HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-16-0032 Cover MemoGEOPW Board ofCommissioners Meeting
July 25,2010
SOUTHEAST DVERTDVVN0zARKWEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair KoonHardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Authorizing mnExpenditure for
Repairs hothe Black Police Precinct and
Courthouse Museum.
From: Clarence E.Woods, U| References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
The Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police Precinct"), located cd480 NW 11th SL,
Miami. FL, is a hiub/ho structure of major significance and e specifically identified project area within the
Southeast [)vndnwn/ParkVVest Community Redevelopment Agency Plan ("Plan"). In 2011. the City of Miami
conveyed the Black Police Pre' cinct to the Southeast Overtnwn/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") for the purpose of continuing redevelopment efforts in accordance with the Plan.
The attached Resolution ofthe Board ofCommissioners ofthe CRA ratifies an expenditure of funds inthe
amount of $45'471.55for on emergency roof replacement, drywall repairs, and baokfow repairs at the Black
Police Precinct; and further authorizes an allowance in an amount not toexceed $10'000for maintenance and
unexpected expenses atthe Precinct.
Gendnn 2' Goal 1, at page 11. of the Plan lists the "prnsenv[ation of] historic buildings and community heritage"
amastated 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 obabas that "older buildings that
embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense ofcommunity 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 ofMiami to be used
aoamuseum and topromote cultural activities for the [)vertowncommunity.
The Black Police Precinct was designated by the City of Miami as,a historic site in 2002.
FUNDING:
$55471.55 allocated from SEOFW Tax Increment Fund. entitled "Construction in Progress" Account No.