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RESOLUTION NO.
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.
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, 1987; 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
increment revenues from the Omni Redevelopment Area; and
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ATTACHMENT (5)
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-CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
MAR 2 6 1996
,Resolution
No.
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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
i (""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.'''/
1� 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 II, as herein amended,
is hereby recommended to the Board of County Commissioners of
Metropolitan Dade County, for final approval.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption pursuant to law.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of March , 1996.
ATTEST:
WALTER E
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
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STEMIEN P. CLARR, MAYOR
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WALTER J. FOEMAN r?
City Clerk o fit it ���
April 2, 1996
Mr. Harvey Ruvin
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Suite 210, Metro Dade Center
111 N.W. 1 st Street
Miami, FL 33128-1974
CESAR H, ODIO
City Manager
RE: ADDENDUM II TO THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN,
INCORPORATING PROPOSED PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
DEVELOPMENT
Dear Mr. Ruvin:
Enclosed herein please find a copy of Resolution No. 96-234, which was passed and
adopted by the City of Miami Commission at its meeting held on March 26, 1996, which
is self-explanatory. Please distribute one copy of said Resolution to each member of
the County Commission.
Thank you for your continued cooperation
hesitate to call.
Enc. a/s
If you have any questions, please do not
Since r ly,
Walter J. e n
City Clerk
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK/3500 Pan American Drive/P.O. Box 330708/Miami, FL 33233/(305) 250-5360/FAX: (305) 858-1610
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO : Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : FILE
of the City Commission
SUBJECT : Addendum II to Omni
Redevelopment Plan
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FROM : Cesar H. Odio REFERENCES
City Manager ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully reconunended that the City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution, approving the Amended and Restated Addendum II ("Addendum
II") to the Omni Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"), in substantially the form attached,
for the purpose of incorporating the proposed Performing Arts Center
development to the Plan, recommending adoption of Addendum II to the Board
of County Commissioners for final approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Redevelopment.Ageiicy respectfully request the approval of the
attached Resolution to amend the Plan. The,City of Miami Commission adopted
the Plan by Resolution No. 86-868 for the purpose of reversing urban decay and
attracting new investments to the Omni Area. The Plan was subsequently
amended pursuant to Resolution No. 87-604. The Board of County
Commissioners of Dade County ("Count:y") created the Omni Redevelopment
Area Tax Increment District by Ordinance No. 87-47, in accordance with the Plan
adopted by the City.
The County has approved a plan for the development of the proposed
Performing Arts Center project within boundaries of the Omni Redevelopment
Area and reached an agreement with the City for the use tax increment revenues
as one of the funding sources for the proposed development. Therefore, its is
necessary to amend the Plan to incorporate the Performing Arts Center
development as a major component of the redevelopment program for the Omni
Area.
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Honorable Mayor and Members
of the City Commission
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The Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency adopted the
proposed Addendum II at its October 16,1995 meeting.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM II
THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
SEPTEMBER 1995
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AMENDED AND RESTATED ADDENDUM II
THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEMS:
Introduction
I. B. Planning Process
II. Background Information
A. Geographic Location and Boundaries
IV. Redevelopment Proposal
A. Concept
C. Community Facilities and Services
F. Neighborhood Impact
V. Implementation Program
B.1. Acquisition Plan
B.3. Financing Strategy and Timetables
for the Performing Arts Center Project
C. Relocation
D. Disposition of Property
VI. B. Financing and Management
CHARTS:
Capital Improvements Charts
Phase I - Capital Improvement Projects
Sources of Funding
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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 Omni 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 Commission subsequently created
the Omni Redevelopment Area Tax Increment District pursuant to Ordinance 87-
47 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.
