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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0008 Cover Memo 2-11-2010SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting February 11, 2010 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST AND OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff and Members of the CRA Board From: James H. Villacort J Executive Director( Date: February 1, 2010 File: 10-001191 Subject: Resolution Ratifying Payment of Real Estate Taxes on the Property at 1201 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL. References: Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation BACKGROUND: It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution ratifying the expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $12,620, for the payment of 2009 real estate property taxes on the property at 1201 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida. The CRA purchased the property at 1201 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida on January 29, 2009, for the purpose of redeveloping the site as a mixed -use housing and retail project. At the time of purchase, the building was occupied by two commercial tenants who have continued to pay rent. This use is not a tax exempt use, and the CRA must pay real estate taxes on the property. The CRA receives approximately $24,000 in rent from its commercial tenants, and made payment on December 15, 2009 to take advantage of the discount offered for payment received by December 31, 2009. JUSTIFICATION: Payment of the taxes will prevent encumbrances on the title to the property. FUNDING: $12,620 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Current Charges — Property Taxes," Account Code No. 10050.920101.549000.0000.00000,