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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSummary FormAGENDA ITEM__ SUMMARY FORM Law Department Matter ID No. �. >1.. FILE ID i 09-3399 Date: 11/06/2009 Requesting Department: Community Development Commission Meeting Date: 11/19/2009 District Impacted: 5 Type: ® Resolution ❑ Ordinance ❑ Emergency Ordinance ❑ Discussion Item ❑ Other Subject: TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT- RECOVERY FUNDS TO RAFAEL HERNANDEZ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP. Purpose of Item: 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 "Aa, 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. Background Information: Please see attached Budget Impact Analysis NO Is this item related to revenue? NO Is this item an expenditure? If so, please identify funding source below. General Account No: Special Revenue Account No: CIP Project No: NO Is this item funded by homeland Defense/Neighborhood'Improvement Bonds? Start Up Capital Cost: Maintenance Cost: Total Fiscal Impact: Final Approvals (SIGN AND DATE) CIP Budget. If using or receiving capital funds Grants Risk - Purchas' g Dept Chief City Page 1 of AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM CONTINUED Background Information: 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. 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. 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. Pursuant to Resolution No. 09-0262, adopted on May 28, 2009, the Miami City Commission approved a substantial amendment to the City's Annual Action Plan which included an allocation of $399,410 for the rehabilitation of commercial facades in District 5. 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. 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.