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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0169J-00-144 2/9/00 00— 1 6 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,600; FROM THE 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, PROJECT NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF NINE (,9) BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE FLAGAMI 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 Flagami 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 cobm55I0lf MEETING OF FEB 17 2000 Resolution No. 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, Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., has the necessary expertise and is willing to provide the services necessary to administer 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 $12,600, from the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602, is hereby authorized for the rehabilitation of nine (9) businesses located in the Flagami area Page 2 of 4 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 $1,4;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. Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., is hereby designated as the not-for-profit organization to administer the Program, disburse funds to Flagami area Program participants, and to present all documentation pertaining to this project to the Department of Community Development. Section 5. The City Manager is hereby authorizedl� to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. to administer said Program. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor 2/ �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. 0.... 100 Page 3 of 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of February 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor slid not indicate approval of this legislation by signing it in the designated placa providsd, said legisiatin.-n inow becomes effective with the elapse of to 10) days fr the date of Comm' sign an 4xregarding same, without the Mayor rcisi /-1 ATTEST: Walter t F ma Citv Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK ODRCWV I LARE ATTORNEY 150:hdb:RCL CORRECTNESS Page 4 of 4 611 0 - x.69 TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and Membe f the City Commission ona . Warshaw City Manager RECOMMENDATION: CA -9 DATE: FILE: SUBJECT: Commercial Facade Rehabilitation REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of February 17, 2000 ENCLOSURES: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating $12,600.00 to the Small Business Opportunity.Center Inc., from the City of Miami's Commercial Fagade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of nine (9) 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 $12,600.00 to the Small Business Opportunity Center Inc., for the implementation of the facade improvement program for the following properties: Name of Business: 1. Rizos Unisex 2. ABC Mattress 3. Radio Shack 4. Best Blind Interior 5. Bontanica Yemaya & Chango Address: 6113 SW 8' Street 6161 SW 81`' Street 6155 SW 8' Street 6141 SW 8t' Street 6109 SW 8"' Street 00— The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 6. El Dollar Store 6107 SW 8"' Street 7. Super Cleaners 6101 SW 8t1' Street 8. Hitech Police Supply 6151 SW 8 h Street 9. Grand Marquise Jewelers 6145 SW 8`" Street Total:. 9 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 nine (9) businesses'in the Flagami area. J L JFL/GCW/JL:njs