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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0758J-00-749 9/13/00 RESOLUTION NO.� A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF THREE (3) MULTIFAMILY PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1435, 1455 AND 1475 NORTHWEST 61ST STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, BY PURCHASING THE TAX DEEDS FOR SAME; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF ALL OUTSTANDING REAL ESTATE TAXES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1606 NORTHWEST 58TH TERRACE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, LOCATED IN THE MODEL CITY REVITALIZATION DISTRICT; ALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $300,000, TO COVER ALL COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ACQUISITION AND PAYMENTS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES;. AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING. THE' CITY MANAGER AND CITY ATTORNEY TO TAKE THE APPROPRIATE STEPS REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE THE SUBJECT PROPERTIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID ACQUISITION. WHEREAS, in the early 19901s, the City of Miami provided assistance in the form`of..a second mortgage to Devecorp, Inc., in the amount of approximately`$1,651,565, for the rehabilitation of certain multifamily apartment buildings as listed herein ("the Properties") and as legally described in "Exhibit A," attached and incorporated: 1435 Northwest'61st Street,.Miami, Florida 1455 Northwest 61st Street, Miami, Florida 1475 Northwest 61st Street, Miami, Florida 1606 Northwest '58th Terrace, Miami, Florida N "I"' � C C-11 gg;;l Resolutrm Na \.0 0 WHEREAS, the Properties are located in the City's designated Model City Homeownership Zone, and the City's acquisition of the Properties will be a significant step toward the City's Comprehensive Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy for the Model City Revitalization District; and WHEREAS, the City has an opportunity to acquire the Properties by purchasing the tax deeds from the current property owner(s), or by initiating foreclosure actions; and WHEREAS, the holder(s) of the tax deeds has offered and agreed to sell the City its interest in the Properties located at 1435, 1455, and 1475 Northwest 61St Streets for approximately $185,102 as of July 31, 2000; and WHEREAS, the City has expressed an interest to accept said offer; and WHEREAS, real estate taxes are due on the multifamily property located at 1606 Northwest 58.th Terrace, Miami, Florida, in the amount of approximately $34,227, as of August, 2000; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to acquire properties in the area and to protect the City's interests to assure the City's implementation of various revitalization activities in the Model City Revitalization District; and WHEREAS, it is recommended that the City Commission allocate Community Development Block .Grant funds, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to satisfy* all past due real estate taxes and Page 2 of 4., ��� Fly any other legal and recordation. costs associated with the acquisition of said properties; 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 adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The acquisition of the following three (3) multifamily properties as legally described in "Exhibit A," attached and incorporated, by purchasing the tax deeds is authorized: 1435 Northwest 61St Street, Miami, Florida 1455 Northwest 61St Street, Miami, Florida 1475 Northwest 61St Street, Miami, Florida Section 3. The payment of real estate taxes for the property located at 1606 Northwest 58th Terrace, Miami, Florida, located in the Model City Revitalization District and as legally described in "Exhibit A," attached and incorporated, is authorized. Section 4. The allocation of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to cover all costs associated with the acquisition and payments related to the subject properties is authorized. Section 5. The City Manager and the City Attorney are authorized to take -the appropriate legal steps required to acquire the subject multifamily properties. Page 3 of 4 0- r�5 21 ii Section 6. The City Manager is authorized" to execute all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said acquisition. