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Resolution R-18-0177
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 3958 Final Action Date: 5/10/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT ("CDBG") FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,530,000.00 FROM 2017-
2018 UNALLOCATED CDBG FUNDS, DE -OBLIGATED FUNDS FROM PRIOR
YEARS ACTIVITIES, AND UNALLOCATED PROGRAM INCOME TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE AND ASSET MANAGEMENT FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE CARVER THEATER LOCATED AT 6016 NORTHWEST
7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("THEATER"), FOR COMMUNITY
ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY
THE ATTACHED FORM, BETWEEN THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"), AS
PURCHASER, AND GATOR CARVER THEATER LLC ("GATOR"), AS SELLER,
FOR THE ACQUISITION OF SAID THEATER; ALLOCATING THE ABOVE
DESCRIBED FUNDS TO COVER THE COST OF SAID ACQUISITION,
INCLUSIVE OF THE COST OF A SURVEY, ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT,
TITLE INSURANCE, SECURING THE PROPERTY, AND RELATED CLOSING
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ACQUISITION IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE AGREEMENT; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY
ATTORNEY, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND
MODIFICATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT
TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE
OF SUCH FUNDS.
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2018, pursuant to Resolution No.18-0138, the City Commission
approved an allocation of $968,204.00 in Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds
for economic development activities, which included an amount of $858,204.00 that has yet to
be allocated to direct activities, to the Office of Capital Improvements ("OCI") Program for Street
and Park improvements; and
WHEREAS, the amount of $858,204.00 represents the economic development funds
earmarked for Districts 3 and 5 that are required to be allocated and spent so the City of Miami
("City") can meet its CDBG timeliness test on August 1, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2018, pursuant to Resolution No.18-0184, the City Commission
approved the de -obligation of $98,977.57 from various prior year activities; and
WHEREAS, since September 8, 2016, the City has allocated $1,246,984.51 in CDBG
Program Income to eligible CDBG housing and economic development activities, of which an
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amount of $670,578.00 has been allocated, which leaves an unallocated balance of
$576,406.41; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty City Community needs additional community space for
community events and the restoration of a marquee Liberty City historic theatre; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the allocation of CDBG funds to the
Department of Real Estate and Asset Management ("DREAM") in the amount of $1,530,000.00
for the purchase of Carver Theater located at 6016 Northwest 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida
("Theater"), for community activities;
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 CDBG funds in the amount of $1,530,000.00 from 2017-
2018 unallocated CDBG funds, de -obligated funds from prior years activities, and unallocated
program income to DREAM for the purchase of the Theater for community activities, is
authorized.'
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement
("Agreement"), in substantially the attached form, between the City, as purchaser, and Gator
Carver Theater LLC ("Gator"), as seller, for the acquisition of said Theater, allocating the funds
described in Section 2 to cover the cost of said acquisition, inclusive of the cost of a survey,
environmental report, title insurance, securing the property, and related closing costs associated
with said acquisition, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Agreement
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute any
and all other documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, including amendments,
renewals, extensions, and modifications, as may be necessary for said purpose, subject to
all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ndez, City 'ttar ey 6/4/2018
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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City of Miami
Resolution R-19-0249
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 5945 Final Action Date: 6/27/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S),
PURSUANT TO SECTION 29-B(A) OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CHARTER"), AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER, WITH ELIGIBLE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM ACTIVITY
RESTRICTIONS AND AUTOMATIC REVERTER PROVISIONS, THE CITY OF
MIAMI OWNED PARCEL OF LAND AND ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON
LOCATED AT 6016 NORTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN ATTACHMENT "A," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED, ALSO KNOWN AS THE CARVER THEATER ("PARCEL"),
TO MARTIN LUTHER KING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A
FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("DEVELOPER"), FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PARCEL FOR HOUSING, SUBJECT TO CDBG
PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS AND/OR OTHER ELIGIBLE CDBG ACTIVITIES;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO
TRANSFER THE PARCEL TO THE DEVELOPER.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Keon Hardemon
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2018, pursuant to Resolution No. 18-0177, the City Commission
authorized, by extraordinary vote, the purchase of the Carver Theater located at 6016
Northwest 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida, as legally described in Attachment "A," attached and
incorporated ("Parcel"), in the amount of $1,530,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant
("CDBG") funds ("Funds") for community activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission now wishes to consider a proposed redevelopment of
the Parcel which will provide housing, subject to CDBG program restrictions and/or other eligible
CDBG activities for low to moderate income persons; and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami ("City") Administration recommends transferring with
CDBG activity restrictions and automatic reverter provisions the City -owned Parcel to the
Developer in "as is" and "where is" condition; and
WHEREAS, because the City acquired the Parcel with CDBG Funds, the Developer and
the City must comply with all federal regulations that regulate the use of such Funds; and
WHEREAS, the CDBG activity restrictions and automatic reverter provisions contained
in the conveying instruments shall require the Parcel to automatically revert to the City if (i) the
Parcel is used for any non-CDBG eligible activity and/or (ii) the Parcel is encumbered or
transferred without the approval of the City; and
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WHEREAS, the Parcel shall be redeveloped as housing, subject to CDBG program
restrictions and/or for an eligible CDBG activity serving low to moderate income residents in
accordance with Section 29-B(a) of the Charter of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Charter"); and
WHEREAS, Section 29-B(a) of the City Charter states that competitive bidding shall not
apply to properties that are conveyed to implement housing programs or projects which are
intended to benefit persons or households with low and/or moderate income; and
WHEREAS, the City shall require the following in order to convey the Parcel to the
Developer: (i) evidence satisfactory to the Director of the Department of Housing and
Community Development ("Director") that financial commitments from the lender or lenders
have been received; (ii) any mortgages obtained by the Developer on the Parcel will be subject
to the approval of the Director; and (iii) the closing of the Parcel occurs simultaneously with the
closing of the construction financing by the lender(s), if any; and
WHEREAS, the Parcel shall be conveyed through an agreement ("Agreement") and any
and all other necessary documents, all in form(s) acceptable to the City Attorney;
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. Pursuant to Section 29-B(a) of the City Charter the City Manager is
authorized' to transfer, with CDBG program restrictions and automatic reverter provisions, the
City -owned Parcel to the Developer for the redevelopment of the Parcel for housing, subject to
CDBG program restrictions and/or for other eligible CDBG activities.
