HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0087 Legislation 09-20-2010City of Miami
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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 10-01080 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES AND GRANTS, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $250,000, FOR THE OVERALL BEAUTIFICATION OF THE PARK WEST
AREA WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA; PROVIDING
THAT ANY EXPENDITURE OR GRANT IN EXCESS OF $4,500 BE BROUGHT TO
THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, OR DIRECTLY TO CONTRACTORS AND VENDORS,
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6/Principle 10, at pages 11 and 16, of the 2009 Southeast
Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan, lists "[i]mproving the quality of life for residents," and the
"[m]aintenance of public streets and spaces ... in a consistent manner ...," as stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, the eastern portion of the SEOPW Redevelopment Area is within the vicinity of the
American Airlines Arena, the current home of the Miami Heat basketball team; and
WHEREAS, Miami Heat pre -season basketball games begin on October 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the eastern portion of the SEOPW Redevelopment Area is in poor condition, and
general beautification tasks (including, but not limited to, street cleaning, landscaping and lighting
enhancement initiatives) will improve the overall appearance of the area in preparation for Miami Heat
pre -season games; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding for the overall
beautification of the Park West area within the vicinity of the American Airlines Arena;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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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. Expenditures and grants, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000, for the overall
beautification of the Park West area within the vicinity of the American Airlines Arena, provided that
any expenditure or grant in excess of $4,500 be brought to the Board for approval or ratification, is
authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis, or directly to contractors and vendors, upon presentation of invoices and
satisfactory documentation.
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 to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual
Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
City of Miami
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