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March 25, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: March 15, 2013 File: 13-00344
Subject: Resolution Concerning the Renovation and
Rehabilitation of Overtown Shopping Center.
From: Clarence E. Woods, III fit) References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; 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 providing the following: authorizing
the expenditure of funds in the total amount not to exceed $1,000,000, for the renovation and rehabilitation of
the Overtown Shopping Center, 1490 N.W. 3'd Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Property"); ratifying the issuance of a
Request for Qualifications for design -build services for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Property;
authorizing the selection of TGSV Enterprises, Inc. ("TGSV") as the top ranked firm; authorizing entry into an
agreement with TGSV to conduct a Phase 1 evaluation and assessment of the Property, as a cost of $25,000;
authorizing negotiations with TGSV for the remaining phases of the renovation and rehabilitation of the Property,
based upon the results of Phase 1 evaluation and assessment.
On January 23, 2013, the CRA issued a Request for Qualifications for design -build services for the renovation
and rehabilitation of the Overtown Shopping Center, 1490 N.W. 3`1 Avenue, Miami, Florida ("Property"). The
CRA received four (4) responses, and TGSV Enterprises, Inc. was deemed the top ranked firm. An evaluation
and assessment of the condition of the Property is necessary in order to properly negotiate the terms and
conditions of a design -build agreement for the renovation and rehabilitation of said Property. As a part of its
proposal, TGSV has offered to conduct a Phase I evaluation and assessment of the Property at a cost of
$25,000, and said evaluation can be used by the CRA to determine the nature and extent of the renovations to
the Property. CRA staff has budgeted $1,000,000 for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Property, and does
not intend to exceed this amount.
JUSTIFICATION:
Principle 1, at page 13, of the Plan provides that "neighborhood -serving commercial uses, such as pharmacies,
grocery stores, bank branches, dry cleaners, restaurants, day care facilities, and entertainment establishments .
.. should be incorporated into the neighborhood fabric to serve the population." Principle 10, at page 16, of the
Plan, also provides that "sound urban design, attractive buildings, and streetscapes are essential to having
streets that are both functional and visually attractive." This Resolution furthers the aforementioned
redevelopment goals and principles.
FUNDING:
$1,000,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Construction in Progress," Account Code No.
10050.920101. 670 000.0 000.00000 .