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Meeting Minutes
Thursday, November 16, 2023
10:00 AM
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
Vacant Position, Board Member, District One
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Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA
Meeting Minutes November 16, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
Present: Chairwoman King, Commissioner Covo, Commissioner Carollo and
Commissioner Reyes
On the 16th day of November 2023, the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami met in
regular session at Miami City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami,
Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman King at 12:05 p.m., and was
adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
ALSO PRESENT:
Vincent Brown, Staff Counsel, CRA
Domini Gibbs-Sorey, Assistant City Attorney
Todd B. Hannon, Clerk of the Board
CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vincent Brown (Staff Counsel): Do we need public comments, Madam Chair?
Domini Gibbs-Sorey (Assistant City Attorney): Public comment, Madam Chair.
Chair King: To approve the minutes?
Ms. Gibbs-Sorey: No, open the floor, just --
Mr. Brown: Open the floor.
Chair King: Okay, is there anyone here that would like to speak on behalf of any of the
items that are before us for the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA (Community
Redevelopment Agency) meeting? Seeing none, public comment period is closed.
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MINUTES APPROVAL
1. SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST CRA - REGULAR - JUL 27, 2023
10:00 AM
MOTION TO: Approve
RESULT: APPROVED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Chair King: Let's get the meeting going. Come on, let's rock and roll. Let's get the
meeting going.
(COMMENTS MADE OFF THE RECORD)
Chair King: Are we ready to begin? Good morning -- good afternoon. Welcome to the
Southeast Overtown Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting for
November 16th, 2023. I shall turn it over to our general counsel.
Vincent Brown (Staff Counsel): Good afternoon, Madam Chair and Board members. The
first order of business will be the approval of the July 27th, 2023 meeting minutes. I need
a motion.
Chair King: Do I have a motion to approve the minutes?
Board Member Reyes: I move it.
Board Member Covo: Second.
Chair King: All in favor?
The Board (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King.: The motion -- the motion carries to approve the minutes for July --
Mr. Brown: 27th.
Chair King: -- July 27th--
Mr. Brown: Yes, ma'am.
Chair King: -- 2023. Okay, go ahead.
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CRA RESOLUTIONS
1. CRA RESOLUTION
15049 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS
(4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE
OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE
SEOPW CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE
SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING, FROM THE "GRANTS AND AIDS" ACCOUNT, ACCOUNT NO.
10050.920101.662000.0000.00000, IN AN AMOUNT TO NOT EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY-NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX
DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($289,566.00) ("FUNDS"), TO FAMSERSA,
LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY ("FAMSERSA"), FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF 212 NW 11TH STREET ("PROPERTY"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL;
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE STATED
HEREIN; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
MOTION TO: Continue
RESULT: CONTINUED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: Item 1 was continued to the next scheduled Southeast
Overtown/Park West (SEOPW) Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Meeting.
Chair King: May I have a motion to --
Unidentified Speaker.• Defer.
Chair King: -- to defer Item Number 1?
Board Member Reyes: Move it.
Board Member Covo: Second.
Chair King: All in. favor?
The Board Members (Collectively): Aye.
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Chair King: Motion carries.
2. CRA RESOLUTION
15050 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A EASEMENT
AND OPERATING AGREEMENT (EXHIBIT "A") AND THE COVENANT IN
LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE (EXHIBIT "B"), ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED
HEREIN, SOLELY FOR ZONING PURPOSES UNDER FOLIO NUMBERS 01-
3136-094-0010; 01-3136-094-0015; 01-3136-064-0020, LOCATED IN MIAMI,
FLORIDA OWNED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION
OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA ("COUNTY PROPERTY") AND THE
PROPERTIES UNDER FOLIO NUMBER 01-3136-064-0010, LOCATED IN
MIAMI, FLORIDA OWNED BY THE SEOPW CRA ("SEOPW CRA
PROPERTY"), MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND
EXHIBIT "B"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS, ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL AND SPECIAL OUTSIDE COUNSEL WILLIAM
BLOOM; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0054
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Chair King: Mr. Brown, continue.
Vincent Brown (Staff Counsel): So, Item 1. A resolution with attachments, by four -fifths
vote authorizing a grant in the amount of $289,566 to F-M--
Chair King: I'm sorry, I thought that item was going to be deferred.
Mr. Brown: I -- I want to read it into the record and then defer it.
Chair King: The item is going to be deferred.
