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File Number: 15-00502
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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, WITH
ATTACHMENTS, RECOMMENDING TO THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION TO
APPROVE THE MASTER PLAN OF THE OVERTOWN CHILDREN AND YOUTH
COALITION, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM.
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, with the enactment of Section 409.147, Florida Statutes, the Legislature has
sought to assist disadvantaged areas within the state in creating a community -based service network
that develops, coordinates, and provides quality education, accessible health care, youth development
programs, opportunities for employment, and safe and affordable housing for children and families
within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the legislative finds in Section 409.147, Florida Statutes, in support the
establishment of children's initiatives in disadvantaged areas complement the CRA's redevelopment
goals, objective, and principles, including the development of employment opportunities and the
creation and preservation of affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at page 98, recognizes that redevelopment of the area includes a
consideration for the children and youth residing therein, and the condition of their educational
environment; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2013, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No.
CRA-R-13-0028, approved and adopted a Resolution recommending that the Miami City Commission
establish a children's initiative, pursuant to 409.147, Florida Statutes, and recommending that the
Overtown Children and Youth Coalition ("Coalition") be appointed to serve as the planning team for
said initiative; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2013, the Miami City Commission passed a Resolution in support
of the same and the Coalition's application to the State of Florida for Overtown to become a Florida
children's initiative designated community pursuant to Section 409.147, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, prior to applying to become a Florida children's initiative designated community, a
strategic community plan must be adopted by the governing body of the Coalition, pursuant to Section
409.147(4)(a)(3)(c), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, the Coalition has prepared and approved the Master Plan and now seeks adoption
of the same by the Miami City Commission, as governing body for the Coalition; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to recommend to the Miami City Commission
to adopt the Master Plan of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition, in substantially the attached
form;
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 recommends that the Miami City Commission
adopt the Master Plan of the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition, in substantially the attached
form.
Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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R ENEE A. JADUSINO
STAFF COUNSEL
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