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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-96-0481tf �i i J-96-980 6/27/96 RESOLUTION NO. 9 6 — 481 A RESOLUTION REINSTATING THE APPEAL FILED BY THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION OF THE ZONING BOARD DECISIONS (RESOLUTION NOS. 27-96 AND 28-96 FROM THE ZONING BOARD MEETING OF MARCH 4, 1996) AND THE APPEAL FILED BY CARRFOUR CORPORATION OF ZONING BOARD DECISIONS RELATING TO ITEM NO. 6 OF THE MARCH 4, 1996 ZONING BOARD AGENDA TO REVERSE DETERMINATION OF USE N0. 96-001, ISSUED ON JANUARY 23, 1996 REGARDING SPECIAL HOUSING. WHEREAS, prior to the commencement of the City Commission meeting of June 27, 1996, the City of Miami and Carrfour Corporation each withdrew its respective appeal of the Zoning Board's decisions in connection with Item No. 6 of the Zoning Board meeting of March 4, 1996 pertaining to Determination of Use No. I 96-001, issued by the City of Miami Director of the i Department of Community Planning and Revitalization on January 23, 1996, regarding special housing; and WHEREAS, both the City of Miami and Carrfour Corporation, have requested permission to reinstate their respective appeals of the hereinabove stated decisions by the Zoning Board regarding Determination of Use No. 96-001 regarding special housing; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: CITY COMMISSION MEETING OF J U N 2 7 1996 Resolution No. 481 1 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 appeal filed by the City of Miami Department of Community Planning and Revitalization of the Zoning Board decisions (Resolution Nos. 27-96 and 28-96 from the Zoning Board meeting of March 4, 1996) and the appeal filed by Carrfour Corporation of Zoning Board decisions relating to Item No. 6 of the March 4, 1996 Zoning Board agenda to reverse Determination of Use No. 96-001, issued on January 23, 1996, regarding special housing, are hereby reinstated. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. / PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of �ne 1996. ATT T : WALTER J. CITY CLERK PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: T G. MIRIAM MAER CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY I GM/amk/W1036 - 2 - WI�ObO GORT, VICE -MAYOR APPROVED AS TO CORRECTNESS: A! Q' CITY III 56- 481 _� ZONING FACT SHEET PZ=26 789 N.W. 13th Avenue. (Complete legal description with the Office of Hearing Boards). Ronald A. Shapo, P.A. for Carrfour Corp. 4750 First Union Financial Center 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33131 R-4 Multifamily High -Density Residential Residents of Miami Appeals of the January 23, 1996 Determination of Use, issued by the Director of Community Planning & Revitalization Department, per Article 9, Section 904, of Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City o.f Miami, regarding Rivermont House, a special housing project. PLANNING, BLDG & ZONING Denial of Appeals and to uphold the Determination No. 96-001. PUBLIC WORKS N/A. PLAT AND STREET N/A. WE COUNTY TRANSPORTATION N/A ENFORCEMENT HISTORY, IF ANY C.E.B. Case No: N/A Last Hearing Date: N/A Found: N/A Violation(s) Cited: N/A Ticketing Action: N/A Affidavit of Non -Compliance issued on: N/A Total Fines To Date: NONE CEB Action: HISTORY ANALYSIS SEE ATTACHED ANALYSIS. Daily Fine: $0.00 Lien Recorded On: N/A ZONING BOARD: Granted appeal of residents of Miami, denied the appeal of Carrfour and rescinded the determination of the Director of Community Planning & Revitalization. APPELLANT Ronald A. Shapo, P.A. for Carrfour Corp./ City of Miami Department of Community CITY COMMISSION Continued from CC 5/23/96. Planning & Revitalization APPLICATION NUMBER 95- 460 Page 1 March 4, 1996 '96- 4811 A , Analysis for appeal of Determination of Use #96-001 The attached Determination of Use No. 96-001, regarding Special Housing, was issued on January 23, 1996, in response to a request by the Zoning Administrator, dated November 30, 1995. The request involved a question as to a determination of use for a residential project, to be operated by a non-profit housing corporation, which specializes in development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons, in an R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential) zoning district. The proposed project was already determined by the Zoning Administrator to not be classified as a Community Based Residential Facility (see definition on attached determination), therefore a new definition which addressed the specific type of housing being proposed had to be developed. In considering the permissibility of the proposed use, the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization found that the project was not going to physically be any different than any other housing development within the city; and that the primary difference was that the project residents would receive informational support to facilitate access to special services and monitoring. The department contends that to deny informational access and monitoring to a particular type of resident in any housing project may be discriminatory; however, the adjacent residential areas need to be protected from social service offices being located within their neighborhood without the public hearings required for a Community Based Residential Facility. Therefore, pursuant to the attached determination, said informational services and monitoring shall not be permitted to be conducted from on -site offices; to provide on -site offices and/or meeting rooms with any kind of supervisory presence is a clear violation of the determination, because it would transform the facility from a "Special Housing" project to a "Community Based Residential Facility" as defined in Zoning Ordinance 11000, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami. Please see the attached Determination of Use No. 96-001 for additional details, definition and limitations on "Special Housing". With regards to the project's HUD application (including the attached plan and program), it is not the City of Miami's responsibility to amend these documents; however, if the applicant attempts to operate in a manner contrary to that described in the Determination of Use, they will be cited and appropriate code enforcement action will be taken. 95- 481 li 1 t CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA APP. NO: 95- 460 REQUEST FOR REVIEW OF ZONING BOARD'SAPPEAL - DECISION 95-460 AND REQUEST FOR REVERSAL THEREOF Carrfour Corporation, in accordance with Article 20 of the City's Zoning Code, requests review of Zoning Board decisions (App. No: 95-460) rendered March 4, 1996 and seeks reversal thereof by the City Commission. Carrfour states as reasons thereof: 1. Carrfour is the owner of certain property situated in the City of Miami, legally described as: Lots 5, 6, 7. 8, 9 and 10 of RIVERMONT PARK subdivision and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of GLENSIDE Subdivision as recorded in the public records of Dade County, Florida; street address is 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida and is also referred to as the Rivermont House Facility (hereinafter the "Property"). 2. The Property is zoned R-4. 3. The intended use of the Property is as a "Dwelling, Multifamily, multiple, apartment building" as defined by Section 2502 of the City of Miami Zoning Code. The fact a landlord may offer additional amenities or services (without admission fee) to its tenants (such as, without limitation, educational, training, and recreational activities, on -site security, etc.) does not detract from the intended use of the property as a multi -unit apartment building. This is regardless of whether the activities are "how to" lectures on life skills, housekeeping, etc. suitable to this neighborhood or lectures on financial planning or world travel in a more affluent neighborhood. 4. The City has issued Zoning Determination 96-001 in regards to the Property (the "Determination"). The Determination was the subject matter of an appeal purportedly filed on behalf of the Residents of Miami (the "Residents Appeal"). 5 i. 95-, 481 0 Appeal to the City Commission APP. NO: 95460 5. The Residents Appeal was defective- for the following reasons: a. Lack of Standing. On its face, the one page appeal was filed on behalf of the "Residents of Miami." Chapter 18 of the City's Zoning Code governs appeal procedures of determinations by the City's Director of the Department of Planning, Building & Zoning and by the City's Zoning Administrator. Appeals are limited to "any person ag irg eved." It is, therefore, indisputable that the vague and ambiguous reference to "Residents of Miami" is not an "aggrieved person" sufficient to confer standing. b. Failure to pay required $400.00 fee at the time of filing. Section 62-62(a) of the City Code requires that a fee of $400.00 "shall" accompany all requests for review. The requirement is mandatory and the single exception is completely inapplicable: First, the exception only applies to approvals of Class I or Class lI Special Permits and second, it would only apply to property owners, not tenants.. Upon information and belief, a single $400.00 fee was paid on the day of the Zoning Board hearing; therefore, dismissal is clearly warranted. C. Invalid fee waiver and side letter. A letter is contained within the City's file from the "Grove Park Homeowners Association, Inc." which expresses opposition to the Determination. On the copy of the letter appear the words "waive fees." Any such waiver is invalid and the letter is inadequate.' ' First, as noted above, there is a single limited exception to the absolute requirement for payment of the fee. It is beyond question that the exception is not applicable in this case. Nowhere else in the City Code is there any authority for a waiver of such fees. Full payment of all fees and charges is mandatory in regard to any application or petition. Under these circumstances, any attempted waiver of fees was in excess of lawful authority, contrary to section 62-62 of the City Code and void ab initio. 2 9G- 481 Appeal to the City CommIssion "P. NO: 9540 6. The Office of the City Attorney -- per Inter -Office Memorandum dated February 28, 1996 by G. Miriam Maer, a copy attached as Exhibit "A" hereto - advised that the appeals filed by Grove Park Homeowners Association and by the "residents of the City of Miami" LACKED STANDING TO APPEAL TO THE ZONING BOARD. 7. In addition to the appeal filled by the Residents, Carrfour timely filed its own appeal as to that portion of the Determination which attempts to create a new zoning cateeoa entitled "Sngcial Housing Facilities" with conditions thereto. First, Carrfour submits that it I omports with existing R-4 multi -unit apartment zoning and the creation of a "new" zoning category is inapposite in respect to the Property. Second, any "new" zoning category should not be applied ex post facto to Carrfour in that it has already filed its appropriate paperwork with the City; Carrfour should not have to bear the burden of new definitions and conditions created after - the -fact. Consequently, Carrfour's use should only be subject to existing Code, i.e. only those conditions which comport with R-4 zoning as now existing. 8. Arguments regarding the Residents Appeal and the Appeal filed by Carrfour f were largely presented together during the same agenda item (Item #6 on the March 4, 1996 Zoning Board agenda; App. No: 95-460). Second, the side letter from the Grove Park Homeowners Association, Inc. cannot meet the requirements of the City of Miami Code for an appeal because: (i) the corporation named in the letter did not exist — it had been dissolved as a corporation for over eight years (see certificate of the Secretary of State attached); (ii) Theodora Long was not listed as an Officer or director of any kind for said entity when it dissolved; (iii) to the extent the letter is written on behalf of unnamed "residents" of apartment buildings, it fails to meet the mandatory requirement of Chapter 18; (iv) to the extent that the letter was intended to be an appeal, it fails to meet the mandatory requirement of Section 1801 of the Zoning Code of the City of Miami which mandates that any appeal "sDecify the grounds thereof," which the letter expressly refuses to do by telling the City Manager that he "already knows our reasons for opposition." 3 I 95- 481' Appeal to the City Commission APP. NO: 95460 9. During the hearing before the Zoning Board on March 4, 1996, City staff went on record that the Residents Appeal should be denied; thus upholding the Determination. 10. Nonetheless, at the hearing on March 4, 1996, the Zoning Board disregarded advice of the Office of the City Attorney, and argument by Carrfour, that the Residents Appeal was not properly before the Zoning Board for failure to follow the City's Ordinances and for lack of standing, and ruled that the Residents Appeal was proper; said decision by the Board was contrary to law for the reasons set forth herein and was without adequate support in the record for such determination. Thereafter — even though the City's Planning Department stated on the record that Zoning Determination 96-001 should be upheld — the Zoning Board voted in favor of the Residents Appeal; this decision was also contrary to law and without adequate support in the record for such determination. 11. This appeal to the CityCommission is accompanied by the appropriate fees as required by Code; and all other conditions precedents have been complied with or have been waived. In view of the foregoing, the City Commission is respectfully requested to rule that the Residents Appeal did not comply with the City's Ordinances governing appeals and that the appeal as filed did not have standing necessary to contest Zoning Determination 96-001 and therefore should have been rejected; or alternatively, to reverse the Zoning Board and deny the Residents Appeal and grant Carrfour's appeal; and to grant any other relief to Carrfour which is just and proper. 4 95- 4.81 Dated March 18, 1996. APPeW to the City Commisdon APP. NO: 95-460 Respectfully submitted, SHAPO, FREEDMAN & FLETCHER, P.A. as counsel to Carrfour Corporation 4750 First Union Financial Center 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 (305) 358-4440 \Oj a -�RON= A. SHAPO Fla. Bar No. 097929 and CARRFOUR CORPORATION 5 IF 96- 481 S!Xf tsY'DEWHOlSI;1G-ASSET 3-19-96 15:38 CITY OF 2/ 3 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM rr, Teresita L, Fernandez DATE March 19, 1996 cILE Hearing Boards Office `'arvrCr : Appeal of Zoning hoard Decision (Resolution No.'s 27-96 and 28-96 hnUM : REFERENC,1:5 ; 'lc L. Lu{t, Directo ENCLOSI IHI:6 Community Planning and Revitalization Please consider this memorandum as an appeal of the Zoning Board decisions (Resolution Numbers 27-96 and 28-96 from the 7.aning board Meeting of March 4, 1996) to reverse Determination cal' Use No. 96-001, issued on January 23, 1996, regarding Special Housing. The basis for this appeal is that the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization contends that the use in question (Special Housing) merits inclusion in the Zoning Ordinance for the reasons specified in the attached Determination of Use 496-001 as well as those specified in the attached. analysis which was prepared to defend our arguments before the Zoning Hoard at its meeting of March 4, 1996. It is also our contention that based on the arguments brought before the Zoning Board by both appellants, it seemed to us that the issue being argued consisted more of an "interpretation" matter than a "determination of use" matter; that is to say that the arguments presented were of a nature which tried to prove that the proposed use was either a Community Based Residential Facility or an apartment complex rather than a Special Housing project versus arguments related to the issue before the board which actually consisted of whether the use, as specified in the determination, merited inclusion in Zoning Ordinance 11000. 11 481 Ms. Elba Morales offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ZB 27A-96 A RESOLUTION DENYING THE OBJECTION TO AND REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL, OF PENDING APPEAL AS PRESENTED BY CARRFOUR CORPORATION PERTAINING TO THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION PERTAINING TO THE DETERMINATION OF USE NO. 96-001 REGARDING RIVERMONT HOUSE, TO ALLOW A SPECIAL HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 789 N W. 13TH AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5 THROUGH 10,, INCLUSIVE, RIVERMONT PARK SUBDIVISION (4-46) AND LOTS 7 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, GLENSIDE SUBDIVISION (7-142) PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY; ZONED R-4 MULTIFAMILY HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Upon being seconded by Mr. George Barket, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mses. Morales, Basila and Hernandez Messrs. Barket, Carman, and Gibbs NAYES: None. ABSENT: Messrs. Crespo and Milian Ms. Fernandez: Motion carries 6-0 March 4, 1996 Zoning Board Item #6 M 96- 481 /3 Ms. Elba Morales offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ZB 27-96 A RESOLUTION GRANTING THE APPEAL OF THE RESIDENTS OF MIAMI AND RESCINDING THE DECISION OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION PERTAINING TO THE DETERMINATION OF USE NO. 96-001 REGARDING RIVERMONT HOUSE, TO ALLOW A SPECIAL HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 789 N.W. 13TH AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, RIVERMONT PARR SUBDIVISION (4-46) AND LOTS 7 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, GLENSIDE SUBDIVISION (7-142) PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY; ZONED R-4 MULTIFAMILY HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Upon being seconded by Ms. Gloria Basila, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mses. Morales, Basila and Hernandez Messrs. Barket, Carman, and Gibbs NAYES: None. ABSENT: Messrs. Crespo and Milian Ms. Fernandez: Motion carries 6-0 March 4, 1996 Zoning Board Item #6 6- 481 Mr. Tucker Gibbs offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ZB 28A-96 RESOLUTION TO INSTRUCT THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION TO DEVELOP A MECHANISM IN 'WHICH THE USE IN QUESTION (SPECIAL HOUSING) BE DEALT BY ORDINANCE AND NOT BY ADMINISTRATION. THIS PERTAINS TO THE DETERMINATION OF USE NO. 96- 001_REGARDING RIVERMONT HOUSE, TO ALLOW A SPECIAL HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 789 N.W. 13TH AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, RIVERMONT PARK SUBDIVISION (4-46) AND LOTS 7 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, GLENSIDE SUBDIVISION (7-142) PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY; ZONED R-4 MULTIFAMILY HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Upon being seconded by Ms. Elba Morales, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mses. Morales, Basila and Hernandez Messrs. Gibbs, Barket and Carman NAYES: None. ABSENT: Messrs. Crespo and Milian Ms. Fernandez: Motion carries 6-0 am March 4, 1996 Item #6 Zoning Board ss- 481 160 Ms. Elba Morales offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption. RESOLUTION ZB 28-96 A RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPEAL OF CARRFOUR CORPORATION IN ALL RESPECTS THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED IN RESOLUTION NO. ZB 27-96 AND RESCINDING THE DECISION OF -THE DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND REVITALIZATION •PERTAINING TO THE DETERMINATION OF USE NO. 96-001 REGARDING RIVERMONT HOUSE, TO ALLOW A SPECIAL HOUSING PROJECT TO BE LOCATED AT 789 N.W. 13TH AVENUE, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 5 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, RIVERMONT PARK SUBDIVISION (4-46) AND LOTS 7 THROUGH 10, INCLUSIVE, GLENSIDE SUBDIVISION (7- 142) PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY; ZONED R-4 MULTIFAMILY HIGH -DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. Upon being seconded by Mr. George Barket, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mses. Morales, Basila and Hernandez Messrs. Barket, Carman, and Gibbs NAYES: None. ABSENT: Messrs. Crespo and Milian Ms. Fernandez: Motion carries 6-0 March 4, 1996 Item #6 Zoning Board A 96- 481 i City manaser's U�ftcs� �..._ Dates � 131 06 t-..;» `.�•• of pages including cover shf-;4 To; Teresita Ferntindez Hearing Boards Phone 579-6800 Fak Phone 579-6813 Chief of Sl,,Sff —00 Assista;rit Chy Uslan aer .. .. _ �...._...�. .. ..v _ 7 - . - { _ _- * : r PhonP 286 1835 n Urgent `= For your revip.w r'; Reply ASAP ('; P! - (7ommenl j Enclosed 'The find letter from Grove Para Homeowne.=s Association recaarding 789 tvAI II Avenue. The City Manager has agreed to waive the $400 00 anneal fee. Theodora i..ong w;= -,ar„I deliver the appeal letter to you directly today or tomorrow. Thanksi i ss- 48i. �Q SE`N'T'•.Lam` ~ l TY OF M l .kM t --�--= ogle -owners eiltion, Inc. U -___-- '�-ar. s•�1.+�f�g�r .'°ry o1 P.RiAMI 500 Pan r1ameticari Orkie INVII& rtl, Florida, 33133 January 27, 1996 This letter is to Inform you that the Grove Park Homeowners Association and the residents of Robert Kfhg High and Haley 5otge Towers are in total opposition of the Determination of Use for the Rivermont House to be located at 789 N. W. 13 Avenue, Miami: Florida. This ietter Is In Compliance with the 15 day approval order as stated in a letter to yoga dated January 22, 1996 from William O. GUliarn, Greater Mlaml C.- umber of Commerce and a memo from Jack l.Utt regarding Special Housing. Mr. Odio. you already know out, reasons for apposition. We have spoken to you on this Issue several times. The City of Miami Commission stated It was a dead item, "Put It Is J. L's Nneral horn' ,'nls project has not followed any of the City of Mlarni's regulatory procedures, 'dt hy'? alease note our disapproval of your proceedings on this matter. Do you know for a fact that Carr(our has received approval from HLID to have off site. services? I would like to see this doaumentatlon from U. S. HUD. t once again feel, Carrfour is telling the City one thing and U. S. HUI) another. i 1100k forward to hearing frorn you. %r;: u4+;:i< I_ oft '-:ario6 M1th Lourdes Glazyk "Mesita L. l^ernanden Fran-Nsce UzrC-ia 13 Slrrc ely, Thom -dare H. Long 95- 481 PP L ZONI G DE EFRMINATiON 96-901 DETERIA-MMI914 CONCERNING USES NOT.SPECIFiMSPECIAL HOUSING The residents of the City of Miami appeal the Zoning Determination 96-001 - Determination Concerning Uses Not Specified: Speclal Housing. This appeal is based on an error made by the planning Director, Jack Luft. He determined that Rivermont House Is not compatible with any zoning category Hated because they will provide no on site services. Juan Gonzalez, Acting Zoning Administrator, who asked for the Determination of Use from Jaok Luft, states in a letter to Carrfour on 11-30-95, that the proposed Rivermont Houso will not be considered a CBRF, only if the proposed program and plan for Flivermont House is revised and submitted to HUD to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-4 thru 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. This replacement program application has not been reoelved by HUD, therefore, the proposed facility remains under the definition of a CBRF and they must comply with requirements set forth In Section 904; which in part requiTes a special exception with City Commission Approval, and mandates distance requirements, (a proposed CBRF shall not be located with a radius of 2500 feet -of an existing GBRp). Carrfour was a reoiplent of funding through a nationwide competitive grant prooess based on a proposal providing state of the art services and facilities,to formerly homeless individuals. These services are provided on site. Therefore, there Is no need for a Special determination by Jack Luft. Carrtour has not r6celved, approval of the amended HUD program. Rvermont House must still be considered a CBRF. .This [ %termination of Use wlii affect the whole city of Miami, not just 789 N. VV, 13 Avenue. ?This will allow the Special Housing category to be,faosely applied to all the ricw C1311,,facillties that are poppin-9 up throughout the City. s Attachererits: agar 4-4 thru 4-9 Suppptffva HputIng Praram (9 Pages) , 95- 481 for comprehensive case management services to plan for and address their service needs, access to on -going alcoholism/substance abuse treatment and mental health rehabilitation services. Residents living with HIV/AIDS will require access to comprehensive primary medical care services, counseling, and health/nutritional education services. Many residents will have more than 1 one disability: many persons living with AIDS also have chronic problems with alcohol/substance abuse and many persons with chronic alcoholism/substance abuse have concommitant mental illness. Carrefour House will assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of independence by providing training in independent living skills and, where appropriate, necessary skills for employment and asssitance in securing employment. 2. Describe the project for which funding is being -requested. a. The housing to be offered. Carrefour Housing Corporation owns and is ready to develop a vacant, former nursing home located at 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, F7. The property was purchased in the Spring of 1994. It will require substantial rehabilitation to be used for the supportive housing project. The Wilding is in good structural condition and will require replacement of all major systems and interior finish work. Each resident will have a private sleeping/living room with a separate entrance from the public corridor. A kitchen and bathroom will be located between each unit. Each of the three residential floors will have a common space available for use as a lounge, activity room, or exercise room. In addition to the front desk/security area, the ground floor will contain offices for program director and support services staff, a classroom for on -site training programs, a conference room for staff and self-help group meetings, and multi -use activities room. Twenty percent of the bathrooms will have handicapped fixtures including tub, water -closet, lavatory,. and grab bars. Each residential floor will have its own laundry facilities. The building will be elevator serviced, all common spaces will be accessible to the physically handicapped, and jfully air conditioned. The relatively large site, 1.26 acres, will permit the development of a small green-space/park that will be usable by the building residents and the community. 4-4 Iq ss- 481 The particular site was chosen for a number of reasons. It is vacant and will therefore not 1 require any relocation. The existing space configuration will enable its conversion to an accessible ( SRO with a minimum of structural alterations: there are existing elevator shaftways, the room layout is essentially similar to that of an SRO, and lounges and common spaces on the residential and ground floors are easily adaptable for the proposed program. The structure is located in a mixed use urban neighborhood surrounded by high rise housing and one and two story multi- 0 family housing. The proposed project will be consistent in scale and character with the remainder of the neighborhood. The site is on a number of bus routes permitting easy access to public transportation. It is also in close proximity to Jackson Memorial Hospital which provides emergency, inpatient care and outpatient clinics. b. The supportive services to be offered. Carrefour House has an innovative model and approach to the provision of supportive services. It is based on maximizing community integration of residents and the project, promoting the highest possible level of independence for residents, maintaining connection with the most current approaches to supportive services delivery, and regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the services offered. Carrefour House is a joint venture between a nonprofit development and housing services company; the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; and Barry University. Residents with disabilities will be assisted by their case managers in accessing treatment and rehabilitative services through existing community based providers. Through supported work opportunities at the facility and in competitive employment opportunities made available by participating Chamber members, residents will be able to join the 'Working community." A supportive services team consisting of a Team Leader, Social Worker, and two Case Managers employed by Barry University and contracting with Carrefour House will serve the homeless disabled residents. This team will be extended by graduate students in social work and nursing students who will participate in one year field placements. The students will acquire professional training through "learning by doing" benefiting the residents and providing invaluable 4-5 96- 481 training for future professional workers in homeless services. The students will operate under the direction of the professional staff and with supervision by the faculty of the Nursing and Social fWork Schools. Doctoral students will assist in regular program evaluations to assess the i effectiveness and appropriateness of the supportive services. Referrals for substance abuse treatment and mental health rehabilitation services will be provided by the case managers. These services will be supplemented by on -site groups led by the supportive services staff in such areas as nutrition, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and independent living skills development. Residents will also be assisted in attending self-help groups in the community including AA and NA. Persons living with HIV/AIDS will be fully integrated into the project, assisted in developing support groups,- linked with medical and social services providers, and referred for specialized medical and/or social -services when needed. The specific services to be provided to the disabled residents at Carrefour House include: i Social Rehabilitation Services: Homeless individuals have learned and developed survival skills in order to live on the streets. Social rehabilitation involves "unlearning" some. of these skills (such as constant vigilance and mistrust) and "re -learning" the skills needed for "normal living" (such as grooming, shopping, meal preparation, etc.). Carrefour House will provide. independent living settings where each resident will be responsible for his/her meal preparation, shopping, and budgeting. Many residents will need training and assistance in the adjustment to independent living. Social Rehabilitation Services include: 0 Life Skills Training: The program will address the daily skills of living that participants may require. All participants will have either lost or never developed basic daily living skills, such as grooming, purchasing goods in stores, housekeeping, and meal preparation. Many have experienced deep shame and humiliation through their homelessness and are frightened and uncertain as to how to go about daily living tasks. Life skills training will be provided by case managers and the social work graduate students. Residents will, initially and as necessary, be escorted on shopping trips, provided 4-6 �l 95- 481 3 individual counseling and assistance in budgeting, and participate in group activities around food preparation. Residents will also be provided instruction in housekeeping. o Socialization. Most of the participants, especially those that have spent considerable amounts of time living on the streets, will be socially isolated and distrustful of staff and other residents. Re -socialization will be gradual with the understanding that residents have developed feelings of mistrust over extended periods of time and this response was directly related to and important for their survival. Socialization will occur 1 through activities that are particularly inviting such as trips to popular movies or sporting events, preparing common meals, and organized recreational activities such as exercise classes and athletic games. The value of social rehabilitation services is $274,871 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. j • Case Management Services. Case management services will be provided to ensure that ' all participants receive comprehensive assessments, that they are assisted in obtaining needed services, and enrolled in income support programs for which they are eligible. The two case managers will have primary responsibility for case management and will work as a team with the social work students. Each resident will have a services plan developed by the case manager in conjunction with the resident. The services plan will identify each individual's goals and objectives, specify how the individual will achieve his/her goals, and the supportive services needed to accomplish the objectives. The case managers will assist the residents in accessing services from other providers, advocate for the residents in obtaining services or benefits, and provide counseling. The social work students will participate with 'the case managers and residents- in developing the services plan and provide assistance in implementing the plan. This could include escorting the residents to meetings either with public agencies or appointments with service providers. The students will also provide role modeling, individual counseling and facilitate and organize 4-7 96- 481 �1 small groups. The ratio between case managers and clients will be 1:18. The social work students will extend the services provided by the case managers providing more in-depth services. The value of case management services is $274,871 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. • Health Services. The residents of Carrefour House are likely to have a number of chronic medical conditions which may include hypertension, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis. Through Carrefour's association with Barry University, registered nurses studying for B.S.N. or M.S.N degrees will be placed at Carrefour House. These students will provide the following health related services to the residents: health assessments, health education, medication education, and nutritional counseling and education. The on -site nursing students will be able to provide more personal services and take far greater time with the residents than would be the case in clinics. The nursing students will also follow-up with residents who are receiving medical treatment at clinics and hospitals to be sure that residents understand the importance of following treatment regimens and that they are receiving needed medical services. The student nurses will also provide screenings for infectious diseases. The value of Health Services over the three years of Supportive Housing Assistance is $45,813. • Crisis Services. Given that the residents will have serious mental illness or chronic problems with drug or alcohol abuse, crises are anticipated resulting from psychiatric decompensation, medical emergencies, and possible conflicts between residents. The supportive services staff will be responsible for responding to emergencies. They will assist in stabilizing the situation and accessing psychiatric and medical emergency rooms and identifying when other outside assistance (such as police) is required. The facility will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A member of the supportive services staff will be 0 on -call, accessible by beeper or cellular phone, at all times when social services staff is not present in the building. The value of crisis services is $183,244 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. Supported Employment. The ability to secure meaningful work and to become self- sufficient based on employment income is a powerful motivating tool for individuals. All too often the homeless find doors closed to them with few possibilities for finding jobs or earning decent incomes. The involvement of the Chamber of Commerce will create opportunities for the residents. Those residents with skills and appropriate work habits will be referred to a designated committee of the Chamber responsible for identifying employment opportunities. Those requiring additional skills training, or counseling and training in work habits, will be able to participate in a Supported Employment program at Carrefour House. Important tasks such as front desk/security and maintenance and cleaning will be performed by residents. Residents will earn stipends for their work and � develop the skills necessary for outside employment. Employment support will be provided by the support services staff and the social work students. The value of supported employment is $137,428 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. C. Describe process for developing and monitoring individualized housing and supportive services plans. Each resident at Carrefour House will have a comprehensive service plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her case manager. An interim services plan identifying critical service needs will be developed within 5 days of entering the program. The comprehensive services plan will be developed within 30 days. The services plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs. Each individual, with the assistance of the interdisciplinary support services team, will develop his or her own goals and objectives and the 4-9 96- 481 CITY OF MIANH, FLORIDA ZONING DETERMINATION 96-001 NOMCE OF APPEAL APPEAL OF ZONING DETERMINATION 96-001 "DETERMINATION CONCERNING USES NOT SPECIFIED: SPECIAL HOUSING" Carrfour Corporation, pursuant to Section 62-62 of the Code of the City of Miami and Article 18 of the City of Miami Zoning Code, hereby appeals Zoning Determination 96-001 dated January 23, 1996, issued by Mr. Jack Luft, Director of Community Planning & Revitalization for the City of Miami, Florida. Carrfour states as grounds for appeal: 1. Carrfour owns certain property situated in the City of Miami, legally described as: Lots 5, 6, 7. 8, 9 and 10 of RIVERMONT PARK subdivision and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of GLENSIDE Subdivision as recorded in the public records of Dade County, Florida; street address is 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida and is also referred to as the Rivermont House Facility (hereinafter the "Subject Propea"). 2. The Subject Property is zoned R-4. 3. The City has issued Zoning Determination 96-001 in regards to the Subject Property, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit "A" hereto. Said determination being the subject matter of this appeal. 4. Consequently, Carrfour contends that because it will be operating as a multi- unit apartment building, a specific administrative Zoning Determination — as set forth in Determination 96-001 -- was not required by the Code and thus superfluous. 5. Further, Carrfour appeals that portion of Zoning Determination 96-001 which attempts to create a new zoning category entitled "Special HousingL Facilities" with 96- 481 1 0 conditions thereto. First, as stated above, Carrfour comports with existing R-4 multi -unit apartment zoning and the creation of a "new" zoning category is inapposite in respect to the Subject Property. Second, any "new" zoning category should not be applied ex post facto to Carrfour in that it has already filed its appropriate paperwork with the City; Carrfour should not have to bear the burden of new definitions and conditions created after -the -fact. Accordingly, Carrfour's use should only be subject to existing Code, i.e. only those conditions which comport with R-4 zoning as now existing. 6. The intended use of the Subject Property is as a "Dwelling, Multifamily, - multiple; apartment building" as defined by Section 2502 of the City of Miami Zoning Code. The fact a landlord may offer additional amenities or services (without admission fee) to its tenants (such as, without limitation, educational, training, and recreational activities, on -site security, etc.) does not detract from the intended use of the property as a multi -unit apartment building, regardless of whether the activities are "how to" lectures on life skills, housekeeping, etc. suitable to this neighborhood or lectures on financial planning or world travel in a more affluent neighborhood. 7. This appeal is accompanied by the appropriate fees as required by Code; and all other conditions precedents have been complied with or have been waived. VvMREFORE, Carrfour requests to be excepted from inclusion in, or operation from, Zoning Determination 96-001 in regards to the Subject Property. 2 96- 481 Dated February 7, 1996. Respectfully submitted, SHAPO, FREEDMAN & FLETCHER, P.A. 4750 First Union Financial Center 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 (305) 358-4440 OfA. SHAPO Fla. Bar No. 097929 and CA.RRFOUR CORPORATION By !!aria Pellerin Executive Director 9999.006 020796 (16:17) FAWPDATA121kBLNK\63396 27 96-- 481 TO ; FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Juan Gonzalez DATE Acting Zoning Administrator Planning, Building and Zoning Dept. SUBJE Jack Luft, Direc Community Planni ation. Januar -23,E-1996 FILE: Determination Concerning Uses Not Specified: Special Housing om ng etermi nati on 96-001 ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to Section 904, Determinations Concerning Uses Not Specified, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, and in response to your request, it is hereby determined that: Multi -family residential facilities relating to special needs as specified in the attached documentation entitled "Program and Plan for Rivermont House", are not specifically identified in Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, but are compatible with the general intent of the medium and high density residential zoning districts and therefor merit inclusion as permitted principal uses therein. In considering whether Special Housing Facilities, as described on the attached documentation, are presently addressed by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has made the following findings: 1. Chapter 25, Section 2502, "Specific Definitions" does not provide for a definition of this type of special housing facility; the definitions which due exist in the ordinance related to -housing facilities are as follows: Affordable housing. Housing with a retail sales price not in excess of ninety (90) percent of current median Dade County new housing sales price, or rental housing rates (project average) not in excess of thirty (30) percent of the gross median Dade County monthly income. Apartment. See Dwelling, multifamily. Apartment hotel. A hotel offering long-term (more than thirty (30) days) lodging. Such establishments may furnish dining room service. Boarding house. A boarding house is an establishment where meals are regularly prepared and served for compensation for five (5) or more persons, and' where most of, the food is placed upon the table family style, without service or ordering of individual portions from a menu. Boarding houses may also provide lodgings for compensation. Page 1 96- 481 Community based residential facility. A facility providing room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as a single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities; facilities for aged persons as defined in Section 400.618(3), Florida Statutes; facilities for physically disabled and handicapped persons as defined in Section 760.22(5)(a), Florida Statutes; for developmentally disabled persons as defined in Section 393.063(6)0 Florida Statutes; for non -dangerous mentally ill persons as defined in Section 394.455(3), Florida Statutes; and for dependent children as defined in Section 39.01(8) and (10), Florida Statutes, as licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (FHRS); and residential facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency. Community residential home. See community based residential facility. Conualescent home. See Extended care facility. Duplex dwelling. A two-family dwelling is a building containing only two (2) dwelling units. The term is general, including such specialized forms as two-family attached. For the purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes, houseboats or other watercraft containing living quarters, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling, attached. Attached dwellings are buildings containing only one (1) or two (2) dwelling units each, with three (3) or more such buildings attached to each other at party walls without openings. Such buildings shall have individual lots, or shall be so located on land in the same ownership that individual lots meeting the requirements of district regulations could be provided for each, or shall be so located and grouped on land in the same ownership that individual lots plus common open space for each and all groups would yield a lot area per dwelling unit at least equal to that required for the district. Dwelling, detached. A detached dwelling is a building containing only one (1) or two (2) dwelling units entirely surrounded by yards or otherwise spatially separated from other buildings. Dwelling, mobile home. A mobile home is a factory -fabricated, transportable, detached dwelling constructed on a chassis for purposes of transportation and designed and intended for long-term residential occupancy at the site where placed in use. A travel trailer is not to be considered as a mobile home. For purposes of these regulations, mobile homes used as dwellings are to be construed as a separate class. Dwelling, multifamily; multiple; apartment building. A multifamily dwelling, multiple dwelling, or apartment building is a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units. Page 2 96- 481 V Dwelling, one -family or single-family. A one -family or single-family dwelling is a building containing only one (1) dwelling unit. The term is general, including such specialized forms as one -family detached, and one - family attached (rota house, townhouses, patio houses and the like). For purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes or travel trailers, houseboats or other watercraft containing living quarters, housing mounted on self-propelled or drawn vehicles, tents, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling, two-family. A two-family dwelling is a building containing only two (2) dwelling units. The term is general, including such specialized forms as two-family attached. For the purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes, houseboats or other watercraft containing living quarters, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling unit. One or more interconnected rooms with a single kitchen facility and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household. As defined by this ordinance, and except for purposes of federally subsidized housing, minimal dwelling unit size shall be as`follows: efficiency - 400 square feet, one - bedroom - 550 square feet, two -bedroom - 650 square feet. Efficiency apartment. A dwelling unit attached to other dwelling units and consisting of only one (1) habitable room together with kitchen facility and sanitary facilities. Extended care facility. An institution which is licensed by the State of Florida to provide health care or medical supervision for twenty-four (24) or more consecutive hours for three (3)- or more persons not related to the governing authority by blood, marriage or adoption. See also Nursing home. Group homes for the developmentally disabled. Residential facilities which provide a,. -family living environment including supervision and care necessary to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the clients. See also community based residential facilities. Homes for the developmentally disabled. A group home licensed by the State of Florida which serves clients with a disorder or, syndrome attributable to retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, or spina bifida and which constitutes a substantial handicap that can reasonably be expected to continue indefinitely. See also Community based residential facility. Living quarters. Living quarters is a generic term including dwelling units and lodging units. Lodging unit. Attached or semidetached living quarters comprised of furnished room(s) of approximately two hundred (200) gross square feet or less in area, including sanitary facilities but with only limited kitchen facilities, if any; not qualifying as a dwelling unit or efficiency apartment; occupied by.transients on a rental or lease basis for limited periods of time. 30 Page 3 96- 481 0 Multifamily" dwelling. A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has direct access to the outside or to a common hall. Multifamily 'use; multiple -family! use.• For purposes of determining whether a lot is in multifamily or multiple -family use, the following considerations shall apply: - (1) multifamily' uses may involve'dwelling units intended to be rented and maintained under central' ownership or management, or cooperative apartments and condominiums. (2)Where• an undivided lot contains more than one (1) building, and the building's are not so located that lots conforming to requirements for one- or two-family dwellings in the district could be provided, the lot shall'be considered to'be in multifamily use if it contains three (3) or more dwelling units, even though individual buildings involved may each contain less than three •(3) dwelling units. An exception to this would be the addition of one- (1) unit to a duplex -zoned lot in instances where lot size is'sufficient to'allow such addition. (3)Any multifamily dwelling in which dwelling units are available for rental or lease for periods of less than one (1) week shall- be considered a tourist home; -motel, or hotel, depending on the number of dwelling and/or lodging units available for periods of less than one (1):•week; provided, however,••that temporary living quarters for guests of 'regular tenants • may- be 'provided in- any multifamily dwelling, with the number of such units limited to ten (10) percent of the number of dwelling units, and subject to other requirements of the district as to lot area per unit, offstreet'parking, and the like. Rescue mission. Facility which- provides overnight; dormitory -style shelter (with,•or without food *service provisions) to those persons lacking residences, possessions or resources. Tourist home, -guest home. A dwelling unit or facility which provides temporary accommodations for less than one* (1) week to three (3) or more overnight guests for a fee; meals may be served to these guests. 