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Home My WebLink AboutR-86-0218r J-86-249 3/18/86 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ONE PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA AT A NEGOTIATED VALUE WITH CLOSING BONUSES SET AT THE RATE PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY COMMISSION AND TO PROVIDE A LAST RESORT FACILITY RELOCATION PAYMENT; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY ATTORNEY TO PROCEED TO CLOSE ON THESE PARCELS AFTER EXAMINATION OF THE ABSTRACTS AND CONFIRMATION OF OPINIONS OF TITLE. WHEREAS, the City Commission by Resolution No. 82-755 approved in principle the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the the City Commission approved in principle the Phase I Overtown Transit Station Impact Area proposal for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Area by Resolution No. 83-972; and WHEREAS, the City Commission has declared that the best method to redevelop Southeast Overtown/Park West is by a Unified Development Project (Resolution No. 84-893); and WHEREAS the City Commission has authorized the City Manager to initiate the acquisition of properties within the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Project Area (Resolution No. 85-394); and WHEREAS, the City Commission established procedures for the acquisition of land through negotiated purchase in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (Resolution No. 85-396); and -I- FT commssio 1 ZMETING OF MAR 18 1986 0 kp " i 18 ih- WHEREAS, further by Resolution No. 85-396, the City - Manager was authorized to enter into agreements to purchase real - r: estate in the project area pending final Commission ratification for a price not to exceed the appraised value of the property to r be acquired, plus a bonus of up to ten percent on the first r- {k $50,000 and up to five percent on any amount over $50,000; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has entered into negotiations with landowners for purchase of the parcels remaining within Phase I of the project area that are not presently owned by the City; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has negotiated agreements with one land owner and has made formal offers to purchase one parcel (Parcel 44-6) which is identified and described in Table I attached hereto and made a part hereof; and WHEREAS, negotiated settlement prices on this parcel is higher than that approved by the City Commission based on a reappraisal of the parcel; and WHEREAS, the City Manager has negotiated an agreement with the Miami Rescue Mission, and has made a formal offer to purchase a parcel (Parcel 44-6) at the revised appraised value with additional compensation, for relocation assistance, above the standard maximum for relocation assistance under the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Act, to be provided in the form of a non interest bearing loan to the Miami Rescue Mission to be repaid at time of sale of their proposed new facility to be build for replacement of 716 North Miami Avenue; and WHEREAS, proceeds from the proceeds of the HUD Section 108 Loan and a payment from the Miami Sports & Exhibition Authority wi 11 1% a1'ai l ahl a fnr acquisition; and WHEREAS, the amounts set forth in Table I are reasonable and in keeping with the costs of acquiring property through the normal negotiation process. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section I. This Commission hereby finds, determines, and declares that the matters set out in the foregoing recitals are true and correct and they are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth in this section. Section 2. The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement for the property identified at the costs stated in Table I in aform acceptable to the City Attorney for anticipated use as part of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Project subject to the availability of funds provided for in the foregoing paragraphs. Section 3. The City Attorney is hereby authorized to proceed to close on this property after examination of the Abstract and confirmation of an Opinion of Title. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of MARCH , 1986. ATTEST: GLLKK I 6,t; f�m PREPARED AND APPROVED BY: �6" - "I� APPROy'L`D J�""F9RM AND CORRECTNESS • UVVv11y1%4 4, -3- flfl-2199 i OYNER(S)/ADDRESS rIr mi Rescue . s s i on 716 North Miami Ave. Miami, FL TABLE I: DESCRIPTION, IDENTIFICATION, AND COST OF PARCELS S.E. OVERTOWN/PARK WEST PROJECT PHASE I PARCEL # LEGAL DESCRIPTION 44-G Miami North, Block 44 N, North 50 of lots 22, 23 and 24 INPROV. LAND CONTRIB. FIXTURES SUB -TOTAL BONUS $127,500 $90,000 $37,076 $254,576 $13,385 *1 Last Resort Facility Replacement Payment of up to an additional $370,950 as a non interest bearing loan will provided to the Miami Rescue Mission to be repaid to the City at time of sale of the proposed replacement facility kfor 716 North Miami Avenue. TOTAL $267,951 *1 I. 1 I i 11 I I � I 4. .<�, a , r. •a L .; x .;+..,y.� 3�. 4.�M� t N •., W I I ii � � �Ii r. �.,..,�X. ,.<.,. -:., r�.,,,...e,;� . ;-i.,.,.;—_� n-...,r... a... .r "c.. ....v. �;..}...,,.� F:r III• � 'lil .� I � I � I - I' I :I I f W A�I W The Honorable %layor and I'lembers of the City Commission SOS Cesar H. Odio City 'tanager MAR 12 19M MIAMI RESCUE MISS10:1 zEr.evcE5 ....._ :3..4Fo Jn F 3, 1385 the Ci ty Coriiii ssion jrp ovMotion 133 di rec ti ng tha admi ni strati on to core up vi th lore creative r3; s ir deter ai ni ng t{�e offer to be made by the Ci ty i n the to ng Q Lit� facility for the homeless located at 716 North '•Miami Avenue ;Th: 4. ;Miami Rescue i•ii ssion), located within the Southeast Overturn/?ar< Nest Project, ta'<ing into consideration some aspects of replacement cost. The recommended settlement of up to $585,000 includes $268,000 for real property and up to $317,000 as a special last resort facility relocation payment for building replacement and associated expenses. t_ On June 25, 1985, the City made an offer of $180,000 for the purchase of the Miami Rescue Mission. In addition, the City offered a bonus x° fur settlement in lieu of condemnation of $11,500 and to purchase the -; immovable fixtures in the faci 1 ity for S37,075 for a total 3e4„1 e;1e11t of 5223, 576. The June 1935 offering price was bases on v a l ues estdbl i shed for the faci 1 i ty by t:ro 11.A. I . Appraisal s. Both appraisals indicated a total value of $130,000 for this 10,520 sq. ft. structure, located on a 7,500 sq. ft. lot. The structure is 3 S- story, hollow the .call, ►rood frame building erected in 1920. Since last Spring, the Southeast Overtown/Park Mast Project :l`fi.e has been assisting the Miami Rescue Mission in finding inot;i,:r r,; location. The Rescue Mission has t.iade an extensive search for � . repldcaoent facility. As a result of the difficulty in fin`iing i suitable relocation site, the City modi fi ed the Zoning Urdi Hance 9 iJ') to allow rescue mi ssi ons i n general commercial and industrial zu:iIIJ districts pending a special exception. At the request of the City, the Miami Rescue Mission did a ti-!taile•i study of the possi.,)i 1 i ty of rehabilitating d vacant Hotel /rooni ng house on Worth 'Miami Avenue, and it was determined the rehahi 1 i td ti oii cost ,iade the ;project infeasible. in renabi1itating 1n :)1J structure, the Rescue Missiun :gust meet existing building and curie requirements, which Are not met at their existing facility. It wds estimated that rehabi 1 i to ti on cos is for the types of bui 1 di rljs currently on the market in Central i4i •ami far exceeded both the cost of new construction and the offering price made by the City for the current facility at 716 North Mi arsi Avenue. 0 86-218 P The Honorable Nayor and '1eribers of the City Commission ?age 2 It is estimated that over 25 locations in total .lave been investigated by the Miami Rescue Mission and the City. In January 1985, the Miami Rescue Mission presented to the City proposal to construct a new facility of 22,030 sq. ft. to acconmodata 200 homeless. The existing facility houses a ^axinun of 1JU honelos; persons. The Mission has requested that the City fund S912,515 of the protected S2,694,275 developnant cost for file ne,4 facility. Attachment) (Note , In order to resol ve the relocation i s s u e for t11e i1i ani Rescue Mission, which Must be done expeditiously in order to allow for construction of the Arena scheduled to -h:� commence this Su --nur, following