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October 24, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Clarence E. Woods, III
Executive Director
/1)
Date: October 18, 2013 File: 13-01205
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Acceptance of EDA
Grant for Rehabilitation of Historic Ebenezer
Church.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") accepts funds, in an amount not to exceed $900,000, consisting of a grant
award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration for the adaptive re -use
and rehabilitation of the historic Ebenezer Church, 300 NW 11 Street, Miami, Florida ("site").
Through grant support from the CRA, Miami Dade College ("MDC") operates the Hospitality Institute, which
provides training and employment opportunities to residents of the Redevelopment Area. MDC has expanded
the Hospitality Institute to include culinary arts training; however, MDC is in need of dedicated space to operate
the expanded programming.
To assist MDC with its expansion, the CRA has agreed to allow the Hospitality Institute to operate at the site,
but the site is in need of being rehabilitated. In an effort to assist the CRA with leveraging its funding support of
the Hospitality Institute, the CRA applied for a grant in the amount of $900,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
Commerce's Economic Development Administration ("EDA") for the adaptive re -use and rehabilitation of the
site. The application also required participation by MDC, and the City of Miami ("City"), given that the CRA is
one of its agencies.
On October 1, 2013, EDA awarded a grant, in an amount not to exceed $900,000.00 for the adaptive re -use and
rehabilitation of the site ("grant award"), and requires the City and the CRA to accept the award within thirty (30)
days. Acceptance of this grant award would enable the CRA to rehabilitate the site and allow MDC to continue
its expanded programming.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.370(2)(g), Florida Statutes, allows a community redevelopment agency to "to borrow money and to
apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from the
Federal Government."
Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan
("Plan") provides for the preservation of historic buildings and community heritage as a stated redevelopment
goal. The Plan, at pages 89 — 90, also describes the Ebenezer Church, 300 NW 11 Street, Miami, Florida
("site"), as being historically significant, and encourages the renovation of such buildings throughout the
Redevelopment Area.
FUNDING:
This Resolution does not commit funding.
City of Miami
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-13-0064
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13-01205
Final Action Date: 10/24/2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMM UNITY REDEVELOPM ENT AGENCY ACCEPTING
FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $900,000, CONSISTING OF A GRANT
AWARD FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE'S ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE ADAPTIVE RE -USE OF AND
REHABILITATION OF THE HISTORIC EBENEZER CHURCH, 300 NW 11 STREET,
MIAMI, FLORIDA; RATIFYING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EXECUTION OF
THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD AGREEMENT ATTACHED HERETO;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL OTHER
AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE ACCEPTANCE OF AND
COMPLIANCE WITH SAID GRANT AWARD.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370(2)(g), Florida Statutes, allows a community redevelopment
agency to "to borrow money and to apply for and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and
any other form of financial assistance from the Federal Government;" and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan, provides for the preservation of historic
buildings and community heritage as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at pages 89 - 90, describes the Ebenezer Church, 300 NW 11 Street,
Miami, Florida ("site"), as being historically significant, and encourages the renovation of such
buildings throughout the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, through grant support from the CRA, Miami Dade College operates the Hospitality
Institute, which provides training and employment opportunities to residents of the Redevelopment
Area; and
WHEREAS, Miami Dade College has expanded the Hospitality Institute to include culinary arts
training; however, Miami Dade College is in need of dedicated space to operate the expanded
programming; and
WHEREAS, to assist Miami Dade College with its expansion, the CRA has agreed to allow the
Hospitality Institute to operate at the site, but the site is in need of being rehabilitated; and
WHEREAS, in an effort to assist the CRA with leveraging its funding support of the Hospitality
Institute, the CRA applied for a grant in the amount of $900,000.00 from the U.S. Department of
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Commerce's Economic Development Administration ("EDA") for the adaptive re -use and rehabilitation
of the site; and
WHEREAS, the application also required participation by Miami Dade College, and the City of
Miami ("City"), given that the CRA is one of its agencies; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2013, EDA awarded a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$900,000.00 for the for the adaptive re -use and rehabilitation of the site ("grant award"), and requires
the City and the CRA to accept the award within thirty (30) days; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to accept the award, wishes to ratify the
Executive Director's execution of the Financial Assistant Award Agreement attached hereto , and
authorizes the Executive Director to execute all other amendments, extensions, modifications, and
other necessary documents in order to implement the acceptance of and compliance with said grant
award; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the acceptance of the grant award for the
purposes set forth above would further the aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST 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. The Board of Commissioners hereby accepts funds, in an amount not to exceed
$900,000, consisting of a grant award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic
Development Administration for the adaptive re -use of and rehabilitation of the historic Ebenezer
Church, 300 NW 11 Street, Miami, Florida ("grant award").
