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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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DATE: February 13, 2025
SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
FILE:
2024 Annual Board Reports and
Presentations (March 13, 2025
Commission Agenda)
Annual Board Reports
Pursuant to City Code Sec. 2-890 (Annual report of City boards and committees), each board
chairperson shall submit a written report, approved by the board, to the City Manager setting forth
the following information concerning the board:
1) "Whether the board is serving the purpose for which it was created.
2) Whether the board is serving current community needs.
3) A list of the board's major accomplishments.
4) Whether there is any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the
function of the board.
5) Whether the ordinance creating the board should be amended to better enable the board to
serve the purpose for which it was created.
6) Whether the board's membership requirements should be modified.
7) The cost, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the board."
Furthermore, Code Sec. 2-892 stipulates that during the month of March of each year in which a
board is to be reviewed, the chairperson shall make an oral presentation, based on the report set
forth in Code Sec. 2-892 above. The following boards are scheduled to make oral presentations
before the City Commission on March 13, 2025:
1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee;
2. Art in Public Places Board;
3. Audit Advisory Committee;
4. Housing and Commercial Loan Committee;
5. Miami Technology Council;
6. Nuisance Abatement Board; and
7. Urban Development Review Board.
Please note that no report will be submitted for the Audit Advisory Committee and the Miami
Technology Council as those boards are inactive. Enclosed are the remaining annual reports
listed above. Copies of all other board reports received are on file with the City Manager's
Office.
cc: Todd B. Hannon, City Clerk
Miriam Santana, Agenda Coordinator
CITY OF MIAMI
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
("AHAC")
FY 2023-2024
ANNUAL REPORT
Department of Housing and Community Development
AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVISORY COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Committee Background
The Affordable Housing Advisory Committee ("AHAC") was established by mean of Florida
Statue ("FS") Chapter 420.9072 and serves as an advisory committee to review the
established policies and procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and the
adopted local government comprehensive plan and to recommend specific actions and the
adoption of affordable housing incentive strategies as required by F.S. 420.9076.
Florida Statute ("F.S.") Chapter 420.9072 requires that municipalities participating in the
State Housing Initiatives Partnership Program SHIP program appoint an Affordable
Housing Advisory Committee. The structure of the Committee shall consist of eleven (11)
members. Pursuant to Section 420,9076, Florida Statutes, the committee shall consist of
one (1) City Commissioner serving in an ex officio capacity and the remaining ten (10)
members shall be appointed by the City Commission with one (1) representative from at
least six (6) of the categories below:
• One chairperson nominated by the Mayor and appointed by City Commission;
• One member who is actively engaged in the residential home building industry in
connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry
in connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in
home building in connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in
connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a for -profit provider of affordable
housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a not -for -profit provider of affordable
housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection
with affordable housing;
• One member who resides within the city limits of the City;
• One member who represents employers within the City;
• One member who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local
housing assistance plan; and
• One member from the city administration nominated by the city manager and
appointed by the city commission actively serve on the City's Planning
Department.
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Committee Members:
Christine King —
District 5 Commissioner
(Elected Official)
Kevin L. Deeb
(Real Estate)
Ben Fernandez
(Employers Representative)
James Angleton
(Home Building)
Allan J. Hall
(Non -Profit Affordable Housing)
Gregory Gay
(Resident)
Annie Lord
(Advocate for Low -Income Persons)
Hector Mirabile
(Banking or Mortgage Banking)
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Board Purpose
The AHAC serves as an advisory committee to review the established policies and
procedures, ordinances, land development regulations and the adopted local government
comprehensive plan and to recommend specific actions and the adoption of affordable
housing incentive strategies as required by F.S. 420.9076.
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On October 24, 2024, the committee met to discuss the affordable housing incentives
strategies as required by F.S. 420.9076.
The following is a list of the potential incentives for affordable housing as provided by the
statute:
1. The processing of approvals of development orders or permits for affordable
housing projects is expedited to a greater degree than other projects.
2. All allowable fee waivers provided for development or construction of affordable
housing i.e., Impact fee deferral
3. The allowance of flexibility in densities.
4. The reservation of infrastructure capacity for housing for very -low-income persons,
low-income persons and moderate -income persons.
5. The allowance of affordable accessory residential units in the residential zoning
districts.
6. The reduction of parking and setback requirements.
7. The allowance of flexible lot configurations, including zero -lot -line configurations.
8. The modification of street requirements.
9. The establishment of a process by which a local government considers, before
adoption, policies, procedures, ordinances, regulations, or plan provisions that
increase the cost of housing.
10 The preparation of printed inventory of locally owned public lands suitable for
affordable housing.
11 The support of development near transportation hubs and major employment
centers and mixed -used developments. The advisory committee recommendations
may also include other affordable housing incentives identified by the advisory
committee.
The following incentives were approved and recommended by the advisory committee:
1. Expedited Permitting.
2. Reduction Setback Requirements.
3. Impact -Fee Deferral.
4. Allowance of Flexibility in Densities and Intensities; i.e., FAR
5. Review of Legislation, Policies and Plans that Impact Affordable Housing.
These approved recommendations were submitted to the City of Miami Commission on
November 21, 2024, for affirmation or consideration, in case a new incentive is
recommended.
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Committee Costs
Members of the AHAC serve in a non -compensated, volunteer capacity. Administrative
support is provided by the Department of Housing & Community Development staff.
The Committee meetings have been held in Miami City Hall Commission Chambers. The
Committee is not charged any fees to use this facility.
AHAC meetings are advertised in the newspaper of greatest circulation, The Miami Herald,
and are open to the public in accordance with the requirements of Florida's Government in
the Sunshine Law. Meetings are recorded and transcribed by a vendor.
Publishing costs for FY2023-2024 totaled approximately $ 1,300.00.
Official transcriptions from Lingua Franca Translations, LLC are produced for accurate
record -keeping purposes and, when requested, for public review with an approximate cost
of $1,000.00.
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CITY OF MIAMI
Art in Public Places
Annual Report- 2024
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December 27, 2024
Arthur Noriega V, City Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
RE: 2024 Art in Public Places Board Annual Report
Dear Mr. Manager:
The Art in Public Places Board is pleased to present this annual report in satisfaction of City Code Section
2-890-892, specifically responding to the following questions:
Is the board serving the purpose for which it was created?
Yes, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) is the City's authority on Public Art matters pursuant to Article
11 of the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article XVI of the City Code. As the first AIPPB appointed in July,
2017, this board had the uncommon responsibility of creating and shaping the initial AIPP framework,
including: (i) opening -up the AIPP fund and setting up the first grant programs for expenditures; (ii)
recommending that staff work with procurement to prepare an RFQ for professional services for a city public
art master plan; and (iii) recommending the amendment of the Public Art Ordinance to provide for public art
requirements and economic incentives for private development; in addition to its regular purview of approving
public art and public art requirements for government sites.
In January 2017, the City Commission voted to bifurcate the original Public Art Ordinance, approving the
creation of the public art program, board, fund and the public art requirement for public development (Phase
I); and suggested improvements to the public art requirement for private development to be heard as a
separate amendment at a later date (Phase II). As some commissioners were concerned, Phase II is
essential for the funding of the Public Art Program. Staff previously estimated that Phase I would contribute
close to $400,000.00 annually to invest in new artwork, installation, maintenance, program administration,
historical preservation, and arts education. However, as a result in an increase joint public private
development and public development the annual figure increased overall to $727,699.70 over the past five
years. Under Phase II on the other hand project AIPP fees would be over $14 million per year and would
ensure adequate resources for the City. Without the equal participation of private development, the reality is
that the AIPP program will be underfunded.
Vacancies there are currently three (3) vacancies on the Board. It is of upmost importance that the City
Commission move to fill the vacancies on the Board. Having a fully appointed Board will help ensure quorum and
allow for broader representation, including from Miami -Dade County Schools and Commission District 3.
As the Board enters its seventh year, it's clear that, given its role in creating the very framework for its
existence, it has successfully fulfilled the purpose for which it was established. The Board has worked
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collaboratively with City staff to recommend the adoption of Miami's first Public Art Master Plan and remains
dedicated to advancing this initiative to completion.
Is the board serving current community needs?
Yes, over the past 7 years, the City of Miami has added approximately 11,980 new residents every year.
Those population figures are projected to continue creating additional strains on limited, to non -existing arts
and cultural resources. While the Board has worked efficiently with Planning staff in accordance with the
intent of the Art in Public Places Program, it lacks the financial resources necessary to serve a community
that's is expected to reach half a million residents by 2024.
City of Miami Rate of Population Growth, 2010-2024*
510,000
490,000
470,000
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450,000
430,000
410,000
390,000
2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026
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*2020 and 2010 are Decennial Census counts, all other years are BEBR Population Estimates.
The City of Miami continues to depend significantly on Miami -Dade County to provide arts and cultural
resources to its residents. With the county's population expected to grow and 34 municipalities vying for
limited resources, it is essential for the City to allocate sufficient resources and adopt policies that will
support the arts and the creative economy. This will ensure equitable access to the arts for all residents.
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Restoration and Maintenance
The Public Art Program is responsible for maintaining the City -owned cultural monuments and artworks
acquired before the establishment of the program. To date, the Program has successfully restored eight
monuments along Biscayne Boulevard, one on Brickell Avenue, and one art installation at the Sandra
DeLuca Development Center. However, many more artworks are in need of restoration due to years of
deferred maintenance. It is important for the City to consider allocating the resources necessary to preserve
its valuable cultural and artistic heritage.
A list of the board's major accomplishments:
During 2023, the AIPPB held 7 meetings and issued a total of 25 resolutions. Below is a list of some of the
item's the Board passed resolutions.
1 . Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-003, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) approved
and confirmed the selection and appointment of Laura Novoa, Catherine Cathers, and
Adler Guerrier to serve as members of the AIPPB Professional Advisory Committee (PAC),
thereby establishing an official advisory committee for the Public Art Program, in
accordance with the City of Miami's Art in Public Places Master Plan and Program
Guidelines.
Professional Advisory Committee (PAC)
The PAC shall be convened to review artists' submissions and to make commission
recommendations to the Art in Public Places Board for each acquisition.
A. Corn position
Each PAC shall consist of four (4) voting members appointed as follows:
(1) The AIPP Board shall appoint three voting members which shall serve for a terra of
two years.
(2) The District City Commissioner, in which the public art is to be located, shall appoint
up to one (1) temporary voting member for each public art project.
(3) PAC members shall have a professional background in the arts or art related field:
(4) PAC members serving two-year terms shall receive compensation for reviewing
artists submittals for city projects.
B. Duties
(1) The Professional Advisory Committee will screen submissions and will recommend
to the Board for each acquisition not mare than five (5) possible selections, which
may be existing works of art or new commissions in accordance with Section 62-656.
(2) To recommend amendments to the public art master plan and the public art program
guidelines thereto to the Public Art Board.
(3) Serve as the advocacy body for the Public Art Program and participate in community
outreach activities and events.
(4) To act on any other art in public places related matter as assigned by the Board.
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2. The Public Art Division, with support from the Art in Public Places Board, issued five open
calls to artists for public art installations in key City locations. Each call garnered an
average of 50 submissions, reflecting strong interest from the artistic community. The
selected projects aim to enhance the cultural and aesthetic value of the following public
spaces:
• Legion Park
• Cuban Memorial Boulevard Park
• Alice Wainwright Park
• Morningside Park
• Armando Badia Senior Center
3. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-017, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) approved
the selection of finalist artist(s) for the integration of public art at the new field restrooms at
Antonio Maceo Park, located at approximately 5135 NW 7th Street, in accordance with
Section 62-658 of the City Code.
4.
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FACTUAL ACCOUNTING
OF HISTORY AND CONNECTIONS TO Tit
-The mural proposal replicates a visual image of The Monumental Complex Antonio Maceo, located In
Santiago, Cuba, with the intention of preserving memories and making an emotional connection with the
community.
-The mural incorporates strong and diagonal shapes, drawing inspiration from the 'machetes These
weapons, used by General Antonio Maceo in war as a substitute for the Spanish sword, hold significant
historical value,
-The mural's bronze color Is a direct Inspiration from General Antonio Maceo's nickname: "The Bronze Titan."
This nickname was not just a reference to his skin color, but also a testament to his exceptional physical
strength and resistance to bullet or blade injuries.
-Phrases by General Antonio Macao-
Two inscribed phrases on metal engage people directly and personally, asking each person to come to their
conclusions about the historical events.
-The nearby ocean and the bright Miami sky Inspire six shades of blue.
Phrases, by Antonio Maceo, integrated into the mural
(phrases inscribed on bronze4tike metal stripes)
5. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-016, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) approved
the selection of finalist artist(s) for the integration of public art at David T. Kennedy Park,
located at approximately 2440 South Bayshore Drive, in accordance with Section 62-658 of
the City Code.
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6. Pursuant to a resolution of the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB), the Board approved the
request of Wynwood Works, LLC for public art installations by architect Jennifer McConney-
Gayoso and artist Nicole Salcedo, in accordance with Section 62-658 of the City Code
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7. Pursuant to resolution AIPP-R-24-004 of the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB), the Board
approved the expenditure of up to $20,000 from the Public Art Fund for the temporary art
exhibit titled "Overtown" at the lobby of the Miami Riverside Center (MRC) Building
SEPIA VERNACULAR
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 -1950
SEPIA VERNACULAR
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 -1950
The City of Miami Art in Public Places division is dedicated to
activating public spaces and expanding access to artistic and cultural
experiences throughout the city. Our temporary art program is
designed to spotlight and celebrate Miami's vibrant, multicultural,
and rapidly evolving communities.
The exhibition. Sepia Vernacular: Overtown's Photographic Journey,
1920-1950 delves into the rich tapestry of Overtown's history and
culture. This project seeks to document and celebrate the unique
landscapes, and daily lives that defined this historic neighborhood
from 1920-1950, using tax cards, historic maps, and plat books.
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Planning Department's tax cards archive
includes photographs of Overtown taken
between 1920 and 1950, never published or
displayed before. Tax cards were a tool to keep
a record of properties in the area, and to
assign an estimated value to them. Other
materials used are historic maps and plat
books used by the Planning Department at
that time.
