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3/12/97
RESOLUTION NO. 9 7 - 176
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, REAFFIRMING
THE APPROVAL OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED
ADDENDUM II ("ADDENDUM II") TO THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ("PLAN") INCORPORATING
THE
PROPOSED PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT
("PROJECT") INTO SAID PLAN; APPROVING
THE
AMENDMENT TO THE ADDENDUM ("AMENDMENT"),
IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, FOR
THE
PURPOSE OF INCREASING THE DOLLAR AMOUNT
OF
THE TAX INCREMENT FUNDS ("TIF") TO
BE
CONTRIBUTED FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF
THE
PROJECT; RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF
AND
DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT
FOR
FINAL APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY
SAID ADDENDUM AS HEREIN AMENDED BY
THE
AMENDMENT.
WHEREAS, on March 26, 1996, the City Commission adopted
Resolution No. 96-234, thereby approving the Amended and Restated
Addendum II ("Addendum II") to the OMNI Area Redevelopment Plan
(Plan)", which incorporated the proposed Performing Arts Center
Project ("Project") into said Plan; and
WHEREAS, upon the City's submission of Addendum II to the
Board of County Commissioners of Metropolitan Dade Countv
("Board") for its approval, it was disclosed that there was a
discrepancy between the dollar amount of tax increment funds
("TIF") to be contributed for the Project provided under the OMNI
Interlocal Agreement between the City and Metropolitan Dade
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County (i.e. $1.43 million per year) and the dollar amount in
Addendum II (i.e. $1 million per year); and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 1996, pursuant to the request from
Dade County administrators, the City Commission acting in its
capacity as the Board of Directors of the OMNI Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approved the amendment to the
Addendum II ("Amendment") to reflect $1.43 million as the dollar
amount of the TIF contributions for the Project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Florida Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969, Laws of Florida, codified as Chapter 163, Part III,
Florida Statutes (1993), as amended, the City Commission in its
official capacity as the governing body, after a duly advertised
public hearing and written notification to taxing authorities, is
required to approve the Amendment to Addendum II before the Board
approves the same;
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 approval of the Amended and Restated
Addendum II ("Addendum") to the OMNI Redevelopment Plan (IlPlan")
incorporating the proposed Performing Arts Center Project
("Project") into said Plan, as set forth in City Commission
Resolution No. 96-234, adopted March 26, 1996, is hereby
reaffirmed.
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Section 3. The Amendment to Addendum II ("Amendment")
in substantially the attached form, is hereby approved for the
purpose of increasing the dollar amount of tax increment funds
("TIF") from $1 million to $1.43 million to be contributed for
the development of the Project.
Section 4. The adoption of Addendum II as herein amended
by the Amendment is hereby recommended for approval by the Board
of County Commissioners of Metropolitan Dade County ("Board").
Section 5. The City Manager is hereby directed to submit
Addendum II as herein amended to the Board for its final
approval.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day
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WALTER J. VnMAN
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
INDA KELLY KEARS
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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March 1997.
CAROLLO, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
/A. QUINN JONES III
TY ATTORNEY
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM 11
THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Corresponding
Addendum II
Pages in the
ITEMS;
Pa e s
Original Plan*
ExecutiveSummary................................................................................i
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i - iv
Introduction.................................................................................................
2
2A - 2B
I. B. Planning Process................................................................
4-5
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II. Background Information
A. Geographic Location and Boundaries .................
6-7
4
B. Existing Conditions..... ...........................................
8 -10
5-8
IV. Redevelopment Proposal
A. Concept..................................................................
12,14
11-12
C. Community Pacilities and Services ...................15
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16 -17
D. Transportation Network .....................................
18 - 20
18 - 20
` E. Historic Preservation Plan ...................................
21- 22
21- 22
F. Neighborhood Impact ..........................................
23 - Z4
V. Implementation Program
B. Capital Improvement Projects ............................
25 - 26
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B.I. Acquisition Plan
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B.3. Financing Strategy and Timetables
I for the Performing Aril Center Project
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C. Relocation......................................................................
31
28
D. Disposition of Property
P. Economic Development Plan .............................. 33 - 34
31- 32
VI. B. Financial Strategy and Staging ................................. 35 - 36
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Existing Land Use in Redevelopment Area .......................................... 11 8
Capital Improvements Charts
Performing Arts Center Project .................................................. 28
Sources of Funding for the Performing Arts Center Project 29
As amended by the Addendum prepared rune 17,1987.
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ADDENDUM 11
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Substantial redevelopment has occurred in the Central Business District of Downtown
Miami and Brickell which has resulted in significant spin-off development. This
redevelopment pattern is not evident however, in the Omni area located just north of
the Central Business District (CBD). Although some of the parcels in the area have been
improved on a scale comparable to Brickell and the CBD (e.g., the Omni/Venetia
complex, one of the largest and most substantial concentrations of development
constructed by a single developer within the State of Florida in recent years), none have
generated significant redevelopment spin-offs. Instead, the developers of these projects
have been confronted with high vacancy rates and the highest petty crime rate in the
City of Miami, a phenomenon that appears to center almost entirely around the Omni, a
mixed -used development constructed in the mid 1970's.. Much of the land in the area,
which is bounded by 1-395 to the south, the FEC right-of-way to the west, N.E. 20th
Street to the north and Biscayne Bay to the east, remains underdeveloped and in
blighted condition, particularly west of N.E. 2nd Avenue. The Omni Area
Redevelopment Plan examines several development alternatives, of varying degrees of
public involvement, that should be considered in order to stimulate economic
development and investment activities in the area.
The Omni Area Redevelopment- Plan proposes a comprehensive and coordinated
approach to the revitalization of the area with the following recommendations:
1. Economic Development Activities.
a. Identification of a development strategy that will result in the
redevelopment of the area's significant holdings of consolidated, vacant or
underutilized land, thereby bringing new economic vitality to the area
and to the City. In order to facilitate and expedite the revitalization
process, the City will consider undertaking land acquisition activities,
with priority being given to large parcels which require a minimum of
residential or commercial relocation. In the event that relocation proves
necessary, this plan will be amended with all relocation activities fully
conforming to the Uniform Relocation Act of 1970.
b. Establishment of a Tax Increment District, The plan recommends the
establishment of a tax increment district to fund needed public improvements
and programmatic activities that will lead to the revitalization of this area.
Funds generated through the establishment of the district could be used for
street improvements and other public infrastructure improvements (including.
parking structures), land acquisition, and the administration of City -
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sponsored economic revitalization program in the area. It is important to note
that tax increment funds are generated from property value increases and not
through tax rate increases. Instead, the tax base is theoretically frozen at a
particular tax year with any future increases in property values being
collected and spent exclusively within the area. If the taxincrement district is
established prior to January 1,1987, first year, funding would be estimated at
$1.5 million (due to Plaza Venetia's entrance into the tax rolls at that time).
The City's financial advisors have suggested that up to $13 million could be
floated in bond monies as a result of the increment.
c. Expansion of economic activity within the area through the recruitment of
new economic anchor uses currently not present in the area, but for which
market support can be identified. Special attention will be focused on
attracting new businesses to now vacant buildings. The range of uses to be
researched include port -related activities, film/media and fashion industries,
exhibition hall and downtown support services.
d. Utilization of existing and potential economic development incentives
contained in the newly established Florida Enterprise Zone Act.
2. Modification of Existing Zoning.
a. Creation of a SPI-6.1 zoning district to be applied to the area bounded by
Biscayne Bay, N.E. 13th Street, North Bayshore Drive, and Margaret Pace
Park. This new district should permit high intensity mixed use development
similar to SPI-6; but subject to inclusion of housing on -site or payment in -lieu
thereof to the City of Miami's Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
b. Creation of a SPI overlay district for the CR-3/7 district north of N.E. 17th
Terrace that would provide a floor area ratio increase up to a total FAR 2.41
for inclusion of housing on -site or payment in lieu thereof to the City of
Miami's Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
Creation of a SPI overlay district for the commercial zoning districts located
west of N.E. 2nd Avenue that would contain special design guidelines to
insure that the wide variety of commercial and light industrial uses permitted
would not create adverse visual or physical impacts -on one another.