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners ratifies the Executive Director's execution of the
Financial Assistance Award Agreement attached hereto.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all other amendments,
extensions, modifications, and other necessary documents in order to implement the acceptance of
and compliance with said grant award.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption .
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feCiNt
SEP 2 5 2013
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
Suite 1 B20
401 West Peachtree St.. N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3510
In reply refer to:
Investment No. 04-79-06827
Mr. Clarence Woods
Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 105
Miami, Florida 33136
and
Mr. Johnny Martinez
City Manager
City of Miami
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
and
Dr. Rolando Montoya
College Provost
Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132
Dear Gentlemen:
I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Commerce's Economic Development
Administration.(EDA) has approved your application for a $900,000 EDA investment to encompass the
adaptive re -use and rehabilitation of an historic former church building to accommodate the newly
expanded Hospitality and Culinary Institute.
Enclosed are two signed copies of the Financial Assistance Award. Your agreement to the terms
and conditions of the award should be indicated by the signature of your principal official on each of the
signed copies of the Financial Assistance Award. One of the executed copies should be returned to
H. Philip Paradice, Jr., Regional Director, Atlanta Regional Office, Economic Development
Administration, 401 West Peachtree Street, N.W, Suite 1820, Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3510. If not signed
and returned within 30 days of receipt, EDA may declare the Award null and void.
Please do not make any commitments in reliance on this award until you have carefully reviewed
and accepted the terms and conditions. Any commitments entered into prior to obtaining the approval of
EDA in accordance with its regulations and requirements will be at your own risk.
EDA's mission is to -lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and
competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. EDA
implements this mission by making strategic investments in the nation's most economically distressed
communities that encourage private sector collaboration and creation of higher -skill, higher wage jobs.
EDA investments are results driven, embracing the principles of technological innovation,
entrepreneurship and regional development.
Mr. Clarence Woods
Mr. Johnny Martinez
Dr. Rolando Montoya
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I share your expectations regarding the impact of this investment and look forward to working
with you to meet the economic development needs of your community.
H. Philip Paradice, Jr,
Regional Director
Enclosures: Form CD-450 Financial Assistance Award (2)
Exhibit A — Special Award Conditions
Attachment No. 1 — Form ED-508 Budget
EDA Standard Terms and Conditions for Construction Projects, dated March 12, 2013
FG9MCD-45a U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE IRLV.3-
31MI
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARD
GRANT El COOPERAT1VEAGREEMENT
AWARD PERIOD
45 months after date of EDA approval
RECIPIENT NAME
AWARD NUMBER
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
04-79-06827
STREET ADDRESS
FEDERAL SHARE OF COST
1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 105
$ 900,000.00
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
RECIPIENT SHARE OF COST
Miami, Florida 33136
$ 1,069,437.00
RECIPIENT NAME
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST
City of Miami
$ 1,969,437.00
STREET ADDRESS
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Miami, Florida 33130
RECIPIENT NAME
Miami Dade College
STREET ADDRESS300 NE 2nd Avenue
CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Miami, Florida 33132
AUTHORITY
Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. § 3121 et seq.)
CFDA NO. AND PROJECT TITLE
11.307 Economic Adjustment! Bui ding Rehabilitation
BUREAU
FUND
FCFY
PROJECT -TASK
ORGANIZATION
OBJECT CLASS
20
40
13
0406827-000
04
4110
This Award approved by the Grants Officer is issued in triplicate and constitutes an obligation of Federal funding. By signing the three
documents, the Recipient agrees to comply with the Award provisions checked below and attached. Upon acceptance by the Recipient,
two signed Award documents shall be returned to the Grants Officer and the third document shall be retained by the Recipient. if not
signed and returned without modification by the Recipient within 30 days of receipt, the Grants Officer may unilaterally terminate this
Award.
