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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-05-0036
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File Number: 05-00834 Final Action Date: 11/3/2005
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO URBAN ONE DEVELOPMENT, LLC
("URBAN ONE"), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000, FOR
INSTALLATION OF WATER MAINS AND FIRE HYDRANTS, AND RESTORATION
OF ASPHALT AND SIDEWALKS, REQUIRED FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
PARC LOFTS, AND AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$12,000, TO FILLING STATION LOFTS, LLC FOR REMOVAL OF POWER POLES
TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF THE FILLING STATION LOFTS, BOTH
RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS AT APPROXIMATELY NORTHEAST 17TH STREET
AND NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, CONTINGENT UPON: (1) THE
GRANTS BEING PAID ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS; (2) THE IMPROVEMENTS
HAVING BEEN APPROVED AND ACCEPTED BY THE APPLICABLE
AUTHORITIES; (3) DEMONSTRATION TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE CRA
THAT FULL PAYMENT HAS BEEN MADE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS; AND (4)
URBAN ONE AGREEING THAT ALL REIMBURSEMENTS DUE URBAN ONE OR
ITS MANAGERS, MEMBERS, AFFILIATES, PARTNERS OR SUBSIDIARIES,
FROM THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY WATER AND SEWER DEPARTMENT FOR
INSTALLATION OF THE WATER MAINS AND FIRE HYDRANTS WILL BE PAID TO
THE CRA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 686001.590320.6.940.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA")
is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within the OMNI
Redevelopment Area in accordance with its Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, providing adequate public utilities and services for the Omni area's residents and
businesses and providing incentives for construction of new housing to attract downtown workers are
stated objectives of the Omni Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Urban One Development, LLC ("Urban One") is nearing completion of Parc Lofts,
a residential development in the Omni Redevelopment Area; and in 2006, Filling Station Lofts, LLC
will commence construction of The Filling Station Lofts, a residential development also in the Omni
Redevelopment Area (the "Projects"); and
WHEREAS, the existing infrastructure is insufficient to support the Projects and Miami -Dade
County Water and Sewer Department has required Urban One to replace certain water mains and
fire hydrants along Northeast 17th Street, between North Miami Court and First Avenue, necessitating
the restoration of asphalt paving and sidewalks; and
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WHEREAS, construction of The Filling Station Lofts will require the removal of four power
poles located within an adjacent alley; and
WHEREAS, Urban One has requested a grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to offset
a portion of the costs of the replacement of the water main and fire hydrants; and
WHEREAS, Filling Station Lofts, LLC has requested a grant for the cost of removing the
power poles; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors wishes to authorize these grants;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 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 herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A grant to Urban One Development, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for
installation of water mains and fire hydrants, and restoration of asphalt and sidewalks required for the
construction of the Parc Lofts, and a grant, in an amount not to exceed $12,000, to Filling Station
Lofts, LLC for removal of power poles to allow construction of The Filling Station Lofts, both
residential projects at approximately Northeast 17th Street and North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida,
are authorized contingent upon: (1) the grants being paid on a reimbursement basis; (2) the
improvements having been approved and accepted by the applicable authorities; (3) demonstration to
the satisfaction of the CRA that full payment has been made for the improvements; and (4) Urban
One agreeing that all reimbursements due Urban One or its managers, members, affiliates, partners
or subsidiaries, from the Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer Department for installation of the
water lines and fire hydrants will be paid to the CRA
Section 3 The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from OMNI Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 686001.590320.6.940.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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