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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
PART I
1 History of Omni CRA
2 Public Involvement
3 Existing Conditions
4 Strategic Plan
5 Implementation Plan
6 Exit Strategy
7 Neighborhood Impact Statement
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PART II
8 Introduction 8-67
9 Existing Conditions 9-70
10 Strategic Plan 10-82
11 Implementation Plan 11-97
12 Exit Strategy 12-105
PART III
13 Conclusion of Redevelopment Plan 13-107
APPENDICES
Map & Description of 2010 Boundaries AppendixA
Map & Description of 2019 Expansion Area Appendix B
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Introduction
Mission
The Omni CRA's mandate is governed by Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III. The Omni CRA's goal is to
revitalize the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, through the targeted and leveraged investment of the Tax
Increment collected there, and to aid in successful development projects of both the public and private
sector, alleviating conditions contributing to Slum and Blight and encouraging the creation of housing
attainable to all.
The Omni CRA is committed to the preservation and enhancement of property values and neighborhood
amenities, stimulating the creation of new economic opportunities for residents, preserving history and
culture, and improving the quality of life of those who reside, visit, work, or spend time in the
neighborhoods of the Omni CRA.
Vision
The vision for the Omni CRA's Redevelopment Area is a set of 24-hour walkable neighborhoods with wide
active sidewalks and pedestrian -friendly streets that function as a platform for creative productivity and
vibrant living. The Omni neighborhood as a central connection between arts, culture, history, business,
media and entertainment. The CRA envisions a connected and collaborative neighborhood where everyone
can afford to live, work, and make an impact in improving the quality of their city.
Exhibit 1-0 — 2010 Omni CRA Boundary Map
Legal Description
See Exhibit A
Source: Omni CRA
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This Redevelopment Plan
The Omni CRA has made significant improvements over the years and will use the extension of time to
further the progress in the CRA area.
The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Agency (the Omni CRA) was originally formed
in 1987. The Finding of Necessity (FON) for the original Omni CRA was completed in 1987 and the district
has received several updates and expansions over the years.
Assessment of Need
The CRA and the City of Miami have requested an extension of time for Omni based on Miami -Dade County
Board of County Commissioners Resolution #R-611-15 which requires an assessment that demonstrates
that slum and blight still exist within the designated Community Development Agency. The analysis of the
Assessment of Need (AON) for the extension of the time frame for the Omni (CRA) in the City of Miami has
been prepared and is part of a formal request to extend timeframe of the Omni CRA for an additional 15
years until the year 2047.
Extension of Life
The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Agency is requesting an extension of time in
which to complete the redevelopment activities contemplated for the Omni Area. In 2018, the CRA
prepared an Assessment of Need (AON) that showed there is a continued need for redevelopment
activities to take place to address the pervasive slum and blight conditions plaguing the Omni Area as well
as to create badly needed housing affordability. If granted, the CRA would have an additional fifteen years
(15) years through year 2047 to complete the redevelopment activities.
Finding of Necessity for Expansion to West Coconut Grove
The potential CRA expansion area of West Grove meets the criteria established under State Statutes to be
designated as "slum" and "blight". The area meets two of the three of the criteria to be designated as slum
(one is required), and eight of the criteria to be designated as "blight" (only two are required). The area
also meets the "blight" requirement of existence of deteriorated structures. See Part II of this document,
and City of Miami Omni CRA Proposed Expansion West Grove Area Finding of Necessity (FON) from
October, 2017
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PART I - EXTENSION OF LIFE
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Chapter 1 History of Omni CRA
Omni Neighborhoods
The 2010 Omni Redevelopment Area is comprised of six distinct areas or neighborhoods (See Exhibit 1-2)
that represent a different nature to the community. The neighborhoods are Omni, Northeast Overtown,
South Wynwood, South Edgewater, and small portions of Park West and Watson Island.
Exhibit 1-2 - Omni CRA Neighborhoods
History of the Neighborhoods
Omni
Source: Omni CRA
What is today known as the Omni Neighborhood or the Arts & Entertainment District —just north of the
Central Business District of downtown Miami, extending from Biscayne Boulevard to the FEC tracks, and I-
395 to 17th Street —first rose as a mercantile district serving the booming Miami downtown in the 1920s
and 1930s. Large and small retailers built stores in the mercantile district there but many eventually failed
due to a dwindling customer base and competition with suburban malls. Large-scale urban renewal created
the Omni Mall and 1-395 which both further deteriorated the neighborhood. The Omni CRA chose to spend
their initial revenue on several catalytic projects in this neighborhood: Margaret Pace Park, the Adrienne
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts (PAC), and the Miami Entertainment Center (MEC).
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The Omni neighborhood sits at a crossroads of Miami and has a unique opportunity to develop in ways that
no other neighborhood in Miami will. The height and density allowed here will almost definitely deliver
thousands of new units of development in towers, and the CRA is poised to create opportunities for true
mixed -income neighborhood, supporting residents from all walks of life.
South Edgewater
Edgewater began as a low -density residential neighborhood north of downtown along Biscayne Bay, which
faced the same problems as the Omni area in the post-war era and it went largely undeveloped for many
decades. The proximity to Miami Beach and the permissive densities of the zoning code have allowed the
area to be built up over time with many luxury condominium developments lining the waterfront. The CRA
invested in a catalytic project —the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing arts which is a regional
destination to this day. Improvements to Margaret Pace Park, and later environmental remediation and
infrastructure for Maurice Ferre Park and the creation of the Port Tunnel have further improved the quality
of life in the area. Development in the South Edgewater neighborhood has seen a great boom, however
most building has been restricted to mainly high -end market rate condominiums, and residents are
concerned over access and amenities.
The southern portion of Edgewater is within the Omni CRA's boundaries.
Northeast Overtown
Overtown was one of only a few areas in the segregated City of Miami where black residents were allowed
to live or operate businesses. Because Overtown had to serve all the needs for its residents, it developed
with a variety of different building types, along with a dense mixed -use land use. Overtown suffered from
overcrowding and many problems related to poverty, but it was also successful and was known as the
"Harlem of the South." After the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and the discriminatory urban renewal
projects to create 1-95 and 1-395 through Overtown, the population began to diminish. A number of housing
programs from HUD to various local CDCs have aspired to improve living conditions but it continues to face
many problems. Today the historic black community of Overtown faces enormous pressure from
speculative buying, demolition, and neglected properties as values in Wynwood, Edgewater and Downtown
continue to increase. The northeastern portion of Overtown is within the Omni CRA's boundaries.
The CRA's programs in residential rehabs, job creation, historic preservation, housing affordability, and
home ownership will preserve and enhance the culture of Overtown, enabling residents to stay and enjoy
a heightened quality of life.
South Wynwood
The warehouse portion of Wynwood was a fashion manufacturing and wholesale district for central Miami.
Its large boxy warehouses, truck traffic, and treeless streets left it mostly neglected except for a few art
galleries. In the early 2000s with the advent of Art Basel and Wynwood rapidly became an art destination
and a worldwide name. Retail prices have skyrocketed pushing out small businesses, galleries, artists, and
long-time residents of the neighborhood as new retail opens up.
South Wynwood has been slower to develop than the rest of the arts district, due to a number of industrial
and institutional uses, but property values continue to increase and affordable rents for businesses and
housing are an ongoing concern.
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Past Successes of the OM N I CRA
Catalytic Projects
Photo 1 Port Miami Tunnel
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of
Miami -Dade County (PAC) has become one of the
world's leading performing arts organizations and
venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501C3
non-profit organization, has emerged as a leader in
presenting innovative programming that mirrors South
Florida's diversity as well as a catalyst for billions of
dollars in new development in the downtown area.
The Arsht Center presents nearly 400 events each year
as well as free programming for the community and an
arts education program that serves nearly 60,000
children each year.
The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC)
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Photo 3 Viacom Studios (MEC)
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Port Miami Tunnel
The Port Miami Tunnel is a multi -
agency public private partnership
opened to the public in 2014. has
removed a number of large and
damaging trucks from the streets of
the Omni CRA and downtown Miami,
preventing conflicts between
pedestrians and up to 16,000
vehicles that use the tunnel each day.
Photo 2 Adrienne Arsht Center
The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC), completed
in 2016, features two fully operational sound stages
of 15,000 square feet each with a 50-foot roof as well
as about 15,000 square feet of offices, editing suites
and even a school for when kids need to be on set.
The MEC is now called Viacom International Studios,
after its Operating Film and Television production
firm. Viacom shoots much of its Latin American
television at these studios and employs hundreds of
workers when they are filming a show. They have also
brought the community of local filmmakers and
media creatives in for tours of the facility and
technical workshops.
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Historic Preservation
The 2010 Plan identifies buildings within the district that are designated as historic and states that Historic
Preservation is important to the community heritage and neighborhood experience. The CRA has helped
preserve many of these wonderful structures and endeavors to continue the preservation of both historic
buildings and the culture that they represent and embody.
Miami Woman's Club
The Miami Woman's club is undergoing a complete restoration and
will soon host a variety of restaurants and civic uses.
Firehouse No. 2
Omni CRA has renovated the historic City of Miami Firehouse No. 2,
which had fallen into total disrepair, has now been restored and is
being used as the offices of the CRA.
Dorsey Library
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Built in 1941, Dorsey Memorial Library was the first City -built library
in Miami, and one of the only libraries to allow black patrons to sit
and read. Although it had various uses for many years, it has sat
empty since the 1980s due to a funding shortfall. Although it had
been declared an historic structure, it had not been preserved or
protected, and it had not fulfilled its potential as a free and public
library. In 2016 the Omni CRA pledged $850,000 to leverage the
City's commitment to rehabilitate this historic structure and has met
determine character of use, and the nature of what a 21' century library serving
an historic building would entail.
Citizen's Bank Building
The Omni CRA has purchased the historic Citizen's Bank building on
14th Street and Miami Avenue, to renovate, restore and activate as
an anchoring retail, dining or cultural venue, with offices above.
With paired Corinthian columns and arched entrances, this
Neoclassical building is sited on a major intersection of what
promises to be a lively neighborhood center. The prominent Citizens
Bank represents a fashionable architectural trend in 1920s South
Florida of classically -inspired building designs. Constructed during the Land Boom years, this building is a
reminder of a time when local architects were seeking to create a visual identity for a new retail district
serving locals and visitors alike.
Miami City Cemetery
The Miami City Cemetery is a small oasis of calm in an urbanizing neighborhood. The trees and quiet street
should be maintained and enhanced. The CRA has recently completed a tree inventory and maintenance
recommendations for this special park.
Vera Building
Newly designated in 2019, the Vera Building was one of the first "workforce housing" buildings built in the
City of Miami during the boom years of the 1920s. The CRA hopes to fully restore the facade and windows,
and to attract a tenant to operate the building as part of the fledgling Miami Avenue Entertainment District.
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Other Projects identified in the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan included chapters on existing conditions, market analysis summary,
redevelopment plan overview (outlining the vision, objectives and changes since the 1986 plan), list of
projects and strategies, capital improvements costs and priorities, the financing plan, neighborhood impact
and plan management.
Projects identified in Chapter 5 of the 2010 Plan are as follows:
• Miami Herald Properties, including the following elements:
o Existing Printing Press
o Public Plaza/14th Street connection to Baywalk
o Mixed -use Development
o Vacant Parcel Development
o Shrine Building
o Performing Arts Center
o 14th Street Media/Entertainment District
• City of Miami and Miami -Dade County School Board Property, including the following elements:
o Biscayne Park
o School Board Vacant Properties / Unimproved Surface Parking
o School Board Skills Center
o School Board Property Opportunities. The Plan identifies redevelopment opportunities for
the School Board properties including:
■ Performing Arts Center Parking
■ Public/Private Development
■ Media/Entertainment District parking and mixed -use development
■ Workforce and Affordable Housing
o The Plan also includes the possible preparation of a Special Market Study to Determine
Demand for a convention center
• Proposed Zoning Changes
o Atlas changes for specific areas
o Development of inclusionary zoning for housing providing:
■ Mandatory workforce requirement
■ Bonus height
■ Bonus FAR
■ Density allowance
■ Remove bonus to pay into Affordable Housing Trust Fund
■ Development of design guidelines for areas of special interest
• Development of additional neighborhood greenspace to accommodate new residential
development including:
o Baywalk
o Neighborhood Parks
o Greenspaces associated with new development and enhancements to existing
greenspaces
• Streetscapes are identified as important components of the public realm and the Plan includes:
o Streetscape improvements to "Primary Streets" including:
■ Biscayne Boulevard
■ 14th Street
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■ N. Miami Street
■ NE 2nd Avenue
■ Bayshore Drive
o Streetscape improvements to "Secondary Streets" which are side streets and residential
areas
• The 2010 Plan includes the following transportation and infrastructure projects:
o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but paying debt service
o Street Reconstruction — NE 2nd Ave; 14th St.; NE 17th St.; NE 17th Ter.
o Bayshore Drive Extension
o 17th Street / FEC Crossing
o 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; NE 1st Ave; NE 2nd Ave; NE 17th Street
o Water & Sewer upgrades
Chapter 6 of the 2010 Plan, "Capital Improvement Costs & Priorities" summarizes the projected capital
improvement costs using order -of -magnitude estimates to provide the CRA a guide for development of
CRA implementation strategies. Chapter 7 of the Plan "Financing Plan" acknowledges that full funding is
not available to undertake all of the projects at the same time, that there is a need to engage the private
sector, identify other sources of funding, and establishes principles on which the public financing strategy
will be based to minimize public investment toward completion of the projects.
The City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need (AON) for Extension of Time Frame for the District
provides the justification for the extension of time to complete redevelopment within the CRA district. The
AON lists projects that have been completed, on -going projects and planned projects.
On -Going and Planned Projects
Based on review of the AON and the Annual Reports, following is the list and description of on -going and
planned projects that have yet to be completed and are in Section 5, Projects and Strategies, of the 2010
CRA Plan.
• Miami Herald Properties — the 2010 plan states that these properties are key to the redevelopment
of the Omni CRA. The CRA plan includes several alternative concept plans and includes
development / preservation / redevelopment of the following and including the potential for
200,000+ square feet of retail, 200,000+ square feet of office, 3900 units and PAC parking.
• City of Miami and Miami -Dade County School Board Property — the 2010 plan says that there are
numerous opportunities for public/private partnerships for redevelopment of School Board and
City properties including new housing with mixed -income, new educational facilities, and new
parking for the PAC and the Media/ Entertainment district. The plan says that potential
development includes 100,000+ square feet of retail, 75,000+ square feet of office, 800 units and
PAC parking.
• Proposed Zoning Changes —the 2010 plan proposes a number of zoning changes that are important
to stimulate redevelopment within the CRA district. Those changes generally include "atlas
changes", the creation of a new special district (SD-6.2), development of inclusionary zoning for
housing, and development of design guidelines.
• Neighborhood Greenspace — The 2010 plan states that because of the anticipated development of
new residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be developed. The AON includes
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Land Acquisition and other projects have been completed but does not specify what lands have
been acquired.
• Streetscapes — the 2010 plan identifies streetscapes as one of the most important components of
the public realm and that they have a direct impact on the type and quality of redevelopment and
economic potential. The AON identifies streetscapes as Planned projects and states that they
should include improved sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and street furniture, although they do not
specify which streets. The 2010 plan includes a streetscape "pilot project" at the PAC, and both
Primary and Secondary streets that need streetscaping, and the description appears to be similar
to the "complete" streets approach to streetscaping.
• Historic Preservation —the 2010 plan states that historic buildings should be restored and that they
embody the heritage of the community and enhance neighborhoods. It identifies eight (8)
properties that have a historic designation, that they are in significant disrepair, and surround
development should recognize the scale and character of these properties and take measures to
ensure that they remain community assets. Based on review of the Annual Reports several historic
preservation projects are completed, several underway and a few yet to begin.
• Transportation and infrastructure — this section of the plan identifies several projects that are
necessary to improve the redevelopment district. The AON notes several projects having been
completed including the tunnel although the CRA is paying debt service on the tunnel. Projects
which are either on -going or planned include:
o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but paying debt service
o 17th Street / FEC Crossing
o 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; NE 1st Ave; NE 2nd Ave; NE 17th Street
o Water & Sewer upgrades
Strategies
In addition to physical projects, the 2010 plan identifies "Social Needs Strategies" which are provided as a
framework for improvements to the delivery of human services and groups them into three general
categories.
• Improve Human Services Delivery
• Improve Employment Opportunities and upward Job Mobility
• Foster Small Business Development
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Conclusion
From 2013 to 2017, the CRA focused its resources on several historic preservation projects, North Bayshore
Streetscape, NE 14th Street Infrastructure and Streetscape, payment of debt service for the Performing Arts
Center, Community Policing, greenspace improvements to the Margaret Pace Park, Maurice A. Ferre Park,
the Miami Entertainment Complex, the Port Tunnel, land acquisition, and streetlight/landscape
maintenance.
Section 7 of the 2010 Plan, Financing Plan, acknowledges that the total cost of improvements far exceeds
the anticipated revenues of the CRA, and states that investment of the private sector and other grant/public
sources are necessary to undertake the projects identified in the plan. Consequently, not all projects have
been completed. The matrix illustrates that as projects are completed in 2015, other projects commenced
in 2016 including Omni Park Greenspace, Dorsey Library Citizens Bank and Woman's Club historic
preservation, business and residential rehabilitation programs, housing, School Board Property, business
incentive grants, and the 1-395 project.
Based on the information in the 2010 CRA Plan, the AON and the Annual Reports from 2013 to 2017,
because the total cost of all projects in the 2010 CRA Plan requires a variety of public and private funding
sources, implementation of projects must be phased over time. With the projects shown in the matrix
above as being completed the other on -going and planned projects can be phased -in as funding becomes
available.
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Chapter 2 Public Involvement
This update of the Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan is the continuation of efforts from prior
plans adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 and 2010. In 2005 a public participation process was conducted
that included numerous individual meeting Omni -area stakeholders and various neighborhood advisory
committees, as well as a steering committee comprised of CRA Board member and City Commissioner,
neighborhood business and property owners, representatives of the Performing Arts Center Trust and the
Florida Department of Transportation.
The 2009 update included public hearings for
adoption of the Finding of Necessity to
expand the boundary of the CRA districts, and
the adoption hearings.
This plan update included an Assessment of
Need for an extension of timeframe for the
redevelopment district, as well as input from
area stakeholders in a public involvement
meeting. The meetings and stakeholder
conversations reviewed history of the CRA,
past accomplishments, current projects, and
to obtain input from stakeholders on what
other projects should be included in the plan.
Input from the meeting included comments
addressing current projects, identification of
priorities and the addition of some new projects
and were as follows:
Transit connections are important. These systems should
transportation.
Affordable housing is a priority for the area. The style and focus of housing should be considered
including housing for artists and makers.
The 1-395 improvement project is a priority and ensuring that lush landscapes are installed as part
of the project.
Construction of infrastructure to support new development is important, including the
construction of sidewalks and pedestrian amenities.
The traffic on NE 2nd Avenue is an issue, and that the street should be able to accommodate all
modes of transportation.
consider premium and innovative
The CRA should invest in small parks. With minimal investment in benches, trash receptacles,
maintenance, and good design these parklets could become community assets
There should be a focus on park improvements including those that would be pedestrian friendly
and add activities.
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Chapter 3 Existing Conditions
Existing Infrastructure Conditions
Infrastructure within the Omni CRA was evaluated to determine existing conditions and where deficiencies
in government -owned facilities exist. This includes: roadways, sidewalks, curbs, lighting, water, sewer, and
stormwater drainage. The following is a summary of these findings. It should be noted that these are
deficiencies of the existing facilities and not any indication of future needs for such. This updated
redevelopment plan includes strategies and implementation funding to remedy these deficiencies as well
as for upgrading facilities to better serve future needs and the anticipated increases in population and use.
Streets/Roadways
Asphalt deficiencies may include significant cracks, potholes, depressions, and/or overall wear. A majority
of streets west of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue itself exhibit these deficiencies, while east of NE 2nd
Avenue deficiencies are not quite as evident, however, several streets including NE 2nd Court, NE 4th
Avenue, NE 18th Street and segments of North Bayshore Drive have such issues. The only area where
roadway is currently not found is an area where it appears a segment of NE 17th existed between NE Miami
Place and NE 2nd Avenue though this area is currently private property.
No such deficiencies were noted along US 1, the CRA area south of 1-395 or on that portion of the CRA
located on Watson Island.
In total, there are approximately 4,000 linear feet of roadway that require asphalt with 4,200 linear feet
that require rebuilding.
A number of roadways appear to be designed for a higher speed traffic than is generally appropriate in a
pedestrian -oriented downtown setting, including wider and more roadway lanes than necessary, larger
curb returns than necessary, one-way movement where unnecessary, conflicting and dangerous
intersections, and this should be addressed in future road improvement projects.
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Sidewalks
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Exhibit 3-1 Sidewalk Deficiencies
Locations of deficient sidewalks, those
that are cracked, lifting, missing, or
otherwise broken can be found on Exhibit
3-1. Sidewalks with deficiencies can be
found throughout the CRA however, only
a few segments are of any significant size.
Those sections found in the following
locations are of some note: NW 22nd
Street between NW 5th and NW 3rd
Avenues, NE 19th Terrace between NE
Miami Court and NE 2nd Avenue, North
Miami Avenue between NE 17th Terrace
and NE 19th Street, NW 1st Place between
NW 14th and NW 15th Streets, and a
significant area lacking sidewalks along
surface roadways within the CRA area on
Watson Island.
There were no sidewalk deficiencies located in the area of the CRA south of 1-395. The infrastructure review
noted approximately 17,000 linear feet of sidewalk that needs to be installed or replaced.
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Curbs
The majority of curbing needs are in areas
located west of NE 2nd Avenue. Larger areas
of need can be found along NW 22nd
Avenue between NW 5th and NW 3rd
Avenues, NE 19th Terrace between NE
Miami Court and NE 2nd Avenue, North
Miami Avenue between NE17th Terrace
and NE 19th Street and as with sidewalks,
there is a lack of curbing on the surface
streets that are within the CRA area on
Watson Island.
There is no need for any curbs in the area of
the CRA south of 1-395.
Approximately 16,500 linear feet of curbing
needs to be installed/replaced. This curbing will require gutters along that linear footage as well. The
installation of curbing where it does not exist will also necessitate the installation of drainage structures
since stormwater will no longer drain into swales or other pervious locations. Up to 24 drainage structures
along with approximately 3,500 linear feet of drainage pipe would be required to mitigate stormwater
issues with this new curb and gutter installation.
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Street lights were also reviewed as part of this
investigation. Exhibit 4-4 shows areas that are
deficient in lighting due to insufficient quantities of
lights. Most of the CRA area was found to have
sufficient lighting. However, several areas were
found to be deficient. Roadway segments in need of
lighting include: NW 22nd Avenue between NW 5th
and NW 2nd Avenues, approximately 300 feet of NW
22nd Lane west of NE 2nd Ave., about 50 feet of NW
22nd Terrace west of 2nd Avenue, the portions of both
NW 15th and 16th Streets from NE 1st Avenue to the
FEC railroad tracks, and NE 1st Avenue between 13th
and 14th Streets. The streets underneath the viaduct
of 1-395 are also underlit, and better lighting should
be included with the 1-395 redesign project.
No lighting deficiencies were noted east of NE 2nd Avenue nor within those areas of the CRA located south
of 1-395 or on Watson Island.
The lighting deficiencies within these areas could be remedied with the installation of 14 new street lights.
Such lights would need to include sufficient electrical transmission lines to power the lights.
Stormwater Drainage
The current need for drainage is unknown without a full drainage study being performed. However, as more
development occurs on what is now vacant land and as more urban -style curb and gutter is installed along
roadways in the CRA, the need for drainage systems will increase exponentially.
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Future Land Use City of Miami
The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
(MCNP) designates the Omni neighborhood
primarily as a specially designated "High Density
Multifamily Residential Area" allowing up to 500
units per acre in residential density.
Since adoption of 2010 Redevelopment Plan,
some changes to the Future Land Use Map have
been made although areas east of NE 2nd
Avenue remain primarily Restricted Commercial
and those areas west of NE 2nd Avenue remain
primarily General Commercial. i cro.gm�
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The Future Land Use Element states the
following about the land use designations
present in the Omni CRA area:
Recreation — the primary intent is to conserve open space and green spaces of a park while allowing
access and uses which will not interfere with the preservation of any significant environmental
features which exist in the park.
Institutional — allows for federal, state and local government activities, major public health or
private health, recreational, cultural, religious or educational activities, and major transportation
facilities and public utilities.
Medium Density Multifamily Residential — allows residential structures to a maximum density of 65
units per acre.
Restricted Commercial — allows multifamily residential density, general office, clinics and
laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and
secondary schools.
General Commercial — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial category as well as
wholesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses.
2020 Future Land Use
Ornni Boundary
Exhibit 3-4 - Future Land use
Central Business District — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial and Institutional
designations, as well as residential facilities.
Light Industrial — is intended to allow mixed -use development to facilitate the ability of developing
a mixed occupancy within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under live/work
or work/live zoning districts.
Industrial — intended to allow manufacturing, assembly and storage activities generally including
uses which generate noise, smoke, fumes, illumination, traffic and other impacts if not properly
controlled.
It should be noted that the City's Future Land Use designations will define the limitations on the type, size,
height, number, and proposed use of buildings. Any of these items that are not regulated by the Future
Land Use shall be governed by the City's zoning designations and codes.
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Existing Zoning
Exhibit 3-5 Existing zoning
The Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan
adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 stated that at
the time, the existing zoning districts in the Omni
area are largely defined by higher densities and
restricted commercial east of NE 2nd Avenue and
lower densities and a wider array of commercial
uses on the west. The 2009 plan proposed a number
of zoning changes which were to be accomplished
in the second phase of work. At the time, the zoning
districts included R-3 multifamily medium density,
C-1 Restricted Commercial, C-2 Liberal Commercial,
CBD Central Business District, G/I Government
Institutional, Industrial, SD-6 Central Commercial
Residential, SD-6.1 Central Commercial Residential,
and PR Parks/Recreation.
The Miami 21 zoning regulations have been adopted which take a form -based approach to zoning and
development regulations. Current zoning designations within the Omni Redevelopment Area are as follows:
T3-O (Overtown Residential)— this is a Duplex Suburban residential zone allowing up to eighteen
(18) dwelling units per acre, but only 2 units per parcel.
T4-R — a General Urban residential zone allowing up to thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre.
T5-O (Generally within Wynwood NRD)— is the Urban Center Zone allowing up to sixty-five (65)
units per acre along with some commercial uses.
T6-8 — Urban Core Transect, which includes the highest density and greatest variety of uses with a
by -right building height of 8 stories and a bonus density to allow up to 12 stories.
T6-36B-0 (Generally, east of NE 2nd Avenue) — Urban Core Transect, which includes the highest
density and greatest variety of uses with a by -right building height of 36 stories and a bonus density
to allow up to 60 stories.
T6-24A-0 and T6-24B-O (Areas west of NE 2nd Avenue) — Urban Core Transect, allows a variety of
uses but is limited by -right to 24 stories with a bonus density of up to 48 stories.
D-1 and D-2 (Along FEC Tracks and NW 14th Street) — Work Place Districts, these districts implement
the Light Industrial and Industrial land use designation. D-1 allows residential density up to 36 units
per acre along with lodging uses, office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial
uses. D-2 allows office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial uses.
CS/ CI — these are both Civic Use districts, with CS intended for civic spaces and including docks
and open-air retail; CI is intended for civic institutional uses including docks, open-air retail, adult
day care, community support facilities, and other similar uses.
Districts that include residential uses as depicted in this map are those that contain the approximately 6,000
dwelling units within the CRA.
It should be noted that Limitations on the type, size, height, number, and proposed use of buildings not
regulated by the City's land use will be guided by the limitations on these zoning categories.
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Government Owned Land
There are a number of government -
owned parcels within the Omni
CRA. These parcels may be owned
by the City of Miami, Omni CRA,
Miami -Dade School Board, Miami -
Dade County, or the Florida
Department of Transportation.
These parcels maybe be utilized for
open space, transportation
facilities, office facilities, parking,
cultural or recreational facilities,
cemeteries, or other such uses and
may be the sites of additional such
uses and/or future open space or
residential facilities
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Government Parcels
Omni Boundary
Exhibit 3-6 Government owned land within the Omni CRA district boundaries
Other Items of Note
The maps provided as exhibit in this section are also designed to depict the street layout, public spaces,
and open space within the CRA.
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Demographics
The current population (2018) of the Omni CRA area is 9,541 based on data from Environics Analytics (a
nationally recognized source of demographic and market data. This population is housed in 5,916 dwelling
units.
Other key elements of the demographic and housing data are:
• Percent Black = 33.16%
• Percent Hispanic = 36.60%
• Percent Renter Occupied = 72.58%
• Median Value Owner Occupied Units = $445,351
• Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher = 44.12%
• Median Household Income = $68,797
• Percent Families Below Poverty Level = 14.80%
Tables illustrating the demographic and Housing data are found on the next three pages.
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Table 3-1- Demographics and Housing
2010 Population by Single Race Classihcalien
M rte Alone
BIacWAfricanAmen canRlone 3,164 33.16
fi iericanIndiarrrAlaskanNativeAIone 32 0.34
Asian Alone 224 2.35
Name Hawaii ardPaciI1 Islander Alone 6 0.06
Some 01her Rare Alan; 438 4.59
Two or More Paces 280 2.93
2010 Paopulaiion Iry Ethnicity
Hispanic)Laiino 3,492 36.60
Not Hispanic(Latino 6,050 63.40
2010IispanicLLatino PoPulalion by Single-Classi lnatirn Race
V9Mtte Alone 2,730 28.69
BIacWAiricanAmin Odom 216 2.26
Ameriean Indian/Alaskan Native Alone 1T 0.18
Asian Alone 5 0.05
Native Hawaii and] aci6r Islander Alone 5 0.05
Some 41her Race Alone 390 4.09
Two or More Races 122 1.26
2010 Parpclernn hi Sex
Male
Female
Male toFemale Rati6
5,397 56.56
4,928 51.65
4,613 48.34
— 1.07
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Married Couple Family, own children
Married Couple Family, no own children
Male Householder, own children
Male Householder, no own children
Female Householder, own children
Female Householder, no own children
2019 Est. Households by Household Size
1-Person Household
2-Person Household
3-Person Household
4-Person Household
5-Person Household
6-Person Household
7-or-more-person
2019 Est. Average Household Size
2019 Est. Households by Number of Vehicles
No Vehicles
1 Vehicle
2 Vehicles
3 Vehicles
4 Vehicles
5 or more Vehicles
2019 Est. Average Number ofVehicles
2019 Est. Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Housing Units, Owner -Occupied
Housing Units, Renter -Occupied
2019 Owner Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Owner Occ. HUs:Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Renter Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Renter Occ. HUs:Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Est. Owner -Occupied Housing Units by Value
Value Less Than $20,000
Value $20,000 - $39,999
Value $40,000 - $59,999
Value $60,000 - $79,999
Value $80,000 - $99,999
Value $100,000 - $149,999
Value $150,000 - $199,999
Value $200,000 - $299,999
Value $300,000- $399,999
Value $400,000 - $499,999
Value $500,000 - $749,999
Value $750,000 - $999,999
Value $1,000,000 - $1,499,999
Value $1,500,000 - $1,999,999
Value $2,000,000 or more
2019 Est. MedianAll Owner -Occupied Housing Value
343
863
94
170
372
309
15.95
40.12
4.37
7.90
17.29
1 4.37
2,830 47.84
1,876 31.71
637 10.77
316 5.34
136 2.30
76 1.28
45 0.76
1.90
949 16.04
3,339 56.44
1,363 23.04
243 4.11
15 0.25
8 0.14
1.16
1,622
4,294
6
13
8
12
5
29
85
250
288
237
383
184
40
57
27
27.42
72.58
10.81
5.12
0.37
0.80
0.49
0.74
0.31
1.79
5.24
1 5.41
1 7.76
14.61
23.61
11.34
2.47
3.51
1.67
446,350.00
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2019 Est. Pop Age 25+ by Edu. Attainment
Less than 9th Grade
Some High School, No Diploma
High School Graduate (or GED)
Some College, No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Professional Degree
Doctorate Degree
2019 Est. Pop Age 25+ by Edu. Attain., Hisp.ILat.
High School Diploma
High School Graduate
Some College orAssociate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2019 Est. Households by HH Income
Income < $15,000
Income $15,000 - $24,999
Income $25,000 - $34,999
Income $35,000 - $49,999
Income $50,000 - $74,999
Income $75,000 - $99,999
Income $100,000 - $124,999
Income $125,000 - $149,999
Income $150,000 - $199,999
Income $200,000 - $249,999
Income $250,000 - $499,999
Income $500,000+
2019 Est.Average Household Income
2019 Est. Median Household Income
2019 Median HH Inc. by Single -Class. Race or Eth.
WhiteAlone
Black or African American Alone
American Indian and Alaskan Native Alone
Asian Alone
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific IslanderAlone
Some Other RaceAlone
Two or More Races
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
2019 Est. Families by Poverty Status
2019 Families at orAbove Poverty 1,837 85.40
2019 Families at orAbove Poverty with children 495 23.01
2019 Families Below Poverty 314 14.60
2019 Families Below Povertywith children 195 9.07
783
865
1,541
1,323
604
2,520
977
563
144
604
738
986
1,837
836
462
538
439
895
642
649
469
329
219
273
165
8.40
9.28
16.53
14.20
6.48
27.04
10.48
6.04
1.54
14.51
17.72
23.68
44.12
14.13
7.81
9.09
7.42
15.13
10.85
10.97
7.93
5.56
3.70
4.62
2.79
100,028.84
68,797.13
84,244.25
25,370.19
75,000.00
130,792.90
200,000.33
44,107.26
81,125.84
74,214.21
63,715.12
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Chapter 4 Strategic Plan
Purpose
This section is designed to identify the major strategies, key and catalyst projects and programs that are
recommended to be implemented by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). It includes
projects outlined in the adopted 2009 Omni CRA Community Redevelopment Plan Update (CRP) (which by
this reference is hereby made an appendix to this document) in conformance with the original 1986 Plan.
It will also address some new projects and programs that are necessary to further the mission of the CRA
and assist in the elimination of slum and/or blighting conditions outlined in the May 2009 Finding of
Necessity Report for the expansion of the Miami CRA to include the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area and
the 2018 City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need For Extension of Time Frame for the District.
While key components of the CRA's future work plan are outlined, this section is not intended to be an
exhaustive list of the projects and programs to be undertaken. This section has been created with several
specific projects/programs that should be undertaken and all of the mentioned projects/programs should
be considered illustrative of the types of activities the Omni CRA should undertake under this Plan. In
implementing these projects and programs, the CRA should continue to keep in mind that regular review
of conditions of the neighborhood and needs of its residents and property owners is vital in creating
effective and cost-efficient projects and programs.
Administration
This section will include an authorization of CRA administration activities over the lifetime of the CRA.
Administering a CRA is often about networking and interacting with residents, business owners, property
owners, investors, and developers. The CRA moves forward with its mission due to the interpersonal
relationships and trust that develops between the private sector and the CRA, and the residents and the
CRA. Advocacy for private projects and for better services are often the mainstay of the CRA Executive
Director and the CRA staff. This sometimes conflicts with the role of the local government, which is why it
is critical that the CRA staff remain independent and not report through the City bureaucracy but through
the Chair of the CRA to the CRA Board and that the CRA maintain its independence. The Omni CRA currently
has such a structure and this Plan update shall continue to authorize the CRA be staffed as the Board sees
appropriate and shall authorize the incurring and payment of expenditures normal and customary for such
an agency and for the activities it undertakes in accordance with this Plan.
The CRA shall continue to have all of the authority to operate the CRA as may be granted under §163, Part
III, Fla. Stat. and any interlocal agreements with the City of Miami and/or the Miami -Dade Board of County
Commissioners. This shall include the right of the CRA to engage staff and outside professionals necessary
to plan, construct, carry -out, and/or maintain projects and programs contemplated by this redevelopment
plan. The CRA shall retain the rights to enter into agreements, purchase goods and services required to
conduct allowable redevelopment activities. This may also include the right to purchase and hold land
where necessary for a contemplated activity.
As mentioned, networking is critically important to the administration of the CRA. Interaction with other
key individuals in other relevant organizations assists is making people aware of the opportunities in the
CRA. The Omni CRA benefits from relationships with developers that build mixed -use and commercial
facilities of the type desired by the CRA, local historical organizations when promoting the history of the
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Omni area, realtors with ties to the developers and retail site locators, and with key people in the tourism,
hotel and restaurant industries. There are numerous organizations both statewide and locally that the CRA
should maintain membership/relationships with or consider joining and/or being involved. These
organizations include, but are not limited to:
1. Urban Land Institute
2. Miami Association of Realtors
3. Builders Association of South Florida
4. National Association of Office and Industrial Parks
5. Visit Florida (The Florida Tourism Marketing Corporation)
6. Greater Miami and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau
7. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
8. Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association
9. Dade Historic Trust
10. Catalyst Miami
11. Miami Homes for All
12. The Metropolitan Center at FIU
13. Local Universities and Colleges
Involvement with these groups and any other similar groups will promote the CRA and its vision, as well as
provide direct contact with individuals and companies that may be attracted to investment opportunities
in the Omni CRA. The CRA does not need to get involved in or join every organization identified, however,
CRA staff and Board members should attempt to take an active role and participate in membership activities
and events hosted by relevant organizations.
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Redevelopment Strategies
The remaining subsections shall provide a general description of on -going and planned projects that they
CRA may undertake or in which the CRA may have some involvement during the course of its existence. It
is important to note that this is an illustrative list of potential projects and is not an exhaustive list of projects
that will be undertaken. The CRA is often required to react to ever changing conditions. This plan therefore,
provides the CRA flexibility to adjust to market and political considerations as they occur without impeding
its ability to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by providing such flexibility while
complying with the provisions of §163, Part III, Fla. Stat. This plan is not intended to be a major redirection
of the CRA's work plan, and thus many of the activities described below can also be found in "Section 5,
Projects and Strategies", of the 2010 CRA Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan. Due to this, 2010 Redevelopment
Plan has been included an appendix to this document to be used as a guiding document; where text in this
plan body conflicts with that in the appendix containing the 2010 Redevelopment Plan, direction provided
by this document, and not the appendix, shall take precedence.
The following will start with some strategies that will affect multiple projects (i.e. community benefit
strategy), a presentation of specific projects, and will conclude with strategies of a more general nature
(i.e. job creation, business assistance, affordable housing). This order of presentation is not to indicate any
order of priority or preference. Prioritization of projects/strategies is indicated through policy of the CRA
Board and through its annual budget.
Implementation of a Community Benefits Strategy
In any project assisted by the CRA, with the exception of projects in which the CRA is undertaking on its
own or working with a partner to provide workforce, low, or very -low income housing, the CRA should seek
to obtain a package of community benefits from the project owner or developer. Community benefits
would include assurances that the existing CRA residents/businesses will benefit from the new project
through such items (but not limited to) housing and employment opportunities or other social service
activities. To be more specific, such benefits could include but not be limited to:
1) The inclusion of an appropriate amount of below -market rate units. These units may be provided
at rates for workforce housing (less than 140% AMI) or for low income residents (less than 80%
AMI). This would ensure the neighborhood will retain its affordability, reduce the potential for
existing residents to be displaced, and afford area workers an opportunity to live near where they
work. The target workforce for these types of units are often teachers, clerical workers, entry level
professionals, and other service workers. This could also include other housing options for students
with limited incomes.
2) The CRA should also strive to ensure these projects maintain appropriate urban design standards
that are consistent with the vision for the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area as a complete and active,
pedestrian -friendly, urban neighborhood. To this end, the CRA should be a part of the review of
any project and encourage components such as, but not limited to, the following when
appropriate:
a. Architectural components and placement of these components in a manner that
enhances building/development functionality and appearance.
b. Activated ground floor uses (including the street side of structured parking)
c. Structured parking that includes parking for the general public
d. Public plazas or other gathering spaces included within the project
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e. Pedestrian -friendly streetscapes that include:
i. Wide sidewalks to allow for pedestrian use and room for activation such as for a
sidewalk cafe.
ii. Shade trees
iii. Benches
iv. Trash receptacles
v. Pedestrian level -lighting on appropriately designed light poles
3) Each project should provide other benefits that may include:
a. A percentage of construction jobs earmarked for employees of the Omni CRA
Redevelopment Area (possibly expanded to include Overtown or other adjacent
neighborhoods or zip codes)
b. Shared parking with availability for public parking
c. Availability of housing units to district residents (especially below market rate units)
d. Availability of small retail space at below market rents for local "mom and pop" retail
businesses owned by district residents
e. General commitments of support of the community which may include but not be
limited to:
i. Joining or otherwise supporting local non-profit agencies providing services within
the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area
ii. Encouraging employees, residents, businesses to volunteer for local causes
iii. Providing for job fairs, internships, or other on-the-job training where appropriate.
Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects
Improvements in the public space and in areas of private property that can be utilized by the general public
(parking, plazas, sidewalks, etc) should be encouraged as community benefits to be provided by the
developer/owner of any project. When such projects are not undertaken by the private developer or they
serve a larger neighborhood, and whether projects are undertaken with CRA assistance or without, there
may be a need for the CRA to invest in infrastructure around a project, or in limited instances within the
project. The CRA should consider and possibly invest in improvements to publicly -owned facilities should
they be reasonable and if they are improvements to appearance, functionality or an overall increase in
quality -of -life for those residing, visiting, or doing business in the area. These improvements may include,
but not be limited to:
1. Housing Affordability
2. Streetscapes - which may include one or more of the following:
a. Wide sidewalks
b. Traffic calming features
c. Trees
d. Additional decorative or thematic street lighting
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e. Bike lanes
f. Street furniture — benches, trash receptacles, etc.
g. Bus shelters and benches
h. Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs
Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
j. Pedestrian -level street lighting
k. Other such elements within the public space
3. Public gathering spaces
a. Public plazas
b. Neighborhood greenspaces
c. Pocket parks
4. Other Infrastructure improvements and upgrades
a. Water and Sewer
b. Undergrounding or relocation of overhead utilities
c. Provision of public wi-fi
d. Electric car charging stations
e. Public Parking (structured or on -street)
f. Public Restrooms facilities
g. Informational kiosks
5. Other such improvements or upgrades that may enhance the area and/or provide for a better
quality of life for residents, visitors and area business customers.
New Development Projects
There are a significant number of projects planned for the Omni CRA area. The following is a discussion of
the major projects
Miami -Dade School Board Properties
The Miami -Dade School Board owns several sizeable parcels within the Omni CRA area. These
include (but are not limited to) the School Board's Administration Building with an adjacent parking
structure and surface parking lot, the buildings currently housing iPrep Academy and WLRN, School
Board Parcel 7 to the south of the WLRN building, and a few blocks from these key sites, Phillis
Wheatley Elementary School. The City of Miami, Omni CRA and Miami -Dade School Board have all
recognized these properties are located in the middle of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area and
are prime for redevelopment and thus have begun to explore a potential partnership for this
purpose. The CRA should continue to work with the City and School Board to seek desirable
development of these underutilized sites.
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Omni CPA
School Board HOU
Properties
■ Phi lfis Wheatley
■ MDCPS Admin
■ City Vacant
Crescent Heights
11 Parcel 7 RFP
1
Hxhibit 4-1— school board properties
The proximity of these properties to downtown, 1-95, 1-395, 1-195, the waterfront and cultural
amenities, as well as having two nearby Metromover stations, including one in the center of the
area makes them a key target for development. Given the area's zoning which allows for residential
and mixed -use products, with bonus units available if affordable housing is included in the project,
their potential is even further enhanced.
With the CRA's guidance, these properties could anchor new residential projects already being built
in the area with mixed -use projects with affordable housing and strong retail, service and
restaurant options that do not currently exist. Businesses that locate in this area would provide for
residents and visitors to the area's entertainment/cultural facilities, but would also assist in
attracting new office uses to the area.
In order to utilize these properties, the CRA will need to work with the City and School Board to
relocate the uses the School Board has in its current buildings. It would be beneficial for the CRA
to endeavor to have some of these facilities that bring workers and students to the area relocate
within the CRA. These workers and students can help bring energy and provide a necessary
customer base for pioneer businesses locating to new development.
Of particular note, in designing redevelopment of the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School site, the
CRA should seek to maximize the provision of affordable housing for incomes of teachers and other
School Board employees.
While providing for new development and a more efficient use of the School Board Properties, the
public entities involved all have a more community -oriented mission than profit. Therefore this
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partnership can and should focus on creating strong community benefits through any
development. With this in mind there are several key aspects of development that the CRA should
endeavor to have included in the projects subject to the partnership. These aspects could include,
but not be limited to:
• The CRA may have need to support projects in or around the School Board properties
through investment in the public realm. While developers may participate with public
improvements related to their projects, it is not always the case. Additionally,
infrastructure in the area may need upgrading or an increase in capacity to safely and
efficiently handle an increase in use.
• The CRA should consider and possibly invest in improvements to publicly -owned facilities
should they be reasonably regarding as improvements to appearance, functionality or an
overall increase in quality -of -life for those residing, visiting, or doing business in the area.
These improvements any include, but not be limited those outlined previously in the
subsection on Public Improvements in Conjunction with Public Projects.
• If the CRA is not engaged as a partner one or more projects on the School Board sites, the
CRA should work closely with the City to have review authority, or at minimum review
consultation, on any projects proposed for the sites.
This program has the greatest potential to change the Omni CRA area since the
construction/opening of the Adrienne Arsht Center and therefore should be a high priority for the
CRA.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Foster a close working relationship with the City and School Board to redevelop School Board
property in the Omni CRA to the greater benefit of the public.
b) Develop new projects on School Board properties, in conjunction with the City and School Board,
promoting the envisioned urban character of these sites and the overall CRA area.
c) Seek community benefit concessions from any selected developer(s).
d) Implement any necessary public improvements in accordance with the subsection on Public
Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects.
e) Relocation of the School Board administrative offices and WLRN to another site within the Omni
CRA if possible.
f) Increase job opportunities for residents of the CRA and possibly for those of adjacent
neighborhoods.
Provide a mixed -income of housing on these sites including below -market rates for affordability to
workforce and lower income families and individuals as well as a student population.
h) Enhance street -level activity through ground floor retail uses and pedestrian -friendly streetscape
amenities.
i) Relocation and support for the iPrep School if and when it is affected by redevelopment of its
existing site.
The CRA should seek to maximize the availability of housing on this site for teachers and for local
area students (generally college or emancipated students) on the Phillis Wheatley Elementary
School site.
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PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT:
a) School Board Parcel 7 — The CRA may participate with the School Board in the
development of the School Board's parcel between NE 1st Court and NE 2nd Avenue
south of NE 14th Street. The School Board is seeking to partner with the adjacent
property owner on development of these sites.
b) Continue on -going discussions with the School Board and City of Miami, the Miami
Parking Authority, and other stakeholders to partner with one another and private
developers to develop the School Board -owned Properties
c) Partner with the City and neighboring landowners to enhance educational
opportunities on City Owned land.
d) Partner with the County and the School Board to increase housing opportunities within
improved Phillis Wheatley school site.
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The following are conceptual depictions of how the School Board property could develop
Exhibit 4-2 Prospective site development School Board Administrative Property
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1-395 "Underdeck"
The Florida Department of Transportation has committed to creating a park on land it currently
owns adjacent to and under 1-395, much of which is currently vacant or used for parking. This park
will utilize this land on which the roadway bridge will be constructed. The park will both be adjacent
to the bridge and under it.
The CRA should work closely with the City and FDOT, and any selected Operator to ensure any open
space that is built is both attractive and functional. The park will be an active link from Omni to the
Downtown district and thus clear useable pathways need to exist; the Baywalk may have to connect
southward through this park for lack of any other way to cross the 1-395 right-of-way. In addition,
the open space needs to be designed in a way that will ensure it can be maintained. Hidden spaces
under the bridge may be attractive to the homeless, unwanted graffiti artists, criminals, and other
persons who will negatively add to the park and its surroundings. In addition, the right mix of plant
materials needs to be installed as the bridge's shadow will cause varying amounts of sunlight at
different locations within the park based on the location of the sun over the course of daylight
hours.
There may be elements of the park the CRA wants to include or the overall design may be over the
budget for the project. In this case, the CRA can participate in the costs to ensure a design that is
desired by the community.
Exhibit 4-9 - 1-395 Span proposal
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Housing Affordability
While projects/programs in this section are not presented in any order of importance, it should be noted
that housing affordability is one of the key programs for the CRA to undertake. A key tenant of community
building is that the most complete communities, those that provide the best environment for their
residents, are those that contain people of mixed incomes. When residents in all phases of life, and those
with varying types of employment from entry level professionals to food servers, to teachers, to doctors,
and to CEO's of Fortune 500 companies can all live in one area, the community thrives. In today's housing
market however, it is particularly difficult to maintain and expand workforce housing (units for households
earning up to 120% of AMI) and lower income housing (units for households earning below 80% of AMI).
The City of Miami has set an aggressive target of developing 12,000 new or preserved affordable units by
2024. While the Omni CRA may not have sufficient funding by that time to create a significant portion of
those units, in later years as the CRA's increment revenue expands, it should be able to make a major impact
in providing for such units.
While thousands of new housing units have been developed with the City of Miami and thousands more
are slated for development within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area alone, most have been built as
market rate or high -end luxury units. It is unlikely that any significant number of single family homes will be
built in the district at any time in the future due to the cost of land and the cost of construction. Most new
units and just about all the units that will be potentially built in Omni will be in multi -family buildings and
many will be rental units. Additionally, very few units built in modern, multi -family buildings contain more
than two bedrooms which make them unfriendly for families.
Historically, housing in Omni was not high -end luxury except for buildings along the water that provided
views of Biscayne Bay. However, with increasing desire to live in Miami and with the congestion that one
now experiences in Brickell and Downtown, and with the opening of the Performing Arts Center,
investments being made in Maurice A. Ferre Park, easy vehicular access to the interstate highways, and
access to mass transit via Metromover stations, more and more people are seeing the benefits of living in
Omni. Developers have noticed this as well as the high allowable density in much of the area surrounding
the Adrienne Arsht Center. Several new high-rise projects are currently under construction and others are
being proposed. In fact, this redevelopment plan strongly encourages such high density residential to be
built on the Miami Herald Properties and the School Board Properties.
Given these conditions, the CRA needs to find ways to ensure housing remains affordable for all income
levels within the district, but particularly for those households meeting workforce or lower income
guidelines. It is also important to make sure that housing is available for families.
Two major regulatory methods can be employed to provide affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning and
density bonuses.
Inclusionary housing is where the City mandates that each new housing project provides a certain
percentage of units for households making below a pre -established income level. While this ensures a
certain number of units, such a program could have the effect of increasing costs to renters/buyers to the
other residents of the project as they would have to make up for revenue that would be lost by providing
the lower -cost units rather than selling or renting them at market rates. Additionally, such programs are
much more successful when the housing market is booming and costs exceed revenues by a greater
percentage. Should the CRA wish to pursue such a regulation, it should be monitored to see if it remains
cost-effective to the housing provider to continue to develop.
The City already employs a Bonus Density program through its zoning code. In certain zoning districts,
developers can obtain the right to build more units on a property if a percentage of units on the property
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are maintained as affordable for lower income residents. It is through this program that the CRA is hoping
to provide a significant number of units for workforce and lower income households within the School
Board Properties.
There are also several programmatic methods the CRA can employ to increase the supply of affordable
housing. All of the following methods will have the effect of lowering housing costs and can be implemented
by the CRA:
To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers in the CRA could:
1) Acquire land and sell or give it to a developer at below market cost.
2) Pay some portion of development costs such as impact or permit fees
3) Provide a direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a percentage of the increases
in taxes paid over a defined period of time after completion if affordable units are
provided.
4) Undertake projects in the public realm that might otherwise be the responsibility of the
developer (i.e. streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway improvements)
5) Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing housing project.
6) Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in the development approval and building permit
processes in the City to shepherding the project through development approvals in an
efficient manner.
To Assist or partner with non-profit housing providers the CRA could:
1) Do any of the activities it could do for a for -profit developer.
2) Provide a cash grant to the non-profit to provide the affordable housing
3) Acquire and own housing units that it would then either lease to the non-profit a minimal
cost or in which the CRA could hire the non-profit to manage on its behalf.
4) Acquire and own land which it would lease to a non-profit to build upon for a minimal cost.
5) Create a Community Land Trust that would own the land upon which any such for -sale
housing would be built. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to own the land
that would then not be subject to property taxes. The building on the land would remain
taxable however.
To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Buyers the CRA could:
1) Provide down payment assistance.
2) Subsidize or guarantee interest on a mortgage.
3) Provide rehabilitation funds so a buyer could afford to purchase a unit with repair or
upgrading needs.
To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Renters the CRA could:
1) Provide rent subsidies for rental housing
2) Provide a grant or loan for first/last month's rent and security deposit.
Other programs the CRA may wish to undertake is one to ensure that those of limited means can afford to
stay in a home they already own. This could be in the form of:
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1) Continuation of the CRA's Partnership with Miami -Dade Rehabilitation Assistance to help in
repairing housing units for owners with limited income.
2) Creation of a CRA program to provide assistance to repair, maintain, and upgrade homes to
maintain the livability of the housing unit.
3) Assistance for emergency repairs (i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies)
4) Assistance for compliance with City code upon receipt of a notice/citation from the City.
5) Assistance to install energy efficiency upgrades that would reduce monthly and annual bills
related to living in the home.
In addition to these methods, the CRA should seek additional ways to reduce the cost of providing
affordable housing. The CRA could find unique and creative ways to reduce cost of providing housing that
may be applicable for all such projects or there may be specific costs associated with an individual project
that the CRA could pay for, undertake, or otherwise find a way to reduce with the understanding that
savings would be passed along to the resident and not added to the return on investment.
The CRA should also look at other programs it might be able to develop to assist target income residents
reduce costs to stay in and maintain their homes. Any such program that would provide reduced cost
maintenance or service provision would help these residents and simultaneously, maintain the stock of
affordable units in the district.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Increase the supply of affordable homes for lower income and workforce households
as a percentage of all units within the CRA.
b) Support the City's Bonus Density program for projects containing affordable units for
target households.
c) Devise and implement programs to assist housing providers in creating affordable
units for target households.
d) Consider the creation of a Community Land Trust to own land upon which affordable
units exist.
e) Partner with non-profit organizations to provide affordable units within the district.
f) Create and implement programs to assist target income households purchase or rent
within their means.
Create and implement programs to assist target income households rehabilitate,
and/or maintain units they currently own.
h) Seek new and creative ways to reduce the cost of providing affordable housing.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Acquisition and repair subsidy for rehabilitation of 16 Corners project
b) Repair subsidy for rehabilitation of Bullard Apartments
c) Land acquisition and rent subsidies for new projects in Overtown
d) Mortgage subsides for available TIF
e) Land acquisition and mortgage subsidy for
f) Continued partnership with Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation
g)
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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts have been important in establishing the Omni CRA as a
destination. As the Miami Herald area and School Board properties area develop, it will be important to
support these uses/users and to maintain certain components to these facilities and to enhance the area
to ensure they remain a featured destination.
Parking is a key
component to these
facilities. Existing
parking lots in the area
are either privately
owned or property of
the Florida Department
of Transportation
(FDOT). The
development potential
for these sites is high
(and encouraged by this
Plan) and thus they will
not exist in perpetuity.
Some part of the FDOT property will be utilized for 1-395 widening. A project that is scheduled to be
completed in the Fall of 2023. In addition to use for the 1-395 widening, a large portion of the remaining
FDOT land is anticipated to become a public park. The CRA should seek opportunities to add additional
public parking in the area. This can be in the form of CRA or City purchased and/or constructed parking
(either structured or on -street) or by working with adjacent land owners/developers to provide for public
parking in their property or within their developments.
Efforts should also be taken to ensure that streets and sidewalks leading from public parking, drop-off/pick-
up sites, or mass transit facilities are safe with sufficient sidewalk size, condition, and visibility and
crosswalks are safely designed for the level of pedestrian use and vehicular traffic.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Increase public parking opportunities both on public and private land for these patrons of the
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
b) Enhance safety along key pedestrian routes from parking areas and retail/restaurant areas within
the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area to the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center and Knight
Concert Hall.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Locating and providing parking for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
Annual funding of a portion of the Adrienne Arsht Center's debt and the CRA's annual funding of
cultural facilities within the CRA (which includes funding to this facility as well as others in the CRA).
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Infrastructure
While there is existing infrastructure within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, there will be a
need over time to increase capacity, modernize, and relocate utilities. The CRA should continuously
review conditions of various forms of infrastructure within the district and coordinate with the
responsible entities for each. This will allow the CRA to understand infrastructure issues within the
area including any noted deficiencies, work programs, and timelines for upgrading or
modernization. The CRA should participate or undertake infrastructure projects where such
involvement will promote desired development quicker or more efficiently than would otherwise
be undertaken by regularly responsible entities.
Roads and Streetscapes
One of the most important components of redevelopment is upgrades to area aesthetics and
functionality. The appearance of an area, and the condition of roads, sidewalks, and other
amenities within the public rights -of -way are key to quality of life. Increased quality of life drives
area desirability and thus increases private sector investment. Roads and streetscapes are key to
the public sector investment in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area.