2. The sort' of housing facility -described an the attached documentation and defined herein; is. not specifically compatible with any of the definitions specified above . The description. -of the proposed Rivermont House Facility includes a service component, to be conducted from off -site offices, and which facilitates certain social service benefits to apartment complex residents; this off -site service component makes the facility neither a Community Based Residential Facility, which has a 24 hour on -site supervision component, nor is it a regular multi -family residential apartment facility, which offers no special services: Page 4 3/ 96- 481 a rR� The majority of Community Based Residential Facility tenants are typically composed of some sort of high -risk subpopulation group, whether it be for medical or other reasons. Due to these risk components, a 24-hour on -site supervision component is necessary. Rivermont House Facility tenants do not require the 24-hour on -site supervision; these tenants are basically self reliant and merely receive informational support to sustain such independence. In considering the permissibility of Special Housing Facilities the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has made the following findings: 1. Special Housing Facilities shall be defined as: A Multi -family dwelling building, the residents of which receive informational support to facilitate access to special services; said facilities does not include twenty -four-hour supervision; and said resident services are to be coordinated from an off -site location. On -site offices and/or meeting rooms for the providers of said services shall not be permitted within such facilities. 2. The particular characteristics of_ special housing facilities described above are compatible with the intent of the R-3 and .R-4 residential zoning designations which read in part: R-3 Multifamily Medium -Density Residential. Intent and Scale: This residential category allows single-family, duplex and multifamily structures up to and including low-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of sixty-five (65) units per net acre. Allowed within this district, and subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worship, primary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and convenience establishments. and R-4 Multifamily High -Density Residential. Intent and Scale: This residential designation allows single-family, duplex and multifamily structures up to and including high-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of one hundred fifty (150) units per net acre. Allowed within this district, and subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worship, primary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and convenience establishments. Page 5 9 48481 3'. Issues 'of concern with Special* Housing Facilities are: on -site social service activities and concentration of similar facilities within a single neighborhood. For these reasons it is concluded that Special Housing Facilities shall be allowed as'permitted principal uses' in R-3 -and R-4 residential districts with the following conditions. There are several conditions which shall be -required of these uses in order to mitigate and/or reduce their impact, these conditions, shall include the following: a) operations 'conforming :to the above specified definition for "Special Housing -.Facilities"; specifically pertaining to on -site services being conducted from'off-site offices; b) a minimum 2500 foot distance separation between facilities; and c) compliance with all other applicable district requirements such as parking, open space requirements; etc.: At the next opportunity, this department will amend the Zoning Ordinance to appropriately *.,refiect this 'determination. Until such amendment, this determination shall govern the Pegulation of this particular use. -. Cc: Christina M, Cuervo, Assistant: City Manager. Carlos'F. Smith, Assistant City Manager. Lourdes S1azyk Assistant Director, Community Planning and Revitalization. Teresita L.; f6rnandez,�/ Chief of Hearing Boards Division. Francisco Garcia, Planning Division. Central*File: Determinations Page 6 313 9 60 - 481 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Jack Luft, Director De artment of Community Planning a Revitalization FROM : uan C. Gonzalez, ng Zoning Administ t Building and Z n' Department DATE : November 30, 1995 FILE : SUBJECT: Determination Concerning Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified, REFERENCES: Section 904 ENCLOSURES: -.Pursuant to a request made to my office by Carrfour Corporation for Rivermont House, concerning a use not specified, please be advised of the following. - The property in question is located in the R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential) zoning district. The location of the site is 789 NW 13 Avenue located within the East Little Havana NET Service District - The proposed use for the site is to operate a non-profit housing corporation, that specializes in development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. The apartments are designed to provide independent living. Residents selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various transitional programs serving the homeless. Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward "individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter mainstream society." "The majority of. residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options in'cluctS p$rt- time work, self-employment and volunteer work." rZ 95- 481 I Jack Luft November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 3 "The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and _ preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another." 4 Under Section 2502, Definitions, a community based residential facility, states the following: "A community based residential facility provides room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate. living facilities; and facilities for .physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for nondangerous mentally ill persons and for dependent children, as licensed facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency." Since the facility functions are not defined under a community based residential facility, and under the aforementioned Section 2502, no definition exists under our present zoning ordinance that defines the proposed use of Rivermont House, the following is being requested. s t. 95- 481 Jack Luft November 30, 1995 Page 3 of 3 I' Under Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, "Determinations of Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified", the following is stated. "Where there is. substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of planning, building and zoning, upon request- from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." By this memorandum, T am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House in the R-4 zoning designation as mentioned under Section 904. JCG: tc cc: Carlos F. Smith,- Assistant City Manager and Director Building and Zoning Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Department of Community Planning and -Revitalization Zoning file Central file 96- 481 CARLOS F. SMITH Assistant City Manager Carrfour c/o Maria S. Pellerin, Executive Director 100 SE 2nd Street, Suite #1220 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Ms. Pellerin: Of 4MMUT V op Molt 11111 vQ�CIt 19 Oy �04,0 November 30, 1995 _ Rivermont House 789 NW 13 Avenue CESAR H. ODIO City Manager. Please be advised that after feview of the Program and Plan for Rivermont House, submitted October 3, 1995, and information obtained from our meeting, including the meetings which neighborhood groups attended, I. have concluded the following: The proposed Rivermont House S will not be considered a Community Based i Residential Facility, as defined in our present zoning ordinance, if the proposed Program and Plan for Rivermont is submitted to HUD to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-5 to 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. However, I have further concluded that the facility cannot be considered a multifamily dwelling complex Since the proposed services being offered to the residents on both ' the original Supportive Housing Program application and the proposed revised Program and Pian for Rivermont House are not consistent and/or accessory to multifamily apartment dwelling units. Since there is no definition of the proposed use for Rivermont House, Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, states: "Where there is substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of panning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter.37 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING 275 N.W. 2nd Street /P.O. BOX 330708/MIAMI, FL 33233-0708/(305) 579-6500 9 ... 481 Therefore, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House. If you have any further questions on this matter, please call me at 350-7375. V truly you , _ uan C. Gonzalez, Ac Zoning Administrato j JCG: tc cc: Carlos Smith, Assistant City 41dianager and Director Building & Zoning Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Jack Luft, Director Department of Cgmmum Planning and Revitalization ✓ Zoning file Central file carau. pornz corporation PROGRAM AND PLAN FOR RIVERMONT HOUSE htroduclojy Note: The Rivermont House Program and Plan generally describes how Carrfour Corporation proposes to operate Rivermont House, provided that nothing here jeopardizes the classification of the project as a rental apartment building for zoning purposes. Me any plan, it is intended to guide day-to-day operations, but it is not a rigid document that cannot be modified as conditions and applicable ordinances and regulations warrant. j Background: Carrfour Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation, specializes in the development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Carrfour housing will allow formerly homeless people`to live productive lives in clean, well -maintained apartments. Rivermont house, the first of Carrfoues projects, will serve as a practical example of the principle that such an apartment building can be a positive addition to any residential neighborhood. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. These apartments are designed -to provide independent living. Residents who are selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various transitional programs serving the homeless. Applicants for residency will be thoroughly screened by Rivermont staff to ensure that those selected can meet the rigorous standards of conduct which will characterize this apartment building. The majority of r29dents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of 'heahbf ll and productive endeavor. Options include part-time work, self-employment and volunteer work. The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive And independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skids training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support; recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another. �i 96- 481 1 4• 1 CGY1ZP-.:0%I1Z corporation Rivermont House will be operated as a "clean and sober',",apartment building. Prospective residents with substance abuse histories must demonstrate commitment to abstinence from alcohol and drugs and understand that failure to do so could lead to eviction. Peer support will provide the primary motivation to abide by the house rules concerning appropriate and responstble behavior. The rules will be further enforced by the apartment building's security and management personnel The Residents of Rkermont: Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-entmt instream society. The acceptance criteria will include demonstrated potential for independent living, commitment to respect the rules ofthe apartment building, content to secure employment and to participate in employment training as needed and a willingness to abstain from drugs and alcohol Those residents whose disabilities preclude immediate employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute to the positive ambiance ofthe apartment building. Outreach, Targeting andReferral• All prospective residents at Rivermont House will be referred from organizations providing housing and services to individuals who have experienced homelessness. In order to be eligible for residency, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient skills for independent living. It is expected that prospective residents will successfully complete a program ofprimary care services prior to being referred to Rivermont. Program staff at Rivermont will establish linkages and referral arrangements from primary care programs. Information will be provided on the housing and services offered at Rivermont and the criteria for admission. It is expected that Rivermont House tenants will include many individuals who are participating in continuing education through neighborhood based Skills Training Centers operated by the Dade County Public Schools. Occupancy Agreement; Tenant Requirements: Each prospective resident will be required to sign an Occupancy Agreement. The special requirements for the residents include: o Each resident must agree to respect the drug, alcohol, and violence free environment. Neither residents northeir guests may bring in or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. 2 .4o 95- 481 corporation Guests who violate this policy will be refused admission into thOuilding. Violation of these policies by residents could lead to eviction. o Residents must be employed, actively seeking employment, or enrolled in an educational/vocational skills training programs intended to enhance their employability. Residents with long term and/or chronic disabilities that preclude their full-time employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute, such as part-time or volunteer work intended to assist them in maintaining their independence and fimctioning. Residents mist agree to participate in the supportive commm ity ofRivermont House. This Participation can and will take a number of forms: residents wi�fid encouraged to Participate in the recreational and other activities which will,be offered on site; they will be expected to work with their Service Coordinators in developing individualized plans to assure that they are able to maintain their independent living skills; they will also be encouraged to participate in the Residents' Council; and residents will be expected to participate in the operation of the apartment building. The Residents' Council and community participation are descnbed`below. O Each resident must pay rent. Section 8 rental assistance will be available for a portion of the residents whose income levels qualify them Those residents collecting disability payments will be requirement to pay 30% of their benefits for rent. Participation in the Supportive Community: Although program staffwill be available to the residents, the key supportive element will be positive reinforcement provided through peer support. Peer support will occur through: participation in Twelve Step and other support groups and participation in the Resident's Council and activities organized byresidents. The Resident's Council will be elected by all of the residents and will: establish house rules for the residence; increase socialization among residents; coordinate peer support activities; assist is recreational planning; and provide a forum for resolving grievances among residents and between residents and program staff The Council will establish its own bylaws and procedures: Viitre Residents wiltbe permitted to have visitors at all times ofthe day. As indicated above, visitors may not bring or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. All visitors are required to CC�RR.�OiJR corporation sign in and out at the front desk. Residents will be required to escort visitors from the front desk to their rooms. Unaccompanied visitors will be asked to leave the apartment building. Services to be Offered to Residents: The primary service offered by Rivermont house is safe and affordable housing. The additional services, designed to sustain residents in independent living and prevent problems which might compromise that goal, include: C Socialization Services. Homeless individuals frequently learn "survival skills" which are helpful in sustaining life on the street, but counterproductive in anAndependent living setting. Socialization services involve various activities which encourage the "unlearning" of some of these behaviors and "re -learning" skills necessary for living in a community. This re -learning process focuses on such common activities as personal housekeeping and personal meal preparation, cooperative engagement ofneighbors, and obtaining goods and services in the community. o Services. Service staff will work with each resident to develop an independent living plan which highlights that resident's needs for sustaining active engagement in the community. This will include vocational skills, substance abstinence, connection with outside services such as mental health or health services, etc. o Recreation Services. The purposes of the ac&Wes/recreation program are to increase the social interaction of building residents and to provide opportunities for substance free leisure activity. They will help to break down barriers of isolation erected for self- protection during periods of homelessness. On site activities will include active recreation, such as basketball and pool, videos and movies. Off -site activities will include beach trips and sporting events. O Emnooyment Services. Dade County Public Schools provides an extensive range of services through their community -based Skills Training Centers. Motivated individuals will be able to continue receiving educational and training services at one of the Skills centers. It is expected that most, if not all, of the residents without long term or chronic disabilities at Rivermont will be individuals committed to continuing their education and training at the Skills Centers. This off -site training program will be linked with employment opportunities, preparing individuals for the specific jobs that are available. Carrfour Corporation will develop employment opportunities primarily through its relationship with and in conjunction with members of the Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce (GMCC). 4 9 48481. � CC�IRR�OZJ12 i corporation Independent Living Plans: Each resident at Rivermont House will have an independent living plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her services coordinator. The plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive needs. Each resident will identify his or her won goals and objectives for maintaining and increasing their independent living skills and abilities and the plan will set forth a strategy for accomplishing the goals and objectives. It will specify the services needed from outside organizations. Service Coordinators will assist the residents in obtaining services from other - providers and be in regular contact with other providers. There will be no resident staff at Rivermont House, except that some of the residents may be employed as desk clerks, maintenance workers or in other positions. Support services will be available off and on -site. Off -site services include training, employment, medical and certain counseling and treatment. On-sitg support will also be available at varied times and be provided by a "team leader" and service coordinator. The Team. Leader will be responsible for the coordination of services to the residents. He/She is responsible for developing linkage and referral arrangements with other organizations in the community that will provide referrals for residency and support services to residents. The Team Leader will serve as the liaison with the Residents' Council. The Team Leader will be a M.S.W. Services Coordinators will assist in screening prospective residents; ensure that residents apply for and secure benefits to which they are entitled; provide counseling services to residents in such areas as relapse prevention, adjustment to independent living, and family/relationship issues; assist residents in developing personal goals; provide referrals to residents for additional outside services; assist the residents with money management and budgeting; provide advocacy services for the residents; provide crisis intervention services in such circumstances as job loss, and follow-up with the residents to ensure that their needs are identified and addressed The Services Coordinators will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or have appropriate, related experience. 9999.009 OM95 (14:17) F:\WPDATA\NA\81.NK\57983 5 1{3 95- 481 David Preve President ,varies Sttarez .Pellerin Exec. Director Stephen Holloway free -President Leonard Turkel Secretary Stephan Danner Treasurer Board of Directors: Jerry Calemim Ricardo Forbes ,Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Janet McAuley Jeff Rosirek John Sacco A11en Shaldan George Simpson Mark Smith Ex-Officio: Greg Byrne David Nevel CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND "EEr, STE. 1 220, MIAMI. FIL 33131 TEL (305)347.4005 FAX (3051347.4008 February 22, 1996 Ms. Teresita Fernandez Office of Hearing Boards 300 Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 400 Miami, Florida 33140 Dear Ms. Fernandez: In my capacity as the President of Carrfour Corporation, I hereby certify that Maria Suarez Pellerin, Executive Director of Carrfour, has the authoritvto execute the enclosed forms on behalf of Carrfour David Prevd President Notary Public, State of Florida at Lar Sworn to and Subscribed before me this _2L day of February, 1996. My Commission Expires: 0--�2 �6 au a ►AYCC ,� Cam)74979 � 2-26.9g 96- 481 q0 Carrfour is contracting with Burchman-Terrio, a major development consultant that has assisted in the development of several thousand units of permanent supportive and affordable housing. Two national intermediaries - the Enterprise Foundation and the Corporation for Supportive Housing - and the local bank consortium, Homes for South Florida, are assisting in packaging the financing for the project. Carrfour's development capacity is evidenced by their successfully negotiating the purchase of the Rivermont site, receiving funding commitments from HUD Supported Housing, Metro Dade HUD, the Homeless Trust, the City of Miami and Homes for South Florida for this project, and preparing an innovative social service. plan enlisting a variety of service providers for this first mixed special needs population project. 96- 481 SECTION II. 11 A Detai e D t B d t evelopmen u ge RIVERMONT,.BUILD.ING. ' -CARRFOUR'CORPORATION 20-due-93 ( mi in..haded aroas only DEVELOPMENT COSTS AUUU4.14111u" rer utttt rroject t,;wu Land Acquisition $3,092 '.•'S23S,000 Building Acquisition $3,487 ..< : $M.tm Surveys Tests and Boring $46 _• $3,500 Appraisals S46 :.. •:. $3,500 s0 ;SO Title Insurance $102 :<'?; :r`.: $7,726 Legal Fees (donated) TOTAL ACQUiSfTION $6.773 $514.726 FINANCING AND INTERIM COSTS Gnd Prtnr Cnstrctn Insurance S513' .. S39=0 Cnstn Ln Interest* 9m% ,:.12 tans. s0 to Prmnnt Fncng Fees U point s0 s0 Legal S132 $10,000 Aoquisition PM Interest S592 $45,000 Other closing costs $197 $15,000 TOTAL FINANCING & INTERIM $1,434 $109,000 PRE -DEVELOPMENT AND RENT -UP Architect - Specs and Design $603 ;: ' U5,800 Architect -Supervision S526"' •$40;000 Consuttants/Overhload S1,155:: S87;802 Marketing and PR $23 ' . $1:750 Accounting/Audit 5105 > $8.000. Legal (donated) $0 :: SO Developer's Fee 5.0% ofe-tpmt $1.572 $119.466 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $3.984 $302.818 UNITS Rent 0 Bdrm 40 $369 0 Bdrm 36 $150 3 Bdrm 0 s0 4 Bdrm 0 s0 TOTAL 76 UUNSTHUG I iuwS1te WK Perunit PlojeclCmu Land Clearance/Site Work so so Water/Sower Hook-up S0 s0 Grading, Parking, Landscap. S658 $50,000 Environmental $46 $3,500 Clark of the works S39S $30.000 Fling Fees $158 $12,000 General Conditions $1.039 $79.000. TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $2.296 $174.500 CONSTRUCTION/Hard Costs Constt-uctdonlRehab: $1,274,545 Construction Contingency 10.0Y. $127,455 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $1.402,000 Construction Loan Needed: s0 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS ACOUSITION $6,773 $514,726 CONSTRUCTION $20,743 $1.576.500 FINANCING & INTRM CSTS $1,434 $109.000 SOFT. COSTS S3,984 $302,818 RESERVES 5 months $1.196 $90.917 RENT UP 2 months $479 $36.367 TOTAL S34,610 $2 630 378 MORTGAGES Puchase Money Mortgage Inter.d Rat. 9.00% Term 10 ► n&ay Psym.nt $3.166.89 ► -tgago $250.000.00 AVAILABLE FOR MORTGAGE TOTAL RENT S241,920 — VCNCY 7.500/,, z;,- es,776 EXPENSES $180,199 PER UNIT/MONTH S197.59 DEBT CVRG 1.15 AVBLE FOR S38,003 MORTGAGE/ANNUALLY 96- 481 Carrfour is contracting with Burchman-Terrio, a major development consultant that has assisted in the development'of several thousand units of permanent supportive and affordable housing. Two national intermediaries - the Enterprise Foundation and the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the local bank consortium, Homes for South Florida, are assisting in packaging the financing for the project. Carrfour's development capacity is evidenced by their successfully negotiating the purchase of the Rivermont site, receiving funding commitments from HUD Supported Housing, Metro Dade HUD, the Homeless Trust, the City of Miami and Homes for South Florida for this project, and preparing an innovative social service plan enlisting a variety of service providers for this first mixed special needs population project. 95- 481 li This project is innovative in its emphasis on promoting economic self-sufficiency through employment for this hardest to employ population. Typically, housing for this population focuses primarily on services, often encouraging dependency. Employment and employment skills will be the primary focus of the programming at Rivermont, beginning in advance of residency. Prior to project completion, Carrfour will begin working with transitional housing providers to prepare prospective residents for employment and independent living. Dade County Public Schools and Jobs for Miami will work with the Chamber's Committee on Homelessness to identify job opportunities for Rivermont residents, and then work directly with the employers to adjust their job training curriculum to meet the employers's needs. The Homeless Committee of the Chamber will actively identify jobs with Chamber members to provide employment opportunities. This active involvement of a Chamber of Commerce and linkage with job training and readiness programs for the homeless in a unique model that Carrfour hopes to document and replicate. In its efforts to develop Rivermont as a model supportive housing project, Carrfour is receiving the input and support of two national foundations, the Corporation for Supportive Housing and the Enterprise Foundation, as well as the local bank consortium, Homes for South Florida. All three are lending their technical expertise in financial packaging. The Corporation for Supportive Housing is also contributing its considerable expertise in the development and operation of supportive housing throughout the country, and has provided a pre -development loan to Carrfour. The Rivermont House project is being sponsored by the Carrfour Corporation, a 501(c)3 organization established in 1993 to develop permanent supportive housing for homeless adults and families. Carrfour grew out of an initiative of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and Barry University's School of Social Work (BUSCW). While Rivermont House is Carrfour's first housing project, it has substantial housing development experience through its Board, staff, and consultants. Its Board includes Presidents of major real estate development firms, the Dean of BUSCW (who was also the founder and former Executive Director of Columbia University Cwnmunivy Services, which provides on site services to several thousand units of transitional and permanent housing in New York City), and a Dade County School Board member. The Executive Director of Carrfour has over 20 years experience in housing and economic development, including as Director of the Dade County Economic Development Division and Executive Director of the Miami Beach Development Corporation. All Chairman Alex Penelas Dade County Homeless Trust September.21, 1995 Page Two begin construction, the current round of County CDBG funds represents one of the few opportunities to close the funding gap. We are doing everything we can to deliver these desperately needed units. However, we need the Homeless Trust's help and support as the County's policy making and coordinating body on homelessness. We are asking for your support in the form of a motion or resolution and that the Trust join us in making our appeal to the Board of County Commissioners and its committees. Sincerely yours, aria S. Pellerin Executive Director 95 96- 481 SECTION 11. 11.13. SPECIFIC ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND GOALS Pro-ject Description Carrfour is proposing to rehabilitate an abandoned structure, which has been a source of problems for an otherwise stable mixed use neighborhood, into a model supportive housing project, providing 76 affordable efficiencies to very low income formerly homeless persons, in combination with a blend of services and job opportunities designed to maximize self-sufficiency. The project,Rivermont House, addresses the critical need for supportive housing for formerly homeless persons, including those with special needs. This was identified as the highest priority gap in facilities and services for the homeless in Dade County in a recent coordinated Federal application. This category is also listed as a high priority need in the County Consolidated Plan. Not -far -profit homeless providers have traditionally had difficulty locating permanent housing, particularly for those with disabilities requiring long-term supportive services. With the opening of the first Homeless Assistance Center in the Fall of this year, 1995, the number of persons moving through the continuum of care is expected to dramatically increase. This project addresses this critical need. Thirty-six of the units will be set aside for individuals with special needs. The remaining residents of Carrfour will also have a history of Homelessness and will be re-establishing themselves economically. The funds requested, $500, 000, represent the final funding gap in a $2. 5 million project which has already received considerable funding support from the County and the Federal government. If approved, the project can be completed in 1996. In 1993 the County awarded Carrfour $400, to ae uel P aite and oackacte the project. This year, the project was awarded two Federal grants, totalling over i n for operating and capital costs of the project. Dade County, through the Homeless Trust awarded an additional $190,000 earlier in the year. The development of Rivermont House represents a unique collaboration between the nonprofit sector, government, the )Miami business community and the academic community to provide jobs, housing, and services to the homeless to assist them to live independently. Carrfour was established to implement the permanent supported housing component of the Chamber's Strategic Plan on Homelessness. Members of the Chamber have committed to providing jobs to Rivermont residents and will work in partnership with the Dade County Public Schools and Jobs for Miami to provide job readiness and job training programs, as well as possible entrepreneurial opportunities. Barry University School of Social Work will train the service_ _staff and provide student interns to t e project. (Letters of Commitment attached) 95- 481 3. Issues of -concern with special dousing facilities are: on -site social service activities and concentrbtibn of simjlar facilities -within a single neighborhood. For these reasoft it is concluded that Special Housing Facilities shalt be allowed as permitted principal uses: in R-3 -and R-A residential districts With the following conditions. There are several conditions which shall be required of these uses in order to mitigate and/or reduce their impact, these conditions shall include the following: a) operations -conforming to 'the ,abov'e specified definition for "Special Housing Facilities"; specifically pertaining to on, -site services being conducted from off -site offices; b a minimum 2500 foot distance separation between facilities; and c Compliance with all other appticabie district requirements such as parking, open space requirements, etc,. At the next opportunity, this department will amend the zoning Ordinance to appropriately.•.'reflect this 'determination. Until such amendment, this determination shall govern the regulation of this particular use. Cc: Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager. Carlos F. Smith, Assistant City Hanager. Lourdes Siatyk Assistant Director, Community Planning and Revitalization. Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief of Hearing Boards Division. Francisco Garcia, planning Division. Central' Filet Determinations. I Ccllzp orja CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, STE. 1220, MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347-4006 David Preve September 21, 1995 President Chairman Alex Penelas Maria Suarez Pellerin Dade County Homeless Trust Exec. Director 111 N.W. 1st Street, Suite 2710 Stephen Holloway Miami, Florida 33128-1994 Vice -President Dear Chairman and Members of the Homeless Trust: Leonard Turkel Secretary Stephen Danner Treasurer Board of Directors: Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Janet McAliley Jeff Ros inek John Sacco Allen Shaklan George Simpson Mark Smith Ex-offtcio: Greg Byrne David Nevel B'} On behalf of Carrfour, I am requesting the support of the Homeless Trust in seeking Metro -Dade County CDBG funds to enable us to begin construction of Rivermont House by the end of this year. The Community Development staff has overlooked this project entirely and recommended no funding. This, in spite of a County policy giving this kind of project - projects providing housing for the most needy, addressing homelessness, ready for implementation, and which have already received partial County funding - the highest priority. As you may recall, Rivermont House will provide 76 efficiency units for formerly homeless individuals. Thirty-six of those units are reserved for individuals with disabilities. The Trust last Spring awarded the project $190,000. In the needs assessment completed by the Trust for the Federal SuperNofa application last Spring, permanent supportive housing was identified as a priority need, specially for those with disabilities. The more effective the early stages of the "continuum of care" become, the more acute the need for permanent housing will become. CarFfour is now finalizing financing to enable it to proceed in advance of obtaining a tax credit, which we still hope to do in 1996. This financing is supported by a second Federal grant for $2,112,000, which will provide rental assistance for 40 of the units for 10 years. As the Trust's Housing Committee has determined, putting in place a substantial capital funding pool of $50 million will not be easy or fast. For projects such as Rivermont which are already in the pipeline and ready to 95- 481 Uulltthintly-dlealling. A builaing containing three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has direct aeceaa to the outoide or to a common haLl. Afultifafflily YigA; mrdfiple-family Use. For purposes.of determOing whether a lot is in multifamily or'multipie-family use, the followitlg considerations shall apply[ (l)Hultifemily urea may involve dwelling units intended to be rented and maintained under central• ownership or management, or cooperative apartments and condominiums. (2)Where an undivided lot conreine more than one (1) building, and the buildings are not so locatad that Iota conforming to requirements for one- or two -Earthly dwellings in the district could be provided, the lot hhall-be considered to be in multifamily use it it Contains three (3) or more dwelling units, even though individual buildings involved may each contain less than three (3) dwelling units. An exception to thin would be the addition of ona (1) unit to a duplex -gonad lot in instenoes Where lot size te'aufficient to allow such addition. (3)Any multifamily dwelling in which dwelling units hrs available for rental or lease for periods of leas that on® (1) week shall be considered a tourist trome; motel, or hotel, deponding on the number of dwsIXing and/or Lodging units available for periods of lass than one (1)-weckf provided, howevdr:, that temporary living quarters for guests of regular tenanto'may'be provided in any multifamily dwelling, with the number of such units limited to ten'(ld) percent of the number of dwelling unite, and subject to other requirements of the district as to lot area per unit, offetreet parking, and the .dike: Rescue misteon. Facility which Providee overnight; dormitory -atria shelter (with•'gr without food eeivice provisions) to those persons lacking residences, Possessions or resources. Tourist home, guest home. A dwelling unit or facility which provides temporary accommodations for leas than ona (i) week to three (3) or more overnight guests for a fee; meals may be selves to theee gueets- 2. The sort of housing facility described on the attached documentation and defined herein; is not specifically compatible with any of the definitions specified above. The description of the proposed Rivemont House Facility includes a service component, to be conducted from off -site offices, and which facilitates certain social service benefits to apartment complex residents, this off -site service component makes the facility neither a Community Based Residential Facility, which has a 24 hour on -site supervision component, nor is it a regular multi -family residential apartment facility, which offers no special services. Page a 1►- :II 96- 481 P 0 j ,® The majority of Community Based Residential Facility tenants are typically composed of some sort of high -risk subpopulation group, whether it be for medical or other reasons. Due to these risk eompone'nts, a 24-hour on -site supervision component is necessary, Rivermont Nouse Facility tenants do not require. the 24-hour on -site supervision; these tenants are basically self reliant and merely receive informational support to sustain such independence. In considering the permissibility of Special Housing Facilities the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has made the following findings: 1. Special Housings facilities shall be defined as: A multi -family dwelling building, the residents of which receive informational support to facilitate access to special services; said facilities does not include twenty -four-hour supervision; and said resident services are to be coordinated from an off -site location. On -site offices and/or meeting roams for the providers of said services shall not be permitted within such facilities. 2. The particular characteristics of special housing facilities described Above are compatible with the intent of the R-3 and R-4 residential zoning designations which read in part: R-3 Multii<amily Medium -Density Residential. Intent and Scale: This residential category allows single-family, duplex and multifamily structures up to and including low-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of sixty-five (65) units per net acre. Allowed within this district, and subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worshipprimary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and convenience establishments. and R-4 Witifamtily High -Density Residential- Intent and Scale: This residential designation allows single-family. duplex and multifamily structures up to and including high-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of one hundred fifty (160) units per net acre, Allowed within this district, and. subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worship, primary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and tonvenience establishments. page- 5 96- 481 Community based reeldentiral facility, n facility providing room (with or without boardl, resident services, and twenty -four-hour oupervleion. Such a facility functlono as a single housekeeping unit. This catfOOry includes adult conyregatc living facilities; facilities for aged persons ng defined in Section 400.41813), Florida statutes$ facilities for phyaicaliy disabled And handicapped persons an defined in section 750.22(51(a), slorida dtatut9ss for dsvelt+prnantally disabled persons as defined in Section 393.053(6), Florida &tatutool for non -dangerous mentally ill persons as defined in deotion 394.4Ss(3), 3PIorida statutes; and for dependent children an defined in section 39.01(8) and (30), Florida Statutes, as 11cenae4 by the Florida Department of Health And Rehabilitative Services (P'!M; and revidential SAOilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and GdUlt residential correctional tacilitiee, including halfway hOUEds &a licensed or approved by an authorised regulatory aganoy. Canernunity residential home. see community bared residential facility. CMUOIescent home. See Sxtended Care racitity. Duplex dwelling. A two --family dwelling is a building containing only two (2) dwelling unita. The terra is general, including such specialized forms as two-fdMlly attached. For the purposes of these regulations, the terra is not to bb construed to include mobile homes, houseboats or other watorcrAfEt containinrl Living quartsnA, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all Of Hhioh are to be c-on8trileti as separate classes of dwelling* or lodgings. Dwelling, attached. Attached dwellings are builainae containing only one (1) or two 12) dwelling unite *acha with three (3) or morg such buildings attached to each other at party walls without openinge. $uoh Wilding* shall have individual lots, or shall be Pot located on land i» the an* ownership that individual: lots meeting the requirements of district regulations could be provided for each, or shall bg so located and grouped on land in the 46MO ownership that individual lots plus common open apace for each and all groups would y1814 to lot area per dwelling unit at least equal to that required tog the district. Diuelling, detached. A aetaehed dwelling !e a building Containing only one (1) or tao (2) dwelling unite entirely surrounded by yards or otherwise spatially separated from other buildings. Dwelling, mobile home. A mobile home is a factory -fabricated, transportable, detached dwelling constckleted on A chassis for purposes of transportation and daoLgned and intended for long-term reeiftntial occuirdhcy at the site wbere placed in use. A travel truilvr 1v not to ire craaarldorod aS a•fmobLle home. ror purposes of these regulationsa, mobile homes used as dwellings are to be construed as a separate class. ,Dtoellir)g, MUltifanrily; multiple; uparlhlent btrildirtg. A multifamily dwelling, multiple dwelling, or apartment building is a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units. Page -2 71 96- 481 Dwelling, one -family or jingle-fmntily. A ono -family or single-family dwelling Le a building containing only one (1) duelling unit. The term is general, including suoh specialized forcnn an one -family detached, and one- faatily attached (VOW house, townhouees, patio houses and the like}. For purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes or travel trailarn, houseboate or other watercraft containing living quartere, housing mounted on self-propellvd lox dcawn vehicles, tents, or other forma of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate clase6a of dwellings or lodgings, DW011ing, fW0-family. A two-family dwelling to a building containing only two (2) dwelling unite. The terra to geAeral, including such specialized forma as two-family attached. far the purposes of thee* regulations, the term is not to be caq¢etrued to include mobile homes, houseboate or other watercraft containing living quarters, or other forma of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to he construed as separate classes Af dwellings or lodgings. DWelling snit. One or more interconnected roome with a single kitcheal facility and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household, As defined by thin ordinance, anti except for purponna of federally subsidized housing, minimal dwelling unit Aire @hall be as follower efficienoy - 400 square feet, one. bedroom - 550 square feet, two -bedroom - 650 square feet. Fsf'jiaienay apartment. k dwelling unit attaoned to other dwelling units and consisting of Only one (a) habitable room together Kith kitchen facility and sanitary facilities. , X(#nded car¢ facility. An institution which is licensed by the State of yloeida to provide health care or medical supervision for twenty-four t24) or more consecutive hours for three (3) or more persons not related to the gov*rning authority by bloody marriage or adoption. see also coursing borne. Group homes for the developtl:entally disabled. Residential facilities which provide a family living environment including supervision and care necessary to meet the physical, emotional and Aociat needs Of the clients. see also Community based raaiftntiel facilities. homes for the developmentally disabled. A grouIp home licensed by the State of Florida which serves olients with a disorder or syndrome attributable to retardation, cerebral palely, autism, epilepsy, or spills bifida and which constitutes a substantial haAdiCap that can zeasonably be expected to continue indefinitely.. Use also Community bAFQd rdtideAtiai facility. jlulllg quarters. Living quarters is a generic term including dwelling units and l6doing units. Locrgitw unit. Attitched or semidetached living quarters coraprigel of furnished room(s) of approximately two hundred (200) gross square feet or less in area, including sanitary facLlitLos but with only limited kitchen faoilities, if any; not qualiryinq as a dwelling ani% or efficiency apartment) occupied by transients on a rental or Zeatie t;seis for limited periods of time. Page 3 95- 481 '14 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANOUM to . Juan Gonzalez OATS : January 23r 1996 FiLE Actin gg Zoning Administrator Planning, Building and Zoning Dept. sMscr; Determination Concerning Uses Not Specified: Special Kousihq FA°M: Jack Luft, Director REVEae"cs: Zoning Determination 96-001 Community Planning vita nation, eNcLosuRes: Pursuant to Section 904, Determinations Concerning uses Not Specified, of Zoning Ordinance 1100, and in response to your request, it is hereby determined that: Multifamily residential facilities relating to special needs as specified in the attached documentation entitled "Program and Plan for Rivermont House", are not specifically identified in Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, but are compatible with the general intent of the medium and high density residential zoning districts and therefor merit inclusion as permitted principal uses, therein. In considering whether Special Housing Facilities, as described on the attached documentation, are presently addressed by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has tirade the following findings: 1. Chapter- 25, Section 2502, "Specific Definitions° does not provide for a definition of this type of special housing facility; the definitions which due exist in the ordinance related to housing facilities are as follows: Afr'ordable housing. tiouaing with a retail sales price not; in excess of ninety 190) percent of current median Dade County new housing sales price, Or rental housing rates ipxoject average) not in excess of thirty (30) percent of the gJross median bade County monthly income. AApartmans. Be* Dwelling, multifamily. Apartment hotel. A hotel offering long-term (more than thirty (30) day8) lodging. such establishments may furnish dining room service. . Boarding house. A 'boarding house is an eotabliubment where meals are VeW'Larly prepared -and ssrved for compensation for five (5) or more personap and where moat of the :Good is placed upon the table family style, without service or ordering of individual portions from a menu. Boarding hoU998 may also provift lodgings for compensation. (Page 1 "HIBIT A 96- 481 cc��rz�o��i corporatdon Independent Living Plans: Each resident at Rivermont House will have an independent living plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her services coordinator. The plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive needs. Each resident will identify his or her won goals and objectives for maintaining and increasing their independent living skills and abilities and the plan will set forth a strategy for accomplishing the goals and objectives. It will specify the services needed from outside organizations. Service Coordinators will assist the residents in obtaining services from other providers and be in regular contact with other providers. Stsffme: There will be no resident staff at Rivermont House, except that some of the residents maybe employed as desk clerks, maintenance workers or in other positions. Support services will be available off and on -site. Off -site services include training, employment, medical and certain counseling and treatment. On -site support will also be available at varied times and be provided by a "team leader" and service coordinator. The Team Leader will be responsible for the coordination of services to the residents. He/She is responsible for developing linkage and referral arrangements with other organizations in the community that will provide referrals for residency and support services to residents. The Team Leader will serve as the liaison with the Residents' Council. The Team Leader will be a M.S.W. Services Coordinators will assist in screening prospective residents; ensure that residents apply for and secure benefits to which they are entitled; provide counseling services to residents in such areas as relapse prevention, adjustment to independent living, and family/relationship issues; assist residents in developing personal goals; provide referrals to residents for additional outside services; assist the residents with money management and budgeting; provide advocacy services for the residents; provide crisis intervention services in such circumstances as job loss, and follow-up with the residents to ensure that their needs are identified and addressed. The Services Coordinators will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or have appropriate, related experience. 