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SAFE NEIGHE30RHOOD PARIS (SNP) BOND PROGRAM
2009 FUNDS GRANT APPLICATION
RFP Number SNP0009
SECTION I— APPLICANT INFORMATION
Date. 716/09
Applicant (Agency Name): _ City of Miami
Co -Applicant (Agency Name) if applicable. N/A
Contact Person: Robert Ruano Title: Dir. Grants & Sustainable Initiatives
E-mail Address: rruano(cDmiamigov.com
Mailing Address: 400SW 2"d Ave. Fifth Floor
City: Miami State: FL Zip: 33130
Telephone: 305-416-1532 Fax: 305-416-1505
SECTION H — GRANT REQUEST OVERVIEW
A. Grant Title (Project Name): 1814 Brickell Avenue Park
B. Project/Land Address: 1814 Brickell Avenue Miami FL 33156
C. County Commission District in which project/land is located: District 7, Carlo Gimenez
D. Project Description, Objectives and Goals: Parks and open spaces are essential to the
quality of life in the City of Miami. Pursuant to this principle. the City recognized the need to
provide more green space within the urban environment and has codified this in its long-range
plan based in the tenets of "Smart Growth"—Miami 21. The City seeks assistance with the
purchase of park land located at 1814 Brickell Avenue in the amount of $500,000. The Brickell
area has a significant deficit of park space. And with an unprecedented level of development
immediately north of the proposed park over the past few years, the demand continues to
grow. Since 2003, 31 new residential buildings and 10,300 condominium and apartment units
have been built—doubling the existing population, and bringing thousands of new residents
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and families to the area. The City of Miami has a unique opportunity to acquire and create a
city park in a highly desirable location and a double lot measuring 35,500 SF, a rarity in this
neighborhood. Located close to 1-95 and the Rickenbacker Causeway, the park will be
capable of serving both the immediate neighborhood and other users.
The Safe Neighborhood Parks grant would allow the City to acquire a vacant property for the
purposes of creating a park in the Brickell community. The City will be able to purchase the
property in the time allotted by the County for the grant.
E. Indicate total funding request. (dollar -for -dollar cash match required)
Funding Amount
SNP Grant Request (minimum $10,000 per application) $ 500,000
Cash Match Committed (attach proof of match; approved $ 3,004,262
bud et page)
F. Type of Grant Request (please check only one per application):
1) Discretionary Funding - Park Development, Land Owned ❑
2) Discretionary Funding — Park Development, Land Leased by Applicant ❑
Term of Lease:
3) Pre Agreement Land Acquisition Funding - Land Acquisition X
G. Project Readiness for Type of Grant Requested in Section F
Land.AcquisitFon Sta es `'
Bec jinninDate `_ J
Endin .:Date .
Property Identification
May 15, 2009
July 1, 2009
Willing Seller Determination
July 1, 2009
July 20, 2009
Appraisals
January 1, 2010
February 1, 2010
Acquisition
March 1, 2010 1
September 1, 2010
Method of Acquisition: Cash purchase of property from willing seller.
Development Stages Beqinning Date Ending Date
NIA
H. Can the project be completed within a year after the BCC allocates the funds? (the BCC is
expected to allocate the funds in November or December 2009) Yes X No ❑
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SECTION 111— CONSTRUCTION/OPERATING COMMITMENTS
A. Describe basis or justification for cost estimate: Costs estimates are based on posted
selling price by the sales broker, as advertised (attached ad). Soft and closing costs have
been calculated by the City's Asset Management Office and are comprised of title transfer,
appraisal and survey fees as delineated in the enclosed budget.
B. Are additional funds required for this project? Yes ❑ No X
If yes, how much? $
1) List other anticipated funding sources and amounts anticipated:
The City of Miami anticipates construction and improvement costs for the park in an
amount to be determined funded by the City. The City's Department of Parks and
Recreation will maintain and operate the park at an estimated $25.000 Der year.
2) Explain how these other funding sources will be used to complete or expand the SNP
bond -funded grant or total project:
The funding would expand the total project by improving the vacant lot for use as a
City park, complete with landscaping, exotic plant material removal (if present) and
structural or furnishings needs: City funding would also support maintenance and operation
of the park.
3) If any other funding sources fail to materialize, how will that affect the SNP bond -
funded grant or total project:
The City of Miami is committed to providing financial backing to ensure project completion.
C. Upon completion, will the work funded by this grant result in increased or new annual
maintenance, operation or programming costs? Yes X No ❑
If yes, who will assume the increased costs?
City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing financial
backing to maintain and operate the park (once it is improved) at approximately $25,000.
SECTION IV — APPLICANT CERTIFICATION
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I hereby certify the information provided in this Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Program 2009
Funds Grant Application and all attachments are true and correct. / also agree, as a condition
of the grant, to execute a Grant Agreement and to comply with all terms and conditions of that
Grant Agreement, SNP Bond Ordinance No. 96-115 and SNP Administrative Rules.
1 further ce ify tha / am authorized to apply for this grant on behalf of the applicant.
Signature-ofuth "zed Ap ant Representative Date
Robert Ruano ! Director Grants & Sustain. Initiatives
Type or Print Name Title
Signature of Authorized Co -Applicant Representative
Type or Print Name
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Title
LINE ITEM BUDGET FORM
ATTACHMENT A
BUDGET ITEMS
Total SNP
IFant Request
% of
Expense
PLANNING '�
0
(DESIGN
IF 0
III
PROJECT ADMINISTRATION
0
PRE -AGREEMENT SOFT COSTS
0
TOTAL SOFT COSTS*
0
LAND/BUILDING ACQUISITION
$500,000
114.27%
'CONSTRUCTION (list below by element with quantities)
N/A
PRE -AGREEMENT CONSTRUCTION COSTS
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION
FIXTURES, FURNITURE and EQUIPMENT (FF&E)
N/A
F���
BUDGET TOTAL
$500,000
14.27%
* The combination of planning, design, project administration and pre -agreement soft
Costs cannot exceed 17% of total request.
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BUDGET JUSTIFICATION ATTACHMENT B
FRE-AGREEMENTSOFTCOSTS
TITLE CHARGES
BliDGET,
$14,400
RECORDING AND TRANSFER FEES
$62
SURVEYS
$29,800
APPRAISAL
$10,000
TOTAL SOFT COSTS*
$54,262
P?RE-A GEMENT DDNSM, -,' C tION LINE ITEMS liDIGEI'
ACQUISITION --O-
7F1jCTTURES, L1RNiTUREand EQUIPMENT ::(FFBE) BUDGET.
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