The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutM-99-0269Mar 15 99 03:42p March 16, 1999 Hattie Willis 305-75b-5467 /YM NEIGHBORS UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATt— $510 NW 1 ST AVE. — MIAMI, FLA 33127 Phone 3055� — Fax 305-755454 7 Donald H. Warshaw P.O. Box 330708 Miami, Fla, 33233 Dear, City Manager March 15, 19" My neighbors and I have major problems in our nighborhood which we need help from our local goverment. We would like to be place on the agena for the next city commission meet Apri 13,1999. We need attention given to our problems . Making phone calls and writing letters have not gotten the results we need. Maybe if we attend your meeting ,someone will hear our plea for help. Action may even be taken. Our families are in danger! We would like to speak a update on our community problems. 1. How to scup the drug dealers who have taken over our neighborhood , and made if un-safe for our children. 2. Illegal dumping on our streets. 3. The un-safe abandon buildings , that homeless people are li-%zng in and drug dealers are selling drugs on the property. Violent crimes against children are taking place. S , ELVI ALONOS / AURTHOR TEELE JOE CAROLLO P. i 99- 299 1�- .- s COMMISSIONMEETINGAI'RIL 27.91999 (#8) LEADERS OF COMMUNITY UNITED PRESENTED BY.• ACTING PRESIDENT: HATTIE WILLIS PARLIAMENTARIAN: LUISPENELAS SECRETARY: CHANEL CHARLES TREASURE: JIM KEANE PRESIDENT OF THE LITTLE RIVER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION.• DERRICK WILLLAMS THE AGENDA COMMUNITY UNITED AGENDA IS TO WORK TOGETHER WITHANYONE WHO FEELS THAT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WILL BRING ABOUTAN IMPROVEMENT IN OUR NEIGHBORHOODS, (LITTLE RIVER, BUENA VISTA, LITTLE HAITI, EDISON, AREAS) TO PROCEED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE A COALIT ION OF CONCERNED CITIZENS WHO BELIEVE IT TAKES VILLA GE TORAISE.A CHILD. COMMUNITY UNITED CONSIST OF: BUENA Vista NEIGHBORHOODASSOCIATION(EAST) BUENA Vista NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (WEST) NEIGHBORS UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCL4TION LITTLE RIVER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT ASSOCL4TION CONTRIBUTORS BARBARA CAREY JUDGE J BADGLEY ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM (GEORGA ARYERS) LITTLE HAITI NET OFFICE MAD DADS DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: CLARENCE PATERSON JESSCA (GIRLS @ RISK) DIRECTED BYEARLINE JOHNSON CITIZEN ONPATROL HAITL41VAMERICAIV FOUNDATION NATIONSBANK, BANKING CENTER MANAGER, TRESKA T . RA AS WELL AS A HOST OF OTHER CONCERN CITIZENS y_z 7. q9 99-69 _w e A z WHAT HAVE WE DONE SINCE THE FEB? 9,1999 COMMISSION MEETING. 1) WE HAVE PUT 20 CITIZENS ON PATROL 2) CLEANED UP 280 TONS OF TRASH IN OUR COMMUNITY 3) WE HA VE DISTRIBUTED OVER 10,000 NEW LETTERS TO MAKE THE COMMUNITYA WARE OF RULE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE TO THEM FROM THEIR CITY GOVERNMENT. 4) WE HAVE PUT A REVITALIZATION PLAN INAFFECT FOR OUR COMMUNITY (SEE ATTACH) S) WE HAVE PLANTED OVER 20 TREES 6) WE HAVE BOUGHT AWARENESS TO SCHOOL PTA's, CHURCHES, AND CIVIC GROUPS. WE WOULD LIKE YOU TO MATCH OUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. THUS WE NEED THESE TOOLS TO ALLOW THE LITTLE HAITI COMMUNITY TO BECOME A THRIVING PART OF THE CITY OF MIAMI AS WELL AS A PLACE WERE WE CAN BE PROUD TO CALL OUR HOME. L MAINTENANCE "WE WANT OUR SHAREl" (PUBLIC WORKS a) WE NEED MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ON THE ILLEGAL DUMPING TASK FORCE b) We need surveillance cameras, we haiv researched the cost and gmv Commissioner Teele the proposal a month ago. c) We need MORE dumping signs d) we need trash pick-ups (4) four times a weep until we can get the Illegal Dumping under control e) We need sidewalks, street signs, and stop signs. d) PARRS, SWELLS AND PUBLIC PLACES, DON'T LOOK LIKE THE REST OF MIAMI e)— WE NEED MORE LIGHTING IN LITTLE HAITI ARE4S P WHAT HAPPEN TO 122•A BUDGET INCREASE FOR MAINTENANCE? (WE HAVE NOT SEEMED ANY OF THIS MONEY. 