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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0384J-00-387 4/27/00 ft 0 RESOLUTION NO . 6 0 r 3 811 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,375 FROM THE 25TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, PROJECT NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF FOUR (4) 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 , . ME r GO AAHED CITY COSSION MEETING OF MAY 1 1 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 are allocated from 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 required to implement the Program and disburse the funds to the participating businesses; and WHEREAS, said 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 $5,375, from the 25th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602, is hereby authorized for the 010- 384 Page 2 of 4 rehabilitation of four (4) businesses located in the Flagami 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 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 authorized" to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the 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. Page 3 of 4 0- 384 Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR in accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2.30, sinca the Mayor did not Indimto tOWN0 M dais legislation by signing it in the designated place pro> 0d, 0aM 16,01 ? Gomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) days the cute Of Codi � ►��► ifi��► n9adng same, without the Mayr exerci ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROVF�O FOR D COCTNESS :/ jellJ�ATTORNEY DRO VILARE I 4352:RCL 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. -� a84 Page 4 of 4 • ATTACHMENT Name of Business Antares Travel Inc. Luis A. Acosta. D.D.S. Ferrel & Cooper, D.D.S. La Tijera De Oro Address 5581 SW 8 Street 5585 SW 8 Street 5589 SW 8 Street 1591 SW 8 Street Each of the aforementioned businesses will be allocated a maximum of $1.400, the City of Miami's 70`Io contribution, and the business or property owner will contribute a 30% match up to $600. SBOC will assume the responsibility of administering the program, which includes the completion of all pertinent documentation and determination of eligibility. SBOC will also forward requests for payment and support documentation to the City of Miami's Department of Community Development for processing. 102JIL) CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA *CA=10 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM The Honorable Mayor and TO: rs of the City Commission DATE: Commercial Facade FILE: Rehabilitation SUBJECT: ;5nald �H.Warshaw City Commission Meeting City Manager of May 11, 2000 FROM: REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating $5,375 of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Small Business Opportunity Center (SBOC), for the rehabilitation, of four (4) businesses in the Flagami area through the City of Miami's Commercial Facade Program. This is an ongoing project that has been funded since 1988 to revitalize small businesses serving low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. BACKGROUND: The Commercial Facade Treatment Program was implemented pursuant to Resolution No. 88-384 during the 14th 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 $5,375 to SBOC, for the implementation of the Commercial Facade Program for the four (4) following businesses as part of the Project "Del Prado Shopping Center": 040'. The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 Name of Business Address Antares Travel Inc. 5581 SW 8 Street Luis A. Acosta. D.D.S. 5585 SW 8 Street Ferrel & Cooper, D.D.S. 5589 SW 8 Street La Tijera De Oro 5591 SW 8 Street Each of the aforementioned businesses will be allocated a maximum of $1,400, the City of Miami's 70% contribution, and the business or property owner will contribute a 30% match up to $600. SBOC will assume the responsibility of administering the program, which includes the completion of all pertinent documentation and determination of eligibility. SBOC will also forward requests for payment and support documentation to the City of Miami's Department of Community Development for processing. It is respectfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution, allocating available CDBG funds to assist four (4) businesses in Del Prado Shopping Center in the Flagami area. 5L 6� JFL/GCW