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File ID: #1747
Date: 02/17/2017
Commission Meeting Date: 03/09/2017
Type: Resolution
Subject: API - Barcelonal Condo
Purpose of Item:
Requesting Department: Department of
Community and Economic Development
Sponsored By: Wifredo Gort
District Impacted: District 1
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING IN ATTACHMENT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 1 SHARE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY")
ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE PROGRAM, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$20,000.00, TO BARCELONA 1 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A SEPARATE WATER METER TO THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION
OF THE BUILDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
Background of Item:
On October 24, 2003, the Housing and Commercial Loan Committee ("HCLC")
approved the allocation of $2,130,000 in HOME Program funds to Barcelona
Condominiums, LLC ("BC") for construction of the project of seventy-two affordable
homeownership units.
The City was informed by Barcelona 1 Condominium Association, Inc. that only one
meter connects this mixed -used building to the water main service, consequently,
Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) is charging all customers the
commercial rate, resulting in a significantly higher sum billed to individuals residing
within the residential portions. This situation is creating a financial burden on the low-
income residents.
The building's condominium association have requested WASD that a separate water
meter be installed in the building for the residential portions, however, the majority of its
residents are low income families who are unable to afford the fees charged by WASD.
It is the desire of the City of Miami ("City"), District 1 to allocate the amount of $20,000
from Anti -Poverty Initiative funds to Barcelona) Condominium Association, Inc. to assist
them with the connection of a water meter for its residents.
The City Manager is requesting authority to allocate grant funds from the City of Miami
("City") District 1 Anti -Poverty Initiative Program to Barcelona 1 Condominium
Association, Inc., for the installation a residential water meter.
Budget Impact Analysis
Item is an Expenditure
Item is NOT funded by Bonds
Item is NOT Related to Revenue
Total Fiscal Impact:
$20,000
Reviewed B
Department of Community and Economic Development
Review Completed 02/22/2017 8:01 AM
Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres
Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose
City Manager's Office
City Manager's Office
Legislative Division
Office of the City Attorney
Office of the City Attorney
City Commission
Alberto N. Parjus
Daniel J. Alfonso
Valentin J Alvarez
Maricarmen Lopez
Maricarmen Lopez
Nicole Ewan
George Mensah
Budget Analyst Review
Budget Review
Assistant City Manager Review
City Manager Review
Legislative Division Review
Deputy City Attorney Review
Approved Form and Correctness
Meeting
Department Head
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Completed
Skipped
Skipped
Completed
02/22/2017 8:48 AM
02/27/2017 12:52 PM
02/27/2017 4:34 PM
02/27/2017 4:46 PM
02/28/2017 10:22 AM
03/08/2017 5:53 PM
03/08/2017 5:53 PM
03/09/2017 9:00 AM
City of Miami
Legislation
Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 1747 Final Action Date:3/9/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC
HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S
FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS ATTACHMENT "A", THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE DISTRICT 1 SHARE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI'S ("CITY")
ANTI -POVERTY INITIATIVE, IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000.00,
TO BARCELONA 1 CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF A SEPARATE WATER METER TO THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE
BUILDING; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2003, the Housing and Commercial Loan Committee
("HCLC") approved the allocation of $2,130,000.00 in HOME Program funds to Barcelona
Condominiums, LLC ("BC") for construction of seventy-two (72) affordable homeownership units
("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") was informed by Barcelona 1 Condominium
Association, Inc. ("HOA") that only one (1) meter connects the mixed -used building to the water
main service, consequently, Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department ("WASD") is charging all
customers the commercial rate, resulting in a significantly higher sum billed to individuals
residing within the residential part of the building; and
WHEREAS, this situation is creating a financial burden on the low-income residents; and
WHEREAS, the HOA has requested that a separate water meter be installed by WASD
for the residential part of the building; and
WHEREAS, since the majority of the residents are low income families, they are unable
to afford the fees charged by WASD; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the District 1 Commissioner to allocate $20,000.00 from
the District 1 share of the Anti -Poverty Initiative to the HOA to assist the HOA with the
connection of a second water meter for the residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager is requesting authority to allocate grant funds from the
District 1 share of the Anti -Poverty Initiative to the HOA for the installation a residential water
meter;
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 reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The allocation of $20,000.00 from the District 1 share of the Anti -Poverty
Initiative to the HOA, is authorized.
Section 3. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing,
the City Manager's finding, attached and incorporated as Attachment "A", that competitive
negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous, pursuant to Section
18-85(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, and waiving the requirements
for said procedures, is ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to execute the necessary documents, in a
form acceptable to the City Attorney, to implement the allocation of said funds.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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 City 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.