3. Enhancement of Community Facilities and Services.
a. Improvement of code enforcement and police protection in the area.
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b. Refurbishment of Biscayne Boulevard to create a visual and functional link
between the Omni area and the rest of downtown and establishment of a
gateway feature at N.E. 13th Street and Biscayne Boulevard. Encourage of
development of a (pedestrian level) sidewalk cafe district along Biscayne
Boulevard between N.E.15th and 17th Streets.
c. Improvement of Bicentennial Park and the FEC Bayfront tract to provide a
sequence of visitor attractions linking the Omni area to the Central Business
District.
d. Development of an urban landmark at the intersection of North Miami
Avenue and N.E.14th Street.
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e. Requirement for new developments to provide uninterrupted walkways
along the Bay to establish a baywalk linkage between Pace Park and
Bicentennial Park. Provision of a pedestrian crossing at MacArthur
Causeway.
f. Review of public right-of-ways at comers of N.E. 4th Avenue at N.E.19th and
N.E. 17th Streets for better utilization. Refurbishment of N.E.14th Street east
!, of N.E. 1st Avenue to create an east -west pedestrian corridor.
g. Consideration of retaining Miramar -Elementary School to serve the high
density residential development projected for the Omni and Edgewater
neighborhoods.
4. Transportation Improvements.
Numerous traffic studies have identified physical capacity improvements to the
street system in order to relieve rush hour congestion, reduce vehicular turning
movements, and promote lot assembly for redevelopment. The improvements, for
the most part, would be limited to the use of existing public rights -of -way in order
to minimize the social and economic impacts of extensive new acquisition
programs.
The recommended improvements include:
1. Construction of the Omni Extension of the Metromover Sysytem
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21. Reconstruction/redesign of the intersection of North Miami Avenue and
NE/NW 14th Street to improve alignment.
32. Examination of the existing 1-395 interchange (in the-vicirdty N.E. Ist Avenue
and N.E. 2nd Avenue) for possible efficiency improvements.
43. Reconstruction of N.E. 2nd Avenue north of N.E.13th Street and North Miami
Avenue north of N.E. lath Street to provide two northbound and two
southbound through lanes with center turn 4anes.
54. Extension of N.E. 20th Street to Biscayne Boulevard from its present eastern
terminus at N.E. 2nd Avenue through right-of-way acquisition and
improvement.
65. Redesign/restriping of Biscayne Boulevard to improve traffic flow and
maneuvers.
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56. If a convention center is constructed, its cost should include relocation of the
Metromover guideway and station to serve the center.
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INTRODUCTION
The Omni Area Redevelopment Plan, dated September, 1986, (the "Original Plan")
prepared by the City of Miami Planning Department and the Department of
Development, was approved by the City Commission of The City of Miami (the "City
Commission") pursuant to Resolution No. 86-868, adopted October 23, 1986. Upon
consideration of the Original Plan by the Board of County Commissioners of Dade
County (the "County Commission") certain questions were presented to the City
Commission. In response to those questions, the City of Miami Planning Department and
Department of Development prepared an Addendum to Omrd Area Redevelopment
Plan, dated June 17,1987 (the "First Addendum"), which amended and supplemented the
Original Plan. The City Commission approved the First Addendum pursuant to
Resolution No. 87-604, adopted June 25,1987, and the County Commission approved the
Original Plan, as amended and supplemented by the First Addendum pursuant to
Resolution R-825-87 adopted July 7,1987. The County Convnission subsequently created
the Omni Redevelopment Area Tax Increment District pursuant to Ordinance 8747
adopted July 7,1987.
On July 13,1993, the County Commission approved a comprehensive plan to implement
the development of a proposed Performing Arts Center project (the "Performing Arts
Center") in downtown Miami ("Downtown Miami"). The Performing Arts Center is a
concerted effort of the private and public sectors of Dade County (the "County") to
address the performing arts needs of the residents of the County, and through such effort,
to assist the progress of redevelopment of the Omni Redevelopment Area. The
Performing Arts Center is described in more detail below.
In order that the Original Plan, as amended and supplemented by the First Addendum,
properly authorize and incorporate the redevelopment activities which will occur in
connection with the construction and acquisition of the Performing Arts Center, and to
make certain changes in the provisions of the First Addendum to incorporate other
changes in the expected character and scope of redevelopment in the Omni
Redevelopment Area, the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Omni Area (the
"Omni CRA") has prepared this Amended and Restated Addendum to the Omni
Redevelopment Plan (the "Amended and Restated Addendum"). Upon approval by the
City Commission and the County Commission in accordance with Part 163.361 of Chapter
163, Florida Statutes, the Amended and Restated Addendum will become part of the
Original Plan and the First Addendum will have no further force or effect.
The Original Plan and the Amended and Restated Addendum are referred to herein
together as the "Plan". All capitalized terms used herein which are not otherwise defined
herein shall have the meanings given such terms in the Original Plan.
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PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
The Performing Arts Center consists of three principal performance spaces:
• A 2480 seat opera/ ballet house
• An approximately 2000 seat (plus 200 chorus seats) concert hall
• A 150-200 seat studio ("black box") theater
The location of the development shall be on both sides of Biscayne Boulevard between NE
13th and 14th Streets. The total project site is approximately five and half acres, donated
by Sears Roebuck and Co. and Knight Ridder, Inc. (please see next page, Performing Arts
Center - Omni Redevelopment Area Map), Subject to finalization in the architectural
design phase of the project, the opera/ballet house and the studio theater will be on the
site donated by Sears Roebuck and Co. and the concert hall V411 be right across Biscayne
Boulevard on the Knight Ridder site. The development also includes classrooms for
educational and teaching programs, rehearsal studios, and cafe, restaurant and catering
spaces.
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I. B. PLANNING PROCESS
The Omru Area Redevelopment Plan was has --beep prepared according to the
requirements specified by the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, as amended (Fla.
Statutes 163.330 et seq.) As mandated by the Act, the mdevelepmentp Plan must
conforms to the adopted comprehensive plans for the City of Miami and Dade County.
Final approval must be granted by the Miami City Commission and the BeW o€-Bade
County Commissioner following recommendations by their respective planning
advisory agencies.
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The Miami City Commission, by Resolution 86-868, approved the Plan on October 23,
1C)RH Tha f n„ntv Cmnmission adopted the flan. by Ordinance No. 87-47 on Tulv 7,1987.
boundaries are ouf ined in the Plan.
This Plan conforms with the Cat�of Miami's official comprehensive plan, which is entitled
Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, CitZof Miami, September 1985. It is consistent with
the comprehensive plan land use map and the "Planned Strategies Development Areas
1982" which reads,
"16. Omni/Midtown: Encourage the development of a high intensi
commercial/office/residential district with pedestrian amenities, adequate parkin;
unproved vehicular access, and preservation of historic structures."
In addition to the comprehensive plan, two specific planning studies have helped to
define the objectives of the Plan.
The Southeast Overtown/Park West Plan, adopted in 1981 (the "Overtown
Redevelopment Plan" ), identifies the Omni West area (area west of NE 2nd Avenue) as a
primary relocation area for commercial services and light industrial uses displaced by
redevelopment within the Southeast Overtown/Park West area.
In 1985, the City began the process of preparing an updated and more detailed master
plan for Downtown Miami, whose boundaries incorporate all the Omni rRedevelopment
&Area plus Southeast Overtown/Park West, the Central Business District, and Brickell.
This plan provides policies and guidelines for implementation of all downtown
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development and provides the foundation for the preparation of a Development of
Regional Impact application for the area within jurisdiction of the Downtown
Development Authority.
