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OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-19-0002
OMNI CRA
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Miami, FL 33136
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Final Action Date: 2/19/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING THE RELOCATION PLAN PROGRAM, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR TEMPORARY RELOCATION
ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS THAT ARE DISPLACED AS A RESULT OF A CRA
PROJECT ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00
FOR THE PROGRAM FROM RESERVE FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT CODE
10040,920501,531000; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, DIRECTLY TO RESIDENTS OR TO
VENDORS FOR ELIGIBLE COSTS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan");
and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan; Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42
of the Plan; and Section 4.4, E., D-7, at page 42 of the Plan respectively list maximizing
conditions for residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to
blight, and minimizing condemnation and relocation as stated redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the CRA is in the process of completing various projects and pursuant to
the Plan, must offer temporary relocation assistance to residents that may be displaced as a
result of any of the projects; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370, Florida Statutes, specifically authorizes the CRA to
allocate funds to help in the displacement of residents affected by a redevelopment project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to allocate funds from
budget reserve funds in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the relocation assistance plan
('Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from the Board of
Commissioners of the CRA to execute the relocation assistance plan, attached and
incorporated as Exhibit "A," and to disburse funds directly to residents or to vendors who assist
residents in relocating as a result of a redevelopment project; and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director is further seeking authority to negotiate and execute
any and all documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all In a form acceptable to the
General Counsel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The relocation assistance plan, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," is
approved.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate funds from the budget reserve
account code 10040.920501.531000 in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for the Program.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to negotiate and execute any
and all documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all in a form acceptable to the General
Counsel.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
directly to residents or vendors for eligible costs.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA M�NDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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C R A OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-21-0043
File Number: 10981 Final Action Date: 10/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00) TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY") FOR FUNDING COSTS AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CITY'S PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO STUDY THE T6-24B ZONING DESIGNATION
AND ITS IMPACT ON PROVIDING WORKFORCE UNITS WITHIN THE CRA'S
REDEVELOPMENT AREA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2021-2022 OMNI TAX
INCREMENT BUDGET LINE ITEM 31 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($200,000.00); AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the CRA's 2010 Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami requested funding from the CRA for the purpose of
studying the implementation and impact of the T6-24B zoning designation on development
within the CRA's Area; and
WHEREAS, the development of properties within the CRA's Area that are designated as
T6-2413 has an impact on the development of workforce housing units and contribute to the
CRA's mission to eliminate slum and blighted conditions in the Area; and
WHEREAS, in order to ensure the intent of the T6-2413 zoning designation is being met
through the provision of adequate workforce housing within the CRA's Area, the Board of
Commissioners ('Board") desires to provide the City of Miami ("City") with funding in the amount
of Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) in funding for the City's Planning
Department to study the T6-24B zoning district within the CRA's Area; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from CRA 2021-2022 Tax Increment Fund Budget Line
item 31; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from the Board to negotiate
and execute any and all documents necessary, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel,
for the purposes stated herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to release funds from Omni Tax
Increment Fund 2021-2022 Budget Line Item 31 in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) to the City to fund the City's Planning Department
to study the T6-2413 zoning designation within the CRA's Area and its effects on workforce
housing.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate this Resolution, all in forms acceptable to the General
Counsel,
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Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MtNDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-17-0033
File Number: 2498 Final Action Date: 6/21/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMN1
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH A FIVE (5) YEAR INITIAL TERM WITH TWO (2) ONE (1)
YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, BETWEEN THE CRA AND REVRAN S MAHARANIE LINCOLN, AN
INDIVIDUAL ("LANDLORD"), FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 175 NW 14
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY"), AT A TOTAL BASE RENT OF TWO
THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($2,850.00) PER MONTH, WITH A
THREE PERCENT (3%) ANNUAL INCREASE THEREAFTER THE FIRST LEASE
YEAR, PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.370, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THE CRA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00); UPON
COMPLETION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS, FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBLEASE THE PROPERTY; ALLOCATING
REHABILITATION FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NO. 10040.920501.883000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with eliminating slum and.blight pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370, Florida Statutes, authorizes the CRA to lease properties
within the CRA Redevelopment Area ('Redevelopment Area") to "eliminate obsolete or
other uses detrimental to the public welfare; or otherwise to remove or prevent the
spread of blight or deterioration"; and
WHEREAS, Section 9.1 of the CRA Redevelopment Plan ('Redevelopment Plan")
outlines areas in which the CRA is able to carry out its functions; and
WHEREAS, the property located at 175 NW 14 Street, Miami, Florida ("Property") is
located at the forefront of the Redevelopment Area and is viewable to residents and
visitors to this area; and
WHEREAS, the Property requires much needed repair and rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4 of the Redevelopment Plan lists amongst the strategies for
public/private development, enhancement by the "rehabilitation and maintenance of
existing viable uses and structures" as a stated strategy; and
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WHEREAS, the CRA intends to execute a lease agreement ("Lease") with Revran S.
