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RESOLUTION NO. - 4
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A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, ACCEPTING CARRFOUR
CORPORATION'S ("CARRFOUR") PROFFER OF CERTAIN
COMMITMENTS TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD (NORTHWEST 12TH AVENUE
TO 17TH AVENUE FROM NORTHWEST 7TH STREET TO THE MIAMI
RIVER) ADJACENT TO ITS PROPOSED PROJECT; APPROVING THE
CITY'S INTENT TO ALLOCATE AND APPROPRIATE FIVE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($500,000) FROM FUTURE CDBG FUNDING
FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ROBERT KING HIGH TOWER; APPROVING
THE PROVISION OF ADDITIONAL AMENITIES; FURTHER,
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($50,000) IN CDBG FUNDING TO CARRFOUR;
PROVIDING FOR COMPLIANCE REVIEW.
WHEREAS, it is not the intent of the City of Miami to stop or in any way
unduly hinder Carrfour Corporation ("Carrfour") in the lawful use of its
property located at 789 Northwest 13th Avenue; also known as the "Rivermont"
Project ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Miami to make every effort to
ensure that neighbors surrounding said Project ("Neighborhood") are reasonably
assured that Rivermont does not pose a threat to their health, safety and
general welfare; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami has met with representatives of Carrfour,
U.S. HUD and of the Neighborhood, and the provisions contained herein reflect
a consensus between Carrfour, U.S. HUD, the Neighborhood and the City of
Miami; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this
matter, deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of
the City of Miami and its inhabitants to adopt this Resolution as hereinafter
set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
ATTACHMENT mi
CONTA111r."`
CITY COMMISSION
MEETING OF
J U N 2 7 1996
Resolution No.
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as
if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby acknowledges and accepts the
letter dated June 27, 1996 (a copy which is attached hereto), proffered by
Carrfour setting forth certain commitments to ensure that Rivermont House is
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developed and operated so that it is a good neighbor in the area and the
neighbors are satisfied that Their interests and quality of life will be
reasonably protected.
Section 3. The City Commission intends to allocate and appropriate Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) from future CDBG funding for improvements
related to the provision of air conditioning at Robert King High Tower.
Section 4. The City of Miami intends to: 1) participate in the
provision of certain related amenities to the Neighborhood such as roving
police patrols throughout the Neighborhood; 2) Increase lighting levels (i.e.
lumens) throughout the Neighborhood, and 3) allocate funding in the amount of
Four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) for elderly programs at Robert
King High Tower and Haley Sofge.
Section 5. The City Commission, furthermore, authorizes the City
Manager to release Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) in CDBG funds to Carrfour
Corporation.
Section 6. The provisions and conditions set forth in this Resolution
may be reviewed by the City Commission for compliance eighteen (18) months
from the date of adoption.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
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PREPARED AND APPROVED BY:
A. QqINN LTOOS/III
CITY ATTOR�y
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CORPORATION
100 S,S, SECOND STREET, M. 1220, MIAMI, M 33131
TM- (305)3.47-4005 FAX (305)347-400e
Doarrl of Uireclon :
June 27,1996
Mr. Cesar Qdio
City Manager
Stephen Danner
City afma> ni
President
3500 Pan American Axive
Treasurer
Nami, Florida
Jelj RastneXc
Dear Mr. Odio:
Vice -President
Leonard Turkel
In response to the requests which you presented to Can1bur last week on behalf of
Secretary
the neighbors ofRivermont House, the CwTfour Board of Directors has adopted
and raved the attached "1t s to �T 'ghb 12i I�i "
Board ofDirectora:
Jerry Coleman
Donna MacDonald
JanerYcAldey
John Sacco
George StmpsaK
.David Nevel
Marra Su6rez Pellerin
Exec, Director
app espoxt o et ors verLau" t Dose
(Approved June 25,1996), with the understanding that these provisions will be
incorporated in a binding Conciliation Agreement between Canfour and the City
and that said Conciliation Agreement will also provide for the release of the .