❑ Department of Commerce Financial Assistance Standard Terms and Conditions
CI Special Award Conditions (see Exhibit A)
E Line Item Budget (Attachment No. 1)
15 CFR Part 14, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher
x Education, Hospitals, Other Nonprofit, and Commercial Organizations
El 15 CFR Part 24, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements to State and Local
Governments
[]x OMB Circular A-21, Cost Principles for Educational Institutions
❑x OMB Circular A-87, Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments
❑ OMB Circular A-122, Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations
❑x 48 CFR Part 31, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures
d OMB Circular A-133, Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations
Q Other(s): EDA Standard Terms and Conditions for Construction Projects, dated March 12, 2013
SIGNATURE OF PARTMENT
OF COMMFarE
GRANTS OFFICER
TITLE
DATE
Director, Atlanta Regional
0..5 '3
H. Philp
TYPED NAM D SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REC1PPI
TITLE .
DATE
o.
Executive Director, Southeast OvertownlPark
/
Clar: nc
West Community Redevelopment
! �6/ fFL/
TYPE ME� NO SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED RECIPIENT OFFICIAL
TITLE
DA
Johns artinez
City Manager, City of Miami
15' 13
TYPED E AND SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED REC TENT OFFICIAL
TITLE
DATE
10 tY 4013
Dr. Rolando Montoy
College Provost, Miami Dade College
MDMjNiS1PA1ION ELECTRONIC FOR'+
.Form Ep-508
(Rev.3/8 S t x
.U.S.,DEPARTMENTOF COMMERCE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION
PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT COST CLASSIFICATIONS
EDA Investment No. 04-79-06827 State: Florida
Cost Classification
Administrative and legal expenses
Land, structures, and rights -of -way
appraisals, etc.
Relocation expenses and payments
.(Cost incidental to transfer of titles)
Attachment No. 1
County! Miami -Dade
Proposed Approved
Architectural and engineering fees 121,817 121,817
Other architectural and engineering fees
Project inspection fees and audit
Site Work
Demolition and removal
Construction 1,602,061 1,602,061
Equipment
Miscellaneous
Contingencies 245,559 245,559
TOTAL PROJECT COSTS $ 1,969,437 $ 1,969,437
Remarks:
EXHIBIT "A"
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Public Works and Development Facilities
Investment No.: 04-79-06827
Recipient: Southeast OvertownfPark West community Redevelopment Agency, City of Miami and
Miami Dade College, Florida
SPECIAL AWARD CONDITIONS
1. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT TIME SCHEDULE: The Recipient agrees to the following
Project development time schedule:
Time allowed after Receipt of Financial Assistance Award for:
Return of Executed Financial Assistance Award 30 days
Start of Construction 18 Months from Date of Grant Award
Construction Period 24 Months
Project Closeout — All Project closeout documents including final financial information and
any required program reports shall be submitted to the Government not more than 90 day after
the date the Recipient accepts the completed project from the contractor(s).
The Recipient shall pursue diligently the development of the Project so as to ensure completion
within this time schedule. Moreover, the Recipient shall notify the Government in writing of
any event, which could delay substantially the achievement of the Project within the prescribed
time limits. The Recipient further acknowledges that failure to meet the development time
schedule may result in the Government's taking action to terminate the Award in accordance
with the regulations set forth at 15 CFR 24.43 (53 Fed, Reg. 8048-9, 8102, March 11, 1988).
