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Omni
C R A
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 25, 2023
9:30 AM
(OR THEREAFTER)
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Chair, District One
Joe Carollo, Vice Chair, District Three
Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
Christine King, Board Member, District Five
OMNI CRA OFFICE ADDRESS:
1401 N. Miami Avenue, 2"d Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6868
www.miamicra.com
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda May 25, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S):
1. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING -
JAN 12, 2023 9:30 AM
2. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING -
APR 27, 2023 9:30 AM
OMNI CRA DISCUSSION ITEM(S)
NOTE: Legislation may result from the Board of Commissioners' consideration of any Discussion item.
1. OMNI CRA DISCUSSION
14056 A DISCUSSION ITEM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TO DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 1996
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT ("2023 SECOND AMENDMENT
ILA"), BETWEEN MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), THE CITY OF MIAMI
("CITY"), AND THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("OMNI CRA") IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE
LIFE OF THE OMNI CRA TO 2047; FURTHER DISCUSSION ON THE
UNDERTAKING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF NEED/FINDING OF NECESSITY
FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE OMNI CRA BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE AN
AREA IN ALLAPATTAH AND WATSON ISLAND; AND DISCUSSION ON THE
TIMELINE FOR PRESENTING THE FINAL APPROVED DOCUMENTS TO
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY.
ADJOURNMENT
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
May 25, 2023
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Alex Diaz de la Portilla Date: May 24, 2023
and Members of the CRA Board
From: H. Bert Gonzalez
Executive Director
File: 14056
Subject: Discussion - Second Amendment
Interlocal Agreement and the
Assessment of Need Study
Enclosures: 14056 OMNI CRA Timeline
14056 Finding of Necessity
14056 2nd Amendment to ILA
BACKGROUND:
The OMNI CRA is in the process of seeking the extension of the life of the CRA from 2030 to
2047. In furtherance of that objective, the CRA is required to prepare an Assessment of Need
Study, amend its current Redevelopment Plan, and amend the Interlocal Agreement with its two
taxing authorities, the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County.
The Assessment of Need Study (Assessment) pursuant to Miami -Dade County Resolution No.
R-611-15, which established the policy for the preparation and submission of an assessment of
need study, whenever a CRA seeks approval to extend the life. The OMNI CRA Board
discussed the Second Amendment to the ILA for the extension of life of the CRA at its January
12t", 2023 meeting. The expansion of the CRA boundaries was also discussed.
PROPOSED DISCUSSION:
The OMNI CRA desires to expand the OMNI CRA's boundaries to include an area in Allapattah
and Watson Island, as more fully described in the Second Amendment ILA, and in order to
provide for the expansion of the OMNI CRA boundaries finds that an Assessment of
Need/Finding of Necessity is warranted due to the existing conditions of slum and blight, a
shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate income, including the elderly,
within the Allapattah boundaries as described herein. The assessment and Finding of Necessity
for the expansion of the CRA boundaries is being prepared by BusinessFlare; and
The OMNI CRA wishes to further amend Resolution No. CRA-R-21-0033, to provide for the
inclusion of the following provisions within the 2023 Second Amendment ILA: (1) a reduction of
the OMNI CRA annual TIF revenue paid to the County from 35% to 25%; (2) the authorization to
undertake an Assessment of Need/Finding of Necessity (FoN) for the expansion of the OMNI
CRA's boundaries to include the Allapattah and Watson Island area, as more fully described in
the 2023, 2nd Amendment ILA; (3) no County Commissioner representation on the OMNI CRA
Board of Commissioners; and (4) the Omni CRA to implement and fund certain projects of
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benefit to all parties and extend the life of the CRA to 2047. The OMNI CRA intends to present
the final 2023, 2nd Amendment and related documents to the OMNI CRA Board on July 13,
2023, for final approval.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Discussion
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OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 14056 Final Action Date:
A DISCUSSION ITEM OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO
DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE 1996 INTERLOCAL
COOPERATION AGREEMENT ("2023 SECOND AMENDMENT ILA"), BETWEEN
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ("COUNTY"), THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), AND THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("OMNI
CRA") IN ORDER TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE OMNI CRA TO 2047; FURTHER
DISCUSSION ON THE UNDERTAKING OF AN ASSESSMENT OF NEED/FINDING OF
NECESSITY FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE OMNI CRA BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE
AN AREA IN ALLAPATTAH AND WATSON ISLAND; AND DISCUSSION ON THE
TIMELINE FOR PRESENTING THE FINAL APPROVED DOCUMENTS TO MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY.
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OMNI CRA PLAN - Update and Expansio
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5 CRA PLAN CREATION/CONTENT
5.1 Introduction
5.2 The Redevelopment Plan Concept
5.3 Financial Summary
5.4 How to Read This Document
5.5 CRA Boundary Map
5.6 Chapter 163 Checklist
5.7 History of Omni CRA
5.8 Redevelopment Goals
5.9 Redvelopment Initiatives
5.10. Summary of Public Input
5.11 TIF Projections
5.12 Project Timeline
5.13 Cost Projections
5.14 Legal Description
5.15 TIF Projections Submitted to CRA
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7.1 Advertise Plan Update and Notice to Taxing Authorities
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7.4 Board Briefings as Directed by CRA Staff
7.5 CRA Consideration of Finding of Necessity
7.6 City Approval of Finding of Necessity
7.7 CRA Approval of CRA Plan
7.8 City Approval of CRA Plan
7.9 CRA Consideration of Interlocal Agreement Amendments
7.10. City Approval of lnterlocal Agreement Amendments
7.11 MDC TIF Committee
7.12 BCC Committee
7.13 BCC Approval
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3.7 Finding of Necessity Summary
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5.5 CRA Boundary Map
5.6 Chapter 163 Checklist
5.7 History of Omni CRA
5.8 Redevelopment Goals
5.9 Redvelopment Initiatives
5.10. Summary of Public Input
5.11 TIF Projections
5.12 Project Timeline
5.13 Cost Projections
5.14 Legal Description
5.15 TIF Projections Submitted to CRA
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7 PLAN APPROVAL
7.1 Advertise Plan Update and Notice to Taxing Authorities
7.2 FINAL DRAFT
7.3 Staff Approval
7.4 Board Briefings as Directed by CRA Staff
7.5 CRA Consideration of Finding of Necessity
7.6 City Approval of Finding of Necessity
7.7 CRA Approval of CRA Plan
7.8 City Approval of CRA Plan
7.9 CRA Consideration of Interlocal Agreement Amendments
7.10. City Approval of Interlocal Agreement Amendments
7.11 MDC TIF Committee
7.12 BCC Committee
7.13 BCC Approval
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Draft
Finding of Necessity For 05.05.23
Proposed Expansion Areas For
Omni Community Redevelopment
Agency
City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, Florida
Prepared For
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Prepared by
BusinessFlare®
April -May 2023
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Acknowledgements
This Finding of Necessity report was undertaken by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
("Omni CRA") in collaboration with BusinessFlare®, LLC ("Consultants"). The team is grateful for the
many who provided direction and participated in the discussions held during the Omni CRA Plan
Update 2023, which leads to the implementation of this report.
