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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-21-0027 Backup1111111 4,1 NW 8th Street Miami FL cafe@negrayfuerte.com @negrayfuerte Committee Board Southeast/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami FL 33136 August 20, 2021 Negra y Fuerte LLC is writing to request a construction grant in order to create a cafe & bar operation on the ground floor of the Soleste Grand Central apartments. Negra y Fuerte is an Afro-Cuban inspired cafe & bar concept that will service daily breakfast, lunch and an upbeat Happy Hour. Negra y Fuerte celebrates Afro- Cuban culture and pays homages to the African ancestors that have played such a large part in cultivating the Cuban culture that we know and love today. The menu will include Cuban coffee classics along with sweet and savory pastries, and cocktails that highlight ingredients indigenous to Africa and are apart of Cuban tradition. The current space is a vanilla shell that will need the construction of plumbing lines, electrical, fabrication of furniture and design elements. The total projected cost of the project is about $500,000 and we are requesting a $325,000 grant to assist in some of the construction costs. This funding partnership will create to an increase within the neighborhood's economic development and social diversity. Negra y Fuerte translates to black and strong in English, the concept is more than a coffee shop, it is a unique space where we display the cultural identity of Cuba's black people that are often not represented. The development of Negra y Fuerte will provide an increase of food and beverage options in the neighborhood along with full-time hourly and salary -based job opportunities. Our mission is to provide an elevated experience through training and hands-on involvement in the cafe's operations. We appreciate your consideration towards this special business venture. Sincerely, Jamila & Akino West Managing Partners AN AFRO-CJ AN CAFE € BAR SOL=ST= GIAIND C.1NT1AL 218 \TW 8T STREET, VJAI\IJ A sophisticated yet fun cafe concept that celebrates the Afro-Cuban culture and pays homages to the African ancestors that have played such a large part in cultivating the beautiful Cuban culture that Miamians, of all backgrounds, know and love today. From Afro jazz and samba, to Cuban art. Sweet potato-ropa vieja, empanadas and signature mojitos. Negra y Fuerte channels the roots of Cuban culture from the perspective of the African inspiration that is typically abandoned from the Cuban story. We will be offering a true craft coffee program celebrating African farmers and coffee roasters, full bar, and savory bites. Mon -Sun, 7AM-7PM Breakfast' Lunch Happy Hour Unique Grab & Go Selection from beverage and packaged goods to fun merchandise Live Music Programming Grand Central Residents exclusive delivery, discounts and offerings N; t PROUD LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS Bar Lab Flour & Weirdoughs Counter Culture & more The Founders Akino and Jamila West THE CULINARIAN COUPLE FIRST STARTED THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL JOURNEY IN 2017 BY FOUNDING COPPER DOOR PROPERTIES, A GATEWAY TO A LIFE OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP. THEY ESTABLISHED THE CORPORATION WHILE MAINTAINING FULL TIME JOBS AS HOSPITALITY PROFESSIONALS. TOGETHER THE COUPLE HAVE 30 YEARS OF GLOBAL AND LUXURY HOSPITALITY EXPERIENCE. THE INITIAL INTENT OF COPPER DOOR PROPERTIES WAS TO ESTABLISH VACATION RENTAL PROPERTIES IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE CULTURAL TOURISM AND A LOCAL PERSPECTIVE. WE ARE PROUD TO SHARE THAT COPPER DOOR PROPERTIES IS TRANSITIONING INTO INDEPENDENT HOSPITALITY GROUP WITH THREE UNIQUE BRANDS WITHIN THE PORTFOLIO. 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Expenses Total costs CRA Grant / Contribution NyF Contribution Brief Summary Structural $ 35,800.00 $ 35,800.00 $ - Structural build -out in complaince to city and county regulations Carpentry $ 64,650.00 $ 64,650.00 $ - build -out Millwork Flooring $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ - Flooring finishes for build -out Mechanical, AC, Ductwork $ 12,000.00 $ 10,000.00 Infrastructure mechanics, AC and duct work as appropriate master and sub permits to ensure complaince, effenciency and adhere to timeline. ADA Retro Fitting $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ - ADA complaince Impact Fees $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ - commercial remodel plans for approval Restrooms $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ - Restructure and re-buildout restrooms for restaurant Lighting $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ - External and internal lighting for expansion Demolition $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - Demolition and exaculation of existing space, and preparation for rebuild Drywall & Stainless Steel $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ - Appropiate drywall and its correspondence steel bands as appropiate for build -out Electrical $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ - Electrical work to infrastructure Plumbing $ 15,000.00 $ 15,000.00 $ - Plumbing work to infrastructure Licenses $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - City of Miami, Miami Dade county license requirements Insurance & Bond $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ - City of Miami, Miami Dade county Insurance requirements Architectural $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.00 $ - Design specifications, to include final drawings and renderings Interior design assistance $ 6,800.00 $ 2,050.00 $ 4,750.00 Design specifications and renderings Permits $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - City of Miami, Miami Dade county permits, inspections requirements Outdoor Seating Permit $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - Obtain Outdoor Seating permit based on City of Miami, Miami Dade county inspection requirements Parking Permit $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00 $ - Obtain Parking permit based on City of Miami, Miami Dade county inspection requirements Grease trap specifications $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ - Expansion of plumbing and grease trap Fire Alarm System $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ - Create fire alarm system for restaurant Fire Sprinkler System $ 7,000.00 $ 7,000.00 $ - Create fire sprinkler system for restaurant Storefront Modification $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ - Re-create opening, walkways CCTV $ 8,000.00 $ 8,000.00 $ - CCTV - security cameras Security System $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ - Alarm system / Locks / Safes Cable Tv and WI-FI $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.00 $ - Create infrustructre for cable and WI-FI Hood System $ 12,000.00 $ 12,000.00 $ - Create Ventilation and exhaust for kitchen Sound System $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.00 $ - Develop a sound system for the interior and exterior Signage $ 6,000.00 $ 6,000.00 $ - NyF Signage Gas line Installation $ 3,000.00 $ 3,000.00 $ - Develop gas line location, run pipelines Bar Consulting $ 10,000.00 $ - $ 10,000.00 Develop Bar program Bar FFE $ 42,234.00 $ - $ 42,234.00 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Barista Station FFE $ 21,123.00 $ - $ 21,123.00 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Kitchen FFE $ 43,320.00 $ - $ 43,320.00 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Dining room FFE $ 21,345.00 $ - $ 21,345.00 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment Contingency $ 25,000.00 $ - $ 25,000.00 Backup funds Total Expenses $ 494,772.00 $ 325,000.00 $ 169,772.00