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CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 15-00741 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000, TO
TALMADGE FRAIZER, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BUILD
OUT OF "BROTHER FRAIZER'S RIBS" FROM THE COMMERCIAL TENANT
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
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;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community," and "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14, of the Plan provides that "employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents..." as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan 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 ...;" and
WHEREAS, since 1986, Brother Frazier's Ribs has been located in the Overtown community;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Frazier's recently executed a lease agreement for commercial space at The
Carver Apartments and Shoppes, 801 N.W. 3rdAvenue, Miami, Florida 33136 and seeks assistance
from the CRA for the build out of "Brother Frazier's Ribs" from the Commercial Tenant Improvement
Program in an effort to expand his business operations; and
WHEREAS, Brother Frazier's Ribs seeks to provide a comfortable setting to Overtown
residents and visitors to enjoy quality food and friendly service in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, Brother Frazier's Ribs intends to provide community benefits such as, Tuesday
"Jazz Ensemble Night", featuring local musicians and half priced meals, Friday "Surf and Turf" menu,
featuring old school music, and "College Night" where a portion of the food sales will go to a
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scholarship fund for college and vocational students in the Overtown area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant in an amount not to
exceed $200,000 to Talmadge Frazier to underwrite costs associated with the build out of "Brother
Frazier's Ribs" from the Commercial Tenant Improvement Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further
the above mentioned 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 a grant in an amount not to
exceed $200,000 to Talmadge Frazier to underwrite costs associated with the build out of "Brother
Frazier's Ribs" from the Commercial Tenant Improvement Program.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 4. 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 5. Funds, which were previously authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-15-0016, are
allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RENEE A. JADUSIN H
STAFF COUNSEL
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