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November 16, 2015
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNIPARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: November 6, 2015 File: 15-01333
Subject: Resolution Authorizing an Expenditure for
Repairs to the Black Police Precinct and
Courthouse Museum.
From: Clarence E. Woods, Ili References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes an expenditure of funds in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to
underwrite costs associated with emergency and urgent repairs to the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse
Museum ("Black Police Precinct").
The Black Police Precinct is a historic structure of major significance and a specifically identified project area
within the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Plan ("Plan"). In 2011, the City
of Miami conveyed the Black Police Precinct to the CRA for the purpose of continuing redevelopment efforts in
accordance with the Plan. At this time, urgent repairs are needed throughout the facility in order for the Black
Police Precinct to continue its programming and secure the building structure.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and community heritage"
as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses are to be
promoted". Further, Section 2, Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the Plan states that "older buildings that
embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of community should be restored and
unified culturally.
The Plan, at page 90, lists Black Police Precinct as being a structure of major importance and emphasis should
be placed on its preservation. Further, the Black Police Precinct was renovated by the City of Miami to be used
as a museum and to promote cultural activities for the Overtown community.
The Black Police Precinct was designated by the City of Miami as a historic site in 2002.
FUNDING:
$65,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled 'Construction in Progress" Account No.
10050.920101.670000.0000.00000.