HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0005 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 7, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: February 1, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 11418
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Resolution ratifying an expenditure
of funds, in the amount of
$19,534.40, for the 13th Annual Tree
Enclosures: File # 11418-Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA") seeks ratification for an expenditure of funds
in the amount of $19,534.40 to underwrite costs associated with the 13th Annual Overtown
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony held on December 20, 2021 in the Redevelopment Area.
The CRA oversees and facilitates the annual holiday event, which serves to engage residents and
attract visitors to the Redevelopment Area. Community partners donated over $19,534.40 worth
of toys, book bags, and shoes that were distributed to children in the Overtown community
during the celebration. Overtown's annual tree was lit as artificial snow fell in the area. Visitors
were able to enjoy free food and beverages, as well as participate in various arts and crafts at
vendor booths.
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community
Redevelopment Act, (the "Act"), "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community
redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of
the development or spread of slum and blight".
Section 2, Goal 5 on page 10 of the 2018 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency Plan (the "Updated Plan") lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the
community" and "[i]mproving quality of life for residents", as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Goal 6 on page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[i]mproving quality of life for
residents", as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 6 on page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle.
Section 2, Principle 14 on page 15 of the Updated Plan lists restoration of "a sense of community
and unif[ication] of the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle.
FUNDING:
$19,534.40 allocated from SEOPW — Other Current Charges and Obligations, Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: February 7, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing the ratification of the expenditures of funds in the amount of $19,534.40, to
underwrite costs associated with the 13th Christmas Tree and Toy give away in the
Redevelopment Area.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 9 , 5 3 4.4 0
NO (Complete the following source of funds information):
Amount budgeted in the line item: $
Balance in the line item: $
Amount needed in the line item: $
Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items:
ACTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
TOTAL
Project No./Index/Minot Object
From
$
To
$
From
$
To
$
Comments:
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Approved by:
Executive Director 1/25/2022 Ja ' ; ' e uee4 Executive Director 2/1/2022
Approval:
Miguel A Vafcntirn, 1= ;riarice Officer
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1/25/2022 Miguel A Val4ntir1 iriarce Olpfircei 2/1/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0005
File Number: 11418 Final Action Date:2/7/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA") RATIFYING AN EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,534.40
TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 13TH ANNUAL OVERTOWN
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY HELD ON DECEMBER 20, 2021, IN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA; FUNDS ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW — "OTHER
CURRENT CHARGES AND OBLIGATIONS" ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW 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 2018 Updated Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes, provides that "community
redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum
and blight"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 on page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" and "[i]mproving quality of life for residents", as a stated
redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6 on page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[i]mproving
quality of life for residents", as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 14 of the Updated Plan provides for the
promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment
principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 on page 15 of the Plan lists restoration of "a sense of
community and unif[ication] of the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the CRA oversees and facilitates the annual holiday event which serves to
engage residents and attract visitors to the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to ratify an expenditure of funds in the
amount of $19,534.40 to underwrite costs associated with the 13th Annual Overtown Holiday
Tree Lighting Ceremony held on December 20, 2021, in the Redevelopment Area;
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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 ratifies an expenditure of funds in
the amount of $19,534.40 to underwrite costs associated with the 13th Annual Overtown
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony held on December 20, 2021, in the Redevelopment Area.
Section 3. Funds in the amount of $19,534.40 are to be allocated from SEOPW
"Other Current Charges and Obligations," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ge Wy ng III, C y ttor -y 1/25/2022
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