9999.008 092395 (14:17) F:IWPDATAM%3LNM7983 !i 1 5 i 11 Ott ccaFZP-Pourz corporation Guests who violate this policy will be refused admission into the`building. Violation of these policies by residents could lead to eviction. o Residents must be employed, actively seeking employment, or enrolled in an educational/vocational skills training program intended to enhance their employability. Residents with long term and/or chronic disabilities that preclude their full-time employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute, such as part-time or volunteer work intended to assist them in maintaining their independence and fimctioning. o Residents must agree to participate in the supportive community ofRivermont House. This participation can and will take a number offorms: residents will�e encouraged to participate in the recreational and other activities which will be offered on site; they will be expected to work with their Service Coordinators in developing individualized plans to assure that they are able to maintain their independent living skids; they will also be encouraged to participate in the Residents' Council; and residents will be expected to participate in the operation of the apartment building. The Residents' Council and community participation are described below. o Each resident must pay rent. Section 8 rental assistance will be available for a portion of the residents whose income levels qualify them. Those residents collecting disability payments will be requirement to pay 30% of their benefits for rent. Participation in the Supportive Community: Although program staffwill be available to the residents, the key supportive element will be positive reinforcement provided through peer support. Peer support will occur through: participation in Twelve Step and other support groups and participation in the Resident's Council and activities organized by -residents. The Resident's Council will be elected by all of the residents and will: establish 'house rules for the residence; increase socialization among residents; coordinate peer support activities; assist in recreational planning; and provide a forum for resolving grievances among residents and betweenresidents and program staff The Council will establish its own bylaws and procedures. Visitors: Residents will be permitted to have visitors at all times of the day. As indicated above, visitors may not bring or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. All visitors are required to 95- 481 caizr-orilz corporation sign in and out at the front desk. Residents will be required to escort vunshors from the front desk to their rooms. Unaccompanied visitors will be asked to leave the apartment building. Services to be Offered to Residents: The primary service offered by Rivermont House is safe and affordable housing. The additional services, designed to sustain residents in independent living and prevent problems which might compromise that goal, include: o Socialization Services. Homeless individuals frequently learn "survival skills" which are helpful in sustaining life on the street, but counterproductive in an independent living setting. Socialization services involve various activities which encourage the "unlearning" of some of these behaviors and "re -learning" skills necessary for living in a community. This re-leamnng process focuses on such common activities as personal housekeeping and personal meal preparation, cooperative engagement ofneighbors, and obtaining goods and services in the community. o Preventive Services. Service staff will work with each resident to develop an independent living plan which highlights that resident's needs for sustaining active engagement in the community. This will include vocational skulls, substance abstinence, connection with outside services such as mental health or health services, etc. c Recreation Services. The purposes ofthe activities/recreation program are to increase the social interaction of building residents and to provide opportunities for substance free leisure activity. They will help to break down barriers of isolation erected for self- protection during periods of homelessness. On site activities will include active recreation, such as basketball and pool, videos and movies. Off -.site activities will include beach trips and sporting events.' o E=loyment Services. Dade County Public Schools provides an extensive range of services - through their community -based Skills Training Centers. Motivated individuals will be able to continue receiving educational and training services at one of the Skills centers. It is expected that most, if not all, ofthe residents without long term or chronic disabilities at Rivermont will be individuals committed to continuing their education and training at the Skills Centers. This off -site training program will be linked with employment opportunities, preparing individuals for the specific jobs that are available. Carrfour Corporation will develop employment opportunities primarily through its relationship with and in conjunction with members ofthe Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce (GMCC). 4 95- 481 CCIRJZ :orjlz corporation Rivermont House will be operated as a "clean and sober" apartment building. Prospective residents with substance abuse histories must demonstrate commitment to abstinence from alcohol and drugs and understand that failure to do so could lead to eviction. Peer support will provide the primary motivation to abide by the house rules concerning appropriate and responsble behavior. The rules will be further enforced by the apartment building's security and management personnel The Residents of RhT wont: Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-entw�dinstream society. The acceptance criteria will include demonstrated potential for independent living, commitment to respect the rules ofthe apartment building, commitment to secure employment and to participate in employment training as needed and a willingness to abstain from drugs and alcohol Those residents whose disabilities preclude immediate employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute to the positive ambiance ofthe apartment building. Outreach. Targeting and Referral: All prospective residents at Rivermont House will be referred from organizations providing housing and services to individuals who have experienced) homelessness. In order to be eligible for residency, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient skills for independent living. It is expected that prospective residents will successfully complete a program ofprumry care services prior to being referred to Rivermont. Program staff at Rivermont will establish linkages and referral arrangements from primary care programs. Information will be provided on the housing and services offered at Rivermont and the criteria for admission. It is expected that Rivermont House tenants will include many individuals who are participating in continuing education through neighborhood based Skills Training Centers operated by the Dade County Public Schools. Occupant Agreement; Tenant Requirements: Each prospective resident will be required to sign an Occupancy Agreement. The special requirements for the residents include: O Each resident must agree to respect the drug, alcohol, and violence free environment. Neither residents nor -their guests may bring in or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. 2 0 96- 481 1.) ccl2rz.:00'z corporation PROGRAM AND PLAN FOR RIVERMONT HOUSE J-ntroauctory Note; The Rivermont House Program and Plan generally describes how Carrfour Corporation proposes to operate Rivermont House, provided that nothing here jeopardizes the classification ofthe project as a rental apartment building for zoning purposes., IAe any plan, it is intended to guide day-to-day operations, but it is not a rigid document that cannot be modified as conditions and applicable.ordinances and regulations warrant. j Batcknound. Carrfour Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation, specializes in the development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Carrfour housing will allow formerly homeless people to live productive lives in clean, well -maintained apartments. Rivermont House, the first of Carrfour's projects,.will serve as a practical example of the principle that such an apartment budding can be a positive addition to any residential neighborhood. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. These apartments are designed.to provide independent living. Residents who are selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various. transitional programs serving the homeless. Applicants for residency wf71 be thoroughly screened by Rivermont staff to ensure that those selected can meet the rigorous standards of conduct which will characterize this apartment building. The majority of residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options include part-time work, self-employment and volunteer work The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support,'recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another. 73 95- 481 Maria S. Pellerin, November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 2 Therefore, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House. if you have any further questions on this matter, please call me at 350-7875. V truly you , uan C. Gonzalez, Ac ' Zoning Administrato JCG: tc - cc: Carlos Smith, Assistant City Manager and Director Building & Zoning Department t ' Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Jack Luft, Director Department of Cgmmunity Planning and Revitalization ✓ 96- 481 TTf1j of TantT �GY4Y OF CARLOS F. SMITH F Assistant City Manager * ,,,,,, ,,,,,, CESAR H. ODIC) City Manager, November 30, 1995 Carrfour c/o Maria S. Pellerin, Executive Director 100 BE 2nd Street, Suite #1220 Miami, FL 33131 Rivermont House 789 NW 13 Avenue Dear Ms. Pellerin: Please be advised that after review of the Program and Plan for Rivermont House, submitted October 3, 1995, and information obtained from our meeting, including the meetings which neighborhood groups attended, I. have concluded the following: The proposed Rivermont House will not be considered a Community Based i Residential Facility, as defined in our present zoning ordinance, if the proposed Program and Plan for Rivermont is submitted to HUD *to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-5 to 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. However, I have further concluded that the facility cannot be considered a multifamily dwelling complex qince the proposed services being offered to the residents on both ' the original Supportive Housing Program application and the proposed revised Program and Pian for Rivermont House are not consistent and/or accessory to multifamily apartment dwelling units. Since there is no definition of the proposed use for Rivermont House, Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, states: "Where there is substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of panning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter.. " r DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING 275 N.W. 2nd Street /P.O. BOX 330708/MIAMI, FL 33233-0708/(305) 579-6800 96- 481 "Determinations of the following is "Where there is. substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of planning, building and zoning, upon request. from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." By this memorandum, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House in the R-4 zoning designation as mentioned under Section 904. JCG: tc cc: Carlos F. Smith, Assistant City Manager and Director Building -and Zoning Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Department of Community Planning and•Revitalization Zoning file Central file 95- 481 Jack Luft November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 3 "The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another." Under Section 2502, Definitions, a community based residential facility, states the following: "A community based residential facility provides room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities; and facilities for .physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for nondangerous mentally ill persons and for dependent children, as licensed facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency." Since the facility functions are not defined under a community based residential facility, and under the aforementioned Section 2502, no definition exists under our present zoning ordinance that defines the proposed use of Rivermont House, the following is being requested. 96- 481 0 TO FROM CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Jack Luft, Director Department of Community Planning a -Revitalization uan C. Gonzalez, ng Zoning Administ t Building and Z n' Department DATE : November 30, 1995 FILE : SUEUECT : Determination Concerning Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified, REFERENCES Section 904 ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to.a request made to my office by Carrfour Corporation for Rivermont House, concerning a use not specified, please be advised of the following. The property in question is located in the R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential) zoning district. The location of the site is 789 NW 13 Avenue located within the East Little Havana NET Service District. The proposed use for the site is to operate a non-profit housing corporation, that specializes in development 'and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. The apartments are designed to provide independent living. Residents selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various transitional programs serving the homeless. Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward "individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter mainstream society." "The majority of. residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options i0bluft p$rt- time work, self-employment and volunteer work." -c-1 co -17 La^. V � 96- 481 0 �sr 3'' Issues of -concern with Spe6 61 Housing Facilities are: on -site social service activities and concentration of similar facilities within a single neighborhood. For these reasons it is concluded that Special Housing Facilities shall be allowed as 'permitted principal uses in R-3 -and R-4 residential districts with the following conditions. There are several conditions whieh shall be -required of these uses in order to mitigate and/or reduce their impact, these conditions shall include the following: a) operations :conforming :to -'the above specified definition for "Special Housing -.Facilities"; specifically pertaining to on -site services being conducted from'off-site offices; b a minimum.2500 foot distance separation between facilities; and c� compliance with all other applicable district requirements such as parking, open space requirements; etc.: At the next opportunity, this department will amend the Zoning Ordinance to appropriately'.'ref 1ect this determination. Until such amendment, this determination shall govern the regulation of this particular use. Cc: Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager. Carlos'F. Smith, Assistant City Manager. Lourdes Slazyk Assistant Director, Community Planning and Revitalization. Teresita L..Fernandez, Chief of Hearing Boards Division. Francisco Garcia, Planning Division. Central'File': Determinations. Page 6 95- 481 3'' Issues of -concern with Spe6 61 Housing Facilities are: on -site social service activities and concentration of similar facilities within a single neighborhood. For these reasons it is concluded that Special Housing Facilities shall be allowed as 'permitted principal uses in R-3 -and R-4 residential districts with the following conditions. There are several conditions whieh shall be -required of these uses in order to mitigate and/or reduce their impact, these conditions shall include the following: a) operations :conforming :to -'the above specified definition for "Special Housing -.Facilities"; specifically pertaining to on -site services being conducted from'off-site offices; b a minimum.2500 foot distance separation between facilities; and c� compliance with all other applicable district requirements such as parking, open space requirements; etc.: At the next opportunity, this department will amend the Zoning Ordinance to appropriately'.'ref 1ect this determination. Until such amendment, this determination shall govern the regulation of this particular use. Cc: Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager. Carlos'F. Smith, Assistant City Manager. Lourdes Slazyk Assistant Director, Community Planning and Revitalization. Teresita L..Fernandez, Chief of Hearing Boards Division. Francisco Garcia, Planning Division. Central'File': Determinations. Page 6 95- 481 �6 The majority of Community Based Residential Facility tenants are typically composed of some sort of high -risk subpopulation group, whether it be for medical or other reasons. Due to these risk components, a 24-hour on -site supervision component is necessary. Rivermont House Facility tenants do not require the 24-hour on -site supervision; these tenants are basically self reliant and merely receive informational support to sustain such independence. In considering the permissibility of Special Housing Facilities the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has made the following findings: 1. Special Housing Facilities shall be defined as: A Multi -family dwelling building, the residents of which receive informational support to facilitate access to special services; said facilities does not include twenty -four-hour supervision; and said resident services are to be coordinated from an off -site location. On -site offices and/or meeting rooms for the providers of said services shall not be permitted within such facilities. 2. The particular characteristics of special housing facilities described above are compatible with the intent of the R-3 and R-4 residential zoning designations which read in part: R-3 Multifamily Medium -Density Residential. Intent and Scale: This residential category allows single-family, duplex and multifamily structures up to and including low-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of sixty-five (65) units per net acre. Allowed within this district, and subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worship, primary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and convenience establishments. and R-4 Multifamily High -Density Residential. Intent and Scale: This residential designation allows single-family, duplex and multifamily structures up to and including high-rise apartment structures with a maximum density of one hundred fifty (150) units per net acre. Allowed within this district, and subject to specific limitations, are supporting services such as places of worship, primary and secondary schools, daycare, community based residential facilities and convenience establishments. Page 5 96- 481 Multifamily'dwelling. A building containing three (3) or more dwelling units, each of which has direct access to the outside or to a common hall. Multifamily Fuse; multiple -family 'use. For purposes of determining whether a lot is in 'multifamily or 'multiole;.-family use, the following considerations shall apply: (1)Multifamily uses may invtilve'dw2lling units intended to be rented and maintained under central' ownership or management, or cooperative apartments and condominiums. (2)Where'an undivided lot contains more "than- one (1) building, and the building's are not so located- that lots conforming to requirements for one- or two-family dwellings in the district could be provided, the lot shall -be considered to'be in multifamily use if it contains three (3) or more dwelling units; even though individual buildings involved may each contain less than three (3) dwelling units. An exception to this would be the �additiori of one, (1) unit to a duplex -zoned lot in instances where lot size is'sufficient to'allow such addition. (3)Any multifamily dwelling in which dwelling units are available for rental or lease for periods of less than one (1) week shall be considered a tourist home;'motel, or hotel, depending on the number of dwelling and/or lodging units available for periods of less than one (1):week; provided, however; -that temporary living quarters for guests of 'regular tenants may, be -'provided in- any multifamily dwelling, with the number of such units limited to ten (10) percent of the number of dwelling units, and subject to other requirements of the district as to lct area per unit, offstreet'parking, and the like. Rescue mission. Facility which provides overnight; dormitory -style shelter (with•'oi without food 'service provisions.) to those persons lacking residences, possessions or resources. Tourist home,,, guest home: A dwelling unit or facility which provides temporary accommodations for less than one (1) week to three (3) or more overnight guests for a fee; meals may be served to these guests. 2. The sort* of housing facility -described on the attached documentation and defined herein, is not specifically compatible with any of the definitions specified above. The description .of the proposed Rivermont House Facility includes a service component, to be conducted from off -site offices, and which facilitates certain social service benefits to apartment complex residents; this off -site service component makes the facility neither a Community Based Residential Facility, which has a 24 hour on -site supervision component, nor is it a regular multi -family residential apartment facility, which offers no special services: Page 4 6.5 96- 481 Dwelling, one -family or single-family. A one -family or single-family dwelling is a building containing only one (1) dwelling unit, The term is general, including such specialized forms as one -family detached, and one - family attached (row house, townhouses, patio houses and the like). For purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes or travel trailers, houseboats or other watercraft containing living quarters, housing mounted on self-propelled or drawn vehicles, tents, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling, two-family. A two-family dwelling is a building containing only two (2) dwelling units. The term is general, including such specialized forms as two-family attached. For the purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes, houseboats or other watercraft 'containing living quarters, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling unit. One or more interconnected rooms with a single kitchen facility and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household. As defined by this ordinance, and except for purposes of federally subsidized housing, minimal dwelling unit size shall be as follows: efficiency - 400 square feet, one - bedroom - 550 square feet, two -bedroom - 650 square feet. Efficiency apartment. A dwelling unit attached to other dwelling units and consisting of only one (1) habitable room together with kitchen facility and sanitary facilities. Extended care facility. An institution which is licensed by the State of Florida to provide health care or medical supervision for twenty-four (24) or more consecutive hours for three (3)" or more persons not related to the governing authority by blood, marriage or adoption. See also Nursing home. .Group homes for the developmentally disabled. Residential facilities which provide a,.family living environment including supervision and care necessary to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of the clients. See also Community based residential facilities. - Homes for the developmentally disabled. A group home licensed by the State of Florida which serves clients with a disorder or syndrome attributable to retardation, 'cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy, -or spina bifida and which constitutes a substantial handicap that can reasonably be expected to continue indefinitely. See also Community based residential facility. Living quarters. Living quarters is a generic term including dwelling units and lodging units. Lodging unit. Attached or semidetached living quarters comprised of furnished room(s) of approximately two hundred (200) gross square feet or less in area, including sanitary facilities but with -only limited kitchen facilities, if any; not qualifying as a dwelling unit or efficiency apartment; occupied by transients on a rental or lease basis for limited periods of time. Page 3 96- 481 Community based residential facility. A facility providing room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as a single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities; facilities for aged persons as defined in Section 400.618(3), Florida Statutes; facilities for physically disabled and handicapped persons as defined in Section 760.22(5)(a), Florida Statutes; for developmentally disabled persons as defined in Section 393.063(6), Florida Statutes; for non -dangerous mentally ill persons as defined in Section 394.455(3), Florida Statutes; and for dependent children as defined in Section 39.01(8) and (10), Florida Statutes, as licensed by the Florida Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (FHRS); and residential facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency. Community residential home. See Community based residential facility. Convalescent home. See Extended care facility. Duplex dwelling. A two-family dwelling is a building containing only two (2) dwelling units. The term is general, including such specialized forms as two-family attached. For the purposes of these regulations, the term is not to be construed to include mobile homes, houseboats or other watercraft containing living quarters, or other forms of temporary or portable housing, all of which are to be construed as separate classes of dwellings or lodgings. Dwelling, attached. Attached dwellings are buildings containing only one (1) or two (2) dwelling units each, with three (3) or more such buildings attached to each other at party walls without openings. Such buildings shall have individual lots, or shall be so located on land in the same ownership that individual lots meeting the requirements of district regulations could be provided for each, or shall be so located and grouped on land in the same ownership that individual lots plus common open space for each and all groups would yield a lot area per dwelling unit at least equal to that required for the district. Dwelling, detached. A detached dwelling is a building containing only one (1) or two (2) dwelling units entirely surrounded by yards or otherwise spatially separated from other buildings. Dwelling, mobile home. A mobile home is a factory -fabricated, transportable, detached dwelling constructed on a chassis for purposes of transportation and designed and intended for long-term residential occupancy at the site where placed in use. A travel trailer is not to be considered as a mobile home. For purposes of these regulations, mobile homes used as dwellings are to be construed as a separate class. 'Dwelling, multifamily; multiple; apartment building. A multifamily dwelling, multiple dwelling, or apartment building is a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units. Page 2 6.5 96- 481 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To : Juan Gonzalez DATE : January 23, 1996 FILE Acting Zoning Administrator Planning, Building and Zoning Dept. SUBJECT: Determination Concerning Uses Not Specified: Special Housing FROM ` Jack Luft, Director REFERENCES : Zoning Determination 96-001 Community Planning vita zation. ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to Section 904, Determinations Concerning Uses Not Specified, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, and in response to your request, it is hereby determined that: Multi -family residential facilities relating to special needs as specified in the attached documentation entitled "Program and Plan for Rivermont House", are not specifically identified in Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, but are compatible with the general intent of the medium and high density residential zoning districts and therefor merit inclusion as permitted principal uses therein. In considering whether Special Housing Facilities, as described on the attached documentation, are presently addressed by the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, the Department of Community Planning and Revitalization has made the following findings: 1. Chapter 25, Section 2502, "Specific Definitions" does not provide for a definition of this type of special housing facility; the definitions which due exist in the ordinance related to -housing facilities are as follows: Affordable housing. Housing with a retail sales price not in excess of ninety (90) percent of current median Dade County new housing sales price, or rental housing rates (project average) not in excess of thirty (30) percent of the gross median Dade County monthly income. Apartment. see Dwelling, multifamily. Apartment hotel. A hotel offering long-term (more than thirty (30) days) lodging. Such establishments may furnish dining room service. Boarding house. A boarding house is an establishment where meals are regularly prepared and served for compensation for five (5) or more persons, and' where most of, the food is placed upon the table family style, without service or ordering of individual portions from a menu. Boarding houses may also provide lodgings for compensation. Page 1 95- 481 a 1 Vppartmpnt of #late I certify from the records of this office that GROVE PARK HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. on January 27, 1984 was a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Florida, filed on January 27, 1984. The document number of this corporation is N01136. I further certify that said corporation was administratively dissolved on November 16, 1987. Given under my hand and the Great Seal of the State of Florida, at Tallahassee, the Capital, this the Twenty-third day of February, 1996 Authentication Code: 896A00008028-022396-NO1136 -1/1 4 ' ME= (1-95) Aunbru art ttnt ��cr�ttu� ai�iafc �i 95- 481 to the extent the letter is written on behalf of nna "residents" of apartment buildings, it fails to meet -the mandatory requirement of Chapter 18; (iv) to the extent that the letter was intended to be an appeal, it fails to meet the mandatory requirement of Section 1801 of the Zoning Code of the City of Miami which mandates that any appeal "specifX the grounds thereof', which the letter expressly refuses to do by telling the City Manager that he "already knows our reasons for opposition". In view of the foregoing, the Residents Appeal should be dismissed. Dated February >'7 , 1996. Respectfully submitted, SHAPO, FREEDMAN & FLETCHER, P.A. as counsel to Carrfour Corporation 4750 First Union Financial Center 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 (305) 358-4440 RONALD A. Fla. Bar No. and 96— 481 b. Failure to pay required $400.00 fee at the time of filing. Section 62-62(a) of the City Code requires that a fee of $400.00 "shall" accompanx all requests for review. The requirement is mandatory and the single exception is completely inapplicable.' Upon information and 'belief, no fee was paid with the Residents Appeal and therefore, dismissal is mandatory. C. Invalid fee waiver and side letter. A letter is contained within the City's file from the "Grove Park Homeowners Association, Inc. " which expresses opposition to the Determination. On the copy of the letter appear the words "waive fees". Any such waiver is invalid and the letter is inadequate for the following reasons: (1) As noted above, there is a single limited exception to the absolute requirement for payment of the fee. It is beyond question that the exception is not applicable in this case.' Nowhere else in the City Code is there any authority for a waiver of such fees. Full payment of all fees and charges is mandatory in regard to any application or petition. Under these circumstances, any attempted waiver of fees was in excess of lawful authority, contrary to section 62-62 of the City Code and void ab initio. (2) The side letter from the Grove Park Homeowners Association, Inc. cannot meet the requirements of the City of Miami Code for an appeal because: (i) the corporation named in the letter did not exist -- it had been dissolved as a corporation for over eight years (see certificate of the Secretary of State attached); (ii) Theodora Long was not listed as an Officer or director of any kind for said entity when it dissolved; (iii) ' First, the exception only applies to approvals of Class I or Class II Special Permits and second, it would only apply to property owners, not tenants. 2 96- 481 I: CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ZONING DETERMINATION 96-001 OB. ECTIONS TO AND REQUEST FOR DISMISSAL OF PENDING APPEAL Carrfour Corporation files its objections to and request for dismissal of that certain appeal of Zoning Determination 96-001 filed by the "Residents of Miami" (hereinafter referred to as the "Residents Appeal"). Carrfour states as .grounds for its objections: 1. Carrfour is the owner of certain property situated in the City of Miami, legally described as: Lots 5, 6, 7. 8, 9 and 10 of RIVERMONT PARK subdivision and Lots 7, 8, 9, and 10 of GLENSIDE Subdivision as recorded in the public records of Dade County, Florida; street address is 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida and is also referred to as the Rivermont House Facility (hereinafter the "Property"). 2. The Property is zoned R-4. 3. The City has issued Zoning Determination 96-001 in regards to the Property (the "Determination") which is the subject matter of the Residents Appeal. 4. The Residents Appeal (copy attached) is defective for the following reasons: a. Lack of Standing. On its face, the one page appeal was filed on behalf of the "Residents of Miami." Chapter 18 of the City's Zoning Code governs appeal procedures of determinations by the City's Director of the Department of Planning, Building & Zoning and by the City's Zoning Administrator. Appeals are limited to "any person aggrieved." It is, therefore, indisputable that the vague and ambiguous reference to "Residents of Miami" is not an "aggrieved person" sufficient to confer standing. 96- 481 r CQR.fL�0�112 corporation In enendent Living Plans: Each resident at Rivermont House will have an independent living plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her services coordinator. The plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive needs. Each resident will identify his or her won goals and objectives for maintaining and increasing their independent living skills and abilities and the plan will set forth a strategy for accomplishing the goals and objectives. It will specify the services needed from outside organizations. Service Coordinators will assist the residents in obtaining services from other providers and be in regular contact with other providers. There wfil be no resident staff at Rivermont House, except that some of the residents may be employed as desk clerks, maintenance workers or in other positions. Support services will be available off and on -site. Off -site services include training, employment, medical and certain counseling and treatment. On -site support will also be available at varied times and be provided by a "team leader" and service coordinator. The Team Leader will be responsible for the coordination of services to the residents. He/She is responsible for developing linkage and referral arrangements with other organizations in the community that will provide referrals for residency and support services to residents. The Team Leader will serve as the liaison with the Residents' Council. The Team Leader will be a ll+I. S.W. Services Coordinators will assist in screening prospective residents; ensure that residents apply for and secure benefits to which they are entitled; provide counseling services to residents in such areas as relapse prevention, adjustment to independent living, and fi u*/relationship issues; assist residents in developing personal goals; provide referrals to residents for additional outside services; assist the residents with money management and budgeting; provide advocacy services for the residents; provide crisis intervention services in such circumstances as job loss, and follow-up with the residents to ensure that their needs are identified and addressed. The Services Coordinators will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or have appropriate, related experience. 9999.008 092395 (14:17) F:\WPDATA\NA%I NM7983 5 57 96- 481 Alt cap-FZ.:0rj12 corporation sign in and out at the front desk. Residents will be required to escort visitors from the front desk to their rooms. Unaccompanied visitors will be asked to leave the apartment building. The primary service offered by Rivermont House is safe and affordable housing. The additional services, designed to sustain residents in independent living and prevent problems which might compromise that goal, include. c Socialization Services. Homeless individuals frequently learn "survival skills" which are helpful in sustaining life on the street, but counterproductive in an independent living setting. Socialization services involve various activities which encourage the "unlearning" of some of these behaviors and "re -learning" skills necessary for living in a community. This re -learning process focuses on such common activities as personal housekeeping and personal meal preparation, cooperative engagement ofneighbors, and obtaining goods and services in the community. o Preventive Services. Service staff will work with each resident to develop an independent living plan which highlights that resident's needs for sustaining active engagement in the community. This will include vocational skills, substance abstinence, connection with outside services such as mental health or health services, etc. c Recreation Services. The purposes ofthe activities/recreation program are to increase the social interaction of building residents and to provide opportunities for substance free leisure activity. They will help to break down barriers of isolation erected for self- protection during periods ofhomelessness. On site activities will include active recreation, such as basketball and pool, videos and movies. Off -site activities will include beach trips and sporting events. C Pmploym nt Services. _ Dade County Public Schools provides an extensive range of services - through their community -based Skills Training Centers. Motivated individuals will be able to continue receiving educational and training services at one of the Skills centers. It is expected that most, ifnot all, of the residents without long term or chronic disabilities at Rivermout will be individuals committed w continuing their education and training at the Skills Centers. This off -site training program will be linked with employment opportunities, preparing individuals for the specific jobs that are available. Carrfour Corporation will develop employment opportunities primarily through its relationship with and in conjunction with members of the Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce (GMCC). 5l. 9�- 481 CG7RP-4:0r lz corporation Guests who violate this policy will be refused admission into th6,building. Violation of these policies by residents could lead to eviction. o Residents must be employed, actively seeking employment, or enrolled in an educational/vocational skills training program intended to enhance their employability. Residents with longterm and/or chronic disabilities that preclude their fiill time employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute, such as part-time or volunteer work intended to assist them in maintaining their independence and fimctioning. o Residents must agree to participate in the supportive community of Rivermont House. This participation can and will take a number of forms: residents wipd encouraged to participate in the recreational and other activities which will be offered on site; they will be expected to work with their Service Coordinators in developing individualized plans to assure that they are able to maintain their independent living skills; they will also be encouraged to participate in the Residents' Council;; and residents will be expected to participate in the operation of the apartment binding. The Residents' Council and community participation are described below. o Each resident must pay rent. Section 8 rental assistance will be available for a portion of the residents whose income levels qualify them Those residents collecting disability payments will be requirement to pay 30% of their benefits for rent. Participation in the SuaportWe_Commup- tv: Although program staff will be available to the residents, the key supportive element will be positive reinforcement provided through peer support. Peer support will occur through: participation in Twelve Step and other support groups and participation in the Resident's Council and activities organized byresidents. The Residenf s Council will be elected by all of the residents and will: establish house rules for the residence; increase socialization among residents; coordinate peer support activities; assist in recreational planning; and provide a forum for resolving grievances among residents and between residents and program staff The Council will establish its own bylaws and procedures. Visitors: Residents willbe permitted to have visitors at all times of the day. As indicated above, visitors may not bring or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. All visitors are required to 3 55 96-- 481 CQR.R.. oupcomoption - Rivermont House will be operated as a "clean and sober" apartment building. Prospective residents with substance abuse histories must demonstrate commitment to abstinence from alcohol and drugs and understand that failure to do so could lead to eviction. Peer support will provide the primary motivation to abide by the house rules concerning appropriate and responsible behavior. The rules will be further enforced by the apartment building's security and management personnel 'The Residents of Rivermont: Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter�iiainstream society. The acceptance criteria will include demonstrated potential for independent living, commitment to respect the rules ofthe apartment building, commitment to secure employment and to participate in employment trrtming as needed and a willingness to abstain from drugs and alcohol Those residents whose disabilities preclude immediate employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute to the positive ambiance ofthe apartment building. All prospective residents at Rivermont House will be referred from organizations providing housing and services to individuals who have experienced homelessness. In order to be eligible for residency, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient skills for independent living. It is expected that prospective residents will successfully complete a program of primary care services prior to being referred to Rivermont. Program staff at Rivermout will establish linkages and referral arrangements from primary care programs. Information will be provided on the housing and services offered at Rivermont and the criteria for admission. It is expected that Rivermont House tenants will include many individuals who are participating in continuing education through neighborhood based Skills Training Centers operated by the Dade County Public _Schools. Occupancy Agreement: Tenant Requirements: Each prospective resident will be required to sign an Occupancy Agreement. The special requirements for the residents include: O Each resident must agree to respect the drug, alcohol, and violence free environment. Neither residents noi'•their guests may bring in or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. r 96- 481 counporin corporation PROGRAM A." PLAN FOR R V "ONT HOUSE Intxoductory rote: The Rivermont House Program and Plan generally describes how Carrfour Corporation proposes to operate Rivermont House, provided that nothing here jeopardizes the classification of the project as a rental apartment building for zoning purposes. Like any plan, it is intended to guide day-to-day operations, but it is not a rigid document that cannot be modified as conditions and applicable ordinances and regulations warrant. j Bac ound: - Carrfour Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation, specializes in the development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Canfour housing will allow formerly homeless people to live productive lives in clean, wellmaktained apartments. Rivermont House, the first of Carrfo&s projects,,will serve as a practical example of the principle that such an apartment building can be a positive addition to any residential neighborhood. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. These apartments are designed to provide independent Irving. Residents who are selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various. transitional programs serving the homeless. Applicants for residency will be thoroughly screened by Rivermont staffto ensure that those selected can meet the rigorous standards of conduct which will characterize this apartment building. The majority of residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment slaps training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of --healthful and productive endeavor. Options include part-time work, self-employment and volunteer work The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive And independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another. 95 481 Maria S. Pellerin, November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 2 Z`herefore, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House. If you have any further questions on this matter, please call me at 350-7875. V truly you , uan C. Gonzalez, Ac Zoning Administrato JCG: tc cc: Carlos Smith, Assistant City Manager and Director Building & Zoning Department Z ' Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Jack Luft, Director Department of Cty Planning and Revitalization ✓ Zoning file Central file 99- 481 Of ATMUT �G-,TV OF y CARLOS F. SMITH F , CESAR H. ODIO Assistant City Manager "nun om City Manager. November 30, 1995 Carrfour c/o Maria S. Pellerin, Executive Director 100 BE 2nd Street, Suite #1220 Miami, FL 33131 t _ Rivermont House 789 NW 13 Avenue Dear Ms. Pellerin: _ Please be advised that after review of the Program and Plan for Rivermont House, submitted October 3, 1995, and information obtained from our meeting, including the meetings which neighborhood groups attended, I. have concluded the following: The proposed Rivermont House will not be considered a Community Based i Residential Facility, as defined in our present zoning ordinance, if the proposed Program and Plan for Rivermont is submitted to HUD to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-5 to 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. However, I have further concluded that the facility cannot be considered a multifamily dwelling complex gince the proposed services being offered to the residents on both I the original. Supportive Housing Program application and the proposed revised Program and Plan for Rivermont House are not consistent and/or - accessory to multifamily apartment dwelling units. Since there is no definition of the proposed use for Rivermont House, Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, states: - "Where there is substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director ,of the department of panning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." 1 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING 275 N.W. 2nd Street /P.O. BOX 330708/MIAMI, FL 33233-0708/(305) 579-6800 5/ 95- 481 Under Section 9041, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, "Determinations of Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified", the following is stated. "Where there is. substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes - of use, or characteristics of. use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same -general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of planning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." By this memorandum, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House in the R-4 zoning designation as mentioned under Section 904. JCG: tc cc: Carlos F. Smith,• Assistant City Manager and Director Building and Zoning Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Department of Community Planning and•Revitalization Zoning file Central file rl V 96- 481 Jack Luft November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 3 "The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social- setting in which residents support and assist one another. Under Section 2502, Definitions, a community based residential facility, states the following: "A community based residential facility provides room (with or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities; and facilities for .physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for nondangerous mentally. ill persons and for dependent children, as licensed facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as licensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency." Since the facility functions are not defined under a community based residential facility, and under the aforementioned Section 2502,.no definition exists under our present zoning ordinance that defines the proposed use of Rivermont House, the following is being requested. //I 96- 481 0 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA , INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Jack Luft, Director De artment of Community Planning a Revitalization uan C. Gonzalez, ng Zoning Administ t Building and n' Department DATE : November 30, 1995 FILE : SUBJECT: Determination Concerning Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified, REFERENCES Section 904 ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to a request made to my office by Carrfour Corporation for Rivermont House, concerning a use not specified, please be advised of the following. The property in question is located in the R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential) zoning district. The location of the site is 789 NW 13 Avenue located within the East Little Havana NET Service District. The proposed use for the site is to operate a non-profit housing corporation, that specializes in development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units. each equipped with kitchenette and bath. The apartments are designed to provide independent living. Residents selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various transitional programs serving the homeless. Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward "individuals whose lives have been` disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter mainstream -society." "The majority of. residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options inbplucJS p�rt- time work, self-employment and volunteer work. � h C_ p A 96- -481 BUILDING & ZONING Feb 16 '96 12:40 P.03/03 OiSCLOSURE OF aWwIRSHtF 1. _fgal descriptian And street address of subject real property: { { _ 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, Dade County, Florida Legal Description: Lots 5 through 10, inclusive, Rivermont Park, Plat Book 4, pg. 46 and Lots 7 through 10, inclusive, Glenside, PB 7 2. 0w~(s) of sub Int reel property end percentage of 74"r1shiR. ►Qote: C+ty of )91=i Pg. 142, Dade I creieanct %. 941O redvires dis¢tosure, of rill parties harirq a finwKiat tnarvst, County Public •:they Direct ar indtrtct, fn tht 94644et Osttor of a pr"entation, repYest or Records. petition to tote City CoWssion. Accordingly, geestioa It ragyim disolWsur•a of sharowton of torverations. beteficiaries of trots, aweler wj other intorrsted Parties, trgetbar with their addressas and prowtionato interest. Owned 100% by Carrfour Corporation, a non-profit, 501(c)3, Florida corporation. It is governed by a volunteepBoard of Directors none of whom has a financial interest in the organization. (Board roster and officers attached) X. Legal description and street address of any rtal pro"! (a) aee"d by any amy listed in ansar to gmtiw 02. ON (b) located within 373 feet of the subject real party. None CARRFOUR CORPORATION OMAD OR AlYI W M 0 Maria Suarez Pellerin Executive Director STATE Of FWAIOA } SS: G�ifi1' Of O�A�t } Maria Suarez Pellerin, on behalf of Carrfour Corporation, t�1w, doer VW"' 4ottee5 NW is" Wt. he is the (Owwr) (AttwVg for OWW) et tft real IMP" denril®d ill NOW t4 gMtieft fit above; that he has FVM on ftrop1a ay1mrs sm tihat alp sage in "" No twist*; and (if acting so at""" f4r "W) tMS he ho Ntmeity to to Oiseleavel of ownership fom en eM If'oy the 0~. • CARRF CORPORATION • I ,w(Sil~L) tam) Maria Suarez Pellerin Sir0�1 10 APO SW ITAIM Exel5htive Dire o bgfonj} oyt+r+y lie. Stags of l i+ti se LW C"J;MUP fAui bR1E R NAG1N MY CMW*Mbm C0=4a 7k 1� E-O. D�c.01,1W7 ,gyp 8"ded by" 01R�" 000^48 45W 0 /�7 95- 481 comproutz CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, STE. 1220. MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347-4006 1996 Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Janet McAliley Jeff Rosinek John Sacco Allen Shaklan George A. Simpson Mark Smith Non -Voting: Greg Byrne, Ex-Officio David Nevel, Ex-Offiicio Maria Suarez Pellerin, Ex-Officio PRIMARY AFFILIATION Preve, Liberatore & Barton Real Estate Brokers Barry University School of Social Work Homeless Advocate Hoffman Danner & Co. Accountants Camillus House SRO Ambulatory Care Services Jackson Memorial Hospital Burger King Corporation Homeless Advocate Dade County School Board Circuit Court Judge Architect WFOR-TV Channel 4 Physician Winthrop Management Metro -Dade HUD Miami Beach Housing Authority Carrfour Executive Director 95- 481 Feb 16 196 12:39 A 9 F I 0 A V I T P. 02/03 Bofors one, the uodersigned authority, this day personally appeartd MARIA SUAREZ PELLERM king by as first duly sworn, upon oath, deposes meld says: 1. That he is the asm*r. or the legal representative of the Omer. submitting the accompanytng application for a public hearing as rMired by Crdinmtce 11QW of the Code of the city of Miami, Florida, affectsrq the real property located in this City of Miisi, as descHW and listed on the pages attached to this affidavit mind made a part thereof. 2. That all owwm nhtdi he repreaenta, if my, have given their W T and =Plete peneission for He to &Min their behalf for the cholesor modifica- tion of a classification or regulation of zoning as set out in the actrt►mpanring petition. 3. That th11 pages attedr!ed hereto and made a part of this affidavit contain tha eurront na m. mailing addresses, phone nu■bars and legal descriptions for the the real prow ey arf which he is the v+mar or legal reptesantative. 4. T* facets as rope anted in the application aM decusents submitted in conjunction with this affidavit are tree and carroct. Further Affiant sayeth not. C UR CORPORATION MAW th • Maria Suarez Pellerin Sworn to and•Suubscribed before ace Executive Director this 21� day of Februaryl� 96 tlotary► Pry . S:m-tt of F1 i o at Linos 40{. MARJONE R NAGN Y�G My Commission C0333429 Expk." Dso. 01,1997 N!W± by KV ,'hFp� �0.4ZZ•13bS #%5 96- 481 SECTION II. 11 A Detailed Development Budget RIVERMONT:'6U1LO:ING'` CARRFOUR�CORPORATION z0-Jun-4S 1 r: u shadedareas onl✓ DEVELOPMENT COSTS I' AIi IJUt.J11 lurl - Per Utut rrC?=t C0CU Land Acquisition , $3.092 ::.: •` 5235,000 Building Acquisition S3.487 : ,.: $265.000 Surveys Tests and Boring S46 .. $3.500 Appraisals S46:.. S34100 Title Insurance $102 : 57,72ti Legal Fees (donated) $0 ;; ;..;. • . :'(s0 TOTAL ACOUIS17TION $6.773 $514.726 FINANCING AND INTERIM COSTS Gnrl Prtnr Cnstrctn Insurance S513 $39;000 Cnstn Ln Interest* 9D9G::>:12 taaa s0 s0 Prmnnt Fncng Fees ox point s0 s0 Legal S132 $10,000 Acquisition PM Interest S592 $45.000 Other closing costs $197 $15.000 TOTAL FINANCING & INTERIM $1,434 $109.000 PMt_—UtV1=LU1'Mt_N1 ANU HENI—UP Architect - Specs and Design $603 $45,800 Architect - Supervision S526 $40'000 Consultants/Overhead $1.155 $87.602 Marketing and PR $23 $1.750 Accounting/Audit $105 58,000. Legal (donated) s0 . s0 Developer's Fee 5.0%-c(ddpmt $1.572 $i 19.466 TOTAL SOFT COSTS $3,984 5302,818 RENT LEVELS UNITS Rent 0 Bdrm 40 S369 0 Bdrm 36 $150 3 Bdrm 0 s0 4 Bdrm 0 s0 TOTAL 76 CONSTRUCTION/Site Wk Per Unit Projmtt_esu Land Clearance/Site Work s0 s0 Water/Sewer Hook-up s0 so Grading, Parking, Landscap. S658 S50.000 Environmental S46 $3,$00 Clark of the works S395 $30.000 Fling Fees $1S8 $12,000 General Conditions $1,039 $79000 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $2.296 $174,50o CONSTRUCTION/Hard Costs ConstrucdbrVRehab: $1.274.S45 Construction Contingency 10.0% $127.455 TOTAL CONSTRUCTION $1,402.000 Construction Loan Needed: $0 TOTAL TOTAL DEVELOPMENT COSTS ACOUSITION $6,773 $514.726 CONSTRUCTION $20,743 $1.576.500 FINANCING & INTRM CSTS $1.434 $109.000 SOFT COSTS S3.984 $302,818 RESERVES - 5 months $1.196 $90.917 RENT UP 2 months S479 $36.367 TOTAL $34.610 S2 630 328 MORTGAGES Puchase Money Mortgage Intered Rao 9.00% Term to Mnthty P'aymwnt S3.166.89 M-19ape s250.000.00 AVAILABLE FOR MORTGAGE TOTAL RENT S241,920 — VCNCY 7.50 ea,776 EXPENSES $180,199 PER UNIT/MONTH $197.59 DEBT CVRG 1.15 'AVBLE FOR S38,003 MORTGAGE/ANNUALLY 9/ 96- 481 .CARRFOURCiJE�P.ORATIOR SOURCES Purchase Money Mortgage* $250,000 Metro -Dade HUD $300,000 HUD Supportive Housing Grant $400,000 Capitalized Lakeside Revenue (Loan .Req. Pending) $800,000 Dade County Homeless Trust $190,000 Corporation for Supportive Housing $50,000 $1,990,000 USES Total Development Costs Less Dev. Fee SURPLUS (DEFICIT) Metro -Dade CDBG Private Contributions Notes: $2,510,862 ($520,862) $500,000 $20,862 To be refinanced at 9% for 10 year term 96- 481 DESCRIPTION OF ORGANUATION'S GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Carrfour Corporation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization , was established to develop permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults and families in Metro Dade County, Florida. Carrfour's mission, along with providing permanent supportive housing, is to promote the economic self-sufficiency of its residents through employment. Through a collaboration with Dade County Public Schools and members of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, I ents will have access t t skills training, internships, and employment. Social ces, rovidedb on-siteservice to and by referral to communi ed roviders will be ided c re ensrve y support residents' personal development, with an a hasis on independent living skills. The social service program will be developed by Carrfour in conjunction with the Barry University School of Social Work. These collaborative efforts with Miami's academic and civic communities will assist residents in living with a maximum degree of independence. Canfour grew out of an initiative on the part of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) to develop a response to homelessness in Dade County and the City of Miami. GMCC sponsored the development of the first Strategic Plan for the Homeless in Dade County (1989), which set the foundation for the development of the formal county plan, and has advocated for a continuum of care to address the needs of the homeless in Metro -Dade County. GMCC formed a Committee on Homelessness (of which three current Carrfour Board members- Mr. Preve, Dr. Holloway and Mr. Turke.- were initial members) which sponsored the development of the plan. Carrfours commitment to supportive housing is rooted in hard nationwide evidence that supportive housing is . . .. a cost-effective community alternative to homelessness ... effective in enabling 85% of the residents to establish permanently stable lifestyles good for the neighborhood in which it is located, lowering crime and promoting increased investment. in short, supportive housing is "a hand up, not a hand out", a way to end homelessness that snakes sense for the community, the formerly homeless and the neighborhoods where projects are located. Carrfour is taking advantage of the national experience in supportive housing and transferring successful models to Maimi. Carfour is working closely with the Corporation for Supportive Housing, a national non-profit intermediary, which is providing technical and financial assistance to Carrfour. Steve Holloway, Vice -President of Carrfour and Dean of the School of Social Work 95- 481 u. � q+ at Barry University was also the founder and former Executive Director of Columbia University Community Services, which provides on site services to several thousand units of transitional and permanent housing in New York City. In its efforts to combat homelessness, Carrfour has obtained the inpput and support of an extensive range of governmental and philanthropic sources, and has also received individual donations. Carrfour works in collaboration with the Dade County Homeless Trust and with other organizations providing transitional housing and/or treatment services. Maintaining and expanding its community based network ensures that Carrfoues efforts to develop permanent supportive husing for formerly homeless individuals and families complements the continuum of care being developed by public agencies and other nonprofit organizations in Metro Dade County. 96- 481 � q+ at Barry University was also the founder and former Executive Director of Columbia University Community Services, which provides on site services to several thousand units of transitional and permanent housing in New York City. In its efforts to combat homelessness, Carrfour has obtained the inpput and support of an extensive range of governmental and philanthropic sources, and has also received individual donations. Carrfour works in collaboration with the Dade County Homeless Trust and with other organizations providing transitional housing and/or treatment services. Maintaining and expanding its community based network ensures that Carrfoues efforts to develop permanent supportive husing for formerly homeless individuals and families complements the continuum of care being developed by public agencies and other nonprofit organizations in Metro Dade County. 96- 481 1 FP Oo PROPOSED TYPICAL UNIT FLOOR PLAN 235 S.F. SCALE: William O. Cullom President July 10, 1995 Ms. Maria S. Pellerin, Executive Director Carrfour Corporation 100 S.E. Second Street, Suite 1220 Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Ms. Pellerin: It is most gratifying to see the efforts of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce for the past several years begin to bear fruit in addressing homelessness in Miami. Since the Chamber completed the community's first strategic plan on homelessness in 1991, we have witnessed the establishment of a dedicated source of funding, the Dade Homeless Trust and the Community Partnership for the Homeless. Since 1993, the Chamber's Committee on Homelessness has focused its efforts on launching an independent, non-profit organization to develop permanent supportive housing, which has now taken the form of Carrfour Corporation. Now that Carrfour is well .on its way, during the coming year the Chamber's Committee on Homelessness will focus on providing a linkage between formerly homeless individuals ready to take their place as productive members of society, existing job training and employment programs and potential employers. The Committee will be working to demonstrate that hiring the formerly homeless is good for the community and good business. To this end, the Committee will work to identify employment opportunities and requirements; to place formerly homeless individuals in existing job training and placement programs; and to coordinate such -programs with the needs of both the homeless and the prospective employers. I look forward to continuing to work with Carrfour to bring an end to homelessness in Miami. Sincerely, GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Omni International Complex - 1601 Biscayne Boulevard - Miami, Florida 33132 - (305) 350.7700 95- 01. Barry University School of Social Work Ms. Maria Suarez Pellerin Executive Director Carrfour Housing Corporation 100 S.E. Second Street Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Ms. Pellerin; 11300 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE MIAMI SHORES, FLORIDA 33161.6695 Direct Number (305) 899.3900 Main Campus (305) 899.3000 July 10, 1995 This letter is written to confirm the agreements reached between the Barry University School of Social Work and Carrfour Housing Corporation. It details •Barry's commitments to Carrfour in relation to consultation and evaluation services and provisi-m of student interns. As you are aware, the School•of Social Work has a long history of interest in •and commitment to homelessness issues -in South Florida. In the late 1980's we sponsored a comprehensive study of the problem in our region and published a five volume report entitled The South Florida Homeless Studies of 1989. Since that time we have remained active in the field. Carrfour Housing Corporation has distinguished itself as one of the very few not -for -profits in Dade County which is solely focused on the provision of supportive permanent housing to the homeless and formerly homeless. As such, Carrfour has uniquely positioned itself to affect long-term solutions to this difficult problem. The School of Social Work has committed to a partnership with Carrfour in its efforts. This partnership will include on -going pro-bonotion on the design and implementation of social services i�v the initial Rivermount facility and subsequent projects come on- ne. a are lso available to provide evaluation and program evelopment consultation as the need indicates. Finally, Barry commits to provide a maximum of six student interns for Rivermount and six more for eac site w i comes off --line. The ns are gradtWVe s u e o are in tra ng_fZ" the MSW degree and contribute three full days per week to the internship for a nine month period of time. This is the equivalent of three full. -time social service staff persons for the nine month period. Sinc el./y, Stephen Holloway, Ph.D. Dean The Ellen Whiteside McDonnell School of Social Work A Catholic International University 97 95- 481 • '1 DADS COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CHOOL BOARD ADMINISTRATION BUILDING - 1450 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE - MIAMI, FLORIDA 33132 Octavio J. Visiedo Dade County School Board Superintendent of Schools Ms. Betsy H. Kaplan, Chairperson Joseph H. Mathos Mr. G. Holmes Braddock, Vice -Chairperson ..Assistant Superintendent Dr. Rosa Castro Feinberg Office of Applied Technology, Adult, Dr. Michael Krop Career, and Community Education Ms. Janet R. McAliley fsosl 995-1806 April 4, 1995 Mr. Robert Renick Ms. Frederica S. Wilson Ms. Maria Suarez Pellerin I , Executive Director Carrfour Housing Corporation 100 SE Second Street, Suite 1220 "Miami, Florida 33131 I Dear Ms. Pellerin: We are pleased to support the application for the Section 8/SRO Moderate Rehabilitation Program proposed by Carrfour Housing Corporation. If this proposal is j funded, Dade County Public Schools commits to make available educational services valued from $40,000 to $140,000 per year or a total of $580,000 over ten years. This estimate is based on 35 students attending vocational programs on a full-time basis in year one ($140,000), 25 in year two ($100,000), 15 in year three ($60,000), and 10 in years four through ten ($40,000). The number of students is based on your projected annual turnover of residents. Students will be referred from the downtown Homeless Assistance Center after completing an intensive educational assessment program. The value of services is approximately $4,000 per student, which is an average estimate of the weighted Full Time Equivalent. These resources will be made available to the Section 8/SRO Moderate Rehabilitation Program for ten years following the award of the grant. Si (rely, / Jo ep H. Mathos sistant Superintendent JHM/mdn _ L0647 cc: Mr. Roger C. Cuevas Mrs. Carrie B. Mickey Mrs. Marian M. Dean Dr. Dagmar Pelzer Mr. Mark D. Needle 4-3 a gs- 481 Secremry T.G Addn17 City of Miuoi Beach Trwwrer M" Bunn belilum GrbtI.A6okr.Ir E,q. AtWM 6: Ehwu& Eltinc H. 86ck Toole 6c C6m6e Roo. luaei+ eallud Floridt Howe of Reprexactiva Hoo. M drd chavia QKuit )WV Hon. )060 COWUvc Fkutdt Howe of Reprt coatim Kiueo Johasoa•Strea 5-V IGa6eorp—tioa R„6en I. rms•Sbaw John Aldeo life lmw%m Co 1`67 6 Ocien B+WR Hmpiol Re-acad Wdra Richardson Svvca Home Miaioauy B,pti't Owed Dou4at H. Smith. P6.D. F" larccwtic," Uaivatiry I Ne01 D. Rohlmoo Praidcat Chirf E:uwiwOfftter CorporateOf5ce 7900 N.E. Secood Avenue Suhc 603 Miami. FL 33138 .t phoet•.13051759-651 I F= 0051759.7639 Sooth Dade Offtrt 950 Nash Krome A+couc Suite 304.30$ H."t FL 33030 rckphaae, (30% 14669M Far (30$) 246•Eht6 Jobs for AAami "A Commitment to Excellence (creeds Success" ' July 11, 1995 Ms. Maria Pellerin Executive Director Carrfour Corporation 100 S. E. 2nd Street, Suite 1220 Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Ms. Pellerin: This letter will confirm that Jobs for. Miami services of job training, placement and case management will be available in the fall of 1995 for eligible candidates for Carrfour's Rivermont House Project. Jobs for Miami is dedicated to increasing the opportunities for self-sufficiency among the low income clients we have served over the last sixteen years. The Private Industry Council of Dade County, Inc., doing business as Jobs for Miami, was created in 1979 with a mission to be the employment/training and economic advocate for the disenfranchised and economically disadvantaged residents of Dade County. The major component of our work is to assist in the creation of jobs for those who are considered to be the hardest to employ; youth, minorities, women, welfare recipients, the handicapped and the homeless, among others. Over these sixteen years we have placed more than 9,000 of these individuals in promising careers after extensive training in vocational areas such as; clerical, secretarial (including medical and legal), computer specialization, the hospitality/tourist industry, child care and the construction industry. Our services nclude in-depth assessment and eligibility certification,.,r&&= management, suppo 1ve service assistance and Counseling together with: classr� oo�m, trains adult asrc a or _ -experience, on -the job training, pre- employment/work maturity workshops and job placement assistance. We are ready to work with the Rivermont Project. The candidates for this project fall within the target population eligible for Jobs for Miami services and will be prioritized for training beginning in the fall of 1995. Understanding the unique issues surrounding this population there will be expanded counseling services, during the 95- 481 Ms. Maria Pellerin Page 2 July 11, 1995 course of their transitional programming, to accelerate the successful completion of training. The counseling and skills enhancement they receive at Jobs for Miami, along with job placement assistance, will facilitate gainful employment for these individuals on a time frame to meet the requirements for their Rivermont housing at the time the Project comes on line in mid 1996. We look forward to this association. Sincerely yours, President and C.E.O. yA- 481 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief Hearing Boards Division FROM : uan G za ez, ing oning Administr DATE : February 14, 1996 FILE SUBJECT : Appeal of Zoning Determination 789 NW 13th Avenue Carrfour Rivermont REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to your February 8, 1996, memorandum, concerning the above mentioned property, please find enclosed copies of all pertinent information currently on file in the zoning section. JCG: tc .Enclosures cc Zoning file Central file METROPOLITAN DADE - -,) UNTY, FLORIDA ISM METRaDADE STEPHEN P. CLARK CENTER DADE COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST / SUITE 2710 r/ 111 N.W. 1ST STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128.1930 (305) 375.1490 (305) 372.6009 September 21, 1995 Juan Gonzalez, Director Zoning Department City of Miami 275 N.W. 2nd Street Miami, FL 33128 As per the request of Teresita Gyori, I am attaching a copy of the proposal submitted to us by Carrefour Corporation for funding of -the facility located at 789 N.W. 13 Avenue. The County authorized an allocation of $190,000 to fund this project as a match for a Federal Grant that Carrefour had received. Please let me know if you have any questions. inc rely, . Gonzalez, Esq. Executive Director Dade County Homeless Trust SMG/mcg cc: Teresita Gyori 96- 481 CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION PROPOSAL I�Oli,�lO11F:I.F;SS'TRt►ST MATCH FOR H(ID SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS PROPOSAL. TITLE: DUE DATE: CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND ST., STE. 1220 MIAMI, FL 33131 (305)347-4005 (305 )347-4006 MARIA SUAREZ PELLERIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FOR HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MARCH 3, 1995 /0.3 96- 481 CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION PROPOSALS FOR HOMELESS TRUST MATCH FOR HUD SUPPORTED HOUSING PROJECTS TABLE OF CONTENTS L PROPOSAL FORM (Attachment 1) II. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL M. DEVELOPMENT BUDGET IV. AFFIDAVIT'S (Attachment 7 - 15) V. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING APPLICATION 96- 481 ATTACi�SENT l DADS - COUNTY HOMELESS TRUST :" PROPOSAL FORM Full Legal Name of Organization Local Address of Organization ARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION 00 S.E. 2nd ST.,Ste. 1220 Contact Person Phone Number Fax Number Maria S. Pellerin (305)347-4005 (305)347 -4006 Name of Proposed Project Project Category Total Request IVERMONT HOUSE Advanced Care- 190 000 I certify that all of the information contained in this proposal is true and accurate. I further understand that material omission or false information contained in this proposal constitute grounds for disqualification of the Proposer(s) and this pra�osal Au h iz d Signature Typed Name Title Date avid Preve President 3-2-95 ICorporate Seal OR Sworn to and subs2ribed before me this o)n day o Memel,, 19 SUN C.L f\ Io 24i ?'1 NOTARY PUBLIC, State of Florida, at Large cc %EIVO a, 96- 481 canize4:0arz HOUSING CORPORATION DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSAL Section 1. General Information Differences Between HUD SHP application and current project plans: 1. The number of units has been increased from 72 to 76 2. Room Configuration: Each unit will have its own bathroom and kitchenette. A. Explanation of how this project fills any gaps in and/or is consistent with, the local continuum of care as defined by the Dade County Community Homeless Plan. [See Supportive Housing Application, Exhibit 1: Coordination] This project will provide permanent housing to a mixed population of formerly homeless individuals. Thirty-six (36) of the seventy-six (76) efficiency units in the project have been designated to provide housing and supportive services to persons disabled by mental illness, chronic alcohol and/or substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Housing will also be provided to individuals who have received rehabilitation services in a primary care (transitional) setting and are now capable of being self-supporting through employment. These individuals will be assisted in accessing job training and job opportunities. Carrefour is working with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, its founding organization, to create job opportunities for formerly homeless individuals. Not -for -profit homeless providers have traditionally had difficulty locating permanent housing for clients, particularly those with disabilities requiring long-term supportive services. Permanent housing, particularly permanent supportive housing, is identified in the Dade County Homeless Plan as an essential component for the continuum of care to function as intended. With the opening of the first Homeless Assistance Center in the Fall of this year, 1995, the number of clients moving though the continuum of care is expected to dramatically increase. The U.S. HUD Supportive Housing Program, which has selected this project for an award, offers an opportunity to address this need. All prospective residents will be referred from existing homeless shelters, transitional housing programs serving homeless individuals, or through the newly established Homeless Assistance Centers (HAC's) which provide temporary housing (30-60 days) and comprehensive assessment and referral services. 96- 481 k4l i 2 B. Percentage and number of direct Trust referrals Since our organization and the project are entirely devoted to housing formerly homeless people, referrals from the Trust will be invited whenever there is a vacancy or an anticipated vacancy. We expect all of our residents to be referred to us by programs providing outreach and primary (transitional) care to homeless individuals. Thus all 76 units, one hundred percent of the units (100%) ,will be available for Trust referrals. In addition, in consideration for a loan of $190,000, which represents less than eight percent (8%) of the total development costs, Carrefour will reserve fifteen percent (15%) of the units, ie., 10 units, specifically for Trust referrals in accordance with mutually acceptable procedures. K for any reason, the amount of the loan from the Trust increases, the number of units reserved for Trust referrals will also increase. C. Cost to the Trust per unit/bed. The number of beds and,the number of units is the same, 76. A loan of $190,000 represents a cost to the Trust of $2,500 per unit for the 76 units reserved for formerly homeless individuals. The cost to the Trust per unit for the 10 units reserved for Trust referrals is $19,000 per unit. D. Population Served (Gender, Special needs, etc.) [See Exhibit 4. Part 1 of the SHP application: Characteristics and Needs of the Homeless Population to be Served; on page 4-2.] Thirty-six (36) of the units are designated for residents with long-term and continuing disabilities resulting from serious mental illness, chronic alcoholism/substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. The remaining residents, while having a history of homelessness, are projected to be employed. The project will house adult individuals, regardless of gender. E. Admission Criteria Admission criteria will be designed to ensure that prospective residents are ready and able to live independently and harmoniously in this setting, with the support services provided. Having been formerly homeless will be a requirement to be considered as a tenant. In addition, the 36 tenants receiving assistance under the Federal Supportive Housing grant will be certified as having long term and continuing disabilities resulting from serious mental illness, chronic alcoholism/substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS, according to criteria recognized by the U.S. Departments of HUD and Health and Human Services. The project is specifically designed to demonstrate that the so-called "traditional homeless" - that is, those commonly seen on urban street. comers and in homeless shelters - can be permanently housed in a safe and wholesome setting which is conducive to individual support and development. 107 99w- 481 dog 0 3 Initial screening and selection recommendations will be made by social service staff, in consultation with other service providers who are lmowledgeable about the applicant's history. Among the criteria which will inform this assessment are the following: • history of and orientation to physical violence • history of and orientation toward substance abuse including possible treatment history • psychosocial history • history and orientation to use of psychiatric services and psychotropic medication in cases with evidence of psychiatric difficulties • socialization patterns eligibility for entitlements • ability and orientation to employment • attitudes toward use of social services Final determinations will be made in consultation with management staff Once the building's occupancy is stable and a tenant advisory council has been established, it too will participate in the selection process. F. 'Timing of beds/units coming on-line and timeline for implementation of project. [See Exhibit 2, page 2-2 of the SHP application] The property is already owned by Carrefour. Required major rehabilitation is projected to be completed within 395 days from Federal grant execution and residents are projected to begin to occupy the facility 405 days after Federal grant execution. G. Potential of Agency to get part or all of match funds from other sources. The Supportive Housing Program requires that there be at least a 1:1 match of capital funding. In this project, the maximum capital fimding allowed under the program was awarded, $400,000, out of a total budget exceeding $2 million. Carrefour already has more than $400,000 invested in the property and project, thereby exceeding the minimum match required In order to execute a grant agreement for SHP funds, full project funding must be in place as well. As defined in this application, the total development costs are $2,473,832. At this time commitments have been obtained from sources other than the Trust for all except $600,000, includingthe $190,000 being requested under this application. H. Leveraging of Trust funds to produce additional housing The $190,000 loan from the Trust will leverage almost $2.3 million from other sources. The loan represents eight percent (8%) of the total development cost. In addition,. it will leverage in excess of $1 million in Supportive Housing fiends cover supportive services and subsidize the operations �6- 481 it of the project for the first three years. L Ability to Proceed n. Ability to fund remaining development costs, if needed. In Carrefour is working to obtain the balance of the required :funding, $410,000, from other public and private sources. b. Site Control Carrefour already owns the property. c. Organizational capacity and experience [ See SHP Application Exhibit 5: CAPACITY, beginning on page 5-1] Carrefour was incorporated as a not -for -profit 501(c)3 organization in 1993 as an outgrowth of the Homeless Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Beginning in 1989, three of the current Board members, David Prove, Leonard Turkel, and Stephen Holloway (whose expertise and roles are described in the application) have participated extensively and collectively in the Chamber's efforts to develop a planned, community -based response to homelessness. After the establishment of the Partnership for Homeless and the Dade County Homeless Trust, the Chamber Homeless Committee turned its attention to the establishment of a non-profit corporation to develop permanent housing for formerly homeless individuals and families, subsequently named Carrefour. In. 1994, with a grant from Dade County, Carrefour acquired the property for this project. Last August, the Supportive Housing Application was submitted. Since then, Carrefour hired Executive. Director Maria Suarez Pellerin, who brings over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership and publicly assisted real estate development to the organization. The Board of Directors now includes Stephen Danner, C.P.A., who serves as Treasurer, and John Sacco, ALA, who is Chairman of the Project Development Committee. Mr. Gary Graham, formerly President and -CEO of the YMCA of Greater Miami, has left the area. 1 Carrefour is the recipient of the pro boano services of attorney Ron Shapo, Sq., Shapo Freedman & Fletcher, and the construction management firm, DL International, which has in the past five years managed several million square feet of construction valued over $450,000,000, for major financial institutions, agencies and investor owners. General contractor John Harrison, of Harrison Construction, also advises the organization on /OS 99- 481 5 construction mattets. in anticipation of submitting an application for a Low Income Housing Tax Credit, Carrefour is currently in the process of selecting and hiring the balance of the development team Selection of team members with proven success in similar projects is of significant importance to Carrefour in order to ensure project and application success. d. Zoning and Community Support Included in the SHP application, is a certification by City Manager Cesar Odio that the proposed project is consistent with the City's Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (See Exhibit 10, page 10-2). The property, a former nursing home to be rehabilitated for this use, is presently zoned R 4, Multi -family housing, and can be developed as -of -right for the proposed supportive housing project. The neighbors are glad that this vacant, boarded up building, which has been a source of problems for them, is about to be improved. In response to an application for Community Development Block Grant funds from the City of Miami, the Community Development Advisory Board, which is made up of community representatives, doubled the Staffs recommendation for funding for this project. L Development Budget Attached following this page. K. Grievance and Confidentiality Statement Carrefour does not currently operate any facilities. However, Carrefour is committed to serving all clients without regard to race, color, religious background, ancestry, sex, age, or national origin. As discussed under item "E. Admission Criteria", tenants' mental and medical condition much be such that tenants are able to live independently and harmoniously in this setting, with the support services provided As part of the Operating Plan for this project, which will be formulated in conjunction with the social service personnel and the management firm now in the process of being selected, policies and procedures will be established to ensure the quality of care rendered to all tenants, safeguarding their confidentiality and providing a grievance procedure for these purposes. The techniques to be utilized will include ongoing staff training and quality monitoring and control in all of these areas. 96— 481 DEVELOPMENT BUDGET PROPOSED FORI�SAT Acquisition Cost* Rehab or New Cosntruction Cost Construction Contingency TOTAL HARD COSTS I Soft Costs Closing Costs Architectural Fees Surveys, Appraisals, Environemtnal Assesstment Developemt Fee ** (Up to 15 % in tax credit project only) Overhead/Admin/Consulting Fee (Limited to 5#%) of total development cost) Other Total Soft Costs Total Development Budget $ 572,000 $1,332,000 $ 132 E000 $2,043,000 $ 49,750 $ 85,800 $ 57,226 $ 121,254 $ 117,802 $ 430,832 * Appraised value of property $790,000-in value $290,000 in value donated. ** An additional 10% developer's fee will be realized based upon successful syndication of project. lol 96- 481 CARRFOUR HOUSE SOURCES AND USES l3U DG ET INTERIM SOURCES Purchase Money Mortgage ' Metro Dade HUD HUD Supportive Housing Grant City of Miami CDBG (pending) Capitalized Metro Dade HUD Income Stream " USES Total Development Costs Surplus (Deficit) $250,000 $300,000 $400,000 S50,000 $750,000 $1,750,000 $2,473,832 ($723,832) Notes: ° To be refinanced at 10 year term. "* To be taken out based upori successful LIHTC syndication of the project. Income stream capitalized based on 10% interest rate. LIHTC We anticipate a S1.3M equity raise based on the nine percent Low Income Housing Tax Credit. This will take out the bridge financing, provide for a 15% developer's fee, fund project reserves, cover phase in expenses, and meet the additional costs necessary for the tax credit. ��- 481 - 11 ATTAMCM AISt.. LITY N0NDISCRIMINATIt... AFFIDAVIT CONTRACT REFERENCE NAME OF FIRM, CORPORATION, OR ORGANIZATION Carref our Housing Corporation AUTHORIZED AGENT COMPLETING AFFIDAVIT: David Pr -eye. president POSITION PrP-g dent PHONENUMRER: , 051375-8000 I David Preve , being duly first swore State: That the above named firm , corporation or ocgsnb2fion is in compliance with and agrees to continue to com,* with, and assure that any wbeorma,etor. or third party coattwor under this project complies with an applicable requirements of the laws listed below hWuding, but not limited to, those provisions pertaining to employment, provision of programs and saviees, transportation, communications, access to facilities, renovatioM and new construction. ' The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat 327, 42 U.S.C. 12101-12213 and 47 U.S.C. Sections 22S and 611 including 'Title h Employment; Title U, Public Services; Tide III, Public Aecomodations and Services Operated by Private Entities; Title IV, Telecommunications; and rek V, h iscetlaneous Provisions. The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. Section 794 The Federal Transit Act. as amended 49 ZJ.S.C. Section 1612 The Fair Housing Act as amended, 42 U.S.C. Section 3601-3631 Signature Yka,J , Z, 1 R C? S- Due SUBSCMED AND SWORN TO ( or affiraW ) befall me an by 1�4 u1 1� %��1� Hdsbe is pawnalir iaown to me or ma (AM=) presented N/I r-? as Wcadsxadan. ( Type ' om) ( Sigauare of Notary) ( Sergi! Number ) CgLe-'49 &-'qUg'ge-GdLLe/c -'�( - 9 4 ( Print at Smmp Name of Notary) ( Eq&Afm Data: ) Notary Pubiic t o;z? 11 A Notary SeW ( State 100 ss- 481 ATTAaOMNT g r"ZL7 LZAVZ PLAIT AtPIDAVIS Name of PLMj CARREFOUR HOUSING CORP._ CoUtraCt ReferenCet Mama of Parson CampletLaq Affidavit: DAVID PREVE Ito. of toploreest Position: PRESIDENT Phone number t _(3 0 513 7 5- 8 0 0 o it DAVID PREVE be.L" tl.rst dnly sims states Slut in oomplianee with 09d3,A"M f142-91, of the Gods of Kstrvpolitaa Dada County# ylorida, the follovLog into oration is pawided MW is in compliance with all items in the &2*v mw&t*oe:' ordinatun. An employee who has worked for this above tim tow at least one (1) year shall be entitled to ninety (90) daps of fmily leave during MW testy -ions (24) math period. for medical 909800840C this birth ns adsgtima of a CULIC or foe this Cars of a child, spomw or otber close relative who has a serious health condition without wide of tecination. d� trtit or espioyes retaliation. iquatuce �s EnLCL z t � � i —.,-> DUe s023eh 2= AX0 sutW To (ow affLz ed) before so ois %22Q d P h .� . /9 2 S- by �111� z2naWOW is personally kowein to ae or ban tAffl.ast) ) presented as identification. of Zdsatifiratioa) (signaturs of H tart') t ( print or stamp maw of xOtarlr) Notary Public -Jai / D A (state) e(2 i?A7�s-�9 (h;erial hhuabec) j - JG - 94 (sapisation Date) xOtary Scar 1AY " CC lbw ? J 6 M I_ _ _TTACHG' 9 . Hari of rim CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION f A-utboxIJAd L9410 DAVID PREVE i Ooeeplsting, Stlidav3,t t !vel,tl.oa+ PRESIDENT t8ods its .25 )375-8000 DAVID PREVE a IMAM fi7 's++oa state' • ?bat in angiBsyoe +ritb Oboe• "2- 3S- at the Cody of MMtro110l1zw Dads o�ntatr, $lorl.da. the aboa�s aas�o P3ssi 9.0 Vcvwsdl o0 a drug":," vmsbplace • i written atatZs to eaab Mviorm emu laloem t" a8ic2em about: 1. of Omg abase is tee 2. the UM48 polial+ ai ��:: S:rp+ a a UIRMt at all -loo ses 2. avallabil,l tY 01 dtoq eovaseLL29• & and employ" assistance psoWaM. I4. pasalt"j� • that may-o be samosedupem employees toc dm4 abase viblatiaas. { Tim tL= snail alao sequize as esployem to silts a use ae Is ooeditioa of -that the • employes +rill abio by the teas asd =MMY tee employer of any cmlictioar' mc=claq no later thane five M dsyss aPtes reeeiv Of mob�ietia "and ism $pproptiste pessonasl ac'eloa agai=z the up to •and iaalvdf oq Ss�atnre Date SMMCRISO AM XWM To (cc afft=wd) before as are - 2 _ 9S by "rims is p ,1Y knWn to W or hs. . cAsay�s.aat) presented _ �v`/�- as i+dratstieatioo. ( of sdaatitication) jall (Signature of ace ) (Se: ial HUM") %�'?�Crf�.C� ��i3yJAiS- lc�,�C3z'N��.- _ � ' 2G • 7 � (Print or Stomp xaee of . Motary) (ts motion Date) Notary Public -7"Lb /� 11�%� -o�7l (Stars) 3 CC 17egjg ,� 9�- 481 ATTACHIMin 10 Metre -Dade County Olulosurs Afiidw t �DAVID PREVE being first duly sworn. state; 1. The fun legal name and business address of the person or sn*y corftMV or oransacting business with Dads County are: • - r&RRREQIIR_ RMISINa rQRPQR TTQN (Name is in the process of being changed to CARRFOUR CORPORATIO 100 S.E. Second St., STE.1220, Miami, Florida 33131 2. M the conOW or business Mnlaeftn is with a cc p a aftL the fur Npd name and btu ad- dress shall be pnNided for eaM officer and director and each gloeldwlder who holds di" or by eetly five permtt (5%) or nape of the empota Wa stack if ffee oontrae! or business trarhsac. lion is with a trust. the full N*W narne and address shall be pehtvlded for each t uu" aced each b M such names and addresses are: Non-profit corporation. List of Board of Directors is attached. I The hO legal names and business address of ay.other individual (other than subcontractors. : veppftm mbCvvM or lender=) who Have. cr wM have, arts► interest (toga. squitWft benef l or is www) in the contract or business VWAOWM with Dade County anea: Post (See M Not AcCePOW & use separau attached pages. if necessary.) Signature of AWN" VYlan.cl,, Z t9� Oath SUBSCROED ARID SWORN 7O (or affirmed) before me this /22a. eA 2 1 9S by 2A J i l�) l�f t� . Hem is peruxwXy known to me or has (Affi/ant) presented /( �j as identification. (Type /of II ntific:x*M) / ,� Ct.v-✓O1OlN C: C. 4/ 7 (SiSpoure of Notary) (Serial Number) rri �c,4'-�z g 'E�'qWA46- A)O Aj92 (Print or Stamp Name of Notary) (Eiration Date) c ►u 41 Notary Public .LO/� , i� Nokary see (State) ((.�-C� 17979 ad. Eior ` Z J L/ 0 PH 6 MR DAVID J PREV$ PREVE LIBERATORE & BARTON 200 SBISCAYNE BLVD STE 4920 MIAMI FL 33131-2311 MR JOHN SACCO JOHN SACCO ARCHITECTS 2000 S DDUE HWY STE 211 yIIAMII EL 33133 MS KAAREN JOHNSON-STREET BURGER KING CORPORATION 17777 OLD CUTLER ROAD., MIAMI FL 33157 JUDGE JEFF ROSINEK 1351 NW 12 STREET ROOM 308 MIAMI FL 33125 MR LEONARD TURKEL ORANGE BOWL CORPORATION 2971 OAK AVENUE COCONUT GROVE FL 33133-5207 MR AL.LEN SHAKLAN WCIX TV CHANNEL 6 8900 NW 18 TERR MIAMI FL 33172-2696 MR JERRY COLEMAN CAMILLUS SRO 2136 NW 8 AVENUE MAIIvU FL 33137 MR RICARDO FORBES JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 1611 NW 12 AVENUE MIAMI FL 33136 MS DONNA MACDONALD MIAMI COAL. FOR THE HOMELESS 2800 BISCAYNE BLVD STE 600 MIAMI FL 33137 DR_ GEORGE A SIMPSON 3619 PERCIVAL AVENUE MAI II FL 33133 MR GREG BYRNE METRO-DADE HUD 1401NW7ST MIAMI FL 33125 MR STEPHEN DANNER HOFFMAN DANNER & CO 1101 BRICKELL AVE STE 1402 MIAMI FL 33131 DR STEPHEN HOLLOWAY BARRY UNIVERSITY 11300 NE 2 AVENUE MIAMI SHORES FL 33161-6695 MS JANET MC ALILEY DADE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD 1450 NE 2 AVENUE MIAMI FL 33132 DR JULES TROP NEW LIFE SUBSTANCE ABUSE 630 ALTON ROAD STE 3SOUTH MIAMI BEACH FL 33139 MR DAVID NEVEL MIAMI BEACH HOUSING AUTH 200 ALTON ROAD IvIIAMII BEACH FL 33139 //7 96- 481 W � METRO-DADE EMPLOYV"-", (ATrAI! ) DISCLOSURE AFFIDA%.. (County Ordinance No. 90-133) NamIofFirm: - CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION Federal I.D. No.: 6 5- 0 3 8 7 7 6 6 N none. Socisl S"urity Noy Print Name of Pon= AMavlt (MWQ: DAVID PREVE 11Se: PRESIDENT L DAV ID PREVE . bsinp *st duly sworn stale: PA" That in oomp mm w1h Section 241. Subeectlort A mi the tokwing kdomulion OW anac hments am provided and we in come mme withall Rates in this shxenwndonsd Seadorx 1. Goes your 0m+ have a colmOm barpairdng apra s w d wM Ys employees? Yee_X_No 2. Does your *m provide paid h"M cars bee'o ft for b errrpioyees? % YM No 3. Provide a =ent bnm*down of your *m's we*ftoo and owrwrship as to am, naftW origh and gender• Mites Hales halos American Indian: l9ales_leaalea Rispanics Males y_lemaloe Almst(sakimo)i _Mal" females Blacks Males . females : halos females Baitians hales —lomales 8 _Hales bales Orientals — les females s Males Females s Males lasal®s s Males lomales s Males bales s Males lasales s Males leaales s Males !a®ales s Males lemalea s Males tamales eye ( patue of t) ( to ) sv.sausm am Sol= !O cos affirm") betwe d ULU �n dAW of / IOLA(2-6 (Date) by ✓� Er/E le/sm& In personally knore to m t) Y identification. (Type at aat1 ea ) 0e. /-z (11104tar. of to , /*�) / CH 25, 4.� aF:Q'1'j 5 LQ 0AJ RUM numb") a -*.2 (; - IFs (Ts t or steep sa®e or DotarT) ( . oft ate) rotary Public 7 G ;z? '� A191%lat.7seal (State) Rev. 11/16/93 �.. r 96- 481 ATTACHMENT ]2 AFFIDAVIT OF DADE COUNTY LOBBYIST REGISTRATION 111 Lobbyist Mwi _- PET-T-ER Tbl MAR T r S LAST. FIRST, M1 Businm kn� 1 3 d 7_ e Qf) Madinp AM= 1 nn c >. I cm Suits 1 2 2 n City_ M r A M r---_,i,state_Lp�� (21 Peind d PAprmod CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION l IF OMFEREMT FROM MM ) Otlwt or Ngrssto ONO M Sui9jtet Nap- !!uteri in on* Request for fundi nab RAa�nnncc 1-n Qp �»c�ai- fnr Prnnncal a fnr _ Homeless Trust Match fnr 14TTt1 �»��rtad Nnucing prn�, �� Lobbyist Mwifiedy i duft p*idpal a wtil a any. "m df w at lavoo I N d a pt cunt Each I - sp who aithdraaR a a lobbyist is roWkw to fit a 'Csrtikm If Withdratrsl'. Exempt because of non—profitstatus II 141 R"istntion Flea Ptid1 Ta No x — C&A at cad L jNote: Lobbyist idtretifird under Sae. 2.11.ttsf d the Cs1e, as tltrndad shtt slat the astsat sf any bssinas or yreles:;& niar6anft "any era lbortd of mo •Garay CatewiWW: Lobbyist least pay d r, Iiirstie+ kaa' mW *sdkd I de im tiro alias for whieh tiny we a olle,d ttlya CM Ad mW my txatstltm vfidM lots M &W Nr seat an wW tln btbbI has bwt WOMyt& Lobbyist *t* nq"lM to Ww eery seotoer tint rtraitee: en tcW% wit rs•tthae do Clark d ft Baa'rd of dear puff= tAt lose a M%A tiro MM Few is niftwese t '1 do nionedy water that d of to 11 gnie I taus art arts and tsntct w d 1 hm axed or nn tasrieer wide prtees M rontailyd is S2-11.1 d the Oeda CoutttY Cale as s1r I bddq Iarse- uM&vjAvWlwPMswam atptreQltrtt4.' at uwyiw I - SwORN m a w s�anirtd balers wa by tiro ANAM i7A�(i %� � ,,,, aha is par=dy be" . . �• to"_aLD ,d Z22j 3,t eh 1s 2f C 17197e ,� t TARP PI W C or DE/9iTlram (� by ft aStab of IBA at hypo I My Contoissian Eq*w 1-9 ' a UMn Cwtft s No: ee /74/97 7 1 The 2*00 matter of this rvW to be aresM rod burtlltr rrt a mw&q of de Cow" Cal w6aioa_ Zaniq Board 1AS 8CC Suboornitta_byCauntystxq_ottinOdrnoiH ,en .19_ ; Data Entry Oats , 1s EntusA By BCCFORMZOOC 96- 481 ORAL PRESENTATION AN proposers ere advised that, in w wdance with Section 2.11.tis) of the Cade of Metropolitan Dade County, the enclosed Lobbyists Registratioa for Oral 11nmentation Affidavit. MUST be comp0eted, notarized end irKh►ded with your proposal abission. 'Lobbyat' �1i a dts the pra�a�at, as waS as arty equd, officer w wn*yes of a p jga* regardien of whether suth loAYing activi m Id whw the Now scope of unpioynrent of such Wit. officer or emPrYa• girds sobstwed for or added to tine WaNdOw tm after snbmdtd of dw proponl and f'M by staff, MUST register with fire Clark of the Board and pall all IM NOTE- Other the for the wd F"IntsdA prop M'R who wbb to mkhss the CwAq Can, County Board or Cam*W tooeertriq my NOR m L dscWOn for 'Kelvrrer�dstion of ,CeuetyPerunnelr n0 tba MW for pnpa must °der with the Cleric of the Board 6Fam BCCFORM2.00C1 and pay d applICAW f9m 96- 481 ..� ATTACK 13' . SWORN STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 287.133(3)(2), FLORIDA STATUTES, ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A N0'OW PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED If3 ADMINISTER OATHS. . 1. This swoon atrttenrent is submibed to METROPOL1111N DADE COUNTY. by DAVTO 2 RVR- PRPSIDRNT (plink k1Qiwk Mam Heinle &W V" C`nRRF'FnTTR Hntmwn rnRP R2k'rTn1Q (P'int lidae of afty wsvlrwfing alorn then nsm whose brain address is - 1 n n S _ F. S a e+n n A. St Miami, Florida 33131 and if eppicable Its Federal Employer Number (FEIN) is 6 s_ n I A a g If the ermty has n o FBI. include time Social Sscurtty Number of the krdvidtretl signing fife sworn 2. 1 understartd that a "public erttily crime" as do1k in paragraph 28T.t33(9j , Fieveida ibbudas, means o viotadort d any staffs or fetes! law by a person w O aspect loardaraWreiftalo the transactions of busineaa wbh any ptdft enitky or with an agenq or pollical aubdhv don d any of w state or with the Urg States, kwkc rng. but not bvftd !4 any bid or oorttract tier goods or services to be prwAided to any public entby or an agen y or political subdvlsion d any other stases or of the United Statse and involving antil rtffi. fraud. theft. bribery. eobtrawk reclaeso ing, conspiracy. or martsnisllion .1 1 understand that "convicled" or 'Vorwictiorl" as A N i d in Paragraph 287.133(tj L Florida Sta bees. means a frrmdirg at guilt or a conviction of a pubic entity mimw with or withow an ad}i�tticedion of giati. in artjr tederal a state tried court d record aelatinp to charges brought by indictment or kdormation afw July 1. "M as a raehtt of a jury verdict. nonjury trial. or entry of a plea of guilty or nob eorrlsrmdsre. 