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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
December 12, 2007
Item # 4
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: December 5, 2007 File: 07-01496
Subject: Authorizing a Work Order for the
Demolition of the Divine Mission Building
at 910 N.W. 2nd Court
From: James H. Villacortt References:
Executive Directo
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached resolution authorizes issuance of a work order, in an amount not to exceed $18,300, to Demolition
Masters, Inc. for the demolition and removal of the Divine Mission Building, at 910 N.W. 2nd Court, Miami,
Florida. The CRA acquired this building, pursuant to Resolution No. SEOPW/CRA-R-01-143, passed and
adopted on December 11, 2001. On February 6, 2007, the City of Miami's Department of Capital improvements
and Transportation estimated the cost of renovating the 12-unit apartment building at $2.2 million. The Board
determined the renovation to be cost prohibitive. The building continues to deteriorate and its demolition will
improve the look of the neighborhood and allow for redevelopment of this and adjacent parcels. The CRA
solicited bids to demolish the structure from four contractors. Demolition Masters, Inc. submitted the lowest bid
and is on the City's approved list of demolition contractors.
JUSTIFICATION:
The building is in a state of severe disrepair and poses a danger to the health, welfare, and safety of the general
public. Its demolition will remove its blighting effect on the neighborhood.
FUNDING: $18,300 from SEOPW, entitled "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No.
10050.920101.534000.0000.00000
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