Maharanie, an individual ("Landlord"); and
WHEREAS, the Lease shall have an initial term of five (5) years with two (2) one (1)
year options to renew at total base rent of two thousand eight hundred fifty dollars
($2,850.00) per month, with a three percent (3%) annual increase thereafter the first
Lease year; and
WHEREAS, upon executing the Lease, the CRA intends to rehabilitate the infrastructure
of the Property at an estimated cost not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand
dollars ($150,000.00); and
WHEREAS, upon completion of the rehabilitation of the Property, the CRA intends to
sublease the Property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if -fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a
Lease, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, between the CRA and the
Landlord for the Property for a five (5) year initial term with two (2) one (1) year options
to renew, at a total base rent of Two Thousand Eight Hundred and Fifty Dollars
($2,850.00) per month, with a three percent (3%) annual increase thereafter the first
Lease year, pursuant to Section 163.370, Florida Statutes, and the Redevelopment
Plan.
Section 3. The Executive Director is further authorized to make improvements to the
Property in an amount not to exceed one hundred and fifty thousand dollars
($150,000.00).
Section 4. Upon completion of the improvements, the Executive Director is further
authorized to sublease the Property.
Section 5. Funds for rehabilitation are to be allocated from Account Code No.
10040.920501.883000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA M�NDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-21-0041
File Number: 10943 Final Action Date: 10/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
CREATING AN OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ELIMINATING SLUM AND BLIGHT IN THE CRA'S REDEVELOPMENT AREA
("PROGRAM"); ALLOCATING ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000.00) FOR THE
PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT
HIS DISCRETION, AS A GRANT TO BUSINESS ENTITIES OR AS A
REIMBURSEMENT LOAN TO BUSINESS ENTITIES OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND/ OR SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
the CRA's Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the Amended 2019 Omni CRA
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") in an effort to eliminate slum and blight within the Area; and
WHEREAS, pages 4-46 of the Plan authorize the CRA to engage in the "encouragement
of small business opportunities in the redevelopment area"; and
WHEREAS, pages 4-41 of the Plan state "The CRA should look to fund upgrades to and
encourage additional programing in other existing parks and green spaces in the district where
such improvements will enhance the ability of residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and/or
to undertake recreational activities;" and
WHEREAS, pages 4-41 of the Plan states that "the need for open space will exceed the
supply in existing parks and greenspaces therefore, the CRA should look for other opportunities
for small parks and open spaces;" and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA has previously allocated funds to
projects that activate and improve underutilized or vacant land and improve the quality of life
within the Area; and
WHEREAS, similar projects have been successful and have accomplished the goals and
objectives of the Plan in the past; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate $1,000,000.00 to fund an
Open Space Improvement Program ("Program") to further remove blight and improve quality of
life in the Area; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from 2021-2022 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget line
item 26 for the Program; and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority to disburse funds from the
Program to eligible participants as a either a grant or as a reimbursable loan or directly to
vendors upon presentation of Invoices and satisfactory documentation without the need for
further approval from the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the funding of the Program is consistent with both Part III, Chapter 163,
Florida Statutes, and the Plan and further serves both a municipal and public purpose;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Program is hereby established with funds in the amount of $1,00,000.00
allocated from 2021-2022 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget line item 26.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, as
either a grant or as a reimbursable loan either directly to eligible participants or directly to
vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation without the need for
further approval from the Board of Commissioners.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all in forms acceptable to the General
Counsel.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-21-0042
File Number: 10944 Final Action Date: 10/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
CREATING A 40-YEAR ASSESSMENT AND REHAB GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
PURPOSES OF PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT AND THE ELIMINATION OF SLUM
AND BLIGHT WITHIN THE CRA'S REDEVELOPMENT AREA ("PROGRAM");
ALLOCATING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF EIGHT HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($800,000.00) FOR THE PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, AS A GRANT TO
PROPERTY OWNERS OR AS A REIMBURSEMENT LOAN TO PROPERTY OWNERS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND/ OR
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, SUBJECT TO
THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA') is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, page 4-33 of the 2019 Amendment to the CRA's Redevelopment Plan
("Plan'') reaffirms the importance of the preservation of housing to the economic vitality of the
CRA and recommends "Creation of a CRA program to provide assistance to repair, maintain,
and upgrade homes to maintain the livability of the housing unit; Assistance for emergency
repairs (i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies); Assistance for compliance with City code upon