99- 269 2 H WE WOULD LIRE TO HAVEA DISCRETIONARY BUDGET FOR OUR LITTLE HAITI NET a) MORE MANPOWER FOR OUR LITTLE HAITI NET OFFICE b) Three Neighborhood Resource officers c) More police officers (no"). We understand the plan for the future but the second Sunday+ in March we had 4 children killed in a drive- by. How many more bodies must we bring you? d) We need a Neighborhood Resource Officer in charge of children's programs e) We need more Police & school board police for afternoon security J) We suggest that the Net office staff be cross -trained g) WE NEED AN ABANDON BUILDING ORDNANCE PUT IN PLACE WE WOULD ALSO LIRE FOR THE DADE COUNTY ORDNANCE 1 7-B TO BLANKET THE CITY OFMIAML (UNSAFE STRUCTURE). We ha»e over 40 abandon buildings, 100 abandon lots we hme over 100 boarded up proprieties The Net office reported this (Some house crack users and drug dealers). h) WE WOULD LIKE TO Make Little Haiti apart of the"Non-VILANCE zone." i) WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW HOW THE COMMISSION PLANS ON GETTING NEWDOLLARS FOR BUILDINGAND DEVELOPMENT WITH IN OUR COMMUNITY. WHYIS LITTLE HAITI CONTINUING TO BE OVERLOOKED WHEN MONEY IS ALLOCATED BY THE CITY FOR DEVELOPMENT? j) OW NEED CODE ENFORCEMENT EDUCATION FOR THE CITIZENS IN OUR COMMUNITY. III. RECENT DEVASTATING INCIDENTS IN OUR AREA: a) THE LAST TWO WEEKENDS OFMARCH, THREE PEOPLE WERE KILLED ON 64th AND NE 1 sr AVE A 13 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS KIDNAPPED AND RAPE BY DRUG DEALERS b) ON 4AVE AND 69*, A 12-YEAR-OLD CHILD WAS RAPPED ON THE RAILROAD TRACK OFF OF BISCA YNE AND 40 ST. c) A 14 YEAR OLD BOY WAS ROB ON THE WAY FROM EDISONMIDDLE SCHOOL. ALL OF THIS INCIDENTS ACCRUED BETWEENMARCH I S AND THE 23. IV WE NEED A PARK FOR CHILDREN FOR THE LITTLE HAITI AREA. PARKS (Buena Vista) WASALLOCATED 300,000.00 DOLLARS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND MAINTENANCE IN THE 98-99 BUDGET AND NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE TO THE PARK THE DRUG DEALERS HAVE TAKEN OVER BUENA VISTA PARK 99- 269 4:— 2 7. 41" P) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: We hme 33% unemployment in our communit}; as reported by the ad►tisory town hall meeting. IN CLOSING HEAT COMMUNITY UNTIED ARE NOT HERE TO ASK FORA HAND OUT WE JUST WANT OUR FAIR SHARE OF THE CITY'SATTENTION GIVEN TO OUR FAMILIES NEEDS, AS A COMMUNITY IN CITY OFMMMI. WE ARE HERE BECAUSE WE NEED YOU TO HELP US, WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO REACH OUT TO OTHER COMMUNITIES FACING SOME OF THE SAME PROBLEMS WE HAVE IN THE FUTURE WE WOULD LIKE LITTLE HAITI TO BE THE PILOT WITH YOUR HELP. WEAT COMMUNITY UNITED WANT TO MAKE DIFFERENCE AND WE ARE WILLING TO BACK UP OUR TALK WITH HARD WORK! 'w BID (service and materials) Date: APRIL 04,1999 BID PROPOSAL FOR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS TO: CITY OF MIAMI ARTHUR TEELE /CITY COMMISSIONER 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE/MIAMI, FL 33133 305-250Z= FAX: 305-250-5399 FROM: COSMOS TRADERS, INC. 1865 NW 97AVE,, MIAMI., FLA. 33172- 305-513-6336 We are pleased to submit the folfbiving bid. Job Descripffon: SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TO: GIVE THE LITTLE HAITI NET OFFICIALS ASST. WITH CRIME PREVENTION AND ILLEGAL DUMPING 30-00 IKAL-1224NHR CAMERA HIGH RES 1/3 -BLC 520.00 15,6W.00 ................. .... ............................ .................... ........... 6.00 KAL 17 MEA 1 T'BAN MONITOR EIA SYSTEM W/ AUDIO 550.00 3,300.00� 6.00 KV-7024A 24HR. REAL TIME-LAPSE-TOSHIBA 675.00 4,050.00 ... ....... -- ....... ................... ..... ....... ..... ............... . - 2.001MV16P16-CAMERA /RECORDS/DISPLAY/ MULTIPLEXED 1,695.00 3,390.00: . ................. ......... ............ ............ ...... ... ... - ... ..... . . .. ..... —.-- ........ ...... 30.00 HOUSING WEATHER PROOF 75.00 2,250.00 ................. .. .... ..................... ... .. ............................. 