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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-08-0036
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File Number: 08-00764 Final Action Date: 6/30/2008
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
$55,000, TO THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
EXPANSION OF ITS DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT TEAM 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 $55,000, to underwrite costs associated with the expansion of its Downtown
Enhancement Team Program to the Media and Entertainment District in the Omni Redevelopment
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Enhancement Team Program will provide maintenance services in
furtherance of the redevelopment strategy 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 recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
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$55,000, to the Miami Downtown Development Authority for the expansion of its Downtown
Enhancement Program to the Media and Entertainment District in the Omni Redevelopment Area.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse the grant on
a reimbursement basis, or directly to vendors, upon receipt of approved invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
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.
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