HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0043 Cover Memo 5-13-2010Omni Board of Commissioners Meeting
May 13, 2010
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To:
Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacorta
Executive Director
Date: May 3, 2010 File: 10-00605
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to the
City for the Demolition and Removal of
the Cafe Building, its Adjoining Structures,
and the Fountain Structure at Bicentennial
Park.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed $69,957, to the City of Miami for the demolition and removal of the Cafe' building, its
adjoining structures, and the fountain structure at Bicentennial Park, 1075 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida.
The Cafe building, its patio structure, the retaining walls, and the fountain structure at Bicentennial Park are
repeatedly vandalized and used by the homeless for shelter. The City has received a price from its approved
vendor of $69,957, for permits, an asbestos survey, demolition and removal of these structures, and dumping
fees ("Cafe Demolition Project").
The City has advised that it is currently under financial constraints and has asked the CRA to provide the funds
for the demolition and removal of these structures. This grant will assist the CRA and the City in eliminating a
blighting condition in the Redevelopment Area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4.D., at page 42, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists "[e]liminat[ing] conditions which
contribute to blight" and "[e]nhanc[ing] the area's visual attractiveness to business and residents," as stated
redevelopment objectives.
This Resolution accomplishes these objectives.
FUNDING: $69,957 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code
No.10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.