4. f understand that an "alfiliats" as defined in paragraph 287.133(lXaL Bonita SM Osa. meant: 1. A predecessor or successor of a person convicasd of a public entity crime: or 2. An entity under the cormtrell of any natural pow who is active in the OW w of the entfly and vwh o has been cartiricled d a public'eri ty crisis. The term EVIS ae" includes tAose officers. directom executives. partriertt. shareholders. employees. members. Arid ag9ft who are &CdVG in ths, managed lent of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of sh w constituting ad eonlroll- ing inlnest in armthm persm or a pooling of equipment or intone among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement. strati be a prima taste case that ore per. son controi3 airother person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been eorwicted of a public eruity craee in Florida during the priced i 36 months shalt be considered an affiliale: 5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1p). Florida Statutes. means any natural person or entity organ¢ed under the laws of any scale or of the LIM03i s with . the legal power W enter into a banding contract and which bids or applies to bid on OOntract for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts Or W plies to transact business with a public sntitX The term "person" includes those dfrc'ers. etc• ecutives, partners. sharsholdem employeft members. and agent who are aCve in manage ment of an entity. MCO�* MGE f • i zr 95- 481 u ,,,,.r,�,,, „•, ••.......swnma. wwa. ow sm=WMFX 04 1 CON0 feWINd 61i0ev 0 IWS In fetetlfln � Ihit � aowwr0nt. traele�'"e wfzaph matt aopl+aai•y U10tft* onmy w ffow p tft eew" Noltftiieet .0 any V is rs. ax - per. 0fW+efrOttoe1s. InsivaW . of aka wtw are Sao" a+" tram- n K at go gnft nor ow amil of to Way tees beau+ crag ed aft am d at a pUNC Way Oki* subwomm to J* TM „tome" OWMA Mpg as .ream+ neotfe VIL or ai o ar ata"r of Va OMCW , dineafra;. oz. ems. oae +ate. eneoroideeei.WwAymmumboatt a{lMrtrraete a eat if vw "Wr+e w rnaea of tna oreefty or an aff m of to omw Ass been aaW"d so ov mrwio d of a public ent Y exlrnrguboowjm W Jul►1.1 "A�t�1' 4ftm hdlo a ~ ad omw 1• ,.._,..,,1'f4e snWV* soon 00 d1LSr01MStW4mdfft01k01 11ir140 1 w- . peehree L gjoagaftM VMpojeme. feitnWWL or ayftie af. aoon in go nwwgo- Want of a+e afmky. or an GWAMO of VW orMY hW !tali a efrrped rrtka aced oarmimed of a PA*C on" eawn to j* 1.1W Merran too Act bW a PAWW n 0r11101dirrn bftm a foaretaq Oftgr at vu goes of fho WL C#A*n 00 Metere*+ra am so Finn! Orcwr eo"I ed by I* Mrrvbeg Tar boorw ifesd to k an to In we 04ft WWM eo ON" I" Vvy tW owan+ ieageo nst an 90 aonMie 10 IlOMW ft {Ielt 1 a copy Of 90 IWW fry ! fJN�iEFta'DA�tD T1'i!C• TM eL OtC�I AF TM poW 30 ra CoWT%W" 0PqW POR TW PLI L1C ENT 11 V fowl Irs mil w IN PIAAAApuubm 1 PM ADM fs PM TX IK M EMiTY ONLY AND. TWR THI$ FOIiM4 IS %*= THF=W =COMM d1 OF THE OA`ENW YW IN WrWH fT t5 F LM I AM LWDVWWC reW I AM P=LMD 10 SVM PUKX ItMftYPM . f�ltlDR 91� 0 ff� /, CONT1�iaGt tai OlrTI�E taAilOf�1 DOf�7it C�f'�i06OFIX' Tim I . Ida+ ao rrbwbe~ boom Ro V" n C4 fty d PoraaWIy oce+e�Mm - -- - — ti1R Pfa�duoMe i0eesiXivetiora Noeary ftoft -am* of ( of (pill vivo or MORON 40101"Wo'sd Wits I bD fry���abLC* i3 �.:a is !�� G�,�.E �17t97g t tiY/►r OEM 0 96- 481 AT°TA� 14A ! Kep --DR6s Ccaatl cabs Affl",rit to sompUna whh Mevapa tsn Dade County Roaakrda t NwyAw R-MG-93. 4„�,_, _ .i1A.i To 1pR :b'. - bskV Vast d* sworn, atate that ndther the ltren "AdvaL o�ger+ixst3oa�. one as at}aeo ete,} tt+is bid oP pr+a�pooal a' +a"0"+a ftV*a t awwd nac any of tts own6m, �ex a4Aiatea! a< netaomd ! we in VW&dan of flea Cuba Dear4eraa y Act .of 199L �: �? �L.------ MpwWo ofAl g PI0/3I l7! f NOW flan of Ationt wd TWO Ewa tbpbrat Lvj&fff6w M *"me$ Udd i00wey 0 CARREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION Ph*W Nam ae tip. 100 S E Second St ,Suite 1220. Miami. _FL 33131 AdOeaw of � seeweeeweewewwwewewwwwweeae•eewwswewe�wwewwewweeeewwwewee• ABED AND SWOM TO {oar sf%w44 be me �.� (la c e1� � 199-'5' .2?A ad t Ede . _,,_. F4sd9fva }a paraor+t+9Y }AnoMMrt tat in or has R� ae ara�nau. ae teewye a«w teiwm�ad 2nne.w P •maw ehfac a sOOr+gr laws of lkwtt y Nataty FeaW T � 0J - ! Z Y S saw y».are l F M3 96- 481 ATTACHMENT 15 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE REPORT Proposer agrees to report on all subcontract activities. SUBSCRMED AND SWORN TO (or aM med ) bdom me on ILL Siputure '(Y1cn� 2. I F 4 5 Due Nt�?-c?.-9s (D=) 96- 481 OCD Funded Agt:ncy&b_ ftd*M: Agcncy/SWI)-fedPiCaI AdraM: ACTIVITY: Ham ttt d ii0e of Conud Portoon: r Contract/Sub-cont1'aCWendOIT ActM - _ _-- -- Amount of Type of Raoi3u Prima Subaorvractor/ Mma races/ Stroet City zip Code Contract Sus- Tram Rtbalcity Qmra" vaWor vemba r Oonlrad or (ON (Sea Idend+ticliM UlcmdAcadon Irurchases blow) below) (ID) Nua&w (iD) NwrAW TOTAL Ty" ofr"Wec du AFRICANAMRRICANS CPO t • H" Csiraiaa� Nwnba of Ca►p �ctor�l3ob000�Mcrce�/Nondorr 1.1Elrasi../Tnirewlt 1• t]�sr Toil dollars awwdW RscireMiak Cedes: F w as& C"oty HUD trod Spatial Hbrnlag Pngons ONLY: i - Witte Mariam Pameotate of SaW a Avky 2 - SWA AIMMkAa Norodot/PWAk Ibu+int: l • "we Amakwin I -Neer Cammutke 6-Profasional - Nap ak Au=kAA Mubmantial Rdab 7•Te nAd Savice S - Arian Pacific Amaican 3-Repoiro S-EA ad"araw" b . Otbsx 44e vkc %ArshffljSJApp mis.1/P - PA Oba d $-Pr cd Mgmt 0-01ba MINOR1T°Y F'­'^�SZNESS ENTERPRI`' % REPORT � (GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Plarstioot CoritaCi Perxon • t'�tel tyre Ellgtbto Act • (_ter t true w Ag4ney1Sab-feefplent - Cntet the naane and uUe of your &ccncy't ufrtcut (:DOG e110t9c scuvuv betnrrcM W4 Ie gal -name o(yotu ageoey. repmscauuve for tCrs contrac6 (Use cne (CM (or Caen activity farms AgeneyrSub•rociplont•Address Phone Number • Tie aRcltcy's Pb�1C inay oe duptetattd u (equtre41 Entec the matltog address Of ,your number. Activtty - provide Utc cpeatic name of 1gcncv. Reponing Period - Check the box 'he I)MICZfs)(i.e.. alotsom tall Homes that tadreu" the seas of the pcno0 °f Lie Rd Strecw.a{k. Ctc.) terns being wonted. reporwd on. specific instructions: COntfaclof Idonitflcitlon (10) Amount of eontratctlsubCAMraet for Dads Cdumq (IUD aid Special Number - Enter the Emptoyerr (ats) or Pufchisnsi •fuel rise tall amount Nerrtirtr Progr+attt t)nlr: Ntmebet of the Prime Conaagar as the CApended (of goods.serMCL supplies Type of Trade - Enter the ntaftfie uarque tdctnufitr (or pctene ern era of 1e CDBG &ads. Note toad the Employer andlof consUMMOa coats (Or each Cade (t tluv 0) wWcb best umUCatGa rise (MS) Numbu rnuu be provided (oraeneoettrsesJsvbeasursaaMyetdor. vendor. cootsut aid subeatmfact. IAeontfaetot's / svbeoatraetor's / cases whuecotetmodidesofeguipulent vcodof's service. if the subaoorruter purchases easpcise the ta&)McY of the t0 numtxr is provided, the type o(U2& Subcontractor r vendor etpenaitures(or cUpenod. combine all C*m would be (of the subcoo ra= (dmnt(fic2 lon (10) Number - Enter expeaes(ortfkpenodcoveredAnd list only raid not for the pnroeea=2=. the Employer (1RS) Number of the trte apprOprtale VCadofs (tf costs ate Tba -adje' cuegory =lades supply. SubeonaictarlVendot as the unique non-9co)eet of noo•aetivity spexdie pfofessiomu services &ad all other tdeattfier (or each subeontrau of gluey can be included on any form). activities except construction and patchiseawardedoravde&OMCI)BG edvearioa aituiagactiviaes. funds. When Subeonuactot 10 Type of Trade • Emu the numeric '—"—' Ntsmbe r is provided, the mspacuve codes (t. 2 or 3) which bra indieatet Racial Ethnicity Code - Eases the: Prime Co=zcuxlD Numbermtaualso the cootraaot's l subeoatracaot's l nut wkco&(IUzru5)whichi"c ws bepvvtdod. veodor's service- If subaoaoracw <D the raetaVethnie chuacter of the Contractor i Subcontractor ( number is prevtded. the type of Cade owner(s) and ea=mUeds) of Stith of vendor Name. Addtess and code would be (a ft subcontractor thebusitietss. Vvhen5ISccotomisM Phone Number - Esher this only uW not fey me pnms conaw r. owwd anti comWed by lay sin: infottnadon for each firm rearing The'othat' category (code 3) includes radalkibaie cue gory. eases the code concr&cVsubeootrzettpsru:hM Order supply, pcofesswnd servioea and &11 wtucti seems alai apMpr W- If the &CWwrifyonlyoneumeoaeachtepantror other uctivities exocptecttm=ion and st►bc4atsaetOf/veadoc ID numbei is cacti firm edueauonitruniag activities. provided. the code t+gtetA apply to the suboa�aaca =tivcadar And not the prime Total - Enter Netotal amounto(ddlut espcodeed on goods. sere cm =Mies an dlor ooasu=on foe all Murteu. - subcoatmcu; sad purchases (of the pextad African Americans that tie SIS owned or coaamiled by this report period (to find this Specific Instructions: AMIcan A nOr C=L perceauge divide the total dollars awarded to African Arttancsa Gstau by Number of ContrSetors•- I Total Galtam Awarded - Easel the the coca! dollars expended [Of good:. Subcontractors r vendors - Entu toW daallan eApcaded with Adfiem services supplies utdfoc c=avcuat the number of Ahicao American firms American firms foe the repon period costa for the period. Plisse rouetd Nat your agency tr=acted business covemd. percentage off to the nearest one With dad compensated theist for gods. Percentage of Total Activity - hundredth of a point. sav=s. supplies aod/of construction Enw the pacausge of total doUars costs rendered (African American renewed by Africa& Amrftesa rums Owtled busumases tie UK" busuteu" fn n funds cKpeaded by TOW sgcoey 96- 481 4�. 11 you wish to receive written %•cnticat:on that your appit.auon was received by the J.c :dlinc cstshlisrc in the notice of fund av ui:�biltt} . type or print }•our j name and address in the Klock provided and attr:,h this form on the :op of the original of the application. The bottom portion will be comolewd by HUD ::nd the form returned to you. Note: HL'D will use the name and address listed an your SF-424 for all further correspondence. David J. Preve President and Acting Executive Director Carrefour Housing Corporation 200 S. Biscayne Blvd., Suite 4920 Miami, FL 33131 ate® HUD Usa.Only: Your appli=tion was received in this office by the established dc. dline. It has Kee:; assigned proles: numb::% U.S. Oepartment of Housing and Urban Oevelopment Cfftce ct Sc__tal Ne_as .Assistar.ce-*Cararns e27 9S- 481 U.S. r-,)artment of Housing and Urban r_'reiopment 'ce of Community Planning and De )pment kppiication for 1994 The Supportive Program (SHP OMB Approval No 2506.01 t. gxp 11.309S -_ IYI111 I.�V-���•� �•��• 96- 481 .r Receipt Form i Cover Page -`'" Table ®f Contents - ; �- fii Table of Content First Submission Page iv Standard FOMI.424 Applicant Cer ifictions Exhibit 1 C 2-1 Exhibit 2 Summary e Exhibit 3 Budget w4-1 Exi t 4 PMjW Plan 5-1 Exhibit S Capacity 6-1 Exhibit 6 TA198ft 1 Exhibit 7 Leveraging (q)do* 8�-1 Exhibit 8 sgb* Receive HUD Assistanee 9-1 Exhibit 9 She InkrMation 10-1 Exhbit 10 CHAS CarWk addN/A A Wbd 11 AmerC4q= (apbonai Seaorld Subtttasion The bft, mrg exhibits must be submibed by Xpocants who have been n* selected for turdrng. These exhtb sareincludedtoi*rmyouofaddlonalk*mnatkmtt=wdiberequkadpriartograntaward. Theseexhibits should not be submitted with the anion. Exhibit 12 Ac:pisWon, AehabrTdaWn. and New Cohn Doasntentation Exhibit 13 Match and Feast Exhibit 14 Reform Ant Re tnerus Exhibit 15 leasing Exhibit 16 Supportive Services Budget Exhibit 17 Operating Budget and Cost Sharing f _ Exhibit 18 Aural Only AdWes Exhibit 19 Site Control and Zoning r' 95- 481 u t , Type of sworaaeelon: Application © Construction p Non -Construction S. Applicant Information Proappticatlon [j Construction p Non•Consruction OMB Aop►oval No. 0348&M 2. Dole submmed I Am"Camt loantitror 3. Dete Aeeehed by 090 I State A00110 ron 10en1111et 4. Date Aaeetvad by Federal Agency Feawal Identrtler — Leal Nana Cryarurldonal Urn: CARREFC= HOUSING CORPORATION a Florida Corporation Not -For -Profit AMMS (gms City. County. Stum arts ZIP aooa): Name and taechora n rrib r of the person to Cis aDrttaae0 on manors involving ns 200 South Biscayne Boulevard eowcatio1(nae arm eada) Suite 4920 David J. Prevd Miami, Florida 33131 President and Acting Executive Director (305) 375-9329 s. impityw 1siomm atloonn Number (11N): T. Tqa of ANSI: (ohm rS g 19 r1 to letter in bob) 63 $ I d 318 17 1= A. SUM H. Indbpandant Sdwd Dist B. County 1. Stout Com tided InslWoon of Migher Looming C. mwvcipd J. Pmrm Untvorstty D. Township K Indian Tfto e. Type at Application: ® Now Continuation Revision E. Intm ats L hdivvidual if Roraion. aster appro irwo tener(s) in tm(@$): ❑ ❑ F. Irretmxrncipal K Profit Orgwuzu ort G. Spo" Diebiet N. Nwep *M A. h+crease Award S. Decrease Award C. Ircraa,e Duration (Spedfyfi D. Docram Duraven other (specify): 10. Catalog of Federal Domestic Asslsianes Number. 2 3 5 g, Name of Federal Averwr U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 11. Dee+txlplttrO Tab of Apptce 9 Pro": Trtie: Supportive Housing Program Permanent Housing for Homeless Adults Disabled by Alcoholism/Substance Abuse. 12. Areas Affected by ►rwect =021 ttxrsdreaon(s) to Cie sorvso by PMWO: Mental Illnessr and/or HIV/AIDS. Dade County. Florida 18. To Me best of my laowtedgo and be(isf, atl data m on aW=ftw*mWbcaVm are Ma and correct fht documant has ban duty auft=od by Me goveming body of fare applicant and the ucant will =nq with the atlached assuranems d fM assisnnot m awardtd. a. Typed Nana of Auv aced 4i somttva 0. Tlae c. Tetaprtone Numow David J. _Prjz_c%jApl3t! and Aint-in i e of Aus WM$d Aea a. gets Sgnso T. � 8/2/94 30IS rib Ot sm's torm S 24 (4/88 uthori2ed for Local Reorodut tton Page 1 of 2 Prescribed by OMS Ciroutar A•10: 95- 481 0 DAOE COUNTY irama ISO ? 1ra — ■cULr AACf laid I eer. /iicc: c. ;j1 �, Golae� 8eacI ' ,brlJ'- Y. 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Yali y0err t CArrA - < Cie Po _ CAPE 40404 Elliott r I' cFlOeid■ ��%- • ■ NOArESrFAO A40UAIIC PaESEAVE .Key a' oa.r a o� City F'l,.r.d,rbA r L''t" - rb.,d sArMo111rPARR p irI •G EL•EAGt.ADES PTO KEY WEST /uanvatN - 1 NAr/ONAL AAR 1 i rump Jiu.,t '27. mRand MCNaily & Co i i + 95- 481 t, 1st Submission Applicant Certifications The Applicant hereby assures and cerdfies that: • • 1. It will comply with ride VloftheCivil Rights Act of 1964 (42 US.C. 2000(d)) and regulations pursuant thereto (Tide 24 CFR Part 1). which state that no person in the United States shall, on the growW of race, color or national origin be excluded from participation in. be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which theapplicantrereivesFederalfinancial assistance, and will immediately take any measures necessary to effectuate this agreemm With reference to the real property and structure(s) thereon which are provided or improved with the aid of Federal financial assistance ex tended to the applicant. dib assisance shall obligate the applicant. orin the case of any transfer. the transferee, for the period during which the real property and strucmae(s) are used for a purpose for which the Federal financial assistance is extendedorforanotherpwpose involving the provisionofsimilar services or benefits. It will comply with the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3601-19), as amended.and with implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 100, which prohibit discrimination in housing on the basis of race, color, religion. sex. handicap, familial status or national orignn, and administer its programs and activities relating m housing in a manner to affirmatively further fair housing. For Indian tribes, it will comply with the Indian Civil Rights Act (25 U.S.C.1301 et seq.). instead of Tide VI and the Fair Housing Act and their implementing regulations. It will comply with Executive Order 11063 on Equal Opportunity inHousingandwith implementing regulationsat24CFR Pan 107 whichprohibitdiscriminaa eion because of race. color, creed. sex or national origin in housing and related facilities provided with Federal financial assistance. It will comply with Executive Order 11246 and all regulations pursuant thereto (41 CFR Chapter 60-1). which state that no person shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color. religion sex ornational origin br all phases of employmentduring the performance of Federal contracts and shall take affirmative action to ensure equal employment opportunity. The applicant will incorporate. orcauseto be incorporated. into any contract for construction workasdefinedinSecdon 1305 ofHUDregulations the equal opportunity clause required by Section 130.15(b) of the HUD regulations. It will comply with Section 3 of the Housing and Urban Develop- ment Act of 1968. as amended (12 US.C.1701(u)), and regula- tions pursuant thereto (24 CFR Part 135). which require do to the greatest extent feasible opportunities for training and employ- ment be given to lower -income residents of the project and contracts for work in connection with the project be awarded in substantial part to persons residing in the arse of the project. It will comply with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 US.C.794). as amended. and with implementing regulations at 24 CFR Fart 8, which prohibit discrimination based on handicap in Federally -assisted and conducted programs and activities. ItwillcomplyMth the AgeDisaritnination Actof 1975 (42 U.S.C. 6101.07). as amended. and implementing regulations at 24 CFR Part 146, whichprohibit discrimination because ofage in projects and activities receiving Federal financial assistance. It will comply with Executive Orders 11625.12432. and 12138. which state thatprogramparticipants shall take affi madveaction to encourage participation by businesses owned and operated b% members of minority groups and women Upersons of any prarticularrace, color, religion. sex, age, national origin. familial status. orhandicap who may qualify for assistance are unlikely to be reached. it will establish additional procedures to ensure that interested persons can obtain information concern- ing the assistance. It will comply with the reasonable modification and accommoda. tionrequirements of the Fair Housing Act and. as appropriate, the accessibilityrequiremerrttoftheFairHousing Act and section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1913. as amended. 2. It will provide drug -free workplaces in accordance with the Drug -Free Workplace Act of 1988 (41 U.S.C. 701) by: (a) publishing a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture. distribution, dispensing, posses- sion oruse ofacontrolled substance is prohibited in the grantee's workplace and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violation of such prohi- bition: (b) establishing an ongoing drug -free awareness program to inform employes about - (1)the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace: (2)thegrantee'spolicyofmaintaining adrug-free work- place: (3)any available drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs: and (4)the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the work-pL•ue: (c) making it a requirement that each employee to be engaged in the performance of the grant be given a copy of the statement required by paragraph (a): (d) notifying the employee in the statement required by paragraph (a) thm as a condition of employment under the grant, the employee will: Page no: 77 torm HUD40076 (4194l 96- 481 let Submission Applicant Certifications (continued) (1)abide by the terms of -the statement; acid (2)noufy the employerin writing of his or herconviction fora violation of a criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace no later than five calendar days after such conviction: (e) notifying theagencyinwriting.withintencalemdzrdays after receiving notice under subparagraph (d)(2) from anemployee arothmvisereceivingacutal nodceofsuch conviction. Employes of convicted employees must provide notice, including position title, to every grant officer or other designee on whose grant activity the convicted employee was working. unless the Federal agency has designated a central point for the receipt of such notices. Notice shall include the identification number(s) of each affected grant; (f) taking one of the following actions, within 30 calendar days ofreceivingnotice undersubgaragraph(d)(2). with respect to any employer who is so convicted - (I )taking appropriate pe swnul action against such an employee, up to and including termination. consistent with the requirements of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, as amended; or (2)requiring such employee to participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purposes by aFederal, State, or local health. law enforcement. or other appropriate agency; (g) making a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -fax workplace through implementation of Para- F*hs (a). (b). (c). (d). (e) and A. (h) providing the sweet addresscity, county. state, and zip code for the site or sites where the petfarmance of work in connection with the grant will tape place. For some appficams who have functions carried out by employees in several departments or office. more than one location may need to be specified. It is further recognized that States and other applicants who became grmtem may add or change sites as a result of changes to program activities during the come of grant -funded activities. Grantees, in such cases. are required to advise the HUD Meld Office by submitting a revised "Plate of Perfor- mince" form. The period coveted by the cernfiradon extendsuntilall funks underthespoafc granthave been expended. 3. It will comply with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970. as amended. and the implementing regulations at 49 CFR Part 24. 4. it will comply with the requirements of the Lead -Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act,42 U.S.C.4821.4W.and implement- ing regulations at 24 CFR Part 35. 5. (a) If the applicant is a State or other governmental entiry with general governmental powers (see 24 CFR 5 83.5), it asstntus all the environmental review responsibility that would otherwise be performed by HUD as the tesponst"bit Federal official underthe-Nation.N Environ- mental Policy Act(42 U.S.C.4321) (NEPA) and related environitmial laws and authorities listed in 24 CFR Part 58. including acceptance of jurisdiction of the Federalcouns.and will assess the environmental effects ofeachappGcation for assistance in accordance with the provisions of NEPA and 24 CFR Part 58. (b) If the applicant is a private nonprofit organization or a governmental entity with special or limited purpose powers, it will (i) not enter into a contract for, or otherwise commit HUD or local funds for, acquisition. rehabilitatim conversion, lease. repair. orconsuuction of property to provide housing under the program, prior to HL1D's completion of an environmental review in accordance with 24 CFR Part50 and HUD's approval of the application; Q supply HUD with information nermsary for HUD to perform any applicable environ- mental review whenmquested under24 CFR 583.225(a): and (iii)carry out mitigating measures required by HUD or ensure that aim= sites are utilized. 6. (a) No Federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid. by or on behalf of the undersigned. to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an off or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Memberof Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract. the making of any Federal grant. the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any coopa'adve agreement. annd the extension, continuation. renewal. amendment. or modification of any Federal contract. giant. loan. or cooper dve agreement. (b) If any fmtds other than Federally appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency. a Member of Congress. an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract. grant, loan, or cooperadve agreement, the undersigned shall completeand submit Standard Form- LLL. "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accor- dance with its instructions. . Pogo no: I 7 torte HUD-40076 96- 481 ist Submission Applicant Certifications (continued) (c) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award documents for all subawardsatall dens(including subcontracts.subgrants. and contacts under grants, loans. and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and disclose accordingly. This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this uansac- don imposed by section 1352. title 31. U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than S10.000 and of more than $100.000 for each such failure. 7.It will comply with the maintenance of effort requirements described at 24 CFR 583.150(a). 8. For applicants receiving assistance for acquisition. mhabili- taticm.ornewconstruction: Thepmjectwillbeoperatedfornoless than 20 years from the date of initial occupancy or the date of initial service provision for the purpose specified in the application 9. For applicants receiving assistance for supportive services. leasing, or operating costs but not receiving assistance for acqui- sition, rehabilitadon, or new construction: The project will be operated for the purpose specified in the application for any year for which such assistance is provided. Warnings HUD will prosecute false lI .1010.1012: 31 \ 3729, 3802) 10. For private nonprofit applicants, members of its Board of Directors serve in a volwwy capacity and receive no compensa- tion, other than reimbursement for expenses. for their services. 11.1t and its principals (see 24 CFR 24.105(p)): (a) are not presently debarred., suspended, proposed for debarment. declared ineligible. or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions (sex 24 CFR 24.110) by any Federal department or agency. (b) have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered agairut them for commission of embezzle- ment, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records. malting false statements, or receiving stolen property, (c) are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by governmental entity (Federal. Slate or local) withcommission ofany of the offenses enumer. ated in (b) of this cerdficadon: and (d) have not within a three-year period preceding this application/proposal had one or more public transac- dons (Federal. State or local) terminated for cause or default Where the applicant is unable to certify to any of the statements in this certification, such applicant shall attach an explanation behind this page. and statements. Conviction may result in criminal and/or civil penalties. (18 U.S.C.1001. Signature of Aumonzed rb g of dal pate: - x A�/ . Fh:�. 8/2/94 Title: President and Acting Executive Director Applwnt : r For -PHA Applicants Only: PHA Number: rrefour Housing Corporation Fags no: torn HUD-40076 (4194) 96- 481 vii EXHIBIT 1: COORDINATION 1. How the Proposed Project will be Coordinated with Other Service and Housing Providers in the Community Even before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's recommendations regarding the continuum of care concept, Metropolitan Dade County and many local homeless service providers were working together to realize a comprehensive continuum of care model for the delivery of housing and services to the homeless population. Metro -Dade County's successful 1992 and 1993 Shelter Plus Care applications involved collaborative efforts on the part of the County, a variety of homeless service providers and the Miami Coalition for the Homeless. Under these programs, proposals for coordinated housing and services to homeless persons that are chronically mentally ill, chronic substance abusers or living with HN/AIDS were organized. A comprehensive, computerized shared case management and information/referral system developed by the Miami Coalition for the Homeless, Project Link PR, provides coordination between participating providers and Metro -Dade County in these programs. U.S. HUD Shelter Plus Care and Section 8 SRO programs are coordinated by Metro - Dade County's Office of Homeless Programs. Dade County has a strong system of emergency shelter programs, which have been bolstered by the proposed homeless assistance centers. Not -for -profit -homeless service providers have traditionally had difficulty locating transitional and permanent housing for clients, particularly permanent housing. This 1 - 1 96- 481 problem is especially urgent with regard to the disabled homeless -- the chronically mentally ill, chronic substance abusers and those homeless with HIV/AIDS -- and homeless families. U.S. HUD Shelter Plus Care, Supportive Housing and Section 8 SRO programs have provided the opportunity to bridge these major gaps. According to the Dade Community Homeless Plan, transitional and permanent housing funded from sources other than McKinney funds are anticipated to increase over the coming years, but currently, there is still an acute shortage of this type of housing for these populations. The availability of U.S. HUD Shelter Plus Care, Supportive Housing and Section 8 SRO grant funding provides for a dramatic increase in permanent supported housing for the disabled homeless and homeless families in our community, and enables the comprehensive continuum of care to function. Gaps in this type of service disrupt the continuum and make coordinated efforts less possible. Carrefour House will provide permanent housing to a mixed population of formerly homeless individuals. This application requests assistance from the Supportive Housing Program to provide housing and supportive services to persons disabled by mental illness, chronic alcohol and/or substance abuse, and HIV/AIDS. Housing will also be provided to individuals who have received rehabilitation services in a transitional setting and are now capable of being self-supporting through employment. 2. Participation in a Community Process Which is Moving Towards a Continuum of Care Strategy Metro -Dade County passed a 1% meal tax in 1993 to provide a source of dedicated funds for homeless housing and services. The Dade County Homeless Trust, a 1 _ Z � 3co 96- 481 private/public partnership, was formed to oversee policy and planning related to these funds. The Dade County Community Homeless Plan outlines a basic strategy to build program infrastructure with those funds. A system of three homeless assistance centers will provide an intake and assessment function, along with shelter and services for 30-60 days. Homeless clients will then be referred to transitional or permanent supported housingprograms, or assisted in locating affordable housing and employment, depending on their needs. A comprehensive computerized case management and information/referral system will provide a link between Metro -Dade County, the Dade County Homeless Trust, the ( homeless assistance centers, affordable housing sources, and the network of independent homeless providers. The Dade County Homeless Trust is composed of individuals representing State and local governments, other homeless providers, local businesses, representatives of the academic and religious community, homeless/formerly homeless individuals and county citizens. Links to housing and affordable housing developers and the investment banking community are.made via the Trust's relationship to Metro -Dade County, and its not -for - profit consultant, Housing and Services, Inc. of New York. In addition, the Board and committees of the Community Partnership for the Homeless, Inc., the not -for -profit recently formed and awarded a contract to site, build and operate the homeless assistance centers, include a broad representation of professionals and civic leaders. Intake and assessment will occur at each homeless assistance center for clients brought or referred there and at each independent homeless assistance provider agency 1 - 3 ss- 481 Independent providers may receive clients from the homewss assistance center, from self - referrals, or their own outreach programs. The system will operate in a coordinated manner, with close contact between providers and the homeless assistance center, via computerized case management systems and direct inter -agency staff communications. For example, where a client comes to a provider agency and appropriate services are not available, the client may referred to the HAC or to another provider. Conversely, where a client presents at the HAC and appropriate services or space are not immediately available, the client may be referred to an appropriate provider in the community immediately after assessment. Outreach to street homeless will occur at several levels. The homeless assistance centers will undertake their own outreach programs, to compliment those already in operation by individual provider agencies and local governments. Outreach activities, and placements arising from them, will be coordinated between all agencies. The network evolving from the comprehensive continuum of care model will provide the framework for a coordinated and collaborative effort. The system is presented as a visual model on page 1-8. , The development of Carrefour House represents a unique collaboration between the nonprofit sector, the Miami business community and Barry University. Carrefour Housing Corporation, the applicant, is.a newly established nonprofit corporation with a mission to provide housing, supportive services, and employment opportunities to the homeless in Metro -Dade County. It was founded in response to studies and plans developed by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and many of its Board of 1 - 4 96- 481 Directors are representatives of the Chamber. They are joined on the Board by formerly homeless individuals, representatives of other nonprofit service organizations, and the academic community. 3. Coordination with Other Organizations Applying Under this NOFA. - A variety of agencies are involved in promoting collaborative efforts and participation in the comprehensive continuum of care in response to the HUD NOFA and in the development of a community -wide response to homelessness. Metro -Dade County Office of Homeless Programs, Metro -Dade Special Housing Programs Department and the Miami Coalition for the Homeless have conducted a joint RFP to select provider participants in the Shelter Plus Care and Section 8 SRO NOFA components. Supportive Housing applicants are proposing programs which will allow for the expansion of the transitional and permanent components of the continuum. The Dade County Homeless Trust is supportive of these collaborative efforts and is assisting the coordinating process. The Trust is also exploring the possibility of providing additional resources in the application process for McKinney Act and other funding sources. The Miami Supportive Housing Corporation conducted a workshop on the Supportive Housing Program and the continuum of care model, encouraging collaborative proposals. It will also provide individual consultations with potential applicants. The Provider's Forum, with technical assistance from Housing and Services, Inc., is assisting prodder agencies with a series of joint applications for Supportive Housing. The Miami Coalition for the Homeless is providing technical assistance on all e3� 86= 481 NOFA programs to providers of homeless services in Dade and Monroe Counties. Participation in the comprehensive continuum of care model described above will be strongly encoutaged in all ,rases. The majority of providers and agencies serving the homeless have long supported the concept of a continuum of care. A listing of known applicants for 1994 U.S. HUD NOFA programs as of the date of this application is described below. Shelter Plus Care: the only applicant will be Metropolitan Dade County. Section 8 SRO: Southpointe Child and Family Services. Supportive Housing. Volunteers of America and others; Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health Center and Miami Beach Housing Authority; Carrefour Housing Corporation; Miami Coalition for the Homeless; Metatherapy Institute; North West Dade Center, Better Way, Jewish Vocational Services and others; Christian Community Services Agency and others; Community Action Agency and the Mental Health Association of Dade County/A Woman's Place; Junior League of Greater Miami; New Horizons*; JESCA*; and Fellowship House*. Safe Havens: North Dade Community Development Corporation and The Village; North West Dade Center and City of Miami Downtown Assistance Program and Metro - Dade Office of Homeless Programs. Supportive Housing - Services Oni}►: COFFA* (*Unconfirmed at time of writing) 4. How the Proposed Project will Use Mainstream Services Provider agencies participating in proposed 1994 U.S. HUD McKinney Act NOFA applications, as well as other provider agencies participating in the Dade County Community Homeless Plan all have comprehensive case management services available to clients. Access to entitlement programs such as social security, AFDC, food stamps 1 - 6 96- 481 and Medicare/Medicaid is facilitated for all eligible clients. Other mainstream services, such as education, health care, meals, clothing, counseling, recreation, employment training/placemenC child care *and other services are routinely arranged by client's case managers. .Substance abuse and mental health treatment will be provided by existing providers of these services. Case managers at Carrefour House will be responsible for making referrals for these services and following up to assure that appropriate services are accessed and provided. 1 - 7 141 96- 481 1'e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . TRANSITIONAL TRANSITIONAL TRANSITIONAL OTIIER PERM/► SUBSTANCE MENIAL HEALTH FAMILY -► TRANSITIONAL SUPPO • ABUSE PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS PROGRAMS HOW t ►nutii 1 1 w _ HOMELESS OTHER ; ASSISTANCE CENTERS COUNTY MIS DADS ' . • - . - . . • • - • • HOMELESS TRUST , PERMANENT • • • • • • SUPPORTED HOUSING EMERGENCY OUTR SHELTERS , PROJECT LINK UP ' I , , , , , S F• ' s Ist Submission Exhibit 2: Summary A. Project Abstract After the project plan is written as required in Exhibit 4, prepare a one paragraph double-spaced abstract of the proposed project appropriate for use as a press release if the project is chosen for funding. In the abstract include the name of the applicant: how much HUD funding is being requested and underwhich Support- ive Housing Program component it is being requested: the name of the proposed project (if any): a short synapsis of the project including where it is located. how many people will be served at apointin time when the project isoperationaLandhowtheprojecx will fill a gap in the local condnuttm of care: the number of the Congressional District in which the project wiU be located: and a contact name and phone number. B. Program Component Check the box for the Supportive Housing Program component under which you are requesting funding. See brief descriptions on pre%ious page and other references. Components are: ll Trunsitibnal Housing Permanent Housing for Homeless Persons with Dis- abibdes Supportive Services for Homeless Persons not in Con - Junction with Supportive Housing (i.e.. Services Only) 7 Innovative Supportive Housing (Check- the box for the Innovative Component only if your project cannot be classified under any other Sup- portive Housing component) Safe Havens 71 Rural Homeless initiative C. Existing Projects Leave blank only if a new project is being proposed. Applicants proposing to use existing facilities for homeless persons mast design = below the types) of use planned. This application proposes: 1. to increase the number of homeless persons served 24 CFR 583.100(bX2) 2. to provide additional supportive services for rm- docofa pordvehousingand/orhomelesspasonsnot residing in supportive housing. 24 CFR 583.1U0(b)(3) 3. to purchase property currently beingleasedunderthe Single FamilyProperty Disposition Homeless Initiative. 24 CFR 583.100(bx4) If item 1 and/or 2 are cbecked. provide on not more than three double-spac4 typed pages an explanarion of the new effort to be undertaken in the proposed project and how it compares to the existing project. Pageno: fi m HUD 40076 (4aA 2-195- 481 EXHIBIT 2: SUMIVIA�- APPLICANT: CARREFOUR HOUSING CORP. INC. 0. MAJOR MILESTONES Days from grant execution t Closing on purchase of structure /execution of lease NIA 2 Last unit leased, if leasing scattered she units N/A 3 Rehabilitation started 30 4 Rehabilitation completed 395 5 Now construction started N/A 6 New construction completed N/A 7 Operations staff hired 365 6 Residents begin to occupy 405 9 Supportive services begin 405 10 Facility now 100% occupied 435 11 Enrollment In supportive services at 50% CaPacity 420 12 Enrollment in supportive services now 100% capacity 435 Point in time E NUMBER OF BEDS, BEDROOMS, AND Current I Projected PARTICIPANTS Level I Level Number Projected to be served over the 3 years of the grant 1 Number of bedrooms NA 36 2 Number of beds NA 36 • .. y'K 0 3 Number of families with children NA 0 4 Of persons in families with children: a. number of disabled adults NA 0 0 b. number of other adults II) NA I 0 0 e. number of children NA ; 0) 0 5 Of single individuals not in families: a. number of disabled individuals I NA 36 58 b. number of other individuals NA I 0 0 - - - — 03-Aug-94 08:09PM 0 2-2 99W- 481 ,k EXHIBIT 2 -- SUMMARY Carrefour Housing Corporation is submitting an application to the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Supportive Housing Funds. Funds are being requested for rehabilitation, operating and supportive services. The proposed Carrefour Housewillbe located at 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami. Supportive housing assistance is requested for 36 single adults. The project will provide permanent housing to persons with disabilities. The targeted disabilities are serious mental illness, chronic alcoholism/substance abuse, or HIV/AIDS. Dade County has adequate shelter beds and there is funding and a commitment to develop assessment centers. There is a substantial need in the continuum of care for permanent housing for persons with disabilities. The application will be submitted by Carrefour Housing Corporation, a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) corporation. The Corporation was developed in response to a strategic plan for the homeless developed by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber is represented on the Board of Directors. Barry University, School of Social Work, will assist in the provision of supportive services to the residents, and in monitoring and evaluating the project. Carrefour Housing Corporation has requested $1,446,834 for rehabilitation, operating and supportive services. The project will be located in the 18th Congressional District. The contact person is Mr. David Preve, President and Acting Executive Director, (305) 375-9328. 2-3 96- 481 APPLICANT: CARREFOUR H( G CORP, INC. A. SU MWAY OF SUPPORTNE HOUSING FUNDS REQUESTED 1 Acquisition (partS. item 1b) $0 2 Rehabilitation (part S. Item 2b) $400,000 3 New construction (part B, ftm 3b) $0 4 Leasirq (part C. ittm 2d) $0 a Suppor** Services (part C. itsm 4d) $738,279 a Operatkm (panC, tttm 6d) i $239,658 7 Prevention — for Rural Component appkaft OVY (Pwt C, ram 10d) a Capacity BuiidiN - for Rural Component only (part C, tetra 12d) 9 Subtotal (total linos 1.thru8) $1,377,937 10 Administration (not to exceed 5% of tine 9) $68,897 11 Total SHP Request (tine 9 plus line 10) $1,446,834 B ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION 1 Acquisition 2 Rehabilitation 3 New Construction 4 Total (a) (b) (e) Total budget SHP Request % SHP Ra guest of WW budget $790,000 $0 $1,310,000 $400,000 $0 $0 $2.100,000 $400,000 0 19% 3-1 95- 481 LEASING (N (b) i Year 1 ( Yew 2 (e) Year 3 (d) Total 1 Total Budget 2 SHP Request SUPPORTIVE SERVICES . - Year I (b) Year 2 Yew 3 Total 3TOW Budget 290,635 305,167 320,425 916,227 4 SHP Request 219,319 235,286 283.674 738,279 OPERATIONS (� Ytiw 1 (b) Yen 2 (C) Yet 3 (d) Total 5TOW Budget 114,738 120.474 126.498 361,710 e SHP Request 86,0531 90,356 63,249 239,658 7APOWAMSllae 28,684 30,119 63,249 122,052 8 Percent SHP Request of Total operations Budget (tirn 5) 759E 75% 50% 66% RURAL ONLY ACTIVITIES^ (a) Yaw 1 (b) Yew 2 (C) Yew 3 (d) Total Preve ew (rural orry) 0 Total Budget I 10 SHP Request Capacity duetting (noel W" (a) I Yew 1 I (b) Yet 2 (C) Yow 3 (d) Tow 11 ToW Budget 12 SHP Request II 04-Aug-e1 IZ34PM 3-2 r�7 95- 481 14� arw •. Exhibit 4: PROJECT PLAN Carrefour Housing Corporation proposes to develop Carrefour House to provide permanent housing to homeless. individuals in Metro -Dade County. All prospective residents in Carrefour House will be referred from existing homeless shelters, transitional housing programs serving homeless individuals, or through the newly established Homeless Assistance Centers (HACs) which provide temporary housing (30-60 days) and comprehensive assessment and referral services. There will be 72 housing units in Carrefour House. Half of the projected residents (36) will have long term and continuing disabilities resulting from serious mental illness, chronic alcohol and/or substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. Assistance from the Supportive Housing Program is requested for that portion of the capital and operating services budget allocated to the disabled residents and for the supportive services program. The remaining residents of Carrefour House, while having a history of homelessness, will be employed and be able to pay for their housing through their employment income. Assistance is not being requested from HUD for these units or for services for the non -disabled residents. One of the strengths of Carrefour House is that it will be serving a mix of disabled persons and those who have been homeless but who are now self-supporting through employment. This will assist in motivating residents to secure employment, provide positive peer role models, and facilitate community acceptance of the proposed project It will also permit the project to take advantage of the strengths of its sponsorship. Carrefour Housing Corporation, a nonprofit organization, is closely linked to and allied with the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (the "Chamber'. The Chamber has played a unique and important role in addressing and responding to the problem of homelessness in Dade County. It sponsored the development of the first Strategic Plan for the Homeless in Dade County (1989) which set the foundation for the development of the formal county plan and it has advocated for a continuum of care services to address the needs of the homeless in Metro -Dade 4-1 96- 481 Ou i County. The Chamber will have continuing involvement in the proposed plan by, representation on the Board of Directors of Carrefour Housing Corporation and by a commitment of Chamber members to provide employment opportunities for qualified and capable residents of Carrefour House. Eight of the seats on the Board of Directors of Carrefour House are appointed by and from the Board of Governors of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. In addition to the involvement of the business community, Carrefour House will also benefit from the participation of Barry University. Supportive services for the disabled residents of Carrefour House will be provided through contract with the School of Social Work of Barry University. This model of service delivery was originally developed by Columbia University and ledto the establishment of Columbia University Community Services (CUCS). Dr. Stephen Holloway, a founder and former Executive Director of CUCS while on the faculty of the Columbia University, is now the Dean of the School of Social Work at Barry. Dr. Holloway will adapt the CUCS model for Miami. The professional social services staff to be hired by the University will be supplemented and enhanced by graduates students engaged in field placement at Carrefour House. Carrefour House will be developed through the rehabilitation of a currently vacant former nursing home. The property is owned by Carrefour Housing Corporation and can be developed as -of -right for the proposed supportive housing project. Residents in Carrefour House will be provided with single room occupancy type accommodations: each resident will have a private sleeping/living room and will share bathroom and kitchen facilities with another resident. 1. Characteristics and Needs of the Homeless Population to be Served. Residents at Carrefour House will have long term and continuing disabilities resulting from serious mental illness, chronic alcoholism/substance abuse, and/or HIV/AIDS. They will be drawn from the homeless population in Dade County. The Miami Coalition for the Homeless estimates the population to be between -7,000 and 8,000. A survey of the "street" homeless conducted in 96- 481 OR March - May, 1994' yielded an estimate of the street homeless at 4,301 persons. There are currently 1,500 shelter beds available in the county which are all filled. About two-thirds of the homeless population are males. This survey also found that a large number of homeless mentally illpersons end up with "housing" in the county correctional facilities. A six month study conducted by the Metro -Dade Department of Justice in May, 1993 found that there were 3,729 arrests of homeless persons in the previous six months. Additionally, 83 mentally ill persons in the Metro -Dade correctional system reported being homeless prior to arrest. Data available from the survey of those incarcerated in the Metro -Dade Correctional System indicate that 25% of the total population of inmates tested were HIV positive and 19% of tested inmates were positive for tuberculosis. These data do not provide any definitive information with respect to the homeless population but they do show that HIV and TB are widespread among certain segments of the population who might be served by the proposed project. Dr. Jose Grier of the Camillus Health Concern has estimated that the rate of HIV infection among the `street homeless in Dade County is as high as 50%. Data from the Dade County CHAS indicate that about 58% of the homeless are mentally ill, 40% are alcohol/substance abusers, and half of all homeless persons report primary health care problems. In a 1989 review of National Institute of Mental Health funded research, Dr. Richard Tessler and Deborah Dennis reported rates of serious mental illness between 28-37% in major US cities using standardized assessment instruments. About 10-20% of the homeless population had both serious mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Physical and/or sexual abuse is very widespread among the homeless particularly affecting women. The disabled persons to be served in the supportive housing will be seriously mentally ill, have chronic problems with druglalcohol abuse, and/or have HIV/AIDS. In addition to the permanent affordable housing to be provided at Carrefour House, the residents will have the need ' Dade Homeless Trust, Survey of Homeless Encampments in Metro -Dade County, March - May. 1994. May 31, 1994 160 1 4-3 95- 481 lost for comprehensive case management services to plan for and address their service needs, access to on -going alcoholism/substance abuse treatment and mental health rehabilitation services. Residents living with HIV/AIDS will require access to comprehensive primary medical care services, counseling, and health/nun itional education services. Many residents will have more than one disability: many persons living with AIDS also have chronic problems with alcohol/substance abuse and many persons with chronic alcoholism/substance abuse have concommitant mental illness. Carrefour House will assist residents in achieving the highest practicable level of independence by providing training in independent living skills and, where appropriate, necessary skills for employment and asssitanc a in securing employment. 