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8. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-008, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) approved
the waiver of public art fees, pursuant to Section 11.4(C)(5) of the Miami 21 Zoning Code,
for affordable housing developments.
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9. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-012, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB) approved
the expenditure of up to $40,000 from the Public Art Fund for the installation of enhanced
landscaping surrounding the public art monument titled "Chapel for a River of Grass" by
artist Saya Woolfalk, located at approximately 2820 McFarlane Road, Miami, Florida, also
known as the City of Miami's Peacock Park.
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10. Pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-24-015, the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB)
approved a temporary public art installation by Najja Moon titled "The Legion Park Court" at
approximately 6447 Northeast 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33138, also known as the City of
Miami Legion Memorial Park.
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Title: Uncommon Routes
Medium: Painted Mural on exterior Basketbal Court
Artist: Najja Moon
Uncommon Routes:
As a self taught artist, {take a lot of p ride i n the unconventional paths I've taken to get to an
intersectional understanding of myself and my practice, where movement play, worship, and
celebration find kinship in many arenas.Working with Project Backboard compliments icy
world view: a viewpoint that finds continuity between the lived experiences that take place
on the court, in the sanct.uarr, at the clin.nertable, and other communai spaces. Mymarks,
understand as remnants of memory in these places —memories that: are reperformed on the
court.Thisdrawing lays out, in large scale, uncommon, abstracted gestures that incent.ivize
and suggestthe many possibilities for play.
The artist partnered with Project Backboard, Big Face,The Salty, and Play with Purpose on this
artistic intervention.
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LegionPark I Basketball Courts
Title: Uncommon Routes
Medium: Painted Mural on exterior Basketbal Court
Artist: Najja Moon
Uncommon Routes:
Asa self taught artist, I take a lot of pride In the unconventional paths Poe trken to getban
intersectional understanding of myself anti mypra rcu where movement,day,xershlp and
celebration find klnsh Ipin many arenas. Working with Project Backboard compliments es
world vtevoasimper ntthat find scontNulty between the lived ecpert gnus Matta lie place
on the court,ln the sanctuary, at the dinner table, and other communal spaces -My marks,'
understand as remnants of mmory In these places —memories Shoham reperfamed on the
courtThlsdrawing Ian out In large scale, uncommon abstracted gestures that incendviae
and suggest the many possibilities for play.
Thearelst partnered with P Ject Backboard, Big Face,The Sally, and Playwth Purpose on this
arthticintenenuon.
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Is there any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the function of the
board?
No other City board members possess the specialized knowledge in fine arts, architecture, urban planning,
design, or related fields to effectively review public art requirements as per the City. Code. The AIPPB plays
a crucial role in helping the City achieve its goal of creating a vibrant, world -class environment by providing
objective reviews of public art installations that align with the surrounding urban setting.
Should the ordinance creating the board be amended to better enable the board to serve the purpose
for which it was created?
On October 22, 2018 the Art in Public Places Board pursuant to Resolution No. AIPP-R-18.002 and AIPP-
R-18-003 moved to recommend approval to the City Commission to amend Chapter 62/Article XVI of the
Code of the City of Miami entitled "Art in Public Places Program" and the Miami 21 Code, the Zoning
Ordinance of the City of Miami specifically by amending Article 1, Section 1.5 entitled "Definitions of Art in
Public Places Program"; and Article 3, Section 3.17, entitled :Public Art Requirements"; and Article 11, entitled
"Art in Public Places Program, to provide for Public Art requirements and economic incentives for private
developments,
With the adoption of Phase I of the Art in Public Places Ordinance, the City recognized the importance of
integrating aesthetic diversity through art within its built environment. This contributes significantly to the
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quality of life for residents and supports the economic vitality of local businesses by attracting visitors and
potential residents, creating job opportunities, and helping the City fulfill its mission to become a premier,
world -class place to live, work, and raise a family. Additionally, upon the adoption of Phase I, the City
Commission directed staff to explore the possibility of implementing public art requirements for private
development. Currently, the AIPP Ordinance applies only to public development projects as defined in Article
1 of the Miami 21 Code.
Currently, there are over 37 municipalities in the State of Florida with Public Art Programs. In Miami -Dade
County the following municipalities have public art requirements on private development.
• City of Coral Gables
• City of Doral
• City of Homestead
• Village of Palmetto Bay
• City of Sunny Isles
It is the recommendation of this Board, that it's in the best interest of the city, to provide for public art
requirements on private development. In 2017, the Planning Department conducted a preliminary public art
study based on the over value of construction through permits issued by the Building Department. The study
found that if Phase II had been implemented, approximately fourteen ($14,000,000.00) million dollars
annually would have been generated for public art within the City of Miami.
Should the board's membership requirements be modified?
The City of Miami's requirements for membership on the AIPPB are currently found to be appropriate. Per
Chapter 62, Section 62-655, Board members shall be persons of knowledge, experience, mature judgment,
and background; having ability and desire to act in the public interest; and representing, insofar as may be
possible, the various special professional training, experience, and interests required to make informed and
equitable decisions concerning development of an artistic, culturally enriching, and visually diverse physical
environment.
Vacancies, there are currently three (3) vacancies on the Board.
• Vacant Position 1, Board Member (District 3
• Vacant Position 2, Board Member (Alt. At -Large MDCPS)
• Vacant Position 3, Board Member (Alt. At -Large)
What are the costs, both direct and indirect, of maintaining the board?
A conservative estimated cost of $12,700 per year. Should you need further information, please contact me
through the Planning Department's, Art in Public Places Division at 305-416-1402.
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Section 1. PUBLIC ART FEES PER PHASE I
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 13656 entitled "Art in Public Places Program" specifically Article 11.7 of the Miami
21 Code. All Government Development Projects shall provide for the acquisition of Art equivalent in value to
not less than one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the Project Cost of all Government Development Projects.
A Government Development Project is defined as: Any Development initiated by a government agency, as
defined in Article 1 of the Miami 21 Code and Section 2-11.15 of the Miami -Dade County Code, as amended,
including remodeling, construction, or redevelopment, which requires a Building permit or permits as
described on the precise plan submitted for approval to the City. Government Development Projects shall
also include:
• Private Sector Capital Development on land own by the government or on private land with the
Structure owned by the government.
• Development projects done through agreements with a private entity, including but not limited to
leases or development agreements (i.e. the government contracts with another party to develop a
Structure that the government will own now or in the future).
• All development projects funded or partially funded by General Obligation Bond ("GOB") dollars.
Pursuant to Article 11 the following fees have been generated as of 12/20/2024 as follows:
(September 1, 2018— December 31, 2024) AIPP Fees
PUBLIC ART PROJECTS:
AIPP FEES PAID BY CITY OF MIAMI & OTHERS $4,072,254.65
OUTSTANDING FEES
CITY OF MIAMI& OTHERS $247,522,.21
DONATIONS INTO THE AIPP FUND: 149,361.46
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2018 -2024 PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
In 2018 the City of Miami's Planning Department and the Public Art Division began to see
Development Agreements in which applicants sought to proffer financial support for art programming and
public art in accordance with Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code and Chapter 62, Article 16 of the City Code
titled "Art in Public Places" as part of the entitlement process. The Planning Department in collaboration with
the Public Art Division brought fourth said development agreements for the board consideration and
recommendation.
