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January 28, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
From Clarence E. Woods, Ill
Executive Director
Date: January 18, 2013 File: 13-00095
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Expenditure for
Demolition of Unsafe Structure
References:
Enclosures: Resolution
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 expenditure of
funds, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for costs associated with the demolition of unsafe structures
throughout the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area.
There are a number of properties throughout the Redevelopment Area that have fallen into disrepair, and
constitute unsafe structures. Such structures pose potential danger to residents and visitors to the area, and
warranting demolition of same.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan also lists "improving the quality of life for residents, as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Principal 10, at page 16, of the Plan also provides that streets and buildings must be attractive.
FUNDING:
$50,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Contractual Services," Account Code No.
10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.