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GRA Resolution
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File Number: 10-00611 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
ACCEPTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION OF KARSH
MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC. TO PROVIDE MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS
SERVICES TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL, WITH KARSH MEDIA SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES FOR AN INITIAL TERM
OF ONE YEAR (1) YEAR, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $27,000, PLUS
APPROVED EXPENSES, NOT TO EXCEED $2,500, WITH OPTIONS TO RENEW
FOR TWO (2) ADDITIONAL ONE (1) YEAR PERIODS; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10040.920101.531000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("Omni
CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within the
Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Omni CRA wishes to highlight the level of awareness and accessibility to its
programs and services; and
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District and Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agencies ("CRAs") need assistance promoting the goals and objectives of the
respective Redevelopment Plans adopted for the Redevelopment Areas; and
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2010, the CRAs issued an RFP for marketing and public relations
services; and
WHEREAS, on May 3, 2010, three proposals were received by the Clerk of the Board and
forwarded to the CRAs for consideration;
WHEREAS, CRA staff evaluated the responses and recommended Karsh Media Solutions, Inc.
as the most suitable firm; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to accept the CRAs' recommendation and
authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to
General Counsel, with Karsh Media Solutions, Inc.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
City of Miami
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners accepts the Executive Director's recommendation of
Karsh Media Solutions, Inc. to provide marketing and public relations services to the Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to
General Counsel, with Karsh Media Solutions, Inc. for marketing and public relations services for a
term of one (1) year, in an amount not to exceed $27,000, plus approved expenses, not to exceed
$2,500, with options to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Professional Services,"
Account Code No. 10040.920101.531000.0000.00000.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
City of Miami
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