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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0038
File Number: 6705
Final Action Date:10/28/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING FUNDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF TWO ADDITIONAL AIR CONDITIONER UNITS IN THE
OVERTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER, LOCATED AT 1074 NW 3RD
AVENUE MIAMI, FL 33136; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM
SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW CRA") is a Community Redevelopment Agency created pursuant to Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Plan, lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community," as well as "improving the quality of life for residents" as stated
redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic
buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the Plan further states that
"older buildings that embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of
community should be restored and unified culturally; and
WHEREAS, the Overtown Performing Arts Center ("OPAC") is owned and operated by
the SEOPW CRA. The OPAC, originally known as the Ebenezer Methodist Church, was built in
1947 and is located at 1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136; and
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WHEREAS, after being a designated by the City of Miami as a historic monument, the
SEOPW CRA renovated the OPAC into a 9,500 square foot facility to serve the Overtown
community as a space for various community, social, and recreational activities and events; and
WHEREAS, in addition to serving as Overtown's community performing arts center, the
SEOPW CRA uses the facility to house the Hospitality Employees Advancement & Training,
Inc. ("HEAT") program, which is a culinary arts program that provides a state -of -the art culinary
and catering kitchen, along with meeting space, to Overtown residents who want to improve their
culinary skills for career advancement; and
WHEREAS, the current OPAC air conditioner units are unable to provide adequate air
conditioning for the patrons that use the facility; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA requests authorization for funding for the purchase and
installation of two additional air conditioner units to increase the output and supply adequate air
conditioning inside of the OPAC. The funding amount requested also includes maintenance costs
on the existing air conditioner units; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA requests funding in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00
to underwrite costs associated with the purchase and installation of two additional air conditioner
units by Freezing Mechanical Corporation for the Overtown Performing Arts Center located at
1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes funding, in an amount not
to exceed $30,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the purchase and installation of two (2)
additional air conditioner units by Freezing Mechanical Corporation for the Overtown
Performing Arts Center, located at 1074 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for the purposes set forth above.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled
"Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
G rr� s— Sniver, Executive Director 10/22/2019
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