Omni CRA Board of Directors
Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Chairman, Commissioner District 1
Sabina Covo, Board Member, Commissioner District 2
Joe Carollo, Vice Chairman, Commissioner District 3
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, Commissioner District 4
Christine King, Board Member, Commissioner District 5
Omni CRA Team
Humberto "Bert" Gonzalez, Executive Director
Frances Llop-Noy, Executive Assistant
Danielle Hernandez, Director of Planning and Policy
Miguel Valentin, Financial Officer
Yani Martelly, Marketing Coordinator
Timilehin Wiwo, Community Liaison
City of Miami Mayor
Francis X. Suarez
City of Miami Manager's Office
Arthur Noriega, City Manager
Larry Spring, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Consultant Team
Kevin Crowder, CEcD, Founder, BusinessFlare°
Allison Justice, FRA-RP, Sr. Project Manager, BusinessFlare°
Camilo Lopez, Planner, Strategic Economic Designer, BusinessFlare°
Alicia Alleyne, COO, Real Estate Professional, BusinessFlare°
Stacy Kilroy, Chief Innovation Officer, BusinessFlare°
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Table of Contents
Section 1
Executive Summary
Legal Requirements ("Slum" and "Blight" Defined)
Criteria Table
Page
Section 2 Introduction Page
Omni CRA Proposed Expansion Areas
Allapattah
Watson Island
Zoning, Land Use, and General Characteristics
Socioeconomic Profile
Section 3 Finding of Necessity Analysis Page
Inadequate Street Layout, Parking Facilities, and Roadways
Faulty Lot Layout
Unsanitary or Unsafe Conditions
Falling Lease Rates
Incidence of Crime
Section 4 Conclusion Page
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Section 1 Executive Summary
1. Executive Summary
Omni CRA Proposed Expansion Area
The Omni CRA Expansion Areas are located in the Southeast Region of the State of Florida, in
Miami -Dade County (pop. 2.6 Million), and within the City of Miami (pop. 439,890). More
specifically, it compromises two (2) areas in need of strategic investment and improvements:
1. Allapattah (The zip codes for Allapattah include part of 33125, 33127 and 33142)
2. Watson Island (The zip code for Watson Island is part of 33132)
These areas have lagged the redevelopment, revitalization, and economic growth experienced by
other parts of the city, including the success of the Omni Community Redevelopment Area
("CRA"). There have been many efforts, through the redevelopment plan, and most recently
including land development regulations code changes, as well as other efforts that have
contributed to successful revitalization. Through this finding of necessity, the Omni CRA proposes
an expansion to the current boundary to serve an area of need. This will allow a dedicated team
(Omni CRA staff) to allocate funds to specific projects and implement strategies, projects and
programs to make improvements.
A Community Redevelopment Area is a tool created pursuant to State Law, Florida Statutes Chapter
163 Intergovernmental Programs Part III Community Redevelopment (ss. 163.330-163.463), which
designates an area for redevelopment and authorizes the governing body to exercise certain
powers to implement redevelopment. The Omni CRA proposed expansion area can benefit from
the public and private investments that a designation as a CRA can bring. The City of Miami has
demonstrated experience with redevelopment success through CRAs: This expansion will improve
the quality of life of the area's residents, generate economic development, and improve the
physical environment for the city, county, and state.
To this end, BusinessFlare® has conducted an analysis and review of the expansion areas. A Finding
of Necessity is an assessment of an area, supported by data and analysis, that provides evidence of
slum and blight as defined in Section 163.355, Florida Statutes. The Finding of Necessity report is
used as a planning resource by government entities to identify area(s) of need within their
jurisdiction that may impose an onerous burden to the entity, decrease the tax base, and which
constitutes a serious and growing menace, injurious to the public health, safety, morals, and
welfare of residents.
Attachment: 14056 Finding of Necessity (14056 : Discussion -Second Amendment Interlocal Agreement and the Assessment of Need Study)
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Section 1
Map of Omni CRA Expansion Area
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Section 1
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Section 1 Executive Summary
Legal Requirements ("Blight")
Under Section 163.340 Definitions, Florida Statutes, the requirements of the Finding of Necessity
are established. This analysis examines the criteria identified below and provides a final
determination that Blight exists in the proposed expansion area.
Blight Determination Chapter 163.340 (8), Florida Statutes (2 must be present)
(8) "Blighted area" means an area in which there are a substantial number of deteriorated or
deteriorating structures; in which conditions, as indicated by government -maintained statistics or
other studies, endanger life or property or are leading to economic distress; and in which two or
more of the following factors are present (the proposed expansion areas for Omni CRA meets at
least four or more of the following factors, see criteria table on the following page):
(a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways, bridges,
or public transportation facilities.
(b) Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes have
failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of such
conditions.
(c) Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness.
(d) Unsanitary or unsafe conditions.
(e) Deterioration of site or other improvements.
(f) Inadequate and outdated building density patterns.
(g) Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space compared to the
remainder of the county or municipality.
(h) Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land.
(i) Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder of the
county or municipality.
(j) Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or municipality.
(k) Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately higher than in the
remainder of the county or municipality.
(I) A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the number of
violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality.
(m) Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent the free
alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area.
(n) Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by a public
or private entity.
(o) A substantial number or percentage of properties damaged by sinkhole activity which have
not been adequately repaired or stabilized.
Attachment: 14056 Finding of Necessity (14056 : Discussion -Second Amendment Interlocal Agreement and the Assessment of Need Study)
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Section 1
Existing Conditions Summary Organized by Statutory Criteria
Executive Summary
Under Section 163.340 Definitions, Florida Statutes, the requirements of the Finding of Necessity
are established. The following table identifies the Blight criteria items that were found in the
Omni CRA proposed expansion area in order to meet the Florida Statute requirements.
Florida Statute Blight Criteria
Minimum 2 Criteria Must Be Present
Allapattah
Watson
Island
Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout, parking facilities, roadways,
bridges, or public transportation facilities.
Aggregate assessed values of real property in the area for ad valorem tax purposes
have failed to show any appreciable increase over the 5 years prior to the finding of
such conditions.
Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness.
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions.
Deterioration of site or other improvements.
Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or industrial space compared
to the remainder of the county or municipality.
Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair value of the land.
Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area than in the remainder of
the county or municipality.
Incidence of crime in the area higher than in the remainder of the county or
municipality.
Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area proportionately higher than in
the remainder of the county or municipality.
A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code in the area than the
number of violations recorded in the remainder of the county or municipality.