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ADDENDUM II
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.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
The proposed Performing Arts Center consists of three principal performance
spaces:
• a 2480 seat opera/ballet house
• an 1800 seat (plus 200 chorus seats) concert hall
• a 150-200 seat studio ("black box") theater
The location of the proposed 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 Corporation 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 and the concert hall will 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 Omni Area Redevelopment Plan was has been 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
Plan must conform 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 Board of Dade County Commissioners 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, 1986. The County Commission adopted the Plan, by Ordinance No.
87-47 on Tuly 7, 1987, creating a community redevelopment area (the "Omni
Redevelopment Area") whose boundaries are outlined in the Plan.
This Plan conforms with the City of Miami's official comprehensive plan, which
is entitled Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, City of 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 intensity commercial
/office/residential district with pedestrian amenities, adequate parking,
improved 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.
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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 aArea plus Southeast Overtown/Park West, the Central
Business District, and Brickell. This plan provides policies and guidelines for
implementation of all downtown 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 during 1986, a draft downtown
policy plan was b�as beei+- 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 ate Downtown
Miami and Seaport the Port of Miami.
The Plan was also refined to conform to the Dade Counly Comprehensive
Development Master Plan ("CDMP") which designated the Omni
Redevelopment Area as a metropolitan activity center in the south and central
portions of the area and for high and medium -high density residential and
industrial/office development in a east to west pattern in the remainder of the
area. The CDMP guidelines for activity centers call for these design -unified
complexes to have commercial facilities, offices, high-rise apartments, and 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 guidelines. Also the development pattern
in the remainder of the Omni Redevelopment Area conforms to the generalized
patterns of the CDMP map.
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The Cites Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 11248 adopted April 27, 1995,
established the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Omni
Redevelopment Area whose primary responsibility is to implement the Plan and
manage day-to-day activities of the Omni Redevelopment Area.
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ADDENDUM II
II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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 rapidly--ng densely populated
high-rise office district along Brickell Avenue. The geographic location and
boundaries of the area are i ilustrated on the Location Map (see page v). A legal
description of the site is provided in Appendix A.
The Omni r-Redevelopment 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 wiU provides a direct link to the
CBD and the existing Metrorail system.
The Omni Redevelopment Area is bounded by I-395 on the south, Biscayne Bay
on the east, NW 20th Street on the north, and FEC Railway on the west. These
boundaries were selected because they represent sigafficant 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 slum and
blight conditions themselves, while not uniformly distributed throughout the
neighborhood, 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 Performing Arts Center area is located in its entirety within the Omni
Redevelopment Area and bounded by I-395 on the south, NE 14th Street on the
north, NE 2nd Avenue on the west and North Bayshore Drive on the east. The
total area designated for the project is approximately five 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
Biscayne 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
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new redevelopment occurred, aside from completion of the Venetia complex
which was underway at that time. Instead, conditions declined in the East Omni
area: two major retail stores closed and still vacant, numerous smaller retail
spaces are vacant, pe= crime has increased to and the East Omni area has the
highest localized crime rate in the City of Miami, and from 1985 to 1986, the
assessed value of properties declined a total of 2.3 percent. For these reasons, it
was necessary to expand the Community Redevelopment Area boundary
eastward to Biscayne Bay,
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IV. REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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
June 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
compliment 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 undertaking 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 Redevelopment 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.
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The Performing Arts Center clearly meets both development strategies outlined
above. It is an anchor project which will rather compliment, not compete with
My establishments, generating a new economic base for existing hotel,
residential, retail and commercial services, and it will stimulate rehabilitation
and development of the district. Furthermore, the development of the
Performing Arts Center is expected to improve the overall image of the Omni
Redevelopment 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 aArea 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, fire, 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 additional private security and police officers by
using tax increment and other available funds.
• Investing in public infrastructure improvements to offer better living
conditions for the existing residents and businesses, and making the area
more attractive to new investors.
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Undertaking a major publicity campaign to market the area to local and out
of town developers and investors.
• Establishing various development assistance programs to attract
public/private redevelopment projects.
• Participating in the redevelopment projects by offering land, financial and
other contributions toward the project.