Several key projects have been undertaken to date including projects on 14' Street, Bayshore
Drive, and NE 2nd Avenue. Projects similar to these should be undertaken throughout the CRA.
These projects should be designed to make more efficient use of the rights -of -way, add
components that cater more to pedestrians and bicycles than cars, and provide for activation of
sidewalks. A package of improvements that would implement a "complete streets" design within
the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be considered for any roadway/streetscape
improvement project.
In addition to enhanced streetscapes, it is imperative to keep roadways and sidewalks maintained
in a clean and safe condition. Exhibit 3-1 was developed from information gathered in the
preparation of the Assessment of Need prepared in 2018 as part of the Omni CRA's request for an
extension of time. This map shows areas deficient in one or more of the elements of a standard
roadway. These deficiencies do not include any enhancements but instead identify facilities with
baseline issues such as potholes, raised sidewalks, broken curbing, and broken or missing lighting.
While this map is not intended to limit work to be done to these areas, it is indicative of issues
within the CRA district. As these facilities also have a limited lifespan, the CRA should regularly
monitor them and work with the City, County, or State to repair them, or work with these entities
to rehabilitate or rebuild them.
Efforts should also be made through roadway projects to enhance circulation through the district
in order to keep vehicles moving and ensure the safest, most efficient, and quickest routes to any
destination within the district. To this end, the CRA should continuously review street design to
ensure that bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles do not negatively interact in any area, that on -street
parking is safe and does not impede traffic, that traffic calming methods and devices are utilized to
reduce accident points. In addition, the CRA should also consider the continued change of one-way
streets in the district to two-way streets where such a change would enhance circulation and
improve visibility for businesses along any such street.
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Roads/Sidewalks
Roads and sidewalks should be upgraded and modernized to provide a minimum standard which
includes, but is not limited to:
1) Smooth, stable ride on a road surface with no major potholes, cracking, depressions, or
standing water for extended periods.
2) Sidewalks that are not lifting, buckled, or cracked and which meet all requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
3) Where appropriate, Curbs that are not cracked, lifting, or of insufficient height to convey
stormwater efficiently or prevent vehicles from encroaching on swales.
Lighting that is sufficient to illuminate the entire roadway and sidewalk area so as to provide
visibility and safety to users of the roadway/sidewalk.
Streetscapes
Streetscape projects should be undertaken throughout the district in order to give a sense of
neighborhood and safety as well as to enhance overall aesthetics. On streets with commercial,
mixed -use, and/or high density residential uses or future uses and where the street is activated or
to be activated, streetscapes should be designed to enhance the area, allow for use of sidewalks
for restaurant/cafe seating or other appropriate use, and to establish an area wide theme.
Streetscapes should include one or more "complete street" elements such as, but not limited to:
1) Trees
2) Bicycle lanes within street corridors
3) *Furniture — benches, trash receptacles, planters, etc.
4) Bus shelters and benches
5) *Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs
6) *Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
7) *Informational kiosks
8) Pedestrian -level street lighting
9) *Decorative street lighting
10) Wide, pedestrian -friendly sidewalks
11) Crosswalks differentiated through the use of alternative materials (i.e. stamped
asphalt/concrete, colored concrete, brick pavers)
Other such elements within the public space
*Lower density residential or industrial areas not on major corridors nor intended for dense urban -
styled development do not need to include these elements.
Transitions between different areas of the CRA such as between the Media/Entertainment district
and the Bayfront can be accomplished through subtle changes in overall streetscape elements.
These changes can be in the form of species of tree, style changes in street furniture, or style or
height of street lights.
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The CRA should prioritize projects by Streets and/or street segments where investment has the
highest potential to increase private sector investment, activate the street into a lively business
destination, or provide safe avenues of travel from one area of the district to destination uses
within the district. This isn't to say priority projects will be undertaken first. The CRA will have to
weight a project's priority with budgetary constraints and efficiencies when it is possible to
collaborate on a project with another entity that may have a need to install utilities in that right-
of-way or may be undertaken a widening or upgrading project themselves as the owner of the
roadway/right-of-way. Expanding another entities project to include CRA desired work (at the
CRA's expense) is often a cost-effective method and also may prevent roads and sidewalks from
being closed and under construction for each individual project.
Water and Sewer
The Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) serves the Omni area with water and sewer
utilities. The entire of the Omni area has water and sewer availability through WASD and the
provision of such services are not anticipated to impede any redevelopment projects in the CRA.
This is not to say that there will not be a need to modernize and harden facilities to ensure
continued service. Water and sewer services have been provided throughout the County for quite
some time and it is not unusual to find water and wastewater lines that exceed 50 years of age
which is generally considered to be the average lifespan of such lines. Lift stations and pump
stations can also become problematic over time leading to unreliability in service. This unreliability
comes from both aging and, as has been experienced more recently, a heightened threat of the
loss of power due to natural disasters. Many utilities have begun to expand the number of such
facilities with automatic generators to ensure continued service through such events.
While provision of these services is generally paid for by user fees and outside grants, the CRA
should work with WASD to modernize these utilities during any major streetscape or roadway
rehabilitation in which the roadway surface is disturbed. This will ensure that newly reconstructed
roadways are not disturbed by water or wastewater main breaks and that residents and businesses
are not inconvenienced by such occurrences. The CRA should also work with WASD to increase
capacity, if a future need is established, when replacing water and wastewater facilities during a
road/streetscape project and assist in hardening lift and pump stations.
The CRA may have to fund such projects that may be outside the normal and/or anticipated
timeline for WASD. In all such cases, the CRA should seek to lend funds to WASD until such time as
the project would have otherwise be undertaken. This can be in the form of cash, in -kind services
(where installation is part of a larger CRA or City project), or the CRA can structure a program with
WASD that allows it credits for work done. In the instance of a credit program, WASD could provide
credits to the CRA equal to the value, or some portion thereof, of work undertaken. The CRA could
then either sell these credits or grant them to developers to offset the cost of water/wastewater
connection and/or impact fees. However, if such a repayment is not appropriate for an individual
project, the CRA may have to provide for the cost to ensure quality facilities within the district.
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Stormwater Drainage
Many parts of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, as they exist today, were constructed at a time
when development was much less dense. Historically, stormwater was not a significant issue as
there was an abundance of undeveloped land onto which water could flow and percolate into the
ground. Additionally, few, if any environmental regulations were in place that required any storage
and/or filtration of stormwater. In addition, the South Florida region is now dealing with sea level
rise that will reduce capacity of existing stormwater facilities (due to higher groundwater levels)
while requiring more capacity.
The CRA should work with the City of Miami to keep close watch on areas of concern and ensure
that existing stormwater facilities continue to operate as designed. The CRA should be ready to
participate in programs to expand stormwater drainage systems where capacity is not being
maintained and where anticipated need requires increased capacity. While this is generally the
responsibility of the City's Stormwater Utility, it is critical that the CRA key a watchful eye on this
infrastructure as having flooding issues can lead to a decrease in investment in the area.
This is an area that has seen increased level of funding and thus the CRA/City should monitor State
and Federal notices for potential grant opportunities.
Other Overhead Utilities
Electric, telephone and cable utilities are generally provided via overhead transmission lines
through the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. The CRA should make effort to ensure that with new
projects such utilities are placed underground. This is both for aesthetic and storm hardening
reasons.
Such projects can be costly, however, utilities such as Florida Power and Light have recently
enacted policies in which they utility will bear a larger portion of the overall cost of undergrounding
their lines. This shift was due to findings that neighborhoods with underground electric were less
likely to experience power outages from hurricanes over the last few years and where power
outages existed, they affected fewer customers. The CRA should consider such projects throughout
the district and should evaluate the potential costs and benefits to undergrounding of these utilities
when undertaking any roadway or streetscaping construction project.
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Transportation Network and Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan
There are other key gaps in the
transportation network that the CRA
should consider completing such as a
roadway crossing of the FEC railroad
tracks at NW 17th Street. In addition, if
assistance is needed in implementing
or upgrading mass transit
opportunities outlined in the Strategic
Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART)
Plan the CRA should consider and
possible participate in its
implementation (of particular
importance to the area would be the
potential funding of a portion of the
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CRA Redevelopment Area to the barrier island, and north to Wynwood and Midtown). Mass transit
will be a vital transportation link in Omni as the population grows and the area transforms into a
more densely population urban environment. Movement of people with such facilities will limit
congestion on the roadway network and reduce commuting times.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Ensure that all streets and sidewalks are free of deficiencies that impair their appearance and
function.
b) Construct pedestrian -friendly streetscapes throughout the CRA.
c) Construct streetscapes in commercial, mixed -use, and high -density residential areas that
encourage activation.
d) Work closely with Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department to ensure modernization of water
and wastewater facilities within the CRA.
e) Work with Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department to ensure sufficient water and wastewater
capacity continues to exist for anticipated projects within the CRA.
f) Work with the City of Miami Stormwater Utility to ensure sufficient capacity is available to convey
and store stormwater throughout the CRA for both existing and future needs.
Evaluate the potential to underground utilities where they currently exist overhead and
undertake such projects when found to be cost beneficial
h) Evaluate the potential for all infrastructure when undertaking roadway reconstruction or
streetscapes, such as undergrounding utilities and upgrading and increasing capacity of existing
underground facilities.
i) Plan and construct a crossing of the FEC railroad tracks at NW 17th Street.
If appropriate, assist in the implementation of the SMART plan to reduce pressure on the
transportation network and better serve those that live in Omni with a focus on the Beach
Corridor line from the Omni area to the barrier island.
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ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Roadway Conversions from one to two-way streets
a. N. Miami Avenue
b. NE 1st Avenue
c. NE 2nd Avenue
d. NE 17th Street
b) Street Lighting upgrades — CRA-wide
c) Water and wastewater replacement and upgrades
Continued payment of CRA share of Port Tunnel debt service
Parks and Greenspace
The 2010 redevelopment plan states that because of the anticipated development of new
residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be developed. As the potential for
thousands of new residential units still exists in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, this is still true
and will continue to be so into the future. Existing parks will need to be upgraded and new parks
constructed to provide for the demand for outdoor open space for recreation, relaxation, and
special events.
Baywalk
One of the most utilized public spaces in the CRA is the Baywalk. Running along the edge of the
bay, this space is utilized by residents as a place to stroll, run and bike. The Baywalk is envisioned
to run the entire length of the City's bayfront. Currently, the Baywalk does not extend through the
Miami Herald Properties site and does not link with portions of the Baywalk south of 1-395 in
Maurice A. Ferre Park.
The CRA should work with the owners of the properties which the Baywalk does not traverse to
ensure this segment is constructed. If development plans in this area turn out to be far into the
future, the CRA should consider an agreement that would allow a basic, but safe, pathway through
the property until construction commences. The CRA should also partner with any other property
owners to ensure expansion of any limited areas of the facility.
The CRA should investigate ways for the Baywalk to cross under 1-395 to connect with portions on
the south side of the highway. It is critical that this link be established as the Baywalk will then
become a true alternative transportation facility and will be utilized by pedestrians, bicyclists, and
others to travel to and from downtown.
The Baywalk facilities should also be properly maintained to ensure its continued use and expanded
when the addition of new features may make it a more desirable amenity for casual users.
Maurice A. Ferre Park
The City and CRA have been working for a number of years to implement a long range master plan
for this park. The 2010 plan recommends continued funding by the CRA to implement the park plan
and to provide annual support for capital program. The CRA should continue to follow this
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recommendation through its annual grant for cultural amenities in the CRA. This grant, currently
at 35% of the CRA's annual increment revenue, makes funds available to the Adrienne Arsht Center,
the museums at Maurice A. Ferre Park, and other such cultural facilities. While this park does have
two museum buildings constructed on its 40+ acres, about half of the property is still open space
that is very needed in the area.
Other Area Parks and Greenspaces
The CRA should look to fund upgrades to and encourage additional programing in other existing
parks and green spaces in the district where such improvements will enhance the ability of
residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and/or to undertake recreational activities. New
equipment, upgraded landscaping, parking
facilities, water fountains, new and expanded
walkways and upgraded or new athletic fields
(where feasible) are an example of the types of
upgrades that may be beneficial to these parks.
Street Tree Improvements
The CRA has produced an inventory of available
tree planting spaces in the Omni neighborhood
and some surrounding areas. Trees are a large
economic benefit and planting trees in the
neighborhoods improves quality of life, health,
and economic vitality.
Exhibit 4-2 Available Street Tree Locations
The Florida East Coast Railway Deep Water Slip (FEC Slip)
This area south of Maurice A. Ferre Park, which was once a deep -water slip, is currently
underutilized. The CRA should work with the City to determine the slip's future and should
participate in costs associated with filling in the slip and/or activating the area. The site should be
considered for an expansion of Maurice A. Ferre Park though all opportunities for this area should
be explored. Whatever the final course, the CRA should be involved in activating this site and should
continue to be involved in the discussions of what it should ultimately become.
New Parks and Greenspaces
The need for open space will exceed the supply in existing parks and greenspaces therefore, the
CRA should look for other opportunities to acquire land for small parks and open spaces. The
addition of pocket parks consisting of a small portion of land with limited furniture and landscaping
can be placed between large buildings or within an existing right-of-way to provide a green space
for residents of the areas of Omni that are anticipated to contain large, multi -story, mixed -use and
residential projects. The CRA should also look at the possibility of acquiring strategically located
parcels large enough for uses such as basketball/tennis courts, playground equipment, picnic areas,
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KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Provide a continuous Baywalk through the Omni CRA area from Edgewater to Downtown
b) Work with FDOT to ensure a high -quality, functional design and construction for the 1-395
"Underdeck" green space.
c) Work with the City to determine the future of the FEC Slip and participate in activating this site.
d) Upgrade and encourage more activation of existing parks within the CRA
e) Upgrade and ensure maintenance of existing greenspaces within the CRA.
f) Utilize existing City -owned land or acquire land to construct both new pocket parks and a larger
more active park(s)
Utilize small publicly owned spaces as greenspaces with limited benches and landscaping.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Baywalk construction and improvement where needed
b) Improvements to Margaret Pace Park
c) Improvements to Dorsey Park
d) Improvements to Biscayne Park
e) Land acquisition for new park(s)
Miami Herald Properties Area
Collectively these properties, comprise a key area with potential for a catalyst project(s). This area, which
includes the highly visible waterfront property that once housed the Miami Herald's facilities and offices,
should be developed into a signature mixed -use destination. This would provide a critical private sector
anchor to attract people to the waterfront/performing arts center area and connect this area to the 14th
Street Media/Entertainment District.
The owner at the time of the authoring of this Plan, Genting Group's Resorts World Miami has suggested
the use of the site for a hotel/resort with residential and retail, but there no current movement towards
development. If Genting or another company with international credentials were to develop the site as
envisioned, it would help market the District, promote additional supporting development, and attract
spending and employment to the area.
Much like the School Board properties, the parcels in this area are prime for development. However, the
properties in this area are almost exclusively in private hands with the exception of the Arsht Center, Knight
Concert Hall, Omni Bus Terminal and several lots adjacent to 1-395 which FDOT will utilize in the highway's
widening project or which will become a park around and under the highway. The CRA will have to rely on
City zoning regulations to ensure development that is compatible with the Omni CRA's vision. While the
CRA cannot require a developer to exceed regulatory requirements, it should work with them to encourage
the provision of community benefits as outlined previously and should at minimum seek the following
benefits for the public:
1) Affordable housing
2) Target percentage of local hires
3) Commitments of support for local community groups and initiatives
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4) Parking open to the public (particularly to support the Arsht and Knight venues)
5) Baywalk connection
The Baywalk provides public access to the bay and is a vital pedestrian and recreational component of the
waterfront in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. It is important that the CRA work with the owners of bay
front properties in this area to ensure access for and construction of the Baywalk across these properties.
This will allow for a flow across this section with the ability to continue through the district and link with
that portion south of 1-395.
Incentives such as reimbursements for all or some costs related to the desired benefit(s), the undertaking
of a project in the public realm that would have otherwise been the responsibility of the developer, or some
other mutually agreed upon method, can be utilized to encourage the afore mentioned benefits
The CRA should monitor any development plans that are proposed and should work with any future
developers in this area to ensure their projects seamlessly transition from the site across the Arsht Center
and Knight Concert Hall and into the remainder of the district. It should also encourage any developer to
provide affordable housing, local job opportunities, and other benefits to the community The CRA should
look for opportunities to enhance the area that may present themselves and are beneficial to the
community. Like the School Board properties, the CRA may need to invest in the public realm. If streets in
this area remain public and improvements are not made a part of any development agreements/orders,
the CRA should consider and possibly undertake improvements on publicly owned property such as those
outlined in the previous subsection Public Improvements in Conjunction with Private Projects.
The Agency should also seek to maintain the Miami -Dade Transit bus terminal in its current location or near
to the current location to ensure transportation choice for all residents, employees, and visitors to the area.
Maintenance of the terminal will also mitigate traffic and parking in the area as it transforms to a denser,
urban destination.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Increase communication with private property owners/developers to convey the CRA vision and to
assist in identifying potential issues as early in the development process as possible.
b) Attract internationally recognized owner/developer to build a mixed -use product at the Miami
Herald properties.
c) Encourage the development of affordable housing within private projects
d) Encourage developers and business owners to employ residents of the Omni area.
e) Encourage developers/business owners to provide other community benefits to the Omni CRA
Redevelopment Area
f) Enhance the public realm surrounding private development in the area.
g) Increase public parking within private developments in the area.
h) Retain the Omni Bus Terminal within the immediate area.
i) Provide for public access to the bay by continuation of the Baywalk through any new waterfront
development
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Historic Preservation
While the CRA is poised as a strong advocate for redevelopment of the Omni area through new projects
and the modernization of existing properties, this should not be done at the expense of history. Too often
older buildings are believed to be obsolete and are left to deteriorate or are demolished in the pursuit of
the future. While Miami is a relatively young city, it has historic properties that should be preserved to
connect us to the past and allow us to reminisce. There are currently nine historic properties within the
Omni CRA; six properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, two that are eligible but
are not listed due to owner concerns at the time of nomination and two properties that have been declared
historic by the City of Miami. These properties are:
1) The Miami Cemetery
2) Miami Fire Station #2
3) S & S Diner
4) Trinity Episcopal Church
5) The Miami Woman's Club
6) Sears Tower
7) Shrine Shops (eligible for National Register but not listed)
8) Dorsey Memorial Library (locally designated)
9) Citizen Bank Building (eligible for National Register)
10) Vera Building (locally designated)
The CRA has been instrumental in preserving several of these structures with unique architectural
characteristics that provide an important look back into Miami's past. The CRA should continue to advocate
for and fund historic preservation projects and work to inform residents and visitors of these properties
important link to Miami's past. Additionally, the CRA should work to identify any other
structures/properties which may become eligible for historic designation in the future due to their age,
architectural style, or other connection to Miami's past.
The CRA should also endeavor to ensure that new construction/development in the area of these
properties respects the unique character and the scale of these buildings and does not detract from their
importance as community assets.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Continue to advocate for and participate in the preservation of historic structures/properties in the
CRA.
b) Communicate the importance of historic properties and their link to Miami's past.
c) Ensure through advocacy that new development/construction does not detract from historic
properties.
d) Identify any additional properties/structures that may become eligible for historic designation.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Preservation and rehabilitation of historic Citizen Bank Building.
b) Potential improvements to the Miami Cemetery
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Economic Development/Small Business Programs
One of the most important activities the CRA can undertake is to assist in the attraction of businesses and
jobs to the district. In the redevelopment area, it will be critical for new restaurants, retail stores, and other
service providers to be attracted to locate to the area. People want to move to or visit an area with a good
business environment and in which they can buy desired items, find providers of personal services, and find
good food and drink, unfortunately, these types of businesses are often the last entities to locate in a
growing area as they require the consumer be in place so that they can have sufficient income to survive.
Additionally, creating jobs gives established residents employment choices that may provide them
increased income or reduced commutes to work. Creating jobs also gives new or potentially new residents
the opportunity to live and work a short distance apart.
The CRA can and should assist in business attraction and job creation. As mentioned, businesses need
customers to survive. Given the growing nature of the redevelopment area, there is an increasing need for
businesses to meet the growing demand, however, because of the area has not established itself as a solid
consumer base, businesses are reluctant to be "pioneers" in the area. Even more restricting, the lack of
consumer demand history makes financial institutions reluctant to lend to such entities. It can be difficult
to find those pioneer businesses willing to take such a risk and for existing businesses to continue to operate
in such an environment.
To assist in these efforts, the CRA should continue to implement its business assistance programs and
should look for opportunities to create new, effective programs designed to attract and retain businesses.
The CRA has an excellent track record with its Business Incentive Grant Program which assists qualified
business or property owners with building and property improvements that are directly related to opening
of a new business, improving an existing business, remedying code violations, providing ADA access and
eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions in the targeted areas of the Omni CRA. This program
provides matching funds to make these improvements and can cause certain fees of the City to be waived.
In addition, this program the CRA could look at additional creative methods to assist new and existing
businesses. The following programs could be developed and implemented over time:
1) Creation of a designated CRA liaison who is available to assist businesses in the area when issues
arise with governmental agencies such as City Code Compliance, Building or Zoning Departments,
Police Department, or the Health Department. Additionally, the liaison could assist in resolving
issues related to the public realm such as sidewalk or roadway issues, drainage problems, parking
issues, or area safety concerns.
2) Relocation assistance — A program could be created to assist businesses that move into the Omni
CRA from outside of the City (so as not to negatively impact other areas of the City) in paying for
such relocation expenses. Such expenses could include some fixed amount or percentage of total
cost for the moving of equipment and/or stock, the cost of re -printing business materials or
advertising a new location.
3) The CRA could undertake or create a business group to undertake area shared marketing. Such an
effort could place advertisements touting the district and multiple businesses within it. This would
provide for more cost effective marketing and would promote the district which would benefit all
businesses in the district. This effort could also work with entities such as the Adrienne Arsht Center
and area museums to run cross promotions. If successful, such an effort could grow into a business
improvement district or a merchant association that could take over efforts as the businesses
community grows.
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4) A program to guarantee interest on a business loans could be developed. Such a program would
guarantee a minimum percentage interest return on a loan to a new business or existing business
for equipment or property improvements. This would reduce the cost of borrowing to the business
and offer only minimal risk to the CRA as it would only be guaranteeing a percentage of interest
payment on the loan.
5) Small business grants can be made available in small increments to assist more locally owned "mom
and pop" type businesses with simple activities that might otherwise difficult for them to undertake
such as expanding advertisement, creating a more effective social media and web -based presence,
or to attend a business training seminar.
6) A retail advisor could be periodically be made available to businesses for consultation. Such
individuals or firms visit business locations and make recommendations as to how better to display
products for sale, or to create a welcoming storefront or interior environment. Such consultations
can be made over a short visit to the business (an hour or so).
7) The CRA could provide customer service training for the employees of any business in the district
that interact directly with customers. This could be the front desk person at an insurance office,
retail sales clerks, or wait staff at a restaurant. Such training could assist business owners in
providing better service
8) The CRA should provide an ongoing annual contribution of $250,000 to The Miami Bayside
Foundation for a Small Business Loan and/or Grant program for use to assist businesses within the
CRA boundaries, and for the creation of a Scholarship Fund helping students in the district attend
university, college and technical college.
The CRA should continue to seek new and innovative methods and programs to attract businesses to the
district, assist them in increasing and maintaining their customer base, and to have the facilities and tools
available to them to help them survive and thrive
Job Creation
Another aspect of economic development for the CRA is the creation of jobs within its boundaries. Some
of this goes hand -in -hand with business assistance efforts. As long as there are businesses that are thriving,
there will be new jobs created. The attraction of jobs serves several purposes. It provides additional
customers for existing businesses and it can provide jobs and therefore income to residents of Omni which
would allow them to not only continue to reside in the district, but could provide them jobs close to home
which would reduce commuting. The CRA would most likely want to incentivize the creation of higher wage
jobs, those paying more than an average wage for the area. The exception to this might be to subsidize the
creation of lower wage, limited -time training positions, to assist district residents transitioning off public
assistance, or to encourage businesses to expand their hours by hiring additional help.
The CRA could develop a job creation incentive program that would grant funds for the creation of jobs at
desired income levels. Such a program could reimburse a business a fixed amount or a percentage of salary
for a period of time for each job created and filled for a year. The reimbursement could be at amounts that
increase based on the job's salary. The benefit to such a design is that it incentivizes higher wages and does
not have a cost if the job is not created or filled. This type of assistance could help in attracting better paying
jobs to the area to complement lower wage service jobs.
Again, the CRA should continue to seek other creative incentives to create and attract new jobs to the area.
Any program that would offset the cost to a business of newly created jobs could incentivize a business to
do so.
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KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Increase the number of businesses within the CRA
b) Assist new and existing businesses find ways to survive and thrive
c) Incentivize the creation of businesses within the CRA.
d) Incentivize job creation to create a larger consumer base.
e) Incentive job creation to create employment opportunities for Omni residents.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Implementation of the Business Assistance program grants
b) Assistance to the El Doris "Morgan's" jazz/speakeasy
Quality of Life Projects/Programs
By virtue of being an area declared to contain slum and/or blight, one can assume the district has a number
of quality of life issues. In the Omni Redevelopment Area, these issues range from appearance of its streets
and parks, homelessness, crime, limited opportunities and support for the area's lower income residents.
To this end, the CRA must identify and address such quality of life issues that continue to exacerbate
blighting conditions in the area. These issues tend to all affect the way people, both residents and visitor,
interact with and react to the area. Some quality of life concerns have already been addressed in other
parts of this section, therefore, many of those addressed here do not lay within the purview of any single
topic area nor do they necessarily have any other relationship to one another.
To identify quality of life issues, the CRA should consider undertaking a on ongoing survey of residents to
determine issues of greatest concern. More established means of determining issues of concern will assist
the CRA in prioritizing these issues and find ways to address them.
The CRA area experiences a higher level of calls for police than the remainder of the City. The CRA should
work with the Police Department to address the nature of these calls and determine if there is some type
of crime or topic of such calls that can be addressed by the CRA or other entity. Additionally, the CRA should
continue its efforts to provide for community policing innovations and level of police involvement in Omni
that exceeds the level for the remainder of the City. Involvement by the Police in district will help reduce
crime and give residents and visitors a greater sense of security even if no such concern is warranted.
Community policing assists not only in preventing and solving crime, but in enhancing the relationships
between police and the community.
Another issue of concern within the CRA is homelessness. Not only is homelessness an issue for those who
experience it, but for the CRA the negative connotation of having a visible homeless population can reduce
investment in the area and sour the experience of visitors, reducing the chance they will return. To address
this, the CRA has and should continue to work with the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust and to fund initiatives
to reduce homelessness in within its boundaries and to provide for shelter and other needs for those that
are homeless and live on the streets within the redevelopment area. Besides eliminating the effects on the
district, to undertake such programs is also the socially beneficial and correct thing to do.
A program that both enhances the Neighborhoods and employs the homeless is the Purple Shirts Program.
The CRA funds a program to pay the wages of workers and a manager from the Chapman Partnership
Homeless Assistance Center. This group then assists in picking up litter, pressure washing graffiti and
sidewalks, landscaping, and keeping up the public and green spaces in the Redevelopment area. This
program should be retained and expanded due to its success.
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The need for social services within the district is also of high concern. Services provided by agencies such
as mental health, financial assistance, and career training could reduce the high level of calls for police and
for calls for fire and emergency medical services. However, a concern has been raised that social service
delivery in the district is inefficient and uncoordinated. The CRA could provide a central location within its
boundaries in which social service agencies could interact with the public in order to facilitate a more
efficient and effective delivery of services. The CRA could schedule the various agencies to be on -site to
meet with residents of area to answer questions address needs and concerns and could be responsible for
informing the public of this availability. This would also foster a closer relationship between the CRA and
the various providers.
As the CRA seeks to revitalize the area, developing talent and opportunities for the underserved will
contribute to the goal of elevating the quality of life for residents. The creation of scholarships and work
study -programs could provide tuition assistance to resident students who major in fields of value to the
CRA and the neighborhood. Internships with the CRA and/or business and non-profit partners would
provide valuable work experience, and an immediate mechanism to give back to the community. Providing
access to education to those financially incapable of securing the path to higher learning will yield the skills
and opportunities that the community sorely needs.
The levels of increased poverty in the CRA Redevelopment Areas and the aging infrastructure make
hurricane season very hard on residents. Improvements to homes and businesses can easily be destroyed
and high deductibles make recovery difficult. Power outages tend to last longer in certain CRA
neighborhoods, making businesses at risk for burglaries and break-in. The Omni CRA should implement a
residential disaster relief, and/or business interruption program to help small businesses and residents of
the CRA.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Funding community policing within the CRA
b) The Purple Shirts Program or other homeless assistance programs
c) Grants to homeless organizations or other nonprofits
d) Police innovation and enhancement program
e) Land acquisition and rent or mortgage subsidies for new low-rise apartment, or single
family/duplex projects in
f) Land acquisition and rent or mortgage subsidies for new midrise projects
g) Continued partnership with Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation
h) Disaster relief for home- and business -owners
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Chapter 5 Implementation Plan
Implementation Through the Financing Plan
The Omni CRA has been in existence since the October 23, 1986 by the Dade County Commission's adoption
of Resolution 86-868. A redevelopment plan was adopted in that same year and the CRA began to collect
increment revenue and began its work program. Unfortunately, this plan did not lead to significant program
implementation or change within the CRA. Thus, the City caused a new plan to be written in 2006 which
was then amended in 2009 and 2010 to reflect a 200+ acre expansion of the CRA. This plan was adopted in
2010 and a more ambitious work plan was engaged as the CRA began implementation. While excellent
progress has been made, financial obligations to two major projects, the Performing Arts Center and the
Port of Miami Tunnel, have limited the CRA's ability to invest in a number of projects contemplated by the
most recent plan.
Due to this, the CRA recently obtained access to a $25 million loan through Bank United. This loan will assist
in undertaking a number of projects, however, the debt service on this loan will add to CRA's limited amount
of funds available for projects and programs for the short term under several anticipated projects are
completed and added to the tax rolls.
A focus of the CRA in the next few years will be the Miami -Dade School Board Properties, an initiative
outlined in Section 4 Redevelopment Strategies. Should this strategy be successful and other planned
developments come on-line as anticipated, a significant amount of new revenue will be generated to
complete implementation of other initiatives in this redevelopment plan. In fact, if everything comes
together, all of the initiatives anticipated by this plan update will be financially feasible during the extended
lifetime of the CRA.
The following section identifies the financing program for the projects and the implementation of the
overall program.
Assumptions
Several assumptions must be made in order to make any meaningful projections. Trends in real estate,
including historical values and increasing values of multi -family residential and mixed -use projects within
the City of Miami and the entire South Florida Region were reviewed. Through this review, future conditions
were also anticipated. This was used to formulate projections of future growth in values.
The escalation rates used in this projection assume that a certain momentum will carry forward as the Omni
area develops further and the CRA implements the projects and programs outlined in this plan update. An
annual increase of 4% in Taxable Value is projected over the extended life of the CRA through 2047. While
some years may see larger increases in Taxable Value and some will see smaller increases, it is believed
that this flat 4% increase over time is appropriate. Value growth of both the original Omni Area and the
2009 Expansion Area are assumed to grow at the same rate.
It is also assumed that projects that are in the approval process or under construction at the time of the
preparation of this document will be completed with assumptions made about when these projects will
reach substantial completion and be added to the tax rolls.
Finally, millage rates are assumed to stay constant at FY 2018 levels of 4.6669 mills for Miami -Dade County
and 7.5865 for the City of Miami (a total of 12.2534 mils).
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Revenue Projections
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency has two different areas for which its increment revenue is
determined. The original area of the CRA, created in 1986 utilizes a 1986 base year taxable value, while the
2009 CRA expansion area utilizes the 2009 taxable value as its base year value. As the 4% growth factor is
utilized for both areas, a single base year value was established and is used for making revenue projections.
These two values are added to give a total base year taxable value of $246,898,822.
The objective of the CRA is to promote a wide range of community improvements and redevelopment
activities. The CRA provides a mechanism for capturing the tax increment generated by the increase in
taxable values over the Base Years. The plan introduces a timeframe expansion of the CRA which will extend
its lifetime to the maximum 60 years allowed by law from the 1986 initial year of the CRA. This will take the
CRA to FY 2046-2047. Over the remaining 27-year life (including the current year) of the CRA, this stream
of funds is a substantial amount.
Table 5-1 summarizes the fund flows generated by the CRA from Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
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Table 5-1 TIF Projections
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
Current TaxabOeVaDue
$1,929,903,162
$2,007,099,288
$2,087,383,260
$2,170,878,590
$2,257,713,734
$2,389,022,283
$2,567,083,175
$2,983,766,502
$3,439,117,162
$3,727,181,848
$3,927,269,122
$4,135,359,887
$4,351,774,283
$4,576,845,254
$4,759,919,064
Growth4%
$77,196,126
$80,283,972
$83,495,330
$86,835,144
$90,308,549
$95,560,891
$102,683,327
$119,350,660
$137,564,686
$149,087,274
$157,090,765
$165,414,395
$174,070,971
$183,073,810
$190,396,763
New Projects
School Board 9.5 acres
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
School Board Parcel 7
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
Herald Site
$42,500,000
$42,500,000
Mana Wynwood
$10,000,000
Bayview
$40,000,000
$40,000,000
Citizen's Bank
$8,000,000
Canvas
$65,500,000
$65,500,000
Melody
$64,000,000
$54,000,000
150 NE 19th Parcel
$64,000,000
$64,000,000
Phil lis Wheatley
$59,500,000
$59,500,000
$2,007,099,288
$2,087,383,260
$2,170,878,590
$2,257,713,734
$2,389,022,283
$2,567,083,175
$2,983,766,502
$3,439,117,162
$3,727,181,848
$3,927,269,122
$4,135,359,887
$4,351,774,283
$4,576,845,254
$4,759,919,064
$4,950,315,827
Base Year Taxable Value
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$1,760,200,466
$1,840,484,438
$1,923,979,768
$2,010,814,912
$2,142,123,461
$2,320,184,353
$2,736,867,680
$3,192,218,340
$3,480,283,026
$3,680,370,300
$3,888,461,065
$4,104,875,461
$4,329,946,432
$4,513,020,242
$4,703,417,005
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$21,568,440
$22,552,192
$23,575,294
$24,639,319
$26,248,296
$28,430,147
$33,535,934
$39,115,528
$42,645,300
$45,097,049
$47,646,869
$50,298,681
$53,056,566
$55,299,842
$57,632,850
TIF Col lected 95%
$20,490,018
$21,424,582
$22,396,529
$23,407,353
$24,935,881
$27,008,640
$31,859,138
$37,159,752
$40,513,035
$42,842,197
$45,264,525
$47,783,747
$50,403,737
$52,534,850
$54,751,207
Cumulative TIF
$21,424,582
$43,821,111
$67,228,465
$92,164,346
$119,172,985
$151,032,123
$188,191,875
$228,704,910
$271,547,107
$316,811,632
$364,595,379
$414,999,116
$467,533,967
$522,285,174
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2045
2047
Current TaxabOeVaOue
$4,950,315,827
$5,148,328,460
$5,354,261,598
$5,568,432,062
$5,791,169,344
$6,022,816,118
$6,263,728,763
$6,514,277,913
$6,774,849,030
$7,045,842,991
$7,327,676,711
$7,620,783,779
$7,925,615,130
$8,242,639,736
$8,572,345,325
Growth4%
$198,012,633
$205,933,138
$214,170,464
$222,737,282
$231,646,774
$240,912,645
$250,549,151
$260,571,117
$270,993,961
$281,833,720
$293,107,068
$304,831,351
$317,024,605
$329,705,589
$342,893,813
New Projects
School Board 9.5 Acres
School Board Parcel 7
Herald Site
Ma na Wynwood
Bayview
Citizen's Bank
Canvas
Melody
150 NE 19th Parcel
Phil lis Wheatley
$5,148,328,460
$5,354,261,598
$5,568,432,062
$5,791,169,344
$6,022,816,118
$6,263,728,763
$6,514,277,913
$6,774,849,030
$7,045,842,991
$7,327,676,711
$7,620,783,779
$7,925,615,130
$8,242,639,736
$8,572,345,325
$8,915,239,138
Base Year Taxable Value
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
Incremental Taxable Va l ue
$4,901,429,6
$5,107,362,7
$5,321,533,2
$5,544,270,5
$5,775,917,2
$6,016,829,9
$6,267,379,0
$6,527,950,2
$6,798,944,1
$7,080,777,8
$7,373,884,9
$7,678,716,3
$7,995,740,9
$8,325,446,5
$8,668,340,3
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$60,059,178
$62,582,559
$65,206,875
$67,936,164
$70,774,625
$73,726,624
$76,796,703
$79,989,585
$83,310,182
$86,763,604
$90,355,162
$94,090,382
$97,975,012
$102,015,026
$106,216,641
TIF Col lected 95%
$57,056,219
$59,453,431
$61,946,532
$64,539,356
$67,235,894
$70,040,293
$72,956,868
$75,990,106
$79,144,673
$82,425,424
$85,837,404
$89,385,863
$93,076,261
$96,914,275
$100,905,809
Cumulative TIF
$524,590,18
$584,043,61
$645,990,14
$710,529,50
$777,765,39
$847,805,69
$920,762,55
$996,752,66
$1,075,897,
$1,158,322,
$1,244,160,
$1,333,546,
$1,426,622,
$1,523,536,
$1,624,442,3
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Funding Strategy
Revenue projections from a steady source of funds such as a CRA tax increment can be used to finance a
number of catalytic programs designed to trigger the redevelopment of the area. This is the essence of a
redevelopment plan. Prior planning efforts, with community involvement, have yielded a lengthy list of
program, projects, and improvements desired. The CRA revenue stream can be allocated to accomplish
these projects in some order of priority. This section of the plan will present a financial model that
summarizes the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the CRA. This model is intended as a planning
tool, so that the programs, projects, and improvements can be matched against available funds. Later in
the section, goals for major catalyst programs to be undertaken by the CRA will be outlined.
The CRA funding model is presented in Table 5-2. It is essentially a budget that lists projected revenues and
expenses for each of the future 26 years of the CRA. Indeed, it is prudent practice to review these
projections on a periodic basis, so that the assumptions in the model can be assessed against actual
experience. What follows is a brief explanation of the structure and assumptions of the model.
Table 5-2 is organized to list fiscal years in adjacent columns across the top. The revenues and expenditures
are listed in the leftmost column, in typical budget form, with all revenues listed first, then all expenditures.
The primary source of revenue is, of course, the tax increment. As previously discussed, this begins as a
modest amount, but grows quickly in successive years as long as redevelopment and general economic
growth keep increasing the taxable value of the properties within the CRA. Other sources of funding, such
as grants from various state and federal agencies, can and should be pursued.
It is important to note that this model shows a "pay as you go" program from FY 2018 forward. This is a
very conservative method of payment. The CRA could, once some of the newer projects come on-line,
borrow against future revenues. A borrowing of this time could significantly increase the start time of many
infrastructure projects. This would allow the projects to be completed sooner, accelerating growth even
greater than the assumed 4% annual increase, however borrowing would have significant interest costs. In
the future, the CRA may find that any interest rate may accelerate growth enough to easily cover the cost
of borrowing, making it a preferred financing option. An accelerated implementation could lead to surplus
increment revenue that could be returned to the taxing authorities contributing to the CRA and, could
ultimately lead to early termination of tax increment payments to the CRA once any outstanding bonds are
satisfied.
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CRA Expenditures
The financial projections discussed here allow the CRA to budget for anticipated expenses to achieve the
goals of the community vision. Most of the bond proceeds will be directed to paying for capital
improvements and land acquisition. In addition, the tax increment funds will provide a substantial cash flow
for other programs and activities, as well as the administrative overhead needed to further the
community's objectives. These programs and expenditures are discussed in more detail in Chapter 1-4 of
this report with targets and goals outlined later in this section.
Identification of Catalyst Projects/Programs and Initial Goals
This Plan provides for the creation of various different types of projects and programs to achieve the
elimination of blight conditions within the CRA area. There are several key project/programs that have been
specifically detailed in Section 4 of this report and which have been funded by the possible 26 year funding
model shown in Table 5-1. The catalyst projects are those that should be pursued vigorously as they will
make the greatest impact on Omni both in terms of taxable value and enhancement to the quality of life
for the neighborhood's residents. The top catalyst projects /programs will be outlined below along with
initial goals. This list is not presented in any particular order of importance or priority.
NOTE: Goals outlined in this Section are more susceptible to market forces outside of the CRA's control (i.e.
land prices, available TIF, buyer's tastes, growth in the surrounding areas).
1) The Miami -Dade School Board Properties — Work with the Miami -Dade School Board and City of Miami
to develop several key parcels owned by the School Board. This project will include the relocation of School
Board activities including the School Board Administrative offices, the iPrep School and the studios of WLRN
public radio, and potentially a relocation or re -construction of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. The land
will be utilized to construct new residential and mixed -use projects that will include workforce housing and
housing affordable for lower income households.
GOALS:
a) Development of all School Board Properties.
b) Relocation of School Board activities within the Omni CRA.
c) Formulation of a package of incentives to ensure developments with residential components
include significant mixed -income housing units, where possible.
d) Developments with ground floor commercial and other types of uses that activates the street.
Developments that are pedestrian -friendly, reduce or eliminates the need for private automobiles
due to proximity to mass transit/ride share facilities and availability of goods and services within a
reasonable distance.
2) Miami Herald Properties — Work with private property owners to develop properties in this area into
anchor uses including mixed -use, residential, hotel/resort and commercial.
GOALS:
a) Development of all available sites by 2025
b) Location of anchor facilities with internationally recognizable facilities that will attract visitors
to the area.
c) Continuation of the Baywalk through these properties to maintain public access to the
waterfront.
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d) Completion of complimentary improvements to public space/rights-of-way in the immediate
area.
e) Inclusion of public parking within the private development.
3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Parking — The CRA needs to ensure that these facilities
have nearby available parking. As the School Board Properties are developed and as the Florida Department
of Transportation constructs the 1-395 widening and the "Underdeck" park, spaces for patrons of events at
the Adrienne Arsht and Knight facilities will dwindle.
GOALS:
a) Ensure any private parking facilities built in the area include parking open to the public.
b) Locate appropriate structured parking in the immediate area that can be shared with other
facilities, including Miami -Dade County School Board.
c) Enter into shared parking agreements with any private parking facilities in the area whose prime
users utilize the facilities during hours when performances at the Adrienne Arsht and Knight
facilities are not common.
4) Infrastructure — This category includes the construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, location, or
upgrading of several types if infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to facilities for: Streetscapes,
roadways, curbs, sidewalks, stormwater drainage, water, wastewater, cable, electric transmission, voice
and data transmission as well as the transportation network and mass transit facilities. It recognizes that as
development occurs, there will be a greater stress on these facilities, increase the need for these facilities
and thus require additional capacity, and these facilities will need greater protection (hardening) to ensure
they continue to function after disaster or other disruptive events.
GOALS
a) Undertake a full infrastructure studies to determine all needs and estimated costs related to
infrastructure and prioritization by project within each type.
b) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient streets, sidewalks, curbs, and lighting
c) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient water/wastewater facilities
d) Complete streetscape installation to enhance quality of life by providing, pedestrian -friendly
amenities throughout Omni as well as shade and lighting.
e) Complete a CRA-wide stormwater system that conveys/retains stormwater and prevents
regular flooding due to rain events and sea -level rise.
f) Underground overhead utilities to harden the CRA area against storms and other events.
g) Assist, where necessary, in the implementation of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit
(SMART) Plan.
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5) Parks and Greenspaces — With the significant increase is visitors and residents anticipated in the Omni
area, the limited system of parks and greenspaces within the area will be insufficient to serve the
population. Existing parks such as Biscayne Park and Margaret Pace Park are in need of rehabilitation and
expansion where possible and Maurice A. Ferre Park is not yet fully built -out. The CRA may have to
contribute to ensure a quality "Underdeck" open space that is a part of FDOT's 1-395 project. There will be
a significant needs for new parks and the CRA may need to acquire land and construct new facilities,
particularly smaller pocket parks or limited, passive greenspaces.
GOALS:
a) Upgrade existing park facilities to accommodate use and additional activation for increased
population
b) Ensure the City in fully develops Maurice A. Ferre Park as per its master plan/vision
c) Ensure the "Underdeck" open space is designed and constructed in a manner that is
acceptable to the community and such that its maintenance is sustainable.
d) Acquire land through donation or purchase for, and construct new parks and greenspaces
throughout the CRA district.
6) Housing Affordability — The CRA should fund established and creative new ways to increase the stock of
workforce and lower income affordable housing within the district
GOALS:
a) Create project -specific developer incentives to ensure that new or significantly redeveloped
residential projects in the CRA contain a sufficient amount of units that are affordable to the
target populations
b) Work with local non-profit housing providers to build new units or rehabilitate existing units
for occupancy by the target populations
c) Continue and expand programs to assist individual, target population, home owners with
rehabilitation/emergency repairs to their homes to ensure they can remain in the homes and
that an affordable housing stock is maintained.
d) Create mortgage subsidy and/or down payment assistance programs to help the target
population purchase homes.
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Table 5-2- Funding Model
SUMMARY
Estimated Need
2019
2020
2021.
2022
_ 2023 _
2024
2025
2026
2027
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues1
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 8,159,889
$ 8,530,070
$ 8,915,059
$ 9,497,222
$ 10,286,665
$ 12,134,053
$ 14,152,876
$ 15,430,026
$ 16,317,124
b. I ncrement Revenues fro m City
$ 13,264,693
$ 13,866,459
$ 14,492,295
$ 15,438,659
$ 16,721,975
$ 19,725,084
$ 23,006,876
$ 25,083,009
$ 26,525,073
Total Increment RevenuesAvailable
$ 21,424,582
$ 22,396,529
$ 23,407,353
$ 24,935,881
$ 27,008,640
$ 31,859,138
$ 37,159,752
$ 40,513,035
$ 42,842,197
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,260,000
$ 1,323,000
$ 1,389,150
$ 1,458,608
$ 1,531,538
$ 1,608,115
$ 1,688,521
$ 1,772,947
2.Contractural and Professional Services
$ 1,100,000
$ 1,155,000
$ 1,212,750
$ 1,273,388
$ 1,337,057
$ 1,403,910
$ 1,474,105
$ 1,547,810
$ 1,625,201
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 2,300,000
$ 2,415,000
$ 2,535,750
$ 2,662,538
$ 2,795,664
$ 2,935,448
$ 3,082,220
$ 3,236,331
$ 3,398,148
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Port of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
2. MAX Miami Agreement
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
3. PAC Interiocal Payment to County
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
4.35% Global Agreement Payment
$ 7,008,604
$ 7,348,785
$ 7,702,574
$ 8,237,558
$ 8,963,024
$ 10,660,698
$ 12,515,913
$ 13,689,562
$ 14,504,769
5. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
6. 2018 Tax Increment Revenue Notes
$ 2,724,158
$ 2,815,026
$ 2,814,140
$ 2,815,196
$ 2,817,970
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
Total Debt& Long -Term Obligations
$ 18,179,262
$ 18,610,311
$ 18,963,214
$ 19,499,254
$ 20,227,494
$ 21,921,798
$ 23,777,013
$ 24,950,662
$ 25,765,869
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 20,479,262
$ 21,025,311
$ 21,498,964
$ 22,161,792
$ 23,023,158
$ 24,857,246
$ 26,859,233
$ 28,186,993
$ 29,164,016
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
(Revenues -Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 945,321
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,908,390
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,481
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,519
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,181
D. Project/Program Expenditures
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,500,000
b. I nfrastruct ire l mprovements
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Public Improvements
3. Perform ing Arts Center
a. Parking
$ 600,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 1,000,000
4. I-395 "Underdeck" Part(
a. Contribution/Ma lntena nce
$ 500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,050,000
$ 1,102,500
$ 1,157,625
5.Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
$ 40,000,000
$ 700,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,573,900
b.Road/Curb/Sldewalk Rehabilitation
$ 35,000,000
$ 652,152
$ 766,098
$ 1,000,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 7,000,000
$ 28,522
$ 105,535
$ 55,381
$ 200,000
$ 160,000
$ 118,000
$ 376,388
d. Water/Sewer
$ 15,000,000
e.Stormwater Drainage
$ 40,000,000
e. Utday Undergrounding
$ 20,000,000
e.SMART Plan&Transportation Network Assistance
$ 75,000,000
6. Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
$ 279,421
$ 105,143
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
7.HousingAffordability Programs
$ 141,798
$ 205,683
$ 286,258
$ 416,113
$ 597,822
$ 1,050,284
$ 1,545,078
$ 4,051,304
$ 4,284,220
8. Econom IcDevelopment/BusinessAssistance
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Grants
$
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 209,138
$ 351,959
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
9. Qualityof Life Improvements
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 525,000
$ 551,250
b.SocialSer ice Delivery Improvements
$ 30,000
$ 31,500
$ 33,075
$ 34,729
$ 36,465
$ 38,288
$ 40,203
$ 42,213
d. CRAScholarshlp Program
$ 10,000
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 40,000
c. Purple Shirts Program
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 121,551
$ 175,000
$ 183,750
$ 192,938
$ 202,584
d. Homeless Programs
$ 175,000
$ 175,000
$ 175,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 525,000
$ 551,250
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,050,000
TotalProject/Program Expenditures
$ 945,320
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,908,389
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,482
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,518
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,180
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 21,424,582
$ 22,396,529
$ 23,407,353
$ 24,935,881
$ 27,008,640
$ 31,859,138
$ 37,159,752
$ 40,513,035
$ 42,842,197
Tata!Operating Expenses
$ 2,300,000
$ 2,415,000
$ 2,535,750
$ 2,662,538
$ 2,795,664
$ 2,935,448
$ 3,082,220
$ 3,236,331
$ 3,398,148
TotalDebtService/Obligations
$ 18,179,262
$ 18,610,311
$ 18,963,214
$ 19,499,254
$ 20,227,494
$ 21,921,798
$ 23,777,013
$ 24,950,662
$ 25,765,869
Tote!Project/Program Expenditures
$ 945,320
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,908,389
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,482
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,518
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,180
Surplus Funds
$ I
$ I
$ I
$ I
$ 1
$ I
$
$ I
$
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2029
2030 _
2031 71
2032
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
A.Revenues
1. Increment Revenuesi
a. Increment Revenues from Co unty
$ 17,239,706
$ 18,199,191
$ 19,197,056
$ 20,008,723
$ 20,852,858
$ 21,730,758
$ 22,643,774
$ 23,593,310
$ 24,580,828
$ 25,607,847
b. Increment Revenues fro m Clty
$ 28,024,819
$ 29,584,556
$ 31,206,682
$ 32,526,127
$ 33,898,349
$ 35,325,461
$ 36,809,657
$ 38,353,221
$ 39,958,528
$ 41,628,047
Total Increment RevenuesAvailable
$ 45,264,525
$ 47,783,747
$ 50,403,737
$ 52,534,850
$ 54,751,207
$ 57,056,219
$ 59,453,431
$ 61,946,532
$ 64,539,356
$ 67,235,894
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 1,861,594
$ 1,954,674
$ 2,052,407
$ 2,155,028
$ 2,262,779
$ 2,375,918
$ 2,494,714
$ 2,619,450
$ 2,750,422
$ 2,887,943
2.Contractural and Professional Services
$ 1,706,461
$ 1,791,784
$ 1,881,373
$ 1,975,442
$ 2,074,214
$ 2,177,925
$ 2,286,821
$ 2,401,162
$ 2,521,220
$ 2,647,281
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 3,568,055
$ 3,746,458
$ 3,933,781
$ 4,130,470
$ 4,336,993
$ 4,553,843
$ 4,781,535
$ 5,020,612
$ 5,271,642
$ 5,535,224
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Port of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
2. MAX Miami Agreement
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
3. PAC Interlocal Payment to County
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
4.35% Global Agreement Payment
$ 15,352,584
$ 16,234,311
$ 17,151,308
$ 17,897,198
$ 19,162,923
$ 19,969,677
$ 20,808,701
$ 21,681,286
$ 22,588,775
$ 23,532,563
5. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
6. 2018 Tax Increment Revenue Notes
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,813,869
Total Debt& Long -Term Obligations
$ 26,613,684
$ 27,494,680
$ 25,597,808
$ 17,897,198
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 30,181,739
$ 31,241,138
$ 29,531,589
$ 22,027,667
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
$ 23,499,916
$ 24,523,519
$ 25,590,236
$ 26,701,898
$ 27,860,417
$ 29,067,787
Ave ila blefor Projects/Programs
(Revenues -Operating Expenses-DebtService)4
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,609
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,507,183
D. Project/Program Expenditures
$ 31,251,292
$ 32,532,700
$ 33,863,195
$ 35,244,634
$ 36,678,939
$ 38,168,107
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
b. I nfrastruct ure I mp rovements
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Pu bl lc Imp rovements
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
3. Performing Arts Center
4. I-395 "Underdeck" Park
a. Contribution/Maintenance
$ 1,215,506
$ 1,276,282
$ 1,340,096
$ 1,407,100
5.Infrastructure Improvements
$ 1,477,455
$ 1,551,328
$ 1,628,895
$ 1,710,339
$ 1,795,856
$ 1,885,649
a . Streetscapes
$ 752,478
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
b. Road/Cu rb/Sldewal k Rehab! litatlon
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,295,745
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,490,626
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 200,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,099,256
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 496,369
$ 404,612
$ 300,000
e. St or mwater Drainage
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
e.Ut 1Ilty Undergrounding
$ 1,000,000
$ 652,685
$ 1,554,649
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,500,000
$ 2,324,192
e. SMART PIan& Transport ano n Network Asslsta nce
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
6.Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,342,398
$ 2,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 4,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 4,200,000
7.HousingAffordability Programs
$ 4,526,453
$ 4,778,375
$ 5,040,374
$ 15,760,455
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 501,441
$ 526,513
$ 552,839
$ 580,481
8. EconomlcDevelopment/BusinessAssistance
$ 16,425,362
$ 17,116,866
$ 17,836,029
$ 18,583,959
$ 19,361,807
$ 20,170,768
a. Business l mprovement/Job Creation G ra nts
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
9. Quality of Life Improvements
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
a. Com minify Pollci ng/P ubl lc Safety
$ 578,813
$ 607,753
$ 638,141
$ 670,048
b.SocialSer ice Del leery I m provements
$ 44,324
$ 46,540
$ 48,867
$ 51,310
$ 703,550
$ 738,728
$ 775,664
$ 814,447
$ 855,170
$ 897,928
d. CRAScholarshlp Program
$ 50,000
$ 150,000
$ 150,000
$ 150,000
$ 53,876
$ 56,569
$ 59,398
$ 62,368
$ 65,486
$ 68,761
c. Purple Shirts Progra m
$ 212,714
$ 223,349
$ 234,517
$ 246,243
$ 150,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
d. Homeless Progra ms
$ 1,102,500
$ 1,157,625
$ 1,215,506
$ 1,276,282
$ 258,555
$ 271,482
$ 285,057
$ 299,309
$ 314,275
$ 329,989
TatalProject/Program Expenditures
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,608
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,507,183
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 45,264,525
$ 47,783,747
$ 50,403,737
$ 52,534,850
Tata!Operating Expenses
$ 3,568,055
$ 3,746,458
$ 3,933,781
$ 4,130,470
$ 54,751,207
$ 57,056,219
$ 59,453,431
$ 61,946,532
$ 64,539,356
$ 67,235,894
Tote IDebtService/Obligations
$ 26,613,684
$ 27,494,680
$ 25,597,808
$ 17,897,198
$ 4,336,993
$ 4,553,843
$ 4,781,535
$ 5,020,612
$ 5,271,642
$ 5,535,224
Tote !Project/Program Expenditures
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,608
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,507,183
$ 19,162,923
$ 19,969,677
$ 20,808,701
$ 21,681,286
$ 22,588,775
$ 23,532,563
Surplus Funds
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 31,251,292
$ 32,532,700
$ 33,863,195
$ 35,244,634
$ 36,678,939
$ 38,168,107
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SUMMARY
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2039
2040 _
2041 ICI
2042
M 2043 _
2044
2045
2046
2047
A.Revenues
1. Increment Revenues1
a. I ncrement Revenues from Co unty
$ 26,675,946
$ 27,786,770
$ 28,942,026
$ 30,143,493
$ 31,393,018
$ 32,692,525
$ 34,044,011
$ 35,449,557
$ 36,911,325
$38,431,564
b. I ncrement Revenues fro m Clty
$ 43,364,346
$ 45,170,098
$ 47,048,080
$ 49,001,180
$ 51,032,405
$ 53,144,879
$ 55,341,852
$ 57,626,704
$ 60,002,950
$62,474,245
Total Increment RevenuesAvailable
$ 70,040,293
$ 72,956,868
$ 75,990,106
$ 79,144,673
$ 82,425,424
$ 85,837,404
$ 89,385,863
$ 93,076,261
$ 96,914,275
$ 100,905,809
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 3,032,340
$ 3,183,957
$ 3,343,155
$ 3,510,313
$ 3,685,829
$ 3,870,120
$ 4,063,626
$ 4,266,807
$ 4,480,148
$ 4,704,155
2.Contractural and Professional Services
$ 2,779,645
$ 2,918,627
$ 3,064,559
$ 3,217,787
$ 3,378,676
$ 3,547,610
$ 3,724,990
$ 3,911,240
$ 4,106,802
$ 4,312,142
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 5,811,985
$ 6,102,585
$ 6,407,714
$ 6,728,100
$ 7,064,505
$ 7,417,730
$ 7,788,616
$ 8,178,047
$ 8,586,950
$ 9,016,297
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Pout of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
2. MAX Miami Agreement
3. PAC InterlocaI Payment to County
4.35% Global Agreement Payment
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
5. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
6. 2018Tax Increment Revenue Notes
Total Debt & Long -Term Obligations
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
$ 30,326,088
$ 31,102,585
$ 31,407,714
$ 31,728,100
$ 32,064,505
$ 32,417,730
$ 32,788,616
$ 33,178,047
$ 33,586,950
$ 34,016,297
Ave ila blefor Projects/Programs
$ -
$
(Revenues -Operating Expenses-DeebtService)4
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 44,582,392
$ 47,416,574
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 59,898,214
$ 63,327,325
$ 66,889,512
D. Project/Program Expenditures
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
b. I nfrastract ure I mprovements
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Public Improvements
3. Performing Arts Center
4. I-395 "Underdeck" Park
a. Contri butlon/Ma lntena nce
$ 1,979,932
$ 2,078,928
$ 2,182,875
$ 2,292,018
$ 2,406,619
$ 2,526,950
$ 2,653,298
$ 2,785,963
$ 2,925,261
$ 3,071,524
5.Infrastructure Improvements
$ -
a.Streetscapes
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,450,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,032,996
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
b. Road/Cu rb/Sldewal k Rehabilitation
$ 1,500,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,986,749
$ 3,000,000
$ 2,500,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 205,193
$ 205,193
$ 205,193
d. Water/Sewer
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
e.Stormwater Drainage
$ 2,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,675,808
$ 3,675,808
$ 3,675,808
e.Ut l lay Undergrounding
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 292,666
e. SMART Plan&Transportation Network Assistance
$ 4,405,313
$ 3,433,079
$ 3,899,509
$ 4,483,779
$ 6,598,016
$ 9,458,251
$ 11,030,221
$ 11,149,434
$ 11,149,434
$ 11,149,434
6.Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
$ 609,505
$ 639,980
$ 671,979
$ 705,578
$ 740,857
$ 777,900
$ 816,795
$ 857,634
$ 900,516
$ 945,542
7.HousingAffordability Programs
$ 21,012,088
$ 21,887,060
$ 22,797,032
$ 23,743,402
$ 24,727,627
$ 25,751,221
$ 26,815,759
$ 27,922,878
$ 29,074,283
$ 30,271,743
8. Econom is Development/BusinessAssistance
a. Baseness I mprovement/Job Creation Grants
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
9. Qualityof Life Improvements
a. Com maniiy Pol lci ng/P ubl lc Safety
$ 942,825
$ 989,966
$ 1,039,464
$ 1,091,437
$ 1,146,009
$ 1,203,310
$ 1,263,475
$ 1,326,649
$ 1,392,981
$ 1,462,630
b. Social Service Delivery Improvements
$ 72,199
$ 75,809
$ 79,599
$ 83,579
$ 87,758
$ 92,146
$ 96,753
$ 101,591
$ 106,670
$ 112,004
d. PRAScholarshlp Program
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
c. Purple Shirts Progra m
$ 346,488
$ 363,812
$ 382,003
$ 401,103
$ 421,158
$ 442,216
$ 464,327
$ 487,543
$ 511,921
$ 537,517
d. Homeless Programs
$ 1,795,856
$ 1,885,649
$ 1,979,932
$ 2,078,928
$ 2,182,875
$ 2,292,018
$ 2,406,619
$ 2,526,950
$ 2,653,298
$ 2,785,963
TatalProject/Program Expenditures
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 4.4,582,392
$ 47,416,574
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 58,789,643
$ 60,345,364
$ 61,967,357
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 70,040,293
$ 72,956,868
$ 75,990,106
$ 79,144,673
$ 82,425,424
$ 85,837,404
$ 89,385,863
$ 93,076,261
$ 96,914,275
$ 100,905,809
Tata!Operating Expenses
$ 5,811,985
$ 6,102,585
$ 6,407,714
$ 6,728,100
$ 7,064,505
$ 7,417,730
$ 7,788,616
$ 8,178,047
$ 8,586,950
$ 9,016,297
TotalDebtService/Obligations
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Tote !Project/Program Expenditures
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 44,582,392
$ 47,416,574
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 58,789,643
$ 60,345,364
$ 61,967,357
Surplus Funds
$ 0
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 1,108,571
$ 2,981,961
$ 4,922,155
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Chapter 6 Exit Strategy
When is Redevelopment Complete?