negotiated settlement is recommended: the 1• The offer for purchase of the existing facility .joulo increased from $217,500 (for land and structure based on 3 review of the appraisals and as a result of increasing land valuation during the last year along North Miami Avenue) $267,951 (real property, immovable fixtures, bonus). to 2• The City would donate the immovable fixtures, valued $37,076, which include beds at and kitchen equipment etc. back the Miami Rescue Mission with the Mission being to ,moving these items. responsible f,,,• 3. The City would provide a last resort facility relocation payment to the Miami Rescue Mission of up to an additional $236,000 as a conditional grant to assi st the Mi 3r.1i Resco Mission in constructing a new building un a site loc.atedin proxiini ty to their existing central facility at 225,E N. d. Avenue. The payment is based on the following: - Construct -ion of a 129000 sq. ft. building to replace the 10,520 sq. ft. structure, located at 716 JJurth Nliam.i avenue, at $40 per sq. ft. for a total construction cost of $480,000. Acquisition of 15,000 sq. ft. of land at S5 per sq. ft. fp,- a total acquisition cost of �75,000. The proposed construction cost of i555,000 would be reduced by $268,000 (purchase price of real property, fixtures and bonuses). immovable ►. 06-218 /1 Tne Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission Page 3 - The grant would be contingent upon the Miami Rescue Ni ssi •)n agreeing to operate a facility to house up to 100 homeless people in the City, unless the City agrees to waive this provision, for a period of up to 10 years. The City :voul d pay up to an addi ti onal 330,000 i n cos :s incurred by the 'Aiami Rescue i'lission in reviewing. the City 's Offer to Purchase, architectural, engineering :nd 1egal costs in development of a new facility. This additional payment should be given consideration due to cite important role the Miami Rescue Mission plays in the provision of services to the homeless in the Ci ty of ;.Ii am and Cile need to expedite the acquisition of their present facility Fur til. construction of the Arena. The City has already initiated actions 110 condemn the property. Discussions held with City and County attorneys involved with condemnation litigation have indicated t'hat the City's liability may only be for the acquisition of actual real property (land, building and immovable fixtures) and standara relocation costs based on the Federal Uniform Relocation Act. Provisions do exist, however, within the Uniform Relocation ►,ct for replacement housing payments for an amount equal to ,�a'Ice up It: ha difference between the acquiring price of the property and the actual •amount the owner is required to pay for a decent, safe and sari tart' dwelling. CH0/P10S/es Attachment �l J How Is The 40 } Mission Supported? Faith is the key to the financial support of t e Miami Rescue Mission. It is not through Itical, state, or federal government that our work is funded but rather through the generosity of people like you who give sacrificially. How Can I Help? 1. Donation of furniture, appliances, and household items 2. Donation of clothing 3. Donation of food: fresh, frozen, or pre- served 4. Donation of time, talent, and service 5. Cash donations 6. Remember the Mission in your will 7. Pray for the Mission Ministry Miami Rescue Mission, Inc Post Office Box 620 • Miami, Florida 33142 Central Office ........ 573-6340 Donation Pick -Up ...... 573.7760 Executive Office ....... 573-4390 Downtown Center ...... 379-3294 0 What Is It? Miami Rescue Mission is an extended arr'n of God's love through His people to those who are lost, destitute, and homeless. Dedicated to the truths of the power of the Gospel to save, the love of God to heal, and the Word of God to transform. Miami Rescue Mission is an evangelistic and missionary arm of the Church in this area. As a cooperating member of the International Union of Gospel Missions, Miami Rescue Mis- sion is a faith operated, non-profit, charitable corporation chartered in the State of Florida with Internal Revenue Service approval and exemption. Discrimination is neither a policy nor a prac- tice in this ministry for all men are accepted here on the basis of human