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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-94-0781J-94--902 10/25/94 RESOLUTION NO. 94-- 781 A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY CENTER, INC., FOR THE PURPOSE OF REHABILITATING NINE (9) BUSINESSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE COMMERCIAL FACADE TREATMENT PROGRAM; ALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR, IN THE AMOUNT OF TWELVE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($12,600.00), FROM THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT COMMERCIAL FACADE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM FUNDS. WHEREAS, the Commercial Facade Treatment Program was approved in the fourteenth (14th) year Community Development Block Grant Application by Resolution 88-384; and WHEREAS, the promotion of economic revitalization in the neighborhoods of the City of Miami is an important part of the City`s economic development strategy; and WHEREAS, Community Development Block Grant funds are allocated from the Commercial Facade Revitalization Program up to the amount specified; and WHEREAS, the proposed Commercial Facade Treatment is a component of the Comprehensive Citywide Commercial Rehabilitation Assistance Faoade Treatment Program; and CITY COI►fiMSSION WESTING OF Q C T 2 7 ig94 Resolution No. 94- 781 WHEREAS, the proposed Commercial Facade Treatment Program will be implemented within the Littla Havana target area; and WHEREAS, the eligibility for assistance will be based on a 70%-30% match between the City of Miami and each participating business or property owner, respectively, for businesses located within the Little Havana target area; and WHEREAS, the maximum amount allocated per participating business is Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00): 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 City Manager is hereby authorized to enter Into an agreement, in substantially the attached form, with Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., up to the amount specified, for a period of one year. Section 3. The sum of Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($12,600.00) is hereby allocated from the Community Development Block Grant Commercial Facade Revitalization Program funds to Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. for the purpose of assisting in the coordination and implementation of a comprehensive commercial facade exterior rehabilitation program for 9 businesses. Section 4. City of Miami's financial contribution to each participating business through this program will be at a level of 94-- 781 - 2- 70% up to a maximum of One Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($1,400.00) and the contribution from each participating business will be at a level of 30% up to a maximum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600.00). Section 5. The properties to be rehabilitated have .been properly reviewed by all parties involved - the City of Miami Department of Community Development, Little Havana Service Center, the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc. - and are being maintained on file. Section 6. Upon completion of these nine projects, the Small Business Opportnity Center, Inc., shall present to the City of Miami Department of Community Development all documentation and invoices generated by these projects. Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 27th day of October 1994. 9k. �,c. < j • 4 0 P. STEPHEN P. CLARK MAYOR ATTE MA TY HIRAI, CITY CLERK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: A, DIRECTOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -3 - 94- 781 BUDGETARY REVIEW: /Z,I- 4�� NO SURANA SSI TANT CITY MANAGER DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: ALBERTINE B. SMITH CHIEF ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: i A. QU JO ZIZ CITY ATTOR V& 94- 781 -4- CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA COMMERCIAL FACADE TREATMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT This Agreement entered into this day of 1994, by and between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as "CITY", and the Allapattah Business Development Authority, Inc., a not -for -profit corporation of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "SUBRECIPIENT". RECITAL Funding Source: Community Development Block Grant Term of the Agreement: One year Amount: $12,600.00 Tax Identification Number: Executive Director: Jay Rodriguez Address: 1417 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33135 Telephone Number: (305) 541-2181 W I T N E S S E T H WHEREAS, this program was approved in the Fourteenth (14th) Year Community Development Block Grant Application by Resolution No. 