Below is a summary of the contributions and commitments made by private development projects or
individual entities for years 2018-2021:
2018
• $30,369.50 Monetary donation for the integration of public art at Legion Park
(Legion Development LLC)
• $50,000.00 Monetary donation towards the City's Public Art Master Plan
(7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
• $10,000.00 Monetary donation in support of art programming at public schools
(7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
• $20,000.00 Monetary donation for Art classes for seniors at Antonio Maceo Park.
(7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
• Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at
(7 at Blue Lagoon LLC)
2019
• $50,000.00 in kind contribution for the express purpose to integration public art
onto the existing basketball court located at Southside Park by artist Deana Nunez as approved
via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-023
The Royal Court at Southside Park by artist Deana Nunez a.k.a. D'ana
2019 Covl
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Commitment to integrate public art on private development by artists Jen Stark for
a development project at (Citizen M Hotel) in Brickell as approved by the Art in Public
Places Board via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-022 as part of a condition associated with a
Waiver.
Citizen M @ 955 S. Miami Avenue — Brickell Currently under construction
• $50,000.00 in kind contribution for the express purpose to integration a public art
installation at Allen Morris Brickell Park or other nearby Park (Citizen M Hotel).
• Commitment to integrate public art on private development by artists Samuel Borkson
and Arturo Sandoval III of Friend with You for a project at (Citizen M Hotel) at Miami World
Center as approved by the AIPPB via Resolution No. AIPP-R-19-011 as part of a condition
associated with a Warrant.
2018 - 2024 PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND COMMITMENTS
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2019
Commitment to integrate public art installation on private development by Frank
Ackerman for a development project at Miami World Center as approved by the Art in
Public Places Board as part of a condition associated with a Warrant.
2020
Miami World Center Block D
• $2,000.00 Monetary donation to enhance a public art installation at a nearby
park along with $20,000.00 monetary contribution for landscape improvements with the
associated park. (Miami World Towers LLC) associated with a Warrant under PZ-19-4428
• Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 700 NE
1st Avenue, Miami World Center Block E (Miami World Towers LLC)
® Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 601 NE 1st
Avenue, "Nativo at Miami World Center" along with a $24,000.00 monetary contribution for
landscaping improvements for a nearby park. (6th Street Miami Partners LLC) associated
with a Warrant under PZ-19-3053.
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2020
2021
2022
• Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 1016 NE 2
Avenue, Kennect at Miami World Center Block A (APMWC Property Owners, LLC)
associated with a Warrant under PZ-19-2432
• Pursuant to Resolution AIPP-R-19-020 the AIPPB approved a public art
installation by artist William Hemsley the V as part a Government Development Project
for Miami Parking Authority located at 3351 Pan American Drive.
• $2,000.00 Monetary donation to enhance a Public Art Installation at Margarete
Pace Park. (Miami World Towers LLC )
• $20,000.00 in kind contribution for the express purpose to integration a public art
mural at the Paul Walker Urban-Scape Park
• Public Art Installation at Luma Tower @ Miami World Center
• Public Art Installation at Legacy Tower @ Miami World Center
• $40,000.00 in funding allotted for Community Arts Grants
• Established the Art Internship Program "AIP"
• City of Miami Public Art Master Plan and Program Guidelines
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2023
2024
• $10,000.00 Monetary donation into the Public Art Fund to enhance a public art
installation at a near by park along with a $15,000.00 monetary contribution for
landscaping improvements at the associated park Legacy Tower MWC LLC associated
with PZ-20-6283.
• Commitment to integrate public art on private development project at 601 NE
1st Avenue, Miami
• $16,000.00 Monetary donation into the Public Art Fund to to help mitigate the
requested Lot Coverage Waiver associated with warrant PZ-22-11896
• Projected commitment to integrate public art on private developments at
• EIIEVEN Residence Phase 2, 90 NE 11 ST: associated with warrant PZ-22-
14311
• MWC Block A, 1001 NE 1 AVE: associated with warrant PZ-22-11958
® Legacy MWC Expansion, 930 NE 1 AV associated with warrant PZ-22-15063
• MWC Block East, 155 NE 10 ST associated with warrant PZ-22-17194
• MWC Naftail Group, 1016 NE 2 AVE associated with warrant PZ-22-15371
® 600 MWC, 600 NE 1 AVE associated with warrant PZ-23-16191
Pursuant to Resolution AIPP-R-24-010 the Miami Art in Public Places Board has
accepted a donation of $16,000 for the Public Art Fund. This contribution is made by 11 th
Street Trustee, LLC, to support the city's public art initiatives. The donation will help fund
art and maintenance, including landscaping associated with existing public art within the
City
• Pursuant to Resolution AIPP-R-24-009 the Miami Art in Public Places Board has
accepted a donation of $30,000 for the Public Art Fund. This contribution is made by 600
NE 1st Ave Acquisition, LLC, to support the city's public art projects. The funds will
be used to restore and maintain the landscaping associated with existing public art
in the city, ensuring both its preservation and aesthetic appeal.
Section 2. ALLOCATION OFAIPP FEES
Pursuant to Section 62-661 entitled "Creation of the Public Art Fund". This public art fund shall be maintained
by the city and shall be used for the acquisition, installation, improvement, maintenance, and insurance of
art, arts education programming, grants, and administrative costs of the public art program as follows:
(1) All monies received by the city pursuant to the requirements of the public art program or from endowments,
gifts, or donations to the city designated for public art shall be placed in the public art fund. All monies within
the public art fund shall be deposited, invested, expended, and accounted for as follows:
a) All monies received shall be deposited into the public art fund and shall not be commingled with non-
public art related revenues of the city. All monies within the public art fund shall be expended solely
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for the purpose and intent of the public art program. Any interest income earned by the public art
fund shall be expended or invested only for the purpose for which the money was originally accepted,
collected, or received.
b) The public art fund shall be used for expenses associated with the selection, commissioning,
acquisition, transportation, maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, appraisal, removal,
insurance of art, development of education programming, community outreach, or advocacy with an
emphasis in the visual and performing arts, grants, and administrative costs for the public art
program. Once monies intended for the purpose of satisfying this article are deposited into the public
art fund, the monies from separate, different development projects may be comingled. Monies within
the public art fund can be dispersed, expended, invested, or granted in accordance with this article.
c) Ten percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards the restoration or rehabilitation
of either publicly or privately owned historic resources that are individually designated or contributing
structures within a locally designated historic district or towards public improvements within a historic
district as identified in the public art master plan. Fees allocated but not expended within a fiscal year
shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and allocated for the same purposes. Privately owned
historic resources shall be allocated monies from the public art fund through a grant application
process as described in the public art master plan. The public art division will review all grant
applications in consultation with the historic preservation office and the historic and environmental
preservation board. The public art division and the historic preservation office in consultation with the
historic and environmental preservation board shall have the discretion to recommend to the AIPPB
for final decision and expenditure of funds. Restoration or rehabilitation shall be in accordance with
chapter 23 and subject to the approval of a certificate of appropriateness by the historic and
environmental preservation board.
d) Five percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards cultural, education, community
outreach, or advocacy purposes and may include social practice art, all designed to promote the
visual and performing arts such as but not limited to youth -based programming involving the city's
arts and entertainment council, public academic institutions, or non-profit organizations. Fees
allocated but not expended within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and
allocated for the same purposes. The city's arts and entertainment council, public academic
institutions, or non-profit organizations shall be allocated monies from the public art fund through a
grant application process as described in the public art master plan. The public art division will review
all grant applications and shall have the discretion to recommend approval or denial of grant
applications to the AIPPB for expenditure of funds in accordance with the program guidelines.
e) Fifteen percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards operating and administrative
costs associated with the public art program, including but not limited to, staffing, marketing,
programming, training, and outside consulting. Training shall be directly related to the
implementation of this article and Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code. Fees allocated but not expended
within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and allocated for the same purposes.
