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Home My WebLink AboutR-00-0746J-00-739 9/14/00 RESOLUTION NO. 00— 7 46 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, WITH THE SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC., A FLORIDA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATION OF "MAXIMO GOMEZ PARK", ALSO KNOWN AS "DOMINO PARK", IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,075.00; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE FISCAL YEAR 2000-2001 BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AID TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNT. WHEREAS, the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. ("SBOC"), is a non-profit 501(C)(3) organization founded to foster, encourage and promote economic development in the City of Miami (the "City") and more particularly in the area known as "Little Havana"; and WHEREAS, Maximo Gomez Park, more commonly known as "Domino Park", located at the corner of Southwest 8th Street and 15th Avenue, Miami, Florida, in the heart of the Little Havana neighborhood, serves the low and moderate income residents and has evolved as a recognizable tourist attraction; and WHEREAS, in the past the City approved funding for the Little Havana Development Authority ("LHDA") to supervise, manage and operate Domino Park, through direct allocations from the Department of Parks and Recreation Operating Budget; and J CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF SFP 1 4 2000 Resolution NO. _ 3 rh WHEREAS, LHDA has informed the City that the agency is not renewing the management agreement with.the City to operate Domino Park; and WHEREAS, SBOC advised the City of its interest in taking over the management responsibilities of Domino Park and maintaining the same level of services previously provided by LHDA; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to authorize the execution of an agreement with the SBOC and to allocate funds for the operation and management of Maximo Gomez Park; 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 and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized'I to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., a Florida Not - For -Profit Corporation, for the management and operation of "Maximo Gomez Park", also known as "Domino Park", in an amount not to exceed $59,075.00, with funds therefor hereby allocated 1� 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 2 of 3 ,, from the Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Budget of the Department of Parks and Recreation, Aid to Private Organizations Account. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor 21 PASSED AND ADOPTED.this 14th day of September , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sed: 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate ,pprovG l of this legislation by si-n;np it in the dpsicznated P,iq ct' becomes effective trrii, 'd e sac �Cdl lc t,w h�F"J r regarding u; 9 same, without the Mayos � „r'cisinVA i' .�` i ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROVED A TD1/, SRM AN -10 CORRECTNESS : i/ 2/: 7 ATTORNEY 671 :BSS If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date i't was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 3 of 3 00— 0 *'CA CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA - INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE: AUG 2 9 2000 FILE: of the City Commission 0 SUBJECT: Resolution Authorizing the SBOC Agreement for Management of Domino Park FROM: Car REFERENCES: Proposed Resolution & City Manager Agreement ENCLOSURES: RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended that the City of Miami Commission adopt the attached resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement, in an amount not to exceed $59,075, and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., ("SBOC") a Florida -not -for profit corporation. The agreement is necessary to provide for management and operating services for Maximo Gomez Park, more commonly known as Domino Park. The resolution further authorizes said compensation to be paid from funds already allocated for this purpose in the Aid to Private Organization Account of the Department of Parks and Recreation F.Y. `00-'01 Budget. BACKGROUND: The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends that the City of Miami enter into an agreement in the amount not to exceed $59,075, with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., to provide management and operations services of Domino Park for a term of one (1) year with two (2) one year renewal options. This is the same funding amount provided to the Little Havana Development Authority (LDHA), which managed the Park for many years. SBOC like LHDA is also a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization founded to foster and promote economic development in the City of Miami and more particularly in the area of Little Havana. LHDA advised the Parks and Recreation Department that the organization was going to cease operations after September and therefore would no longer be able to manage Domino Park. When the City was informed by LHDA that the agency would not be renewing its management agreement of Domino Park, SBOC expressed an interest in assuming these responsibilities and ensuring that it would maintain the same level of services and activities as LHDA. SBOC also informed the City that it would retain the same park staff currently employed by LHDA. Accordingly, approval of the attached resolution is recommended. ti 8�l Od Ativ��*'� CAG AR/sb Mr. Albert Ruder, Director City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department Miami, Florida . Dear Mr. Ruder. This is to inform you that the Board of Directors of Little Havana Development Authority (LHDA), has decided to cease operations as of September 30, 2000; therefore, they will be unable to operate Domino Park. Accordingly, the Board of Directors of LHDA is joining forces with the Small Business Opportunity Center, SBOC, and recommends that future operations of Domino Park fall under the jurisdiction of the SBOC. Should you need further information or assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, ws es Chairman WN liI derelopnent wtliwity 970 sw first street miwm MrMs 33130 tele0one/3051324 8127 `[1301UNUE.L11 Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. (S.B.O.C.) (IrIffolIffifou 1417 West Flagler Street • Miami, Florida 33135 e Phone 305-643-1555 • Fax 305-541-2181 d Board of Directors Mario o. Guti&= July 17, 2000 Chabman Mr. Albert Ruder, Director Luis Sabine: City of Miami Parks and Recreation Honorary Chairman 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue 8d'Floor Fernando Rodriguez Miami, FL 33130 Yrce-Chairman Gitbato Abney& seaetary Dear Mr. Ruder. The Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. (S.B.O.C.) is aware that Maximo Directors Gomez Park (a.k.a. "Domino Park") located at 801 S.W. 15* Avenue was being And=y C Rivas administratively handled by the Little Havana Development Authority (LHDA). Rafliel A. Calkia It is the understanding of the S.B.O.C. that LHDA will not be renewingtheir ' et Josefim Boa-Habif . ,� Faallo contract with City of Miami Parks and Recreation to keep up with the needs of "Domino Park" on an administrative basis. Juan C.1Hurtedo Esecr+tive Airectw Thus, S.B.O.C. is formally requesting to be considered by the City of Miami Parks and Recreation and allow this organization to continue the administration for Maximo Gomez Park. Proem ;; Economde nevekpneii` S.B.O.C. has had a superb track record with City of Miami funded grants in the On MJob Traidng past with the CDBG program and continues to do well with such'programs. All (Oa Z:) our operational document are in order and if there is any questions or concerns Disroeated Workent regarding this request please do not hesitate to contact me. mmereiar Revrtdrira&n Facade Treatment Sincerely, I Juan C. Hurtado Executive Director Pc: Ed Blanco 4