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Resolution: R-13-0140
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 13-00334 Final Action Date: 4/11/2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM THE DISTRICT 4 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE GREATER MIAMI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC.,
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BUSINESS CENTER AT MIAMI
NORTHWESTERN HIGH SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 1100 NORTHWEST 71 ST
STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 12-0060, adopted February 23, 2012, the Miami City
Commission approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") Economic
Development reserve account funds for Program Year 2012-2013 in the amount of $1,160,716; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Inc. is the leader in business
development, the voice of business in South Florida, involves the private sector in community
leadership and produces an annual program of work organized in six areas: Community Growth,
Governmental Affairs, Industry Growth, International Business, Leadership Programs and Marketing
and Member Services; and
WHEREAS, the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Inc. through its Leadership Miami
Program have created a project team, Maximizing Miami's Momentum ("M3"), in partnership with
Miami Northwestern High School to establish a business center and implement a program that will
enhance and create opportunities for the next generation of Miami Northwestern High School
graduates; and
WHEREAS, the M3 project includes the renovation of a classroom provided by Miami
Northwestern, for a business center to be used by the students; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the allocation of CDBG funds, in the amount of
$50,000 from the District 4 Economic Development Reserve Account to the Greater Miami Chamber
of Commerce, Inc. for the construction of a business center at Miami Northwestern High School
located at 1100 Northwest 71 st Street, Miami, Florida;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
City of Miami
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reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The allocation of CDBG funds, in the amount of $50,000 from the District 4 Economic
Development Reserve Account to the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Inc., for the construction
of a business center at Miami Northwestern High School located at 1100 Northwest 71 st Street,
Miami, Florida, is authorized
Section 3. The City Manager is authorized{1} to execute all necessary documents, in a form
acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of
the Mayor.{2}
Footnotes:
{1} The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be
imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City
Charter and Code provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10)
calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it
shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.
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