HomeMy WebLinkAboutBack-Up DocumentsSaint James Community Development Corporation of Miami, Inc.
July 12, 2020
Mr. Keith Carswell
Assistant City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, Florida 33133
Re: Application of St. James AME Church, for Conveyance of Land Owned by
Miami -Dade County via Long -Term Lease.
Dear Mr. Carswell:
By this letter, St. James AME Church, a Florida non-profit organization ("St. James") is
requesting a fee simple conveyance of the Property owned by the City of Miami described
below for purposes of supporting the operations of St. James and redevelopment of the site in
order to provide much needed workforce housing and economic development opportunities for
the surrounding community.
St. James has been diligently working and procuring the necessary documentation and
resources to begin focusing on housing and economic development opportunities in the
surrounding areas of the Church. St. James is an established Florida not -for -profit organization
with a 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. The non-profit status allows St.
James to receive properties from municipalities and banks at little or no cost which in turn would
allow us to serve low, moderate and workforce income families. The organization's primary goal
has been to provide attainable services, affordable housing, and economic development
opportunities to those who economically and socially would not be able to avail themselves of
these services. Thus, at the heart of the organization's objective is to improve the quality of life
for the residents of the City of Miami
1854 North West 65th Street Miami, Florida 33147
305-691-4212 office-305-691-0625 fax
Website: www.sjmiami.net - Email: stjameschurch421@bellsouth.net
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Property Requested
The parcel of land requested for conveyance to St. James is located at 1785 NW 35th Street,
near the Earlington Heights Metrorail Station, as more particularly described herein. The
property is severely underutilized and is uniquely situated for a residential housing development.
Additionally, St. James is in the process of securing another workforce housing project at the
Earlington Heights Metrorail station in partnership with Miami -Dade County. The demand for
attainable housing is overwhelming and this additional project will help address those
community needs. The synergy of both projects would create economies of scale, greater
efficiencies and provide and overall improvement of the area.
Need for Development of the Property
• Increase the affordable/workforce housing stock in the community, with an emphasis on
dwellings for working families and units for persons in low income and very low income
brackets.
• Provide jobs in management, maintenance and retail for the immediate community with
an emphasis on employment for the St. James community.
• Provide St. James with transitional and permanent housing for its community.
• Provide St. James with employment opportunities for its community.
St. James seek to provide much needed affordable and workforce housing to the community, as
well as employment and growth opportunities for area residents. Your help in conveying this
parcel to St. James is essential, life changing, and laying the foundation of our collective future.
Thank you for caring and thank you for making a difference for us all in granting our request for
conveyance of this property.
Please feel free to contact me directly at 305-691-4212 in the event additional information is
requested. We are grateful for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Rev. Jimmie L. Williams
St. James AME Church
Enclosures
1854 North West 65th Street Miami, Florida 33147
305-691-4212 office-305-691-0625 fax
Website: www.simiami.net- Email: stjameschurch421@bellsouth.net
Summary Report
Property Information
Folio:
01-3127-009-0140
Property Address:
Owner
Mailing Address
PA Primary Zone
Primary Land Use
Beds / Baths I Half
Floors
Living Units
Actual Area
Living Area
Adjusted Area
1785 NW 35 ST
Miami, FL 33142-5421
CITY OF MIAMI-DEPT OF P&D
ASSET MANAGEMENT DIVISION
444 SW 2 AVE STE #325
MIAMI, FL 33130-1910
6100 COMMERCIAL -
NEIGHBORHOOD
8940 MUNICIPAL : MUNICIPAL
0/0/0
Lot Size
Year Built
1
0
Sq.Ft
Sq.Ft
5,009 Sq.Ft
58,500 Sq.Ft
1963
Assessment Information
Year
2020
2019
2018
Land Value
$702,000
$702,000�
$702,000
Building Value
$240,011
$229,101
$229,101
XF Value
$0
$0
$0
Market Value
$942,011
$931,101
$931,101
Assessed Value
$942,011
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$913,321
$830,292
Benefits Information
Benefit
Type
2020
2019 2018
Non -Homestead
Cap
Assessment
Reduction
Municipal
Exemption
$17,780
$942,011
$100,809
$913,321 $830,292
Note: Not all benefits are applicable to all Taxable Values (i.e. Coun y, School
Board, City, Regional).
