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Home My WebLink AboutR-99-0639J-99-710 9/1/99 RESOLUTION NO. 0 aJ lT eA A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF $21,000.00 FROM THE 24TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS PROJECT NO. 799602, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF NINETEEN (19) BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE LITTLE HAVANA AREA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE COMMERCIAL FACADE PROGRAM, SAID ALLOCATION REPRESENTING 70% OF THE TOTAL COST, 30% TO BE PROVIDED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. WHEREAS, the City-wide Commercial Facade Program (the "Program") was approved in the 14th Year Community Development Block Grant Application by Resolution No. 88-384; and WHEREAS, the program is designed to promote economic revitalization in the neighborhoods of the City of Miami as part of the City's economic development strategy; and WHEREAS, funds for said Program are available from the Community Development Block Grant Funds Project No. 799602; and WHEREAS, the property to be rehabilitated pursuant to the Program is located within the Little Havana area; and WHEREAS, eligibility for assistance under the Program is based on a 70% - 30% match, with the City providing 70%, up to $1,400.00, and the business or property owner providing 30%, up T l A CORTANED l CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF S ► P 2 1 1999 resolution .No. Z ��' d S to $600.00, of the cost of construction, which shall not exceed the total amount of $2,000.00 per participating business; and WHEREAS, the properties to be rehabilitated have been reviewed by the City of Miami Community Development Department and the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., and are found to be eligible for said Program; and WHEREAS, the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., has the necessary expertise and is willing to provide the services necessary for the implementation of said Program and the disbursement of funds allocated to the participating businesses, pursuant to an agreement previously executed; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The Recitals and Findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Funds in the amount of $21,000.00, are hereby approved for the rehabilitation of nineteen (19) businesses located in the Little Havana area under the Comprehensive City- wide Commercial Facade Program; with funds therefor hereby allocated from the 24th Year Community Development Block Grant Funds Project No. 799602. Section 3. Financial assistance to be provided by the City under this program shall be based on a 70% - 30% match, with -2- 639 S I 1 i f the City contributing up to $1,400.00 per participating business and the business or property owner contributing up to $600.00. Section 4. Upon completion of the rehabilitation program, the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., shall present to the City of Miami Community Development Department, all documentation and invoices generated by, or pertaining to, the project. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective upon its adoption signature of the Mayor Y PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of September , 1999. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not Indicate epnrr—1 of this legislation by signing it in the deli, na:ted placa becomes effective with the elapse of tan (10) d::ys fri-, ins c:;;c c' a;, regarding same, without the Mayor exercising a t ATTEST: Watt J. Fo , ,City Clerk WALTER J. FOEMAN SS :t/ it 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. 3 - -, 0 �f-)- 6a 1. w ATTACHMENT Little Havana Area La Plaza de Flagler Cuatro Camino Cafeteria Capri Shoes, Inc. Miriam Family Cargo Las Americas Tele-Embios La Revoltosa Flagler and 12" Pharmacy Isomed Equipment, Inc. J & R Alvarez Land Cleaning One -Stop Beepers Best Care Medical Equipment Mario Perez Arche Florida Insurance Underwriters Immigration Service (Luis Garcia) Rafael Vera, DDS.PA. J & J Travel and Tour, Inc. Del Mary Cafetria La Orquidea Florist Linda Salon Unisex Total = 19 Businesses Address 1223 West Flagler Street 1205 West Flagler Street 1205 West Flagler Street 18 N. W. 12`' Avenue 1221 West Flagler Street 1209 West Flagler Street 1213 West Flagler Street 807 S.W. 25°i Avenue, #200 807 S.W. 25'' Avenue, #205 2464 S.W. 8" Street 807 S.W. 25" Avenue, #301-A 807 S.W. 25`h Avenue, #201 2476 S.W. 8' Street 2468 S.W. 811 Street 807 S.W. 25'h Avenue, #212 2450 S.W. 8`h Street 2484 S.W. 8`h Street 2492 S.W. 8`h Street 2462 S.W. 8`h Street Each of the aforementioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of $2,000, the City of Miami contributing 70%, up to $1,400, and the business or property owner contributing the remaining 30%, up to $600. The Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., will assume the responsibility of completing all pertinent documentation, and will forward the information to the City of Miami Department of Community Development. 