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ORDINANCI NO. 01- 763
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
ESTABLISHING A POLICY TO PRIORITIZE THE
BALANCE OF' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
("CDBG") FUNDS AS A RESULT OF THE CLOSEOUT OF
COMPLETED C.DBG ACTIVITIES AND IDENTIFICA'T'ION
OF PROGRAM INCOME TO SPECIFIC CAP'I'TAL
114PROVEMENT PROJEC'T'S, CONTINGENT UPON
EXPENDITURE OF THE IDENTIFTF:D FUNDS FOR
PROJECTS WITHIN THE FISCAL YEAR FOR WHICH THE
FUNDS ARE IDEN'"IL'1ED.
WHEREAS, to address the concerns of the U. S. Department of
Urban Development: ("HUD") regarding the timely expenditure of HUD
t_unds, the City Commission reallocated $4.7 miliion of dormant
Community Development Block Grant: ("CDBG") funds in the l:i.ne of
credit that intended for Capital Improvement Projects ("CIP"),
approximately $1 million of unobligated funds available in t:,he
line of credit to the Historic OverLown Priority Business
Corridor Project, and for the Community. Redevelopment Agency to
meet basel.:[ne funding requirements in the Tntrerlocal Agreement,
Demolition activit:.es and CIP projects to be completed by
September 30, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the: City Commission approved a twofold funding
strategy that addressed the prior funding commitments and further
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created a mechanism to expedite CDBG expenditure ratos to meet
the HUD concerns regarding the 1.5 fiscal year spending
requirement; and
WHEREAS, the strategy identified the Assistant City Manager
:for Operations to prioritize on a first come, first served basis
projects that were at a stage whereby construction was underway
or i_mminent._l.y ready for development to meet_ the September 30,
2000 completion date; and
WHEREAS, the approved strategy further proposed that CDBG
funds for previously committed CIP not at the "break ground„
stage would be identified through pools of future CDBG funds
approved by the City CoRLmiss.i.on for CIP; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission also established a policy that
future allocations of CDBG funds for. C.IP will. be limited Lo
projects which could be completed with.i.n the CDBG year that: the
project is approved; and
WHEREAS,
as a result,
a number of
previously approved CIP
Lhat had been
dormant: for
several.yea.r.s
were defunded, including
$574,379 that had been committed to complete improvements at Jose
Marti Park in Little Havana; and
WHEREAS, in keeping wit --h its policy to mainLai.n commitments
to projects that could expend funds within Lhe Fiscal. Year that
.funds are awarded, the City Commission rolled over $250,000 of
the $1 million oh -ligated to the Downtown Development Authority
for, the E'laq.l.er Marketplace Project with a commiLment t.o identify
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future CDBG funds in Fiscal Year. 2001-2002 to replace the
$730, 000 whish was targeted to CTP that could be completed by
September 30, 2001;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE I'.I' RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CI'TY
OF MIAMI, i!LORTDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamb.l.c' to this Resolution are adopted by reference aP,d
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A policy is established to prioritize. Lhe
balance of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds as a.
result of the closeout of. completed CDBG activi Lies and
identification of program income to specific Capital. Improvement
Projects.
Section 3. The Policy identifies the first $'750,000 of
CDBG funds as a result of the closeout of completed CDBG
activities and identification of program income to be allocated
to the Downtown Development Authority for implementation of the
F lag.ler Tar. ketpl ace Project.
Section 4. The Policy identifies the next $574,379 of
CDBG funds as a r.esu_l.t: of the closeout of completed CDBG
activities and identification of program income to be allocated
to the Jose Marc.i_ Park CIP.
Section 5. The pri.or.it i.zaLion of CDBG funds as a result.;
of. Lhc closeout of. completed CDBG activities and identif. i.caL i.on
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of: program income is contingent upon expenditure of the
identified funds for projects within the fiscal year for which
the funds are identified.
Soction 6. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor..-`
PASSED AND ADOPTND Lhis 26th _ day of Jud, , 2001.
JOT CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance, t^riih A4i ,t -q c; �.•,'6, since the Mayor rlicl rot !rr::licr ;c� ,ppr;r,;;! nf'
this Iegishation by sigr;ing in Iher dasic;r)ated DI'lce i;;,,r•..rr rlr.r:�
bP_cOMO: effective with the elah;.u: or ren (30) das^frorr� ii'rc: date Of c,Uwn,,,rlS!,,i0 r ac";,111
regarding same, witiloul the Uhyor exerc;isiny a vote.