88-384; and WHEREAS, the City Commission passed Resolution No. authorizing the City Manager to execute a contractual agreement with the SUBRECIPIENT; and WHEREAS, the SUBRECIPIENT has been allocated Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ( $12, 600.00) for the rehabilitation of -seven +7.14, businesses, in conjunction with the Commercial Facade Treatment Program; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants and obligations herein contained, and subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter stated, the parties hereto understand and agree as follows: ARTICLE I 1.0 PROCEDURES 1.1 TIME OF PERFORMANCE The term of this Agreement shall be from to Upon termination of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT agrees and understands that the CITY has no obligation to renew this Agreement. 1.5 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL SUBRECIPIENT is aware and accepts the procedures for the Commercial Facade Improvement Program as the official document which outlines the fiscal, administrative and Federal guidelines and which shall regulate the day-to-day operations of the SUBRECIPIENT, which is attached and incorporate herein and made a part of this Agreement. 1.6 BONDING AND INSURANCE 1. During the term of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT shall maintain insurance and bonding coverages in amounts acceptable to the City of Miami Department of Risk Management. Whenever applicable the City shall be named as an additional insured. 94- 781 2. During the term of this Agreement, the SUBRECIPIENT will be required to ensure that contractors participating in the facade improvement shall maintain appropriate general liability insurance coverage prior to the commencement of work. The amount of insurance coverage shall be determined by the Insurance Coordinator of the City of Miami. Compliance with the foregoing requirements shall not relieve the SUBRECIPIENT of its liability and obligations under this section or under any other section of this Agreement. 1.7 LEVEL OF SERVICE Should start-up time for a program be required or any delays in the execution of the work by the contractor occur, the Department of Community Development is to be notified in writing immediately, giving all pertinent details and indicating when work shall begin and will continue. 1.8 OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (a) SUBRECIPIENT shall carry out its Work Program in compliance with all Federal laws and regulations A .described in Circulars A-=110, A 122, and A-133. (Rules and Regulations for Community Development Block Grant Subrecipients). (b) SUBRECIPIENT shall not assume the CITY's environmental responsibilities described at 24 CFR 570.604 of the CDBG Program regulations, and the CITY's responsibility for initiating the review process under Executive Order 12372 (Rules and Regulations for Community Development Block Grant Subrecipients). 94- 781 -3- (c) A contractor hired by the SUBRECIPEINT must be selected in accordance with Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-110 and will file, if applicable, IRS Form 1099 with persons providing consultant services in excess of $400.00. I (d) A contractor hired by the SUBRECIPIENT shall be prohibited from using lead -based paint in structures rehabilitated with CDBG monies. 1.9 REPORTS, AUDITS AND EVALUATIONS The SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with the Federal Directive required by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban lDevelopment (USHUD) to document that program activities are i •.provided for the benefit of low to moderate income persons. In accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations 24 CPR Part 570.506, records shall be maintained for each activity to determine that services benefit low and moderate income persons. At the request of the CITY, SUBRECIPIENT shall transmit to CITY written statements of SUBRECIPIENT'S official policy on specified issues relating to SUBRECIPIENT'S activities. CITY may carry out monitoring and evaluation activities, j including visits and observations by CITY staff; SUBRECIPIENT shall ensure the cooperation of its employees and Board members in such efforts. Any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information either received by the CITY or obtained through monitoring and evaluation by the CITY, shall constitute good cause fdr**the CITY to terminate this Agreement at any time thereafter. 94- 781 1XIM ARTICLE II 2.