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RESOLUTION NO. 0 415
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
APPROVING, IN PRINCIPLE,. THE PROPOSED KING
HEIGHTS/ORCHARD VILLA REVITALIZATION PROJECT
WHICH WILL SERVE AS A GUIDE FOR FUT E
REVITALIZATION OF THE KING HEIGHTS/ORC D
VILLA NEIGHBORHOOD BOUNDED BY NORTHWES 2ND
STREET TO THE NORTH, NORTHWEST 54TH ST TO
THE SOUTH, NORTHWEST 12T11 AVENUE TO T EAS
AND NORTHWEST 17TH AVENUE TO THE WEST,
MODEL CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATI ST ;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MAN E
THE SERVICES OF THE ARCHITECTU FIRM R.
HEISENBOTTLE ARCHITECTS, P.A. LOCATIN OME
INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PRO DS, I AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100, 0, CONN ION
WITH THE PREPARATION OF A R THE
REVITALIZATION OF THE KING IG CHARD
VILLA NEIGHBORHOOD; 401 RA ORI NG THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTEMeN IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO TH�I�TTO Imo, FOR THE
AFOREMENTIONED PURP
of April, May and June 1998, a
series of mega w(!--_hel�ffn the King Heights and Orchard
Villa neighrhoo,j_the Model City Community Revitalization
Fo an outcry of the residents to the
itions that existed in the City sponsored
Rehabilitation housing developments; and
task force was appointed with staff members from
ger's Office, representatives from the Departments
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of Police, Community Development, Planning and Zoning and the
Model City NET Office; and
WHEREAS, the task force established a dialogue with
residents and assessed immediate concerns of saf and
sanitation, intermediate needs to assist in the dev op t of
additional open space for parks and recreati and o
community enhancements and long-term goals f th conomi
revitalization of the area, the creation o s exp ing
the housing stock for the area with home ershi po ities;
and _
WHEREAS, at the City Commission
the task force presented t
short-term, intermediate NH
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revitalization of the is
and
ti o une 9, 1998,
Wfplan covering
goals for the
rd Villa neighborhood;
WHEREAS, in a effort rebuild one of Miami's most
distressed ne' ho and reverse the lack of investment
in this are whic occurred over the past forty (40) years,
it i4rh
ce th the City implement a comprehensive
nei o.&st which will seek to create partnerships
bet V
of Miami, federal government, Miami -Dade
ty,e County Public School System, the private
s or,y based organizations, and neighborhood
es en to stimulate an increase in human services, develop
w affordable housing, enhance job creation opportunities and
promote economic and business development in the neighborhood;
and
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WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Zoning has prepared
a preliminary revitalization plan for the neighborhood to serve
as a guide for future revitalization and quality of
enhancements for the neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated the proposed revitali ati lan
will. address and transform the King Heights/ hard
neighborhood, bounded by Northwest 62nd Stree o north,
Northwest 54th Street to the south, Northwe th ue he
east, and Northwest 17th Avenue to the we Miami on and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for th City t retain the
services of an architectural firm to ar m er plan which
would include the developmen ver ho ing prototypes,
streetscape and commercial aa design which will guide
future development in ar an ereby contribute to the
neighborhood revital' tion; and
WHEREAS, it i recomme ed that the City Commission
authorize and t Cit anager to retain the services of
the archite ural of R.J. Heisenbottle Architects, P.A. to
prepare r pl for the revitalization of the King
Hei /Orc rd eighborhood; and
S, is recommended that the City Commission
on an irect the City Manager to allocate HOME Program
f s, in amount not to exceed $100,000, to defray the cost
ssocia d with the preparation of the master plan for the
vitalization of the King Heights/Orchard Villa neighborhood;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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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
Section.
Section 2. The Miami. City Commission with t
of this resolution, hereby approve in principle
King Heights/Orchard Villa Revitalization Pro
implementation in the Model City CommyijifiiL
District.
Section 3. The City Manage
engage the services of the arc
Heisenbottle Architects, P.A.
of a master plan for /
Heights/Orchard Villa ne,�c
Section 4.
directed to allocat
exceed $100, t
development f t
Villa na&hbo d.
thorized to
rm of R.J.
the preparation
of the King
City Man3W is hereby authorized and
1ME Pro am funds, in an amount not to
fra 11 costs associated with the
ter plan for the King Heights/Orchard
Lrctio 5. � City Manager is hereby authorized'/ to
agre ent, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney,
1. H nbottle Architects, P.A. in connection with the
atio of a master plan for the revitalization of the King
s�rchard Villa neighborhood.
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 llth day of May __,AV2000.
JOE CAROL MAYO
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did n a�
b�
this legislation by signing it in the designated pl.. ', su•
bworries, effective with the elapse of t®n (1" , ciw, th` .Ju Co
r tea, without the Maygr exer sin o.
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN
CITY CLERKaft
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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.
YL.
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KING HEIGHTS/ ORCHARD VILLA
REVITALIZATION PROGRAM
City of Miami Planning and Zoning Department
Community Planning Division
May 11, 2000
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King Heights / Orchard Villa Revitalization Program
Project Summary
The project consists of the development of a master plan (including a streetscape design),
housing prototypes and commercial fagade design for the King Heights / Orchard Villa
neighborhood, as shown on page 2A, that will guide future development in the area and
contributes to neighborhood revitalization. The City of Miami will hire an Architectural firm that
has Architecture and Landscape Architecture capabilities to develop this project. They will
address the master plan, streetscape design, the housing prototypes, and the commercial facades.
Both disciplines will work as a team to develop a product that complement each other.
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Goals
• To transform the northern portions of King Heights / Orchard Villa into a vibrant neighborhood
including an attractive visual environment, attractive streetscape, definition of urban spaces, and
definition of neighborhood entrances.
• To develop a comprehensive vision for the neighborhood that will guide future development
and enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood.
Objectives
• To develop a master plan indicating future housing, proposed park expansion, right-of-way
improvements, community amenities and improvements to the visual environment.
To enhance right-of-way green spaces within residential and commercial streets throughout the
proposed revitalization area.
• To enhance the quality of landscape treatment within private property in connection with the
development of new housing.
• To improve the visual environment within the commercial corridors including the quality of the
existing building facades, new and/or improved private parking lots, sidewalk beautification
improvements, pedestrian crossings, and right-of-way beautification and improvements.
• To develop a program for neighborhood improvements that is financially feasible and realistic
to implement.
