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File Number: 08-01328 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS
DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE GRANT 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 SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050 920101.670000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within the
Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, 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 ...;" and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami's Department of Capital Improvements Program ("CIP") has
requested assistance in funding the renovation of Gibson Park, at 401 N.W. 12th Street, Miami,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the renovation of Gibson Park 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; and
WHEREAS, CIP has agreed to manage the design and construction of the park; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $1,000,000, to the City of Miami for renovation of Gibson Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNIPARK WEST 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. A grant, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to the City of Miami for
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renovation of Gibson Park, at 401 N.W. N.W. 12th Street, Miami, Florida, is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse the grant on a
frbreimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
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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 SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Construction In
Progress," Account Code No. 10050.920101.670000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
City of Viand
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