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June 28, 2010
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacorta
Executive Director
Date: June 18, 2010 File: 10-00797
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Additional Funding for
the Design and Construction of a Skate Park
at Biscayne Park.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA°) approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of
additional funds, in an amount not to exceed $1,200,000, for a total amount not to exceed $2,200,000, to the
City of Miami for the design and construction of a skate park at Biscayne Park, 150 N.E. 19th Street, Miami,
Florida.
Biscayne Park is currently a passive park and development of a skate park would stimulate active use of the
park by residents as a place to play and exercise in a safe environment. The Board of Commissioners, by
Resolution No. CRA-R-08-0057, authorized a grant, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, to the City of Miami
("City") for the design and construction of a skate park at Biscayne Park ("Project").
The Project consists of the remodeling of Biscayne Park with 16,000 square feet dedicated to a concrete skate
park. Site improvements will include a fenced enclosure, landscaping, shade trees, sidewalks, benches, and
shade structures. In addition, a 3,000 square foot accessory building with restrooms, park offices, a concessions
area, and retail space for skateboard merchandise will be built. The City has requested additional funding, in an
amount not to exceed $1,200,000 for completion of the Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4.D., at page 42, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists "[c]reat[ing] opportunities for new
development through improvements to the public realm"' and '"[e]nhanc[ing] the area's visual attractiveness to
business and residents," as stated redevelopment objectives.
This Resolution accomplishes these objectives.
FUNDING: $1,200,000 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants And Aids," Account Code No,
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.