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Omni
C R A
Meeting Agenda
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
5:00 PM
Dorsey Memorial Library
100 NW 17th Street
Miami, FL 33136
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Ken Russell, Chair, District Two
Keon Hardemon, Vice Chair, District Five
Wifredo (Willy) Gort, Board Member, District One
Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
OMNI and MIDTOWN CRA OFFICE ADDRESS:
1401 N. Miami Avenue, 2"d Floor, Miami 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6868
www.miamicra.com
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda October 30, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
OMNI CRA RESOLUTION(S)
1. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6721 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") ALLOCATING $750,000.00 TO A BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE PURPOSES OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT AREA FROM ACCOUNT NO. 10040.920501.883000;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS
SOLELY IN HIS DISCRETION AS A GRANT, A LOAN TO BUSINESS
ENTITIES, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS TO BUSINESS ENTITIES, OR
DIRECTLY TO VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND/OR
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES IN
ORDER TO DISBURSE FUNDS AS STATED HEREIN SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS,
ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE
PURPOSES STATED HEREIN.
2. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6722 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT FROM 2019-2020 OMNI TAX
INCREMENT BUDGET LINE ITEM 26 PAGE 5 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $375,000.00 TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE DOWNTOWN
ENHANCEMENT TEAM INTO THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR AN
ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN
A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
3. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6715 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("OMNI CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($975,000.00) TO THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") FOR COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC
CIRCLE AT NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE ("PROJECT") LOCATED WITHIN
THE BOUNDARIES OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH ALL
WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE CITY'S OFFICE OF CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE OMNI CRA TO BE ADVISED
ON ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, AT THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SOLE DISCRETION, UPON THE
PRESENTATION OF SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND DOCUMENTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
2019-2020 OMNI BUDGET LINE ITEM 31.
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4. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6716 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS
($693,000.00) TO THE CITY OF MIAMI FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF NE 4TH AVE CRESCENT PARK
("PROJECT"), LOCATED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, WITH ALL
WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE CITY OF MIAMI'S OFFICE OF
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CRA TO BE ADVISED ON
ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, SOLELY WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF
SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2019-2020 OMNI CRA
BUDGET PAGE 5, LINE 31 ($25K), PAGE 5, LINE 27 ($356,937), AND THE
REMAINDER FROM PAGE 4, LINE 13 ($311,063).
5. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6723 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FINDING THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-85(A)
OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS
ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM OMNI CRA TIF REVENUE 2019-2020 BUDGET RESERVE IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 TO THE SUNDARI FOUNDATION
INC., D/B/A LOTUS HOUSE ("LOTUS HOUSE") TO UNDERWRITE A
PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE "LOTUS HOUSE
PROGRAM" ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL.
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6. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6717 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND
FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND
PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS OF
$6,500,000.00 FOR A MIXED -USE PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OF
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 70 NE 17TH STREET, 90 NE 17TH STREET,
AND 1642 NE 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALL LOCATED IN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, TO NR INVESTMENTS 11, LLC, SUBJECT TO
THE CRA BEING ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY SECURE FUNDING FROM A
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN.
7. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6720 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO REBATE TO NR INVESTMENTS 11,
LLC ("GRANTEE") THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ("TIF") REVENUES
GENERATED ONLY FROM THE DEVELOPMENT BY THE GRANTEE OF
THE 17TH STREET APARTMENT PROJECT ("PROJECT") IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED 95% OF THE TIF COLLECTED FROM THE PROJECT
ANNUALLY OR $420,000.00 ANNUALLY, WHICHEVER IS LESS, PER YEAR
UNTIL 2030, OR UNTIL 2047 IF THE LIFE OF THE CRA IS EXTENDED TO
2047, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,471,238.00, PAYMENT
TO BEGIN UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND THE PROJECT
RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, SUBJECT TO THE RENTS
BEING RESTRICTED UNTIL 2038, OR UNTIL 2047 IF THE LIFE OF THE
CRA IS EXTENDED TO 2047; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO FURTHER NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL.
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8. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6724 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN
ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND
FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND
PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING
GRANT FUNDS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $696,000.00
FOR THE REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1815 NW
1ST COURT, LOCATED IN THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO CASA
MIA APARTMENTS LLC, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
9. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
6726 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE DECLARATION OF
RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND REGARDING THE
MIAMI WOMEN'S CLUB LOCATED AT 1737 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA, EXECUTED IN FAVOR OF THE CRA, AND RECORDED
AT BOOK 27102 AND PAGE 4686, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS
EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES
STATED HEREIN.
ADJOURNMENT
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6721
Subject: Business Improvement Grant
Program
Enclosures: 6721 2020 Business Incentive
Grant Application
6721 2020 Business Microgrant
Application
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment
District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached
resolution authorizing an additional $750,000.00 in funding for Business Improvements
within the Omni CRA area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4, B., B-3 and D-5, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of
the Plan and Section 4.4, E., D-7, at page 42 of the Omni Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"),
respectively lists the creat[ion] of economic magnets to draw more businesses to the
Omni area to compliment established business activities in the surrounding area,
provide employment opportunities and upward job mobility, maximizing conditions for
residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight, and
minimizing condemnation and relocation as stated redevelopment objectives.
Additionally, Page 97 of the Plan authorizes the CRA to engage in the encouragement
of small business opportunities in the redevelopment area. Through this improvement
program to businesses the CRA will be able to fulfill its redevelopment objectives.
FUNDING:
$750,000.00 allocated from Omni Tax Increment 2019-2020 Budget line item 33 Page
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Omni
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6721 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
ALLOCATING $750,000.00 TO A BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM FOR THE
PURPOSES OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT IN THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
AREA FROM ACCOUNT NO. 10040.920501.883000; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS SOLELY IN HIS DISCRETION AS A
GRANT, A LOAN TO BUSINESS ENTITIES, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS TO
BUSINESS ENTITIES, OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION OF
INVOICES AND/OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING
BUSINESSES IN ORDER TO DISBURSE FUNDS AS STATED HEREIN SUBJECT TO
THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED
HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within the Omni Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the 2010
Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan; Section 4.4, D., A02, at
page 42 of the Plan; and Section 4.4, E., D-7, at page 42 of the Plan all list maximizing
conditions for residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute
to blight, and minimizing condemnation and relocation as stated redevelopment
objectives; and
WHEREAS, Section 5 of the Plan titled "Projects and Strategies" also authorizes
the CRA to further authorize "small business development through the creation of
financial resource pools"; and
WHEREAS, Page 97 of the Plan also authorizes the CRA to engage in the
"encouragement of small business opportunities in the redevelopment area"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA has previously allocated
funds to programs that rehabilitate facades, small business improvements, and
improvements to the quality of life within the Area; and
WHEREAS, these programs have all been successful and have accomplished
the goals and objectives of the Plan; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate an additional
$750,000.00 to a Business Program ("Program") to continue with similar programs in
the Area; and
WHEREAS, funds are available from Account No. 10040.920501.883000 for the
Program, 2019-2020 Omni CRA budget line item 33 page 5; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority to disburse funds from
the Program to eligible participants as a grant, as a loan, on a reimbursement basis, or
directly to vendors upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation without
the need for further approval from the Board of Commissioners and within the Executive
Director's sole discretion;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution
are adopted by reference hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The Program is hereby established with funds in the amount of
$750,000.00 allocated from Account No. 10040.920501.883000, 2019-2020 Omni CRA
budget line item 33 page 5.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds in his sole
discretion as either a grant, a loan, on a reimbursement basis, or directly to vendors
upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation to qualifying businesses.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any
and all documents necessary to effectuate the Program, all in a form acceptable to the
General Counsel.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoptions.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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Omni
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2019-2020 CRA Business Incentive
& Assistance Program
Program Guidelines • Procedures • Application
Program Description:
The CRA Business Incentive & Assistance 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, assisting existing businesses
struggling due to blight or natural disasters and eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions in the
targeted areas of the Omni CRA. Business incentive & assistance funds may be used for improvements to
properties that are not eligible for grant funding from other sources available in the area, or to supplement
grant funds awarded by other agencies.
Funds may not cross Omni CRA District Boundaries and are targeted at specific areas in the Omni CRA
District. This program is a match assistance program requiring a 25% match from the property or business
owner. The program has a project cap of $200,000. In addition to the required private match, the grant
recipient is responsible for all project costs that exceed $200,000 provided by the CRA. The CRA may
recommend and approve business funding at a lesser amount than requested. Awards are given subject
to the availability of funds and based on priorities outlined below. Funds from this program are paid on a
reimbursement basis or directly to the contractors performing the work upon the provision of satisfactory
invoices to the CRA. All Grantees requesting grant funding must have at least three estimates from
different Florida licensed general contractors.
Program Areas and Priorities:
While both Downtown Miami and the Wynwood area have benefited from the boom in commercial and
residential development, areas within the CRA district have not seen the benefit of this investment.
Various business corridors of the Omni CRA suffer from neglected properties and a general aesthetic that
is not conducive for businesses to thrive in the community. The Omni CRA has prioritized improvements
to properties within the limits of the boundaries of the entire Omni CRA district (see map).
In the Omni CRA, priorities include projects that can use CRA funds to leverage other public and private
investments and bring new business and restaurant/entertainment venues to distressed areas. In
addition, this program seeks to bring needed improvement to the Multi -family residential units within the
program boundaries.
Since buildings with a high level of vacancy are eligible, the requirement of Certificates of Use,
Occupational License and Fire Fee for each business location will be waived. Property owners using these
funds cannot sell building for a period of five (5) years after rehabilitation work is complete. If the building
is sold during the five-year period, the building owner will repay funds in full. Funds will be guaranteed by
lien, mortgage or deed covenant tied to the property. All work must meet local neighborhood
building/appearance codes and performed with applicable permits and inspections.
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Eligibility:
These funds are usually not made for routine maintenance and should be part of a larger scope of
improvements to the property or area. Additionally, the property should have an active or soon -to -be
active business or residential use located on the property. Businesses who receive Business incentive
funds must create one full-time or equivalent job for every $30,000 in awarded grant funds.
CnmpletiOrn:
All projects shall be completed within a 6-month period from the date the contract is signed. Extensions
beyond the 6-month completion date can only be made with the approval of the CRA Director. Such
approval shall be in writing and noticed to all parties.
Project roceaures:
CRA= CRA Staff; CNTR = Contractor; PROP = Property Owner; TNT = Tenant
A) Application Process
CRA meets with Tenant and/or Property Owner, verifies that the property is an eligible address and that
the tenant/business and the improvements meet basic criteria for the CRA Business Incentive &
Assistance Program.
1. Review Tenant Business Model — CRA
2. Review Improvement Activities funded by the program (Eligible Activities List) — CRA, TNT, PROP
3. Eligible Scope of Work and Budget is Prepared — CRA, TNT, PROP
4. Tenant and Property Owner prepare Application, attach Scope and Budget — TNT, PROP
5. BEFORE pictures are taken — CRA, TNT
6. Application is reviewed — CRA & CRA
7. Letter of Grant Award or denial is sent to Property Owner and/or tenant — CRA
B) Contract Process
A Contract outlining all conditions of receiving the grant, scope of work and all insurance requirements.
Additional documents such as sub -contractor lists (for release of lien) and Work Authorization Form are
used for project monitoring.
1. Tenant or Property Owner secures pricing (3 bids) and selects contractor (lowest bid wins) —
TNT, PROP & CRA
2. Tenant submits contractor list and copies of estimates to CRA — TNT
3. DMP Prepares Contract with Scope of Work as exhibit — CRA
4. Contract is executed — CRA, TNT, CNTR
5. Work Authorization Form is executed — CRA, TNT, PROP
6. CRA may give 30% to the Contractor to begin the work (This amount is subject to the discretion
of the CRA and may be amended)
7. Permits are pulled and work begins — TNT, CNTR
8. CRA monitors progress — CRA
C) Project Completion
Contractors are paid after all liens are released, the building permit is closed
and a final invoice is submitted.
1. AFTER Pictures are Taken — TNT
2. Release of Lien letter for each contractor is obtained — TNT, CNTR
3. Closed Permit Report submitted — TNT, CNTR
4. Final Invoice Submitted for payment — CNTR
5. CRA makes the final payment to the Contractor Payment (2-4 weeks) — CRA
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Eligible Improvements:
The general rule of thumb for improvements is that the improvement should remain with the property.
Where special cases arise, the CRA staff will render a decision. Grant funds cannot be used for Fixtures,
Furniture or Inventory. Generally acceptable improvements include but is not limited to:
• Paint/Pressure Clean
• Signage
• Tile
• Masonry/Stucco
• Outdoor Hardscape Improvements (Fountains, Walkways, Pavers, Fencing, etc.)
• Outdoor Landscape
• Outdoor Lighting
• Windows/Doors
• Awnings
• ADA Compliance (Restrooms/Entrances)
• Interior Renovations or Buildout
• Plumbing Upgrades
• Mechanical Upgrades
• Electrical Upgrades
• Life/Safety (Fire) System Upgrades
• Grease traps
Contractor Requirements:
All Contractors, working in the CRA Business Incentive & Assistance Program including Painters, Awning
Companies, Shutter Companies, and Sign Companies must provide copies of the following documents
when providing an estimate/bid for the project:
1. Contractor Certificate of Competency or License
2. Contractor's Current Liability Insurance Certificate and Workers Compensation Certificate. If
exempt from Workers Comp Contractor must provide copy of exemption for each employee that
will be working. NOTE: If awarded a contract, both insurances must have the CRA as the Certificate
Holder with the address: 1401 N. Miami Ave., Miami FL 33136 and the Liability insurance MUST
have the CRA as additional insured
3. Contractor and Manufacturer's Warranty (if applicable)
4. Building permit, Special Permit or Certificate of Compliance (except paint jobs)
5. Release of Lien (provided by CRA or Property Owner or Tenant) NOTARIZED
Recipient will post and maintain in good condition a sign substantially similar to the sign hereto at the
entrance of the Premises from the Effective Date (as defined herein) until three hundred sixty five (365)
days after the Completion Date.
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CRA Business Incentive & Assistance Application
Applicant Contact Information
Business Name
Contact Name
Mailing Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Property Ownership and Corporation
Information
Corporation Name
Mailing Address
Corporation Officers & Titles
Date & State of
Incorporation
Tax ID#
Project Location & Scope
Project Address
Folio#
Year Built
Total Retail (Sq. Ft.)
Leased Retail (Sq. Ft.)
Description of the business
Scope of Work for entire
project.
Estimated Costs for entire
project
Estimated Start Date
Estimated
Completion Date
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Scope of CRA-Funding Request
Description of Item
Estimated Cost
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As a current business owner in this community or a business seeking to improve business in this community, I
wish to participate in the OMNI CRA BUSINESS ASSISTANCE MICROGRANT. I acknowledge that I have received a
copy of the Microgrant Grant Program Procedures and will comply with all requirements should I be awarded a
grant.
Sign / Print Name of Business Owner Date
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I acknowledge that Tenant, is seeking assistance using the OMNI
CRA BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE & INCENTIVE GRANT PROGRAM and that the general terms of their lease conform
to the terms
above. Should the applicant win a grant award, I understand that funds will be used to make improvements to
my property.
Sign / Print Name of Property Owner Date
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Omni
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2019 Business Assistance Microgrant
Program Guidelines - Procedures — Application
Program Description:
The Omni CRA Business Assistance Microgrant Program assists qualified business or property owners
with costs that are directly related to opening of a new business, improving an existing business
conditions, remedying code violations, providing ADA access, assisting existing businesses struggling due
to business interference, blight, or disasters and eliminating blighting conditions in targeted areas of the
Omni CRA. Business Assistance Microgrant funds may be used for improvements to properties that are
not eligible for grant funding from other sources available in the area, or to supplement grant funds
awarded by other sources. Priorities include projects that can use CRA funds to leverage other public and
private investments and bring new business and restaurant/entertainment venues to distressed areas.
Funds may not cross outside of Omni CRA District Boundaries and are targeted at specific areas in the
Omni CRA District. The program has a project cap of $35,000. This amount may be exceeded in rare
circumstances at the discretion of the Executive Director. In addition to a private match, the grant
recipient is responsible for all business costs that exceed funding provided by the CRA. The CRA may
recommend funding at a lesser amount, given that funds are awarded as available and based on priorities
outlined below. Funds from this program are paid directly to the business owner or to the contractors
performing the work after a competitive selection process.
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Program Areas and Priorities:
While parts of the Omni CRA's redevelopment area have benefited from the boom in commercial and
residential development, some areas within the CRA district have not seen the benefit of this investment.
The business corridors of the Omni CRA suffer from neglected properties and vacant properties and a
general aesthetic that is not conducive for businesses to thrive in the community. The Omni CRA has
prioritized improvements to properties within the limits of the boundaries of the entire Omni CRA district
(see map), but may choose to focus on particular problem areas.
Emergency Recovery & Business Interruption Microgrant
Due to large number of infrastructure and other construction projects, power outages, burglaries,
flooding, and other disaster -related interruptions in the changing neighborhoods of the
Community Redevelopment Area, businesses and residents may face difficulty in remaining open,
which can cause a negative cycle of blight and disinvestment. The CRA is committed to preventing
the conditions causing Slum & Blight and is offering a microgrant to businesses or residents facing
these problems.
Grant award can be used to conduct quick repairs to damaged property, replace damaged or
stolen equipment or infrastructure, increase signage, or defray other costs after or during a
business interruption or emergency. Grantees are selected on a rolling basis at the discretion of
the executive staff as funding permits.