A Citizen's Advisory Committee was established to provide input to the master plan. This
group includes representatives from the Omni neighborhood and provides a forum
where interested citizens, civic leaders, and public officials join forces to address
development issues and community concerns. During a series of workshops, held over a
six-month period durin-g 1986, a draft downtown policy plan was been formulated.
The document identifies development objectives for the Omni neighborhood including
the following, establishment of strong functional and visual connections with the Central
Business District through a redeveloped Bayfront open space, baywalks, redesigned
Biscayne Boulevard, and extension of Metrorail and Metromover; development of a high
quality uptown "district" with a viable mixture of hotel, residential, and retail uses;
promotion of a night life and entertainment district; creation of a special use district to
attract new types of specialized commercial activity to the area including media and
fashion -related businesses; and reinforcement of the area west of NE 2nd Avenue as a
commercial/industrial area serving the Downtown Miami and Scrape t the Fort of Miami.
The Ori ig_nal Plan was also refined to conform to the Dade County Comprehensive
Develop ter Plan ("CDMP" Lwhich designated the Omni Redevelopment Area as
'Part of a Regional Activity. The CDMP Land Use Plan atlo map designates the area in
the three following land use categories., "Business and Office" ,generally east of NW 2nd
Avenue; "Industrial and Office" west of NW 2nd Avenue; and "High Density Residential
Communities" along Biscayne Bay. The CDW guidelines for activity centers call for
these desiMunified complexes to have commercial facilities, offices, residential uses
including apartments, arid public facilities, having direct mass transit access. The
development proposed for the portion of the Omni Redevelopment Area south of NE
17th Terrace and east of NE 2nd Avenue corresponds to these mdelines. Also the
development pattern in the remainder of the Omni Redevelopment Area conforms to the
generalized patterns of the CDMP map.
The City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 11248 adopted April 27, 1995,
established the Community. Redevelopment Agency for the Omni Redevelopment Area
whose 21jM&U responsibility is to implement the Plan and manage day-to-da►activities
of the Omni Redevelopment Area.
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II. BACKGROUND INFORMAnON
A. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION AND BOUNDARIES
Omni Redevelopment Area is located in the northern most section of Downtown Miami,
adjacent to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Residential Community redevelopment
District. It is within 1/2 mile of the heart of the Central Business District "CBD' and
within 1 mile of the mpkUy-grew denselypopulated hi h-rise office district along
Brickell Avenue. The geographic location and boundaries of the area are illustrated on the
Location Map (see page v). A legal description of the site is provided in Appendix A.
The Omni eRedevelopment aArea is strategically positioned within the City of Miami and
the metropolitan area. It has convenient access to the Miami International Airport, Miami
Beach and the regional highway system. The Port of Miami, the Civic Center, and other
major business and activity centers in the City of Miami are within easy reach of the Omni
neighborhood residents and employees. The planned Metromover extension wM
provides a direct link to the CBD and the existing Metrorail system.
The Omni Redevelopment Area is bounded by 1-395 on the south, Biscayne Bay on the
east, NW 20th Street on the north, and PEC Railway on the west. These boundaries were
selected because they reRresent significant geographic features that provide physical
demarcation of a "neighborhood" or "district" commonly known as the "Omni
Redevelopment Area" It is necessary to include the entire neighborhood within the
redevelopment area to comprehensively and effectively implement strategies aimed at the
elimination of slum and blight. The slurp and bli t conditions themselves, while not
uniformly distributed throughout the nei h� barhood, have negative effects on
development and revitalization efforts throughout the area. The boundaries of the Omni
Redevelopment Area also coincide with the Downtown Master Plan boundaries for the
Omni sub -area.
The Perfornvng Arts Center area is located in its entire& within the Omni Redevelopment
Area and bounded by I-395 on the south, NE 14th Street on the north, NE 2nd Avenue on
the rarest and North Bayshore Drive on the east. The total area designated for the project is
approxi matey a and half acres.
The Central Miami Community Redevelopment District boundaries were amended in
1981 to include the portion of the Omni area located to the west of Bisca nee _Boulevard At
that time, the Omni West area contained most of all the classic signs of slum and blight;
however, the Omni East area appeared to be on the verge of widespread redevelopment
However conditions changed and no new redevgL�went occurred, aside from
completion of the Venetia complex which was underway at that time Instead, conditions
declined in the Last Omni area: two major retail stores chased and are still -vacant,
numerous smaller retail spaces are vacant, pett r�crime has increased and the East Omni
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area has the hizhest localized crime rate in the City of Miami, and from 1985 to 1986, the
assessed value of pro»esties declined a total of 2-3 percent. For these reasons, it was
necessgy to expand the Community Redevelopment Area boundary eastward to
Biscayne PU.
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B. EXISTING CONDITIONS
Land Use
Several different types of land uses are present in the Omni Redevelopment Area, with
varying degrees of structural condition (see Map 2 - Existing Land Use). Of the 292
buildings surveyed,109 are dilapidated or in need of major repair, representing almost
forty per cent of the structures in the redevelopment area. In addition, almost 35 per
cent of the land is vacant or used for surface parking (see Map 3 - Dilapidated
Structures, Vacant Land and Surface Parking). With the exception of a few
megastructures, the area has seen little change (other than decline) in the past 40 years.
For example, during the period between 1970 and 1980, only sixteen building permits
for new construction or renovation were filed in the 260 acre area. Included among
those pernnits were the City of Miarni Fire Station, the Omni complex, and a renovation
of Jefferson's store which is -new elased has been converted to an office building by
Dade County Public School System. '
a. Omni West
This area is bounded by FEC right-of-way to the west, N.E. 20th Street to the
north, N.E. Ind Avenue to the east, and 1-395 to the south. Ranging from
single family residential to industrial warehousing to high-rise multifamily to
cement manufacturing, the western portion of the Omni Redevelopment Area
is a crazy quilt of a variety of land uses. Many of the uses are mutually
incompatible since zoning allows for general commercial. activities (e.g.,
wholesaling, warehousing, light manufacturing, etc.) and prohibits housing;
but established land uses include well over 100 units of nonconforming single
family and multifamily housing,
The general commercial zoning prohibits new residential units.(except as on -
site accessory uses for caretakers and watch guards) but since the existing
units were constructed before 1940 and prior to such restrictions, which were
applied in the early 1960's, the existing housing is "grandfathered", provided
the housing remains in continuous operation (with short term vacancies of no
more than 6 months) or provided that no more than 50% of the structure is
destroyed due to fire or other causes. Failure to meet these conditions
requires that the structure must be converted to new uses that conform to the
zoning regulations.
More than 75 per cent of the more than 100 housing structures are in need of
major repair or are considered dilapidated. Nine buildings offer commercial
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uses on the ground floor frontage and residential uses either in the back of the
building or on the upper floors, most of these also require substantial repair.
Almost seventy of the parcels are technically vacant, but most of them are
used for outside storage of inoperative vehicles, machinery, and trash, making
the area not only unsightly but potentially unhealthy as well. In addition to
the vast number of vacant lots, approximately 50 lots are being used for
surface parking.
Thirty buildings are used for warehousing, wholesaling, and distribution
activities. There are also approximately 35 retail commercial structures, with
several restaurant equipment supply services clustered in a group. Four of the
commercial structures appear vacant or abandoned. There is also a cement
batch plant, several tire recapping and outside auto repair services existing
throughout this portion of the study area.
In terms of governmental or institutional uses in the area, the administrative
headquarters of the Dade County Public School System are located here along
with the Anna Brenner Meyer Telecommunications Center (a training center
and production studio for Channel 17). The school system also operates an
administrative annex in the area and the Miami Skills Center. There is also a
City of Miami Fire Station, a large historic cemetery, a neighborhood
center/ day care facility, an elementary school, and a synagogue in the area.
b. Omni Bast
This area is bounded by N.B. 2nd Avenue to the wrest, N.B. 20th Street to the
north, Biscayne Bay to the east, and 1-395 to the south. The land east of NX.