1-- ............... ................................ ............................. - ... ............ Materials 28,690.001 SERVICE HOURS DESCRIPTION CHARGES TOTAL . .. . . . ... ......... ........ ......................... ................ ....... .... . . ... . .... . ..... ....... ........... ................................. ....... .... ......... ........ .................. .............. ....... ................ .......... ...... ........... ................. ........ ....... .. . ... .... . ..................... ... ............. . . .................................... ................ .......... - .... ... ........ ..... ..... ... ......... ..... .................... .... ............... ...... . .... .................... .. ...... .... ...... ..... ...... . ..... . ........ ... ..................... ........... ................ ..... .......... ............ I ....................... ....... ............ ...... ................. ...... ............... .............. ...... ............. ......................... Service total: Total bid price: 28,690.00 Price valid until: 99- 269 AM s BID (service and materials) m® Date: APRIL 04,1999 BID PROPOSAL FOR SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS TO: CITY OF MIAMI ARTHUR TEELE /CITY COMMISSIONER 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE/MIAMI, FL 33133 305-250-5390 FAX: 305-250-SM FROM: COSMOS TRADERS, INC. 1865 NW 97AVE., MIAMI., FLA. 33172- 305-513-6336 We are pleased to submR the following bk/.• Job Description: SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT TO: GIVE THE LITTI NET OFFICIALS ASST. WITH CRIME PREVENTION AND ILLEGAL DUMPING MATERIALS Price valid until. 99- 269 LITTLE HAITI PLAN OF ACTION CONCEPT Two fold phase development process to address underlying conditions: IMAGE SERVICES I { I r AL Communities United: 4 Phase Enforcement: SPPS, Gang Investigation Miami City Government: Solid Waste Clean up /work Assist. Project Gang Unit Referrals, Crime Code Enforcement, Suppression Unit Nonviolent Zone, Roll Call Troubleshooting Team NET Office Training: Prostitution, L&P, Language, NRO Reactive Enforcement: Miami City Govt: The Alternative Program Calls for Service: Routine Patrol Public Works Dept. Jesca Program (Girls at Risk) Gang Unit Solid Waste Dept. Haitian American Foundation Inc. NET Office MAD DADS Police Department 99 - 269 1•- R LITTLE HAITI PLAN OF ACTION IMPLEMENTATION PHASE I, [I, III, IV PHASE I United Clean-up Public Works — secured Weed Killer Trash Cans Graffiti (HAFI/Girls Grant) PHASE II Community Education School Principals Environmental — (HAFI Grant) Taxes (Homeowner's) Non -violence Zone (Workshop) PHASE III Tree Planting Identify nursery Tree variety PHASE IV Enforcement Surveillance cameras COP — Jim, Fed Identify Miami -Dade County dumpsites Z 99-69 M' %.- PLAN OF ACTION FOR LITTLE HAITI CLEAN-UP February 20, 1999 7:00 AM Sponsors: Little Haiti NET, Communities United, Miami Police Department Staging Location: 151 NW 60 Street, Miami, Florida Duration: 0800-1400; Lunch Break: 12 Noon —12:30 PM Lunch is provided by: To be announced Clean -Up Coordinator: Ofc. Harvey Nairn, NRO, City of Miami Equipment Coordinator: Ofc. Mariline Penn, NRO, City of Miami Donation of Equipment/Supplies/Food contact: Georgia J. Ayers, Director The Alternative Program, Inc. (305) 758-4187 Communities United Spokesperson: Lt. Cornetious Drane, City of Miami Support Groups: City of Miami: (1) Police (2) Little Haiti NET — Roger Biamby (3) Solid Waste — Fred Hobson (4) Code Enforcement (5) Citizens on Patrol (COP) State of Florida Department of Transportation Miami -Dade Community Action Agency Miami -Dade Corrections & Rehabilitation Private Groups: Haitian American Foundation, Inc. Sykes Ace Hardware Little River Building & Home Supply JAA Industrial Waste, Inc. Georges William Enterprises Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc. Target Areas: NW 2 Avenue up to Miami Avenue from NW 62 St. to 54 St. All Clean-up participants will begin assembling at the staging location at 0700. Clean-up will start at 0800. Police will oversee the operation. Corrections and State will provide security for respective Inmates. Citizens on Patrol members will assist with G observinglnotifying" the security force and traffic detail. 