2. Describe the project for which funding is being requested. a. The housing to be offered. Carrefour Housing Corporation owns and is ready to develop a vacant, former nursing home located at 789 N.W.13th Avenue, Miami, Fl. The property was purchased in the Spring of 1994. It will require substantial rehabilitation to be used for the supportive housing project. The building is in good structural condition and will require replacement of all major systems and interior finish work. Each resident will have a private sleeping/living room with a separate entrance from the public corridor. A kitchen and bathroom will be located between each unit. Each of the three residential floors will have a. common space available for use as a lounge, activity mom, or exercise room. In addition to the front desk/security area, the ground floor will contain offices for program director and support services staff, a classroom for on -site training programs, a conference room for staff and self-help group meetings, and multi -use activities room. Twenty percent of the bathrooms will have handicapped fixtures including tub, water -closet, lavatory, and grab bars. Each residential floor will have its own laundry facilities. The building will be elevator serviced, all common spaces will be accessible to the physically handicapped, and fully air conditioned. The relatively large site,1.26 acres, will permit the development of a small green-space/park that will be usable by the building residents and the community. 96- 481 15� ft The particular site was chosen for a number of reasons. It is vacant and will therefore not require any relocation. The existing space configuration will enable its conversion to an accessible SRO with a minimum of structural alterations: there are existing elevator shaftways, the room layout is essentially similar to that of an SRO, and lounges and common spaces on the residential and ground floors are easily adaptable for the proposed program. The structure is located in a mixed use urban neighborhood surrounded by high rise housing and one and two story multi- family housing. The proposed project will be consistent in scale and character with the remainder of the neighborhood. The site is on a number of bus routes permitting easy access to public transportation. It is also in close proximity to Jackson Memorial Hospital which provides emergency, inpatient care and outpatient clinics. b. The supportive services to be offered. Carrefour House has an innovative model and approach to the provision of supportive services. It is based on maximizing community integration of residents and the project, promoting the highest possible level of independence for residents, maintaining connection with the most current approaches to supportive services delivery, and regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the services offered. Carrefour House is a joint venture between a nonprofit development and housing services company; the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce; and Barry University. Residents with disabilities will be assisted by their case managers in accessing treatment and rehabilitative services through existing community based providers. Through supported work opportunities at the facility and in competitive employment opportunities made available by participating Chamber members, residents will be able to join the 'Working community." A supportive services team consisting of a Team Leader, Social Worker, and two Case Managers employed by Barry University and contracting with Carrefour House will serve the homeless disabled residents. This team will be extended by graduate students in social work and nursing students who will participate in one year field placements. The students will acquire professional training through "learning by doing" benefiting the residents and providing invaluable 4-5 95- 481 training for future professional workers in homeless services. The students will operate under the direction of the professional staff and with supervision by the faculty of the Nursing and Social Work Schools. Doctoral students will assist in regular program evaluations to assess the effectiveness and appropriateness of the supportive services. Referrals for substance abuse treatment and mental health rehabilitation services will be provided by the case managers. These services will be supplemented by on -site groups led by the supportive services staff in such areas as nutrition, HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment, and independent living skills development. Residents will also be assisted in attending self-help groups in the community including AA and NA. persons living with HIV/AIDS will be fully integrated into the project, assisted in developing support groups, linked with medical and social services providers, and referred for specialized medical and/or social services when needed. The specific services to be provided to the disabled residents at Carrefour House include: • Social Rehabilitation Services: Homeless individuals have. learned and developed survival skills in order to live on the streets. Social rehabilitation involves "unlearning" some of these skills (such as constant vigilance and mistrust) and "re -learning" the skills needed for "normal living" (such as grooming, shopping, meal preparation, etc.). Carrefour House will provide independent living settings where each resident will be responsible for his/her meal preparation, shopping, and budgeting. Many residents will need training and assistance in the adjustment to independent living. Social Rehabilitation Services include: o Life Skills Training The program will address the daily skills of living that participants may require. All participants will have either lost or. never developed basic daily living skills, such as grooming, purchasing goods in stores, housekeeping, and meal preparation. Many have experienced deep shame and humiliation through their homelessness and are frightened and uncertain as to how to go about daily living tasks. Life skills training will be provided by case managers and the social work graduate students. Residents will, initially and as necessary, be escorted on shopping trips, provided 4-6 153 96-- 481 individual counseling and assistance in budgeting, and participate in group activities around food preparation. Residents will also be provided instruction in housekeeping. C Socialization. Most of the participants, especially those that have spent considerable amounts of time living on the streets, will be socially isolated and distrustful of staff and other residents. Re -socialization will be gradual with the understanding that residents have developed feelings of mistrust over extended periods of time and this response was directly related to and important for their survival. Socialization will occur through activities that are particularly inviting such as trips to popular movies or sporting events, preparing common meals, and organized recreational activities such as exercise classes and athletic games. The value of social rehabilitation services is $274,871 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. • Case Management Services. Case management services will be provided to ensure that all participants receive comprehensive assessments, that they are assisted in obtaining needed services, and enrolled in income support programs for which they are eligible. The two case managers will have primary responsibility for case management and will work as a team with the social work students. Each resident will have a services plan developed by the case manager in conjunction with the resident. The services plan will identify each individual's goals and objectives, specify how the individual will achieve his/her goals, and the supportive services needed to accomplish the objectives. The case managers will assist the residents in accessing services from other providers, advocate for the residents in obtaining services or benefits, and provide counseling. The social work students will participate with the case managers and residents in developing the services plan and provide assistance in implementing the plan. This could include escorting the residents to meetings either with public agencies or appointments with service providers. The students will also provide role modeling, individual counseling and facilitate and organize 4-7 96- 481 small groups. The ratio between case managers and clients will be 1:18. The social work students will extend the services provided by the case managers providing more in-depth services. The value of case management services is $274,871 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. Health Services. The residents of Carrefour House are likely to have a number of chronic j medical conditions which may include hypertension, diabetes, HIV/AIRS, and tuberculosis. Through Carrefoues association with Barry University, registered nurses studying for B.S.N. or M.S.N degrees will be placed at Carrefour House. These students will provide the following health related services to the residents: health assessments, health education, medication education, and nutritional counseling and education. The on -site nursing students will be able to provide more personal services and take far greater time with the residents than would be the case in clinics. The nursing. students will also follow-up with residents who are receiving medical treatment at clinics and hospitals to be sure that residents understand the importance of following treatment regimens and that they are i receiving needed medical services. The student nurses will also provide screenings for i infectious diseases. The value of Health Services over the three years of Supportive Housing Assistance is j$45,813. • Crisis Services. Given that the residents will have serious mental illness or chronic problems with drug or alcohol abuse, crises are anticipated resulting from psychiatric decompensation, medical emergencies, and possible conflicts between residents. The supportive services staff will be responsible for responding to emergencies. They will assist in stabilizing the situation and accessing psychiatric and medical emergency rooms and identifying when other outside assistance (such as police) is required. The facility will be staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A member of the supportive services staff will be 4-8 /55 96- 481 j56 t on -call, accessible by beeper or cellular phone, at all times when social services staff is not present in the building. The value of crisis services is $183,244 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. Supported Employment. The ability to secure meaningful work and to become self- sufficient based on employment income is a powerful motivating tool for individuals. All too often the homeless find doors closed to them with few possibilities for finding jobs or earning decent incomes. The involvement of the Chamber of Commerce will create opportunities for the residents. Those residents with skills and appropriate work habits will be referred to a designated committee of the Chamber responsible for identifying employment opportunities. Those requiring additional skills training, or counseling and training in work habits, will be able to participate in a Supported Employment program at Carrefour House. Important tasks such as front desk/security and maintenance and cleaning will be performed by residents. Residents will earn stipends for their work and develop the skills necessary for outside employment. Employment support will be provided by the support services staff and the social work students. The value of supported employment is $137,428 over the three years of Supportive Housing Program assistance. C. Describe process for developing and monitoring individualized housing and supportive services plans. Each resident at Carrefour House will have a comprehensive service plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her case manager. An interim services plan identifying critical service needs will be developed within 3 days of entering the program. The comprehensive services 'plan will be developed within 30 days. The services plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive bio-psycho-social needs. Each individual, with the assistance of the interdisciplinary support services team, will develop his or her own goals and objectives and the 4-9 96- 481 plan will set forth a strategy for accomplishing the goals and objectives. It will specify the services to be accessed from outside organizations. The case managers and the social work students will assist residents in obtaining services from other providers and advocate for the residents. Case managers and the social work students will record progress notes based on on -going encounters with residents. The service plans will be updated every 90 days. The social work students will be encouraged to interact with residents outside of office settings such as in the lounges and during recreational activities so that they are able to monitor progress in less formal settings. d. How participants will be involved in project decision making and how employment opportunities will be created. A resident advisory council will be established and all residents will be encouraged to participate. The council will meet monthly. Refreshments will be provided to encourage participation. Project staff will attend at the invitation of residents. Any significant program decisions will be presented to the resident's council. Suggestions on program improvements such as security, activities, and services will be solicited from the council. A subcommittee of the resident's council will participate in the process of interviewing prospective residents to Carrefour House and will make recommendations for admission to program staff. Residents will serve as "buddies" orienting new residents to the facility and integrating new residents into the community. Staff will facilitate the work of the council by providing access to office supplies and materials and by arranging food for the meetings. As noted under Supported Employment above, participants will be provided the opportunity to work at Carrefour House and be referred to employment opportunities at Chamber of Commerce member organizations. The Chamber is also exploring the possibility of developing entrepreneurial businesses which could be located at Carrefour House. Ideas under consideration 96- 481 j are a commercial laundry that would serve existing and planned homeless shelters and residences and a convenience market/restaurant that could serve the surrounding communities. These f enterprises would be based on- a supported work model where employees would assume progressively higher levels of responsibility under the supervision of coaches who will provide counseling on appropriate business behavior and practices. 3. Goals and Measurable Objectives (A) Objectives Goal 1: Residential Stability Carrefour House will increase residential stability by providing disabled homeless individuals with secure supportive permanent housing. The following measurable objectives have been established in furtherance of this goal: j • 80% of disabled homeless individuals referred to and provided housing in Carrefour House will remain housed there for at least six months. • 90% of those remaining at Carrefour House for at least six months, will continue to be housed there for the next year. 0 75% of residents with chronic problems with drugs and/or alcohol will remain drug and alcohol free while residing at Carrefour House. Goal 2: Increase skill and income levels of participants. Residents of Carrefour House will be assisted in achieving their highest possible levels of self-sufficiency by increasing their skill and income levels. The following objectives have been established for this goal: • 90% of eligible residents will be enrolled in income support programs (such as Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability, or Veteran's Administration 4-11 96— 481 benefits) within 4 months of entering the program. 40% will participate in the supported employment program at Carrefour House within 6 months of entering the program. 40% of residents who enter Carrefour House without a high school diploma will enroll in and secure a GED degree within 12 months of entering the program. 20% of the disabled residents will secure outside employment through a Chamber of Commerce member. Goal 3: Greater Self -Determination for Participants Carrefour House will provide opportunities for greater self-determination of residents by assisting them in increasing the level of influence that they have on decisions that affect their lives. The following measurable objectives have been established for this goal: • 90% of participants will take part in the development of their individualized service plans within 1 month of entering the program. • 50% will regularly attend the monthly resident advisory council meetings. • 90% of residents with serious mental illness or chronic problems with alcohol/substance abuse will have chosen and will be obtaining services from a community based mental health or drug/alcohol treatment services provider within 4 months of entering the program. • 100% of residents living with HIV/AIDS will be enrolled in a primary care clinic and other specialized AIDS services within 60 days of residing at Carrefour House. • 75% of residents with histories of druglalcohol abuse will selected and regularly participate in community based AA or NA groups. (B) How success in meeting the objectives will be measured. 4-1 60, The success of the program will be evaluated on the basis of the participants' ability to achieve the measurable objectives. Monitoring will be performed by the case managers and social work students through observation and regular encounters between residents, social work students and case managers. Progress will be noted in the participants individual services plans. Data on accomplishments in the program objectives will be maintained by the project director. Doctoral students at Barry University will evaluate the effectiveness of the program and services provided to residents. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of the supportive services provided, identify new services that could be provided, and identify training or other needs of program staff. 4. Describe how the project will assist participants to become integrated into the surrounding community. The case managers and social work students will assist residents in accessing basic services in the community such as shopping, banking, and entertainment. In the initial stages of residency, the social work students will be extremely helpful in role modeling and mentoring. The resident "buddy" system will assist new residents in becoming familiar with transportation, stores, recreation, and services available in the community. The case managers and social work students through groups and individual counseling will assist residents acquire independent living skills. The involvement of the Chamber of Commerce will result in qualified residents obtaining jobs in the community. Those residents who are able to secure and maintain employment will be well on their way to becoming fully integrated into the community. Residents participating in community based self-help groupswill also be regularly associated with other community residents. The grounds at Carrefour House provide a unique opportunity for community involvement. The grounds will be landscaped to provide sitting and recreational areas that will be available to the community. Staff will assist in organizing basketball leagues involving residents and the 4-13 95- 481 community. The staff and social work students will encourage community members to volunteer at the facility providing companionship to the residents, participating in holiday celebrations, or preparing special occasion meals. S. Innovation. There are a number of aspects of the Carrefour House model that are extremely innovative: the facility will provide housing to a mix of disabled and employed formerly homeless persons; the involvement of the Miami business community in finding and offering employment to residents; and the involvement of Barry University in planning, delivering and facilitating the evaluation of the quality and effectiveness of service delivery. 1 Employed residents of Carrefour House will serve as role models to other residents. I Residents will live in an environment in which fellow residents leave for work each day and support their stay in the facility through their own income. This will encourage residents to increase their levels of independence and help to break the cycle of homelessness, addiction and poverty. The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce has made a substantial commitment to the success of Carrefour House. Members, who are chief executives of local businesses, have pledged employment opportunities to residents. This reflects an acknowledgement by the Chamber that meaningful employment is needed as part of a long term solution to homelessness. Through its involvement in the project, Chamber members will gain a fuller understanding of the needs and capabilities of the residents and will provide jobs to those residents recommended by the supportive services staff. Chamber members will also assist in planning and developing possible entrepreneurial opportunities. at Carrefour House itself. The Barry University School of Social Work will have a mutually beneficial association with the program. Student nurses and social I& / 96— 481 workers will greatly enhance the staffing of the facility. In so doing they will increase their education and develop a commitment to homeless services that they will take with them in their professional careers as social workers or nurses Faculty at the school will supervise the students at no cost to the project. Evaluation studies conducted by the school will sharpen and enhance the services program. 6. For transitional dousing projects. Not applicable. 7. Describe haw the project will work to keep families intact, reunite families, or otherwise strengthen the family structure. This project will not directly serve families. However, part of connecting the residents to the community will be to assist participants who choose to re-establish contact with their families to do so. A very significant issue keeping the residents away from their families and support networks is the feeling of shame and humiliation they have resulting from being homeless, having a poor personal appearance, and a strong sense of personal failure. The supportive services and living environment at Carrefour House will address many of the issues that have kept residents separated from their families. The case managers will assist residents who are seeking to reconnect with their families to do so. This will include counseling, role playing, and support in preparing for and responding to the stress that will accompany such contact. Carrefour House will welcome visits by family members and will plan holiday events to which family members and the community can be invited. & Describe how the security of participants will be assured and how the project will link participants to housing and supportive services after stabilization. Applicable to safe havens only. 4-15 96- 481 r� EXHIBITS: CAPACITY A. Description of Experience i Carrefour House will be developed through a unique collaboration between I private enterprise, the academic community, and assistance from the public sector. The applicant, the nonprofit Carrefour Housing Corporation, was established as a direct result of planning and analysis conducted by the Homeless Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Carrefoues mission is to fill the gaps in the continuum of care to homeless persons by providing permanent housing with supportive services and to involve the business community in developing and offering employment opportunities. Carrefour Housing Corporation also has an understanding of the complexity of addressing the service needs of the homeless and that there are valuable models and approaches to service delivery that have been implemented in other jurisdictions. It reached out to Barry University to plan and provide the supportive services to residents based on state-of-the-art techniques. The social mission of Carrefour House is tempered by the hard -edged realities as understood by the Miami Dade business community and enlightened by the social theories, enthusiasm, and direct experience in service provision brought by the Barry University social work professionals and students. The business community involvement brings activism and an "ability to get the job done" to the project. Although a recently established organization, Carrefour Housing Corporation has made substantial progress in the development of Carrefour House: • It successfully -negotiated the purchase of the site including obtaining an agreement from the owners to accept partial compensation in the form of a 5-1 /63 96- 481 0 charitable contribution to Carrefour Housing Corporation. • It has assembled a development team including architects, housing consultants, and program planners." It has received substantial commitments of matching support from the Dade County Department of Housing and Urban Development. It has prepared an implementation plan for the development of the project. • It has secured support for the proposed development from a wide segment of the Miami community including local government, the business community, and homeless service providers. The capacity of the participating organizations and individuals, described below, is far-reaching and quite relevant to the task at hand. Carrefour Housing Corporation is the applicant and the organization with primary responsibility for carrying out the project activities. Carrefour was incorporated as a not - for -profit 501(c)3 organization in 1993 as an outgrowth of the Homeless Committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Beginning in 1989, four individuals (Board members, whose expertise and role are described below) have worked together extensively and collectively to develop a planned, community -based response to homelessness in Miami. Through the vision of the Chamber of Commerce and Carrefour, the skills, experience and perspectives of a diverse Miami community have come together -- civic, academic, corporate, and consumer. The Board of Carrefour represents this spectrum of talent: _ • Mr. David Preve is President of a commercial real estate firm in Miami. As an 5-2 9S- 481 expert on land development and financing, he has been instrumental in the development of Carrefour House. He is currently Chair of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Homeless Committee and a social activist with the Chamber. • Dr. Stephen Holloway is the Dean of The School of Social Work at Barry University. Dr. Holloway has worked closely with his fellow Board members to build a bridge that integrates service provision with service training. Before joining Barry University, he was the Executive Director of Columbia University Community Services, a nationally -recognized organization, which provided, through on -site contracted services for eight providers in New York City shelters, drop -in centers and supportive permanent housing. As a result of successful experience with this model, Carrefour Housing Corporation will contract with The School of Social Work at Barry University to provide on -site supportive services for the homeless, disabled residents of Carrefour House. • Mr. Leonard Turkel is the President of the Orange Bowl Corporation and Former Chair of the Homeless Committee of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. For 25 years, Mr. Turkel was a builder and developer in Miami Beach, and, as a result, brings his knowledge of real estate, financing, and the local community to the project. Mr. Turkel has been instrumental in successfully developing other projects for poor, underserved communities, most recently a fully operational neighborhood health clinic in the Overton section of Miami. The residents of Carrefour House will have access to the services of this clinic. 96 481 L- I • Ms. Janet McAuley is a Board Member of the Dade County Public Schools, the largest school system in the country. She has contributed her keen sense of community needs, and has demonstrated clear and consistent support for the • • development of emergency, transitional and permanent housing in Miami and Dade County. Mr. Jerry Coleman is formerly homeless and is now the Director of Camillus SRO in Miami. Through his earlier life experiences and more recent role as a service provider and administrator, Mr. Coleman has helped steer the planning for Carrefour House in a consumer -oriented and need -driven direction. Mr. Gary Graham is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Miami. The YMCA is a long-standing service provider to a spectrum of Miami residents - - homeless persons, the poor, families and children. His connections to the local community and civic groups has and will continue to be instrumental in moving this project ahead. Ms. Kaaren Johnson -Street is the President and CEO of Jobs for Miami. Jobs for Miami, through Ms. Johnson's leadership, will play an integral role in the development and implementation of the employment program for the homeless residents of Carrefour House. • Dr. Milan D1uhy is a Professor of Public Administration and Social Work at Florida International University. In 1989, he conducted the first assessment of the homeless in South Florida for Barry University and later served as an expert consultant for the Chamber of Commerce's Homeless Committee. 5-4 95- 481 w� The School of Social Worst At Barry University will provide on -site contracted services at Carrefour House. It is the oldest school of social work in South Florida and offers both a Master of Social Work and Ph.D. The School has also distinguished itself as a center for homelessness research and policy analysis in recent years. In the late 1980s, the School was funded to conduct a series of studies related to homelessness in the Miami region. Barry University study directors recruited faculty from five area universities to constitute an inter -university and inter -disciplinary study team. The resulting "Barry Homelessness Studies" remain the definitive regional academic resources on the topic. Professors Andrew Cherry, Elane Nuehring and David Fike, each a Barry faculty member and co -director of the Barry studies, are regarded as experts in one or another aspect of the problem. Professor Cherry is an accomplished researcher and has conducted most of the enumeration studies of homeless people in the region. Professor Fike also has extensive background in studying homelessness and is regarded as an expert on social policy and services for homeless people. Professor Nuehring's area of expertise is mental health and the mentally ill homeless. As mentioned above, the Dean of the School, Dr. Holloway, has extensive experience that continues to prove valuable to the development of Carrefour House. By integrating service provision with service training, Barry. University has found that when presented with the opportunity and challenge of training students in serving a special needs homeless population, these students often make career choices and commitments to work with this population. Barry University also has a School of 5-5 JG7 y,6_ 481 0 Nursing which will provide nursing student interns, including Registered Nurses who are working toward Bachelor (B.S.N.) and Masters (M.S.N.) degrees, to provide health assessments and screening, health and nutrition education, and staff consultation at Carrefour House. The Greater Miaml Chamber of Commerce has boldly taken a lead in developing a response to homelessness in Dade County and Miami. The Chamber formed a Homeless Committee, of which Mr. Preve, Dr. Holloway, Mr. Turkel and Dr. Dluhy were initial members, sponsored the development of the County's strategic plan, which was completed in the Fall of 1990. The Chamber has played a key role in planting the seeds for Carrefour Housing Corporation and continues to have eight Chamber members on the Board of Carrefour Housing Corporation. Carrefour's close cooperative working relationships with a leading academic institution, the Chamber of Commerce, and several local leading business men and women brings an innovative configuration of talent and experience to bear on one of Miami's most pressing and growing problems. This team has already demonstrated its capacity and commitment to making the proposed project a real one by playing a key role in developing and writing the community plan for providing homeless services, securing a substantial grant from Dade County to acquire a site, bringing in matching funds from local government sources and working closely with other providers of housing and support services to ensure that a workable continuum of care for homeless disabled persons in the City of Miami- 5-6 96- 481 �. HUD Experience Carrefour Housing Corporation has not received any HUD funding. 5-7 lie 481 ,tr Ist Submission Exhibit 6: Targeting A. Settings Complete the chart below estimating the percauage of project participants at a port in time wben the project is fully operational who will be Living in the following situations prior to entering the Project t. Regularly sleeping in places not designed for, or ordinarily used as, sleeping accommodations for human beings (e.g., streets). 25% 2. Emergency shelter. 60% 3. Transitional or supportive housing for homeless persons who originally came from streets or emergency shelters. 15% 4. Are otherwise homeless. 5. Are precariously housed and will receive homeless prevention assistance in project funded under the Rural Homeless Initiative. Total 100•ti if any persons to be served are in categories 4 and 5, the narr-adve in Part B must be completed. All applicants must complete Part C. B. Description of Eligibility Determistations for Otherwise Homeless and Rural Prevention Forcategory4 above. ifanypardcipants to be servedare "odwwisehonneless " explain on no mole than two double-spaced typed pages how participants will be eligible under this category and how the project will determine that such participants do not have subsequent residencces or the resources and support networks needed to obtain access to housing and that without the proposed supportive housing. the participants would spend the night in a shelter or on the street. For category 5 above. if requesting SHP funds forprevemiat under the Rural Homeless Initiative. explain on no more than two double- spaced. typed pages what criteria you will use to determine participant eligibility for assistance. The standard to apply is whether or not the participant is likely to become homeless without the assistance. C. Outreach Plan For each of the 5 categories above in Part A in which you entered a number. describe on not mote than atotal of two double-spaced. typed pages the outreach method your pmject will use to identify and engage potential participants. Provide brief description of the progruns from which participants will come. including the names of the programs and the type of program (e.g.. street outreac)L drop -in center. emergency shelter. shelter network). I'10 Page no: i roan HUD-40076 (4a4) 6-1 95- 481 1 EXHIBIT 6: TARGETING It is projected that all residents referred to Carrefour House will have come directly from shelters, the 'homeless assistance centers to be established by the Dade County Homeless Trust, or the streets or other places not designed for human accommodation. Some of these potential residents will require and choose a transitional residential treatment program after having been homeless in order to stabilize underlying substance abuse, alcoholism or mental illness, Carrefour House will utilize existing resources and programs in Miami for outreach, shelter and treatment to facilitate the process of identifying, engaging and assessing the needs of homeless persons. Referrals from the Streets It is projected that 25% of the residents of Carrefour House for whom SHP funds are being requested will have come directly from the streets or other places not designed or intended for human. accommodation, such as parks and shanty towns. A May 1994 enumeration of the "street" homeless estimated that there are over 4,300 persons living on the streets in Dade County. Street outreach teams operated by several service organizations and the City of Miami are experienced in engaging homeless persons and linking them with needed housing and support services. Carrefour House social service staff will remain in close contact with these teams, meeting with them periodically, in order to describe Carrefour House and its admissions requirements, review outreach strategies, and ensure that underlying substance abuse/alcoholism, mental health or HIV -related needs are being addressed in the most appropriate manner. These outreach teams are part of Project Link -Up, a coordinated, computer -based system of identifying, screening and linking homeless persons with needed services. Project Link -Up has proven its success to date in allowing outreach teams and service providers to provide coordinated case management. It provides a link between the County government, the Dade County Homeless Trust, the planned Homeless Assistance Centers, and the network of organizations providing services to the homeless in Dade County. 6-2 T 96- 481 The outreach teams function as the entry point to the continuum of services for homeless persons on the streets. Many homeless individuals are fearful and suspicious of service providers and formal systems of care. Outreach teams utilize specially -trained staff -- many of whom are formerly homeless and/or in recovery from alcoholism/substance abuse -- to engage homeless persons, gain their trust and offer them assistance with some of their most basic needs, such as a showers, food, clothing, information and peer support. The outreach teams on which Carrefour House will rely for referrals of homeless persons from the streets include the following: The City of Miami, in conjunction with the Downtown Development Authority, has operated the Downtown Assistance Program since 1991. Community outreach workers provide information and referral (over 4,200 referrals to date) for services such as detoxification, shelter, entitlement or immigration documentation, medical assistance, food, clothing, housing, substance abuse treatment and vocational training. The Mental Health Association operates a consumer -run drop -in center in Miami that provides street outreach to the severely mentally ill. By using formerly homeless individuals as pat of the outreach effort, they are able to reach some of the hardest to engage and most fragile homeless persons. • A 1992 funded Shelter Plus Care Outreach Team serving the Miami area utilizes a three - person team to target homeless persons on the street who have substance abuse and/or mental health problems. The team is able to refer homeless persons who are not appropriate or ready for Shelter Plus Care independent living to other types of housing in the continuum, which will include Carrefour House. • The Clifford Beers Center is a consumer -run drop -in site in Miami for mentally ill homeless persons that currently operates a two -person homeless outreach team providing assessment, information, and linkages with shelter and housing programs. 6-3 S6— 481 Referrals from the Shelter System If is projected that 60% of the residents of Carrefour House for whom SHP funds are being requested will have come directly from the shelter system in the City of Miami. Specifically, it is anticipated that the large majority of shelter -based referrals will come from the first of three Homeless Assistance Centers (HACs) in the County. Each HAC is projected to have 350-500 beds. The first HAC, located in the City of Miami, is scheduled to open prior to the start of operations of Carrefour House. The HAC will provide intake, assessment, information, stabilization and referrals to homeless singles and families within a 30 to 60 day period. Homeless persons will arrive at a HAC either through self -referral, referral from a service provider or the outreach efforts of the HAC social service staff. Coordination between the HAC and service providers will be computer -based which will allow for efficient utilization of bed space, transportation, and other resources. In addition to the first and eventually all three HACs, serving 1,500 persons at any one time and at least 9,000 persons over the course of a year, Carrefour House will receive referrals from other local shelters, such as church -based and voluntary shelters. One such shelter, A Woman's Place, serves single women and couples with children. More than 450 homeless women are served each year, 40% of whom are estimated to be disabled by substance abuse/alcoholism, mental illness and/or HIV/AIDS. Referrals of homeless men and women with any one or more of these disabling conditions will also come from treatment programs and other providers that serve clients who reside in shelters. These programs include: substance abuse treatment programs (A Better Way of Miami, The Village, Spectrum Programs and Concept House); mental health treatment providers (Douglas Gafdens Community Mental Health Center, Fellowship House, New Horizons Community Mental Health Center and Miami Mental Health Center); and HIV service providers (Health Crisis Network of Miami, South Florida AIDS Network and Lochtown 96- 481 Community Mental Health Center). Staff from Carrefour House will make presentations to staff and clients of the Homeless Assistance Centers, voluntary shelters, substance abuse treatment programs, mental health providers and HTV service providers in order to accomplish the following: • Describe Carrefour House and its admission criteria, • Distribute information packages that will include materials about the program, application and pre -assessment forms, and information about other community -based services, Arrange individual sessions with potential residents to assess their appropriateness for the program, and Arrange follow-up visits to Carrefour House for interested professionals and potential residents. Referrals from Transitional Housing Ppoarams of Persons Who Originally Came from the Streets or Shelter It is projected that 15% of the residents of Carrefour House will be persons who have been living on the street or in a shelter prior to seeking substance abuse/alcoholism or mental health treatment or rehabilitation in a transitional housing setting. Once they begin to address these underlying issues in a treatment setting, they will be prepared to progress to permanent housing at Carrefour House. As part of the support services to be offered at Carrefour House, case managers will assist these residents in obtaining on -going ambulatory treatment and support through referrals and linkages to off -site providers, on- and off -site AA or NA meetings and psychosocial support and counseling from on -site social work staff, as needed. The substance abuse treatment programs that"have been identified as referral sources for potential residents include: A Better Way of Miami, The Village, Spectrum Programs and Concept House. The mental health providers include: Douglas Gardens Community Mental M 96- 481 Health Center, Fellowship House, New Horizons Community Mental Health Center and Miami Mental Health Center. 6-6 7J ` 1 96- 481 Acquired with SHP 7 Contribution of a Leasehold Interest Total of all Page No. of Cash Value HUD use documentation OroY Pages 7.2, 7-3 $1,150,000 Page 7.4 $300,000 $1.450,000 02.Aupi1 1L31 w 7-1 96- 481 CORREFOUR HOUSING CORPOROTION U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 To Whom It May Concern: If this proposal is funded, Carrefour Housing Corporation commits $360,000 of its own funds for rehabilitation to be made available to the Supported Housing Program. These funds will be available on 1 / l /95. Sincerely, UHOUSING CORPORATION David J. Preve President and Actine Executive Director DIP/tra 200 S. BISCAYNE BLVD,; STE. 4920, MIAMi, FL 33131 TEL (305) 37S-9328 FAX (30S) 372-8777 /%7 95- 481 CORREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION August 3, 1994 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 To Whom It May Concern: If this proposal is funded, Carrefour Housing Corporation pledges the building at 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Miami, Florida, to the Supported Housing Program. The building is not now being used as a homeless facility. The building has a fair market value of $790,000. An appropriate independent third party made this assessment, which is based on comparable properties in the area. Sincerely, UR HOUSING CORPORATION David J. Preve President and Acting Executive Director DJP/tra 200 S. BISCAYNE BLVD. j STE. 4920, MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305) 375-9328 FAX (305) 372-8777 96- 481-3 METROPOLITAN DADE COUti 'FLORIDA DEPARTME. ^ OF HOUSING & URBAN DEVELOPMENT 1401 NORTHWEST 7TH STREET MIAM1: FLORIDA 33125 METRO- DADE PHONE: t305) 644.5100 FAX: (305) 541-6716 MAILING ADDRESS: P. 0. BOX 350730 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135 OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR August 2, 1994 US Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 Seventh Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Rea Carrefour Housing.Corporation's Application for Supportive Housing Punds To Whom it May Concern: This letter is to confirm that if the above application is funded, nded, Dade County Department of Housing and Urban Development will make matching funds available to Carrefour's Supportive Housing Program in the amount of $1.4 million. These matching funds will be provided from the excess cash generated from Lakeside Towers, the acquisition of which was approved by the Board of County Commissioners.. on July 12, 1994. These funds will be made available from September 1, 1996 to August 31, 2010 at a rate of $100, 000 per year. Sincerely, Gr6gorx A. Byrne Director GAB: cat 179 7-4 96- 481 8-1. SUI VS'. ioi•:'b'e'r Io7oeilLi?1•:,rt:,. Nuitinv-: ,,C-, 077 Contact Perion: MACK CALHOUN Con zacr Telephone Nu:ilr .. : (40a' 33i.,052i De amber _ F':'ultda}o._n Sato:_ 51�9iar �1i Advance Ruling i''erioa QJiki:_. February 1% 199_ December 31. 1997 Addendum Applies: Yes Ba,nd p information you slit o • d, and a_. umia roar i_•L i •... n,s ' . . as stE"_. n v.", a;p0c=tjon for rem _' .,;on+ _.••- _mpti ,.sv, }e.. te,._. o-14 a _ ? ._S. arc -' )M federal i . : :'me u9, aneh k section WIN' of .. •_ in er n:. i Rv :nuie Cad- __ a. •-ae•no.. atiw,n de-.rinec in section _s-_Qa_ you .. _:; Seply cr_a .__ '.rg_nizak•:n= we ar_ n. • now making a e ,. t_rT lation of you7 foundi:� ,i status- under seari_•n ..OY of 7% .-ca. yOHM _ Ne liVS ',_t_rr:ii •._ . that VOU .an ---=O^at• I ;' eM= =. T. he .. PL._ auring a:i advan'_ 'di i _ - :'d you Ni;; b. QE teG = - --` - _':_. _.reel :»:r27io =vrion. not as riyn7e •• :i•di.lion i-,_ .. _nc r i n wr,o be,i ns and _nos on the "-ates sn"xn ah:::e. i i ni vQ da, _ after the eqe of you: advance 'V i ny p e'• .. . ou ^1•_a :_-': tip the •l ormadion neaoea to determine whether You naus %Q, '+he . qu i:e- -_ the an l i.�.aclesupport t ' 7 tilt advance rql qg pari d VOL, p �_- gar' ,� 1 _�,_� ,: _=_a_ .n.: 4 .': have aeon a p ..lv inop 'r __ ' . "" ..i _ is!- f_: you a ination 505(a) (1) or 109 Calk2 organ =at.an as long z. yo" ..'..mile to meet .he -qu i r$menrs of the app l i i iV a support test. riq e.:_ not moor On p& • .a mupport requirements daring mania advance rukag pe eiry. Ae ow ' ri-i-_in you as a private found tii_'n for Future periods. Ai _'S! we o y :aq as pr ate f:•un ti.•f 1 treat :' i Too t t - iia :n i•kC i i at you a_ .i pr ~�a a io .i. i y:}:• he nn•h_ aace for purpose: of section FV'(d) and 4940. it:i and coatribui.--ors mat• •-Pi Lour determination : 7 you _. . pr Vat_ -e_e+-,.m*n unt; i 90. days _ t, the end of ;in r ad'van, - ru: i'ng • ar: It u'.:a end rn'a resin rell informat,an 'lithin the 90 days- p -n1_ rs cs"Ti _. - •r: mA .7ntinue to ref- on the advance o erwinaz• • • u.'iki i • a sic - • • e . • C'",04 W : W a .' " l + , .. - 1V 96- 481 CtaRRE OU HC"S iNU i^-i 10 ORATION i•riii no .tongor Mai: you an a pgoi " s4poorred . 