2nd Avenue differs greatly from the land west of N.E. 2nd Avenue in both
condition and land use with some exceptions. It, like the west, is
underdeveloped, with several of the structures in need of repair.
There are an estimated 14 existing single family and duplex homes in the area,
and several other structures that have been converted from homes into offices
and restaurants. There are also approximately 30 apartment/condominium
buildings, ranging in size from four units to 800 units, for a total of more than
1500 residential units (Plaza Venetia Phases I and II provide approximately 70
per cent of the units). The Omni, Biscayne Bay, Marriott, and Plaza Venetia
also provide first-class hotel space, with a total of more than 1350 rooms. In
spite of the major investment with the Omni/Venetia complex, high-rise
mixed use zoning, and its downtown Iocation, most of the area is
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underdeveloped with 30-35% of the area being used for surface parking, and
the majority of the structures only 1 to 2 stories in height.
Unlike the area to the west, the eastern portion of the study area has no
industrial or warehousing facilities with the exception of the Miami Herald's
main facility. There are several churches, a YWCA and a small government
office in the area. There are also a number of new and used car dealerships
with outside storage of vehicles and car repair/body shops located in this
portion of the area. The area has one large grocery store, a major shopping
mall, and several smaller commercial operations, particularly along N.E. Ind
Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard.
vasant-, inel:udi g the te,.m,,.. e....,.. and eg „n' ster-es. In addition, there are
approximately 30 office buildings. These buildings are relatively small with
the owners appearing to be the primary tenants in each structure.
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Number of Structures
LAND USE
OMNI
OMNI-WEST
TOTAL
SINGLE FAMILY
13
752
88
MULTI-FAMILY/HOTEL
26
19
4.7
MIXED USE
2
9
11
OFFICE
30
4
34
COMMERCIAL
20
35
55
VACANT STRUCTURES
4-33
_
4
87
GOVERNMENT/INSTT.TUTIONAL
67
7
4314
WAREHOUSE/WHOLESALING
.0
29
29
INDUSTRIAL
1
2
3
PARKIIrtG
56
47
103
VACANT LOTS
14
674
81
PARKS
1
1
2
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A. THE CONCEPT
The proposed Omni Area Redevelopment Plan reflects the stated planning objectives and
major recommendations contained in the Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
1976-86 and the Draft Downtown Policy Plan prepared in }rune 1986.
In general, the intent of this plan is to stimulate redevelopment of the area's significant
existing supply of vacant and under-utilized land, thereby bringing new vitality to this
northern -most section of downtown. The principal strategy for this revitalization process
is the recruitment of new economic anchor uses, currently not present in the area, but for
which market support can be demonstrated. The criteria for selecting anchor uses will be
uses that will complement rather than compete with established activity patterns in other
downtown locations; uses that will benefit from the geographic location of the Omni
Redevelopment aArea, uses that will reinforce the existing hotel, residential, retail, and
commercial service uses in the area; and uses that will act as catalysts to stimulate
rehabilitation and development of other supporting uses within the district. In order to
facilitate and expedite the revitalization process, the City will consider undertaldng land
acquisition activities, with priority being given to large parcels which require a minimum
of residential and commercial relocation.
The second major revitalization strategy of the Omni•RedeveloRment aArea is to create
the image of a desirable high quality "uptown" district with an attractive appearance, a 24-
hour activity pattern, and a perception of safety and security. The attractive appearance
can be achieved by maintenance and improvements to public streets and sidewalks
including landscaping and street furniture, and implementation of design guidelines for
private development. A 24-hour activity pattern can be encouraged to evolve through
emphasis on additional residential and hotel uses, as well as the creation of a
restaurant/entertainment district, The safety and security problems in this area are
perhaps the most difficult challenge to address in a redevelopment plan In addition to
efforts by the Miami Police Department, partial solutions that can be offered include
targeted code enforcement or acquisition of properties known to harbor criminal activity,
improved street lighting, and development guidelines that prohibit internalized
fortress -like buildings, and that emphasize openness and visibility between interior and
exterior spaces. In the long run, the addition of more residents and street level activity
would do more than anything else to improve security in this area.
The Performing Arts Center clearly meets both development strategies outlined above. It
is an anchor project which will rather complement, not compete with any establishments,
generating a new economic base for existing hotel, residential, retail and commercial
services, and it will stimulate rehabilitation and develo,Ement of the district. Furthermore,
the development of the Perfornling Arts Center is expected to improve the overall image
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of the Omni RedeveIol2ment Area by creating a high quality sophisticated cultural center
in Downtown Miami.
Although new construction is intended to be encouraged on this area's abundant supply
of vacant land and surface parking lots, the plan encourages retention of viable existing
residential and commercial uses. It does not call for major clearance and displacement of
families or businesses. Current residents of the area will have the opportunity to continue
to reside there and share in all aspects of redevelopment efforts. Rehabilitation and
adaptive reuse is recommended for historic buildings. New development will result in
new job opportunities, create a perception of stability, and considerably upgrade the
quality of life for both residents and employees.
Revitalization strategies for the Omni Redevelopment aA.rea cannot succeed unless public
infrastructure and service needs are satisfied. This plan examines the existing and
projected future demands for transportation, utilities, schools, parks, police, fine, and
health care services. Where it is necessary and feasible, new capital improvements are
recommended.
The implementation of the plan depends upon the establishment of a tax -increment
district to fund needed public improvements and activities such as street improvements,
parking facilities, land acquisition, park and open space improvements, and/or the
administration of a City -sponsored economic revitalization program. In addition, the
implementation of the Plan requires full participation of the City in all aspects of the
redevelopment activity including but not limited to the following:
Removing the slum and blights.
Reducing crime by hiring additional private security and police officers by using
tax increment and other available funds.
_ investing in Eublic infrastructure improvements to offer better living conditions
for the existing residents and businesses, and making the area more attractive to
new investors.
_ Undertaking a major Publigiticampaignn to market the area to local and out of
town developers d investors.
_ Establishing various development assistance programs to attract public/private
redevelopment projects.
Participatin, & in the redevelopment projects by offering land, financial and other
contributions toward the proyect.
Assisting private developers to defer and/or defray a part or all of the
development fees that are required by the City.
Utilizing tax increment revenues to RAY for administrative expenses associated
with the above activities.
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1V. C. COMMUNITY FACILITIES .AND SERVICES
The provision of quality community facilities and services is essential in order to
compliment redevelopment activities proposed for the Omni Redevelopment aArea. This
plan is intended to identify those important facilities and services and provide guidelines
for their maintenance and improvement, as necessary to support future growth.
1. Performing Arts Center The construction of the Performing Arts Center in
the Omni Redevelopment Area is designed to serve as the major public redevelopment
activity. This landmark cultural facilIV is the catalytic project for area, bringing
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pedestrian activity and providing a significant public attraction to link the Omni
Redevelopment Area with the central business district.
-12. Parks and Open Space - The existing and future needs of the Omni
Redevelopment aArea for large scale public open space are well served by the existing
40.5 acres of public park space, including Margaret Pace Park, Bicentennial Park, Dorsey
Park, and a little known mini -park along North Miami Avenue near N.E.14th Street. The
Miami City Cemetery provides an additional 9.6 acres of permanent green open space;
and the Miramar Elementary School maintains a 4.1 acres playground space that was a
part of the former Biscayne Park.
The Proposed Open Space Plan for the Omni Redevelopment aArea, illustrated on Map 7,
emphasizes the amenity of the waterfront, suggests better utilization of existing public
open spaces (including street rights -of -way), provides an open space linkage system of
pedestrian promenades, and relies on requirements for private development to provide
new smaller scale open spaces scattered throughout the area,
Bicentennial Park, together with the FEC Tract, Bayside and Bayfront Park, is a major
opportunity to bring activity and vitality back to the downtown area, and to link the
Omni Redevelopment aArea with the heart of downtown. This linkage can best be
achieved by strategically locating a series of special public attractions along the length of
the bayfront park system. Examples of attractions that could be located in the park
without dominating the open space are an aquarium or maritime museum. The
completion of the programmed pedestrian crossing at the McArthur Causeway and
completion of a continuous baywalk would help to further unite the Omni
Redevelopment a&ea with the bayfront park system to the south.
