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File Number: 06-02184
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Miami, FL 33133
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT PROGRAM CLOSE OUT FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000, AS
SPECIFIED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED; ALLOCATING
SAID FUNDS, TO TARPUN BAY USA, INC., FOR COMMERCIAL
REHABILITATION AND THE CREATION OF SIX (6) JOBS FOR RESIDENTS OF
LITTLE HAITII DISTRICT 5 AREA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTEEXISTINN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, G AGREEMENTTO
THE WITH SAID AGENCY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
AGREEM NT
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 05-0291, adopted May 12, 2005, the City Commission
approved allocating the amount of $90,000, to Tarpun Bay USA, Inc. ("Tarpun Bay"), to create and
maintain six (6) new jobs for residents of Little Haiti/District 5 area; and
WHEREAS, in order to begin other projects dealing with housing issues, said agency agreed to
transfer back any unused funds (shifting of dollars) until such time that they would be ready to
complete the project; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 06-0650, adopted on November 9, 2006, the City
Commission authorized the transfer of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds, in the
total amount of $120,000 of which $70,000 came from Tarpun Bay to fund two social service agencies
that will provide housing quality standard inspection services for the City of Miami's ("City's") Section 8
housing choice voucher and moderate rehabilitation programs and Housing Opportunities for Persons
with AIDS programs; and
WHEREAS, with Tarpun Bay's commitment to completing the commercial rehabilitation and the
creation of the six jobs, the City Commission approved Resolution No. 06-0650, with the
understanding that said agency will be funded at the amount that was transferred out; and
WHEREAS, Tarpun Bay has notified the City that they are ready to complete the project; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is recommending the transfer of close out funds, as specified in
Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated, in the amount of $70,000, to Tarpun Bay for commercial
rehabilitation and the creation of six (6) new jobs for residents of Little Haiti/District 5 area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and
incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The transfer of CDBG close out funds, in the amount of $70,000, as specified in Exhibit
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"A," attached and incorporated and the allocation of said funds to Tarpun Bay for commercial
rehabilitation and the creation of six (6) new jobs for residents of Little Haiti/District 5 area, is
authorized.
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized {1} to execute an Amendment to the existing
Agreement, in substantially the attached form, with said agency for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {2}
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
1
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ OW
CITY ATTORNEY
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 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.
City of Miami
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