Employment Opportunity Microgrant
Portions of the Omni CRA redevelopment area have a high underemployment rate. The CRA is
intent on increasing employment opportunities in the district and raising the median income
levels for residents and workers here. This microgrant is available to hire, train, and retain workers
at businesses within the Omni CRA which serve the local community and increase quality of life
and local activity. Grantees are selected on a rolling basis at the discretion of the executive staff
as funding permits.
Business owners using these funds are expected to commit to provide evidence of capacity to
remain in business and compensate employees after the grant ends. Best efforts must be made
to hire from the neighborhood, city, and then then county.
Building Improvement Microgrant
Due to the increased vacancies and the changing character of the neighborhoods in the CRA, it is
often necessary to upgrade the infrastructure of a building to improve customer experience,
change the use, add new AC, ventilation or sewer infrastructure, shift from temporary to
permanent operation, or to make signage or aesthetic improvements to the property. Building
Improvement Microgrants are available on a rolling basis, as funding permits, for businesses to
make small improvements to the building, facade, landscaping, signage, or other improvements
to the property.
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Eligibility:
These funds are usually not made for routine maintenance and should be part of a larger scope of
improvements to the property or area. All Microgrants will be subject to insurance requirements as
deemed necessary by the CRA. Any improved property should have an active or soon -to -be active business
and/or residential use located on the property.
• Emergency Recovery & Business Interruption Microgrant
These funds will be issued in response to a documented business interruption, emergency or
other unforeseen hardship resulting from natural disasters or blighted or disruptive neighborhood
conditions.
• Employment Opportunity Microgrant
These funds will be issued so that local businesses wishing to ramp up hours, increase their
visibility, or otherwise improve the quality or hours of service, or increase the number of
employed staff members.
Documentation of new employment will be required [see attached form].
• Building Improvement Microgrant
These funds will be issued for businesses wishing to change the use of their building, to improve
the aesthetics, visibility or accessibility of their business, or to add infrastructure and fixtures to
allow them to better serve the neighborhood.
Documentation of Improvements will be required [see attached form].
Completion:
All projects and grant disbursements shall be completed within a 6-month period from the date the
contract is signed. Extensions beyond the 6-month completion date can only be made with the approval
of the CRA Director. Such approval shall be in writing and noticed to all parties. All Microgrant recipients
will be required to prominently display signage acknowledging the CRA assistance.
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Building Improvement Microgrant Project Procedures:
CRA= CRA Staff; CNTR = Contractor; PROP = Property Owner; TNT = Tenant
A) Application Process
CRA meets with Tenant and/or Property Owner, verifies that the property is an eligible address and that
the tenant/business meets basic criteria for the CRA Business Assistance Microgrant.
1. Review Tenant Business Model — CRA
2. Review Improvement Activities funded by the program — CRA, TNT
3. Eligible Scope of Work and Budget is Prepared — CRA, TNT, PROP
4. Tenant and Property Owner prepare Application, attach Scope and Budget — TNT, PROP
5. BEFORE pictures are taken and delivered to CRA— CRA
6. Letter of Grant Award or denial is sent to Property Owner and/or tenant — CRA
B) Contract Process
Contract includes scope of work exhibit. Additional documents such as sub -contractor lists (for release
of lien) and Work Authorization Form are used for project monitoring.
1. Tenant or Property Owner secures pricing (3 bids) and selects contractor (lowest bid wins) —
TNT, PROP & CRA
2. Tenant submits contractor list and copies of estimates to CRA — TNT
3. DMP Prepares Contract with Scope of Work as exhibit — CRA
4. Contract is executed — CRA, TNT, CNTR
5. Work Authorization Form is executed — CRA, TNT, PROP
6. CRA gives 40% to the Contractor to begin the work
7. Permits are pulled and work begins — TNT, CNTR
8. CRA monitors progress — CRA
C) Project Completion
Contractors are paid after all liens are released, the building permit is closed
and a final invoice is submitted.
1. AFTER Pictures are Taken — TNT
2. Release of Lien letter for each contractor is obtained — TNT, CNTR
3. Closed Permit Report submitted — TNT, CNTR
4. Final Invoice Submitted for payment — CNTR
5. CRA makes the final payment to the Contractor Payment (2-4 weeks) — CRA
: Business Improvement Grant Program)
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Omni CRA Microgrant Program 2019 — 2020
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Employment Opportunity Microgrant Procedures
The Employment Opportunity Microgrant is intended to further the employment of residents of the Omni
CRA and improve ability of employers to expand services and pay living wages to their employees. The
Omni CRA does not tolerate employment discrimination based on membership of any protected class.
Documentation of non-discrimination in hiring must be provided to the CRA.
The CRA may require the documentation of the following:
• Help -Wanted Advertisements to be posted for the position open or previously filled positions
• Current payroll records
• Projected payroll with new hires
• Workers Compensation insurance for all employees
Hiring should be targeted at residents of the Omni CRA neighborhoods, including Omni, Overtown,
Wynwood, and Edgewater; If best efforts to hire from those neighborhoods is unsuccessful hiring may
take place from the City, and then the County.
After an initial payment, all payments for the Employment Opportunity grant will be conducted on a
reimbursement basis every two weeks pending proof of payment by ACH or Check.
Proper payroll records must be kept during the course of the Microgrant.
The Omni CRA reserves the right to terminate the Grant agreement for convenience at any time.
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Employment Microgrant
Projected Job Creation Form (Please note additional forms to be
completed)
Employment Verification Compliance Form for Job Creation Goals
Job Title
# of
positions
Existing/
New Position
Projected/
Actual
Hiring Date
Part Time/
Full Time
Hourly
Pay Rate
TOTAL
certify that the information contained in this form is true and accurate.
Business Name:
Certified by:
Signature of Business Owner Title
Printed Name Date
: Business Improvement Grant Program)
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Omni CRA Business Assistance Microgrant Annlication
Applicant Contact Information
Project Business Name
Contact Name
Mailing Address
Telephone
Fax
Email
Cogitation Information#
Registered Corporation Name
Mailing Address
Corporation Officers & Titles
Date & State of Incorporation
Tax ID#
IProject Location & Scope
Property Owner Name
Project Address
Folio#
Year Built
Total Retail (Sq. Ft.)
Leased Retail (Sq. Ft.)
Description of the business
Type of Microgrant
Requested (check one)
Employment
Emergency/
Building
Interruption
Improvement
Description of Grant
Requested
Estimated Start Date
Scope of CRA-Funding Request
Estimated
Completion Date
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Description of Item / Contractor or Supplier
Estimated Cost
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Acknowledgements III
As a current business owner in this community or a business seeking to improve business in this community, I
wish to participate in the OMNI CRA BUSINESS ASSISTANCE MICROGRANT. I acknowledge that I have received a
copy of the Microgrant Grant Program Procedures and will comply with all requirements should I be awarded a
grant.
Sign / Print Name of Business Owner Date
/
(if building improvements will be included in scope of grant)
I acknowledge that Tenant, is seeking assistance using the OMNI
CRA BUSINESS
ASSISTANCE MICROGRANT PROGRAM and that the general terms of their lease conform to
the terms above.
Should the applicant win a grant award, I understand that funds will be used to make improvements to my
property.
Sign / Print Name of Property Owner Date
/
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 24, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6722
Subject: 2019-2020 Purple Shirts Program
Continuation
Enclosures: 6722 CRA 2019-2020 Proposed
Budget
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment
District Community Redevelopment Agency ("Omni CRA") approve and adopt the
attached Resolution, authorizing the continuation of the Omni CRA's Purple Shirts
program and providing for additional funding to the DDA for program expansion in the
Omni Redevelopment Area for fiscal year 2019-2020.
BACKGROUND:
The CRA Board of Commissioners on June 30th, 2008 adopted and authorized the
issuance of a grant to the Downtown Development Authority (DDA) for expansion of the
Downtown Enhancement Team Program into the Media & Entertainment District in the
Omni Redevelopment areas.
The CRA Board of Commissioners also passed and adopted on December 1, 2016,
CRA-R-16-0057 as well as on January 17th 2018 CRA-R-18-0007; and on September
12, 2018 CRA-R-18-0036 authorizing the issuance of a grant to the Downtown
Development Authority (DDA) for expansion of the Downtown Enhancement Team
Program into the Omni CRA area now fully established as the Purple Shirts Program.
The program has been very successful since inception.
The program has been providing skills training and employment for a number of
residents in the area and has significantly helped in cleaning up the area. As a result of
the program success, it is recommended that the program be continued for fiscal year
2019-2020 with the additional funding in the amount of $375,000.00.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4, B., D-5, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan,
and Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of the Plan, respectively lists providing employment
opportunities and upward job mobility for residents, maximizing conditions for residents
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to live in the area, and the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight as stated
redevelopment objectives. This program substantially fulfills these requirements.
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FUNDING:
Funding allocated from Omni 2019-2020 Tax Increment Fund Budget line item 26 Page
5.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6722 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT FROM 2019-2020 OMNI TAX
INCREMENT BUDGET LINE ITEM 26 PAGE 5 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$375,000.00 TO THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT TEAM INTO THE
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR
("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE
PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan");
and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, B., D-5, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41
of the Plan, and Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of the Plan, respectively list providing
employment opportunities and upward job mobility for residents, maximizing conditions for
residents to live in the area, and the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight as stated
redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida ("DDA")
sponsors the Downtown Enhancement Team ("Yellow Shirts") within the boundaries of the
Downtown District, which transitions formerly homeless individuals into the workforce while
keeping the downtown area beautiful; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA previously adopted Resolution
Nos. CRA-R-16-0057, CRA-R-18-0007, and CRA-R-18-0036 funding the expansion of the
program into the redevelopment area called the "Purple Shirts" program; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Shirts program has proved to be substantially successful in
achieving the objectives of the CRA by providing training, jobs, and elimination of the slum and
blighted conditions in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA would like to further expand the
program and expansion for an additional one (1) year period; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to allocate grant funds from
Account No. 10040.920501.883000 in an amount not to exceed $375,000.00 to the DDA to
expand the Purple Shirts program further into the Redevelopment Area for an additional period
of one (1) year ("Program"), allocating funds from Omni 2019-2020 Tax Increment Fund Budget
Line item 26 Page 5; and
City of Miami Page 3 of 4 File ID: 6722 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/25/2019
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WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from the Board of
Commissioners of the CRA to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary to
effectuate the Program, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate grant funds from Account No.
10040.920501.883000, 2019-2020 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget Line Item 26 Page 5 in an
amount not to exceed $375,000.00 to the DDA to expand the Program in the Redevelopment
Area for an additional period of one (1) year.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all documents
necessary to effectuate the Program, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
City of Miami Page 4 of 4 File ID: 6722 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/25/2019
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Downtown Enhancement Team Proposed Budget - CRA GRANT
FY - 2019-2020
18 Member Crew (With 2 Supervisors)
Item
Personnel
Field Crew Members
Supervisor (Full-time - 40 hours)
Salary (including benefits)
Supervisor (Part-time - 32 hours)
Salary (including benefits)
Training
Supervisory Training Classes
Uniforms
Polo Shirts (DDA / DET Custom)
Trainee T-shirts
Pants
Hats (DDA/DET Custom)
Personnel Subtotal
Supervisor Subtotal
Supervisor Subtotal
Training Subtotal
Uniforms Subtotal
Equipment
Brooms
Dust Pans
Trash Grabber
Safety Vests
Gum Scrapers
Trash Bags (150 per case/ Each Case $ 35.05)
Gloves (Latex) (100 per case/ Each Case $69.95)
Safety Goggles
Truck
Truck Gas
Truck Insurance
Truck Parking* (Subject to approval)
Weed Eater
Leaf blower
String for replacement - weed eaters
Quantity Unit Cost Cost
18 $ 12,500.00 $ 225,000.00
$ 225,000.00
1 $ 40,000.00 $ 40,000.00
$ 40,000.00
1 $ 36,000.00 $ 36,000.00
$ 36,000.00
4 $ 200.00 $ 800.00
72 $ 20.00 $
72 $ 10.00 $
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72 $ 10.00 $
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20
7500
2400
10
1
15
1
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4
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18.00
16.00
52.00
10.00
10.00
1,752.50
1,680.00
10.00
60.00
2,500.00
250.00
275.00
15.00
1,440.00
720.00
1,440.00
720.00
4,320.00
360.00
320.00
1,040.00
200.00
200.00
1,752.50
1,680.00
100.00
900.00
2,500.00
1,000.00
1,100.00
90.00
Attachment: 6722 CRA 2019-2020 Proposed Budget (6722 : 2019-2020 Purple Shirts Program Continuation)
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hand pruners
toppers
hand saw
pole saw
Gas for equipment
Misc Graffiti Removal Equipment
(Each pack includes 20 wipes/Each pack $16.20)
Paint 20 $ 45.00 $ 900.00
Paint Supplies 10 $ 25.00 $ 250.00
Camera for Supervisor 1 $ 350.00 $ 350.00
Memory Chip for Camera 1 $ 45.00 $ 45.00
Water 800 $ 3.50 $ 2,800.00
Misc . Supplies (As needed) $2,500.00
6 $ 20.00 $ 120.00
4 $ 30.00 $ 120.00
6 $ 33.00 $ 198.00
1 $ 125.00 $ 125.00
15 $ 60.00 $ 900.00
500 $ 16.20 $ 8,100.00
Equipment Subtotal $ 27,650.50
Administrative / Program Management 1 $ 30,000.00
$ 363,770.50
Attachment: 6722 CRA 2019-2020 Proposed Budget (6722 : 2019-2020 Purple Shirts Program Continuation)
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
1.3
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 24, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6715
Subject: Contribution to the City of Miami for
Traffic Circle Project within the OMNI
CRA
Enclosures: 6715 Scope for Traffic Circle
6715 PRF 0273_Google
Map_Traffic Circle
6715 PRF 0273_Atlas Map
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt
the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of a contribution to the City of Miami,
in an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred and Seventy Five Thousand Dollars ($
975,000.00), to the City of Miami, to underwrite costs associated with the City of Miami's
Office of Capital improvements traffic Circle Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4, D., at page 42 of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists the elimination
of conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objectives. Section
4.4, A, on page 41 of the CRA Redevelopment Plan lists that the CRA should "Provide
for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation."
Also on page 161 Section 8.2, the CRA through funding and collaborative efforts now
look to "Improve Transportation Amenities/Upgrades" and improve the "Elements
contributing to a high quality environment," and, "Develop Pedestrian Corridors."
This Resolution carries out the objectives of the Omni Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING:
$975,000.00 allocated from 2019-2020 Omni Tax Increment Fund budget line item 31
Page 5.
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C R A
City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6715 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("OMNI
CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($975,000.00) TO
THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT OF THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE AT NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE
("PROJECT") LOCATED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE
CITY'S OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE OMNI CRA TO BE
ADVISED ON ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, AT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SOLE
DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2019-2020
OMNI BUDGET LINE ITEM 31.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4.D. at page 42 of the Plan lists the elimination of
conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objective; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4.A on page 41 of the Plan also lists that the CRA should
"Provide for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation;" and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to complete the North Bayshore Drive Traffic Circle
Project as a necessary redevelopment objective capital improvement project within the
Redevelopment Area ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director recommends that the CRA contribute
$975,000.00 towards the City of Miami's ("City") budget for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding for the
Project;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in
this Section.
Section 2. The issuance of a grant in an amount not to exceed $975,000.00 to
the City to underwrite costs associated with the Project is approved.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, solely in the Executive Director's discretion,
upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all
documents necessary for said purpose, all in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from 2019-2020 Omni TIF Budget line item
31, page 5.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 6715 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/25/2019
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Scope for N. Bayshore Drive Traffic Circle
Per Office of Capital Improvements — August 2019
40-B30849
Major Items of Work Estimated Cost
Roadway $ 617,000
Drainage 1 $ 222,000
Landscaping/Signing and Markings $ 127,000
Total Cost (Preliminary Estimate) $ 966,000
• Construct traffic calming device (Traffic Circle)
• Construct new concrete curb & gutter
• Construct drainage system for traffic circle area
• Construct ADA compliant ramps
• Install new pavement markings and signs
• Miscellaneous utility adjustments
• Miscellaneous landscaping
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October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 24, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6716
Subject: Contribution to the City of Miami for
the NE 4th Avenue Crescent Park
Project
Enclosures: 6716 Crescent Park
Improvements_Concept June
2019
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt
the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of a contribution to the City of Miami,
in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred Ninety Three Thousand Dollars ($
693,000.00), to the City of Miami, to underwrite costs associated with the City of Miami's
Office of Capital improvements NE 4th Ave Crescent Park Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4, D., at page 42 of the 2010 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists the elimination
of conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objectives. Section
4.4, A, on page 41 of the CRA Redevelopment Plan lists that the CRA should "Provide
for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation."
Also on page 161 Section 8.2, the CRA through funding and collaborative efforts now
look to "Improve Transportation Amenities/Upgrades" and improve the "Elements
contributing to a high quality environment," and, "Develop Pedestrian Corridors."
This Resolution carries out the objectives of the Omni Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING:
$693,000.00 allocated from 2019-2020 Omni Tax Increment Fund budget Page 5, line
31 ($25k), Page 5, line 27 ($356,937), and remainder from Page 4, line 13 ($311,063).
