HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members
of the City Commission
From: Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Date: February 22, 2022
Subject: Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
References: Agenda for March 10, 2022
Enclosures: List of Members,
Applications and Resumes
The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, in cooperation with the city manager, the department of
housing and community development and other city depaitments shall be responsible for oversight of
and shall facilitate, the city's revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of the area in a manner
consistent with the strategy identified in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, adopted by the city
commission in February 2014. The Little Haiti Trust shall promote economic development, business
and commerce in the area. The Little Haiti Trust shall develop and execute a plan to create jobs,
attract industry and facilitate the production of goods and services in the area for residents and non-
residents. It will facilitate the development of affordable housing, engage in homebuyer assistance
programs and market the area to encourage former residents and others to locate to the area.
The Trust shall consist of five voting members and one youth, non -voting member. Four voting
members and one youth, non -voting member shall be appointed by the district 5 commissioner for a
term of two years or until the nominating commissioner leaves office, whichever occurs first. One
voting member shall be appointed by the city manager for a term of one year or until the city
manager leaves office, whichever occurs first. The district 5 commissioner shall appoint an
individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his or her appointees to the
Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired term. The city
manager shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his
or her appointee to the Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
Five (5) confirmations are required at this time:
• Commissioner Christine King has five (5) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Ms. Fayola Nicaisse, incumbent, whose term expired on November 9, 2021.
2. Mr. Ronald Page, incumbent, whose term expired on November 9, 2021.
3. Mr. Ashley Toussaint, incumbent, whose term expired on November 9, 2021.
4. Ms. Daniela Gonzalez, incumbent, non -voting youth member, whose term expired on
November 9, 2021.
5. Vacant. (Wilkinson Sejour resigned effective October 7, 2021)
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the current membership list of the Trust and the
applications/resumes received. By copy of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda
Office place this issue on the March 10, 2022, Commission Agenda.
TBH:ne
c: vonCarol Kinchens, Interim President/Chief Executive Officer
Nathalie Desir, Liaison
Pablo R. Velez, Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator