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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-18-0011
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Miami, FL 33136
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File Number: 3743 Final Action Date:3/1/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $8,500, FOR EXPENSES RELATED TO THE INSTALLATION OF
FENCES ON VACANT LOTS OWNED BY THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR
DIRECTLY TO VENDORS; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX
INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects
within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 2, at page 11, of the Plan lists "improving quality of life for
residents," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 5, at page 14, of the Plan provides that "[w]alking within
the neighborhood must be accessible, safe, and pleasant;" and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 1, at Page 14 of the Plan states that "walkability" is "a
key component of the vibrant and healthy neighborhood;" and
WHEREAS, several vacant lots owned by the CRA have been identified by the City of
Miami Police Department as high crime areas; and
WHEREAS, consistent with City of Miami Ordinance Article XI, Fence Requirements for
Overtown, the CRA seeks to install fences at these locations in the interest of the safety of the
public; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize the expenditure of funds, in
an amount not to exceed $8,500, for expenses related to the installation of fences on vacant lots
owned by the CRA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds,
in an amount not to exceed $8,500, for expenses related to the installation of fences on vacant
lots owned by the CRA.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled
"Other Contractual Services," Account Code No. 10050.920101.534000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
fiver, Executive Director 2/22/2018
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