2. GOALS FOR WOMEN AND MINIORITIES IN CONSTRUCTION: Department of Labor
regulations set forth in in 41 CFR 60-4 establish goals and timetables for participation of
minorities and women in. the construction industry. These regulations apply to all Federally
assisted construction contracts in excess of $10,000. The Recipient shall comply with these
regulations and shall obtain compliance with 41 CFR 60-4 from contractors and subcontractors
employed in the completion of the Project by including such notices, clauses and provisions in
the Solicitations for Offers or Bids as required by 41 CFR 60-4. The goal for the participation
of women: in each trade area shall be as follows:
From April 1, 1981, until further notice: 6.9 percent
Special Conditions
EXHIBIT "A"
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Investment No. 04-79-06827
All changes to this goal, as published in the Federal Register in accordance with the Office of
Federal Contract Compliance Programs regulations at 41 CFR 60-4.6, or any successor
regulations, shall hereafter be incorporated by reference into these Special Award Conditions.
Goals for Minority participation shall be as prescribed by Appendix B-80, Federal Register,
Volume 45, No. 194, October 3, 1980,.or subsequent publications. The Recipient shall include
the "Standard Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Construction Contract Specifications"
(or cause there to be included, if appropriate) in all Federally assisted contracts and
subcontracts. The goals and timetables for minority and female participation may not be less
than those published pursuant to 41 CFR 60-4.6.
3. REPORT ON UNLIQUIDA•IED OBLIGATIONS: All Recipients of an EDA grant award of
more than $100,000 whose Award has not been fully disbursed is required to submit Form .
SF-425, "Financial Status Report" to EDA semi-annually to report on the status of
unreimbursed obligations. This report will provide information on the amount of allowable
Project expenses that have been incurred, but not claimed for reimbursement by the Recipient.
The first report shall be as of March 30 of each year and shall be submitted to EDA no later
than April 30 of each year, and the second report shall be as of September 30 of each year and
'shall be submitted to EDA no later than October 30 of each year. The Recipient must submit a
final financial report using Form SF-425 within 90 days of the expiration date of the Award (or
from the date the Recipient accepts the Project from the contractor, whichever occurs earlier).
Noncompliance with these requirements will result in the suspension of disbursements under
this Award. Financial reports are to be submitted to the Project Officer,
4. PRESERVATION OF OPEN COMPETITION AND GOVERNMENT NEUTRALITY
TOWARDS GOVERNMENT CONTRACTORS LABOR RELATOINS ON FEDERAL AND
FEDERALLY FUNDED CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS: Pursuant to E.O. 13202,
"Preservation of Open Competition and Government Neutrality Towards Government
Contractors' Labor Relations on Federal and Federal Funded Construction Projects," unless the
Project is exempted under section 5(c) of the order, bid specifications, project agreements, or
other controlling documents for construction contracts awarded by Recipients of grants or
cooperative agreements, or those of any construction manager acting on their behalf, shall not:
a) include any requirement or prohibition on Bidders, Offerors, Contractors, or Subcontractors
about entering into or adhering to agreements with one or more labor organizations on the
same or related construction Project(s); or b) otherwise discriminate against Bidders, Offerors,
Contractors, or Subcontractors for becoming or refusing to become or remain signatories or
otherwise to adhere to agreements with one or more labor organizations, on the same or other
related construction Project(s).
Special Conditions
EXHIBIT "A"
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Investment No. 04-79-06827
5. ENGINEERING CERTIFICATE/CERTIFICATE OF TITLE: The Recipient, prior to
Solicitation of bids for construction of this Project, shall furnish to the Government an
acceptable Engineering Certificate showing all lands, rights -of -way and easements necessary
for construction of this Project along with an. acceptable Certificate of Title on said lands,
rights -of -way and easements showing good and merchantable title free of mortgages or other
foreclosable liens.
6. CONSTRUCTION START; If significant construction (as determined by EDA) is not
commenced within two years of approval of the project or by the date estimated forstart of
construction in the grant award (or the expiration of any extension granted in writing by EDA),
whichever is later, the EDA grant will be automatically suspended and may be terminated if
EDA determines, alter consultation with the grant recipient, that construction to completion
cannot reasonably be expected to proceed promptly and expeditiously.
