HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-05-0031 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Board of Directors Meeting
July 25, 2005
Item # 6
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Chairman Johnny L. Winton
And Members of the CRA Board
Date 07/15/05 F 05-00655
Subject: Resolution of Overtown Innovative
Crime Reduction Initiative
From: Frank K. Rollason References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Directors for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve and adopt the attached Resolution ratifying the emergency action
taken by the Executive Director in authorizing the Miami Police Department to go forward immediately,
effective June 16, 2004 with an innovative program to reduce crime in the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Area at a cost not to exceed $40,560.00.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Executive Director has been working with the Overtown Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET)
Administrator, Mr. Kris Smith, and the Miami Police Department, Overtown NET Commander Jorge Gomez,
to develop an innovative crime reduction initiative for the Southeast Overtown/Park West (SEOPW)
Redevelopment Area. Attached, please find a June 16, 2005 memo from Commander Gomez which
outlines this program to coincide with a total project being funded by Police. Due to the fact that the Police
portion is to start immediately, it was necessary to approve the CRA portion immediately to allow the
complete program go forward in unison. This program will continue for approximately three months and be
staffed on a 2417 basis with the minimum staffing of two officers at any one period of time. The program will
focus on sales and consumption of narcotics, homeless related problems, and overall quality of life issues.
It is projected that the Police Department will contribute on -duty Police personnel costs of approximately
$103,000 while the CRA will contribute approximately $41,000.00.
FUNDING SOURCE: From SEOPW TIF Account Code 689001.550108,6.940 entitled "Other Grants and
Aids"
FKR/eh