Short Legal Description
COLONNAS SUB PB 11-69
LOTS 18 THRU 26 INC
LOT SIZE 450.000 X 130
Generated On : 7/12/2020
Taxable Value Information
County
Exemption Value
Taxable Value
School Board
2020
$942,011
2019
2018
$913,321
$830,292
Exemption Value
Taxable Value
City
Exemption Value
Taxable Value
$0
$0
$0
$942,011 $931,101
Regional
Exemption Value
Taxable Value
$0
$931,101
$0
$0
$942,011
$913,321
$830,292
$o
$942,011
$0
$913,321
$830,292
$0
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Sales Information
Previous Sale
Price
OR Book -Page
Qualification Description
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The Reverend Honorable Jimmie Lee Williams, III
504 North West 3r"IAve, Homestead, Florida 33030
305-691-4212 Office - 305-691-062 Fax
305-763-2087 Home - 305-282-4467 Cell
jlw41007(aaol.com e-mail
Executive Summary: Over 17 years of experience in service organizations and government, including
management and administration of national and regional programs; leadership in governmental
departments, public and private agencies, non-profit organizations, community development corporation
(CDC),and related advocacy activities; worked in legislative lobbying on a local, state, federal; and
experience in all aspects of political campaigns and small business consulting.
Educational Background:
• Candidate for Ph.D. Program Union Institute and University in Ethical and Creative Leadership
for the winter of 2018.
• Master of Divinity in New Testament, Philosophy and Theology, Turner Theological Seminary at
Interdenominational Theological Center, 2005.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance & Organizational Management, Warner Southern College,
2002.
• Associate of Arts degree in Accounting, Keiser University, 2001.
Professional Experience:
• Senior Minister of Saint James A.M.E Church Miami, FL. 2011-Persent
In my capacity as the Senior Minister, 1 head the administrative body of the Church. Since accepting this
position, I have Championed the development of infrastructure by all ministry and support areas that
promote healthy, long-term growth of the church. In my tenure, I have led the church's building
programs, including capital fundraising campaigns with amounts over seven figures that have been
pledged, and secured, master planning, design and architecture, contractor selection, and construction
renovation and remodeling outdated facility. The Senior Minister oversees the compilation of a church
budget and adherence to that budget. As the Senior Minister I act as a President and C.E.O. oversite of 16
paid church staff, which often includes chief financial office, executive secretary, office manager,
worship &Arts director and Facilities manager. As Senior Minister I provided pastoral care and
counseling to membership including dealing with conflict resolution within the church and any discipline
issues that may arise.
• Saint James Community Development Corporation of Miami, Inc. Miami, FL. 2012-Persent
As President and Chief Executive Officer 1 have led initiatives that: foster and create through the infill
affordable homes program, foster community leadership, enhance and protect open spaces, and offer steps
to increased incomes and assets, so that residents can call Miami -Dade home for the long-term. Saint
James CDC is building a stronger and more stable community by representing and supporting the
expressed interests, positive engagement and leadership of Saint James' diverse local communities,
institutions, individuals, and families of all incomes. We: have a mission to develop affordable housing;
secure properties for homeownership; train people who wish to become homebuyers; offer services to
residents of the housing we help develop; and build community leadership and engagement. Saint James
CDC have strengthened community partnerships, and expanded our resident service programs, including
financial coaching, recreational, and other activities through our community participation.
• Saint James Social & Economic Development Center Miami, FL. 2011-Persent
As the Executive Director, I assume the role of the Chief Executive Officer of Saint James Social and
Economic Development Center. My duties require that I report to the Board of Directors and take
responsibility for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. In
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program development and administration, I provide leadership in developing programs, organizational
and financial plans with the Board of Directors and staff, and carry out plans and policies authorized by
the board. I made sure that the board is kept fully informed on the condition of the organization and all-
important factors influencing it. This includes publicize the activities of the organization, its programs,
and goals, establish sound working relationships and cooperative arrangements with community groups
and organizations, 1 help the programs point of view of the organization to agencies, organizations, and
the general public, take responsibility for developing and maintaining sound financial practices, work
with the staff, Finance Committee, and the Board in preparing a budget; see that the organization operates
within budget guidelines, and ensure that adequate funds are available to permit the organization to carry
out its work; jointly, with the President and Secretary of the board of directors, conduct official
correspondence of the organization, and jointly, with designated officers, execute legal documents.