need which trans- cends the barriers of race, creed, and color. We have no membership, just fellowship. No creed but Christ. No law but love. MIAMI RESCUE MISSION __ ILMIM �� j4I44 The � - b WHAT VNA [u WHO � WHERE WHY and HOW 86 - 1 Where Are They Located? Downtown The Miami Rescue Mission Transient Lodge and Chapel 716 W. Miami Ave. Chapel • kitchen • dining room • clothing room • dormitory and office • Central Office and Rescue House 2250 N.W. 1 Ave. Administrative Offices • Kitchen • Dining Room • Chapel • Dormitory • The Industrial Workshop 2233 N.W. 1st Court Warehouse • Repair Shops • Thrift Store • Family Living Unit 250 N.W. 34 St. Family or Single Parent with Children Independant Living Units 254 N.E. 34th St. 248 N.E. 34th St. Dr. Frank Jacobs Nrr.Sicic nt•E.rr� utita Director 20 years local Church Ministry Ordained Minister -Evangelist Christian Concert and Recording Artist Bible Teacher and Counselor Mrs. Maxine E. Jacobs Office Nlanager/Comptroller Former Supervisor with the U.S. Treasury Dept. and U.S. Dept. of Argriculture Bible Teacher and Counselor Mr. Harry Whittaker Industrial Director 25 years Business Experience Ordained Deacon Vocational and Spiritual Counselor Mr. Joseph Tarver Director of the Transient Lodge Former Law Enforcement Officer Military and Business Experience Bible Teacher Counselor Mr. Harry Gordon Chaplin and Field Representative Retired U.S. Air Force — Businessman Evangelist — Counselor Wy Doer it Exist? Need is the point of contact with hundred's of people at the Miami Rescue Mission every year. Those to whom we minister in terms of hot meals, clean clothing, showers, beds, wor- ship services, and counseling are both tran- sients and resident Floridians. Distress is no respecter of persons. Every day is the same. New faces and familiar faces cluster about the building and the gate waiting for opening time and the assistance they need, whether it be physical, mental, or spiritual. Perhaps South Florida's tropical climate and vacationing atmosphere are among the reasons for the preponderance of the under. privileged here. But, whatever the reason, Miami Rescue Mission stands as evidence of God's love reaching out to the oppressed. Solving problems, meeting needs, befriend- ing the friendless, restructuring lives, loving the unloved, giving help to the helpless and pointing the way to the Source of all good things is what Miami Rescue Mission is all about. MAN RESCUE NUSSION, INC. P. O. BOX 420620 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33142-0620 US DU HERS March 18, 1986 City of Miami Mayor and Commissioners Dr. Frank Jacobs City Hall Executive Director 3500 Pan American Drive 573.4390 Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Commissioners: Maxine E. Jacobs Controller 573.4390 Rescue House Central Offices 2250 N.W. 1st Avenue 573-6340 Harry Gordon Field Representative Kenneth Morgan Development Director Bargain Barn Warehouse 2233 N.W.1st Court 573.7760 Harry Whittaker Ray Dudgeon industrial Directors Cransient Lodge 716 North Miami Avenue 379.3294 Phillip Kounnas Joseph Tarver Directors Having served the homeless in Miami for nearly 40 years the Miami Rescue Mission wants to express its apprecia- tion for the City's Staff's extraordinary help in re- location of the Mission' Emergency Shelter facility. It is also important to note that the eminent domain settlement reached with the Mission adds no new shelter for the homeless of Miami. Therefore we pray passion would lead you to reach out and help the homeless - demonstrating Miami Cares! your com- us help The economic reality of the Overtown/Park West develop- ment is that over 500 units of the most nominal shelter in Miami will be permanently eliminated. Not faciiating the development of any alternative for those most un- favorably impacted by this project can undermine the entire economic vivable of the development, because the level of success will rest on the transbrmation of this neighborhood's reputation to a "quality metropolitian sidewalk community". And a reputaion is very fragile in real estate redevelopment. The homeless will not evaporate. They will, lacking an alternative, endure the development and continue to wander the neighborhood they know. The