HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0032 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
June 30, 2008
Item # 3
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: June 20, 2008 File: 08-00757
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Planning Study for
Northwest 2nd Avenue, in Overtown.
From: James H. Villacortj '/ References:
Executive Directo
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution authorizes the expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for the
preparation of a planning study for the upgrading of Northwest 2nd Avenue, in Overtown. This roadway is in
need of functional and aesthetic improvements. The City of Miami's Department of Capital Improvement
Program has met with the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency and agreed to
conduct a planning study using its approved vendors.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section IV. C., at page 27 of the Redevelopment Plan recommends "upgrad[ing] the overall pedestrian
environment through landscaping, widening of sidewalks, etc . . . ." This Resolution furthers that
recommendation.
FUNDING: $50,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Construction In Progress," Account Code
No. 10050.920101.67000.0000.00000.
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