available TIF e) Land acquisition and mortgage subsidy for Continued partnership with Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation 5-50 Historic Preservation While the CRA is poised as a strong advocate for redevelopment of the Omni area through new projects and the modernization of existing properties, this should not be done at the expense of history. Too often older buildings are believed to be obsolete and are left to deteriorate or are demolished in the pursuit of the future. While Miami is a relatively young city, it has historic properties that should be preserved to connect us to the past and allow us to reminisce. There are currently nine historic properties within the Omni CRA; six properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, two that are eligible but are not listed due to owner concerns at the time of nomination and two properties that have been declared historic by the City of Miami. These properties are: 1) The Miami Cemetery 2) Miami Fire Station #2 3) S & S Diner 4) Trinity Episcopal Church 5) The Miami Woman's Club 6) Sears Tower 7) Shrine Shops (eligible for National Register but not listed) 8) Dorsey Memorial Library (locally designated) 9) Citizen Bank Building (eligible for National Register) 10) Vera Building (locally designated) The CRA has been instrumental in preserving several of these structures with unique architectural characteristics that provide an important look back into Miami's past. The CRA should continue to advocate for and fund historic preservation projects and work to inform residents and visitors of these properties important link to Miami's past. Additionally, the CRA should work to identify any other structures/properties which may become eligible for historic designation in the future due to their age, architectural style, or other connection to Miami's past. The CRA should also endeavor to ensure that new construction/development in the area of these properties respects the unique character and the scale of these buildings and does not detract from their importance as community assets. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Continue to advocate for and participate in the preservation of historic structures/properties in the CRA. b) Communicate the importance of historic properties and their link to Miami's past. c) Ensure through advocacy that new development/construction does not detract from historic properties. d) Identify any additional properties/structures that may become eligible for historic designation. ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Preservation and rehabilitation of historic Citizen Bank Building. Potential improvements to the Miami Cemetery 5-51 Economic Development/Small Business Programs One of the most important activities the CRA can undertake is to assist in the attraction of businesses and jobs to the district. In Omni, it will be critical for new restaurants, retail stores, and other service providers to be attracted to locate to the area. People want to move to or visit an area with a good business environment and in which they can buy desired items, find providers of personal services, and find good food and drink, unfortunately, these types of businesses are often the last entities to locate in a growing area as they require the consumer be in place so that they can have sufficient income to survive. Additionally, creating jobs gives established residents employment choices that may provide them increased income or reduced commutes to work. Creating jobs also gives new or potentially new residents the opportunity to live and work a short distance apart. The CRA can and should assist in business attraction and job creation. As mentioned, businesses need customers to survive. Given the growing nature of Omni, there is an increasing need for businesses to meet the growing demand, however, because of the area has not established itself as a solid consumer base, businesses are reluctant to be "pioneers" in the area. Even more restricting, the lack of consumer demand history makes financial institutions reluctant to lend to such entities. It can be difficult to find those pioneer businesses willing to take such a risk and for existing businesses to continue to operate in such an environment. To assist in these efforts, the CRA should continue to implement its business assistance programs and should look for opportunities to create new, effective programs designed to attract and retain businesses. The CRA has an excellent track record with its Business Incentive Grant Program which assists qualified business or property owners with building and property improvements that are directly related to opening of a new business, improving an existing business, remedying code violations, providing ADA access and eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions in the targeted areas of the Omni CRA. This program provides matching funds to make these improvements and can cause certain fees of the City to be waived. In addition, this program the CRA could look at additional creative methods to assist new and existing businesses. The following programs could be developed and implemented over time: 1) Creation of a designated CRA liaison who is available to assist businesses in the area when issues arise with governmental agencies such as City Code Compliance, Building or Zoning Departments, Police Department, or the Health Department. Additionally, the liaison could assist in resolving issues related to the public realm such as sidewalk or roadway issues, drainage problems, parking issues, or area safety concerns. 2) Relocation assistance — A program could be created to assist businesses that move into the Omni CRA from outside of the City (so as not to negatively impact other areas of the City) in paying for such relocation expenses. Such expenses could include some fixed amount or percentage of total cost for the moving of equipment and/or stock, the cost of re -printing business materials or advertising a new location. 3) The CRA could undertake or create a business group to undertake area shared marketing. Such an effort could place advertisements touting the district and multiple businesses within it. This would provide for more cost effective marketing and would promote the district which would benefit all businesses in the district. This effort could also work with entities such as the Adrienne Arsht Center and area museums to run cross promotions. If successful, such an effort could grow into a business improvement district or a merchant association that could take over efforts as the businesses community grows. 5-52 4) A program to guarantee interest on a business loans could be developed. Such a program would guarantee a minimum percentage interest return on a loan to a new business or existing business for equipment or property improvements. This would reduce the cost of borrowing to the business and offer only minimal risk to the CRA as it would only be guaranteeing a percentage of interest payment on the loan. 5) Small business grants can be made available in small increments (less than $1,000) to assist more locally owned "mom and pop" type businesses with simple activities that might otherwise difficult for them to undertake such as expanding advertisement, creating a more effective social media and web -based presence, or to attend a business training seminar. 6) A retail advisor could be periodically be made available to businesses for consultation. Such individuals or firms visit business locations and make recommendations as to how better to display products for sale, or to create a welcoming storefront or interior environment. Such consultations can be made over a short visit to the business (an hour or so). The CRA could provide customer service training for the employees of any business in the district that interact directly with customers. This could be the front desk person at an insurance office, retail sales clerks, or wait staff at a restaurant. Such training could assist business owners in providing better service The CRA should continue to seek new and innovative methods and programs to attract businesses to the district, assist them in increasing and maintaining their customer base, and to have the facilities and tools available to them to help them survive and thrive Job Creation Another aspect of economic development for the CRA is the creation of jobs within its boundaries. Some of this goes hand -in -hand with business assistance efforts. As long as there are businesses that are thriving, there will be new jobs created. The attraction of jobs serves several purposes. It provides additional customers for existing businesses and it can provide jobs and therefore income to residents of Omni which would allow them to not only continue to reside in the district, but could provide them jobs close to home which would reduce commuting. The CRA would most likely want to incentivize the creation of higher wage jobs, those paying more than an average wage for the area. The exception to this might be to subsidize the creation of lower wage, limited -time training positions, to assist district residents transitioning off public assistance, or to encourage businesses to expand their hours by hiring additional help. The CRA could develop a job creation incentive program that would grant funds for the creation of jobs at desired income levels. Such a program could reimburse a business a fixed amount or a percentage of salary for a period of time for each job created and filled for a year. The reimbursement could be at amounts that increase based on the job's salary. The benefit to such a design is that it incentivizes higher wages and does not have a cost if thejob is not created or filled. This type of assistance could help in attracting better paying jobs to the area to complement lower wage service jobs. Again, the CRA should continue to seek other creative incentives to create and attract new jobs to the area. Any program that would offset the cost to a business of newly created jobs could incentivize a business to do so. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: a) Increase the number of businesses within the CRA b) Assist new and existing businesses find ways to survive and thrive 5-53 c) Incentivize the creation of businesses within the CRA. d) Incentivize job creation to create a larger consumer base. e) Incentive job creation to create employment opportunities for Omni residents. CI]►�C1I171►�[al�Ctlalsy�yi a) Implementation of the Business Assistance program grants b) Assistance to the El Doris "Morgan's" jazz/speakeasy Quality of Life Projects/Programs By virtue of being an area declared to contain slum and/or blight, one can assume the district has a number of quality of life issues. In Omni, these issues range from appearance of its streets and parks, homelessness, crime, limited opportunities and support for the area's lower income residents. To this end, the CRA must identify and address such quality of life issues that continue to exacerbate blighting conditions in the area. These issues tend to all affect the way people, both residents and visitor, interact with and react to the area. Some quality of life concerns have already been addressed in other parts of this section, therefore, many of those addressed here do not lay within the purview of any single topic area nor do they necessarily have any other relationship to one another. To identify quality of life issues, the CRA should consider undertaking a survey of residents to determine issues of greatest concern. More established means of determining issues of concern will assist the CRA in prioritizing these issues and find ways to address them. The CRA area experiences a higher level of calls for police than the remainder of the City. The CRA should work with the Police Department to address the nature of these calls and determine if there is some type of crime or topic of such calls that can be addressed by the CRA or other entity. Additionally, the CRA should continue its efforts to provide for community policing innovations and level of police involvement in Omni that exceeds the level for the remainder of the City. Involvement by the Police in district will help reduce crime and give residents and visitors a greater sense of security even if no such concern is warranted. Community policing assists not only in preventing and solving crime, but in enhancing the relationships between police and the community. Another issue of concern within the CRA is homelessness. Not only is homelessness an issue for those who experience it, but for the CRA the negative connotation of having a visible homeless population can reduce investment in the area and sour the experience of visitors, reducing the chance they will return. To address this, the CRA has and should continue to work with the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust and to fund initiatives to reduce homelessness in within its boundaries and to provide for shelter and other needs for those that are homeless and live on the streets within Omni. Besides eliminating the effects on the district, to undertake such programs is also the socially beneficial and correct thing to do. A program that both enhances Omni and employs the homeless is the Purple Shirts Program. The CRA funds a program to pay the wages of workers and a manager from the Chapman Partnership Homeless Assistance Center. This group then assists in picking up litter, pressure washing graffiti and sidewalks, landscaping, and keeping up the public and green spaces in Omni. This program should be retained and expanded due to its success. 