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6716 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX
HUNDRED NINETY THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS ($693,000.00) TO THE CITY OF
MIAMI FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT OF NE 4TH
AVE CRESCENT PARK ("PROJECT"), LOCATED WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AREA, WITH ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED THROUGH THE CITY OF MIAMI'S
OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO APPOINT A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE CRA TO BE ADVISED
ON ALL PLANS AND PROPOSALS FOR THE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, SOLELY WITHIN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF SATISFACTORY INVOICES AND
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM 2019-2020
OMNI CRA BUDGET PAGE 5, LINE 31 ($25K), PAGE 5, LINE 27 ($356,937), AND
THE REMAINDER FROM PAGE 4, LINE 13 ($311,063).
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment
Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, D., at page 42 of the Plan lists the elimination of
conditions which contribute to blight as a stated redevelopment objective; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, A, on page 41 of the Plan also lists that the CRA should
"Provide for greater connectivity by diminishing the impact of existing urban barriers to
redevelopment and promoting regional transportation;" and
WHEREAS, the CRA wishes to complete the Crescent Park Project ("Project")
as a necessary redevelopment objective capital improvement project within the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director recommends that the CRA contribute an
amount not to exceed $693,000.00 to the City of Miami ("City") for the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding for the
Project;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in
this Section.
Section 2. The issuance of a grant in an amount not to exceed Six Hundred
Ninety Three Thousand Dollars ($693,000.00) to the City to underwrite costs associated
with the Project is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds to the City on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, solely within the Executive Director's
discretion, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to negotiate and execute
any and all documents necessary for said purpose, all in a form acceptable to General
Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from 2019-2020 Omni TIF Budget, Page 5,
line 31 ($25k), Page 5, line 27 ($356,937), and the remainder from Page 4, line 13
($311,063).
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6723
Subject: Grant to The Sundari Foundation,
Inc. d/b/a Lotus House
Enclosures: 6723 Bid Waiver Memo
6723 Notice to the Public
6723 Lotus House Proposal
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment
District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached
Resolution authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed One
Hundred Thousand ($ 100,000.00), to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House
to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the "Lotus House Program".
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of the Plan
and Section 5.5, at pages 94-95 of the Plan, respectively list maximizing conditions for
residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight, and
strategies to improve human services delivery as stated redevelopment objectives.
Lotus House is an entity that addresses the aforementioned issues in the
Redevelopment Area and throughout the entire City of Miami and has sought funds
from the OMNI CRA for the "Lotus Program within the Omni CRA" (Program").
Lotus House has a proven track record of helping the homeless population, especially
disadvantaged women and children in particular the chronic homeless in the
Redevelopment Area. The Program would further its efforts in this regard. The program
would assist in providing temporary housing, shelter and human service deliveries
including but not limited to support services and transportation of women and children in
from the redevelopment area.
Grant funds will be allocated from Omni CRA's 2019-2020 TIF Budget Reserves in an
amount not to exceed $100,000.00 ("Funds"), to Lotus House to underwrite a portion of
the costs associated with the Program.
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The objectives of the Plan would be furthered by the provision of additional services to
the homeless population in the area, transportation services and temporary housing and
shelter assistance and the elimination of slum and blight to increase the quality of life of
residents in the area in the form of the Funds provided herein.
This Resolution carries out the objectives of the Omni Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING:
$100,000.00 allocated from 2019- 2020 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget Reserve.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6723 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND
PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO
SECTION 18-85(A) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM OMNI
CRA TIF REVENUE 2019-2020 BUDGET RESERVE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $100,000.00 TO THE SUNDARI FOUNDATION INC., D/B/A LOTUS HOUSE
("LOTUS HOUSE") TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE "LOTUS HOUSE PROGRAM" ("PROGRAM"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan");
and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan, Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42
of the Plan, and Section 5.5, at pages 94-95 of the Plan respectively list maximizing conditions
for residents to live in the area, the elimination of conditions which contribute to blight, and
strategies to improve human services delivery as stated redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the ongoing issues related to homelessness, including chronic
homelessness, have had a deleterious effect on the Redevelopment Area by inhibiting
development and adversely impacting the quality of life of area residents; and
WHEREAS, Lotus House, Inc. ("Lotus") is an entity that addresses the aforementioned
issues in the Redevelopment Area and has sought funds from the CRA for the "Lotus House
Program" ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, Lotus has a proven track record of helping women and children who are at
a disadvantage in the Redevelopment Area, in particular the chronic homeless as well as
victims of domestic violence, and the Program would further Lotus' efforts in this regard by
seeking temporary shelter, temporary housing, and human service deliveries to women and
children in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the requested grant is authorized pursuant to Section 163.370(2)(i), Florida
Statutes, which states that Community Redevelopment Agencies are allowed "To develop, test,
and report methods and techniques, and carry out demonstrations and other activities, for the
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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"; and
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WHEREAS, the Program is a program envisioned to reduce slum and blight and provide
human services to women and children who are victims of domestic violence and who are in
need of housing relocation, assistance, shelter, and services; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate grant funds in an amount
not to exceed $100,000.00 ("Funds") from OMNI CRA 2019-2020 Budget Reserve to Lotus to
underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the objectives of the Plan would be
furthered by the provision of additional services to the homeless in the form of the Funds to
Lotus for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director has made a written finding pursuant to Section 18-
85(a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the
Board of Commissioners by Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0042, that competitive negotiation
methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous to the CRA for allocating grant
funds and underwriting a portion of the costs associated with the Program and has
recommended to the Board of Commissioners that the finding be adopted and that competitive
bidding methods and procedures be waived; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from the Board of
Commissioners to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary to effectuate the
Program, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's finding that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not
practicable or advantageous to the CRA pursuant to Section 18- 85(a) of the City Code, as
adopted by the CRA, and waiving the requirements for said procedures is ratified, approved,
and confirmed.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate the Funds from in an amount
not to exceed $100,000.00 to Lotus to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the
Program.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary to allocate the Funds for the Program, in a form acceptable to the
General Counsel.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Ken Russell
Board Chair
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Walker
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Ken Russell and
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Jason Walker
Executive Director
DATE: October 30, 2019
SUBJECT: Recommendations and findings
to waive competitive negotiation procedures
per City Code, authorizing the allocation of
Grant funds to the Sundari Foundation, Inc
d/b/a Lotus House
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects
within its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
The CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0040, authorizing the Executive
Director to implement the findings of the Grand Jury Report for Miami -Dade County
recommending that tax increment funds ("TIF") received by the CRA, be used primarily for
removal of slum and blight, and assisting with affordable housing for families and individuals of
low or moderate income.
The Sundari Foundation, Inc. doing business as Lotus House ("Lotus House"), is the one of the
best operated charities in South Florida, offering humanitarian services to the women and children
indigent and homeless population. Lotus House possess a unique and highly specialized
expertise in assisting chronic homeless and victims of domestic violence and offering shelter,
temporary housing and mental health, as well as, substance abuse disorders treatment, through
its Program ("Program"). Lotus House's mission critical belief that each human life is to be
respected; providing all clients with dignified basic human needs such as temporary housing and
shelter, food, clothes and shelter, specifically addresses deleterious effects to the CRA's
redevelopment area.
Lotus House requested aid from the CRA in the amount of $100,000 in grant funding, towards
underwriting a portion of the costs associated with the Program, and furthering its efforts through
the provision of additional services to the homeless. The Executive Director reviewed and vetted
Lotus House's request, in accordance with the objectives of the Plan.
OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
1401 N. Miami Avel 2"d Floor' Miami, FL 33136
Tel (305) 679 68681 http://www.miami-cra.org/
Attachment: 6723 Bid Waiver Memo (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above mentioned, in addition to Lotus House's commitment to the principles
identified in the CRA's Plan, and in consideration of the Executive Director's pledge to allocate
grant funding to Lotus House, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive
sealed bidding methods as not being practicable nor advantageous to the CRA as set forth in the
City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Sections 18-85 (a), and the affirmation of these
written findings and the forwarding of the same to the Board of Commissioners of the Omni
Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency for ratification by a four -fifths (4/5th)
vote is respectfully requested.
OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
1401 N. Miami Ave l 2nd Floor' Miami, FL 33136
Tel (305) 679 68681 http://www.miami-cra.org/
Attachment: 6723 Bid Waiver Memo (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday October 30t", 2019 at
5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the Dorsey Memorial Library located at 100 NW 17' St, Miami, Florida
33136, to consider the award of grant funds to The Sundari Foundation, INC. d/b/a Lotus
House., a legal entity authorized to transact business/render services in the State of Florida, for
the "Lotus House Program" for the year 2019-2020.
In accordance with the Board's 2010 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida Statute Section
163, the Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to underwrite
a portion of the costs associated with the "Lotus House Program," envisioned to prevent and reduce
slum and blight, and increase the quality of life and the provision of affordable housing of residents
within the Omni CRA who are in need of temporary shelter and housing assistance.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, Executive Director, OMNI
CRA, at (305) 679-6868.
This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida as amended ("Code"). The recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter
are set forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which are deemed to be
incorporated by reference herein, and are available as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting
on Wednesday October 30t", 2019, at 5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the Dorsey Memorial Library
located at 100 NW 17th St, Miami, Florida 33136.
The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may
be heard with respect to any proposition before the CRA Board, in which the Board may take
action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
250-5361 (Voice), not later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may
call (305) 250-5472, not later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding.
(OMNI CRA Seal) Todd B. Hannon
Ad No. 30807 Clerk of the Board
Attachment: 6723 Notice to the Public (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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To: Jason Walker, Omni CRA
From: Constance Collins, Sundari Foundation, Inc. dba Lotus House Women's
Shelter
Re: Proposal for $100,000 for Supportive Emergency Shelter
Dated: October 17, 2019
The Need — Domestic Violence is a Public Health Crisis
The statistics show domestic violence is a public health crisis in our community. Over the
period of 2008-2018, there were 106,706 reported domestic violence offenses in Miami -
Dade County, including at least 247 murders/manslaughters, 2,871 forcible sex offenses,
22,532 aggravated assaults/stalking, and 81,056 other assaults and domestic violence
related crimes.' For the same period 2008-2018 in the City of Miami, there were 27,511
reported domestic violence offenses in Miami, including 49 murders, 51 forcible sex
offenses, 49 aggravated assaults/stalking, and 20,371 other assaults and domestic
violence related crimes.2 Many more domestic violence crimes go unreported.
Domestic violence is deadly. For the period of 1999-2017 (awaiting final 2018 fatality
review), there were 1028 "domestic violence related"3 deaths in Miami -Dade County.' In
2017, over 10% of all homicides in Miami -Dade County were "domestic violence related"
homicides.5
Domestic violence is also a lead cause of homelessness for women and children.
According to multiple studies examining the causes of homelessness, among mothers
with children, more than 80% had experienced domestic violence.6 Approximately one
homeless woman in four is homeless mainly because of her experiences with violence.'
1 Florida Uniform Crime Report, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Upon review, the
Miami -Dade County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team determined the number of
homicides for 2008-2017 was 332, with an additional 127 domestic violence related suicides.
2018 Fatality Review Team analysis has not been received.
2
Ibid.
3 A domestic violence related death in one where the relationship between the victim and
perpetrator is that of current or former spouse, family members (including those related by current
or former marriage), persons presently or formerly in a romantic or intimate relationship
(regardless of whether they have resided together in the past or present), or involving any
significant others of persons presently or formerly in a romantic or intimate relationship.
Additionally, this definition includes child deaths that result from abuse involving family violence
and are ruled a homicide.
4 Miami -Dade County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team from Medical Examiner Source
Data
5 Miami Dade County Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team Breakdown of Homicide and
Suicide Death Statistics, from Medical Examiner Source Data; Florida Uniform Crime Report,
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, County and Medical Offense Data, 2017
6 Family & Youth Services Bureau, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, numerous
citations. See: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/fysb/resource/dv-homelessness-stats-2016.
7 Jasinski, J.L., Wesely, J.K., Mustaine, E. & Wright, J.D. (2005, November). The Experience of
Violence in the Lives of Homeless Women: A Research Report. Washington, DC: National
Institute of Justice.
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From 2013 to date, more than 15,800 Miami -Dade residents who received homeless
emergency shelter and other housing assistance reported fleeing domestic violence.8
The Omni CRA is no exception. Many women and children located within the boundaries
of the Omni CRA are victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, violent
crimes, trafficking and other serious, complex traumas.
Solutions - Shelter and Supportive Services Are Life Saving
An important study prepared for the National Institute of Justice by the National Resource
Center on Domestic Violence, surveying domestic violence survivors and services in eight
states, concluded that; "domestic violence shelters serve a critical need for people who
have experienced abuse. The survivors who turn to domestic violence shelter programs
have limited to no safe, supportive alternatives to their shelter stay. Without access to
shelter, the survivors report that their situations would be dire: they would face substantial
loss or continued abuse."' For many, such shelters are "life-saving."1D Without access to
shelter, the consequences for victims are "homelessness, serious losses including
children, continued abuse or death, or actions taken in desperation....[D]omestic violence
shelters address compelling needs that survivors cannot meet elsewhere. Shelter
programs provide a complex array of services to victims of abuse and their children; most
prominent are safety, information help with children and help with emotional distress." 11
More Shelter Beds and Supportive Services are Urgently Needed
At this date, Miami Dade County has only 3 certified domestic violence centers with a total
county -wide capacity of approximately 164 beds and 28 cribs for 2.7 Million people.12
Since October 2016 when this data was tracked through April 2019, Safe Space turned
away 2179 people seeking shelter.13 The Lotus House Women's Shelter is likewise forced
regularly to turn away women and children in need in the absence of additional funding
for shelter beds and supportive services.
There is a serious shortage of shelter beds and supportive services for women and
children who are victims of domestic violence and/or at risk of violence in Miami Dade
County, the City of Miami and the Omni CRA, both in the near and long term foreseeable
future. Access to safe, supportive shelter for women and children experiencing
homelessness who are victims of violence is inimical to the quality of life of our entire
community, including the Omni CRA, because lives are at stake.
8 Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust data, 2013 to August, 2018.
9 Lyon, E., Lane, S. & Menard, A. (October 2008). Meeting Survivors' Needs: A Multi -State Study
of Domestic Violence Shelter Experiences. Washington, DC: National Institute of Justice, p.126
(emphasis added). See: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/niiigrants/225025.pdf.
10 Lyon, p. 16-17 (emphasis added).
11 Id. p.iv.
12 The population of Miami -Dade County has continued to increase since the last census and the
Miami -Dade Metropolitan area is estimated to be the 4th largest in the nation, with an estimated
5.5 Million people. http://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/miami-population
13 Miami -Dade County Domestic Violence Oversight Board
Attachment: 6723 Lotus House Proposal (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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Proposal for Additional Lotus House Funding for Victims of Violence
With a proposal in hand from the Lotus House Women's Shelter to provide supportive
shelter for women, youth and children, the Omni CRA is able to both leverage private
philanthropic dollars and provide immediate much needed additional capacity for women,
youth and children experiencing homelessness within the boundaries of and/or in
immediate proximity to the Omni CRA. Many will be victims of domestic violence, intimate
partner violence, trafficking, abuse, violent crimes and/or other complex traumas or at risk
of such in the absence of supportive shelter. It is imperative to the quality of life in the
Omni CRA that women and children experiencing homelessness who are victims of
violence, trafficking, abuse, and crimes and/or at risk of such due to homelessness have
safe, supportive shelter in which to heal and begin again.
A complex array of supportive services are needed for victims of abuse and their children
to break the cycle of violence and homelessness, most importantly safe, supportive shelter
for women and their children, help for emotional distress, and affordable housing. The
trauma -informed shelter and wrap around supports at Lotus House includes universal
screening for children, evidence based therapies for victims of violence,14 child and family
therapies to rebuild bonds of attachment broken by violence and help resolve trauma,
resource coordination, job readiness training and educational supports, assistance with
housing and a wide range of other assistance, to help women and children heal, reclaim
their lives, and build the foundation for safer, brighter futures. The enriched therapeutic
supports offered by Lotus House are essential to breaking the cycle of homelessness and
violence and keeping these fragile families together.
Lotus House has submitted a proposal to the Omni CRA for $100,000 for fiscal year
October 1, 2019-September 30, 2020 to provide supportive shelter beds for women, youth
and children experiencing homelessness within the boundaries of and/or in the immediate
proximity to the Omni CRA, many of whom are victims and/or at risk of domestic violence,
intimate partner violence, trafficking, abuse, violent crimes and/or other domestic violence
related incidents, at a per diem rate of $23.36/night per person.15 Funding from the City
for an average of 11.7 beds nightly equals $100,000 annually and will provide 4,280
shelter bed nights on an annual basis.
While Lotus House already serves as a direct access point for victims of domestic violence
in the homeless and domestic violence continua, this funding would open up access to
shelter beds for victims referred directly by the City of Miami's Homeless Outreach teams,
Miami's police department, the Lodge, Safe Space, and the Coordinated Victims
14 On the cutting edge nationally, Lotus House provides universal screening for all children,
including: For Children: Battelle Developmental Inventory Screening Test (Glascoe, 2007), Child
and Adolescent Trauma Screen (Sachser, 2016), and Eyberg Child Behavior Inventory (Eyberg &
Pincus, 1999); For Mothers: Parenting Stress Index 4- SF (Abidin, R.R., 2012), Dyadic Parent -
Child Coding System (Eyberg, Nelson, Duke, Boggs, 2004) and Clinical Interview. Evidence
based therapeutic supports include: For Children and Families: Child -Parent Psychotherapy;
Parent Child Interaction Therapy; and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; as well as
Triple P Parenting Classes; For Women: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and evidence based
groups such as Seeking Safety and Say It Straight.