One of the most difficult concepts in the implementation of a Community Redevelopment Agency is to
gauge when redevelopment is completed. This is because redevelopment is never actually "complete." The
Community Redevelopment Agency or any other entity can always find more projects and/or more
programs to fund to make an area better. However, CRA's have finite lives and a time does need to exist
when the regular stream of revenues reverts back to the City of Miami to carry out the full breath of its
mission as well as to Miami -Dade County to provide the services for which it is responsible. It is the intent
of this section to modify the question of "When is redevelopment complete?" to "when has the Community
Redevelopment Agency completed its assigned task?"
When has the Community Redevelopment Agency Completed its Assigned
Task?
This Community Redevelopment Plan Update outlines the work plan for the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency. Many projects and programs are contained within this Plan. The completion of the
Community Redevelopment Agency's work and the subsequent end or "sunset" of the District will either
be based on the reaching of the additional 15 years (until 2047) it may be allowed to continue to operate
or the completion of all anticipated projects and substantial advancement of goals and objectives of the
described programs and the repayment of any and all debt.
Once all of the following questions can be answered affirmatively, the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area
should be closed down and the Omni Redevelopment Trust Fund should cease to exist.
1. Have the projects outlined and/or contemplated by the Community Redevelopment Plan been
substantially completed and paid for including related debt (except for on -going maintenance of
the projects) as outlined in the Plan or any appropriate Five -Year Action Plan?
2. Have the programs outlined and/or contemplated by this Community Redevelopment Plan been
implemented and have they substantially impacted the community and/or met their stated goals?
Has all debt from the implementation of projects and programs been retired?
Any review of these questions should also include whether there are other sources of funds available to
the CRA, County or other agency or group to complete any outstanding projects or programs of the CRA. If
these outside sources are sufficient, consideration should be given to early termination of tax increment
payments and the cessation of the CRA.
Five Year Plan Review as a Method of Mitigating Changes in Local
Conditions and the CRA's Success.
While answers in the affirmative to the questions in Subsection B (above) should trigger the completion of
CRA's efforts, it recommended that the CRA not rely on the original list of projects outlined in this Plan as
a final and absolute list, but instead, utilize these projects as a "living document" that will be the subject of
a review and update every five years (or other times when conditions warrant).
As part of the five-year update, a Review and Future Action Plan should also be prepared. The Review
portion should include a progress report that indicates the success of the CRA in attaining its stated goals
given market and other outside forces (i.e. changes to land prices, interest rates, construction costs, other
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growth in the area, state of the retail, office and industrial sectors, etc.) influencing the CRA during that five
year period. Programs and projects should be reviewed to determine their continued viability and cost
effectiveness in addressing the needs of the community.
Each Five -Year Action Plan should set new goals and task completion indicators which take into account
changes in outside forces. Each new Action Plan should also contain revisions to the TIF projections based
on actual changes to taxable values of property in the area during the previous five years and what can
reasonably be expected to happen to them in the ensuing five years.
The Five -Year Review and Action Plan shall also be the document utilized for the formulation and inclusion
into the Plan (by the appropriate amendment procedures as outlined in F.S. Chapter 163 Part III and as
required by Miami -Dade County) of new projects and programs that will address the new conditions or
contemplated conditions and the basis for removal from the Plan of projects/programs that are no longer
necessary, are outdated, or those no longer in the best interests of the community. If no new programs are
contemplated or warranted, there shall be no need for an update of the Plan.
Upon completion of the Five -Year Review and Action Plan, it is determined that the projects and programs
have meet the criteria for completion of the CRA's assigned tasks or that (as outlined above) there exists
other sources of funds for outstanding projects, then the review should conclude that the CRA has been
successful and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be dissolved. The review should analyze the
potential for the CRA to complete its tasks given performance over the past five-year period (and prior five-
year periods). If it is determined that the CRA will be unable to substantially affect conditions in the Omni
Area, then the review should conclude that the CRA is not an effective method for redevelopment of the
neighborhood and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should be dissolved.
The five-year evaluation shall in no way however, inhibit or prevent the Omni Community
Redevelopment Plan from being amended or new programs or projects from being created and
implemented at any other time as long as such plan amendments or new project/programs are in
conformance with any interlocal agreements, FS. Chapter 163 Part III, and Miami -Dade County regulations.
Termination of Tax Increment Payments
This program requires a regular review of the progress of the CRA and the completion of projects and
programs. In the later years, the CRA may find that most of its contemplated projects/programs have been
completed. While some tax increment would still be needed to fund a few on -going projects/programs, the
majority of the tax increment may not be required. Such later -year reviews should be focused on
determining if the minimal programs or projects still in need of funding are necessary to be completed by
the CRA or if the City or other entity might have other potential sources of funding to complete them. Upon
completion of this review, a determination could be made as to whether to continue tax increment
collections at full levels, reduce the percentage of the tax increment collected, or whether the goals and
objectives of the CRA have been met and it is time to sunset the District.
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Chapter 7 Neighborhood Impact Statement
RELOCATION
It is the goal and intent of the CRA to retain, improve and increase the housing stock within the Omni
Redevelopment area. Therefore, the Plan Update does not propose any specific project which would result
in the acquisition or demolition of existing residential structures nor the relocation of current residents of
the area. Any future project supported by the CRA and its financing mechanisms which requires the
involuntary displacement of any resident, shall be accompanied by a Project Relocation Plan in accordance
with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, or other applicable regulations. The Project Relocation Plan must be
approved by the CRA Board in a publicly noticed CRA Board meeting prior to receiving final approvals.
If any future projects were to require relocation and CRA funding were to be "partnered" with Federal
funds, the Omni CRA shall make it a condition of its participation that all provisions of the Uniform
Relocation Assistance Act are met. This will assure that displaced residents will have access to safe, sanitary
and decent replacement housing.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
The street system within the study area consists of arterials, collectors and local roads that provide access
and circulation within the Omni area. The main arterial is Biscayne Boulevard which provides north/south
access. Access to and from the Omni area to other parts of the city is severely restricted by the 1-395
elevated expressway on the south limit of the study area and the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway on the
west side.
This Redevelopment Plan update proposes the elimination of deficiencies within the transportation
network (see maps in Chapter 1-3 for overview of deficiency locations). These deficiencies include:
1. Poor street asphalt conditions
2. Broken or missing curbing
3. Poorly maintained or missing sidewalks
4. Poor or nonexistant lighting
Repair of these deficiencies should enhance the transportation network for vehicles, bicycles, and
pedestrians.
The plan also advocates for the following continued projects:
Roadway Conversions from one to two-way streets
1. N. Miami Avenue
2. NE 1st Avenue
3. NE 2nd Avenue
4. 17t" Street FEC railway crossing
The purpose of these projects is all to enhance the connectivity of traffic and reduce high speeds through
the area.
This update also includes description of streetscaping to be undertaken CRA-wide. These projects are to be
undertaken either as stand-alone projects or in -conjunction with large private projects to help mitigate
appearances and traffic flow in the CRA.
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Such projects, as outlined in Chapter 1-4, include providing public amenities designed to help pedestrian
accessibility and flow so as to encourage walking or bicycling rather than motor vehicle use. These items
include, but are not limited to:
1. Public parking
2. On -street parking
3. Wide sidewalks
4. Bicycle lanes
Traffic calming devices
In addition, items are also designed to enhance the flow of motor vehicle traffic though the siting of parking
and pull-outs for buses and ride -share vehicles, so traffic is not impeded.
An opportunity to support the County's Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan is also contained
within the update. The SMART Plan contains a number of methods for enhancing transportation within
Miami -Dade County including enhanced bus use and the user of rail. Of particular note to the Omni CRA
would be enhancement of the Metromover, which travels through the CRA, and the help in creation of the
SMART Plan Beach Corridor Rapid Transit line from the mainland to the barrier island. The Beach Corridor
Rapid Transit Line could alleviate a significant amount of traffic on 1-395 and quickly move people from the
CRA district to the employment centers on Miami Beach.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Redevelopment in the Omni CRA will improve environmental quality due to existing provisions in the City's
building permit process. Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management reviews
all new construction permits to ensure health standards are followed. Asbestos testing is required for
existing buildings that are to undergo renovation. The County's Health Department must also approve any
water and sewer changes, restaurants, hospitals, clinics, and schools.
Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department provides water and sewage services and runoff drainage for the
Omni CRA district. The Department has upgraded their standards which means that most new construction
and renovations within the CRA will require upgrades to the water service lines.
In addition to the above, the redevelopment plan update also contemplates the implementation of
stormwater systems CRA-wide. Currently such systems only exist in the area east of Biscayne Boulevard/US-
1. These systems will be required to provide a certain amount of treatment to runoff before it percolates
into the soil or is released into Biscayne Bay. The inclusion of curbs and gutters along newly updated streets
will ensure that runoff waters are directed into the new stormwater system as well.
Significant funding is also contemplated for sewer system upgrades. This will reduce the amount of
sewerage that may be leaking from pipes that currently exceed or will have exceeded their anticipated life -
span at the time of replacement.
COMMUNITY FACILITIES
The redevelopment plan update contemplates expansion and maintenance of existing community facilities
to a level that will continue to accommodate demand for such facilities that will come with population
growth of the area. These facilities include:
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Parks/Public Spaces
1. Maurice A. Ferre Park
2. Margaret Pace Park
3. Dorsey Park
4. Biscayne Park
5. The Baywalk (to be expanded as well)
In addition, the update contemplates the addition and maintenance of the 1-395 "Underway" Park. This will
be a significant facility in the area around and under the soon -to -be expanded 1-395, and the inclusion of
public plazas, pocket parks and other mini -green spaces, where appropriate, throughout the CRA district.
Cultural Facilities
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Frost Museum of Science, and the Perez Art
Museum of Miami are all supported through a significant contribution by the CRA to the County for cultural
facilities within the CRA. There is potential for new regional cultural or artistic attractions to continue to
boost the attractiveness of the area as a regional destination.
Educational
This redevelopment plan update also contemplates redevelopment of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
to include school facilities as well as housing for teachers and others. Relocation of the School Board's iPrep
and other educational facilities are also contemplated. This relocation will allow for redevelopment of these
sites as well as provide new and upgraded facilities for these educational institutions.
IMPACT ON SCHOOL POPULATION
While growth in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area is expected to lead to significant population increases,
it is unlikely that this will lead to an equally significant increase in school population. The majority of units
contemplated by the redevelopment plan update would be in large urban -styled, multi -family buildings.
These building are unlikely to contain significant numbers of units with more than 2 bedrooms. It is likely
that affordable housing units for workforce and low-income residents that the CRA seeks to
construct/rehabilitate will be more family oriented that the market -rate units in the district. This means
additional students will be added to the area, however the percentage increase in school population is not
likely to be as high as the percent increase in overall population. The CRA will continue to work with the
Miami -Dade County School Board to address this issue.
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OTHER PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL QUALITIES
The purpose of the redevelopment is to eliminate and prevent instances of slum and/or blighting influences
on the district. To this end, the CRA's on -going efforts to enhance and beautify the area will create a positive
environment for all residents. Additionally, the significant efforts to provide a mix of housing options,
including efforts to ensure housing for low income and workforce residents will be to the benefits of existing
residents.
The CRA is also seeking to provide an expansion of area social services through the funding of opportunities
for non-profit providers in the district. This effort is designed to ensure a continued social "safety net" is
available for residents and to expand the number of social service agencies providing service in the district
and enhance resident access to these agencies.
The CRA's commitment to seeking community benefits from developers, property owners, and business
owners assisted by the CRA projects, and to the extent possible those that are not assisted, will also improve
the social qualities of the neighborhood. Included in the plan update is a list of examples of community
benefits the CRA should seek which includes but is not limited to:
1. Job creation
2. Job training
3. Affordable housing units
4. Below market -rent commercial spaces for "mom and pop" stores
5. Support for local non-profit service providers in the area
Provision of public plazas and green spaces
Lastly, provisions are also included in the plan update for a number of quality -of -life items that will benefit
the residents. These include such items as:
1. Funding for homeless programs
2. A college or technical/vocational scholarship program for residents
3. A program to hire homeless residents to assist in area clean-up activities
Community policing to reduce crime and provide a conduit between residents and the police
department.
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History of the West Grove area
It is here that some of the state's first black settlers, Bahamian natives, put down roots in the 1880s, many
to take service jobs at the old Peacock Inn, the first mainland hotel in Florida south of Palm Beach. The
Grove area is the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami in Miami -Dade County.
The residents persevered, staking a claim to a neighborhood that, while strategically placed, has been
plagued in recent years by crime, drugs and decay. Straddling two of South Florida's most affluent
communities — Coral Gables and Central Coconut Grove — the West Grove has been the subject of
innumerable development schemes: high-rise condos, outdoor markets, shops, restaurants, even a
Bahamian business district.
The area has been traditionally underserved with deteriorated "shotgun houses" and lack of infrastructure.
Affordable housing and lack of drainage are significant problems in the area.
There have been some accomplishments regarding affordable housing such as the Gibson Plaza housing
development. Gibson Plaza contains 56 affordable housing units alongside educational services provided
by Miami -Dade College through the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation. One of the more notable aspects of this
project is the importance of collaboration between the government and local communities as well as
multiple local churches, including Christ Episcopal and Greater St. Paul, with the goal of providing affordable
homes on existing vacant properties for families who are burdened financially.
Recent initiatives in the West Grove area include
1 — "Envelopes of Safety" for Students
2 — Identifying Parcels for Affordable Housing
3 — New Urban Development
4 — Making Government Land Available
5 — Youth Apprenticeship Programs
6 — Beautifying the West Grove
7 — Public Health and Health Care
A Finding of Necessity (FON) has been prepared to identify the issues that face West Grove and add this
area to the existing Omni CRA. Findings of the FON are:
The area meets the criteria for designation as "slum" and "blight" based on Florida Statutes. Each of the
criteria was examined individually to assess the conditions and determine if the requirements under State
law has been satisfied.
Slum criteria
(a)
Inadequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, Meets criteria
or open spaces
(b) High density of population
Does not meet criteria
(c) The existence of conditions that endanger life or property Meets criteria
by fire or other causes
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Blight Criteria
Criteria Description
Finding
Deteriorated Strictures
Meets criteria
(a)
Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout
Meets criteria
(b)
Assessed values of real property in the area have failed to
show any appreciable increase
Does not
criteria
meet
(c)
Faulty lot layout
Does not
criteria
meet
(d)
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
Meets criteria
(e)
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Meets criteria
(f)
Inadequate and outdated building density patterns
Does not
criteria
meet
(g)
Falling lease rates per square foot of office, commercial, or
industrial space
Does not
criteria
meet
(h)
Tax or special assessment delinquency exceeding the fair
value of the land
Does not
criteria
meet
(i)
Residential and commercial vacancy rates higher in the area
than in the remainder of the City
Does not
criteria
meet
(j)
Incidence of crime in the area higher
Meets criteria
(k)
Fire and emergency medical service calls to the area
proportionately higher
Meets criteria
(I)
A greater number of violations of the Florida Building Code
Meets criteria
(m)
Diversity of ownership or defective/unusual conditions of
title
Meets criteria
(n)
Governmentally owned property with adverse
environmental conditions
Meets criteria
This summary notes that the potential area meets two of the three of the "Slum" criteria and 8 of the 14
specific "Blight" criteria. In addition, the potential area has a substantial number of deteriorated structures.
The recommendation of the FON was that the West Grove area be added to the Omni CRA.
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Chapter 9 Existing Conditions
Infrastructure
Infrastructure within the West Grove area was evaluated to determine existing conditions and where
deficiencies in government -owned facilities exist. This includes: roadways, sidewalks, curbs, lighting, water,
sewer, and stormwater drainage. The following is a summary of these findings. It should be noted that
these are deficiencies of the existing facilities and not any indication of future needs for such. This plan
includes strategies and implementation funding to remedy these deficiencies as well as for upgrading
facilities to better serve future needs and the anticipated increases in population and use.
Streets
Map XXX illustrates the location of streets/street segments with asphalt deficiencies as indicated by study
prepared by Florida Technical Consultants for the West Grove Finding of Necessity prepared in 2018. These
deficiencies may include, significant cracks, potholes, depressions, and/or overall wear. The map indicates
a majority of streets in the southern and eastern portions of the West Grove area are deficient. With the
exception of the north -south streets from New York Street westward to Brooker/SW 38th Streets north of
Grand Avenue, the streets have significant surface issues.
In total, Florida Technical Consultants, noted a need for approximately 125,610 linear feet of roadway
restoration is required within the West Grove area.
The assessment also does not account for a Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project for
needed intersection improvements and resurfacing along US-1/Dixie Highway through the West Grove area
and resurfacing and other roadway construction projects along Bird Road in that portion of the West Grove
area west of US-1/Dixie Highway.
Sidewalks
Locations of deficient sidewalks, those that are cracked, lifting, missing, or otherwise broken can be found
on Map XXX. Most of the same streets that have asphalt issues also have deficient sidewalks with the
exception of the southeast portion of the area that includes those sections of Thomas, William, and Charles
Streets east of SW 38th Street. As this area is a much older section of the City, many of the sidewalk issues
are that they do not exist or they are undersized due to a lack of right-of-way space.
The review of the area indicated a need for approximately 31,400 linear feet of sidewalk work in the area.
Curbs
Map XXX illustrates the incidence of deficient curbing within the West Grove area. The areas with deficient
curbing mirror those with sidewalk deficiencies. This is not unexpected as most of these areas either have
no sidewalks/curbs or the sidewalks are adjacent to the roadway and at roadway level.
Approximately 54,524 linear feet of curbing needs to be installed/replaced. This curbing will require gutters
along that linear footage as well. The installation of curbing where it does not exist will also necessitate the
installation of drainage structures since stormwater will no longer drain into swales or other pervious
locations. 200 drainage structures along with approximately 29,762 linear feet of drainage pipe would be
required to mitigate stormwater issues with this new curb and gutter installation.
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Lighting
Street lights were also reviewed as part of this investigation. A map was not produced as no deficiencies in
lighting were noted.
Potable Water
Potable Water in the West Grove area is supplied by the Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department
(WASD). The Potable Water Map shows the location of all water lines within the CRA. It appears that all of
the properties within the area have water service available to them. The condition and age of the water
lines is not known at this time.
WASD does not currently have any anticipated potable water projects indicated within this area.
Sanitary Sewer (Wastewater)
Sewer is also provided by WASD within West Grove. Again, it appears as all the properties within the area
have sewer available to them. The Sewer Map shows the location of existing sanitary facilities.
WASD does not currently have any anticipated sanitary sewer projects indicated within this area.
Stormwater Drainage
The Stormwater Map indicates the location of existing stormwater drainage structures within the West
Grove Area. As would be anticipated for an older neighborhood in Miami that was built when the area was
not heavily populated and there were no environmental rules regarding stormwater, there are very few
streets with drainage structures. In fact, except for SW 37th Street, US-1/Dixie Highway, and those sections
of Bird Road in the West Grove area west of US-1/Dixie Highway, there are no drainage structures within
the area.
The current need for drainage is unknown without a full drainage study being performed. It is known
however that improvements to eliminate roadway deficiencies will necessitate the installation of
approximately 200 drainage structures with about 29,700 linear feet of pipes for drainage. As more
development occurs on what is now vacant land and if streets are brought up to current standards, the
need for drainage systems will increase even beyond this estimate.
Transportation Systems
The area is served by the Coconut Grove route of the Miami Trolley system. In addition, the Miami -Dade
Transportation Metrobus routes 37, 40, 42, 136, and 500 bus lines currently stop within the limits of the
West Grove area.
There is also commuter rail available in the area. Miami -Dade Transportation Metrorail serves the area
through its Douglas Road Station located within the West Grove area on the west side of US-1/Dixie
Highway and Douglas Road.
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Future Land Use City of Miami
The West Grove Community
Redevelopment Area is comprised of
a number of different Future Land
Use designations as shown in the
Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan (2015). These
Land Use designations reflect the
layout of the neighborhoods and
their relationship to major
transportation corridors such as US
1, the Miami Metrorail, Main
Highway, and Grand Avenue which
has historically served as a
neighborhood commercial corridor.
The Future Land Use Element says
the following about the land use
designations present in the West
Grove area:
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Recreation —the primary intent is to conserve open space and green spaces of a park while allowing
access and uses which will not interfere with the preservation of any significant environmental
features which exist in the park.
Institutional — allows for federal, state and local government activities, major public health or
private health, recreational, cultural, religious or educational activities, and major transportation
facilities and public utilities.
Single -Family Residential — allows for single family structures of one dwelling unit each to a
maximum density of 9 units per acre, subject to provisions of the land development regulations.
This area also allows day care, places of worship, and limited office, guest houses, and museums in
contributing structures within historic districts or sites.
Duplex Residential — allows residential structures of up to two dwelling units each to a maximum of
18 units per acre, subject to provisions of the land development regulations. This area also allows
day care, places of worship, and limited office, guest houses, and museums in contributing
structures within historic districts or sites.
Medium Density Multifamily Residential — allows residential structures to a maximum density of 65
units per acre.
Restricted Commercial — allows multifamily residential density, general office, clinics and
laboratories, auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and
secondary schools.
General Commercial — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial category as well as
wholesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses.
Light Industrial — is intended to allow mixed -use development to facilitate the ability of developing
a mixed occupancy within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under live/work
or work/live zoning districts.
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Like the Future Land Use designations,
the West Grove Area Community
Redevelopment area consists of various
zoning districts which also reflect the
relationship between the residential
neighborhoods, major thoroughfares, and
commercial areas. Generally, the areas
between US 1 and Grand Avenue and
between Grand Avenue and Main
Highway include Sub -Urban Transects T3-
R and T3-0, as well as some Civic Space
and Civic Institutions Zones CI and CS. The
corridors along Grand, Main Highway and
US 1 include the General Urban Zone T4-
0 and T4-L, and the Urban Center Zones
T5-L and T5-0. The areas along the US 1 /
Metrorail corridor and the portion of the area west of these corridors include the Urban Core Transect T6
and the Work Place Transect D1. Following is a brief description of those district:
T3-R — this is a Sub -Urban residential zone allowing up to nine (9) dwelling units per acre.
T3-0 — this is a Sub -Urban residential zone allowing up to eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre.
T4-R/T4-L — General Urban residential zones allowing up to thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre.
T5-L/T5-0 — Urban Center Zones allowing up to sixty-five (65) units per acre along with some
commercial uses.
T6-8-0/T6-12-0 — Urban Core Zones allowing up to one -hundred fifty (150) units per acre and
limited to 125' in height for the T6-8 and 240' for the T6-12.
D-1 — a Work Place Districts allowing residential density up to 36 units per acre along with lodging
uses, office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial uses.
CS / CI — these are both Civic Use districts, with CS intended for civic spaces and including docks
and open-air retail; CI is intended for civic institutional uses including docks, open-air retail, adult
day care, community support facilities, and other similar uses.
In addition to the Transects described above, the zoning map identifies a portion of the West Grove
Community Redevelopment Area as a "Neighborhood Conversation District" and includes notation
regarding the "Grand Avenue Vision Plan". Section 3.12 of Miami 21 identifies several portions of the City
in which additional guidelines defining elements to protect and promote neighborhood or area character
and include the Grand Avenue Vision Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Districts (NCD).
The NCD's are overlay zoning districts that intend to preserve unique and distinctive neighborhoods and
Miami 21 establishes the "NCD-2 Village West Island and Charles Avenue Neighborhood Conservation
District" which applies to the West Grove CRA area.
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Roadway Conditions
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Legend
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WASD Gravity Sewer
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Drainage Lines
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Demographics
Trade Area: West Cu CRA
Population
2000 Census
2010 Census
2017 Estimae
2022 Projertim
Population Growth
Per -cell Chats, 2003 to 2010
Percett Chax2e_ 2010 to 2017
Per -cell Charge. 2017 to 2022
5,030 100.00
4,771 100.00
5,264 10a00
5,665 100.00
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7.62
Households
2000 Census
2010 Census
2017 EStirr1A9
202 Projection
Household Growth
Percett Ch31ge_ 2003 to 2010
Perrert Chats 2010 to 2017
Percent Charge: 2017 to 2022
1,949 100.00
1,929 10000
21% 100.00
2390 100.00
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Family Households
2930 Census
2010 Census
2017 Estimae
202 Projection
Fanny Household Growth
Parted Chaxge: aim to 2010
PerrE t Charge: 2010 to 2017
Percert Chats: 2017 to 2022
1,11E 100.00
1,059 100.00
1,203 100.00
1,312 100.00
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2017 at Population by Single -Classification Race
Vvlite Fiore 2,368 44.98
&acklAfrican American Plae 2,543 48.31
American lrdiayNaskar Nativ a Floe 9 0,17
Asian ',lore 26 0,49
Native HavaiantPacific Islander None 1 0.02
Same Otter Re Nore 175 3.32
T a Akre Ries 143 2.72
2017 Est. Population by Hispanic or Latino Origin
Nct Hispanic or Latino 3,537 6719
Hispanic a Latino 1,727 32.81
Akxicar 45 2.61
Redo Rican 157 9.0
Cron 788 45.63
All Ether Hispanic a Latino 738 42.73
2017 Est Households by Household Size
1-Person Household 797 36,29
2-Person Horsehid 635 29.92
3-Person Hasehdd 350 15.94
4-Person Hasehdd 209 9.52
5-Person Household 117 5.33
6-Person Hasehdd 55 2.5
7-or-nue-Eason 33 1.50
2017 Est. Average Hasdold Size -- 2.33
2017 Est. Households by Number of Vehid es
No Vehicles 452 20.58
1 Vehcle 1,040 47.36
2 Vehicles 555 25.27
3 Vehicles 124 5,65
4 Vehicles 7 0.32
5 or rode Val -ides 17 0,77
2017 Est, Average IN inter of Vehicles - 1,20
2017 Est. Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Horsing Units, Owrer-(kapierl 736 33,52
Hosing Units, Renter-Occuped 1,460 66.48
2017 Owner Oce HUs, Avg. Length of Residence
2017 Osrer LCc. HUs. Avg. Length of Residence 17.20
2017 Renter Oc. HUs Avg. Length of Residence
2017 Render O:c. HUs. Avg. Length of Residence 6.80
2017 Est. Owner -Occupied Housing Units by Value
Value Less than $20, CCO 9 1.22
Value $20,,000-$39,999 5 0.69
Value 640,000 - $59,999 1 0.14
Value $m,000-$79,9 1 5 0,69
Value $80, 0m - $99,999 10 1.36
Value6100,030-$149, 19 78 10,80
Value $150,000-$199,999 47 6.39
Value $203,000 - $299, 999 134 18.21
Value 6300,000 - $399,999 160 21,74
Value $400,000 - $499, 999 105 14.27
Value $590,000 - $749, 999 119 16.17
Value $750,000-'149,999 42 5.71
Valre$1,030,030 a mae 22 2.99
2017 Est. %clan All Owner-Cccuped Has irg Value -- 348,572.81
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2017 Est. Housing Units by Units in Structure
1 Unt Attached
1 Urit Detailed
2 Units
3 to 4 Urits
5 to 19 Units
20 to 49 Units
53 a More Units
Motile Harem Traler
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
2017 Est. Housing Units by Year Structure Built
Bub 2010 or Later
Bub 2003 to 2039
Bub 1993 to 1999
Edit 1980 to 199
Bub 1970 to 1979
Bub 1963 to 1499
W8 1953 to 1959
Edit 1940 to 1949
Edit 1939 or Earlier
2017 Housing Units by Year Structure Built
2017 Est, tvbdan Year Stnactae Bult
2017 Est. Households by Presence. of People Under 18
2017 Est. Households by Presence of People Urdu 18
Households -with 1 or More People under Age 18
Marled Caple Family
Otte Family, Ivhle Householder
Other Eerily, Female Householder
Nafarrily Hoisehdd, ruble Ho,sehdder
N,Farrily Hoieehold, Female Ho,sehdder
Households oolh No People under Age 18
Hasehold; vlth No Peale alder Age 18
Named Caple Family
Other Family, Ivhle Householder
Other Eerily, Female Householder
Nafarrily, wale Haohdder
NorFa ily, Female Householder
2017 Est. Households by HH Income
are < $15, 000
are $15, CO3 - $24,999
mare $25,093 - $34,999
are $35,033 - $49,999
mare 65,033 - $74,999
more $75,093-'va,999
are $100,030- $124,999
mare $125,030- $149,999
are $150,030- $141,999
are $200,030 - $249,99
are $250,000 - $443,999
are $510,030,
2017 Est. Average Haoehold Inane
2017 Est. Ickcian Hasetold Income
2017 Median HH Inc. by Single -Class. Race. or Eth.
Mite Alore
Black or Africa, American Alone
American Irdien and Alaskan Native Aloe
Asia, Aloe
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Nm Hispanic Cr Latino
2017 Est. Families by Poverty Status
2017 Farrilii,8 at crAbove Poverty
2017 Farriliie; at crAbove Poverty oith cFilyden
2017 Farril9 Below Roy ety
2017 Families Below Pov erty vlth children
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529 20.71
1,040 40,72
135 5.29
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323 12,65
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331 12.96
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1,973.04
600 27.32
206 34.33
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1,596 72.6
306 19,17
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Chapter 10 Strategic Plan
Purpose
This Chapter is designed to identify the major strategies, key and catalyst projects and programs that are
recommended to be implemented by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) within a newly
expanded area in West Grove. For purposes of this Plan, this area will be known as the West Grove CRA
Expansion Area. This Chapter will give examples of projects and program types that are necessary to further
the mission of the CRA in the elimination of slum and/or blighting conditions outlined in the October 2017
City of Miami OMNI CRA Proposed Expansion West Grove Area Finding of Necessity (FON) report.
It is important to note upfront in this plan that the purpose of this district is to strengthen the core West
Grove neighborhood and its residents, add vitality to its commercial corridors, reinvigorate its aging
structures, and personify the strong sense of pride in this historic community while implementing projects
and programs to that do not promote gentrification or wholesale removal of existing elements of the area.
While key component types of the CRA's future work plan are outlined, this Chapter is intended to be an
illustrative list of the types of projects and programs to be undertaken with examples of such projects
provided. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of such projects as the CRA will need to be creative and
opportunistic in implementing projects and programs that will address issues and obstacles as they may
arise and take full advantage of opportunities that arise. In implementing projects and programs, the CRA
should continue to keep in mind that regular review of conditions of the neighborhood and needs of its
residents and property owners is vital in creating effective and cost-efficient projects and programs.
Administration
This section will include an authorization of Omni CRA to administer activities over the lifetime of the CRA.
The CRA shall continue to have all of the authority to operate within the West Grove Expansion Area as
may be granted under §163, Part III, Florida. Statutes and any interlocal agreements with the City of Miami
and/or the Miami -Dade Board of County Commissioners. This shall include the right of the CRA to engage
staff and outside professionals necessary to plan, construct, carry -out, and/or maintain projects and
programs contemplated by this redevelopment plan. The CRA shall retain the rights to enter into
agreements, purchase goods and services required to conduct allowable redevelopment activities. This
may also include the right to purchase and hold land where necessary for a contemplated activity.
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Redevelopment Strategies
The remaining subsections shall provide a general description of suggested projects, programs and types
of projects and programs the CRA may undertake or in which the CRA may have some involvement during
the course of its existence. It is important to note that this is an illustrative list of potential projects and is
not an exhaustive list of projects that will or can be undertaken. The CRA is often required to react to ever
changing conditions. This plan therefore, provides the CRA the flexibility to create and implement additional
projects and programs provided the CRA believes they will address a stated issue or its underlying needs
and/or causes. This will allow the CRA to adjust to market and political considerations as they occur without
impeding its ability to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by providing such flexibility
while complying with the provisions of §163, Part III, Fla. Statutes. Strategies codified in Part I of this
document could also be used to redevelop the West Grove if appropriate.
Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street
Grand Avenue is the main street of West Grove and its intersection with Douglas Road/SW 37th Street is a
key node in the neighborhood. It has commercial and residential uses, both multi -family and single family
homes of varying styles. Traveling Grand Avenue, one also notices a significant number of vacant sites and
vacant or underutilized buildings. Some of the buildings that exist exhibit an eclectic mix of designs. Most
of these buildings could be the basis of a very interesting neighborhood. What is missing is a master plan
that can tie everything together and give some clear direction as to the type of development that should
be encouraged to bring all these properties together.
The buildings along Douglas Road south of Oak Avenue are similarly unique. It would be a natural
continuation of the Grant/Douglas intersection to include this segment of the roadway in the Grand Avenue
Master Plan and to
The historic Ace Theater, Gibson Plaza and the series of 1950s era multi -family structures (located along
the north side of Grand Avenue east of Gibson Plaza) have commonalities that can be tied together with a
concerted effort. Such a plan can create and promote a theme of development. If appropriate, the theme
might be backed with design guidelines to promote the eclectic styles mixed together. This theme could be
the catalyst for new infill development that, like Gibson plaza, provides additional housing while having a
strong, pedestrian —friendly commercial front yet like the Ace Theater also preserves the past. Mixed -use
projects along this corridor can be encouraged to maximize density to promote units that will be affordable
to all levels of income. Additionally, some of the buildings should be encouraged to have inexpensive, small
or shared units to promote start-up retail shops interspersed with market sized (and priced) units. A strong
retail presence should be encouraged on the corner developments at the intersection of Grand Avenue
with Douglas Road/SW 37th Street. Buildings at this intersection should be multi -story, mixed -use projects
with upper floor office and/or residential.
Along Douglas Road/SW 37th northward, similar uses could be encouraged, but tail off as Oak Avenue is
reached as this segment contains stable single family and multifamily projects.
This mix of residential and commercial should be strongly reviewed to ensure the corridor does not contain
too much commercial space. As retail markets move away from brick and mortar facilities and this corridor
has significant competition in the area for retail space, a balance should be found at which an optimum
retail square footage is achieved.
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EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE:
a) Prepare a Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Master Plan to develop a theme that ties current uses
together and identifies appropriate infill development on vacant or sites of buildings that are
unrepairable or do not fit the long term vision
b) Utilize the Master Plan to potentially adopt design guidelines to promote the vision
c) Offer property improvement grants to revitalize existing buildings and add outdoor spaces and
landscaping and hardscaping.
d) Create public parking to maximize building frontages on Grand Avenue and to encourage buildings
utilizing front setbacks for parking or where parking backs onto Grand Avenue to convert these
areas to greenspaces.
e) Offer developer incentives for mixed -use developers that will include units affordable to persons
of lower income.
f) Offer incentives or develop small retail spaces to act as retail incubators for new, start-up
businesses with potential bonuses for use by resident business owners.
g) Ensure a consistent and vibrant streetscape along Grand Avenue.
h) Review and possibly undertake a program to relocate overhead utilities either underground or to
the rear of properties.
i) Seek the location of anchor uses at the intersection of Douglas Road/SE 37th Avenue and Grand
Avenue to mark this location as the center of the corridor.
j) Assemble land where necessary to ensure quality development that enhances the corridor
US-1/Dixie Highway from Hibiscus Street to Booker Street
The parcels on the south side of US-1 in this area have great potential to be converted to mixed
residential/commercial use. Most of the properties have some size and are underutilized. Several are
government owned and would require the CRA to work with those owning governments to move potential
development forward. To make these properties more desirable for mixed -use, there may be a need to
review a zoning change away from Work Place District Zone to a higher density zoning. The greater number
of units that might be allowed would maximize the value to allow the existing users the financial capability
to relocate. In addition, these sites on such a major corridor would be an appropriate use.
At Hibiscus and US-1 is the U.S. Post Office's Hibiscus Carrier Annex. This facility is not a retail facility open
to the public. The CRA should work with the Post Office to determine if this is a necessary facility and
whether there are alternative locations for the facility as it does not add value to the commercial district
nor the neighborhood except to facilitate mail delivery (which could be done from another site without
affecting residents or service delivery).
The parcels on either side of the Douglas Road/SW 37th Street in this area both have ownership related to
Miami -Dade County. The southeast corner contains the County's Coconut Grove (Frankie Shannon Rolle)
Community Center. While this use is of great value to the area, the current facility is a single story, low -
profile building with no character. The CRA should work with the County to redevelop this site through a
public/private partnership that will build a new Community Center on site with a private component
available to the market for retail or office use or the community center could be located to a nearby site.
The northeast corner contains several residential projects owned by the Miami -Dade Housing Agency.
These projects also have significant open space along US-1/Dixie Highway that might possible be able to be
developed into commercial uses. If it is possible to utilize this green area, there would be a continuous
commercial frontage along US-1/Dixie Highway and there could be some financial support for the Housing
Agency to continue its mission. As an alternative, the CRA could work with the Housing Agency to develop
more housing, possibly with ground floor commercial this section of US-1, on this site. This would offer
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another opportunity for those of limited means to stay or relocate to West Grove and would activate the
frontage of this site.
Both of these sites have potential to add more active uses than currently exist along a commercial corridor
that sees significant traffic.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE:
a) Review potential to rezone this section of US-1/Dixie Highway from Work Place District to an Urban
zone with greater allowable housing density.
b) Work with the U.S. Post Office to determine if the Hibiscus Carrier Annex Post Office is a necessary
facility and/or whether alternative locations could be found for relocation of the facility.
c) Work with Miami -Dade County and the County's Housing Agency to review the potential for public -
private partnerships to activate underutilized property along this corridor.
d) The CRA could participate in a developer RFPs for either site to ensure they move forward. The CRA
could also ensure sufficient funds will exist to relocate or include in a new project, sufficient space
for the Community Center.
e) As an alternative, the CRA could partner with the Housing Agency to add another housing
development possibly with ground floor commercial to their property.
Infrastructure
The October 2017 City of Miami OMNI CRA Proposed Expansion West Grove Area Finding of Necessity
(FON) report indicated the West Grove area had significant infrastructure deficiencies. The deficiencies in
roads, sidewalks, curbs, and drainage noted were just to bring existing road, sidewalk and curb facilities to
current standards and to add drainage for these facilities.
Roadways/Sidewalks
The FON indicated a significant number of streets that are in need of roadway restoration due to
deteriorated conditions. In many instances, this will just require an overlay of new asphalt,
however, a more in-depth study could be performed to determine if any of the roadways would
require rebuilding, which would include removal of the roadway and reconstruction of the roadway
base, a far more invasive and expensive undertaking.
Most of the deficiencies noted in sidewalks are due to the limited space available within the rights -
of -way to place sidewalks. In most instances in West Grove, sidewalks either don't exist or they are
directly abutting the roadway surface and are not raised but at the roadway grade. This is not a
safe or comfortable condition for pedestrians as it blurs the line between road and sidewalk.
Sidewalks should be installed wherever there is sufficient available space. In addition, sidewalks
should be raised to provide a greater level of safety for pedestrians, to minimize flooding of
sidewalk areas, and to define the edge of the roadway and prevent vehicles from straying off the
road.
In either case, roads and sidewalks in the area should be upgraded and modernized to provide a
minimum standard which includes, but is not limited to:
4) Smooth, stable ride on a road surface with no major potholes, cracking, depressions, or
standing water for extended periods.
5) Sidewalks that are not lifting, buckled, or cracked and which meet all requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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6) Sidewalks should be raised to separate the pedestrian area from the vehicular roadway
surface.
7) Where appropriate, Curbs that are not cracked, lifting, or of insufficient height to convey
stormwater efficiently or prevent vehicles from encroaching on swales.
Curbing
Curbing installation will be much more challenging within this district. While it will be necessary to
provide safe sidewalks, the installation of curbing will limit the use of drainage of stormwater
through adjacent unpaved swales or yards. This will necessitate the installation of stormwater
drainage systems in the area. Some residential areas will need to remain without curbing to ensure
grassy, unpaved swales are used for stormwater to percolate into the ground. This will reduce the
need for drainage structures and help clean this water before it enters the underground water
table.
Stormwater Drainage
As previously mentioned, any installation of curbs and gutters will also require the installation of
stormwater drainage systems throughout the West Grove area.
In addition to these updated needs, drainage facilities would need to be upgraded and expanded
to meet, not just the needs of streets with upgraded curbing, but to serve a greater need for
stormwater drainage throughout the area that are not being met now or which will be exacerbated
as vacant lots are developed. A full drainage study should be undertaken to determine the extent
of the need for stormwater facilities for existing conditions and into the future.
Water and Sanitary Sewer
The age and condition of water and sanitary lines throughout the area is unknown. The CRA should
undertake a study to determine the age and conditions of existing lines in the area and whether
sufficient capacity exists in these transmission lines for future growth. This will avoid the potential
for costly repairs in the future and ensure that all development projects can move forward without
unforeseen delays or expenses.
Overhead Utilities
Utilities including electric, cable and other voice and data transmission lines are generally installed
overhead on poles throughout the West Grove area. These visible utilities negatively impact
aesthetics in the area and are more venerable to damage due to major weather events and
vehicular accidents. Efforts should be made to underground such utilities where possible. In the
event there is insufficient easement space within the right-of-way or if undergrounding is not cost
beneficial, the relocation of lines to the rear of buildings or elsewhere out of sight can make a huge
difference in appearance and can keep roadway free of dangerous downed powerlines after
weather events.
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Streetscapes
Streetscape projects should be undertaken throughout the district in order to give a sense of
neighborhood and safety as well as to enhance overall aesthetics. On streets with commercial,
mixed -use, and/or higher density residential uses or future uses and where the street is activated
or to be activated, streetscapes should be designed to enhance the area, allow for use of sidewalks
for restaurant/cafe seating or other appropriate use, and to establish an area wide theme.
Streetscapes should include one or more elements such as, but not limited to:
12) Trees
13) *Furniture — benches, trash receptacles, planters, etc.
14) Bus shelters and benches
15) *Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs
16) *Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
17) *Informational kiosks
18) Pedestrian -level street lighting
19) *Decorative street lighting
20) Wide, pedestrian -friendly sidewalks
21) On -street parking
22) Crosswalks differentiated through the use of alternative materials (i.e. stamped
asphalt/concrete, colored concrete, brick pavers)
23) Undergrounding of overhead utilities
24) Other such elements within the public space
Streetscapes should be done simultaneously with other infrastructure repair within a corridor if
possible. Simultaneous installation will minimize impact on the area and provide for significant
costs savings.
While there are currently some streetscape elements on Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th
Avenue, a full and updated streetscape on these roads would assist in upgrading aesthetics and
brining new attention to these areas. Additionally, similar streetscape treatments in the area west
of US-1/Dixie Highway would assist in the redevelopment of some of these properties and
attraction of new projects and users.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE:
a) Prepare a detailed analysis of infrastructure conditions and needs taking into account known
deficiencies and future needs. This comprehensive study should address all infrastructure in the
area and prioritize need.
b) Coordinate needs with utilities that own or use water/sewer, electric, cable, voice and data lines.
This effort should make certain work is contained in all utility providers work plans, and where
appropriate, the providers pay for or share in costs where appropriate.
c) Begin a program of infrastructure design and repair to remedy deficiencies in roads, sidewalks,
curb/gutters, and upgrade lighting to efficient, LED or other such equipment. Such a program
should work in conjunction with any streetscape projects along a street or in an area to maximize
construction efforts.
d) Undertake a complete streetscape of Grand Avenue to enhance aesthetics and usability in order
to promote additional development in the area and attract new users.
e) Undertake a complete streetscape of Douglas Road/SW 37th Avenue to enhance aesthetics and
usability in order to promote additional development in the area and attract new users.
f) Identify streets that would benefit from streetscape improvements as well as infrastructure
improvements and prioritize and undertake such projects.
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Housing Affordability.
Housing affordability is becoming a greater and greater issue each year in West Grove. Lots in the area are
not particularly large and many existing residents are not of significant means. A stated purpose of this
redevelopment effort is to prevent gentrification and the creation of a condition in which redevelopment
creates housing whose cost is beyond the reach of current residents and those whose families have been
a part of the community for generations.
The combination of lots and the construction of larger, more modern homes would lead to a change in
neighborhood character and would increase housing values (and thus cost). Additionally, the replacement
of single family homes with condominiums/apartments should only occur along the recommended, mixed -
use major corridors within the area. This will prevent large scale character change and limit the impact on
residents.
A stated purpose of this redevelopment effort is to prevent gentrification and the creation of a condition
in which redevelopment creates housing whose cost is beyond the reach of current residents and those
whose families have been a part of the community for generations. The CRA may implement a wide variety
of projects and programs to ensure that new units are constructed that are affordable to current residents.
Other programs can be implemented to assist in maintenance of existing structures to both assist
homeowners make necessary repairs that they may not otherwise be able to afford and to ensure that the
stock of more affordable homes remain available and in good shape for the next generation of inhabitants.
In addition to preventing this character change through housing, the CRA also needs to promote the
construction of new housing units that are affordable for lower income families.
Inclusionary housing, where the City mandates that each new housing project provides a certain
percentage of units for households making below a pre -established income level should be considered.
However, while this insures a certain number of affordable units will be provided, such a program could
have the effect of increasing costs to renters/buyers of the other units in the project as they would have to
make up for revenue that would be lost by providing the lower -cost units. This may make it difficult for the
CRA to attract new units to West Grove, where the CRA is intentionally trying to limit housing costs
throughout the district. Additionally, such programs are much more successful when the housing market is
booming and costs exceed revenues by a greater percentage. The CRA should be careful in encouraging an
inclusionary housing regulation that would affect projects in West Grove unless it begins to see projects
more likely to be higher -end luxury units than basic units at a lower price point with limited amenities.
The City already employs a Bonus Density program through its zoning code. In certain zoning districts,
developers can obtain the right to build more units on a property if a percentage of units on the property
are maintained as affordable for lower income residents. It is through this type of program, an incentive
rather than a regulation, that the CRA should encourage the development of more affordable units. This
could be valuable in mixed -use projects, particularly those suggested along US-1/Dixie Highway.
The CRA should seek partners to assist in the provision of affordable housing. Non-profit organizations such
as Habitat for Humanity or the West Grove -based Collaborative Development Corporation (a community
development corporation based in the area that already has a track record of providing housing in West
Grove) can be excellent partners and they have access to outside grant funding and donations not available
to the CRA.
Contractual arrangements between the CRA and for -profit as well as not -for -profit developers can be
entered into where the CRA provides funding or land for the provision of units. In addition, the CRA could
partner with the City, County or other public entity to match other funding or utilize publicly owned land
for housing. The strategies outlined in Subsection F — US-1/Dixie Highway between Hibiscus to Booker
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Streets includes properties owned by Miami -Dade County as well as the US Postal Service. Properties that
with proper agreements for use of the land or relocation of existing facilities, could be utilized for affordable
housing projects.
Additionally, the CRA could purchase property and work with a private developer to build and manage
units. The Percival Gardens apartments would be the type of property that would be ideal such a
partnership. Either a purchase of the property or and partnership with the current owners could replace
these older units with a new complex containing more units and modern amenities while keeping rents
affordable. In addition, it may be possible for the adjacent Fire College facility to be decommissioned and
the land utilized for expansion of the Percival land. (Note: the use of the Fire College site could be
controversial due to its history as an incinerator site and the affect the incinerator had on the
neighborhood). Several other existing multi -family properties could be the target of such contractual
arrangements.
The key to assisting the creation/provision of affordable housing to implement any type of project or
program that can reduce the cost to provide housing or to live in the housing. This can either be assistance
to a developer to build housing, to a landlord to reduce repair and general maintenance costs, to a
purchaser to reduce their share of the price, to a renter to reduce their share of rent, to an owner to reduce
repair costs and/or reduce expenses to live in the home. To this end there are a multitude of programs the
CRA could create and implement. There are also several programmatic methods the CRA can employ to
increase the supply of affordable housing.
EXAMPLES OFACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE
1) Support the City's Bonus Density program for projects containing affordable units for target
households.
2) Devise and implement programs to assist housing providers in creating affordable units for target
households.
3) Consider the creation of a Community Land Trust to own land upon which affordable units exist.
4) Partner with non-profit organizations to provide affordable units within the district.
5) Prepare an inventory of publicly -owned properties and determine feasibility of working with the
owning government to utilize the land for affordable housing.
6) Seek public/private partnership opportunities where the CRA could purchase land or provide
funding and have an ownership stake in a project that is built and managed by a private entity.
7) To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers:
a. Acquire land and sell or give it to a developer at below market price to reduce cost of
developing units.
b. Pay some portion of development costs such as impact or permit fees.
c. Provide a direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a percentage of the increases
in taxes paid over a defined period of time after completion if affordable units are
provided.
d. Undertake projects in the public realm that might otherwise be the responsibility of the
developer (i.e. streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway improvements)
e. Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing units for lower income households.
f. Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in the development approval and building permit
processes in the City to shepherding the project through development approvals in an
efficient manner.
8) To Assist or partner with non-profit housing providers:
a) Do any of the activities it could do for a for -profit developer.
b) Provide a cash grant to the non-profit to provide the affordable housing
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c) Acquire and own housing units that it would then either lease to the non-profit a minimal
cost or in which the CRA could hire the non-profit to manage on its behalf.
d) Acquire and own land which it would lease to a non-profit to build upon for a minimal cost.
e) Create a Community Land Trust that would own the land upon which any such for -sale
housing would be built. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to own the land
that would then not be subject to property taxes. The building on the land would remain
taxable, however.
9) To Assist Lower Income Buyers:
a) Provide down payment assistance.
b) Subsidize or guarantee interest on a mortgage.
c) Provide rehabilitation funds so a buyer could afford to purchase a unit with repair or
upgrading needs.
10) To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Renters:
a) Provide rent subsidies for rental housing.
b) Provide a grant or loan for first/last month's rent and security deposit.
11) To Assist Residents to Stay in a Home They Own and to Maintain an Affordable Housing Stock:
a) Extend the CRA's Partnership with Miami -Dade Rehabilitation Assistance, that is employed
in the Omni area, to help in repairing housing units for owners with limited income in West
Grove
b) Creation of a CRA program to provide direct assistance for homeowners to repair,
maintain, and upgrade homes to maintain the livability of the housing unit.
c) Assistance to owners for emergency repairs (i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies)
d) Assistance to owners to compliance with City code deficiencies upon receipt of a
notice/citation from the City.
e) Assistance to owners to install energy efficiency upgrades that would reduce monthly
utility bills for the home.
Historic Preservation
The residents of West Coconut Grove take great pride in the area's roots tied to its original Bahamian
settlers. Many of these original settlers of the area came to South Florida for work and founded and built
the foundation for this unique community. To this end, it is important to the character of West Grove that
its history be preserved. Unfortunately, due to limited investment in the area, several of the defining
historic properties are in poor condition and are in serious need of restoration. Others have been lost due
to neglect but have been recreated keeping some aspect of their history in the eye of the public.
These historic resources include, but are not limited to:
1) Historic Homes
a. Shotgun Homes - Scattered wooden "shotgun" style homes throughout the area were
recently designated historic by the City of Miami. This was the most prevalent style of
home for early settlers of the area.
b. The Mariah Brown House - (3298 Charles Avenue) — Built in 1890 and owned by Mariah
Brown one of the area's first Bahamian immigrants.
c. The E.W.F. Stirrup House - (3242 Charles Avenue) — Originally built in 1897 the home was
reconstructed beginning in 2016 after it fell into disrepair. This was the home of E.W.F.
Stirrup one of the largest landowners in early Coconut Grove and a man responsible for
building over 100 homes for Coconut Grove's for its early Bahamian settlers.
2) Churches
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The many churches of Coconut Grove weave a fabric of historic connection throughout the
community. They include:
a. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (3515 Douglas Road)
b. St Paul African Methodist Church (3680 Thomas Avenue)
c. Christ Episcopal Church (3481 Hibiscus Street)
d. St. James Baptist Church (3500 Charles Avenue)
3) Charles Avenue — Historic "Evangelist Street" built in 1880 by original hotel workers in Coconut
Grove. This street was the main street of the African -Bahamian settlement and included businesses
and homes as well as churches and the Coconut Grove Cemetery
4) The Coconut Grove Cemetery - (the Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery Park) (Hibiscus Street
between Charles and Franklin Avenues) - local cemetery with the first recorded burial in the early
1900's
5) Theaters and Cultural Institutions
a. The Coconut Grove Playhouse — (Main Highway and Charles Avenue) - Originally opened as
a movie theater in 1927, the theater was converted to a playhouse in 1956, closing in 2006.
b. The Ace Theater (3664 Grand Avenue) — While not tied to the original settlers of the area,
this theater, built in Art Deco style, opened in 1930's and was the only theater to serve the
area's black residents during segregation times.
These structures and/or sites provide a glimpse back into the history of the community and should be
preserved and brought back to life. The CRA should develop programs that can assist in preserving the
physical assets but should also be involved in bringing some of them back to life.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE RELATED TO EACH OF THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES:
1) Historic Homes — Historic homes of early settlers in Coconut Grove should be preserved. The CRA
should work to promote the history behind the sites and the role their early inhabitants played in
the beginning of the area's settlement. The CRA could create a program to assist owners of these
properties restore or rehabilitate them so they are not lost to time. Additionally, smaller structures
such as the Shotgun Houses that have been abandoned or which the owners would be willing to
donate could be relocated to another area, perhaps along the frontage of Grand Avenue at the Fire
College site. These structures could be restored with one used as a museum to house photos and
documents related to the area's history. Others could be used to house artisans or other businesses
that could maintain the properties and keep them open to the public.