7. NONRELOCATION: In signing this award of financial assistance, Recipient(s) attests that
EDA .funding is not intended by the Recipient to assist its efforts to induce the relocation of
existing jobs that are located outside of its jurisdiction to within its jurisdiction in competition
with other jurisdictions for those same jobs. In the event that EDA determines that its
assistance was used for those purposes, EDA retains the right to pursue appropriate
enforcement action in accord with the Standard Terms and Conditions of the Award, including
suspension of disbursements and termination of the award for convenience or cause.
8. REFUND CHECKS, INTEREST OR UNUSED FUNDS: Treasury has given the EDA two
options for having payments deposited to our account with it:
The first one is Pay.Gov. This option allows the payee to pay EDA through the Internet. The
payee will have the option to make a one-time payment or to set up an account to make regular
payments.
The second option is Paper Cheek conversion, All checks must identify on their face the name_
of the DoC agency funding the award, award number, and no more than a two -word
description to identify the reason for the refund or check, A copy of the check should be
provided to the Federal Project Officer. This option allows the payee to send a check to
NOAA's accounting office, who processes EDA's accounting functions at the following
address: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Finance Office, AOD, EDA Grants, 20020 Century Boulevard, Germantown, MI) 20874. The
accounting staff will scan the checks in encrypted file to the Federal Reserve Bank, and the
funds will be deposited in FDA's account. While this process will not be an issue with most
payees who are corporations, it could be an issue for individuals sending EDA funds. Please
make note of the following.
Notice to Customers Maldng,Payment by Check
Special Conditions
EXHIBIT "A"
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Investment No. 04-79-06827
If you send EDA a check, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer by copying your
check and using the account information on it to electronically debit your account for the
amount of the check. The debit form your account will usually occur within 24 hours and will
appear on your regular account statement.
You will not receive your original check back. Your original check will be destroyed, but a
copy of it will be maintained in our office. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical
reasons, the copy will be processed in place of the original check. If the EFT cannot be
completed because of insufficient fluids, we will charge you a one-time fee of $25.00, which
will be collected by EFT.
9. SCOPE OF WORK: Recipient(s) agrees to undertake, prosecute and complete the Scope of
Work (SOW) for this Project funded by this Award which SOW is approved and agreed to by
the Government as subsequently amended in mutually agreed upon written change order(s)
and/or SOW amendment(s), if any, The SOW shall be as set forth and described in a.) the
application submitted by Recipient(s) and/or Recipient's authorized representative(s) to the
Government for this Award together with b.) all enclosures, materials, documents and other
submittals accompanying and supporting the application, .c.) all additional materials,
documents and/or correspondence requested by the Government and submitted by Recipient(s)
and/or Recipient's authorized representative(s) in support and furtherance of the application
and d.) such change(s) and/or SOW amendments, if any, requested in writing by the
Recipient(s) and/or Recipient's authorized representative subsequent to the date of this Award
and approved and agreed to in writing by the Government. To the extent such additional
materials, documents and/or correspondence amends and/or clarifies the application, such
amendment or clarification shall be controlling. It is agreed that the Recipient(s) and
Government intend that the SOW describes a discrete, detailed and specific project that is
funded and authorized by this Award and to that end the application and the above described
additional information shall be fairly construed to and shall describe the SOW. The scope of
work for this project is further described below:
This investment will rehabilitate a 7,780 square foot former church. The exterior
work will involve the restoration of windows and doors. All non -original exterior
window and door openings will be closed and modified original openings will be
restored to the original size with new, impact windows and doors. The roof will
be repaired and re -shingled. A new accessible ramp will replace the old exterior
ramp. Other exterior modifications will be completed. A steel structure will be
added to the balcony to create a 1,110 square foot office mezzanine. A glass wall
will enclose the offices and preserve the continuity of the sloped ceiling while
affording views of the banquet hall below.
Special Conditions
EXHIBIT "A"
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Investment No, 04-79-06827
10. LIMITED LIABILITY FOR MIAMI DADE COLLEGE: This Award is made to the following
multiple Recipients: a.) The City of Miami, Florida (City), b.)The Southeast OvertownlPark
West Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency), and 'c.) Miami Dade College, (College).
