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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 12-00029 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 $300,000.00, TO NEW PROVIDENCE LODGE 365, INC., TO
UNDERWRITE THE COST ASSOCIATED WITH REPAIRS, ADA IMPROVEMENTS AND 40-YEAR
RECERTIFICATION OF THE HISTORIC STRUCTURE AT 937-939 NW 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT HIS DISCRETION, TO DISBURSE THE
GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, OR DIRECTLY TO SUPPLIERS AND VENDORS, UPON
RECEIPT OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHRORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE 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, at page 11, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan, lists
"preserving historic buildings and community heritage" as a redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the structure at 937-939 NW 3rd Avenue is a locally designated historic site and
so listed on the Official Historic and Environmental Preservation Atlas of the City of Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the historic structure does not meet the requirements for handicap accessibility of
a commercial facility, is at risk of demolition due to deferred maintenance, and is in need of immediate
repairs to preserve this historical site and to bring the structure up to City of Miami City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the expenditure of funds to New
Providence Lodge 365, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00, for repairs, ADA improvements
and 40-year recertification of the historic structure;
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.
Section 2. The issuance of a grant to New Providence Lodge 365, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $300,000.00, for repairs, ADA improvements and the 40-year recertification of the historic
structure at 937-939 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida, is authorized.
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Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse said funds on a
reimbursement basis, or directly to suppliers 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 are to be allocated from 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 COUNSEL
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