" Per diem rate is equal to the existing contracted rates with Miami Dade Homeless Trust and
approximately half the actual cost of shelter and supportive services. It is substantially lower than
the rates paid by HHS and the Veterans Administration. Lotus House will raise the additional
funding needed through grants, corporate sponsorships, and charitable giving.
Attachment: 6723 Lotus House Proposal (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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Assistance Center and other victims services agencies, as well as Miami Dade Public
Schools, the Department of Children and Families and the family courts - all of whom
regularly seek victims' assistance for women and children located in, from, and/or in the
immediate proximity to the Omni CRA.
Summary— Increased Capacity and Ongoing Support for Victims
In this proposal, the Omni CRA is able to private philanthropic capital investments creating
additional shelter capacity in the Lotus House Women's Shelter, as well as its ongoing
charitable fundraising for operations, to provide immediate assistance to Omni CRA
victims of domestic violence, intimate partner violence, violent crimes, abuse and/or other
domestic violence related incidents leading to homelessness. Recognizing victims cannot
wait for solutions because lives are at stake, in this public -private partnership with Lotus
House, we have a way to creatively provide important new resources to save and change
lives for a safer, brighter future for our entire community.
Scope of Work:
1) Beginning October 1, 2019, Sundari Foundation, Inc. dba Lotus House Women's
Shelter ("Provider") will provide emergency shelter services at Lotus Village, 217 NW
15`h Street, Miami, Florida for women and children referred by City of Miami's Homeless
Outreach teams, Miami's police department, the Lodge, Safe Space, the Coordinated
Victims Assistance Center and other victims services agencies, Miami Dade Public
Schools, as well as the Department of Children and Families and the family courts - all of
whom regularly seek assistance for women and children located in, from, and/or in
immediate proximity to, the Omni CRA.
2) The emergency shelter services ("Services") to be provided by Provider will
include but not be limited to:
• Emergency shelter beds (inclusive of the day of entry, but exclusive of the day of
departure), together with toiletries and basic supplies;
• Three (3) prepared meals offered daily;
• Needs assessment and development of action plans for transition from
homelessness to housing or other appropriate supportive living arrangements;
• Resource coordination aka case management and social services advocacy for
assistance in applying for benefits (e.g., SSI, VA TANF, Medicaid and other
entitlements);
• Children's needs assessments, child and families therapies, and parenting
classes offered;
• Participation in individual and/or group counseling offered;
• Transportation assistance, when necessary, for health and social services
appointments;
Attachment: 6723 Lotus House Proposal (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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• Health, substance abuse and mental health screening and service linkages;
• Medical and mental health care services linkages;
• Referral to educational, recreational and vocational services as appropriate;
• Referral to transitional, permanent and/or advanced care housing and follow up
for at least ninety (90) days following placement.
3) All referrals for placement under this contract shall be made by the City of
Miami's Outreach Team, Miami's police department, the Lodge, Safe Space, the
Coordinated Victims Assistance Center and other victims services agencies, Miami
Dade Public Schools, as well as the Department of Children and Families and the family
courts, and documented with a homeless verification form.
4) Provider shall provide regular notification by email or call to the City's Homeless
Outreach Team of bed availability for children and families.
5) Provider will provide flexible in -take times at the facility seven (7) days a week,
subject to availability of staff and space. After hours placement may take place up to
10pm, with sufficient notice to ensure presence of qualified staff to conduct intake and
admissions. Provider shall provide an orientation with the client of the facilities and
programs within one business day after their entry into the shelter, subject to their
cooperation.
6) Provider shall participate in the Homeless Management Information System
(HMIS). Client information shall be updates as appropriate to ensure accurate service
information. All client cases/records shall be closed promptly within the HMIS system for
accurate services information.
7) Monthly progress reports produced by the HMIS system, invoices for services
and client attendance rosters signed by the Executive Director of Provider shall be
submitted to the City by the Provider for each month within 30 days after the month's
close.
8) Provider shall participate in a monthly meeting with the City of Miami, if the City
so desires, for purposes of reviewing client status, trainings and other matters relevant to
the Contract.
9) Provider shall be reimbursed for Services at the rate of $23.36 per day per client
so long as they are sheltered at Provider's facility. In the event a client's stay is
anticipated to exceed 180 days, Provider shall notify the City's designee of the reasons
therefor. If the City declines to provide an extension of time for such client, it shall make
arrangements for an alternative placement such that Provider shall not be required to
exit women and children to the street.
10) This contract is for $100,000, which is estimated to provide an average of 11.7
beds nightly depending on the ramp up and length of stay of clients referred, and subject
Attachment: 6723 Lotus House Proposal (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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to increase by mutual agreement. Provider and City will monitor placements on a
monthly basis and cumulatively.
Attachment: 6723 Lotus House Proposal (6723 : Grant to The Sundari Foundation, Inc. d/b/a Lotus House)
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6717
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of
Grant Funds to NR Investments 11,
LLC
Enclosures: 6717 Bid Waiver Memo
6717 Notice to the Public
6717 NR Investments 11
LLC_Final Grant and TIF Proposal
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
redevelopment area in accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
On September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-
0042, adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which any
and all services and goods are procured by the CRA.
The NR Investments 11, LLC company (NR Investments) submitted a grant proposal
request to the CRA requesting the amount of $6,500,000.00 to underwrite a portion of
the costs to develop a mixed -use project within the Omni CRA. NR Investments, a for
profit entity, possesses a unique approach to this mixed -use development project
consisting of ground floor office retail, ground floor commercial space and approximately
252 units of affordable housing. The principals of NR Investments have a history of
successful development housing units in Miami- Dade County.
This project also presents a unique approach and opportunity for a local government
entity to collaborate on an affordable housing project that will also utilize the benefits of
an Opportunity Zone initiative in the Omni CRA. This is a new way in which local
government entities can collaborate and have a truly successful project that meets the
need of the community.
JUSTIFICATION:
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan on page 41, Section C-2 lists the objective of the CRA
to, "Provide incentives for the development of a variety of housing choices, including
affordable, special needs and a workforce housing." Additionally on page 41, Section C
titled, Variety of Housing", subsection D-3 specifically states the "Provision of incentives
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for the construction of new housing to attract downtown workers." The proposal is also
consistent with Section D of the plan on page 42 Section D "Improvements to the Public
Realm" "to "[e]nhance the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and
residents." This project is consistent with Florida Statute 163 and also the goals and
objectives of the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan.
The NR Investment 11 LLC, proposal submitted will develop the group of properties with
the following addresses at 70 NE 17th street, 90 NE 17th street and 1642 NE 1st
avenue, Miami, Florida within the Omni CRA and now requests grant funding to
underwrite a portion of the costs.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above mentioned background information, rehabilitation of the building
and the Grantee's past business successes and the CRA's identified objectives in the
CRA's plan to reduce slum and blight, and in consideration of the Executive Director's
pledge to allocate grant funding to further the plan and activate the area, an approval of
a bid waiver is recommended.
FUNDING:
Subject to the availability of funds and subject to the Omni CRA being able to
successfully secure funding for the project.
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Omni
C R A
City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6717 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA;
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS ALLOCATING GRANT FUNDS OF $6,500,000.00 FOR A MIXED -USE
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 70 NE 17TH STREET,
90 NE 17TH STREET, AND 1642 NE 1ST AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, ALL LOCATED
IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, TO NR INVESTMENTS 11, LLC, SUBJECT TO
THE CRA BEING ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY SECURE FUNDING FROM A
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION AND SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY
AND ALL DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its Redevelopment Area;
and
WHEREAS, On September 13, 2016, the CRA adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-
16-0042, adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which
any and all services and goods are procured by the CRA; and
WHEREAS, NR Investments 11, LLC, a for profit entity ("Grantee"), submitted a
request for grant funding to develop a mixed -use project consisting of ground floor retail,
office space, and approximately 252 affordable housing units within the Redevelopment
Area ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, page 41, Section D-2 of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan lists the
objective of the CRA to "[a]chieve rehabilitation of the maximum number of housing
units" and to make "Improvements to the Public Realm" by "[enhancing] the areas'
visual attractiveness to businesses and residents"; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Redevelopment Plan lists one of the overall visions of the
CRA is "to create a variety of housing"; and
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WHEREAS, the Project presents itself as one of the first opportunity zone
projects identified within the Redevelopment Area, providing for a unique collaboration
to meet the needs of the residents of the Redevelopment Area and fulfilling the 2010
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, page 42, Sections A-1 and A-3 of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan
also states as an objective "Provide incentives for redevelopment of blighted
properties;" and
WHEREAS, the Project is proposed for the properties at 70 NE 17th Street, 90
NE 17th Street, and 1642 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida within the Redevelopment
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee now requests grant funding for the Project in the
amount of $6,500,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Project will result in accomplishing the stated
objectives of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive
Director, it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths)
vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Sections 18-85 and
18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted
by the CRA;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the Resolution
are adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public
hearing, the Executive Director's recommendation and written findings pursuant to
Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA are waived.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to provide funding to the Grantee
to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Project in the amount of
$6,500,000.00, subject to the CRA being able to secure funding from a financial
institution and subject to the availability of funds.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to negotiate and execute
any and all documents, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, for the
purposes stated herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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Ken Russell
Board Chair
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Walker
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Ken Russell and
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Jason Walker
Executive Director
DATE: October 30th, 2019
SUBJECT: Recommendations and
and Findings to Waive Competitive
Negotiation Procedures per City
Code, authorizing the allocation of
Grants funds to NR Investments 11
LLC for the development of
properties located at 70 NE 17th ST,
90 NE 17th ST and 1642 NE 1st Ave,
Miami, Florida.
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible
for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area
in accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
On September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0042,
adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which any and all services
and goods are procured by the CRA.
The NR Investments 11, LLC company ("NR Investments) submitted a grant proposal request to
the CRA. NR Investments., a for profit entity, possesses a unique approach to affordable
housing. The principals of NR Investments have a history of developing successful housing
units in Miami- Dade County. Their proposal for development of this mixed use project consists
of ground floor office retail, ground floor commercial space and approximately 252 units
affordable housing. This concept is an ideal project for the Omni CRA area.
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan on page 41, Section C-2 lists the objective of the CRA to,
"Provide incentives for the development of a variety of housing choices, including affordable,
special needs and a workforce housing." Additionally on page 41, Section C titled, Variety of
Housing", subsection D-3 specifically states the "Provision of incentives for the construction of
new housing to attract downtown workers." The proposal is also consistent with Section D of the
plan on page 42 Section D "Improvements to the Public Realm" "to "[e]nhance the areas' visual
attractiveness to businesses and residents." This project is consistent with Florida Statute 163
and also the goals and objectives of the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan.
Attachment: 6717 Bid Waiver Memo (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR Investments 11, LLC)
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The plan also highlights working with private entities on page 42 A-1 to, "Provide incentives for
redevelopment of blighted properties."
NR Investments now requests grant funding for the development project in the amount of
$6,500,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above mentioned background information, rehabilitation of the building and the
Grantee's past business successes and the CRA's identified objectives in the CRA's plan to
reduce slum and blight, and in consideration of the Executive Director's pledge to allocate grant
funding to further the plan and activate the area, an approval of a bid waiver is recommended.
An approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods as
not being practicable nor advantageous to the CRA as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances,
as amended, specifically Sections 18-85 (a), and the affirmation of these written findings and
the forwarding of the same to the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency for ratification by a four -fifths (4/5th) vote is respectfully
requested.
Attachment: 6717 Bid Waiver Memo (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR Investments 11, LLC)
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Omni
CRA
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday October 30th, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. or thereafter at
the Dorsey Memorial Library located at 100 NW 17th St, Miami, Florida 33136, to consider the award of
grant funds to NR Investments 11 LLC, a legal entity authorized to transact business/render services in
the State of Florida, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the development of mixed use
project consisting of affordable housing units in the Omni CRA.
In accordance with the Board's 2010 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida Statutes 163, the Board will
consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000.00 to underwrite the expenditures and costs
associated with the development of a mixed use project consisting of affordable housing units located at
70 NE 17th Street, Miami, Florida, 90 NE 17th Street, Miami, Florida and 1642 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida,
critical in the development of a mixed use project consisting of approximately 252 units of affordable
housing units, within the CRA, envisioned to reduce slum and blight.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, Executive Director, OMNI CRA, at (305)
679-6868.
This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida as
amended ("Code"). The recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter are set forth in the
proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which are deemed to be incorporated by reference
herein, and are available as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting of Wednesday October 30th, 2019, at
5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the Dorsey Memorial Library located at 100 NW 17th St, Miami, Florida 33136.
The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting, and may be heard
with respect to any proposition before the CRA Board, in which the Board may take action. Should any
person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting,
that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and
evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodations
to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later
than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call (305) 250-5472, not later than five
(5) business days prior to the proceeding.
(OMNI CRA Seal) Todd B. Hannon
Ad No. 30808 Clerk of the Board
Attachment: 6717 Notice to the Public (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR Investments 11, LLC)
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Attachment: 6717 NR Investments 11 LLC_Final Grant and TIF Proposal (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR
1 111 PARK CENTRE BLVD #450 MIAMI, FL 33169 PHONE (305) 625 0949
NRINVESTMENTS,COM
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BERGER SINGERMAN
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October 15, 2019
Via Hand -Delivery
Mr. Jason Walker, Executive Director
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
Historic Firehouse #2, 2' Floor
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Re: NR Investments 11 LLC — Tax Increment Rebate & Grant Proposal for 17`h Street
Apartments
Dear Mr. Walker:
Our firm represents NR Investments 11 LLC (hereinafter, the "Applicant" or "Developer"), the owner of
the property located within the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") boundaries at 70 & 90 N.E. 17'
Street and 1642 N.E. lit Avenue, Miami, Florida, Miami, Florida (the "Property").
Developer formally submits the enclosed proposal for the CRA's consideration in support of a mixed -use
project Developer intends to construct on the Property. The project will consist of ground floor retail (approx. 6,000
sq. ft.), office (approx. 30,000 sq. ft.), and 252 multi -family, residential rental units (the "Project"). In exchange for
the CRA's financial support, as outlined hereinbelow, Applicant shall agree to restrict the rents of ALL 252
residential units within the Project through 2047 (assuming the anticipated extended life of the CRA extends at least
through 2047) via the imposition of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the "Covenant"). The Applicant's
request of the CRA and proceeds realized pursuant to the rebate of property taxes equal to the percentage of the
increase paid during the term of the agreement (the "Incentive Agreement") will be used to off -set the losses
occasioned from the restricted rents and to off -set the costs of the City building permit fees, County water & sewer
connection charges, and City & County impact fees.
The proposal is consistent the strategic plan and goals of the CRA Redevelopment Plan (2019 Amendment)
which seek to expand the supply of affordable and workforce housing within the CRA boundaries. Affordable and
workforce housing units forming part of the Project will provide needed housing inventory to critical employees
within the Miami market, including: (i) hospitality service workers; (ii) teachers (median annual salary: $46,000);
(iii) police officers (avg. base annual salary: $53,715); (iv) firefighters (avg. annual salary: $54,9430; (iv) registered
nurses (avg. annual salary: $56,925); and (v) recent college graduates (avg. starting salary: $50,004).
We look forward to your favorable consideration of this request and the CRA board's approval of the same.
Sincerely,
jaNir E. Fer
Javier E. Fernandez, Esq.
Cc: Anthony Balzebre, Assistant Director
lsiaa Jones, Esq., Chief Legal Officer
Nir Shoshani, NR Investments, Inc.
Terry Wellons, NR Investments, Inc.
Kristofer Nelson, NR Investments, Inc.
Attachment: 6717 NR Investments 11 LLC_Final Grant and TIF Proposal (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR
9366740-1 1450 BRICKELL AVENUE I SUITE 1900 I MIAMI, FLORIDA 33131
t. (305) 755-9500 I f (305) 714-4340 I WWW.BERGERSINGERMAN.COM
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RATIONALE FOR CRA ASSISTANCE
Miami's downtown skyline is a picture of construction, as new condos and apartments are built throughout
our burgeoning City. But the expansion experienced in the current real estate cycle is misleading as the City faces
one of the nation's most severe crisis of housing unaffordability stemming from the dual problem of high housing
costs and comparably low wages.
Today, Greater Miami's housing stock suffers from a significant supply mismatch. The local market has a
glut of expensive housing and not nearly enough affordable housing. While we have seen the construction of
expensive condos to the point of over -supply, not nearly enough affordable and workforce housing has been built to
meet market's demand. While thousands of new housing units have been developed within the City and thousands
more are slated for development within the CRA alone, most of the units built are market -rate or high -end luxury
units.
Further compounding the current mismatch is a lack of general housing starts in the metropolitan market.
Only 4 percent of the metro area's housing units have been built since 2010. By contrast, some of America's most
dynamic and fastest -growing metros have constructed more than 10 percent of their housing stock since 2010.
While a new and growing community, Miami's housing supply is increasing at the pace of older, more built -out
metropolitan areas, like Boston, and Rust -Belt metropolitan areas, like Cincinnati and St. Louis.
Six in 10 employed adult residents of Greater Miami are housing cost -burdened, meaning they spend more
than 30 percent of their incomes on housing — the highest rate of any large metropolitan area in the nation. Racial
and ethnic minorities, as well as our community's low-income service workers, shoulder a disproportionate share of
the burden of today's housing crisis. The following facts provide chilling insight into the scope and impact of the
current crisis:
• More than 40% of the Miami metro's households are renters — ranking 8th among all large U.S. metros
on this metric. Between 2010 and 2016, Greater Miami has seen its proportion of renter households
grow by nearly 2% annually.
