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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0039
File Number: 12601
Final Action Date:9/22/2022
THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA") AUTHORIZES A GRANT TO CITY OF MIAMI BLACK
POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM ("BLACK POLICE
PRECINCT") IN THE AMOUNT OF $275,000.00 PER YEAR FOR OCTOBER 1,
2022 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, OCTOBER 1, 2023 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2024,
OCTOBER 1, 2024 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND OCTOBER 1, 2025 —
SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, FOR ONE YEAR WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTIONS
TO RENEW, RESPECTFULLY TOTALING AN AMOUNT OF 1.1 MILLION
DOLLARS, FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE BLACK POLICE PRECINCT.
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 Plan lists Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police
Precinct") as being a structure of major importance and emphasis should be placed on its preservation.
Further, the Black Police Precinct was renovated by the City of Miami to be used as a museum and to
promote cultural activities for the Overtown community; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$275,000.00, for the daily operation of the Black Police Precinct.
WHERE AS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation ofJ historic
buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal.
WHERE AS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted". Further, Section 2, Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the
Plan 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.
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.
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File ID: 12601
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Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $275,000.00, for one year with three one-year options to renew for the daily operation of the
Black Police Precinct.
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 the
purposes set forth above.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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