Location
The King Heights / Orchard Villa neighborhood is located at the southwest corner of the Model
City Community Revitalization District (CRD), shown on page 3A. The area is bounded by NW
62nd Street to the north, NW 54th Street to the south, NW 12th Avenue to the east, and NW 17th
Avenue to the west. Commercial corridors include NW 62nd Street between NW 12th and 17th
Avenues, NW 17th Avenue between NW 54th and 62nd Streets, and NW 54th Street between NW
12th and 17th Avenues, as shown on page 3B.
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Existing Conditions
The residential fabric of the study area is comprised of single-family residences, duplexes, and
multi -family apartment buildings ranging from two to four stories in height. The multi -family
apartments are concentrated in the area between NW 601h and 6151 Streets. Residential streets lack
adequate landscaping, and the landscape treatment associated with both. new and existing
development is, on the whole, less than adequate. Housing deterioration is most acute along NW
615` Street from NW 12`h to 17th Avenues, where a series of abandoned or substantially
deteriorated apartment buildings gives this portion of the neighborhood a very poor identity.
Among other problems, the majority of these apartment buildings lack appropriate parking
facilities, as shown on pages 11A and 11B.
Commercial development is concentrated along NW 62nd Street from NW 12th to 17th Avenues,
along NW 17th Avenue from NW 54th to 62nd Streets, and along NW 54th Street from 12th to 17th
Avenue. These commercial corridors are characterized by an overabundance of vacant lots,
substandard structures, vacant buildings and poor visual image, including lack of entrance
definition.
The area has many opportunities, as shown page 11 B. One of the area's principal public
amenities, African Square Park, is located on NW 62nd Street at NW 15th Avenue. This park is
insufficient in size and plans for its expansion should be included as part of the master planning
effort for the area.
Socio-economic and demographic issues affecting the area of particular significance include the
following:
• The study area, while within close proximity to areas of medium and high-income levels, is
populated by a concentration of very low-income residents. The mechanisms for the
introduction of greater economic diversity into the area should be addressed.
• Due to the demolition of several multi -family residences within the study area, the
provision of replacement housing for displaced residents should be addressed.
• Numerous neighborhood residents currently renting within the study area are constrained
by minimal savings and poor credit to purchase dwelling units. The methods to assist these
residents toward homeownership should be addressed (e.g. lease -purchase or other means).
• Many households within the study area are single -income households. The provision of
affordable, easy -to -maintain housing should be addressed.
• Many households within the study area are single parent households and/or are extended
households in which grandparents or other household members are raising children in the
household. The master plan and the housing prototypes should address this reality through
both design and planning considerations.
Submitted into the public
record in connection with
_item `I_ A onS 1 ao 1
Walter Foeman
4City Clerk
While crime rates in the area have decreased in recent years, the community's image bears
improvement and safety remains a strong concern. The neighborhood revitalization program
shall be sensitive to these issues and require a comprehensive approach with the participation of
many governmental entities (particularly the City's Model City Neighborhood Enhancement
Team Office and Police Department substation), community residents, and other stakeholders.
Zoning
The present zoning classifications for'the study area include: R-2 (Duplex), R\3 (Multifamily
Medium Density), PR (Parks and Recreation), SD -1 (Martin Luther King Boulevard Commercial
District), C-1 (Restricted Commercial), and G/I (Governmental and Institutional), as shown on
page 5A. At the present time, the Planning and Zoning Department is in process of proposing
modifications to the existing zoning (including, for instance, modifications to existing setbacks,
and the addition of an SD -12 Special Buffer Overlay District) and will request the input of
project consultants in this effort.
Proposed Projects in the Vicinity of the Study Area
There are a series of projects proposed in the vicinity of the study area, which will compliment
projects in the neighborhood, including housing and commercial revitalization projects as shown
on page 6B.
Urban Design Considerations
Identity: The intent of this project is not simply to beautify and redevelop housing in the King
Heights / Orchard Villa area, but to effect a visual and physical transformation resulting in the
establishment of a refocused, more positive, identity for the entire community. Therefore, the
study area must be considered in its entirety, with equal attention paid to commercial and
residential spaces, schools, parks, as well as architecturally, culturally, and historically
significant sites and places. The interconnection of the area's various "sub -neighborhoods" and
of the area to its broader surroundings is of great importance.
Boundaries: Neighborhood edges, including commercial nodes, need to be upgraded; such
improvements should include pedestrian area improvements (including modifications to
sidewalks, crosswalks, landscaping, lighting, signage, banners, and other pedestrian amenities).
Entrances to the neighborhood should be upgraded in order to enhance the study area's sense of
place. Entrance development nodes to be considered are shown on page 7A. A unified approach
to signage should be developed. A plan for filling vacant lots within the area's commercial
corridors and for improving the appearance of existing commercial buildings 'should be
proposed.
Public places: The expansion of African Square Park should be complimented with visual and
physical improvements to the park itself, as well as means of better integrating the park into the
community as a whole. Orchard Villa Elementary school, located at the center of the
neighborhood, is perfectly positioned to play a key role in revitalizing the neighborhood; means
of strengthening the physical (and functional) relationship of school to its surroundings should be
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ZONING KING HEIGHTS / ORCHAND VILLA
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addressed. Consideration of the use and potential improvement and/or expansion of the open
space to the west of the school should be given.
The environment of residential streets is in need of upgrading; the additional trees and other
landscape features should be outlined. Traffic calming devises should be considered.
The most distressed portion of the study area, the blocks of NW 61" Street between NW 12`h and
17`h Avenues will likely require demolition of the existing multifamily apartment buildings and
replacement with townhouses or other appropriate housing type. In addition, landscape
treatment, the addition of street trees, new curb and gutter treatment, street and pedestrian
lighting, and other pedestrian amenities should be considered.
Urban design guidelines and standards should be proposed for the commercial areas.
Description of the Project
The project will consist of developing a master plan for the neighborhood, including a
streetscape plan, and site plan complete with the following:
• Analysis of existing street conditions with recommendations for replacing existing trees where
required and increasing the number of trees and plant materials within both the residential and
commercial corridors.
• Proposal of right-of-way improvements including curb and gutter, sidewalks, street lighting,
and pedestrian furniture.
• Proposal of housing prototypes and new urban design guidelines and standards applicable to
City ordinances. The prototypes should include a variety of contemporary low to moderate
density architectural designs to be constructed by multiple developers.
• Proposal of park expansion and improvements.
• Analysis of both residential and commercial parking lots and recommendations for parking
improvements (including potential development of vacant lots for parking use).
• Proposal for commercial fagade improvements including urban design guidelines and standards
applicable to City ordinances.