2) Churches — The CRA should work to promote the role of these early churches in the lives of early
residents, and can help rebuild community centers and other aspects of the buildings.
3) Charles Avenue — The CRA should assist in the renovation/restoration of any shotgun homes or
other original homes along the street and should ensure the street is maintained and the story of
its prominence in the early years of Coconut Grove is told.
4) Coconut Grove Cemetery — The CRA should work with the community to ensure this facility is
maintained in a manner that is proper, dignified and shows respect toward those interred there.
One possibility to doing so is to create and host an annual celebration of the founders of the area
and those that have passed. A festival of remembrance with events and programs to tell the story
of the neighborhood perhaps including an event in which residents clean and maintain markers in
the cemetery and learn the history of those interred.
5) Theaters — The CRA could work with the owners of theaters to restore the buildings and find a
quality operator to utilize the sites, either as a theater or other cultural facility. Perhaps use by a
non-profit movie theater operator such as 0 Cinema which operates elsewhere in the County could
bring independent movies back to the area and serve as an anchor on Grand Avenue. The CRA may
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contribute to the theater's restoration or assist in finding and supporting operations once it has
been brought back to life.
6) The CRA should seek to assist in preservation of any other facility deemed important to the history
of the area. This would include those that are designated historic, may be designated as such in the
future, or ones —whether designated or not —have important ties to the history of the area.
7) The CRA should seek to assist in preservation of any other facility deemed important to the history
of the area. This would include those that are designated historic, may be designated as such in the
future, or ones that whether designated or not, have important ties to the history of the area.
Economic Development Programs
One of the most important activities the CRA can undertake is to assist in the attraction of businesses and
jobs to the district. In West Grove, it will be valuable for the CRA to support the attraction of additional
consumers to the area and to ensure that the necessary products and services for residents are available
within the area. In addition, the CRA should endeavor to see additional commercial and/or mixed -use
development on vacant land located along the major commercial corridors. This development should be
consistent with existing development and/or the theme or guidelines of any master plan developed for the
Grand Avenue — Douglas Road/SW 37th Street area.
Throughout this redevelopment plan, support is provided for the stabilization of the community and the
prevention of gentrification. This makes business attraction more challenging as one of the strongest
factors in attracting new business is increasing disposable income of a community. It is however, not the
only method. In the case of West Grove, a greater emphasis will have to be placed on the construction of
more units in multi -family, mixed -use, and single-family infill projects. Attracting more residents will
increase the amount that is spent on goods and services.
To assist in these efforts, the CRA should continue to implement its business assistance programs and
should look for opportunities to create new, effective programs designed to attract and retain businesses.
The CRA has an excellent track record with its Business Incentive Grant Program in the Omni district. This
program assists qualified business or property owners with building and property improvements that are
directly related to opening of a new business, improving an existing business, remedying code violations,
providing ADA access and eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions in the targeted areas of the Omni
CRA. This program provides matching funds to make these improvements and can cause certain fees of the
City to be waived. This program can be easily replicated for the West Grove area.
In addition, this program the CRA could look at additional creative methods to assist new and existing
businesses. One such potential is the formulation of a retail business incubator/market. With such a
program, the CRA would make available a larger retail space that could house multiple retailers within. In
addition to providing space for free or at significantly reduced rate, the program would also make available
to participant businesses seminars and training programs designed to give budding entrepreneurs the
knowledge and tools necessary to create a successful retail business. Participating businesses would have
a limited time within the incubator market before they would "graduate" and have to find their own
location.
The CRA should also try to devise programs to create better paying jobs for existing residents. The attraction
of office users to the area would be beneficial in this realm. It is unlikely that a significant sized office
building or user would be attracted to the interior of the area however locations along US-1/Dixie Highway
and those in the section of the CRA that are west of this corridor might be attractive to such users. Similar
programs that would be used to attract retail businesses could be implemented here along with programs
that provide incentives for the creation of higher paying jobs would be beneficial to this effort.
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Programs could also be devised to assist in the creation of homegrown technology companies. Much like
the retail incubator concept, a small incubator facility based on the same concept could be created. The
CRA could partner with an entity such as the University of Miami or Miami -Dade College to provide space
with the tech facilities necessary for such businesses. This tech incubator should also assist participating
entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors and access to venture capital.
The CRA should continue to seek new and innovative methods and programs to attract businesses to the
district, assist them in increasing and maintaining their customer base, and to have the facilities and tools
available to them to help them survive and thrive
EXAMPLES OFACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE:
1) Creation of a designated CRA liaison who is available to assist businesses in the area when issues
arise with governmental agencies such as City Code Compliance, Building or Zoning Departments,
Police Department, or the Health Department. Additionally, the liaison could assist in resolving
issues related to the public realm such as sidewalk or roadway issues, drainage problems, parking
issues, or area safety concerns.
2) Relocation assistance — A program could be created to assist businesses that move into the West
Grove CRA from outside of the City (so as not to negatively impact other areas of the City) in paying
for such relocation expenses. Such expenses could include some fixed amount or percentage of
total cost for the moving of equipment and/or stock, the cost of re -printing business materials or
advertising a new location.
3) The CRA could undertake or create a business group to undertake area shared marketing. Such an
effort could place advertisements touting the district and multiple businesses within it. This would
provide for more cost-effective marketing and would promote the district which would benefit all
businesses in the district.
4) A program to guarantee interest on a business loans could be developed. Such a program would
guarantee a minimum percentage interest return on a loan to a new business or existing business
for equipment or property improvements. This would reduce the cost of borrowing to the business
and offer only minimal risk to the CRA as it would only be guaranteeing a percentage of interest
payment on the loan.
5) Small business grants can be made available in small increments (less than $1,000) to assist more
locally owned "mom and pop" type businesses with simple activities that might otherwise difficult
for them to undertake such as expanding advertisement, creating a more effective social media
and web -based presence, or to attend a business training seminar.
6) A retail advisor could be periodically be made available to businesses for consultation. Such
individuals or firms visit business locations and make recommendations as to how better to display
products for sale, or to create a welcoming storefront or interior environment. Such consultations
can be made over a short visit to the business (an hour or so).
7) Develop a job creation incentive program to provide grants for the creation of higher -wage paying
jobs within the CRA with higher grant amount available for jobs filled with residents of the CRA.
8) Creation of a retail incubator market designed to provide limited space and education to retail
start-up to provide them an opportunity to get their business started with a reduced financial strain
and providing the knowledge and skills to keep the business going.
9) Creation of a technology incubator to provide facilities, mentors, education, and potential access
to venture capital for resident tech entrepreneurs.
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Quality of Life Projects/Programs
There are a number of other projects and programs the CRA could potentially provide that affect the quality
of life for residents of CRA. Such programs may not have a direct connection to increased business activity
or property values, but they are important in improving the lives of area residents. These activities provide
for safety, social activity and the basic provision of human services that help round -out a community and
make it a more connected, complete, and desirable place in which to live. While potential quality of life
projects programs will be presented in this plan, the CRA should always be looking for other such activities
that it can create or support that will positively affect the area and its residents and will assist in providing
a more complete community to the residents of the CRA.
Community Policing/Enhanced Policing
Much like it does in the Omni area, the CRA should seek to fund a greater level of community policing in
the West Grove Area. Enhancing the community -level outreach established the Police Department as a
partner with the community and increases the likelihood that crime can be prevented. Part of this is done
by introducing police officers that are highly visible and become trusted members of neighborhood that
residents are more likely to bring their issues and concerns to and which they are more likely to share
information with. Such efforts could include the creation of a bike or regular pedestrian patrol of the area,
police department sponsorship of community events and gatherings, and other such activities. Another
potential initiative would be the placement of a police substation for the community policing efforts. This
would allow the Police Department to have a permanent presence in the area that could also be used as a
community meeting space.
In addition to such policing, the CRA could also find ways to supplement police services by providing an
enhanced level of policing. Funding additional police officers for this area over and above the ratio of
officers to population provided elsewhere in the City, could assist in reducing the incidence of crime. This
not only make the area safer for residents, but it will provide potential visitors sense of safety encouraging
the chance they will visit and shop in the area businesses.
Armbrister Community Center
The Community has been awaiting the development of a Community Center at Armbrister Park however,
funding for such a facility has not been available. If funding cannot be found, it may be appropriate for the
CRA to fund and/or construct such a facility. A community center would be an excellent facility for the City
to provide meeting rooms and recreational programming and would be a place at the CRA could utilize to
interact with the residents and possibly provide business training or home repair education as part of its
missions of economic development and housing affordability. It is also possible to construct sufficient space
at this facility so that it might also house a police substation which could offer an opportunity for police to
interact with residents on a regular basis.
Urban Farming Activities
There are a large number of vacant lots within this area. It is expectation that activities of the CRA will lead
to those lots being developed over time and adding to the community. Until such time however, these lots
can be put to a good use. Either utilizing government owned facilities or vacant lands with the owner's
consent, the CRA could encourage the creation of and support a community farming group. This group
could bring residents together to grow and cultivate various crops of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These
crops could be shared with the group participants and used to create a green -market that could sell the
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grown fruits and vegetables to provide extra income for participants and/or support other community
groups or efforts in West Grove. These farms could also be used to grow trees and ornamental plants that
could be provided to residents for free or at a reduced cost in order to enhance greenery in the
neighborhood with additional plants utilized in public spaces or sold along with other crops at the green
market for use by others.
If these activities are successful, the CRA may wish to work with the group to acquire land and establish a
permanent farm area in West Grove.
Homeless Services
Much as the CRA is doing in the Omni district, providing funding for the provision of outreach and services
to the homeless is an important method of reducing the incidence of homelessness. A reduced homeless
population is beneficial to the area. Beyond being a morally correct thing to do, such programs help to
eliminate an aspect of society that creates a condition in which people feel unsafe and which fosters a
perception of crime.
Human Service Delivery
The CRA may also assist residents of the area connect with appropriate providers of other human services
and support those providers whose services will impact the factors noted in the FON as slum and/or
blighting factors on the West Grove area.
The CRA could fund or partner with providers to deliver services that will reduce the incidence of calls for
police, fire or emergency service. This may include services to the homeless, health services (both mental
and physical), addiction recovery or prevention, and adult educational programs.
In addition, the CRA could coordinate regular visits to a facility in the district by service providers that my
not otherwise have their own facilities or access to other facilities in the area. The CRA could advertise
and/or notify the public of the availability to meet with the providers to investigate services available.
Educational Opportunities
Numerous educational opportunities could also be provided through the CRA to the area residents. Regular
seminar series on topic that promote the CRA's mission could be provided. Such topics could include, but
not be limited to such topics as: performing basic home repair, household budgeting skills, resume writing,
how to find college financial aid, forming a non-profit organization, creating and running a business. All of
these topics could assist in providing knowledge and skill for residents to undertake activities that would
promote the mission of the CRA to enhance the area and provide for a better quality of life for its residents.
Above and beyond the potential for group educational opportunities, the CRA could also work with area
businesses, non -profits and governments to create an internship program to provide work experience and
skills for area youth. This program would expose young people to the workplace and assist them in gaining
skills and knowledge that could lead them to better educational and employment opportunities in the
future. In addition, this pool of potential interns could provide the businesses of the area as well as the
non -profits and governments an additional lower -cost pool of worker that would assist in providing good
and services to the area. This internship program could also be expanded to include the provision of
scholarship for area residents to pay to attend college and major in areas of study beneficial to the
community provided the recipients remain in the community after graduating. This could ensure the return
of the next generation to the community after receiving their education.
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EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE:
1) Provide for community policing services and/or enhanced policing in the area which may include
the establishment of a police substation.
2) Assist in the development of a Community Center at Armbrister Park
3) Help to establish an urban farming program to utilize vacant lots in the area to produce crops to
benefit the community.
4) Assist in the provision of services to the homeless to aid individuals and reduce the incidence of
homelessness in the area.
5) Work with human service providers to enhance the delivery of services to residents of he CRA. This
might be in the form of scheduling visitations by such providers, funding the provision of certain
services, and or providing space for these delivers to meet with those in the community that need
such services.
6) Provide an educational seminar series to provide information/training to residents on topics that
would promote the mission of the CRAs such as home ownership and business creation.
7) Establish an internship and/or scholarship program to help area youth gain work skills and
experience as well as advanced education.
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Chapter 11 Implementation Plan
Implementation through the Financing Plan
The West Grove CRA will actually operate as a district of the Omni CRA. As such there may be opportunities
for support from Omni should the redevelopment trust funds be aligned in such a manner. Opportunities
may also be taken advantage of for the West Grove CRA to borrow from its parent Omni CRA if funds in
Omni are available. This inter -fund borrowing would significantly reduce borrowing costs and give the CRA
better control over repayment terms.
As a new CRA district starting with a new increment, West Grove will not generate significant revenue for
the first few years. There are potential new developments and a significant amount of vacant land in the
district which gives rise to new development possibilities. It is anticipated that several of these projects will
come online starting in about year four. This revenue will allow the CRA to begin its work program in
earnest. As growth compounds itself over time, the CRA's increment revenue will grow. With little
increment available in the initial years but significant amount in the later years, the CRA would be well
advised to review the potential to borrow in its early years. Such a borrowing would jump-start the CRA's
projects and programs which has the potential to increase values at a pace that would generate more than
sufficient revenue to cover any borrowing and interest costs thus making the redevelopment efforts more
efficient and generating activity much sooner.
The focus of the CRA will be to provide for infill of vacant lots and historic preservation, but more
importantly, to upgrade and modernize infrastructure and to provide a significant amount of housing that
is affordable to those of lesser means. The purpose of these activities is to significant enhance the area and
increase quality of life for residents all while limiting gentrification.
The following section identifies the financing program for the projects and the implementation of the
overall program. If all of the anticipated developments come online and the growth of property values meet
projections over time, the CRA has an excellent chance to complete its redevelopment program prior to a
potential sunset of the district.
Assumptions
Several assumptions must be made in order to make any meaningful projections. Trends in real estate,
including historical values and increasing values of multi -family residential and mixed -use projects within
the City of Miami and the entire South Florida Region were reviewed. Through this review, future conditions
were anticipated. These anticipated conditions were used to formulate projections of future growth in
values.
The escalation rates used in this projection assume that a certain momentum will carry forward as
development in the West Grove area continues and the CRA implements the projects and programs
outlined in this plan update. An annual increase of 4% in Taxable Value is projected over the extended life
of the CRA through 2047. While some years may see larger increases in Taxable Value and some will see
smaller increases, it is believed that this flat 4% increase over time is appropriate.
It is also assumed that projects that are anticipated in the near future will be completed with assumptions
made about when these projects will reach substantial completion and be added to the tax rolls.
Finally, millage rates are assumed to stay constant at FY 2018 levels of 4.6669 mills for Miami -Dade County
and 7.5865 for the City of Miami (a total of 12.2534 mils).
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Using these assumptions, the redevelopment strategies presented in Chapter 9, this section presents an
illustrative financing program for some of the CRA's potential activities and the implementation of its
overall program.
Revenue Projections and Illustrative Funding Strategy
Revenue projections from a steady source of funds such as a CRA tax increment can be used to finance a
number of catalytic programs designed to trigger the redevelopment of the area. This is the essence of a
redevelopment plan. Prior planning efforts, with community involvement, have yielded a lengthy list of
program, projects, and improvements desired. The CRA revenue stream can be allocated to accomplish
these projects in some order of priority. This section of the plan will present an illustrative financial model
that summarizes the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the CRA. This model is intended as an
illustrative planning tool, so that the programs, projects, and improvements can be matched against
available funds. Later in the section, goals for major catalyst programs to be undertaken by the CRA will be
outlined.
(NOTE: This model IS NOT intended to be an actual representation of the CRA's future work plan or show
actual costs or budgets for this work plan. This model is intended to allow the CRA to understand a scenario
in which its anticipated work plan might be funded and completed. The actual formulation and
implementation of projects and programs will be determined through the CRA's annual budget.
Additionally, actual expenditures be determined by the costs as the time of implementation.)
The illustrative CRA funding model is presented in Table 10-2. It is essentially a budget that lists projected
revenues and expenses for each of the future years of the CRA through 2047. Indeed, it is prudent practice
to review these projections on a periodic basis, so that the assumptions in the model can be assessed
against actual experience. What follows is a brief explanation of the structure and assumptions of the
model.
Table 11-5-2 is organized to list fiscal years in adjacent columns across the top. The revenues and
expenditures are listed in the leftmost column, in typical budget form, with all revenues listed first, then all
expenditures with a summary and totals at the bottom of each section of the table.
The primary source of revenue is, of course, the tax increment. As previously discussed, this begins as a
modest amount, but grows quickly in successive years as long as redevelopment and general economic
growth keep increasing the taxable value of the properties within the CRA. Other sources of funding, such
as grants from various state and federal agencies, can and should be pursued.
It is important to note that this model shows a "pay as you go" program with no borrowing. This is a very
conservative method of payment. The CRA could, once some of the newer projects come on-line, borrow
against future revenues. A borrowing of this time could significantly increase the start time of many of the
anticipated projects. This would allow the projects to be completed sooner, accelerating growth even
greater than the assumed 4% annual increase, however borrowing would have significant interest costs. In
the future, the CRA may find that any interest rate may accelerate growth enough to easily cover the cost
of borrowing, making it a preferred financing option. An accelerated implementation could lead to surplus
increment revenue that could be returned to the taxing authorities contributing to the CRA and, could
ultimately lead to early termination of tax increment payments to the CRA once any outstanding bonds are
satisfied.
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Table 10-1 TIF projections
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
2032
Current Taxable Value
$660,060,746
$686,463,176
$713,921,703
$742,478,571
$787,177,714
$838,664,822
$897,211,415
$943,099,872
$985,823,867
$1,025,256,821
$1,066,267,094
$1,108,917,778
$1,153,274,489
$1,199,405,469
Growth4%
$26,402,430
$27,458,527
$28,556,868
$29,699,143
$31,487,109
$33,546,593
$35,888,457
$37,723,995
$39,432,955
$41,010,273
$42,650,684
$44,356,711
$46,130,980
$47,976,219
New Projects
FS Rolle
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
NW Area
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Affordable Housing
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$686,463,176
$713,921,703
$742,478,571
$787,177,714
$838,664,822
$897,211,415
$943,099,872
$985,822,867
$1,025,256,821
$1,066,267,094
$1,108,917,778
$1,153,274,489
$1,199,405,469
$1,247,381,688
Base Year Taxable Value
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$25,856,430
$53,314,957
$81,871,825
$126,570,968
$178,058,076
$236,604,669
$282,493,126
$325,217,121
$364,650,075
$405,660,348
$448,311,032
$492,667,743
$538,798,723
$586,774,942
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$316,829
$653,289
$1,003,208
$1,550,925
$2,181,817
$2,899,212
$3,461,501
$3,985,015
$4,468,203
$4,970,719
$5,493,334
$6,036,855
$6,602,116
$7,189,988
TIF Collected 95%
$300,988
$620,625
$953,048
$1,473,378
$2,072,726
$2,754,251
$3,288,426
$3,785,765
$4,244,793
$4,722,183
$5,218,668
$5,735,012
$6,272,010
$6,830,489
Cumulative TIF
$300,988
$921,613
$1,874,661
$3,348,039
$5,420,765
$8,175,016
$11,463,442
$15,249,207
$19,494,000
$24,216,183
$29,434,850
$35,169,862
$41,441,873
$48,272,362
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
Current Taxable Value
$1,247,381,688
$1,297,276,955
$1,349,168,033
$1,403,134,755
$1,459,260,145
$1,517,630,551
$1,578,335,773
$1,641,469,203
$1,707,127,972
$1,775,413,090
$1,846,429,614
$1,920,286,799
$1,997,098,271
$2,076,982,201
$2,160,061,489
Growth4%
$49,895,268
$51,891,078
$53,966,721
$56,125,390
$58,370,406
$60,705,222
$63,133,431
$65,658,768
$68,285,119
$71,016,524
$73,857,185
$76,811,472
$79,883,931
$83,079,288
$86,402,460
New Projects
FS Rolle
NW Area
Afforda bl e Housing
$1,297,276,955
$1,349,168,033
$1,403,134,755
$1,459,260,145
$1,517,630,551
$1,578,335,773
$1,641,469,203
$1,707,127,972
$1,775,413,090
$1,846,429,614
$1,920,286,799
$1,997,098,271
$2,076,982,201
$2,160,061,489
$2,246,463,949
Base Year Taxable Va lue
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$636,670,209
$688,561,287
$742,528,009
$798,653,399
$857,023,805
$917,729,027
$980,862,457
$1,046,521,226
$1,114,806,344
$1,185,822,868
$1,259,680,053
$1,336,491,525
$1,416,375,455
$1,499,454,743
$1,585,857,203
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$7,801,375
$8,437,217
$9,098,493
$9,786,220
$10,501,455
$11,245,301
$12,018,900
$12,823,443
$13,660,168
$14,530,362
$15,435,364
$16,376,565
$17,355,415
$18,373,419
$19,432,143
TIF Collected 95%
$7,411,306
$8,015,356
$8,643,568
$9,296,909
$9,976,383
$10,683,036
$11,417,955
$12,182,271
$12,977,160
$13,803,844
$14,663,595
$15,557,737
$16,487,644
$17,454,748
$18,460,536
Cumulative TIF
$48,853,179
$56,868,535
$65,512,103
$74,809,012
$84,785,394
$95,468,430
$106,886,385
$119,068,656
$132,045,816
$145,849,660
$160,513,255
$176,070,992
$192,558,636
$210,013,384
$228,473,920
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CRA Expenditures
The financial projections discussed here allow the CRA to budget for anticipated expenses to achieve the
goals of the community vision. Tax increment funds will provide a substantial cash flow for programs and
activities, as well as the administrative overhead needed to further the community's objectives. These
programs and expenditures are discussed in more detail in Chapter 4 of this report with targets and goals
outlined later in this section.
Identification of Catalyst Projects/Programs and Initial Goals
This Plan provides for the creation of various different types of projects and programs to achieve the
elimination of blight conditions within the CRA area. There are several key project/programs that have been
specifically detailed in Chapter 11-4 of this report and which have been funded by the illustrative funding
model shown in Table II-5-2. The catalyst projects are those that should be pursued vigorously as they will
make the greatest impact on West Grove both in terms of taxable value and enhancement to the quality
of life for the neighborhood's residents. The top catalyst projects /programs will be outlined below along
with initial goals. This list is not presented in any particular order of importance or priority.
NOTE: Goals outlined in this Chapter are more susceptible to market forces outside of the CRA's
control (i.e. land prices, available TIF, buyer's tastes, growth in the surrounding areas).
1) Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street— Work with property owners to create a more vibrant
corridor lined with commercial, multi -family, and mixed -use properties anchored at the intersection of
these two roads. These properties and the corridor as a whole, will convey an identifiable theme.
GOALS:
a) Create a Planning document to tie current and future development into a common theme and
setting guidelines for the future development by 2021.
b) Install and maintain a streetscape consistent with the determined theme.
c) Establish a package of development incentives to ensure development of desired projects and
which enables the creation of housing that is affordable to all income levels.
d) Private Development on infill lots within 10 years.
2) US-1/Dixie Highway from Hibiscus Street to Booker Street— Work with private and governmental
property owners to facilitate construction of mixed -use buildings in this area.
GOALS:
a) Mixed -use developments in approval process within 10 years.
b) At least 10% of all residential units within constructed development affordable to those of
workforce or low income based on Area Median Income (AMI)
3) Housing Affordability — Increase the number of housing units affordable to those whose incomes are
categorized as workforce (120% of AMI or less) or low (80% of AMI or less)
GOALS:
a) Identify within 2 years a package of incentives that will be available for private and non-profit
developers to develop new units meeting the affordability levels outlined.
b) Work with developers (private or non-profit) to develop at least 300 new units of workforce or low-
income housing
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c) Develop and implement a home repair program that will offer grants to low income property
owners to maintain their homes by 2021
d) Assist 100 property owners meeting the target income groups with repair of their homes.
e) Work with owner of Percival Gardens to redevelop the project site with at least twice the number
of units available to low income households than currently exist.
f) Create project -specific developer incentives to ensure that new or significantly redeveloped
residential projects in the CRA contain a sufficient number of units that are affordable to the target
populations
g)
Work with local non-profit housing providers to build new units or rehabilitate existing units for
occupancy by the target populations
h) Continue and expand programs to assist individual, target population, home owners with
rehabilitation/emergency repairs to their homes to ensure they can remain in the homes and that
an affordable housing stock is maintained.
i) Create mortgage subsidy and/or down payment assistance programs to help the target population
purchase homes.
4) Infrastructure — This category includes the construction/reconstruction, rehabilitation, location, or
upgrading of several types if infrastructure. This includes, but is not limited to facilities for:
Streetscapes, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, stormwater drainage, water, wastewater, cable, electric
transmission, voice and data transmission as well as the transportation network and mass transit
facilities. It recognizes that as development occurs, there will be a greater stress on these facilities,
increase the need for these facilities and thus require additional capacity, and these facilities will need
greater protection (hardening) to ensure they continue to function after disaster or other disruptive
events.
GOALS
a) Undertake a full infrastructure study(ies) to determine all needs and estimated costs related to
infrastructure and prioritization by project within each type.
b) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient streets, sidewalks, curbs, and lighting
c) Complete rehabilitation to all deficient water/wastewater facilities
d) Complete streetscape installation/upgrade on Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street to
enhance quality of life by providing, pedestrian -friendly amenities as well as shade and lighting.
e) Complete a CRA-wide stormwater system that conveys/retains stormwater and prevents regular
flooding due to rain events and sea -level rise.
f) Underground overhead utilities to harden the CRA area against storms and other events.
5) Historic Preservation — Work with owner of historic sites and structure to ensure their preservation and
promote the history of West Grove to both instill pride in the neighborhood and attract visitors.
GOALS:
a) Assist owners of dilapidated historic structures to restore them.
b) Preserve, enhance and promote the story of Charles Avenue
c) Create a grant program to help owners of historic structures, particularly the area's shotgun homes
and complete at least 30 such projects.
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d) Acquire up to 10 shotgun homes for relocation to an area where they can be presented the area's
past to the public.
e) Assist in the preservation of the Ace Theater and the attraction of a use to the site that is an anchor
on Grand Avenue.
6) Economic Development Programs —Attract new business to the area and provide higher paying jobs for
area residents.
GOALS:
a) Establish a business incentive grant program to assist at least 50 business owners to locate in the
CRA or upgrade existing commercial spaces in the CRA
b) Work with businesses to create at least 200 new jobs that pay at least 150% of minimum wage
c) Establish a technology incubator to assist at least 30 entrepreneurs develop technology businesses.
d) Establish a retail market/incubator to assist at least 50 entrepreneurs start, grow, and establish
retail businesses.
7) Quality of Life Programs — Establish projects and programs that enhance the quality of life for all
residents of West Grove.
GOALS:
a) Implement Policing programs that reduce crime by 30%
b) Assist the City in design and construction of a Community Center at Armbrister Park
c) Establish an Urban Farming program that financially sustains itself within 10 years.
d) Establish a retail market/incubator to assist at least 50 entrepreneurs start, grow, and establish
retail businesses.
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Estimated Need
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 1
2026
2027
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 114,636
$ 236,375
$ 362,983
$ 561,159
$ 789,430
$ 1,049,000
$ 1,252,449
$ 1,441,868
$ 1,616,696
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 186,352
$ 384,250
$ 590,065
$ 912,219
$ 1,283,296
$ 1,705,251
$ 2,035,977
$ 2,343,897
$ 2,628,097
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 300,988
$ 620,625
$ 953,048
$ 1,473,378
$ 2,072,726
$ 2,754,251
$ 3,288,426
$ 3,785,765
$ 4,244,793
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B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 120,000
$ 126,000
$ 132,300
$ 138,915
$ 145,861
$ 153,154
$ 160,811
$ 168,852
$ 177,295
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 55,125
$ 57,881
$ 60,775
$ 63,814
$ 67,005
$ 70,355
$ 73,873
Total Operating Expenses
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
$ 216,968
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
$ 216,968
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 1,866,090
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
C. Project/Program Expenditures
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ 5,000,000.00
$ 70,790
$ 29,210
$ 500,000
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
$ 4,000,000.00
3. Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
$ 4,000,000
b.Road/Curb/Sidewa lk Reha bilitation
$ 20,000,000
$ 23,790
$ 630,275
$ 491,659
$ 134,180
c. Streetlights
$ 3,000,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 10,000,000
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 15,000,000
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 15,000,000
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 60,198
$ 124,125
$ 190,610
$ 294,676
$ 414,545
$ 826,275
$ 986,528
$ 1,135,729
$ 1,273,438
5. Historic Preservation
$ 12,000,000
$ 100,000
$ 404,263
$ 755,119
$ 1,168,418
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 150,000
$ 137,654
$ 62,346
$ 100,000
b. Incubator Progra ms
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
7. Quality of Life Improvements
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 200,000
$ 210,000
$ 220,500
$ 231,525
b. Arm brister Community Center
$ 5,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,988,975
$ 2,011,025
c. Huma n Services Delivery
$ 10,000
$ 10,500
$ 11,025
$ 11,576
$ 12,155
$ 12,763
$ 13,401
$ 14,071
d. Urban Farm
$ 10,000
$ 10,500
$ 11,025
$ 11,576
e. CRA Education Progra ms
$ 5,000
$ 5,250
$ 5,513
$ 5,788
$ 6,078
$ 6,381
$ 6,700
$ 7,036
f. Homeless Programs
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 55,125
$ 57,881
$ 60,775
Total Project/Program Expenditures
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 1,866,090
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 300,988
$ 620,625
$ 953,048
$ 1,473,378
$ 2,072,726
$ 2,754,251
$ 3,288,426
$ 3,785,765
$ 4,244,793
Total Operating Expenses
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
$ 216,968
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Total Debt Service/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProJect/Program Expenditures
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 1,866,090
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
Surplus Funds
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
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2029
2030
2031
2032 1
2032
2033
2034 1
2035 1
2036
2037
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 1,987,612
$ 2,184,270
$ 2,388,794
$ 2,601,499
$ 2,601,499
$ 2,822,712
$ 3,052,774
$ 3,292,039
$ 3,540,874
$ 3,799,662
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 3,231,056
$ 3,550,743
$ 3,883,217
$ 4,228,990
$ 4,228,990
$ 4,588,594
$ 4,962,582
$ 5,351,529
$ 5,756,035
$ 6,176,721
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 5,218,668
$ 5,735,012
$ 6,272,010
$ 6,830,489
$ 6,830,489
$ 7,411,306
$ 8,015,356
$ 8,643,568
$ 9,296,909
$ 9,976,383
B. Expenses
1.Administrative Expenses
$ 195,467
$ 205,241
$ 215,503
$ 226,278
$ 226,278
$ 237,592
$ 249,471
$ 261,945
$ 275,042
$ 288,794
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 81,445
$ 85,517
$ 89,793
$ 94,282
$ 94,282
$ 98,997
$ 103,946
$ 109,144
$ 114,601
$ 120,331
Total Operating Expenses
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
$ 320,560
$ 336,588
$ 353,418
$ 371,089
$ 389,643
$ 409,125
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,509,929
$ 6,509,928
$ 7,074,718
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,265
$ 9,567,257
C. Project/Program Expenditures
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 400,000
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ 848,258
$ 300,000
$ 551,742
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
$ 300,000
3. Infrastructure Improvements
$ 1,000,000
a. Streetscapes
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 900,000
$ 400,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
b.Road/Curb/Sidewal k Reha bilitation
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,097,062
$ 1,097,062
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 200,000
c. Streetlights
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 435,000
$ 100,000
$ 307,382
$ 650,000
$ 750,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 134,636
$ 274,655
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 435,000
$ 100,000
$ 300,000
$ 650,000
$ 750,000
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 30,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 458,190
$ 181,604
$ 400,000
$ 640,565
$ 1,036,591
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 2,049,147
$ 2,223,392
$ 2,404,607
$ 2,593,070
$ 2,789,073
$ 2,992,915
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 1,565,600
$ 1,720,504
$ 1,881,603
$ 2,049,147
$ 200,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
5. Historic Preservation
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 350,000
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 210,000
$ 400,000
$ 420,000
$ 441,000
$ 463,050
b. Incubator Programs
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 121,551
7. Quality of Life Improvements
$ 347,288
$ 364,652
$ 382,884
$ 402,029
$ 422,130
$ 443,237
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 300,000
$ 315,000
$ 330,750
$ 347,288
$
b.ArmbristerCommunityCenter
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
c. Human Services Delivery
$ 21,000
$ 22,050
$ 23,153
$ 24,310
$ 14,775
$ 15,513
$ 16,289
$ 17,103
$ 17,959
$ 18,856
d. Urban Farm
$ 12,763
$ 13,401
$ 14,071
$ 14,775
$ 48,979
$ 49,428
$ 59,900
$ 70,395
$ 70,914
$ 71,460
e. CRA Education Programs
$ 17,757
$ 28,144
$ 38,552
$ 49,479
$ 121,551
$ 127,628
$ 150,000
$ 157,500
$ 165,375
$ 173,644
f. Homeless Programs
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 121,551
Total Project/Program Expenditures
$ 4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,175,161
$ 6,509,929
$ 7,074,717
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,266
$ 9,567,257
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 5,218,668
$ 5,735,012
$ 6,272,010
$ 6,830,489
$ 6,830,489
$ 7,411,306
$ 8,015,356
$ 8,643,568
$ 9,296,909
$ 9,976,383
Total Operating Expenses
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
$ 320,560
$ 336,588
$ 353,418
$ 371,089
$ 389,643
$ 409,125
Total DebtService/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProject/Program Expenditures
$ 4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,175,161
$ 6,509,929
$ 7,074,717
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,266
$ 9,567,257
Surplus Funds
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
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2038
2039
2040
1 2041 1
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenuesl
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 4,068,802
$ 4,348,708
$ 4,639,809
$ 4,942,555
$ 5,257,411
$ 5,584,861
$ 5,925,409
$ 6,279,578
$ 6,647,915
$7,030,986
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 6,614,234
$ 7,069,247
$ 7,542,462
$ 8,034,604
$ 8,546,433
$ 9,078,735
$ 9,632,328
$ 10,208,066
$ 10,806,833
$11,429,550
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 10,683,036
$ 11,417,955
$ 12,182,271
$ 12,977,160
$ 13,803,844
$ 14,663,595
$ 15,557,737
$ 16,487,644
$ 17,454,748
$ 18,460,536
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B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 303,234
$ 318,396
$ 334,316
$ 351,031
$ 368,583
$ 387,012
$ 406,363
$ 426,681
$ 448,015
$ 470,415
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 126,348
$ 132,665
$ 139,298
$ 146,263
$ 153,576
$ 161,255
$ 169,318
$ 177,784
$ 186,673
$ 196,006
Total Operating Expenses
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ 575,680
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ 575,680
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Servuce)4
$ 10,253,454
$ 10,966,894
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,115,328
$ 14,982,057
$ 15,883,180
$ 16,820,060
$ 17,794,114
C. Project/Program Expenditures
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ 1,000,000
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
3. Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
b.Road/Curb/Sidewalk Reha bilitation
$ 1,750,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,073,034
c. Streetlights
$ 217,082
$ 208,935
$ 265,603
$ 330,000
$ 330,000
$ 350,000
$ 339,222
d. Water/Sewer
$ 700,000
$ 800,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,300,000
$ 1,295,606
$ 1,000,000
$ 752,721
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 900,000
$ 1,250,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,300,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 2,384,787
$ 2,200,213
$ 2,200,213
$ 2,200,213
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,300,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,157,637
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,132,066
$ 2,650,000
$ 2,343,347
$ 2,343,347
$ 2,343,347
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 3,739,063
$ 3,996,284
$ 4,263,795
$ 4,542,006
$ 4,831,345
$ 5,132,258
$ 5,445,208
$ 5,770,675
$ 6,109,162
$ 6,461,188
5. Historic Preservation
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 275,000
$ 275,000
$ 272,200
$ 272,200
$ 272,200
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
b. Incubator Progra ms
$ 486,203
$ 510,513
$ 536,038
$ 562,840
$ 590,982
$ 620,531
$ 651,558
$ 684,136
$ 718,343
$ 754,260
7. Quality of Life Improvements
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 465,398
$ 488,668
$ 513,102
$ 538,757
$ 565,695
$ 593,979
$ 623,678
$ 654,862
$ 687,605
$ 721,986
b. Armbrister Community Center
c. Human Services Delivery
$ 121,551
$ 127,628
$ 134,010
$ 140,710
$ 147,746
$ 155,133
$ 162,889
$ 171,034
$ 179,586
$ 188,565
d. Urban Farm
$ 19,799
$ 20,789
$ 21,829
$ 22,920
$ 24,066
$ 25,270
$ 26,533
$ 27,860
$ 29,253
$ 30,715
e. CRA Education Programs
$ 72,033
$ 72,635
$ 73,266
$ 73,930
$ 74,626
$ 75,358
$ 76,125
$ 76,932
$ 77,778
$ 78,667
f. Homeless Programs
$ 182,326
$ 191,442
$ 201,014
$ 211,065
$ 221,618
$ 232,699
$ 244,334
$ 256,551
$ 269,378
$ 282,847
Total Project/Program Expenditures
$ 10,253,454
$ 10,966,895
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,115,328
$ 14,982,056
$ 12,807,810
$ 13,236,865
$ 13,683,988
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 10,683,036
$ 11,417,955
$ 12,182,271
$ 12,977,160
$ 13,803,844
$ 14,663,595
$ 15,557,737
$ 16,487,644
$ 17,454,748
$ 18,460,536
Total Operating Expenses
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ 575,680
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Total Debt Service/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProJect/Program Expenditures
$ 10,253,454
$ 10,966,895
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,115,328
$ 14,982,056
$ 12,807,810
$ 13,236,865
$ 13,683,988
Surplus Funds
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 3,075,370
$ 3,583,196
$ 4,110,126
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This chapter outlines the major capabilities of the Omni CRA to rehabilitate the Redevelopment Area.
1. The CRA will engage in a workable program for utilizing appropriate private and public resources
to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban blight in the
Redevelopment Area, to encourage needed community rehabilitation, to provide for the
redevelopment of slum and blighted neighborhoods, to provide housing affordable to residents of
low or moderate income, including the elderly, or to undertake such of the aforesaid activities or
other feasible county or municipal activities as may be suitably employed to achieve the objectives
of such workable program.
2. Such workable program may include provision for the prevention of the spread of blight into areas
of the county or municipality which are free from blight through diligent enforcement of housing,
zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitation or conservation of slum and
blighted areas or portions thereof by
a. replanning
b. removing congestion
c. providing parks, playgrounds, and other public improvements
d. encouraging voluntary rehabilitation
e. compelling the repair and rehabilitation of deteriorated or deteriorating structures
f. the development of affordable housing
g. the implementation of community policing innovations
h. the clearance and redevelopment of slum and blighted areas or portions thereof
3. To achieve its goals the CRA is able to acquire property within a slum area or a blighted area by
purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest, devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition or
demolish and remove buildings and improvements.
4. The CRA can acquire property in the community redevelopment area when necessary to eliminate
unhealthful, unsanitary, or unsafe conditions; lessen density; eliminate obsolete or other uses
detrimental to the public welfare; or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or
deterioration or to provide land for needed public facilities. It is also able to dispose of any property
at its fair value as provided in s. 163.380 for uses in accordance with this redevelopment plan.
5. The CRA can engage in installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks,
playgrounds, public areas of major hotels that are constructed in support of convention centers,
including meeting rooms, banquet facilities, parking garages, lobbies, and paseos.
6. The CRA could carry out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation
of buildings or other improvements, or acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition of real property in the community redevelopment
area which is to be repaired or rehabilitated for dwelling use or related facilities, repair or
rehabilitation of the structures for guidance purposes, and resale of the property.
7. The CRA can acquire and dispose of air rights in an area consisting principally of land in highways,
railway or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities which have a
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blighting influence on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites are to be developed for
the elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision of housing (and related facilities
and uses) designed specifically for, and limited to, families and individuals of low or moderate
income.
8. It may construct foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites of housing
(and related facilities and uses).
9. To support public improvements the CRA may choose to provide, or to arrange or contract for, the
furnishing or repair by any person or agency, public or private, of services, privileges, works, streets,
roads, public utilities, or other facilities for or in connection with a community redevelopment; to
install, construct, and reconstruct streets, utilities, parks, playgrounds, and other public
improvements; and to agree to any conditions that it deems reasonable and appropriate which are
attached to federal financial assistance and imposed pursuant to federal law relating to the
determination of prevailing salaries or wages or compliance with labor standards, in the
undertaking or carrying out of a community redevelopment and related activities, and to include
in any contract let in connection with such redevelopment and related activities provisions to fulfill
such of the conditions as it deems reasonable and appropriate.
10. To complete its mission, the CRA may enter into any building or property in any community
redevelopment area in order to make inspections, surveys, appraisals, soundings, or test borings
and to obtain an order for this purpose from a court of competent jurisdiction in the event entry is
denied or resisted, and may acquire any personal or real property, together with any improvements
thereon. To hold, improve, clear, or prepare for redevelopment any such property; to encumber
or dispose of any real property.
11. The CRA may insure or provide for the insurance of any real or personal property or operations of
the county or municipality against any risks or hazards, including the power to pay premiums on
any such insurance, and may enter into any contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
part.
12. The CRA can solicit requests for proposals for redevelopment of parcels to be acquired for
redevelopment purposes by a community redevelopment agency and, as a result of such requests
for proposals, to advertise for the disposition of such real property to private persons pursuant to
s. 163.380 prior to acquisition of such real property by the community redevelopment agency.
13. If needed the CRA may invest any community redevelopment funds held in reserves or sinking
funds or any such funds not required for immediate disbursement in property or securities in which
savings banks may legally invest funds subject to their control and to redeem such bonds as have
been issued pursuant to s. 163.385 at the redemption price established therein or to purchase such
bonds at less than redemption price, all such bonds so redeemed or purchased to be canceled.
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14. In furtherance of its goals and objectives, the Omni CRA may borrow money and apply for and
accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from the
Federal Government or the state, county, or other public body or from any sources, public or
private, for the purposes of this part and to give such security as may be required and to enter into
and carry out contracts or agreements in connection therewith; and to include in any contract for
financial assistance with the Federal Government for or with respect to community redevelopment
and related activities such conditions imposed pursuant to federal laws as the county or
municipality deems reasonable and appropriate which are not inconsistent with the purposes of
this part.
15. The CRA may also make or have made all surveys and plans necessary; may contract with any
person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans; and may adopt or approve, modify,
and amend such plans, which plans may include, but are not limited to:
a. Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of
buildings and improvements.
b. Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, codes, and regulations relating to the
use of land and the use and occupancy of buildings and improvements and to the
compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or removal of buildings and improvements.
16. The Omni CRA may obtain appraisals, title searches, surveys, studies, and other plans and work
necessary to prepare for the undertaking of community redevelopment and related activities.
17. It may develop, test, and report methods and techniques, and carry out demonstrations and other
activities, for the prevention and the elimination of slums and urban blight and developing and
demonstrating new or improved means of providing housing for families and persons of low
income.
18. The CRA should apply for, accept, and utilize grants of funds from the Federal Government for such
purposes.
19. In order to prevent displacement in the district, the Omni CRA should prepare plans for and assist
in the relocation of persons (including individuals, families, business concerns, nonprofit
organizations, and others) displaced from a community redevelopment area and may make
relocation payments to or with respect to such persons for moving expenses and losses of property
for which reimbursement or compensation is not otherwise made, including the making of such
payments financed by the Federal Government.
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20. The CRA may appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to carry out
the purposes of this part; to zone or rezone any part of the county or municipality or make
exceptions from building regulations; and to enter into agreements with a housing authority, which
agreements may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law to the
contrary, respecting action to be taken by such county or municipality pursuant to any of the
powers granted by this part.
21. If needed, the CRA is able to close, or recommend to be closed, vacate, plan, or replan streets,
roads, sidewalks, ways, or other places and plan or replan any part of the county or municipality.
22. The CRA may organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the provisions of this part, as
they may apply to such county or municipality, in order that the objective of remedying slum and
blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof within such county or municipality may be most
effectively promoted and achieved and to establish such new office or offices of the county or
municipality or to reorganize existing offices in order to carry out such purpose most effectively.
23. To improve neighborhood safety the CRA may develop and implement community policing
innovations.
24. With the agreement of each taxing authority to such method of financing for the construction or
expansion, the Omni CRA may construct or expand administrative buildings for public bodies or
police and fire buildings, unless the construction or expansion is contemplated as part of a
community policing innovation, where no agreement of taxing authorities would be necessary.
25. The Omni CRA should not undertake the installation, construction, reconstruction, repair, or
alteration of any publicly owned capital improvements or projects if such projects or improvements
were scheduled to be installed, constructed, reconstructed, repaired, or altered within 3 years of
the approval of the community redevelopment plan by the governing body pursuant to a previously
approved public capital improvement or project schedule or plan of the governing body which
approved the community redevelopment plan unless and until such projects or improvements have
been removed from such schedule or plan of the governing body and 3 years have elapsed since
such removal or such projects or improvements were identified in such schedule or plan to be
funded, in whole or in part, with funds on deposit within the community redevelopment trust fund.
26. Finally, the CRA should not pay for general government expenses unrelated to the carrying out of
this Redevelopment Plan.
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Appendix A
2010 Omni Redevelopment Area
Legal Description
THE STUDY AREA IS PHYSICALLY DEFINED AS BEGINNING AT THE EASTERN SHORELINE AND NORTH SIDE OF
NE 20TH STREET; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORELINE TO THE NORTHSIDE OF MACARTHUR
CAUSEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTHSIDE OF THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY RIGHT-
OF-WAY TO THE EASTERN SHORELINE OF WATSON ISLAND; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORELINE
OF WATSON ISLAND TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY; THEN WEST
ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY TO THE EASTERN SHORELINE;
THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORELINE TO 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE FEC SLIP; THEN WEST ALONG
THE 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE FEC SLIP TO THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; THEN NORTH ALONG
THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE 1-395 ROW; THEN FOLLOWING
THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE 1-395 ROW TO THE WEST SIDE OF NW 1ST PLACE; THEN NORTH ALONG THE
WEST SIDE OF NW 1ST PLACE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 14TH STREET; THEN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH
SIDE OF NW 14TH STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF NW 1ST PLACE; THEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
NW 1ST PLACE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET; THEN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW
22ND STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND AVENUE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND
AVENUE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET; THEN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND
STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE; THEN NORTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE TO
THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET; THEN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET TO THE
WEST SIDE OF NW 6TH AVENUE; THEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF NW 6TH AVENUE TO THE NORTH
SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET TO THE WEST SIDE
OF NW 5TH AVENUE; THEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF
NW 23RD STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND
AVENUE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NW 22ND
STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NW 22' STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH MIAMI
AVENUE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH MIAMI AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH STREET TO THE FEC ROW; THEN SOUTH ALONG
THE FEC ROW TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD; THEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20THTERRACE; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
TERRACE TO THE EASTERN SHORELINE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORE LINE TO THE NORTH
SIDE OF NE 20TH STREET.
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Appendix B
2019 West Grove Expansion Area
Legal Description
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAYS OF SOUTH DIXIE
HIGHWAY (SR5) AND MCDONALD STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
MCDONALD STREET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF GRAND AVENUE; THENCE
EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 28, PER PLAT
BOOK B, PAGE 106 OF HOMESTEAD PLAT (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID
LOT AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THOMAS STREET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN ALLEY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MAIN HIGHWAY; THENCE
SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE
TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF HIBISCUS STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG
SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MARLER
AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23,
BLOCK 37 OF HOMESTEAD (PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 106, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE NORTH
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 23 TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23; THENCE WEST
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 3,4,5,6,7,8 OF SAID BLOCK 37 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT
8; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 8 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT
OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND
WESTERLY PROLONGATION THEROF TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SOUTHWEST 37TH AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KINGSWAY, PLAT BOOK 48, PAGE 98 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS);
THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID BLOCK 1 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF TRACT A, GEORGE
WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL, PLAT BOOK 52, PAGE 21 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS) TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TRACT A, MIAMI-DADE
WATER AND SEWER AUTHORITY, PLAT BOOK 119, PAGE 6 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS) TO THE
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A TO THE
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A, SAID
LINE ALSO BEING THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 42n1D AVENUE, TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A TO THE NORTHEAST
CORNER OF SAID TRACT A; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF AFORESAID TRACT A OF GEORGE
WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE WEST LINE OF GRAND AVENUE PARK, PLAT BOOK 58 PAGE
27 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS) TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH GRAND AVENUE;
THENCE EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF
WAY LINE OF BROOKER STREET; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND NORTHERLY
PROLONGATION THEREOF TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ORANGE
STREET; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SOUTHWEST 39TH AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION
WITH THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 19-26 OF BLOCK 5, REALTY SECURITIES CORP. OF COCONUT GROVE, PLAT
BOOK 2 PAGE, 85 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS,
ALSO BEING ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 19-30 OF BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 19-30 OF BLOCK 7 OF SAID
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PLAT AND EASTERLY PROLONGATION TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SOUTHWEST 37' COURT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 14, BLOCK 8 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS14 AND 13 OF
SAID BLOCK 8 AND EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF OF SAID PLAT, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE
EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 37' AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY
LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, BLOCK 13, OVERBROOK PARK, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 206 (MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20 ALSO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 9
AND THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE
OF SOUTHWEST 36" COURT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 24, BLOCK 14 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 24 AND 11
OF SAID BLOCK 14 TO THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 36" AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG
SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY PROLONGATION OF THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 23, BLOCK 15 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID PROLONGATION AND NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 23 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 29"
TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF BIRD AVENUE (SR976); THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY (SR5);
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
2019 UPDATE OF REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction iv
PART I
1 History of Omni CRA
2 Public Involvement
3 Existing Conditions
4 Strategic Plan
5 Implementation Plan
6 Exit Strategy
7 Neighborhood Impact Statement
PART II
8 Introduction 8-67
9 Existing Conditions 9-70
10 Strategic Plan 10-82
11 Implementation Plan 11-97
12 Exit Strategy 12-105
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APPENDICES
Map & Description of 0 Boundaries Appendix A
Map & Descriptio 2019 Expansion Area Appendix B
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Introduction
Mission
The Omni CRA's mandate is governed by Florida Statutes, Chapter 163, Part III. The Omni CRA' •al is to
revitalize the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, through the targeted and leveraged investm: •f the Tax
Increment collected there, and to aid in successful development projects of both the p and private
sector, alleviating conditions contributing to Slum and Blight and encouraging the cron of housing
attainable to all.
The Omni CRA is committed to the preservation and enhancement of property v. s and neighborhood
amenities, stimulating the creation of new economic opportunities for reside preserving history and
culture, and improving the quality of life of those who reside, visit, w , or spend time in the
neighborhoods of the Omni CRA.
Vision
The vision for the Omni CRA's Redevelopment Area is a set of 24- r walkable neighborhoods with wide
active sidewalks and pedestrian -friendly streets that function . platform for creative productivity and
vibrant living. The Omni neighborhood as a central connec ' between arts, culture, history, business,
media and entertainment. The CRA envisions a connected . ollaborative neighborhood where everyone
can afford to live, work, and make an impact in improvi e quality of their city.
MOMIMILL
Exhib " — 2010 Omni CRA Boundary Map Source: Omni CRA
gal Description
See Exhibit A
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This Redevelopment Plan
The Omni CRA has made significant improvements over the years and will use the extension of time
further the progress in the CRA area.
The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Agency (the Omni CRA) was originall med
in 1987. The Finding of Necessity (FON) for the original Omni CRA was completed in 1987 and district
has received several updates and expansions over the years.
Assessment of Need
The CRA and the City of Miami have requested an extension of time for Omni based • iami-Dade County
Board of County Commissioners Resolution #R-611-15 which requires an asses t that demonstrates
that slum and blight still exist within the designated Community Development ' ncy. The analysis of the
Assessment of Need (AON) for the extension of the time frame for the Omni A) in the City of Miami has
been prepared and is part of a formal request to extend timeframe of the ni CRA for an additional 15
years until the year 2047.
Extension of Life
The Omni Redevelopment Area Community Redevelopment Acy is requesting an extension of time in
which to complete the redevelopment activities contempla or the Omni Area. In 2018, the CRA
prepared an Assessment of Need (AON) that showed the a continued need for redevelopment
activities to take place to address the pervasive slum a' •light conditions plaguing the Omni Area as well
as to create badly needed housing affordability. If gr ed, the CRA would have an additional fifteen years
(15) years through year 2047 to complete the re• opment activities.
Finding of Necessity for Expansio • West Coconut Grove
The potential CRA expansion area of W: rove meets the criteria established under State Statutes to be
designated as "slum" and "blight". Th ea meets two of the three of the criteria to be designated as slum
(one is required), and eight of the eria to be designated as "blight" (only two are required). The area
also meets the "blight" require of existence of deteriorated structures. See Part II of this document,
and City of Miami Omni CRA oposed Expansion West Grove Area Finding of Necessity (FON) from
October, 2017
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Chapter 1 History of Omni CRA
Omni Neighborhoods
The 2010 Omni Redevelopment Area is comprised of six distinct areas or neighborhoods (Se ibit 1-2)
that represent a different nature to the community. The neighborhoods are Omni, NorthOvertown,
South Wynwood, South Edgewater, and small portions of Park West and Watson Island.
Exhibit 1-2 - Omni CRA Neighborhoods Source: Omni CRA
History of the Nei •orhoods
Omni
What is today k► rn as the Omni Neighborhood or the Arts & Entertainment District —just north of the
Central Busin: •istrict of downtown Miami, extending from Biscayne Boulevard to the FEC tracks, and I-
395 to 17th ' -et—first rose as a mercantile district serving the booming Miami downtown in the 1920s
and 1930• rge and small retailers built stores in the mercantile district there but many eventually failed
due to indling customer base and competition with suburban malls. Large-scale urban renewal created
the P i Mall and 1-395 which both further deteriorated the neighborhood. The Omni CRA chose to spend
th- nitial revenue on several catalytic projects in this neighborhood: Margaret Pace Park, the Adrienne
t Center for the Performing Arts (PAC), and the Miami Entertainment Center (MEC).
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The Omni neighborhood sits at a crossroads of Miami and has a unique opportunity to develop in ways that
no other neighborhood in Miami will. The height and density allowed here will almost definitely deliv
thousands of new units of development in towers, and the CRA is poised to create opportunities for
mixed -income neighborhood, supporting residents from all walks of life.
South Edgewater
Edgewater began as a low -density residential neighborhood north of downtown along Bis
faced the same problems as the Omni area in the post-war era and it went largely and
decades. The proximity to Miami Beach and the permissive densities of the zoning c
area to be built up over time with many luxury condominium developments lining
invested in a catalytic project —the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performin
destination to this day. Improvements to Margaret Pace Park, and later env
infrastructure for Maurice Ferre Park and the creation of the Port Tunnel ha
of life in the area. Development in the South Edgewater neighborhood
most building has been restricted to mainly high -end market rate
concerned over access and amenities.
The southern portion of Edgewater is within the Omni CRA's bou► ies.
Northeast Overtown
Overtown was one of only a few areas in the segregate
to live or operate businesses. Because Overtown ha
with a variety of different building types, along wit
overcrowding and many problems related to p
"Harlem of the South." After the passage of th
projects to create 1-95 and 1-395 through Ov
programs from HUD to various local CDCs
many problems. Today the historic
speculative buying, demolition, and
continue to increase. The northea
The CRA's programs in reside
home ownership will presery
a heightened quality of lif
South Wynwoo
The warehouse
Its large boxy
galleries. In
and a wor
long-ti
e Bay, which
oped for many
have allowed the
aterfront. The CRA
s which is a regional
mental remediation and
rther improved the quality
seen a great boom, however
dominiums, and residents are
of Miami where black residents were allowed
serve all the needs for its residents, it developed
ense mixed -use land use. Overtown suffered from
ty, but it was also successful and was known as the
64 Civil Rights Act, and the discriminatory urban renewal
wn, the population began to diminish. A number of housing
e aspired to improve living conditions but it continues to face
k community of Overtown faces enormous pressure from
cted properties as values in Wynwood, Edgewater and Downtown
portion of Overtown is within the Omni CRA's boundaries.
rehabs, job creation, historic preservation, housing affordability, and
d enhance the culture of Overtown, enabling residents to stay and enjoy
on of Wynwood was a fashion manufacturing and wholesale district for central Miami.
ehouses, truck traffic, and treeless streets left it mostly neglected except for a few art
early 2000s with the advent of Art Basel and Wynwood rapidly became an art destination
ide name. Retail prices have skyrocketed pushing out small businesses, galleries, artists, and
esidents of the neighborhood as new retail opens up.
Sou ynwood has been slower to develop than the rest of the arts district, due to a number of industrial
a stitutional uses, but property values continue to increase and affordable rents for businesses and
sing are an ongoing concern.
