HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0014 Exhibit ADamian Pardo
Board Chair
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Isiaa Jones
Interim Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo and DATE: February 8, 2024
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Isiaa Jones
Interim Executive Director
SUBJECT: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to waive
authorizing the allocation of Grant
Funds to Mt. Olivette Missionary Baptist Church
Inc for the Complete Rehabilitation of the
Community Center and Church
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("Omni CRA") is responsible for
carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in accordance
with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
The Mt. Olivette Missionary Baptist Church is located within the boundaries of the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency at 1450 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida 33136. Mt Olivette Baptist Church has been
an integral part of our community for decades, serving as a cornerstone for spiritual, social, and community
development. The church has identified specific redevelopment projects that align with our Omni CRA's
goals and contribute to the overall betterment of our community. The project will entail the rehabilitation of
two viable structures, the Dawkin-Ward Educational Center/Community Center and the Church. The Mt.
Olivette Church has submitted a grant request for approximately $1,500,000.00
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan of the CRA highlights this property and the goal of the CRA in historic
preservation. The project at hand is also consistent with Section D of the CRA Plan on page 41 Section D
"Improvements to the Public Realm" "to "[e]nhance the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and
residents." The CRA plan highlights working with private entities on page 42 A-1 to, "Provide incentives for
redevelopment of blighted properties." The Plan also lists the objective A-3 to, "Promote rehabilitation and
maintenance of existing viable uses and structures."
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -mentioned background information, rehabilitation of the building and the safety of the
community, it is respectfully recommended that the Board of Directors of the CRA adopt the attached
resolution by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, ratifying, confirming, and approving the Executive
Directors finding that it was most advantageous for the CRA to grant funding to the Mt. Olivette Missionary
Baptist Church.
OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
1401 N. Miami Ave 1 2nd Floor I Miami, FL 33136
Tel (305) 679 68681 http://www.omnicra.com