Diversity of ownership or defective or unusual conditions of title which prevent the
free alienability of land within the deteriorated or hazardous area.
Governmentally owned property with adverse environmental conditions caused by a
public or private entity.
A substantial number or percentage of properties damaged by sinkhole activity which
have not been adequately repaired or stabilized.
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Section 1 Executive Summary
Summary
The consultant team has conducted data research, analysis of city and county maintained
statistics, and multiple site visits to confirm the presence of blight as defined by Florida Statues,
within the Omni CRA proposed expansion area. This Finding of Necessity report presents
conclusive evidence that if left unattended, will persist and undoubtedly extend to and beyond
the boundaries of the Omni CRA. These conditions may lead to an economic and social liability to
the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County, and could consume additional resources to address
the myriad of issues outlines above, while potentially reducing the local tax base.
This document includes information for each item listed here with visual, descriptive, and/or
research -based information that supports the finding of blight.
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Section 2 Introduction
2. Introduction
Context Background
The City of Miami was incorporated in 1896 with 444 citizens. Along with the railroad, Henry
Flagler financed and built streets, water and power systems and a resort hotel. Canals were made
to drain water from the everglades that covered a majority of the land. Given its strategic
location, it was no surprise that Miami soon became an instant tourist attraction and retreat for
the rich and famous. This prompted the first of many real estate booms.
In 1926, post a major hurricane, Overtown, an area slated for African -Americans, was a hot spot
for the Harlem renaissance elite. Once known as "Little Broadway" headliners like Duke Ellington,
Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, and others frequented the area.
Since the late 1960's, Miami has become a mix of cultural influences. The city experience a large
population growth with neighborhoods known as Little Havana, which was established with over
500,000 Cuban -Americans. Prior to this population growth, the African -American and Caribbean
population made up approximately one-third of the total population. The late 1970's saw yet
another immigration influx when over 100,000 Haitians and Nicaraguans fled their countries'
newly overthrown governments. Finally, in 1980, the Mariel boatlift transported an additional
150,000 Cubans to Miami.
Allapattah
The Allapattah community, which name has its origins in the Seminole word for alligator, began in
1856 and covers 4.653 square miles within the core of the City of Miami. The neighborhood is
east of the Miami International Airport and bounded by major highways and the Miami River,
which are important to local area businesses. Allapattah is served by the Metrorail, with three
stations: Civic Center, Santa Clara and Allapattah. Today the area has a large wholesale produce
market and a cut flower district, which is served by the South Florida Rail Corridor running east -
west between NW 22 and 23 Streets. Additionally, the area is also well known for its clothing
outlets, serving as a trading ground for buyers and sellers especially from Latin America and the
Caribbean. Allapattah was predominantly White until the late 1950s, when there was a large
influx of African -Americans displaced by the construction of Interstate Highway 95 in Overtown,
and southern migration of blacks from the Liberty City and Brownsville neighborhoods. Cubans
began moving into the neighborhood in the 1960s. In the 1980s there was an influx of
Dominicans, Nicaraguans and later Haitians.
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Section 2 Introduction
Watson Island
The Watson Island community is a neighborhood and man-made island in Biscayne Bay,
in Miami, Florida. It is located Immediately east of the Central Business District and Arts &
Entertainment District neighborhoods of downtown Miami and is connected to the mainland
and South Beach, Miami Beach by the MacArthur Causeway. The island was deeded to the city in
1919 with the restriction that it only be used for public or municipal purposes. The city gave it to
the state and the state deeded it back to the city with similar restrictions - both in the 1940s.
The City through this Finding of Necessity seeks to move forward with the expansion of their
Omni CRA boundary located in an underserved area to attract investment and bring it back to its
glorious days. This report will showcase that the existing conditions of these areas shows
disinvestment and blighted conditions that need to be remediated.
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Section 2 Introduction
Zoning, Land Use, and General Characteristics
Zoning Categories
Existing Land Use (Note: This
is a sample of the
predominant existing land
uses within the Omni CRA
proposed expansion area, not
all existing land uses are
noted.)
T3 - Sub Urban
T4 - General Urban
T6-8 - Urban Center
D2 - Industrial
D3 - Marine
CI -HD - Health District
CI - Civic Institution
• Sales and Services (Spot commercial,
strip commercial, neighborhood
shopping centers/plazas). Exclu*
• Two -Family (Duplexes).
• Residential MF-- government -owned or
government subsidized multi -family
residential or elderly house*
• Multi -Family, High Density (Over 25
DU/Gross Acre).
• Other Industrial Intensive, non -noxious.
• Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Adult
Congregate Living Quarters.
CS — Civic Space Zone
CI — Civic Institution Zone
T6-36A-0 Urban Core Zone
Vacant, Non -Protected,
Government -Owned or
controlled.
Major Developments
Miami Produce SAP (Special Area Plan)
River Landing SAP (Special Area Plan)
Potential Mixed -Use Project
Crime Perception
"Although Allapattah's crime is not
excessive, there are pockets of crime
throughout the neighborhood.
Unfortunately, there are shootings in
Allapattah, which gives it a bad reputation
in Miami. Even though there's a large police
presence, crime rates are still 125% higher
than the national average."
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Section 2
Socioeconomic Profile
Introduction
Esri Data (2022)
Watson Island
Population
Average
Household Size
Owner -Occupied
Housing Units
Renter -Occupied
Housing Units
Vacant Housing
Units
Median
Household Income
Median Home
Value
Per Capita Income
Median Age
Hispanic Origin
Black Alone
Bachelor's Degree
White Collar
Blue Collar/
Services
Tapestry
2,739,385
455,738
2.74
2.31
45.2% 25.3%
44.7%
62.1%
10.1% 12.6%
$61,377
$51,954
$360,081 $393,173
$33,780
$36,697
39.5 39.9
70.3%
71.2%
18.9% 19.2%
20.6%
20.7%
59.0% 54.5%
41.0%
45.5%
Southwestern Southwestern
Families (7F) Families (7F)
52,757 (11.5%of city)
0
2.55
0
17.7%
0
75.1%
0
7.2% 0
$32,145
0
$289,956 0
$18,717
0
38.9 0
82.9%
0
10.6% 0
11.8%
0
38.1% 0
61.9%
0
Southwestern Families 0
(7F)
Notes:
1. Minority population above city and county.
2. Educational attainment below city and county.
3. More blue collar/ services workforce than city or county.
4. Overcrowding found in Liberty City, due to comparison of the average household size with its counterparts.
5. Allapattah and Liberty City lower per capita income than city or county.
6. Allapattah and Liberty City younger population than city or county.
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Section 3 Finding of Necessity Analysis
3. Finding of Necessity Analysis
Analysis
In this section the team of consultants demonstrates evidence of slum and blight within the
expansion area. This is done via a combination of reliable data sources, photographic evidence,
and reports and documents from government agencies.