99- /269 w %; LITTLE HAITI PLAN OF ACTION EDUCATION — PHASE II A. Incorporate Nonviolence Safe Zone Workshops D. Enroll School Principals in the Little Haiti Area 1. Edison Elementary School 2. Edison Middle School 3. Edison Senior School 4. Toussaint L'Overtoure Elementary School 5. Design & Architecture Senior School 6. Shadowlawn Elementary School C. Conduct Homeowner's Workshop 1. Taxes & Service 2. Environmental Issues (Toxic Waste & DERM) D. Media Distribution 1. TV: multi -organization involvement 2. Radio: recruiting, Derrick Williams 3. Flyers 4. Newsletters 5. Herald: Press Release, Results 6. Communities United Association Sanction 99- 269 Ll 0M LITTLE HAITI PLAN OF ACTION TREE PLANTING — PHASE III A. Tree Nursery Involvement 1. Location 2. Cost 3. Grants B. Legal Requirements 1. Type of plants or trees 2. Size 3. Season C. Site Location 1. Prioritize 2. Group Participation 3. Team Captain D. Trash Cans — Fred Hobson, Solid Waste 1. Identify County dumpsites E. No Dumping Signs Posted 2 99-09 NEIGHBORS UVITED :IGHBORHOOD ASSOCL HOT OFF THE PRESS There is a strong wind Wowing, /t's Sweeping Though the streets of Little Haiti. R's name is "Community United" The agenda of Community United We pledge to our families and friends who live in the City of Miami, we are determine to work together to make our Community a safe, clean, and wholesome environment to live, as well as raise our children. "We be/!eye it truly takes a village to a Mild!, Hero of the month ! Luis Penelas is a concerned, caring neighbor who lives in the Buena Vista area He has dedicated himself to many humanitarian causes, such as the AIDS FOUNDATION ,and a CANCER FOUNDATION in the memory of his mother. In addition, Luis was saluted by The City Of Miami, Police Department as a community HERO on March 19,1999 (Community Appreciation Day). He was given a award for his efforts. Now this great HUMANITARIAN new quest ,is his position as the PARLIAMENTARIAN of "Community United." Luis is in the streets of Little_ Haiti every Saturday morning cleaning vacant lots and by feeding the needy. Luis strongly believes ...."It takes a Village to raise a Child." (Luis is IONNEWSLETTERAPRIL 1999 determine to make a difference!) Thank You from "Community United"! WE NEED YOUR HELP! For the next 18 weeks we will continue to clean the streets of Little Haiti ,Buena Vista, Little River and Edison areas. Community United would love to see other concerns citizens helping us to get this job done. Each Saturday morning we meet at the (Alternative Program located @ 151 NW 60th @ 8am . If you would like to help or donate supplies please call 305-754-3993, These items are needed, weed eaters, lawnmowers , cold drinks, water, and trash bags . -BLOCKPARTY" Community United is sponsoring a `Block Party", to celebrate the coming together of the Community to clean up the streets of "Little Haiti". We at Community United are inviting all our neighbors to come and join us for this event. Saturday, May 8, 1999 @ I:00PM place: 59 Street @ NE 2nd Ave. FOOD FOR THOUGHT TO "THE PEOPLE OF LITTLE HAITI" We must work together for the good of ALL, The BIBLE tells us " a house DIVIDED cannot stand", If we don't want Little Haiti to become like OVERTOWN we must clean up our streets. The streets are filled with, trash. drugq, and crime • Why would any Dev�per or Business Qhwff with MONEY, want to come an invest his MONEY in a place that looks the way our streets look The police or the Public Works departments can not do it all! CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN.. Change takes place in the MIND first. Before you can become