• Analysis of pedestrian amenities at street crossings and recommendation of circulation and
intersection improvements particularly along the NW 17`h Avenue corridor. NW 54`h Street and
NW 62nd Street.
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NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION STRATEGY
King Heights Orchard Villas
Commercial Area Beautification (Right of way & fagade improvements)
Park expansion / improvements
3 Entrance improvements (crosswalks) / node development
Townhouse development / residential redevelopment, streetscape Improvements
Residential redevelopment (single family, duplex) ,housing rehabilitation,
streetscape improvements
Single family residential infill / streetscape improvements
Stable residential�roperty maintenance, streetscape improv.sporadic residential
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Development Strategy
In order to begin the revitalization of the area within a relatively short period of time, the
development strategy should consist of the following three phases:
Short-range projects: This category consists of projects that can be initiated within the first
year, including a master plan for the neighborhood, development of housing prototypes,
\construction of housing prototypes on city -owned properties, implementation of a tree planting
program, commercial area intersection improvements, and commercial area fagade treatment
program.
Mid-range projects: This category consists of projects that can be developed within the first
two years, including land acquisition for single family, duplex, and townhouse development as
well as for the expansion of African Square Park; also street improvements and beautification
projects.
Long-range projects: This category consists of projects that can be initiated within the first
three years, including the residential redevelopment of NW 6151 Street and the
expansion/redevelopment of African Square Park.
Consultant Scope of Services
The project scope of services to be provided by the consultant (master plan including the site and
streetscape plan) to the client (the City of Miami) consists of the following:
Master Planning Phase
1) Completion of those services necessary to prepare concept drawings and other documents
illustrating the general scope, scale and relationship to the project components. Review of the
City's design and budget criteria to refine the project program and design objectives. Collection
of original field data regarding existing conditions in the study area. Review of applicable local
ordinances and design guidelines.
2) Meetings with City staff and other appropriate governmental entities. Three meetings with the
community to include one meeting with the community for initial input and two for presenting
the project. Presentations before the City's Planning Advisory Board and City Commission.
3) Development of master plan, site and streetscape plans, conceptual and design development
drawings, including character sketches (before and after conditions), street cross-sections,
preparation of budget estimates, and draft of the planning study that satisfy the needs of the City
and the community project. Presentation of the master plan, concept and design development
drawings to the City and community for review and recommendations.
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Walter Foamart
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Construction Drawings, Bidding and Construction Phase
Following completion and approval of the master -planning phase, the construction drawings
phase will commence. This phase includes construction drawings, technical specifications, assist
the City with bid package, and will assist during the construction phase
Information Provided by the City of Miami
Base information including general graphic information, zoning and other regulatory information
and locations for utilities. Review of deliverables according to project phase. Coordination with
consultant of project and community meetings.
Final Product
Master Planning Phase
• Color presentation drawings of the master plan, site plan and streetscape plan.
• Report with recommendations, character sketches including computer before -after images,
maps, urban design guidelines and standards, a realistic cost estimate, and timetable for the
implementation of the proposed projects.
Construction Drawings Phase
• Construction drawings and technical specifications, assistance with bid package.
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Master Planning Phase
One copy of the master plan drawings mounted on 24" x 36" foam board, including character
sketches, cross sections and details. Twenty copies of report in color. The format should be
designed in such a way as to be reproducible in black and white.
Construction Drawings Phase
Set of reproducible drawings in CADD, technical specifications, and computer files of the entire
project in disks or format compatible with the City's electronic media.
Submitted into the public
record in connection vvilh
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Time Schedul
Master Planning Phase
The consultant will have 14 weeks to complete this phase of the project and shall submit
drawings and cost estimate for the City's review and comments as follows:
1) Conceptual Master Plan drawings and draft
Six weeks after the contract is executed
of the study for City review
2) Fifty percent completion of item 1 above
Three weeks after the item 1 above is approved
by the City
3) One Hundred percent completion drawings
Five weeks after step 3 is completed
and Report
Construction Drawings Phase
The time to develop the construction drawings will depend on the complexity of the master plan
and cannot be anticipated at the present time.
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II Housing Prototypes & Commercial Facade Improvements
Goals
• To transform the northern portions of the King Heights / Orchard Villa area into a vibrant
neighborhood by providing a variety of new housing options as well as services geared toward
an increasingly permanent, mixed income population. This is to be achieved by providing
homeownership opportunities and an improved mix of housing, increased amenities, and a more
complimentary relationship between the King Heights / Orchard Villa neighborhood and
surrounding areas.
• To upgrade the quality of the area's commercial corridors in order to provide more and higher
quality services to both existing and future residents of the neighborhood as well as to improve
the visual quality of the environment.
Objectives
• To develop housing prototypes that are sensitive to the needs of the people in the area and also
attractive enough and with sufficient amenities to attract new or returning residents to the area.
• To develop housing prototypes superior to the quality of existing housing in the neighborhood
and that include the necessary quality of design, construction, and landscaping to sustain
financial appreciation in the long term.
• To attract higher income residents to live in the project area, but also to provide housing for
people in the neighborhood that were displaced from their houses due to demolition activities.
• To provide new housing that interacts with the street environment but at the same time provides
outdoor amenities for families to enjoy in the rear and sides of their property.
• To discourage the intrusion of the automobile within the individual lot, minimizing the amount
of paved areas.
• To develop housing that responds to the tropical climate of South Florida including cross
ventilation, landscaping, porches, ceilings, use of appropriate materials, etc.
• To implement in a coordinated fashion the City of Miami's Homeownership Program with its
Single Family Rehabilitation program, residential/commercial paint programs, and other
programs in the neighborhood.
• To develop a program for the neighborhood improvements that is financially feasible and
realistic for implementation.
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• To upgrade the quality and appearance of the area's commercial corridors including pedestrian
crossing improvements, tree planting program, parking lot improvements, and commercial
fagade improvements.
Location
The King Heights / Orchard Villa neighborhood is located at the southwest corner of the Model
City Community Revitalization District (CRD). The area is bounded by NW 62"d Street to the
north, NW 54th Street to the south, NW 12th Avenue to the east, and NW 17th Avenue to the west.
Commercial corridors include NW 62nd Street between NW 12th and 17th Avenues, NW 17th
Avenue between NW 54th and 62nd Streets, and NW 54th Street between NW 12th and 17th
Avenues, shown on page 3B.