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Past Successes of the OM N I CRA
Catalytic Projects
Photo 1 Port Miami Tunnel
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of
Miami -Dade County (PAC) has become one of the
world's leading performing arts organizations and
venues. Since opening in 2006, the Arsht Center, a 501
non-profit organization, has emerged as a lead
presenting innovative programming that mirror
Florida's diversity as well as a catalyst for
dollars in new development in the downtow
The Arsht Center presents nearly 400 ev s each year
as well as free programming for the c. unity and an
arts education program that ser nearly 60,000
children each year.
The Miami Entertainment C. .lex (MEC)
Viacom Studios (MEC)
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Port Miami Tunnel
The Port Miami Tunn- a multi -
agency public priv, partnership
opened to the p in 2014. has
removed a nu ' -r of large and
damaging trurom the streets of
the Omni C .nd downtown Miami,
preventi conflicts between
pedes s and up to 16,000
vehi ' that use the tunnel each day.
Photo 2 Adrienne Arsht Center
The Miami Entertainment Complex (MEC), completed
in 2016, features two fully operational sound stages
of 15,000 square feet each with a 50-foot roof as well
as about 15,000 square feet of offices, editing suites
and even a school for when kids need to be on set.
The MEC is now called Viacom International Studios,
after its Operating Film and Television production
firm. Viacom shoots much of its Latin American
television at these studios and employs hundreds of
workers when they are filming a show. They have also
brought the community of local filmmakers and
media creatives in for tours of the facility and
technical workshops.
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Historic Preservation
The 2010 Plan identifies buildings within the district that are designated as historic and states that Hist
Preservation is important to the community heritage and neighborhood experience. The CRA has -d
preserve many of these wonderful structures and endeavors to continue the preservation of both oric
buildings and the culture that they represent and embody.
Miami Woman's Club
The Miami Woman's club is undergoing a complete restoration and
will soon host a variety of restaurants and civic uses.
Firehouse No. 2
Omni CRA has renovated the historic City of Miami Firehouse No. 2,
which had fallen into total disrepair, has now been restored and is
being used as the offices of the CRA.
Dorsey Library
It
Built in 1941, Dorsey Memorial : ry was the first City -built library
in Miami, and one of the only aries to allow black patrons to sit
and read. Although it had ous uses for many years, it has sat
empty since the 1980s • o a funding shortfall. Although it had
been declared an histstructure, it had not been preserved or
protected, and it ha' •t fulfilled its potential as a free and public
library. In 2016 t imni CRA pledged $850,000 to leverage the
City's commitm- o rehabilitate this historic structure and has met
with the community to determine character of use . the nature of what a 21' century library serving
the neighborhood from an historic building woul• ail.
Citizen's Bank Building
The Omni CRA has purchased the historic C.
14th Street and Miami Avenue, to renov
an anchoring retail, dining or cultura
With paired Corinthian columns
n's Bank building on
estore and activate as
ue, with offices above.
arched entrances, this
Neoclassical building is sited o major intersection of what
promises to be a lively neighbor • center. The prominent Citizens
Bank represents a fashionab chitectural trend in 1920s South
Florida of classically-inspir- ilding designs. Constructed during the Land Boom years, this building is a
reminder of a time whe al architects were seeking to create a visual identity for a new retail district
serving locals and visit. .like.
Miami City Ceme
The Miami City -tery is a small oasis of calm in an urbanizing neighborhood. The trees and quiet street
should be mai- ned and enhanced. The CRA has recently completed a tree inventory and maintenance
recommen• .ns for this special park.
Vera Bu' g
Newl ignated in 2019, the Vera Building was one of the first "workforce housing" buildings built in the
City iami during the boom years of the 1920s. The CRA hopes to fully restore the facade and windows,
a ' o attract a tenant to operate the building as part of the fledgling Miami Avenue Entertainment District.
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Other Projects identified in the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan included chapters on existing conditions, market analysis summ
redevelopment plan overview (outlining the vision, objectives and changes since the 1986 plan), I
projects and strategies, capital improvements costs and priorities, the financing plan, neighborhoo
and plan management.
Projects identified in Chapter 5 of the 2010 Plan are as follows:
• Miami Herald Properties, including the following elements:
o Existing Printing Press
o Public Plaza/14th Street connection to Baywalk
o Mixed -use Development
o Vacant Parcel Development
o Shrine Building
o Performing Arts Center
o 14th Street Media/Entertainment District
• City of Miami and Miami -Dade County School Board Propert eluding the following elements:
o Biscayne Park
o School Board Vacant Properties / Unimproved S ce Parking
o School Board Skills Center
o School Board Property Opportunities. The P identifies redevelopment opportunities for
the School Board properties including:
■ Performing Arts Center Parkin
■ Public/Private Developmen
■ Media/Entertainment Dis parking and mixed -use development
■ Workforce and Afforda' ousing
o The Plan also includes the p• .le preparation of a Special Market Study to Determine
Demand for a convention er
• Proposed Zoning Changes
o Atlas changes for spe ' areas
o Development of inc •nary zoning for housing providing:
■ Mandatoorkforce requirement
■ Bonus ' .ht
■ Bon AR
■ D: y allowance
■ ove bonus to pay into Affordable Housing Trust Fund
evelopment of design guidelines for areas of special interest
• Developm of additional neighborhood greenspace to accommodate new residential
develop ' including:
o :ywalk
Neighborhood Parks
Greenspaces associated with new development and enhancements to existing
greenspaces
treetscapes are identified as important components of the public realm and the Plan includes:
o Streetscape improvements to "Primary Streets" including:
■ Biscayne Boulevard
■ 14th Street
f
act
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■ N. Miami Street
■ NE 2nd Avenue
■ Bayshore Drive
o Streetscape improvements to "Secondary Streets" which are side streets and resi• 'al
areas
• The 2010 Plan includes the following transportation and infrastructure projects:
o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but paying debt service
o Street Reconstruction — NE 2nd Ave; 14th Str; NE 17th St; NE 17th Terr
o Bayshore Drive Extension
o 17th Street / FEC Crossing
o 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; NE 1st Ave; NE 2nd Ave; NE 17th
o Water & Sewer upgrades
Chapter 6 of the 2010 Plan, "Capital Improvement Costs & Priorities" su rizes the projected capital
improvement costs using order -of -magnitude estimates to provide the ► a guide for development of
CRA implementation strategies. Chapter 7 of the Plan "Financing Plan" nowledges that full funding is
not available to undertake all of the projects at the same time, that e is a need to engage the private
sector, identify other sources of funding, and establishes principle• which the public financing strategy
will be based to minimize public investment toward completion e projects.
The City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need (AON) fxtension of Time Frame for the District
provides the justification for the extension of time to com • - redevelopment within the CRA district. The
AON lists projects that have been completed, on -going . cts and planned projects.
On -Going and Planned Projects
Based on review of the AON and the Annual
planned projects that have yet to be compl
CRA Plan.
rts, following is the list and description of on -going and
and are in Section 5, Projects and Strategies, of the 2010
• Miami Herald Properties —the 0 plan states that these properties are key to the redevelopment
of the Omni CRA. The C' plan includes several alternative concept plans and includes
development / preserva ' / redevelopment of the following and including the potential for
200,000+ square feet o ail, 200,000+ square feet of office, 3900 units and PAC parking.
• City of Miami and i-Dade County School Board Property — the 2010 plan says that there are
numerous oppor ties for public/private partnerships for redevelopment of School Board and
City propertie luding new housing with mixed -income, new educational facilities, and new
parking for • PAC and the Media/ Entertainment district. The plan says that potential
developm- includes 100,000+ square feet of retail, 75,000+ square feet of office, 800 units and
PAC par
• Pro• •d Zoning Changes —the 2010 plan proposes a number of zoning changes that are important
to mulate redevelopment within the CRA district. Those changes generally include "atlas
nges", the creation of a new special district (SD-6.2), development of inclusionary zoning for
ousing, and development of design guidelines.
Neighborhood Greenspace —The 2010 plan states that because of the anticipated development of
new residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be developed. The AON includes
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Land Acquisition and other projects have been completed but does not specify what lands hav
been acquired.
• Streetscapes — the 2010 plan identifies streetscapes as one of the most important compon- of
the public realm and that they have a direct impact on the type and quality of redevelop t and
economic potential. The AON identifies streetscapes as Planned projects and state at they
should include improved sidewalks, lighting, landscaping and street furniture, althou ey do not
specify which streets. The 2010 plan includes a streetscape "pilot project" at the C, and both
Primary and Secondary streets that need streetscaping, and the description aps to be similar
to the "complete" streets approach to streetscaping.
• Historic Preservation — the 2010 plan states that historic buildings should • -stored and that they
embody the heritage of the community and enhance neighborho• It identifies eight (8)
properties that have a historic designation, that they are in signifi• disrepair, and surround
development should recognize the scale and character of these p rties and take measures to
ensure that they remain community assets. Based on review of t' - nnual Reports several historic
preservation projects are completed, several underway and a yet to begin.
• Transportation and infrastructure — this section of the • identifies several projects that are
necessary to improve the redevelopment district. The notes several projects having been
completed including the tunnel although the CRA is ing debt service on the tunnel. Projects
which are either on -going or planned include:
o Port of Miami Tunnel — complete but p. : debt service
o 17th Street / FEC Crossing
o 2-Way Conversions — N Miami Ave; 1st Ave; NE 2nd Ave; NE 17th Street
o Water & Sewer upgrades
Strategies
In addition to physical projects, the 20
framework for improvements to th
categories.
an identifies "Social Needs Strategies" which are provided as a
livery of human services and groups them into three general
• Improve Human Servic: elivery
• Improve Employme' Ipportunities and upward Job Mobility
• Foster Small Bu ' s Development
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Conclusion
From 2013 to 2017, the CRA focused its resources on several historic preservation projects, North Baysho
Streetscape, NE 14th Street Infrastructure and Streetscape, payment of debt service for the Performin
Center, Community Policing, greenspace improvements to the Margaret Pace Park, Maurice A. Ferr rk,
the Miami Entertainment Complex, the Port Tunnel, land acquisition, and streetlight/I. cape
maintenance.
Section 7 of the 2010 Plan, Financing Plan, acknowledges that the total cost of improveme► ar exceeds
the anticipated revenues of the CRA, and states that investment of the private sector and o r grant/public
sources are necessary to undertake the projects identified in the plan. Consequently, .II projects have
been completed. The matrix illustrates that as projects are completed in 2015, other jects commenced
in 2016 including Omni Park Greenspace, Dorsey Library Citizens Bank and man's Club historic
preservation, business and residential rehabilitation programs, housing, Schoo .ard Property, business
incentive grants, and the 1-395 project.
Based on the information in the 2010 CRA Plan, the AON and the Ann eports from 2013 to 2017,
because the total cost of all projects in the 2010 CRA Plan requires a v. y of public and private funding
sources, implementation of projects must be phased over time. W. e projects shown in the matrix
above as being completed the other on -going and planned projec :n be phased -in as funding becomes
available.
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Chapter 2 Public Involvement
This update of the Omni Area Community Redevelopment Plan is the continuation of efforts from pr
plans adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 and 2010. In 2005 a public participation process was cond -d
that included numerous individual meeting Omni -area stakeholders and various neighborhood . sory
committees, as well as a steering committee comprised of CRA Board member and City Com► loner,
neighborhood business and property owners, representatives of the Performing Arts Center T and the
Florida Department of Transportation.
The 2009 update included public hearings for
adoption of the Finding of Necessity to
expand the boundary of the CRA districts, and
the adoption hearings.
This plan update included an Assessment of
Need for an extension of timeframe for the
redevelopment district, as well as input from
area stakeholders in a public involvement
meeting. The meetings and stakeholder
conversations reviewed history of the CRA,
past accomplishments, current projects, and
to obtain input from stakeholders on what
other projects should be included in the plan.
Input from the meeting included comments
addressing current projects, identification of
priorities and the addition of some new projects an. -re as follows:
Transit connections are important. T systems should consider premium and innovative
transportation.
Affordable housing is a priority for - area. The style and focus of housing should be considered
including housing for artists and ers.
The 1-395 improvement proj s a priority and ensuring that lush landscapes are installed as part
of the project.
Construction of infra• 4cture to support new development is important, including the
construction of side s and pedestrian amenities.
The traffic on N Avenue is an issue, and that the street should be able to accommodate all
modes of tran ation.
The CRA s d invest in small parks. With minimal investment in benches, trash receptacles,
mainten. -, and good design these parklets could become community assets
There •uld be a focus on park improvements including those that would be pedestrian friendly
an• d activities.
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Chapter 3 Existing Conditions
Existing Infrastructure Conditions
Infrastructure within the Omni CRA was evaluated to determine existing conditions and where
in government -owned facilities exist. This includes: roadways, sidewalks, curbs, lighting, water
stormwater drainage. The following is a summary of these findings. It should be noted
deficiencies of the existing facilities and not any indication of future needs for suc
redevelopment plan includes strategies and implementation funding to remedy these
as for upgrading facilities to better serve future needs and the anticipated increases i
Streets/Roadways
Asphalt deficiencies may include significant cracks, potholes, depressions, . or overall wear. A majority
of streets west of NE 2nd Avenue and NE 2nd Avenue itself exhibit these ' ciencies, while east of NE 2nd
Avenue deficiencies are not quite as evident, however, several str-' including NE 2nd Court, NE 4th
Avenue, NE 18th Street and segments of North Bayshore Drive h. uch issues. The only area where
roadway is currently not found is an area where it appears a segm •f NE 17th existed between NE Miami
Place and NE 2nd Avenue though this area is currently private prrty.
No such deficiencies were noted along US 1, the CRA area 4th of 1-395 or on that portion of the CRA
located on Watson Island.
ncies
er, and
these are
his updated
ciencies as well
pulation and use.
d
In total, there are approximately 4,000 linear feet of
that require rebuilding.
way that require asphalt with 4,200 linear feet
A number of roadways appear to be designed f• igher speed traffic than is generally appropriate in a
pedestrian -oriented downtown setting, inclu•' wider and more roadway lanes than necessary, larger
curb returns than necessary, one-way ement where unnecessary, conflicting and dangerous
intersections, and this should be address- future road improvement projects.
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Sidewalks
Leggy
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Roadway Conditions
goons Loewy
Orrn Boundary
Exhibit 3-1 Sidewalk Deficiencies
There were no sidewalk deficiencies located in the area of the
noted approximately 17,000 linear feet of sidewalk that ne
Legend
ONIdert WO,
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Exhibit 3-2 Curb Defic
needs to be i
installation
since stor
along
issue
ISLAND
Roadway Conditions
Deficient Curbs
Omnr Boundary
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Locations of deficient sidewalks,
that are cracked, lifting, miss'
otherwise broken can be found o
3-1. Sidewalks with deficienci
found throughout the CRA h
a few segments are of any
Those sections found
locations are of
Street between
Avenues, NE
Miami Court
Miami Aven
and NE 19
NW 14t
signif
sur
t
or
i bit
an be
ver, only
ificant size.
he following
so note: NW 22nd
5th and NW 3rd
19t' errace between NE
NE 2nd Avenue, North
etween NE 17th Terrace
reet, NW 1st Place between
nd NW 15th Streets, and a
t area lacking sidewalks along
roadways within the CRA area on
on Island.
south of 1-395. The infrastructure review
o be installed or replaced.
Curbs
The majority of curbing needs are in areas
located west of NE 2nd Avenue. Larger areas
of need can be found along NW 22nd
Avenue between NW 5th and NW 3rd
Avenues, NE 19th Terrace between NE
Miami Court and NE 2nd Avenue, North
Miami Avenue between NE17th Terrace
and NE 19th Street and as with sidewalks,
there is a lack of curbing on the surface
streets that are within the CRA area on
Watson Island.
There is no need for any curbs in the area of
the CRA south of 1-395.
Approximately 16,500 linear feet of curbing
led/replaced. This curbing will require gutters along that linear footage as well. The
rbing where it does not exist will also necessitate the installation of drainage structures
ter will no longer drain into swales or other pervious locations. Up to 24 drainage structures
approximately 3,500 linear feet of drainage pipe would be required to mitigate stormwater
h this new curb and gutter installation.
es
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Lighting
Legend
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leoadnay Co lions
bdhc<ne wen.;
Omni Boum,y
Exhibit 3-3 Lighting Deficiencies
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Street lights were also reviewed as part of
investigation. Exhibit 4-4 shows areas th. :re
deficient in lighting due to insufficient qua -s of
lights. Most of the CRA area was fou o have
sufficient lighting. However, several -as were
found to be deficient. Roadway seg s in need of
lighting include: NW 22nd Avenue ween NW 5th
and NW 2nd Avenues, approxim 300 feet of NW
22nd Lane west of NE 2nd Ave. .out 50 feet of NW
22nd Terrace west of 2nd Ave , the portions of both
NW 15th and 16th Streets NE 1st Avenue to the
FEC railroad tracks, an. 1st Avenue between 13th
and 14th Streets. Th eets underneath the viaduct
of 1-395 are also rlit, and better lighting should
be included wit e 1-395 redesign project.
No lighting deficiencies were noted east of NE 2nd Avenue nor wit ose areas of the CRA located south
of 1-395 or on Watson Island.
The lighting deficiencies within these areas could be remedio ith the installation of 14 new street lights.
Such lights would need to include sufficient electrical tran sion lines to power the lights.
Stormwater Drainage
The current need for drainage is unknown witho
development occurs on what is now vacant la
roadways in the CRA, the need for drainage
ull drainage study being performed. However, as more
nd as more urban -style curb and gutter is installed along
ems will increase exponentially.
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Future Land Use City of Miami
Since adoption of 2010 Redevelopment Plan,
some changes to the Future Land Use Map have
been made although areas east of NE 2nd
Avenue remain primarily Restricted Commercial
and those areas west of NE 2nd Avenue remain
primarily General Commercial.
The Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan
(MCNP) designates the Omni neighborhood
primarily as a specially designated "High Density
Multifamily Residential Area" allowing up to 500
units per acre in residential density.
The Future Land Use Element states the
following about the land use designations
present in the Omni CRA area:
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2020 Future Land Use
Ornni Boundary
Exhibit 3-4 - Future Land use
Recreation —the primary intent is to conserve open space . green spaces of a park while allowing
access and uses which will not interfere with the pre ation of any significant environmental
features which exist in the park.
Institutional — allows for federal, state and loca .vernment activities, major public health or
private health, recreational, cultural, religious . ducational activities, and major transportation
facilities and public utilities.
Medium Density Multifamily Residential— s residential structures to a maximum density of 65
units per acre.
Restricted Commercial — allows ifamily residential density, general office, clinics and
laboratories, auditoriums, librari- convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and
secondary schools.
General Commercial — allo all activities in the Restricted Commercial category as well as
wholesaling and distribut' .ctivities that generally serve the needs of other businesses.
Central Business Dist ' — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial and Institutional
designations, as we residential facilities.
Light Industrial —
a mixed occu
or work/liv
tended to allow mixed -use development to facilitate the ability of developing
y within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under live/work
ing districts.
Industriintended to allow manufacturing, assembly and storage activities generally including
uses generate noise, smoke, fumes, illumination, traffic and other impacts if not properly
co ed.
It shoutnoted that the City's Future Land Use designations will define the limitations on the type, size,
heigh mber, and proposed use of buildings. Any of these items that are not regulated by the Future
Lane shall be governed by the City's zoning designations and codes.
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Existing Zoning
Exhibit 3-5 Existing zoning
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The Omni Area Community Redevelopment
adopted in 2006 and updated in 2009 stated at
t, •mni
es and
enue and
commercial
sed a number
the time, the existing zoning districts in
area are largely defined by higher de
restricted commercial east of NE 2nd
lower densities and a wider array
uses on the west. The 2009 plan
of zoning changes which were
in the second phase of work.
districts included R-3 mul
C-1 Restricted Commer
CBD Central Busine
Institutional, Indus
Residential, SD-6
and PR Parks/
The Miami 21 zoning regulations have been adopted which tak
development regulations. Current zoning designations within th
T3-O (Overtown Residential)— this is a Duplex Subu
(18) dwelling units per acre, but only 2 units per • el.
e accomplished
e time, the zoning
ily medium density,
C-2 Liberal Commercial,
istrict, G/I Government
, SD-6 Central Commercial
entral Commercial Residential,
eation.
orm-based approach to zoning and
ni Redevelopment Area are as follows:
residential zone allowing up to eighteen
T4-R — a General Urban residential zone allow' ' p to thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre.
T5-O (Generally within Wynwood NRD)— i e Urban Center Zone allowing up to sixty-five (65)
units per acre along with some commer ' ses.
T6-8— Urban Core Transect, which in
es the highest density and greatest variety of uses with a
by -right building height of 8 storie d a bonus density to allow up to 12 stories.
T6-36B-0 (Generally, east of N' d Avenue) — Urban Core Transect, which includes the highest
density and greatest variety • ' .es with a by -right building height of 36 stories and a bonus density
to allow up to 60 stories.
T6-24A-0 and T6-24B-• eas west of NE 2nd Avenue) — Urban Core Transect, allows a variety of
uses but is limited by t to 24 stories with a bonus density of up to 48 stories.
D-1 and D-2 (Alon
the Light Indus
per acre alo
uses. D-2
C Tracks and NW 14th Street) —Work Place Districts, these districts implement
and Industrial land use designation. D-1 allows residential density up to 36 units
ith lodging uses, office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial
s office, commercial, civic, civil support, educational and industrial uses.
CS/ CI ese are both Civic Use districts, with CS intended for civic spaces and including docks
and ' n-air retail; CI is intended for civic institutional uses including docks, open-air retail, adult
d. :re, community support facilities, and other similar uses.
Distric at include residential uses as depicted in this map are those that contain the approximately 6,000
dwe _ units within the CRA.
I •uld be noted that Limitations on the type, size, height, number, and proposed use of buildings not
ulated by the City's land use will be guided by the limitations on these zoning categories.
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Government Owned Land
There are a number of governm-
owned parcels within the ni
CRA. These parcels may b- ned
by the City of Miami, ' i CRA,
Miami -Dade School B' d, Miami -
Dade County, or e Florida
Department of ransportation.
These parcels - •e be utilized for
open sp. , transportation
facilities, • e facilities, parking,
cultural recreational facilities,
ceme -s, or other such uses and
ma • the sites of additional such
and/or future open space or
idential facilities
Legend
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Govemment Parcels
Owl Boundary
Exhibit 3-6 Government owned land within the Omni CRA district boundarie
Other Items of Note
The maps provided as exhibit in this section are • designed to depict the street layout, public spaces,
and open space within the CRA.
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Demographics
The current population (2018) of the Omni CRA area is 9,541 based on data from Environics Analyt a
nationally recognized source of demographic and market data. This population is housed in 5,916 • lin
units.
Other key elements of the demographic and housing data are:
• Percent Black = 33.16%
• Percent Hispanic = 36.60%
• Percent Renter Occupied = 72.58%
• Median Value Owner Occupied Units = $445,351
• Residents with Bachelor's Degree or Higher = 44.12%
• Median Household Income = $68,797
Percent Families Below Poverty Level = 14.80%
Tables illustrating the demographic and Housing data are found
e next three pages.
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Table 3-1- Demographics and Housing
AIL
2010 PopWalion by Single Race Classlicalion
ate Alone
BIacWAincan Amen ca n Ala ne
American Inch arrrAlaskan Native Alone
Asian Alone
Name Hawaii ardPacifir Islander Alone
Some Ocher Race Alone
Two or More Races
2010 Popdalion cry Eliuricigr r
Hispanic)Laiino
Not Hispanic(Latino
201O 1i5panietatino Paprlalion by Single-Classtflclion Race
Mite Alone
BIacWAirican Amen ea n Ala ne
American Indian/Alaskan Native Alone
Asian Alone
Native Hawaii aryl] acine Islander Alone
Some Ocher Race Alone
Tvo or More Races
2010 Poprlalion h Sex
Male
Female
Male toFemale Ratio
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97 56.H
3,164 33.16
32 0.34
224 2.35
6 0.06
438 4.59
280 2.93
3,492
6,050
36.60
63.40
2,730 28.69
216 2.26
1T 0.18
5 0.05
5 0.05
390 4.09
122 1.26
4,923 51.65
4,613 48.34
— 1.07
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Table 3-1 (continued)- Demographics and Housing
Married Couple Family, own children 343 15.95
Married Couple Family, no own children 863 40.12
Male Householder, own children 94 4.37
Male Householder, no own children 170 7.90
Female Householder, own children 3 17.29
Female Householder, no own children 14.37
2019 Est. Households by Household Size
1-Person Household
2-Person Household
3-Person Household
4-Person Household
5-Person Household
6-Person Household
7-or-more-person
2019 Est. Average Household Size
2019 Est. Households by Number of Vehicles
No Vehicles
1 Vehicle
2 Vehicles
3 Vehicles
4 Vehicles
5 or more Vehicles
2019 Est. Average Number ofVehicles
2019 Est. Occupied Housing Units by Tenure
Housing Units, Owner -Occupied
Housing Units, Renter -Occupied
2019 Owner Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Owner Occ. HUs:Avg. Length of Residence -- 10.81
2019 Renter Occ. HUs: Avg. Length of Residence
2019 Renter Occ. HUs:Avg. Length of Residence -- 5.12
2019 Est. Owner -Occupied Housing Units by Value
Value Less Than $20,000 6 0.37
Value $20,000 - $39,999 13 0.80
Value $40,000 - $59,999 8 0.49
Value $60,000 - $79,999 12 0.74
Value $80,000 - $99,999 5 0.31
Value 6100,000- $149,999 29 1.79
Value 6150,000- $199,999 85 5.24
Value 6200,000- $299,999 250 15.41
Value 6300,000- $399,999 288 17.76
Value 6400,000- $499,99• 237 14.61
Value $500,000 - $749 ' 383 23.61
Value $750,000 - 184 11.34
Value $1,000,r• 499,999 40 2.47
Value$1,5r .-$1,999,999 57 3.51
Value i00ormore 27 1.67
20 . edianAll Owner -Occupied Housing Value -- 446,350.00
2,830 47.84
1,876 31.71
637 10.77
316 5.34
136 2.30
76 1.28
45 0.76
1.90
949 16.04
3,339 56.44
1,363 23.04
243 4.11
15 0.25
8 0.14
1.16
1,622 27.42
4,294 72.58
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Table 3-1 (continued) - Demographics and Housing
2019 Est. Pop Age 25+ by Edu. Attainment
Less than 9th Grade
Some High School, No Diploma
High School Graduate (or GED)
Some College, No Degree
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Professional Degree
Doctorate Degree
2019 Est. Pop Age 25+ by Edu. Attain., Hisp.ILat.
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783 8.40
865 9.28
1,541 16.53
1,323 14.20
6.48
27.04
977 10.48
563 6.04
144 1.54
High School Diploma 604 14.51
High School Graduate 738 17.72
Some College orAssociate's Degree 986 23.68
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1,837 44.12
2019 Est. Households by HH Income
Income < $15,000
Income $15,000 - $24,999
Income $25,000 - $34,999
Income $35,000 - $49,999
Income $50,000 - $74,999
Income $75,000 - $99,999
Income $100,000 - $124,999
Income $125,000 - $149,999
Income $150,000 - $199,999
Income $200,000 - $249,999
Income $250,000 - $499,999
Income $500,000+
2019 Est.Average Household Income
2019 Est. Median Household Income
2019 Median HH Inc. by Single -Class. Race or Eth.
WhiteAlone
Black or African American Alone
American Indian and Alaskan Native Alone
Asian Alone
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific IslanderAlo
Some Other RaceAlone
Two or More Races
Hispanic or Latino
Not Hispanic or Latino
2019 Est. Families by P. : us
2019 Families at orAb. erty 1,837 85.40
2019 Families at o overt with children 495 23.01
2019 Families ' 'overly 314 14.60
2019 Fami ow Poverlywith children 195 9.07
836
462
538
439
895
642
649
469
329
219
273
165
14.13
7.81
9.09
7.42
15.13
10.85
10.97
7.93
5.56
3.70
4.62
2.79
100,028.84
68,797.13
84,244.25
25,370.19
75,000.00
130,792.90
200,000.33
44,107.26
81,125.84
74,214.21
63,715.12
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Chapter 4 Strategic Plan
Purpose
This section is designed to identify the major strategies, key and catalyst projects and progra
recommended to be implemented by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CR
projects outlined in the adopted 2009 Omni CRA Community Redevelopment Plan Update
this reference is hereby made an appendix to this document) in conformance with the
It will also address some new projects and programs that are necessary to further th
and assist in the elimination of slum and/or blighting conditions outlined in the
Necessity Report for the expansion of the Miami CRA to include the Omni CRA
the 2018 City of Miami Omni CRA Assessment of Need For Extension of Time Fr
While key components of the CRA's future work plan are outlined, this se
exhaustive list of the projects and programs to be undertaken. This secti
specific projects/programs that should be undertaken and all of the m
be considered illustrative of the types of activities the Omni CRA
implementing these projects and programs, the CRA should conti
of conditions of the neighborhood and needs of its residents
effective and cost-efficient projects and programs.
Administration
at are
includes
(which by
al 1986 Plan.
ssion of the CRA
y 2009 Finding of
velopment Area and
e for the District.
n is not intended to be an
as been created with several
oned projects/programs should
Id undertake under this Plan. In
to keep in mind that regular review
property owners is vital in creating
This section will include an authorization of CR .ministration activities over the lifetime of the CRA.
Administering a CRA is often about networkin d interacting with residents, business owners, property
owners, investors, and developers. The CR oyes forward with its mission due to the interpersonal
relationships and trust that develops bet the private sector and the CRA, and the residents and the
CRA. Advocacy for private projects an• better services are often the mainstay of the CRA Executive
Director and the CRA staff. This some ' s conflicts with the role of the local government, which is why it
is critical that the CRA staff remain ' pendent and not report through the City bureaucracy but through
the Chair of the CRA to the CRA B' i and that the CRA maintain its independence. The Omni CRA currently
has such a structure and this P update shall continue to authorize the CRA be staffed as the Board sees
appropriate and shall author' he incurring and payment of expenditures normal and customary for such
an agency and for the act' -s it undertakes in accordance with this Plan.
The CRA shall continu
III, Fla. Stat. and any
Commissioners. T
to plan, constr
plan. The CR
conduct a
where n
ave all of the authority to operate the CRA as may be granted under §163, Part
rlocal agreements with the City of Miami and/or the Miami -Dade Board of County
hall include the right of the CRA to engage staff and outside professionals necessary
carry -out, and/or maintain projects and programs contemplated by this redevelopment
all retain the rights to enter into agreements, purchase goods and services required to
able redevelopment activities. This may also include the right to purchase and hold land
sary for a contemplated activity.
As oned, networking is critically important to the administration of the CRA. Interaction with other
ke dividuals in other relevant organizations assists is making people aware of the opportunities in the
. The Omni CRA benefits from relationships with developers that build mixed -use and commercial
cilities of the type desired by the CRA, local historical organizations when promoting the history of the
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Omni area, realtors with ties to the developers and retail site locators, and with key people in the tourism,
hotel and restaurant industries. There are numerous organizations both statewide and locally that the C
should maintain membership/relationships with or consider joining and/or being involved. T
organizations include, but are not limited to:
1. Urban Land Institute
2. Miami Association of Realtors
3. Builders Association of South Florida
4. National Association of Office and Industrial Parks
5. Visit Florida (The Florida Tourism Marketing Corporation)
6. Greater Miami and the Beaches Convention and Visitors Bureau
7. Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association
8. Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association
9. Dade Historic Trust
10. Catalyst Miami
11. Miami Homes for All
12. The Metropolitan Center at FIU
13. Local Universities and Colleges
Involvement with these groups and any other simila •ups will promote the CRA and its vision, as well as
provide direct contact with individuals and comps that may be attracted to investment opportunities
in the Omni CRA. The CRA does not need to ge olved in or join every organization identified, however,
CRA staff and Board members should attemp ake an active role and participate in membership activities
and events hosted by relevant organizatio
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Redevelopment Strategies
The remaining subsections shall provide a general description of on -going and planned projects that the
CRA may undertake or in which the CRA may have some involvement during the course of its existenc
is important to note that this is an illustrative list of potential projects and is not an exhaustive list of pr. s
that will be undertaken. The CRA is often required to react to ever changing conditions. This plan th ore,
provides the CRA flexibility to adjust to market and political considerations as they occur withou eding
its ability to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by providing such fle ity while
complying with the provisions of §163, Part III, Fla. Stat. This plan is not intended to be a m. redirection
of the CRA's work plan, and thus many of the activities described below can also be fo in "Section 5,
Projects and Strategies", of the 2010 CRA Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan. Due to this, 21 ' edevelopment
Plan has been included an appendix to this document to be used as a guiding docum, where text in this
plan body conflicts with that in the appendix containing the 2010 Redevelopment ' , direction provided
by this document, and not the appendix, shall take precedence.
The following will start with some strategies that will affect multiple pro s (i.e. community benefit
strategy), a presentation of specific projects, and will conclude with stra es of a more general nature
(i.e. job creation, business assistance, affordable housing). This order of sentation is not to indicate any
order of priority or preference. Prioritization of projects/strategies i . icated through policy of the CRA
Board and through its annual budget.
Implementation of a Community Benefits Strat
In any project assisted by the CRA, with the exception o ojects in which the CRA is undertaking on its
own or working with a partner to provide workforce, to . r very -low income housing, the CRA should seek
to obtain a package of community benefits from t •roject owner or developer. Community benefits
would include assurances that the existing CRA rents/businesses will benefit from the new project
through such items (but not limited to) housi .nd employment opportunities or other social service
activities. To be more specific, such benefits s include but not be limited to:
1) The inclusion of an appropriate a nt of below -market rate units. These units may be provided
at rates for workforce housing .s than 140% AMI) or for low income residents (less than 80%
AMI). This would ensure th ghborhood will retain its affordability, reduce the potential for
existing residents to be dis' ed, and afford area workers an opportunity to live near where they
work. The target workfo or these types of units are often teachers, clerical workers, entry level
professionals, and oth -rvice workers. This could also include other housing options for students
with limited incom
2) The CRA should . strive to ensure these projects maintain appropriate urban design standards
that are consi with the vision for the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area as a complete and active,
pedestrian- dly, urban neighborhood. To this end, the CRA should be a part of the review of
any proj and encourage components such as, but not limited to, the following when
appro• e:
Architectural components and placement of these components in a manner that
enhances building/development functionality and appearance.
b. Activated ground floor uses (including the street side of structured parking)
c. Structured parking that includes parking for the general public
d. Public plazas or other gathering spaces included within the project
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e. Pedestrian -friendly streetscapes that include:
i. Wide sidewalks to allow for pedestrian use and room for activation such as
sidewalk cafe.
ii. Shade trees
iii. Benches
iv. Trash receptacles
v. Pedestrian level -lighting on appropriately designed light pole
3) Each project should provide other benefits that may include:
a. A percentage of construction jobs earmarked for emp -es of the Omni CRA
Redevelopment Area (possibly expanded to include • town or other adjacent
neighborhoods or zip codes)
b. Shared parking with availability for public parking
c. Availability of housing units to district residents --cially below market rate units)
d. Availability of small retail space at below m. rents for local "mom and pop" retail
businesses owned by district residents
e. General commitments of support of community which may include but not be
limited to:
i. Joining or otherwise suppor
the Omni CRA Redevelop
local non-profit agencies providing services within
t Area
ii. Encouraging employe: esidents, businesses to volunteer for local causes
iii. Providing for job f.' internships, or other on-the-job training where appropriate.
Public Improvements in Conj tion with Private Projects
Improvements in the public space
(parking, plazas, sidewalks, et
developer/owner of any proj
serve a larger neighborho
may be a need for the
project. The CRA sho
they be reasonabl
quality -of -life for
but not be limi
se
to:
in areas of private property that can be utilized by the general public
ould be encouraged as community benefits to be provided by the
When such projects are not undertaken by the private developer or they
nd whether projects are undertaken with CRA assistance or without, there
to invest in infrastructure around a project, or in limited instances within the
onsider and possibly invest in improvements to publicly -owned facilities should
if they are improvements to appearance, functionality or an overall increase in
residing, visiting, or doing business in the area. These improvements may include,
1. Ho g Affordability
2. -etscapes - which may include one or more of the following:
a. Wide sidewalks
b. Traffic calming features
c. Trees
d. Additional decorative or thematic street lighting
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e. Bike lanes
f. Street furniture — benches, trash receptacles, etc.
g. Bus shelters and benches
h. Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs
Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
j. Pedestrian -level street lighting
k. Other such elements within the public space
3. Public gathering spaces
a. Public plazas
b. Neighborhood greenspaces
c. Pocket parks
4. Other Infrastructure improvements and upgrades
a. Water and Sewer
b. Undergrounding or relocation of overhea'ties
c. Provision of public wi-fi
d. Electric car charging stations
e. Public Parking (structured or on -et
f. Public Restrooms facilities
g. Informational kiosks
5. Other such improvements or up .es that may enhance the area and/or provide for a better
quality of life for residents, visit
New Development Pro.'
There are a significant number
the major projects
nd area business customers.
rojects planned for the Omni CRA area. The following is a discussion of
Miami -Dade Sch. :oard Properties
The Miam :de School Board owns several sizeable parcels within the Omni CRA area. These
include are not limited to) the School Board's Administration Building with an adjacent parking
struct and surface parking lot, the buildings currently housing iPrep Academy and WLRN, School
Bo. 'arcel 7 to the south of the WLRN building, and a few blocks from these key sites, Phillis
tley Elementary School. The City of Miami, Omni CRA and Miami -Dade School Board have all
ognized these properties are located in the middle of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area and
re prime for redevelopment and thus have begun to explore a potential partnership for this
purpose. The CRA should continue to work with the City and School Board to seek desirable
development of these underutilized sites.
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Omni CPA
School Board HOU
Properties
■ Philiis Wheatley
■ MDCPS Admin
■ City Vacant
Crescent Heights
11 Parcel 7 RFP
Exhibit 4-1— school board properties
The proximity of these properties to ntown, 1-95, 1-395, 1-195, the waterfront and cultural
amenities, as well as having two ne Metromover stations, including one in the center of the
area makes them a key target for • -lopment. Given the area's zoning which allows for residential
and mixed -use products, with • s units available if affordable housing is included in the project,
their potential is even further anced.
With the CRA's guidance, e properties could anchor new residential projects already being built
in the area with mix: •se projects with affordable housing and strong retail, service and
restaurant options t :o not currently exist. Businesses that locate in this area would provide for
residents and visi- to the area's entertainment/cultural facilities, but would also assist in
attracting new •' e uses to the area.
In order to e these properties, the CRA will need to work with the City and School Board to
relocate t ses the School Board has in its current buildings. It would be beneficial for the CRA
to ende to have some of these facilities that bring workers and students to the area relocate
withi e CRA. These workers and students can help bring energy and provide a necessary
cus ' er base for pioneer businesses locating to new development.
articular note, in designing redevelopment of the Phillis Wheatley Elementary School site, the
A should seek to maximize the provision of affordable housing for incomes of teachers and other
School Board employees.
While providing for new development and a more efficient use of the School Board Properties, the
public entities involved all have a more community -oriented mission than profit. Therefore this
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partnership can and should focus on creating strong community benefits through any
development. With this in mind there are several key aspects of development that the CRA sho
endeavor to have included in the projects subject to the partnership. These aspects could incl
but not be limited to:
• The CRA may have need to support projects in or around the School Board ' •erties
through investment in the public realm. While developers may participat h public
improvements related to their projects, it is not always the case dditionally,
infrastructure in the area may need upgrading or an increase in capa ' to safely and
efficiently handle an increase in use.
• The CRA should consider and possibly invest in improvements to p cly-owned facilities
should they be reasonably regarding as improvements to appeae, functionality or an
overall increase in quality -of -life for those residing, visiting, or ng business in the area.
These improvements any include, but not be limited tho' •utlined previously in the
subsection on Public Improvements in Conjunction with P c Projects.
• If the CRA is not engaged as a partner one or more prs on the School Board sites, the
CRA should work closely with the City to have rev authority, or at minimum review
consultation, on any projects proposed for the si
This program has the greatest potential to c' ge the Omni CRA area since the
construction/opening of the Adrienne Arsht Center . therefore should be a high priority for the
CRA.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Foster a close working relationship with t
property in the Omni CRA to the greater
ity and School Board to redevelop School Board
efit of the public.
b) Develop new projects on School Boar' operties, in conjunction with the City and School Board,
promoting the envisioned urban ch ter of these sites and the overall CRA area.
c) Seek community benefit conces s from any selected developer(s).
d) Implement any necessary . is improvements in accordance with the subsection on Public
Improvements in Conjunc ' with Private Projects.
e) Relocation of the Sch• oard administrative offices and WLRN to another site within the Omni
CRA if possible.
f) Increase job o• tunities for residents of the CRA and possibly for those of adjacent
neighborhood
g) Provide a d-income of housing on these sites including below -market rates for affordability to
workfor d lower income families and individuals as well as a student population.
h) Enha street -level activity through ground floor retail uses and pedestrian -friendly streetscape
am' ies.
ocation and support for the iPrep School if and when it is affected by redevelopment of its
xisting site.
The CRA should seek to maximize the availability of housing on this site for teachers and for local
area students (generally college or emancipated students) on the Phillis Wheatley Elementary
School site.
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PHASES OF DEVELOPMENT:
a) School Board Parcel 7 — The CRA may participate with the School Board in t
development of the School Board's parcel between NE 1st Court and NE 2nd Av
south of NE 14th Street. The School Board is seeking to partner with the a. ent
property owner on development of these sites.
b) Continue on -going discussions with the School Board and City of Miam e Miami
Parking Authority, and other stakeholders to partner with one anot .nd private
developers to develop the School Board -owned Properties
c) Partner with the City and neighboring landowners to er nce educational
opportunities on City Owned land.
d) Partner with the County and the School Board to increase h• g opportunities within
improved Phillis Wheatley school site.
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The following are conceptual depictions of how the School Board property could elop
Exhibit rospective site development School Board Administrative Property
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Exhi.' —School Board Parcel 7 Conceptual Plan
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1-395 "Underdeck"
The Florida Department of Transportation has committed to creating a park on land it curly
owns adjacent to and under 1-395, much of which is currently vacant or used for parking. T park
will utilize this land on which the roadway bridge will be constructed. The park will both b :jacent
to the bridge and under it.
The CRA should work closely with the City and FDOT, and any selected Operator to - re any open
space that is built is both attractive and functional. The park will be an active lin, .m Omni to the
Downtown district and thus clear useable pathways need to exist; the Baywal have to connect
southward through this park for lack of any other way to cross the 1-395 ri of -way. In addition,
the open space needs to be designed in a way that will ensure it can be ained. Hidden spaces
under the bridge may be attractive to the homeless, unwanted graffit' sts, criminals, and other
persons who will negatively add to the park and its surroundings. In ition, the right mix of plant
materials needs to be installed as the bridge's shadow will caus trying amounts of sunlight at
different locations within the park based on the location of t .un over the course of daylight
hours.
There may be elements of the park the CRA wants to incl or the overall design may be over the
budget for the project. In this case, the CRA can partic e in the costs to ensure a design that is
desired by the community.
M=1"
Exhibit 4-9 95 Span proposal
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Housing Affordability
While projects/programs in this section are not presented in any order of importance, it should be note
that housing affordability is one of the key programs for the CRA to undertake. A key tenant of commu
building is that the most complete communities, those that provide the best environment for •ir
residents, are those that contain people of mixed incomes. When residents in all phases of life, a ose
with varying types of employment from entry level professionals to food servers, to teachers, t' actors,
and to CEO's of Fortune 500 companies can all live in one area, the community thrives. In tod housing
market however, it is particularly difficult to maintain and expand workforce housing (units ouseholds
earning up to 120% of AMI) and lower income housing (units for households earning bel• .0% of AMI).
The City of Miami has set an aggressive target of developing 12,000 new or preserveordable units by
2024. While the Omni CRA may not have sufficient funding by that time to create .nificant portion of
those units, in later years as the CRA's increment revenue expands, it should be ab . make a major impact
in providing for such units.
While thousands of new housing units have been developed with the City iami and thousands more
are slated for development within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Are one, most have been built as
market rate or high -end luxury units. It is unlikely that any significant n er of single family homes will be
built in the district at any time in the future due to the cost of land ae cost of construction. Most new
units and just about all the units that will be potentially built in 0 will be in multi -family buildings and
many will be rental units. Additionally, very few units built in m' rn, multi -family buildings contain more
than two bedrooms which make them unfriendly for families
Historically, housing in Omni was not high -end luxury ex for buildings along the water that provided
views of Biscayne Bay. However, with increasing desire ive in Miami and with the congestion that one
now experiences in Brickell and Downtown, and the opening of the Performing Arts Center,
investments being made in Maurice A. Ferre Par .sy vehicular access to the interstate highways, and
access to mass transit via Metromover stations, e and more people are seeing the benefits of living in
Omni. Developers have noticed this as well as high allowable density in much of the area surrounding
the Adrienne Arsht Center. Several new hig e projects are currently under construction and others are
being proposed. In fact, this redevelopm' plan strongly encourages such high density residential to be
built on the Miami Herald Properties a e School Board Properties.
Given these conditions, the CRA n- . to find ways to ensure housing remains affordable for all income
levels within the district, but p cularly for those households meeting workforce or lower income
guidelines. It is also important ake sure that housing is available for families.
Two major regulatory met can be employed to provide affordable housing. Inclusionary zoning and
density bonuses.
Inclusionary housing here the City mandates that each new housing project provides a certain
percentage of unit .r households making below a pre -established income level. While this ensures a
certain number •' its, such a program could have the effect of increasing costs to renters/buyers to the
other resident the project as they would have to make up for revenue that would be lost by providing
the lower-c• nits rather than selling or renting them at market rates. Additionally, such programs are
much mo' uccessful when the housing market is booming and costs exceed revenues by a greater
percen Should the CRA wish to pursue such a regulation, it should be monitored to see if it remains
cost- ctive to the housing provider to continue to develop.
T ity already employs a Bonus Density program through its zoning code. In certain zoning districts,
elopers can obtain the right to build more units on a property if a percentage of units on the property
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are maintained as affordable for lower income residents. It is through this program that the CRA is hopi
to provide a significant number of units for workforce and lower income households within the Sc
Board Properties.
There are also several programmatic methods the CRA can employ to increase the supply of dable
housing. All of the following methods will have the effect of lowering housing costs and can be i ' mented
by the CRA:
To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers in the CRA could:
1) Acquire land and sell or give it to a developer at below market cost.
2) Pay some portion of development costs such as impact or permit
3) Provide a direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a • entage of the increases
in taxes paid over a defined period of time after compl- .n if affordable units are
provided.
4) Undertake projects in the public realm that might ot 'se be the responsibility of the
developer (i.e. streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway im• ements)
5) Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existi► ousing project.
6) Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in th
processes in the City to shepherding the
efficient manner.
velopment approval and building permit
ect through development approvals in an
To Assist or partner with non-profit housing provis the CRA could:
1) Do any of the activities it could do . for -profit developer.
2) Provide a cash grant to the non •fit to provide the affordable housing
3) Acquire and own housing u
cost or in which the CRA
hat it would then either lease to the non-profit a minimal
d hire the non-profit to manage on its behalf.
4) Acquire and own land ch it would lease to a non-profit to build upon for a minimal cost.
5) Create a Commun and Trust that would own the land upon which any such for -sale
housing would b- ilt. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to own the land
that would th ot be subject to property taxes. The building on the land would remain
taxable ho •r.
To Assist Workforce or er Income Buyers the CRA could:
To Assist
1) Provi
own payment assistance.
2) Su' .ize or guarantee interest on a mortgage.
3) •vide rehabilitation funds so a buyer could afford to purchase a unit with repair or
pgrading needs.
rkforce or Lower Income Renters the CRA could:
Provide rent subsidies for rental housing
2) Provide a grant or loan for first/last month's rent and security deposit.
er programs the CRA may wish to undertake is one to ensure that those of limited means can afford to
ay in a home they already own. This could be in the form of:
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1) Continuation of the CRA's Partnership with Miami -Dade Rehabilitation Assistance to help in
repairing housing units for owners with limited income.
2) Creation of a CRA program to provide assistance to repair, maintain, and upgrade ho
maintain the livability of the housing unit.
3) Assistance for emergency repairs (i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies)
4) Assistance for compliance with City code upon receipt of a notice/citation from ity.
5) Assistance to install energy efficiency upgrades that would reduce monthl d annual bills
related to living in the home.
In addition to these methods, the CRA should seek additional ways to reduc- e cost of providing
affordable housing. The CRA could find unique and creative ways to reduce cos •roviding housing that
may be applicable for all such projects or there may be specific costs associat ith an individual project
that the CRA could pay for, undertake, or otherwise find a way to reduc ith the understanding that
savings would be passed along to the resident and not added to the retur investment.
The CRA should also look at other programs it might be able to deve o assist target income residents
reduce costs to stay in and maintain their homes. Any such pro: that would provide reduced cost
maintenance or service provision would help these residents a .imultaneously, maintain the stock of
affordable units in the district.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Increase the supply of affordable hofor lower income and workforce households
as a percentage of all units within CRA.
b) Support the City's Bonus Dens •rogram for projects containing affordable units for
target households.
c) Devise and implement . rams to assist housing providers in creating affordable
units for target house
d) Consider the creati' •f a Community Land Trust to own land upon which affordable
units exist.
e) Partner with -profit organizations to provide affordable units within the district.
f) Create an' plement programs to assist target income households purchase or rent
within means.
g) Cre and implement programs to assist target income households rehabilitate,
a .r maintain units they currently own.
h) ek new and creative ways to reduce the cost of providing affordable housing.
ON -GOING PR' CTS:
) Acquisition and repair subsidy for rehabilitation of 16 Corners project
b) Repair subsidy for rehabilitation of Bullard Apartments
c) Land acquisition and rent subsidies for new projects in Overtown
d) Mortgage subsides for available TIF
e) Land acquisition and mortgage subsidy for
f) Continued partnership with Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation
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Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts have been important in establishing the Omni CRA
destination. As the Miami Herald area and School Board properties area develop, it will be import to
support these uses/users and to maintain certain components to these facilities and to enhance area
to ensure they remain a featured destination.
Some part of the FDOT property will be utilized for 1-39
completed in the Fall of 2023. In addition to use for the
FDOT land is anticipated to become a public park. T
public parking in the area. This can be in the form RA
Parking a key
to these
Existing
lots in the area
either privately
ned or property of
Florida Department
of
(FDOT).
Transportation
The
development potential
for these sites is high
(and encouraged by this
Plan) and thus they will
not exist in perpetuity.
dening. A project that is scheduled to be
5 widening, a large portion of the remaining
A should seek opportunities to add additional
or City purchased and/or constructed parking
(either structured or on -street) or by working wit' .jacent land owners/developers to provide for public
parking in their property or within their develo. nts.
Efforts should also be taken to ensure that s s and sidewalks leading from public parking, drop-off/pick-
up sites, or mass transit facilities are s with sufficient sidewalk size, condition, and visibility and
crosswalks are safely designed for the 1- of pedestrian use and vehicular traffic.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO IERTAKE:
a) Increase public parking • •rtunities both on public and private land for these patrons of the
Adrienne Arsht Center he Performing Arts.
b) Enhance safety alo
the Omni CRA R
Concert Hall.
ON -GOING PROJE
ey pedestrian routes from parking areas and retail/restaurant areas within
elopment Area to the Adrienne Arsht Performing Arts Center and Knight
ocating and providing parking for the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.
Annu nding of a portion of the Adrienne Arsht Center's debt and the CRA's annual funding of
cul facilities within the CRA (which includes funding to this facility as well as others in the CRA).
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Infrastructure
While there is existing infrastructure within the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, there will
need over time to increase capacity, modernize, and relocate utilities. The CRA should contin 4sly
review conditions of various forms of infrastructure within the district and coordinate the
responsible entities for each. This will allow the CRA to understand infrastructure issue hin the
area including any noted deficiencies, work programs, and timelines for ading or
modernization. The CRA should participate or undertake infrastructure proje. here such
involvement will promote desired development quicker or more efficiently tha •uld otherwise
be undertaken by regularly responsible entities.
Roads and Streetscapes
One of the most important components of redevelopment is u
functionality. The appearance of an area, and the condition
amenities within the public rights -of -way are key to quality of I.
area desirability and thus increases private sector investmen
the public sector investment in the Omni CRA Redevelopm
p: -s to area aesthetics and
oads, sidewalks, and other
ncreased quality of life drives
ads and streetscapes are key to
rea.
Several key projects have been undertaken to date in, :ing projects on 14' Street, Bayshore
Drive, and NE 2nd Avenue. Projects similar to these uld be undertaken throughout the CRA.
These projects should be designed to make efficient use of the rights -of -way, add
components that cater more to pedestrians an• ycles than cars, and provide for activation of
sidewalks. A package of improvements that w' : implement a "complete streets" design within
the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area sh' : be considered for any roadway/streetscape
improvement project.
In addition to enhanced streetscapes, ' imperative to keep roadways and sidewalks maintained
in a clean and safe condition. Ex 3-1 was developed from information gathered in the
preparation of the Assessment of d prepared in 2018 as part of the Omni CRA's request for an
extension of time. This map s ' areas deficient in one or more of the elements of a standard
roadway. These deficiencies of include any enhancements but instead identify facilities with
baseline issues such as po -s, raised sidewalks, broken curbing, and broken or missing lighting.
While this map is not i ded to limit work to be done to these areas, it is indicative of issues
within the CRA distri -s these facilities also have a limited lifespan, the CRA should regularly
monitor them and - with the City, County, or State to repair them, or work with these entities
to rehabilitate or .uild them.
Efforts shout• .o be made through roadway projects to enhance circulation through the district
in order to • vehicles moving and ensure the safest, most efficient, and quickest routes to any
destinati• ithin the district. To this end, the CRA should continuously review street design to
ensur- :t bicycles, pedestrians and vehicles do not negatively interact in any area, that on -street
par ' is safe and does not impede traffic, that traffic calming methods and devices are utilized to
ree accident points. In addition, the CRA should also consider the continued change of one-way
ets in the district to two-way streets where such a change would enhance circulation and
prove visibility for businesses along any such street.
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Roads/Sidewalks
Roads and sidewalks should be upgraded and modernized to provide a minimum standard w
includes, but is not limited to:
1) Smooth, stable ride on a road surface with no major potholes, cracking, depre• ns, or
standing water for extended periods.
2) Sidewalks that are not lifting, buckled, or cracked and which meet all requ ents of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
3) Where appropriate, Curbs that are not cracked, lifting, or of insuffici' eight to convey
stormwater efficiently or prevent vehicles from encroaching on sw
Lighting that is sufficient to illuminate the entire roadway and side area so as to provide
visibility and safety to users of the roadway/sidewalk.
Streetscapes
Streetscape projects should be undertaken throughout t .'strict in order to give a sense of
neighborhood and safety as well as to enhance overall hetics. On streets with commercial,
mixed -use, and/or high density residential uses or futu rises and where the street is activated or
to be activated, streetscapes should be designed to ance the area, allow for use of sidewalks
for restaurant/cafe seating or other appropriat e, and to establish an area wide theme.
Streetscapes should include one or more "comp - street" elements such as, but not limited to:
1) Trees
2) Bicycle lanes within street corrid
3) *Furniture — benches, trash r .tacles, planters, etc.
4) Bus shelters and benches
5) *Ride share and mass sit drop-off/pull-outs
6) *Wayfinding signa; oth pedestrian and vehicular level)
7) *Informational
8) Pedestrian -I: street lighting
9) *Decora ' street lighting
10) Wide .estrian-friendly sidewalks
11) Cr' alks differentiated through the use of alternative materials (i.e. stamped
alt/concrete, colored concrete, brick pavers)
Oth- 4ch elements within the public space
er density residential or industrial areas not on major corridors nor intended for dense urban -
led development do not need to include these elements.
Transitions between different areas of the CRA such as between the Media/Entertainment district
and the Bayfront can be accomplished through subtle changes in overall streetscape elements.
These changes can be in the form of species of tree, style changes in street furniture, or style or
height of street lights.
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The CRA should prioritize projects by Streets and/or street segments where investment has the
highest potential to increase private sector investment, activate the street into a lively busine
destination, or provide safe avenues of travel from one area of the district to destination
within the district. This isn't to say priority projects will be undertaken first. The CRA will to
weight a project's priority with budgetary constraints and efficiencies when it is po .le to
collaborate on a project with another entity that may have a need to install utilities i .t right-
of-way or may be undertaken a widening or upgrading project themselves as the er of the
roadway/right-of-way. Expanding another entities project to include CRA desir ork (at the
CRA's expense) is often a cost-effective method and also may prevent roads a • idewalks from
being closed and under construction for each individual project.
Water and Sewer
The Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) serves the Oarea with water and sewer
utilities. The entire of the Omni area has water and sewer ay." .ility through WASD and the
provision of such services are not anticipated to impede any r elopment projects in the CRA.
This is not to say that there will not be a need to moder - and harden facilities to ensure
continued service. Water and sewer services have been pr' :ed throughout the County for quite
some time and it is not unusual to find water and was .ter lines that exceed 50 years of age
which is generally considered to be the average lif: :n of such lines. Lift stations and pump
stations can also become problematic over time lea' : to unreliability in service. This unreliability
comes from both aging and, as has been experi d more recently, a heightened threat of the
loss of power due to natural disasters. Many ies have begun to expand the number of such
facilities with automatic generators to ensur •ntinued service through such events.