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The city manager or his/her designee shall have the authority to allocate and expend funds in
accordance with this subsection e.
f) Seventy percent of the fees collected annually shall be allocated towards the commissioning,
selection, acquisition, display, maintenance, repair, restoration, rehabilitation, insurance of city -
owned art, transportation, installation, removal, appraisal, collection, and exhibition of high -quality
art in accordance with the public art master plan and the public art program guidelines. Fees
allocated but not expended within a fiscal year shall be rolled over to the next fiscal year and allocated
for the same purposes. For all expenditures in excess of $25,000.00 pursuant to this subsection f.,
the city manager or his/her designee shall be the applicant to the AIPPB in accordance with this
article. g. If tangible property purchased with monies from the public art fund is subsequently sold,
the proceeds from the sale shall be returned to the public art fund.
(2) All funds shall be expended for public and municipal purposes in accordance with the terms of this
article and Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code.
AIPP PAID FEE ALLOCATION
$168,616.51
$337,233.02
$2,023,398.1
Section 3. ART IN PUBLIC PLACES GRANTS
$191,236.62
• 5% Education
m 10% Historic Preservation
N 15% Administrative
• 10% Public Art (Maintenance)
• 60% Public Art (Capital)
On January 12th, 2017, pursuant to Ordinance No. 13656 and 13657 the Miami City Commission enacted
Phase I of the Art in Public Places Program; established the Art in Public Places Program, the Public Art
Fund, and the Art in Public Places Board (AIPPB), with its functions, duties, and powers.
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Public Art Grant Program
Since its adoption, the Art in Public Places Program has generated Public Art Fees (See Section 1. above) and
on December 17, 2017 per File ID No. 5223 the Art in Public Places Board moved to establish the City's first
Public Art Grant Program.
It is the intent of the Public Art Grant program to enhance the quality of life of the residents of the city through
the placement of temporary and permanent works of art, unique to each neighborhood, and through the
creation of artistic opportunities for all.
Historic Preservation Grant Program
On December 17, 2017 per File ID No, 5225 the Art in Public Places Board moved to establish the City's first
Historic Preservation Grant Program.
It is the intent of the Historic Preservation Grant Program to provide for financial assistance for the restoration
or rehabilitation of either publicly or privately own Historic Resources that are individually designated or
contributing structures within a locally designated historic district or towards public improvements within a
historic district.
The Public Art Division and the Office of Historic Preservation staff will work in consultation with the Historic
and Environmental Preservation Board to develop criteria and guidelines for awarding Historic Preservation
Grants.
Section 5. PUBLIC ART / FORECAST
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On January 23, 2019 the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners approved an ordinance to preempt
municipalities from requiring County entities from complying with local municipal public art ordinances. The
ordinance, mandate that County agencies only comply with Miami -Dade County Art in Public Places
requirements as per Section 2-11.15 of the County Code as amended.
This precludes the City of Miami's Public Art Division and the Art Public Places Board from reviewing County
Public Development projects under per Article 11 of the Miami 21 Code entitled "Art in Public Places Program"
and Chapter 62, Article XVI entitled "Art in Public Places" of the Code of the City of Miami.
As a result, the County has the ability to shift public art fees generated from County Public Development
projects located within the city to other geographic locations outside the city.
In the fall of 2018, Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners passed legislation to remove approximately
27 acres located in the Downtown urban core from the jurisdiction of the City of Miami. This move, preempted
the City from applying the Miami 21 Code (The Zoning Ordinance),
As a result staff saw a sharp decrease in public art fees from public projects due to legislative changes passed
by Miami -Dade County.
However, if the City Commission moves to adopt Phase II of the Art in Public Places Program as proposed
by the Art in Public Places Board. The City will see an annual increase of approximately $14 million in public
art in addition to affordable dwelling units for artist, affordable studio and office space for artist and non-profit
organizations that promote the visual and performing arts.
Since, the AIPPB recommended approval of Phase II to the City Commission, the Public Art Division has
been contacted by multiple municipalities across the state as they are looking to adopt similar public art
requirements as proposed by the City of Miami.
On December 6, 2018 the City of Dunedin, became the latest municipality in Florida to adopt public art
requirements on private development. Dunedie City commissioners voted unanimously to adopt an
ordinance establishing the public art program. City of Dunedin becomes the 38th municipality in Florida to
adopt a public art ordinance according to information from the Florida Association of Public Art Professionals.
Dunedin joins the ranks of other Florida cities such as Coral Gables, Doral, Sunny Isles, Palmetto Bay,
Homestead, Tampa, Naples, Palm Beach, Coral Springs, Sarasota, Clear Water, Lauderhill, Tamarac,
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Boyton Beach, and Key West that have public art requirements on both public and private development
projects.
Section 6. PUBLIC ART/ LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
• On January 12, 2017 the Miami City Commission pursuant to Ordinance No. 13657 passed Phase
I of the Art in Public Places Program, reestablished the public art program for public development
projects and directed staff to provide for public art requirements for private development projects
that would contribute to the aesthetic diversity and character of the built environment, and to the
cultural enrichment of the city.
• On April 5, 2017 the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board ("PZAB") pursuant to Resolution No.
PZAB-R-17-026 recommend with conditions to the City Commission the adoption of Phase II of the
Art in Public Places Ordinance.
• On June 6, 2017 the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board ("HEPB"), following an
advertised public hearing, passed a motion authorizing the Chair to issue a letter to the City
Commission in support of Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance
• On September 17, 2018, the Art in Public Places Board ("AIPPB"), following an advertised public
hearing, adopted Resolution No. AIPP-R-18-003 to Chapter 62 of the City of Miami Code and
AIPP-R-18-002 recommending approval with one condition, to establish Phase II of the Art in Public
Places Ordinance.
• On December 19, 2018 the Urban Development Review Board ("UDRB") pursuant to City Code
Section 62-258, following an advertised public hearing, passed a resolution to the City Commission
with conditions to support Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance.
Phase II of the Art in Public Places Ordinance has been reviewed by the PZAB, HEPB, UDRB and by the
AIPPB. These board have expressed an issued their support to the City Commission for Phase II of the Art
in Public Places Ordinance.
In closing, we look towards your support in the adoption of Phase II of the Public Art Ordinance and bring
the City of Miami to the forefront of the arts movement in Florida.
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"Arts & Economic Prosperity 6" study
show Miami -Dade County's arts and
culture represent a significant
business industry.
