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February 23, 2009
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
From: James H. Villacorta
Executive Director
Date: February 13, 2009
File: 08-01328
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to the City
of Miami for Renovation of Gibson Park.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast/Overtown Park West 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 renovation of Gibson Park, at 401 N.W. 12th Street, Miami, Florida
("Gibson Park").
The City of Miami's Department of Capital Improvements Program ("CIP") has requested assistance in funding
the renovation of Gibson Park. The renovation includes: (1) a community center and an aquatics center; (2)
sports field improvements; (3) landscape improvements; and (4) park amenities, including a children's play area,
a perimeter walking trail and parking. CIP has agreed to manage the design and construction of the park.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section IV.D, at page 31, of the Plan provides that "[t]he provision of adequate community facilities and services
is essential in order to complement redevelopment activities proposed for Overtown ...
FUNDING: $1,000,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Construction in Progress," Account Code No.
10050.920101.670000.0000.00000.
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