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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0020
File Number: 6128
Final Action Date:6/27/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AN
EXTENSION OF TIME TO COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION ON THE PROPERTIES
LOCATED AT 244 NORTHWEST 16TH STREET, 1900 NORTHWEST 2ND
COURT, AND 1611 NORTHWEST 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PERFORM SUCH
INSPECTIONS AND DUE DILIGENCE DEEMED NECESSARY; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW
CRA") 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, On April 28, 2014, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0035, the Board of
Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency authorized the
acceptance of property at 224 NW 16th Street, Miami, Florida, and 1900 NW 2nd Court, Miami, Florida
from the City of Miami, and 1611 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida from the City of Miami (collectively,
"Property"); and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2014, pursuant to Resolution No. R-14-0391, the City Commission
authorized the conveyance of the City of Miami ("City") owned parcels of land located at 244 Northwest
16`h Street, 1900 Northwest 2nd Court, and 1611 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida, with parcel
reverter provisions, to SEOPW CRA for the construction of affordable housing projects; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370(2)(e), Florida Statutes, permits the acquisition of real property,
together with any improvements thereon; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 3/Principles 2 and 3, at pages 12 and 14, of the Plan lists
creating infill housing, and developing a variety of housing options as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, SEOPW CRA has expended a considerable amount of funds for architecture and
engineering on each of the projects, however, the projects are incomplete at this time; and
WHEREAS, SEOPW CRA has informed the City that it will be unable to complete construction
within the specified timeframe; and
WHEREAS, the affordable housing to be provided in the redevelopment area is still needed; and
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File ID: 6128
Enactment Number: CRA-R-19-0020
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA recommends granting SEOPW
CRA an extension of time to complete construction by January 31, 2022 ("Extension of Time").
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 as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners authorizes an extension of time to complete construction
on the Property, as legally described in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, for construction of
affordable housing projects.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to perform such inspections and due diligence
deemed necessary.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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iver, Exl6cutive Director 6/21 /2019
G�rre�lus Sh vi er, Exitcutive Director 7/9/2019
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