receipt of a notice/citation from the City; Assistance to install energy efficiency upgrades that
would reduce monthly and annual bills related to living in the home"; and
WHEREAS, page 4-33 of the Plan states "to assist for -profit housing providers in the
CRA could ... Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing housing project" and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA has previously allocated funds to
programs that rehabilitate facades, small business improvements, and improvements to the
quality of life within the CRA's Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, these programs have been successful and have accomplished the goals
and objectives of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate an additional $800,000.00
to a 40-Year Assessment and Rehab Program ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, funds are available from 2021-2022 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget line
item 31 for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority to disburse funds from the
Program to eligible participants as either a grant or as a reimbursable loan either to business
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entities or directly to vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation
without the need for further approval from the Board of Commissioners;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Program is hereby established with funds in the amount of $800,000.00
allocated from 2021-2022 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget line item 31.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, as
either a grant or as a reimbursable loan either directly to business entities or directly to vendors
upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation to qualifying businesses.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all in forms acceptable to the General
Counsel,
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA M�NDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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CRA-11-19-0043
File Number: 6715 Final Action Date: 10/30/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("OMNI
CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($975,000.00) TO
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE
("PROJECT") LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE
CITY'S OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE OMNI CRA TO BE
ADVISED ON ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, AT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SOLE
DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2019-2020
OMNI BUDGET LINE ITEM 31.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4.D. at page 42 of the Plan lists the elimination of
conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objective; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4.A on page 41 of the Plan also lists that the CRA should
"Provide for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation;" and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to complete the North Bayshore Drive Traffic Circle
Project as a necessary redevelopment objective capital improvement project within the
Redevelopment Area ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director recommends that the CRA contribute
$975,000.00 towards the City of Miami's ("City") budget for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding for the
Project;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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 issuance of a grant in an amount not to exceed $975,000.00 to
the City to underwrite costs associated with the Project is approved.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, solely in the Executive Director's discretion,
upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary for said purpose, all in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from 2019-2020 Omni TIF Budget line item
31, page 5.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CRA-R-19-0044
File Number: 6716 Final Action Date: 10130/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX
HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($693,000.00) TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF NE 4TH
AVE CRESCENT PARK ("PROJECT"), LOCATED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AREA, WITH ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CRA TO BE ADVISED
ON ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, SOLELY WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2019-2020
OMNI CRA BUDGET PAGE 5, LINE 31 ($25K), PAGE 5, LINE 27 ($356,937), AND
THE REMAINDER FROM PAGE 4, LINE 13 ($311,063).
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment
Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, D., at page 42 of the Plan lists the elimination of
conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objective; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, A, on page 41 of the Plan also lists that the CRA should
"Provide for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation;" and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to complete the Crescent Park Project ("Project")
as a necessary redevelopment objective capital improvement project within the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director recommends that the CRA contribute an
amount not to exceed $693,000,00 to the City of Miami ("City") for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding for the
Project;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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 issuance of a grant in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred
Ninety Three Thousand Dollars ($693,000.00) to the City to underwrite costs associated
with the Project is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds to the City on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, solely within the Executive Director's
discretion, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to negotiate and execute
any and all documents necessary for said purpose, all in a form acceptable to General
Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from 2019-2020 Omni TIF Budget, Page 5,
line 31 ($25k), Page 5, line 27 ($356,937), and the remainder from Page 4, line 13
($311,063).
