The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW OMNI CRA 2009-02-23 Marked AgendaCity of Miami Marked Agenda SEOPW and OMNI Community Redevelopment Agencies Michelle Spence -Jones, Chair Marc David Sarnoff, Vice Chair Angel Gonzalez, Commissioner Joe Sanchez, Commissioner Tomas Regalado, Commissioner ************************** CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 49 NW 5th ST, SUITE 100, Miami, FL 33128 Phone: (305) 679-6800, Fax: (305) 679-6835 City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Monday, February 23, 2009 5:00 PM ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE PEACOCK FOUNDATION, INC, STUDIO 1300 BISCAYNE BLVD. MIAMI, FL. Present: Commissioner Sanchez, Commissioner Regalado and Vice Chair Sarnoff Absent: Commissioner Gonzalez and Chair Spence -Jones On the 23rd day of February 2009, the Board of Directors of the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) for the Southeast Overtown/Park West and Omni Districts of the City of Miami met in regular session at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, in the Peacock Foundation, Inc. Studio, 1300 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Vice Chair Marc David Sarnoff at 5:08 p.m. and was adjourned at 6:42 p.m. ALSO PRESENT: James H. Villacorta, Interim Executive Director, CRA Gail A. Dotson, Assistant General Counsel, CRA William R. Bloom, Special Counsel, CRA Priscilla A. Thompson, Clerk of the Board Pamela E. Burns, Assistant Clerk of the Board FINANCIALS 1. 09-00108 CRA REPORT FINANCIAL SUMMARY THROUGH MONTH ENDING JANUARY 31, 2009. Financial Summary.pdf DISCUSSED RESOLUTIONS 2. 09-00131 CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXPEND UP TO $125,000 WITH HOLLAND & KNIGHT, LLP, CRA SPECIAL City of Miami Page ] Printed on 2/25/2009 SEOPW and OMNI Marked Agenda February 23, 2009 COUNSEL, FOR LEGAL FEES AND COSTS TO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED LEGAL SERVICES TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEGAL," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000. Cover Memo.pdf Financial Form.pdf Legislation.pdf CRA-R-09-0011 MOVED: SECONDED: Joe Sanchez Tomas Regalado Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Regalado and Commissioner Sanchez Vice Chair Sarnoff Chair Spence -Jones and Commissioner Gonzalez Direction by Commissioner Sanchez to the Interim Executive Director to compile a report of the major agreements being handled by the law firm of Holland & Knight for the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and provide the status of said agreements to the Board. 3. 08-01328 CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000, TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR RENOVATION OF GIBSON PARK, AT401 N.W. 12TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.670000.0000.00000. Cover Memo.pdf Financial Form.pdf Backup.pdf Legislation.pdf CRA-R-09-0012 MOVED: Joe Sanchez SECONDED: Tomas Regalado Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. AYES: ABSENT: Vice Chair Sarnoff, Commissioner Regalado and Commissioner Sanchez Chair Spence -Jones and Commissioner Gonzalez City of Miami Page 2 Printed on 2/25/2009 SEOPW and OMNI Marked Agenda February 23, 2009 funding sources as a substitution for the $5 million Sunshine Loan contribution to the Gibson Park project. 4. 09-00154 CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,950,000, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $3,750,000, TO THE MIAMI WOMAN'S CLUB FOR REPAIRS AND 40-YEAR RECERTIFICATION OF THE BUILDING AT 1737 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000. Cover Memo.pdf Financial Form.pdf Legislation.pdf CONTINUED 5. 09-00037 CRA RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $1,000,000, TO TRINITY EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL, INC. FOR EXTERIOR REPAIRS AND 40-YEAR RECERTIFICATION OF THE BUILDING AT 464 NE 16TH STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000. Cover Memo.pdf Financial Form.pdf Backup.pdf Legislation.pdf Cover Memo.pdf CRA-R-09-0013 MOVED: SECONDED: Joe Sanchez Tomas Regalado Motion that this matter be ADOPTED PASSED by the following vote. City of Miami Page 3 Printed on 2/25/2009 SEOPW and OMNI Marked Agenda February 23, 2009 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Regalado and Commissioner Sanchez Vice Chair Sarnoff Chair Spence -Jones and Commissioner Gonzalez DISCUSSION ITEMS 6. 09-00164 CRA PRESENTATION PRESENTATION REGARDING MIKADO HOTEL PROJECT. Cover Memo.pdf Backup.pdf MOTION A motion was made by Commissioner Sanchez, seconded by Commissioner Regalado, and was passed unanimously, with Chair Spence -Jones and Commissioner Gonzalez absent, to direct the Interim Executive Director to meet with the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) general counsel and the developer to draft a grant agreement proposal regarding the MIKADO Hotel project. 7. 09-00166 CRA DISCUSSION DISCUSSION REGARDING CLEANUP OF FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY. Cover Memo.pdf Backup.pdf DISCUSSED Direction by Vice Chair Sarnoff to the Interim Executive Director to identify the funding abilities available to assist Brad Knoefler with the clean-up of the Florida East Coast Railway right-of-way. 8. 09-00168 CRA DISCUSSION DISCUSSION REGARDING JUNKANOO FESTIVAL AT GIBSON PARK. Cover Memo.pdf DISCUSSED Direction by Vice Chair Sarnoff to the Interim Executive Director to meet with Sidney Ferguson to draft a grant agreement proposal regarding the Junkanoo Festival at Gibson Park, to be brought back at the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting currently scheduled for March 30, 2009. 9. 09-00169 CRA DISCUSSION UPDATE REGARDING ANNUAL PAYMENT TO COUNTY IN SUPPORT OF THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. Cover Memo.pdf DISCUSSED NON -AGENDA ITEMS City of Miami Page 4 Printed on 2/25/2009 SEOPW and OMNI Marked Agenda February 23, 2009 NA.1 09-00210 CRA DISCUSSION BRIEF DISCUSSION BY ANTHONY CUTLER REGARDING HIS ISSUES AND CONCERNS WITH THE CRA (COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY). DISCUSSED Direction by Vice Chair Sarnoff to the Interim Executive Director to meet with Anthony Cutler to crystallize his issues regarding the CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) and place an item on the next CRA agenda, currently scheduled for March 30, 2009. City of Miami Page 5 Printed on 2/25/2009