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RESOLUTION NO. 0 0 16 6
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,475, FROM 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, PROJECT
NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SIX (6)
BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE LITTLE HAVANA AREA
UNDER THE CITY-WIDE COMMERCIAL FACADE
PROGRAM; DESIGNATING THE LITTLE HAVANA
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("LHDA") AS THE
ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERING THE PROGRAM AND TO
DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE PARTICIPANTS; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, WITH LHDA TO ADMINISTER SAID
PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City-wide, Commercial Facade Program (the
"Program") was approved in the 14th Year Community Development
Block Grant Application pursuant to Resolution No. 88-384; and
WHEREAS, the Program, an important part of the City's
economic development strategy, is designed to promote economic
revitalization in the neighborhoods of the City of Miami; and
WHEREAS, a review of the properties by the Department of
Community Development and the Little Havana Development
Authority, located within the Little Havana target area, have
been found to be eligible for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program is based upon a 70%-30% funding
match, with the City providing 70% up to $1,400, and the business
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or property owner providing 30% up to $600 for a total combined
amount'not to exceed $2,000; and
WHEREAS, funds for the Program will be allocated from 25th
Year Community Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602,
up to the amount specified; and
WHEREAS, the Little Havana Development Authority, has the
necessary expertise and is willing to provide the services
necessary to implement the Program and disburse the funds to the
participating businesses; and
WHEREAS, the use. of Community Development Block Grant
funds complies with all applicable rules, regulations or laws
regarding same as approved by the Director of Community
Development;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings. contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by, reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The allocation of funds in the amount of
$6,475 from the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant
Funds, Project No. 799602, is hereby authorized for the
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rehabilitation of six (6) businesses located in the Little Havana
target area under the Comprehensive City-wide Commercial Facade
Program (the "Program").
Section 3. Under the program, financial assistance to be
provided by the City shall be based on a 700-30% funding match,
with the City contributing 70%, up to $1,400.00 per participating
business, and the business or property owner contributing 30%, up
to $600, for a total combined amount not to exceed $2,000.
Section 4. The Little Havana Development Authority, is
hereby designated . as the not-for-profit organization to
administer the Program, disburse funds to Little Havana Program
participants, and to present all documentation pertaining to this
project to the Department of Community Development.
Section 5. The City Manager is hereby authorized" to
execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
with Little Havana Development Authority to administer said
Program.
3i The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all
requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not
limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code
provisions.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.'
PASSED AND'ADOPTED this 17th day Of February 1 2000.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approwil of
this legislation by signing it in the designated place r"ided-, said legisfaVon now
becomes effective with the elapse of 0) days fr is date of Com C'n acCn
sing,a.ket.
regarding same, without the Mayor e,,-;t-rc`iS1 9/ �7 7/1
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK
APPROD�A TO/OR
CI TTORNEY
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AND CORRECTNESS.t/
, City Clerk
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.
If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective
immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=6
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
The Honorable Mayor and
MembeAIf the City Commission
FROM: UQllaltwr owarsnaw
City Manager
DATE: FILE
SUBJECT: Commercial Facade
Rehabilitation
REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of
ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION:
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It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution
allocating $6,475.00 to the Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., from the City of Miami's
Commercial Fagade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of six (6) businesses in the Little
Havana area. This is an ongoing project that has been funded since 1988 to revitalize small
businesses serving low- and moderate -income neighborhoods.
Please note' that the Commercial Facade Treatment Program project is implemented on a City-
wide basis, ',through community-based organizations serving each target area.
BACKGROUND:
The Commercial Facade Treatment Program was implemented pursuant to Resolution No. 88-
384 during 1 the 14r' Year of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to
encourage economic revitalization within blighted neighborhoods in the City of Miami.
Since that time, many business exteriors have been improved by painting, improved signage, and
awnings, resulting in updated living conditions in the affected areas, enhanced neighborhood
services, and increased benefits to the community.
It is requested that the City Commission allocate CDBG funds in the amount $6,475.00 to the
Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., for the implementation of the facade improvement
program for the following properties:
Name of Business:
1. Farmacia Luis #4
2. Dr. Humborto Baez
3. Gold Record
4. Gran Paris Bakery
Address:
3000 NW 7`' Street
3006 NW 7"' Street
3010 NW 7' Street
3010 NW 7`' Street
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The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
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5. Miami Gold Jewlery 3028 NW 7' Street
6. Munoz Studio 3030 NW 7"Street
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Each of the aforementioned enterprises would �be allocated a maximum of $1,400.00, which
reflects the City of Miami's 70% contribution for improvements up to $2,000.00. The business .
or property owner -must provide the remaining 30%. Little Havana Development Authority Inc.,
Will, assume the responsibility of completing all pertinent documentation, and Will forward the
information to the City of Miami's Department of Community Development.
It is respectfully. requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution, allocating
available CDBG funds to assist six (6) businesses in the Little Havana area.
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