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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Final Action Date: 5124/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA;
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY AGREEMENTS,
IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES
STATED HEREIN; ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS OF $400,000.00 TO MORGANS
2829, INC. FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 130 NW
14 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") engages in numerous activities in the community and is tasked with
reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, on September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution
No. CRA-R-16-0042 adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process
in which any and all services and goods are procured by the CRA; and
WHEREAS, Morgans 2829, Inc., a for profit entity ("Morgans"), submitted a
request for grant funding to rehabilitate the property located at 130 NW 14 Street,
Miami, Florida ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property is located within the CRA boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the 2009 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") on page 41, section D-
2, lists the objective of the CRA is to make "Improvements to the Public Realm" by
"[enhancing] the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and residents"; and
WHEREAS, the Plan also outlines working with private entities on page
42, Sections A-1 and A-3, to "Provide incentives for redevelopment of blighted
properties" and to "Promote rehabilitation and maintenance of existing viable uses and
structures"; and
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WHEREAS, Section 4.4, B., D-5, at page 41; Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41;
and Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of the Plan lists that providing employment
opportunities and upward job mobility for residents, maximizing conditions for residents
to live in the area, and the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight as stated
redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, Morgans has submitted a proposal to rehabilitate the Property and
requests grant funding for the rehabilitation and buildout of the Property in an amount of
$400,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the success of the project will result in accomplishing the stated
objectives of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
it is in the CRA's best interest, by an affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, to waive
competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the
Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the CRA;
and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize the Executive Director to execute and
negotiate any and all necessary agreements, in a form acceptable to the General
Counsel, with Morgans for the allocation of grant funds for the rehabilitation of the
Property in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 towards rehabilitation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the
Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public
hearing, the Executive Director's recommendation and written finding pursuant to
Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding methods
are waived as they are not practicable or advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all
necessary agreements, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, with Morgans for
the allocation of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 for the
rehabilitation of the Property, subject to the availability of funds.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from Omni Increment Fund, "Other Grant
and Aids - Funding derived from 2018 TIF revenue", Account Code No.
10040.920501.883000.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MtNDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-19-0045
File Number: 6723
Final Action Date: 10/30/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM OMNI CRA TIF
REVENUE 2019-2020 BUDGET RESERVE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000.00 TO THE SUNDARI FOUNDATION, INC., D/B/A LOTUS HOUSE ("LOTUS
HOUSE") TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
"LOTUS HOUSE PROGRAM" ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan");
and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42
of the Plan, and Section 5.5, at pages 94-95 of the Plan respectively list maximizing conditions
for residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight, and
strategies to improve human services delivery as stated redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing issues related to homelessness, including chronic
homelessness, have had a deleterious effect on the Redevelopment Area by inhibiting
development and adversely impacting the quality of life of area residents; and
WHEREAS, the Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House ("Lotus") is an entity that
addresses the aforementioned issues in the Redevelopment Area and has sought funds from
the CRA for the "Lotus House Program" ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, Lotus has a proven track record of helping women and children who are at
a disadvantage in the Redevelopment Area, in particular the chronic homeless as well as
victims of domestic violence, and the Program would further Lotus' efforts in this regard by
providing temporary shelter, temporary housing, and human service deliveries to women and
children in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the requested grant is authorized pursuant to Section 163.370(2)(1), Florida
Statutes, which states that Community Redevelopment Agencies are allowed "To develop, test,
and report methods and techniques, and carry out demonstrations and other activities, for the
prevention and the elimination of slums and urban blight and developing and demonstrating new
or improved means of providing housing for families and persons of low income"; and
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WHEREAS, the Program is a program envisioned to reduce slum and blight and provide
human services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and who are in
need of housing relocation, assistance, shelter, and services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate grant funds in an amount
not to exceed $25,000.00 ("Funds") from the CRA 2019-2020 Budget Reserve to Lotus to
underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the objectives of the Plan would be
furthered by the provision of additional services to the homeless in the form of the Funds to
Lotus for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from the Board of
Commissioners to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the
Program, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate the Funds to Lotus to
underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to allocate the Funds for the Program, in a form acceptable to the
General Counsel.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MtNDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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