Generating r
A 4.0 F_n
in local
economic activity and supporting
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Source: Americans for the Arts — Arts & Economic Prosperity 6 Report
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Art in Public Places Board
Francisco Herretes
Chair
Olga Granda
Vice -Chair
Christina Cuervo
Nelson Delgado
Gary Feinberg
Maria Napoles
Juan Valadez
Odatys De Yurre
Public Art Staff
Efren Nunez
Senior Planning Project Manager
Phone: (305) 416-1402
Email: efrennunez@miamigov.com
Indra Alam
Public Art Manager
Public Art Board Liaison
Phone: 305-416-1096
Email: IAlam@miamigov.com
Alba De La Paz
Special Projects Coordinator
305-416-1689
Email: adelapaz@miamigov.com
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CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Arthur Noriega
City Manager
DATE: January 15, 2025
SUBJECT 2023 Annual Report for Housing
Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC)
FROM: Victor Turner, Director
Department of Housing & Community Deve. REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
Per City Code Sec. 2-890, please find attached a draft copy of the 2023-2024 Annual
Report for the Housing and Commercial Loan Committee (HCLC) pending the chairman
and board's approval.
Cc: Clerk's Office
CITY OF MIAMI
HOUSING & COMMERCIAL
LOAN COMMITTEE
("HCLC")
FY 2023-2024
ANNUAL REPORT
Department of Housing and Community Development
HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE
ANNUAL REPORT
FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
Committee Background
The Housing and Commercial Loan Committee ("HCLC") was established by the City of
Miami Commission through Ordinance 13030 for the purpose of approving or disapproving
certain housing and commercial loans and/or grants provided by the City of Miami through
the Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG"), Home Investment Partnership
("HOME"), State Housing Initiatives Partnership ("SHIP"), Miami Forever General
Obligation Bond Funds ("GOB"), American Rescue Plan Act ("ARPA"), Miami for Everyone
Grant ("MFE") and Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS ("HOPWA") programs. The
City Commission vested certain authorities in the HCLC, including the power to approve or
reject loan applications for funding affordable housing and commercial projects, as well as
related transactions, including subordination agreements, loan restructuring plans, and/or
loan repayment plans.
Florida Statute ("F.S.") Chapter 420.9076 requires that municipalities participating in the
SHIP program appoint an Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. In order to minimize the
number of committees assisting the City of Miami in its housing efforts, the City Commission
approved Resolution # 10-0239, which established the HCLC. The structure of the
Committee, as approved by the City Commission, is as follows:
• One chairperson nominated by the Mayor and appointed by the city commission;
• One member who is actively engaged in the residential home-building industry in
connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged in the banking or mortgage banking industry
in connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is a representative of those areas of labor actively engaged in
home building in connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as an advocate for low-income persons in
connection with affordable housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a for -profit provider of affordable
housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a not -for -profit provider of affordable
housing;
• One member who is actively engaged as a real estate professional in connection
with affordable housing;
• One member who resides within the city limits of the City;
• One member who represents employers within the City;
• One member who represents essential services personnel, as defined in the local
housing assistance plan; and
• Two members from the city administration nominated by the city manager and
appointed by the city commission. One of these two members shall actively serve
on the City's Planning Department.
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Committee Members:
Bill Rammos — Chairperson
Rammos Holdco, Inc.
Kevin L. Deeb
Deeb and Deeb Attorneys at Law
Ben Fernandez
Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin + Tapanes
James Angleton
AEGIS FinSery Corp
Allan J. Hall
Retired
Gregory Gay
City of Opa-Locka
Nancy Gaggino
Self-Employee/Developer
Erica Paschal
City of Miami
Pierre Rutledge
Miami -Dade County Public Schools
Annie Lord
Miami Homes for All
Hector Mirabile
Colorado Technical University
David Snow
City of Miami
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Board Purpose
The HCLC exists for the purpose of serving as: (1) the Affordable Housing Advisory
Committee required by the Florida SHIP program; (2) approving or disapproving housing
and commercial loans and/or grants to be provided by the City of Miami through any funds
administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development; (3) providing
oversight and ongoing recommendation on affordable housing issues; and (4) performing
such other duties and responsibilities relative to affordable housing and small business
development as may be set forth herein or incident thereto.
Recommendations are provided to the Committee by Housing and Community
Development staff and are evaluated by the HCLC based on the project's financial
feasibility, the necessity of the request to assure project completion and other related
criteria. All projects must be recommended by staff before the Committee members may
consider them.
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The following tables show a summary of the significant actions taken by the HCLC in FY
2023-2024 (October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2024).
Activity
Project(s)
Approved Funding Allocations
9
Approved De -Obligation of Funds
0
Approved Time Extensions
0
Modification of Repayment Terms
2
Loan Structure
9
Modified Units Sales Terms and Prices
1
In FY 2023-2024, the HCLC approved funding allocations totaling $69,045,000. This amount
reflects funding for new projects as well as increases in previously approved funds.
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Current Community Needs
Community needs are ascertained through neighborhood public hearings held as part of
the Citizen Participation Plan requirement. As a result of those hearings, the City of Miami
compiled the following high -priority needs:
• Neighborhood Preservation
• Preservation and New Construction of Affordable Housing
• Mixed-Use/Income Redevelopment
In approving staff -recommended projects, the HCLC seeks to implement the Consolidated
Plan's housing policies intended to preserve affordable housing opportunities for low and
moderate -income residents. The objective is to create a chain reaction that will preserve
low-income neighborhoods' historic and social character while raising living standards and
creating opportunities for economic growth. Following this philosophy, the HCLC has
been instrumental in authorizing financing for:
• Construction of New Rental Units: Increase the inventory of affordable rental housing in
the City by encouraging the construction of new rental units. The HCLC continues to approve
financing project costs for site development and hard and soft construction costs.
• Construction of New Homeownership Units: Increase the supply of affordable
homeownership units through new construction. The focus is creating affordable
homeownership opportunities for low and moderate -income families and individuals. This is
achieved by financing project costs associated with the development of affordable housing
units and by providing hard and soft construction financing and permanent financing.
HCLC approved projects are concentrated in City designated Neighborhood Development
Zones ("NDZ"). By concentrating mixed -income projects in the NDZ's, along with the
infrastructure improvements needed to support such projects, the HCLC is attracting
private sector investment into these areas as well.
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Major Accomplishments
A number of projects approved by the HCLC in previous/current fiscal years are still under
construction in FY 2023-2024. These projects total 1584 housing units, rental, and
ownership, pending completion, with direct funding totaling $69,045,000.