09_ 639 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and Members o e City Commission FROM D d H. Warshaw City Manager RECOMMENDATION: CA=14 DATE FILE: SUBJECT: Commercial Facade Rehabilitation REFERENCES: City Commission Meeting of ENCLOSURES: September 14, 1999 It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating $21,000 to the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., from the City of Miami Commercial Facade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of nineteen (19) businesses in the Little Havana area. This is an ongoing project that has been funded since 1988, with great success, in terms of revitalizing small businesses serving low- and moderate -income neighborhoods. The total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding approved for this City-wide project is $100,000. The recommended allocation of $21,000 will be applied against the unused project balance of $100,000. Please note that the Commercial Facade Treatment Program project is implemented on a City-wide basis, through community -based organizations serving each target area. Since the inception of the program, the City has assisted over 2,000 small businesses by renovating and painting their storefronts. BACKGROUND: The Commercial Facade Treatment Program was implemented pursuant to Resolution No. 88-384 during the 14'h Year of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, to encourage economic revitalization within blighted neighborhoods in the City of Miami. Since that time, many business exteriors have been improved by painting, improved signage, and awnings, resulting in updated living conditions in the affected areas, enhanced neighborhood services, and increased benefits to the community. 09""v� The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 2 Therefore, it is requested that the City Commission allocate CDBG funds in the amount of $21,000 to the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., for the implementation of facade improvement program for the following properties: Little Havana Area La Plaza de Flagler Cuatro Camino Cafeteria Capri Shoes, Inc. Miriam Family Cargo Las Americas Tele-Embios La Revoltosa Flagler and 12`' Pharmacy Isomed Equipment, Inc. J & R Alvarez Land Cleaning One -Stop Beepers Best Care Medical Equipment Mario Perez Arche Florida Insurance Underwriters Immigration Service (Luis Garcia) Rafael Vera, DDS.PA. J & J Travel and Tour, Inc. Del Mary Cafetria La Orquidea Florist Linda Salon Unisex Total =19 Businesses Address 1223 West Flagler Street 1205 West Flagler Street 1205 West Flagler Street 18 N.W. 12`h Avenue 1221 West Flagler Street 1209 West Flagler Street 1213 West Flagler Street 807 S.W. 25`h Avenue, 4200 807 S.W. 25`h Avenue, 4205 2464 S.W. 8`h Street 807 S.W. 25`h Avenue, #301-A 807 S.W. 25'h Avenue, #201 2476 S.W. 8'h Street 2468 S.W. 8" Street 807 S.W. 25'h Avenue, #212 2450 S.W. 8`h Street 2484 S.W. 8" Street 2492 S.W. 8" Street 2462 S.W. 8'h Street Each of the aforementioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of $2,000, the City of Miami contributing 70%, up to $1,400, and the business or property owner contributing the remaining 30%, up to $600. The Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., will assume the responsibility of completing all pertinent documentation, and will forward the information to the City of Miami Department of Community Development. Therefore, it is respectfully requested that the attached resolution be adopted. ` i1D /GCWl)F/BGR:vh 09— Gv� CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Donald H. Warshaw Ci Manager FROM: Gwendolyn C. Warren, Director Department of Community Development DATE : August 25, 1999 FILE: SUBJECT: Commercial Fagade Program REFERENCEr.ity Commission Meeting ENCLOSURES eptember 14, 1999 Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $21,000 will be available from Account Code: 799602.452425.270 pending approval of proposed legislation of $100,000 for the continuation of the Commercial Fagade Program BUDGETARY REVIEW AND APPROVAL: Luie' Brennan, Direefor�j i Department of Budget City of Miami zagement & Budget Ae �-z51g9 .-.mountof$—3,1f1�1„ —is =ailable In acac:. uraber: 7qq 6c Z y55Qgc?5G 31K. �, 70 - 44-29- 2� 29- 639 7. a�ee-ate �E/R6/88 RESOLUTION IO. A RES014TIOA AOT80RIEIIG THE CITY MANAGn TO SUMMIT TEE ATTACM APPROVED GRANT PROGRAM MXAL STATEfUM TO TI8 U.S. DRPAR3RIW OF EWOM AND CRIAI DEVELOPMEET (NO) REQUESTI))G rms Iit T88 AMOOIT or 111,29v.o00 FOR THE CITY'S PROPOSED CoMMUWITY MMMPMBIIT PROGRAI[ DMUNG 1988-1889. rU&T= AOTEORIEING in cnT MAxAGER. UPON APPROVAL OF SAID GRANT 8Y RUD. TO ACCEPT TEE SAME AAD ESECCTE THE NECESSARY IMPi.Ei=IIG CONTRACTS AND AGRESHI is in CONPORMAICE WITH APPLICABLE CITY OWS PAMSIONS. ffi IT RESOLVED BY ?EE COMMIssIOR Of THE CITY OF MIAMI, Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the attached approved Grant Program Final Statement to the Q.S. Department of Hcusing and Urban Development (HUD) for the City's proposed Coamvnity Development Program during 1988-89. Seotioa Q. The City Manager, as Chief Administrative Officer for the City of Ri.aai, upon approval of the above Grant by HOD. is hereby authorized to accept the grant, and upon reoeipt of sane. wwoute the neoessary iaplemeutiug cantraots and agreewmte to impleaeat the 1088-89 Co==Ity Development Program, in conformance with applioable City Code provisions. PASSED AID ADOPTED this 28th day of wit was. Ptn.t.� 7[AVISR L. sU . MAYOR M :.'�' CITY' CODQMSION ATTAC�1� ENS KEETING Or ii CLOSE APR 28 W8