A' -','TEST: Wa er J. E:Aioeman,Cit Cierk
WALTER J. FOEM:4N
CITY CLERK
APPROV , S T FORM ND CORRECTNESSe/
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1 if the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become
effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was
passed and adopted. Tf the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, It
shall become effective immediately upon override of the veCo by
the City Commission.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO! The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
FROM: G1 nez
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
DATE : FILE:
JUL 17 "m
SUBJECT: Policy to Prioritize CDBG
Closeout Funds and Discussion
of Jose Marti Park CIP Project
REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting
ENCLOSURES: July 26, 2001
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution
establishing a policy to prioritize the balance of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
funds as a result of the closeout of completed CDBG activities and identification of program
income to specific Capital Improvement Projects.
BACKGROUND:
At its Special Meeting of July 10, 2001, the City Commission instructed the Administration to
schedule an Agenda Item for the July 26, 2001 meeting to discuss funding of a Capital
Improvement Project (CII') for Jose Marti Park.
As you are aware, in May 2000, the Administration proposed legislation for City Commission
approval that addressed the timely expenditure of HUD funds. At the time, the U.S. Department
of Urban Development indicated that the federal government was threatening to recapture funds
from grantees that exceeded the 1.5 fiscal year spending ratio requirement. City funds Were at
risk as a result of dormant capital improvement projects (CIP) that comprised a major factor
contributing to the excessive funding ratio of the City of Miami.
To address this concern and to meet previous legislative funding commitments, the
Administration proposed a twofold funding strategy that addressed the prior funding
commitments and further created a mechanism to expedite CDBG expenditure rates to meet the
HUD concerns regarding the 1.5 fiscal year spending requirement.
The Administration identified approximately $4.7 million of CDBG funds sitting in the line of
credit that could been attributed to dedicated allocations intended for CIP projects and
approximately $1 million of unobligated funds available in the line of credit. The Administration
reallocated those funds meet the previously approved $3 million allocation for the Historic
Qvertown Priority Business Corridor Project, $1 million to the CRA to meet baseline funding
requirements in the Interlocal Agreement, $200,000 for Demolition activities and $1.3 million
for CIP projects that could be completed by September 30, 2000.
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The strategy identified the Assistant City Manager for Operations to prioritize on a first come,
first served basis projects that were at a stage where construction was already underway or
imminently ready for development to meet the September 30, 2000 completion date. The
approved strategy further proposed that CDBG funds for previously committed CIP projects not
at the "break ground" stage would be identified through pools of future CDBG funds approved
by the City Commission for CEP projects. This strategy enabled the City to expend funds on a
more timely basis to eliminate the threat of a recapture of funds by the federal government.
The City Commission also established a policy that future allocations of CDBG funds for CIP
projects would be limited to projects, which could be completed within the CDBG year that the
project is approved. This policy has been effective in ensuring that the City continues to meet the
1.5 spending rate requirement.
However, as a result a number of previously approved CIP projects that had been dormant for
several years were defunded, including $574,379 that had been committed to complete
improvements at Jose Marti Parkin Little Havana.
At the February 15, 2001 Special City Commission Meeting, the City Commission approved the
rollover of funds for 25`f' Year projects that had not been completed by the end of the Fiscal Year
ending September 30, 2000. In keeping with its policy to maintain commitments to projects that
could expend funds within the Fiscal Year that funds are awarded, the City Commission rolled
over only $250,000 of the $1 million obligated to the Downtown Development Authority for the
Flagler Marketplace Project with the commitment to identify future CDBG funds in FY'2001-
2002 to replace the $750,000 which was targeted to CIP projects that could be completed by
September 30, 2001. Resolution No. 00-1038, adopted by the City Commission at: its meeting of
November 16, 2000, formally reduced the allocation to the CRA from $1,000,000 to $250,000.
To maintain the City's commitment to the DDA for the Flagler Marketplace Project, it is
recommended that the City Commission establish a policy that allocates the first $750,000 of
carryover funds identified from completed CDBG projects and program income to this project.
