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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
October 27, 2008
Item # 7
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: October 17, 2008 File: 08-01076
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to the City of
Miami for Design and Construction of a
Skate Park at Biscayne Park.
From: James H. Villacort,i V References:
Executive Directors
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $1,000,000, to the City of Miami for the design and construction of a skate park at Biscayne Park, 150
Northeast 19th Street, Miami Florida ("Biscayne Park").
The City of Miami has requested assistance in funding the design and construction of a skate park at Biscayne
Park. Biscayne Park is currently a passive park and development of a skate park would stimulate active use of
the park by residents as a place to play and exercise in a safe environment.
The City of Miami's Department of Parks and Recreation has agreed to manage the design and construction of
the skate park.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section V, B., entitled "Capital Improvement Projects," at page 26 of the Plan lists "public infrastructure
improvements including, but not limited to, utilities, streets, sidewalks, parks, landscaping and upgrading of
publicly -acquired easements," as recommended capital improvements for accomplishing the redevelopment
objectives of the Plan.
FUNDING: $1,000,000 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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