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Resolution R-17-0171
Legislation
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 1941 Final Action Date: 4/13/2017
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO IDENTIFY FUNDING TO HIRE ALL CONSULTANTS
NECESSARY TO PREPARE A FINDING OF NECESSITY ("STUDY"),
PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, FOR
THE CREATION OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "WEST GROVE";
FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO HIRE ALL CONSULTANTS
NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE STUDY; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE
OF SAID FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00, FOR
PREPARATION OF THE STUDY; DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO SEEK
REIMBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS UPON APPROVAL OF A COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ken Russell
WHEREAS, the neighborhood commonly referred to as "West Grove" is a historically
Bahamian, approximately sixty-five (65) block, half -square -mile section of Coconut Grove within
the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, West Grove has an eclectic and rich history known for its culture,
architecture, arts, and festivals; and
WHEREAS, West Grove, however, has been plagued in recent years by crime, drugs,
decay, and lack of affordable housing, which has resulted in the displacement of many longtime
residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to revitalize the West Grove through the
possible creation of a Community Redevelopment Area which, as a prerequisite thereto,
requires the preparation of a Finding of Necessity ("Study"), pursuant to the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969;
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 City Manager is directed to identify funding to hire all consultants
necessary to prepare a Study, pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, for the
creation of a Community Redevelopment Area for the West Grove.
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Section 3. The City Manager is further directed to hire all consultants necessary to
prepare the Study.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized to expend funds, in an amount not to exceed
$25,000.00, for preparation of the Study, and is directed to seek reimbursement of such funds
upon approval of a Community Redevelopment Plan.
Section 5. The City Manager is further authorized' to execute all necessary documents,
in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature by the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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ey 6/1/2017
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.
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