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SEOPW & Omni Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 24, 2007
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST Item # 7
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: September 14, 2007 File: 07-01133
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Viiiacortt
Executive Director) )
Subject: Build -Out of the Ward Rooming House
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached resolution authorizes the Executive Director to expend funds, in an amount not to exceed
$450,000, for design and construction services for the build -out of the Ward Rooming House at 249 Northwest
9tn street. The CRA previously completed the reconstruction of the building shell. Funds will be disbursed
directly to project vendors selected by the City of Miami or through purchase orders issued by the City of Miami.
The resolution requests that the City waive all administrative fees as its in -kind contribution.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Redevelopment Plan, at Section IV. M., 1, on page 95, provides that: "emphasis should be placed on
preservation of certain historic structures, which are considered of major importance" and specifically designates
the Ward Rooming House as such a structure. The build -out of the interior of this building for use as an art
gallery is consistent with the Redevelopment Plan and the plans for the Historic Folklife Village.
FUNDING: $450,000 from SEOPW TIF Fund entitled "Construction in Progress," Account Code No.
10050.920101.670000.0000.00000
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