HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-06-0040 Cover MemoSOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEOPW & Omni Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2006
Item # 4
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: October 20, 2006 File: 06-01901
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Authorization to Issue RFP for Streetscape
Improvements at Metrorail Overpass
From: James H. Villacorta J References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the Executive Director to issue
a Request for Proposals for streetscape improvements consisting of the beautification of the Metrorail overpass
at NW 11 Street and NW 3rd Avenue and directing the 3`d Avenue Streetscape Committee to evaluate the
proposals and present its recommendations to the Board.
JUSTIFICATION:
On January 20, 2006, the Board of Commissioners authorized the creation of the 3rd Avenue Streetscape
Committee. The committee has identified the beautification of the Metrorail overpass at NW 11 Street and 3rd
Avenue as a project that can be quickly implemented and which will have a significant impact on the esthetics of
the area. This resolution authorizes the Executive Director to issue a Request for Proposals for the project and
provides that the committee will evaluate the responses and bring its recommendation to the Board for
consideration and approval.
FUNDING SOURCE: None
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