$50,000 in CD130 funds previously granted to Carrfour, and otherwise assure
Canfour that it will receive its building permit so that it can proceed with the
project.
Please contact me if there are any questions or if additional information is required.
Sin
'a S. Pellerin
Executive Director
cc: Stephen Daxwer, President
Desmond Pridgen, HUD Enforcement Center
Randy Berg, Florida Justice Institute
Ron Shapo, Esq., Shapo, Freedman & Fletcher, P.A.
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ggsponse toNcgghbnrs of Rivermont House
Approved by Canf'our Board ofDkootors Juuo 25, 1996
j Carrfour is committed to insuring that 3tiverroont Howe is developed and operated so that it is a good
neighbor in the area sod the neighbors are satisfied that their interests and their quality of life_am protected.
To We ead, Carrfour makes the following commitments:
1. A metal fence will be provided, similar to the one surrounding the elderly complex, There will be two driveway
entrances, one on 13th Avenue and one on 12th Court. The main entrance to the building will be on the south side of
the building, facing what is now a vacant lot.
2. Carrfourwill provide on -site 24hour security and exterior Bighting. 'There will be a desk clerk/security guard
on duty 24 hours a day. There will be a. system of security cameras so that the security guard can monitor the exterior
of the building and its immediate vicinity.
3. Carrfour can and will exercise its trigbt to screen tenants. Anyone who in fact, based on individual evaluation,
poses a threat to others will be refused. All tenants must be able to live independently and be responsible for
themselves. If an individual cannot take care of himself or herself and requires supervision, Riverrnoat is not for them.
In addition, tenants must agree to abstain fives using drugs or alcohol as a condition of occupancy and, if they had a
substance abuse problem in the past, they must have been free of drugs and alcohol for at least six months prior to
occupancy.
4. To make sure that the criteria for tenant selection are implemented as promised, a tenant selection committee will
interview all prospective tenants who are recommended by Staff, after their review. Forty percent (40%) of the
members of the teaa►rt selection conrratittee shall be residents of the surrounding neighborhood. The other 60
percent shall be residents of Rivennotnt, except during the initial lease -up period during wbieba Carrfour Board
members or their designees will take the place of Rivertnont residents. Once the building reaches 75 percent
occupancy, the tenants will elect their own representatives to the Committee from tenants who have been in residence
at Rivermont at least 6 months.
5. In addition, to instate that the project is developed and operated in a way that is sensitive to the concerns and
interests of the neighborhood, a Riverwtoot Board with be estabtisbied immediately and charged with reviewing
and approving the architectural plates and the operating plans for Rivermoot, which approval shall that be
unreasonably withbield. Once the project is completed and begins operating, the Board will continue to advise .
Cardbur on as on -going basis, including (a) addressing any community issues that arise, working with the project
staff and tenant associatiott and (b) formulating ways to foster good relations and mutual support between the staff
and residents of Rivermont and the surrounding mmmunity.
The Rivermont Board will include two residents of Haley sofgs, two residents from Robert King High, one resident.
of Martin Fine Villas, a representative of Dade County Housing. Agency, a resident from Grove Park, a resident of
120 Cou rt, and a resident of the west side of 13 th Avenue, a representative of Merrill Stevens, and a commercial
property owner on 7th Street, between 12th and 14th .Avenues, Once the Rivennont tenant association is
established, two Rivermont tenants will be added. Cardfour staiwill assist the Rivermont Hoard in Scheduling
meetings, sending out information, and otherwise expediting the operation of the group.
6. Carriour is seeking additional Board members who are interested and committed to providing permanent
supportive housing for the formerly homeless throughout Dade County and who can contribute to that rWssion. The
Board is interested in considering anyone meeting these qualifications. The person% name, contact information, and
qualifications should be seat to Can four's office, for distribution to the Nominating Committee.
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