HomeMy WebLinkAboutmemo 10-16-08CITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Mayor and Members Date: September 29, 2008
of the City Commission
Subject: District 1 Housing Advisory Board
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References: October 16, 2008 Agenda From: Priscilla A. Thompson
City Clerk
Enclosures: List of members
The District 1 Housing Advisory Board, in cooperation with the City Manager and City depaitnients, is
responsible for the advice, oversight, and facilitation of the City's revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of
the District 1 Community Revitalization District ("District").
The District 1 Housing Advisory Board ("Advisory Board"), per Ordinance 13012 adopted on July 24, 2008,
shall advise the City Commission on revitalization activities; establish policy for the revitalization efforts in the
District; advocate the purposes of the Advisory Board; assist and advise the City Commission, the City
Manager, the Housing and Commercial Loan Committee, the City depaitnients and other public officials and
entities concerning the revitalization initiatives in the District; promote, oversee, and assist in the redevelopment
activities and develop increased public awareness and interest; establish programs and activities eligible for
funding under the HOME Investment Partnerships Program for the District; solicit grants, contributions and
financial and non -financial support from individuals, private business interests, the general public, governmental
entities, corporations, and organizations, foundations and other philanthropic entities to further the purposes of
the Advisory Board; and implement full and active participation and cooperation with the public and private
entities in furtherance of the Advisory Board's purposes to oversee and facilitate the revitalization of the District
to improve the quality of life for residents of the neighborhood. The Advisory Board shall consist of five (5)
members, one (1) of whom shall be a public advocate and shall be a full-time homeowner residing in City
Commission District 1. Four (4) members shall be individuals from professional disciplines who broadly reflect
the diversity of the community and share technical, professional expertise or experiential knowledge and interest
in a number of areas such as residential construction; development; architecture and engineering; planning,
zoning and land use law; economic development; historic preservation and restoration; administration; fiscal
management, and community involvement. Terms are for four (4) years. The Commissioner of District 1 shall
nominate individuals for membership, and shall be ratified by the City Commission.
Five (5) appointments are required at this time:
• Commissioner Gonzalez has five (5) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Vacancy.
2. Vacancy.
3. Vacancy.
4. Vacancy.
5. Vacancy (public advocate; full-time homeowner in District 1).
By copy of this memorandum to the Agenda Office, we are requesting that this issue be placed on the
October 16, 2008 Commission agenda.
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c: Ilene Temchin, Assistant City Attorney
Alfredo Duran, Deputy Director, Community Development
Monica Bosano, Admin. Aide I, Community Development
Elvi Gallastegui, Agenda Coordinator