Section 3. The City Manager is further authorized' to negotiate and execute an
Agreement and any and all other necessary documents, all in a form acceptable to the City
Attorney, to transfer the Parcel to the Developer.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and
signature of the Mayor.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
Barnaby L. Min, Deputy City Attorney 6/18/2019
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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City of Miami
Resolution R-22-0213
Legislation
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 12031 Final Action Date: 6/9/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION APPROVING THE
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST ("LIBERTY CITY
TRUST") SERVING AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT
CORPORATION ("MLK EDC"), FOR GRANT FUNDS MLK EDC OR THE
LIBERTY CITY TRUST MAY RECEIVE FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE
PARCEL LOCATED AT 6016 NORTHWEST 7TH AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
ALSO KNOWN AS THE CARVER THEATER, FOR HOUSING, SUBJECT TO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") PROGRAM
RESTRICTIONS AND/OR OTHER ELIGIBLE CDBG ACTIVITIES ("PROJECT"),
AND SUBJECT TO ALL APPROPRIATE AND NECESSARY BUDGETARY
APPROVALS FOR THE RECEIPT, ALLOCATION, AND APPROPRIATION OF
SAID FUNDS TO OCCUR BY SEPARATE RESOLUTION(S) AT THE TIME OF
AWARD OF THE FUNDS.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Christine King
WHEREAS, the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust is a limited agency and
instrumentality of the City of Miami ("Liberty City Trust") whose purpose is to promote economic
development, business, and commerce in the Liberty City Trust area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to City of Miami ("City") Resolution No. R-19-0249, adopted on
June 27, 2019, the City transferred a City -owned parcel of land and all improvements thereon
located at 6016 Northwest 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida, also known as the Carver Theater
("Parcel"), to Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation, a Florida not for profit
corporation ("MLK EDC"), for the redevelopment of the parcel for housing, subject to Community
Development Block Grants ("CDBG") program restrictions and/or other eligible CDBG activities
("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Parcel is located within the Liberty City Trust area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.5-28(6) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), the powers and duties of the Liberty City Trust includes implementing
full and active participation and cooperation with public and private entities in furtherance of the
Liberty City Trust's purpose to oversee and facilitate the revitalization of the Liberty City Trust
area to improve the quality of life for residents of this neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 12.5-28(7) of the City Code, subject to City Commission
approval, the Liberty City Trust may participate in any other fundraising activity, whether solely
involving the Liberty City Trust or involving partnerships with other persons or public or private
organizations, which furthers the Liberty City Trust's purpose; and
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WHEREAS, the Project is eligible for funding from various public and private entities;
and
WHEREAS, MLK EDC has requested that the Liberty City Trust undertake the
responsibility of being MLK EDC's fiscal agent in order to assist in the development of the
Project ("Fiscal Agent"); and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City and the Liberty City Trust for the Liberty
City Trust to serve as a Fiscal Agent for the MLK EDC for funding that the MLK EDC or the
Liberty City Trust may receive for the redevelopment of the Parcel and completion of the Project
which is in furtherance of the Liberty City Trust's goals for the Liberty City Trust area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The City Commission approves the Liberty City Trust serving as a Fiscal
Agent for the MLK EDC for funding that the MLK EDC or the Liberty City Trust may receive for
the redevelopment of the Parcel and completion of the Project, subject to all appropriate and
necessary budgetary approvals for the receipt, allocation, and appropriation of said funds to
occur by separate Resolution(s) at the time of award of the funds.
Section 3. The City Clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Executive Director of the Liberty City Trust.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
nd e z, pity ttar ey 6/12/2022
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