Existing Conditions
The residential fabric of the study area is comprised of single-family residences, duplexes, and
multi -family apartment buildings ranging from two to four stories in height. The multi -family
apartments are concentrated in the area between NW 60th and 61 St Streets. Residential streets lack
adequate landscaping, and the landscape treatment associated with both new and existing
development is, on the whole, less than adequate. Housing deterioration is most acute along NW
61" Street from NW 12th to 17th Avenues, where a series of abandoned or substantially
deteriorated apartment buildings gives -this portion of the neighborhood a very poor identity.
Among other problems, the majority of these apartment buildings lack appropriate parking
facilities, as shown on page 11 A.
Commercial development is concentrated along NW 62nd Street from NW 12th to 17th Avenues
and along NW 17t Avenue from NW 54th to 62nd Streets. These commercial corridors are
characterized by an overabundance of vacant lots, substandard structures, vacant buildings and
poor visual image, including lack of entrance definition.
The area's principal public amenity, African Square Park, is located on NW 62nd Street at NW
15th Avenue. This park is insufficient in size and plans for its expansion should be included as
part of the master planning effort for the area.
Socio-economic and demographic issues affecting the area of particular significance include the
following:
• The study area, while within close proximity to areas of medium and high-income levels, is
populated by a concentration of very low-income residents. Means of introducing greater
economic diversity into the area should be addressed.
• Due to the demolition of several multi -family residences within the study area, the
provision of replacement housing for displaced residents should be addressed.
Submitted into the publiC
record in connection
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BUILDING CONDITIONS - KING HEIGHTS / ORCHARD VILLA
Vacant Building/Minor Repair
Vacant Building/Deteriorating
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• As many current neighborhood residents may have minimal savings and poor credit,
methods of assisting such residents toward homeownership should be addressed (for
example, lease -purchase or other means).
• As ,many households within the study area are single -income households, the provision of
affordable, easy -to -maintain housing should be addressed.
• As many households within the study area are single parent households and/or are
households in which grandparents are raising grandchildren, the master plan and related
housing prototypes should address this reality through both design and master planning
considerations.
While crime rates in the area have improved in recent years, the community's image bears
improvement and safety remains a strong concern. With this in mind it should be remembered
that this neighborhood revitalization effort should require a comprehensive approach, with the
participation of many governmental entities (particularly the Model City NET Office and Police
Department substation), community residents, and other stakeholders.
Design Variety
In order to create a variety of housing styles within the neighborhood, each model (single family,
duplex, and townhouse) shall consist of the following:
• Site plan with landscaping
• Basic floor plan with two (2) different alternates (total of 3)
• Basic elevation with two (2) different alternates (total of 3)
A variety in color selection within the area is also envisioned.
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Proposed Housing Unit Size
Approximately 65% of the housing development should be single family residential, 5% should
be duplex and 30% should be townhouse.
Single-family residence (minimum size)
Percentage%
Large: 1900 sq. ft. for a 4 bedroom, 2.5 -bathroom unit 15%
Medium: 1,500 sq. ft. to 1700 sq. ft. for a 3 bedroom, 2 -bathroom unit 75%
Small: 1,300 sq. ft for a 3 bedroom, 2 -bathroom unit 10%
Townhouse (minimum size)
Development to an average of 4 to 6 units consisting in 3 bedrooms 2.5 baths, 3 bedrooms 2
baths and 2 bedrooms 2 baths in a two-story structure. Each unit to have a rear yard of
approximately 20' deep. A separate covered garage / storage space to be considered this space to
be located in front of each unit.
Large: 1900 sq. ft. for a 3 bedroom, 2.5 -bath unit 15%
Medium: 1,300 to 1,500 sq. ft for a 3 bedroom, 2 -baths unit 60%
Small: 1,200 sq. ft. for a 3 bedroom, 2 -baths unit 25%
Note: Maximum housing size to comply with HUD and other governmental requirements.
Interior / exterior spaces
Spaces to include covered entrance, living room, dining room (or combination), family room,
kitchen, utility room, bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, A/C room and a rear yard. An effort should
be made during the design of the unit in order to have a view of the rear yard from the entrance
to the house/unit
Minimum size of housing interior spaces
Bedrooms: 10' x 11' (excluding closet and hall)
Master bedroom: 12' x 14' (excluding closet and hall)
Amenities / Options
CBS structure with shingle roof, driveway and approach, family room, vinyl tile floors, basic
carpet, single hung windows, ceiling lamps at bedrooms, ceiling fans in living room and all
bedrooms. Bathrooms to have tile to approximately 4" height except at tub. Other amenities
include washer, dryer, central A/C with SEER of 12, garbage disposal, dishwasher, TV/cable
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hook ups, internet hook ups, alarm system, technology wiring, R-30 roof insulation and
landscaping, carports (no garage), and front porch. Other amenities to be considered in some of
the units are cathedral ceilings, pontes cochere, garages, or two-story housing.
Housing Units
Number of housing units to be demolished
There are 125 housing units which have already been demolished. The estimated number of
additional housing units to be demolished is 140, however, some of the structures along NW 61St
street from 12th to 17th Avenue are already vacant.
Number of units to be developed
Approximately 250 to 300 units as follows;
Townhomes 150 units
Garden Apartments/Commercial-Residential Apartments 100 units
Single Family Infill Housing 50 units
Block and lot sizes
A typical block is approximately 210' x 600'-650'. The narrow block widths of approximately
210' within the commercial areas present development limitations, especially along the NW 62nd
Street and NW 54th Street corridors. This also provides for a poor transition between the.
commercial and residential areas. Therefore, mixed commercial -residential development along
NW 62nd Street should be considered.
A typical lot is 50' wide x 100' deep.
Proposed intensity of Development
Under the City of Miami Zoning Ordinance, the maximum intensity of development for single
family residential is 9 dwelling units per net residential acre ("DUA"); for duplex, 18 DUA. A
proposed townhouse zoning classification suggests approximately 25 DUA.
Development Cost
The consultant must verify construction cost for the area. A preliminary cost estimate is
approximately $75.00 per square foot for a modest housing type without an elaborate design. The
cost will increase as amenities are included in the design. Davis Bacon wages apply when
Community Development Block Grant funds are used and eight (8) or more housing units are
developed. The wages apply to construction and development costs including permits. Permit
costs are approximately $1.00 per sq. ft.; if impact fees are required, this cost could increase to
approximately $5.00 per sq. ft.
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Potential funding sources / programs
Potential funding sources to implement the proposed projects include CDBG, HOPE VI, HOME,
SHIP, Dade County Surtax, HUD Homeownership Zone, Fannie Mae and funding from private
financial institutions.