Mr. Brown: Okay. Yes, ma'am. Item Number 2.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: Item Number 3.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: Item Number 4.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
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Mr. Brown: Item Number 5.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: This item needs to be amended as it was cut off as printed but published in
full. The amendment would be "and Phase 2, if require a survey and representation at
closing, Exhibit C, incorporated herein providing for (UNINTELLIGIBLE) providing for
an effective date.
Mr. Brown: Item Number 6.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: Item Number 7.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: Item Number 8 has been withdrawn. Item Number 9.
The Resolution was read by title into the public record by Staff Counsel.
Mr. Brown: Those are your items.
Chair King: So, may I have an item -- may I have a motion to pass those items without 1
and 8?
Board Member Reyes: I move it.
Board Member Covo: I second.
Chair King: All in favor?
The Board Members (Collectively): Aye.
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3. CRA RESOLUTION
15051 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE
SEOPW CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE
SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING, FROM THE "GRANTS AND AIDS" ACCOUNT NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, IN AN AMOUNT TO NOT EXCEED ONE
MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($1,180,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO THE HISTORIC SAINT AGNES
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF MIAMI, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT
CORPORATION ("ST. AGNES"), LOCATED AT 1750 N.W. 3RD AVENUE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 (THE "PROPERTY"); TO PROVIDE
REHABILITATION AND PRESERVATION TO THE PROPERTY
("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE ALLOCATION OF FUNDS FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0055
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 3, please see Item Number
2.
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4. CRA RESOLUTION
15052 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
RECOMMENDATION AND WRITTEN FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE
OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85(A) OF THE CODE
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE
SEOPW CRA ("CITY CODE"); WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION,
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, FROM THE GRANTS AND
AIDS ACCOUNT NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED FIVE HUNDRED FORTY FOUR THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED FIVE DOLLARS AND EIGHTY ONE CENTS ($544,305.81)
("FUNDS") TO HUMAN RESOURCES OF MIAMI, INC., A FLORIDA-FOR-
PROFIT CORPORATION ("HRM"), TO ASSIST WITH HRM'S ANTI -
LITTERING SERVICES PROGRAM ("PURPOSE"), FROM OCTOBER 1,
2023 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2024; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE
TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS
FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY
OF FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0056
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 4, please see Item Number
2.
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5. CRA RESOLUTION
15053 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), RETROACTIVELY
APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S TO
EXECUTE THE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT")
(EXHIBIT "A") ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO COUNSEL, BETWEEN THE SEOPW CRA AND
FRONTIER FUELS INC., AS TRUSTEE ("SELLER"), TRS FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED 939 N.W. 5TH
AVENUE, 720 N.W. 4TH AVENUE AND 440 N.W. 10TH STREET MIAMI,
FLORIDA, 33136, CONTAINING AN APPROXIMATE TOTAL ADJUSTED
AREA OF 31,250 SQUARE FEET ("PROPERTY"), AS LEGALLY DESCRIBED
IN THE AGREEMENT FOR A TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE NOT TO EXCEED
TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($2,230,000.00), CONTINGENT UPON THE SEOPW CRA
OBTAINING A WRITTEN APPRAISAL FROM A LICENSED FLORIDA
APPRAISER STATING THAT THE APPRAISED VALUE OF THE
PROPERTY, IS AT A MINIMUM, THE REFERENCED AMOUNT HEREIN,
PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.370, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND THE
SEOPW CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AMENDMENTS AND MODIFICATIONS TO
SAID AGREEMENT, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE COUNSEL,
THAT MAY BE NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE SAID ACQUISITION;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT TITLED PURCHASE OF REAL
PROPERTY, ACCOUNT NUMBER 10050.920101.662000.0000.00000 IN A
TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION TWO HUNDRED
THIRTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,230,000.00)
INCLUSIVE OF SAID ACQUISITION, THE COST OF A SURVEY,
ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT, TITLE INSURANCE, AND RELATED CLOSING
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACQUISITION, ALL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE GENERAL COUNSEL TO ENGAGE WEISS SEROTA,
ET AL, AS OUTSIDE COUNSEL FOR THE REPRESENTATION OF THE
SEOPW CRA ON ALL MATTERS RELATED TO A TITLE COMMITMENT
AND POLICY, A PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT REPORT
(AND P
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0057
MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s)
RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S)
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 5, please see Item Number
2.