SUCCESSFUL, EDUCATED, TRIMMER, PEACEFUL, 99- �'69 NEIGHBORS UNITED j ,, ,JGffBORHOOD ASiSOCIA s ONNvnLETTER "m 1999 or WE4LTHY, your goal first takes shape in your mind You think about it, you dream about it, and you plan for it. When anything shows up in your physical world it is because it grew from a seed that was planted in your own mind It all begins within you, within your own soul. NOTHhW L1V LIFE COMES FREE YOU MUST WORK HARD FOR ITl "ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY CENTER" If you ever dreamed of mining your own business, here is the start "Enterprise Community Center",is the place to start Call: (305) 579-2730 location: 49 NW 5 St. , Miami, Fla 33128 Ask for Jose Bravo. Call: (305) 754- 3993 Vile can help you 1 "A mine is a terrible thing to waste" YOUR LIGHTS ARE NOT GOING TO BE TURN OFF. call: (305) 443-9471 or (305) 670-4357, (305) 636-2331 IF YOUAREHAVRVG TROUBLE PAYING YOUR BILLS call: 1 800-728-3632/ 1-800-SAVE-1%E These people can stop the creditors from hounding you, as well as repairing your credit. CITIZEN ONPATROV How can you help the police protect you and your property? Join Citizen on Patrol. Call you local NET mice and sign up. Your family as well as your community needs your help. Call: (305) 795-2300. HELP STOP THE CRIME IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, DON'T JUST TALK ABOUT THE PROBLEM. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION. "YOUNG GIRLS TO YOUNG LADIES CLUB" This program provides young girls and young ladies with a way out. Is your daughter having problems with: gangL sel/-stem_ basic life skills, Call if vr, our farm eels grgp Counseling Call if your daughter need Job training: Call Earline Johnson @ 303-573-06911 @ JESSCA "THE HELP COLUMN DOYOU .......................................... HAVE A PROBLEM? NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE COURTS? NEED SOME ONE TO TALK TO? DO YOU NEED TO GET YOUR CHILD ON THE RIGHT TRACK? NEED TO FIND A JOB? Have a love one on dings? Need temporary shelter9 have a social service need? THEN... TAP your way over to the Alternative Programs, Inc Call and ask for Mrs. Georgia Ayers @ (305) 758-4187 or visit @ 151 NW 60 street. We specialize in helping children from 10 to 17 year of age. ILLEGAL DUMPING ON YOU STET! (trash) What can I do to stop it? 1) If you see some illegal dumping get the tag number of the vehicle. 2) Call the NET office and ask for Raymonde Bruny, give her all the information you have,( the color of car make and model etc..). 3. Tell Ray you want "no dumping signs" on your block make sure when you call you have a list of all the holes that need filled (addresses are needed). Call: (305) 795-2337 4) Then call Mr. Jackson at the city of Miami Public works and tell him you want the holes filled in. Call: (305) 416-1223. If you need sidewalk make Mr. Jacksone aware of this also.. Money has been given by the Federal Government to Clean up the City of Miami . 1t is up to you to make sure the money does not get spent elsewhere. DRUG DEALER PROBLEMS! If you are hawing a problem withMfflCi DEALER call: Lt. Drane @ (305) 795-2300 WHEN IS YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD READY FOR YOUR CRIME WATCH? Call Mark Paul @ (305) 795-2300 or BP. (305) 993-2858. FOX 1EST TL1NF. HOMEBCTYERS Buy with "NO" DOWN PAYMENT. CALL MR DAVID HARDER @ (305) 759-2442 location 181 NE 82 St., Miami Fla 33138. ML4INfl ACORN Association of Community Organization for Reform Now! Call: Eric Thompson (305) 438-9061. Don't worry about a little bad credit. 