HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Letter-Bishop James AdamsBISHOP LAMES ADAMS
Senior Pastor/Teacher
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May 10, 12
City of Miami
c/o District Commissioners: Wilfredo Gort, Marc Sarnoff, Frank Carollo, Francis Surarez,
Michelle Spence -Jones
City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Commissioners:
I am in receipt of a document, an unsigned letter from Stephen Petty, Director of the
Department of Finance, objecting to the Overtown Community Redevelopment Agency's
seeking of $50 million loan for projects, which would revitalize the neighborhood, as well as
provide for the issues of the Town Park recertification. This is especially concerning, as the
Town Park issues are extremely time sensitive.
As city commissioners, may I remind you that this was approved by the board and should be
exercised without further delay or interference from the city. The city of Miami, is not
responsible for the loan, or its repayment; the Overtown CRA is the entity responsible. Why
should this even be a matter of discussion? Any consideration, amendment, delay, or
alteration of the previously approved resolution by the board of city commissioners is
utterly insulting and insensitive to the people of Overtown.
As pastor of the Historic St. John Institutional Baptist Church, current member of the
Overtown Community Oversight Board, and former chairman of the same, I find that the
suggestion that funds, which are specifically designated for the use of revitalizing and
transforming a community, to be redirected to pay for the tunnel project is even more
appalling given the history.
Finally, we have been asked to "BELIEVE: INSPIRE, EMPOWER, TRANSFORM." There are no
signs that say, "WAIT"! We the leaders, residents, business owners, churches, and other
stakeholders of Overtown, have waited long enough! We refuse to wait any longer! I am
asking that the commission affirm its commitment to the residents of this community, as we
do believe, we are inspired, and we're ready to transform our neighborhood and city.
Bards,
Bishop pyr es Adams
St. Johrdlrnstitutional Baptist Church
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