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LIBERTY CITY
TRUST
Liberty City CommunityRevitalization Trust
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission
From: Elaine H. Black, President/CEO
Re: FY 2008-2009 Proposed Operating Budget
Date: September 8, 2008
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully requested that the City Commission consider and approve the
attached FY2008-2009 Budget for the Liberty City Community Revitalization
Trust. At the Trust Board of Directors' meeting held on August 20, 2008, the
Board approved the attached proposed general fund request for fiscal year
ending September 30, 2009.
BACKGROUND:
The Liberty City Trust (the "Trust"), formerly known as the Model City Trust,
was established in accordance with Ordinance 12859 to provide oversight and
facilitate revitalization efforts and activities to be undertaken in the Liberty City
Area. Homeownership is a major factor in the revitalization efforts of Liberty
City and with the cooperation of the City of Miami, local developers, strategic
partners and the residents, the Trust strive to maintain the historic and cultural
integrity of Liberty City.
To date, eleven (11) houses and one hundred thirty six (136) affordable rentals
have been completed. There are several ongoing construction projects in process.
The Trust hosts bi-monthly workshops to certify homebuyers for first-time
homebuyer subsidies, as well as credit counseling.
The Trust is committed to revitalizing key business corridors while working with
City departments, residents and business owners to bring additional economic
opportunities to the community.
Through its Community Planning/Outreach Committee the Trust partnered
with the Florida Department of Transportation hosted a public forum to educate
residents on how the addition of express lanes and the Bus Rapid Transit service
that will run from downtown to Fort Lauderdale will affect Liberty City. As a
result of community activism, the decision to use reversible lanes was stopped.
The Trust is dedicated to facilitating and supporting events that promote unity
and community pride.
Miller Dawkins Pool Complex ♦4800 NW 12th Avenue • Miami, Florida 33127 ♦ Phone: 305.635.2301 • Fax: 305.634.2774
Email: info@LibertyCityTrust.org ♦ Website: www.LibertyCityTrust.org