HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-06-0033 Cover MemoSOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEOPW &Omni Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 25, 2006
Item # 4
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: September 15, 2006 File: 06-01469
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacorta
Interim Executive Director
Subject: New State Legislative Consulting
Agreement with Doug Bruce & Assoc.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners for both the Southeast Overtown/Park West (SEOPW) and
the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agencies approve and adopt the attached Joint
Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to enter into a new agreement with Doug Bruce & Associates to
provide legislative consulting services and lobbying initiatives at the State Legislature level for a two year period
beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2008 for a fee not to exceed $57,600 per year (split 50/50 between
both CRAs) plus expenses annual expenses not to exceed $5,000 as approved by the Executive Director.
JUSTIFICATION:
Doug Bruce & Associates has been the state level consultant/lobbyist for both the SEOPW and Omni CRAs
since July 1, 2004 and has presented a proposal to continue in this role for an additional two year period at no
increase in cost (a copy of the proposal letter is attached). Mr. Bruce has played a key role in bringing the
activities of the Miami to the attention of state legislators and has facilitated meetings with members of the Dade
Delegation that have showcased the positive impact Miami's CRAs are having on our community. The most
recent legislative tour of Miami's CRAs brought rave reviews from the legislators who participated and can be
expected to pay dividends in the future as the CRAs seek support for future initiatives. Mr. Bruce has been
instrumental in opening these avenues to the CRA and in establishing recognition of our accomplishments by
the Dade Delegation. Additionally, Mr. Bruce represents the interests of the CRAs in fending off legislation that
seeks to restrict cities' ability to manage their community redevelopment agencies in favor of increased control
by county government. Therefore, it is recommended that we continue our relationship with Doug Bruce &
Associates for an additional two years.
FUNDING SOURCE:
A total expenditure of $125,200.00, plus approved expenses, over the life of the two year contract as follows:
$7,825.00 from SEOPW FY '06 TIF Account No. 689001.550108.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services
Other."
$7,825.00 from Omni FY '06 TIF Account No. 686001.590320.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services — Other."
$31,300.00 from SEOPW FY '07 TIF Account No. 689001.550108.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services
Other."
$31,300.00 from Omni FY '07 Account No. 686001.590320.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services — Other."
$23,475.00 from SEOPW '08 TIF Account No. 689001.550108.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services - Other."
$23,475.00 from Omni FY '08 Account No. 686001.590320.6 .270 entitled, "Professional Services — Other."
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