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11/30/98
RESOLUTION NO. 9 8 - 11 7 4
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
NINETEEN THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS
($19,600) FROM THE TWENTY-FOURTH (24TH) YEAR
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS
(PROJECT 799602), FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
FOURTEEN (14) BUSINESSES LOCATED IN THE
LITTLE HAVANA AREA UNDER THE CITY-WIDE
COMMERCIAL FACADE PROGRAM; SAID FUNDS TO BE
DISBURSED AS HEREIN SPECIFIED.
WHEREAS, the City-wide Commercial Facade Program (the
"Program") was approved in the Fourteenth (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, and is
an important part of the City's economic development strategy;
and
WHEREAS, the properties to be rehabilitated, located within
the Little Havana target area, have been reviewed by the City of
Miami Department of Community Development and Small Business
Opportunity Center, Inc., and have been found eligible for the
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Program is based upon a 70% - 30% funding
match, with the City providing 70%, up to $1,400, and the
business or property owner providing 30%, up to $600, for a total
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.combined amount not to exceed $2,000; and
WHEREAS, funds for the Program are allocated from Community
Development Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602, up to the
amount specified; and
WHEREAS, Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., has the
necessary expertise and is willing to provide the services
necessary to implement the Program and disburse the funds to the
participating businesses;
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 to
allocate the amount of nineteen thousand, six hundred dollars
($19,600) from Twenty-fourth (24th) Year Community Development
Block Grant Funds, Project No. 799602 for the rehabilitation of
fourteen (14) businesses located in the Little Havana target area
under the Comprehensive City-wide Commercial Facade Program (the
"Program").
Section 3. Under the Program, financial assistance to be
provided by the City shall be based upon a 70% - 30% funding
match, with the City contributing 70%, up to one thousand, four
hundred dollars ($1,400) per participating business, and the
business or property owner contributing 30%, up to six hundred
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dollars ($600), for a total combined amount not to exceed two
thousand dollars ($2,000).
Section 4. Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., is
hereby designated as the not -for -profit organization to implement
the Program, disburse funds to Little Havana Program
participants, and to present all documentation pertaining to this
project to the Department of Community Development.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor1l.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of December ,
1998.
JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR
In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-36, since the Mayor did not indicate approval of
this legislation by signing it in the designated place prcvided, said legislat nr, n, ° .
becomes effective with the elapse of ten (10) day from the date of Ccr,rnis ac.l=i
ATTEST: regarding same, without the Mayor exercisi a to.
Walt r ,1 o an, City Clerk
WALTER J. FOEMAN, C3TY CLERK
AND CORRECTNESS
ALEJATDR4" VILARELLO
CITY ATTORNEY
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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.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
FROM : o Zq# ars aw
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
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DATE: NOVG__ FILE
SUBJECT: Commercial Facade
Rehabilitation
REFERENCES:
City Commission Meeting of
ENCLOSURES: December 8, 1998
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission approve the attached resolution
allocating $19,600.00 to the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., from the City of Miami
Commercial Facade Treatment Program, for the rehabilitation of fourteen (14) 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 $425,000.00.
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.
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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.
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The Honorable Mayor and
Members of the City Commission
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Therefore, it is requested that the City Commission allocate CDBG funds in the amount of
$19,600.00 to Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., for the implementation of the facade
improvement program for the following properties:
Little Havana Area:
l . La Familia Pharmacy
2. Family Care Optical
3. Polaris Ice Cream Parlor
4. La Cubana Bus Service
5. All City Insurance Co.
6. Pro Care Community Pharmacy
7. Centro Cash & Jewelry
8. Elmorro Supermarket
9. Cabanas Restaurant
10. Centro Coin Laundry
11. Golden Scissors
12. Family Care Medical
13. Capri Bakery
14. E. M. Cash & Check
Total: 14
Address:
1131 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1111 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1153 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1101 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1109 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1107 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1123 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1139 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1147 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1159 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1151 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1127 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1143 N.W. 22nd Avenue
1157 N.W. 22nd Avenue
Each of the aforementioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of $2,000.00, with the
City of Miami contributing 70%, up to $1,400.00, and the business or property owner
contributing the remaining 30%, up to $600.00. 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 � pe tfully requested that the City Commission adopt the attached resolution.
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