City has committed over $30 million to solicit over $180 million in private redevelopment in- vestment as part of a long term plan for $100 million of public funds to generate $1 billion of private invest- ment. The success of which will depend on achieving the right neighborhood reputatlon�-early! The relocation of the Missions Emergency Shelter facility provides the City of Miami a unique opportunity to mit- gate the negative impact of the redevelopment plan and "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." Matthew 25:40 make a positive public statment that Miami Cares! To literally replace the Mission's existing faciliate in light of the needs of the community's homeless would be rediculous. But to do more we need the community's support starting with the City of Miami. Our new site will provide us an opportunity to build up to a 225 bed 4 story emergency shelter facility. We request the City provide a grant of $360.000 which can be added to the proceeds of the eminent domain settlement to assure the construction of a 3 story, 150 bed facility. Therefore we intent to request a similar amount from Dade County to add a fourth floor containing an add- tional 75 beds. Thus we respectfully request the Commissioners consider the following resolution: "The City Commission directs the City Manager's Office to invest- igate sources of funding to a total of $3605000, available from or through the City for the needs of the homeless and needy with- in the City of Miami to facilitate completion of the Miami Rescue Mission's proposed new Emergency Shelter Facility Thank you for your consideration. Your action will lead the communities demonstration that truely - Miami Cares. Respectfully, Dr. Franklin Jacobs 7X, Roge M. Gordon 686-PI $ lil I I il'I III I IIVIIWi�YIu1 �� 1"aN�I �tESSU�MISSIONy�I�gt�i�- BIMI CARES DESCRIPTION TOTAL CITY OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY CAMPAIGN BUILDING I 4 STORY BLDG 11152,000 864,000 288,000 21?525 26?900 LAND COSTS & COMMISSIONS 113,000 64r575 LAND DEVELOPMENT COSTS ? 10,400 0 10,400 0 NEW FURNISHINGS NEW FOOD SERVICE EQUIP. 85,000 63,750 21,250 0 RELOCATE EXIST. EQUIP. 10,000 7,500 2,500 0 0 69,120 ARCH. & ENGR. FEES (6%) 69,120 0 0 0 30000 PUBLIC RELATIONS 30,000 0 0 58,600 FUND RAISING 58,600 BUILDING 2 CHAPEL/EDUC. 0 0 287,500 2 STORY BLDG, 2871,500 25,000 0 0 25,000 FURNISHINGS ARCH. & ENGR. FEES 23,000 0 0 23,000 BUILDING 3 TRAINING 676,880 0 0 676,880 BUILDING 4 EXISTING 0 0 28,000 RENOVATION OFFICE 28,000 WOMEN & CHILD'FAC. RENOVATION 275,000 0 0 275,000 TOTAL 2r843j500 999,825 343,675 11500,000 LESS: EMINENT DOMAIN PROCEEDS REQUEST OF CITY OF MIAMI .k.$J-2.QQ 360r925 �3 q• MIAMI RESCUE MISSION INC. 64 .,. Help us, Help you, Help others! ... NOVEMBER 1985 State of the Mission by Executive Director Frank M. Jacobs Many exciting things are happening here , at the Miami Res- cue Mission these days. The place is one of tremendous - activity as we go about our regular seven day week ' schedule, plus the special projects which are under . way. We still continue negotiations with - the City of Miami on the purchase of our 716 North facility for the sports arena project of Park West Redevelopment. The law firm of Brigham, Moore has been chosen to handle this case.. A feasability study, just completed by a professional in the field of Capital Funds Campaigns, reveals that the Miami Rescue Mission can, with diligence, hard work, and of course with God's blessings raise $1,500,- 000 for the relocation and expansion project so greatly needed in Miami. We are presently laying the groundwork for such a project which will culminate in the next 8 to 10 months. Your prayers and support is greatly needed. The Miami Rescue Mission has been named, along with the Campus Life division of Youth for Christ, Inc. to receive funds from the New Miami Carnival —"a fair for the entire family", to be held in Miami November 15-24. This is a clean family entertainment, run by dedicated Christian people. Mr. Vic Logan, a Christian businessman from South Miami, is the organizer. He has selected United Shows, Inc., run by Mr. Ed Gregory, a dedicated Christian gentleman. Mr. Gregory runs a first class midway with no games of chance, no drinking, no