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RESOLUTION NO. e
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $9,800, FROM THE 25TH YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS,
PROJECT NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
SEVEN (7) BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE LITTLE
HAVANA AREA UNDER THE CITY-WIDE COMMERCIAL
FACADE PROGRAM; DESIGNATING THE SMALL
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC. ("SBOC") 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 SBOC 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 Small Business Opportunity Center,
Inc., 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 30o 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, Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., 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
$9,800 from the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant
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Funds, Project No. 799602, is hereby authorized for the
rehabilitation of seven (7) 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 70%-30% funding match,
with the City contributing 70%, up to $1,400 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. Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., 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 Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. to administer said
Program.
�i 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 al
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 approval of
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this legislation by signing it in the designated r4ace,,provided, sa'd egislat�on nmv
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) days ,o,n the date of C i nss!cn c,tion
regarding same, without . the Mayr �'ercisjn�')
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ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERK,,--%
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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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FROM
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=7
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
The Honorable Mayor and
Member f the City Commission
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City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE: ~ .w`: FILE:
SUBJECT: Commercial Facade
Rehabilitation
REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of
ENCLOSURES:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution
allocating $9,800.00 to the Small Business Opportunity Center Inc., from the City of Miami's
Commercial Fagade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of seven (7) 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 the 14`'' 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 of $9,800.00 to the
Small Business Opportunity Center, for the implementation of the facade improvement program
for the following properties:
Name of Business:
1. LaSultana Bakery
2. D'Alba Hair Design
3. La Perla Del mar
4. Esthers Coin Laundry
5. Insurance Claims Corporation
Address:
4545 NW 7"' Street #3
4545 NW 7t' Street #4
4545 NW 7`'' Street #7
4545 NW 7''' Street #8
4545 NW Th Street #9
00- 1017
The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
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6. Reyes Professional.Services 4545 NW 7`'' Street #12
7. A & M Medical Equipment Inc. 4545 NW 7"' Street #10
Total: 7
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%. Small Business Opportunity Center 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 seven (7) businesses in the Little Havana area.
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