HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-06-0023 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Board of Directors Meeting
June 26, 2006
Item # 8
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Chairman Johnny L. Winton
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: June 16, 2006 File: 06-01032
Subject: Emergency Impact Relief Grant
For the Manhattan Cafe
From Frank K. Rollason References.
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners for the Omni Redevelopment District CRA approve and
adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to issue an Emergency Impact Relief Grant to
the Heather Management Corporation (d/b/a the Manhattan Cafe & Market at 251 NE 14th Street, in the Omni
CRA) in the amount of $10,000 to assist in offsetting losses in sales as a result of impacts partially caused by
the construction of the PAC Super Block Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Omni CRA Board of Directors approved $4.5 million for the construction of the PAC Suer Block
Streetscape Project which includes improvements to NE 14th Street from Biscayne Boulevard to NE 2n Avenue.
The Manhattan Cafe is located midway between Biscayne Boulevard and NE 2"d Avenue on the north side of
14th Street and has been in business at this location for the past twelve (12) years. The business has been
adversely impacted since the PAC began infrastructure improvements to the road and sidewalk on 14th Street
almost four years ago. Several months ago, the contractor hired by the City's CIT Office to construct the PAC
Super Block Streetscape Project began construction on the north side of the street making it difficult for
customers from both the School Board buildings and the Miami Herald (primary regular customers) from
entering the business. Analysis of financial documents from the Cafe's accountants (attached) show that the
annual sales revenues in calendar year 2004 were in the amount of $140,868.14 (approximately $11,740.00 per
month) and had climbed to $184,373.69 in 2005 (approximately $15,370.00 per month). The figures for the first
three months in calendar year 2006 show a drop in sales to approximately $12,800.00 per month resulting in a
calculated loss in sales of approximately $2,570.00 per month from the previous year. Also, Ms. Guimaraes
came out of pocket $400 for signage in an attempt to redirect access for her customers and an additional $350
for a broken water pipe that the contractors could not or would not determine responsibility — so, she made the
repairs after 2 % days without water. Her total documented losses over a 4 month period calculate out to be
$11,030.00 ($2,758 per month) which can be reasonably attributed to the compounded demolition and
construction of the Super Block project. Therefore, I am recommending to the Board that an Emergency Impact
Relief Grant be awarded to the Heather Management Corporation in the amount of $10,000.00 ($2,500 per
month over a 4 month period) to assist in offsetting the loses incurred by the Manhattan Cafe during this time
frame due to ongoing PAC construction by Miami -Dade County and the PAC Super Block construction by the
City.
FUNDING SOURCE: $10,000.00 from Omni CRA TIF Account No. 686001.590320.6.940 entitled Other Grants
and Aids.
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