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 pay for administrative expenses
associated with the above activities.
• Providing financial assistance and offering other assistance from the CRA to
other units of local governments which are involved in the redevelopment
program.
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IV. 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. 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 aArea 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 17th Streets. A landmark
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feature should be incorporated into the excess right-of-way at the 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.
2. Utilities and Drainage - The Omni Redevelopment aArea is presently
provided with water and sanitary sewer 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 term gradual reduction in demand on the street
drainage system.
3. 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 able to supported by
the City budget, may be able to be 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.
4. 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
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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.
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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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 the opening of the new Grand condominium. The majority 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 shopping 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. HOUSING DISPLACEMENT - The development of the Performing Arts
Center will 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 Overtown/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 construction within the redevelopment district and its immediate
surroundings. The concept is for commercial development to contribute to the
Trust Fund in exchange for a floor area ratio bonus.
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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.
2. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION - Traffic volumes are projected to increase steadily
through future years, due to intensified development both internal and external
to the 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 Metrorail system, providing an alternative means of travel for Omni
Redevelopment Area residents.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Redevelopment in the Omni Redevelopment
Area will help to improve water quality in Biscayne Bay by eliminating existing
surface water runoff form private property, and by redirecting runoff into the
ground water via various types of drainage structures approved by the City and
Dade County.
Air quality within the Omni Redevelopment Area will be negatively affected by
increased traffic congestion. As a condition of the Downtown Development of
Regional Impact project, a carbon monoxide ("CO") monitor will be funded by
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 proposed Performing Arts Center project is not expected to
create any significant adverse environmental condition or effect to air quality.
The visual environment is expected to be upgraded substantially by private
redevelopment and the public improvement projects described in the Proposed
Open Space Plan (Map 7). Furthermore, the proposed improvements to the I-395
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expressway near Omni is expected to create a better visual link of the Omni
Redevelopment Area with the rest of CBD.
4. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES - These elements are addressed
in Section IV.C., pages 16 and 17
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V. B. 1. ACQUISITION 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-Ridder, Inc. and the Sears Corporation
for the proposed uses.
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V. B. CHART 1
Phase I - Capital Improvements Projects
To Be Partially Funded With Tax Increment
Opera/ Ballet House, Studio Theater
Concert Hall
Operational Endowment
Existing Facilities Improvements
Project Development Cost
Total
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$ 82.0 Million
$ 58.9 Million
$ 21.0 Million
$ 8.0 Million
$ 5.0 Million
$174.9 Million
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Source of Funding for
the proposed Capital Improvements Projects
Sources of Capital Funding
Convention Development Tax
Omni Tax Increment Funds
Other Sources (State, Federal, Interest, etc.)
Private Sector Fundraising
Total
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$110.8 Million
$ 11.9 Million
$ 9.0 Million
$ 43.2 Million
$174.9 Million
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V. B. 3- FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND TIMETABLE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER PROJECT
The financing plan for the proposed Performing Arts Center project approved by
the County Commission represents a unique partnership between the public and
private sectors. The principal source of capital funds secured 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 (a total of
approximately $110 million secured for this project). Other sources include an
anticipated $11.9 million of bond proceeds secured by the Omni Redevelopment
Area tax increment funds, state and federal grants comprise of the public dollars
identified for the project (a total of $16.9 million). Interest earnings on these
funds may amount to another $5 million.
The private sector commitment to this project is $43.2 million. Fundraising is the
responsibility of the Performing 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 $22.2 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.
ACTION DATE
Selection of Architect Feb 1996
Public Funding Accomplished
Convention Development Tax July 1993
Revenue Bonds, $11.9 million, secured by
Omni Redevelopment Area Tax
Increment Revenues Feb 1996
Funding accomplished
$ 3.30 million
Feb 1996
$18.87 million
Feb 1999
$15.75 million
Aug 2001
$ 5.25 million
Aug 2002
Design Development Dec 1996
Contract Documents May 1998
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Project completed
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Oct 1999
Dec 2002
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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)]. Chapter 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)].
