HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0027 Exhibit AIsiaa Jones
Interim Executive Director
Omni
C R A
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo and
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Isiaa Jones
Interim Executive Director
DATE: April 25, 2024
SUBJECT: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to waive
authorizing the allocation of Funds to
Greater Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist
Church for Rehabilitation work at the
Church
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency ("Omni CRA") is responsible for implementing community
redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area, as outlined in the 2010 CRA
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
The Greater Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, located at 160 NW 18th St, Miami, Florida 33136, falls
within the Omni CRA's jurisdiction. As a longstanding institution in our community, the church has played a
pivotal role in spiritual, social, and community development. The church has identified specific renovation
projects that align with the Omni CRA's objectives and contribute to the overall betterment of our
community.
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan of the CRA highlights the importance of historic preservation, with a specific
focus on this property. The project aligns with Section D of the Plan, page 41, which emphasizes
"Improvements to the Public Realm" to enhance the area's visual appeal for businesses and residents.
Additionally, the Plan includes provisions on page 42 A-1 to collaborate with private entities to incentivize
the redevelopment of blighted properties. Objective A-3 of the Plan is to promote the rehabilitation and
maintenance of existing viable uses and structures.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the background information provided, the need for renovation, and community enhancement, it
is recommended that the Board of Directors of the CRA adopt the attached resolution by a four -fifths (4/5ths)
affirmative vote. This resolution ratifies, confirms, and approves the Executive Director's finding that it is
most advantageous for the CRA to grant funding to the Greater Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist Church.
OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
1401 N. Miami Ave' 2nd Floor l Miami, FL 33136
Tel (305) 679 68681 http://www.omnicra.com