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January 30, 2012
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Marc D. Sarnoff
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Date: January 23, 2012
Subject: Art Basel Trolley Expense
References:
Enclosures: Legislation
File: 12-00053
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 expenditure, in
amount not to exceed $4,482.38 to the Downtown Development Authority, for trolley services provided in
conjunction with the 2011 Art Basel events within the CRA area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4.2, at page 49 of the OMNI CRA Redevelopment Plan, "The development of the Performing Arts
Center...coupled with the future development of the Florida Opera House and adjacent Media/Entertainment
District...there is a great potential to reinvigorate the Omni area by establishing it as a cultural destination that
includes a multitude of arts and entertainment venues."
Through the 2011 Art Basel -Related events, the CRA is be able to promote the businesses, cultural facilities,
and restaurants within the Redevelopment Area.
The Downtown Development Authority provided trolley services to the different 2011 Art Basel related events
within the CRA area.
This Resolution carries out these objectives.
FUNDING:
Funds from OMNI Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.