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES 2.1 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees to carry out the project in a lawful, satisfactory and proper manner, in accordance with the procedures, for the Commercial Facade Treatment Program and the Policies and Procedures Manual for Community Development subrecipients and accepts them as the official documents which outlines the fiscal, administrative and federal guidelines and which shall regulate the day-to-day operations of the SUBRECIPIENT. 2.2 The SUBRECIPIENT will notify businesses of the availability of the Facade Treatment Program in the identified deteriorated areas of the target area's commercial corridors , and to the businesses in the rest of the target area with blighted storefront buildings. 2.3 The SUBRECIPIENT will develop a priority list of buildings to be improved in coordination with the Neighborhood Enahncement Team (N.E.T.) for Little Havana. 2.4 The SUBRECIPIENT will enter into a commercial facade rehabilitation agreement with the businesses after approval by the Department of Community Development and will receive a matching contribution up to $600.00 as established. This payment will be made by money order or cashier check only. 2.5 The SUBRECIPIENT will advertise for bid the work to be done, (a minimum of two bids is required), including City's paint specifications, guarantees and insurance guidelines, and along with the business/property owner, will select the lower bid and/or the best offer, and ensure that a contract 94- 781 -5- "<*0`1 is executed between the SUBSUBRECIPIENT and the business/property owner. 2.6 The SUBRECIPIENT will inform the Department of Community -Development. when the work is completed Tor inspection and approval. z. pict.re of each business (before and after) must be obtained bv the Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Office. 2.7 The SUBRECIPIENT shall obtain, upon completion of the property being rehabilitated, a Certification and Acceptance of Work, properly signed by: a) Business/property owner b) Community Based organization c) Department of Community Development d) Neighborhood Enhancement Team Representative 2.8 After completion and approval the SUBRECIPIENT will approve all invoices submitted by the CONTRACTOR and submit a request for payment to the Department of Community Development within five (5) days of work completion. 2.9 The SUBRECIPIENT will be required to open and maintain a .. separate checking account for the duration of this contractual agreement. 2.10 The Department of Community Development will monitor the fiscal and programmatic operations of the Commercial facade Treatment Program every quarter. The SUBRECIPIENT will be required to make available all financial records as well as operational documents. Said right shall exist. .during the period of this Agreement and for a period of three (3) years following the date of a contract termination. 94- 781 IM. 2.11 The SUBRECIPIENT is required to execute this Agreement within thirty (30) days of receipt from the Department of Community Development. Failure to do so will be cause to deny contract execution with said SUBRECIPIENT. 2.12 The following services will be allowed under the auspices of the Commercial Facade Treatment Program. 1. Painting (include pressure cleaning, caulking, etc.) 2. Signage 3. Awning 4. Door 5. Store Show Case Window 6. Shutter 2.13 The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that no funds allocated under this Agreement shall go toward administrative cost. 2.14 If the service contracted (awning, sign or shutter) requires a deposit, the matching contributions from the business owner could be realized after the contract is signed between the SUBRECIPIENT and the Business.Owner. ARTICLE III A 3.0 FUNDING 3.1 COMPENSATION A. CITY shall pay SUBRECIPIENT, $ as maximum compensation for the work provided pursuant to Resolution No. 3.2 AUDIT RIGHTS CITY reserves the right to audit the records of'SUBRECIPIENT at any time during the performance of this Agreement and for a period of three years after final payment is made under 94- 781 -7- this Agreement. SUBRECIPIENT agrees to provide all financial and other applicable records -and documentation of worked performed to CITY. 3.3 CONTINGENCY CLAUSE Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for program activities and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or change in regulations. 3.4 SEPARATION OF CHURCH/STATE In accordance with First Amendment Church/State principles, CDBG assistance may not be used for religious activities or -provided to primarily religious entities for any activities, including similar activities, as directed by 24 CPR 570.200(j). SUBRECIPIENT shall comply with this provision when entering into subcontracts. ARTICLE IV ' 4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 4.1 INDEMNIFICATION ' SUBRECIPIENT, shall pay on behalf of, and save CITY harmless from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, and causes of action which may arise out of SUBRECIPIENT'S activities under this Agreement, including all other acts or omissions to act on the part of SUBRECIPIENT, including any person acting for or on its behalf; from and against any orders, judgements, or decrees which may be entered ,4. 