Biscayne Boulevard represents another opportunity to unify the Omni Redevelopment
aArea with the central business district and to provide a major visual and functional
pedestrian open space. Plans are underway to design a world class Boulevard from the
Miami River to N.E. 20th Street including new landscaping, sidewalk paving, lighting and
street furniture. A sidewalk cafe district should be encouraged between N.E. 15th and
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17th Streets. A landmark feature should be incorporated into the excess right-of-way at
tiie N E. 13th Street intersection. N.E. 14th Street, as the major east -west arterial street
connecting the Civic Center, should also be developed as a High amenity pedestrian
street. A landmark feature could be created at the Miami Avenue intersection to help
create a sense of place in the Omni West district. The eastern terminus of N.E. 14th Street
should be a public open space provided by the redeveloped Herald Square property.
23. Utilities and Drainage - The Omni Redevelopment aArea is presently
provided with water and sanitary severer service by the Miami Dade Water and Sewer
system. Both systems contain sufficient capacity to serve future growth in the Omni
Redevelopment aArea; however, certain of the local distribution lines within the district
may need to be upgraded as redevelopment occurs. Tax increment funds may be used to
pay for these upgrades as -part of the financing of general infrastructure improvements.
Storm drainage is adequate on public streets. The existing positive drainage system with
discharge to Biscayne Bay is being replaced with french drains and covered trench
exfiltration systems over a period of time in connection with the schedule for
replacement/reconstruction of existing streets. Since 1980, new private development has
been required to retain all storm water on site, a fact which will result in a long terra
gradual reduction in demand on the street drainage system.
34. Police, Fire, Health Care - Crime and security are major concerns of the
Omni. Redevelopment aArea residents and businesses. The Miami Police Department will
be encouraged to provide all feasible resources to serve the Omni Redevelopment. aArea.
Extra police service to improve security and reduce crime activity, beyond the normal
level of service alAe te be supported by the City budget, may be able to he funded
through tax increment revenues or creation of a special taxing district.
Excellent fire and emergency rescue service is provided by the City of Miami Fire Station
#2 within the redevelopment district at 1901 N. Miami Avenue. Jackson Memorial
Hospital, a public facility, is conveniently located one mile to the west.
45. Schools - The Miramar Elementary School, located at 109 NE 19th Street, is
the neighborhood public school serving grades 4-6 in the Omni Redevelopment aArea.
(The school is paired with Buena Vista Elementary, located at 3001 NW 2nd Avenue, for
grades K-3.) The Dade County School system has plans to replace both Miramar and
Buena Vista with a new elementary school that would replace the existing Robert E. Lee
Jr. High School at 3100 N.W. 5th Avenue. Consideration should be given to retaining
Miramar Elementary School to serve the high density residential development projected
for the Omni and Edgewater neighborhoods.
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The Dade County School System also operates a technical training center and the Anna
Brenner Meyer Telecommunications Center within the redevelopment area. Both of these
facilities provide valuable anchors in efforts to increase commercial development.
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Access to the Omni area is provided by the regional expressway system with
interchanges on Y 395 and SR 112; arterial streets including Biscayne Boulevard, N.E.
2nd Avenue, N.E. 1st Avenue, North Miami Avenue, N.E. 20th Street, and -N.E. 14th
Street; and two direct causeway connections to Miami Beach. A few of these access
routes are highly congested during rush hour, but provide excellent access during
remaining time periods.
The street system within the C}mrd area can be characterized by a ferny north -south
arterial streets that are highly congested during morning and evening rush hour, a good
overall grid system of arterial and collector streets with excess capacity, and an over
abundance of local streets and alleys that would be desirable to abandon for the
purposes of reducing vehicular turning movements and promoting lot assembly for
redevelopment.
Numerous traffic studies have identified physical capacity improvements to the street
system that are feasible to implement. Those improvements, illustrated on Map 3 and
listed below, are primarily confined to use of existing public right of -way in order to
minimize the social and economic impacts of extensive new. acquisition programs. The
only notable exception is the proposed extension of N.E. 20th Street between N.E. 2nd
Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard.
Recommended Improvements
31. Extend the proposed improvements to N.W. 1st Avenue ("West Side
Corridor", the 5 lane boulevard planned for Southeast Overtown/Park West
and the Central Business District) from N.W. llth Street to N.W. 20th Street.
42. Reconstruct the intersection of N. Miami Avenue and N.E./N.W. 14th Street
to improve the alignment of N. Miarni Avenue.
53. The existing 1-395 interchange in the vicinity of N.E.1st Avenue and N.E. 2nd
Avenue should be re -studied for efficiency improvements, particularly the
potential for east -to -northbound turns from I-395 to N.E. 2nd Avenue.
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64. Reconstruct N.E. 2nd Avenue north of N.E. 13th Street to provide two
northbound and two southbound through lanes with center turn lane.
-;Z5. Reconstruct North Miami Avenue north of N.E. 17th Street to provide two
northbound and two southbound through lanes with center turn lane.
8b. N.E. 20th Street should be extended to Biscayne Boulevard from its present
eastern terminus at N.E. 2nd Avenue, through right-of-way acquisition and
improvement. A further eastward extension to the Bay connecting North
Bayshare Drive should be considered in connection with development of that
area.
97. Redesign/restripe Biscayne Boulevard to improve traffic flow and merging
maneuvers.
148. If a convention center is to be constructed in the area, its cost should include
relocation of the planned Metromover guideway and station to serve the
center.
The major strategy for easing congestion at peak hour is to shift some of the traffic away
from the most congested locations (i.e., the I-395 ramps, Biscayne Boulevard, N.E. 2nd
Avenue and N.E. 1st Avenue toward the underutilized streets in the western portions of
downtown (i.e., North Miami Avenue and N.W, 1st Avenue). Planned construction of
connecting ramps between 1-95 and SR 836 outside the study area will provide an
alternative to the Omni area 1-395 ramps for a significant amount of traffic generated by
the Central Business District.
The 1981 transportation analysis prepared for the SPI-6 zoning district by Barton
Aschman Associates, Inc. concluded that build -out of the commercial floor area ratio
permitted in the SM-6 district could not be supported by the street system if all feasible
improvements were implemented. Therefore, emphasis is provided in this plan toward
building, a balance of residential uses that will serve downtown employees, thereby
reducing peak hour work related auto trips.
The Downtown Development of Regional Impact study wiU has further defined needs
and feasibility for future street improvements, and provide safeguards to ensure that
improvements are provided coincident with new development.
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The Omni area contains a number of structures and sites that are important in the
historical and architectural development of Miami. The earliest is the City of Miami
Cemetery, which dates to 1897, and reflects Miami`s pioneer era. Miramar, one of the
City's early exclusive residential subdivisions, was Iaid out in 191Z while Biscayne
Boulevard, the City's first "shopping center," was completed in 1927. Buildings in the
Omni area also reflect the wide variety of architectural styles common to Miami,
including frame and masonry vernacular, Mediterranean Revival, and Art Deco.
The Dade County Historic Survey, completed in 1979, identified approximately 140
structures of varying degrees of historic and/or architectural significance within this
area. Since that time, approximately 30 of these have been demolished, while many
others have been drastically altered. Two buildings are listed in the National Register
of Historic Places (Miami Woman's Club,1737 N. Bayshore Drive and Trinity Episcopal
Church, 464 N.E. 16th Street), while one has been determined eligible for the National
Register (Sears, Roebuck and Co., 1300 Biscayne Boulevard). In addition, two
properties (Miami Woman's Club and City of Miami Cemetery,1800 N.E. 2nd Avenue)
have been designated as local historic sites by the City of Miami under its Heritage
Conservation Ordinance.