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor .2/ PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of September , 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indEcate approval of this legislation by signing it in the designated pia G provided, said it:gis`•ti n near becornes effective with the dap ,e of ten (1 ays om the' da f Co:nrr� yam° �z <�i on regarding same, without the Mayor �exercis o. / ATTEST: !Halter . Foe an, City Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPRO Ar ff FORM AND CORRECTNESS:' 7TYA�DRO VILARELLO TTORNEY W4633:BSS:LN 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. z/ 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. Page 4 of 4 �y0 70 • EXHIBIT "A" :'ADDRESS: LEGAL DESCRIPTION: FOLIO NUMBER: 1435 Northwest 615` Street Lots 30 through 32 Inc., Block 01-3114-035-1870 10 of Orange Heights, according to the Plat as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 62 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. 1455 Northwest 615` Street Lots 33, 34 & 35 and E '/2 of 01-3114-035-1890 Lot 36, Block 10 of Orange Heights, according to the Plat as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 62 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. 1475 Northwest 615` Street Lots 37, 38, 39 & W '/2 of Lot 01-3114-035-1990 36, Block 10 of Orange Heights, according to Plat as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 62 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. 1606 Northwest 58" Lots 10 & 12 Inc., Block 15 of 01-3114-035-2810 Terrace Orange Heights, according to the Plat as recorded in Plat Book 14, at Page 62 of the Public Records of Dade County, Florida. 5 ® CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 4.6 Carlo 1 ManagerCity RECOMMENDATION: 0 10 DATE: AUG 2 9 20,jL FILE : SUBJECT: Resolution Ratifying, Approving and Confirming City Manager's Action To Acquire Devecorp, Inc. Properties REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of ENCLOSURES: September 14, 2000 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution by a 4/5ths affirmative vote, ratifying, approving and confirming the City Manager's action to allocate an amount not to exceed $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant Program funds to purchase certain tax deeds and satisfy prior year real estate taxes on four (4) multifamily apartment buildings located in the Model City neighborhood. The attached resolution further authorizes and directs the City Manager and City Attorney to take the appropriate legal action required to complete the acquisition of the subject multifamily properties. BACKGROUND: In 1993, the City of Miami provided approximately $1,651,565 in funding through the Rental Rehabilitation Grant and HOME Investment Partnership Programs to Devecorp, Inc. to assist in part with the financing of four (4) multifamily apartment buildings located in the Model City neighborhood. Presently, the four (4) apartment buildings are substandard structures that are vacant, abandoned and pose a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the immediate area. The buildings are located at the following addresses: 1435 Northwest 61st Street 1455 Northwest 61' Street 1475 Northwest 61' Street 1606 Northwest 58`'' Terrace Over a period of several months, discussions have been held by the City Attorney's Office, Department of Community Development and legal counsel representing the holder of the tax deeds regarding the current conditions and future of the aforementioned properties. On. July 31, 2000, Mark Evans Kass, Attorney at Law and legal counsel representing the holder of the tax deeds, contacted ,the City to convey his clients' willingness to sell its interest in the properties located at 1405, 1455 and 1475 N.W. 61" Street for $185,102. The City also holds a second mortgage on the property located at 1606 N.W. 58h Terrace that has approximately $34,227 existing in outstanding real estate taxes due for 1996, 1997,,1998 and 1999. The City's acquisition of the subject properties will provide additional open space for the expansion of African Square Park and the development of affordable housing for purchase by area residents. Due to the urgent need to take immediate action, it was determined necessary for the City Manager 'to authorize CDBG funds to be used to purchase the tax deeds and pay the outstanding real estate taxes to protect the City's interest in the aforementioned properties. At the time of the City Manager's action, approximately $219,329'in back taxes was owed on the four (4) properties. However, it is anticipated that additional taxes and/or resolutions of outstanding