HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0096 11-18-2010 LegislationCity of Miami
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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 10-01319 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$5,000, TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI PARTNERSHIP, INC., TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF A SHUTTLE TO EVENTS WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREADURING ART BASEL WEEK; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO 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 OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District 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 4.4, B., at page 41, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists the
"[creation of] a sustainable regional destination and identity by capitalizing on the development of the
Performing Arts Center and the Media/Entertainment District," as a stated redevelopment objective;
and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, B., at page 41, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists the
"[creation of] economic magnets to draw more businesses to the Omni area to compliment established
activities in the surrounding area," as a stated redevelopment objective; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0073, passed and
adopted on September 20, 2010, created the 2010 Art Basel Grant Program to support local art
exhibitions to be held during Art Basel week within the Omni Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, Downtown Miami Partnership, Inc. ("DMP") proposes to operate a shuttle bus
service to Art Basel -related events held within the Omni Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to offer further support for the Art Basel Grant
Program by authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, to DMP for the
operation of its Art Basel shuttle;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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. The issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, to Downtown Miami
Partnership, Inc., to underwrite costs associated with the operation of a shuttle to events within the
redevelopment area during Art Basel week, is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to 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 Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
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