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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0038
File Number: 12600
Final Action Date:9/22/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$21,046.57, TO THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH
FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF SECUIRTY UPGRADES; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, 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; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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, 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, Page 93 of the Plan states that "[t]he SEOPW CRA will assist in The Black
Archives, History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.'s on -going efforts to rehabilitate
the theater and make available related support facilities;" and
WHEREAS, over the years the SEOPW CRA has supported Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., and was successful in opening the Lyric Theater
Cultural Arts Complex ("Lyric Theater').; and
WHEREAS, security upgrades that will allow for greater ease of access for the
administrative offices at 819 NW 2nd Avenue. The security improvements include alarm
upgrades with integrated access control for automated arming/disarming; keypad replacements
with liquid crystal display ("LCD") touch panels, additional control LCD panels, and card readers
to allow individual authorized access.; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorization of this Resolution
would further the aforementioned redevelopment goal and principles;
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, in an amount not
to exceed $21,046.57, subject to annual budget approval, to Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the completion
of security upgrades that will allow for greater ease of access for the administrative offices at
819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
Section 3. 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 5. $21,046.57 allocated from SEOPW funds derived from FY 2023,
SEOPW CRA Budget, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
V ce gP-Tr , Taff ounsel 9/15/2022
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