The recommendation further specifies that the policy identify the next $574,379 to be allocated
for the Jose Marti Park Improvement project -to replace the previously approved commitments to
this CIP project, which were deobligated as a result of the aforementioned City Commission
actions. It should be noted that each commitment is predicated on the project's ability to expend
the funds within the fiscal year that the funds are awarded.
It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the proposed resolution establishing the
prioritization of CDBG funds identified as a result of closeout procedures of completed CDBG
activities or identified program income.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REGARDING ALLOCATION OF BALANCE
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT (CDBG) FUNDS IN THE PUBLIC
SERVICE ($31,721), HOUSING
ADMINISTRATION ($520,000) AND
HISTORIC PRESERVATION ($201,500)
CATEGORIES OF THE PROPOSED .'Y.
2001-2002 ACTION PLAN FOR THE USE
OF CDBG FUNDS BY THE CITY OF MIAMI
AND OTHER RELATED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
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The City of Miami will hold a Public Hearing to allocate the balance of CDBG funds in the Public Service
($31,721), Housing Administration ($520,000) and Historic Preservation ($201.500) categories to be
included in the FY 20012002 Action Plan. The Public Hearing will include other related community
development items and will be held:
Thursday, July 26, 2001 at 9:00 A.M.
City of Miami Commission Chamber
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida
The Public Hearing will include the following agenda items:
1. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance reprogramming $195,000 of previously approved
CDBG funds for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and allocating said amount to Belafonte
Tacolcy Center, Inc. to complete renovations on the City owned facility, which is located at 6161
N.W. 9 Avenue
2. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance reaffirming the City's financial commitment to
Miami Stadium Apartments Project planned in the Aitapattah Community Revitalization District
by allocating $250,000 in Home Investment Partnerships Program funds.
3. Discussion on funding for the proposed Capital improvement Project (CIP) at lose Marti Park and
proposed resolution prioritizing CIP projects with funds identified as a result of the closeout of
completed CDBG activities.
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4. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance replacing the previously approved allocation of
HOPWA funds to the CRA in the amount of $l million with identified operating funds from the
budget of the Department of Community Development.
5. Discussion on previously approved economic development grants to businesses assisted by
Neighbors and Neighbors Association (Shaker's Conch Houce. Georges William Enterprises and .
Omega Fashions) -
6. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance allocating the balance of 27'" Year CDBG funds in
the' Public Service ($31,721), Housing Administration ($520,000) and Historic Preservation
(5201,500) categories. The Administration will present the following funding recommendation:
Funding Recommendation
BAME Development Corporation of South Florida 82,762
Greater Miami Neighborhoods 75,000
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami 75.000
Jubilee Community Development Corp. 107,238
Little Haiti Housing Association 75,000
Vision to Victory 105,000
Total Recommendation for Housing Activities $520,000
Eligible Housing Proposals Not Recommended for Funding and Requested Atnount
Local Initiatives Support Corporation $100,000
Rafael Hernandez Housing and Economic Development Corporation 25,000
St. John Community Development Corporation 200.000
Tri City Community Association - Weatherization Project 146,792
Tri City Community Association — Home improvement Project 207,976
Tri City Community Association — Roof Repair Project 182,939
Word of Life Community Development Corporation 150,000
ublic Services - S31.72
As per City Commission discussion at the July 10, 2000 Special Meeting, the following proposals were
identified by the City Commission for funding consideration in the Public Services category:
DeHostos Senior Center — Claude Pepper Hot Meals Project
Fifty -Five Years and Up
FOCAL
Historic Preservation - $201,1!
The following proposals, including requested amounts, were submitted under the Historic Preservation
Category:
Tessa Brown — Homeowner
$ 45,400
David A. Bynoe, Sr., Homeowner
651000
Edis Gray Jackson — Homeowner
83,042
Marie 1. Momo, Homeowner
63,585
Luis Penelas, Homeowner
30,000
Regina Romero, Homeowner
66,900
Flagler First Condominium
1,800,000
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Miami Beach Community Development Corporation 100.000
Spring Garden Civic Association 63.000
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this Public Hearing. The Hearing site is accessible to the
handicapped.
The public comment period for the Annual Action Plan will continue through August 10. 2001, The City
of Miami invites all interested parties to communicate their comments regarding the proposed Action Plan
in writing to:
City of Miami
Department of Community Development
444 S.W. 2 Avenue, Second Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
The Action Plan is available for review at the above location.