POP
No public acquisition of residential properties are proposed.
Prioritv consideration for the acquisition_ of properties will be given to vacant
land and vacant commercial structures.
Any business displaced by proposed public acquisition will be provided
technical assistance by the CRA.
Adequate facilities exist within the Proxirnity of vroposed acquisition for the
relocation of the affected businesses.
No12ublic acquisition of residential properties are posed 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 thds redevelopment. the
ll PPlan will be either sold ineenfermanr=e with ccrrorr—ro yr—cr[c City —vi�z�iccrnr CCtFC, or
N44 be ma
available an a long term leased on a longterm basis.. in accordance with policies
and guidelines established by the Community Redevelopment Agency. ate
r-edeveleper(s) ef leased preper-t�, will be selected under the prarzedur-es ek-he
9572 (See Appendix).
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VI. B. FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT
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, F.S. The range of
public actions to accomplish or implement this the iaPlan must be staged to allow
the tax increment revenues to be available to fund these actions. Under- this
eenstT-aint, actions must be staged te r iere than $1,590,009 per year- in
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 increment, similar to the funding of the Performing
Arts Center which will be partially funded by contributions from tax
increment revenue limited to $1 million annually. As previously stated,
the annual iner-ement revenue is estimated te be $1.5 millien in
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assuming
sYi g the plan is fully adep#�e bt)-t11a_!].f�r�l e f 1986
the end �i-�NST.
2. Utilization of the tax increment as security for issuing a tax exempt, a tax
increment revenue bond to fund development activities or projects
outlined in the Plan. in 1988. Assumine tb�_ �-e;_qt_-tax exem ' '�^ F p'L-i'acc rci
$13 The federal tax
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473 Utilization of the tax increment on a non -bond basis, through a contract
loan or installment purchase basis with a private party agreeable to such
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an arrangement. This would allow maximum flexibility and may be an
efficient way to finance the increment in certain specific situations.
4 Utilization of various federal funds available for the redevelopment of
community development target areas such as Community Development
Block Grants and HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO : Honorable Mayor and Members DATE : 14AR 18 1e.0G FILE
of the City Commission
SUBJECT : Addendum II to Omni
Redevelopment Plan
FROM Cesa REFERENCES:
City er ENCLOSURES:
RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfully recommended that the City Commission adopt the attached
Resolution, approving the Amended and Restated Addendum II ("Addendum
II") to the Omni Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"), in substantially the form attached,
for the purpose of incorporating the proposed Performing Arts Center
development to the Plan, recommending adoption of Addendum II to the Board
of County Commissioners for final approval.
BACKGROUND:
The Community Redevelopment Agency respectfully request the approval of the
attached Resolution to amend the Plan. The City of Miami Commission adopted
the Plan by Resolution No. 86-868 for the purpose of reversing urban decay and
attracting new investments to the Omni Area. The Plan was subsequently
amended pursuant to Resolution No. 87-604. The Board of County
Commissioners of Dade County ("County") created the Omni Redevelopment
Area Tax Increment District by Ordinance No. 87-47, in accordance with the Plan
adopted by the City.
The County has approved a plan for the development of the proposed
Performing Arts Center project within boundaries of the Omni Redevelopment
Area and reached an agreement with the City for the use tax increment revenues
as one of the funding sources for the proposed development. Therefore, its is
necessary to amend the Plan to incorporate the Performing Arts Center
development as a major component of the redevelopment program for the Omni
Area.
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PLANNING FACT SHEET
APPLICANT Community Redevelopment Agency
REQUEST/LOCATION Amendment to the Omni Area Redevelopment Plan.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION (Complete legal description with the Hearing Boards Office)
PETITION Consideration of amending Addendum II to the Omni Redevelopment Plan, for the
purpose of incorporating the proposed Performing Arts Center development to the
Plan.
