HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-96-0733RESOLUTION NO. 9 6_ 733
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,923.00 (ONE -TWELFTH
OF THE PROPOSED ANNUAL FUNDING REDUCED BY
FIFTEEN PERCENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996-97) TO
THE LITTLE HAVANA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION,
FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF "MA.XIh1O
GOMEZ R RK", ALSO KNOWN AS "DOMINO PARK";
ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR FROM THE FISCAL
YEAR 1996-1997 BUDGET OF THE DEPARTMENT OF
PARKS AND RECEPTION, AID TO PRIVATE
ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNT; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,
IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
WITH LITTLE HAVANA DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY,
INC. FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, the Little Havana Development .Authority, Inc.
("LHDA"), is a non-profit 503. (C)(3) organization founded in 1976
to foster, encourage and promote economic development in the city
of Miami and more particularly in the area known as "Little
Havana"; and
WHEREAS, Maximo Gomez Park, more commonly known as Domino
Park, located at the corner of Southwest 8th Street and 15th
Avenue, Miami, Florida, in the heart of the Little Havana
neighborhood, serves the low and moderate income residents and
has evolved as a recognizable tourist attraction; and
WHEREAS, in the best interest of the Little Havana
community, the City of Miami has in the past approved funding for
the LHDA to supervise, manage and operate Domino Park, through
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direct allocations to the Department of Parks and Recreation
Operating Budget; and
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $69,500.00 were requested by
the Little Havana Development Authority, Inc. for said Program
for Fiscal Year 1996-1997, however, the City Commission directed
the Administration to reduce said funding request by fifteen
percent, and to only allocate one month's allocation at this
time; and '
WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $4,923.00 ($69,500.00 -
$10,425.00 (15%) = $59,075.00 - 12 = $4,923.00) are available
from the Fiscal Year 1996-1997 Budget of the Department of Parks
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j and Recreation, Aid to Private Organizations Account; and
WHEREAS, Little Havana Development Authority, Inc. agrees
that the Park will remain open until 6:00 P.M. everyday,
including Sundays;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The allocation
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of funds in the amount of
$4,923.00 (one -twelfth of the annual funding reduced by fifteen
percent for Fiscal Year 1996-97) to the Little Havana Development
Authority, Inc., a Florida Not -For -Profit Corporation, is hereby
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authorized for the management and operations of "Maximo Gomez
Park", also known as "Domino Park", with said funds therefor
hereby allocated from the Fiscal Year 1996-1997 Budget of the
Department of Parks and Recreation, Aid to Private Organizations
Account.
Section 3. The City Manager is hereby authorized1/ to
execute all necessary documents, in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, with Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., Inc.
for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of October 1996.
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JOE CAR? LO, MAYOR
APPROVED AS
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The herein authorization is further subject to compliance
with all requirements that may be imposed by the City
Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by
applicable City Charter and Code provisions.
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members DATE
SEP 3 0 1996 FILE
of the City Commission Resolution Authorizing the
SUBJECT : Little Havana Development
Authority Agreement for
Management of Domino Park
FROM : Me tt. REFERENCES For City Commision Meeting
Ci Manager ENCLOSURES of 10/10/96
Proposed Resolution &. Agreement
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is respectfiilly recommended that the City of Miami Commission adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the City Manager to enter into the attached agreement, in an amount not to exceed
$69,500, and in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, with the Little Havana Development
I Authority, Inc, ("LFIDA") a Florida -not -for profit corporation. The agreement is necessary to
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provide for experienced management and operating services for Maximo Gomez Park, more
1 commonly known as Domino Park.. The resolution further authorizes said compensation to be paid
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from funds already allocated for this purpose in the Aid to Private Organization Account of the
Department of Parks and Recreation F.Y. `96-'97 Budget.
BACKGROUND:
The Department of Parks and Recreation recommends that the City of Miami enter into an
agreement in the amount of $69,500, with the Little Havana Development Authority, Inc, to
continue uninterrupted experienced management and operations services of Domino Park for a term
of one (1) year with a one (1) year renewal option. This is the same funding amount provided to
this organization last year for these services.
Maximo Gomez Park, commonly known as "Domino Park" is located in the heart of the Little
Havana neighborhood, at S.W. 8"' Street and S.W. 15'' Avenue. This park is very important to the
residents of the Little Havana community. It is also a recognizable tourist attraction for our City.
The Little Havana Development Authority, Inc., is a non-profit 501 (C)(3) organization founded in
1976 to foster and promote economic development in the City of Miami and more particularly in the
area of Little Havana. In addition to the many community activities performed by the LHDA, since
1988, it has provided the City of Miami experienced operational and management services of
Domino Park. These services include managing the daily operations and maintenance of the Park
and coordination of special events such as Domino tournaments and walking tours of the area. (see
attached work program for other responsibilities). 4
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