• Senior Minister of Greater New Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church Homestead, FL, 2006-2011
As Senior Minister, I served as head of the administrative body with the help of leadership. Duties and
responsibilities included overseeing the compilation of a church budget and adherence to that budget. The
Senior Minister acts as a manager of sorts to the paid church staff, which often includes a secretary, office
manager and custodian. The Senior Minister along with the church leadership ensures that the church is
adhering to the laws set by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the bible. This includes dealing
with conflicts within the church and any discipline issues that may arise.
• Senior Minister of New Bethel A.M.E. Church, Port St. Joe, FL, 2004-2006
As Senior Minister, I served as head of the administrative body, with the help of church leadership. In the
Senior Minister position, 1 oversaw the compilation of the church budget and adherence to that budget. I
fulfilled the role of manager of paid church staff, which often includes a secretary, office manager and
custodian. Being Senior Minister along with the church leadership ensures that the church is adhering to
the laws set by the African Methodist Episcopal Church and the bible. This includes dealing with
conflicts within the church and any discipline issues that may arise.
• Executive Senior Minister of St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Atlanta, GA, 2002-2004
As the Executive Senior Minister, I was responsible for the overall leadership and direction of church
staff, leading all functional areas in the accomplishment of the church's mission. This includes outreach,
arts, pastoral care, group life, student and children's ministry areas as well as strategic planning, finance,
administration, human resources, and operations and performs other duties as assigned by Senior Minister
of the church.
Current & Political Experience:
Councilman Jimmie L. Williams, I11 was re-elected in November 2013 to a four-year term in Council Seat
#4, which includes the Southwest area of Homestead. Councilman Jimmie L. Williams, III was first
elected as a Homestead Council Member Seat 4 in 2009.
• City Councilman of Homestead (Elected Position) Homestead, FL, 2009-2017
As a City Council Member, 1 created and enhanced purposeful legislation, and pass local law and
ordinances. Legislation that passes through the Council may relate to city budgets in excess of $460
Million dollars, local taxes, land use, zoning and licenses for both business and recreation. As a City
Councilmember, my constituent's comes first with a city's population of 69,000. Interaction with the
public is essential to performing my duties effectively; duties which include supervising/monitoring the
performance efficiency of City departments and programs, negotiating contracts for Citywide capital
improvement projects, and serving as liaison with other governments. As a City Councilmember, I fulfill
my responsibilities to my constituents by listening to their concerns and suggestions, explaining new
legislation and the impact of said legislation on the community. I represented the City of Homestead
during interaction with county (Miami -Dade), state (Florida), and the federal government. In the spring
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of 2017, .I met with state legislators on both side of the Health Care Appropriations Committees, Securing
over $200,000.00 in funding for a Sickle Cell Disease initiative to be implemented statewide in Florida.
House Bill 2975 is the first legislative item that facilitates a research and care clinic dedicated only to
patients with Sickle Cell Disease.
Current and Past Appointments to Boards & Committees:
• Appointed to City of Homestead Green Cities Initiative 2015- 2017
• Appointed to the City of Homestead South Florida Water Management District Initiative 2015-
2017
• Small Business Incubator, 2009-2013
• Finance & Budget Committee Chair City of Homestead oversee $360 Million Dollars, 2009-2016
• Procurement & General Services Chair, 2011-2016
• Solid Waste Department Chair, 2011-2016
• Southwest Advisory Committee, 2009-2017
• New Elected Officials Pension Board Chair Oversee $4.9 Million Dollar, 2013-2017
• Finance & Taxation Committee of Florida League of Cities, 2010-2017
• Federal Action Strike Team Committee (FAST) of Florida League of Cities, 2010-2012
• Chairman for the City of Homestead Finance/Enterprise Funds, 2009-2016
• Chairman for the City of Homestead Community Redevelopment Agency, 2009-2011.
• Chairman for the City of Homestead Economic Development, 2009-2011
• Appointed to the City of Homestead Special Events Grant Board 2007-2008
• Board Member for the Little Angels Foundation, 2008-2013
• Member of the Connectional Council of the A.M.E. Church, 1999-2017
• Member of Conference Board of Trustees for the South Florida Annual Conference of the African
• Methodist Episcopal Church, 2007-Persent.
