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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0008
819 NW 2"d Ave
3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
www.seopwcra.com
File Number: 7483 Final Action Date:5/28/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO 241 NW 17TH STREET LLC,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $400,000 FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 241 NW 17TH STREET, MIAMI,
FLORIDA 33136; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS
DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS,
UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS
AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and is responsible
for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment Area in
accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes, Section 163.335(6) of the Community Redevelopment Act found
and declared that there exists "... a severe shortage of housing affordable to residents of low or moderate
income, including the elderly... [and] such condition[s] affect the health, safety and welfare of the
residents ... and retards their growth and economic and social development ....' ; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 3 on page 11 of the Plan lists "creating infill housing, diversity in
housing types, and retaining affordable housing" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 2 on page 14 of the Plan also provides that the "neighborhood
has to retain access to affordable housing even as the neighborhood becomes more desirable to
households with greater means" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 3 on page 14 of the Plan further provides that "there must be
variety in housing options" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, 241 NW 17th Street LLC requests additional funding to underwrite costs associated
with the rehabilitation of 18 affordable housing units at 241 NW 17th Street, Miami, Florida 33136
("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property, known as "Sir John Guest House", is a residential building consisting
of twenty-six (26) single rooms and six (6) shared bathrooms. As an all-inclusive "flat -rate" residence, Sir
John Guest Home allows low- and fixed -income residents to enjoy safe, secure, clean and private housing
in Historic Overtown. Further, it creates an opportunity for those residents transitioning from either
homelessness or an involuntary downscale to avoid homelessness by creating below -market housing
options that are affordable; and
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WHEREAS, the requested funding will be used to update the windows and doors, renovate
floors, bathrooms and roofing, install and enhance security system and lighting, improve handicap
accessibility, install mechanical and electrical upgrades, and update the facade of the building. Funds will
also be utilized for drywall and concrete related repairs and installations, and parking lot and landscaping
improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the CRA to authorize a grant in the amount of $400,000
to 241 NW 17th Street LLC for the rehabilitation of a residential building to increase the inventory of
affordable housing in the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to 241 NW
17th Street LLC, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for the renovation and rehabilitation of 241 NW
17th Street, Miami, Florida 33136 to increase the affordable housing inventory in the Redevelopment
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant to 241
NW 17th Street LLC, in an amount not to exceed $400,000, for the renovation and rehabilitation of 241
NW 17th Street, Miami, Florida 33136 to increase the affordable housing inventory in the Redevelopment
Area.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 5. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants
and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
fiver, Executive Director 5/22/2020
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