The initial site reconnaissance visit to gather photographic evidence of the physical existing
conditions took place February 23, 2023.
A second visit to the expansion area took place April 20, 2023 to collect additional photographs at
a different date and time.
A third site visit to the expansion area took place May 5, 2023 to assess conditions and collect
additional photographic evidence at a different date and time.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Predominance Of Defective Or Inadequate Street Layout, Parking Facilities,
Roadways, Bridges, Or Public Transportation Facilities ("Blight" Requirement)
Multiple commercial and industrial areas within Allapattah present inadequate parking facilities
and street layout with large underutilized parking lots and dead -ends. In addition, while there
seems to be a good transit system, the expansion area lacks adequate transit stops with shelter
from the weather and seating.
Exhibit: This diagram illustrates evidence of defective or inadequate street layout. These dead -
ends at the NW 22nd Avenue and NW 21st Terrace and NW 21st Avenue and NW 21st Avenue
impede the flow of traffic.
Exhibit: Inadequate public transportation facilities due to lack of shelter and seating. In addition
to creating a non -pedestrian friendly environment due to sidewalk obstructions via the utility post
and speed limit sign.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This diagram illustrates evidence of defective or inadequate parking facilities near NW
27th Avenue and NW 21st Terrace. These parking facilities are overcrowded, unsafe, unkept, and
difficult to access.
Exhibit: This diagram illustrates evidence of underutilized parking facilities near NW 14th Ave and
NW 17th Street.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of inadequate transportation facilities along NW 20th
Street. Lack of appropriate transit shelter.
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Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of site deterioration and inadequate transit stop. These
defective conditions contribute to disinvestment.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of inadequate transportation facilities along NW 20th
Street as multiple trucks line up in the middle of the street waiting to access the transfer station.
Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of inadequate transfer facilities as a solid waste truck
attempts to exit the transfer station into vehicular heavy traffic.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of inadequate parking facilities. Underutilized parking (at
NW 17th Ave and NW 26th St —Juan Pablo Duarte commercial corridor)
Exhibit: This photo illustrates evidence of inadequate residential parking facilities with signs of
overcrowding. Site deterioration and inappropriate parking.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: These photos illustrate evidence of inadequate commercial parking facilities and unsafe
conditions created throughout the study area.
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Section 3
Inadequate Parking Facilities (Watson Island)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: These photos demonstrate the unsafe conditions created by the lack of parking and
transportation facilities on Watson Island, creating unsafe conditions, especially for pedestrians.
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Section 3
Inadequate Parking Facilities (Watson Island)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: These photos demonstrate the unsafe conditions created by the lack of parking and
transportation facilities on Watson Island, creating unsafe conditions, especially for pedestrians.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Faulty Lot Layout In Relation To Size, Adequacy, Accessibility, Or Usefulness ("Blight"
Requirement)
Faulty lot layout in relation to size, adequacy, accessibility, or usefulness. The expansion area
shopping plazas showed a faulty layout with large parking lots in front and large big box buildings
on the rear. Its usefulness is underutilized as a potential mixed -use redevelopment project with
sidewalk activity and better parking solutions.
Exhibit: These photos show evidence of faulty layout dead-end parking facilities and dangerous
accessibility onto a major thoroughfare. In addition, limited buffer and/or transition space between
commercial and residential uses exists, and space geometries make it difficult to maneuver.
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Section 3
Unsanitary Or Unsafe Conditions ("Blight" Requirement)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
The expansion area shows unsanitary and unsafe conditions with trash dumpsters in plain sight,
un-asphalted areas, holes in asphalt, cracked sidewalks, and overhead power lines, giving the
impression of a deteriorating environment. Unsanitary and unsafe conditions exist in the Study
Area due to the existence of numerous environmentally contaminated sites, criminal activities,
illegal dumping, and homeless activity.
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsafe conditions in the right of way, in addition to
unsanitary conditions due to exposure of waste and debris with open dumpsters at the roadway.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsanitary conditions due to exposure of waste and
debris on public right-of-way.
Exhibit: Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsafe streets (found throughout the area).
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Section 3
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Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsafe conditions (cracked sidewalks) for pedestrian
and people with disabilities.
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsanitary and unsafe conditions that may lead to
negative impacts including illegal activity and crime.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsanitary and unsafe conditions. This is also a sign of
site deterioration and vandalism that creates a negative image.
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Section 3
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Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows unsanitary and unsafe conditions, including at
pedestrian crossings. The team observed two pedestrians and one bicyclist narrowly miss getting
hit by trucks at NW 20th Street and NW 12th Avenue (below).
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: Unsafe conditions for were also observed on Watson Island for pedestrians and vehicles,
along with unsanitary conditions and exposed debris, garbage and evidence of illegal dumping.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Deterioration Of Site Or Other Improvements ("Blight" Requirement)
The expansion area shows a large amount of inadequate and outdated buildings. The Omni CRA
proposed expansion area suffers from site and structural deterioration, evidenced by the
numerous dilapidated buildings, neglected properties, and a deteriorated public right of way
including broken, chipped, or cracked sidewalks and roadways in need of repair or striping. These
conditions present a safety hazard to pedestrians and motorists, and project a negative image for,
which, in turn, discourages private investment. An example can be seen in areas where many
industrial properties have significant structural defects to due poor maintenance.
Exhibit: This diagram illustrates evidence of site deterioration and underdevelopment within the
expansion area. Examples similar to this conditions are found along NW 7th Avenue.
Exhibit: A large site on Watson Island demonstrates clear site deterioration to the visitors
travelling along the McArthur Causeway.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows site deterioration (vandalism, unpaved and cracked
streets, and lacking appropriate landscaping).
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: This photographic evidence shows signs of building deterioration. In addition, the basic
infrastructure of curbs, sidewalks and streets throughout the Study Area is in poor condition or in
disrepair, and fail to meet current American with Disabilities Act ("ADA") standards. Multi -family
residential buildings exhibit deteriorating conditions resulting from long-term neglect. Some
buildings have been demolished because they were deemed unsafe, and in turn, the number of
vacant, unimproved properties in the Study Area has increased.
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Dilapidated and Deteriorating Property (Allapattah)
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Section 3
Dilapidated and Deteriorating Property (Watson Island — North Parcel)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
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Section 3
Dilapidated and Deteriorating Property (Watson Island — South Parcel)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
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Section 3
Vacancy and Rent Criteria ("Blight" Requirement)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
RESIDENTIAL VACANCY
Omni CRA
Allapattah
Watson Island
Miami
Miami -Dade
2020 Vacant Housing Units
18.0%
5.8%
0.0%
11.7%
10.0%
2022 Vacant Housing Units
17.8%
7.2%
0.0%
12.6%
10.1%
Meets Criteria?