A9encyhleurxr
PmjerCtName
Funding
Source
CDEG-CV
City Funds
Awarded
15 2.5:31:::::::.::0
City Units
I '20
Rental/Home Ownership
Rental
The 'Villages Miami Phase II, LLC
Villages Apartments Phase II
5215 Flagler Street, LLC Flagler Villas GOB S 3.9=.v0 60 Rental
HOME 57.,.=.v0
Greater SL Paul African Methodist Episcopal Hibiscus -Williams Project
ARPA
S 2,200,0CC.v0
' 0
Rental
South Florida Community Land Trust
Place Louverture
SHIP
S 305,05C.::0
3
Hcme-ownership
Yaeger Plaza Partners LLC
Yaeger Plaza Project
GOB
3 3,000,0C.12.0
63
Rental
HOME+
Citadelle Village, LLC Citadelle Village CHDO 990,0-C.v0 96 Rental
Stadium Tower Apartments, LLC
Stadium Towers
ARPA
- 1,800,0u03. 0
60
Rental
Carver Theater, LTD
Lots at Carver Theater
MFE
S 7,000000C.u0
84
Rental
STH STF,EET FRO?ERT ES LLC
Eseerce Miami
GOE
5 5,00 :::.v0
33
Rental
Villa A r ora, ___P
Villa A r ora (Rehab)
CDBG
80021.3..2.0
76
Rental
Liberty Renaissance Apartments, LLC
Liberty Renaissance
MFE
_ 3,000,0CC."0
98
Rental
Wynwood Works
Wynwood Works
GOB
S 3,506,000.v0
120
Rental
Gallery at West Brickell
Gallery at West Brickell
HC)ME
S 3,00:.,uv:.v0
93
Rental
Tacolcy Economic Development Corp.
Edison Towers, LLC
COBB
S 3,504,0U3.M0
70
Rental
Jose Marti Villas, LLC
Jose Marti Villas
HOME
S 2,250,05.1v0
63
Rental
Gallery at Lummus Parc, LLC
Gallery at Lummus Parc
ARPA
S 3,0Q0,0u�.v0
80
Rental
2901 Wynwood LLC View 29 ARPA S 2,750,000C.u0 36 Rental
HOME 5 1,500,0a:.u0
Assistance to the Elderly (ATTE)
Blue Lagoon (Rehab)
CDBG
5 350,ON.C.0
' 79
Rental
Dulce Vida Apartments, LLC
DulceVida Apartrnents
GOB
515,000,000.0C
'70
Rental
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Comparable Boards
There are no other boards, public or private, that would better serve the function of the
HCLC.
The Committee was created in response to a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development Inspector General's report citing concerns with the City of Miami's loan
underwriting procedures. Over the past decade, the HCLC has evolved according to the
City's increased commitment to the community and affordable housing development. The
HCLC is the only Committee empowered by the City of Miami to approve or disapprove
certain housing and commercial loans funded by federal and local funds such as CDBG,
HOME, HOPWA, and State of Florida SHIP funds. Furthermore, the HCLC is the only
Committee empowered to review previously approved projects, set and amend project
timelines, and de -obligate under- or non -performing projects. The authority vested in the
Committee sets it apart from community organizations and advisory boards that serve
strictly advisory positions.
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Committee Costs
Members of the HCLC serve in a non -compensated, volunteer capacity. Administrative
support is provided by the Department of Housing & Community Development staff.
The Committee meetings have been held in Miami City Hall Commission Chambers since
June 2007. The Committee is not charged any fees to use this facility.
Federal regulations governing CDBG and other HUD programs require that participating
jurisdictions provide citizens with reasonable notice and an opportunity to comment on
amendments to the 2019-2023 Consolidated Plan. As such, HCLC meetings are required to
be open to the public, and a notice of the meetings must be adequately published. The HCD
publishes notices of HCLC meetings in The Miami Herald. Publishing costs for FY 2023-
2024 totaled approximately $ 7800,00.
Official transcriptions from Lingua Franca Translations, LLC are produced for accurate
record -keeping purposes and when requested, for public review with an approximate cost
of $6,000.00.
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ARTURO NOR)EGA, V
City Manager
February 12, 2025
REPORT FROM THE CITY OF MIAMI NUISANCE ABATEMENT BOARD TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI CITY COMMISSION
Arthur Noriega,
City Manager City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
RE: Nuisance Abatement Board Annual Report 2024
Dear Mr. Noriega:
As chairperson of the Nuisance Abatement Board (NAB), and pursuant to City Code Sec.
2- 890 regarding the annual report requirement of City boards and committees, I am pleased to
provide you this annual report by answering the following questions listed below. As you may
know, each commissioner may make one appointment of a regular member, two at -large, regular -
member appointments and two alternate -member appointments. All members are appointed on a
volunteer basis and are not compensated in any manner. The NAB is both ethnically and gender
balanced, reflecting the make-up of the City of Miami.
Is the board serving the purpose for which it was created?
Yes, the NAB serves the purpose for which it was created. The purpose of the NAB is to
promote, improve and protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of this municipality by
authorizing its creation with the authority to impose administrative fines and other non -criminal
penalties to provide an equitable, expeditious, effective and inexpensive method of enforcing any
codes and ordinances where a pending or repeated violation continues to exist. The NAB's actions
have continued to serve the above -described purpose.
Is the board serving current community needs?
Yes, the NAB acts in a professional and honorable manner in proceeding to meet present
community needs in its pursuit to promote, protect, and improve the health, safety and welfare of
the City of Miami citizens and has made sure that no violation presents a serious threat to said
community.
A list of the board's major accomplishments:
CITY OF MIAMI CODE COMPLIANCE
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 330708, Miami, FL 33233-0708
The NAB met eight (8) times in 2024. At each hearing, the board considers any testimony
and evidence, including evidence of the general reputation of the place or premises. At the
conclusion of the hearing the board issue findings of fact based on the evidence presented. The
board then enters an order of conditions that are required to be met, up to an including the payment
of fines.
The NAB overall has obtained compliance with its orders and cooperation from the
property owners cited.
Is there any other board, either public or private, which would better serve the function of the
board?
No, there is no other board, either public or private, which would better serve the COM.
The NAB is a statutorily created body under Sections 162.01-162.13 as the "Local Government
Code Enforcement Boards Act." The work the NAB conducts is distinctive and a valuable resource
for the COM and its constituents.
Should the ordinance creating the board be amended to better enable the board to serve the
purpose for which it was created?
No.
Should the board's membership requirements be modified?
No, the current board members meet the requirements. The NAB members must be
residents of the City and shall be responsible to enforce technical codes of the City of Miami.
Appointments shall be made in accordance with the City Code on the basis of experience or interest
in the subject matter jurisdiction of the NAB. The membership of the NAB shall, whenever
possible, consist of an architect, a businessperson, an engineer, a general contractor, a
subcontractor, and a realtor. Said requirements are proper and should not be presently modified.
Should you need further information, please contact me through the Planning Department,
Hearing Boards Division at 305-416-2030.
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Miami, FL 33130
Arthur Noriega, City Manager
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133-5595
December 18, 2024
RE: 2023-2024 Fiscal -Year Annual Report - Urban Development Review Board (UDRB)
Dear Mr. Noriega:
The Urban Development Review Board (UDRB) is pleased to present this annual report in
satisfaction of City Code Section 2-890. This fiscal year, 2023-24, the UDRB met twelve times which
included eleven meetings and one workshop.
In total, the UDRB reviewed 43 projects. Out of the 43 projects, eight were recommended for
approval as presented, 35 were recommended for approval with conditions, and three were
recommended for disapproval with comments.
There are currently ten board members, including one new appointment, Francisco Perez-Azua:
Chair (District 1):
Vice Chair (District 3):
District 1:
District 2:
District 2:
District 3:
District 4:
District 4:
District 5:
District 5:
Ignacio Permuy
Ligia Ines Labrada
Vacant
Anthony E. Tzamtzis
Gia Zapattini
Robert Behar
Agustin Barrera
Fidel Perez
Dean B. Lewis
Francisco Perez-Azua
As required per Code of Ordinances Section 2-890, the Board offers the following annual report:
t. IS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SERVING THE PURPOSE FOR
WHICH IT WAS CREATED?
