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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
June 30, 2008
Item # 7
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: June 20, 2008 File: 08-00764
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to the Miami
Downtown Development Authority for its
Downtown Enhancement Team.
From: James H. Villacorta References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution authorizes a grant, in an amount not exceed $55,000, to the Miami Downtown
Development Authority ("DDA"), for the expansion of its Downtown Enhancement Team Program ("DET
Program") to the Media and Entertainment District in the Omni Redevelopment Area.
On May 9, 2008, the DDA requested assistance from Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency to underwrite costs associated with the expansion of its DET Program to the Media and Entertainment
District in the Omni Redevelopment Area. The DET Program will provide cleaning services, trash pick-up and
graffiti removal. The DET Program has been implemented in other areas within the DDA's boundaries and has
been successful in reducing the blighting influence of trash and graffiti.
JUSTIFICATION:
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." This Resolution carries out that strategy.
FUNDING: $55,000 from Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10040.920101.883000.000.00000.
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