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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 08-00760
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$100,000, TO THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
EXPANSION OF ITS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM TO THE MEDIA AND
ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT IN THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT HIS DISCRETION, TO
DISBURSE THE GRANT FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY
TO VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM OMNI TAX
INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE
NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in accordance with its
redevelopment plan; and
WHEREAS, Section IV., A, at paragraph 3 of the Omni Redevelopment Plan, lists as a major
revitalization strategy "to create the image of a desirable high quality 'uptown' district with an attractive
appearance ... and the perception of safety and security;" and
WHEREAS, the Miami Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") has requested a grant, in the
amount of $100,000, to underwrite costs associated with expansion of its Ambassador Program to the
Media and Entertainment District in the Omni Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Ambassador Program will provide hospitality and safety personnel to assist
residents, businesses, and tourists in the Media and Entertainment District in the Omni
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The
adopted by reference and
Section 2. The
$100,000, to the Miami
recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
Downtown Development Authority for the expansion of its Ambassador
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Program to the Media and
Section 3. The
reimbursement basis, or
documentation.
Entertainment District in the Omni Redevelopment Area.
Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse the grant on a
directly to vendors, upon receipt of approved invoices and satisfactory
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from the Omni Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU J
GENERAL COUNSEL
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