• Member of the Board of Examiners in the South and Florida Annual Conference of the African
Methodist Episcopal Church, 2005-Present
• Board of Examiners Institute Instructor in New Testament, Philosophy and Theology, 2006-2014
• Area Vice -President for P.U.L.S.E. (People Unity to Lead a Struggle for Equality), Gould's,
• Homestead, Princeton & Florida City, 2007-2009
• Board of Directors for Saint James Federal Credit Union, 2009-2017
• Board of Directors for Saint James Community Development Corporation, serves as President,
• 2012-Present
• Board of Directors for Saint James Social and Economic Development Center, 2011-Present
Academic Seminary Service to Turner Theological Seminary Atlanta, Ga.
•Appointed Trustee of Turner Theological Seminary in Atlanta, GA this oversees a budget of $1.4M,
2006-2017
•Appointed Trustee to the Turner Theological Seminary Academic & Student Affairs Committee 2007-
2017-Atlanta, GA
•Appointed Trustee to the Turner Theological Seminary Endowment & Investment Committee, 2007-
2017, Atlanta, GA
•Elected Second Vice -President Turner Theological Seminary Alumni Association, 2007-2009
Religion and Culture Articles
• 2015 "Councilman Pastor Jimmie L. Williams III.: Servant of God and the people" The Miami Times
April 1, 2015, http://miamitimesonline.com/news/2015/apr/01/councilman-pastor Jimmie-l-williams-iii-
servant-go/?page=2 Author Gigi Tinsley.
• 2011 "Why Councilman Jimmie Williams Chose /o Transcend Racial and Economic Lines. " Politic365
July 24, 2011, http://politic365.com/2011/07/24/why-councilman-j immie-williams-chose-to-transcend-
racial-and-economic-lines/ Author Bederia Moore, Esq.
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Fellowships and Awards
Leadership Education at Duke Divinity, Durham, NC. 2009
• Through Foundations of Christian Leadership, The Fellowship aim to help Christian leaders explore
their gifts and cultivate the practices that are essential for spurring transformation within Christian
organizations.
• Form a supportive community rooted in Christian practices.
• Refine a vision of thriving communities that includes the work of Christian institutions.
• Learn how to assess the context in which they are serving and appropriately plan.
• Hone skills in human resources, administration and theological reflection.
Awards & Accomplishments:
•Listed in Biltmore's Who's Who among Executives & Professionals, 2009
•Listed in Cambridge Who's Who, 2007, 2008
•Listed in Chancellor's List, 2004, 2005
•$30,000 Planning Grant recipient from the Jessie Bali DuPont Foundation for the Port St. Joe
Community
•$450,000 Grant recipient for establishing the Home Ownership Center for Training & Housing
Funding
•Self -Published writings include: "Managing Your Finances," New Members, New Believers"
Manual for the A.M.E. Church & "Managing Your Money God's Way."
Professional Memberships
• Florida Public Pension Trustees Association — FPPTA Tallahassee Florida, 2013-Present
• Certified Public Pension Trustee — CPPT Tallahassee Florida, 2016-Present
• Florida League of Cities, Inc. Tallahassee Florida, 2009-2017
• Florida Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials Inc. (FBC-LEO) West Park, FL 2010-2017
Bioj"raphical Information:
•Organized Imani Investment Group, Inc. with over 45 partners for the South West Dade Area
•Lifetime member of the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)
•Founder of Daniel A. Payne Leadership Acadeiny Charter School (All Male School),
Homestead, FL
•Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Zion Community of Homestead Ministry 501c3, 2006-2009
•Ordained Minister as Itinerant Elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Orlando, Fl., 2005
•Ordained Minister as Itinerant Deacon in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Lakeland FL., 2003
Skill Bank
• Spiritual Director,
• Nonprofit advocate for Health Care
• A skilled Lobbyist for Local, State, and Federal
• Business Development
• Community Organizer
• Planning
• Administration
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Budgeting & Accountability
• Facilities Management
• Supervision of Staff
• Procurement operations
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Culture Traveled Internationally to:
• South Africa:
• Cape Town
• Johannesburg
• East London
• West Africa
• Dakar -Senegal
• Abidjan -Cote D'Ivoire
• Conakry - Guinea
• Lagos - Nigeria
• Asia
• Doha -Qatar
• Europe
• Germany, Frankfurt
• North America:
• North Atlantic
• Southeast
• Midwest
• Southwest and Heartland
• Pacific
• Caribbean Islands
• The Bahamas
• Mexico,
• Puerto Rico
• Jamaica
• Virgin Islands
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