5-54 The need for social services within the district is also of high concern. Services provided by agencies such as mental health, financial assistance, and career training could reduce the high level of calls for police and for calls for fire and emergency medical services. However, a concern has been raised that social service delivery in the district is inefficient and uncoordinated. The CRA could provide a central location within its boundaries in which social service agencies could interact with the public in order to facilitate a more efficient and effective delivery of services. The CRA could schedule the various agencies to be on -site to meet with residents of Omni to answer questions address needs and concerns and could be responsible for informing the public of this availability. This would also foster a closer relationship between the CRA and the various providers. Another small program the CRA could create is a scholarship work/study program in which tuition assistance could be provided to a resident student who is majoring in a field that is of value to the CRA. The recipient could then intern with the CRA to gain valuable work experience and give back to the community. In addition, the CRA could invite other entities to create similar programs for district residents studying in different fields such as medicine, law, engineering, or business. KEYACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE: ON -GOING PROJECTS: a) Funding community policing within the CRA b) The Purple Shirts Program c) Police innovation and enhancement program d) Land acquisition and rent or mortgage subsidies for new lowrise apartment, or single family/duplex projects in e) Land acquisition and rent or mortgage subsidies for new midrise projects Continued partnership with Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation 5-55 Chapter 6 - Implementation Plan Implementation Through the Financing Plan The Omni CRA has been inexistence since the October 23, 1986 by the Dade County Commission's adoption of Resolution 86-868. A redevelopment plan was adopted in that same year and the CRA began to collect increment revenue and began its work program. Unfortunately, this plan did not lead to significant program implementation or change within the CRA. Thus, the City caused a new plan to be written in 2006 which was then amended in 2009 and 2010 to reflect a 200+ acre expansion of the CRA. This plan was adopted in 2010 and a more ambitious work plan was engaged as the CRA began implementation. While excellent progress has been made, financial obligations to two major projects, the Performing Arts Center and the Port of Miami Tunnel have limited the CRA's ability to invest in a number of projects contemplated by the most recent plan. Due to this, the CRA recently obtained access to a $25 million loan through Bank United. This loan will assist in undertaking a number of projects, however, the debt service on this loan will add to CRA's limited amount of funds available for projects and programs for the short term under several anticipated projects are completed and added to the tax rolls. A focus of the CRA in the next few years will be the Miami -Dade School Board Properties, an initiative outlined in Section 4 Redevelopment Strategies. Should this strategy be successful and other planned developments come on-line as anticipated, a significant amount of new revenue will be generated to complete implementation of other initiatives in this redevelopment plan. In fact, if everything comes together, all of the initiatives anticipated by this plan update will be financially feasible during the extended lifetime of the CRA. The following section identifies the financing program for the projects and the implementation of the overall program. Assumptions Several assumptions must be made in order to make any meaningful projections. Trends in real estate, including historical values and increasing values of multi -family residential and mixed use projects within the City of Miami and the entire South Florida Region were reviewed. Through this review, future conditions were also anticipated. This was used to formulate projections of future growth in values. The escalation rates used in this projection assume that a certain momentum will carry forward as the Omni area develops further and the CRA implements the projects and programs outlined in this plan update. An annual increase of 4% in Taxable Value is projected over the extended life of the CRA through 2046. While some years may see larger increases in Taxable Value and some will see smaller increases, it is believed that this flat 4% increase over time is appropriate. Value growth of both the original Omni area and the 2009 expansion area are assumed to grow at the same rate. It is also assumed that projects that are in the approval process or under construction at the time of the preparation of this document will be completed with assumptions made about when these projects will reach substantial completion and be added to the tax rolls. Finally, millage rates are assumed to stay constant at FY 2018 levels of 4.6669 mills for Miami -Dade County and 7.5865 for the City of Miami (a total of 12.2534 mils). 6-56 Revenue Projections The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency has two different areas for which its increment revenue is determined. The original area of the CRA, created in 1986 utilizes a 1986 base year taxable value, while the 2009 CRA expansion area utilizes the 2009 taxable value as its base year value. As the 4% growth factor is utilized for both areas, a single base year value was established and is used for making revenue projections. These two values are added to give a total base year taxable value of $246,898,822. The objective of the CRA is to promote a wide range of community improvements and redevelopment activities. The CRA provides a mechanism for capturing the tax increment generated by the increase in taxable values over the Base Years. The plan introduces a timeframe expansion of the CRA which will extend its lifetime to the maximum 60 years allowed by law from the 1986 initial year of the CRA. This will take the CRA to FY 2046. Over the remaining 27-year life (including the current year) of the CRA, this stream of funds is a substantial amount. Table 5-1 summarizes the fund flows generated by the CRA from Tax Increment Financing (TIF). 