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March 30, 2016
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: March 21, 2016 File: 16-00278
Subject: Resolution Accepting Selection of Top
Ranked Proposer to RFQ 16-01 —
RestaurantlEntertainment Programming for
920 N.W 2nd Ave.
From: Clarence E. Woods, Lil 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") accepts the recommendation to select Marcus Samuelsson Development
Group, LLC ("MSDG") as the top ranked development firm to develop 920 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL into a
restaurant/entertainment venue and authorizes the Executive Director to negotiate with MSDG for the same.
The CRA owns 920 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, FL and intends to develop the location as a high -end restaurant,
lounge, cigar bar, sorts bar, jazz/blues lounge, and/or supper club with an entertainment component ("Project").
In furtherance of this development vision, on January 7, 2016, CRA issued Request for Qualifications ("RFQ")
16-01 for Restaurant/Entertainment Programming for 920 N.W. 2°d Ave. which sought knowledgeable and
experienced Proposers with a strong brand name in the restaurant industry. Further, the RFQ sought Proposers
with experience in programming entertainment venues within restaurant/supper club settings. On February 9,
2016, the CRA received seven (7) responses to RFQ 16-01. On February 18, 2016, a selection committee
consisting of Neil Shiver, CRA's Assistant Director; Brian Zeltsman, CRA's Director of Architecture and
Development; Jonelle Adderley, CRA's Marketing Coordinator; and Renee Jadusingh, CRA Staff Counsel, met
to evaluate the aforementioned proposals, and ranked the proposal received from Marcus Samuelsson
Development Group, LLC as the highest ranked proposer.
it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve and adopt the attached Resolution and authorize
Executive Director to enter into negotiate with Marcus Samuelsson Development Group, LLC. In the event a
development agreement is unable to be negotiated with Marcus Samuelsson Development Group, LLC, the
Executive Director will attempt to negotiate an agreement with Crescendo Jazz & Blues Lounge as the second
highest ranked proposer for the Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Chapter 163.380, Florida Statutes details the requirements for disposal of CRA owned property within a
community redevelopment area.
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving quality of life for residents"
as stated redevelopment goals.
Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14, of the Plan provides that "employment opportunities be made available to
existing residents ...". Further, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 provides that in order to "address and improve
the neighborhood 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 ...."
FUNDING:
This Resolution does not commit funding.