PLANNING
Approval.
RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND AND
The Omni Area Redevelopment Plan was approved
by the City Commission in October of
ANALYSIS
1986 for the purpose of reversing urban decay
and attracting new investment to the
Omni Area. Soon thereafter, Addendum I to the
Plan was approved by the City
Commission. Since its inception, the Omni Area
Redevelopment Plan has functioned as
the document guiding, both public and private
development efforts in the subject
area. In 1987 the Dade County Board of County
Commissioners created the Omni
Redevelopment Area Tax Increment District in
accordance with the Plan adopted by
the City. Subsequently, the County has approved
a plan for the development of a
Performing Arts Center within the boundaries
of the Omni Redevelopment District and
reached an agreement with the City for the use
of tax increment revenues as a
funding source for its implementation. It is
, therefore, necessary to amend the
Plan to incorporate the Performing Arts Center
development as a major component of
the redevelopment program for the Omni Area.
Recently, the City Commission, in its
capacity as the Board of Directors for the Community
Redevelopment Agency, has
approved the amended and restated Addendum I1
to the Omni Redevelopment Plan.
PLANNING ADVISORY
BOARD Pending action of 3/20/96.
VOTE: Pending action of 3/20/96.
CITY COMMISSION N/A.
APPLICATION NUMBER 94-236
03/18/96
March 20, 1996
Item # 2
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THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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THE OMNI AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEMS:
PAGE
Introduction
2
I. B. Planning Process
4
II. Background Information
A. Geographic Location and Boundaries
7
IV. Redevelopment Proposal
A. Concept.
9
C. Community Facilities and Services
12
F. Neighborhood Impact
15
V. Implementation Program
B.1. Acquisition Plan
18
B.3. Financing Strategy and Timetables
for the Performing Arts Center Project
21
C. Relocation
23
D. Disposition of Property
24
VI. B. Financing and Management
25
CHARTS:
Capital Improvements Charts
Phase I - Capital Improvement Projects 19
Sources of Funding 20
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I. B. PLANNING PROCESS
The Omni Area Redevelopment Plan was has been 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
redevelepRwfq-pElan Est conform 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 Board ef Dade County Commissioner-s 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, 1986. The County Commission adopted the Plan, by Ordinance No.
87-47 on Tuly 7, 1987, creating a community redevelopment area (the "Omni
Redevelopment Area") whose boundaries are outlined in the Plan.
This Plan conforms with the City of Miami's official comprehensive 11an, which
is entitled Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, City of 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 intensity commercial
/office/residential district with pedestrian amenities, adequate parkin&
improved 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.
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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.
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER:
The proposed Performing Arts Center consists of three principal performance
spaces:
• a 2480 seat opera/ballet house
• an 1800 seat (plus 200 chorus seats) concert hall
• a 150-200 seat studio ("black box") theater
The location of the proposed 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 Corporation 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 and the concert hall will 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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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 Omni 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 Commission subsequently created
the Omni Redevelopment Area Tax Increment District pursuant to Ordinance 87-
47 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.
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• Undertaking a major publicity campaign to market the area to local and out
of town developers and investors.
• Establishing various development assistance programs to attract
public/private redevelopment projects.
• Participating in the redevelopment projects by offering land, financial and
other contributions toward the project.
• Assisting private developers to defer and/or defray part or all of the
development fees that are required by the City.
• Utilizing tax increment revenues to pay for administrative expenses
associated with the above activities.
• Providing financial assistance and offering other assistance from the CRA to
other units of local governments which are involved in the redevelopment
pro, -r� am.
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The Performing Arts Center clearly meets both development strategies outlined
above It is an anchor project which will rather compliment, not compete with
any establishments, generating a new economic base for existing hotel,
residential, retail and commercial services, and it will stimulate rehabilitation
and development of the district. Furthermore, the development of the
Performing Arts Center is expected to improve the overall image of the Omni
Redevelopment 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 aArea 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, fire, 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 public infrastructure improvements to offer better living
conditions for the existing residents and businesses, and making the area
more attractive to new investors.