Market
New housing produced as a result of this initiative must be affordable.* The projected targeting
of new housing' is currently as follows (based on percentage of median household income):
20% of the units targeted for 120% of the median
25% of the units targeted for 80 % of the median
25% of the units targeted for 50-79% of the median
20% of the units targeted for 30-50% of the median
10% of the units targeted for below 35% of the median **
However, the market for these houses is as yet unverified; targeting may change as the project
evolves.
Persons per unit:
Approximately 6-8 people for 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath unit
Approximately 4-6 people for 3 bedrooms, 2 bath unit
Approximately 2-4 people for 2 bedrooms, 2 bath unit
* The definition of an affordable housing unit is one for which a household pays no more than
30% of its income for housing. (Source: City of Miami Housing Program)
** For income limits adjusted to family size for homebuyer and single-family rehabilitation
programs, see Exhibit #1.
Incentives / subsidies for property owners and developers
The cost to produce a single-family residence is estimated at up to $120,000, including land, with
the average cost estimated to be approximately $90,000. Housing must be sold for no more than
$80,000. In order to make the proposed projects economically feasible, incentives to property
owners and developers are needed. Subsidies depend upon the funding source and family
income. For example, the City of Miami's First Time Homebuyer program (a second mortgage
program) provides up to $40,000 to property owners; therefore, the owner has to qualify for an
$80,000 first mortgage.
Incentives for developers to include:
• Free land (provided by the City of Miami)
• List of guaranteed buyers (need to pre -qualify buyers)
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Scope of Services
The scope of services for the consultant for this project consists of the following:
• Collection of data regarding existing conditions (including housing types) in the study area.
• Meetings with City staff. Three meetings with the community including one meeting with the
community for initial input and two for presenting the project.
• Development of site plans and conceptual drawings (schematic design) for the different
prototypes and 3 different examples of commercial fagade treatment that satisfy the needs of the
community and the City of Miami. Presentation of the conceptual drawings to the City and
community for their input. Development of preliminary cost estimates.
• Development of design development phase drawings and refinement of cost estimate.
Presentation of drawings to the community.
• Development of construction drawings, including specifications, and a final cost estimate (for
housing prototypes only). This phase also includes a dry run throughout the building department
and other governmental agencies in order to insure that the documents comply with all the
regulations.
Final Product
A series of color presentation drawing of different housing prototypes including color
renderings, site plans with landscaping, floor plans, building elevations, for single family, duplex
and townhouse residences. Color renderings for the 3 samples of fagade treatment (before and
proposed condition).
The product also shall include drawings at the design development phase, including building and
wall sections; rooms finish schedule, exterior color selection and a cost estimate.
Construction drawings including specifications and a cost estimate.
Deliverables
• Twenty color booklets on 11" x 17" paper with the different prototypes. Information to include
color renderings of each model, site plans, floor plans and (4) elevations. The format should be
designed in a way that can be reproduced in black & white.
• Black and white drawings to scale on 24" x 36" paper. Site plans to be at approximately 1/8" _
1'-0" scale and the remainder of the drawings to be at 1/4" = 1'-0".
• Construction costs. ubiid
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Time Schedule
The consultant will have 16 weeks to complete this phase of the project and shall submit
drawings and cost estimate for the City's review and comments as follows:
1) Conceptual drawings for City review
Four weeks after execution of contract
2) Preliminary cost estimate
One week after City approval of conceptual
drawings
3) Design Development Drawings and cost
estimate
Three weeks after City approval of conceptual
drawings
4) Construction drawings and cost estimate
Eight weeks after step 3 is completed
Budget
Base fee and the following items to be provided by consultant:
Master Plan
Master Plan and Report
Construction Drawings and. Technical Specifications
Construction Administration
Housing Prototypes/Commercial Facade Design
Schematic Design and Design Development
Construction Drawings and Technical Specifications
Construction Administration
Fees
These fees include all expenses incurred by the consultant in the performance of the scope of
work including providing camera-ready materials to the Department of Planning and Zoning,
with the exception of costs associated with the following:
• Producing multiple copies of the documents;
• Providing locations, equipment, and/or refreshments at public events;
• Providing messenger service or overnight mailing (rather than first-class mail)
in response to "rush" orders issued by the City.
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EXHIBIT #1
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Homebu yer
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Program
" t✓7 7 The City of Miami has up to $40,000 in grant
(forgivable loan) funds available to purchase homes
located in the City of Miami for qualified applicants. Housing Assis-
tance is available for costs' associated with the following housing ex-
penses: public
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DOWN PAYMENTS �, A on
MORTGAGE FINANCING item Waiter i=oeman
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-WHO
If you meet all of the following conditions, you may be eligible for
4' 17 the City of Miami First -Time Homebuyer Program:
�l You are the potential buyer of a single family home located in the
City of Miami which will be your primary residence.
Your total household -income is 120% or less of the median
household income for Miami. (Please see table and examples on back.)
�l You have not owned a home as your primary residence in the past
three (3) years.
�l The maximum sales price of a newly constructed unit cannot
.exceed $119,439• The price of an existing unit cannot exceed
$113,418.
, 1 The following are the steps to apply for the City of Miami First-
� �_ `r • Timv F-7nmo}nnior pvnnrnm-
�l Pre -qualify for a first mortgage with a lender.
�l Locate a home within the City of Miami for purchase.
�I Contact the City of Miami Department of Community Development
Housing Division at 305-416-208o to request an application for a
second mortgage (forgivable loan) available through the First -Time
Homebuyer Program.
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INCOME
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REQUIREMENTS city c,
The major determinants of eligibility for the First -Time Homebuyer Program is
income and the size of the household. Income limits are based on the percentage
of median income for the City and number of persons per household. The median
household income for Miami is $42,400. The Homebuyer Program is available to
the very low-income (35% - 50% of median income), low-income (50% - 8o% of
median income), and moderate -income (8o% - 120% of median income) persons.
Income eligibility can be determined by using the "1999 Income Limits Adjusted
to Family Size" table below. Simply refer to the income levels in each column
based on the number of persons in the household. If the household income is be-
low the amount listed in the table, the person may be eligible for the program. If
the household income exceeds the amount included in the table, then the person
is ineligible for the program.
INCOME LIMITS ADJUSTED TO FAMILY SIZE
For Example:
A household of 4 persons (including all adults and children) with
come less than $53520, may be eligible for the First -Time Hom
(Note: Credit history, employment verification and other criteria apply).