Yes
No
No
COMMERCIAL VACANCY
Omni CRA
Allapattah
Watson Island
Miami
Miami -Dade
2022 Vacancy Rate
11.9%
2.2%
0.0%
6.3%
5.9%
2023 Vacancy Rate
14.4%
3.4%
0.0%
6.5%
6.0%
Meets Criteria?
Yes
No
No
Commercial Vacancy needs a
Windshield Survey because many
properties may not be in the
system in these areas
RESIDENTIAL RENTS
Omni CRA
Allapattah
Watson Island
Miami
Miami -Dade
Asking Rent
$2,302.00
$1,570.00
$-
$1,977.00
$1,958.00
Market Rent
$2,334.00
$1,592.00
$-
$2,022.00
$2,014.00
Meets Criteria?
No
Yes
No
COMMERCIAL RENTS
Omni CRA
Allapattah
Watson Island
Miami
Miami -Dade
Asking Rent
$45.85
$37.94
$91.90
$41.87
$42.63
Market Rent
$49.46
$40.73
$96.24
$44.58
$45.14
Meets Criteria?
No
Yes
No
Although the statistics maintained by real estate data services demonstrate a vacancy rate that is
lower than the citywide rate, in the expansion area, as in most areas in need of revitalization,
many of the properties are not listed on listing services. In many cases signs are put in windows
and owners attempt to lease the property through word of mouth. Therefore, the vacancy rate
can be higher.
The team performed an inspection of the expansion area and estimate that the actual vacancy
rate along NW 20th Street is between 7-10%, and closer to 10-15% along NW 36th Street.
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Section 3
Commercial Vacancy (Allapattah)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Exhibit: (above) this photographic evidence shows signs retail vacancy, site deterioration on a
commercial corridor. (below) this photographic evidence shows lack of signage uniformity on
major commercial corridor making it disorganized.
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Section 3
Commercial Vacancy (Allapattah — NW 36th Street)
Finding of Necessity Analysis
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
Incidence Of Crime In The Area Higher Than In The Remainder Of The County Or
Municipality ("Blight" Requirement)
Per the Miami -Dade County Crime Incident Map and data provided by the city it demonstrates
that the expansion area is a hot spot for delinquency and criminal activity.
Summary Table of the Type of Crime Incidents within the Expansion Area in the Past 4-Weeks
Incident
Descriptio
2301270006769
Drugs / Alcohol Violations
DRUG ABUSE / PERSON IN ACTUAL OR CONSTRUCTIVE
POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
2301270006690
Vehicle Break -In / Theft
THEFT - FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
PD230217057709
Assault
ASSAULT
2301270006667
Assault
BATTERY/ L.E.O., FIREFIGHTER, EMT, NONSWORN OR
LICENSED SECURITY OFC, ETC
2301270006790
Theft / Larceny
THEFT - ALL OTHER
2301270006770
Motor Vehicle Theft
THEFT / GRAND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE
PD230131035778
Robbery
ROBBERY
PD230131036485
Drugs / Alcohol Violations
DRUGS/ALCOHOL VIOLATIONS
PD230209047478
Burglary
BURGLARY
2301270006702
Theft / Larceny
THEFT - MOTOR VEH PARTS And ACC
2301270006614
Assault
SIMPLE BATTERY
2301270006802
Burglary
BURGLARY/ UNOCCUPIED DWELLING UNARMED
(multiple records at same location)
2301270006746
Burglary
BURGLARY- RESIDENCE
2301270006813
Vandalism
CRIMINAL MISCHIEF / VANDALISM
PD230209047780
Weapons
WEAPONS
PD230208045805
Vehicle Break-In/Theft
VEHICLE BREAK-IN/THEFT
PD230203039562
Theft / Larceny
THEFT/LARCENY
2301270006803
Theft / Larceny
RETAIL THEFT
PD230215055434
Burglary
BURGLARY
PD230202038425
Motor Vehicle Theft
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
PD230210048313
Vandalism
VANDALISM
2301270006792
Theft / Larceny
THEFT - MOTOR VEH PARTS And ACC / PETIT THEFT $100
TO $750
PD230207045028
Burglary
BURGLARY
PD230204041806
Assault
ASSAULT
PD230128032782
Robbery
ROBBERY
PD230131035992
Burglary
BURGLARY
PD230202038920
Theft / Larceny
THEFT/LARCENY
2301270006729
Burglary
BURGLARY - OTHER STRUCTURE
2301270006614
Assault
SIMPLE BATTERY
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Section 3
Finding of Necessity Analysis
The ESRI Crime Index is an indication of the relative risk of a crime occurring and is measured
against the overall risk at a national level. Values above 100 indicate the area has an above
average risk of occurring compared to the US. Values below 100 indicate the area has a below
average risk of occurring compared to the US. The Allapattah expansion area's ESRI Crime
Index is 151.
The Crime Indexes provides an assessment of the relative risk of seven major crime types:
murder, rape, robbery, assault, burglary, larceny, and motor vehicle theft. It is modeled using
data from the FBI Uniform Crime Report and demographic data from the U.S. Census and
Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS).
Allapattah
City
County
Personal Crime Index
197
179
127
Murder Index
258
228
139
Rya a Index
47
60
74
Robbery Index
265
237
159
Assault Index
195
176
124
Property Crime Index
143
157
125
Burglary Index
125
119
98
Larceny Index
141
165
128
Motor Vehicle Theft Index
188
164
143
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Section 3 Finding of Necessity Analysis
Fire Department Calls ("Blight" Requirement)
Number of Calls in Year 2022
Omni CRA
2,821
3,761/sq mi
Allapattah Watson Island
13,047 21
2,804/sq mi
Common MPDS Corrected Descriptions:
• Abdominal Pain
• Abnormal Breath/Other Lung Prob
• Accd Od/Poisoning Unconscious
• Animal Bite Serious Hemorrhage
• Assault Chest Or Neck Inj W/Db
• Assault Not Alert
• Assault/Poss Dangerous Area
• Assault/Unknown Stat 3rd Pty
• Chest Pain - Clammy
• Choking-(part/Obstru)-liquid
• Continuous / Multiple Seizures
• Coronavirus Suspected
• Diabetic - Abnormal Behavior
• Diff Speaking Between Breaths
• Faint Epis/Alrt>=35 W/ Card Hx
• Fall Not Dang Body Area On Grn
• Fall- Poss Dang Area -on Ground
• Fall/Not Alert/On Ground
• Gunshot - Central Wounds
• Gunshot Unk Status 3rd Party
• Medical Alert -unknown Problem
• Obv/Death - Unquestion-decom
• Od/Poisoning Unk Status
• Psych/Suicide Att-unk Status
• Psych/Threatening Suicide
• Psych/Violent-threat Suicide
• Sexual Assault Poss Dangerious
• Sick Person Altrd Lev Of Consc
• Traffic Acc Pedestrian Hit
• Traffic Acc/High Velocity
• Traffic Accident - Rollover
• Traffic Accident W/ Injuries
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Section 3 Finding of Necessity Analysis
Governmentally Owned Property with Adverse Environmental Conditions Caused by
a Public or Private Entity. ("Blight" Requirement)
The Allapattah expansion area includes a significant number of properties with adverse
environmental conditions, including property owned by the City of Miami and Miami -Dade
County where real and perceived environmental contamination exists.