3050 Biscayne Blv. Ste. 101 Miami, Fla 33157 HOMMWNEM OR FIRST TIMEBUYERS►i1rrr» PAYOFF DEBTS, CREDIT CARDS AND IRS, ETC... BANKRUPTCY, OK LESS THAN PREFECT CREDIT -NO PROBLEM -IF YOU NEED TO REFINANCE YOUR HOME AND YOU ARE HAVING TROUBLE CALL: MIKE @ GUARANTEED MORTGAGE Tell him IMT referred you. Phone: 305-579-0001 "TEELES CORNER" Commissioner Teele and the Leaders of Community United meet March 30, 1999.The Commissioner gave some hope to the people of Little Haiti, Buena Vista, Little River area. The Commissioner promised that the "A/r]iil)f Kr r7•Tr D rII rTr A1L`7+ wilaC iIIII!; f NEIGHBORS UATTEL EIGHBORHOOD ASSOCL _ fIONNEWSLETTER APRIL 1999 RUNNING BT THE FIRST 1 AM. He also promised to get technological , education, and physical help to assist the New Little Haiti Net ADMINISTRATOR, Roger Biamby. Mr. Biamby has been on the job for the Last six months. We should see some improvements in the Community soon! The Commissioner promise to work hard to improve the quality of life in our community. The Commissioner promised more law enforcement help for Lt. C. Drane, the Little Haiti Net Commander. We as a Community have been left out in the cold for a very long -time and we are demanding our HEA . We are not begging we just want our fair share of the resources that our community deserves from our City Government. Our community is in a state of urgency, no ECONOMIC OR "CAREY'S CORNER" (Dr.. Barbara M. Carey Shuler, Miami -Dade Commissioner for district 3) Commissioner Carey is committed to improving the quality of life in our community. The commissioner wants you to know. If you are between the a= ef18 and 25 and you are having a nrob�Rnding a job call: Myrna Williams @ 305 636-2331. Sponsored by Commission Carey. JOBIJORIJOBIJOR Call Commission Carey's office @ 3 05-636-2331...................................... f TllnlO rn" /111rl Fulelrff The Commissioner is guaranteeing that you will get the results you desire from Tool for Change. They are available five days a week, call her office and ask for Claudette Freeman @ 305-636-2331 or visit 5400 NW 22 Ave. Ste. 701. "CITYHALLS CORNER" on April 1, 1999 the City Manger, Donald I1 Warshaw, Assistant City Manger, Raul Martinez, and a team of Public officials road through LITTLE RIVER and took a first hand look at -the horrible condition of our community. The City Manger promise to make the ILLEGAL D-UWINGAND CRIME a priority and find a (Major Gerald L. Darling, North District Commander) It is not often that 1 have the opportunity to commend community group forwhat they are accomplishing in their communities. Unfortunately, the majority of my interaction is spent addressing their concerns about crime and developing strategies to address their problems. In a short period of time, "Community United" has moved beyond the developmental stage and is successfully addressing problems they have identified which are impacting the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Community support such as this must be commended The dedication and willingness of all involved in Community United to make the sake of time and effort in ensuring that your neighborhoods are crime free and clean make me proud to be affiliated with this organization. Community United has made a difference. Keep up the good work You all are doing an outstanding j� "LITTLE HAITI NET'S CORNER" The City of Miami has several projects that the residents and merchants can access. THE PAINT PROJECT. (see instruction on page 2) THE LQR'INTEREST LOANS PROGR" (up to 15000, @ 4% loans ) (see 2 page for instruction). NET Central's Graffiti Busters have begun to crack down on violators in Little Haiti. THE NEW CLE4 ING ORDINANCE makes it much easier to clean vacant lots.(call the office to get details). In addition to Saturday Special Cleans -Ups our NET center has arranged for the Florida,Department of Transportation to conduct a special clean. This will take place on April 14, 1999. Roger E. Biamby, NET Administrator, has a open door policy , please contact him with any problems. (305} 795-2337 I want to introduce you to our Feeder patterns Schools. (413) The Schools included in our feeder are : Edison Park Elementary 500 NW 67ST. (33150) Pr., John Williams, 305-758-3658. Horace Mann Middle, 8950 NW 2 Ave. Miami (33150), Seneta Carter, 305-757-9537. Little River Elementary,514 NW 77ST. (33150) , Gloria P. Brans 305-757-7531, Miami Edison