code enforcement penalties will increase the total amount of funds needed to complete the transaction.. Therefore, it is recommended that CDBG funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000 be allocated to cover the cost of acquisition, past due real estate taxes, and other related costs. associated with acquisition of the subject properties. It is recommended that the City Commission adopt the proposed resolution that ratifies,, approves and confirms the City Manager's. action authorizing the acquisition of the subject multifamily properties prior to City Commission approval in order to eliminate four (4) substandard buildings that threaten the health, safety and welfare of residents of the Model City neighborhood. GCI/(A/JBH Enclosure TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos A. Gimenez DATE : City 5olyn ger SUBJECT. REFERENCES weC. Warren, Director Department of Community Development EN �vSuREa. August 17, 2000 FILE Acquisition of Devecorp, Inc. Housing Properties In 1993, the City of Miami provided approximately $1,651,565 in city assistance to Devecorp, Inc. to assist in the rehabilitation of four (4) multifamily apartment buildings located at the following addresses listed below: 1435 Northwest 615` Street 1455 Northwest 6151 Street 1475 Northwest 615` Street 1606. Northwest 58`h Terrace Presently, the aforementioned substandard buildings are vacant, abandoned and represent a threat to the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the immediate area. For the past several months, discussions were held by the City Attorney's Office, Department of Community Development and legal counsel representing the holder of the tax deeds on the subject properties, regarding the current condition and future of the substandard buildings. Per the attached correspondence dated July 31, 2000 from Mark Evans Kass, Attorney at Law, the holder of the tax deeds is willing to sell its interest in the properties located at 1435, 1455, 1475 N.W. 61" Street for $185,102. Acquisition of the abovementioned properties will provide additional open space for the expansion of African Square Park. Secondly, the City also holds a second mortgage on the property located at 1606 N.W. 58`h Terrace. Approximately $34,227 exists in outstanding real estate taxes due for 1996, 1997, 1998 and 1999. In an effort to protect the City's interest in the four (4) subject properties prior to the initiation of legal action against the property owner, the Department of Community Development requests y UUI 4l)1J1U 11 al ll/ 1111111CUIaL';ly ill"l: 1,l Uy 111C:l1L ill LIiC: U1110LUIL0 U1 .11 0 J, � vL Ulill )J ,t,t^� 1 Lv purchase the tax deeds and satisfy all outstanding real estate taxes. Funds in the amount of $300,000 have been identified and are available from the CDBG Program to carry out this activity. If you concur with this request, please indicate by affixing your signature below. The Department of Community Development will prepare an agenda item ratifying this action for the September 14, 2000 City Commission meeting. Approved ❑ , Disapproved ❑ los A. Gime z City Manager GCI/GCW/JBH Enclosure 00- MARK E\ANS KAS`i Of- C01'NFI-A. WARR[:N S. I'VEPNIAN Gwendolyn Warren City of Miami 444 SW 2"' Avenue Second Floor Miami, Florida 33130 MARK EVANS KASS, P.A. A'I"" FYS AT LAW :-V) i N0HTIIWFST 7TII ST), HUT NHANll. 1'1.01211L\ 33125 TFLFPI[ONF. (a()i) .5-1.1-2Y(i1) FACSINI1_1- (30.-0541 -76 L7 July 31, 2000 RE: 1435-1455-1475 NW 61't Street, Miami Dear Ms. Warren: Pursuant to my prior discussions with Deanna Rasco, set forth below are the payoff figures on my clients' tax deeds: Purchase price on Lots 30 through 32 Interest on above purchase price at 18% per annum from 11/5/97 through 8/1/00 Purchase price on Lots 33 through 35 and %2 of Lot 36 Interest on above purchase price from 2/4/98 through 8/ 1 /00 at 18% per annum Purchase price on Lots 37 through 39 and'/2 of Lot 36 Interest on above purchase price from 2/4/98 through 8/1/00 at l 0'1,/c Pcr annum Attorney's fees and court costs Repairs TOTAL Please contact me after the City has reviewed t is information. nc el , ANS SS MEK/af cc: Alicio Pina James F. Pollack, Esquire $49,500.00 $24,502.50 $34,575.78 $ 15,549.90 $34,325.59 $ 1.5,446.40 $4,388.00 $ 6,813.93 $185,102.10 Page: l - Document Name: untitle DATE:08/ 15/2000 R/E COLLECTION UPDAT08/ 1 1 /2(TXCM5010 FOLIO01 31 14035REF:00 00000000(MILL:O10(STA"CERT ISSUED NAMIDEVECORP INC ORANGE HGTS PB 14-62 MAIL: LOTS 10 TO 12 INC BLK 15 807 NW 7 