There is a large area of government owned property on NW 20th Street with uses that include:
• Central Transfer (solid waste)
• Miami Property Maintenance Division
• Jackson CEP Power Plant
• Miami Parks and Recreation Maintenance
• Miami Solid Waste Division
• Miami Fleet Division
• Miami Public Works Operations
• Miami General Services Administration
City of Miami General Services Administration (GSA) Site.
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Section 3
Miami -Dade County Central Transfer Station
Finding of Necessity Analysis
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Section 4 Conclusion
4. Conclusion
Summary of Recommendations
In accordance with Florida Statutes Chapter 163 Intergovernmental Programs Part III Community
Redevelopment (ss. 163.330-163.463), BusinessFlare® completed a comprehensive analysis of
conditions within the City of Miami and Omni CRA proposed expansion area and determined that
redevelopment of the community is necessary to ensure the safety and economic welfare of its
residents.
The findings are documented throughout this report. The proposed expansion areas for the Omni
CRA met the measures of "blight" as defined in ss.163.330-163.463.
Next Steps:
Following acceptance of this Finding of Necessity by the Board of Commissioners of the Omni CRA,
the City of Miami Commission must approve the Finding of Necessity by resolution. The City must
give proper notice for the public hearing and inform all other taxing authorities of their desire to
approve the findings 15 days prior to the actual adoption of the report. After that, the Finding of
Necessity must be approved by the Miami -Dade County Commission.
The County generally follows a three -step process, meeting first with the TIF Committee, then with
a Commission Committee, and finally with the County Commission.
During this process, the City and the CRA in conjunction with the Consultant will complete an
amendment to the current Community Redevelopment Plan to incorporate the new expansion
areas. The process will include public engagement and further analysis of existing conditions and
land use and design guidelines and principles. Once both the Finding of Necessity and Community
Redevelopment Plan have been approved and updated, the City will add the expansion areas to the
Redevelopment Trust Fund for purposes of funding projects within the Omni CRA.
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SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AND OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
THIS SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT (the "2020
Interlocal Agreement") is made and entered into this day of , 2023, by and among
Miami -Dade County, a political subdivision of the State of Florida (the "County"), the City of
Miami, Florida, a municipal corporation of the State of Florida (the "City") and the Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency, a public agency and body corporate
created pursuant to Section 163.357, Florida Statutes (the "Omni CRA").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to County Resolution No. R-280-96, adopted by the Board of
County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County (the "County Commission") on March 19, 1996,
the County Commission approved the terms and execution of an Interlocal Agreement by and
among the County, the City and the Omni CRA (the "Interlocal"), which Interlocal was dated June
24, 1996, and contained provisions for the Omni CRA to make certain payments to the County for
the purpose of paying debt service on the Performing Arts Center Construction Bonds; and
WHEREAS, on December 18, 2007, pursuant to County Resolution No. R-1372-07, the
County, the City, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency,
("SEOPW CRA"), and the Omni CRA entered into that certain Interlocal Agreement, dated
December 31, 2007, to provide funding for major city-wide projects for the benefit of all named
parties (the "2007 Interlocal Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the Omni CRA and the City adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0004 and
Resolution No. R-19-0180, respectively, which approved an Assessment of Need (the "AON")
report, in accordance with County Resolution Nos. R-611-15 and R-499-16, which is supported
by data and analysis to substantiate the ongoing necessity for the extension of life of the Omni
Redevelopment Area through the date July 7, 2047; and
WHEREAS, the Omni CRA and the City adopted Resolution CRA-R-20-0003 and R-20-
0131, respectively, which approved an amendment to the Redevelopment Plan for the Omni Area
(the "2020 Redevelopment Plan") and this 2020 Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the Omni CRA and the City sought the County Commission's support and
approval of their request to accept the AON, extend the life of the Omni CRA through July 7,
2047, the 2020 Redevelopment Plan and the 2020 Interlocal Agreement; and
WHEREAS, on , 2023, the County Commission adopted County
Resolution No. R- , which accepted the AON, authorized the extension of life of the
Omni CRA through July 7, 2047, and approved 2023 Redevelopment Plan and this 2020 Interlocal
Agreement; and
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WHEREAS, this 2020 Interlocal Agreement replaces and supersedes the 2007 Interlocal
Agreement,
NOW, THEREFORE, the County, the City and the Omni CRA agrees as follows:
1. Recitals. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and adopted as part of
this 2020 Interlocal Agreement.
2. Defined Terms. Defined terms utilized in this 2020 Interlocal Agreement but not
defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to said terms in the Interlocal Agreement.
3. Extension of Life of Omni CRA. The life of the Omni CRA is hereby extended
through July 7, 2047.
4. Redevelopment Plan. All references in the Interlocal Agreement to the
Redevelopment Plan shall be deemed references to the adopted 2020 Redevelopment Plan.
5. Streetcar Project. The City, County, and the Omni CRA hereby mutually release
each party from any obligations under the 2007 Interlocal Agreement pertaining to the Streetcar
Project and any funding activities for the Streetcar Project have been stricken.
6. Priority Projects. The County, the City and the Omni CRA acknowledge and
agree that, subject to compliance with all applicable laws, including Part III, Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, the projects identified in the 2020 Redevelopment Plan, other projects in the
Redevelopment Area, along with the list of priority projects below shall be partially funded by the
Omni CRA utilizing Tax Increment Funds ("TIF") Revenues (the "Incentive Agreement
Projects"):
a. Funding to Miami -Dade County for the Performing Arts Center
Construction Bonds Debt Service at an aggregate total amount not to
exceed One Million Four Hundred Thirty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($1,430,000.00) per year through September 30, 2027.
b. Funding to the City of Miami for the Port Tunnel Debt Service at an
amount not to exceed Four Million Two Hundred Thirty -Four Thousand
and 00/100 Dollars ($4,234,000.00) per year through September 30, 2030.
c. Funding to Miami Dade County in an amount not to exceed twenty five
percent (25%) of the Omni CRA annual TIF Revenue, or Twenty Million
and 00/100 Dollars ($20,000.00.00), whichever is less, per year through
September 30, 2047. Once the funds are returned to the County pursuant to
this subsection (6)c, the County's use of the funds shall not be subject to
this Agreement or any restrictions or requirements of Chapter 163, Part III,
Florida Statutes.
d. Maurice Ferre Park formerly Museum Park. The Omni CRA shall
provide funding to the City of Miami in a total amount of Twenty Two
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Million and 00/100 Dollars ($22,000,000.00) in capital improvement costs
for the Maurice Ferre Park based on a Capital Improvement Plan that is
approved by the City of Miami Commission.
e. Provide funding to support the development of the I 395 Underdeck Green
Space to be constructed in conjunction with the Florida Department of
Transportation I-395/SR 836/I-95 Design -Build Project (I-395 Project)
located below the I-395 viaduct, subject to the I-395 Project meeting all
standards related to construction, operations, and maintenance.
f. Assist in the redevelopment of School Board -owned properties within the
Omni CRA boundaries.
g.
