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Resolution: R-09-0538
File Number: 09-01211
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
Final Action Date: 12/10/2009
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
ALLOCATING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT -RECOVERY
("CDBG-R") FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $399,410 TO RAFAEL HERNANDEZ
HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP., AS SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT
"A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF
COMMERCIAL FACADES IN PRIMARILY RESIDENTIAL, LOW TO MODERATE
INCOME AREAS OF DISTRICT 5 OF THE CITY OF MIAMI; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A SPECIAL GRANT AGREEMENT IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS FOR SUCH PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, on February 17, 2009, the President of the United States signed the American
Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which included an allocation for Community Development
Block Grant -Recovery ("CDBG-R") funds; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG-R funds are designed to stimulate the economy through measures that
modernize the Nation's infrastructure, improve energy efficiency and conservation through
rehabilitation or retrofitting of existing buildings, and expand educational opportunities and access to
health care; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 09-0261, adopted on May 28, 2009, the Miami City
Commission approved the acceptance of CDBG-R funds in the amount of $2,218,946 from the United
States Department of Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 09-0262, adopted on May 28, 2009, the Miami City
Commission approved a substantial amendment to the City of Miami's ("City") Annual Action Plan
which included an allocation of $399,410 for the rehabilitation of commercial facades in District 5; and
WHEREAS, Rafael Hernandez Housing and Economic Development Corp. ("RHHED") is a
non-profit corporation providing economic development activities, including commercial fagades, in all
qualifying commercial corridors located in District 5; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends the allocation of CDBG-R funds in the amount of
$399,410 to RHHED, as specified in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, for the rehabilitation of
commercial facades in primarily residential, low to moderate income areas of District 5 of the City;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The allocation of CDBG-R funds, in the amount of $399,410, to RHHED, as
specified in Exhibit "A", attached and incorporated, for the rehabilitation of commercial facades in
primarily residential, low to moderate income areas of District 5 of the City, is approved.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized {1} to execute a Special Grant Agreement in
substantially the attached form, and all other necessary documents for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature
of the Mayor{2}.
Footnotes:
{1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City
Charter and Code provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution,
it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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