ST ST: 00 MIAMI FL 33136300SR CNTY E SR MUN EX: PROP: 1606 NW 58 TERR TOTAL VAI 86814 MTG:000 GROSS Cl' 946.27 SPECIAL DISF00105 GROSS 0 1,504.58 SPECIAL DISTRICT GROS 2442.01 GROSS TA 4,892.85 WRI WRS GRC .00 AUG DUI 0.00 ADV/SALE PROCESS HAS BEEN (* * * *DELINQUENT * * * * DATE REG/RECPT AMOUNT CODE* CERT/DEED SEL BUYER 06/01 /00 CR/0004408 5374*01 19990000 - CNTY 5,647.04-= *01 1998 0000 81 8,1 1 1.2 }i I d"/o *02 1998 0100_1426 12,300.90 *01 1997 0003 CNTY 4,113.7-96-- ,113.7-a"*02 -A02 1997 0100 125 777.08 *O1 1996 0000 1439 3,277.67 * AMOUNT * DELINQ TAXES DUE 341227.62 FUNCTION: * * * > > TOTAL TAXE' 34,227.62 DC999999 *INQ MSG= 0 PF l = TXCA;PF3 = VAL;PF4 = WRS;PF5 = DEL;PF9 = I NQ MSG KEY;PF 1 l = DELYRS;PF 12 = SPDST NO DEVICE RECORD FOUND FOR TERMINAL; 58 14 Pg= 1 FORM RCV LTAI 3(-,v),g-cz Date: 8/15/00 Time: 6:31:42PM {FNATIOIAL NEWS z _ 'Jim M?rin is The Herald's top drawer. 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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO -GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY THE :'DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY != DEVELOPMENT ISSUES The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing September 14, 2000 to discuss the following issues relating to grants administered by the Department of Community Development: 1.Discussion and proposed resolution on transfer of $300,000 of FY 1998 HOPWA funds previously allocated to the Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, to other HOPWA contracts between the City and the Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services to assist.low income persons living with HIV/AIDS as follows: From: Contract Amount To: Contract Dunt Utility Assistance $300,000 Short Term Housing Assistance $200,000 Housing Assistance, $100.000 4 Total $300,000 Total $300,000 ' sion and proposed resolution to allocate funds to the following organizations to pro vide housing assistance nce"using related services to low income persons living with HIV/AIDS throughout Miami -Dade County'.:: SERVICE PROVIDER ACTIVITY ALNQUII,,, Better Way of Miami, Inc.. Operations $ 58,000". ity of Miami Department of. Operations $1,000 000 ommunity Development -bouglas Gardens Community Long -Term Housing Assistance $ 200,000 1: Health Center, Inc: Economic Opportunity Family Long -Term Housing Assistance $1,200 000 -Health Center, Inc. _,__ _ _ _ .,_ _. .. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church HIV/AIDS Counseling. -. $ 134 OOD - Referral Services Lock Towns Community Mental Operations — Life Quest l 8 II Health Center, Inca Miami -Dade County Department of . Short -Term Housing Assistance$1,500,000 ' Human Services (Office of Community Services) Miami -Dade County Department of Emergency Housing Assistance $ ; 330,000 Human Services (Office of.Community Services) Miami -Dade Housing Agency Long -Term Housing Assistance $5,400,000 ' Shelboume Apartments Building, Inc. Operations $ 45,000 South Florida Jail Ministries, Inc. Operations —AGAPE'& Women $ 87,000. Center/Vision House- TOTAL. ouseTOTAL ,� $9.979,000 :w Discussroogg4fd proposed resolution allocating $150,000 of CDBG funds to the Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation, Inc to administer the Commercial Loan Program. Discussion and proposed resolution ratifying the City Manager's action to allocate $300,000 61"Community Development Block Grand Funds to purchase tax deeds,,satisfy:prior year real estate taxes and take appropriate legal action to complete the acquisition of the following four (4) multi-familyapartm@ buildings located in the Model City and Overtown neighborhoods, previously owned by Miami Limited I and acxZcrerJ:by the City:, 1230 N.W. 58 Street ? ;. 1240 N.W. 59 Street 5899 N.W. 17 Avenue 1636 N.W. 58 Terrace Discussion and proposed resolution ratifying the City Manger's action to ;expend.. $138,78.''. HOME investment Partnership (HOME) Funds to satisfy prior year real estate taxes for 1998 and. ori the following eight (S� multi -family apartment buildings located in the Model City n8ig . rhood: 1435 N.W. 61 Street'. 1455 N.W. 61 Street 1475 N.W. 61 Street 1606 N.W. 58 Terrace - 1227 N.W. 58 Street 1101 N.W. 62 Street 1535 N.W. 58 Terrace �. 