(AD #09766)
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC NEARING REGAR01 LLOCATiON OF BALANCE OF COMMUNITY 0 ENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBO) FUNDS IN
THE PUBLIC SERVICE ($31,721), MOUSMINIt111RAT10N (SS20,000) AND Ntafr,RlC pRE�T1pN (5201,600) CATEGORIES OFTHE
PROPOSED FY 2001.2002 ACTION P THE USE OF CORD FUNDS BYTHE CiTY OF 1 AND OTHER RELATED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT ITEMS
The City of Miami will hold a Public Hearing to atiocate the baht of CDBG funds in the Public Service ($31,721), Housing AdmirAtratios (5520,000 and Historic
Preservation (5201,500) categories to be included In the FY 2001.2002 Action Plan, The Public Haring will include otter reisted community development and will
be held:
Thuraid , Jtu{� 2{6, 2001 at 2:00 A.M.
City of 11 Ieslon1ChhImIler
35M Pon Americanve
Miami, fiorida
The Public Hearing will include the following agenda items:
1. Discussion and proposed emargencq ordinance reprogramming $185,000 of grin approved C0SG funds for CapiW Improvement Projects (CIP) and allocating
said amount to Selatonte Tacoicy Center, Inc. to oompMte renovations on the C ti y Wily, which is located at 6161 N.W. 9 Avenue.
2. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance reaffirming the City's financial commitment to Miami Stadium Apartments Project planned in the Allapattah Community
Revitalization District by allocating $250,000 in Home Investment Partrierships Program finds,
3. Discussion on funding for the proposed Capita improvement Project (CIP) at Jose Marti Park and proposed resolution prioritizing CIP projects with funds identified as a
result of the closeout of completed CDBG activities.
4. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance replacing the previously approved allocation of HOPWA funds to the CRA in the amount of $1 million with identified
operating funds from the budget of the Department of Community Development
5. Discussion on previauspproved economic development grants to businesses assisted by Neighbors and Neigftrs Association (Shaker's Canch Hoose, Georges
Wiliam Enterprises and Mega Fashions).
6. Discussion and proposed emergency ordinance allocating the balance of 27th Year CDBG hinds in,lhe Public Service (631,721), Housing Administration (5520,000)
and Historic Preservation ($201,500) categories. The Administration will present the following funding recommendation:
Housing
GAME Development Corporation of South Florida . 82,762
Greater Miami Neighborhoods 75,000
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami 75,000
Jubilee Community Development Corp. 107,238
Little Haiti Housing Association 75,000
Vision to Victory 105,QQQ
Total Recommendations for Htwstng Activities 5520,000
EUglb,le Housing Proposals Not Recommended for Funding and Reguested
Amount
Local Initiatives Support
H Corporation
Hernandez
100,000
Rafael ousingp and Economic Development Corporation
St. John Community Development 00
25,000
200.000
tab
Tri City Community Association - Weatheriz&%n Project
146,792
TriCi Community Association -Home Improvement Pr o1�1
939
TO Ciry Community Association - Roof Repair Project
1207,076
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Word of Life Community Development Corporation
Services S31.721
150,000
Public -
As per City Commission discussion at the July 10, 2000 Special Meeting, the following proposals were identfiod by
the Ciry Commission for funding consideration in the Public Services category.
DeeHostos Senior Center - Claude Pepper Hot Meals Project
FOCAL Fifty -Five Years and Up
Pnsarvstlon 4201.500
Hlstgde
The following proposals, including requested amounts, warn submitted
under the Historic Preservation Category:
Tessa Brown - Homeowner $45,400
David A Sync, Sr. - Homeowner 65,000
Edis Gray Jad%on - Homeowner 83,042
Marie I. Morno - Homeowner 63,585
Luis Penelas - Homeowner 30,000
Regina Romero - Homeowner 68,000
Flagler First Condominium 11800,000
Miami Beach Community Development Corporation 100,000
Spring Garden Civic Association 63,000
Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this Public Hearing, The hearing site is accessible to the handl
The public comment period for the Annual Action Plan will continue through August 10, 2001. The City of Mlaml Invites all interested parties to communicate their
comments regarding the proposed Action Plan in writing to:
City of Miami
Department of Community Development
444 S.W. 2 Avenue, Second Floor
Miami. Florida 33130
The Action Plan is available for review at the above location, .
(AD #09766)
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