94- '781 Mc against the CITY; and liabilities incurred by the CITY in the defense of any such claims or in the investigation thereof. ` 4.2 AMENDMENTS No amendments to this Agreement shall be binding on either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. 4.3 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS All documents developed by SUBRECIPIENT under this Agreement shall be delivered to CITY by said SUBRECIPIENT upon completion of the services required pursuant to this Agreement and shall become the property of CITY, without restriction or limitation on its use. SUBRECIPIENT agrees \that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this contractual relationship between CITY and SUBRECIPIENT shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any document which is given by CITY and SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement shall at all time remain the property of CITY and shall not be used by SUBRECIPIENT for any other purposes whatsoever without the written consent of CITY. 4.4 AWARD OF AGREEMENT SUBRECIPIENT warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by the CITY to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay- any person employed 'by the CITY any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee.,.• -or gift of any kind 94- '781 MM contingent upon or resulting from the award of this Agreement. 4.5 NON-DELEGABILITY The obligations undertaken by the SUBRECIPIENT pursuant to this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other person or firm unless CITY shall first consent in writing to the performance or assignment of such services or any part thereof by another person or firm. 4.6 CONSTRUCTION OF AGREEMENT This Agreement shall be construed and enforced according with all applicable laws, ordinances and codes of federal, state and local governments. 4.7"-.OBLIGATION TO RENEW Upon expiration of the term of this Agreement, SUBRECIPIENT agrees and understands that CITY has no obligation to renew this Agreement. 4.8 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT CITY retains the right to terminate this Agreement at any time pursuant to this Agreement without penalty, to CITY. In that event, notice of termination of this Agreement shall be in writing to SUBRECIPIENT, who shall be paid for work performed prior to the date of its receipt to the notice of termination. In no case, however, shall CITY pay SUBRECIPIENT an amount in excess of the total sum provided by this Agreement. It is hereby understood by and between CITY and SUBRECIPIENT that any payment made in accordance- with this Section to SUBRECIPIENT shall be made only if said SUBRECIPIENT is not 94- 781 _1 M_ in default under the terms of this Agreement. If SUBRECIPIENT is in default, the CITY shall in no way be obligated and shall not pay to SUBRECIPIENT any sum whatsoever. It is also understood that in accordance with 24 CFR 85.43- 44 of the CDBG rules and regulations, suspension or termination may occur if SUBRECIPIENT fails to comply with any term of this Agreement, or if the CITY deems it convenient to terminate it. 4.9 GENERAL CONDITIONS: A. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail addressed to the party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served; or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier. CITY OF MIAMI SUBRECIPIENT: DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SMALL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER, INC. 300 Biscayne Blvd., Way 1417 W. Flagler St. Suite 420 Miami, FL 33135 Miami, FL 33131 B. Title and paragraph headings are for convenient reference and are not a part of this Agreement. 94- 781 -11- W C. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this Agreement shall rule. D. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. E. Should any provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida or the City of Miami, such provisions, paragraphs, sentences, words or phrases shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, then same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. 