6-57 Table 5-1 TIF Projections iM��FP�® Ems-- FRRHUMAMFEE336= [EMU= off®SS®®S 6-58 Funding Strategy Revenue projections from a steady source of funds such as a CRA tax increment can be used to finance a number of catalytic programs designed to trigger the redevelopment of the area. This is the essence of a redevelopment plan. Prior planning efforts, with community involvement, have yielded a lengthy list of program, projects, and improvements desired. The CRA revenue stream can be allocated to accomplish these projects in some order of priority. This section of the plan will present a financial model that summarizes the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the CRA. This model is intended as a planning tool, so that the programs, projects, and improvements can be matched against available funds. Later in the section, goals for major catalyst programs to be undertaken by the CRA will be outlined. The CRA funding model is presented in Table 5-2. It is essentially a budget that lists projected revenues and expenses for each of the future 26 years of the CRA. Indeed, it is prudent practice to review these projections on a periodic basis, so that the assumptions in the model can be assessed against actual experience. What follows is a brief explanation of the structure and assumptions of the model. Table 5-2 is organized to list fiscal years in adjacent columns across the top. The revenues and expenditures are listed in the leftmost column, in typical budget form, with all revenues listed first, then all expenditures. The primary source of revenue is, of course, the tax increment. As previously discussed, this begins as a modest amount, but grows quickly in successive years as long as redevelopment and general economic growth keep increasing the taxable value of the properties within the CRA. Other sources of funding, such as grants from various state and federal agencies, can and should be pursued. It is important to note that this model shows a "pay as you go" program from FY 2018 forward. This is a very conservative method of payment. The CRA could, once some of the newer projects come on-line, borrow against future revenues. A borrowing of this time could significantly increase the start time of many infrastructure projects. This would allow the projects to be completed sooner, accelerating growth even greater than the assumed 4% annual increase, however borrowing would have significant interest costs. In the future, the CRA may find that any interest rate may accelerate growth enough to easily cover the cost of borrowing, making it a preferred financing option. An accelerated implementation could lead to surplus increment revenue that could be returned to the taxing authorities contributing to the CRA and, could ultimately lead to early termination of tax increment payments to the CRA once any outstanding bonds are satisfied. 6-59 CRA Expenditures The financial projections discussed here allow the CRA to budget for anticipated expenses to achieve the goals of the community vision. Most of the bond proceeds will be directed to paying for capital improvements and land acquisition. In addition, the tax increment funds will provide a substantial cash flow for other programs and activities, as well as the administrative overhead needed to further the community's objectives. These programs and expenditures are discussed in more detail in Chapter I-4 of this report with targets and goals outlined later in this section. Identification of Catalyst Projects/Programs and Initial Goals This Plan provides for the creation of various different types of projects and programs to achieve the elimination of blight conditions within the CRA area. There are several key project/programs that have been specifically detailed in Section 4 of this report and which have been funded by the possible 26 year funding model shown in Table 5-1. The catalyst projects are those that should be pursued vigorously as they will make the greatest impact on Omni both in terms of taxable value and enhancement to the quality of life for the neighborhood's residents. The top catalyst projects /programs will be outlined below along with initial goals. This list is not presented in any particular order of importance or priority. NOTE: Goals outlined in this Section are more susceptible to market forces outside of the CRA's control (i.e. land prices, available TIF, buyer's tastes, growth in the surrounding areas). 1) The Miami -Dade School Board Properties — Work with the Miami -Dade School Board and City of Miami to develop several key parcels owned by the School Board. This project will include the relocation of School Board activities including the School Board Administrative offices, the iPrep School and the studios of WLRN public radio, and potentially a relocation or re -construction of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. The land will be utilized to construct new residential and mixed use projects that will include workforce housing and housing affordable for lower income households. GOALS: a) Development of all School Board Properties. b) Relocation of School Board activities within the Omni CRA. c) Formulation of a package of incentives to ensure developments with residential components include significant mixed -income housing units, where possible. d) Developments with ground floor commercial and other types of uses that activates the street. Developments that are pedestrian -friendly, reduce or eliminates the need for private automobiles due to proximity to mass transit/ride share facilities and availability of goods and services within a reasonable distance. 2) Miami Herald Properties — Work with private property owners to develop properties in this area into anchor uses including mixed use, residential, hotel/resort and commercial. GOALS: a) Development of all available sites by 2025 b) Location of anchor facilities with internationally recognizable facilities that will attract visitors to the area. c) Continuation of the Baywalk through these properties to maintain public access to the waterfront. d) Completion of complimentary improvements to public space/rights-of-way in the immediate area. e) Inclusion of public parking within the private development. 3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Parking — The CRA needs to ensure that these facilities have nearby available parking. As the School Board Properties are developed and as the Florida Department of Transportation constructs the 1-395 widening and the "Underdeck" park, spaces for patrons of events at the Adrienne Arsht facilities will dwindle. GOALS: a) Ensure any private parking facilities built in the area include parking open to the public. b) Locate appropriate structured parking in the immediate area that can be shared with other facilities, including Miami -Dade County School Board. c) Enter into shared parking agreements with any private parking facilities in the area whose prime users utilize the facilities during hours when performances at the Adrienne Arsht and Knight facilities are not common. 