As part of the Downtown Master Plan, the Dade County Historic Survey was updated,
and all buildings eligible for the National Register of Historic Places and/or local
historic site designation were identified. These sites are listed on the -following page
and illustrated on Map 10. It is the policy of the City of Miami to promote the
preservation of these historic sites and to encourage that any remodeling respect their
historic character.
To promote preservation, the City will nominate all of the ten potentially eligible
buildings to the National Register of Historic Places. If listed in the National Register,
income producing buildings would be eligible for a 20 percent investment tax credit for
rehabilitation. Other federal incentives would also be available.
The City will also encourage the designation of all eligible buildings as local historic
sites under the Heritage Conservation Ordinance. This ordinance provides for certain
zoning incentives in exchange for the preservation of a building. These incentives may
include floor area or density bonuses, transfer of development rights, change in use,
and modification of height, setback, parking and other zoning regulations. The City
will continue to explore other incentives to encourage preservation.
Because of its historic and architectural significance, as well as its visual prominence at
the entrance to the Omni area, the Sears Building is worthy of special attention. Ev
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the building cuffently pr-eje Sears Roebuck and Co, has donated this property
Metro -Dade County to serve as the site of the new Ballet f O,pera douse. The County
recognizes the historic sien&ance of portions of the Sears Building and will explore the
feasibility of incorporating them into the desi ri plans for the Performing Arts Center.
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IV F. NEIGHBORHOOD IMPACT
The Omni Redevelopment Area contained a total of 1,800 housing_ units in 1980,
according to the US. Census. Approximately 800 units were added to this total with
opening of the new Grand condominium. The ma�tk of the housing units are located in
two distinct areas. The largest concentration is 'in the East Omni area, located to the east
and north of the Omni shoyping mall. It is generally middle to upper income in cost and
is in good condition. The second concentration of existing housing is in the central portion
of Omni West area from NE 1st Court to NW Miami Court. This housing is generally very_
old, deteriorated (15% of the structures are dilapidated), and priced for the low and
moderate income market
1. 1-IOUSiNG DISPLACEMENT - The development of the Performing Arts Center
wiU not include any land acquisition. The Plan does not recommend public acquisition of
land that is currently developed with housing. However, if initiatives in the Plan are
successful in stimulating redevelopment of anchor commercial uses on any of the parcels
indicated in the Land Acquisition map, a long term indirect effect may be to increase the
value of land in the Omni West area for commercial uses. It is important to note that the
Omni West has been zoned for commercial uses for over 25 years; therefore, the Plan is
not responsible for initiating a policy that would displace housing. The effect of the Plan
may be to speed up a process of transition from residential to commercial uses that has
been slowly occurring over the past 25 years.
If the private sector chooses to acquire land and replace residential units with commercial
units, the displaced low and moderate income households will have the opportunity to
find housing in the nearby Southeast Ovextown/Park West redevelopment area, where
over 9,000 housing units are planned by the year 2005.
In addition, this redevelopment plan proposes that a "housing linkage" program be
established in connection with the creation of a new SPI-6.1 zoning district in the Omni
East area (see page 23). The recommendation is to establish an Affordable Housing Trust
Fund in the Omni Redevelopment Area (similar to an existing: program in the Brickell
area) to subsidize low and moderate income housing traction within the
redevelopment district and its immediate surroundinnggs. The concert is for commercial
development to contribute to the Trust Fund in exchange for a floor area ratio bonus.
Housing in the Omni East area is not expected to be displaced by commercial uses due to
the residential zoning limitations in the area north of NE 17th Terrace and the substantial
investment in new housing along the Bayfront.
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redevelopment district Biscayne Boulevard and the I-395 entrance and exit at NE 1st and
2nd'Avenues are Projected to operate at or below level of service E during peak hours
within the next 5 to 10 years. Because the Omni Redevelopment Area is in a downtown
location, traffic congestion is expected and considered to be an acceptable condition. This
Plan provides the potential for use of tax increment funds to implement numerous
roadway improvement projects that have been identified to improve alternate routes of
travel (see Section IV D., pages 18 through 20). Most importantly, completion of the
Metromover extension through the Omni Redevelopment Area and the new
transportation center at the Metromover Omni station have _created a link to the CBD_and
Metrorrail system, providing an alternative means of travel for Omni Redevelopment Area
residents.
3 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Redevelopment in the Omni Redevelopment
,Area will hem to improve water quality in Biscayne Be by eliminating existing surface
water runoff form private property, and by redirecting runoff into the ground water via
various types of drainage shmc ores approved by the City and Dade County.
Air quality within the Omni Redevelopment Area will be negatively affected by increased
traffiEc congestion As a condition of the Downtown Development of Regional impact
project, a carbon monoxide CCU) monitor will be funded hy the City of Miami to
measure CO concentrations at the most congested intersection in the Omni
Redevelopment Area If CO concentrations begin to approach the federal EPA standards,
a series of traffic management strategies will be implemented to assure the violations do
not occur. Any such CO concerns are limited to an 8 hour exposure in a localized area
along the public sidewalks and are not expected to have any significant effect on residents
of the neighborhood The Rroposed Performing Arts Center project is not expected to
create any significant adverse environmental condition or effect to air quality.
Space Plan (Map 7)Furthermore, the grol2osed improvements to the I-395 expressway
near Omni is expected to create a better visual link of the Omni Redevelopment Area with
the rest of CBD.
4. CON06MM PACIUTIES AND SERVICES - These elements are addressed in
Section W.C, , pages 16 and 17
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V. B. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The redevelopment plan provides for a range of capital improvements to accomplish
the objectives of the plan. The construction of the Performing Arts Center is the
designated catalytic project for the redevelopment area. Other Capital improvements
include:
1. Acquisition and assembly of one or more sites for public facilities to become
activity anchors in order to stimulate additional redevelopment by the private
sector.
2.. Acquisition and assembly of one or more sites for disposition for private
redevelopment in order to create specialized industry activity anchors that
would create additional economic activity as a catalyst project. Shy
€__ land assembly.
3. Public infrastructure improvements including, but not limited to, utilities,
streets, sidewalks, parks, landscaping and upgrading of publicly -acquired
easements.
The capital improvements will be accomplished over time at a pace set by the resources
available :For their completion, the primary resource being the tax increment revenues
and land acquisition contemplated does not include residential properties.
The construction c f the Onnni Extension of the Metromover system was completed in
1993.
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In addition to the above capital improvements which are recommended as part of the
redevelopment plan, the 1985-86, City of Miami Capital Improvement Program
includes the following projects for the Omni area:
Downtown Component of Metromover - Stage II
The City of Miami has made a commitment to Metro -Dade County to finance
a percentage of the project cost of Stage II. This consists of a total of $7,239,300
by the year 1991, from the City of Miami General Fund.
2. Edgewater Street Improvements - Phase II
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This project consists of the rebuilding of streets, which are to be selected by
the- City of Miami Public Works Department at the time of construction.
Improvements will include asphalt pavement, concrete sidewalk, concrete
curbs and/or gutters, storm drainage and landscaping. This consists of a total
of $1,500,000 by the year 1990; of which $1,000,000 is to be appropriated from
Highway G.O. Bonds, and $500,000 from 1984 storm sewer G.O. Bonds.
3. Miramar Storm Sewers Project
This project involves replacement of an existing storm system to be
accomplished in conjunction with the rebuilding of streets in the area bounded
by NE 20th Street, Biscayne Boulevard, NE 17th Terrace, and Biscayne Bay.
This consists of a total of $600,000 by the year 1989, all of which is to be
appropriated by 1984 Storm Sewer G.O. Bonds.
4. Doran Jason/School Board Feasibility Study
This project will study the feasibility of an office/retail/parking building on
both sides of N.E. 14th Street between N.E. 1st and N.E. 2nd Avenues, to 'be
owned and primarily utilized by the school board. This consist of a total of
$35,000 for 1987, all of which will be appropriated from Off -Street Park ng
Revenues.