4.10 INDEPENDENT SUBRECIPIENT: The SUBRECIPIENT and its employees and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or employees of CITY, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the Civil Service or Pension ordinances of the CITY, or any rights generally afforded classified or unclassified employees; further he"ghe shall not be deemed entitled to the Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as':�an ' employee of the CITY.. 9 4 -- 781 -12- 4.11 SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS: This Agreement shall be binding upon. the parties herein, their heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. ARTICLE V 5.0 CONFLICT OF INTEREST: The SUBRECIPIENT is aware of the conflict of interest laws of the City of Miami (City of Miami Code Chapter 2, Article V), Dade County Florida (Dade County Section 2-11.1) and the State of Florida, and agrees that it will fully comply in all respects with the terms of said laws. The SUBRECIPIENT covenants that no person under its employ who presently exercises any functions or responsibilities in connection with this Agreement has any personal financial interests, direct or indirect, in this Agreement. The SUBRECIPIENT further covenants that, in the performance of this Agreement, no person having such conflicting interest shall be employed. Any such interests on "the part of the SUBRECIPIENT or its employee, must be disclosed in writing to the CITY. The SUBRECIPIENT, in the performance of this Agreement, shall be subject to the more restrict law and/or guidelines regarding conflict of interest promulgated by federal, state or local governments. 94- 781 -13- ARTICLE VI 6.0 NONDISCRIMINATION: The SUBRECIPIENT agrees that ft shall not discriminate as to race, sex, color, �,inatlonal origin or handicap in connection with its performance under this Agreement. Furthermore, that no otherwise qualified individual shall,, solely by reason of his/her race, sex, color, 'national origin, or handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. ARTICLE VII 7.0 ASSURANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS: The SUBRECIPIENT assures and certifies that: a) All expenditures of funds will be made 'in accordance with the stated budget allocation as approved by the City Commission. b) CITY funds will not be co -mingled with any other funds f and that separate bank accounts and accounting.records will be maintained. c) The expenditures of CITY funds will be properly documented and such documentation will be maintained. d) Periodic progress reports as requested by the CITY will be provided. e) The SUBRECIPIENT will be personally liable for any CITY funds expended that were not consistent with the program approved by the City Commission or any funds 94- 781 expended not in accordance with proper accounting standards as determined by competent auditing i s i authority. f) No activity under this Agreement shall involve political activities. I(i g) The SUBRECIPIENT possesses legal authority to enter into this Agreement; a resolution, motion or similar action has been dulyadopted p or passed as an official act of the SUBRECIPIENT'S governing body, authorizing i the execution of this Agreement, including all understandings the person identified as the official j representative of the SUBRECIPIENT to act in connection with the contractor and to provide such additional information as may be required. ARTICLE VIII 8.0 ENTIRE AGREEMENTS: This instrument and its attachments constitute the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto relating to said grant and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of each to the other as of its date. Any prior agreements, promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed by the respective officials thereunto duly authorized on the first date above written. 94-- '781 -15- f ATTEST: MATTY HIRAI CITY CLERK ATTEST: CITY OF MIAMI, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Florida BY: CESAR H. ODIO CITY MANAGER SUBRECIPIENT: BY: CORPORATE SECRETARY JAY RODRIGUEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AFFIX SEAL) APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A. QUINN JONES, III CITY ATTORNEY APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: INSURANCE COORDINATOR -16- 94- '781 C17-Y OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO : The Honorable Mayor and onrE ; October 26, 1994 FILE ; jMembers of t City Commission sus,IEcr : Pocket Item FROM : Wl ) Gort REFERENCES: Co m oner ENCLOSURES: Attached is a copy of a letter sent to my office. I would like to bring it up as an emergency pocket item at the October 27, 1994 City Commission Meeting. Thank you for your cooperation. WGlrr cc: Cesar Odio, City Manager ti i E 4 94- 781 Small Business Opportunity Center Inc. (S.B.O.C.) 1417 W. FLAGLER STREET, 3rd FLOOR, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33135 — (305) 643-1555 Board of Directors Anthony C. Rivas Chairman October 25, 1994 Luis Sabines Honorary Chairman Angel Fandirlo Vice -Chairman Rafael A. Callefa The Honorable W. Gort