The College has requested and the Government has agreed to limit the College's responsibility
and liability under this Award as provided in this Special Award Condition. It is agreed by the
Government and the Recipients that all responsibility and liability for the funds disbursed from
this Award or provided by Recipients and all construction activities (including, but not limited
to, the property acquisition, design, plans management, completion, disposal, use, title,
engineering, architecture, insurance, environmental impact, historic preservation and
maintenance) undertaken and paid, in part, from funds from this Award shall be borne by the
Agency and the City. The College shall have no responsibility or liability for the funds
disbursed from this Award or provided by Recipients and no responsibility or liability for
construction activities undertaken and paid, in part, from funds from this Award. The College
shall be responsible for the performance of instruction and programs at the College's
Hospitality and Culinary Institute on the site improved with funds from this Award. as provided
in the application for this Award.
11. ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AGREEMENT: Prior to the disbursement of funds by EDA, the
Recipient shall submit to the Government for approval an Architect/Engineer agreement that
meets the requirements of Section IV E of the "Summary of EDA. Construction Standards,
October 2007 as amended on November 28, 2007" as well as the competitive procurement
standards of 15 CFR Part 24 or 15 CFR Part 14, as applicable. The fee for basic
Architect/Engineer services shall be a lump sum or an agreed maximum and no part of the fees
for other services shall be based upon a cost -plus -a -percentage -of cost or a cost using a
multiplier.
12. ENVIRONMENTAL: Prior to advertisement for construction bids, Recipient shall provide
evidence satisfactory to the Government that the asbestos containing materials (ACMs) and
lead -based paint noted in the October 4, 2010 report by Dynatech Engineering Corp and the
November 4, 2010 by AirQuest Environmental, respectively, will be safely encapsulated
and/or evidence satisfactory to the Government that the ACMs and lead -based paint have been
removed and disposed in accordance with applicable State regulations.
13. ENVIRONMENTAL: Prior to construction or alteration, Recipient shall provide evidence
satisfactory to the Government that the architectural plan and specification have been
submitted to the Florida Division of Historical Resources, State Historic Preservation Officer
(SHPO) as requested in their letter of February 22, 2013. Additionally, prior to construction or
alteration, Recipient shall provide written concurrence from the Florida S}IPO that final design
is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for
Rehabilitating Historic Buildings. Recipient agrees to comply with any and all conditions of
SHPO's final concurrence. If the Recipient does not or cannot provide SHPO concurrence,
Recipient agrees, at the discretion of the Government, to terminate this Award for convenience.
Special Conditions
EXHIBIT "A"
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Investment No. 04-79-06827
14. USEFUL LIFE: The useful life of this project for purposes of the First Priority
Unsubordinated Lien required by paragraph L.3 of the Standard Terms and Conditions, is
hereby determined to be 20 years.
15. LEAD RECIPIENT DESIGNATION AND OBLIGATIONS: This Award is made to multiple
Recipients as identified in the Financial Assistance Award Form CD-450 to which these
Special Award Conditions are attached. The Government requested that one of the Recipients
be designated as the lead recipient to facilitate the administration of this Award. The Recipient
named first in the Recipient name block on the CD-450 to which this Exhibit A is attached has
agreed in writing to be designated as lead recipient. The co recipients acknowledge, agree
with and consent to this designation. The Recipients agree that all funds available pursuant to
this Award shall be solely disbursed by the Government to the Lead Recipient. The Lead
Recipient agrees to be responsible for the fiarther disbursement of all such funds received from
the Government pursuant to this Award strictly in accordance with the Budget attached to this
Award. Such disbursement by the Lead Recipient shall be made in accordance with all
applicable requirements of the Government as identified and set forth on the Financial
Assistance Award Form CD-450 to which these Special Award Conditions are attached. The
Lead Recipient further agrees to be responsible for accumulating all necessary information for
and the submission of all reports required to be submitted to the Government pursuant to this
Award.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Economic Development Administration
Atlanta Regional Office
Suite 1820
401 West Peachtree St., N.W.
Atlanta, Georgia 30308-3510
August 22, 2017
Mr. Clarence Woods, III
Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency
1490 N.W. 3rd Avenue
Suite 105
Miami, Florida 33136
and
Mr. Johnny Martinez
City Manager
City of Miami
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33130
and
Dr. Lenore Rodicio
Executive Vice President and Provost
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
RE: EDA Award No. 04-79-06827 (hereinafter the "Award")
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (hereinafter
"CRA"), City of Miami, Florida (hereinafter the "City") and Miami Dade College
(hereinafter the "College").