JOE CAROLLO - Mayor
DONALD H. WARSHAW - City Manager
WIFREDO GORT - Vice -Chairman
TOMAS REGALADO - Commissioner
JOE SANCHEZ - Commissioner
ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR. - Conunissioner
JOHNNY L. WINTON - Commissioner
household in-
uyer Program
The City of Miami First -Time Homebuyer
+Program is administered through the Depart-
iment of Community Development Housing
,Division. The department is located at:
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City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 416-208o
E-mail: cdevelop@ci.miami.fl.us
Web Site: ci.miami.fl.us/comm_devhome.com
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Single Family
Rehabilitation
The City of Miami. has up to $40;000 in grant
-rI (forgivable loan) funds available to rehabilitate single
family homes located in the City of Miami for qualified residents. Housing
Assistance will be provided in the form of a zero (o%) -percent , deferred
payment loan, :secured by the property; forgiven on a pro -rata basis of ten
(lo%) percent per year for a ten (lo) year term, as long as the unit remains
owned and occupied by the initial applicant.
T� If you meet all of the following conditions, you may be eligible for
Y J1 U ? the City 'of Miami Single Family Rehabilitation Program:' .
You are the owner/title holder of a single family home located in the
City of Miami which is your primary residence.
Your total household income is 120% or less of the median household
income for Miami. (Please see table and example on back.)
Property has not received housing rehabilitation assistance from any
government agency during the past to years.
All due city, county, federal, and school taxes have been paid.
The following are the steps to apply for the City. of Miami Single
f. Family Rehabilitation Program:
Contact the City of Miami Department of Community Development
Housing Division at 305-416-208o to request an application for the
Single Family Rehabilitation Program.
You will be notified if you have been pre -approved by our underwriting
department. A Housing Quality Inspector will schedule a visit to your
home to determine rehabilitation costs.
Invite at least three (3) licensed contractors to inspect your home and
provide written cost estimates.
Contact the City of Miami to schedule an appointment with a Housing
Loan Specialist to finalize the contract and begin rehabilitation.
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INCOME REQUIREMENTSalter Foernan
The major determinants of eligibility for the Single Family Rehabilitation Pro-
gram is income and the size of the household. Income limits are based on the per-
centage of median income for the City and number of persons per household. The
median household income for Miami is $42,400. The Single Family Rehabilita-
tion Program is available to the very low-income (35% - 50% of median income),
low-income (50% - 8o% of median income), and moderate -income (80%.- 120%
of median income) persons. Income eligibility can be determined by using the
"1999 Income Limits Adjusted to Family Size" table below. Simply refer to the in-
come levels in each column based on the number of persons in the household. If
the household income is below the amount listed in the table, the person may be
eligible for the program. If the household income exceeds the amount included in
the table, then the person is ineligible for the program.
1999 INCOME LIMITS ADJUSTED TO FAMILY SIZE
For Example:
A household of 4 persons (including all adults and children) with a household in-
come less than $53,520, may be eligible for the Single Family Rehabilitation Pro-
gram (Note: Credit history, employment verification and other criteria apply).
JOE CAROLLO - Mayor
DONALD H. WARSHAW - City Manager
CO M M l S S 1 0 N E R S:
W[FREDO GORT - Vice -Chairman
TOMAS REGALADO - Conunisstoner
JOE SANCHEZ - Commissioner
ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR. - Commissioner
JOHNNY L. WINTON - Commissioner
The City of Miami Single Family Rehabilita-
tionProgram is administered through the De- Y
'partment of Community Development Hous -1
ing Division. The department is located at:
City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue, 2nd Floor
Miami, FL 33130 i
(305) 416-2080
E-mail: cdevelop@ci.miami.fl.us
Web Site: ci.miami.fl.us/comm
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 0
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The ionorable Mayor and Members
Commission
FROM: Warshaw
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
DATE : MAY - 2 2000 FILE:
SUBJECT: Resolution Relating to Revitalization
of the Model City Community
Revitalization District
REFERENCES:
City Commission Agenda
ENCLOSURES: Meeting of May 11, 2000
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the following three (3)
resolutions relating to the undertaking of community development activities in the Model City
Community Revitalization District; and further authorizing the City Manager to execute the
necessary documents and/or agreements required as a result of the proposed legislation, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, subject to applicable City Code provisions.
The first proposed resolution approves in principle, the proposed King Heights/Orchard Villa
Revitalization Program, which will serve as a guide for future development in King
Heights/Orchard Villa neighborhood; and further authorizes the City Manager to enter into an
agreement to retain architectural services to develop a master plan for the area and allocating
HOME Program funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to defray the cost of said services.
The second resolution authorizes the City Manager to allocate $1,500,000 in FY' 1999-2000 and
$1,500,000 in FY' 2000-2001 Home Program funds to assist in the development of affordable
housing units in the Model City Homeownership Zone.
The third resolution expresses the City of Miami's financial commitment and support of Miami -
Dade County's application to U. S. HUD for $35 million in HOPE VI Revitalization Grant
Program funds for the revitalization of the County -owned Liberty Square and Liberty Homes
public housing developments, as well as the surrounding neighborhood.
BACKGROUND:
In April 1998 Circuit Judge Thomas Peterson forwarded a detailed letter to the Miami -Dade
County Housing Agency which was highly critical of the deplorable living conditions in the
Section 8 Moderate Rehabilitation housing projects located in the King Heights/Orchard Villa
area of the Model City neighborhood. Subsequently it was determined that five (5) of the
apartment buildings were under contract through the City of Miami.
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The Honorable Mayor, and Members
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In response to the outcry of residents, Commissioner Arthur E. Teele arranged a series of
meetings with residents and . established of a tack force with representatives from the City
Manager's Office, the Departments of Police, Community Development, Planning and Zoning
and the Model City NET. The task force established a dialogue with the residents and assessed
immediate concerns of safety and sanitation, intermediate needs to assist in the development of
additional space for parks and recreation and other community enhancements and long-term
goals for the economic revitalization of the area, the creation of jobs and expansion of the
affordable housing stock in the area to provide homeownership opportunities to the residents.
At the City Commission meeting of June 9, 1998, the task force presented the nucleus of a plan
outlining short-term, intermediate and long-term goals for the revitalization of the King
Heights/Orchard Villa neighborhood. In assessing the long term needs for the neighborhood, it
was agreed that an economic development strategic plan designed to expand and enhance
business - development, entrepreneurial opportunities, employment and homeownership
opportunities in the area was critical.