4) Infrastructure — This category includes the construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, location, or upgrading of several types if infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to facilities for: Streetscapes, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, stormwater drainage, water, wastewater, cable, electric transmission, voice and data transmission as well as the transportation network and mass transit facilities. It recognizes that as development occurs, there will be a greater stress on these facilities, increase the need for these facilities and thus require additional capacity, and these facilities will need greater protection (hardening) to ensure they continue to function after disaster or other disruptive events. GOALS a) Undertake a full infrastructure study(ies) to determine all needs and estimated costs related to infrastructure and prioritization by project within each type. b) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient streets, sidewalks, curbs, and lighting c) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient water/wastewater facilities d) Complete streetscape installation to enhance quality of life by providing, pedestrian -friendly amenities throughout Omni as well as shade and lighting. e) Complete a CRA-wide stormwater system that conveys/retains stormwater and prevents regular flooding due to rain events and sea -level rise. f) Underground overhead utilities to harden the CRA area against storms and other events. g) Assist, where necessary, in the implementation of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan. 6-61 5) Parks and Greenspaces — With the significant increase is visitors and residents anticipated in the Omni area, the limited system of parks and greenspaces within the area will be insufficient to serve the population. Existing parks such as Biscayne Park and Margaret Pace Park are in need of rehabilitation and expansion where possible and Museum Park is not yet fully built -out. The CRA may have to contribute to ensure a quality "Underdeck" Park that is a part of FDOT's 1-395 project. There will be a significant needs for new parks and the CRA may need to acquire land and construct new facilities, particularly smaller pocket parks or limited, passive greenspaces. GOALS: a) Upgrade existing park facilities to accommodate use and additional activation for increased population b) Ensure the City in fully develops Museum Park as per its master plan/vision c) Ensure the "Underdeck" Park is designed and constructed in a manner that is acceptable to the community and such that its maintenance is sustainable. d) Acquire land through donation or purchase for, and construct new parks and greenspaces throughout the CRA district. 6) Housing Affordability — The CRA would need to fund established and creative new ways to increase the stock of workforce and lower income affordable housing within the district GOALS: a) Create project -specific developer incentives to ensure that new or significantly redeveloped residential projects in the CRA contain a sufficient amount of units that are affordable to the target populations b) Work with local non-profit housing providers to build new units or rehabilitate existing units for occupancy by the target populations c) Continue and expand programs to assist individual, target population, home owners with rehabilitation/emergency repairs to their homes to ensure they can remain in the homes and that an affordable housing stock is maintained. d) Create mortgage subsidy and/or down payment assistance programs to help the target population purchase homes. 6-62 table 5-2 - Funding model b. Road/Curb/Sidewalk Rehabilitation 35D00000 652152 766098 5000000 . Streetlights 7 000 ,00 28 522 105,535 55,381 5 200,000 160 000 118,000 376 388 . Water Sewer 15 000 0D0 . Stormwater Drainage 40000000 . Utility Undergrounding 20D00000 . SMART Plan &Transportation Network Assistance 75000000 6-63 table 5-2 (continued) - Funding model UMMARV 028 2029 030 2031 032 033 034 2035 036 2037 Revenues 1.1 ncre me nt Revenues . Increment Revenues from County 17,239,706 18,199,191 19,197,056 20,008,723 20,852,858 21,730,758 22,643,774 23,593,310 24,580,828 25,607,847 3. Increment Revenues from City 28,024,819 29 584 556 31,206,682 32,526,127 33,898,349 35,325,461 36,809,657 38,353,221 39,958,528 41628 047 Total Increment Revenues Available 45,264,525 47,783,747 50,403,737 52,534,850 54,751,207 57,056,219 59,453,431 61946 532 64,539,356 67,235,894 3.Expenses 1. Administrative Expenses 1,861,594 1,954,674 2,052,407 2,155,028 2,262,779 2,375,918 2,494,714 2,619,450 2,750,422 2,887,943 2. Contractural and Professional Services 1,706,461 1,791,784 1,881,373 $ 1,975,442 $ 2,074,214 2,177,925 2,286,821 2,401,162 2,521,220 $ 2,647,281 otal Operating Expenses 3,568,055 3,746,458 3,933,781 $ 4,130,470 $ 4,336,993 4,553,843 4,781,535 5,020,612 5,271,642 $ 5,535,224 . Debt Service and Long Term Obli ations 1.Port of Miami Tunnel Grantto Cl 4234000 4234000 4234000 2. MAX Miami Agreement 812,500 812,500 812,500 . PAC lnterlocal Pa mentto Coun 1400000 1400000 1400000 . 35%Global Agreement Payment 15,352,594 16,234,311 17,151,308 17,897,198 19,162,923 19,969,677 20,808,701 21681 286 22,588,775 23,532,563 .Global Agreement Pa mentfor Museum Park 5 2000000 2000000 2000000 . 2018Tax Increment Revenue Notes 2,814,600 2,813,869 otal Debt& Long -Term Obligations i 26,613,684 27,494,680 25,597,808 17,897,198 otal Non -Pro a Pro ram Expenditures i 30,181,739 31,241,138 29 531589 22,027,667 23,499,916 24 523 519 25,590,236 26,701,898 27,860,417 29,067,787 vailablefor Projects/Programs (Revenues - Operating Expenses- DebtService 4 15,082,787 16,542,609 20,872,149 $ 30,507,183 D. Project/Program Ex enditures $ 31,251,292 32,532,700 33,863,195 $ 35,244,634 36,678,939 $ 38,168,107 1. School Board Properties . Affordable Housing b. Infrastructure Improvements 2. Miami Herald Area Properties . Public Improvements 1000000 5000000 1000000 3. Performing Arts Center a. Parkin .I-395"Underdeck" Park . Contribution Maintenance 1,215,506 1276 282 1340 096 1,407,100 S. Infrastructure Improvements $ 1,477,455 1,551,328 1,628,895 $ 1,710,339 1,795,856 $ 1,885,649 .Streetsca es 752,478 1,000,000 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 b.Road/Curb/Sidewalk Rehabilitation 1,000,000 $ 1,000,050 2,000,000 $ 1,295,745 $ 1,500,000 1,490,626 1,500,000 $ 1,000,000 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 . Streetlights 200,000 $ 250,000 250,000 $ 250,000 $ 1,000,000 1,200,000 1,099,256 $ 1,000,000 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 . Water Sewer 1000 D00 1000 000 15 1.500.000 1500 000 500.000 500.000 500.000 496.369 15 404,612 300,000 . Stormwater Drainage 1000 000 1000 000 1,500,000 1000 000 500,000 500,000V500 500 000 500 000 500,000 . UtilityUndergrounding 1,000,000 $ 652,685 1,554,649 $ 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 1,500,000$ 2,000,000 2,500,000 $ 2,324,192 . SMART Plan &Transportation Network Assistance $ 1,000,000 1,000,000$ 1,500,000 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 6. Park & Greens ace I m rovement Maintenance 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,000,000 2,342,398 2500000 4 500 000 3 500 000 4200 000 7. Housin Affordabil Pro rams 4526 453 4778 375 5 040 374 15 760 455 2000 000 2 000 000 526 513 552 839 580 481 . Economic Develoment Business Assistance 16425362 17116866 18583959 19361807 20170768 a. Business lm rovement Job Creation Grants 400000 400000 400000 400000 . Quali of Life Im rovements 500 000 500 000 500 000 500 000 500,000 . CommunityPolicin Public5afe 578,813 $ 607,753 638,141 $ 670,048 b. Social Service DeliveryImprovements 44,324 46,540 48,867 $ 51,310 703,550 738,728 775,664 814,447 855,170 $ 897,928 . CRA ScholarshipProgram 50,000 $ 150,000 150,000 $ 150,000 53,876 56,569 