While provision of these services is gen y paid for by user fees and outside grants, the CRA
should work with WASD to modernize ese utilities during any major streetscape or roadway
rehabilitation in which the roadway ace is disturbed. This will ensure that newly reconstructed
roadways are not disturbed by wa •rwastewater main breaks and that residents and businesses
are not inconvenienced by suc, currences. The CRA should also work with WASD to increase
capacity, if a future need is : •fished, when replacing water and wastewater facilities during a
road/streetscape project a, .ssist in hardening lift and pump stations.
The CRA may have to d such projects that may be outside the normal and/or anticipated
timeline for WASD. I such cases, the CRA should seek to lend funds to WASD until such time as
the project would , otherwise be undertaken. This can be in the form of cash, in -kind services
(where installati' s part of a larger CRA or City project), or the CRA can structure a program with
WASD that all• . it credits for work done. In the instance of a credit program, WASD could provide
credits to t 'A equal to the value, or some portion thereof, of work undertaken. The CRA could
then eith• .ell these credits or grant them to developers to offset the cost of water/wastewater
conne and/or impact fees. However, if such a repayment is not appropriate for an individual
proj he CRA may have to provide for the cost to ensure quality facilities within the district.
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Stormwater Drainage
Many parts of the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area, as they exist today, were constructed at a t
when development was much less dense. Historically, stormwater was not a significant is as
there was an abundance of undeveloped land onto which water could flow and percolate ' • the
ground. Additionally, few, if any environmental regulations were in place that required torage
and/or filtration of stormwater. In addition, the South Florida region is now dealing sea level
rise that will reduce capacity of existing stormwater facilities (due to higher grow ater levels)
while requiring more capacity.
The CRA should work with the City of Miami to keep close watch on areas o cern and ensure
that existing stormwater facilities continue to operate as designed. The should be ready to
participate in programs to expand stormwater drainage systems wh capacity is not being
maintained and where anticipated need requires increased capacity Ile this is generally the
responsibility of the City's Stormwater Utility, it is critical that the key a watchful eye on this
infrastructure as having flooding issues can lead to a decrease in ' •stment in the area.
This is an area that has seen increased level of funding and th e CRA/City should monitor State
and Federal notices for potential grant opportunities.
Other Overhead Utilities
Electric, telephone and cable utilities are gene e provided via overhead transmission lines
through the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. T 'A should make effort to ensure that with new
projects such utilities are placed undergro This is both for aesthetic and storm hardening
reasons.
Such projects can be costly, however ilities such as Florida Power and Light have recently
enacted policies in which they utility •ear a larger portion of the overall cost of undergrounding
their lines. This shift was due to fi gs that neighborhoods with underground electric were less
likely to experience power out from hurricanes over the last few years and where power
outages existed, they affected 'er customers. The CRA should consider such projects throughout
the district and should eval the potential costs and benefits to undergrounding of these utilities
when undertaking any ro. iay or streetscaping construction project.
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Transportation Network and Strategic Miami
Area Rapid Transit (SMART) Plan
There are other key gaps in the transportation network
that the CRA should consider completing such as a
roadway crossing of the FEC railroad tracks at NW 17th
Street. In addition, if assistance is needed in
implementing or upgrading mass transit opportunities
outlined in the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit
(SMART) Plan the CRA should consider and possible
participate in its implementation (of particular aMax
d.
importance to the area would be the potential funding -°' "`2 ::
ofa portion of the Beach Corridor connecting the Omni wrrp.at,
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CRA Redevelopment Area to the barrier island, and
north to Wynwood and Midtown). Mass transit will be Exhibit 4-1
population grows and the area transforms into a more ueris
Movement of people with such facilities will limit congestion
commuting times.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Ensure that all streets and sidewalks are free of defi ' ies that impair their appearance and
function.
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b) Construct pedestrian -friendly streetscapes thr out the CRA.
c) Construct streetscapes in commercial, mix- se, and high -density residential areas that
encourage activation.
d) Work closely with Miami -Dade Water
and wastewater facilities within th- A.
e) Work with Miami -Dade Water a
capacity continues to exist for
f) Work with the City of Mia
and store stormwater t
Sewer Department to ensure modernization of water
ewer Department to ensure sufficient water and wastewater
icipated projects within the CRA.
tormwater Utility to ensure sufficient capacity is available to convey
ghout the CRA for both existing and future needs.
g) Evaluate the potent' • underground utilities where they currently exist overhead and
undertake such pr is when found to be cost beneficial
h) Evaluate the p. tial for all infrastructure when undertaking roadway reconstruction or
streetscape .ch as undergrounding utilities and upgrading and increasing capacity of existing
undergro facilities.
i) Plan a onstruct a crossing of the FEC railroad tracks at NW 17th Street.
If a' .priate, assist in the implementation of the SMART plan to reduce pressure on the
portation network and better serve those that live in Omni with a focus on the Beach
rridor line from the Omni area to the barrier island.
ING PROJECTS:
Roadway Conversions from one to two-way streets
a. N. Miami Avenue
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b. NE 1st Avenue
c. NE 2nd Avenue
d. NE 17th Street
b) Street Lighting upgrades — CRA-wide
c) Water and wastewater replacement and upgrades
Continued payment of CRA share of Port Tunnel debt service
Parks and Greenspace
The 2010 redevelopment plan states that because of the
residential units, it is imperative that additional greenspace be dev
thousands of new residential units still exists in the Omni CRA Redev
and will continue to be so into the future. Existing parks will nee
constructed to provide for the demand for outdoor open sp
special events.
Baywalk
One of the most utilized public spaces in the CRA
bay, this space is utilized by residents as a place
to run the entire length of the City's bayfront.
Miami Herald Properties site and does no
Maurice A. Ferre Park.
The CRA should work with the owner
ensure this segment is constructed
future, the CRA should consider a
the property until construction
owners to ensure expansion
The CRA should investiga
the south side of the
become a true alter
others to travel to
The Baywalk fa
when the ad
anticipat •evelopment of new
ed. As the potential for
ment Area, this is still true
be upgraded and new parks
for recreation, relaxation, and
e Baywalk. Running along the edge of the
roll, run and bike. The Baywalk is envisioned
ently, the Baywalk does not extend through the
with portions of the Baywalk south of 1-395 in
the properties which the Baywalk does not traverse to
evelopment plans in this area turn out to be far into the
reement that would allow a basic, but safe, pathway through
mences. The CRA should also partner with any other property
ny limited areas of the facility.
ays for the Baywalk to cross under 1-395 to connect with portions on
ay. It is critical that this link be established as the Baywalk will then
e transportation facility and will be utilized by pedestrians, bicyclists, and
from downtown.
es should also be properly maintained to ensure its continued use and expanded
n of new features may make it a more desirable amenity for casual users.
Maurice A. re Park
Th and CRA have been working for a number of years to implement a long range master plan
f� is park. The 2010 plan recommends continued funding by the CRA to implement the park plan
d to provide annual support for capital program. The CRA should continue to follow this
recommendation through its annual grant for cultural amenities in the CRA. This grant, currently
at 35% of the CRA's annual increment revenue, makes funds available to the Adrienne Arsht Center,
the museums at Maurice A. Ferre Park, and other such cultural facilities. While this park does have
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two museum buildings constructed on its 40+ acres, about half of the property is still open space
that is very needed in the area.
Other Area Parks and Greenspaces
The CRA should look to fund upgrades to and encourage additional programing in otexisting
parks and green spaces in the district where such improvements will enhance ability of
residents and visitors to enjoy the outdoors and/or to undertake recreational ivities. New
equipment, upgraded landscaping, parking facilities, water fountains, new and e ded walkways
and upgraded or new athletic fields (where feasible) are an example of the ty of upgrades that
may be beneficial to these parks.
Street Tree Improvements
The CRA has produced an inventory of available tree planting
and some surrounding areas. Trees are a large economic ben
and planting trees in the neighborhoods improves quality
health, and economic vitality.
s
The Florida East Coast Railway Deep Water Sli • C Slip)
This area south of Maurice A. Ferre Park, which . once a deep -
water slip, is currently underutilized. The CRA s- . d work with the
City to determine the slip's future and sho •articipate in costs
associated with filling in the slip and/or ac ' ing the area. The site
should be considered for an expansio Maurice A. Ferre Park
though all opportunities for this -a should be explored.
Whatever the final course, the CRA .uld be involved in activating
this site and should continue to involved in the discussions of
what it should ultimately bec
New Parks and Greensp
The need for open e will exceed the supply in existing parks
and greenspaces efore, the CRA should look for other opportunities to acquire land for small
parks and ope ,aces. The addition of pocket parks consisting of a small portion of land with
limited furnit and landscaping can be placed between large buildings or within an existing right-
of-way to • ide a green space for residents of the areas of Omni that are anticipated to contain
large, m story, mixed -use and residential projects. The CRA should also look at the possibility of
acquir strategically located parcels large enough for uses such as basketball/tennis courts,
pla and equipment, picnic areas,
s in the Omni neighborhood
ibit 4-2 Available Street Tree Locations
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KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
a) Provide a continuous Baywalk through the Omni CRA area from Edgewater to Downtown
b) Work with FDOT to ensure a high -quality, functional design and construction for the
"Underdeck" green space.
c) Work with the City to determine the future of the FEC Slip and participate in activating site.
d) Upgrade and encourage more activation of existing parks within the CRA
e) Upgrade and ensure maintenance of existing greenspaces within the CRA.
f) Utilize existing City -owned land or acquire land to construct both new poc .arks and a larger
more active park(s)
Utilize small publicly owned spaces as greenspaces with limited bench: d landscaping.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Baywalk construction and improvement where nee
b) Improvements to Margaret Pace Park
c) Improvements to Dorsey Park
d) Improvements to Biscayne Park
e) Land acquisition for new park(s)
Miami Herald Properties Area
Collectively these properties, comprise a key are th potential for a catalyst project(s). This area, which
includes the highly visible waterfront property :t once housed the Miami Herald's facilities and offices,
should be developed into a signature mixe. .e destination. This would provide a critical private sector
anchor to attract people to the waterfro ,erforming arts center area and connect this area to the 14th
Street Media/Entertainment District.
The owner at the time of the autho ' of this Plan, Genting Group's Resorts World Miami has suggested
the use of the site for a hotel/res' ith residential and retail, but there no current movement towards
development. If Genting or an. r company with international credentials were to develop the site as
envisioned, it would help m •t the District, promote additional supporting development, and attract
spending and employment he area.
Much like the School B► : properties, the parcels in this area are prime for development. However, the
properties in this are almost exclusively in private hands with the exception of the Arsht Center, Knight
Concert Hall, Om Terminal and several lots adjacent to 1-395 which FDOTwill utilize in the highway's
widening projec which will become a park around and under the highway. The CRA will have to rely on
City zoning re• :tions to ensure development that is compatible with the Omni CRA's vision. While the
CRA cannot uire a developer to exceed regulatory requirements, it should work with them to encourage
the provi of community benefits as outlined previously and should at minimum seek the following
benefi r the public:
Affordable housing
2) Target percentage of local hires
3) Commitments of support for local community groups and initiatives
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4) Parking open to the public (particularly to support the Arsht and Knight venues)
5) Baywalk connection
The Baywalk provides public access to the bay and is a vital pedestrian and recreational component e
waterfront in the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area. It is important that the CRA work with the own o .f bay
front properties in this area to ensure access for and construction of the Baywalk across these perties.
This will allow for a flow across this section with the ability to continue through the district . link with
that portion south of 1-395.
Incentives such as reimbursements for all or some costs related to the desired benefit he undertaking
of a project in the public realm that would have otherwise been the responsibility oft eveloper, or some
other mutually agreed upon method, can be utilized to encourage the afore ment'' d benefits
The CRA should monitor any development plans that are proposed and sh• work with any future
developers in this area to ensure their projects seamlessly transition from t e across the Arsht Center
and Knight Concert Hall and into the remainder of the district. It should . encourage any developer to
provide affordable housing, local job opportunities, and other benefits e community The CRA should
look for opportunities to enhance the area that may present the .elves and are beneficial to the
community. Like the School Board properties, the CRA may need t• est in the public realm. If streets in
this area remain public and improvements are not made a part .ny development agreements/orders,
the CRA should consider and possibly undertake improvemen publicly owned property such as those
outlined in the previous subsection Public Improvements in ' junction with Private Projects.
The Agency should also seek to maintain the Miami -Dade nsit bus terminal in its current location or near
to the current location to ensure transportation choice ' all residents, employees, and visitors to the area.
Maintenance of the terminal will also mitigate traffid parking in the area as it transforms to a denser,
urban destination.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERT
a) Increase communication with priva operty owners/developers to convey the CRA vision and to
assist in identifying potential issu- .s early in the development process as possible.
b) Attract internationally recog : owner/developer to build a mixed -use product at the Miami
Herald properties.
c) Encourage the develop of affordable housing within private projects
d) Encourage develope d business owners to employ residents of the Omni area.
e) Encourage devel• s/business owners to provide other community benefits to the Omni CRA
Redevelopme ea
f) Enhance th blic realm surrounding private development in the area.
g) Increas- •lic parking within private developments in the area.
h) Reta e Omni Bus Terminal within the immediate area.
i) P' de for public access to the bay by continuation of the Baywalk through any new waterfront
elopment
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Historic Preservation
While the CRA is poised as a strong advocate for redevelopment of the Omni area through new pro
and the modernization of existing properties, this should not be done at the expense of history. To• en
older buildings are believed to be obsolete and are left to deteriorate or are demolished in the • it of
the future. While Miami is a relatively young city, it has historic properties that should be pr rved to
connect us to the past and allow us to reminisce. There are currently nine historic propert ithin the
Omni CRA; six properties that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, two tha - eligible but
are not listed due to owner concerns at the time of nomination and two properties that h •een declared
historic by the City of Miami. These properties are:
1) The Miami Cemetery
2) Miami Fire Station #2
3) S & S Diner
4) Trinity Episcopal Church
5) The Miami Woman's Club
6) Sears Tower
7) Shrine Shops (eligible for National Register but not lis
8) Dorsey Memorial Library (locally designated)
9) Citizen Bank Building (eligible for National Reg'
10) Vera Building (locally designated)
The CRA has been instrumental in preservin: veral of these structures with unique architectural
characteristics that provide an important look into Miami's past. The CRA should continue to advocate
for and fund historic preservation projects . work to inform residents and visitors of these properties
important link to Miami's past. A• onally, the CRA should work to identify any other
structures/properties which may beco' eligible for historic designation in the future due to their age,
architectural style, or other connecti' o Miami's past.
The CRA should also endeavor ensure that new construction/development in the area of these
properties respects the uniqu .racter and the scale of these buildings and does not detract from their
importance as community a s.
KEY ACTIVITIES FOR TH
a) Continue to a
CRA.
A TO UNDERTAKE:
ate for and participate in the preservation of historic structures/properties in the
b) Commu e the importance of historic properties and their link to Miami's past.
c) Ensu rough advocacy that new development/construction does not detract from historic
pr• ties.
d) ntify any additional properties/structures that may become eligible for historic designation.
ON-' I NG PROJECTS:
Preservation and rehabilitation of historic Citizen Bank Building.
Potential improvements to the Miami Cemetery
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Economic Development/Small Business Programs
One of the most important activities the CRA can undertake is to assist in the attraction of businesses
jobs to the district. In the redevelopment area, it will be critical for new restaurants, retail stores, an• er
service providers to be attracted to locate to the area. People want to move to or visit an area wi good
business environment and in which they can buy desired items, find providers of personal servic- :nd find
good food and drink, unfortunately, these types of businesses are often the last entities •cate in a
growing area as they require the consumer be in place so that they can have sufficient in e to survive.
Additionally, creating jobs gives established residents employment choices that provide them
increased income or reduced commutes to work. Creating jobs also gives new or pote- : ly new residents
the opportunity to live and work a short distance apart.
The CRA can and should assist in business attraction and job creation. As m- •ned, businesses need
customers to survive. Given the growing nature of the redevelopment area, t is an increasing need for
businesses to meet the growing demand, however, because of the area has established itself as a solid
consumer base, businesses are reluctant to be "pioneers" in the area. more restricting, the lack of
consumer demand history makes financial institutions reluctant to len, . such entities. It can be difficult
to find those pioneer businesses willing to take such a risk and for exi : businesses to continue to operate
in such an environment.
To assist in these efforts, the CRA should continue to imple► t its business assistance programs and
should look for opportunities to create new, effective progrdesigned to attract and retain businesses.
The CRA has an excellent track record with its Busines entive Grant Program which assists qualified
business or property owners with building and proper provements that are directly related to opening
of a new business, improving an existing business, ' edying code violations, providing ADA access and
eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions i' e targeted areas of the Omni CRA. This program
provides matching funds to make these improv nts and can cause certain fees of the City to be waived.
In addition, this program the CRA could to
businesses. The following programs coul
1) Creation of a designated CRA
t additional creative methods to assist new and existing
developed and implemented over time:
on who is available to assist businesses in the area when issues
arise with governmental ag es such as City Code Compliance, Building or Zoning Departments,
Police Department, or t ealth Department. Additionally, the liaison could assist in resolving
issues related to the p realm such as sidewalk or roadway issues, drainage problems, parking
issues, or area safet cerns.
2) Relocation assist. - — A program could be created to assist businesses that move into the Omni
CRA from outs of the City (so as not to negatively impact other areas of the City) in paying for
such relocat expenses. Such expenses could include some fixed amount or percentage of total
cost for t' oving of equipment and/or stock, the cost of re -printing business materials or
adverti ' a new location.
3) The
could undertake or create a business group to undertake area shared marketing. Such an
of could place advertisements touting the district and multiple businesses within it. This would
vide for more cost effective marketing and would promote the district which would benefit all
usinesses in the district. This effort could also work with entities such as the Adrienne Arsht Center
and area museums to run cross promotions. If successful, such an effort could grow into a business
improvement district or a merchant association that could take over efforts as the businesses
community grows.
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4) A program to guarantee interest on a business loans could be developed. Such a program would
guarantee a minimum percentage interest return on a loan to a new business or existing busine
for equipment or property improvements. This would reduce the cost of borrowing to the busi
and offer only minimal risk to the CRA as it would only be guaranteeing a percentage of i est
payment on the loan.
5) Small business grants can be made available in small increments to assist more locally o -d "mom
and pop" type businesses with simple activities that might otherwise difficult for the . undertake
such as expanding advertisement, creating a more effective social media and web ed presence,
or to attend a business training seminar.
6) A retail advisor could be periodically be made available to businesses consultation. Such
individuals or firms visit business locations and make recommendations a how better to display
products for sale, or to create a welcoming storefront or interior envirent. Such consultations
can be made over a short visit to the business (an hour or so).
7) The CRA could provide customer service training for the employ- of any business in the district
that interact directly with customers. This could be the front person at an insurance office,
retail sales clerks, or wait staff at a restaurant. Such tram could assist business owners in
providing better service
The CRA should continue to seek new and innovative method d programs to attract businesses to the
district, assist them in increasing and maintaining their cust. -r base, and to have the facilities and tools
available to them to help them survive and thrive
Job Creation
Another aspect of economic development for th• 'A is the creation of jobs within its boundaries. Some
of this goes hand -in -hand with business assista• efforts. As long as there are businesses that are thriving,
there will be new jobs created. The attra of jobs serves several purposes. It provides additional
customers for existing businesses and it c ovide jobs and therefore income to residents of Omni which
would allow them to not only continue eside in the district, but could provide them jobs close to home
which would reduce commuting. The ' would most likely want to incentivize the creation of higher wage
jobs, those paying more than an av• :e wage for the area. The exception to this might be to subsidize the
creation of lower wage, limited e training positions, to assist district residents transitioning off public
assistance, or to encourage b -sses to expand their hours by hiring additional help.
The CRA could develop a j• reation incentive program that would grant funds for the creation of jobs at
desired income levels. S a program could reimburse a business a fixed amount or a percentage of salary
for a period of time fo • .ch job created and filled for a year. The reimbursement could be at amounts that
increase based on t► •b's salary. The benefit to such a design is that it incentivizes higher wages and does
not have a cost if job is not created or filled. This type of assistance could help in attracting better paying
jobs to the arecomplement lower wage service jobs.
Again, the
Any pro
do so.
hould continue to seek other creative incentives to create and attract new jobs to the area.
that would offset the cost to a business of newly created jobs could incentivize a business to
KE TIVITIES FOR THE CRA TO UNDERTAKE:
Increase the number of businesses within the CRA
Assist new and existing businesses find ways to survive and thrive
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c) Incentivize the creation of businesses within the CRA.
d) Incentivize job creation to create a larger consumer base.
e) Incentive job creation to create employment opportunities for Omni residents.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Implementation of the Business Assistance program grants
b) Assistance to the El Doris "Morgan's" jazz/speakeasy
Quality of Life Projects/Programs
By virtue of being an area declared to contain slum and/or blight, one can assume district has a number
of quality of life issues. In the Omni Redevelopment Area, these issues range froppearance of its streets
and parks, homelessness, crime, limited opportunities and support for the a s lower income residents.
To this end, the CRA must identify and address such quality of life issu at continue to exacerbate
blighting conditions in the area. These issues tend to all affect the way ► •le, both residents and visitor,
interact with and react to the area. Some quality of life concerns h. .Iready been addressed in other
parts of this section, therefore, many of those addressed here do ay within the purview of any single
topic area nor do they necessarily have any other relationship to ' another.
To identify quality of life issues, the CRA should consider und' king a on ongoing survey of residents to
determine issues of greatest concern. More established m- of determining issues of concern will assist
the CRA in prioritizing these issues and find ways to addr hem.
The CRA area experiences a higher level of calls for p• - than the remainder of the City. The CRA should
work with the Police Department to address the n of these calls and determine if there is some type
of crime or topic of such calls that can be address: iy the CRA or other entity. Additionally, the CRA should
continue its efforts to provide for community ► ing innovations and level of police involvement in Omni
that exceeds the level for the remainder of City. Involvement by the Police in district will help reduce
crime and give residents and visitors a : ' er sense of security even if no such concern is warranted.
Community policing assists not only in venting and solving crime, but in enhancing the relationships
between police and the community.
Another issue of concern within t 'A is homelessness. Not only is homelessness an issue for those who
experience it, but for the CRA t egative connotation of having a visible homeless population can reduce
investment in the area and s• e experience of visitors, reducing the chance they will return. To address
this, the CRA has and shou •ntinue to work with the Miami -Dade Homeless Trust and to fund initiatives
to reduce homelessness ' ithin its boundaries and to provide for shelter and other needs for those that
are homeless and live he streets within the redevelopment area. Besides eliminating the effects on the
district, to underta ch programs is also the socially beneficial and correct thing to do.
A program that . enhances the Neighborhoods and employs the homeless is the Purple Shirts Program.
The CRA fun. program to pay the wages of workers and a manager from the Chapman Partnership
Homeless A tance Center. This group then assists in picking up litter, pressure washing graffiti and
sidewalk .ndscaping, and keeping up the public and green spaces in the Redevelopment area. This
progra' ould be retained and expanded due to its success.
Th- ed for social services within the district is also of high concern. Services provided by agencies such
ental health, financial assistance, and career training could reduce the high level of calls for police and
calls for fire and emergency medical services. However, a concern has been raised that social service
delivery in the district is inefficient and uncoordinated. The CRA could provide a central location within its
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boundaries in which social service agencies could interact with the public in order to facilitate a more
efficient and effective delivery of services. The CRA could schedule the various agencies to be on -site
meet with residents of area to answer questions address needs and concerns and could be responsibl
informing the public of this availability. This would also foster a closer relationship between the C .n
the various providers.
As the CRA seeks to revitalize the area, developing talent and opportunities for the und- ved will
contribute to the goal of elevating the quality of life for residents. The creation of scholar s and work
study -programs could provide tuition assistance to resident students who major in fiel. value to the
CRA and the neighborhood. Internships with the CRA and/or business and non-prpartners would
provide valuable work experience, and an immediate mechanism to give back to the munity. Providing
access to education to those financially incapable of securing the path to higher leg will yield the skills
and opportunities that the community sorely needs.
The levels of increased poverty in the CRA Redevelopment Areas and t .ging infrastructure make
hurricane season very hard on residents. Improvements to homes and bu sses can easily be destroyed
and high deductibles make recovery difficult. Power outages ten• . last longer in certain CRA
neighborhoods, making businesses at risk for burglaries and break-i e Omni CRA should implement a
residential disaster relief, and/or business interruption program to p small businesses and residents of
the CRA.
ON -GOING PROJECTS:
a) Funding community policing within the CRA
b) The Purple Shirts Program or other homele sistance programs
c) Grants to homeless organizations or oth- onprofits
d) Police innovation and enhancement ' :ram
e) Land acquisition and rent or .rtgage subsidies for new low-rise apartment, or single
family/duplex projects in
f) Land acquisition and rent o •rtgage subsidies for new midrise projects
g) Continued partnership Rebuilding Together to undertake home rehabilitation
h) Disaster relief for ho and business -owners
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Chapter 5 Implementation Plan
Implementation Through the Financing Plan
The Omni CRA has been in existence since the October 23, 1986 by the Dade County Commission's •ption
of Resolution 86-868. A redevelopment plan was adopted in that same year and the CRA beg, o collect
increment revenue and began its work program. Unfortunately, this plan did not lead to signi ' t program
implementation or change within the CRA. Thus, the City caused a new plan to be writto 2006 which
was then amended in 2009 and 2010 to reflect a 200+ acre expansion of the CRA. This • was adopted in
2010 and a more ambitious work plan was engaged as the CRA began implement.. . While excellent
progress has been made, financial obligations to two major projects, the Perform Arts Center and the
Port of Miami Tunnel, have limited the CRA's ability to invest in a number of pro s contemplated by the
most recent plan.
Due to this, the CRA recently obtained access to a $25 million loan through ' United. This loan will assist
in undertaking a number of projects, however, the debt service on this lo. iill add to CRA's limited amount
of funds available for projects and programs for the short term un► several anticipated projects are
completed and added to the tax rolls.
A focus of the CRA in the next few years will be the Miami-D. School Board Properties, an initiative
outlined in Section 4 Redevelopment Strategies. Should thi ategy be successful and other planned
developments come on-line as anticipated, a significant . .unt of new revenue will be generated to
complete implementation of other initiatives in this r ielopment plan. In fact, if everything comes
together, all of the initiatives anticipated by this plan u e will be financially feasible during the extended
lifetime of the CRA.
The following section identifies the financing p am for the projects and the implementation of the
overall program.
Assumptions
Several assumptions must be made der to make any meaningful projections. Trends in real estate,
including historical values and incr ng values of multi -family residential and mixed -use projects within
the City of Miami and the entire S' Florida Region were reviewed. Through this review, future conditions
were also anticipated. This wa .ed to formulate projections of future growth in values.
The escalation rates used i
area develops further an
annual increase of 4%
projection assume that a certain momentum will carry forward as the Omni
e CRA implements the projects and programs outlined in this plan update. An
axable Value is projected over the extended life of the CRA through 2047. While
some years may se: ger increases in Taxable Value and some will see smaller increases, it is believed
that this flat 4% i' ase over time is appropriate. Value growth of both the original Omni Area and the
2009 Expansio a are assumed to grow at the same rate.
It is also ass -d that projects that are in the approval process or under construction at the time of the
preparati• •f this document will be completed with assumptions made about when these projects will
reach s , antial completion and be added to the tax rolls.
ly, millage rates are assumed to stay constant at FY 2018 levels of 4.6669 mills for Miami -Dade County
d 7.5865 for the City of Miami (a total of 12.2534 mils).
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Revenue Projections
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency has two different areas for which its increment reven
determined. The original area of the CRA, created in 1986 utilizes a 1986 base year taxable value, w e
2009 CRA expansion area utilizes the 2009 taxable value as its base year value. As the 4% growt tor is
utilized for both areas, a single base year value was established and is used for making revenue .-ctions.
These two values are added to give a total base year taxable value of $246,898,822.
The objective of the CRA is to promote a wide range of community improvements an• development
activities. The CRA provides a mechanism for capturing the tax increment generated the increase in
taxable values over the Base Years. The plan introduces a timeframe expansion of the ' which will extend
its lifetime to the maximum 60 years allowed by law from the 1986 initial year oft 'A. This will take the
CRA to FY 2046-2047. Over the remaining 27-year life (including the current ye. •f the CRA, this stream
of funds is a substantial amount.
Table 5-1 summarizes the fund flows generated by the CRA from Tax Incr t Financing (TIF).
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Table 5-1 TIF Projections
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
0
2031
2032
Current TaxabOeVaDue
$1,929,903,162
$2,007,099,288
$2,087,383,260
$2,170,878,590
$2,257,713,734
$2,389,022,283
$2,567,083,175
$2,983,766,502
$3,439,117,162
$3,727,181,848
$3,927,269,122
$4,135,359,887
4,283
$4,576,845,254
$4,759,919,064
Growth4%
$77,196,126
$80,283,972
$83,495,330
$86,835,144
$90,308,549
$95,560,891
$102,683,327
$119,350,660
$137,564,686
$149,087,274
$157,090,765
$165,414,
4,070,971
$183,073,810
$190,396,763
New Projects
School Board 9.5 acres
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
$51,000,000
,000
$51,000,000
School Board Parcel 7
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
$17,000,000
Herald Site
$42,500,000
$42,500,000
Mana Wynwood
$10,000,000
Bayview
$40,000,000
$40,000,000
Citizen's Bank
$8,000,000
Canvas
$65,500,000
$65,500,000
Melody
$64,000,000
$54,000,000
150 NE 19th Parcel
$64,000,000
$64,000,000
Phil lis Wheatley
$59,500,000
$59,50
$2,007,099,288
$2,087,383,260
$2,170,878,590
$2,257,713,734
$2,389,022,283
$2,567,083,175
$2,983,766,502
$3,439,117,162
$3,72
$3,927,269,122
$4,135,359,887
$4,351,774,283
$4,576,845,254
$4,759,919,064
$4,950,315,827
Base Year Taxable Value
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,8
6,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$1,760,200,466
$1,840,484,438
$1,923,979,768
$2,010,814,912
$2,142,123,461
$2,320,184,353
$2,736,867,680
$3,192,
3,480,283,026
$3,680,370,300
$3,888,461,065
$4,104,875,461
$4,329,946,432
$4,513,020,242
$4,703,417,005
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$21,568,440
$22,552,192
$23,575,294
$24,639,319
$26,248,296
$28,430,147
$33,535
$39,115,528
$42,645,300
$45,097,049
$47,646,869
$50,298,681
$53,056,566
$55,299,842
$57,632,850
TIF Collected 95%
$20,490,018
$21,424,582
$22,396,529
$23,407,353
$24,935,881
$27,008,640
$3
$37,159,752
$40,513,035
$42,842,197
$45,264,525
$47,783,747
$50,403,737
$52,534,850
$54,751,207
Cumulative TIF
$21,424,582
$43,821,111
$67,228,465
$92,164,346
$119,172,985
,123
$188,191,875
$228,704,910
$271,547,107
$316,811,632
$364,595,379
$414,999,116
$467,533,967
$522,285,174
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
8
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2045
2047
Current TaxabOeVaOue
$4,950,315,827
$5,148,328,460
$5,354,261,598
$5,568,432,062
$5,791,169,344
6,118
$6,263,728,763
$6,514,277,913
$6,774,849,030
$7,045,842,991
$7,327,676,711
$7,620,783,779
$7,925,615,130
$8,242,639,736
$8,572,345,325
Growth4%
$198,012,633
$205,933,138
$214,170,464
$222,737,282
$231,646,7
40,912,645
$250,549,151
$260,571,117
$270,993,961
$281,833,720
$293,107,068
$304,831,351
$317,024,605
$329,705,589
$342,893,813
New Projects
School Board 9.5 Acres
School Board Parcel 7
Herald Site
Ma na Wynwood
Bayview
Citizen's Bank
Canvas
Melody
150 NE 19th Parcel
Phil lis Wheatley
$5,148,328,460
$5,354,
$5,568,432,062
$5,791,169,344
$6,022,816,118
$6,263,728,763
$6,514,277,913
$6,774,849,030
$7,045,842,991
$7,327,676,711
$7,620,783,779
$7,925,615,130
$8,242,639,736
$8,572,345,325
$8,915,239,138
Base Year Taxable Value
$246,898,822
8,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
$246,898,822
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$4,90
$5,107,362,7
$5,321,533,2
$5,544,270,5
$5,775,917,2
$6,016,829,9
$6,267,379,0
$6,527,950,2
$6,798,944,1
$7,080,777,8
$7,373,884,9
$7,678,716,3
$7,995,740,9
$8,325,446,5
$8,668,340,3
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
, 59,178
$62,582,559
$65,206,875
$67,936,164
$70,774,625
$73,726,624
$76,796,703
$79,989,585
$83,310,182
$86,763,604
$90,355,162
$94,090,382
$97,975,012
$102,015,026
$106,216,641
TIF Collected 95%
$57,056,219
$59,453,431
$61,946,532
$64,539,356
$67,235,894
$70,040,293
$72,956,868
$75,990,106
$79,144,673
$82,425,424
$85,837,404
$89,385,863
$93,076,261
$96,914,275
$100,905,809
Cumulative
$524,590,18
$584,043,61
$645,990,14
$710,529,50
$777,765,39
$847,805,69
$920,762,55
$996,752,66
$1,075,897,
$1,158,322,
$1,244,160,
$1,333,546,
$1,426,622,
$1,523,536,
$1,624,442,3
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Funding Strategy
Revenue projections from a steady source of funds such as a CRA tax increment can be used to financ
number of catalytic programs designed to trigger the redevelopment of the area. This is the essenc- a
redevelopment plan. Prior planning efforts, with community involvement, have yielded a length of
program, projects, and improvements desired. The CRA revenue stream can be allocated to a plish
these projects in some order of priority. This section of the plan will present a financial .del that
summarizes the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the CRA. This model is intende• a planning
tool, so that the programs, projects, and improvements can be matched against availab Inds. Later in
the section, goals for major catalyst programs to be undertaken by the CRA will be outl
The CRA funding model is presented in Table 5-2. It is essentially a budget that lists pcted revenues and
expenses for each of the future 26 years of the CRA. Indeed, it is prudent • ice to review these
projections on a periodic basis, so that the assumptions in the model can ssessed against actual
experience. What follows is a brief explanation of the structure and assumpt . of the model.
Table 5-2 is organized to list fiscal years in adjacent columns across the to e revenues and expenditures
are listed in the leftmost column, in typical budget form, with all revenu- sted first, then all expenditures.
The primary source of revenue is, of course, the tax increment. A -viously discussed, this begins as a
modest amount, but grows quickly in successive years as long . •development and general economic
growth keep increasing the taxable value of the properties wit he CRA. Other sources of funding, such
as grants from various state and federal agencies, can and s d be pursued.
It is important to note that this model shows a "pay as go" program from FY 2018 forward. This is a
very conservative method of payment. The CRA coul• ce some of the newer projects come on-line,
borrow against future revenues. A borrowing of this could significantly increase the start time of many
infrastructure projects. This would allow the proj . to be completed sooner, accelerating growth even
greater than the assumed 4% annual increase, -ver borrowing would have significant interest costs. In
the future, the CRA may find that any interes e may accelerate growth enough to easily cover the cost
of borrowing, making it a preferred financi ption. An accelerated implementation could lead to surplus
increment revenue that could be retur to the taxing authorities contributing to the CRA and, could
ultimately lead to early termination of ' increment payments to the CRA once any outstanding bonds are
satisfied.
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CRA Expenditures
The financial projections discussed here allow the CRA to budget for anticipated expenses to achieve th
goals of the community vision. Most of the bond proceeds will be directed to paying for ca
improvements and land acquisition. In addition, the tax increment funds will provide a substantial cas• •w
for other programs and activities, as well as the administrative overhead needed to fur the
community's objectives. These programs and expenditures are discussed in more detail in Ch. r I of
this report with targets and goals outlined later in this section.
Identification of Catalyst Projects/Programs and Initial Goals
This Plan provides for the creation of various different types of projects and prog
elimination of blight conditions within the CRA area. There are several key project/pr
specifically detailed in Section 4 of this report and which have been funded by the
model shown in Table 5-1. The catalyst projects are those that should be purs
make the greatest impact on Omni both in terms of taxable value and enha
for the neighborhood's residents. The top catalyst projects /programs wi
initial goals. This list is not presented in any particular order of importan
NOTE: Goals outlined in this Section are more susceptible to market f
land prices, available TIF, buyer's tastes, growth in the surroundin
r to achieve the
ms that have been
sible 26 year funding
vigorously as they will
ent to the quality of life
outlined below along with
r priority.
s outside of the CRA's control (i.e.
as).
1) The Miami -Dade School Board Properties — Work with the i-Dade School Board and City of Miami
to develop several key parcels owned by the School Board. T roject will include the relocation of School
Board activities including the School Board Administrative •' es, the iPrep School and the studios of WLRN
public radio, and potentially a relocation or re -constructs' •f Phillis Wheatley Elementary School. The land
will be utilized to construct new residential and mixed projects that will include workforce housing and
housing affordable for lower income households.
GOALS:
a) Development of all School Boar• •perties.
b) Relocation of School Board a ies within the Omni CRA.
c) Formulation of a package ncentives to ensure developments with residential components
include significant mixecome housing units, where possible.
d) Developments with nd floor commercial and other types of uses that activates the street.
Developments that a
due to proximity to
reasonable dista
2) Miami Herald Pro
edestrian-friendly, reduce or eliminates the need for private automobiles
ss transit/ride share facilities and availability of goods and services within a
es — Work with private property owners to develop properties in this area into
anchor uses includi' ixed-use, residential, hotel/resort and commercial.
GOALS:
elopment of all available sites by 2025
ocation of anchor facilities with internationally recognizable facilities that will attract visitors
to the area.
Continuation of the Baywalk through these properties to maintain public access to the
waterfront.
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d) Completion of complimentary improvements to public space/rights-of-way in the immediate
area.
e) Inclusion of public parking within the private development.
3) Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts Parking — The CRA needs to ensure that these ilities
have nearby available parking. As the School Board Properties are developed and as the Florida 1 : rtment
of Transportation constructs the 1-395 widening and the "Underdeck" park, spaces for patro events at
the Adrienne Arsht and Knight facilities will dwindle.
GOALS:
a) Ensure any private parking facilities built in the area include parking open to public.
b) Locate appropriate structured parking in the immediate area that c. .e shared with other
facilities, including Miami -Dade County School Board.
c) Enter into shared parking agreements with any private parking fa -s in the area whose prime
users utilize the facilities during hours when performances a Adrienne Arsht and Knight
facilities are not common.
4) Infrastructure — This category includes the construction/recouction, rehabilitation, location, or
upgrading of several types if infrastructure. This includes, but is limited to facilities for: Streetscapes,
roadways, curbs, sidewalks, stormwater drainage, water, wa 'ater, cable, electric transmission, voice
and data transmission as well as the transportation network . mass transit facilities. It recognizes that as
development occurs, there will be a greater stress on the .cilities, increase the need for these facilities
and thus require additional capacity, and these facilities need greater protection (hardening) to ensure
they continue to function after disaster or other disr e events.
GOALS
a) Undertake a full infrastructure st to determine all needs and estimated costs related to
infrastructure and prioritization •roject within each type.
b) Complete rehabilitation to a ficient streets, sidewalks, curbs, and lighting
c) Complete rehabilitation deficient water/wastewater facilities
d) Complete streetscap: tallation to enhance quality of life by providing, pedestrian -friendly
amenities through• •mni as well as shade and lighting.
e) Complete a CR' ,ide stormwater system that conveys/retains stormwater and prevents
regular floodi :ue to rain events and sea -level rise.
f) Undergro overhead utilities to harden the CRA area against storms and other events.
g) Assist, ere necessary, in the implementation of the Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit
(SM! Plan.
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5) Parks and Greenspaces — With the significant increase is visitors and residents anticipated in the Omni
area, the limited system of parks and greenspaces within the area will be insufficient to serve t
population. Existing parks such as Biscayne Park and Margaret Pace Park are in need of rehabilitation
expansion where possible and Maurice A. Ferre Park is not yet fully built -out. The CRA may to
contribute to ensure a quality "Underdeck" open space that is a part of FDOT's 1-395 project. Theill be
a significant needs for new parks and the CRA may need to acquire land and construct ne .cilities,
particularly smaller pocket parks or limited, passive greenspaces.
GOALS:
a) Upgrade existing park facilities to accommodate use and additional acti •n for increased
population
b) Ensure the City in fully develops Maurice A. Ferre Park as per its ma plan/vision
c) Ensure the "Underdeck" open space is designed and const ed in a manner that is
acceptable to the community and such that its maintenance i tainable.
d) Acquire land through donation or purchase for, and con ct new parks and greenspaces
throughout the CRA district.
6) Housing Affordability — The CRA should fund established and cr e new ways to increase the stock of
workforce and lower income affordable housing within the dist
GOALS:
a) Create project -specific developer incentives ensure that new or significantly redeveloped
residential projects in the CRA contain a s ient amount of units that are affordable to the
target populations
b) Work with local non-profit housing
for occupancy by the target popul ns
c) Continue and expand progra
rehabilitation/emergency re
that an affordable housin
ders to build new units or rehabilitate existing units
o assist individual, target population, home owners with
to their homes to ensure they can remain in the homes and
ck is maintained.
d) Create mortgage sub ' and/or down payment assistance programs to help the target
population purchas
mes.
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Table 5-2- Funding Model
SUMMARY
Estimated Need
2019
2020
2021.
2022
2023 _
2024
2025
_ 2026
_ 2027
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues1
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 8,159,889
$ 8,530,070
$ 8,915,059
$ 9,497,222
$ 10,286,665
$ 12,134,053
$ • ,152,876
$ 15,430,026
$ 16,317,124
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 13,264,693
$ 13,866,459
$ 14,492,295
$ 15,438,659
$ 16,721,975
$ 19,725,084
23,006,876
$ 25,083,009
$ 26,525,073
Total Increment RevenuesAvailable
$ 21,424,582
$ 22,396,529
$ 23,407,353
$ 24,935,881
$ 27,008,640
$ 31,859
37,159,752
$ 40,513,035
$ 42,842,197
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,260,000
$ 1,323,000
$ 1,389,150
$ 1,458,608
$ ,538
$ 1,608,115
$ 1,688,521
$ 1,772,947
2.Contractural and Professional Services
$ 1,100,000
$ 1,155,000
$ 1,212,750
$ 1,273,388
$ 1,337,057
$ " ,403,910
$ 1,474,105
$ 1,547,810
$ 1,625,201
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 2,300,000
$ 2,415,000
$ 2,535,750
$ 2,662,538
$ 2,795,6'•
2,935,448
$ 3,082,220
$ 3,236,331
$ 3,398,148
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Port of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ A
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
2. MAX Miami Agreement
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 2,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
3. PAC Interlocal Payment to County
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
4.35% Global Agreement Payment
$ 7,008,604
$ 7,348,785
$ 7,702,574
$ 8,237,55:
8,963,024
$ 10,660,698
$ 12,515,913
$ 13,689,562
$ 14,504,769
S. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,0,
2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
6. 2018 Tax Increment Revenue Notes
$ 2,724,158
$ 2,815,026
$ 2,814,140
$ -6
$ 2,817,970
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,814,600
Total Debt& Long -Term Obligations
$ 18,179,262
$ 18,610,311
$ 18,963,214
$ •9,254
$ 20,227,494
$ 21,921,798
$ 23,777,013
$ 24,950,662
$ 25,765,869
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 20,479,262
$ 21,025,311
$ 21,498,964
2,161,792
$ 23,023,158
$ 24,857,246
$ 26,859,233
$ 28,186,993
$ 29,164,016
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
(Revenues -Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 945,321
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,9•'
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,481
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,519
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,181
D. Project/Program Expenditures
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,500,000
b. I nfrastruct ire l mp rovements
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Public Improvements
3. Perform ing Arts Center
a. Parking
$ 600,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 1,000,000
4. I-395 "Underdeck" Part(
a. Contributlon/Ma lntena nce
$ 500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,050,000
$ 1,102,500
$ 1,157,625
5.Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
$ 40,000,000
$ 700,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,573,900
b. Road/Cu rb/Sldewal k Rehabl litation
$ 35,000,000
$ 652,152
$ 766,098
$ 1,000,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 7,000 •
28,522
$ 105,535
$ 55,381
$ 200,000
$ 160,000
$ 118,000
$ 376,388
d. Water/Sewer
$ 15 •
e. Stormwater Drainage
$ ,000
e.Ut 1Ilty Undergrounding
$ 4,000,000
e. SMART PIan&Transportation Network Assistance
75,000,000
6. Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
$ 279,421
$ 105,143
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
7.HousingAffordability Programs
$ 141,798
$ 205,683
$ 286,258
$ 416,113
$ 597,822
$ 1,050,284
$ 1,545,078
$ 4,051,304
$ 4,284,220
8. EconomicDevelopment/BusinessAssistance
a. Business l mprovement/Job Creation Gra nts
$
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 209,138
$ 351,959
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
9. Qualityof Life Improvements
a. Com minify Pollci ng/P ubl lc Safety
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 525,000
$ 551,250
b.SocialServlce Del leery I m provements
$ 30,000
$ 31,500
$ 33,075
$ 34,729
$ 36,465
$ 38,288
$ 40,203
$ 42,213
d. CRAScholarshlp Program
$ 10,000
$ 20,000
$ 30,000
$ 40,000
c. Purple Shirts Progra m
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 121,551
$ 175,000
$ 183,750
$ 192,938
$ 202,584
d. Homeless Progra ms
$ 175,000
$ 175,000
$ 175,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 525,000
$ 551,250
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,050,000
TataIProject/Program es
$ 945,320
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,908,389
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,482
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,518
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,180
Total Increment R.-. .Diable
$ 21,424,582
$ 22,396,529
$ 23,407,353
$ 24,935,881
$ 27,008,640
$ 31,859,138
$ 37,159,752
$ 40,513,035
$ 42,842,197
Tota lOperati. es
$ 2,300,000
$ 2,415,000
$ 2,535,750
$ 2,662,538
$ 2,795,664
$ 2,935,448
$ 3,082,220
$ 3,236,331
$ 3,398,148
Total De• Obligations
$ 18,179,262
$ 18,610,311
$ 18,963,214
$ 19,499,254
$ 20,227,494
$ 21,921,798
$ 23,777,013
$ 24,950,662
$ 25,765,869
To ( Program Expenditures
$ 945,320
$ 1,371,218
$ 1,908,389
$ 2,774,089
$ 3,985,482
$ 7,001,892
$ 10,300,518
$ 12,326,042
$ 13,678,180
- unds
$ I
$ I
$ 1
$ I
$ I
$ I
$
$ I
$
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SUMMARY
2028
2029
2030 _
2031 _Ell
2032
2033
2034
2035
036 _
2037
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues1
a. Increment Revenues from Co unty
$ 17,239,706
$ 18,199,191
$ 19,197,056
$ 20,008,723
$ 20,852,858
$ 21,730,758
$ 22,643,774
$ '10
$ 24,580,828
$ 25,607,847
b. Increment Revenues from Clty
$ 28,024,819
$ 29,584,556
$ 31,206,682
$ 32,526,127
$ 33,898,349
$ 35,325,461
$ 36,809,657
$ ., 53,221
$ 39,958,528
$ 41,628,047
Total Increment RevenuesAvaiiable
$ 45,264,525
$ 47,783,747
$ 50,403,737
$ 52,534,850
$ 54,751,207
$ 57,056,219
$ 59,453,431
61,946,532
$ 64,539,356
$ 67,235,894
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 1,861,594
$ 1,954,674
$ 2,052,407
$ 2,155,028
$ 2,262,779
$ 2,375,918
$ 2 '
$ 2,619,450
$ 2,750,422
$ 2,887,943
2.Contracturaland Professional Services
$ 1,706,461
$ 1,791,784
$ 1,881,373
$ 1,975,442
$ 2,074,214
$ 2,177,925
$ .,821
$ 2,401,162
$ 2,521,220
$ 2,647,281
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 3,568,055
$ 3,746,458
$ 3,933,781
$ 4,130,470
$ 4,336,993
$ 4,553,843
$ ,781,535
$ 5,020,612
$ 5,271,642
$ 5,535,224
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Port of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
$ 4,234,000
2. MAX Miami Agreement
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
$ 812,500
3. PAC Interiocal Payment to County
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,400,000
4.35%Global Agreement Payment
$ 15,352,584
$ 16,234,311
$ 17,151,308
$ 17,897,198
$ 19,162,923
`,969,677
$ 20,808,701
$ 21,681,286
$ 22,588,775
$ 23,532,563
5. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
6. 2018 Tax Increment Revenue Notes
$ 2,814,600
$ 2,813,869
Total Debt& Long -Term Obligations
$ 26,613,684
$ 27,494,680
$ 25,597,808
$ 17,897,198
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 30,181,739
$ 31,241,138
$ 29,531,589
$ 22,027,667
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
- 3,499,916
$ 24,523,519
$ 25,590,236
$ 26,701,898
$ 27,860,417
$ 29,067,787
Ave ila blefor Projects/Programs
(Revenues -Operating Expenses-DebtService)4
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,609
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,5
D. Project/Program Expenditures
$ 31,251,292
$ 32,532,700
$ 33,863,195
$ 35,244,634
$ 36,678,939
$ 38,168,107
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
b. I nfrastruct ure I mp rovements
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Pu bl lc Imp rovements
$ 1,000,000
$ , •00
$ 1,000,000
3. Performing Arts Center
4. I-395 "Underdeck" Park
a. Contri butlon/Ma lntena nce
$ 1,215,506
$ 1,276,
1,340,096
$ 1,407,100
5.Infrastructure Improvements
$ 1,477,455
$ 1,551,328
$ 1,628,895
$ 1,710,339
$ 1,795,856
$ 1,885,649
a. Streetscapes
$ 752,478
$ . ,.00
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
b. Road/Cu rb/Sldewal k Rehabl litatlon
$ 1,000,000
$ ,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,295,745
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,490,626
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 200,000
250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,200,000
$ 1,099,256
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 1,000'
1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 496,369
$ 404,612
$ 300,000
e. St or mwater Drainage
$ .
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
e.Ut 1Ilty Undergrounding
$ .•,000
$ 652,685
$ 1,554,649
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,500,000
$ 2,324,192
e. SMART PIan& Transport ano n Network Asslsta nce
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
6.Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,342,398
$ 2,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 4,500,000
$ 3,500,000
$ 4,200,000
7.HousingAffordability Programs
4,526,453
$ 4,778,375
$ 5,040,374
$ 15,760,455
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 501,441
$ 526,513
$ 552,839
$ 580,481
B. EconomicDevelopment/BusinessAssistance
$ 16,425,362
$ 17,116,866
$ 17,836,029
$ 18,583,959
$ 19,361,807
$ 20,170,768
a. Business l mprovement/Job Creation G ra nts
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
$ 400,000
9. Quality of Ufe Improvements
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
a. Com minify Pollci ng/P ubl lc Safety
$ 578,813
$ 607,753
$ 638,141
$ 670,048
b.SocialServlce Del leery I m provements
$ 44,324
$ 46,540
$ 48,867
$ 51,310
$ 703,550
$ 738,728
$ 775,664
$ 814,447
$ 855,170
$ 897,928
d. CRAScholarshlp Program
$ 50,000
$ 150,000
$ 150,000
$ 150,000
$ 53,876
$ 56,569
$ 59,398
$ 62,368
$ 65,486
$ 68,761
c. Purple Shirts Progra m
$ 212,714
$ 223,349
$ 234,517
$ 246,243
$ 150,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
d. Homeless Progra ms
$ 1,102,500
$ 1,157,625
$ 1,215,506
$ 1,276,282
$ 258,555
$ 271,482
$ 285,057
$ 299,309
$ 314,275
$ 329,989
TataIProject/Program Expe.
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,608
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,507,183
Total Increment Revel - .Ie
$ 45,264,525
$ 47,783,747
$ 50,403,737
$ 52,534,850
Tota lOperatin_
$ 3,568,055
$ 3,746,458
$ 3,933,781
$ 4,130,470
$ 54,751,207
$ 57,056,219
$ 59,453,431
$ 61,946,532
$ 64,539,356
$ 67,235,894
Tote IDebtS= . Igations
$ 26,613,684
$ 27,494,680
$ 25,597,808
$ 17,897,198
$ 4,336,993
$ 4,553,843
$ 4,781,535
$ 5,020,612
$ 5,271,642
$ 5,535,224
Total Pi .gram Expenditures
$ 15,082,787
$ 16,542,608
$ 20,872,149
$ 30,507,183
$ 19,162,923
$ 19,969,677
$ 20,808,701
$ 21,681,286
$ 22,588,775
$ 23,532,563
5 ds
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 31,251,292
$ 32,532,700
$ 33,863,195
$ 35,244,634
$ 36,678,939
$ 38,168,107
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Table 5-2 continued
SUMMARY
2038
2039
_ 2040 _
2041 ICI
2042
2043 _
2044
2045
2046
2047
A.Revenues
1. Increment Revenues1
a. I ncrement Revenues from Co unty
$ 26,675,946
$ 27,786,770
$ 28,942,026
$ 30,143,493
$ 31,393,018
$ 32,692,525
$ 34,044,011
$ 9,557
$ 36,911,325
$38,431,564
b. I ncrement Revenues fro m Clty
$ 43,364,346
$ 45,170,098
$ 47,048,080
$ 49,001,180
$ 51,032,405
$ 53,144,879
$ 55,341,852
7,626,704
$ 60,002,950
$62,474,245
Total Increment RevenuesAvaiiable
$ 70,040,293
$ 72,956,868
$ 75,990,106
$ 79,144,673
$ 82,425,424
$ 85,837,404
$ 89,385,86
93,076,261
$ 96,914,275
$ 100,905,809
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 3,032,340
$ 3,183,957
$ 3,343,155
$ 3,510,313
$ 3,685,829
$ 3,870,120
$ 6
$ 4,266,807
$ 4,480,148
$ 4,704,155
2.Contractural and Professional Services
$ 2,779,645
$ 2,918,627
$ 3,064,559
$ 3,217,787
$ 3,378,676
$ 3,547,610
$ 4,990
$ 3,911,240
$ 4,106,802
$ 4,312,142
Tote !Operating Expenses
$ 5,811,985
$ 6,102,585
$ 6,407,714
$ 6,728,100
$ 7,064,505
$ 7,417,730
7,788,616
$ 8,178,047
$ 8,586,950
$ 9,016,297
C. Debt Service and LongTerm Obligations
1. Pout of Miami Tunnel Grant to City
2. MAX Miami Agreement
3. PAC Interiocal Payment to County
4.35%Global Agreement Payment
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
5. Global Agreement Payment for Museum Park
6. 2018Tax Increment Revenue Notes
Total Debt & Long -Term Obligations
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ ,r.00,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Ave ilableforProjects/Programs
$ 30,326,088
$ 31,102,585
$ 31,407,714
$ 31,728,100
32,064,505
$ 32,417,730
$ 32,788,616
$ 33,178,047
$ 33,586,950
$ 34,016,297
Ave ila blefor Projects/Programs
$ -
$
(Revenues -Operating Expenses-DeebtService)4
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 44,582,392
$ 47, .'
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 59,898,214
$ 63,327,325
$ 66,889,512
D. Project/Program Expenditures
1. School Board Properties
a. Affordable Housing
b. I nfrastract ure I mprovements
2. Miami Herald Area Properties
a. Public Improvements
3. PerformingArts Center
4. I-395"Underdeck" Park
a. Contri butlon/Ma lntena nce
$ 1,979,932
$ 2,078,`
2,182,875
$ 2,292,018
$ 2,406,619
$ 2,526,950
$ 2,653,298
$ 2,785,963
$ 2,925,261
$ 3,071,524
5.Infrastructure Improvements
$ -
a.Streetscapes
$ 2,000,000
$ •,.00
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,032,996
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
b. Road/Cu rb/Sldewal k Rehab! litatlon
$ 1,500,000
$ ' ,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,986,749
$ 3,000,000
$ 2,500,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
c.Streetllghts
$ 300,000
300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 205,193
$ 205,193
$ 205,193
d. Water/Sewer
$ 500 •
500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
e.Stor mwater Drainage
$
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 3,675,808
$ 3,675,808
$ 3,675,808
e.Ut l lay Undergrounding
$ ,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 292,666
e. SMART Plan&Transportation Network Assistance
$ + ,405,313
$ 3,433,079
$ 3,899,509
$ 4,483,779
$ 6,598,016
$ 9,458,251
$ 11,030,221
$ 11,149,434
$ 11,149,434
$ 11,149,434
6.Park&Greenspace Improvement/Maintenance
609,505
$ 639,980
$ 671,979
$ 705,578
$ 740,857
$ 777,900
$ 816,795
$ 857,634
$ 900,516
$ 945,542
7.HOusingAffordability Programs
21,012,088
$ 21,887,060
$ 22,797,032
$ 23,743,402
$ 24,727,627
$ 25,751,221
$ 26,815,759
$ 27,922,878
$ 29,074,283
$ 30,271,743
8. Econom is Development/BusinessAssistance
a. Baseness l mprovement/Job Creation Grants
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
9. Qualityof Life Improvements
a. Com maniiy Pollci ng/P ubl lc Safety
$ 942,825
$ 989,966
$ 1,039,464
$ 1,091,437
$ 1,146,009
$ 1,203,310
$ 1,263,475
$ 1,326,649
$ 1,392,981
$ 1,462,630
b. Social Service Del leery Improvements
$ 72,199
$ 75,809
$ 79,599
$ 83,579
$ 87,758
$ 92,146
$ 96,753
$ 101,591
$ 106,670
$ 112,004
d. PRAScholarshlp Program
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
c. Purple Shirts Progra m
$ 346,488
$ 363,812
$ 382,003
$ 401,103
$ 421,158
$ 442,216
$ 464,327
$ 487,543
$ 511,921
$ 537,517
d. Homeless Programs
$ 1,795,856
$ 1,885,649
$ 1,979,932
$ 2,078,928
$ 2,182,875
$ 2,292,018
$ 2,406,619
$ 2,526,950
$ 2,653,298
$ 2,785,963
TataIProject/Program Expen.^
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 44,582,392
$ 47,416,574
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 58,789,643
$ 60,345,364
$ 61,967,357
Total Increment Revenu.= -
$ 70,040,293
$ 72,956,868
$ 75,990,106
$ 79,144,673
$ 82,425,424
$ 85,837,404
$ 89,385,863
$ 93,076,261
$ 96,914,275
$ 100,905,809
Tota!Operating Eqo-
$ 5,811,985
$ 6,102,585
$ 6,407,714
$ 6,728,100
$ 7,064,505
$ 7,417,730
$ 7,788,616
$ 8,178,047
$ 8,586,950
$ 9,016,297
TotalDebtSe :atlons
$ 24,514,102
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
$ 25,000,000
Tote !Pro' am Expenditures
$ 39,714,205
$ 41,854,283
$ 44,582,392
$ 47,416,574
$ 50,360,919
$ 53,419,674
$ 56,597,247
$ 58,789,643
$ 60,345,364
$ 61,967,357
Sur
$ 0
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 1,108,571
$ 2,981,961
$ 4,922,155
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Chapter 6 Exit Strategy
When is Redevelopment Complete?