• Miami's renter population is disproportionately African American and Hispanic with 55% of black
households and 48% of Hispanic households renting, compared with just over 25% of white households.
• Greater Miami's median rents are increasingly unaffordable. As of October 2018, the median rent for
Greater Miami was $2,095 — the eighth highest in the nation behind communities like Denver, Portland,
Dallas and Austin. Said median rent requires an annual household income of not less than $83,800 for such
rent to be "affordable" or for the household not to be "cost -burdened."
• Miami's low-income service class — workers in low -skill jobs like retail, food service and home care which
make-up more than 50 percent of the region's workforce — is severely cost -burdened. Miami's service
class faces the greatest rental cost burdens among all classes with just under $11,000 in annual income left-
over after paying rent — the 5r" worst rate among large metropolitan areas in the nation.
• Miami has the highest proportion of cost -burdened renters in the nation by a significant margin. More
than half (53%) of renters spend 35 percent or more of their household income on rent. Greater
Miami's renters have the least amount of money left over after paying for housing of any large metro.
Miami's renters have, on average, less than $16,000 left over after paying their rent. Far less than the
$30,000 or so in take-home income that renters in Washington, D.C. and Boston have left over after paying
for their housing.
Attachment: 6717 NR Investments 11 LLC_Final Grant and TIF Proposal (6717 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver for Allocation of Grant Funds to NR
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CONSISTENCY WITH CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Chapter 4 of the CRA proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan (2019) reaffirms the importance of
the development of affordable housing to the economic vitality of the CRA. With regard to projects assisted by the
CRA (from which it excepts projects it seeks to support to provide workforce, low, or very -low income housing), it
identifies among its community benefits priorities the "inclusion of an appropriate amount of below -market rate
units," specifically workforce housing units (at less than 140% AMI) and units for low-income residents (less than
80% AMI). Among the policy reasons articulated for such community benefits requirement are: (i) preservation of
the affordability of the neighborhood; (ii) prevention of existing resident displacement; and (iii) provide area
workers an opportunity to live near work.
On page 4-32 of the amended Redevelopment Plan, the CRA has noted that housing affordability is one of
the key programs for the CRA to undertake. A thriving community is one where residents in all phases of life with
varying types of employment can live in one area. To that end, the CRA outlined the following programmatic
methods it can employ to increase the supply of affordable housing:
To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers in the CRA could:
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.
In addition to the above programmatic methods to expand the supply of affordable housing, the CRA has identified
the following goal on page 5-56 of the Redevelopment Plan:
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 number of units that are
affordable to the target populations.
The Project and accompanying request seek financial support from the CRA to underwrite the development of
residential units, specifically for low-income and workforce households, and asks the CRA to provide the Applicant
with a project -specific incentive.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Developer proposes to enter into a public -private partnership with the CRA to advance its goal of
developing much -needed affordable and workforce housing units within the redevelopment area. Applicant
proposes to construct a 29-story tower on land it purchased over the course of the last three years which will consist
of a mixed -use project comprised of the following elements: (i) 252 multi -family residential units; (ii) approximately
30,000 sq. ft. office use; and (iii) approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial use (the "Project").
Applicant proposes to assist the CRA in advancing its Redevelopment Plan goal by restricting rents of ALL the
residential units within the Project through the life of the CRA is outlined hereinbelow. The rent restrictions
proposed will ensure that the Developer make residential units available to low-income households and households
who can afford "workforce" rents, more specifically teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses, and recent college
graduates, among other professions.
The Project represents the Developer's latest investment in the Omni "Arts + Entertainment District" — a
dynamic urban residential neighborhood connecting the CRA & downtown Miami with the Wywood Arts District
and the Design District. With the surrounding growth, the Arts + Entertainment District has seen growth in its
residential, culinary, entertainment and nightlife offerings, but substantial land remains undeveloped and a number
of buildings remain dilapidated within the district evidencing the continued "slum & blight conditions" within the
CRA. Applicant's CANVAS project, a new art -inspired condominium offering a "bohemian luxe" lifestyle
immersed in the local art, culinary & cultural scene, has served to anchor the district's ascendant trajectory.
Beyond its project investments within the redevelopment area, NR Investments, Inc., has invested
approximately $2 million in efforts to beautify the Arts & Entertainment District, attract new businesses and retailers
to the area, and deliver high -quality arts, music and community programming, including "The Miami Flea," a pop-
up market, and a "Moonlight Grooves," a music series held on CANVAS's backyard, among others.
Given the Project's location just north of downtown Miami, it is conveniently accessible via multiple
modes of transit, including: (i) the MetroMover via the "School Board Station" on N.E. 15th Street; (ii) the City's
free trolley system; and (iii) Virgin Trains' service at Grand Central Station. The inclusion of the proposed
affordable and workforce dwelling units in the Project will provide residents convenient access to employment
opportunities via mass transit servicing greater downtown Miami area and portions of the South Florida region via
inter -city passenger rail service.
Illustrative Project renderings and floor plans are enclosed as Exhibit "A".
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REQUESTED PROJECT ASSISTANCE
Given that the term of the life of the CRA remains as -yet undetermined, the Applicant makes the following
request and alternate proffer of affordability based on the two (2) potential dates upon which the CRA may
terminate:
2047 CRA Expiration Date'
• Proposed Residential Restrictions: Applicant proposes to rent -restrict 252 residential dwelling units — 177
studio dwelling units and 75 one -bedroom dwelling units — as set forth in the "Project Infonnation Sheet"
attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Said rent -restrictions will be remain in place from the date the Residential
portion of the Project is placed in-service (as evidenced by the issuance of a temporary certificate of
occupancy or certificate of occupancy for a residential dwelling unit) through the date of the CRA's
anticipated term extension (2047). The Applicant will be permitted to adjust the maximum rent per unit for
each unit type consistent with the rate schedule adopted by the Corporation for "Multifamily Rental
Programs" for Miami -Dade County. The Developer will impose a Covenant setting forth the rent
restrictions and the minimum number of rent -restricted units by type. The Covenant shall grant the
enforcement rights to the CRA through the extended term of the CRA (2047).
• Requested Financial Assistance: Applicant requests a cash grant of $6_5 million (approximately $26,000
per unit) and a rebate of 95% of the TIF collected by the Omni CRA. Developer anticipates that the
rebated tax increment will amount to approximately $8.5 million in gross receipts (or $3_9 million in
present value) to off -set the estimated $18 million in rent losses (gross) ($8.3 million in present value) and
the more than $3.2 million in estimated permit fees, water & sewer connection charges, and impact fees to
be assessed at the initiation of the Project. Applicant requests that the cash grant be provided at time of the
issuance of the Project building permit. See Exhibit "C" attached hereto.
This proposal anticipates the CRA will be extended at least through 2047. If the CRA is not extended
beyond the current expiration of 2030, the Developer respectfully requests to receive the same cash grant and rebate
rate. Accordingly, the Developer will continue to restrict all 252 Units through 2038 (8 years beyond the current
term of the CRA), but will restrict 19 fewer units at the lowest three (3) rent levels.
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APPLICANT EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
NR Investments 11 LLC, is a subsidiary of NR Investments, Inc. ("NR"), a privately held real estate
investment company. Each of the company's principals and senior executives has extensive experience in real estate
capital markets, acquisition, asset management, development, construction and risk management. NR believes in
fostering cultural movements and communities in undiscovered areas, and in making their buildings the beacons of
their renaissance.
NR specializes in acquiring developing, repositioning, and managing real estate assets in major markets
throughout the world. The company has acquired more than 10 million square feet of office and residential space
across the globe. Over the past 18 years, NR has purchased, developed, repositioned and sold over $700 million of
multifamily and commercial real estate assets.
Recent Development Experience
• Filling Station Lofts: In January 2013, NR stepped back into the Miami market with the acquisition and
subsequent completion of the Filling Station Lofts, an 81-unit loft -style apartment building.
• CANVAS Condominiums: In November 2013, NRI closed on the 1.07 acre CANVAS condominium site.
NR constructed a 37-story, 513 unit residential condominium tower that received its final certificate of
occupancy (C.O.) in 2018 and has to -date sold -out approximately 95% of its residential units.
• 1e Street Development: In May 2014, NR closed on the 0.78-acre "14th Street" development site. The
project remains in the planning stages with the expectation of a mixed -use tower with more than 500
residential dwelling units.
Qualifications of Principals
• Nir Shoshani — Principal. Prior to forming NR in 2001, Mr. Shoshani held the title of President at TiS
America, Inc., a subsidiary of Top Image Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: TiSA), a publicly traded, high-tech
firm headquartered in Israel with operations around the globe. Mr. Shoshani is a graduate of the Belgrano
School of Business in Buenos Aires.
• Ron Gottesmann — Principal. Prior to forming NR in 2001, Mr. Gottesmann worked as a mortgage broker
overseeing the operation of CFI Mortgage Bankers Inc. of New York. With Mr. Shoshani, Mr. Gottesmann
leads NR which today is a fully integrated development firm which owns and manages a wide variety of
real estate, including large scale office buildings, commercial shopping centers, and multi -family housing.
Under Mr. Gottesmann's leadership, the firm has maintained a consistent focus on property repositioning
via the acquisition of underperforming buildings in high visibility locations rehabilitating them to their full
potential through extensive renovation and management restructuring.
• Terry Wellons — C.O.O. Mr. Wellons serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NR. He leads the United
States team directing a group of highly experienced attorneys, accountants and portfolio and property
managers. He has a background in finance and as a real estate attorney, serves as lender's counsel and
representing buyers and sellers of real estate, aids NR in each aspect of NR's business, effectively
negotiating and gauging the legal and financial risks involved with each transaction. Mr. Wellons holds a
degree in finance from Florida International University and a law degree from Nova Southeastern
University.
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT RENDERINGS & FLOOR PLANS
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PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
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EXHIBIT "B"
Omni CRA
Tax Increment Recapture Agreement
Project Information Sheet
Developer/Applicant: NR Investments 11 LLC
Contact Person: Terry Wellons, C.O.O.
Telephone: (305) 625-0949
E-mail: terry@nrinvestments.com
Project Counsel:
Phone:
E-mail:
Project Address:
Javier E. Fernandez, Esq.
Berger Singerman LLP
1450 Brickell Avenue, 19" Floor
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 982-4088
jfernandez _,bergersingmerman.com
70 & 90 N.E. 17' Street and 1642 N.E. 1't Avenue, Miami, Florida
Property Information
Prior Year Taxable Values
Folio Numbers
Existing Building
Size
Lot Size
2019
2018
2017
01-3136-005-0320
4,451 sq. ft.
5,250 sq. ft.
$877,250
$797,500
$869,535
01-3136-005-0310
3,743 sq. ft.
4,775 sq. ft.
$900,410
$818,555
$798,098
01-3136-005-0330
0 sq. ft.
12,600 sq. ft.
$1,428,889
$1,298,990
$1,180,900
Total:
8,194 sq. ft.
22,625 sq. ft.
$3,206,549
$2,915,045
$2,848,533
Type of Project:
Construction Commencement:
Project Construction Completion Date:
Project Construction Cost:
Estimated Adj. Taxable Value (TIF Basis): $38,664,474
Mixed Use (Retail, Office, Multi -Family Residential)
July 1, 2020
January 1, 2023
Residential Square Footage:
Office Square Footage:
Retail Square Footage:
$41,871,023
218,369 sq. ft.
30,019 sq. ft.
4,583 sq. ft.
Property Acquisition Date: September 2016 and April 2019
Total Acquisition Cost: $4,775,000
Projected Residential Rent (Per Unit Type): Studio - $1,721 / 1BD - $2,094
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Proposed Affordability Restrictions:
2047
Unit Type
Total Units
Maximum Rent
Studio
18
$889
Studio
9
$1.186
Studio
9
$1,483
Studio
52
$1,179
Studio
89
$2.075
1BD
8
$953
1BD
4
$1,271
1BD
4
$1,589
1BD
23
$1,906
1BD
36
$2,224
Total:
252
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EXHIBIT "C"
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
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Project: 17th Street Apartments
2047 Financial Analysis
CRA/Developer Retainage: 95%
Growth Rate: 1.02
Millage Rate Taxable Value (2019) Taxable Value (@ C.O.) Adj. Taxable Value Tax Receipts (Net) CRA TIF (95%) CRA Retained TIF (65%) County Clawback (35%)
Miami- Municipal Operating 7.4365 $3,206,549 $41,871,023 $38,664,474 $287,528 $273,152 $177,549 $95,603
Miami -Dade County -Operating 4.6669 $3,206,549 $41,871,023 $38,664,474 $180,443 $171,421 $111,424 $59,997
Total Receipts: $467,972 $444,573 $288,972 $155,601
Tax Years
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total
TIF to CRA: $288,972 $294,752 $300,647 $306,660 $312,793 $319,049 $325,430 $331,939 $2,480,242
TIF to Developer: $274,524 $280,014 $285,615 $291,327 $297,153 $303,096 $309,158 $315,342 $2,356,230
TIF to Developer (PV): $225,851 $219,399 $213,130 $207,041 $201,125 $195,379 $189,796 $184,374 $1,636,095
Tax Years
2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 Total
TIF to CRA: $321,648 $328,081 $334,643 $341,336 $348,163 $355,126 $362,228 $369,473 $2,760,699
TIF to Developer: $305,566 $311,677 $317,911 $324,269 $330,754 $337,370 $344,117 $350,999 $2,622,664
TIF to Developer (PV): $170,151 $165,289 $160,567 $155,979 $151,522 $147,193 $142,988 $138,902 $1,232,591
Tax Years
2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 Total
TIF to CRA: $376,862 $384,400 $392,088 $399,929 $407,928 $416,087 $424,408 $432,896 $441,554 $3,676,153
TIF to Developer: $358,019 $365,180 $372,483 $379,933 $387,532 $395,282 $403,188 $411,252 $419,477 $3,492,345
TIF to Developer (PV): $134,934 $131,078 $127,333 $123,695 $120,161 $116,728 $113,393 $110,153 $107,006 $1,084,482
Total TIF to CRA: $8,917,093
TIF to Developer: $8,471,238
TIF to Developer (PV): $3,953,167
Avg. Market Rent (Studio): $1,747
Target Market Rent (1BD): $2,224
Total Units Total Studio Units Max. Studio Rent Studio Rent Loss P/U Yearly Studio Rent Loss Total 1BD Units Max. 1BD Rent 1BD Rent Loss Yearly 1BD Rent Loss
26 18 $889 ($858) 085,328) 8 $953 ($1,271) ($122,016)
13 9 $1,186 ($561) ($60,588) 4 $1,271 ($953) ($45,744)
13 9 $1,483 ($264) ($28,512) 4 $1,589 ($635) ($30,480)
75 52 $1,779 $0 $0 23 $1,906 ($318) ($87,768)
125 89 $2,075 $0 $0 36 $2,224 $0 $0
Total Studio Rent Loss: ($274,428) Total 1BD Rent Loss: ($286,008)
Tax Years
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Annual Rent Loss: ($560,436) ($571,645) ($583,078) ($594,739) ($606,634) ($618,767) ($631,142) ($643,765) ($4,810,205)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($461,072) ($447,899) ($435,101) ($422,670) ($410,594) ($398,862) ($387,466) ($376,396) ($3,340,061)
Tax Years
2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
Annual Rent Loss: ($656,640) ($669,773) ($683,168) ($696,832) ($710,768) ($724,984) ($739,483) ($754,273)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($365,642) ($355,195) ($345,046) ($335,188) ($325,611) ($316,308) ($307,271) ($298,491)
Tax Years
Total
($5,635,922)
($2,648,752)
2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 Total
Annual Rent Loss: ($769,359) ($784,746) ($800,441) ($816,449) ($832,778) ($849,434) ($866,423) ($883,751) ($901,426) ($7,504,807)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($289,963) ($281,678) ($273,631) ($265,813) (5258,218) ($250,840) ($243,673) ($236,711) ($225,439) ($2,325,967)
Total Rent Loss: ($17,950,933)
Total Rent Loss (PV): ($8,314,780)
Net Gain/Loss to Developer: ($9,479,695)
Net Gain/Loss to Developer (PV): ($4,361,613)
Building Permit Fees: $359,355
WASD Connection Charges: $240,218
City Impact Fees: $1,249,002
County Road Impact Fees: $1,349,260
Total Fees & Charges: $3,197,836
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
File: 6720
Subject: NR Investments 11, LLC Economic
Incentive Agreement
Enclosures: 6720 NR Investments 11,
Executive Director LLC_Final TIF Proposal
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment
District Community Redevelopment Agency ("Omni CRA") approve and adopt the
attached Resolution, authorizing the execution of an economic incentive agreement with
NR Max Miami, LLC ("Developer") for the development of this mixed -use development
project consisting of ground floor office retail, ground floor commercial space and
approximately 252 units of workforce housing.
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
redevelopment area in accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
The NR Investments 11, LLC company (NR Investments) submitted a grant proposal
request and a Tax Increment Rebate request to the CRA requesting the amount of
$6,500,000.00 in grant assistance and 95% of the TIF collected by the Omni CRA to
underwrite a portion of the costs to develop a mixed -use project within the Omni CRA.
