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CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12-00499 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER TITLE, OF REAL
PROPERTY, LOCATED AT 480 NORTHWEST 11TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA
("BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM"), TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI ("CITY"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
GENERAL COUNSEL.
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 1, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan, in conformity with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, lists the "[preservation] of
historic buildings and community heritage," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 4, at pages 89 and 90, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan identifies the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, as a historical
structure of "major importance" for purposes of continued preservation; and
WHEREAS, the City will continue the preservation of the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse
Museum as a historical structure of major importance; and
WHEREAS, the CRA, for the purpose of carrying out and planning its community
redevelopment objectives, wishes to transfer title of the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse
Museum to the City; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 163.400, Florida Statutes, Cooperation of public bodies, the
CRA may transfer title of real property, the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, to the City,
without consideration, an appraisal, public notice, advertisement, or public bidding; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the Executive Director to transfer
title of the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum to the City;
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.
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Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to transfer title to the City of real property,
located at 480 Northwest Eleventh Street, Miami, Florida, the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse
Museum.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRUY
GENERAL COUNSEL
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