7dniwationr 7rtnl:nra in:: ctantri.uvors may not rely of' this deneri{iination a? :t:r the da„- we pub i it sh not ica. :n iddition, it you We oue status as a pub! i:l :t itlpportaQ organ - zac.an. and t grantor or contridu or •las-espQn:it•ie for- 4a= iwar, or. :•ny- act or Fail lure ., to acr.. o that re su l cac in your lose if Au,_h stivus. that per- - may not rely on this determination from Me cote of the act or fat Wn t" act. AI sov i i a grantor or contributor i c a rned tiro is we had given Mice to r voi! would a" removed from classification as a puai icly supported organization, sn n that p_cson may not rely on to - pie- •rmination ai of th•b data he or she acquired such knowledge. If Vou change your sources of au.pport, your Pprposes. Nar.,cter7 or mL7n:'L of operation- please let u, know sere me can consider the effect of the chant•= on your e::?.mpt status and foundation st to -. If you amend your organ i at: i ono document or bylaws: please send us a opy of the amended doc"men t or bv • ••r: . Also, let us Knom al l changes in your name or address. As of january 0 1984, you are i !able for social s*c gr! Was taxes ui :. the.. Federal Lniurznce Contributions :-c on amounts of $100 mar_ vier{! . - i• each of your emmityses during a calendar year. Youare not WE, for the :... imposes under the Fedarai Unemployment Tax Act WrA). tOrganizations that are: not private founcatitan- are not .•abject to the .•-i- va to foundation excise taxes under Chapter 42 a`• the Internal Revenue Code Hr: wevor •. you are not autometicalIV .:tempt from other fe0era l excise t; ge . . you havT anv quez.ian: about exciseT mpit-•`Jment, or :ttir:•r f=tt.:ral toms p --m_ Donors may deduct t:t:nk ibu.ions you a.i provided in c -3 ion 170 - a Wern= H•i;'. % ,.:'1e. SegUeSt37 legac{trait di i_-:, trinsfei-B• g -: •• or for .cur use are deductible for F_der31 Mate ird g t: woN pgrpos ' • . me_•L this 3pp!i_a•bie provisions of sections 20559 WOM and 2522 of th* Coco. Donors may deduct contributions to yca My y t+= the extent that their contributionr ere _gift i with no con-id_rstit C c6 v t T i met it r c _ : =rd 5 :•n � ej. i c.r_ri• _ -:,mi iar" pa••i^,Ii:nta to ct_injun_tion Ni.t n QnarajS in; events ma;/ cat Tees--• ; . qualify as deductible ontr ibutions+ depending on the circilmttani_-s. miner _nni Ruling 47- '40 pub! {shed in Cumulative K O O 1967-2, an pz ge 100 gives guidelines regarding :when taxpayers may deduct payments for Admissions _ ti rather participation ine fundraising :ctivities for charity. Contributions to you are deductible by donors beginning . =briary .C! 103, You are not required -n-, f i i e Form 590 R turn: of Organ i y at i : r, Exomp t • :•m Income Taxi if your gross receipts --•:h year are normaliy 20300 or Inc:. .• you rest• i yr s Farm ?TO pack age i n tno ma i 1 y s i mp I y attach tni i abe I p r,av i a- - che•ck the bear, in the heading to indicate Oat your annual gross receipts a normai.fir $2 000 or Wssi and sign the return. a; ?ou irs raquNed to f i Q a r': cu rii jair MUB - _ i = i) w•. l�:rtt..p -- -- - - 8-3 96- 481 F CAIFE OUR 1-101131NO CURPURATiOtJ tno f i F A mon:h aFter the. ind A v-ur annual ac_Qunmin aer:nd He _ large i pens I ty, of 510 a day when a Feturn i _ f i I ad I are- un l es3 tMer: 1 s rea ivn aD le cause for th::. delay. Hoi•iever+ the min imum penaIty me charge cannot e: cesd 10000 or 5 percent of your gross receipts for the year, whtQnever is less. We May d l s- charge this penalty if a . _ irn is not comp leta. Soi please be sure { your recirn is complete before you Vie it. You are not required to file federal income tax returns unless you are subject to the tax or, unrelated b'ui ! hess income under section 511 of the Usle. If you are suniect to this tax! you must f i le an income tax return on Form 990-T, Exempt Organization Business Income Tar. Return. In this letter we are not determining whether any of your present or propose; activities are unry l ated trade or business as def ! ned in section 513 of trig UK. You need an empIOyer 1 dent i f ; c a 1 i on number even you have no emp!oVwes. If an emp I oyar I dant i f i cat i on number was not entered on your app l i cat i on - we will assign i number to you and Mi se you of it. Please ua . `„i,ati number or. all returns you file and in all c_+rr:spone=nc;_ mith the internal Revenue en e Service.. i n i >' determination is based on evidence that your funds are fled I (;atea to the purposes I isted- in section 501w (3) of the Code. To aotire your continued exemptions you sin?u!d keep records to show that funds are 5pcnt only f?r those purposes. if you distribute futur .: other organ'izatious; your records should shw4 !•ltinther =ney are exempt under spetion MUMS). in canes where the re_ i p l e"t organ i za't i on i s not ei:=moz :ender sect i on 501 Q . Vol.' must h3Vi ion:: a the . na: w . . • . _ma Cal i sated to the r aou: _ n .rig:_ se7 a nc wile tho r3_ :: i en! w i i l use file tunas f e those purpose'=. if %*u Astributs .'un4s to in Idualsi you _.iouli keep _asa hi_..r1e.i zrun nq The _ i i en? : naves. ]dd = Esese purpes?s of aNards manner of _e Noni 6n! relationship cif any' to Rlambersy officars1 tru_-e*s or donors a: rungs to you, so that you :an saustantiat= upon request ay the intern, Revenue Service any ind all distributions yen made to individuals. (Revenue Ruling Fes -:Fig. �.Ei. 1950-29 lag: 146.) if we = i d i n the head i ng :' tr, i =_ I otter that an addenium app i i es the addend am enclosed is an I h tedra ! part of this letter. Because this l•_t;ter could help as resolve any questions aboub your eY mpt status ind Nande c i on stat"s . you shy: u l a keep I t in your permanent records. W: have sent .3 C4Dy Of this letter to your representative as indicated in your power of attarne . .� If3 96- 481 8-5 96- 481 CORREFOUR HOUSING CORPORATION August 1, 1994 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Community Planning and Development 451 7th Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20410 Re: Carrefour Housing Corporation Dear Sir or Madam: This letter will serve to certify that Carrefour Housing Corporation has a functioning accounting system that meets the criteria listed below: 1) Accurate, current and complete disclosure of the financial results of each federally - sponsored project. 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)., Records that identify adequately the source and, application of funds for federally - sponsored activities. Effective control over and accountability for all funds, property and other assets. Comparison of outlays with budget amounts. Written procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds to the recipient from the U.S. Treasury and the use of the funds for program purposes. Written procedures for determining the reasonableness. allocability and allowability of costs. Accounting records including cost accounting records that are supported by source documentation. Sincerel j HOUSING CORPORATION David J. Prevd, President and Acting Executive Director j DIP/ua 200 S. BISCAYNE BLVD., .STE. 4920, MIAM1, FL 33131 TEL (30S) 37S-9328 FAX (30S) 372-6777 s tst Submission Exhibit 9: Site information Applicants must submit one copy of this exhibit for each proposed site. A. Address Complete the address or location for the rype of facility(ies) you are pmposing• 1. Facility -Based. If the project involves acquisitiom rehabilitation. new construction. or leasing (except scattered -site ieasing of rerual horsing units), ewer the address of the site, including city and county: 789 N.W. 13th Avenue Miami, Florida Z. Scattered -Site Leasing. Complete either a. orb. depending on whether the applicant or the participant selects the units. a If the project involves scattered -site leasing of rental housing units where the applicant will select and lease the units. identify each city and county in which the rental units will be located; b. If the project involves scattered -site leasing of rental housing units.where the participant will select the rental units. enter the address including the city and county in which the organization that wiU be administering the rental assistance (leasing) is located: 3. Services Only. If the project consists ofServicesOniy.entertheaddress inchrding the city and county in which theorgariWWon that will be administering the supportive services program is located: B. Type of Housing Check the one box that describes the type of living situation for participants. M Barrack -style ® Shared apartment [] Shared bedroom Single Room Occupancy Shared single-family house Apu rent Other. (describe here) or The site does not involve housing C. Pbotograph t1oFor projects which include acquisition and/or rehabilitation. attach a photograph of the site. (See Attached) r page no: form MUD-40076 (4194) 9-1 95- 481 Yst Submission Exhibit 9: Site Information D. Cun+eot Occupants fbr pmposats involving acquisition, rehabilitatim or demolition (with or without HUD funds). fill in the chart below: Number of Unit Ty" of unft OCCL9)*d at APPH Old submissian DW*WV N/A Non'resitiential N/A Warning: Ifany units are occupied (regar am of l= zmgemertts). th n may be a need formlocadcn assistance. Contact your HUD 5eldoTmtoobtaunappropriatetechnical advice and materials (e.g..inibrmation booklets and handb)ok) and discuss the need for timely bdbmudonnodcliswavoidpmmnorwmwessarytriggaingofeligibibtyforidocadonaubmnce. Relocation assistance is included as an operating budget line item in Exhibit 17 (second submission). L Need for using Occupied Unit All applicants who entered atuunber greater than "0" in the box "Number of Units Occupied at Application Submission" must submit with this exhibit on not more than one double-spaced. typed page the ream for using units at this site that are occupied F. Permaoent Housing for Homeless Persons aitb Disabilities AppU=tsproposing to developpeTmarou cAntmunity-based housing forpersons with disabilities that will place more than 16 persons in a structure must complete this narrative. On are double-spaced. typed page. the appiic antmust describe how the local market conditions necessitate the development of a project of this size. In addition applicants must explain how such a development will achieve the neighborhood integration objectives of the program within the context of the affected community. Page no; 9-2 torn 96— 481 11% L"I -\ i EXHIBIT 9, ATTACHMENT F. Permanent Housing for Homeless Persons with Disabilities Carrefour. House will provide permanent housing to 36 homeless persons with disabilities. Carrefour Housing Corporation extensively explored the real estate market in Miamiprior to identifying and acquiring the proposed site. The President of the Board of.Directors is extensively involved in real estate in Miami and brought i i considerable knowledge of the market to the search process. Factors for site selection r included vacant buildings, structural soundness, and accessibility to transportation and services. The identified site was the only one found that met the criteria and that could be acquired at a reasonable price. The project involves the rehabilitation of an existing structure. It will reduce the size of the present structure through the demolition of an existing, structurally unsound wing. The neighborhood in which it is located consists of considerably larger multi- family projects and one and two story apartment buildings. The structure fits within the context of the surrounding development. The grounds (1.26 acres) will be developed as a public park and recreational facility which will be open to the community and which through organized sports leagues and 'block" parties will invite the community in. 9-5 96- 481 I st Submission Exhibit 1 U: CHAS Certification Certification of Consistency with Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy I certify that the proposed activities/project in the application are consistent %,, i,th the jurisdiction's current, approved Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS). Name of Applicant: C_ rr� efour HQusing.Co=ration Name of the Proposed Project: Carrefour House 789 N.W. 13th Avenue. Miami. Florida Name of Jurisdiction: City of Miami- Florida Name of the Federal Program to which the applicant is applying: Supportive Housing Program Title of Authorized Official of the Jurisdiction: City Ma,�ager Typed Name of the Authorized Official of the Jurisdiction: Signature of Authorized Official of the Jurisdiction: Date: August 11994 10-2 99"481 CARLOS F. SMITH Assistant City Manager Carrfour c/o Maria S. Pellerin, Executive Director 100 SE 2nd Street, Suite #1220 Miami, FL 33131 Dear Ms. Pellerin: hr� STY OF,�'3 licit? its t1 e 01 November 30, 1995 Rivermont House 789 NW 13 Avenue CESAR H. ODIO City Manager Please be advised that after review of the Program and Plan for Rivermont House, submitted October 3, 1995, and information obtained from our meeting, including the meetings which neighborhood groups attended, I have concluded the following: The proposed Rivermont House will not be considered a Community Based Residential Facility, as defined in our present zoning ordinance, if the proposed Program and Plan for Rivermont is submitted to HUD to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-5 to 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. However, I have further concluded that the facility cannot be considered a multifamily dwelling complex jince the proposed services being offered to the residents on both the original. Supportive Housing Program application and the proposed revised Program and Plan for Rivermont House are not consistent and/or accessory to multifamily apartment dwelling units. - Since there is no definition of the proposed use for Rivermont House, Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, states: "Where there is substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use, or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of panning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING & ZONING 275 N.W. 2nd Street/P.O. BOX 330708/MIAMI, FL 33233-0708/(305)579-68W Maria S. Pellerin, November 30, 1995 Page 2 of 2 Therefore, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House. If you have any further questions on this matter, please call me at 350-7875. AV truly you , uan C. Gonzalez, Ac Zoning Administrato JCG: tc cc: Carlos Smith, Assistant City Manager and Director Building & Zoning Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Jack Luft, Director Department of Community Planning and Revitaliz ion Zoning file Central file 96- 4E rrl�x CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM i e TO Jack Luft, Director De artment of Community Planning a Revitalization FROM uan C. Gonzalez, ng Zoning Administ t Building and Z n' Department DATE : November 30, 1995 FILE : SUBJECT: Determination Concerning Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified, ' REFERENCES Section 904 ENCLOSURES: Pursuant to a request made to my office by Carrfour Corporation for Rivermont House,concerning a use not specified, please be advised of the following. The property in question is located in the R-4 (Multifamily High Density Residential) zoning district. The location of the site is 789 NW 13 Avenue located within the East Little Havana NET Service District. The proposed use for the site is to operate a non-profit housing corporation, that specializiRs in development and management of permanent housing for formerly''homeless persons. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. The apartments are designed to provide independent living. Residents selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various transitional programs serving the homeless Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults.' The housing will% be targeted toward "individuals whose dives have been disrupted by homelessness and who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter mainstream society.11 "The majority of. residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full-time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage 'residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options include part- time work, self-employment and volunteer work." 9�- 4 1 1 r! Jack Luft November 28, 1995 Page 2 of 3 "The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services; mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that, which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another. Under Section 2502, Definitions, a community based residential facility, states the following: _ "A community based residential facility provides room (wi`th or without board), resident services, and twenty -four-hour supervision. Such a facility functions as single housekeeping unit. This category includes adult congregate living facilities; and facilities for physically disabled and handicapped persons, for developmentally disabled persons, for nondangerous mentally ill persons and ;for dependent children, as licensed facilities for alcohol and drug rehabilitation and juvenile and adult residential correctional facilities, including halfway houses, as Aicensed or approved by an authorized regulatory agency." Since the facility functions are not defined under a community based residential facility, and under the aforementioned Section 2502, no definition exists under our present zoning ordinance that defines the proposed use of -Rivermont House, the following is being requested. C1 (f 96- 481 0 Jack Luft November 28, 1995 Page 3 of 3 Under Section 904, of Zoning Ordinance 11000, "Determinations of Uses or Characteristics of Uses not Specified", the following is stated. "Where there is- substantial doubt as to whether a particular use or uses, or classes of use,. or characteristics of use not specifically identified in this zoning ordinance are of the same general character as those listed as permitted or conditional uses, the director of the department of planning, building and zoning, upon request from any administrative agency or officer of the city or on his own initiative, shall make a determination in the matter." • •e By this memorandum, I am requesting a determination of use and characteristic of use not specified for the proposed use of the Rivermont House in the R--4 zoning designation as mentioned under Section 904. tc Carlos F. Smith, Assistant City Manager and Director Building and ZoniAq Department Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director Department of Community Planning and Re italization Zoningfile Central file 96- 481 SEP—.22-95 FRI 02:29 PM GARREFOUR c®court corporation 100 S.E. sacoNo STREET. STE. 1 220 mmmixL 33131 i date: ` September 22 1995 to: Juan Gonzalez Zoning Administrator fax: 579-6813 from Maria Pellerin Executive Director Ph: 347-4005; Fax: 347-4006 Original is being mailed. f 30534T4006 4'ax total pages: 4 P.01 95- 481 3053474006 CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, M, 1220, MIAMI, FL 331 31 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347.4006 j September 22, 1995 David Prevc President Gonzalez Marla Suarez Pellerin ��u AdministratorHue. Director S City of Miami j Stephen MollowV 275 N.W. 2nd Street Tice President Miami Florida 33131 Leonard ;rurkel Secretary Stephen Danner Treasurer Board of Directors: Jerry Coleman Rie4rdo Forbes Kaaren Johnson -Street Dear Mr. Gonzales Mowing our meeting in August, I requested our zoning attorney, Ron Shapo, Esq., to advise us if Rivermont could be considered a "community based residential facMW', as defined in the City of Miami Zoning Ordnance. I am forwarding his response to you, for your consideration Donna MacDonald Sincerely, Janet McAliley JeffRosinek John Sacco Alien Shahan George Simpson. •�'. �Clle17II farkSmilh EXecu&e Director C: Ron Shop o, Esq. Enc. 96- 481 P.02 SEP--22-95 FRI 02:29 PM CARREPOUR i 3053474006 ,SHAKO, FRicEMMAN Be FLETCHCR, RA. FIIisT UNION RINANCIAL CENTER SUITE 4750 209 SOUTH 916CATNC QOULRVARD MIAMI. FLORIOA 33131 TELCOMONe (305) 398-4440 RONALD A. SWAPO September 14, 1995 boo Carrfour Corporation Attn: Maria Pellerin, Executive Director 100 S.E. Second Street Suite 1220 Miami, Florida 33132 Re: Rivermont House Zoning Dear Ms. Fellerin: P.03 TELEFAX 1 30Sj 350-0521 TEL" 153590 LEGAL You have advised that Rivermont House will consist of seventy-six (76) efficiency units, each of which will have its own kitchen and bath. The residents will be long-term and will have lease agreements. The project will be Federally funded. The project will not require a license by or be under the regulatory control of the State of Florida, Department of Rehabilitative Services, and does not otherwise require approval by any other regulatory authority or agency. Each resident will be required to page rent for his or her unit. All residents will be free to "come and go" as they please. There will be no resident professional or paraprofessional staff, although there will be a security/ desk clerk on duty twenty-four (24) hours, as in any similar apartment facility in which there is a concern for community security. There will be no supervision of the residents nor will they be required to receive any special services or to participate in any activities. Residents will be permitted to have visitors at all times and will be required to escort their visitors to their rooms. Social services will be made available to residents by professionals or paraprofessionals and social workers or case managers in the form of substantial "outreach" coordination with service providers available in the community (e.g. employment skills, training programs, mental health counseling and rehabilitation, etc.), and limited on -.site services will be made available in regard to socialization/recreation, management and life skills training. However, no treatment will take place at the apartment house. In short, Rivermont Hous® will be an independent 96- 481 a SEP--.22-95 FRI 02:30 PM CARREPOUR 3O53474006 living, permanent housing project offering social, recreational and edacational programs. Based on the foregoing, 'it would appear clear that Rivermont House is not a "Community Based Residential Facility", as defined in Section 934.1 of the Zoning Code of the City of Miami. Like any apartment house, Rivermont House will "provide" room (without board), but only in consideration for the payment of rent. There will be no supervision, much less twenty-four hour supervision. Each individual unit will function separately with its own kitchen and bath facilities and the building, as a whole, will not constitute a single housekeeping unit. No mandatory services are to be provided, even though there will be services and activities available both on and off site. security by a desk clerk will be available on a twenty-four hour basis, but not by professional or paraprofessional staff, none of whom will reside at the premises. The facility will not be licensed by HRS or any other regulatory authority or agency and no registration of any kind will be required for the facility to operate. Although we have not performed detailed research and- this is not intended in any way as a legal opinion, it appears self-evident that all these factors fundamentally distinguish Rivermont House from a "Community Based Residential Facility". RAS/nbm 9999,008 09149E (1I:I4) P!%WPDA?A%021BI 1;KW 147 2 P.O4 ;?0/ 96- 481 HOUSING CORPORATION yoo S E SECOW0 ETR.EET,, STE. 1220, MIAH1, FL 33131 aIft (705)347.403 FAX (305'349-4606 Mamh 24, 1995 IN,r. Cow odlo City Manager 3 500 Pan American lki e 4tiami, F101w its: Federal titnding appEcetlon for Seotion 8 SRO Reatal Assistance at 789 N.W. 13th Avenue Doar Mr. Odio: Last August you provided us with the attached Certification of Consistency vdth Cowpreheusive Hiausing Affordability Strategy, for au apax mevt rehabilitations project at 789 XW. 13tb Avenue, in Connection with = application under Hi Vj Supportive Housing ProgranL i &M pleased to report that Cmfour was ativuded $1.44 WWon based on that appli oatio.a, which uwluded operating assistance for 36 of the 76 hits, for tbxes years. We are now applying under the Seetiim 8 SRO Moderate Rehab program, for rental assWAtce fox the regaining 40 vaita in tho pxuject. Thia vvM Zteatly e0Z.a:ace the 1=8-terra viability of the project, now are tho utsits for whieh the CH4S ceitifiication was issued last August. In oo=ecti,on with this applicill ou, we are requesting (a) Ott updated Certification of ConsistmCY wd the Compxehendve Housing Affordability Strategy, and (b) a section 213 Lett4t` $tating %iethcr or not thvry are 'ass to the appiioation, es descxibed in the attlobed page Of the appliicAtion instrucdo Application dire to HW Ap& 7th. I would also like to take this opportunity to t]litk- you for the, SwTreco=iendatioa of $50,000 in City of h iami CDBG funds for operetixtg oosts of Carrefoar. The co=mw)ityDe%,dopnwnt Advisory Hoard demonstrated their support for thisprojoct by recou=eudivag an additional $50,000 to covet some Of 6e 1projftea 1pte.developmmt costs. Sincerely, Mt& tSuarez Po1kriu cutive DkWor c: Pablo Canton, East Little Havana NET Adminisu:ator Diana Kraska-Veltri, Pdnc,421HvusiU9 Specsa A David Prcv6, Carrefow ChairlM Ob 96- 481 ,—) the. room cuaBguratiori Iedds itself to ef3aeleneia9 uyd Could ac-colModate 7E- twits. Total ("gut") xeh.ab&atiost wiU be required, b) MAMMANAGIAMIM Carrefour intends to Wntract with a u=ageinc,at company with a pxoveu record of success in the "I'MI gemmt ofa&brdAble and supportive housing owned by n tL-prtr£t ot9aniaations, c) XAHSz3ET CI N'T PQX'UJAMON Formerly homeless individuals, who previously lived on the streets of'.V L=L and who have ynccessflilty " gradnated" from treatment and ttan6itional. programs de iped spaolfioally to help theta overcomo the conditions %Uch oori dly led to 88 well As the etEects of honielomess itself Ws is the final ocnipobont ofthe "Cout(nuum of Glue" being bliplemcuted to end honxiessmess, in IVliaml. The project follows a proven, -;ost-effcctive model to enable this population to llvc ittdepmdently and harmoniously in the cotlu tmity, M.IxbAing fn&iduat self sufciency. d) ;1M '$ C) V QVID13 0 llh'�Ci 1V I �l R��R The pxojeot will be ao asset to the neigbbborhood, rehabib.tat%g a problem abandoned building into a goad nooi bor. 'UnDe a Kmuket-rate apartm tlt cm4)lm the residents of tbls project are varantead to be drug and alcohol fxoo. The bu>7&t\8 will also -be staffed 24 hour's a day. Catrefour imeoAs to laadscape the site Ind provide access by the EAPborhood to tLe common areas anal &Oilities of tbd project. e) >riC►TMCATION OF AIDJACM PRCPPATY OWNERS AND RESEDENTS Adjacent property o%ners and residents have, been advised of C:a&bu-es intent to rehabilitate the property as efficienvy apatin=ts, Cwdour respeots the A&S of its residents to thole privacy. f) BOARA GF )DWCToRS COWPOSITION; NEIGRBORle OO D R.EI RESENTATION Conofour is organized on a County-uids basis, for the puxpose of developing aid op#ratxag rnuttitpl® projects throughout Dodo County. To this anal, its Board is crostit ted as a parttterctiP bem*en tbo business sector, the actdet�o community, tiutt-gxofatial socservice orgaul&tiow and govett�uurnt, As sl ooifia architectural, and operating t lAw for the property are forr.masted, a tutietboxhood advisory group w0l be cuiavaaed to advioe on how to make the project aa:d its reddents a w4- 6tograwd, positive contributzcn to the neighborhood. I i i 96- 481 S MAR-24--'+'S FR I 07 . •,7 �- PM.-� ARREFOUR 3053474006 1 ' COMIze foul2 HOUSING CORPORATION 100 S E SECOND STREET, STE. 1220, 141AM1, FL 3313t TEL (30S)147-4005 FAX (30S)547-4066 March 24, 1995 114r. Cesar Odio City N[anager 3500 Pan American, Drive hsiawa Florida Re: Federal finding application for Section S SRO Rental Assistance at 789 N.W. 13th Av=ue Dear 11Zr. Odio: Last August you provided us Aith the attached Certification of Consistency with Comprehensive Housing Affordabdty Strategy, for an apartment rehabilitation project at 789 N.W. 13th Av=e, in connection with an application under HWs Supportive Housing Program. X gm pleased to i report that Carrefour was awarded $1.44 million based on that application, which inchuied operating assistance for 36 of the 76 units, for three years. We are now applying under thao Section S SRO Moderate Rehab program for reveal assistance for the remaining 40 units in the project. ibis will greatly enhance the long te=viabllity ofthe project. These axe the same units for which the CHAS caffication was issued last August. in connection with this application, we are zequestmg (a) an updated Coatification of Consistency with the Comprehensive Ho Lft Affordability Strategy, and (b) a Section 213 Letter stating whether or not there are any objections to the application, as described in the attached page of the application in.structious. ' Applications are due to I -IUD April Ah. Z would also ililce to take this opportunity to thank you for the Staff recommendation of $50,000 in City of Mattis CDBG funds for operating costs of Carrofour. The Cowmamity Development Advisory Board demonstrated their support for this project by recommending an additional' $50,000 to cover some of the project's pro -development costs. Sincerely, a uarez Pellerin E ecutive Director c. Pablo Canton, ]East Little Havana NET Administrator Diane 1Craska-VOW, Principal Housing Specialist David Preve, Canefour Chaimaan 0 95- 481 h' . #d'4 ZOZ34 74006 FEDERAL PROGRAM Section 8 SRO Moderate Rehab .ASSISTANCE BEING REQUESTED: Section 8 pmject-based rental assistace for tat years is reququested for 40 of the 76 units in the project. The renWaWS 36 unks, which are restrioW to individuals wzth disabilities, receive Supportive Housing Assistance for three years under a previously approved grant. PROJECT DESCRIP'I10N: Candour is proposing to rehabilitate an abandoned structure, which has been a source of problems for an otherwise stable mixed use neighborhood, into 76 efficiencies for single in&iduals of low or moderate income. -Most of'the residents are expected to qualify as low income, init&Uy. The project will provide supportive blousing for people, with special needs, whibbi are addressed through available supportive soMees, and for people who are establishing themselves economically. Job training and placement wall be provided to maximize self-stdf6icimpy. Counselors will assist individuals in establishing healthy and successful lifestyles and in accessing conwaudty resources for individual development and economic advancoment. Tine project willbe managed to ensure that a drug- and alcohol -free environment is maintained. LOCATION. The property is located south of the Miami River, near the Orange Bowl and adjacent to public housing and the offices of Dade County HUD, ai 789 NW 13th Avenue. The property is near Jackson Memorial and the Civic Center complex, which, represent a concentration of services and employmot opportunities to the project residents. The neighborhood is a mixed use urban neighborho od combiaiug industrial, commercial and - residential uses. An operating boatyard separates the prop erty from the river. 12th Court is a residential street of Mmgte-family and small apartment houses. There are eomanerci�al uses along 7th Street one block away. HOUSING NEED TO BE ADDRESSED: Low cost, permanent, independent hou,*g for fomaerly homeless persons, who are re- establisl* themselves econo6cally and as members of the community. Tenants of these forty units are expected to be participating in job traitang, seeking work or working. Most of them will have incomes below 50% of median. PROPERTVZONIlv G: The property consists of an existing three-story masonry structure of appro-amateiy 30,000 square feet, pAas sub -basement on a 1.26 acre site, zoned R 4. Ori&allybuilt as a aursi:ag home, 2of 96- 481 MAFt-24'-9'3 FRI OS 229 'PM CRRREFOUR bay 3v 41.4tlao the room configuration lends itself to efficiencies and could accommodate 76 units. Total ("gut") rehabilitation will be required. b) PROJECT MANAGEMENT Canefovr intends to contract with a management company with a proven record of success in the management of affordable and supportive housing owned by non-profit organizations. e) TARN CL.M'I' MLLATION jyoxmerlp howeless ioadividuaL% who previously lived on the streets of hfiami, and who have successfully "graduated" from treatment and transitional programs designed specifically to help them overcome the conditions which originally led to honmlessness as well as the effects of homAessness itsaa£ This is the final component of the "Continuum of Care" being hMlemmted to end homelessness in 1 umai. The project Mows a proven, cost; -effective model to enable this population to jive independently and hamumiously in the community, maximizing individual self- sea�cieucy. IM: The project will be an asset to the neighborhood, rehabilitating a pxoblem, abandoned building into a ,good neighbor. UW*e a nurket-rate apartment complex, the residents ofthis project are guaranteed to be chug and alcohol free. The building will also be staffed 24 hours a day. Carrefour intends to landscape the site and provide access by the neighborhood to the comuinon areas and facilities o£the project. e) NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY OWNERS AND RESIDENTS Adjacent property owners and residents have been advised of C.arrfoues intent to rehabilitate the property as efeiency apartmeats. Carrefour respects the rights ofits residents to their privacy. f) BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSMON; NEIGHBORHOOD REPRESENTATION Carrefour is organized on a Couaty:wide basis, for the purpose of developing and operating muitiple projects throughout Dade County. To this end, its Board is constituted as a partnership between the business sector, the academic romrucwity, non-profit social service organizations, and government. As specific architectural and operating plans fox the property are formulated, a neighborhood advisory group will be convened to advice on how to make the project and its residents a well integrated, positive contribution to the neighborhood. 96- 481 CARRFOUR CORPORATION September 14, 1995 Mr. Frank Castaneda, Director Department of Community Development 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Ste. 420 Miami, Florida 33131-2207 Re: i i Carrfour Corporation/Riverruont House Dear Mr. Castanee la: I I received a copy of Theodora Long's letter of August 31, 1995, concerning the above apartment l project. Any suggestion that the City was misled or misinformed is both absolutely incorrect n d is objectionable. We believe that it is clear and self-evident that Rivermont house will not be a Community Based Residential Facility. Indeed. each roam has its own kitchen and bath facilities, qM "All -be -no formal supervision, no mandatory -services,. absolutely no on -site treattnent.ax d..tao registration of .any kind required by any -governmental -agency: In short., this is an excellent apartment project for full-time residents who will be wholly independent and who can re-emerge as contributing members of the community. It is entirely consistent with the zoning of the property and any attempts to preclude its permitted development would be inappropriate and would discriminate against less fortunate members of the community who need this rental opportunity. The project should proceed. Sincerely yours, C OUR CORPORATION r avi President DIPlira 100 SX. SECOND STREET, STE, 1220, MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (205) 347.4005 FAX (105) 347-4006 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- 96- 481 ,i David Preve President Maria Sudrez Pellerin Exec. Director Stephen Holloway Vice -President Leonard Turkel Secretary Stephen Danner Treasurer Board of Directors: Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Janet McAliley Jeff Rosinek John Sacco Allen Shaklan George Simpson Mark Smith Ex-bfficio: Greg Byrne David Nevel aa� CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, STE. 1 220, MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347-4006 November 22, 1995 Mr. Juan Gonzalez Zoning Administrator City of Miami 275 N.W. 2nd Street Mami, Florida 33131 Dear Mr. Gonzalez: Pursuant to our meeting on October 20 and our phone conversation on November 7, we are awaiting your response on what we need to do to assure the City of.Miami that the Rivermont project will be operated as an apartment building under the City's zoning ordinance. If the Program and Plan for Rivermont House which we submitted to you October 3 is an acceptable operating plan, we will submit it to HUD to replace and supersede the services narrative contained on pages 4-5 to 4-9 of the original Supportive Housing Program application. To reinforce and document our discussion on October 20, Rivermont House is independent apartment living. Residents are free to come and go as they please, including going away for vacations if they so choose. Residents may accept or reject the services offered and participation in any planned activities is optional. Supervision is not provided; prospective residents must be able to live independently to be considered. Keep in mind that most of the residents will be working or attending training. If you have any further questions of if there are further assurances I can provide, please let me know. I look forward to hearing from you next week. Sincerely MAia&Pellerin Executive Director 95- 481 caxa"ro as CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET. STE. 1220. MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347.4006 September 22, 1995 Mr. Juan Gonzalez Zoning Administrator City of Miami 275 N.W. 2nd Street Miami, Florida 33131 Dear Mr. Gonzalez: Following our meeting in August, I requested our zoning attorney, Ron Shapo, ]Esq., to advise us if RiveYmont could be considered a "community based residential facility", as defined in the City of Miami Zoning Board of Directors: Ordinance. Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes I am forwarding his response to you, for your consideration. Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Sincerely, JanetMcAliley JeffRosinek John Sacco Allen Shaklan George Simpson S. PeIlerin Mark Smith Executive Director Ex-officio: c: Ron Shapo, Esq. Greg Byrne David Nevel Enc. SHAPo, FREEDMAN & FLETCHER, P.A. FIRST UNION FINANCIAL CENTER SUITE 4750 , 200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BOULEVARD MIAM1. FLORIDA 33131 TELEPHONE (305) 358-4440 RONALD A. SHAPO September 14, 1995 Carrfour Corporation Attn: Maria Pellerin, Executive Director 100 S.E. Second Street Suite 1220 Miami, Florida 33131 Re: Rivermont House Zoning Dear Ms. Pellerin: TELEFAX (305) 359-0521 TELEX 153590 LEGAL You have advised that Rivermont House will consist of seventy-six (76) efficiency units, each of which will have its own kitchen and bath. The residents will be long-term and will have lease agreements. The project will be Federally funded. The project will not require a license by or be under the regulatory control of the State of Florida, Department of Rehabilitative Services, and does not otherwise require approval by any other regulatory authority or agency. Each resident will be required to pay rent for his or her unit. All residents will be free to "come and go" as they please. There will be no resident professional or paraprofessional staff, although there will be a security/ desk clerk on duty twenty-four (24) hours, as in any similar apartment facility in which there is a concern for community security. There will be no supervision of the residents nor will they be required to receive any special services or to participate in any activities. Residents will be permitted to have visitors at all times and will be required to escort their visitors to their rooms. Social services will be made available to residents by professionals or paraprofessionals and social workers or case managers in the form of substantial "outreach" coordination with service providers available in the community (e.g. employment skills, training programs, mental health counseling and rehabilitation, etc.), and limited on -site services will be made available in regard to socialization/recreation, management and life skills training. However, no treatment will take place at the apartment house. In short, Rivermont House will be an independent 99w- 481 living, permanent housing project offering social, recreational and educational programs. Based on the foregoing, it would appear clear that Rivermont House is not a "Community Based Residential Facility", as defined in Section 934.1 of the Zoning Code of the City of Miami. Like any apartment house, Rivermont House will "provide" room (without board), but only in consideration for the payment of rent. There will be no supervision, much less twenty-four hour supervision. Each individual unit will function separately with its own kitchen and bath facilities and the building, as a whole, will not constitute a single housekeeping unit. No mandatory services are to be provided, even though there will be services and activities available both on and off site. Security by a desk clerk will be available on a twenty-four hour basis, but not by professional or paraprofessional staff, none of whom will reside at the premises. The facility will not be licensed by HRS or any other regulatory authority or agency and no registration of any kind will be required for the facility to operate. Although we have not performed detailed research and this is not intended in any way as a legal opinion, it appears self-evident that all these factors fundamentally distinguish Rivermont House from a "Community Based Residential Facility". RAS/nbm 9999.008 091495 (11:14) F:IWPDATM021BLNK\57147 K cerely, Ronald A. Shapo air 96- 481 r.� Claniz 0arz cJ a CORPORATION TION \ 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, STE. 1220, MIAMI. FL 331 31 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347-4006 David Preve President Maria Suarez Pellerin Exec. Director Stephen Holloway Vice -President Leonard Turkel Secretary Stephen Danner Treasurer Board of Directors: Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes Kaaren Johnson -Street Donna MacDonald Janet McAliley Jeff Rosinek John Sacco Allen Shaklan George Simpson Mark Smith Er-officio: Greg Byrne David Nevel September 21, 1995 Chairman Alex Penelas Dade County Homeless Trust 111 N.W. lst Street, Suite 2710 Miami, Florida 33128-1994 Dear Chairman and Members of the Homeless Trust: On behalf of Carrfour, I am requesting the support of the Homeless Trust in seeking Metro -Dade County CDBG funds to enable us to begin construction of Rivermont House by the end of this year. The Community Development staff has overlooked this project entirely and recommended This, in spite of a County policy giving this kind of project - projects providing housing for the most needy, addressing homelessness, ready for implementation, and which have already received partial County funding - the highest priority. As you may recall, Rivermont House will provide 76 efficiency units for formerly homeless individuals. Thirty-six of those units are reserved for individuals with disabilities. The Trust last Spring awarded the project $190,000. In the needs assessment completed by the Trust for the Federal SuperNofa application last Spring, permanent supportive housing was identified as a priority need, specially for those with disabilities. The more effective the early stages of the "continuum of care" become, the more acute the need for permanent housing will become.. Carrfour is now finalizing financing to enable it to proceed in advance of obtaining a tax credit, which we still hope to do in 1996. This financing is supported by a second Federal grant for $2,112,000, which will provide rental assistance for 40 of the units for 10 years. As the Trust's Housing Committee has determined, putting in place a substantial capital fimding pool of $50 million will not be easy or fast. For projects such as Rivermont which are already in the pipeline and ready to 96- 481 u Chairman Alex Penelas Dade County Homeless Trust September 21, 1995 Page Two begin construction, the'eurrent round of County CDBG funds represents one of the few opportunities to close the funding gap. We are doing everything we can to deliver these desperately needed units. However, we need the Homeless Trust's help and support as the County's policy making and coordinating body on homelessness. We are asking for your support in the form of a motion or resolution and that the Trust join us in making our appeal to the Board of County Commissioners and its committees. Sincerely, yours, aria S. Pellerin Executive Director RM a13 481 EXE01BiT H. bESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Carrfour Corporation, a nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization , was established to develop permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless adults and families in Metro Dade County, Florida. Carrfouz's mission, along with providing permanent supportive housing, is to promote the economic self-sufficiency of its residents through employment. Through a collaboration with Dade County Public Schools and members of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, residents will have access t t skills training, internships, and employment. Social services,provided b on -site service to and by referral to comet ed providers will be rovided t c re ensrve y support residents' personal development, with an emphasis on independent living skills. The social service program will be developed by Carrfour in conjunction with the Barry University School of Social Work. These collaborative efforts with Miami's academic and civic communities will assist residents in living with a maximum degree of independence. Carrfour grew out of an initiative on the part of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) to develop a response to homelessness in Dade County and the City of Miami. GMCC sponsored the development of the first Strategic Plan for the Homeless in Dade County (1989), which set the foundation for the development of the formal county plan, and has advocated for a continuum of care to address the needs of the homeless in Metro -Dade County. GMCC formed a Committee on Homelessness (of which three current Candour Board members- Mr. Preve, Dr. Holloway and Mr. Turke.- were initial members) which sponsored the development of the plan. Carrfours commitment to supportive housing is rooted in hard nationwide evidence that supportive housing is. . ... a cost-effective community alternative to homelessness ... effective in enabling 85% of the residents to establish permanently stable lifestyles ... good for the neighborhood in which it is located, lowering crime and promoting increased investrpent. ,/ lam 1 , ._ In short, supportive h sing is "a hand up, not a hand out", a way to end homelessness that makes sense for the community, the formerly homeless and the neighborhoods where projects are located. Carrfour is taking advantage of the national experience in supportive housing and transferring successful models to Maimi. Carfour is working closely with the Corporation for Supportive Housing, a national non-profit intermediary, which is providing technical and financial assistance to Carrfour. Steve Holloway, Vice -President ofCarrfour and Dean of the School of Social Work y6-- 481 r SECTION II. 11.13. SPECIFIC ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION AND GOALS Project Descr''!ntion Carrfour is proposing to rehabilitate an abandoned structure, which has been a source of problems for an otherwise stable mixed use neighborhood, into a model supportive housing project, providing 76 affordable efficiencies to very low income formerly homeless persons, in combination with a blend of ser' rvices and job opportunities designed to maximize self-sufficiency. The project, Rivermont House, addresses the critical need for supportive housing for formerly homeless persons, including those with special needs. This was identified as the highest priority gap in facilities and services for the homeless in Dade County in a recent coordinated Federal application. This category is also listed as a high priority need in the County Consolidated Plan. Not -for -profit homeless providers have traditionally had difficulty locating permanent housing, particularly for those with disabilities requiring long-term supportive services. With the opening of the first Homeless Assistance e"enter in t e a o is year, 1995, the number of persons moving through the continuum of care is expected to dramatically increase. This project addresses this critical need. Thirty-six of the units will be set aside for individuals with special needs. The remaining residents of Carrfour will also have a history of Homelessness and will be re-establishing themselves economically. The funds requested, $500, 000, represent the final funding gap in a $2. 5 million project which has already received considerable funding support from the County and the Federal government. If approved, the project can be completed in 1996. In 1993 the County awarded Carrfour 5400 site -and acka e the project. This year, the project was w-a de two Federal grants, totalling over `_,,,,r;for operating and capital costs o e- project. Dade County, LFiro the Homeless Trust awarded an additional $190,000 earlier in the year. The development of Rivermont House represents a unique collaboration between the nonprofit sector, government, the Miami business community and the academic community to provide jobs, housing, and services to the homeless to assist them to five inddpender?ly. Carrfour was established to implement the permanent supported housing component of the Chamber's Strategic Plan on Homelessness. Members of the Chamber have committed to providing jobs to j Rivermont residents and will work in partnership with the Dade County Public Schools and Jobs for Miami to provide job readiness and job training programs, as '(( well as possible entrepreneurial opportunities. Barry U rsity School of Social I Work will r i he service staff and provide studen interns o t e proleo. ! f (Letters of Commitment attached) 481 96- Yazl l,romm'-7 °r :�ctriber '.., "u9G ; Sy NW 13 rave. =1-aJ'.1 1 ahlc7 \~..al�•1JS �".. �Q:��': . A toaa;;�i: taErsr Yast Little Ravana NLF-T Seri.: Ctr. T e: o :!.re several -,hat Deed to be cleared be`orr our oteetntg, of Octobex ,io, 199:�. ^;"ite a:+T SSLU; is vow, {1tc!Cio!n as to the t-ype of p.Tc ljeut a. ,89 NIV i.' -Ave. b&wd oil Li-. ;-1 iD • �n;:Ikation Is it :, CBRF? If so. ,foes lonnic �i.liow this trt the area. We also need to ciariry Le da$erlice b-m-ween a CB.RF and-AUF. Where does 72-1 N�'� 13 Ave. (I rwildin H nX,;-- r.,;t ;nil 130 i N.' 7 St. (Muty Fare Vilia;' (all? What l:oen•es do fbey 'Arrow :ri_ flie dt:'tan;e requiTeIYM.ents benvern them? is there a distaiiok� regaarement b-twe:-n and' the prug.ram at 789 NW 1.3 Ave.? it is : `CtrFwcly ir:T; ortant to have tJiese answers m writing prior to th u Thal;' �t�u 21:r=� IV* rr,'3� C•;,�„r<'.';t�.Jit. - Cir!os F S-iniPJ.. ; i��14taSt! CilY Frailk r'astanerla, NFL* Cc;m-dj;titol ` 481 ;7fi 1 :�fmi MIT T* * CESA.R H. 001C «Y 30S-ZSS-103_, August 2, 1995 Ms. Theodora H. Long, President GROVE PARK HO\420\� NERS ASSOC. 