Yes, the UDRB is serving the purpose for which it was created. The UDRB is a special review
board that consists of professionals privately practicing in architecture and planning. The
recommendations from the UDRB assist the Planning Department in reviewing the
architecture, landscaping, planning, and urban design aspects of projects that exceed
200,000 square feet, public storage, and/or as the Director of Planning deems necessary.
In 2023-24, the Board has been constantly active due to the volume and complexity of
projects submitted. The Board provides a system of checks and balances in the form of
professional review and subsequent recommendations to the Planning Director. The
Planning Director also utilizes comments from the UDRB when analyzing and making
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recommendations to be presented to the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board and the City
Commission, as required.
2. IS THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD SERVING CURRENT COMMUNITYNEEDS?
Yes, the UDRB provides a non -governmental, professional technical review that adds value
for the residents of Miami to receive the highest -quality development and redevelopment
opportunities possible.
One of the recent changes to development opportunities include Florida's Live Local Act
(SB 102 and SB 328), which allows developers extra height and density if their proposed
projects meet certain criteria. The extra height and density allowed via Live Local, while
introducing affordable housing, creates design challenges for neighborhoods due to the
larger -scale developments. The UDRB has reviewed three Live Local projects to date. The
Board's comments and conditions help ensure the design of new developments respond to
the local character of their respective neighborhoods.
3. A LIST OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD'S MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
In 2023-24, the UDRB reviewed and provided recommendations on 57 projects. It is
anticipated that the volume of projects that will be reviewed by the UDRB will remain
constant in 2024-25.
A recent UDRB update allows projects to present to the UDRB after a complete first cycle of
plan review with Staff's comments and meaningful applicant responses. Previously, multiple
cycles of review were required to attend UDRB. The new procedure allows the Board's
comments to be incorporated earlier in the project's design process.
In spring 2024, the UDRB and City Staff updated the UDRB Submittal Checklist. The
updated Checklist provides clear, simplified customer navigation of the UDRB review
process. This reduces confusion and ensures better compliance with the Board's
requirements. Applicants better understand what materials will best serve the UDRB in
completing thorough review of and recommendations for a project.
Another UDRB accomplishment in the last fiscal year was the Board's efficiency in reviewing
and recommending projects. The Board has no backlog of projects waiting for review.
There are no significant delays for projects waiting to be placed on a UDRB agenda. Also,
resolutions are processed and delivered in a timely manner. After a project attends UDRB,
the resolution is processed within 7 days.
The UDRB helps Staff improve the quality of projects. Composed of professionals in
architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning, the UDRB brings a wealth of
experience to the review process. Through detailed evaluations, constructive feedback and
specific recommendations, the UDRB helps refine project design, address potential issues,
and enhance a project's overall impact on the surrounding community. By offering
collaborative review and specialized recommendations, the UDRB assists Staff in making
informed decisions that elevate the quality of urban design in Miami. The UDRB contributes
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to the long-term success of projects.
As mentioned above, the Board held one workshop this year (August 29, 2024). The
workshop was supported by Staff from the Urban Design Division, Office of Zoning, and the
City Attorney's Office. The workshop was open to the public and provided support and
guidance for stakeholders to improve UDRB's and Staff's overall service. Board members
and Staff discussed applicant submittal instructions, development guidance notes,
legislative updates pertaining to the UDRB, and citywide planning opportunities and issues.
Discussing citywide legislative updates and planning opportunities and issues helped Staff
and Board members better align reviews of future development with the needs of the
community. For example, Staff briefed the UDRB on the Live Local Act, With better
understanding of the new density, intensity, and height allowed for certain projects under
Live Local, the UDRB provides well-rounded recommendations that help projects respond
their local context.
4. IS ANY OTHER BOARD, EITHER PUBLIC OR PRIVATE, WHICH WOULD BETTER SERVE THE
FUNCTIONS OF THE URBAN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD?
No, no other board for committee) would better serve the functions of the UDRB. Unlike
other City boards and committees, UDRB members must be a licensed architect or
landscape architect in the state of Florida. No other City board or committee has the
professional knowledge and experience in the fields of architecture and planning to review
projects for architectural, planning, and urban design criteria. The UDRB continues to meet
the City's goal of creating a world -class city by delivering objective, professional, and
private -sector review of proposed projects.
5. SHOULD THE ORDINANCE CREATING THE BOARD BE AMENDED TO BETTER ENABLE
THE BOARD TO SERVE THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT WAS CREATED?
While the Board continues to serve its role of independent review, analysis, and
recommendations of proposed projects, members are occasionally frustrated with only
being tasked with the authority to recommend and not having the authority of requiring
projects to come back before the Board.
6. SHOULD THE BOARD'S MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS BE MODIFIED?
The Board has discussed expanding the professional qualifications and has suggested
including professionals with degrees in Urban Design and Urban Planning.
7, WHAT IS THE COST, BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT,OF MAINTAINING THE BOARD?
There are no direct costs of the UDRB to the City of Miami. The Board consists of
volunteers in their respected disciplines who are appointed by City commissioners.
Indirect costs arising from the Planning and Legal Staff assigned as liaison and
administrative to the Board include meeting preparation, review of applications, agenda
and public comment coordination, attending Board meetings, writing resolutions, and
communicating with applicants, Board members, and other City Staff to facilitate the Urban
Development Review Board. The Planning Staff assigned to the Board also conduct other
responsibilities within the land development, historic preservation, and urban design
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divisions. Indirect UDRB costs for the 2023-24 fiscal year are estimated at $30,920.88 (see
attachment).
Thank you for the opportunity to present this report. The Board looks forward to continued service to
the City of Miami as new Special Area Plans and other significant projects come forward for review
and recommendation.
Sincerely,
Ignacio Permuy
UDRB Chairman
Attachment: Average Indirect Costs - 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
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AVERAGE INDIRECT COSTS - 2023-2024 FISCAL YEAR
MEETING PREPARATION, REVIEW APPLICATIONS, COORDINATION
Planning Liaison
Planning Technician
BOARD MEETINGS
20.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 11 meetings = $ 9,919.80
20.0 hrs, x $28.21 x 11 meetings — $ 6,206.20
Subtotal = $ 16,126.00
Planning Liaison 5.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 11 meetings $ 2,479.95
Planning Technician 5.0 hrs. x $28.21 x 11 meetings $ 1,551.55
Planning Chief 5.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 5 meetings = $ 1,127.25
Assistant City Attorney 5.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 11 meetings = $ 2,479.95
(as needed)
Zoning Manager 5.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 4 meetings = $ 901.80
(Live Local Act)
Subtotal = $ 8,540.50
RESOLUTIONS, COMMENTS, COORDINATION
Planning Liaison 12.0 hrs. x $45.09 x 11 meetings = $ 5,951,88
Planning Director 0.5 hrs. x $55.00 x 11 meetings = $ 302.50
(or Designee)
Subtotal = $ 6.254.38
TOTAL = $ 30,920.88
Note: The UDRB held eleven meetings, including one workshop, for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
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