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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0049
File Number: 6951
Final Action Date:12/16/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO URBAN PHILANTHROPIES, INC., IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $154,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
RENOVATIONS TO THE URBAN, A FOOD AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
LOCATED AT 1000 NW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136; 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; FUNDING SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FUNDS.
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, under Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community Redevelopment Act,
"community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum and blight";
and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, on 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, Principle 4, on page 14 of the Plan provides that "employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents..." as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, on page 15 of the Plan provides that 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, Section 2, Goal 5, on page 11 of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the
community" and "[e]xpanding the tax base" as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principles 6 and 14, on 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
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WHEREAS, The Urban, located at 1000 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, is a food and
entertainment venue that promotes economic development in the community and assists in the
highlighting of Overtown's Cultural and Entertainment District. The Urban currently employs over five
(5) Overtown residents, and the requested funding would allow it to employ five (5) additional personnel;
and
WHEREAS, grant funding for this project will be used for electrical, water, and plumbing
improvements, furniture and fixtures, and an AstroTurf ground covering. Also, funding will allow for the
construction of various interior structures that will be utilized by small businesses to offer food and other
goods; and
WHEREAS, during the Super Bowl week in February 2020, The Urban will host the Tom Joyner
farewell tribute. This tribute will bring in nationally acclaimed artists along with Tom Joyner himself.
This event will be unique because it is the only event of its kind nationally and will highlight not only The
Urban but Black Archives, Ward Rooming House, the Overtown Performing Arts Center, A Space Called
Tribe, and Red Rooster Overtown. This program will undoubtedly receive national attention during Super
Bowl week and will be a significant platform for the Redevelopment Area as a whole; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to Urban
Philanthropies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $154,000.00, to underwrite the costs associated with
renovations to The Urban; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA 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 the issuance of a grant to Urban
Philanthropies, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $154,000.00, to underwrite the costs associated with
renovations to The Urban, located at 1000 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 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. The funding for this project is subject to the availability of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency funds.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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