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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0100 11-29-2010 Cover MemoSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting November 29, 2010 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Richard P. Dunn II and Members of the CRA Board From: Pieter A. Bockweg Executive Director Date: November 19, 2010 File: 10-01080a Subject: Grant to DDA for the Purchase and Installation of Planters near the American Airlines Arena. 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 authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, to the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), for the purchase and installation of planters in the public right-of-way of the Park West Area. The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0087, passed and adopted on October 14, 2010, authorized the expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, for the beautification of the Park West area within the vicinity of the American Airlines Arena. Under this program, the CRA has identified sections along N.E. 7th and 8th Streets for the placement of planters in the public right-of-way. The DDA has agreed to collaborate in the CRA's beautification efforts by purchasing and installing up to 75 planters within Park West area adjacent to the American Airlines Arena. JUSTIFICATION: 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. This Resolution carries out these goals. FUNDING: $75,000 reallocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.534000.0000.00000 to SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.