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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 13-01001
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OFA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE
LEASE OF PROPERTY AT 920 NW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA (FOLIO NO.
01-0102-060-1160); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE HIGHEST RANKED PROPOSER;
DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PRESENT SAID LEASE
AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
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 the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.380(3)(a), Florida Statutes, requires that prior to disposition of any
real property or interest therein in a community redevelopment area, ... a community redevelopment
agency shall give public notice of such disposition, ... at least 30 days prior to the execution of any
contract to sell, lease, or otherwise transfer real property...;" and
WHEREAS, Section II, subsection 1, at page 94 of the Plan provides for the CRA to identify
public/private development opportunities that utilize land owned by the CRA in furtherance of
promotion and enhancement of Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at page 89, also provides for the incorporation of certain themes in
connection to the rehabilitation of historic structures, such as the "Little Broadway" jazz era, and
Afro -Caribbean heritage; and
WHEREAS, the CRA owns the property at 920 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida (Folio No.
01-0102-060-1160) ("Property"), and the Property has been designated in the Plan, at page 89 - 90, as
being historically significant; and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to see the Property preserved to complement the design and
thematic guidelines described in the Plan, and repurposed as an entertainment, and/or cultural venue
that will attract visitors to Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of issue a Request
for Proposals for the lease of the Property, and to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate a lease
agreement with the highest ranked proposer; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to direct the Executive Director to present
said lease agreement to the Board for approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
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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 Request for Proposals for the lease of the property at 920
NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida (Folio No. 01-0102-060-1160) is hereby authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate a lease agreement with the
highest ranked proposer.
Section 4. The Executive Director is directed to present said lease agreement to the Board
for approval.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICA N PACHECQ ESQ.
CRA SPECIAL COUNSEL
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