NR Investments, a for profit entity, possesses a unique approach to this mixed -use
development project that will consist of ground floor office retail, ground floor
commercial space and approximately 252 units of affordable housing. The project is
estimated to cost an approximately $43 Million. The developer will commence
construction by July 1 2020 and substantially complete by January 1, 2023.
This proposal anticipates the CRA will be extended at least through 2047 and as such
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expiration of 2030, the Developer proposes to receive the same cash grant and rebate
rate. However, the Developer would instead continue to restrict all 252 Units through
2038 (8 years beyond the current term of the CRA), but will restrict 19 fewer units at the
lowest three (3) rent levels.
This project also presents a unique approach and opportunity for a local government
entity to collaborate on an affordable housing project that will also utilize the benefits of
an Opportunity Zone initiative in the Omni CRA. This is a way in which local government
entities are able to leverage Tax Increment Financing ("TIF") dollars and fill the gap in
financing to achieve affordable housing in the area.
JUSTIFICATION:
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan on page 41, Section C-2 lists the objective of the CRA
to, "Provide incentives for the development of a variety of housing choices, including
affordable, special needs and a workforce housing." Additionally on page 41, Section C
titled, Variety of Housing", subsection D-3 specifically states the "Provision of incentives
for the construction of new housing to attract downtown workers." The proposal is also
consistent with Section D of the plan on page 42 Section D "Improvements to the Public
Realm" "to "[e]nhance the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and
residents." This project is consistent with Florida Statute 163 and also the goals and
objectives of the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment Plan. The rates will remain in place
until the anticipated extension of life of the Omni CRA to 2047.
The NR Investment 11 LLC, proposal submitted will develop the group of properties with
the following addresses at 70 NE 17th street, 90 NE 17th street and 1642 NE 1st
avenue, Miami, Florida within the Omni CRA and now requests grant funding to
underwrite a portion of the costs.
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Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6720 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE CRA TO REBATE TO NR INVESTMENTS 11, LLC ("GRANTEE")
THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCE ("TIF") REVENUES GENERATED ONLY FROM
THE DEVELOPMENT BY THE GRANTEE OF THE 17TH STREET APARTMENT
PROJECT ("PROJECT") IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED 95% OF THE TIF
COLLECTED FROM THE PROJECT ANNUALLY OR $420,000.00 ANNUALLY,
WHICHEVER IS LESS, PER YEAR UNTIL 2030, OR UNTIL 2047 IF THE LIFE OF THE
CRA IS EXTENDED TO 2047, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$8,471,238.00, PAYMENT TO BEGIN UPON SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION AND THE
PROJECT RECEIVING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, SUBJECT TO THE
RENTS BEING RESTRICTED UNTIL 2038, OR UNTIL 2047 IF THE LIFE OF THE
CRA IS EXTENDED TO 2047; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO FURTHER NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL
COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, NR Investments 11, LLC, a for profit entity ("Developer"), submitted a
request for tax increment rebate to underwrite a portion of the costs to develop a mixed -use
project consisting of approximately 6,000 square feet of ground floor retail, approximately
30,000 square feet of office space, and approximately 252 affordable housing units ("Project") at
the properties located at 70 NE 17th Street, 90 NE 17th Street, and 1642 NE 1st Avenue,
Miami, Florida within the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, page 41, Section C-2 of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan lists the objective of
the CRA to "Provide incentives for the development of a variety of housing choices, including
affordable, special needs and a workforce housing" and to make "Improvements to the Public
Realm" by "[enhancing] the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and along with creating a
variety of housing"; and
WHEREAS, page 42 Sections A-1 and A-3 of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan also states
as a goal to "Provide incentives for redevelopment of blighted properties;" and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority to provide the Developer with
Tax Increment Finance Rebate only from Tax Increment Fund ("TIF") received from the
developed project from the CRA in an amount not to exceed 95°/0 or $420,000.00, whichever is
less, per year until 2030 or 2047 if the life of the CRA is extended, in a total aggregate amount
not to exceed $8,471,238.00, to be paid upon substantial completion of the Project and the
Project receiving a certificate of occupancy, subject to a covenant being recorded on the
property restricting the rents until 2047; and
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WHEREAS, Developer's proposal also anticipates if the CRA is not extended beyond
the current expiration of 2030.The Developer proposes to receive the same cash grant and
rebate rate. However, the Developer would instead continue to restrict all 252 Units through
2038 (8 years beyond the current term of the CRA), but will restrict 19 fewer units at the lowest
three (3) rent levels.
WHEREAS, this Project is one of the first opportunity zone projects identified within the
Redevelopment Area providing for a unique opportunity to collaborate and meet the needs of
the residents while fulfilling the 2010 Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Project will result in accomplishing the stated objectives
of the 2010 Redevelopment Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to provide the Developer with Tax
Increment Finance Rebate from the Development TIF from the CRA in an amount not to exceed
95% or $420,000.00, whichever is less, per year until 2030 or 2047 if the life of the CRA is
extended to 2047, in a total aggregate amount not to exceed $8,471,238.00, to be paid upon
substantial completion of the Project and the Project receiving a certificate of occupancy,
subject to a covenant being recorded on the property restricting the rents until 2038 if the
current life of the CRA is not extend or 2047 if the life of the CRA is extended to 2047, to
underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the mixed use development Project located at
70 NE 17th Street, 90 NE 17th Street, and 1642 NE 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purposes stated herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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BERGER SINGERMAN
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October 15, 2019
Via Hand -Delivery
Mr. Jason Walker, Executive Director
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
Historic Firehouse #2, 2' Floor
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Re: NR Investments 11 LLC — Tax Increment Rebate & Grant Proposal for 17`h Street
Apartments
Dear Mr. Walker:
Our firm represents NR Investments 11 LLC (hereinafter, the "Applicant" or "Developer"), the owner of
the property located within the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") boundaries at 70 & 90 N.E. 17'
Street and 1642 N.E. lit Avenue, Miami, Florida, Miami, Florida (the "Property").
Developer formally submits the enclosed proposal for the CRA's consideration in support of a mixed -use
project Developer intends to construct on the Property. The project will consist of ground floor retail (approx. 6,000
sq. ft.), office (approx. 30,000 sq. ft.), and 252 multi -family, residential rental units (the "Project"). In exchange for
the CRA's financial support, as outlined hereinbelow, Applicant shall agree to restrict the rents of ALL 252
residential units within the Project through 2047 (assuming the anticipated extended life of the CRA extends at least
through 2047) via the imposition of a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants (the "Covenant"). The Applicant's
request of the CRA and proceeds realized pursuant to the rebate of property taxes equal to the percentage of the
increase paid during the term of the agreement (the "Incentive Agreement") will be used to off -set the losses
occasioned from the restricted rents and to off -set the costs of the City building permit fees, County water & sewer
connection charges, and City & County impact fees.
The proposal is consistent the strategic plan and goals of the CRA Redevelopment Plan (2019 Amendment)
which seek to expand the supply of affordable and workforce housing within the CRA boundaries. Affordable and
workforce housing units forming part of the Project will provide needed housing inventory to critical employees
within the Miami market, including: (i) hospitality service workers; (ii) teachers (median annual salary: $46,000);
(iii) police officers (avg. base annual salary: $53,715); (iv) firefighters (avg. annual salary: $54,9430; (iv) registered
nurses (avg. annual salary: $56,925); and (v) recent college graduates (avg. starting salary: $50,004).
We look forward to your favorable consideration of this request and the CRA board's approval of the same.
Sincerely,
jaNir E. Fer
Javier E. Fernandez, Esq.
Cc: Anthony Balzebre, Assistant Director
lsiaa Jones, Esq., Chief Legal Officer
Nir Shoshani, NR Investments, Inc.
Terry Wellons, NR Investments, Inc.
Kristofer Nelson, NR Investments, Inc.
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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RATIONALE FOR CRA ASSISTANCE
Miami's downtown skyline is a picture of construction, as new condos and apartments are built throughout
our burgeoning City. But the expansion experienced in the current real estate cycle is misleading as the City faces
one of the nation's most severe crisis of housing unaffordability stemming from the dual problem of high housing
costs and comparably low wages.
Today, Greater Miami's housing stock suffers from a significant supply mismatch. The local market has a
glut of expensive housing and not nearly enough affordable housing. While we have seen the construction of
expensive condos to the point of over -supply, not nearly enough affordable and workforce housing has been built to
meet market's demand. While thousands of new housing units have been developed within the City and thousands
more are slated for development within the CRA alone, most of the units built are market -rate or high -end luxury
units.
Further compounding the current mismatch is a lack of general housing starts in the metropolitan market.
Only 4 percent of the metro area's housing units have been built since 2010. By contrast, some of America's most
dynamic and fastest -growing metros have constructed more than 10 percent of their housing stock since 2010.
While a new and growing community, Miami's housing supply is increasing at the pace of older, more built -out
metropolitan areas, like Boston, and Rust -Belt metropolitan areas, like Cincinnati and St. Louis.
Six in 10 employed adult residents of Greater Miami are housing cost -burdened, meaning they spend more
than 30 percent of their incomes on housing — the highest rate of any large metropolitan area in the nation. Racial
and ethnic minorities, as well as our community's low-income service workers, shoulder a disproportionate share of
the burden of today's housing crisis. The following facts provide chilling insight into the scope and impact of the
current crisis:
• More than 40% of the Miami metro's households are renters — ranking 8th among all large U.S. metros
on this metric. Between 2010 and 2016, Greater Miami has seen its proportion of renter households
grow by nearly 2% annually.
• Miami's renter population is disproportionately African American and Hispanic with 55% of black
households and 48% of Hispanic households renting, compared with just over 25% of white households.
• Greater Miami's median rents are increasingly unaffordable. As of October 2018, the median rent for
Greater Miami was $2,095 — the eighth highest in the nation behind communities like Denver, Portland,
Dallas and Austin. Said median rent requires an annual household income of not less than $83,800 for such
rent to be "affordable" or for the household not to be "cost -burdened."
• Miami's low-income service class — workers in low -skill jobs like retail, food service and home care which
make-up more than 50 percent of the region's workforce — is severely cost -burdened. Miami's service
class faces the greatest rental cost burdens among all classes with just under $11,000 in annual income left-
over after paying rent — the 5r" worst rate among large metropolitan areas in the nation.
• Miami has the highest proportion of cost -burdened renters in the nation by a significant margin. More
than half (53%) of renters spend 35 percent or more of their household income on rent. Greater
Miami's renters have the least amount of money left over after paying for housing of any large metro.
Miami's renters have, on average, less than $16,000 left over after paying their rent. Far less than the
$30,000 or so in take-home income that renters in Washington, D.C. and Boston have left over after paying
for their housing.
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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CONSISTENCY WITH CRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN
Chapter 4 of the CRA proposed amendment to the Redevelopment Plan (2019) reaffirms the importance of
the development of affordable housing to the economic vitality of the CRA. With regard to projects assisted by the
CRA (from which it excepts projects it seeks to support to provide workforce, low, or very -low income housing), it
identifies among its community benefits priorities the "inclusion of an appropriate amount of below -market rate
units," specifically workforce housing units (at less than 140% AMI) and units for low-income residents (less than
80% AMI). Among the policy reasons articulated for such community benefits requirement are: (i) preservation of
the affordability of the neighborhood; (ii) prevention of existing resident displacement; and (iii) provide area
workers an opportunity to live near work.
On page 4-32 of the amended Redevelopment Plan, the CRA has noted that housing affordability is one of
the key programs for the CRA to undertake. A thriving community is one where residents in all phases of life with
varying types of employment can live in one area. To that end, the CRA outlined the following programmatic
methods it can employ to increase the supply of affordable housing:
To Assist For -Profit Housing Providers in the CRA could:
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.
In addition to the above programmatic methods to expand the supply of affordable housing, the CRA has identified
the following goal on page 5-56 of the Redevelopment Plan:
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 number of units that are
affordable to the target populations.
The Project and accompanying request seek financial support from the CRA to underwrite the development of
residential units, specifically for low-income and workforce households, and asks the CRA to provide the Applicant
with a project -specific incentive.
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Developer proposes to enter into a public -private partnership with the CRA to advance its goal of
developing much -needed affordable and workforce housing units within the redevelopment area. Applicant
proposes to construct a 29-story tower on land it purchased over the course of the last three years which will consist
of a mixed -use project comprised of the following elements: (i) 252 multi -family residential units; (ii) approximately
30,000 sq. ft. office use; and (iii) approximately 6,000 sq. ft. of ground floor commercial use (the "Project").
Applicant proposes to assist the CRA in advancing its Redevelopment Plan goal by restricting rents of ALL the
residential units within the Project through the life of the CRA is outlined hereinbelow. The rent restrictions
proposed will ensure that the Developer make residential units available to low-income households and households
who can afford "workforce" rents, more specifically teachers, police officers, firefighters, nurses, and recent college
graduates, among other professions.
The Project represents the Developer's latest investment in the Omni "Arts + Entertainment District" — a
dynamic urban residential neighborhood connecting the CRA & downtown Miami with the Wywood Arts District
and the Design District. With the surrounding growth, the Arts + Entertainment District has seen growth in its
residential, culinary, entertainment and nightlife offerings, but substantial land remains undeveloped and a number
of buildings remain dilapidated within the district evidencing the continued "slum & blight conditions" within the
CRA. Applicant's CANVAS project, a new art -inspired condominium offering a "bohemian luxe" lifestyle
immersed in the local art, culinary & cultural scene, has served to anchor the district's ascendant trajectory.
Beyond its project investments within the redevelopment area, NR Investments, Inc., has invested
approximately $2 million in efforts to beautify the Arts & Entertainment District, attract new businesses and retailers
to the area, and deliver high -quality arts, music and community programming, including "The Miami Flea," a pop-
up market, and a "Moonlight Grooves," a music series held on CANVAS's backyard, among others.
Given the Project's location just north of downtown Miami, it is conveniently accessible via multiple
modes of transit, including: (i) the MetroMover via the "School Board Station" on N.E. 15th Street; (ii) the City's
free trolley system; and (iii) Virgin Trains' service at Grand Central Station. The inclusion of the proposed
affordable and workforce dwelling units in the Project will provide residents convenient access to employment
opportunities via mass transit servicing greater downtown Miami area and portions of the South Florida region via
inter -city passenger rail service.
Illustrative Project renderings and floor plans are enclosed as Exhibit "A".
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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REQUESTED PROJECT ASSISTANCE
Given that the term of the life of the CRA remains as -yet undetermined, the Applicant makes the following
request and alternate proffer of affordability based on the two (2) potential dates upon which the CRA may
terminate:
2047 CRA Expiration Date'
• Proposed Residential Restrictions: Applicant proposes to rent -restrict 252 residential dwelling units — 177
studio dwelling units and 75 one -bedroom dwelling units — as set forth in the "Project Infonnation Sheet"
attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Said rent -restrictions will be remain in place from the date the Residential
portion of the Project is placed in-service (as evidenced by the issuance of a temporary certificate of
occupancy or certificate of occupancy for a residential dwelling unit) through the date of the CRA's
anticipated term extension (2047). The Applicant will be permitted to adjust the maximum rent per unit for
each unit type consistent with the rate schedule adopted by the Corporation for "Multifamily Rental
Programs" for Miami -Dade County. The Developer will impose a Covenant setting forth the rent
restrictions and the minimum number of rent -restricted units by type. The Covenant shall grant the
enforcement rights to the CRA through the extended term of the CRA (2047).
• Requested Financial Assistance: Applicant requests a cash grant of $6_5 million (approximately $26,000
per unit) and a rebate of 95% of the TIF collected by the Omni CRA. Developer anticipates that the
rebated tax increment will amount to approximately $8.5 million in gross receipts (or $3_9 million in
present value) to off -set the estimated $18 million in rent losses (gross) ($8.3 million in present value) and
the more than $3.2 million in estimated permit fees, water & sewer connection charges, and impact fees to
be assessed at the initiation of the Project. Applicant requests that the cash grant be provided at time of the
issuance of the Project building permit. See Exhibit "C" attached hereto.
This proposal anticipates the CRA will be extended at least through 2047. If the CRA is not extended
beyond the current expiration of 2030, the Developer respectfully requests to receive the same cash grant and rebate
rate. Accordingly, the Developer will continue to restrict all 252 Units through 2038 (8 years beyond the current
term of the CRA), but will restrict 19 fewer units at the lowest three (3) rent levels.
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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APPLICANT EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
NR Investments 11 LLC, is a subsidiary of NR Investments, Inc. ("NR"), a privately held real estate
investment company. Each of the company's principals and senior executives has extensive experience in real estate
capital markets, acquisition, asset management, development, construction and risk management. NR believes in
fostering cultural movements and communities in undiscovered areas, and in making their buildings the beacons of
their renaissance.
NR specializes in acquiring developing, repositioning, and managing real estate assets in major markets
throughout the world. The company has acquired more than 10 million square feet of office and residential space
across the globe. Over the past 18 years, NR has purchased, developed, repositioned and sold over $700 million of
multifamily and commercial real estate assets.
Recent Development Experience
• Filling Station Lofts: In January 2013, NR stepped back into the Miami market with the acquisition and
subsequent completion of the Filling Station Lofts, an 81-unit loft -style apartment building.
• CANVAS Condominiums: In November 2013, NRI closed on the 1.07 acre CANVAS condominium site.
NR constructed a 37-story, 513 unit residential condominium tower that received its final certificate of
occupancy (C.O.) in 2018 and has to -date sold -out approximately 95% of its residential units.
• 1e Street Development: In May 2014, NR closed on the 0.78-acre "14th Street" development site. The
project remains in the planning stages with the expectation of a mixed -use tower with more than 500
residential dwelling units.