59,398 62,368 65,486 $ 68,761 . Purple Shirts Program 212,714 223 349 234 517 246,243150.000 200.000 200.000 200 000 200 000 200,000 . Homeless Programs 1,102,500 1157625 1 215 506 1,276,2821 258 555 271,482 285,057 299 309 314,275 329,989 Total Project/Program Expenditures 15,082,787 16,542,608 20,872,149 $ 30,507,1 6-64 ur lus Funds V 0 Is 0 0 0 31251292 32532700 33863195 35244634 V 36678939 38168107 table 5-2 (continued) - Funding model UMMARV Revenues o38 2039 040 2041 042 043 044 046 Total 1. Increment Revenuesl . Increment Revenues from County 26,675,946 27,786,770 28,942,026 $ 30,143,493 31,393,018 32,692,525 34,044,011 $ 35,449,557 564,204,382 b. Increment Revenues from City 43,364,346 45,170,098 47,048,080 $ 49,001,180 $ 51,032,405 53,144,879 55,341,852 57,626,704 917,169,115 otal Increment Revenues Available 70040293 72956868 75990106 79144673 82425424 85837404 89385863 93076261 148137349 Expenses 1. Administrative Expenses 3,032,340 3,183,957 3,343,155 3,510,313 3,685,829 3,870,120 4,063,626 4,266,807 65,602,952 . Contractural and Professional Services 2 779 645 2,911.627 3,014,559 3,217,787 3,378,676 3,547,610 3,724,990 3,911,240 60,136,039 otal OperatingExpenses 5 811 985 6,102,585 6,407,714 6,728,100 7,064,505 7,417,730 7,788,616 8 178 047 125 738 991 .Debt Service and Lon Term Obligations .Port of Miami Tunnel Grant to City50 808 000 . MAX Miami reement 9750000 . PAC lnterlocal Pa ment to Coun .35%Global Agreement Payment 24,514,102 25,000,000 25,000,000 $ 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 $ 25,000,000 S. Global Agreement Pa mentfor Museum Park 6. 2018Tax Increment Revenue Notes 3. PAC Global reement3 16800000 otal DebtService & Long -Term Obligations 24,514,102 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25,000,000 25 000 000 616 756 273 otal Non -Pro a Pro ram Expenditures 30,326,088 31,102,585 31,407,714 31,728,100 32,064,505 32,417,730 32,788,616 33 178 047 742 495 264 vailable for Pro'ects Pro rams Revenues-O eratin Ex enses-DebtService 4 39,714,205 41,854,283 44,582,392 47,416,574 50,360,919 53,419,674 56,597,247 59 898 214 738 878 233 D. Pro'ect Pro ram Ex enditures 1. School Board Properties . Affordable Housin 3,500,000 b. Infrastructure lm rovements 2,000,000 2. Miami Herald Area Pro ertle, . Publiclm rovements 3. PerformingArts Center . Parkin 4,700,000 .I-395"Underdeck" Park . Contribution Maintenance 1,979,932 2,078,928 2,182,875 2,292,018 2,406,619 2,526,950 2,653,298 2,785,963 40,005,214 S. Infrastructure Improve ments . Streetsca es 2,000,1300 2,450,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,000,000 3,032,996 3,000,000 3,000,000 40 000 0D0 b.Road Curb Sidewalk Rehabilitation 1500000 2000000 2000000 2986749 3000000 2500000 3000000 3000000 350000D0 . Streetli hts 300 000 300,000 300,000 300 000 300 000 300,000 205,193 7,000,000 . Water Sewer 500 000 500,000 1000 000 1000 000 00 1.0 000 1000 000 1000 000 15 000 000 . Stormwater Drainage 2,000,000 $ 3,000,000 3,000,000 $ 3,000,000 $00 3,000,000 3,000,000 $H 0,000,000 . Utili Under roundin 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000 $ 1,500,000 $00 292,666 0,000,0D0lan&Trans ortation Network Assistance 4,405,313 $ 3,433,079 3,899,509 $ 4,483,779 $16 9,458,251 11,030,221 $5,000,0006. Park&Greens ace lm rovement/Maintenance 609,505 $ 639,980 671,979 $ 705,578 $ 777,900 *00 816,795 $5,366,064. Housin Affordabil Pro rams21012088 21887060 22797032 23 743 402627 25 751 221 26 815 75946 836 075. Economic Develo ment Business AssistanceBusI esslm rovement Job Creation Grants 500000 500000 500000 500000 500000 500000 11261097 Quali of Lifelm rovements mmuni Policin Publ942825J 989966 1039464 1091437 09 1203310 1263475 20859626 b. Social Service Delive Im rovements 72199 75 809 79 599 83 579 87 758 92141, 9' 753 101591 1533 404 . CRA Scholarshi Pro ram 250 000 250 000 250 000 250 000 250 000 250 D00 250 000 250,000 3,750,000 . Purple Shirts Program 346 488 363 812 382,003 401,103 421,158 442,216 464,327 487,543 K 7 290 976 6-65 .Homeless Pro rams 1795 856 1885641979932 2078922182875 2292012406 619 2,526,950 3 914 15otalPro'ec Po ramEx enditures 37205 4854 283 582392 47,416,5874 50,360,919 53 419674 56 97 2458,789,643 735 767667 920654 9 aur ud1,108,571 IS 1,108,574 6-66 Chapter 7 - Exit Strategy When is Redevelopment Complete? One of the most difficult concepts in the implementation of a Community Redevelopment Agency is to gauge when redevelopment is completed. This is because redevelopment is never actually "complete." The Community Redevelopment Agency or any other entity can always find more projects and/or more programs to fund to make an area better. However, CRA's have finite lives and a time does need to exist when the regular stream of revenues reverts back to the City of Miami to carry out the full breath of its mission as well as to Miami -Dade County to provide the services for which it is responsible. It is the intent of this section to modify the question of "When is redevelopment complete?" to "when has the Community Redevelopment Agency completed its assigned task?" When has the Community Redevelopment Agency Completed its Assigned Task? This Community Redevelopment Plan Update outlines the work plan for the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency. Many projects and programs are contained within this Plan. The completion of the Community Redevelopment Agency's work and the subsequent end or "sunset" of the District will either be based on the reaching of the additional 15 years (until 2046) it may be allowed to continue to operate or the completion of all anticipated projects and substantial advancement of goals and objectives of the described programs and the repayment of any and all debt. Once all of the following questions can be answered affirmatively, the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be closed down and the Omni Redevelopment Trust Fund should cease to exist. 1. Have the projects outlined and/or contemplated by the Community Redevelopment Plan been substantially completed and paid for including related debt (except for on -going maintenance of the projects) as outlined in the Plan or any appropriate Five -Year Action Plan? 2. Have the programs outlined and/or contemplated by this Community Redevelopment Plan been implemented and have they substantially impacted the community and/or met their stated goals? Has all debt from the implementation of projects and programs been retired? Any review of these questions should also include whether there are other sources of funds available to the CRA, County or other agency or group to complete any outstanding projects or programs of the CRA. If these outside sources are sufficient, consideration should be given to early termination of tax increment payments and the cessation of the CRA. Five (5) Year Plan Review as a Method of Mitigating Changes in Local Conditions and the CRA's Success. While answers in the affirmative to the questions in Subsection B (above) should trigger the completion of