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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0168J-00-141 2/9/00 RESOLUTION NO. 00— 1"8 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,482.31, FROM THE 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, PROJECT NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF FIFTEEN (15) 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 CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF, FEB 17 2000 Resolu i= No. 00—�. or property owner providing 30% up to $600 for a total combined amount not to exceed $2,000; and WHEREAS, funds for the Program are allocated from 25th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602, up to the amount specified; and WHEREAS, 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 $18,482.31 from the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602, is hereby authorized for the rehabilitation of seven (7) businesses located in the Little Page 2 of 4 s 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. 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. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.' �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. 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. 68 Page 3 of 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day Of February 1 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayer did not. indicate apptrovd Of this legislation by signing it in the designated place Provided, said :.nwj becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) d m the date of Cornmi 'V) on regarding same, without the Mayor ercisi g a ATTEST: wakor J. an, - City Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK .o -n 9MVN&jj"A TTORNEY 48:hdb:RCL RRECTNESS.e/ Page 4 of 4 00— 1008 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA '-! CA=8 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and iAald. he City Commission FROM: arshaw City Manager RECOMMENDATION: DATE: ` r D FILE SUBJECT: Commercial Facade Rehabilitation REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating $18,482.31 to the Little Havana Development Authority, from the. City of Miami's Commercial Fagade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of fifteen (15) 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 $18,482.31 to the Little Havana Development Authority, for the implementation of the facade improvement program for the following properties: Name of Business: Address: 1. Centro Calle Ocho 2. Tamayo Dental Lab 3. Advanced Womans Care 4. Maritza Reqalado & Assoc. 5. Cut for Kid 2742 S.W. 8"' Street #21 2742 S.W. 8' Street # 18 2742 S.W. 8th Street 420 2742 S.W. 8"' Street #4-5 2742 S.W. 8"' Street # 16 Go- 168 The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 6. Nails by Diana 2742 S.W. 8t' Street # 27, 7. Humberto Vazquez 2741 S.W. 8"' Street #220 8. Frias`Insurance Agency 2742 S.W. 8"' Street #19 9..Parajon Animal Clinic 2742 S.W. 81'' Street #6 . 10: Mickey Dollar, 2742 S.W. 8"' Street -#'s 1, 2 & 3 11. Unicare of South Florida 2742 S.W. 8' Street #23 ' 12. Variedades Maifil '2742 S.W. 8"' Street #28 13., Riva Deneira' & and Assoc.' '2742 S.W. 8`' Street # 291 14. Unique Hair Salon 2742 S.W.'8th Street #26 15. Regalado & Assoc 2742 S.W. 81'' Street # 202 Total: 15 Each of the aforementioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of .$1,400.00, which refkects 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, 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 fifteen (15) businesses in the Little Havana area. JFL/GCW/JL:njs 00' 16"