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6. CRA RESOLUTION
15055 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING,
APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE
SEOPW CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE
SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING, FROM THE GRANTS AND AIDS" ACCOUNT NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, IN AN AMOUNT TO NOT EXCEED TWO
MILLION DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($2,000,000.00) ("FUNDS") TO
SUPPORT MAKE -A -WISH FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN FLORIDA, INC., A
FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION ("MAKE -A -WISH
FOUNDATION") NEW HEADQUARTERS. MAKE -A -WISH FOUNDATION'S
WHOSE SOLE MISSION IS TO CREATE LIFE -CHANGING WISHES FOR
CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL;
FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE STATED
HEREIN; SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0058
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 6, please see Item Number
2.
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7. CRA RESOLUTION
15057 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE FIRST AMENDMENT
TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED MIAMI WORLDCENTER ECONOMIC
INCENTIVE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO CONSUMMATE THE AMENDMENT IN A
FINAL FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0059
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 7, please see Item Number
2.
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8. CRA RESOLUTION
15058 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF THAT CERTAIN MIAMI
FOREVER BOND LOAN IN THE OUTSTANDING PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF
SEVEN -MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($7,500,000.00) MADE BY THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA TO
BLOCK 55 RESIDENTIAL, LP AND THE ASSIGNMENT OF ALL LOAN
DOCUMENTS EXECUTED IN CONNECTION WITH SUCH LOAN AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ALL PURCHASE AND ASSIGNMENT DOCUMENTS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH.
MOTION TO: Withdraw
RESULT: WITHDRAWN
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Chair King: May I have a motion to withdraw --
Vincent Brown (Staff Counsel): Item Number 8.
Chair King: -- Item 8?
Board Member Carollo: Move.
Board Member Reyes: Move -- second.
Chair King: I have a mover and a second, all in favor?
The Board (Collectively): Aye.
Chair King: Motion carries unanimously. And that shall conclude the Southeast
Overtown Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting for November
16th, 2023. Thank you. Thank you, everyone.
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9. CRA RESOLUTION
15059 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE FUNDS, TO PAY SANDRA HAPUARACHCHI (THE
"RELEASOR") OF THE SUM OF FIFTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
ZERO CENTS ($55,000.00), IN FULL AND COMPLETE SETTLEMENT OF
ANY AND ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS, INCLUDING ALL CLAIMS FOR
ATTORNEYS' FEES, AGAINST THE SEOPW CRA AND ITS CURRENT AND
FORMER DEPARTMENTS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, AND
EMPLOYEES, ITS CONTRACTORS, LESSEES, AND ANY OTHER PERSON,
FIRM OR CORPORATION CHARGED OR CHARGEABLE WITH
RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY, THEIR RESPECTIVE HEIRS,
REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY THE "RELEASEES"),
FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, DEMANDS, CAUSES OF ACTION,
WHETHER IN THE NATURE OF SUBROGATION OR OTHERWISE,
ARISING FROM ANY ACT OR OCCURRENCE FROM THE BEGINNING OF
TIME THROUGH THE PRESENT, AND PARTICULARLY ON ACCOUNT OF
ALL PERSONAL INJURY, SURVIVAL, OR DEATH, DISABILITY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE, COSTS, LOSS OF SERVICES AND CONSORTIUM, EXPENSES,
ATTORNEY'S FEES, COMPENSATION, DEPRIVATION OF ANY KIND
ALREADY SUSTAINED OR THAT MAY HEREAFTER BE SUSTAINED,
INCLUDING REPUTATION OR CIVIL RIGHTS, ON ACCOUNT OF, OR IN
ANY WAY GROWING OUT OF, AN INCIDENT OCCURRING AT THE
PARKING LOT LOCATED AT OR NEAR 663 N.W. 1ST COURT, MIAMI,
FLORIDA, ON OR ABOUT JUNE 3RD, 2015, AND DURING WHICH THE
RELEASOR WAS ALLEGEDLY INJURED (THE "INCIDENT"), AND AS A
CONSEQUENCE OF WHICH SUIT WAS FILED IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN
AND FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, CASE NO. 2019-008650-CA-01;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL
IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL; AND TO
EXECUTE THE RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS ("RELEASE"); PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
ADJOURNMENT
ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-23-0060
MOTION TO: Adopt
RESULT: ADOPTED
MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SECONDER: Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
AYES: King, Covo, Carollo, Reyes
Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 9, please see Item Number
2.
The meeting adjourned at 12:11 p.m.
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