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File Number: 07-00307 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, AMENDING RESOLUTION
NUMBER 07-0053, ADOPTED JANUARY 25, 2007, INCREASING THE AMOUNT
OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO BETTER WAY OF MIAMI, INC. FROM $150,000 TO
$200,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING;
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE ADDITIONAL FUNDS, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $50,000, FROM THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2007, the City Commission authorized the conveyance of eight parcels
of land to various developers and allocated the transfer of funds, in the amount of $150,000 from the
Affordable Housing Trust fund to Better Way of Miami, Inc. for the development of affordable housing;
and
WHEREAS, In order to meet current City of Miami's Building Codes, the cost of the building
rehabilitation was higher than previously estimated; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder in the procurement process for the rehabilitation is $180,000; and
WHEREAS, the Administration is recommending amending Resolution Number 07-0053, adopted
January 25, 2007, increasing the amount of funds allocated to Better Way of Miami, Inc. from
$150,000 to $200,000 for the development of Affordable Housing;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized {1} to amend Resolution Number 07-0053, adopted
January 25, 2007, increasing the amount of funds allocated to Better Way of Miami, Inc. from
$150,000 to $200,000 for the development of affordable housing.
Section 3. The transfer of funds, in the amount of $50,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust fund,
is authorized.
Section 4. The City Manager is further authorized {1} to execute the necessary documents, for said
purpose.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor. {2}
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File Number; 07-00307
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORGE L. FERNANDEZ
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 (10) 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.
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