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IV. REDEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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
June 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
compliment 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 undertaking 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 Redevelopment 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 t6 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.
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new redevelovment occurred, aside from completion of the Venetia complex
which was underway at that time Instead, conditions declined in the East Omni
area: two major retail stores closed and still vacant, numerous smaller retail
spaces are vacant, betty crime has increased to and the East Omni area has the
highest localized crime rate in the City of Miami, and from 1985 to 1986, the
assessed value of properties declined a total of 2.3 percent. For these reasons, it
was necessary to expand the Community Redevelopment Area boundary
eastward to Biscayne e Bay.
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II. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
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 densely populated
high-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 FRedevelopment 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 wed Metromover extension wiR provides a direct link to the
CBD and the existing Metrorail system.
The Omni Redevelopment Area is bounded by I-395 on the south, Biscayne Bay
on the east, NW 20th Street on the north, and FEC .Railway on the west These
boundaries were selected because they represent 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 slum and
blight conditions themselves, while not uniformly distributed throughout the
neighborhood, 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 Performing Arts Center area is located in its entirety within the Omni
Redevelopment Area and bounded by I-395 on the south NE 14th Street on the
north, NE 2nd Avenue on the west and North Bayshore Drive on the east The
total area designated for the project is approximately five 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
Biscayne 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
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The City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 11248 adopted April 27, 1995,
established the Community Redevelopment Agency for the Omni
Redevelopment Area whose primary responsibility is to implement the Plan and
manage day-to-day activities of the Omni Redevelopment Area.
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IV. 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. 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 aArea 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 17th Streets. A landmark
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feature should be incorporated into the excess right-of-way at the 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.
2. Utilities and Drainage - The Omni Redevelopment aArea is presently
provided with water and sanitary sewer service by the Miami Dade Water and
Sewer system. Both systems contain sufficient capacity to serve future growth in
the Omni Redevelopment &Area; 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 term gradual reduction in demand on the street
drainage system.
3. 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 able supported by
the City budget, may beable -'e 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.
4. Schools - The Miramar Elementary School, located at 109 NE 19th Street, is
the neighborhood public school serving grades 4-6 in the Omni Redevelopment
&Area. (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
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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.
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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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 the opening of the new Grand condominium. The majority 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 shopping 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. HOUSING DISPLACEMENT - The development of the Performing Arts
Center will 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 Overtown f 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 construction within the redevelopment district and its immediate
surroundings. The concept is for commercial development to contribute to the
i Trust Fund in exchange for a floor area ratio bonus.
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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.
2. TRAFFIC CIRCULATION - Traffic volumes are projected to increase steadily
through future years, due to intensified development both internal and external
to the 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 Metrorail system, providing an alternative means of travel for Omni
Redevelopment Area residents.
3. ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY - Redevelopment in the Omni Redevelopment
Area will help to improve water quality in Biscayne Bay by eliminating existing
surface water runoff form private property, and by redirecting runoff into the
ground water via various types of drainage structures approved by the City and
Dade County.
Air quality within the Omni Redevelopment Area will be negatively affected by
increased traffic congestion. As a condition of the Downtown Development of
Regional Impact project, a carbon monoxide ("CO") monitor will be funded by
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 proposed Performing Arts Center project is not expected to
create any significant adverse environmental condition or effect to air quality.
The visual environment is expected to be upgraded substantially by private
redevelopment and the public improvement projects described in the Proposed
Open Space Plan (Map 7). Furthermore, the proposed improvements to the I-395
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expressway near Omni is expected to create a better visual link of the Omni
Redevelopment Area with the rest of CBD.
4. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES - These elements are addressed
in Section IV.C., pages 16 and 17
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V. B. 1. ACQUISITION 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-Ridder, Inc. and the Sears Corporation
for the proposed uses.
