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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0087 Legislation v2 10-14-2010City of Miami Legislation CRA Resolution City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com 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, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, FOR THE OVERALL BEAUTIFICATION OF THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE PARK WEST AREA WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE AMERICAN Al RLI NES ARENA; PROVIDING THAT ANY EXPENDITURE 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, the eastern portion of the SEOPW Redevelopment Area is in poor condition, and general beautification tasks within the public right-of-way (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 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: 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. City of Miami Page 1 of 2 File Id: 10-01080 (Version: 2) Printed On: 10/6/2010 File Number: 10-01080 Section 2. Expenditures, in a total amount not to exceed $250,000, for the overall beautification of the public right-of-way of the Park West area within the vicinity of the American Airlines Arena, provided that any expenditure 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 Cify of Miami Page 2 of 2 File Id: 10-01080 (Version: 2) Printed On: 10/6/2010