Resolution 1— Approving in Principle the King Heights/Orchard Villa Revitalization Proiect
As a result, the Department of Planning and Zoning has prepared a preliminary program for the
future revitalization of the King Heights/Orchard Villa neighborhood which is bounded by
Northwest 62nd Street to the north, Northwest 54th Street to the south, Northwest 12th Avenue to
the east, and Northwest 17th Avenue to the west. In order to move forward with the
transformation of the neighborhood, it is necessary for the City to engage the services of an
architectural firm to prepare a master plan for the area which includes the development of
several housing prototypes, streetscape and commercial facade designs which will serve as a
guide for future development in the area. The fust proposed resolution approves in principle the
adoption of the King Heights/Orchard Villa Revitalization Project and authorizes the City
Manager to engage the services of the architectural firm of R. J. Heinsenbottle Architects, P.A.
to prepare a master plan for revitalization of the aforementioned neighborhood and allocates
$100,000 in Home Program funds for said purpose.
Resolution 2 - Allocating $3,000,000 in HOME Program Funding to Model City-
Homeownership
ityHomeownership Zone
At its meetings of July, 1999, the City Commission, through Resolution No. 99-429, approved
and adopted the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan (1999 — 2000), which outlined the City's
proposed use of funds received from U.S. HUD to implement the Community Development
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The Honorable Mayor, and Members
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Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Home Investment Partnership (HOME) Program, Emergency
Shelter Grant (ESG) Program and the Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA)
Program. With the adoption of the City's Five Year Consolidated Plan, the City Commission
also approved the designation of seven (7) geographical areas in the City as Homeownership
Zones based on the low and decreasing levels of homeownership and family household income
which continues to erode the stability and vitality of these neighborhoods. Moreover, in the
selected neighborhoods, which includes Model City, the homeownership rate is less than 20%
and the household income for families of these neighborhoods is less than 50% of the median
income for Miami -Dade County. Through the Homeownership Zone Program, the City plans to
channel substantial financial resources into targeted residential areas within the City. The goal
of the program is to create homeownership opportunities for very low, low and moderate
families in these economically distressed neighborhoods, combined with intensive re-
development and development of vacant scattered residential parcels throughout the City.
At the..July 21, 1998 City Commission meeting, the City administration recommended that the
City Commission allocate $1,500,000 in HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Program
and/or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) Program funds annually for a five (5) year
period for the implementation of the Model City Scattered Site Homeownership Development
Program. Through Resolution No. 98-800, the City Commission allocated $1,500,000 in HOME
Program for the above mentioned purpose.
The second proposed resolution authorizes the City Manager to allocate $1,500,000 in FY' 1999-
2000 and 2000 — 2001 Home Program funds, for a total of $3,000,000, to assist with the
financing of new affordable homeownership units in the Model City Homeownership Zone.
Resolution 3 - Support of Miami -Dade County's HOPE VI Application to U.S. HUD
In accordance with Section 24(a) of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937, the objective of the.
Homeownership and Opportunities for People Everywhere (HOPE VI) Revitalization Grant
Program is to assist public housing agencies (PHA's) in improving the quality of life and living
environment for public housing residents of severely distressed public housing projects through
the demolition, rehabilitation, reconfiguration, or replacement of obsolete public housing
projects or portions thereof..
The HOPE VI Revitalization Grant Program takes a holistic approach to revitalize public
housing communities by reducing concentrations of poverty encouraging a greater income mix
among public housing residents and encouraging working families to move
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into public housing and new market -rate housing which is being developed, in addition to
the provision of supportive services such as education and training programs, child care
services, transportation services and counseling, to assist public housing residents in
securing and maintaining employment. In August 1999, Miami -Dade County, acting
through the Miami -Dade Housing Agency (MDHA), was successful in securing a $35
Million HOPE VI grant from U.S. HUD for the revitalization of the Scott Homes and
Carver Homes public housing projects located in Miami -Dade County. The County's
revitalization area for the Scott Homes/Carver Homes HOPE VI grant is bounded by
Northwest 79h Street on the north, Northwest 62nd Street on the south, Northwest 17,'
Avenue on the east and Northwest 27th Avenue on the west.
On February 24, 2000, U.S. HUD issued a Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) in the
amount of $563.8 for the next round of HOPE VI Revitalization Program grants for
public housing agencies. Presently, Miami -Dade County is preparing a HOPE VI grant
application for the revitalization of the Liberty Square and Liberty Homes public housing
developments, as well as the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed HOPE VI
Revitalization Area for the Liberty Square/Liberty Homes public housing projects is
bounded by Northwest 72nd Street on the north, Northwest 54I' Street on the south, I-95
on the east and Northwest 17t` Avenue on the west.
Presently, both the Liberty Square and Liberty Homes projects contain a total of
approximately 713 public housing units. Based on the County's preliminary proposal,
the existing housing units will be demolished and approximately 540 new rental and
homeownership housing units will be redeveloped on the 56 acre parcel. It is anticipated
that an additional 236 "replacement" housing units will be developed throughout the
proposed HOPE VI revitalization area to provide an opportunity for the existing residents
and the former tenants of the Miami Limited II Section 8 Housing Project to remain or
return to the Model City neighborhood.
The third proposed resolution provides and expresses the City Commission's financial
commitment and support of Miami -Dade County's application to U.S. HUD for $35
million in HOPE VI grant funds in connection with the revitalization of the Liberty
Square and Liberty Homes public housing developments, as well as the surrounding
community.
With the adoption of this resolution, both Miami -Dade County and the City of Miami
have opportunities to revitalize not only the Liberty Square and Liberty Homes public
housing projects, but to also transform and recreate an entire community.
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PUBLIC NOTICE FOR
SPECIAL CITY COMMISSION MEETING
REGARDING
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES
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The Miami City Commission will hold a Special Meeting to discuss issues relating to Community
Development. The Special Meeting will be held:
Thursday, May 11, 2000 at 2:00 P.M.
City of Miami Commission Chamber
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
The Agenda for the Special Meeting is as follows:
1. Discussion on Funding History of the City of Miami Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program for the 19's — 25' Program Years
2. Discussion and proposed resolution to revise the Citizen Participation Plan, including the
abolishment of the Citywide Advisory Board .