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V. B. CHART 1
Phase I - Capital Improvements Projects
To Be Partially Funded With Tax Increment
Opera/ Ballet House, Studio Theater
Concert Hall
Operational Endowment
Existing Facilities Improvements
Project Development Cost
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$ 82.0 Million
$ 58.9 Million
$ 21.0 Million
$ 8.0 Million
$ 5.0 Million
$174.9 Million
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Source of Funding for
the proposed Capital Improvements Projects
Sources of Capital Funding
Convention Development Tax $110.8 Million
Omni Tax Increment Funds $ 11.9 Million
Other Sources (State, Federal, Interest, etc.) $ 9.0 Million
Private Sector Fundraising $ 412 Million
Total $174.9 Million
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V. B. 3- FINANCIAL STRATEGY AND TIMETABLE FOR THE PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER PROJECT
The financing plan for the proposed Performing Arts Center project approved by
the County Commission represents a unique partnership between the public and
private sectors. The principal source of capital funds secured 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 (a total of
approximately $110 million secured for this project). Other sources include an
anticipated $11.9 million of bond proceeds secured by the'Omni Redevelopment
Area tax increment funds, state and federal grants comprise of the public dollars
identified for the project (a total of $16.9 million). Interest earnings on these
funds may amount to another $5 million.
The private sector commitment to this project is $43.2 million. Fundraising is the
responsibility of the Performing 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 $22.2 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.
ACTION DATE
Selection of Architect Feb 1996
Public Funding Accomplished
Convention Development Tax July 1993
Revenue Bonds, $11.9 million, secured by
Omni Redevelopment Area Tax
Increment Revenues Feb 1996
Funding accomplished
$ 3.30 million Feb 1996
$18.87 million Feb 1999
$15.75 million Aug 2001
$ 5.25 million Aug 2002
Design Development Dec 1996
Contract Documents May 1998
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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)]. Chapter 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 given to vacant
land and vacant commercial structures.
Any business displaced by proposed public acquisition will be provided
technical assistance by the CRA.
Adequate facilities exist within the proximity 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 >•A)perty to be used or transferred for private
development as part of this redevelepment the iaPlan will be either sold in ._
Ee4evmanee—with—Seetien8 ef the City of G-„ae, or will be
available a a long term leased on a lon t� erm basis- in accordance with policies
and guidelines established by the Community Redevelopment Agency. Pr-ivate
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VI. B. FINANCING AND MANAGEMENT
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, F.S. The range of
public actions to accomplish or implement t#is the pElan must be staged to allow
the tax increment revenues to be available to fund these actions. Under- thi-S
constraint-, actiens Enust be staged te require ne Faere than $1,509,000 per- yearin
Sunk cescs or infinanced Costs.
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 increment, similar to the funding of the Performing
Arts Center which will be partially funded by contributions from tax
increment revenue limited to $1 million annually. As previeusly stated7-
the,
assuming the plan is fully adepted by the end of 1986,
2. Utilization of the tax increment as security for ' a tax
increment revenue bond to fund development activities or projects
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3 Utilization of the tax increment on a non -bond basis, through a contract
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an arrangement. This would allow maximum flexibility and may be an
efficient way to finance the increment in certain specific situations.
4. Utilization of various federal funds available for the redevelopment of
community development target areas such as Community Development
Block Grants and HIM Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program.
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TO Teresita Fernandez
Chief, Hearing Boards
FROM Walter J.LFo?M�n
City Clerk
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE July 1, 1996
FILE
SUBJECT Request to Amend Addendum II
to Resolution 96-234
REFERENCES (March 26, 1996 Meeting)
ENCLOSURES
On July 27, 1996 we sent you a memorandum stating that Addendum II to Resolution 96-234 in
connection with the OMNI area redevelopment plan was for $172 million. We have verified from
the backup records with the Agenda Office that said Addendum II was in fact for $174.9 million.