Qualifications of Principals
• Nir Shoshani — Principal. Prior to forming NR in 2001, Mr. Shoshani held the title of President at TiS
America, Inc., a subsidiary of Top Image Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: TiSA), a publicly traded, high-tech
firm headquartered in Israel with operations around the globe. Mr. Shoshani is a graduate of the Belgrano
School of Business in Buenos Aires.
• Ron Gottesmann — Principal. Prior to forming NR in 2001, Mr. Gottesmann worked as a mortgage broker
overseeing the operation of CFI Mortgage Bankers Inc. of New York. With Mr. Shoshani, Mr. Gottesmann
leads NR which today is a fully integrated development firm which owns and manages a wide variety of
real estate, including large scale office buildings, commercial shopping centers, and multi -family housing.
Under Mr. Gottesmann's leadership, the firm has maintained a consistent focus on property repositioning
via the acquisition of underperforming buildings in high visibility locations rehabilitating them to their full
potential through extensive renovation and management restructuring.
• Terry Wellons — C.O.O. Mr. Wellons serves as the Chief Operating Officer at NR. He leads the United
States team directing a group of highly experienced attorneys, accountants and portfolio and property
managers. He has a background in finance and as a real estate attorney, serves as lender's counsel and
representing buyers and sellers of real estate, aids NR in each aspect of NR's business, effectively
negotiating and gauging the legal and financial risks involved with each transaction. Mr. Wellons holds a
degree in finance from Florida International University and a law degree from Nova Southeastern
University.
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT RENDERINGS & FLOOR PLANS
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PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
PROPERTY RENDERINGS
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EXHIBIT "B"
Omni CRA
Tax Increment Recapture Agreement
Project Information Sheet
Developer/Applicant: NR Investments 11 LLC
Contact Person: Terry Wellons, C.O.O.
Telephone: (305) 625-0949
E-mail: terry@nrinvestments.com
Project Counsel:
Phone:
E-mail:
Project Address:
Javier E. Fernandez, Esq.
Berger Singerman LLP
1450 Brickell Avenue, 19" Floor
Miami, FL 33131
(305) 982-4088
jfernandez _,bergersingmerman.com
70 & 90 N.E. 17' Street and 1642 N.E. 1't Avenue, Miami, Florida
Property Information
Prior Year Taxable Values
Folio Numbers
Existing Building
Size
Lot Size
2019
2018
2017
01-3136-005-0320
4,451 sq. ft.
5,250 sq. ft.
$877,250
$797,500
$869,535
01-3136-005-0310
3,743 sq. ft.
4,775 sq. ft.
$900,410
$818,555
$798,098
01-3136-005-0330
0 sq. ft.
12,600 sq. ft.
$1,428,889
$1,298,990
$1,180,900
Total:
8,194 sq. ft.
22,625 sq. ft.
$3,206,549
$2,915,045
$2,848,533
Type of Project:
Construction Commencement:
Project Construction Completion Date:
Project Construction Cost:
Estimated Adj. Taxable Value (TIF Basis): $38,664,474
Mixed Use (Retail, Office, Multi -Family Residential)
July 1, 2020
January 1, 2023
Residential Square Footage:
Office Square Footage:
Retail Square Footage:
$41,871,023
218,369 sq. ft.
30,019 sq. ft.
4,583 sq. ft.
Property Acquisition Date: September 2016 and April 2019
Total Acquisition Cost: $4,775,000
Projected Residential Rent (Per Unit Type): Studio - $1,721 / 1BD - $2,094
Attachment: 6720 NR Investments 11, LLC_Final TIF Proposal (6720 : NR Investments 11, LLC Economic Incentive Agreement)
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Proposed Affordability Restrictions:
2047
Unit Type
Total Units
Maximum Rent
Studio
18
$889
Studio
9
$1.186
Studio
9
$1,483
Studio
52
$1,179
Studio
89
$2.075
1BD
8
$953
1BD
4
$1,271
1BD
4
$1,589
1BD
23
$1,906
1BD
36
$2,224
Total:
252
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EXHIBIT "C"
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
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Project: 17th Street Apartments
2047 Financial Analysis
CRA/Developer Retainage: 95%
Growth Rate: 1.02
Millage Rate Taxable Value (2019) Taxable Value (@ C.O.) Adj. Taxable Value Tax Receipts (Net) CRA TIF (95%) CRA Retained TIF (65%) County Clawback (35%)
Miami- Municipal Operating 7.4365 $3,206,549 $41,871,023 $38,664,474 $287,528 $273,152 $177,549 $95,603
Miami -Dade County -Operating 4.6669 $3,206,549 $41,871,023 $38,664,474 $180,443 $171,421 $111,424 $59,997
Total Receipts: $467,972 $444,573 $288,972 $155,601
Tax Years
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Total
TIF to CRA: $288,972 $294,752 $300,647 $306,660 $312,793 $319,049 $325,430 $331,939 $2,480,242
TIF to Developer: $274,524 $280,014 $285,615 $291,327 $297,153 $303,096 $309,158 $315,342 $2,356,230
TIF to Developer (PV): $225,851 $219,399 $213,130 $207,041 $201,125 $195,379 $189,796 $184,374 $1,636,095
Tax Years
2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038 Total
TIF to CRA: $321,648 $328,081 $334,643 $341,336 $348,163 $355,126 $362,228 $369,473 $2,760,699
TIF to Developer: $305,566 $311,677 $317,911 $324,269 $330,754 $337,370 $344,117 $350,999 $2,622,664
TIF to Developer (PV): $170,151 $165,289 $160,567 $155,979 $151,522 $147,193 $142,988 $138,902 $1,232,591
Tax Years
2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 Total
TIF to CRA: $376,862 $384,400 $392,088 $399,929 $407,928 $416,087 $424,408 $432,896 $441,554 $3,676,153
TIF to Developer: $358,019 $365,180 $372,483 $379,933 $387,532 $395,282 $403,188 $411,252 $419,477 $3,492,345
TIF to Developer (PV): $134,934 $131,078 $127,333 $123,695 $120,161 $116,728 $113,393 $110,153 $107,006 $1,084,482
Total TIF to CRA: $8,917,093
TIF to Developer: $8,471,238
TIF to Developer (PV): $3,953,167
Avg. Market Rent (Studio): $1,747
Target Market Rent (1BD): $2,224
Total Units Total Studio Units Max. Studio Rent Studio Rent Loss P/U Yearly Studio Rent Loss Total 1BD Units Max. 1BD Rent 1BD Rent Loss Yearly 1BD Rent Loss
26 18 $889 ($858) 085,328) 8 $953 ($1,271) ($122,016)
13 9 $1,186 ($561) ($60,588) 4 $1,271 ($953) ($45,744)
13 9 $1,483 ($264) ($28,512) 4 $1,589 ($635) ($30,480)
75 52 $1,779 $0 $0 23 $1,906 ($318) ($87,768)
125 89 $2,075 $0 $0 36 $2,224 $0 $0
Total Studio Rent Loss: ($274,428) Total 1BD Rent Loss: ($286,008)
Tax Years
2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
Annual Rent Loss: ($560,436) ($571,645) ($583,078) ($594,739) ($606,634) ($618,767) ($631,142) ($643,765) ($4,810,205)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($461,072) ($447,899) ($435,101) ($422,670) ($410,594) ($398,862) ($387,466) ($376,396) ($3,340,061)
Tax Years
2031 2032 2033 2034 2035 2036 2037 2038
Annual Rent Loss: ($656,640) ($669,773) ($683,168) ($696,832) ($710,768) ($724,984) ($739,483) ($754,273)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($365,642) ($355,195) ($345,046) ($335,188) ($325,611) ($316,308) ($307,271) ($298,491)
Tax Years
Total
($5,635,922)
($2,648,752)
2039 2040 2041 2042 2043 2044 2045 2046 2047 Total
Annual Rent Loss: ($769,359) ($784,746) ($800,441) ($816,449) ($832,778) ($849,434) ($866,423) ($883,751) ($901,426) ($7,504,807)
Annual Rent Loss (PV): ($289,963) ($281,678) ($273,631) ($265,813) (5258,218) ($250,840) ($243,673) ($236,711) ($225,439) ($2,325,967)
Total Rent Loss: ($17,950,933)
Total Rent Loss (PV): ($8,314,780)
Net Gain/Loss to Developer: ($9,479,695)
Net Gain/Loss to Developer (PV): ($4,361,613)
Building Permit Fees: $359,355
WASD Connection Charges: $240,218
City Impact Fees: $1,249,002
County Road Impact Fees: $1,349,260
Total Fees & Charges: $3,197,836
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
Executive Director
File: 6724
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to Casa Mia
Apartments, LLC
Enclosures: 6724 Bid Waiver Memo
6724 Notice to the Public
6724 Letter_Casa Mia Apartments
6724 1815 NW 1st CT_Statement
of Work
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
redevelopment area in accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
On September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-
0042, adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which any
and all services and goods are procured by the CRA.
The Casa Mia Apartments, LLC ("Casa Mia") company submitted a grant proposal
request to the CRA. Casa Mia Apartments, LLC is a for profit entity, and possesses a
unique approach to affordable housing. The principals of Casa Mia Apartments, LLC
have a history of successful rehabilitation of affordable housing units in Miami- Dade
County. Their proposal is for the rehabilitation of approximately 12 affordable housing
units concept is an ideal project for the Omni CRA area.
JUSTIFICATION:
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan on page 41, Section D-2 lists the objective of the CRA
to, "[a]chieve rehabilitation of the maximum number of housing units." The proposal is
also consistent with Section D of the plan on page 41 Section D "Improvements to the
Public Realm" "to "[e]nhance the areas' visual attractiveness to businesses and
residents."
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The plan also highlights working with private entities on page 42 A-1 to, "Provide
incentives for redevelopment of blighted properties." The Plan also lists the objective A-
3 to, "Promote rehabilitation and maintenance of existing viable uses and structures."
The Casa Mia Apartments, LLC submitted a proposal to rehabilitate a property located
at the following address at 1815 NW 1st CT, Miami, Florida within the Omni CRA and
now requests grant funding for the rehabilitation of the 12 units in the amount of
$696,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above mentioned background information, rehabilitation of the building
and the Grantee's past business successes and the CRA's identified objectives in the
CRA's plan to reduce slum and blight, and in consideration of the Executive Director's
pledge to allocate grant funding to further the plan and activate the area, an approval of
a bid waiver is recommended.
FUNDING:
Allocated from Omni Tax Increment Fund 2019-2020 Budget titled "Other Grant, budget
line 18 and remainder from line 19.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6724 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA;
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING GRANT
FUNDS IN THE NOT TO EXCEED TOTAL AMOUNT OF $696,000.00 FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1815 NW 1ST COURT,
LOCATED IN THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO CASA MIA APARTMENTS
LLC, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, On September 13, 2016, the CRA adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0042,
adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which any and all
services and goods are procured by the CRA; and
WHEREAS, the 2010 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") on page 41, Section D-2 lists the
objective of the CRA to "[a]chieve rehabilitation of the maximum number of housing units" and to
make "Improvements to the Public Realm" by "[enhancing] the areas' visual attractiveness to
businesses and residents"; and
WHEREAS, page 42, Sections A-1 and A-3 of the Plan also states as goals to "Provide
incentives for redevelopment of blighted properties" and to "Promote rehabilitation and
maintenance of existing viable uses and structures"; and
WHEREAS, Casa Mia Apartments LLC, a for profit entity ("Grantee"), submitted a
proposal to the CRA to rehabilitate twelve (12) affordable housing units at the property located
at 1815 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Grantee specifically requests grant funding for the Project in the not to
exceed total amount of $696,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Project will result in accomplishing the stated objectives
of the Plan; and
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WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive Director, it is in
the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of
competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the
City of Miami, Florida, as amended, as adopted by the CRA, and to authorize the Executive
Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all in a form acceptable to
the General Counsel, with the Grantee for the provision of grant funds for the Project in an
amount not to exceed $696,000.00, subject to the availability of funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing,
the Executive Director's recommendation and written findings pursuant to Sections 18-85 and
18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified, approved, and confirmed and the
requirements for competitive sealed bidding methods as not being practicable or advantageous
to the CRA are waived.
Section 3. Funds are allocated in an amount not to exceed $696,000.00 to the Grantee
to assist with the Project from the 2019-2020 Omni CRA Budget line item 18 and the remainder
from line 19.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
agreements necessary, all in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, with the Grantee for the
purposes stated herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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Ken Russell
Board Chair
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Jason Walker
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Ken Russell and
Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Jason Walker
Executive Director
DATE: October 24, 2019
SUBJECT: Recommendations and
and Findings to Waive Competitive
Negotiation Procedures per City
Code, authorizing the allocation of
Grants funds to Casa Mia
Apartments, LLC for the
Rehabilitation of Property located at
1815 NW 1ST Court, Miami Florida.
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for
carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in
accordance with the 2010 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
On September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0042,
adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process in which any and all services
and goods are procured by the CRA.
The Casa Mia Apartments, LLC submitted a grant proposal request to the CRA. Casa Mia
Apartments, LLC, a for profit entity, possesses a unique approach to affordable housing. Their
proposal for rehabilitation of approximately 12 affordable housing units concept is an ideal project
for the Omni CRA area.
The 2010 Redevelopment Plan on page 41, Section D-2 lists the objective of the CRA to,
"[a]chieve rehabilitation of the maximum number of housing units." The proposal is also consistent
with Section D of the plan on page 41, outlining Omni CRA Redevelopment goals as being
"Improvements to the Public Realm" and to "[e]nhance the areas' visual attractiveness to
businesses and residents."
The plan also highlights working with private entities on page 42 A-1 to, "Provide incentives for
redevelopment of blighted properties." The Plan also lists the objective A-3 to, "Promote
rehabilitation and maintenance of existing viable uses and structures." The Casa Mia Apartments,
LLC group has submitted a proposal to rehabilitate the property 1815 NW 1ST Court within the
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Omni CRA and now requests grant funding for rehabilitation of the units in the amount of
$696,000.00.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above mentioned background information, rehabilitation of the building and the
Grantee's past business successes and the CRA's identified objectives in the CRA's plan to
reduce slum and blight, and in consideration of the Executive Director's pledge to allocate grant
funding to further the plan and activate the area, an approval of a bid waiver is recommended.
An approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods as not
being practicable nor advantageous to the CRA as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as
amended, specifically Sections 18-85 (a), and the affirmation of these written findings and the
forwarding of the same to the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency for ratification by a four -fifths (4/5th) vote is respectfully
requested.
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday October 30t", 2019, at
5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the Dorsey Memorial Library located at 100 NW 17th St, Miami, Florida
33136, to consider the award of grant funds to CASA MIA Apartments LLC, a legal entity
authorized to transact business/render services in the State of Florida, for the rehabilitation of
affordable housing units located within the Omni district.
In accordance with the Board's 2010 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida Statute 163, the
Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $696,000.00, to underwrite the
expenditures and costs associated with the rehabilitation of the property located at 1815 NW 1st
Court, Miami, Florida, critical in the rehabilitation units of affordable housing, within the CRA,
envisioned to reduce slum and blight.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Jason Walker, Executive Director, OMNI
CRA, at (305) 679-6868.
This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida as amended ("Code"). The recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter
are set forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which are deemed to be
incorporated by reference herein, and are available as with the scheduled CRA Board meeting of
Wednesday October 30th, 2019, at 5:00 p.m. or thereafter at the Dorsey Memorial Library located
at 100 NW 17th St, Miami, Florida 33136.
The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may
be heard with respect to any proposition before the CRA Board, in which the Board may take
action. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
250-5361 (Voice), not later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may
call (305) 250-5472, not later than five (5) business days prior to the proceeding.
(OMNI CRA Seal) Todd B. Hannon
Ad No. 30809 Clerk of the Board
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UPTURN GROUP
Letter of Transmittal
SUBJECT: Casa Mia Apartments LLC Grant Application
TO: Omni CRA: Adam Old FROM: Upturn Group: Natalie Duran
PHONE: 305-815-5100 (Cell) PHONE: 305-877-0337
DATE: October 24, 2019 # OF PAGES: 9
Upturn Group and its principal Casa Mia Apartments LLC are excited to work with the Omni CRA
on the rehabilitation of a 12-unit residential building located in the heart of Overtown. This
apartment building consist of a 5700 SF apartment building with 6 2-bedroom apartments and 6
studio apartments.
The property was acquired by Casa Mia Apartments and plans on working with the Omni CRA
to rehabilitate the project. With this collaborated efforts, Upturn Group plans on continuing to
provide Affordable Housing to the local community.
The property was acquired for approximately $1 million dollars late 2018 and plans on receiving
grant funding from the Omni CRA in the amount of $685,000 +/-. This cost sharing will not only
provide financial flexibility for the principals but it will provide more housing stock in the
Overtown neighborhood.
The Omni CRA will afford the rehabilitation funding to the Developer in return for Affordable
Housing with rents set forth in the rental regulatory agreement and Covenant of 20 years. Once
the apartments are redeveloped; they are to intended to be leased to the existing residents. As
more units become available, they will leased to qualified tenants under Omni CRA criteria.
By working with the Omni CRA, the developer can supply quality homes to the current residents
at affordable rates- helping keep the community and family in their neighborhood.