1611 N.W.3 Avenue 6. Discussion and proposed resolution changing the number of units to be built, from 19 to 15, in tt48. previously approved Biscayne East Towers Project to be constructed by Banyan Townhomes, L.L:C. using :$342,000 of ,previously approved SHIP funds; further authorizing the City Manager to execute a subordination '"a reement between the City and the Local Initiative Support Corporation in connection with the financing of said project. The Public Hearing will be held: { Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 9:$0 A.M., ?: i� City at Miami Commission Chamber- 41W hamber :1W Pan American Drive , . i��yf t.: Miami, Florida 33133 �+ zJ Interested individuals are encouraged to attend this Public Hearing Tha meetly i1i 18 x161 to the . �e:.� handl=ved, ... � �.. a r NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RELATING TO GRANTS ADMINISTERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ISSUES F The Miami City Commission will hold a Public Hearing September 14, 2000 to discuss the following issues relating to grants administered by the Department of Community Development: 1. Discussion and proposed resolution on transfer of $300,000 of FY 1998 HOPWA funds previously allocated to the Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services, to other HOPWA contracts between the City and the Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services, Office of Community Services to assist low income persons living with HIV/AIDS as follows: From: Contract Amount To: Contract Amount Utility Assistance $300,000 Short Term Housing Assistance $200,000 Housing Assistance $100,000 Total $300,000 Total $300,000 2. Discussion and proposed resolution to allocate funds to the following organizations to provide housing assistance and housing related services to low income persons living with HIV/AIDS throughout Miami -Dade County: SERVICE PROVIDER Better Way of Miami, Inc. City of Miami Department of Community Development Douglas Gardens Community Health Center, Inc. Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc. Greater Bethel A.M.E. Church Lock Towns Community Mental Health Center, Inc. Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services (Office of Community Services) Miami -Dade County Department of Human Services (Office of Community Services ACTIVITY Operations Operations AMOUNT $ 58,000 $1,000,000 Long -Term Housing Assistance $ 200,000 Long Term Housing Assistance $1,200,000 HIV/AIDS Counseling and $ 134,000 Referral Services Operations — Life Quest I & II $ 25,000 Short -Tenn Housing Assistance $1,500,000 Emergency Housing Assistance $ 330,000 Miami -Dade Housing Agency, Long -Tenn Housing Assistance $5,400,000 Shelboume Apartments Building, Inc. Operations $ 45,000 South Florida Jail Ministries, Inc. Operations — AGAPE's Women $ 87,000 Center Nision House TOTAL $9;979,000 3. Discussion and proposed resolution allocating $150,000 of CDBG funds to the Tacolcy Economic Development Corporation, Inc. to administer the Commercial Loan Program. 4. Discussion and proposed resolution ratifying the City Manager's action to allocate $300,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds to 'purchase tax deeds, satisfy prior year real estate taxes and take appropriate legal action to complete the acquisition of the following four (4) multi- family apartment buildings located in the Model City and Overtown neighborhoods, previously owned by Miami Limited I and acquired by the City: 1230 N.W. 58 Street .1240 N.W. 59 Street 5899 N.W. 17 Avenue 1636 N.W. 58 Terrace 5.. Discussion and proposed resolution ratifying the City Manager's action to expend $138,787 'of HOME Investment Partnership (HOME) Funds to satisfy prior year real estate taxes for 1998 and 1999 on the following eight (8) multi -family apartment buildings located in the Model City neighborhood: 1435 N.W. 61 Street 1455 N.W. 61 Street 1475 N.W., 61 Street 1606 N.W. 58 Terrace 1227 N.W. 58 Street 1101 N.W. 62 Street 1535 N.W. 58 Terrace .1611 N.W. 3 Avenue 6. Discussion and proposed resolution changing the number of units to be built, from 19 to 15, in the previously approved Biscayne East Towers Project to be constructed by Banyan Townhomes, L.L.C. using of $342,000 of previously approved SHIP funds; further authorizing the City Manager to execute a subordination agreement between the City and the Local Initiative Support Corporation in connection with the financing of said project. The Public Hearing will be held: Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 9:30 A.M. 'City of Miami Commission Chamber 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida 33133 Interested individuals are encouraged to attend. this Public Hearing. The meeting site is accessible to the handicapped. .(AD NO. 06180)