HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-12-0066 09-24-2012 LegislationCity/ of Miami
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CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12-01054 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK
WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
AGREEMENT WITH DOUG BRUCE AND ASSOCIATES FOR GOVERNMENTAL REPRESENTATION
AND LOBBYING SERVICES IN TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA, FOR A TWO-YEAR PERIOD,
COMMENCING JULY 1, 2012, IN AN ANNUAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $28,800 PLUS
APPROVED EXPENSES NOT TO EXCEED $2,500, FOR A TWO-YEAR TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED
$62,600; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL;
ALLOCATING FUNDING FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO.10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
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, Chapter 163.370(2)(a), Florida Statutes, requires the CRA, through its Executive Director, to make and
execute contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes and provisions of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency Plan; and
WHEREAS, Doug Bruce & Associates provides government representation and lobbying services in Tallahassee,
Florida, for legislative matters of interest to the CRA; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize such representation and lobbying services for a
two-year period, commending July 1, 2012, and ending June 30, 2014, at an annual cost of $28,800, plus expenses in an
amount not to exceed $2,500 annually as approved by the Executive Director; for a two-year total not to exceed $62,600.
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 Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said purpose, in a form
acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 3. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Professional Services," Account Code No.
10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
Section 4. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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File Number: 12-01054
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE 0. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
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