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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0017
File Number: 6136
Final Action Date:6/27/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/ PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS"), ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE
HISTORIC OVERTOWN CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT MASTER
PLAN PREPARED BY PERKINS + WILL, INC.; AND REIMBURSING FOR COSTS
LION 12TH & 3RD, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000.00.
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA")
is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA and LION 12TH & 3RD, LLC, obtained the professional planning
services of Perkins + Will, Inc. to generate the master plan for the development of Historic Overtown
Culture and Entertainment District; and
WHEREAS, the master plan for the development of the Historic Overtown Culture and Entertainment
District was prepared with the consultation of the SEOPW CRA for possible adoption; and
WHEREAS, this master plan vision builds on the Historic Overtown Folklife Village master plan
produced in May 1997; and
WHEREAS, Overtown was once renowned as the center of Black culture and nightlife for the South,
reflecting the energy of the community that found expression in the many cultural forms that existed
there, such as music, art and food; and
WHEREAS, Perkins + Will, Inc. is a world-renowned interdisciplinary, research -based architecture and
design firm established in 1935; and
WHEREAS, with over 20 offices located both nationwide and internationally, Perkins + Will, Inc. offers
services in the areas of architecture, branded environments, interior design, landscape architecture,
planning and strategies, preservation and reuse, and urban design services; and
WHEREAS, Perkins + Will, Inc. has recently completed the planning for the Historic Overtown Culture
and Entertainment District which includes, a jazz village, parking garages, and local eateries and shops;
and
WHEREAS, Section 163.335, Florida Statutes, states that the existence of slum and blighted areas greatly
contribute to the spread of disease and crime causing economic and social burdens to the community,
thereby negatively affecting the tax base and impairing sound growth within the community; and
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WHEREAS, Section 163.387(1)(a), Florida Statutes, states that redevelopment trust funds "shall be used
by the agency to finance or refinance any `community redevelopment' it undertakes pursuant to the
approved community redevelopment plan"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community,"
and "improving the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the [p]romotion and marketing of the
community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principles 6 and 14, at pages 15-16, of the Plan list the promotion of "local
cultural events, institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the
area culturally," as stated redevelopment principles; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 26, of the 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update lists the promotion
and marketing of the community "as a Culture and Entertainment destination rich in history with a
distinctive and strong sense of place that is attractive to families and individuals of all backgrounds
making the SEOPW area a unique community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 30, of the 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update, provides that "it
is necessary to address and improve the neighborhood economy and expand the economic opportunities
of preset and future residents and businesses." ; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners accepts and adopts the Master Plan of the Historic Overtown
Culture and Entertainment District created by architecture and design firm, Perkins + Will, Inc.; and
reimburses for costs LION 12TH & 3RD, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners accepts and adopts the Master Plan of the Historic
Overtown Culture and Entertainment District created by architecture and design firm, Perkins + Will,
Inc.; and reimburses for costs LION 12TH & 3RD, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00.
Section 3. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Professional Services" Account No. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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