drugs, or profane behavior. Ministry Report For Third Quarter 1985 Number 3 Average Ministered to Per Day..... 151 3rd Quarter 1985 Year Total Beds 9,585 30,040 Meals 28.016 86,422 Clothing 5,285 17,713 98 Salvation 19 7 49 Re -Commitment 7,997 25,978 Services Bible Study 2,984 9,507 Devotionals 4,237 14,143 20 Family Food Basket 8 58 Family Furniture 15 1 7 Other Agencies Food 6 Other Agencies Clothing 1 15 Eye Glasses 5 0 3 Dental 3 12 Job Placement (Men) 6 Job Placement (Women) 6 11 Housing Placement (Women) I I 7 Helped Get I.D. 2 2 Helped Get Social Security 2 2 Help from Custody Release 0 47 Completed Bible Study Course 13 6 Baptized into Local Church 0 THANKSGIVING LOVE FEST "Feeding the Poor" Thursday November 28, 1985 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Location: 716 North Miami Avenue 1086-2.6 f a -- MISSION VILLAGE 1".:t .t title. tl'.tttlgh lei'1 ttltCll ill, I;!;l'. t' l•t,I ill dc.11 tV Ili, ,I ,'I't 111.6 ends 111 .1 I ..! t hi tpp% eti ling I lhis toiinc \toliwn. who we'll call "5hanul' I, ;eteri'ed ht-t 'h, v1 1 i; k I' 1I1'cp;tal alter ier,t+cring from tn,►uric, ,ustained W .I1kornoJr,vn ,1-c.:,wd w lndoa its at 1-id getting beaten till by het hclltr, thm. Ili I!-:.! tried l,tt,'omwit mcide by drug o%etdo,c. Ill sties .',tSC, II w0111d vt'i ,.�Itl� hit Suicide. bill ablirtioh as 1vr1111ecaUse. vlru see. Sharon was !'lilt nthet 1,W, I way try urn n' kilt both hetcell' and the hahN The lit 'spit ill didn't feel it was safe toYCturn her Meter honie, .o Ihe% .I,t,rd I' { cr,uld take her. es en though she tvas two Necks ftonl the delit,c, rcaliring that labor was not an area we wete real familiar with. hill .tr \t willing. The first week Sharon was here Massed rather tluictly. We took the wile to 1, together a t+nrkable case plan for her• do some counselling. and find that ,he Christian who had fallen away some years ago. She'd gotten into drug, :lid wild Ii% ing, and had reached a point in her life w here none of that Needled rnraill nl, fill anymore. She responded well to (cod's grace, and healing wa, happening The next week brought some excrement. Labor pains began. We rated w Ow hospital, hearts aflutter. She was examined, changed into a gown, put on .1 stretcher, attached to a fetal monitor (a microphone thing that can hear ,end amplify the babv's heartbeat through a speaker, and can "hear" laborcontractions), and told to wait. We waited... six hours we vatted .. and then rn,thinr: I :thor stopped. ,'Nothing was happening, and we were told to go home. Three days later, we went through the same thing. Then, the next day, in follow upchnlcal apptuntment, we learned that the baby would have to be delivered by Caesarean Section. So, the next time labor began ... we'd see a baby born for sure. The bona -tide "blessed event" happened Saturday morning 24 September, at about 5.30. Sharon had asked me to stay with her until it was all over. Labor was happening, we'd gotten to the hospital at about 7:00 the evening before, and they'd told us they would deliver the baby at about mid- night. A couple of emergency Caesareans pushed us off the schedule through the night (includingone little teenage girl who was addicted to heroin that her body would not progress with labor, nor would the medications administered to her to help it along have any effect whatsoever. Her baby went into "fetal distress", that it was dying in her womb and had to be delivered immediately). But Sharon managed to sleep through some of this, while I read, walked around, and prayed for her and the others there. After the birth, I saw Sharon safely in Recovery, checked on her brand new 61b. I I oz. baby daughter in the nursery, and headed home for some sleep. Four days later, we brought them home and watched them adjust to one another. The Lord opened a terrific door for us three weeks later, when a Miami Beach realtor called to see if I knew someone responsible who could live in a six -unit rental complex and watch over it in return for living accomodations. There was no maintenance involved, just the need to be there. Sharon interviewed for the position and got it, and she and her daughter are now in a lovely little duplex there. She is worshipping with a local church and getting their