Since we verified that the agenda packets which went out to the City Commission for the
meeting of March 26, 1996 had Addendum II listed as $174.9 million, our office will replace the
incorrect Addendum II listing $172 million and file a correct Addendum II of $174.9 million.
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Teresita Fernandez
Chief, Hearing Boards
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FROM Walter J F an
City Clerk
DATE : June 27, 1996 FILE
SUBJECT Request to Amend Addendum II
to Resolution 96-234
REFERENCES (March 26, 1996 Meeting)
ENCLOSURES'.
We received from Lizzette Herrera the attached revised Addendum II to be replaced in
Resolution 96-234, which passed on March 26, 1996. We are enclosing a copy of the transcript
in connection with said item. There was no mention that when the Commission approved said
Addendum II, it needed to be further amended in any way. Your request is to change the
Addendum 11 from $172 million to $174,9 million. That is a substantial change and would
require a vote of the City Commission. We cannot possibly alter the record from what
happened. We suggest that you schedule said amendment for City Commission approval.
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Phase I - Capital Improvements Projects
To Be Partially Funded With Tax Increment
Opera/ B'allet House, Studio Theater
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Operational Endowment
Existing Facilities Improvements
Project Development Cost
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Phase I - Capital Improvements Projects
To Be Partially Funded With Tax Increment
Opera/ Ballet House, Studio Theater
Concert Hall
Operational Endowment
Existing Facilities Improvements
Project Development Cost
Total
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$ 58.9 Million
$ 21.0 Million
$ 8.0 Million
$ 5.0 Million
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40. APPROVE AMENDED ADDENDUM II TO THE OMNI AREA
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN -- INCORPORATE PROPOSED PERFORMING
ARTS CENTER DEVELOPMENT -- RECOMMEND ADOPTION TO
METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY COMMISSION FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
(Applicant: Community Redevelopment Agency.]
Vice Mayor Gort: PZ-14.
Ms. Lourdes Slazyk: PZ-14...
Commissioner Carollo: I move 14.
Commissioner Plummer: Second.
Vice Mayor Gort: It's been moved and seconded.
Commissioner Plummer: I can vote on that, can't I, as a member of the board?
Mr. Joel Maxwell (Deputy City Attorney): Yes, sir.
Vice Mayor Gort: We're all members.
Commissioner Plummer: Well, I'm on two boards here. I'm on the CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency), and I'm also on the Performing Arts. So I got a double whammy. But
I don't know why I can't vote.
Vice Mayor Gort: OK. You don't need to read anything on this.
Commissioner Plummer: It's a resolution.
Mr. Maxwell: It's a resolution.
Vice Mayor Gort: It's a resolution. OK. All in favor, state so by saying "aye."
The Commission Collectively: Aye.
Vice Mayor Gort: Thank you.
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The following resolution was introduced by Commissioner Carollo, who moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 96-234
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 11 TO THE METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY COMMISSION, FOR
FINAL APPROVAL.
(Here follows body of resolution, omitted here and on file in the Office of the City
Clerk.)
Upon being seconded by Commissioner Plummer, the resolution was passed and adopted
by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioner Joe Carollo
Commissioner J.L. Plummer, Jr.
Vice Mayor Wifredo Gort
NAYS: None.
ABSENT: Commissioner Miller J. Dawkins
Mayor Stephen P. Clark
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41. SECOND READING ORDINANCE: AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE (11000)
TEXT -- MODIFY SIGN REGULATIONS FOR HOTEL USES WITHIN
OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION. [Applicant: Planning &
Revitalization Dept.]
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Vice Mayor Gort: PZ-15.
Ms. Lourdes Slazyk: Fifteen is a second reading ordinance to amend sign regulations for hotel
uses within office districts.
Commissioner Plummer: Move it.
Commissioner Carollo: Second.
Vice Mayor Gort: Second. Call the roll.
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