Rehabilitation of Historic Church Building/Hospitality and Culinary Center
Dear Mr. Woods, Mr. Martinez and Dr. Rodicio:
The United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)
granted the subject Financial Assistance Award dated September 25, 2013 in the amount of
$900,000.00 to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, the
City of Miami and Miami Dade College. These three (3) bodies were all designated as co -
recipients on the Award. The Award was to assist in the adaptive re -use and rehabilitation of an
historic church building to accommodate the newly expanded City of Miami Hospitality and
Culinary Institute.
In March of this year, the College corresponded with the CRA by letter dated March 9, 2017
(copied to EDA) stating that the CRA had decided to have the Hospitality Employees
Advancement and Training, Inc.(HEAT) utilize the improved site and not have the College
provide job training and employment as originally contemplated in the Award. Then at EDA's
Messrs. Wood and Martinez and Dr. Rodicio
August 22, 2017
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request the CRA by letter dated June 28, 2017 offered a six -point 'Proposed Work Out Plan" to
address and revolve the open issue of the party to operate the program contemplated in the
Award.
Subject to the co -recipients completing and executing the requirements of this correspondence,
EDA, in its discretion, will move forward to remove the College as a co -recipient of the Award as
set forth in the four (4) items set out immediately below.
1.) Each co -recipient must a.) submit a written request to EDA, to my attention, requesting
the removal the College as a co -recipient on the Award and b.) agreeing to execute
EDA's prescribed Amendment to Financial Assistance Award (form ED-451) to remove
the College as an Award recipient. It is critical to note that all three co -recipients must
submit this written request to EDA. EDA cannot and will not move forward regarding this
matter and remove a recipient to a signed. current performing Award without all three co -
recipients concurring to removing the College from the Award.
2.) All three co -recipients must provide written confirmation from their respective governing
bodies authorizing the amendment of the Award as noted above. This will require
written authorization from the CRA's board of directors, the City's board of commission
and the trustees of the College.
3.) On or before September 30, 2017. EDA must receive a final draft of the revocable
license agreement between the CRA and HEAT to provide the day-to-day operation and
training of the project site as provided in the application to EDA and in the EDA Award.
EDA's review and written consent in this regard is required and the review and
comments are at EDA's discretion. EDA notes that the agreement must provide for not
less than the same scope of work represented to EDA in the co -recipient's application
for the Award.
4.) The CRA and HEAT must enter into and execute the revocable license agreement
reviewed and consented to by EDA and provide EDA with a copy of the signed
agreement.
EDA by proving this correspondence and expressing EDA's willingness to consent to removing
the College as a co -recipient from the Award. EDA expresses no opinion and makes no
evaluation of or representation about the College's operation of the project as initially
contemplated. EDA's goal in amending the Award as provided above is the prompt opening
and successful operation of the project site in accordance with the Award.
For this reason. the timely response to and performance of all of the above actions by each of
the co -recipient's is required on or before October 30, 2017. 2017 (Deadline Date). The
satisfactory completion of the requirements of the correspondence on or before the Deadline
Date is critical to commencing the operation of the project site. While the building renovations
have been completed, the commencement of operations at the project site by the College as
relied upon by EDA and as represented and agreed to by all three of the co -recipients can result
in a determination of "Noncompliance With Award Terms" as set out in Section C.7. of the
Award which may result in the imposition of any one or more of the remedies set out in this
Section.
Messrs. Wood and Martinez and Dr. Rodicio
August 22, 2017
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If you have any questions in this regard, please contact me at 404-730-3019 or at
hparadice@eda.gov or EDA's Atlanta Regional Counsel, David Todd at 404-730-3006 or
dtodd@eda.gov.
Sincerely.
H. hilip Paradice, k
Atlanta Regional Director