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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 13-01215 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWNIPARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, 1N AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$175,000, TO JEJ PROPERTIES, INC. FOR THE RENOVATION AND
REHABILITATION OF THE DUNN HOTEL, 1028 NW 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT
HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS,
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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 the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at page 11, sets forth the preservation of historic buildings and
community heritage as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, The Plan, at pages 15 - 16, also provides that: local cultural events, institutions
and businesses should be promoted; older buildings that embody the area's cultural past should be
restored and maintained; and the area's sense of community should be restored and unified culturally;
and
WHEREAS, JEJ Properties, Inc. ("JEJ") owns the Dunn Hotel, 1028 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, built in 1938, the Dunn Hotel served as one of many hotels along NW 3rd Avenue
that catered to many prominent Black entertainers; and
WHEREAS, the current condition of the Dunn Hotel requires extensive rehabilitation in order to
attract prospective commercial operators, and as such, JEJ has requested support from the CRA for
the rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $175,000, to JEJ for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Dunn Hotel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNIPARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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File Number: 13-01215
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 Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $175,000, to JEJ Properties, Inc. for the renovation and rehabilitation of the
Dunn Hotel, 1028 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and
Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JEc CO, ESQ.
CRA SPECIAL COUNSEL
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