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File Number: 10-01080a Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000, UNDER THE PARK WEST BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM AUTHORIZED
BY RESOLUTION NO. CRA-R-10-0087, TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY, FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF PLANTERS IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY OF THE PARK WEST AREA WITHIN THE VICINITY OF
THE AMERICAN AIRLINES ARENA; 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; REALLOCATING FUNDS THEREFOR
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.
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 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;
and
WHEREAS, the CRA, and the Downtown Development Authority ("DDA"), have identified
sections along Northeast Seventh and Eighth Streets for the placement of planters in the public
right-of-way; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $75,000, to the DDA for the placement of planters 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
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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.
Section 2. The issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $75,000, to the Downtown
Development Authority, for the purchase and installation of planters in the public right-of-way of the
Park West area within the vicinity of the American Airlines Arena, 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 reallocated for said purpose 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.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSE
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