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November 16, 2015
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: November 6, 2015 File: 15-01517
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Professional
Services Agreement with Design2Form for
Architectural Services.
From: Clarence E. Woods, ill 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 the execution of a professional services agreement with
Design2Form, in an amount not to exceed $120,000, to provide architectural services for 224 NW 16th Street
and 1900 NW 2nd Court, Miami, Florida.
On April 28, 2014, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0035, accepted the properties
located at 224 NW 16th Street and 1900 NW 2nd Court from the City of Miami ("City") for the purpose of
developing affordable housing units within the Redevelopment Area ("Project"). The City's Department of
Community Development agreed to provide funding to the aforementioned Project from the State Housing
Initiatives Partnership Program to assist with the construction cost associated with the build out of both sites.
The CRA has entered into negotiations with Desgin2Form1 to perform architectural services for the Project and
now seeks authorization to enter into a professional services agreement with Desgin2Form.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 3 and 4, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan lists the "creati[on of] infill housing, diversity in housing types, and retaining affordable housing," and
"improving quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goals.
Section 2, Principle 9, at page 15, of the Plan states that "[e]stablished neighborhoods are distinguished by
architecture that is indicative of their history, climate, and function." Section 2, Principle 10, at page 16, of the
Plan provides that "[s]treets and buildings must be attractive." Further, Section 2, Principle 10 provides that
"[I]ooks are important to current residents who will feel community pride when receiving pleasant comments
about where they live [and looks are important to attracting investors to make other improvements to the
neighborhood."
FUNDING:
$120,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services" Account No.
10050.920101.531000.0000.00000.
' See CRA-R-15-0030 for list of architects authorized by the Board of Commissioners.