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OMNI CRA Resolution: CRA-R-24-0026
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 15951 Final Action Date:4/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") ALLOCATING $500,000 TO A RESIDENTIAL AND BUSINESS
BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE PURPOSES OF PROPERTY
ENHANCEMENT IN THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 10040.920501.883000.0000.00000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS SOLELY IN HIS/HER DISCRETION AS A
GRANT TO PROPERTY OWNERS, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS TO
PROPERTY OWNERS, OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION
OF INVOICES AND/OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING
PROPERTY OWNERS IN ORDER TO DISBURSE FUNDS AS STATED HEREIN
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL,
FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
the Omni Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan; Section 4.4, D., A02, at page
42 of the Plan; and Section 4.4, E., D-7, at page 42 of the Plan all list maximizing conditions for
residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight, and
minimizing condemnation and relocation as stated redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Plan titled "Projects and Strategies" also authorizes the
CRA to authorize "small business development through the creation of financial resource pools";
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA has previously allocated funds to
programs that rehabilitate facades, small business improvements, and improvements to the
quality of life within the Area; and
WHEREAS, these programs have all been successful and have moved towards
accomplishing the goals and objectives of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to further allocate an additional five
hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) to the CRA's Beautification Grant Program ("Program") to
enhance the areas visual attractiveness in the Area; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from Account No. 10040.920501.883000.0000.00000
for the Program; and
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director is further requesting authority to disburse funds from
the Program to eligible participants as a grant, as a loan, on a reimbursement basis, or directly
to vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation without the need for
further approval from the Board of Commissioners and within the Executive Director's sole
discretion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Beautification Program is hereby established with funds in the amount of
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000) allocated from Account No.
10040.920501.883000.0000.00000.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds in his/her sole
discretion as either a grant, a loan, on a reimbursement basis, or directly to vendors upon
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation to qualifying businesses.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all in a form acceptable to the General
Counsel.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
John G.Interim City t[orney 4/22/2024
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