HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #13 - First Reading OrdinanceJ-97-841
12/2/97
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A NEW SPECIAL
REVENUE FUND ENTITLED: "STATE OF FLORIDA
BROWNFIELDS REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT GRANT" AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF SAID
PROJECT IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $500,000,
CONSISTING OF A $500,000 GRANT FROM THE STATE
OF FLORIDA OFFICE OF. TRADE, TOURISM AND
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; CONTAINING A REPEALER
PROVISION AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami, Florida (the "City"), has sought
to redevelop City neighborhoods through ptwith
nity planning and
revitalization strategy; and
WHEREAS, the environmental obstac thwarted private
sector initiatives that are con City economic
development and job creation goa\s , in economically depressed
areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Commi si n adopted a Resolution of even
date herewith, authorizi he City Manager to accept a grant in
the amount of $500,000 fr t e State of Florida Office of Trade,
Tourism and Economi De�relopment, to promote economic development
and job creati*\ in bighted areas by removing environmental
obstacles;
NOW, EREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAM FLORIDA: