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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 14-01036
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PROCURE PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES TO MARKET AND PROMOTE CURRENT AND FUTURE
DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; 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; $200,000 ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW, "PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and 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 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of
the community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan provides that in order to "address
and improve the neighbor economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future
residents and businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance existing businesses and ...
attract new businesses that provide needed services and economic opportunities ...;" and
WHEREAS, the Plan at page 128 allows for the "... distrib[ution of] information regarding
community redevelopment to the community's residents, property owners, elected officials, and
activists"; and
WHEREAS, significant development is occurring in the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Area ("Redevelopment Area"); and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to inform current and prospective residents and current and
prospective business owners about the changes occurring in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the CRA seeks to procure professional services to market and promote current
and future development within the Redevelopment Area to include redesign and website
enhancements, digital production, 3-D video conceptualization, and household mailings containing
informative materials including CRA newsletter; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the Executive Director to procure
professional marketing services for the Redevelopment Area; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that adopting this Resolution would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
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 Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Executive Director to
procure professional services to market and promote current and future development within the
Redevelopment Area.
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. $200,000 are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled
"Professional Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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RENEE A. JADUSINc F ESQ.
STAFF COUNSEL
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