901 NW 14 Court Miami, FL 33125 Dear Ms. Long: Thank :you for your letter dated July 7, 1995 advising me of the community interest it.1 the. possible impact which the Carrefow. project urtll have in your neighborhood. My staff has researched the facts regarding this issue and i have advised Pablo Canton, NET Administrator for the Fast Little Havana NF.T Service area, to coordinate several meetings witli representatives of Carrefour and yourself. I understand tltat you have already attended several meetings on this matter. Please be assured that your concerns as a resident of the Grove Park area will be considered in future neighborlood issues. Sincerely, - I �aq Cesar H. Odio Cite Manager h�71 96- 481 (ward of 60uvi eomrnfsnaners METROPOLITAN DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA September 18, 1995 Grove Park Resident Association Re: Carrefour Housing Corp. 789 N.W.13 Avenue Miami, Florida Dear Residents of District 5: As your Commissioner of Metropolitan Dade County, I pledge my full support to your efforts in negotiating a compromise with the above referenced. One of my primary commitments to you, the citizens of District 5, was and remains the redevelopment of East Little Havana and Overtown. My belief is that the Carrefour project, albeit worthy and serving a distinct need in our community, would be best placed in an alternative site. My office will continue to remain at your pleasure ready to serve you on this or any other matter. We will remain in communication with you and our elected officials in the City of Miami in this matter. I will continue to push for the residents' rights to be notified, consulted with and have a voice in this and any other project in their neighborhood. Sincerz Bruce C. Kaplan BCKJra MAIN OFFICE Stephen P. CloA Canter 111 N.W. First Street, Svile 220 Miami, Florida 33120.1963 1305) 375-5695 Fox 1305) 37S-3047 0 L17TLE HAVANA OFFICE 1401 S,W First Street Miami, Florida 33135 13051643.8525 Fox (3051643.8526 E-MAIL oddress: disl5com G ix.nelcom,com ❑ MIAMI BEACH OFFICE 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Florida 33139 (305) 673-7743 Fox 1305)673.7747 96- 481 t'1E (/Mt ( 1!f`.0 �.a `a r,'�:6 P. 01 Herbert Lee Simon, Realtor L SLSe[finf 2 riami cSince /PIf Septernber 1, 1995 Mr. Frank Ccastaneda Director, Department of Community Development 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way Suite 420 Miami, Floric.a 33131-2207 Re: Carrfour corporation Facility- 789 N.W. 13 Avenue, Miami, Fl. Dear Mr. Castaneda: I have read the letter that was written to you by Theodora H. Long, President of the Grove Park Hom,Gow))Qrs Association, Inc. i thoroughly agree with her sta.tempnts,` and wish to add th.9 following comments of -my own. My wife and I are 50% partners in a considerate le amount of property in'the 1200 block of N.W. 7th street, aiid N.W. hth street. We have extroinGly great concerns about the proposed Carrfour proposal for 799 N.w. 13th Avenue. We have'a large investment, of our own funds, in our property. It is not a mortgage company funds, nor bank funds, nor corporation funds. It is funds that took me many of my 75 years to accumulate for investment. It would grieve me greatly to see my investments go "aovrn the drain". I am afraid that this would happen if Carrfour-'s proposed facility goes into their 13th avenue property. we have a first class facility in our 20 unit office building, at 1250 N.W. 7th Street. Drive by and take a look. This is one of the nicest buildings in the area, and it is rented (mostly) to medical facilities. My son-in-law has. a two story law office building at 1230-N.W. 7th street, also a well, kept building. we also have mPciical facilities in a nice building at 1281 N.W. 6th Street_ All of these properties are in danger if Carrfour is permitted their proposed use. We have upgraded the area, and have quality tenants. How can I keep this type of tenancy with Carrfour's l G] 2721 S W. 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133 - Tel (305) 856-5151 - Fax (305) 856.5153 96- 481 Herbert Lc�e ;i�-no-n Realtor c5e&1 79 eau' CSince 1.93�� Page 2 Mr. Frank Cas t;enada facility in the neighborhood?' i Surely, the persons that would occupy Carrfour facilities have their rights. Ho-.�,evpr, the people that reside in this area now, and, the pe:oplp that have invested in this area have rights also. we do not deserve_ to have the entire area deteriorated by being located near "t.hat. facility". It is a miscarriage of justice to qpe Otl.r.own tax money going into a facility that would cause us anguish, loss on our investments, and the feeling of possible danger to our personal well being. This proposed facility has never been endorsed by the neighbors, and never will bo. Please let the City Manager, and city commissioners know the truth. You did a great: job of interpreting the English and Spanish. You are to be commended. Please let me know of any further meetings on this subject. I hope to be involved in the defeat of this project. Sincerely, `Herbert Lee Simon HLS/bk cc: nr C.. Od io cc: Mrs. Theodora H. Long K�uor 2721 S.W. 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33133 o Tel (305) 856-5151 • Fax (305 ) R56.5153 95- 481 'S! David Preve Arcalde+:t ' � !ttat'i[1.Sttrar��z.Prilerin i:.cec. r�ire�ct�t• Stephan Hollowai T•iCe-1�rcsiddRr f ..! lx&nard Turkai j' Secretary ! Stephen Danner .. I .l Trtasurer 3oard vfDmevlors: j a Jerry Coleman r Ricardo Forbes ! KaarenJohnsan-Street I•: IADonna MacDonald � 1 ; Janet,i�a9lilczr Jeff RmInek John Sacco `. Allen Shaklan l eo,—ge Simpson a Maylc ::; rrl trot f &.0ffrcio. +..;1 GrgByrre . navfd Yn,el r S- t t . i 'f CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET, STE 1 920. MiAMI, FL 33131 TLL (505)3A7-AOn_.9 FAX (-305)3,17-AOOM September 5, 1995 .Nir. Arn Nichol U.S. Department of Housing and Urb;m Dovelopment hwksoaviBe Office Communhy Pluming and Develol+ta mt 301 West Bay Street, Suite 2200 Jacksonville, FL 32202-5121 Subjneet: Supportive Housing Program Project Number: FL 29B94-0925 Dear Mr. Nithol: FIt I V I sEP 6 1995 COMMUNI T Y DEVELOPMENT I wish to ca11 your attention to two changes in Carrfour's Rivermout project which took place after the submission of the origiaol application, but which were incorporated in the second submission. SpeaifiesMy, the changes are as MOWS: (a) nO number of units in the project iaoreased from 72 to 76, although the units assisted by the Supportive Housing Program remain at 36. (b) Each unit will have its o%vn bath instead of two units sharing a bath. The cost estimates provided as part of the second submission reflect the increase in units and the private baths. nie additional cost is being borne by Carr&ur gom outer sources of funds and does not affect the dollar amounts of the grant. Post -it' Pax Note -_ 7671 Jsts /I dtl �M _--' To from V Phone aFfLX it All -­--------- 96— 481 riot zil; Mr. fm3 Nichol U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Developmont Jacksonville Oflh..ce September 5, 1995 Page Two At is our uadef standing that the second stibmissioik is attached to ow agreemeD-t with HUD along -Aith the original application. Therefore, the aborvio ohanses are already incorporated iv oaf agrement with HUD and require no further acition or approval, P183&e verify that we a re correct In this understaftding, or, in the alternative, pro -vide us with the appropriat e proctduf e. nank you for your assistance. Maria 'Suarez Pellex� Executive Director cc: Frank Castafieda, City of Miami David Prev-4 96- 481 ccl a-pporjla CORPORATION 100 S.E. SECOND STREET. STE. 1220, MIAMI, FL 33131 TEL (305)347-4005 FAX (305)347-4006 David Preve October 3, 1995 President .Maria Sudrez Pellerin Mr. Juan Gonzalez Exec. Director Zoning Administrator Stephen Holloway City of Miami Dice -President 275 N.W. 2nd Street Miami, Florida 33131 Leonard Turkel Secretary Dear Mr. Gonzalez: 'Stephen Danner Treasurer Enclosed is an advance copy of the program and plan for Riveimont House which we intend to present at tomorrows meeting. This document Board of Directors: replaces the one delivered earlier. Jerry Coleman Ricardo Forbes In addition to minor corrections and formatting changes, a clarifying Kaaren Johnson -Street statement was added to the first sentence in the section entitled "Staffing" Donna MacDonald on the last page. The change reflects Carrfour's intent to hire residents for JanerMcAltley some positions. However, no one will be required to live on -site as part of JeffRosinek their job. John Sacco Allen Shaklan George Simpson Please call me if you have any questions or comments. Otherwise, I will Mark Smith see you tomorrow. 9d3 96- 481 i corporation PROGRAM AND PLAN FOR RIVERMONT HOUSE Introductory Note: The Rivermont House Program and Plan generally describes how Carrfour Corporation proposes to operate Rivermont House, provided that nothing here jeopardizes the classification of the project as a rental apartment building for zoning purposes. Lille any plan, it is intended to guide day-to-day operations, but it is not a rigid document that cannot be modified as conditions and applicable ordinances and regulations warrant. Background: Carrfour Corporation, a non-profit housing corporation, specializes in the development and management of permanent housing for formerly homeless persons. Carrfour housing will allow formerly homeless people to live productive lives in clean, well -maintained apartments. Rivermont House, the first of Carrfour's projects, will serve as a practical example of the principle that such an apartment building can be a positive addition to any residential neighborhood. Rivermont will provide tenants individual units each equipped with kitchenette and bath. These apartments are designed to provide independent living. Residents who are selected to reside at Rivermont House will be referred by various -transitional programs serving the homeless. Applicants for residency will be thoroughly screened by Rivermont staff to ensure that those selected can meet the rigorous standards of conduct which will characterize this apartment building. The majority of residents will either be employed or enrolled in employment skills training programs. Some residents may have long term disabilities which preclude regular full time employment, but the Rivermont program will encourage residents to engage in some type of healthful and productive endeavor. Options include part-time work, self-employment and volunteer work. The resident services at Rivermont are also designed to facilitate productive and independent living. They will feature recreation and preventive services, as well as assistance in obtaining off site services, including employment skills training, health services, mental health counseling and treatment, substance abuse services, post treatment maintenance, abstinence support, recovery maintenance, etc., as appropriate. Rivermont will encourage the development of a "resident community", similar to that which is found in neighborhoods or community groups, which shall provide an informal social setting in which residents support and assist one another. 96- 481 CCU 0rAFZ eorporadoe Rivermont House will e b operated as a clean and sober apartment building. Prospective residents with substance abuse histories must demonstrate commitment to abstinence from alcohol and drugs and understand that failure to do so could lead to eviction. Peer support will provide the primary motivation to abide by the house rules concerning appropriate and responsible behavior. The rules will be further enforced by the apartment building's security and management personnel The Residents of Rivermont: Rivermont House will provide permanent rental housing to single adults. The housing will be targeted toward individuals whose lives have been disrupted by homelessness and �I who, with secure housing and supportive services, are ready to re-enter mainstream society. The acceptance criteria will include demonstrated potential for independent living, commitment to respect -the rules of the apartment building, commitment to secure employment and to participate in employment training as needed and a willingness to abstain from drugs and alcohol. Those residents whose disabilities preclude immediate employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute to the positive ambiance of the apartment building. Outreach. 'Targeting and Referral• All prospective residents at Rivermont House will be referred from organizations providing housing and services to individuals who have experienced homelessness. In order to be eligible for residency, applicants must demonstrate that they have sufficient skills for independent living. It is expected that prospective residents will successfully complete a program of primary care services prior to being referred to Rivermont. Program staff at Rivermont will establish linkages and referral arrangements from primary care programs. Information will be provided on the housing and services offered at Rivermont and the criteria for admission. It is expected that Rivermont House tenants will include many individuals who are participating in continuing education through neighborhood based Skills Training Centers operated by the Dade County Public Schools. Occupancy Agreement.- Xtnaut Requirements: Each prospective resident will be required to sign an Occupancy Agreement. The special requirements for the residents include: O Each resident must agree to respect the drug, alcohol, and violence free environment. Neither residents nor their guests may bring in or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. aas 95- 481 caRJZ4:orjP_ corporation Guests who violate this policy will be refused admission into the building. Violation of these policies by residents could lead to eviction. 0 Residents must be employed, actively seeking employment, or enrolled in an educational/vocational skills training program intended to enhance their employability. Residents with long term and/or chronic disabilities that preclude their full-time employment will be expected to find active ways to contribute, such as part-time or volunteer work intended to assist them in maintaining their independence and functioning. o Residents must agree to participate in the supportive community of Rivermont House. This participation can and will take a number of forms: residents will be encouraged to participate in the recreational and other activities which will be offered on site; they will be expected to work with their Service Coordinators in developing individualized plans to assure that they are able to maintain their independent living skills; they will also be encouraged to participate in the Residents' Council; and residents will be expected to participate in the operation of the apartment building. The Residents' Council and community participation are described below. 0 Each resident must pay rent. Section 8 rental assistance will be available for a portion of the residents whose income levels qualify them. Those residents collecting disability payments will be requirement to pay 30% of their benefits for rent. Pa _ icipation in the Supportive Community: Although program staff will be available to the residents, the key supportive element will be positive reinforcement provided through peer support. Peer support will occur through: participation in Twelve Step and other support groups and participation in the Resident's Council and 'activities organized by residents. The Resident's Council will be elected by all of the residents and will: establish house rules for the residence; increase socialization among residents; coordinate peer support activities; assist in recreational planning; and provide a forum for resolving grievances among residents and between residents and program staff The Council will establish its own bylaws and procedures. Visitors Residents will be permitted to have visitors at all times of the day. As indicated above, visitors may not bring or consume drugs or alcohol on premises. All visitors are required to sign in and out at the front desk. Residents will be required to escort visitors from the front desk to their rooms. Unaccompanied visitors will be asked to leave the apartment building. Servicfj be Offered to Residents: The primary service offered by Rivermont House is safe and affordable housing. The additional services, designed to sustain residents in independent living and prevent problems which might compromise that goal, include: 0 SociaTzadon Services. Homeless individuals frequently learn "survival skills" which are helpful in sustaining life on the street, but counterproductive in an independent living setting. Socialization services involve various activities which encourage the "unlearning" of some of these behaviors and "re -learning" skills necessary for living in a community. This re -learning process focuses on such common activities as personal housekeeping and personal meal preparation, cooperative engagement of neighbors, and obtaining goods and services in the community. o Preventive Senricesv Service staff will work with each.resident to develop an independent living plan which highlights that resident's needs for sustaining active engagement in the community. This will include vocational skills, substance abstinence, connection with outside services such as mental health or health services, etc. o Recreation Services. The purposes of the activities/recreation program are to increase -the social interaction of building residents and to provide opportunities for substance free leisure activity. They will help to break down barriers of isolation erected for self- protection during periods of homelessness. On site activities will include active recreation, such as basketball and pool, videos and movies. Off -site activities will include beach trips and sporting events. o ElQvnnerni Services Dade County Public Schools provides an extensive range of services through their community --based Skills Training Centers. Motivated individuals will be able to continue receiving educational and training services at one of the Skills centers. It is expected that most, if not all, of the residents without long term or chronic disabilities at Rivermont will be individuals committed to continuing their education and training at the Skills Centers. This off -site training program will be linked with employment opportunities, preparing individuals for the specific jobs that are available. Carrfour Corporation will develop employment opportunities primarily through its relationship with and in conjunction with members of the Greater Miami Chambers of Commerce (GMCC). n I aa7 calzmForm corporation Independent Living Plans: Each resident at Rivermont House will have an independent living plan developed by the resident in conjunction with his/her services coordinator. The plan will take into account the resident's comprehensive needs. Each resident will identify his or her won goals and objectives for maintaining and 'increasing their independent living skills and abilities and the plan will set forth a strategy for accomplishing the goals and objectives. It will specify the services needed from outside organizations. Service Coordinators will assist the residents in obtaining services from other providers and be in regular contact with other providers. There will be no resident staff at Riveimont House, except that some of the residents may be employed as desk clerks, maintenance workers or in other positions. Support services will be available off and on -site. Off -site services include training, employment, medical and certain counseling and treatment. On -site support will also be available at varied times and be provided by a "team leader" and service coordinator. The Team Leader will be responsible for the coordination of services to the residents. He/She is responsible for developing linkage and referral arrangements with other organizations in the community that will provide referrals for residency and support services to residents. The Team Leader will serve as the liaison with the Residents' Council. The Team Leader will be a M.S.W. Services Coordinators will assist in screening prospective residents; ensure that residents apply for and secure benefits to which they are entitled; provide counseling services to residents in such areas as relapse prevention, adjustment to independent living, and family/relationship issues; assist residents in developing personal goals; provide referrals to residents for additional outside services; assist the residents with money management and budgeting; provide advocacy services for the residents; provide crisis intervention services in such circumstances as job loss, and follow-up with the residents to ensure that their needs are identified and addressed. The Services Coordinators will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or have appropriate, related experience. 9999.008 092395 (14:17) F:IWPDATA\NA\BLNK157983 0 5 95- 481 City of Mianri, Florida Atnend►nent to the Consprehensive ffouving Affordability ,Strategy (CRAM) Annual Platt 1994 The City of Miami, Florida is hereby amending its Comprehensive Rousing Affordability Strategy (C:1 M) Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 1994 to reflect a chango in the .local requirements to be fWfilled in order to obtain a Ce_�rdAgAtioit of Cmisi is encv_ with the C14AS Plan. Asper the Oily o_ Miammi• !Q14ASFi_ye ' fuz-lgcal •94-'98, dated November 1993, p. 185, the section entitled "Consistency With the CHAS", will now read as follows: The City of Miami will encourage, promote and support applications for funding during 1<iscal Year 1994 by other entities (Staie of 1+lon'do, Dade County, the Public Housing Authority, private nonprofit organizations, etc.) under programs for which other entities. are eligible applicants. Applioadons prepared by other entities will be provided CHAS Certifications by the City of Miami, upon request(s) made d least fourteen (14) days prior to the federal application deadline, provided that they meet the following local eatzditions and/or requirdments: 1. The proposed development/project inust benefit households whose income does not exceed 800K of the median as defined by U.S. HUD, 2_ The proposed development/project's geographic location should avoid coneentrration of U.S. HUD -assisted and/or other government -assisted housing, including community - based residential facilities, within both the City of Miami and troy pfuticular neighborhood. 3. The proposed development/project should include a letter from Miami's Department of Planning, Building & Zoning stating whether it is consistent with the hdiAmL ern he sloe Neig borhood Plan and acceptable under Zoning Ordinance 11000. If the development/project is not presently in compliance with locala_oning, the project sponge should specify its irtea►ded actions to obtain zoning approval. 4. The proposed devolopment/project's sponsor should also provide the City with the following informadun: a) A copy of the actual grant applicatioti(if available) to be submitted to U.S. HUT) OR a sumnianr of the proposed developitieni/proizct to include: Identification of the federal program Description of the development/project * Location of the development/project * Housing, need to be addressed 96- 481 b) Idcatifcatio.n of the facility/projcct site management: * NA10 are they * How they plan to manage Oie facility/site _ previous track record iri managing similar facilit;ieVsitea c) Identification of target client population: * Who arc they Where they are currently located Are they neighborhood or.Gity residents d) Identify the impact on the surrounding neighborhood in which the project/development is being proposed: * Identify positive and negative itupElcu 071 the neighborhood * For negative impacts, identify actions to be taken to cnitigatc these effects e) Idon* project/development sponsor's efforts regarding notification of proposed Projectldevelopment site's adjacent properiy owners and residents within the neighborhood. f) Identify projeat/developtnent spoDsor's composition of its Board of Directors, specifying whether there is any neighborhood representation (for the proposed projeet/developmeni site's neighborhood) on the Board, and if not, whether any efforts are underway to secure such representation. ys_ 481 CITY 1 F V"'1- Y NET". lNlWh;tliN1 RAM LAST LITTLE HAVANA April 3. 1995 M-.-,. Diane Kraska-Vchri Princ4lal Housing Specialist City of Winti Npt. of Development and Housing t ouwtvation 300 T3iscayne Blvd. Nay \ Suite 401 Mini_ Fla. 33 13 1 DeaT •mac. K1'2tika-VCltJi'. 1'he NEE office of Easi Little Havana liar the pruiect str=viiy of CARRFFUUR `s application to U.S. HUD for Section S ;'TRO en a . -s1:tancc or its proposed permanent housing to be located at 789 N.W. 13 th Aveuue. Considering the information received and our knowiedge ofthe agency, kc leconunend in favor of grantuig them a C:HAS Certification letter. At the saute time. it is extremely important that the neighborhood be aware of the project. Open eotmnuuity meetings Awuld be scheduled with the Robert King high apartment residents to obtain their support. Other meetings shotild target the refit of the adjacent neighborhood. if you have any questions, please call me. �•,�f� .-1:'`^--� {?.'lam•. 1101110 (Arson 'ti'F 1' Admini.strator 96- 481 ''--Homeowners Association I Inc. September 19, 1995 Ms. Diane Kraska-Veltri Principal Housing Specialist City of Miami 300 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida 33131 RE: REQUEST COPY OF CHAS APPLICATION FOR 1994 AND 1995 FOR CARRFOUR CORPORATION - 789 N. W. 13 Avenue, Miami, FI. Dear Ms. Kraska-Veltri: I would like to request a copy of the CHAS application received by the City of Miami for 1994 and 1995 from the Carrfour Corporation for the address of 789 N. W. 13 Avenue, Miami, FI. I am particularly interested in their answers to questions # 2 and 4 d, e, and f in the 1995 application. You may fax these papers to 642.5050 at your earliest convenience. Sinc rely, Theodora H. Long l_1 President 96- 481 #Wo J� L3 P, qv-�� :.f V,AM 1DearNeigh bors, �,. Wishing you and yours o a Werry Christmas and a Ifappy j ew Year! On 6ehaCf of the new owners of the former YfanoverZouse (789 9VYV 13tFiAve). If you need to reach us for any reason please call me, .Maria Suarez Tefferin, at 347-4005. Estimados Vecilzos, W uy F'el ces Pascuas y un Prospero y Eefiz .ono Yuevo! 1W De pane de Cos nuevos Buenos de Ca propiedad deCantiguo .Manover .%louse (789 YW 13tFi Ave). Si necesitan ponerse en con tacto con nosotros por cu.alquier rayon, CCamen a su serrridora, Maria Sucre- Terferin., aC + umer 347-4005. ✓�J Si AV 1 Ai �r 1 10 i SEP-09-95 FRI 01 :02 PM BISCAYNE- NATUF2E� � 649ar39�3 P.01 INET" HEIOI�G0.MOOD ENHANG'EMEM TSNA EAST LITTLE HAVANA September 5, 1995 Mxs. Theodora H. Lang 901 N.W. 14 Court Miami, Florida 33125 Re: Carribur Corporation - 789 N.W. 13 Avenue, Miami, Fla. Dear Mrs. Long: I want to clarify the second paragraph of your letter seat to Mr. Frank Castaneda on August 31, 1995. It is unfair to say that the City was misled and misinformed and that the NET office made a make. I have explained to you on several occasions my involvement in this project. I did not make a mistake when I wrote the letter of support on Apri13, 1995. My letter was sent after reviewing the project summary and taking into consideration that we already had the City staff recommendations of $50,000.00 in CDBG funds, plus an additional $50,000.00 recommended by the Community Development Advisory Board. The project had also been. awarded $1.44 million by the HUD's Supportive Housing Program. The presentation of the project by Mr. David Preve on August 29, 1995 was very informative and I am sure your pending concerns will be addressed on the next meeting. We all have issues that need to be clarified. And by the way, I do not know where you got the information but, Holland and Knight does not represent Camfow. cc: Carlos F. Smith Frank Castan.eda David Preve 95- 481 Pit CORREFOUR "OUSINth CORPOROTION MEMORANDUM August 1, 1994 TO: Diane Kraska , FROM: David Preve, Carrefour Housing Corporation RE; C14AS Certification ...................................... ........................................................... - Carrefour Housing Corporation is submitting an application to the Department of Housing and Urban D�welopment for Supportive Housing Funds. Funds are being requested for rehabilitation, operating And supportive servicos. The proposed C:arrefour Douse will be Ion- ted at 789 N.W. 13th Avenue, Mlanmi. Supportive housing assistance is requested for 36 single adults. The project will provide permanent housing to persons with disabilities. The targeted disabilities are serious mental illness, rhrorlic, alcoholism/substance abuse, or HIV/AIDS. The "applioation will be submitted by C`.arrefour Housing Corporation, a nonprofit., 501(e)(3) oorporation. BArry, University, School of Social Work, will assist ill the Provision of stipportiva services to the residents. 'ilto total amount to be requested from HUD is $1,446,834 of which $400,000 is for rehabilitatim). $239,658 is for operations, $738,279 is for supportive services, slid $68,897 is for administrative costs, 235 96- 481 HOUSING CORPORATION 100 3 9 SECOND STREET,, STE. 1220, mIAMI, FL S3 t31 TEL (305)347.400Y FAX (3030 47-4006 March 24, 1995 Mc. Cesax Odio Cky Mwager 3 500 Pan American Drive IN iami, Florida Ike: Federal funding applicution for SeatiDn 8 SRO Rental Assis-tan.0e at 789 Ir X 13th Avenue Dear W. Cdio: Last August you provided us with the attached Certification► a£Consistaacy with Couvrehensive Housing Affordability Strategy, for au apaxtntaut rehabilitation project at 789 NW. 13tb Avenue, in connection with en application under >` Wi Supportive Housing Programs 1 am pleased to report that Catrofour was awarded S1.44 ziilllion based on that application, which included operating a9sistan:ce for 36 ofth6 76 mks, for three years. We uo now applying, uo.der the Section 8 SRO Moderate Rehab pxog= for ximtal assi.;ranca for the remaining 40 uoita iu tho px)ject. ilia v6ll-gtoatly e+olumce the long-termviabIty of the project. 'xktase axe thG see units for N-Aich the CHAS ceitificatiost was issued last Augur. It, Qv=ection with, this applicatlot1, we are requesting (a) a updated Certification: of ConsisteAcy with the Complo'hensive Housing Affordability Strategy, and (b) a Section 213 Ltmor stating Khether or votthcro are any objections to th6 applioation, as descxibed in the atta*W page of the agp)1cat6n instructions, Applications are due to ki M April 7th. f would also like to take this opportunity to the you fdt the Staffrecommendation of S50,000 in City of Miami CDBG funds for operstb2; costs of Carrofonr. Ti c Commuj*y DevelopMznt Advisory Board demonstrated their support for thisprojea by recoomsnding an additional S50$000 to Covet some o£the projeot'a pre.davelopamt, cost8. SiIiLC�Ie , M uarez Pellerk - cutive Difmor c: Pablo Co nton, East Uttle liavana NET Adminimator Diana &asks-VtJ.tri, PriaejpalHuusinag Speciallyt David Prrv6, Cearefour C.64t ax! 96— 481 (_:QPJze4:0C1;z housillg corporation a) SUMUt�tY fD�T#�F PA9p U1'.�tU. .a FEDRA. �RUGkiAhts Section S SRO Moderate Reha b ASSISTANCE BEING. REQUESTED, Section 8 project -based rental assista»ce for tev years is requested for 40 of the 76 -twits xa tlxo p10jed. The xemainin 36 units, Quoh ore restricted to individuals witk duabillties, recaive SUpjioJt W6 Housing Assistance .lox th-tee years Under a ,prcviously appfoved grant. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Caixfour is proposing to rehabAhme an abandoned structure, which hoc been a smurco of problems for aza athsmise stable nixed use teighborhood, iDto 76 efficienales for single ludzviduals of tow or inederate incozue. Most of the residents are expected to qualif� as low;un wme, initi41ty. 711e Xojeetwlil.provide vpportive bous;4g for peoplo with special needs; wss which are addreed through tivAable sappoAive swvi oeir, and for people %vho are esrablishing thk&wh-cs econowi.celty. Job tr&iog aald pbcemettt 41 be provided to MA'6em o self,wffioleucy. Coumeloxs will wist ivdividuils iai estabushIng healthy and success£rel lifestyles and in accusing cott=uzity resource-s fax ittdMdual devclopmuent and economic advanee=mi. The pxoject %iU be 371AUged to Muff that a drug. anal gleoliol-free euviron=nt is umaintaimed. LOCATION; The property is located south of the Miami River, near the Orange Bowl and adjaeest to public housiog and the offices ofDade CountyRVD, at 780 NW 13th Aveaue. 7te property is near T,1a1t0. Me=yid sad the CiviC Ceutbr Coit44ex, which represent a concentration of servii4es and dWpXoyttietit ViVortuddea to the project residents. 1 o rteighboxhood is a m*4 use wban neighborhoud combining industdal, commercial and zea'tderktialussa. An.operstiug boatyard sepalatesthe property from the river. l2tb Couxt is a residential street of Angle-ihmW and small ap artment house,;. Thet'e are eo=ereW uses along 7th Street one block away. HOU61NG NEED TO BE A3.1DRESSLD. Love cost, permanent, independent housing for formerly h6meless persons, Who er'e rc- c stablisliing tbemseh*s eeonomic aRy and as tooMbers of the cost malty. Tenants of these forty units are expected to be participating in job trams mi g, see)dag work or %vikinb. Most ofAatn %6.11 have incomes below 50%. of median. PROPERTYl7.ONl N G: The propczty causists of an oxistitng thrda-story rtwasonry ctructine of apprwdinattly 30,.000 Square ftot, plus sub-bgaatnent on a 1.26 acre site, zoned RA. OrWznally built as a niurskS horns;, { i �3y 96- 481 the zvonz rcin.6guration lftds itself to efficletICles and could aacowrnudate 16 units. .iota! (''gut") rehabilitation uill be iegt*Cd, b) fKQH MAXA GE»t Catre,bur inte-ads to contract with a utanageuncat company with a pzoveu record of success in the mmwage amztt o.faflordable and supportive hon ing dukved by non-profit a:rsWmtions, c) TAR -GET CT,tomNT ,?. - (ty Formerly homeless in&iduals, who previously lived on the struts o.f.Miami. and who have. successMy "graduated" f=4 treatm of and transitioual. programs designed speolfioalty to belp th.etn overcome the conditions wfiich orWrkCy led to howalessnes l a s w ell Rs the erects of homelemess itselE 11Vs is the f =1=ToncYttt of'the "ConriYzuum of Carew being injilemented to end how-clessvess in. Miami. no project follows a proven, cost-cff'cct)ve ;model to enable this population to Un independently and harmoniously in the community, tnaa°bai2ing Individual self suffti, envy. d) S i1 CLr-- TKE 8YTRRO�IN' GOD 'Me project will be au asset to the neighborhood, rehabilitating a problem, abattdonad building into a good neighbor. Coulee a market -rate &partmwut compley, the residents of thli project are varanteed to be drug and alcohol f vo, Fite buildirng will also be staffed 24 hours a day. Catrefour ktou.ds to laadscapo the sito and pro,-ide access by the neighborhood to the common areas anal facilities of tltd project, e) NOTMCATION OF ADJACF>'N7 MOP):$tTV O'%VNk RS AND RFSIDENTS Adjacent property owners and residents have been advised of Csrrfau?s intent to rehabilitate the. property as efficieut;y apatiamt.s. cwofour respects rile righU of its residents to their privacy. f) BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPOSITION; NEIG". ORHOOR RE]FRE ENI'ATION Cencfour is argWzed on a Co=ty-wide hams. for the purpose of developing ad operatiag multiple projects throughout Dude County, To this end, its ,Board is sou toted as a parttaer44 bem-emu the business sector, tha acatietuic connnun ty, tion-pto.fit aociel service orgmi&tiow, and govern rent. As spxcific architectural. aztd operating platy for the property are fomudated, a neighborhood advisory group Avill be civexwd to advice on how to zkA the Project anal its residents a well- 6tegrat.ed, rmdtive contribution to the neighborhood. 96- 481 September 20, 1995 Mr. Gary Cousy HUD Enforcement Jacksonville Field Office 301 West Bay Street Suite 2200 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 RE: CARRFOUR CORPORATION Dear Mr. Cousy: Attached please find a letter from Carrfour Corporation to Mr. Frank Castaneda, City of Miami Community Development Office. Mr. Preve states that there will be no formal j supervision, no mandatory services, absolutely no on site treatment and no registration of any kind required by any governmental agency. It this is just going to bean apartment house: why is HUD funding over a million dollars? I understand the grant proposals received were quite competitive and Carrfour received this grant request because of the special services they would provide to once homeless citizens. Can Carrfour meet the grant obligation and provide no services? 1 look forward to hearing from you soon. SinCop ly, Theodora H. Long r President cc: D. Garrsbrant a39 95- 481 N VIRRFOUR CORPORATION September 14, 1995 Mr. Frank Castaneda, Director Department of Community Development 300 131scayne Boulevard Way, Ste. 420 Miami, Plorida 33131-2207 Re: Carrfour Corporation/Riverrnont House Dear Mr. Castaneda: I received a copy of Theodora Long's letter of August 31, 1995, concerning the above apartment project. Any suggestion. that the City was misled or misinformed is both absolutely incorrect and is objectionable. We believe that it is clear and self. -evident that Rivermbnt 1`iduSo will not be a Cord munity Based Residential Facility. Indeed, each room has its own kitchen and bath facilities, there will be no formal supervision, no mandatory services, absolutely no on -site treatment and no registration of any kind required by any governmental agency. In short, this is an excellent apartment project for frill -time residents who will be wholly independent and who can re-emerge as contributing members of the comMuiiity. It is entirely consistent with the zoning of the property and any attempts to preclude its permitted development would be inappropriate and would discriminate against less fortunate nierritlet5 of the co=iunity who need this rental opportunity. The project should proceed. Sincerely yours, \ C ' OUR CORPORATION i 5avi President DJP/tra - 10o S.E. SECOND STREET, Ms 1220, M1AMI, Ft. 33131 TEL (305) 347-4005 FAX (305) 347-4006 95- 481 RE: CARRFOUR CORPORATION Dear Mr. Garrabrant: I understand thanks to the Freedom of information Act, I can request a copy of the 1994 Supportative Housing Proposal, Exhibits and Documentation of Purchase of the CARRFOUR CORPORATION. I would like a complete copy of the CARRFOUR project located at 789 N. W. 13 Avenue. I would also like a copy of the Intent of Proposals for 1994. I understand there is a fee for this service and please be assured that the total cost will be paid COD. If all the resident treatment/prevention services were removed from 789 N. W. 13 Avenue, would HUD still support this project? Can Carrfour offer these services off site and still receive funding? Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. We would like to have this information before an important October 12, 1995 meeting with the City of Miami Commission. Sincerely, Theodora H. Long 901 N. W. 14 Ct. Miami, FI.33125 (305) 643-1207 D DE CO" -- � � m a 0 m war 96- 481 E. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Community involvement is essential for the success of any newly located housing facility. Consultation with local community groups and leaders should precede designation of any site. A Community Advisory Committee should be created for each Homeless Assistance Center and perhaps for other facilities as well. The operator of each homeless facility should ideally create and maintain links with the community in which it would operate. The Trust may consider a "fair share" policy for implementation by the County or other appropriate governmental body to assist with siting issues for all facilities. 20 �43 g6_ 481 `t - I _ : EF'-05-95 TUE iZt4 : 44 F'h1 8I c ��Fi'r'ME FJNTI IF.'E 64'y _,i .;� U.S Department. of Housing and Urban Dd.elopment �s fit. Jacksonville office Cottu%wni.ty Planning and Development 301 West Bay Street, suite 2200 xk` Jacksonville, FL 32202-5121 4HDM2 SEP 0 1 1995 Theodora H. Long 901 N.W. 14 Ct. Miami, FL 33125 Dear Ms. Long: SUBJECT: Freedom of Information Act Request This is in response to your Freedom of Information Act request of August 14, 1995, concerning the Carzfour Corporation's proposal submitted under the single Room occupancy (SRO) program. This proposal has been conditionally selected for funding as a result of the 1995 SRO competition which was completed in early July. All conditionally funded applicants are presently completing their second phase of the application process, referred to as the lrsecond submission". Information concerning these projects is not available prior to our review and decision regarding the approval of the second submission. Once we have completed the review and a decision has been made copies of the proposal will be available. we would like to note that the proposal included a Certificate of Consistency With the City of Miamirs Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS), signed by the City Manager on April 3, 1995. Thiz is all that we require for evid.ence of a projects local acceptability. If you have any questions, please contact me at (904) 232- 3457. very ...S;i.ncerely yours, �O Ruth E. Marwitz FOIA Liaison Officer, 4HC F.01 95- 481 F A N !� 96- 481 F� 1 3 (Dear Yeigh6ors, Wishing you and yours a W erg Christmas and a Wappy Yew Tear! On 6ehaCf of the new owners of the former 9fanoverMouse (789 NSW 13thAve). If you need to reach us for any reason pkase calrme, Maria Suarez Tefferin, at 347-4005. a& Estimados Vecinos, .11 uy T elices Tascuas y un lros eroy Tekz .ono Nuevo! .W De pane de Cos nuevos cCuenos de fa propiedad deCantiguo .7fanover .Mouse (789 N'GV 13tk Ave) Si necesitan ponerse en contacto con nosotros por cuafquier razon, Clamen a su seruidora, 5Viaria Suarez Tellerin, aC numero 347-4005. AV I* Im d CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To Teresita L. Fernandez,*Chief DATE: February 28, 1996 FILE: A-96no13 Office of Hearing Boards SUBJECT: Hearing - March 4, 1996, on Appeal of Determination of Use - Special Housing FROM: G. Miriam Maer REFERENCES: Appeals by Grove Park, Residents of th( Chief Assistant City Attorney ENCLOSURES: City, Carrfour Corp. ` Please be advised that the waiver of fees for the appeal filed by Grove Park Homeowners Association ("Grove Park") is not permitted under the Code or Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami. Please notify the appellant that the requisite fee must be paid prior to the commencement of the appeal on March 4, 1996. Grove Park should also be advised that at the Zoning Board meeting of March 4, 1996, this office will notify the Zoning Board that the requirements of Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 have not been met by Grove Park, in that the notice of appeal does not specify the grounds for the appeal and that the Grove Park Homeowners Association is, according to the Secretary of State, a dissolved corporation and thus has no standing to file an appeal as an "aggrieved person". Based on these reasons, we will recommend to the Zoning Board that the appeal should be dismissed. You have advised me the document entitled "Appeal - Zoning Determination Concerting Uses not Specified : Special Housing" and purporting to be an appeal by the "residents of the City of Miami" is also an appeal of the Determination of Use. In that case, the appellant must also pay a fee. Please notify this appellant that our office will advise the Zoning Board at the hearing that this appeal should be dismissed for lack of standing, as "residents of the City of Miami" does not constitute the "aggrieved person" necessary to file an appeal pursuant to our Zoning. Ordinance. cc: Christina Cuervo, Assistant City Manager A. Quinn Jones, III, City Attorney Joel E. Maxwell, Deputy City Attorney GMM1sn*JHRN01BD/CARF01.TR. DGC a sZ V % 96- 481 �' 7h U.S. DeparttuL..t of (lousing surd Urbcul Development * IIIIII * Georgia State office Richard B. Russell Federal Building 75 Spring Street. SW Atlanta, GA 30303-3388 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Cesar Odio, City Manager C,9 X City Manager's Office ,n-.4 (TY 3500 Pan American Drive ,n Miami, -Florida 33133 ; r� Dear Mr. Odio: z� - 3 Subject: Carrfour v. City of Miami x' J Complaint No. 04-96-0258-8 z u1 NOTICE OF CONCILIATED RESOLUTION AND CLOSURE The above -referenced case, which was filed with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development on March 25, 1996, has been closed, effective August 16, 1996. This closure is a result of the Conciliation Agreement (hereinafter "the Agreement"), executed by the parties to the complaint, and approved on behalf of the Secretary. Enclosed for your records is a copy of the executed Agreement. Notice is hereby given that neither the execution of the Agreement, nor the Department's closure of this complaint, are intended to reflect the Department's judgement as to the merits of the allegations contained in the said complaint. It is understood that, by signing the Agreement, the Respondent and the Complainant have committed to comply with specific provisions designed to resolve their dispute, and to further the public interest in fair housing. Documentation of the Respondent's compliance with the terms of the Agreement must be submitted to the Department on or by the dates specified in the Agreement. Failure to submit the required evidence of compliance as specified will result in referral to the Attorney General for the enforcement of the provisions of the Agreement. All required evidence of compliance should be submitted to: Shirley J. Wilkins, Director U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity Enforcement Center Southeastern/Caribbean Atlanta, Georgia, 30303-3388 ATTENTION: MR. DESMOND PRIDGEN Should the Department have reasonable cause to believe that the Agreement has been breached, the matter will be referred to the Attorney General under Section 814(b)(2) of the Act, for enforcement activity. Thank you for your cooperation during the course of the investigation and the discussions leading to settlement of the complaint. Should you have any questions regarding documentation of compliance, please contact Mr. Desmond Pridgen at (404) 331-5001 ext. 2598. Enclosure 0 S/ ncrely, ZA % S irley .d, Wilkins, Director (-," Fair Housing Enforcement Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity X rn 0 M UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY OFFICE OF FAIR HOUSING ENFORCEMENT Carrfour Corporation Complainant, V. I The City of Miami, Florida Respondent -r A Cy �0 rn Case No. 04-96--0339-8 CONCILIATION AGREEMENT This compromise Conciliation Agreement is entered into by t and between the United States Department of Housing and Urban j Development (hereinafter "Department") ) on behalf of Carrfour (hereinafter "Complainant"), and The City of Miami, + Florida (hereinafter "Respondent"). WHEREAS, a verified complaint was filed on by Complainant against Respondent alleging a violation of the Fair Housing Act, amended, 42 U.S.C. §§3601-3619 (1989). WHEREAS, the Department and the parties hereto wish to reach a just resolution of the aforementioned dispute, and reach a full, equitable and final settlement of all matters arising out of the aforementioned complaint, ` NOW, THEREFORE the parties hereby agree and stipulate to the following: 1 i I PROVISIONS FOR THE PUBLIC INTEREST 1. In order to assure that the public interest is protected, Respondent, without admitting to any violation of the Fair Housing Act, agrees to take such affirmative action as may be necessary to assure the elimination of discriminatory housing practices and the prevention of their occurrence in the future, including, but not limited to the following: Respondent agrees to comply with all Federal Fair Housing Laws. RELIEF FOR COMPLAINANT 2. The Respondent agrees to authorize the release of the $50,000.00 in CDBG funds to the Complainant upon the signing of this agreement. These funds were previously allocated and appropiated by the Respondent. Based upon the Complainant's plan for Rivermont House previously found to be in accordance with the South Florida building code and all applicable laws for the City of Miami, the Respondent agrees to issue a building permit to the Complainant for Rivermont House upon the submission of proof that the Complainant has paid any and all impact fees required by Dade County. 2 DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW 5. Subject to the provisions of § 814 (b) (2) of the Fair Housing Act, as amended, 42 U.S.C. §3614 (b) (2), and in accordance with the Provisions of 24 C.F.R. § 103.335, the Department may, from time to time, review compliance with this Conciliation Agreement, and, if necessary, recommend to the Attorney General that a civil action be filed to seek the enforcement of any of the terms set forth herein. RELEASED BY COMPLAINANT 6. Complainant agrees to release and forever discharge Respondents from any and all claims which may be raised by them on account of the matters raised therein. GENERAL PROVISIONS 7. The terms set forth herein are contractual and not merely a recital. 8. The parties hereto state that they have read and fully understand the significance of the terms set forth herein, and have executed this compromise Conciliation Agreement voluntarily, with the advice of counsel. 9. All signatories to this Agreement certify that they have authority to enter into this legally binding Agreement. 3 09/23/1996 14:16 c \\j331-406S P000-A%s4,, fA PAGE 04 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have subscribed their names hereto on the day and date indicated. )-'/ "' ..sue.!Cnm an(Date) Stepherf Danner, president carrfour Corporation 100 S.E. Second St., STE 1220 Miami, Florida 33131 4 3: Ubl-M L I I T %ANAULK �j vrr, -AIL KtG Vt'C.' MLQ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have subscribed their names hereto on the day and date indicated. ATTEST, Xlt'l fWTE-R 3, EMAN LE Date APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. QUH& JWtS, II1; CITY ATT Y Date f /;, CITY OF MIA.►W. a municipal Corporation of the State of rida CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER Date Z? r� We recommend approval of this Conciliation Agreement: Desmond A. Pridgen Cynthia L. Johnson Branch Chief Intake/Conciliation Branch Fair Housing Enforcement Center Approved on behalf of the Department Shfrl y-J. Wi.L in Direc or r Fair Housing Enfo ement Division Fair Housing Enforcement Center ri (Date) < r p m �_-<M ."r 17- 0 �, "= w r n Z U1