5. Renovation of all Fire Stations
This project involves the renovation of all existing Fire Station, specifically Fire
Station No. 2 in the Omni area. This consists of a total (for the entire city) of
$697,500 by the year 1987; of which $472,000 has already appropriated by 1981,
Fire G.O. Bonds, and $225,500 will be appropriated by 1981, Fire G.O. Bonds.
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ADDENDUM I
V. B.1. ACQUISMON PLAN
In order to implement proposed economic development activities planned, public
involvement in land acquisition is planned.
The public purpose of the land acquisition activity is to: (1) eliminate unhealthful,
unsanitary or unsafe conditions, (2) lessen densities, (3) eliminate obsolete or other uses
detrimental to the public welfare; or (4) remove or prevent the spread of blight, economic
disuse or deterioration, (5) remove incompatible land use relationships; or (6) provide
land for new housing, public facilities and other commercial development projects.
Buildings of historic and/or cultural significance may be acquired in order to preserve the
structure. Priority acquisition will be given to presently vacant parcels at strategic
locations that have maximum redevelopment potential.
No land acquisition for the development of the Performing Arts Center is contemplated.
Five and a half acres of land that is designated for the Performing Arts Center has been
donated by Knight -Ridden, Inc. and Sears Roebuck and Co. for the proposed uses.
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V. B. CHART 1
Performing Arts Center Project
(To Be Partially Funded With Tax Increment Revenues)
Performing Arts Center Capital Costs S 151.0 Million
Operational Endowment $ 21.0 Million
Existing Facilities Improvements $ 8.0 Million
Project Development Cost $ 12.0 Million
Project Reserve Fund $ 6.0 Million
Total $198.0 Million"
f Projected as of December Z 1996. Actual costs may be higher than the projected
amount. However, pursuant to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, the tax increment
revenues to be contributed by the Omni CRA for the Perforating Arts Center are limited
to $1.943 million annually.
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V. B. CHART 1.A
Sources of Funding for
the Performing Arts Center Project
Sources of Capital Funding
2/3 Convention Development Tax (CDT)
Payment from Miami Beach
Bond Proceeds
CDT
Omni Tax Increment Funds
Private Sector Fundraising
Other Sources (State, Federal, Interest, etc.)
Total
S 27.0 Million
$106.1 Million
$ 11.9 Million*
$ 43.0 Million
$ 10.0 Million
$198.0 Million'
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* PSrojected principal amount of bonds secured by tax increment revenues as of December
2,1996. Actual principal amount may be higher than the projected amount However,
pursuant to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, the tax increment revenues to be
contributed by the Omni CRA for the Performing .Arts Center are limited to $1.43 million
annually (which may include repayment of bonds).
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V. B. 3 FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND TIMETABLE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER PROJECT
The financing plan for the Performing Arts Center project approved by the County
Commission represents a unique partnership between the public and private sectors. The
principal source of capital fonds segued for this project is the Convention Development
Tax, a hotel/motel bed tax paid by visitors and required by law to be used only for major
building projects. Other sources include an anticipated $11.9 million of bond proceeds
secured by the Omni Redevelopment Area tax increment funds;, state and federal grants
and interest earnings on these funds.
The private sector commitment to this project is approximately $43 million. Fundraising is
the responsibility of the Perfornng Arts Center Foundation of Greater Miami, which has
been formed to lead this effort. The Foundation has agreed to an accelerated fundraising
timetable which provides approximately $22 million before the commencement of the
Center's construction. The remaining $21 million is committed to an endowment that will
provide a dedicated revenue source to help meet the Center's operation.
AC-nQN
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Selection of Architect
March 1996
Public Funding Accomplished
Convention Development Tax (CDT)
March 1996
Revenue Bonds, secured by CDT and
Tune 1996
Omni Redevelopment Area Tax
Increment Revenues
Tune 1998
Funding accomplished
$ 3.30 million
March 1996
$18.87 million
March 1999
$15.75 million
March 2002
$ 5.25 million
March 2003
Design Development
Jam1997
Contract Documents
Oct.1997
Groundbreaking
Dec.1998
Project completed
March 2002
2 Pursuant to an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, the tax increment revenues to be
contributed by the Omni CRA for the Performing Arts Center are limited to $1.43 million
annually.
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ADDPNDIIM II
V. C. RELOCATION
The Community Redevelopment Act specifies that any plan prepared under this act
provide assurances that there will be replacement housing for the relocation of persons
temporarily or permanently displaced from housing facilities within the redevelopment
area [Fla. Stats.163.362(7)]. Cbapter 163 also mandates that an appropriate procedure be
established and adhered to which insures that such families are relocated to decent and
safe housing without any undue hardship (Fla. Statutes 163.360(6)(a)].
No public acquisition of residential properties are proposed.
Priority consideration for the acquisition of properties will be &iven to vacant land and
vacant commercial structures.
Any business displaced by proposed public acquisition will be provided technical
assistance by the Omni CRA.
Adequate facilities exist within the I?mximit ► of proposed acquisition for the relocation of
the affected businesses.
No public acquisition of residential properties are proposed in connection with the
development of the Performing Arts Center.
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V. D. DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY
Any publicly acquired property to be used or transferred for private development as part
of "redevelop the pban will be either sold
ode, or made-ate—AaWwe leased on a long term basis
in accordance with policies and guidelines established by the Omni CRA. ate
mdeveleper(s) e4 leased pmper-ty will be selected under -the piw--eeddux-er, Gf the Unified
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V. F. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The creation of additional economic activity within the project area is the central
purpose of the redevelopment plan. The sc-hede4ed construction of Omni Extension of
the Metrornover system into the area m44 has allowed an added linkage to the
Downtown Miami Central Business District. This, in itself, old has increased the
location desirability of the project area for a broad range of activities. In addition,
market support for new economic activity will come from the continued development
and occupancy of the Onuti area hotels, condominium, restaurants, entertainment, and
shopping facilities.
However, this plan recognizes the need to actively seek additional activity to fully
accomplish the redevelopment objectives. This activity will come from the location and
concentration of new specialized industry anchor activities and new public use facilities
in the area, including the Performing Arts Center project, key components of this
redevelopment plan.
The redevelopment plan has identified a range of possible specialized activities, ane or
more of which could be concentrated at locations in the redevelopment area.
Prelinvnary market investigation suggests these that these activities could include a
media/film district, an exhibition center, port -related support functions and an apparel
mart. Additional market research is required to specifically document which activities
might be most feasible for concentration within the project area. This detailed research
will be accomplished as implementation proceeds.
Several sites within the project area are ideally suited to be locations for concentrated
new specialized use anchors. These sites include several major holdings of large,
consolidated land, which at this time are either vacant or underutilized. A key
component of the economic development strategy is facilitating the redevelopment of
these land holdings, utilizing whatever public resources might be available (See Map
14). This could include utilization of tax increment revenues for partial or complete site
acquisition for redevelopment.
Another package of development incentives is available for that portion of the
redevelopment area west of Biscayne Boulevard through the newly established Florida
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Enterprise Zone Act. (The City and County have agreed on a designation of the area
shown on Map 15.) New developments or business activities occurring in the
enterprise zone are eligible for state corporate income tax credits, state sales tax
exemptions on building materials and equipment, and state sales taut remittances keyed
to employment. In addition, the City and County have the option of approving
additional 'incentives for the zone, including an abatement of property taxes for new
construction.
For most situations, the incentives provided by the State through the enterprise zone
designation are not major subsidies to attract development and business activity. The
property tax abatement local option can be significant, but approval of the City and
County electorate is required. A more complete discussion of the enterprise zone
program is provided in Appendix C.
Other developments occurring outside the project area will also provide an economic
stimulus for area redevelopment. The steed expan4ended e€&e Miami Beach
Convention Center, located conveniently across the Venetian Causeway on Miami
Beach, wig has increased convention usage of the Omni area hotels and related uses.
