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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0040
File Number: 6708
Final Action Date:10/28/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO GLORIA B. LEWIS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $50,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
COMPLETION OF THE REHABILITATION AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS AT
PEOPLE'S BAR-B-QUE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS
DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS,
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS
AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("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" and "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14 of the Plan provides that "employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents..." as stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan provides that in order to
"address and improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of
present and future residents and businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance
existing businesses and ... attract new businesses that provide needed services and economic
opportunities ... ;" and
WHEREAS, on December 29, 2014, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0075, the
Board of Commissioners ("Board") authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $1,000,000.00, to Gloria B. Lewis ("Grantee") to underwrite costs associated with the
rehabilitation of People's Bar-B-Que located at 360 N.W. 81" Street, Miami, Florida 33136
("Project"); and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the design phase of the Project, final pricing was
obtained indicating that additional funding for the Project would be required. On March 29, 2018,
pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-18-0021, the Board authorized an additional grant, in an
amount not to exceed $375,000.00, to underwrite rehabilitation costs; and
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WHEREAS, while the Project is in its final phase, the Grantee is requesting a final
$50,000.00, of which $20,095.00 will cover costs associated with added miscellaneous items to
make a more complete Project, and the remaining $25,525.00 will cover costs associated with a
new parking lot; and
WHEREAS, People's Bar-B-Que has been a staple in the Overtown community since
1961. Its preservation is vital to maintaining a long-standing business in the community during a
time of significant development in Overtown. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board
approve this Resolution to ensure successful completion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant in an amount not to
exceed $50,000.00 to Grantee to underwrite costs associated with the completion of the Project;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would
further the aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant to Gloria B.
Lewis, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with completing
the rehabilitation and parking improvements at People's Bar-B-Que located at 360 N.W. 8tn
Street, Miami, Florida 33136.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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