lives organized, having rededicated herself to the Lord. Please pray for her, and for all suffering mothers. Clayton "Bud" Hoffner \1� :e,ponvhiluic, are much hL11:C; ti,le Io the pc:lai peo 1•,: \kho handle maili. oI the dei,til- BLId, 110in OtitlItul li„Ilncr in Uherlein, hello i, one wht a„i,t> in nlani, 13u,! crew up in the Ohio area en.los me lia,kethall and play ing iht ;rumpct. Ile married. had a iambs and in later xcar,ill lor- .,!.:ame to Miami and t()und him,elf at the Miami Rescue \1 t,,it\n in I 17'6. Bull has been with us Most of the lime ,In:e there Ile has worked in our clothing room, ollice and as a dris er. 13 lid ha, been al, ital pan of the filod program and the mcchani- :at areas for several years. lie is responsible for purchasing and delivering the groceries to all three facilities as well as nlaintainingimcntory control. Bud al,odocsminormcchani- aI \kirk on the %chicle, as well as uver',ecing that area. Bud is ,11" :t catch-all fur Dr. J. and me. enjoy, painurg. working on the i,chicle, and watching lilt tillami 1)t,lphin,. Bud. I thank the Lord flu xou—I don't kill �t+ what I wtutld do without %oil. . PERSONAL TESTIMONY (iodha„oI,crraiut.rlltt,,in:,'nnIttrth!•ultlt,!'•,:r-•Irj1.ci,-n-0Ili.W,Od.,ndt,cr„nalie!artonshipwithllisSun.Itisat'rheMianitRescue 1Mi,slt,it tt Fete ,t tit\,ttt-,I t. to i,t,a�, t•iott tli ht•,�nr, I- Ill, •,t a. thoh! t,t'l•,',rt•.:nuri.tir penunalencounter-ttith Jcsus Christ. l want toexplainto tuu Ilia% I ilk a, hcli�t...fill nlL!..nt,1 ,iltei the !uutin,: pinht Id 11;1. IIIC IttanletlnLilt t,,:rl.r,1achic ht,.,,I V Itt,,,h„n I „Ikirtivint Inrrcuttit at.1 .md%kithOil ill a,ainanager.Idecided tohetransferred toFlorida tit,cri.c there tit ihr ,:tine cal, t,,rt ilie .mtiet pmd Ian me t•,,r100 r tle_irn..tl. iL lk:hh„ne.:Ind cten. file rent plus deposit) in Perrine. it cost about $1 200 00 lacing the nten,i'rt I tt,r, in , hai err of ,mlt lilt' A, is I ht 0%% ncr and I talked .th„ut preparing nre it) he in control of seventeen stores. Remember. ;it tilt, 1„ ,nt 1 ,t a, t,li ,riti! e and blind hi, the dark It. , d mt „tt n t hu,ct: I wended rn} courteous mannerism to a hired employee ttluchincluded,Iecpntgprnde9e,Ill myapartnientIhnwchtnirp,h'AU becaniclriends.kill. r,u,mmateintroducedmetoanother friend ofhis,who also reccked the ,ante frlllee henelit t filing It, hats. parue,..ind lit ing it ulthcc;tmc.i regular habit forus. We all know that living in that typeoflife- sttle costs money lot, of mono I a,kcd the oft ncr it he tt sold grant me another Juan. his reply . "No tcay." After all he was paying me $225.00 a week. ti1p roommate and 1 dl,Ctis,ed ;t plan to steal from our place of employ tnent. We did just that and I served twenty one days in Dade County Jail. "no fun times." Iniail. I accepted Christ into my heart but I did not understand what his being "Lord" of my life meant. When I was released 1 went wandering the streets of !Miami fur the next month. As I was %calking the streets 1 became hungry, cold and had no place Logo. My travels con- sisted of the Salvation Army, the Good Sheperd House. and the Miami Rescue Mission. It was at the Miami Rescue Mission where I first heard messages pertaining to the Lordship of Jesus Christ preached. and it Aas there that I surrendered my life to Christ's Lordship. 1 was encouraged spiritually, emotionally , and physically to rely totally on Jesus Christ. In a recent sernwn, in which I gave my testimony, 1 stated that "at the Mis sion I was being preached to seven times a day etery week." My wife, whom I met w hile she was playing the piano for some of the services at the mission, quickly corrected the error of my sentence. The beginning of each day at the mission, would startoff with a devotional time, then ofl'to work. We closed each night with a sermon, preached by a local church. The Mission was starting place for my Christian growth. The finishline is Jcsus Christ. It was at the Mission where I learned to seek and surren- der myself in order to become a disciple of Christ. I was baptized, joined, and later was married at Tamiami Baptist Church. I am currently attend- ing Southwest Baptist University in Bolitar. Missouri. My major is Speech Communication. My wife and I plan to go