The Omni CRA will commit to funding at least $250 Million in the
development and rehabilitation of workforce- and affordable housing and
mixed -income housing and homeownership projects within the
Redevelopment Area throughout the life of the Omni CRA. The funding
shall include payment of debt service for the bonds issued to fund the
construction of workforce and affordable housing.
h. Land acquisition and development activities consistent with the character
and scale of development identified in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan,
as it may be amended from time to time.
i. Development and growth of local, small business enterprises within the
Redevelopment Area through grants or low -interest loans to, among other
things, improve the physical plant of local businesses, finance the
acquisition of machinery and equipment, and provide limited guarantees
against losses to increase access to credit from local financial institutions.
7 Omni Redevelopment Area.
a. The County, City and Omni CRA acknowledge and agree that the
redevelopment area (the "Redevelopment Area") consists of (i) that area
depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A." The County, City and
Omni CRA agree to process all necessary legislation and documents to
provide for the extension of life of the Omni CRA.
b. The County, City, and Omni CRA agree to implement the expansion of the
Omni CRA Redevelopment Area to include additional land located within
the "Allapattah Area" and "Watson Island Area" (the "Expansion Area"),
and all provisions of his Agreement shall apply to the Expansion Area. In
the event the Omni CRA expands to include the Allapattah and Watson
Island Areas within its boundaries, the TIF generated shall be included with
the Omni CRA's TIF revenue. The land to be included within the Omni
CRA expansion is more fully described and depicted in Exhibit "B" which
is attached and incorporated herein.
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c. The Allapattah Expansion Area is generally bound by the westside of
Northwest 7th Avenue between NW 7th street and NW 22nd street and
continues east (including the entire block bound by NW 6th Avenue to the
east, NW 22nd Street to the South, NW 23rd Street to the North and the
eastside of NW 7th Avenue to the west), and will continue north (on the
eastside of NW 7th Avenue) to the southside of Northwest 31th Street, and
continue west to the westside of NW 8th Avenue and continue north to the
southside of NW 36th Street, and continue west to westside NW 11th Place,
and continue north to the southside of the 112 Expressway, and continue
west to the eastside of NW 19th Avenue and continue south to the southside
of NW 38th Street and continue west to the eastside of NW 27th Avenue and
continue south to along the city municipal limit boundary to northside of
NW 38th Street, and continue west to the eastside of 27th Avenue and
continue south to the southside of Northwest 7th Street and continue east to
the westside of NW 22nd Avenue and continue north to the northside of NW
1 1th Street and continue east to the Miami River. This Expansion Area will
exclude certain government and eleemosynary owned properties within the
expanded area. A legal description with the excluded properties will be
included as an attachment.
d. The Watson Island Expansion Area is generally bound by the southside of
I-395 that runs through the land mass of Watson Island in Biscayne Bay east
of downtown Miami. This Expansion Area will exclude certain
government and eleemosynary owned properties within the expanded area.
A legal description with the excluded properties will be included as an
attachment.
8. Administrative Fee. The Omni CRA shall pay the County a 1.5% Administrative
Fee chargeable to Omni CRA for the life of the Omni CRA to cover County costs associated with
administering the Interlocal, programs funded through the Interlocal, and related matters.
9. CRA Indebtedness. The Omni CRA, only with the approval of the County
Commission and City Commission, may issue bonds and/or incur other indebtedness required to
finance, as necessary and appropriate, its contribution to the Omni CRA Projects, provided
however, in no event shall any bonds issued and/or indebtedness incurred mature later than July
7, 2047. Prior to the issuance of any bonds and/or indebtedness by the Omni CRA, the County
shall have the right to review all related documents and agreements and shall approve such bond
issuance or indebtedness, pursuant to the provisions of the Interlocal Agreement as amended by
this Amendment and applicable law, including Section 163.358(3), Florida Statutes.
10. Cap on Administrative Expenses. The Omni CRA agrees that administrative
expenses of the Omni CRA shall not exceed 20% of its overall fiscal budget.
11. Procurement Requirements. The Omni CRA confirms to the County and the City
that Omni CRA has adopted procurement procedures to be utilized by the Omni CRA for
procurement.
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12. Community Benefits.
A. The Omni CRA agrees that all agreements with entities or contractors receiving
grants of $1,000,000.00 or more from the Omni CRA for new or rehabilitated commercial
and residential developments entered into after the Effective Date within the
Redevelopment Area shall, to the extent allowed by applicable law, include the following
provisions:
(i). Require hiring from the labor workforce for such project from residents of the
Redevelopment Area that are unemployed or under employed, to extent
feasible.
(ii). Require compliance with the wage requirements of Section 2-8.9 of the Code
of Miami -Dade County, Florida (the "Code") or pay higher wages and benefits,
to the extent feasible.
B. The Omni CRA agrees to include in all community benefit agreements with entities
or contractor receiving grants of $1,000,000.00 or more executed after the Effective Date
to require such entities or contractors to comply with the following Miami -Dade County
ordinances contained in the Code, as same may be amended, as if expressly applicable to
such entities:
(i). Small Business Enterprises (Section 2-8.1.1.1.1 of the Code)
(ii). Community Business Enterprises (Section 2-10.4.01 of the Code)
(iii). Community Small Business Enterprises (Section 10-33.02 of the Code)
(iv). Conflict of Interest and Code of Ethics Ordinance (Section 2-11.1 of the Code)
(v). Living Wage Ordinance (Section 2-8.9 of the Code)
13. Inspector General Review. The County shall have the right to retain, at its sole
cost, the services of an independent private sector inspector general whenever the County deems
it appropriate to do so, in accordance with Miami -Dade County Administrative Order No. 3-20.
Upon written notice from the County, the Omni CRA shall make available to the independent
private sector inspector general retained by the County all requested records and documentation
for inspection and reproduction. Additionally, the Omni CRA shall submit to the County's
Inspector General's review in accordance with Section 2-1076 of the Code of Miami -Dade County,
Florida. The County's Inspector General shall be empowered to review past, present and proposed
Omni CRA's contracts, transactions, accounts, records, agreements and programs at a minimum
annually audit, investigate, monitor, oversee, inspect and review operations, activities,
performance and procurement process, including but not limited to, project design, specifications,
proposal submittals, activities of the Omni CRA and its officers, agents and employees, lobbyists,
staff and elected officials to ensure compliance with contract specifications and to detect any fraud
and/or corruption.