CRA's efforts, it recommended that the CRA not rely on the original list of projects outlined in this Plan as a final and absolute list, but instead, utilize these projects as a "living document" that will be the subject of a review and update every five years (or other times when conditions warrant). As part of the five-year update, a Review and Future Action Plan should also be prepared. The Review portion should include a progress report that indicates the success of the CRA in attaining its stated goals given market and other outside forces (i.e. changes to land prices, interest rates, construction costs, other growth in the area, state of the retail, office and industrial sectors, etc.) influencing the CRA during that five 7-67 year period. Programs and projects should be reviewed to determine their continued viability and cost effectiveness in addressing the needs of the community. Each Five -Year Action Plan should set new goals and task completion indicators which take into account changes in outside forces. Each new Action Plan should also contain revisions to the TIF projections based on actual changes to taxable values of property in the area during the previous five years and what can reasonably be expected to happen to them in the ensuing five years. The Five -Year Review and Action Plan shall also be the document utilized for the formulation and inclusion into the Plan (by the appropriate amendment procedures as outlined in F.S. Chapter 163 Part III and as required by Miami -Dade County) of new projects and programs that will address the new conditions or contemplated conditions and the basis for removal from the Plan of projects/programs that are no longer necessary, are outdated, or those no longer in the best interests of the community. If no new programs are contemplated or warranted, there shall be no need for an update of the Plan. Upon completion of the Five -Year Review and Action Plan, it is determined that the projects and programs have meet the criteria for completion of the CRA's assigned tasks or that (as outlined above) there exists other sources of funds for outstanding projects, then the review should conclude that the CRA has been successful and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be dissolved. The review should analyze the potential for the CRA to complete its tasks given performance over the past five-year period (and prior five- year periods). If it is determined that the CRA will be unable to substantially affect conditions in the Omni Area, then the review should conclude that the CRA is not an effective method for redevelopment of the neighborhood and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be dissolved. The five-year evaluation shall in no way however, inhibit or prevent the Omni Community Redevelopment Plan from being amended or new programs or projects from being created and implemented at any other time as long as such plan amendments or new project/programs are in conformance with any interlocal agreements, FS. Chapter 163 Part III, and Miami -Dade County regulations. Termination of Tax Increment Payments This program requires a regular review of the progress of the CRA and the completion of projects and programs. In the later years, the CRA may find that most of its contemplated projects/programs have been completed. While some tax increment would still be needed to fund a few on -going projects/programs, the majority of the tax increment may not be required. Such later -year reviews should be focused on determining if the minimal programs or projects still in need of funding are necessary to be completed by the CRA or if the City or other entity might have other potential sources of funding to complete them. Upon completion of this review, a determination could be made as to whether to continue tax increment collections at full levels, reduce the percentage of the tax increment collected, or whether the goals and objectives of the CRA have been met and it is time to sunset the District. VA .: Chapter 8 - NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT STATEMENT RELOCATION It is the goal and intent of the CRA to retain, improve and increase the housing stock within the Omni Redevelopment area. Therefore, the Plan Update does not propose any specific project which would result in the acquisition or demolition of existing residential structures nor the relocation of current residents of the area. Any future project supported by the CRA and its financing mechanisms which requires the involuntary displacement of any resident, shall be accompanied by a Project Relocation Plan in accordance with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, or other applicable regulations. The Project Relocation Plan must be approved by the CRA Board in a publicly noticed CRA Board meeting prior to receiving final approvals. If any future projects were to require relocation and CRA funding were to be "partnered" with Federal funds, the Omni CRA shall make it a condition of its participation that all provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act are met. This will assure that displaced residents will have access to safe, sanitary and decent replacement housing. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION The street system within the study area consists of arterials, collectors and local roads that provide access and circulation within the Omni area. The main arterial is Biscayne Boulevard which provides north/south access. Access to and from the Omni area to other parts of the city is severely restricted by the 1-395 elevated expressway on the south limit of the study area and the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway on the west side. This Redevelopment Plan update proposes the elimination of deficiencies within the transportation network (see maps in Chapter 1-3 for overview of deficiency locations). These deficiencies include: 1. Poor street asphalt conditions 2. Broken or missing curbing 3. Poorly maintained or missing sidewalks 4. Poor or nonexistant lighting Repair of these deficiencies should enhance the transportation network for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians. The plan also advocates for the following continued projects: Roadway Conversions from one to two-way streets 1. N. Miami Avenue 2. NE 15tAvenue 3. NE 2d Avenue 4. 17th Street FEC railway crossing The purpose of these projects is all to enhance the flow of traffic and reduce travel times. This update also includes description of streetscaping to be undertaken CRA-wide. These projects are to be undertaken either as stand-alone projects or in -conjunction with large private projects to help mitigate appearances and traffic flow in the CRA. :.