The Sayside Specialty Center, and the continued
redevelopment of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment area, both to the
south of the project area, wiH are also providein_g a new impetus for utilization and
redevelopment of the project area.
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VT. B. FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND STAGING
The financing strategy, simply stated, is to utilize the tax increment revenues to fund the
public cost related to the public actions which are contemplated and defined by the
redevelopment plan and Chapter 163.387, P.S, The range of public actions to accomplish
or ixnplement *is the pPian must be staged to allow the tax incre rent revenues to be
available to fund these actions.
mere 6wm $4,59(WOO pef ye--- —ink czests ev iR financed e
Alternative uses for the tax increment revenue include:
1. Utilization of the tax increment revenue on a non -financed basis, whereby
an annual improvements program is implemented on a level that is limited
by the annual incrementLsimilar to the funding° of the Perfonnin� Arts
Center which will be partially funded by contribution--- from tax increment
revenue limited to $1.43 million annually.
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2. Utilization of the tax increment as s security for ' a tax
increment revenue bond to fund development activities or projects outlined
in the Plan. '
to deeumem.)
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loan or installment purchase basis with a private party agreeable to such an
arrangement. This would allow maximum flexibility and may be an
efficient way to finance the inurement in certain specific situations.
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4, tytllixation of various federal funds available for the redevelopment of
community development kMet areas such as Communi Development
Block Grants and HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Promram.
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To The Board of Directors DATE December 9,1996
FILE:
Community Redevelopment Agency
SUBJECT: Addendum 11 to the
Omni Redevelopment Plan
FROM: Herbert J. Bailey r RENCES
Executive D'
Community Rede m t Agency c�osuREs:
Pursuant to the Board's instruction at the last Omni CRA meeting on November
18, 1996, we conducted a meeting with the Metro -Dade County officials
regarding the status of the Omni Interlocal Agreement (Agreement). The
meeting was also attended by Board Member Willy Gort.
The County Officials indicated that the County was eager to complete the
execution of the Agreement. After all, without the Agreement the County is not
going to be able proceed with the development of the Performing Arts Center
project (Project). Nevertheless, the County Attorney's Office indicated that the
discrepancy between the dollar amount of CRA tax increment revenue (TIF)
contributions for the Project provided under the Agreement ($1.43 million per
year) and the dollar amount in Addendum 11 to the Omni Redevelopment Plan
($1 million per year) could be potentially troublesome, therefore, the County
asked the CRA Board to revise the dollar amount of TIF contributions in the
Addendum II to reflect the mutually agreed amount of $1.43 million per year in
the Agreement.
In accordance with the County's original request in 1994, the CRA amended the
Omni Redevelopment Plan essentially to incorporate the proposed Performing
Arts Center as a catalytic development project in the Redevelopment Plan. The
Addendum II was adopted by the CRA Board in September 1995 and
subsequently approved by the City's Planning Advisory Board and City
Commission. The Addendum II limited the CRA TIP contributions for the
Project to $1 million. However, the CRA and County later agreed, as set forth in
the Agreement, that $1.43 million per year of TIP contributions would be
available for the Project.
We are presenting you the attached updated "Amended and Restated
Addendum II to the Omni Redevelopment Plan". The attached version of
Addendum II increases the annual CRA TIP contributions up to $1.43 million,
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corrects some prior drafting errors, and makes some clarifications and updates
reflecting some of the developments that have recently occurred in the
redevelopment area.
i Although, the Chapter 163 of Florida State Statues does not require advance
approval of redevelopment plan amendments by the local planning advisory
board, the CRA previously presented the Addendum II to the City's Planning
Advisory Board before its final adoption by the City Commission. The revisions
made to this version of Addendum II are considered non -planning in substance.
Therefore, the City Commission may consider the final adoption of the attached
Addendum II immediately after the approval of the CRA Board.
Should you have any questions, please advise.
Enc.
CC" Robert J. Friedman, Esq., Holland & Knight
Geri Bonzon Keenan, Esq., Metro -Dade County
David Morris, Metro -Dade County
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FAX NO, 3053724646
RESOLUTION NO. 9 6- 234
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, APPROVING THE
AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM II TO THE OMNI
AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM ATTACHED, FOR THE PURPOSE OF
INCORPORATING THE PROPOSED PERFORMING ARTS
CENTER DEVELOPMENT INTO SAID PLAN;
RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF SAID ADDENDUM II TO
THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY COMMISSION, FOR
FINAL APPROVAL.
P, 02/04
WHEREAS, the Omni Area Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") was
approved by the City Commission pursuant to Resolution
No. 86-868, adopted October•23, 1986; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission approved Addendum ,I to the Plan —
pursuant to Resolution No. 87-604, adopted June 25, 1987; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Dade County
• ("County") created the Omni Redevelopment Area pursuant to
Ordinance No. 87-47, adopted July 7, 1981; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to construct a Performing Arts
Center which will be located within the boundaries of the Omni
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the County has approved public funding portion of
the Performing Arts Center, which will include, in part, tax
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increment revenues from the Omni Redevelopment Area; and
ATTACHMENT (S)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Plan to encompass the
Performing Arts Center component in accordance with Florida
Statutes' Sections 163.360, 163.361, and 163.362 (1995); and
WHEREAS, -the City Commission, in its capacity as the Board
of Directors for the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Omni
Redevelopment Area, approved the Amended and Restated Addendum II
to the Omni Area Redevelopment Plan at its October 16, 1995
meeting;
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 Amended and Restated Addendum II
("Addendum •II") to the Omni Area Redevelopment Plan, in
substantially the form attached hereto, which incorporates the
proposed Performing Arts Center Development into said Plan, is
hereby approved.11
Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted.
'Underscored words and/or figures shall be added. The
remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged.
Asterisks indicate omitted and unchanged material.
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Section 3. Adoption of Addendum 11, as herein amended,
is hereby recommended to the Board of County Commissioners of
Metropolitan Dade County, for final approval.
Section h. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March , 1996.
ATTEST:
WALTER FSLIC E� CITY CL
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
E. MAXWELL
DEE TY CITY AT RNEY
APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Honorable Mayor and Members
TO
of the City Commission
FROM : Edward Mar e
City Manager
RECOMMENDATION:
March 12, 1997
DATE : FILE :
SUBJECT :
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Omni Redevelopment Plan
It is respectfully recommended that you approve the attached resolution reaffirming the
approval of the amended and restated Addendum II to the Omni Redevelopment Plan
"Plan" incorporating the proposed Performing Arts Center Project into said Plan. The
purpose is to increase the dollar amount of the Tax Increment Funds ("TIF") to be
contributed for the development of the project and subsequently approving that the City
Manager submit this addendum to the Board of County Commissioners of Metropolitan
Dade County for final approval.
BACKGROUND:
On March 26`h, 1996, the City Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 96-234
approving the Amended and Restated Addendum II to the Omni Area Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"), which incorporated the proposed Performing Arts Center Project
("Project") into said Plan. However, upon submission to the Board of County
Commissioners of Metropolitan Dade County for its approval, it was disclosed that
there was a discrepancy between the dollar amount of tax increment funds ("TIF") to
be contributed for the Project provided under the Omni Interlocal Agreement between
the City and Metropolitan Dade County (i.e., $1.43 million per year) and the dollar
amount in Addendum R (i.e. $1 million per year). On December 9, 1996, pursuant to
the request from Dade County administrators, the City Commission, acting in its
capacity as the Board of Directors of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA"), approved the amendment to the Addendum IT ("Amendment") to reflect
$1.43 million as the dollar amount of the TIF contributions for the Project. This
increase, although agreed upon, will mean that there will be less monies in the fund for
other purposes (i.e., purchase Bonds to build homes within the redevelopment area).
Therefore, it is recommended that Addendum H be amended to increase the TIF from
$1 million to the required 1.43 million per the discrepancy found by Metro Dade
County.
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