Warm regards,
Natalia i ran
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CASA MIA APARTMENTS
The Overtown area of Miami is comprised of 1950s and 60s post-war housing. Some single family homes
but mostly concrete multifamily developments ranging from 4 unit to 20 unit structures. Most of the
rental housing stock available is mainly owned by slumlords or absentee owners who do not address the
dilapidated conditions. Some buildings have been sold or flipped several times (including ours) over the
past years with no efforts of rehabilitation. The cost of land and construction has risen, and the
opportunity of development is expanding to this area- leaving the current residents most vulnerable to
displacement.
Upturn Group wants to rehabilitate the current structure not only because of its historic contribution to
the neighborhood character but also because of its strong bones. Sustainability here not only means
ecologically aware, but also to sustain the local residents' ties to the community. We do not want to
displace anyone, but keep our tenants in their home and keep the culture of the community strong.
Thanks to the help of CRA, we plan on cost sharing this project so that we are able to continue to serve
the current residents of the Omni area at affordable rates with homes they can be proud of.
Developer & Principals
Developer: Natalie Duran of Upturn Group LLC
Upturn Group concentrates on infill development and affordable housing in the Miami area. It is owned
and operated by Natalie Duran and currently has over 200 units of ground -up affordable housing in the
pipeline. She has the experience of working in real estate and construction since she was a child. Growing
up with a mother who was a real estate professional and father who is a contractor, Natalie learned the
business rather quickly. She received her undergraduate from Loyola University in Communications and
Marketing, and then went to work with the family.
She supervised and managed several projects ranging from single family homes to the build -out of a
60,000+ SF office building. She received her real estate license in 2011- concentrating in multifamily
investments. She went on to attend University of Miami for their Master in Real Estate Development +
Urbanism on scholarship and at the graduation ceremony was presented the award of Most Valuable
Student in Real Estate Development by her peers, professors and the program directory. She continues to
learn and expand Affordable Housing opportunities locally and has been working on policy changes within
the City of Miami.
Principal: Carlos Parra of Southeast Real Estate Investments LLC
Southeast Real Estate Investments LLC is owned and operated by Carlos Parra- a Miami local who's has
had the experience of acquisition and rehabilitation for more than 60 homes. He is a financial and risk
analysist and consultant for corporate clients, and he is also an expert in marketing for commercial
projects. He has a degree in Business Administration as well as Juris Doctorate.
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Principal: Jorge de Pina Jr. of Mia Acquisitions Inc.
Mia Acquisitions Inc. is owned and operated by Jorge De Pina Jr. He is a Miami local who has strong ties to
the community. He did his undergraduate in Florida International University and his Master in Real Estate
Financing through the University of Miami. Mr. Pina owns a real estate brokerage company called Mia
Realty and has been in the real estate business for over 15 years. His background has been in
rehabilitation of single family homes, distressed assets, and is now in the works of constructing
approximately 85 Affordable Housing units in the City of Miami.
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Casa Mia Apartments LLC
Developer:
Upturn Group
Natalie Duran
Architect:
Moino/Fernandez Architects Inc.
Marcelo A. Moino AR-11733
Engineer:
Maquiera Engineering
Consultant
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General Contractor:
Rick Developer Inc
Ricardo Riera CGC1509229
Project Manager
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Development Description
Project Overview
The Developer plans on working with the Omni CRA to rehabilitate the existing structure. She intends to
renovate the existing multi -family residential building located at 1815 NW 1st CT. It is located in the
Overtown neighborhood in the City of Miami. The property consists of one 6,300 SF T3-0 zoned parcel
with one structure made up of 12 residential units.
Once the apartments are redeveloped; they are to intended to be leased to the existing residents. As
more units become available, they will leased to qualified tenants under the Affordable Housing Criteria
set forth in the covenant and Rental Regulatory Agreement
By redeveloping the property with the Omni CRA, the developer intends to keep stock of affordable
housing to the current residents- maintaining the community and family ties in the neighborhood.
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Project Deliverables
The Developer and Owner commit to a period of 20 years under the following Affordable Housing lease
rate guidelines.
25% of the building will be at 30-50% AMI
25% of the building will be at 50-80% AMI
25% of the building will be at 80-120%
25% of the building will be at Market Rates
The property consists one freestanding building of 12 units:
6 Studios
6 2-bedroom, One Bathroom units
This applications is made by Upturn Group LLC., a Florida limited liability company (the "Developer").
The Developer intends to renovate the existing 12-unit multi -family residential apartment building, which
is located in the Overtown neighborhood in Miami -Dade County. The apartments, once renovated, are
intended to be leased to the existing residents. As units become available, they will be leased to new
tenants who are qualified under the Rental Regulatory Agreement.
The project will be done one column of apartments at a time, starting from the West and working our
way to the East. 3 units will be worked on simultaneously and the current tenants will move into the units
once they are available. The Developer will work to keep tenants on property during renovation by
temporarily relocating tenants to unoccupied units within the Development site and placing them back
into their renovated units upon completion. The Developer expects to begin delivering units within 12
months from the commencement of work, with a completion date dependent on the cooperation of in -
place tenants.
General Description of the Development
The Principals have formed a separate Florida limited liability company, which will be the record owner
for the individual site: Casa Mia Apartments LLC.
The Development consists of a total of 12 units spread out through three stories. The unit break -down is
as follows:
6-Two Bedroom, One Bath Units
6- Studio, One Bath Units
Developer commits to undertake the necessary renovation of the Development. The general renovation
package, which the Developer intends to make in each of the units requiring renovation, consists of:
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• All upgrades to meet fire safety code.
• Roof replacement with warranty.
• New air conditioning system in all units-
o 2 bedroom: Goodman 1.5Ton 16 SEER AC
o Studios: Mitsubishi 12k BTU Cooling + Heating 23.1 SEER
• Energy Star qualified water heater in all units.
• Code -compliant impact windows.
• Exterior doors replaced with fire rated metal doors.
• Commercial VCT and/or Ceramic or comparable flooring throughout each entire unit.
• Energy Star qualified refrigerator, dishwasher and full-size range and oven in all units.
• The Developer will install new cabinets with granite or comparable counter tops, and a new sink
and faucet.
• The Developer will install new bathroom cabinets, sinks, fixtures, toilets, tubs or showers. The
Developer will install ceramic, porcelain or comparable tile bathroom floors and walls at bathing
areas.
• Code compliant site lighting.
• Appropriate landscaping and fencing.
• Termite prevention and pest control
• Replace existing plumbing with Florida Building Code required
• Resurface parking area
• Add exterior fencing for the safety and security of the residents.
The Developer is committed to preserve and protect the environment and will install new Energy star -
rated appliances and air conditioning equipment throughout the Development. The Developer will
explore energy efficient solutions to help reduce utility costs to tenants and to promote the City's
commitment to "sustainability".
The Developer approximates $58,000 per unit to renovate- included but limited to all Hard Costs and Soft
costs. This includes not only new interiors but also base building work such as new roof, windows,
structural, mechanical, plumbing & electrical upgrades, and exterior finish - which includes landscaping,
fencing, parking and common areas. Consulting, architectural and expediting services. Please note that
the $58,000 per unit cost does not include a developer fee. Given this experience, the 12 unit renovation
will cost a minimum of $696,000 to deliver a project which the Developer and the Omni CRA can be
proud of.
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Rehab Cost By Trade
UPTURN GROUP
Labor
Material Flat Fees Subtotal
GENERAL CONDITIONS $810
$2,226
$163,005
$166,041
DEMOLITION $0
$0
$33,580
$33,580
SIDING $7
$3
$6,000
$6,010
ROOFING $4
$3
$40,000
$40,007
EXTERIOR DOORS & WINDOWS $12,355
$3,139
$38,000
$53,494
LANDSCAPING $0
$0
$6,000
$6,000
MISC. EXTERIOR ITEMS $50
$107
$8,150
$8,307
FRAMING & DRYWALL $0
$0
$42,000
$42,000
CABINETS & COUNTERTOPS $3,600
$8,988
$30,000
$42,588
DOORS & TRIM I $10,210
$10,251
$12,000
$32,461
FLOORING $5,400
$17,334
$0
$22,734
TILING $0
$0
$4,600
$4,600
PAINTING $3,350
$1,798
$28,000
$33,148
$0
$23,112
$0
$23,112
_APPLIANCES
PLUMBING $8,544
$17,835
$60,000
$86,379
HVAC $0
$0
$36,000
$36,000
ELECTRICAL $24,750
$5,906
$18,840
$49,496
MISCELLANEOUS $2250
$4140
$0
$0
Hard and Soft Costs
Hard and Soft Costs
Hard and Soft Costs
Land Cost
Labor Material Flat Fee Subtotals
Totals
Totals per Unit $5,944 $7,904 $43,848 $57,163
Total per SF $13 $17 $92 $120
Total $980,000
Development Cost Total
per Unit
$71,330 $94,842 $526,175 $685,957
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$1,665,957
$138,830
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2019
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Ken Russell Date: October 25, 2019
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Jason Walker
File: 6726
Subject: Removal of the Woman's Club
Covenant
Enclosures: 6726 Exhibit A
Executive Director 6726 Request for Agenda Item
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency previously
authorized grant funding to The Miami Woman's Club in the amount of Three Million
Seven Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000.00) for the renovation of its
historic property located at 1737 North Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida.
The Club executed a declaration of restrictive covenant on the property in favor of the
CRA, as an inducement for receiving the grant. The Covenant specified that there was
to be no transfer of any interest in the property. The effect of this covenant would mean
that any transfer of any interest whether sale or lease would need to be approved in
writing by the Omni CRA.
This legislation is before the board based on a request by the Club to remove the
covenant.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 6726 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA")
AUTHORIZING THE RELEASE OF THE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE
COVENANTS RUNNING WITH THE LAND REGARDING THE MIAMI WOMEN'S
CLUB LOCATED AT 1737 NORTH BAYSHORE DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
EXECUTED IN FAVOR OF THE CRA, AND RECORDED AT BOOK 27102 AND PAGE
4686, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A"; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
the Omni Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the 2010 Omni CRA Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA previously authorized grant funding to the Miami Women's Club in
the amount of $3,750,000.00 for the renovation of its historic property located at 1737 North
Bayshore Drive, Miami, Florida ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, as a condition of the grant, a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Running
With the Land ("Covenant") was recorded against the Property in favor of the CRA and recorded
at Book 27102, Page 4686, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to release the Covenant; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director seeks authorization to execute any and all
documents necessary, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purposes stated
herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference hereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners releases the Covenant, attached and
incorporated as Exhibit "A".
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purposes stated
herein.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
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VICTORIA MENDEZ, GENERAL COUNSEL
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This Instrument Prepared By and Return To:
Jessica N. Pacheco, Esq.
Staff Counsel
Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency
49 N.W. 5 Street, Ste. 100
Miami, FL 33128
Declaration of Restrictive Covenants
Running with the Land
Page 1 of 5
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C F N 21309RO86426Z
OR Bk 27102 Pss 4686 - 4690; (5
RECORDED 12/03/2009 13:40:46
HARVEY RUVIN, CLERK OF COURT
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Reserved for Recording
DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
RUNNING WITH THE LAND
THJS DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT (the "Covenant") made as
of the 2. day ofjEM(3fR 200 GI by THE MIAMI WOMAN'S CLUB, a Florida non-
profit corporation ("Owner"), is in favor of the OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the City of Miami, a public agency and
body corporate, created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes ("CRA").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Owner is the owner of that certain real property, more particularly
described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Property"), which is
improved with a four-story historic building; and
WHEREAS, the Owner and the CRA entered into that certain Grant Agreement dated
November 18, 2008, and that certain Addendum to said Grant Agreement dated June 18, 2009, in
which the CRA agreed to provide funds, in an amount not to exceed Three Million Seven
Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($3,750,000) (the "Grant") to Owner to renovate the
Improvements (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the Owner, in consideration of the Grant, has agreed to make a binding
commitment to assure that the Property is maintained and operated in accordance with the
provisions of this Covenant;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing, and other good and valuable
consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the Owner
voluntarily covenants and agrees as follows:
1. Recitals: The recitals and findings set forth in the preamble of this Covenant are
hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
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2. Covenant: The bwner agrees not to convey or transfer any interest in the
Property to any third party.
3. Default: In the event Owner fails to comply with the terms and provisions of this
Covenant, and if such noncompliance is not cured, to the CRA's satisfaction, within thirty (30)
days from the date of receipt of written notice of default from the CRA, or within such further
time as the CRA reasonably determines is necessary to cure (an "Event of Default"), Owner
agrees to reimburse the CRA's Grant (the "Reimbursement").
4. Inspection and Enforcement: It is understood and agreed that any designated
inspector of the CRA shall have the right any time during normal business hours to enter and
investigate the ownership of the Property to determine whether the conditions of this Covenant is
being complied with.
5. Lien Ruts and Priority: The obligation of the Owner to pay the
Reimbursement upon the occurrence of an Event of Default shall be secured by this Covenant
and the obligation of Owner to pay the Reimbursement shall constitute a lien and encumbrance
(the "Lien Rights") upon the Property having priority from the recording of this Covenant and
shall have priority over any subsequent lien or encumbrances affecting the Property.
6. Enforcement of Liep Rithts: In the event that Owner fails to pay any of the
Reimbursement within ten (10) business days of when due, same shall bear interest at eighteen
percent (18%) per annum until paid. The CRA may seek to enforce its Lien Rights pursuant to
Section 6, and said Lien Rights shall be enforceable in the same manner as a mortgage
foreclosure under Florida Law with priority from the date of recording of this Covenant. The
CRA shall be entitled to recover its attorney fees and costs associated with enforcing its Lien
Rights and same shall be secured by the Lien Rights.
7. Covenants to Run with the Land: All covenants, agreements, conditions and
undertakings contained herein shall extend and inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the
parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns and shall be construed as covenants
running with the Property. Whenever in this Covenant reference is made to any of the parties, it
shall (unless expressly provided to the contrary in such references) be held to include and apply
to, wherever applicable, also the successors and assigns of each party.
S. Attorneys' Fees and Expenses: In the event of any litigation between the
parties, all expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs at both the trial and
appellate levels, incurred by the prevailing party, shall be paid by the non -prevailing party. The
term "attorneys' fees," as used in this Covenant, shall be deemed to include, without limitation,
any paraprofessional fees, investigative costs and other charges billed by the attorney to the
prevailing party (including any fees and costs associated with collecting such amounts).
9. Severability: In any of the provisions of this Covenant or the application thereof
to any person or situation shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of
this Covenant and the application of such provision to persons or situation other than those as to
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which it shall have been held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and shall
continue valid and be in force to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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10. Amendment and Modification: This Covenant may be modified, amended, or
released as to any portion of the Property by a written instrument executed on behalf of the CRA
and by the then -owner of the fee simple title to the land to be affected by such modification,
amendment or release.
11. Termination of the GRA: Upon the termination of the CRA, all rights and
obligations of the CRA under this Covenant shall automatically transfer to the City of Miami
("City") and upon such transfer all references in this covenant to the CRA shall be deemed
references to the City.
12. Recordation: This Covenant shall be recorded among the Public Records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida, at the sole cost and expense of Owner.
13. Effective Date: The effective date of this Covenant shall be the date first written
above.
14. Definitions: All capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings
provided in the Grant Agreement.
[SIGNATURE APPEARS ON FOLLOWING PAGE]
Attachment: 6726 Exhibit A (6726 : Removal of the Woman's Club Covenant)
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Owner has caused this Declaration of Restrictive
Covenants to be executed by its duly authorized officers on the day and year first above -written.
Witnesses:
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STATE OF FLORIDA
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COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
THE MIAMI WOMAN'S CLUB, a Florida
non-profit corporation, ("Owner")
By:
Name: Noreen Timoney
Title: President
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this 2 day of CP.021 P 2009,
by Noreen Timoney, as President of THE MIAMI WOMAN'S CLUB, c p known
( ) or produced identification ( ) type of i •L tificaton
produced
Print or Stamp Name:
Notary Public, State of c`I c)Hci0-.
Commission No.:
My Commission Expires:
rot►sY Ns, Notary Public State of Florida
Arlene Leal Morejon
y c a` My Commission DD797693
Il'or rto°' Expires 08/13/2012
Attachment: 6726 Exhibit A (6726 : Removal of the Woman's Club Covenant)
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EXHIBIT "A" OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 3, less the South 20 feet thereof that lies East of the West 250 feet thereof and all of Lot 4,
Amended Plat of Miramar Plaza, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 33, page
18, Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Attachment: 6726 Exhibit A (6726 : Removal of the Woman's Club Covenant)
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August 28, 2019
Via Electronic Mail
Isiaa Jones, Esq.
Chief Legal Officer
Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency
City of Miami
1401 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Dear Ms. Jones:
The Miami Woman's Club
1717 North Bayshore Drive
Suite 108pmb7
Miami, Florida 33132
themiamiwomansclub@outlook.com
Thank you for the time you spent with Dusty Melton and me recently, as the Club seeks
to vacate the Declaration of Restrictive Covenants Running with the.Land that was
recorded on the Club's property December 2, 2009. We appreciate and accept your offer,
made during our August 7 meeting with CRA Executive Director Jason Walker and other
colleagues, to draft an agenda item for presentation to the CRA board. Please consider
this to be the Club's formal request to be heard at the earliest CRA meeting possible. We
certainly would appreciate the opportunity to review your document when it is in draft
format.
Thank you again for your assistance and collaboration.
Sincerel
7 v,
Linda Joseph
President
Private cell: 305-975-8298
cc: Mr. Jason Walker
Mr. Dusty Melton
Attachment: 6726 Request for Agenda Item (6726 : Removal of the Woman's Club Covenant)
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