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RESOLUTION NO. 9 8- 559
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS ($8,400.00)
FROM THE TWENTY-FOURTH (24'H) YEAR COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS (PROJECT 799602),
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF SIX (6) BUSINESSES
LOCATED IN THE LITTLE HAVANA AREA UNDER THE
CITY-WIDE COMMERCIAL FACADE PROGRAM, IN WHICH
SAID ALLOCATION REPRESENTS 70% OF THE TOTAL
REHABILITATION COST, WITH THE PROPERTY OWNER OR
BUSINESS OWNER PROVIDING A 30% MATCH; FURTHER
PROVIDING THAT LITTLE HAVANA DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, INC. SHALL PROVIDE CERTAIN SERVICES IN
CONNECTION WITH THE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the City-wide Commercial Facade Program (the "Program") was approved
in the Fourteenth (10) 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, and accordingly, is an important part of the City's economic
development strategy; and
WHEREAS, funds for the Program are allocated from Community Development Block
Grant Funds (Project #799602) up to the amount specified; and
CITY COKMSSION
MEETING OF
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WHEREAS, there are six (6) properties located in the Little Havana target area which
have been reviewed by the City of Miami Department of Community Development and Little
Havana Development Authority, Inc. and were found to be eligible for funding under the
Program; and
WHEREAS, eligibility for assistance under the Program is based on a 70% - 30%
match, with the City providing 70% and the business or property owner providing 30% of the
cost of construction, which shall not exceed the total amount of Two Thousand Dollars
($2,000.00) per participating business; and
WHEREAS, Little Havana Development Authority, Inc. has the necessary expertise and
is willing to provide the services necessary for the implementation of the Program and the
disbursement of funds allocated to the participating businesses in the Little Havana area;
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. The amount of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($8,400.00) from
the Twenty-fourth (24t1') Year Community Development Block Grant Funds (Project #799602)
under the Comprehensive City-wide Commercial Facade Program ("Program"), is hereby
allocated for the rehabilitation of six (6) businesses located in the Little Havana area ("Project").
Section 3. Financial assistance to be provided by the City under this Program for the
Project shall be based on a 70% - 30% match, with the City contributing up to One Thousand
Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) per participating business and the business or property owner
contributing up to Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00).
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Section 4. Upon completion of the Project, Little Havana Development Authority,
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 immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of ,Tune , 1998.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
b accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not Indicate approval of
legislation by signing it in the designated place provided, said legislation nor.°a
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) days 7frthe date of Coma ssicn u,:'icregarding same, without the Mayor exercising-awe
ATTEST:
WALTER J. FOEMAN, CITY CLERK
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPAkTMENT REVIEW AND APPROVAL:
DEPAR
WARREN, DIRECTOR
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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LINDA KELLY-KE ON
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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J. Fp6rf:Rn. City Clerk
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA CA=1 I
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor, Joe Carollo and DATE : May 14, 1998 FILE
Members of the City Commission
SUBJECT : Commercial Facade Rehabilitation
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FROM: On(IfH. WarShaW REFERENCES: City Commission Agenda Item
City Manager June 9, 1998
ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution allocating
$8,400 to the Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., from the City of Miami Commercial
Facade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of six (6) businesses in the Little Havana area.
This is an ongoing project which 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 for FY
1998- 99 is $425,000.
The recommended allocation of $8,400 will be applied against the unused project balance of
$425,000. 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 store fronts.
BACKGROUND:
The Commercial Facade Treatment Program was implemented pursuant to Resolution No. 88-384
during the 14' 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 businesses' exteriors have been improved by painting, improved signs, and
awnings, which resulted in upgraded living conditions in the affected areas, enhance neighborhood
services, and increased benefits to the community.
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Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
May 14, 1998
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Therefore, it is requested that the City Commission allocate CDBG funds in the amount of $8,400 to
Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., for the implementation of the facade improvement
program for the following properties:
Little Havana Area: Address:
1.
La Reina Cafeteria
1101 S.W. 8`h Streei
2.
Paradise International
1101 S.W. 8`h Street, #208
3.
Family Dentistry
1101 S.W. 8"` Street, #211
4.
Happy Dollar
1105 S.W. 8`" Street
5.
Hibueras Travel
1103 S.W. 8`h Street
6.
Pola Beauty Salon
1109 S.W. 8`h Street
Total: 6
Each of the aforementioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of $2,000, with the City of
Miami contributing 70%, up to $1,400, and the business or property owner contributing the
remaining 30%, up to 600. Little Havana Development Authority, 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 i respectfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution.
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