One of the most difficult concepts in the implementation of a Community Redevelopment Age s to
gauge when redevelopment is completed. This is because redevelopment is never actually "corn . e."The
Community Redevelopment Agency or any other entity can always find more projects or more
programs to fund to make an area better. However, CRA's have finite lives and a time do- -ed to exist
when the regular stream of revenues reverts back to the City of Miami to carry out th- breath of its
mission as well as to Miami -Dade County to provide the services for which it is respon -. It is the intent
of this section to modify the question of "When is redevelopment complete?" to "wh- as the Community
Redevelopment Agency completed its assigned task?"
When has the Community Redevelopment Agency Co • leted its Assigned
Task?
This Community Redevelopment Plan Update outlines the wor Ian for the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency. Many projects and programs are containe• hin this Plan. The completion of the
Community Redevelopment Agency's work and the subsequent . or "sunset" of the District will either
be based on the reaching of the additional 15 years (until 204 may be allowed to continue to operate
or the completion of all anticipated projects and substanti. :vancement of goals and objectives of the
described programs and the repayment of any and all de
Once all of the following questions can be answere
should be closed down and the Omni Redevelopme
1. Have the projects outlined and/or con
substantially completed and paid for
the projects) as outlined in the Plan
irmatively, the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area
rust Fund should cease to exist.
lated by the Community Redevelopment Plan been
ding related debt (except for on -going maintenance of
ny appropriate Five -Year Action Plan?
2. Have the programs outlined ancontemplated by this Community Redevelopment Plan been
implemented and have they s antially impacted the community and/or met their stated goals?
Has all debt from the impl: ntation of projects and programs been retired?
Any review of these questions uld also include whether there are other sources of funds available to
the CRA, County or other ag- or group to complete any outstanding projects or programs of the CRA. If
these outside sources are icient, consideration should be given to early termination of tax increment
payments and the cessa of the CRA.
Five Year PI. Review as a Method of Mitigating Changes in Local
Conditions d the CRA's Success.
While answ n the affirmative to the questions in Subsection B (above) should trigger the completion of
CRA's eff. , it recommended that the CRA not rely on the original list of projects outlined in this Plan as
a final . absolute list, but instead, utilize these projects as a "living document" that will be the subject of
a rev and update every five years (or other times when conditions warrant).
rt of the five-year update, a Review and Future Action Plan should also be prepared. The Review
tion should include a progress report that indicates the success of the CRA in attaining its stated goals
ven market and other outside forces (i.e. changes to land prices, interest rates, construction costs, other
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growth in the area, state of the retail, office and industrial sectors, etc.) influencing the CRA during that five
year period. Programs and projects should be reviewed to determine their continued viability and co
effectiveness in addressing the needs of the community.
Each Five -Year Action Plan should set new goals and task completion indicators which take i ccount
changes in outside forces. Each new Action Plan should also contain revisions to the TIF proj •ns based
on actual changes to taxable values of property in the area during the previous five year d what can
reasonably be expected to happen to them in the ensuing five years.
The Five -Year Review and Action Plan shall also be the document utilized for the for ► :tion and inclusion
into the Plan (by the appropriate amendment procedures as outlined in F.S. Ch. r 163 Part III and as
required by Miami -Dade County) of new projects and programs that will addr he new conditions or
contemplated conditions and the basis for removal from the Plan of projects/ grams that are no longer
necessary, are outdated, or those no longer in the best interests of the com ' ity. If no new programs are
contemplated or warranted, there shall be no need for an update of the
Upon completion of the Five -Year Review and Action Plan, it is deter d that the projects and programs
have meet the criteria for completion of the CRA's assigned tasks . at (as outlined above) there exists
other sources of funds for outstanding projects, then the revie ould conclude that the CRA has been
successful and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Area should b ssolved. The review should analyze the
potential for the CRA to complete its tasks given performanc- 'er the past five-year period (and prior five-
year periods). If it is determined that the CRA will be una. o substantially affect conditions in the Omni
Area, then the review should conclude that the CRA is an effective method for redevelopment of the
neighborhood and the Omni CRA Redevelopment Ar: ould be dissolved.
The five-year evaluation shall in no way however, ' •it or prevent the Omni Community
Redevelopment Plan from being amended new programs or projects from being created and
implemented at any other time as long uch plan amendments or new project/programs are in
conformance with any interlocal agreeme, FS. Chapter 163 Part III, and Miami -Dade County regulations.
Termination of Tax Incre ► t Payments
This program requires a regular iew of the progress of the CRA and the completion of projects and
programs. In the later years, t 'A may find that most of its contemplated projects/programs have been
completed. While some tax ' ement would still be needed to fund a few on -going projects/programs, the
majority of the tax incr: nt may not be required. Such later -year reviews should be focused on
determining if the mini, programs or projects still in need of funding are necessary to be completed by
the CRA or if the City ' ither entity might have other potential sources of funding to complete them. Upon
completion of thi view, a determination could be made as to whether to continue tax increment
collections at fu els, reduce the percentage of the tax increment collected, or whether the goals and
objectives of RA have been met and it is time to sunset the District.
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Chapter 7 Neighborhood Impact Statement
RELOCATION
It is the goal and intent of the CRA to retain, improve and increase the housing stock within Omni
Redevelopment area. Therefore, the Plan Update does not propose any specific project which . d result
in the acquisition or demolition of existing residential structures nor the relocation of curre• sidents of
the area. Any future project supported by the CRA and its financing mechanisms wh' requires the
involuntary displacement of any resident, shall be accompanied by a Project Relocation ' in accordance
with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, or other applicable regulations. The Project Rel• ion Plan must be
approved by the CRA Board in a publicly noticed CRA Board meeting prior to recei final approvals.
If any future projects were to require relocation and CRA funding were to b
funds, the Omni CRA shall make it a condition of its participation that
Relocation Assistance Act are met. This will assure that displaced residents
and decent replacement housing.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION
The street system within the study area consists of arterials,
and circulation within the Omni area. The main arterial is Bi
access. Access to and from the Omni area to other part
elevated expressway on the south limit of the study ar
west side.
artnered" with Federal
rovisions of the Uniform
ave access to safe, sanitary
co ors and local roads that provide access
e Boulevard which provides north/south
the city is severely restricted by the 1-395
nd the Florida East Coast (FEC) railway on the
This Redevelopment Plan update proposes the ination of deficiencies within the transportation
network (see maps in Chapter 1-3 for overview •' -ficiency locations). These deficiencies include:
1. Poor street asphalt conditions
2. Broken or missing curbing
3. Poorly maintained or missing •walks
4. Poor or nonexistant lighti
Repair of these deficiencies Id enhance the transportation network for vehicles, bicycles, and
pedestrians.
The plan also advocates fe following continued projects:
Roadway Conversions one to two-way streets
1. N. Miami ue
2. NE 1st ue
3. NE Avenue
4. Street FEC railway crossing
The . .ose of these projects is all to enhance the connectivity of traffic and reduce high speeds through
the ea.
s update also includes description of streetscaping to be undertaken CRA-wide. These projects are to be
ndertaken either as stand-alone projects or in -conjunction with large private projects to help mitigate
appearances and traffic flow in the CRA.
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Such projects, as outlined in Chapter 1-4, include providing public amenities designed to help pedestrian
accessibility and flow so as to encourage walking or bicycling rather than motor vehicle use. These ite
include, but are not limited to:
1. Public parking
2. On -street parking
3. Wide sidewalks
4. Bicycle lanes
Traffic calming devices
In addition, items are also designed to enhance the flow of motor vehicle traffic ththe siting of parking
and pull-outs for buses and ride -share vehicles, so traffic is not impeded.
An opportunity to support the County's Strategic Miami Area Rapid Transit ART) Plan is also contained
within the update. The SMART Plan contains a number of methods for ancing transportation within
Miami -Dade County including enhanced bus use and the user of rail. P .articular note to the Omni CRA
would be enhancement of the Metromover, which travels through t 'A, and the help in creation of the
SMART Plan Beach Corridor Rapid Transit line from the mainland e barrier island. The Beach Corridor
Rapid Transit Line could alleviate a significant amount of traffic • 95 and quickly move people from the
CRA district to the employment centers on Miami Beach.
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Redevelopment in the Omni CRA will improve enviro
ntal quality due to existing provisions in the City's
building permit process. Miami -Dade County Depa nt of Environmental Resource Management reviews
all new construction permits to ensure health dards are followed. Asbestos testing is required for
existing buildings that are to undergo renova ' The County's Health Department must also approve any
water and sewer changes, restaurants, hos► s, clinics, and schools.
Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Departm
Omni CRA district. The Department h
and renovations within the CRA wil
rovides water and sewage services and runoff drainage for the
graded their standards which means that most new construction
uire upgrades to the water service lines.
In addition to the above, the .evelopment plan update also contemplates the implementation of
stormwater systems CRA-wid rrently such systems only exist in the area east of Biscayne Boulevard/US-
1. These systems will be reed to provide a certain amount of treatment to runoff before it percolates
into the soil or is release• o Biscayne Bay. The inclusion of curbs and gutters along newly updated streets
will ensure that runoff ers are directed into the new stormwater system as well.
Significant fundin
sewerage that m
span at the ti
also contemplated for sewer system upgrades. This will reduce the amount of
e leaking from pipes that currently exceed or will have exceeded their anticipated life-
f replacement.
COM , ITY FACILITIES
The r elopment plan update contemplates expansion and maintenance of existing community facilities
to . el that will continue to accommodate demand for such facilities that will come with population
th of the area. These facilities include:
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Parks/Public Spaces
1. Maurice A. Ferre Park
2. Margaret Pace Park
3. Dorsey Park
4. Biscayne Park
5. The Baywalk (to be expanded as well)
In addition, the update contemplates the addition and maintenance of the 1-395 "Und
be a significant facility in the area around and under the soon -to -be expanded 1-3
public plazas, pocket parks and other mini -green spaces, where appropriate, thr
Cultural Facilities
The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, the Frost Muse
Museum of Miami are all supported through a significant contributio
facilities within the CRA. There is potential for new regional cultu
boost the attractiveness of the area as a regional destination.
Educational
y" Park. This will
nd the inclusion of
out the CRA district.
of Science, and the Perez Art
the CRA to the County for cultural
r artistic attractions to continue to
This redevelopment plan update also contemplates re.-lopment of Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
to include school facilities as well as housing for teac . and others. Relocation of the School Board's iPrep
and other educational facilities are also contempla . This relocation will allow for redevelopment of these
sites as well as provide new and upgraded facili ' or these educational institutions.
IMPACT ON SCHOOL POPULATION
While growth in the Omni CRA Redevelop► t Area is expected to lead to significant population increases,
it is unlikely that this will lead to an eq significant increase in school population. The majority of units
contemplated by the redevelopmen .n update would be in large urban -styled, multi -family buildings.
These building are unlikely to con significant numbers of units with more than 2 bedrooms. It is likely
that affordable housing units .r workforce and low-income residents that the CRA seeks to
construct/rehabilitate will be e family oriented that the market -rate units in the district. This means
additional students will be . -d to the area, however the percentage increase in school population is not
likely to be as high as the rcent increase in overall population. The CRA will continue to work with the
Miami -Dade County Sc' Board to address this issue.
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OTHER PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL QUALITIES
The purpose of the redevelopment is to eliminate and prevent instances of slum and/or blighting
on the district. To this end, the CRA's on -going efforts to enhance and beautify the area will creat
environment for all residents. Additionally, the significant efforts to provide a mix of ho
including efforts to ensure housing for low income and workforce residents will be to the be s
residents.
nces
ositive
options,
of existing
The CRA is also seeking to provide an expansion of area social services through the fu g of opportunities
for non-profit providers in the district. This effort is designed to ensure a continu- ocial "safety net" is
available for residents and to expand the number of social service agencies prov g service in the district
and enhance resident access to these agencies.
The CRA's commitment to seeking community benefits from developers, .perty owners, and business
owners assisted by the CRA projects, and to the extent possible those tha not assisted, will also improve
the social qualities of the neighborhood. Included in the plan updat: a list of examples of community
benefits the CRA should seek which includes but is not limited to:
1. Job creation
2. Job training
3. Affordable housing units
4. Below market -rent commercial spaces for "m' and pop" stores
5. Support for local non-profit service provid- n the area
Provision of public plazas and green sp
Lastly, provisions are also included in the pl
the residents. These include such items a
1. Funding for homeless progra
2. A college scholarship profor residents
3. A program to hire hom' s residents to assist in area clean-up activities
Community policin
department.
pdate for a number of quality -of -life items that will benefit
reduce crime and provide a conduit between residents and the police
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PART II - WEST COCONUT GROVE EXPANSION
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Chapter 8 Introduction
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History of the West Grove area
It is here that some of the state's first black settlers, Bahamian natives, put down roots in the 1880s, m
to take service jobs at the old Peacock Inn, the first mainland hotel in Florida south of Palm Beac
Grove area is the oldest continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami in Miami -Dade County.
The residents persevered, staking a claim to a neighborhood that, while strategically place• .s been
plagued in recent years by crime, drugs and decay. Straddling two of South Florida's t affluent
communities — Coral Gables and Central Coconut Grove — the West Grove has bee e subject of
innumerable development schemes: high-rise condos, outdoor markets, shops, re rants, even a
Bahamian business district.
The area has been traditionally underserved with deteriorated "shotgun houses" aackof infrastructure.
Affordable housing and lack of drainage are significant problems in the area.
There have been some accomplishments regarding affordable housing suc' the Gibson Plaza housing
development. Gibson Plaza contains 56 affordable housing units alongsi• ducational services provided
by Miami -Dade College through the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation. One e more notable aspects of this
project is the importance of collaboration between the governme► :nd local communities as well as
multiple local churches, including Christ Episcopal and Greater St. P ith the goal of providing affordable
homes on existing vacant properties for families who are burde inancially.
Recent initiatives in the West Grove area include
1— "Envelopes of Safety" for Students
2 — Identifying Parcels for Affordable Housing
3 — New Urban Development
4 — Making Government Land Available
5 — Youth Apprenticeship Programs
6 — Beautifying the West Grove
7 — Public Health and Health Car
A Finding of Necessity (FON) has n prepared to identify the issues that face West Grove and add this
area to the existing Omni CRA. .ings of the FON are:
The area meets the criteria ' designation as "slum" and "blight" based on Florida Statutes. Each of the
criteria was examined in•' ally to assess the conditions and determine if the requirements under State
law has been satisfied.
Slum criteria
Criteria Deg iption
Finding
(a) .dequate provision for ventilation, light, air, sanitation, Meets criteria
or open spaces
(b) High density of population Does not meet criteria
The existence of conditions that endanger life or property Meets criteria
by fire or other causes
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tsligrz criteria
Deteriorated Strictures
(a) Predominance of defective or inadequate street layout
Finding
Meets criteria
Meets crit►
(b)
Assessed values of real property in the area have failed to
show any appreciable increase
Does of
crite'
meet
(c)
Faulty lot layout
I not
teria
meet
(d)
Unsanitary or unsafe conditions
Meets criteria
(e)
Deterioration of site or other improvements
Meets criteria
(f)
Inadequate and outdated building density pattern
Does not
criteria
meet
(g)
Falling lease rates per square foot of office, , mercial, or
industrial space
Does not
criteria
meet
(h)
Tax or special assessment delinquen xceeding the fair
value of the land
Does not
criteria
meet
(i)
Residential and commercial vaca► rates higher in the area
than in the remainder of the C.
Does not
criteria
meet
(j)
Incidence of crime in the a igher
Meets criteria
(k)
Fire and emergency ► :ical service calls to the area
proportionately high:
Meets criteria
(I)
A greater number iolations of the Florida Building Code
Meets criteria
(m)
Diversity of o -rship or defective/unusual conditions of
title
Meets criteria
(n)
Govern ► ally owned property with adverse
envir. ental conditions
Meets criteria
This summar tes that the potential area meets two of the three of the "Slum" criteria and 8 of the 14
specific "BI' criteria. In addition, the potential area has a substantial number of deteriorated structures.
The recendation of the FON was that the West Grove area be added to the Omni CRA.
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Chapter 9 Existing Conditions
Infrastructure
Infrastructure within the West Grove area was evaluated to determine existing conditions a here
deficiencies in government -owned facilities exist. This includes: roadways, sidewalks, curbs, lig water,
sewer, and stormwater drainage. The following is a summary of these findings. It should . oted that
these are deficiencies of the existing facilities and not any indication of future needs for h. This plan
includes strategies and implementation funding to remedy these deficiencies as wel for upgrading
facilities to better serve future needs and the anticipated increases in population and
Streets
Map XXX illustrates the location of streets/street segments with asphalt def. cies as indicated by study
prepared by Florida Technical Consultants for the West Grove Finding of N ssity prepared in 2018. These
deficiencies may include, significant cracks, potholes, depressions, and overall wear. The map indicates
a majority of streets in the southern and eastern portions of the W- . rove area are deficient. With the
exception of the north -south streets from New York Street westw. to Brooker/SW 38th Streets north of
Grand Avenue, the streets have significant surface issues.
In total, Florida Technical Consultants, noted a need for a .ximately 125,610 linear feet of roadway
restoration is required within the West Grove area.
The assessment also does not account for a Florida
needed intersection improvements and resurfacing a
and resurfacing and other roadway construction p
area west of US-1/Dixie Highway.
Sidewalks
artment of Transportation (FDOT) project for
US-1/Dixie Highway through the West Grove area
is along Bird Road in that portion of the West Grove
Locations of deficient sidewalks, those .t are cracked, lifting, missing, or otherwise broken can be found
on Map XXX. Most of the same str that have asphalt issues also have deficient sidewalks with the
exception of the southeast portio he area that includes those sections of Thomas, William, and Charles
Streets east of SW 38th Street. is area is a much older section of the City, many of the sidewalk issues
are that they do not exist or are undersized due to a lack of right-of-way space.
The review of the area in• ed a need for approximately 31,400 linear feet of sidewalk work in the area.
Curbs
Map XXX illustr
curbing mirro
no sidewal
he incidence of deficient curbing within the West Grove area. The areas with deficient
ose with sidewalk deficiencies. This is not unexpected as most of these areas either have
rbs or the sidewalks are adjacent to the roadway and at roadway level.
ely 54,524 linear feet of curbing needs to be installed/replaced. This curbing will require gutters
linear footage as well. The installation of curbing where it does not exist will also necessitate the
ion of drainage structures since stormwater will no longer drain into swales or other pervious
ions. 200 drainage structures along with approximately 29,762 linear feet of drainage pipe would be
quired to mitigate stormwater issues with this new curb and gutter installation.
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Lighting
Street lights were also reviewed as part of this investigation. A map was not produced as no deficiencie
lighting were noted.
Potable Water
Potable Water in the West Grove area is supplied by the Miami -Dade Water and Sew- iepartment
(WASD). The Potable Water Map shows the location of all water lines within the CRA. It . ars that all of
the properties within the area have water service available to them. The condition a ge of the water
lines is not known at this time.
WASD does not currently have any anticipated potable water projects indicated - in this area.
Sanitary Sewer (Wastewater)
Sewer is also provided by WASD within West Grove. Again, it appears
have sewer available to them. The Sewer Map shows the location of
WASD does not currently have any anticipated sanitary sewer
Stormwater Drainage
The Stormwater Map indicates the location of existin
Grove Area. As would be anticipated for an older nei
not heavily populated and there were no environ
streets with drainage structures. In fact, except f
of Bird Road in the West Grove area west of
the area.
p
the properties within the area
ing sanitary facilities.
r•' s indicated within this area.
rmwater drainage structures within the West
rhood in Miami that was built when the area was
al rules regarding stormwater, there are very few
37th Street, US-1/Dixie Highway, and those sections
Dixie Highway, there are no drainage structures within
The current need for drainage is unkn• without a full drainage study being performed. It is known
however that improvements to ell te roadway deficiencies will necessitate the installation of
approximately 200 drainage struct with about 29,700 linear feet of pipes for drainage. As more
development occurs on what is vacant land and if streets are brought up to current standards, the
need for drainage systems will i' -ase even beyond this estimate.
Transportation Syst- s
The area is served by
Transportation Me
West Grove area
Coconut Grove route of the Miami Trolley system. In addition, the Miami -Dade
us routes 37, 40, 42, 136, and 500 bus lines currently stop within the limits of the
There is also ' muter rail available in the area. Miami -Dade Transportation Metrorail serves the area
through its .uglas Road Station located within the West Grove area on the west side of US-1/Dixie
Highway . Douglas Road.
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Future Land Use City of Miami
The West Grove Community
Redevelopment Area is comprised of
a number of different Future Land
Use designations as shown in the
Miami Comprehensive
Neighborhood Plan (2015). These
Land Use designations reflect the
layout of the neighborhoods and
their relationship to major
transportation corridors such as US
1, the Miami Metrorail, Main
Highway, and Grand Avenue which
has historically served as a
neighborhood commercial corridor.
The Future Land Use Element says
the following about the land use
designations present in the West
Grove area:
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2020 Future Land Use
�•--- West Grove Boundary
Recreation — the primary intent is to conserve open ce and green spaces of a park while allowing
access and uses which will not interfere with t- •reservation of any significant environmental
features which exist in the park.
Institutional — allows for federal, state a ocal government activities, major public health or
private health, recreational, cultural, re .us or educational activities, and major transportation
facilities and public utilities.
Single -Family Residential — allow single family structures of one dwelling unit each to a
maximum density of 9 units per e, subject to provisions of the land development regulations.
This area also allows day care .ces of worship, and limited office, guest houses, and museums in
contributing structures wit istoric districts or sites.
Duplex Residential — allo esidential structures of up to two dwelling units each to a maximum of
18 units per acre, sub' to provisions of the land development regulations. This area also allows
day care, places • iorship, and limited office, guest houses, and museums in contributing
structures withi oric districts or sites.
Medium Den ' ultifamily Residential — allows residential structures to a maximum density of 65
units per a
Restrict Commercial — allows multifamily residential density, general office, clinics and
labories, auditoriums, libraries, convention facilities, places of worship, and primary and
se ary schools.
eral Commercial — allows all activities in the Restricted Commercial category as well as
holesaling and distribution activities that generally serve the needs of other businesses.
Light Industrial — is intended to allow mixed -use development to facilitate the ability of developing
a mixed occupancy within a unit in which more than one type of use is provided under live/work
or work/live zoning districts.
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Existing Zoning
Legend
OMlAvtan one s,b-u,en25ne Urban Cebbe Zone I Work ai a=e0.6.2nne
rcmcspcazone '. Geprel Urban Zone Urban Core Zone I=1W.t Groy.SWCy Nea
M21 Zoning
West Grove Boundary
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Like the Future Land Use designatio
the West Grove Area Com y
Redevelopment area consists of sous
zoning districts which also r ct the
relationship between the •sidential
neighborhoods, majorthor- fares, and
commercial areas. Gen- y, the areas
between US 1 and d Avenue and
between Grand •nue and Main
Highway include -Urban Transects T3-
R and T3-0, a •II as some Civic Space
and Civic Ins ' ions Zones CI and CS. The
corridors . g Grand, Main Highway and
US 1 in the General Urban Zone T4-
0 an• -L, and the Urban Center Zones
T5- d T5-0. The areas along the US 1 /
Metrorail corridor and the portion of the area west of these corriy include the Urban Core Transect T6
and the Work Place Transect D1. Following is a brief descriptio those district:
T3-R — this is a Sub -Urban residential zone allowing o nine (9) dwelling units per acre.
T3-0 — this is a Sub -Urban residential zone allow up to eighteen (18) dwelling units per acre.
T4-R/T4-L — General Urban residential zones ing up to thirty-six (36) dwelling units per acre.
T5-L/T5-0 — Urban Center Zones allow' p to sixty-five (65) units per acre along with some
commercial uses.
T6-8-O/T6-12-0 — Urban Core Zon : lowing up to one -hundred fifty (150) units per acre and
limited to 125' in height for the Te and 240' for the T6-12.
D-1 — a Work Place Districts a
uses, office, commercial, ci
'rig residential density up to 36 units per acre along with lodging
ivil support, educational and industrial uses.
CS / CI — these are bot 'lc Use districts, with CS intended for civic spaces and including docks
and open-air retail; C tended for civic institutional uses including docks, open-air retail, adult
day care, communi pport facilities, and other similar uses.
In addition to the Tran• s described above, the zoning map identifies a portion of the West Grove
Community Redevel• ent Area as a "Neighborhood Conversation District" and includes notation
regarding the "Gra venue Vision Plan". Section 3.12 of Miami 21 identifies several portions of the City
in which additio :uidelines defining elements to protect and promote neighborhood or area character
and include the and Avenue Vision Plan and Neighborhood Conservation Districts (NCD).
The NCD's . overlay zoning districts that intend to preserve unique and distinctive neighborhoods and
Miami 2 .tablishes the "NCD-2 Village West Island and Charles Avenue Neighborhood Conservation
Distric ' ich applies to the West Grove CRA area.
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Demographics
Trade Area: West Grove CRA
Population
2000 Census 5,030
2010 Census 4,771
2017 Estimae 5,264
2022 Projechm 5,665
Population Growth
Percert Chahgs: 2303 to 2010
Percent Chap : 2010 to 2017
Percent Chahgs: 2017 to 2022
Households
2000 Census
2010 Census
2017 Estimae
202 Projeaim
Household Growth
Percert ChalT: 2007 to 2010
Percert Chats 2010 to 2017
Pervert Charge: 2017 to 2022
Featly Households
2030 Census
2010 Census
2017 Estimrte
2022 Projection
Family Household Growth
Percert Chaxge: 2; 02 to 2010
Percert Chaxge: 2210 to 2017
Percert Chalcs: 2017 to 2022
2017 Est. Population by Single -Classification Race
Write Fiore
&acl4Afdonn Arrneican 7lae
American Irdiar/Ala;kar Native7lae
Asian ',lore
Native Havaia4Pacific Islarder Alone
Sane Other Rse Adore
T a Mae Ries
2017 Est. Population by Hispanic or Latino Origin
Nct Hispanic or Latino
Hispaic a Latino
Ivhxicar
Rerto Rican
Cr IDan
All Other Hispanic or Latino
2017 Est Households by Household Size
1-Person Horsehdd •
2-Person Horsetdd
3-Person Horsehod
4-Person Horsehod
5-Person Honseldd
6-Person Horsehod
7-or-slue-person
2017 Est. Average Hasehcld Size
2017 Est. Households by Number of Vehid es
No Vehicle;
1 Veliole
2 Velcles
3 Vehicles
4 Vaunt
5 or note Val -ides
2017 Est, Average Number of Vehicles
2017 Est. Occupied Housing Units by Tenu
Horsing Units, Omer-Qsxpisl
Hawing Units, Renter -Occupied
2017 Owner °cc. HUs: Avg. Length of
2017 Qnrer Etc. HUs. Avg. Length of
2017 Renter Occ. HUs: Avg. Lengt ,rdence
2017 Renter O:c. HUs. Avg. L!dance
2017 Est. Owner -Occupied Ho its by Value
Value Lsss than $20, CO3
Value $20, 000 - $39,999
Value $40, 000 - $51,999
Value $03000 - $79,991
Value $90, 003 - $99,9
Value $100,000 - $
Value $153,000 -
Valre $203
Value $300,
Value $403
Value $
Value
Val
,999
9,999
$749,999
9,999
030 or more
%tan All Owner -Occupied Hawing Value
33
-5.15
1033
7.62
1,949 10000
1,929 10000
21 •' 10000
10000
-1.03
1384
920
1,118 10000
1,058 10000
1,203 10000
1,312 10000
-537
1371
9.06
2,368 44.99
2,543 48.31
9 0.17
26 0,49
1 0.02
175 3.32
143 2.72
3,537 6719
1,727 32.81
45 2.61
157 9.09
788 45.63
738 42,73
797 36,29
63i 5 29.92
350 15.94
209 9.52
117 5.33
55 2.50
33 1.50
2.33
452
1,040
555
124
7
17
736
1,460
5
1
5
10
78
47
134
160
105
119
42
22
20.59
47.36
25.27
5,65
0.32
0,77
1,20
33,52
6.48
17.20
6.H
1.22
0.6
0.14
0,6
1.36
10.60
6.39
18.21
21,74
14.27
16.17
5.71
2.99
348,572.81
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Demographics (continued)
2017 Est. Housing Units by Units in Structure
1 Unt Attached
1 Urit 3etahed
2 Units
3 to 4 Urits
5 to 19 Units
20 to 49 Units
53 a More Skits
Mobile Harem Traler
Boat, RV. Van, etc.
2017 Est. Housing Units by Year Structure Built
Bub 2010 or Later
Bub 2003 to 2039
0oi8 1993 to 1999
Edit 1980 to 199
Bub 1970 to 1979
Bub 1963 to 1499
Wit195l to1959
Edit 1940 to 1949
Edit 1939 or Earlier
2017 Housing Units by Year Structure Built
2017 Est, tvbdan Year Stnaotae Balt
2017 Est. Households by Presence. of People Under 18
2017 Est. No,sehdd by Presence of People Urdu 18
Households -with 1 or More People under Age 18
Marled Couple Family
Otte Family, Mlle Householder
Other Family, Female Householder
Nafarrily Hoisehdd, ruble Ho,sehdk
NcrFarrily Hoieehold, Female Ho,sehddr
Households with No People under Age 18
Hasehold; with No Peale u,der Age 18
Marled Gaple Family
Other Family, 179Ie Householder
Other Eerily, Female Householder
NcrFarrily, le9le Haohdder
NorFamily, Female Householder
2017 Est. Households by HH Income
are < $15, 000
are $15, CrEl - $24,999
mare $25,000 - $34,999
are 635, Om - 649,999
mare $53,000 - $74,999
more $75,090-'va,999
are $100,000- $124,999
mare $125,000- $149,999
are $150,030- $199,99
are $200,000 - $249,999
are $250,000 - $443,999
are $510,000,
2017 Est. Average Haoehold Inane
2017 Est. Aldan Hasetold Income
2017 Median HH Inc. by Single -Class. Race. or Eth.
Mite Alore
Black or Africa, A5reican Alone
American Irdien and Alaskan Native Aloe
Asia, Aloe
Native Hareiiar and Other Pacific 1 slader Alone
Sane Other Race Alore
Two m More Rses
Hispanic cr Latino
Nm Hispalc Cr Latino
2017 Est. Families by Poverty Status
2017 Farrilii, at rr Above Poverty
2017 Farriliie; at rr Above Poverty with chilrken
2017 Farril9 Below Roy erty
2017 Families Below Pov erty with children
En&ER3'VH[Og
522 20.71
1,040 40,72
135 5
32
S30
117
171
0 0.03
0 0 00
318 12.45
323 12,65
210 822
140 5.48
4116.29
12.06
12%
12.96
6.93
1,973.04
600 27.32
206 34.33
68 11.33
321 53,53
4 0.67
1 0.17
1,596 72.6
306 19,17
77 4.83
224 14.04
473 29.64
515 32,27
24.41
11.70
11,75
10.25
13,16
9,74
6.2
2,5
3.87
2.55
2.41
1.32
67,248.00
37,475.29
52,400.89
25,165.75
30,125.63
41,670.00
30,125.53
5,00000
5,003.00
33,654.66
41,646.77
915 76.06
362 30.09
2E8 23.94
216 17.95
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Chapter 10 Strategic Plan
Purpose
This Chapter is designed to identify the major strategies, key and catalyst projects and program at are
recommended to be implemented by the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) wi a newly
expanded area in West Grove. For purposes of this Plan, this area will be known as the W rove CRA
Expansion Area. This Chapter will give examples of projects and program types that are ne ry to further
the mission of the CRA in the elimination of slum and/or blighting conditions outlined i October 2017
City of Miami OMNI CRA Proposed Expansion West Grove Area Finding of Necessity ' 1) report.
It is important to note upfront in this plan that the purpose of this district is to s gthen the core West
Grove neighborhood and its residents, add vitality to its commercial corri• ., reinvigorate its aging
structures, and personify the strong sense of pride in this historic communit Ile implementing projects
and programs to that do not promote gentrification or wholesale removal ' fisting elements of the area.
While key component types of the CRA's future work plan are outline• is Chapter is intended to be an
illustrative list of the types of projects and programs to be undert with examples of such projects
provided. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of such project the CRA will need to be creative and
opportunistic in implementing projects and programs that will .ress issues and obstacles as they may
arise and take full advantage of opportunities that arise. In i menting projects and programs, the CRA
should continue to keep in mind that regular review of co- ions of the neighborhood and needs of its
residents and property owners is vital in creating effective d cost-efficient projects and programs.
Administration
This section will include an authorization of Om 'A to administer activities over the lifetime of the CRA.
The CRA shall continue to have all of the a rity to operate within the West Grove Expansion Area as
may be granted under §163, Part III, Florid atutes and any interlocal agreements with the City of Miami
and/or the Miami -Dade Board of Count mmissioners. This shall include the right of the CRA to engage
staff and outside professionals nec: y to plan, construct, carry -out, and/or maintain projects and
programs contemplated by this r-velopment plan. The CRA shall retain the rights to enter into
agreements, purchase goods any rvices required to conduct allowable redevelopment activities. This
may also include the right to p ase and hold land where necessary for a contemplated activity.
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Redevelopment Strategies
The remaining subsections shall provide a general description of suggested projects, programs and t
of projects and programs the CRA may undertake or in which the CRA may have some involvement - ng
the course of its existence. It is important to note that this is an illustrative list of potential proje nd is
not an exhaustive list of projects that will or can be undertaken. The CRA is often required to ro to ever
changing conditions. This plan therefore, provides the CRA the flexibility to create and implem - .dditional
projects and programs provided the CRA believes they will address a stated issue or its u► lying needs
and/or causes. This will allow the CRA to adjust to market and political considerations as i occur without
impeding its ability to continue moving the redevelopment program forward by pro g such flexibility
while complying with the provisions of §163, Part III, Fla. Statutes. Strategies c• ed in Part I of this
document could also be used to redevelop the West Grove if appropriate.
Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street
Grand Avenue is the main street of West Grove and its intersection wit
key node in the neighborhood. It has commercial and residential use
homes of varying styles. Traveling Grand Avenue, one also notices
vacant or underutilized buildings. Some of the buildings that exi
of these buildings could be the basis of a very interesting nei
that can tie everything together and give some clear direct
be encouraged to bring all these properties together.
The buildings along Douglas Road south of Oak A e are similarly unique. It would be a natural
continuation of the Grant/Douglas intersection to in
Master Plan and to
as
uglas Road/SW 37th Street is a
oth multi -family and single family
nificant number of vacant sites and
hibit an eclectic mix of designs. Most
rhood. What is missing is a master plan
to the type of development that should
e this segment of the roadway in the Grand Avenue
The historic Ace Theater, Gibson Plaza and t ries of 1950s era multi -family structures (located along
the north side of Grand Avenue east of Gib 'laza) have commonalities that can be tied together with a
concerted effort. Such a plan can create . promote a theme of development. If appropriate, the theme
might be backed with design guideline • romote the eclectic styles mixed together. This theme could be
the catalyst for new infill developmo hat, like Gibson plaza, provides additional housing while having a
strong, pedestrian —friendly com r ial front yet like the Ace Theater also preserves the past. Mixed -use
projects along this corridor can . ncouraged to maximize density to promote units that will be affordable
to all levels of income. Additi• y, some of the buildings should be encouraged to have inexpensive, small
or shared units to promote t-up retail shops interspersed with market sized (and priced) units. A strong
retail presence should b• couraged on the corner developments at the intersection of Grand Avenue
with Douglas Road/S Street. Buildings at this intersection should be multi -story, mixed -use projects
with upper floor off : nd/or residential.
Along Douglas R
reached as thi
/SW 37th northward, similar uses could be encouraged, but tail off as Oak Avenue is
gment contains stable single family and multifamily projects.
This mix of dential and commercial should be strongly reviewed to ensure the corridor does not contain
too muc
has si
ret.' . uare footage is achieved.
mmercial space. As retail markets move away from brick and mortar facilities and this corridor
cant competition in the area for retail space, a balance should be found at which an optimum
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EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE:
a) Prepare a Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Master Plan to develop a theme that ties current us
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
together and identifies appropriate infill development on vacant or sites of buildings
unrepairable or do not fit the long term vision
Utilize the Master Plan to potentially adopt design guidelines to promote the vision
Offer property improvement grants to revitalize existing buildings and add outdoor
landscaping and hardscaping.
Create public parking to maximize building frontages on Grand Avenue and to enc
utilizing front setbacks for parking or where parking backs onto Grand Avenu
areas to greenspaces.
Offer developer incentives for mixed -use developers that will include unit
of lower income.
Offer incentives or develop small retail spaces to act as retail in
businesses with potential bonuses for use by resident business own
Ensure a consistent and vibrant streetscape along Grand Avenue
Review and possibly undertake a program to relocate overhea
the rear of properties.
Seek the location of anchor uses at the intersection of
Avenue to mark this location as the center of the corrid
Assemble land where necessary to ensure quality dev
tha
ces and
ge buildings
convert these
ordable to persons
ators for new, start-up
ilities either underground or to
as Road/SE 37th Avenue and Grand
ment that enhances the corridor
US-1/Dixie Highway from Hibiscus Street to •oker Street
The parcels on the south side of US-1 in this ar ave great potential to be converted to mixed
residential/commercial use. Most of the proper ' have some size and are underutilized. Several are
government owned and would require the CRA ' ork with those owning governments to move potential
development forward. To make these propes more desirable for mixed -use, there may be a need to
review a zoning change away from Work PI. Iistrict Zone to a higher density zoning. The greater number
of units that might be allowed would m. ize the value to allow the existing users the financial capability
to relocate. In addition, these sites on a major corridor would be an appropriate use.
At Hibiscus and US-1 is the U.S. Po fice's Hibiscus Carrier Annex. This facility is not a retail facility open
to the public. The CRA should - with the Post Office to determine if this is a necessary facility and
whether there are alternative ations for the facility as it does not add value to the commercial district
nor the neighborhood exc- o facilitate mail delivery (which could be done from another site without
affecting residents or ser delivery).
The parcels on either of the Douglas Road/SW 37th Street in this area both have ownership related to
Miami -Dade Count e southeast corner contains the County's Coconut Grove (Frankie Shannon Rolle)
Community Cent hile this use is of great value to the area, the current facility is a single story, low -
profile buildin; h no character. The CRA should work with the County to redevelop this site through a
public/priva artnership that will build a new Community Center on site with a private component
available t' e market for retail or office use or the community center could be located to a nearby site.
The n• east corner contains several residential projects owned by the Miami -Dade Housing Agency.
The ojects also have significant open space along US-1/Dixie Highway that might possible be able to be
do •ped into commercial uses. If it is possible to utilize this green area, there would be a continuous
mercial frontage along US-1/Dixie Highway and there could be some financial support for the Housing
gency to continue its mission. As an alternative, the CRA could work with the Housing Agency to develop
more housing, possibly with ground floor commercial this section of US-1, on this site. This would offer
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another opportunity for those of limited means to stay or relocate to West Grove and would activate the
frontage of this site.
Both of these sites have potential to add more active uses than currently exist along a commercial co
that sees significant traffic.
EXAMPLES OFACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE:
a) Review potential to rezone this section of US-1/Dixie Highway from Work Place Distri . an Urban
zone with greater allowable housing density.
b) Work with the U.S. Post Office to determine if the Hibiscus Carrier Annex Post 0 - is a necessary
facility and/or whether alternative locations could be found for relocation of acility.
c) Work with Miami -Dade County and the County's Housing Agency to review •otential for public -
private partnerships to activate underutilized property along this corrido
d) The CRA could participate in a developer RFPs for either site to ensure i move forward. The CRA
could also ensure sufficient funds will exist to relocate or include in . w project, sufficient space
for the Community Center.
e) As an alternative, the CRA could partner with the Housin: to add another housing
development possibly with ground floor commercial to their •ert.eny cy
Infrastructure
The October 2017 City of Miami OMNI CRA Proposed Exp. on West Grove Area Finding of Necessity
(FON) report indicated the West Grove area had significa► frastructure deficiencies. The deficiencies in
roads, sidewalks, curbs, and drainage noted were just t• ing existing road, sidewalk and curb facilities to
current standards and to add drainage for these facil
Roadways/Sidewalks
The FON indicated a significant nu r of streets that are in need of roadway restoration due to
deteriorated conditions. In ma stances, this will just require an overlay of new asphalt,
however, a more in-depth stu► ould be performed to determine if any of the roadways would
require rebuilding, which wo include removal of the roadway and reconstruction of the roadway
base, a far more invasive . expensive undertaking.
Most of the deficienci- •ted in sidewalks are due to the limited space available within the rights -
of -way to place side s. In most instances in West Grove, sidewalks either don't exist or they are
directly abutting roadway surface and are not raised but at the roadway grade. This is not a
safe or comfor e condition for pedestrians as it blurs the line between road and sidewalk.
Sidewalks she be installed wherever there is sufficient available space. In addition, sidewalks
should be ed to provide a greater level of safety for pedestrians, to minimize flooding of
sidewal as, and to define the edge of the roadway and prevent vehicles from straying off the
road.
In - er case, roads and sidewalks in the area should be upgraded and modernized to provide a
mum standard which includes, but is not limited to:
4) Smooth, stable ride on a road surface with no major potholes, cracking, depressions, or
standing water for extended periods.
5) Sidewalks that are not lifting, buckled, or cracked and which meet all requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
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6) Sidewalks should be raised to separate the pedestrian area from the vehicular roadway
surface.
7) Where appropriate, Curbs that are not cracked, lifting, or of insufficient height to co
stormwater efficiently or prevent vehicles from encroaching on swales.
Curbing
Curbing installation will be much more challenging within this district. While it will
provide safe sidewalks, the installation of curbing will limit the use of drain
through adjacent unpaved swales or yards. This will necessitate the instal
drainage systems in the area. Some residential areas will need to remain wi
grassy, unpaved swales are used for stormwater to percolate into the gr
need for drainage structures and help clean this water before it en
table.
Stormwater Drainage
As previously mentioned, any installation of curbs and gu s will also require the installation of
stormwater drainage systems throughout the West Gro : rea.
In addition to these updated needs, drainage faciliti- ould need to be upgraded and expanded
to meet, not just the needs of streets with upgr d curbing, but to serve a greater need for
stormwater drainage throughout the area that . of being met now or which will be exacerbated
as vacant lots are developed. A full drainage .y should be undertaken to determine the extent
of the need for stormwater facilities for exi g conditions and into the future.
necessary to
of stormwater
n of stormwater
t curbing to ensure
d. This will reduce the
the underground water
Water and Sanitary Sewer
The age and condition of water a
undertake a study to determin
sufficient capacity exists in t
for costly repairs in the fut
unforeseen delays or exses.
Overhead Utilities
Utilities includ
overhead o
aesthetic
vehicul
even
be
nitary lines throughout the area is unknown. The CRA should
e age and conditions of existing lines in the area and whether
transmission lines for future growth. This will avoid the potential
and ensure that all development projects can move forward without
lectric, cable and other voice and data transmission lines are generally installed
les throughout the West Grove area. These visible utilities negatively impact
the area and are more venerable to damage due to major weather events and
ccidents. Efforts should be made to underground such utilities where possible. In the
re is insufficient easement space within the right-of-way or if undergrounding is not cost
cial, the relocation of lines to the rear of buildings or elsewhere out of sight can make a huge
rence in appearance and can keep roadway free of dangerous downed powerlines after
eather events.
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Streetscapes
Streetscape projects should be undertaken throughout the district in order to give a sens
neighborhood and safety as well as to enhance overall aesthetics. On streets with commal,
mixed -use, and/or higher density residential uses or future uses and where the street is ,ated
or to be activated, streetscapes should be designed to enhance the area, allow for use o . ewalks
for restaurant/cafe seating or other appropriate use, and to establish an area e theme.
Streetscapes should include one or more elements such as, but not limited to:
12) Trees
13) *Furniture — benches, trash receptacles, planters, etc.
14) Bus shelters and benches
15) *Ride share and mass transit drop-off/pull-outs
16) *Wayfinding signage (both pedestrian and vehicular level)
17) *Informational kiosks
18) Pedestrian -level street lighting
19) *Decorative street lighting
20) Wide, pedestrian -friendly sidewalks
21) On -street parking
22) Crosswalks differentiated through the use alternative materials (i.e. stamped
asphalt/concrete, colored concrete, brick p
23) Undergrounding of overhead utilities
24) Other such elements within the public e
Streetscapes should be done simultaneously other infrastructure repair within a corridor if
possible. Simultaneous installation will mi e impact on the area and provide for significant
costs savings.
While there are currently some street .e elements on Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th
Avenue, a full and updated streets - on these roads would assist in upgrading aesthetics and
brining new attention to these ar Additionally, similar streetscape treatments in the area west
of US-1/Dixie Highway would ist in the redevelopment of some of these properties and
attraction of new projects a ers.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA HT UNDERTAKE:
a) Prepare a detailed a is of infrastructure conditions and needs taking into account known
deficiencies and fu needs. This comprehensive study should address all infrastructure in the
area and prioritiz -ed.
b) Coordinate ne: ith utilities that own or use water/sewer, electric, cable, voice and data lines.
This effort s► d make certain work is contained in all utility providers work plans, and where
appropria e providers pay for or share in costs where appropriate.
c) Begin a .gram of infrastructure design and repair to remedy deficiencies in roads, sidewalks,
curb/ers, and upgrade lighting to efficient, LED or other such equipment. Such a program
sh• work in conjunction with any streetscape projects along a street or in an area to maximize
ruction efforts.
dertake a complete streetscape of Grand Avenue to enhance aesthetics and usability in order
to promote additional development in the area and attract new users.
Undertake a complete streetscape of Douglas Road/SW 37th Avenue to enhance aesthetics and
usability in order to promote additional development in the area and attract new users.
Identify streets that would benefit from streetscape improvements as well as infrastructure
improvements and prioritize and undertake such projects.
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Housing Affordability.
Housing affordability is becoming a greater and greater issue each year in West Grove. Lots in the are
not particularly large and many existing residents are not of significant means. A stated purpose ' is
redevelopment effort is to prevent gentrification and the creation of a condition in which redev- ent
creates housing whose cost is beyond the reach of current residents and those whose families e been
a part of the community for generations.
The combination of lots and the construction of larger, more modern homes would le. • • a change in
neighborhood character and would increase housing values (and thus cost). Additional e replacement
of single family homes with condominiums/apartments should only occur along the r mended, mixed -
use major corridors within the area. This will prevent large scale character change : limit the impact on
residents.
A stated purpose of this redevelopment effort is to prevent gentrification a e creation of a condition
in which redevelopment creates housing whose cost is beyond the reac current residents and those
whose families have been a part of the community for generations. The may implement a wide variety
of projects and programs to ensure that new units are constructed the affordable to current residents.
Other programs can be implemented to assist in maintenance existing structures to both assist
homeowners make necessary repairs that they may not otherwis• - able to afford and to ensure that the
stock of more affordable homes remain available and in good .e for the next generation of inhabitants.
In addition to preventing this character change through
sing, the CRA also needs to promote the
construction of new housing units that are affordable for er income families.
Inclusionary housing, where the City mandates t each new housing project provides a certain
percentage of units for households making below •re-established income level should be considered.
However, while this insures a certain number o ordable units will be provided, such a program could
have the effect of increasing costs to renters/ • rs of the other units in the project as they would have to
make up for revenue that would be lost by • ding the lower -cost units. This may make it difficult for the
CRA to attract new units to West Grov- here the CRA is intentionally trying to limit housing costs
throughout the district. Additionally, su, rograms are much more successful when the housing market is
booming and costs exceed revenues , : greater percentage. The CRA should be careful in encouraging an
inclusionary housing regulation th ould affect projects in West Grove unless it begins to see projects
more likely to be higher -end lux nits than basic units at a lower price point with limited amenities.
The City already employs a ' us Density program through its zoning code. In certain zoning districts,
developers can obtain the t to build more units on a property if a percentage of units on the property
are maintained as affor. e for lower income residents. It is through this type of program, an incentive
rather than a regulatithat the CRA should encourage the development of more affordable units. This
could be valuable i xed-use projects, particularly those suggested along US-1/Dixie Highway.
The CRA should partners to assist in the provision of affordable housing. Non-profit organizations such
as Habitat for manity or the West Grove -based Collaborative Development Corporation (a community
developme- orporation based in the area that already has a track record of providing housing in West
Grove) c. .e excellent partners and they have access to outside grant funding and donations not available
to the
Cor ctual arrangements between the CRA and for -profit as well as not -for -profit developers can be
red into where the CRA provides funding or land for the provision of units. In addition, the CRA could
rtner with the City, County or other public entity to match other funding or utilize publicly owned land
for housing. The strategies outlined in Subsection F — US-1/Dixie Highway between Hibiscus to Booker
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Streets includes properties owned by Miami -Dade County as well as the US Postal Service. Properties that
with proper agreements for use of the land or relocation of existing facilities, could be utilized for affordab
housing projects.
Additionally, the CRA could purchase property and work with a private developer to build and age
units. The Percival Gardens apartments would be the type of property that would be id- uch a
partnership. Either a purchase of the property or and partnership with the current owners c' : replace
these older units with a new complex containing more units and modern amenities whil ping rents
affordable. In addition, it may be possible for the adjacent Fire College facility to be dec• issioned and
the land utilized for expansion of the Percival land. (Note: the use of the Fire Co .e site could be
controversial due to its history as an incinerator site and the affect the incator had on the
neighborhood). Several other existing multi -family properties could be the tar of such contractual
arrangements.
The key to assisting the creation/provision of affordable housing to impl
program that can reduce the cost to provide housing or to live in the hous
to a developer to build housing, to a landlord to reduce repair and
purchaser to reduce their share of the price, to a renter to reduce thei
repair costs and/or reduce expenses to live in the home. To this en
CRA could create and implement. There are also several progr
increase the supply of affordable housing.
EXAMPLES OFACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAK
1) Support the City's Bonus Density program fo ojects containing affordable units for target
households.
2) Devise and implement programs to assist ing providers in creating affordable units for target
households.
3) Consider the creation of a Communit d Trust to own land upon which affordable units exist.
4) Partner with non-profit organizatio' o provide affordable units within the district.
5) Prepare an inventory of publicly-' ed properties and determine feasibility of working with the
owning government to utilize and for affordable housing.
6) Seek public/private partner . opportunities where the CRA could purchase land or provide
funding and have an own: ip stake in a project that is built and managed by a private entity.
7) To Assist For -Profit Ho : Providers:
a. Acquire land i sell or give it to a developer at below market price to reduce cost of
developin; ts.
b. Pay som •rtion of development costs such as impact or permit fees.
c. Provi• direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a percentage of the increases
in s paid over a defined period of time after completion if affordable units are
p ded.
dertake projects in the public realm that might otherwise be the responsibility of the
eveloper (i.e. streetscapes, sidewalks, roadway improvements)
Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing units for lower income households.
Provide a liaison person knowledgeable in the development approval and building permit
processes in the City to shepherding the project through development approvals in an
efficient manner.
To Assist or partner with non-profit housing providers:
a) Do any of the activities it could do for a for -profit developer.
b) Provide a cash grant to the non-profit to provide the affordable housing
nt any type of project or
his can either be assistance
eral maintenance costs, to a
re of rent, to an owner to reduce
re are a multitude of programs the
atic methods the CRA can employ to
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c) Acquire and own housing units that it would then either lease to the non-profit a minimal
cost or in which the CRA could hire the non-profit to manage on its behalf.
d) Acquire and own land which it would lease to a non-profit to build upon for a minimal
e) Create a Community Land Trust that would own the land upon which any such f► ale
housing would be built. With such an entity, the land trust would continue to ow - land
that would then not be subject to property taxes. The building on the land w• . remain
taxable, however.
9) To Assist Lower Income Buyers:
a) Provide down payment assistance.
b) Subsidize or guarantee interest on a mortgage.
c) Provide rehabilitation funds so a buyer could afford to purchas: unit with repair or
upgrading needs.
10) To Assist Workforce or Lower Income Renters:
a) Provide rent subsidies for rental housing.
b) Provide a grant or loan for first/last month's rent and sec deposit.
11) To Assist Residents to Stay in a Home They Own and to Main an Affordable Housing Stock:
a) Extend the CRA's Partnership with Miami -Dade Reha► .tion Assistance, that is employed
in the Omni area, to help in repairing housing units ' owners with limited income in West
Grove
b) Creation of a CRA program to provide dir
maintain, and upgrade homes to maintain
c) Assistance to owners for emergency rep
d) Assistance to owners to complianc- th
notice/citation from the City.
e) Assistance to owners to install e
utility bills for the home.
Historic Preservation
assistance for homeowners to repair,
inability of the housing unit.
i.e. roof, or plumbing emergencies)
City code deficiencies upon receipt of a
gy efficiency upgrades that would reduce monthly
The residents of West Coconut Grove e great pride in the area's roots tied to its original Bahamian
settlers. Many of these original settl- •f the area came to South Florida for work and founded and built
the foundation for this unique co r nity. To this end, it is important to the character of West Grove that
its history be preserved. Unforately, due to limited investment in the area, several of the defining
historic properties are in poo dition and are in serious need of restoration. Others have been lost due
to neglect but have been ro ated keeping some aspect of their history in the eye of the public.
These historic resource ude, but are not limited to:
1) Historic Ho
a. Sr _un Homes - Scattered wooden "shotgun" style homes throughout the area were
ently designated historic by the City of Miami. This was the most prevalent style of
ome for early settlers of the area.
The Mariah Brown House - (3298 Charles Avenue) — Built in 1890 and owned by Mariah
Brown one of the area's first Bahamian immigrants.
The E.W.F. Stirrup House - (3242 Charles Avenue) — Originally built in 1897 the home was
reconstructed beginning in 2016 after it fell into disrepair. This was the home of E.W.F.
Stirrup one of the largest landowners in early Coconut Grove and a man responsible for
building over 100 homes for Coconut Grove's for its early Bahamian settlers.
2) Churches
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The many churches of Coconut Grove weave a fabric of historic connection throughout the
community. They include:
a. Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church (3515 Douglas Road)
b. St Paul African Methodist Church (3680 Thomas Avenue)
c. Christ Episcopal Church (3481 Hibiscus Street)
d. St. James Baptist Church (3500 Charles Avenue)
3) Charles Avenue — Historic "Evangelist Street" built in 1880 by original hotel workeCoconut
Grove. This street was the main street of the African -Bahamian settlement and incl d businesses
and homes as well as churches and the Coconut Grove Cemetery
4) The Coconut Grove Cemetery - (the Charlotte Jane Memorial Cemetery P (Hibiscus Street
between Charles and Franklin Avenues) - local cemetery with the first reco d burial in the early
1900's
5) Theaters and Cultural Institutions
a. The Coconut Grove Playhouse — (Main Highway and Charles nue) - Originally opened as
a movie theater in 1927, the theater was converted to a pl ouse in 1956, closing in 2006.
b. The Ace Theater (3664 Grand Avenue) — While not tied he original settlers of the area,
this theater, built in Art Deco style, opened in 1930's was the only theater to serve the
area's black residents during segregation times.
These structures and/or sites provide a glimpse back into
preserved and brought back to life. The CRA should devel
physical assets but should also be involved in bringing so
t istory of the community and should be
rograms that can assist in preserving the
f them back to life.
EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UN I AKE RELATED TO EACH OF THE HISTORIC
RESOURCES:
1)
2)
3)
4)
Historic Homes — Historic homes of earl
should work to promote the history b
the beginning of the area's settlem
properties restore or rehabilitate
such as the Shotgun Houses t
donate could be relocated to
College site. These structu
documents related toth
that could maintain t
Churches — The CR
residents, and ca
Charles Avenu
other origin
its promi
Coconu
main
On
ed
tlers in Coconut Grove should be preserved. The CRA
d the sites and the role their early inhabitants played in
he CRA could create a program to assist owners of these
so they are not lost to time. Additionally, smaller structures
ave been abandoned or which the owners would be willing to
ther area, perhaps along the frontage of Grand Avenue at the Fire
could be restored with one used as a museum to house photos and
ea's history. Others could be used to house artisans or other businesses
roperties and keep them open to the public.
ould work to promote the role of these early churches in the lives of early
1p rebuild community centers and other aspects of the buildings.
he CRA should assist in the renovation/restoration of any shotgun homes or
mes along the street and should ensure the street is maintained and the story of
e in the early years of Coconut Grove is told.
ove Cemetery — The CRA should work with the community to ensure this facility is
in a manner that is proper, dignified and shows respect toward those interred there.
ssibility to doing so is to create and host an annual celebration of the founders of the area
hose that have passed. A festival of remembrance with events and programs to tell the story
the neighborhood perhaps including an event in which residents clean and maintain markers in
the cemetery and learn the history of those interred.
Theaters — The CRA could work with the owners of theaters to restore the buildings and find a
quality operator to utilize the sites, either as a theater or other cultural facility. Perhaps use by a
non-profit movie theater operator such as 0 Cinema which operates elsewhere in the County could
bring independent movies back to the area and serve as an anchor on Grand Avenue. The CRA may
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contribute to the theater's restoration or assist in finding and supporting operations once it has
been brought back to life.
6) The CRA should seek to assist in preservation of any other facility deemed important to the hi
of the area. This would include those that are designated historic, may be designated as suc
future, or ones —whether designated or not —have important ties to the history of the ar
7) The CRA should seek to assist in preservation of any other facility deemed important to history
of the area. This would include those that are designated historic, may be designated .uch in the
future, or ones that whether designated or not, have important ties to the history e area.
Economic Development Programs
One of the most important activities the CRA can undertake is to assist in the att on of businesses and
jobs to the district. In West Grove, it will be valuable for the CRA to support attraction of additional
consumers to the area and to ensure that the necessary products and servior residents are available
within the area. In addition, the CRA should endeavor to see additiona .mmercial and/or mixed -use
development on vacant land located along the major commercial corriThis development should be
consistent with existing development and/or the theme or guidelines , ny master plan developed for the
Grand Avenue — Douglas Road/SW 37th Street area.
Throughout this redevelopment plan, support is provided for t' tabilization of the community and the
prevention of gentrification. This makes business attractio ore challenging as one of the strongest
factors in attracting new business is increasing disposable ' .me of a community. It is however, not the
only method. In the case of West Grove, a greater emp . will have to be placed on the construction of
more units in multi -family, mixed -use, and single-finfill projects. Attracting more residents will
increase the amount that is spent on goods and ser
To assist in these efforts, the CRA should cont
should look for opportunities to create new, e
to implement its business assistance programs and
we programs designed to attract and retain businesses.
The CRA has an excellent track record wit . Business Incentive Grant Program in the Omni district. This
program assists qualified business or pr. y owners with building and property improvements that are
directly related to opening of a new . ess, improving an existing business, remedying code violations,
providing ADA access and eliminati fighting neighborhood conditions in the targeted areas of the Omni
CRA. This program provides matc : funds to make these improvements and can cause certain fees of the
City to be waived. This progra be easily replicated for the West Grove area.
In addition, this program t► RA could look at additional creative methods to assist new and existing
businesses. One such p. ial is the formulation of a retail business incubator/market. With such a
program, the CRA wou ake available a larger retail space that could house multiple retailers within. In
addition to providin: :ce for free or at significantly reduced rate, the program would also make available
to participant bu ses seminars and training programs designed to give budding entrepreneurs the
knowledge and s necessary to create a successful retail business. Participating businesses would have
a limited tim ithin the incubator market before they would "graduate" and have to find their own
location.
The CR • uld also try to devise programs to create better paying jobs for existing residents. The attraction
of off users to the area would be beneficial in this realm. It is unlikely that a significant sized office
bui g or user would be attracted to the interior of the area however locations along US-1/Dixie Highway
hose in the section of the CRA that are west of this corridor might be attractive to such users. Similar
ograms that would be used to attract retail businesses could be implemented here along with programs
that provide incentives for the creation of higher paying jobs would be beneficial to this effort.
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Programs could also be devised to assist in the creation of homegrown technology companies. Much like
the retail incubator concept, a small incubator facility based on the same concept could be created. T
CRA could partner with an entity such as the University of Miami or Miami -Dade College to provide s
with the tech facilities necessary for such businesses. This tech incubator should also assist partic ing
entrepreneurs by connecting them with mentors and access to venture capital.
The CRA should continue to seek new and innovative methods and programs to attract busi es to the
district, assist them in increasing and maintaining their customer base, and to have the fac' s and tools
available to them to help them survive and thrive
EXAMPLES OFACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Id
st
i e area when issues
Zoning Departments,
ould assist in resolving
rainage problems, parking
esses that move into the West
other areas of the City) in paying
me fixed amount or percentage of
of re -printing business materials or
undertake area shared marketing. Such an
and multiple businesses within it. This would
promote the district which would benefit all
s loans could be developed. Such a program would
eturn on a loan to a new business or existing business
This would reduce the cost of borrowing to the business
as it would only be guaranteeing a percentage of interest
available in small increments (less than $1,000) to assist more
ype businesses with simple activities that might otherwise difficult
s expanding advertisement, creating a more effective social media
r to attend a business training seminar.
6) .e periodically be made available to businesses for consultation. Such
t business locations and make recommendations as to how better to display
to create a welcoming storefront or interior environment. Such consultations
a short visit to the business (an hour or so).
7) . reation incentive program to provide grants for the creation of higher -wage paying
e CRA with higher grant amount available for jobs filled with residents of the CRA.
8) • .f a retail incubator market designed to provide limited space and education to retail
Creation of a designated CRA liaison who is available to assist businesses
arise with governmental agencies such as City Code Compliance, Buildin
Police Department, or the Health Department. Additionally, the liais
issues related to the public realm such as sidewalk or roadway issu
issues, or area safety concerns.
Relocation assistance — A program could be created to assist b
Grove CRA from outside of the City (so as not to negatively i
for such relocation expenses. Such expenses could includ
total cost for the moving of equipment and/or stock, th
advertising a new location.
The CRA could undertake or create a business grou
effort could place advertisements touting the dis
provide for more cost-effective marketing and
businesses in the district.
A program to guarantee interest on a bu
guarantee a minimum percentage inter
for equipment or property improvem
and offer only minimal risk to the
payment on the loan.
Small business grants can be ' e
locally owned "mom and po
for them to undertake s
and web -based presen
A retail advisor cou
individuals or firm
products for sal
can be made
Develop a j
jobs with
Creati
star to provide them an opportunity to get their business started with a reduced financial strain
a oviding the knowledge and skills to keep the business going.
ation of a technology incubator to provide facilities, mentors, education, and potential access
venture capital for resident tech entrepreneurs.
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Quality of Life Projects/Programs
There are a number of other projects and programs the CRA could potentially provide that affect the qu
of life for residents of CRA. Such programs may not have a direct connection to increased business ity
or property values, but they are important in improving the lives of area residents. These activitie •vide
for safety, social activity and the basic provision of human services that help round -out a com► ity and
make it a more connected, complete, and desirable place in which to live. While potential : ity of life
projects programs will be presented in this plan, the CRA should always be looking for oth- 4ch activities
that it can create or support that will positively affect the area and its residents and will st in providing
a more complete community to the residents of the CRA.
Community Policing/Enhanced Policing
Much like it does in the Omni area, the CRA should seek to fund a greater of community policing in
the West Grove Area. Enhancing the community -level outreach establisthe Police Department as a
partner with the community and increases the likelihood that crime ca prevented. Part of this is done
by introducing police officers that are highly visible and become tru• • members of neighborhood that
residents are more likely to bring their issues and concerns to a hich they are more likely to share
information with. Such efforts could include the creation of a bi regular pedestrian patrol of the area,
police department sponsorship of community events and ga ings, and other such activities. Another
potential initiative would be the placement of a police subs' on for the community policing efforts. This
would allow the Police Department to have a permanent ence in the area that could also be used as a
community meeting space.
In addition to such policing, the CRA could also fin' -ays to supplement police services by providing an
enhanced level of policing. Funding additional s e officers for this area over and above the ratio of
officers to population provided elsewhere in t ity, could assist in reducing the incidence of crime. This
not only make the area safer for residents, b will provide potential visitors sense of safety encouraging
the chance they will visit and shop in the . businesses.
Armbrister Community Cen
The Community has been awaiti' e development of a Community Center at Armbrister Park however,
funding for such a facility has seen available. If funding cannot be found, it may be appropriate for the
CRA to fund and/or constru ch a facility. A community center would be an excellent facility for the City
to provide meeting room d recreational programming and would be a place at the CRA could utilize to
interact with the reside and possibly provide business training or home repair education as part of its
missions of economi elopment and housing affordability. It is also possible to construct sufficient space
at this facility so t might also house a police substation which could offer an opportunity for police to
interact with re is on a regular basis.
Urban F ing Activities
There . . large number of vacant lots within this area. It is expectation that activities of the CRA will lead
to t lots being developed over time and adding to the community. Until such time however, these lots
c. e put to a good use. Either utilizing government owned facilities or vacant lands with the owner's
sent, the CRA could encourage the creation of and support a community farming group. This group
ould bring residents together to grow and cultivate various crops of fruits, vegetables, and herbs. These
crops could be shared with the group participants and used to create a green -market that could sell the
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grown fruits and vegetables to provide extra income for participants and/or support other community
groups or efforts in West Grove. These farms could also be used to grow trees and ornamental plants th
could be provided to residents for free or at a reduced cost in order to enhance greenery in
neighborhood with additional plants utilized in public spaces or sold along with other crops at th- -en
market for use by others.
If these activities are successful, the CRA may wish to work with the group to acquire land antablish a
permanent farm area in West Grove.
Homeless Services
Much as the CRA is doing in the Omni district, providing funding for the provision ' .utreach and services
to the homeless is an important method of reducing the incidence of homeles s. A reduced homeless
population is beneficial to the area. Beyond being a morally correct thing t' •, such programs help to
eliminate an aspect of society that creates a condition in which people f unsafe and which fosters a
perception of crime.
Human Service Delivery
The CRA may also assist residents of the area connect with apriate providers of other human services
and support those providers whose services will impact t .ctors noted in the FON as slum and/or
blighting factors on the West Grove area.
The CRA could fund or partner with providers to deliv- rvices that will reduce the incidence of calls for
police, fire or emergency service. This may include s' ces to the homeless, health services (both mental
and physical), addiction recovery or prevention, a dult educational programs.
In addition, the CRA could coordinate regular
not otherwise have their own facilities or a
and/or notify the public of the availability
Educational Opportunities
Numerous educational opportu could also be provided through the CRA to the area residents. Regular
seminar series on topic that p ote the CRA's mission could be provided. Such topics could include, but
not be limited to such topic . performing basic home repair, household budgeting skills, resume writing,
how to find college finan ' .id, forming a non-profit organization, creating and running a business. All of
these topics could assi providing knowledge and skill for residents to undertake activities that would
promote the mission e CRA to enhance the area and provide for a better quality of life for its residents.
to a facility in the district by service providers that my
s to other facilities in the area. The CRA could advertise
eet with the providers to investigate services available.
Above and beyo
businesses, no
e potential for group educational opportunities, the CRA could also work with area
ofits and governments to create an internship program to provide work experience and
skills for are. th. This program would expose young people to the workplace and assist them in gaining
skills and ledge that could lead them to better educational and employment opportunities in the
future. ddition, this pool of potential interns could provide the businesses of the area as well as the
non-• s and governments an additional lower -cost pool of worker that would assist in providing good
an• rvices to the area. This internship program could also be expanded to include the provision of
s, arship for area residents to pay to attend college and major in areas of study beneficial to the
mmunity provided the recipients remain in the community after graduating. This could ensure the return
of the next generation to the community after receiving their education.
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EXAMPLES OF ACTIVITES THE CRA MIGHT UNDERTAKE:
1) Provide for community policing services and/or enhanced policing in the area which may incl
the establishment of a police substation.
2) Assist in the development of a Community Center at Armbrister Park
3) Help to establish an urban farming program to utilize vacant lots in the area to produc- ops to
benefit the community.
4) Assist in the provision of services to the homeless to aid individuals and reduce t cidence of
homelessness in the area.
5) Work with human service providers to enhance the delivery of services to residof he CRA. This
might be in the form of scheduling visitations by such providers, funding t ovision of certain
services, and or providing space for these delivers to meet with those in t ommunity that need
such services.
6) Provide an educational seminar series to provide information/traini • residents on topics that
would promote the mission of the CRAs such as home ownership . •usiness creation.
7) Establish an internship and/or scholarship program to help youth gain work skills and
experience as well as advanced education.
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Chapter 11 Implementation Plan
Implementation through the Financing Plan
The West Grove CRA will actually operate as a district of the Omni CRA. As such there may be opppities
for support from Omni should the redevelopment trust funds be aligned in such a manner. O' rtunities
may also be taken advantage of for the West Grove CRA to borrow from its parent Omni if funds in
Omni are available. This inter -fund borrowing would significantly reduce borrowing costs . give the CRA
better control over repayment terms.
As a new CRA district starting with a new increment, West Grove will not generate • ificant revenue for
the first few years. There are potential new developments and a significant amo of vacant land in the
district which gives rise to new development possibilities. It is anticipated that s al of these projects will
come online starting in about year four. This revenue will allow the CRA egin its work program in
earnest. As growth compounds itself over time, the CRA's increment enue will grow. With little
increment available in the initial years but significant amount in the I. years, the CRA would be well
advised to review the potential to borrow in its early years. Such a b• ing would jump-start the CRA's
projects and programs which has the potential to increase values at .ce that would generate more than
sufficient revenue to cover any borrowing and interest costs thu : ing the redevelopment efforts more
efficient and generating activity much sooner.
The focus of the CRA will be to provide for infill of va lots and historic preservation, but more
importantly, to upgrade and modernize infrastructure a • provide a significant amount of housing that
is affordable to those of lesser means. The purpose of .e activities is to significant enhance the area and
increase quality of life for residents all while limitin: trification.
The following section identifies the financing p am for the projects and the implementation of the
overall program. If all of the anticipated develo. -nts come online and the growth of property values meet
projections over time, the CRA has an excell• chance to complete its redevelopment program prior to a
potential sunset of the district.
Assumptions
Several assumptions must be • in order to make any meaningful projections. Trends in real estate,
including historical values an• reasing values of multi -family residential and mixed -use projects within
the City of Miami and the e South Florida Region were reviewed. Through this review, future conditions
were anticipated. These cipated conditions were used to formulate projections of future growth in
values.
The escalation rat: :sed in this projection assume that a certain momentum will carry forward as
development in West Grove area continues and the CRA implements the projects and programs
outlined in thi :n update. An annual increase of 4% in Taxable Value is projected over the extended life
of the CRA t gh 2047. While some years may see larger increases in Taxable Value and some will see
smaller in• ses, it is believed that this flat 4% increase over time is appropriate.
It is als' sumed that projects that are anticipated in the near future will be completed with assumptions
ma• •out when these projects will reach substantial completion and be added to the tax rolls.
F y, millage rates are assumed to stay constant at FY 2018 levels of 4.6669 mills for Miami -Dade County
d 7.5865 for the City of Miami (a total of 12.2534 mils).
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Using these assumptions, the redevelopment strategies presented in Chapter 9, this section presents an
illustrative financing program for some of the CRA's potential activities and the implementation of
overall program.
Revenue Projections and Illustrative Funding Strategy
Revenue projections from a steady source of funds such as a CRA tax increment can be use
number of catalytic programs designed to trigger the redevelopment of the area. This is
redevelopment plan. Prior planning efforts, with community involvement, have yield
program, projects, and improvements desired. The CRA revenue stream can be all
these projects in some order of priority. This section of the plan will present an illu
that summarizes the anticipated revenues and expenditures of the CRA. This
illustrative planning tool, so that the programs, projects, and improvemen
available funds. Later in the section, goals for major catalyst programs to be
outlined.
(NOTE: This model IS NOT intended to be an actual representation
actual costs or budgets for this work plan. This model is intended to
in which its anticipated work plan might be funded and c
implementation of projects and programs will be determ
Additionally, actual expenditures be determined by the cost
finance a
essence of a
lengthy list of
ed to accomplish
ve financial model
del is intended as an
an be matched against
ertaken by the CRA will be
of CRA's future work plan or show
the CRA to understand a scenario
leted. The actual formulation and
through the CRA's annual budget.
he time of implementation.)
The illustrative CRA funding model is presented in Table . It is essentially a budget that lists projected
revenues and expenses for each of the future years of RA through 2047. Indeed, it is prudent practice
to review these projections on a periodic basis, so the assumptions in the model can be assessed
against actual experience. What follows is a brieplanation of the structure and assumptions of the
model.
Table II-5-2 is organized to list fiscal yea
expenditures are listed in the leftmost col
expenditures with a summary and total
The primary source of revenue is, o
modest amount, but grows quick
growth keep increasing the tax
as grants from various state
It is important to note th
conservative method o
against future reven
anticipated projec
greater than the
the future, th
of borrowin
increme
ultima
satis
adjacent columns across the top. The revenues and
, in typical budget form, with all revenues listed first, then all
he bottom of each section of the table.
urse, the tax increment. As previously discussed, this begins as a
successive years as long as redevelopment and general economic
value of the properties within the CRA. Other sources of funding, such
ederal agencies, can and should be pursued.
is model shows a "pay as you go" program with no borrowing. This is a very
ment. The CRA could, once some of the newer projects come on-line, borrow
A borrowing of this time could significantly increase the start time of many of the
his would allow the projects to be completed sooner, accelerating growth even
med 4% annual increase, however borrowing would have significant interest costs. In
A may find that any interest rate may accelerate growth enough to easily cover the cost
aking it a preferred financing option. An accelerated implementation could lead to surplus
venue that could be returned to the taxing authorities contributing to the CRA and, could
ead to early termination of tax increment payments to the CRA once any outstanding bonds are
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Table 10-1 TIF projections
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2032
Current Taxable Value
$660,060,746
$686,463,176
$713,921,703
$742,478,571
$787,177,714
$838,664,822
$897,211,415
$943,099,872
$985,823,867
$1,025,256,821
$1,066,267,094
$1,108,917,778
$1,15
$1,199,405,469
Growth4%
$26,402,430
$27,458,527
$28,556,868
$29,699,143
$31,487,109
$33,546,593
$35,888,457
$37,723,995
$39,432,955
$41,010,273
$42,650,684
$44,356,711
,980
$47,976,219
New Projects
FS Rolle
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
NW Area
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
$10,000,000
Affordable Housing
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$5,000,000
$686,463,176
$713,921,703
$742,478,571
$787,177,714
$838,664,822
$897,211,415
$943,099,872
$985,822,867
$1,025,256,821
$1,066,267,09
,917,778
$1,153,274,489
$1,199,405,469
$1,247,381,688
Base Year Taxable Value
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$6 46
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
Incremental Taxable Value
$25,856,430
$53,314,957
$81,871,825
$126,570,968
$178,058,076
$236,604,669
$282,493,126
$325,217,121
$364,650,
05,660,348
$448,311,032
$492,667,743
$538,798,723
$586,774,942
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$316,829
$653,289
$1,003,208
$1,550,925
$2,181,817
$2,899,212
$3,461,501
$3,985,01
,468,203
$4,970,719
$5,493,334
$6,036,855
$6,602,116
$7,189,988
TIF Collected 95%
$300,988
$620,625
$953,048
$1,473,378
$2,072,726
$2,754,251
$3,288,426
$3,7
$4,244,793
$4,722,183
$5,218,668
$5,735,012
$6,272,010
$6,830,489
Cumulative TIF
$300,988
$921,613
$1,874,661
$3,348,039
$5,420,765
$8,175,016
$11,463,442
49,207
$19,494,000
$24,216,183
$29,434,850
$35,169,862
$41,441,873
$48,272,362
2033
2034
2035
2036
2037
2038
2039
2040
2041
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
Current Taxable Value
$1,247,381,688
$1,297,276,955
$1,349,168,033
$1,403,134,755
$1,459,260,145
$1,517,630,5
8,335,773
$1,641,469,203
$1,707,127,972
$1,775,413,090
$1,846,429,614
$1,920,286,799
$1,997,098,271
$2,076,982,201
$2,160,061,489
Growth4%
$49,895,268
$51,891,078
$53,966,721
$56,125,390
$58,370,406
$60,
$63,133,431
$65,658,768
$68,285,119
$71,016,524
$73,857,185
$76,811,472
$79,883,931
$83,079,288
$86,402,460
New Projects
FS Rolle
NW Area
Afforda bl e Housing
$1,297,276,955
$1,349,168,033
$1,403,134,755
$1, , 45
$1,517,630,551
$1,578,335,773
$1,641,469,203
$1,707,127,972
$1,775,413,090
$1,846,429,614
$1,920,286,799
$1,997,098,271
$2,076,982,201
$2,160,061,489
$2,246,463,949
Base Year Taxable Va lue
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,60
660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
$660,606,746
Incremental Taxable Va lue
$636,670,209
$688,561,287
8,009
$798,653,399
$857,023,805
$917,729,027
$980,862,457
$1,046,521,226
$1,114,806,344
$1,185,822,868
$1,259,680,053
$1,336,491,525
$1,416,375,455
$1,499,454,743
$1,585,857,203
TIF Tax Rate 12.2534
Incremental Taxes
$7,801,375
, 17
$9,098,493
$9,786,220
$10,501,455
$11,245,301
$12,018,900
$12,823,443
$13,660,168
$14,530,362
$15,435,364
$16,376,565
$17,355,415
$18,373,419
$19,432,143
TIF Collected 95%
$7,411,306
, 15,356
$8,643,568
$9,296,909
$9,976,383
$10,683,036
$11,417,955
$12,182,271
$12,977,160
$13,803,844
$14,663,595
$15,557,737
$16,487,644
$17,454,748
$18,460,536
Cumulative TIF
$4
$56,868,535
$65,512,103
$74,809,012
$84,785,394
$95,468,430
$106,886,385
$119,068,656
$132,045,816
$145,849,660
$160,513,255
$176,070,992
$192,558,636
$210,013,384
$228,473,920
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CRA Expenditures
The financial projections discussed here allow the CRA to budget for anticipated expenses to achiev' e
goals of the community vision. Tax increment funds will provide a substantial cash flow for progrand
activities, as well as the administrative overhead needed to further the community's objectiv hese
programs and expenditures are discussed in more detail in Chapter 4 of this report with targ- :nd goals
outlined later in this section.
Identification of Catalyst Projects/Programs and Initial Goals
This Plan provides for the creation of various different types of projects and
elimination of blight conditions within the CRA area. There are several key projec
specifically detailed in Chapter 11-4 of this report and which have been fund
model shown in Table II-5-2. The catalyst projects are those that should be
make the greatest impact on West Grove both in terms of taxable valu
of life for the neighborhood's residents. The top catalyst projects /pr
with initial goals. This list is not presented in any particular order of .ortance or priority.
ams to achieve the
ograms that have been
y the illustrative funding
sued vigorously as they will
enhancement to the quality
ms will be outlined below along
NOTE: Goals outlined in this Chapter are more susceptible to m et forces outside of the CRA's
control (i.e. land prices, available TIF, buyer's tastes, growth in surrounding areas).
1) Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street— Wor property owners to create a more vibrant
corridor lined with commercial, multi -family, and mi use properties anchored at the intersection of
these two roads. These properties and the corrid• . a whole, will convey an identifiable theme.
GOALS:
a) Create a Planning document to tie curr and future development into a common theme and
setting guidelines for the future develent by 2021.
b) Install and maintain a streetscape ' sistent with the determined theme.
c) Establish a package of develo
which enables the creation
nt incentives to ensure development of desired projects and
using that is affordable to all income levels.
d) Private Development on ' lots within 10 years.
2) US-1/Dixie Highway fro
property owners to faci
GOALS:
a) Mixed -use d
iscus Street to Booker Street— Work with private and governmental
e construction of mixed -use buildings in this area.
pments in approval process within 10 years.
b) At least of all residential units within constructed development affordable to those of
workfor •r low income based on Area Median Income (AMI)
3) Housin_ •rdability — Increase the number of housing units affordable to those whose incomes are
categ• d as workforce (120% of AMI or less) or low (80% of AMI or less)
S:
Identify within 2 years a package of incentives that will be available for private and non-profit
developers to develop new units meeting the affordability levels outlined.
Work with developers (private or non-profit) to develop at least 300 new units of workforce or low-
income housing
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c) Develop and implement a home repair program that will offer grants to low income property
owners to maintain their homes by 2021
d) Assist 100 property owners meeting the target income groups with repair of their homes.
e) Work with owner of Percival Gardens to redevelop the project site with at least twice th ber
of units available to low income households than currently exist.
f) Create project -specific developer incentives to ensure that new or significantl developed
residential projects in the CRA contain a sufficient number of units that are afford, to the target
populations
g) Work with local non-profit housing providers to build new units or rehabi e existing units for
occupancy by the target populations
h) Continue and expand programs to assist individual, target pop •n, home owners with
rehabilitation/emergency repairs to their homes to ensure they ca ain in the homes and that
an affordable housing stock is maintained.
i) Create mortgage subsidy and/or down payment assistance pr. :ms to help the target population
purchase homes.
4) Infrastructure — This category includes the construction - struction, rehabilitation, location, or
upgrading of several types if infrastructure. This incl s, but is not limited to facilities for:
Streetscapes, roadways, curbs, sidewalks, stormwater ainage, water, wastewater, cable, electric
transmission, voice and data transmission as well e transportation network and mass transit
facilities. It recognizes that as development occur ere will be a greater stress on these facilities,
increase the need for these facilities and thus rep e additional capacity, and these facilities will need
greater protection (hardening) to ensure the .ntinue to function after disaster or other disruptive
events.
GOALS
a) Undertake a full infrastructure s (ies) to determine all needs and estimated costs related to
infrastructure and prioritizatio project within each type.
b) Complete rehabilitation to - eficient streets, sidewalks, curbs, and lighting
c) Complete rehabilitation : I deficient water/wastewater facilities
d) Complete streetscap- stallation/upgrade on Grand Avenue and Douglas Road/SW 37th Street to
enhance quality of by providing, pedestrian -friendly amenities as well as shade and lighting.
e) Complete a CRA ide stormwater system that conveys/retains stormwater and prevents regular
flooding due ain events and sea -level rise.
f) Undergr• . overhead utilities to harden the CRA area against storms and other events.
5) Historic Pr ation — Work with owner of historic sites and structure to ensure their preservation and
promot- e history of West Grove to both instill pride in the neighborhood and attract visitors.
GO
a ssist owners of dilapidated historic structures to restore them.
Preserve, enhance and promote the story of Charles Avenue
Create a grant program to help owners of historic structures, particularly the area's shotgun homes
and complete at least 30 such projects.
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d) Acquire up to 10 shotgun homes for relocation to an area where they can be presented the area's
past to the public.
e) Assist in the preservation of the Ace Theater and the attraction of a use to the site that is an a
on Grand Avenue.
6) Economic Development Programs — Attract new business to the area and provide higher pay jobs for
area residents.
GOALS:
a) Establish a business incentive grant program to assist at least 50 business ow to locate in the
CRA or upgrade existing commercial spaces in the CRA
b) Work with businesses to create at least 200 new jobs that pay at least 15of minimum wage
c) Establish a technology incubator to assist at least 30 entrepreneurs de .p technology businesses.
d) Establish a retail market/incubator to assist at least 50 entrepre s start, grow, and establish
retail businesses.
7) Quality of Life Programs — Establish projects and programs th -nhance the quality of life for all
residents of West Grove.
GOALS:
a) Implement Policing programs that reduce crime by
b) Assist the City in design and construction of a Co' unity Center at Armbrister Park
c) Establish an Urban Farming program that fin. .Ily sustains itself within 10 years.
d) Establish a retail market/incubator to as ' .t least 50 entrepreneurs start, grow, and establish
retail businesses.
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Table 11-5-2 West Grove Funding Model
SUMMARY
Estimated Need
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 1
20
2027
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 114,636
$ 236,375
$ 362,983
$ 561,159
$ 789,430
$ 1,049,000
$ 1,252,4
1,441,868
$ 1,616,696
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 186,352
$ 384,250
$ 590,065
$ 912,219
$ 1,283,296
$ 1,705,251
$ 2,
$ 2,343,897
$ 2,628,097
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 300,988
$ 620,625
$ 953,048
$ 1,473,378
$ 2,072,726
$ 2,754,251
$ ,426
$ 3,785,765
$ 4,244,793
•
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 120,000
$ 126,000
$ 132,300
$ 138,915
$ 145,861
$ 153,15
160,811
$ 168,852
$ 177,295
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 55,125
$ 57,881
$ 60,775
$
$ 67,005
$ 70,355
$ 73,873
Total Operating Expenses
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
$ , 68
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
16,968
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 0
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
C. Project/Program Expenditures
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ 5,000,000.00
$ 70,790
$ 29,210
$ 500,000
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
$ 4,000,000.00
3. Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
$ 4,000,000
b.Road/Curb/Sidewalk Reha bilitation
$ 20,000,000
$ 23,790
$ 630,275
$ 491,659
$ 134,180
c. Streetlights
$ 3,000,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 10,000,000
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 15,000,000
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 15,000,000
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 60,198
$ 124
190,610
$ 294,676
$ 414,545
$ 826,275
$ 986,528
$ 1,135,729
$ 1,273,438
5. Historic Preservation
$ 12,000,000
$
$ 404,263
$ 755,119
$ 1,168,418
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 150,000
$ 137,654
$ 62,346
$ 100,000
b. Incubator Progra ms
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
7. Quality of Life Improvements
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 200,000
$ 210,000
$ 220,500
$ 231,525
b. Arm brister Community Center
$ 5,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,988,975
$ 2,011,025
c. Huma n Services Delivery
$ 10,000
$ 10,500
$ 11,025
$ 11,576
$ 12,155
$ 12,763
$ 13,401
$ 14,071
d. Urban Farm
$ 10,000
$ 10,500
$ 11,025
$ 11,576
e. CRA Education Progra ms
$ 5,000
$ 5,250
$ 5,513
$ 5,788
$ 6,078
$ 6,381
$ 6,700
$ 7,036
f. Homeless Programs
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 55,125
$ 57,881
$ 60,775
Total Project/Program Expenditures
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 1,866,090
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
Total Increment Revenue Available
$ 300,988
$ 620,625
$ 953,048
$ 1,473,378
$ 2,072,726
$ 2,754,251
$ 3,288,426
$ 3,785,765
$ 4,244,793
Total Operating Expenses
$ 170,000
$ 178,500
$ 187,425
$ 196,796
$ 206,636
$ 216,968
$ 227,816
$ 239,207
$ 251,167
Total Debt Service/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProJect/Program Expenditures
$ 130,988
$ 442,125
$ 765,623
$ 1,276,582
$ 1,866,090
$ 2,537,283
$ 3,060,610
$ 3,546,558
$ 3,993,626
Surplus Funds
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ (0)
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SUMMARY
2029
2030
2031
2032 I
2032
2033
2034
1,d7e
y'y,""'
2037
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 1,987,612
$ 2,184,270
$ 2,388,794
$ 2,601,499
$ 2,601,499
$ 2,822,712
$ 3,052,774
$ 3,292,1
3,540,874
$ 3,799,662
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 3,231,056
$ 3,550,743
$ 3,883,217
$ 4,228,990
$ 4,228,990
$ 4,588,594
$ 4,962,582
$ 5
$ 5,756,035
$ 6,176,721
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 5,218,668
$ 5,735,012
$ 6,272,010
$ 6,830,489
$ 6,830,489
$ 7,411,306
$ 8,015,356
$ ,568
$ 9,296,909
$ 9,976,383
B. Expenses
1.Administrative Expenses
$ 195,467
$ 205,241
$ 215,503
$ 226,278
$ 226,278
$ 237,592
$ 249,47
261,945
$ 275,042
$ 288,794
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 81,445
$ 85,517
$ 89,793
$ 94,282
$ 94,282
$ 98,997
$ 1•
$ 109,144
$ 114,601
$ 120,331
Total Operating Expenses
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
$ 320,560
$ 336,588
$ , 18
$ 371,089
$ 389,643
$ 409,125
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Service)
$ 4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,509,929
$ 6,509,928
$ 8
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,265
$ 9,567,257
C. Project/Program Expenditures
$ 1,000,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ 400,000
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ 848,258
$ 300,000
$ 551,742
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
$ 300,000
3. Infrastructure Improvements
$ •
a. Streetscapes
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ .,,000
$ 400,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,000,000
b.Road/Curb/Sidewalk Rehabilitation
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,097,062
$ 1,097,062
50,000
$ 50,000
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 200,000
c. Streetlights
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,0•
435,000
$ 100,000
$ 307,382
$ 650,000
$ 750,000
d. Water/Sewer
$ 134,636
$ 274,655
$ 500,000
$
$ 435,000
$ 100,000
$ 300,000
$ 650,000
$ 750,000
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 30,000
$ 500,000
$ 500,000
$ .,,00
$ 458,190
$ 181,604
$ 400,000
$ 640,565
$ 1,036,591
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 2,049,147
$ 2,223,392
$ 2,404,607
$ 2,593,070
$ 2,789,073
$ 2,992,915
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 1,565,600
$ 1,720,504
$ 1,881,60
2,049,147
$ 200,000
$ 3,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
5. Historic Preservation
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
$ 1.•
$ 100,000
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 350,000
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 00,000
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
$ 210,000
$ 400,000
$ 420,000
$ 441,000
$ 463,050
b. Incubator Programs
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
115,763
$ 121,551
7. Quality of Life Improvements
$ 347,288
$ 364,652
$ 382,884
$ 402,029
$ 422,130
$ 443,237
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 300,000
$ .11
$ 330,750
$ 347,288
$
b.ArmbristerCommunityCenter
$ 50,000
$ 52,500
$ 100,000
$ 105,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
c. Human Services Delivery
$ 21,000
22,050
$ 23,153
$ 24,310
$ 14,775
$ 15,513
$ 16,289
$ 17,103
$ 17,959
$ 18,856
d. Urban Farm
$ 12,
13,401
$ 14,071
$ 14,775
$ 48,979
$ 49,428
$ 59,900
$ 70,395
$ 70,914
$ 71,460
e. CRA Education Programs
$
$ 28,144
$ 38,552
$ 49,479
$ 121,551
$ 127,628
$ 150,000
$ 157,500
$ 165,375
$ 173,644
f. Homeless Programs
$ ,000
$ 110,250
$ 115,763
$ 121,551
Total Project/Program Expenditures
4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,175,161
$ 6,509,929
$ 7,074,717
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,266
$ 9,567,257
Total Increment Revenue Available
5,218,668
$ 5,735,012
$ 6,272,010
$ 6,830,489
$ 6,830,489
$ 7,411,306
$ 8,015,356
$ 8,643,568
$ 9,296,909
$ 9,976,383
Total Operating Expenses
$ 276,912
$ 290,758
$ 305,296
$ 320,560
$ 320,560
$ 336,588
$ 353,418
$ 371,089
$ 389,643
$ 409,125
Total DebtService/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProject/Program Expenditures
$ 4,941,756
$ 5,444,254
$ 5,966,715
$ 6,175,161
$ 6,509,929
$ 7,074,717
$ 7,661,938
$ 8,272,479
$ 8,907,266
$ 9,567,257
Surplus Funds
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ (0)
$ 0
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SUMMARY
2038
2039
2040
1 2041 1
2042
2043
2044
2045
2046
2047
A. Revenues
1. Increment Revenues)
a. Increment Revenues from County
$ 4,068,802
$ 4,348,708
$ 4,639,809
$ 4,942,555
$ 5,257,411
$ 5,584,861
$ 5,925,409
$ 6,279,578
- ,647,915
$7,030,986
b. Increment Revenues from City
$ 6,614,234
$ 7,069,247
$ 7,542,462
$ 8,034,604
$ 8,546,433
$ 9,078,735
$ 9,632,328
$ 10,208,06.
10,806,833
$11,429,550
Total Increment Revenues Available
$ 10,683,036
$ 11,417,955
$ 12,182,271
$ 12,977,160
$ 13,803,844
$ 14,663,595
$ 15,557,737
$ 16,4
$ 17,454,748
$ 18,460,536
•
B. Expenses
1. Administrative Expenses
$ 303,234
$ 318,396
$ 334,316
$ 351,031
$ 368,583
$ 387,012
$ 406,363
$ 426,681
$ 448,015
$ 470,415
2. Contractual and Professional Services
$ 126,348
$ 132,665
$ 139,298
$ 146,263
$ 153,576
$ 161,255
$ 169,31:
177,784
$ 186,673
$ 196,006
Total Operating Expenses
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ 57
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Total Non-Project/Program Expenditures
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ .:0
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Available for Projects/Programs
(Revenues- Operating Expenses -Debt Servuce)4
$ 10,253,454
$ 10,966,894
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,11-
14,982,057
$ 15,883,180
$ 16,820,060
$ 17,794,114
C. Project/Program Expenditures
1. Grand Avenue/Douglas Road Corridors
$ .,0,000
2. US-1/Dixie Highway From Hibiscus to Brooker
1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
3. Infrastructure Improvements
a. Streetscapes
b.Road/Curb/Sidewalk Reha bilitation
$ 1,750,000
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,700,000
$ 1,700,000
$ •0,000
$ 1,073,034
c. Streetlights
$ 217,082
$ 208,935
$ 265,603
$ 330,000
330,000
$ 350,000
$ 339,222
d. Water/Sewer
$ 700,000
$ 800,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,300,0'
1,295,606
$ 1,000,000
$ 752,721
e. Stormwa ter Dra inage
$ 900,000
$ 1,250,000
$ 1,200,000
$ •
$ 1,400,000
$ 1,100,000
$ 2,384,787
$ 2,200,213
$ 2,200,213
$ 2,200,213
e. Utility Undergrounding
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,300,000
$ 1,200,000
$ . ,637
$ 1,500,000
$ 1,132,066
$ 2,650,000
$ 2,343,347
$ 2,343,347
$ 2,343,347
4. Housing Affordability Programs
$ 3,739,063
$ 3,996,284
$ 4,263,795
4,542,006
$ 4,831,345
$ 5,132,258
$ 5,445,208
$ 5,770,675
$ 6,109,162
$ 6,461,188
5. Historic Preservation
$ 250,000
$ 250,000
$ 250,.•
250,000
$ 250,000
$ 275,000
$ 275,000
$ 272,200
$ 272,200
$ 272,200
6. Economic Development/Business Assistance
a. Business Improvement/Job Creation Programs
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ .•,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
$ 350,000
b. Incubator Progra ms
$ 486,203
$ 510,513
536,038
$ 562,840
$ 590,982
$ 620,531
$ 651,558
$ 684,136
$ 718,343
$ 754,260
7. Quality of Life Improvements
a. Community Policing/Public Safety
$ 465,398
$
$ 513,102
$ 538,757
$ 565,695
$ 593,979
$ 623,678
$ 654,862
$ 687,605
$ 721,986
b. Armbrister Community Center
c. Human Services Delivery
$ 121,551
127,628
$ 134,010
$ 140,710
$ 147,746
$ 155,133
$ 162,889
$ 171,034
$ 179,586
$ 188,565
d. Urban Farm
$ 19,7•'
20,789
$ 21,829
$ 22,920
$ 24,066
$ 25,270
$ 26,533
$ 27,860
$ 29,253
$ 30,715
e. CRA Education Programs
$
$ 72,635
$ 73,266
$ 73,930
$ 74,626
$ 75,358
$ 76,125
$ 76,932
$ 77,778
$ 78,667
f. Homeless Programs
$ , 26
$ 191,442
$ 201,014
$ 211,065
$ 221,618
$ 232,699
$ 244,334
$ 256,551
$ 269,378
$ 282,847
Total Project/Program Expenditures
10,253,454
$ 10,966,895
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,115,328
$ 14,982,056
$ 12,807,810
$ 13,236,865
$ 13,683,988
Total Increment Revenue Available
10,683,036
$ 11,417,955
$ 12,182,271
$ 12,977,160
$ 13,803,844
$ 14,663,595
$ 15,557,737
$ 16,487,644
$ 17,454,748
$ 18,460,536
Total Operating Expenses
$ 429,582
$ 451,061
$ 473,614
$ 497,294
$ 522,159
$ 548,267
$ 575,680
$ 604,464
$ 634,688
$ 666,422
Total Debt Service/Obligations
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$ -
$
TotalProJect/Program Expenditures
$ 10,253,454
$ 10,966,895
$ 11,708,657
$ 12,479,865
$ 13,281,685
$ 14,115,328
$ 14,982,056
$ 12,807,810
$ 13,236,865
$ 13,683,988
Surplus Funds
$ (0)
$ (0)
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 0
$ 3,075,370
$ 3,583,196
$ 4,110,126
Chapter xit Strategy
The Exi egy for West Grove is expressed in Part I.
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PART III - CONCLUSION
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Chapter 13 Conclusion of Redevelopment Plan
This chapter outlines the major capabilities of the Omni CRA to rehabilitate the Redevelopment Ar
1. The CRA will engage in a workable program for utilizing appropriate private and publi .ources
to eliminate and prevent the development or spread of slums and urban • t in the
Redevelopment Area, to encourage needed community rehabilitation, to p de for the
redevelopment of slum and blighted neighborhoods, to provide housing afforda• o residents of
low or moderate income, including the elderly, or to undertake such of the a said activities or
other feasible county or municipal activities as may be suitably employed to !eve the objectives
of such workable program.
2. Such workable program may include provision for the prevention oft •read of blight into areas
of the county or municipality which are free from blight through dil t enforcement of housing,
zoning, and occupancy controls and standards; the rehabilitati• •r conservation of slum and
blighted areas or portions thereof by
a. replanning
b. removing congestion
c. providing parks, playgrounds, and other pub provements
d. encouraging voluntary rehabilitation
e. compelling the repair and rehabilitati• if deteriorated or deteriorating structures
f. the development of affordable ho g
g. the implementation of commu' policing innovations
h. the clearance and redevelo' nt of slum and blighted areas or portions thereof
3. To achieve its goals the CRA is
purchase, lease, option, gift,
demolish and remove build
to acquire property within a slum area or a blighted area by
, bequest, devise, or other voluntary method of acquisition or
and improvements.
4. The CRA can acquire pr• y in the community redevelopment area when necessary to eliminate
unhealthful, unsanita •r unsafe conditions; lessen density; eliminate obsolete or other uses
detrimental to the •lic welfare; or otherwise to remove or prevent the spread of blight or
deterioration or ovide land for needed public facilities. It is also able to dispose of any property
at its fair value •rovided in s. 163.380 for uses in accordance with this redevelopment plan.
5. The CRA c -ngage in installation, construction, or reconstruction of streets, utilities, parks,
playgrou' , public areas of major hotels that are constructed in support of convention centers,
includi- eeting rooms, banquet facilities, parking garages, lobbies, and paseos.
6. Th: A could carry out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation
ildings or other improvements, or acquire by purchase, lease, option, gift, grant, bequest,
vise, or other voluntary method of acquisition of real property in the community redevelopment
area which is to be repaired or rehabilitated for dwelling use or related facilities, repair or
rehabilitation of the structures for guidance purposes, and resale of the property.
The CRA can acquire and dispose of air rights in an area consisting principally of land in highways,
railway or subway tracks, bridge or tunnel entrances, or other similar facilities which have a
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blighting influence on the surrounding area and over which air rights sites are to be developed for
the elimination of such blighting influences and for the provision of housing (and related faciliti
and uses) designed specifically for, and limited to, families and individuals of low or mod
income.
8. It may construct foundations and platforms necessary for the provision of air rights sites • ousing
(and related facilities and uses).
9. To support public improvements the CRA may choose to provide, or to arrange or ract for, the
furnishing or repair by any person or agency, public or private, of services, privile; orks, streets,
roads, public utilities, or other facilities for or in connection with a communit development; to
install, construct, and reconstruct streets, utilities, parks, playgrounand other public
improvements; and to agree to any conditions that it deems reasonable a ppropriate which are
attached to federal financial assistance and imposed pursuant to ral law relating to the
determination of prevailing salaries or wages or compliance labor standards, in the
undertaking or carrying out of a community redevelopment and ed activities, and to include
in any contract let in connection with such redevelopment and r ed activities provisions to fulfill
such of the conditions as it deems reasonable and appropria
10. To complete its mission, the CRA may enter into any . sing or property in any community
redevelopment area in order to make inspections, sur ., appraisals, soundings, or test borings
and to obtain an order for this purpose from a court • •mpetent jurisdiction in the event entry is
denied or resisted, and may acquire any personal or property, together with any improvements
thereon. To hold, improve, clear, or prepare for :evelopment any such property; to encumber
or dispose of any real property.
11. The CRA may insure or provide for the ins ce of any real or personal property or operations of
the county or municipality against any r . or hazards, including the power to pay premiums on
any such insurance, and may enter in y contracts necessary to effectuate the purposes of this
part.
12. The CRA can solicit requests f' •roposals for redevelopment of parcels to be acquired for
redevelopment purposes by . munity redevelopment agency and, as a result of such requests
for proposals, to advertise e disposition of such real property to private persons pursuant to
s. 163.380 prior to acqui ' n of such real property by the community redevelopment agency.
13. If needed the CRA m nvest any community redevelopment funds held in reserves or sinking
funds or any such f not required for immediate disbursement in property or securities in which
savings banks m. •gaily invest funds subject to their control and to redeem such bonds as have
been issued p nt to s. 163.385 at the redemption price established therein or to purchase such
bonds at less .n redemption price, all such bonds so redeemed or purchased to be canceled.
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14. In furtherance of its goals and objectives, the Omni CRA may borrow money and apply for and
accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of financial assistance from t
Federal Government or the state, county, or other public body or from any sources, pub]'
private, for the purposes of this part and to give such security as may be required and to en to
and carry out contracts or agreements in connection therewith; and to include in any co ct for
financial assistance with the Federal Government for or with respect to community red: opment
and related activities such conditions imposed pursuant to federal laws as t ounty or
municipality deems reasonable and appropriate which are not inconsistent with purposes of
this part.
15. The CRA may also make or have made all surveys and plans necessary; contract with any
person, public or private, in making and carrying out such plans; and may a• or approve, modify,
and amend such plans, which plans may include, but are not limited to:
a. Plans for carrying out a program of voluntary or compulso
buildings and improvements.
b. Plans for the enforcement of state and local laws, co ► , and regulations relating to the
use of land and the use and occupancy of buil•' and improvements and to the
compulsory repair, rehabilitation, demolition, or r •val of buildings and improvements.
16. The Omni CRA may obtain appraisals, title searches,
necessary to prepare for the undertaking of commu
pair and rehabilitation of
eys, studies, and other plans and work
redevelopment and related activities.
17. It may develop, test, and report methods and to ques, and carry out demonstrations and other
activities, for the prevention and the elimina ' of slums and urban blight and developing and
demonstrating new or improved means ooviding housing for families and persons of low
income.
18. The CRA should apply for, accept, and e grants of funds from the Federal Government for such
purposes.
19. In order to prevent displaceme the district, the Omni CRA should prepare plans for and assist
in the relocation of perso including individuals, families, business concerns, nonprofit
organizations, and others) .placed from a community redevelopment area and may make
relocation payments to o h respect to such persons for moving expenses and losses of property
for which reimbursem or compensation is not otherwise made, including the making of such
payments financed • e Federal Government.
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20. The CRA may appropriate such funds and make such expenditures as are necessary to carry out
the purposes of this part; to zone or rezone any part of the county or municipality or ma
exceptions from building regulations; and to enter into agreements with a housing authority, w
agreements may extend over any period, notwithstanding any provision or rule of law he
contrary, respecting action to be taken by such county or municipality pursuant to a .f the
powers granted by this part.
21. If needed, the CRA is able to close, or recommend to be closed, vacate, plan, or an streets,
roads, sidewalks, ways, or other places and plan or replan any part of the county ' unicipality.
22. The CRA may organize, coordinate, and direct the administration of the prov s of this part, as
they may apply to such county or municipality, in order that the objective • -medying slum and
blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof within such county or icipality may be most
effectively promoted and achieved and to establish such new office offices of the county or
municipality or to reorganize existing offices in order to carry out su' .urpose most effectively.
23. To improve neighborhood safety the CRA may develop and element community policing
innovations.
24. With the agreement of each taxing authority to such met of financing for the construction or
expansion, the Omni CRA may construct or expand ad r trative buildings for public bodies or
police and fire buildings, unless the construction or •ansion is contemplated as part of a
community policing innovation, where no agreeme taxing authorities would be necessary.
25. The Omni CRA should not undertake the inst, ion, construction, reconstruction, repair, or
alteration of any publicly owned capital improv' -nts or projects if such projects or improvements
were scheduled to be installed, constructe• constructed, repaired, or altered within 3 years of
the approval of the community redevelop, t plan by the governing body pursuant to a previously
approved public capital improvement •roject schedule or plan of the governing body which
approved the community redevelop
been removed from such schedul
such removal or such projects
funded, in whole or in part, wi
26. Finally, the CRA should no
this Redevelopment Pla
plan unless and until such projects or improvements have
plan of the governing body and 3 years have elapsed since
provements were identified in such schedule or plan to be
nds on deposit within the community redevelopment trust fund.
y for general government expenses unrelated to the carrying out of
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Appendix A
2010 Omni Redevelopment Area
Legal Description
SUBSTITUTED
THE STUDY AREA IS PHYSICALLY DEFINED AS BEGINNING AT THE EASTERN SHORELINE AN
NE 20TH STREET; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORELINE TO THE NORTHSI
CAUSEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTHSIDE OF THE MACARTH
OF -WAY TO THE EASTERN SHORELINE OF WATSON ISLAND; THEN SOUTH ALONG T
OF WATSON ISLAND TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY RI
ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE MACARTHUR CAUSEWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY
THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORELINE TO 20 FEET SOUTH OF TH
THE 20 FEET SOUTH OF THE FEC SLIP TO THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE
THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE BOULEVARD TO THE SOUTHERN EDGE 0
THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE 1-395 ROW TO THE WEST SIDE OF N
WEST SIDE OF NW 1ST PLACE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 14TH
SIDE OF NW 14TH STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF NW 1ST PLA
NW 1ST PLACE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET;
22ND STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND AVENUE; T
AVENUE TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET; T
STREET TO THE WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE; THE
THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET; THEN WEST
WEST SIDE OF NW 6TH AVENUE; THEN NORTH A
SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET; THEN EAST ALON
OF NW 5TH AVENUE; THEN NORTH ALONG
NW 23RD STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE
AVENUE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE E
STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NO SIDE OF NW 22' STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH MIAMI
AVENUE; THEN SOUTH ALONG TH T SIDE OF NORTH MIAMI AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE TH SIDE OF NE 20TH STREET TO THE FEC ROW; THEN SOUTH ALONG
THE FEC ROW TO THE NORT NE OF NE 20TH STREET; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
STREET TO THE WEST SIDE ' ISCAYNE BOULEVARD; THEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF BISCAYNE
BOULEVARD TO THE NOP SIDE OF NE 20THTERRACE; THEN EAST ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF NE 20TH
TERRACE TO THE EAST' I SHORELINE; THEN SOUTH ALONG THE EASTERN SHORE LINE TO THE NORTH
SIDE OF NE 20THSTR
RTH SIDE OF
F MACARTHUR
AUSEWAY RIGHT -
ASTERN SHORELINE
-OF-WAY; THEN WEST
HE EASTERN SHORELINE;
C SLIP; THEN WEST ALONG
EVARD; THEN NORTH ALONG
E I-395 ROW; THEN FOLLOWING
PLACE; THEN NORTH ALONG THE
ET; THEN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH
HEN NORTH ALONG THE WEST SIDE OF
WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW
OUTH ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND
WEST ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND
RTH ON THE WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE TO
NG THE SOUTH SIDE OF NW 22ND STREET TO THE
GTHE WEST SIDE OF NW 6TH AVENUE TO THE NORTH
E NORTH SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET TO THE WEST SIDE
WEST SIDE OF NW 5TH AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF
TH SIDE OF NW 23RD STREET TO THE EAST SIDE OF NW 2ND
DE OF NW 2ND AVENUE TO THE NORTH SIDE OF NW 22ND
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Appendix B
2019 West Grove Expansion Area
Legal Description
BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF THE RIGHT OF WAY
HIGHWAY (SR5) AND MCDONALD STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE WEST RIG
MCDONALD STREET TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF GR
EAST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF L
BOOK B, PAGE 106 OF HOMESTEAD PLAT (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS); T
LOT AND THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF THOMAS STREET TO THE INTERS
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF AN ALLEY; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID
TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTHERLY RIGHT OF WAY LIN
SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID WESTERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO T
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE; THENCE WESTERLY AL
TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH T
AVENUE; THENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
BLOCK 37 OF HOMESTEAD (PLAT BOOK B, PAGE 106, MI
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID LOT 23 TO THE NORT
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF LOTS 3,4,5,6,7,8 OF SAID
8; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID
OF WAY LINE OF FRANKLIN AVENUE; THENC
WESTERLY PROLONGATION THEROF TO THE
SOUTHWEST 37' AVENUE; THENCE NORT
CORNER OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, KINGSWA
THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LI
WASHINGTON CARVER HIGH SCHOO
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID TR
WATER AND SEWER AUTHORIT
SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
SOUTHWEST CORNER OF S
LINE ALSO BEING THE E
CORNER OF SAID TRA
CORNER OF SAID T
WASHINGTON CA
27 (MIAMI-DA
THENCE EAST •N
WAY LINE
PROLON
STREE
SOU
SOUTH DIXIE
F WAY LINE OF
AVENUE; THENCE
, BLOCK 28, PER PLAT
E SOUTH ALONG SAID
ON WITH THE WESTERLY
TERLY RIGHT OF WAY LINE
F MAIN HIGHWAY; THENCE
TERSECTION WITH THE NORTH
SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE
CUS STREET; THENCE SOUTH ALONG
ORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF MARLER
TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF LOT 23,
DADE COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE NORTH
EST CORNER OF SAID LOT 23; THENCE WEST
CK 37 TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT
8 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT
E ST ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND
ERSECTION WITH THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
NG SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE SOUTHEAST
AT BOOK 48, PAGE 98 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS);
F SAID BLOCK 1 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF TRACT A, GEORGE
AT BOOK 52, PAGE 21 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS) TO THE
; THENCE SOUTH ALONG THE EAST LINE OF TRACT A, MIAMI-DADE
LAT BOOK 119, PAGE 6 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS) TO THE
CT A; THENCE WEST ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A TO THE
RACT A; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID TRACT A, SAID
RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 42ND AVENUE, TO THE NORTHWEST
THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT A TO THE NORTHEAST
A; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE WEST LINE OF AFORESAID TRACT A OF GEORGE
HIGH SCHOOL, AND THE WEST LINE OF GRAND AVENUE PARK, PLAT BOOK 58 PAGE
OUNTY RECORDS) TO THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTH GRAND AVENUE;
G SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF
ROOKER STREET; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE AND NORTHERLY
ION THEREOF TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF ORANGE
ENCE WEST ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
EST 39" AVENUE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION
THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 19-26 OF BLOCK 5, REALTY SECURITIES CORP. OF COCONUT GROVE, PLAT
K 2 PAGE, 85 (MIAMI-DADE COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE EAST ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID LOTS,
LSO BEING ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS 19-30 OF BLOCK 6 AND LOTS 19-30 OF BLOCK 7 OF SAID
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PLAT AND EASTERLY PROLONGATION TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF
SOUTHWEST 37' COURT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE NORTHWE
CORNER OF LOT 14, BLOCK 8 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOTS14 AND 1
SAID BLOCK 8 AND EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF OF SAID PLAT, TO THE INTERSECTION WIT E
EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 37' AVENUE; THENCE SOUTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGH WAY
LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20, BLOCK 13, OVERBROOK PARK, PLAT BOOK 3, PAGE 206 ( I-DADE
COUNTY RECORDS); THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 20 ALSO THE NORTH OF LOT 9
AND THE EASTERLY PROLONGATION THEREOF, TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE EAST RIG •F WAY LINE
OF SOUTHWEST 36" COURT; THENCE NORTH ALONG SAID EAST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO NORTHWEST
CORNER OF LOT 24, BLOCK 14 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG THE NORTH LIN LOTS 24 AND 11
OF SAID BLOCK 14T0 THE WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF SOUTHWEST 36" AVENUE; CE SOUTH ALONG
SAID WEST RIGHT OF WAY LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE WESTERLY •LONGATION OF THE
NORTH LINE OF LOT 23, BLOCK 15 OF SAID PLAT; THENCE EAST ALONG SAID P •NGATION AND NORTH
LINE OF SAID LOT 23 TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE NORTH RIGHT OF INE OF SOUTHWEST 29"
TERRACE; THENCE SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY 0 THE INTERSECTION WITH
THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY OF BIRD AVENUE (SR976); THENCE EAST A 1G SAID NORTH RIGHT OF WAY
LINE TO THE INTERSECTION WITH THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LI ' iF SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY (SR5);
THENCE NORTHEASTERLY ALONG SAID SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY LIN THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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