14. Recovery of Grant Funds. The Omni CRA shall include in all contracts and grant
agreements executed from and after the Effective Date a "claw back" provision that will require
the Omni CRA to "claw back" or rescind and recover funding from any entity or contractor to
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which it provides funding which does not substantially comply with the provisions of its agreement
with Omni CRA by demanding repayment of such funds, in writing, including recovery of
penalties or liquidated damages, to the extent allowed by law, as well as attorney's fees and
interest, and pursuing collection or legal action, to the fullest extent allowable by law, if feasible.
15. Safeguards for Resident Displacement. In the event the Omni CRA funds a
redevelopment project authorized by the 2020 Redevelopment Plan that may displace persons
(including individuals, families, business concerns, nonprofit organizations and others) located in
the Redevelopment Area, the Omni CRA shall prepare plans for and assist in the relocation of such
persons, including making any relocation payments under the Act and applicable laws and
regulations. Further, the Omni CRA shall make or provide for at least a "one -for -one" replacement
of each affordable housing unit demolished pursuant to a redevelopment project to ensure that such
demolished unit is replaced by a new comparable, affordable housing unit, provided, however, this
requirement shall not apply to substandard affordable housing that has been declared unsafe by a
governmental entity and subsequently demolished. The Omni CRA shall ensure that individuals
and families who are displaced from affordable housing units have a right of first refusal to return
to comparably priced affordable housing units located within the Redevelopment Area.
16. Affordable and Mixed Income. The County acknowledge and agrees that the
Omni CRA 2020 Redevelopment Plan includes a housing component that serves an income mix
of extremely low, very low, low, moderate, and workforce housing up to 140 percent (140%) of
the Area Median Income (AMI), as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development and the County acknowledges that the 2020 Redevelopment Plan gives priority to
rehabilitation, conservation or redevelopment of housing for extremely low, very low, low or
moderate income persons.
17. Annual Budget. The Omni CRA agrees to include in its annual fiscal budget a
description of expenditures made by the Omni CRA for affordable housing projects during the
previous fiscal year and a statement of anticipated expenditures for affordable housing project in
upcoming fiscal years, if applicable.
18. Ethics Training. The Omni CRA agrees that all members of the Board of
Commissioners of the Omni CRA, staff of the Omni CRA, members of advisor boards of the Omni
CRA and staff such advisory boards shall be required to complete a minimum of four (4) hours of
ethics training to be conducted by the Miami -Dade County Commission on Ethics and Public Trust
in accordance with County Resolution No. R-499-16 and section 163.367, Florida Statutes.
19. Conflicts. In the event of any conflicts between the Interlocal Agreement, and the
terms of this Amendment, this Amendment shall control.
20. Ratification. Except as modified by this Amendment, the Interlocal Agreement is
ratified and reaffirmed.
21. Effective Date. The effective date of this Amendment shall be the date this
Amendment is last executed by the County, the City and the Omni CRA (the "Effective Date")
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22. Time of the Essence. Time is of the essence in the performance of this
Amendment.
23. Third -Party Beneficiaries. There are no third -party beneficiaries to this
Amendment. The parties expressly acknowledge that that it is not their intent to create or confer
any obligations on or upon any third -party by this Amendment. None of the parties intend to
directly or indirectly benefit a third person by this Amendment, and no third party shall be entitled
to assert a claim against any of the parties based upon this Amendment. Nothing herein shall be
construed by any agency or political subdivision of the State of Florida to confer upon any third
party or parties the right to sue on any matter arising out of this 2020 Interlocal Agreement.
24. Severability. If one or more provisions of this Amendment shall be held contrary
to any provision of law or be held invalid, then such provision or provisions shall be null and void
and shall be separate from, and have no effect on, the remaining provisions which shall continue
to be legal and valid.
25. Counterparts. This Amendment may be signed in counterparts.
**Signatures Appear Below**
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment to be
executed in their names by their duly authorized officers and their seals to be affixed hereto, and
all as of the day and year first above written.
City of Miami,
a municipal corporation of the
State of Florida
Miami -Dade County,
a political subdivision of the
State of Florida
By: By:
Arthur Noriega, City Manager Daniella Levine Cava, Mayor
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ATTEST: LUIS MONTALDO, Clerk AD Interim
By: By:
Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk Deputy Clerk
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY FOR
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY;
By: By:
Todd B. Hannon, Clerk of the Board Terrence A. Smith
Assistant County Attorney
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency,
a public body corporate and politic
By:
H. Bert Gonzalez, Executive Director Date:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS FOR CITY OF MIAMI:
By:
Jorge L. Piedra, City Special Counsel
Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS FOR OMNI CRA:
By:
George K. Wysong iii,
Omni CRA Special Counsel
Date:
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Section 1
Map of Omi CRA Expansion Area
Executive Summary
BROWNSVILLE
LITTLE HAVANA
LITTLE HAITI
NW 46th St
MIAMI DESIGN
DISTRICT
1-195
WYNWOOD
DOWNTOWN
MIAMI
GS
P4
WATSON
ISLAND
Omni CRA Existing (468 AC)
Allapattah Expansion Area (2,730 AC)
Watson Island Expansion Area (35 AC)
A NORTH
PREPARED BY BUSINESSFLARER,
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EXHIBIT "B"
111 Omni CRA Existing (468 AC)
Allapattah Expansion Area (2,730 AC)
Watson Island Expansion Area (35 AC)
-A4. NORTH
PREPARED BY BUSINESSRAREdo
2023
The proposed expanded area in Allapattah is approximately 2,730 acres, and is generally defined as beginning at the
intersection of NW 7th Street and NW 27th Avenue; then north on NW 27th Avenue to NW 38th Street; then east on
NW 38th Street to NW 19th Avenue; then north on NW 19th Ave to NW 39th Street; then east on NW 39th Street to NW
12th Avenue; then south on NW 12th Avenue to US Hwy 27; then east on US Hwy 27 to NW 10th Avenue; then south on
NW 10th Avenue to NW 32th Street; then east on NW 32th street to the western edge of Interstate 95; then south on
Interstate 95 to the Miami River; then northwest on the Miami River to NW 17th Avenue; then south on NW 17th
Avenue to NW 7th Street; then west on NW 7th Street to the starting point.
The proposed expanded area in Watson Island is approximately 35 acres, and is generally defined as beginning at the
northwest shoreline of MacArthur Causeway and Watson Island; then east along the north side of the MacArthur
Causeway right of way to the eastern shoreline of Watson Island; then south along the eastern shoreline of Watson
Island to the southernmost point of Watson Island; then west on Watson Island shoreline to the starting point.
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