Middle, 6101 NW 2nd Ave (33127), Ronald L. Major, (305) 754-4683, Miami Edison Senior High, 6161 NW 5ct. (33127), Santiago Corrada, (305)-751-7337, Miami Shores Elementary, 10351 NE 5th Ave., Miami Shores (33138), Sherry Krubiton, (305)- 758-5525. Parents Keep your ears and eyes open listen to what your children are telling you. Take time to visit your school, make unannounced visits. Go to the school and see what your child is doing Join the PTA/PTSA become a child advocate. If you have any question call: Chanel Charles: 305-756-6317. Feeder Patterns VP 4-B. "NEED A NOTARY" Will travel call: 754-3993 . HOME IMPROVEMENT "LOAN" OR "GRANT. " IF YOU OWN YOUR OWN HOME IN THE CITY OF ML4MI THEREARE TWO MAJOR HOUSING intprovenrnrt PROGRAMS. THAT CAN HELP YOU FIX UP YOUR HOME. THEYARE FREE TO YOUI DO YOU HAVE THIS LIST OF DOCUMENTS? 1. THE DEED TO YOUR PROPERTY. 2. MOST RECENT PROPERTY TAX BILL, GENERAL TAX, SCHOOL TAX AND INDICATION OF PAYMENT. 3. FOR ALL WORKING MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY, THE MOST RECENT PAYROLL STUBS. 4. THE MOST RECENT ANNUAL WITHOLDING STATEMENTS (W-2 FORMS). 5. YEAR-END MORTGAGE STATEMENTS, IF PROPERTY IS MORTGAGED. 6. MOST RECENT COPY OF ANY INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS DEBTS INCLUDING CREDIT CARDS, LOANS, ETC. 7. MOST RECENT CHECKING ACCOUNT STATEMENTS. S. ALL SAVING ACCOUNT PASSBOOKS. 9. COPIES OF ANY INCOME REPORTS FROM PRODUCING ASSETS, SUCH AS STOCKS AND BONDS(IF APPLY) 10. ACTIVE HOME OWNERS INSURANCE OR FIRE HAZARD INSURANCE POLICY. 11. THE LAST THREE (3) FPL, WATER, AND GAS BILLS OR CHECKS OR MONEY ORDER AS PROOF OF PAYMENT. 12. IF A FAMILY MEMBER RECEIVES ANY GOVERNMENTAL ASSIATANCE BRING LETTER WITH BENEFITS. 13. LAST (1) SOLID WASTE BILL OR CHECK OR MONEY ORDER COPY AS PROOF OF PAY. 14. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE UNIT ON YOUR PROPERTY AND COLLECT RENT. BRING LETTER. 15. IF YOU RECEIVE ANY SOCIAL: SECURITY ASSISTANCE BRING LETTER WITH BENEFITS. UP TO $15000.00 CAN HELP! There are two LOAN and GRANT programs set up by the STATE to help City of Miami HOMEOWNERS to refurbish their home. If you have the above list of documents call the number listed below. These loans are to be paid back in 15 years @ 01/o interest. If your INCOME is from 15,000, up you can qualify for this aid The payment is set up by your income. IF YOU HAVE HAD CREDIT PROBLEMS IN THE PASS, WE STILL MAY BE ABLE TO HELP. BANKRUPTCY MAY NOT BE A PROBLEM ANSWER THIS QUESTION: HAVE I PAID MY BILLS ON TIME FOR THE LAST 12 MONTHS. Call: Jeffery B. Hepburn, Assistant Director, of the City of Miami Community Development/Net housing Division. @444 SW 2°d Ave., 2ad Floor, Miami, Fla 33130 @ (305) 416-2147 FRE& FREE FRE& TO SEIWOR CITIZENS AND PEOPLE IN ECONOMIC DISTRESSI There has been a GRANT set up to help HOMEOWNERS refurbish their homes. (GRANT means: you do not pay the money back) The same information above is required at the time of the interview. Call: Tri-City Community Association, Inc. 5800 NW 7th Ave. suite 212 Miami, 33127 @ (305) 757-0955 fax (305) 757-0742. You can have application faxed to you. FRE$ FRE& FREE TO ALL RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OFMIAMI IF YOU OWN YOUR OWN HOMEIII There has been a FREE paint program put in to effect, to help HOMEOWNERS refurbish their homes. If you have the following documents you can apply. 1. Proof of income 2. Verification of employment. 3. Copy of last pay check, welfare check, Social Security check, Supplemental Security Income check, Unemployment check, or Disability Compensation, if apply. of last tax bill, c) annual 4. Proof of ownership (only one is needed ), a) copy of property deed. b) Copy mortgage statement. 5. Call: Little Haiti/ Edison /Little River Net office @ 69 NE 62°d Street , Miami, Fl. 33138, (305) 795- 2337/ fax 795-2339 If you want application faxed to you call: Neighbors United Neighborhood Association(305) 754-3993 I I 1;,. -Nk . . . . . . . . . . . . ml