• Such projects, as outlined in Chapter 1-4, include providing public amenities designed to help pedestrian accessibility and flow so as to encourage walking or bicycling rather than motor vehicle use. These items include, but are not limited to: 1. Public parking 2. On -street parking 3. Wide sidewalks 4. Bicycle lanes 5. Traffic calming devices In addition, items are also designed to enhance the flow of motor vehicle traffic though the siting of parking and pull-outs for buses and ride -share vehicles so traffic is not impeded. An opportunity to support the County's Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan is also contained within the update. The SMART Plan contains a number of methods for enhancing transportation within Miami -Dade County including enhanced bus use and the user of rail. Of particular note to the Omni CRA would be enhancement of the Metromover, which travels through the CRA, and the help in creation of the SMART Plan Beach Corridor Rapid Transit line from the mainland to the barrier island. The Beach Corridor Rapid Transit Line could alleviate a significant amount of traffic on 1-395 and quickly move people from the CRA district to the employment centers on Miami Beach. Depending on the. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY Redevelopment in the Omni CRA will improve environmental quality due to existing provisions in the City's building permit process. Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management reviews all new construction permits to ensure health standards are followed. Asbestos testing is required for existing buildings that are to undergo renovation. The County's Health Department must also approve any water and sewer changes, restaurants, hospitals, clinics, and schools. Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department provides water and sewage services and runoff drainage for the Omni CRA district. The Department has upgraded their standards which means that most new construction and renovations within the CRA will require upgrades to the water service lines. In addition to the above, the redevelopment plan update also contemplates the implementation of stormwater systems CRA-wide. Currently such systems only exist in the area east of Biscayne Boulevard/US- 1. These systems will be required to provide a certain amount of treatment to runoff before it percolates into the soil or is released into Biscayne Bay. The inclusion of curbs and gutters along newly updated streets will ensure that runoff waters are directed into the new stormwater system as well. Significant funding is also contemplated for sewer system upgrades. This will reduce the amount of sewerage that may be leaking from pipes that currently exceed or will have exceeded their anticipated life - span at the time of replacement. COMMUNITY FACILITIES The redevelopment plan update contemplates expansion and maintenance of existing community facilities to a level that will continue to accommodate demand for such facilities that will come with population growth of the area. These facilities include: Parks/Public Spaces 1. Maurice A. Ferre Park 2. Margaret Pace Park 3. Dorsey Park 4. Biscayne Park 5. The Baywalk (to be expanded as well) In addition, the update contemplates the addition and maintenance of the 1-395 "Underway' Park. This will be a significant facility in the area around and under the soon -to -be expanded 1-395, and the inclusion of public plazas, pocket parks and other mini -green spaces, where appropriate, throughout the CRA district. Cultural Facilities The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Frost Museum of Science, and the Perez Art Museum of Miami are all supported through a significant contribution by the CRA to the County for cultural facilities within the CRA. Educational This redevelopment plan update also contemplates redevelopment of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School to include school facilities as well as housing for teachers and others. Relocation of the School Board's iPrep and other educational facilities are also contemplated. This relocation will allow for redevelopment of these sites as well as provide new and upgraded facilities for these educational institutions. IMPACT ON SCHOOL POPULATION While growth in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area is expected to lead to significant population increases, it is unlikely that this will lead to an equally significant increase in school population. The majority of units contemplated by the redevelopment plan update would be in large urban -styled, multi -family buildings. These building are unlikely to contain significant numbers of units with more than 2 bedrooms. It is likely that affordable housing units for workforce and low-income residents that the CRA seeks to construct/rehabilitate will be more family oriented that the market -rate units in the district. This means additional students will be added to the area, however the percentage increase in school population is not likely to be as high as the percent increase in overall population. The CRA will continue to work with the Miami -Dade County School Board to address this issue. OTHER PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL QUALITIES The purpose of the redevelopment is to eliminate and prevent instances of slum and/or blighting influences on the district. To this end, the CRA's on -going efforts to enhance and beautify the area will create a positive environment for all residents. Additionally, the significant efforts to provide a mix of housing options, including efforts to ensure housing for low income and workforce residents will be to the benefits of existing residents. The CRA is also seeking to provide an expansion of area social services through the funding of opportunities for non-profit providers in the district. This effort is designed to ensure a continued social "safety net" is available for residents and to expand the number of social service agencies providing service in the district and enhance resident access to these agencies. The CRA's commitment to seeking community benefits from developers, property owners, and business owners assisted by the CRA projects, and to the extent possible those that are not assisted, will also improve 8-71 the social qualities of the neighborhood. Included in the plan update is a list of examples of community benefits the CRA should seek which includes but is not limited to: 1. Job creation 2. Job training 3. Affordable housing units 4. Below market -rent commercial spaces for "mom and pop" stores 5. Support for local non-profit service providers in the area Provision of public plazas and green spaces Lastly, provisions are also included in the plan update for a number of quality -of -life items that will benefit the residents. These include such items as: 1. Funding for homeless programs 2. A college scholarship program for residents 3. A program to hire homeless residents to assist in area clean-up activities Community policing to reduce crime and provide a conduit between residents and the police department. 8-72 Chapter 9 West Coconut Grove Expansion Area Map of Coconut Grove Subdistrict LEGAL DESCRIPTION [to be added] 9-73 West Coconut Grove Project List [to be added] 9-74