I Discussion and proposed resolution on Planning Calendar for 26`h Year CDBG activities
4. Presentation on Orchard Villas Model City Revitalization Project, including proposed legislation
to adopt the plan in principle and allocating $100,000 of HOME funds to engage R.J. Heisenbottle
Architects, P.A to develop a Master Plan for the area; allocating $1.5 million of 1999 HOME
funds and $1.5 million of future 2000 HOME funds to develop affordable housing in the Model
City Home Ownership Zone; and supporting the Miami -Dade County application to U.S. HUD for
HOPE VI funding to redevelop the Liberty Square and Liberty Homes Public Housing Projects
5. Proposed resolution to modify Housing Loan Committee Membership by eliminating the seat
previously held by Miami Capital Development Corporation and replacing it with a representative
with private real estate lending experience; expanding the choice of City Departments from which
the City Manager can appoint the Administration's representatives; and appointing Frank
Rollason, Director, City of Miami Building Department, to fill the vacancy created by the
retirement of Jim Kay, former Director of the City of Miami Public Works Department
6. Resolution proposing the reestablishment of a Commercial Loan Program to revitalize commercial
corridors in the City of Miami Revitalization Districts; allocating $150,000 of CDBG funds to the
Latin Chamber of Commerce to administer the program in the southern portion of the City and
$150,000 of CDBG funds to the Little Haiti Credit Union to administer the program in the
northern area of the City and designating the City of Miami Department of Real Estate and
Economic Development to administer the program in the central area of the City
7. Discussion and proposed resolution to establish a concept for an enhanced Commercial
Revitalization Program
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8. Discussion and proposed resolution to maintain the annual funding commitment of $225,000. for a
five year period to the Little Haiti Job Creation Project to create jobs and stimulate businesses in
the Edison Little River area
9. Discussion and proposed resolution allocating $262,322 of HOME funds to the CRA to establish a
homebuyer's pre -qualification program in the Southeast Overtown/Community Redevelopment
area
10. Discussion and proposed resolution to replace $504,450 of SHIP funds with available HOME
funds for related construction expenses for the the Allapattah Business Development Authority to
develop the Ralph's Plaza Townhomes - Phase I project
11. Discussion and proposed resolution to deobligate.$853,727 of 1996-97 and 1997-98 SHIP. funds
as follows and to reprogram said amount to fund the City of Miami Single Family rehabilitation
and First Time Homebuyers' Financing Programs:
Organization and Project
Amount
BANE Development Corporation of South Florida - New Hope/Overtown $100,000
Housing Project
Jubilee Community Development Corporation - Jubilee Villas Housing Project 62,500
Model Housing Corporation - Villas Dr. Godoy Housing Project 62,500
DEEDCO, Inc. - Miami River Village Housing Project 100,000
St. John Community Development Corporation - Lyric Village Housing Project 114,150
Florida Housing Cooperative - Barcelona Place 414,577
Total Deobligation $853,727
12. Discussion and proposed resolution to deobligate $4.75 million of HOME funds allocated to the
Urban League and LHL Housing Corporation to develop the Northwestern Estates Housing
Project and reallocating $3.1 from available 1976 General Obligation Housing Bond Program
funds to said project for the purpose of resolving the finding identified in the Audit Report issued
March 26, 1998 by the Office of the Inspector General
13. Discussion and proposed resolution allocating $3,587,693 of available HOPWA Funds as follows:
Organization and Project Amount
Economic Opportunity Family Health Center - Long Term Housing $1,742,900
Miami -Dade Housing Agency - Long Term Housing 1,844,793
Total $3,587,693
14. Discussion and proposed resolution restructuring the HOPWA Program
15. Discussion and proposed resolution allocating $50,000 to the accounting firm of Sharpton,
Brunson and Company to perform an audit and provide technical assistance on the HOPWA
Program
16. Discussion on letter from U.S. HUD citing the City of Miami for not being in compliance with
HUD standards in the expenditure of funds in its CDBG Line of Credit balances
17. Discussion and proposed resolution to fund previously authorized legislative commitments
approved by the City Commission to the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) as follows:
Project Authorizing Legislation Amount
Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor Resolution 98-592 $3,000,000
CRA/SEOPW Interlocal Agreement Commitment Ordinance 11736 2,000,000
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Proposed funding sources for the above allocations to meet CRA funding commitments:
Proiect
Amount
Funding Source
Historic Overtown Priority Business Corridor
$3,000,000
Reprogramming of
previously approved
funds for CIP
Projects
CRA/SEOPW Interlocal Agreement Commitment
$1,000,000
HOPWA FUNDS
CRA/SEOPW Interlocal Agreement Commitment
$1,000,000
Reprogramming of
previously approved
funds for CIP
Projects
Note: Said reprogramming of previously authorized CDBG funds to come from among the
following CIP projects that are not in a position to be completed by September 30, 2000 as
determined by the Assistant City Manager for Operations:
African Square Park Improvements
African Square Park Land Acquisition
Allapattah Comstock Park
Armbrister Park Building Renovations
Athalie Range Park
Athalie Range Park Playground Lighting
Belafonte Park Improvement
Charles Hadley Park Renovations
Coconut Grove Minipark Renovation
Curtis Park Improvements
Dorsey Park Site Improvements
Eaton Park Improvements
Henderson Park Improvements
Replacement
Jose Marti Park
Lemon City Day Care Park
Little Havana Softball Field
Meme Christmas Park Handicap Access
Miller Dawkins Park Renovations
Moore Park Field Renovations
Moore Park Renovations
North Bay Vista Playground
Reeves Park
Riverside Park Playground
Shenandoah Park Improvements
Target Area Park Improvements
Virrick Park Improvements
West Buena Vista Park Renovations
Williams Park Improvements
Allapattah Sidewalk Replacement
Coconut Grove Sidewalk Replacement
Downtown Sidewalk Replacement
Edison Little River Sidewalk
Little Havana Sidewalk Replacement
Manuel Artime Community Center
Model City Sidewalk Replacement
Overtown Sidewalk Replacement
Tower Theatre
Wynwood Sidewalk Replacement
The proposed resolution also recommits $1.5 million of CDBG funds to previously approved CIP
projects that can be completed by September 30, 3000 in accordance with the prioritization of
previously approved CIP projects by the Assistant City Manager responsible for Operations and
approval of the Department of Community Development.
The proposed resolution also allocates $200,000 to the City of Miami Building Department for
demolition activities to be carried out through September 30, 2000, from the reprogramming of
previously authorized funds for Capital Improvement Projects
18. Discussion and legislation deobligating $500,000 of previously committed CDBG funds and
$500,000 of previously committed HOME funds to the St. John Community Development
Corporation for development of the Lyric Village Housing Project
19. Discussion and legislation regarding the Performing Arts/First Source Hiring Agreement
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Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this Special Meeting. The meeting site is accessible to the
handicapped.
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