Secretary City of Miami Commissioner Miami, Florida Directors Joseftna Bonet Dear Willy: Milton Lehr As explained over the phone to Barbara, we need Jay Rodriguez your support at the forthcoming October 27 Executive Director Commission meeting in presenting as a pocket item for approval the enclosed Commercial Facade project Programs for Flagler and S.W. 12 Avenue. Economic Development This project was scheduled for the November 17 On The Job Training (O.J.T.) Commission meeting, but we would like an earlier presentation because we wish to have the project Commercial Revitalization completed for the Summit of the Americas. Facade Treatment Thank you very much for your cooperation and Trade Center of The Americas support, as usual. Florida Trade and Sincerely, Exposition Center y Rodri ez Vv ' kJ • Funded by 4 — 781 Pic v r„ SOUTH l/ONIDA [I.1/IOYM(MT { NIIVATI IMDUST{Y '�j �a yr' - COMSOVIUM COUKIL Of SOUTH lLORIDA SIFT •a., -a.� 10/24/94 14:37 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT -+ AT&T/CAMACOL RES NO.344 II , i C ITY OF M 1011 DEPARTMENT OF C014MUN ITY omLOPMEta'f TO: Carlos Smith, Assistant -City Managrar FROM: Frank Castaneda, 01rettor Uefaartment of Conununi ty Dcvel opment r. I. TYPE OF LEGISLATION: ORD INAtJCE RESOLUTION II. SUBJECT OF LEGISLATION; • Ct3umiexci T Fs+ �rt�.•�oa•'�h�1'i•�tstiafi� .. I I I. PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION: Rehabilitation of 9 'stoTefronts in - Little -Havana target area. IV. DATE OF CITY COW1I5S ION 1.1EET ING: 11/17/94 . . V. DIVISION PREPARING LEGISLATION: commUW I-CY DEVELOPMENT X � C014MUN ITY PROGRAMS SOCIAL P.WGRAMS r 50CIAL PROGRAMS NE IGIIDOR11O00S JOBS PROGRAMS 1 VI. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS (i F necessary) : . V I I. RECOMMENDED BY: 94 7 s to t.n�-- 10/24/94 14:38 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT a AT&T/CAMACOL RES NO.344 G CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Comission DATE : October 18, 1994 FILE : SUBJECT. Ccmmierci.al Facade Rehabilitation -Agenda item for 11/17/94 REFERENCES . y y, Resolution & ENCLOSURES AgreeIneAt RECOMMMA'YTION: It is respectfully recommended the City of Miami Commission approve the attached resolution allocating Twelve Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($12e500.08) towards. commercial facade rehabilitation for nine (9) businesses in the Little Havana target area. This project is being done in an effort to continue the enhancement and appearance of the area. This project will be coordinated by Small Business Oportunity Center, Inc.# along with busingso and property owners of the respective target area. BACKGROUND: The Department of Community Development, at the request of Small Business Opportunity Center# Inc. and the Little Havana Service Center# recommends the allocation of $12,600.00 in Community � Development Block Grant Fund', to promote economic revitalization � within blighted City of Miami neighborhoods. The Commercial Facade Treatment Programs was implemented,, per Resolution #88-384# during the 14th Year of the Community Development Block Grant 4 Program. Since that time# many business exteriors have been improved with respect to paint, signs, awnings, etc** resulting in upgraded working and living environments of the affected areas,, enhanced neighborhood services, and increased benefits to the community. T'heref re, it is requested that the city of Miami enter into an agreement with the Small Business Opportunity Center, Inc., for a period of one year# to assist in the coordination and implementation of the facade improvement program for the following properties: , Little Havana NAME ADDRESS Flagler y 12 Discount r f_201 W. Flagler St. Capri Shoes 1205 W. Flagler St. 781 La Revoltosa 1209-11-13 W. Flagler St. Farmacia Drug Store 1219 W. Flagler at. 10/24/94 14:38 COMM,,,�JNITY DEVELOPMENT 4 AT&T/CAMACOL RFS NO.344 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission , '' Page 2 4 ADDRESS 1223 W. Flagler St. 1225-1227 W. Flagler St. 1229 W. Plagler Ste 1231 W. Flagler St. 1233-35 We Flagler St. Each of the above captioned enterprises would be allocated a maximum of two thousand dollars ($2,,000.00), with the City of Miami. contributing 70% up to one thousand four hundred dollars ($1,400.00) and the business or property owner contributing 30% up to six hundred dollars ($600.00). The Aliapattah Business Development Authority and the Downtown Miami Business Association would assume responsibility for completion of all pertinent documentation, and would forward such information to the City of Miami.Department of Community Development. Therefore, per the aforementioned legislation, it is requested that the attached resolution be adopted. PiWvixi+: rY t v 94- 781