HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-98-0759J-98-806
7/ 17/98
RESOLUTION NO. 9 8 759
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO PREPARE A STRATEGIC ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR A BUSINESS CORRIDOR IN THE WEST
GROVE TARGET AREA, FOCUSING ON COMMERCIAL
PROPERTIES ALONG SW GRAND AVENUE AND SW 37TH
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER, THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE DEPARTMENTS,
TO WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE AND ESTABLISH A
PILOT PROGRAM FOR SAID CORRIDOR FOR ADOPTION BY THE
CITY COMMISSION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING
THE CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY AND ALLOCATE UP TO
$50,000 OF 24TH YEAR CDBG PROGRAM FUNDS AND CDBG
CONTINGENCY FUNDS FOR SAID PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the West Grove Community Development Target Area is not currently
being provided economic development services; and
WHEREAS, it is clear that revitalization and economic development of the West Grove
Community Development Target Area is in the best interest of the City of Miami, its citizens, and
its business and financial communities; and
WHEREAS, a strategic economic development plan is recommended to establish a
pilot program for the development of the business corridor along SW Grand Avenue and SW 37th
Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, all costs associated with the development of this Plan will be paid from
grant sources, thereby requiring no General Fund contribution;
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 City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to prepare a strategic
CITY COMXISSION
MEETING OF
J U L 2 1 1998
aesowioa NO.
98-� `759
economic development plan development for a pilot project for the development of the business
corridor in the West Grove Community Development Target Area, focusing on the commercial
properties located on SW Grand Avenue and SW 37th Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Plan").
Section 3. The City Commission hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to
identify and allocate up to $50,000 from the 24th Year Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) Program funds and CDBG Contingency funds for said Plan.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.1.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this
21st
day of July , 1998.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since, the Ma��o-did not inc?ic<: t� 7, n •ov „q
this legislation by signing it in the designated place: prc,,-d �o
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (t0) days f* the date o4
regarding same, without the Mayor exer ` ing a e
ATTEST:
Walter . F an, City Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN, CITY CLERK
7APPVED A O FO A CORRECTNESS:
i
I Y TORNEY
LKK/csk/W2771
' 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.
2
98 - 759
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor Joe Carollo DATE: July 14, 1998
and Members of the Commission
FROM:
(6)4nad41rshaw
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION
25B
FILE :
SUBJECT: West Coconut Grove Business
Corridor Study,
Assessment and Plan
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES: 7/21/98 Commission Meeting
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached Resolution
authorizing the expenditure of up to $50,000 for the study, assessment and development of
a strategic economic development plan for a Business Corridor in the West Coconut Grove
target area focusing on commercial properties along Grand Avenue and SW 37t" Avenue.
Funds for this project will be allocated from the Twenty-fourth (24`'') Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds and from available CDBG Contingency
funds.
BACKGROUND
At the Commission meeting of June 9, 1998 the Commission approved the allocation for
CDBG funds to various Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to carry out various
economic development activities in low and moderate -income target areas. The West
Grove area was not currently being served by a CBO under the Program and the
Commission was advised that the Department of Community Development would be
submitting a proposed plan to provide economic development services for the West Grove
area at a later meeting.
This Business Corridor development would serve as a pilot program for future economic
development in other CDBG Target Areas. The Study, Assessment and Plan Development
would focus on:
• Formulating regulations that will encourage business development and discourage
non -business development within the corridor;
• Providing incentives for the upgrading of structures and facades within the corridor;
• Implementing an entrepreneurial job training and development program specifically
for the corridor;
98- 759
• Studying and recommending an appropriate mechanism for selective acquisition and
disposition of properties that may be necessary to achieve the intent and goals of the
corridor; and
• Creating architectural and landscaping plans and drawings depicting the Business
Corridor.
In implementing this study, assessment and plan development, it is recommended that the
City Commission approve the expenditure of up to $50,000 of Community Development
Block Grant Program Year 24 funds and CDBG Contingency funds. The Plan will be
presented to the City Commission at the end of the study, which is projected to be six to
nine months from the date of approval.
There are no City General Funds required for this study, assessment and plan
development.
DHW: CMC: WC: db
98- 7%00
Q