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File Number: 12-00053 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $4,482.38 TO THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, FOR TROLLEY SERVICES, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE 2011 ART
BASEL EVENT. FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM THE OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4.2, at page 49 of the OMNI CRA Redevelopment Plan, lists "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;" and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 163.370(2)(n), the CRA may coordinate and direct
the provisions of Chapter 163 in order that the objective of remedying slum and blighted areas and
preventing the causes thereof may be most effectively achieved; and
WHEREAS, through the 2011 Art Basel -Related events, the CRA will be able to promote the
businesses, cultural facilities, and restaurants within the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize 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 taking place within the CRA area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. An expenditure, in an amount not to exceed $4,482.38 for trolley services
provided in conjunction with the 2011 Art Basel events, taking place within the CRA area, is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse said funds on
a reimbursement basis or directly to and vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
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Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds to be allocated from OMNI Tax Increment Fund, Account Code No.
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
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