to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas upon the completion of my, Bac-calaureate Degree. The Miami Rescue Mission is an active ministry to bring men closer to Jesus Christ. I praise the Lord for all of you and may God bless you richly. My love to you all your brothers in Christ, John Lawlor "Reaching Out" Pictured above is a scene from the Jesus Rescue Mission in Guiana. South America where our fellow Missionary, Lary Wattell ministers to homeless mothers and children. Workmen are unloading donated items shipped recently from Miami. Friends from the Richman. California area donated the funds for shipping other concerned friends from Canada donated such items as wheat and other staple goods. The following is an etcerpt from a letter thanking the Miami Rescue Mission for the things provided. "Greetings in Christ Jesus. precious Lord and wonderful Sa%iour. **It makes me glad to remember the kindness that you have ,how n io all of us at the Jesus Rescue Mission. Not only have you been kind. but you hate so many times repeated your kindness. What ha, happened then for us' We are eating your food, wear- ing gout clothe,. sitting on your furniture, looking through your tt indim ,. cookine in your utensils, sleeping in your beds. walking on t t,,;r carpet, I had no idea how much you had supplied for us until I ,taned listing things. Of course. there is much more: I had h,ted only a few. liuw grateful we arc: "It i, haid it,,ay what is the best gift: they are all so useful and helpf al. But I would mention the crackers in particular. They are ,u ,uprriur it, ant thing we hate here that people fall in love with •hem. And the pn,t ision they are making to assist our meager diet and also enornwusly appreciated." 086-218 THANKSGIVING LOVE FEST "Feeding the Pair" Thursday November 28, 1985 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Location: 716 North Miami Avenue Continuous Inspirational Music Provided by Local Singers Delicious Turkey dinner with all the trimmings Expecting 1000 guests "Blessed is he that considereth the poor. the Lord will deliver him in the time of need." Psalms 41:1 This will be an old fashioned dinner on the grounds. We are expecting 1000 people from the streets including those who volunteer to serve. There will be several needs to make this a successful project. You will want to be a part of this effort to help those less fortunate than ourselves. The following items are needed: Turkeys Pies Green Beans Coffee, Sugar Instant Potatoes Paper Goods -Plates, Coffee Cups, Napkins Plastic -Knives, forks, spoons All Cash Donations Will Be Greatfully ReceivedlI We need you to help servel We begin feeding at 9:00 a.m. and close out at 12:00 noon. What an opportunity to get the entire family involved in an act of love. Come help serve and also join in the "Love Fest". Enjoy the dinner, fellowship and inspiration. You will be back home for the afternoon and evening for your own family time. THINK ABOUT ITII Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. 2250 N.W. 1 Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 Miami Rescue Mission Regeneration Published Quoterly by the Miami Rescue Mission, Inc. 2250 N.W. I Ave. Miami, FL 33127 573-4390 Editor Dr. Frank Jacobs Executive Director (continued from page one).... . Thank you. "Vic'% for remembering the Mission. Finally, this year has been slow economically. it has affected the Miami Rescue Mission financially. Our Thrift Store sales have been down and our cash con- tributions have been down also. We need you to help us catch up during this last quarter. Thanksgiving and Christmas is an opportune time to show your love and support. We are doing all we can to make up the difference. You can make the difference by your immediate response today. Thank you and God bless you! Special Offer "Just off the Press" Frank Jacobs sings Christmas Favorites A Cassette containing 9 favorite Christian selections Every person making a cash contribution of $10.00 or more will receive this exciting stereo cassette. To receive your Christmas tape simply check the approp- riate box on your offering envelope. Your tape will be mailed immediately. Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Miami, Fla. Permit No. 624