HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0014 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 28, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King
and Members of the CRA
Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Date: April 29, 2022
File: 11879
Subject: Grant - People's Drug Store, Inc. for
People's Bar-B-Que
Enclosures: File # 11879- BACKUP
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes an additional grant, in an
amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the completion of the
rehabilitation of People's Bar-B-Que, a full -service barbecue restaurant located at 360 N.W. 8th
Street, Miami, Florida 33136 ("Property").
On December 29, 2014, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0075, the Board of
Commissioners ("Board"), authorized the issuance of a grant to Gloria B. Lewis ("Grantee"), in
an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the rehabilitation of
People's Bar-B-Que ("Project"). Upon completion of the design phase of the Project, final
pricing was obtained indicating that additional funding for the Project would be required.
Pursuant to Resolutions No. CRA-R-18-0021, and CRA-R-19-0040 the Board authorized
additional grants totaling $425,000.00 to underwrite costs toward the completion of the project.
The project was nearing completion and was slated to open in June of 2020 when the
Coronavirus 2019 ("Covid-19") pandemic caused a halt to work and jeopardized the successful
re -opening of the business. When the project stopped, the remaining work was limited to the
installation of a covered walkway roof (which had begun), close-out of the open permits, and
miscellaneous punch list items. The requested additional funds will be used to remove and
replace the deteriorated wood for the covered walkway roof that was previously installed, along
with the remaining items needed for project close-out.
People's Bar-B-Que has been a staple in the Overtown community since 1961. Its preservation is
vital to maintaining a long-standing business in the community during a time of significant
development in Overtown. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board approve this Resolution
to ensure successful completion of the Project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and
"improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14 of the Plan provides that "employment opportunities be made
available to existing residents ..."as a stated redevelopment principle.
Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan provides that in order to "address and improve the
neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents and
businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance existing businesses and ... attract new
businesses that provide needed services and economic opportunities ..." as a stated
redevelopment principle.
FUNDING:
$40,000.00 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids"
Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to Peoples Drug Store, Inc
for the rehabilitation of "People's Bar-B-Que" a full service bar-b-que restaurant.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 4 0 , 0 0 0.0 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:
Approved by:
Approval:
Executive Director 4/21/2022
Miguel A Valentin, ririarice Off;cer 4/21/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0014
File Number: 11879 Final Action Date:4/28/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000.00, TO
PEOPLES DRUG STORE, INC., FOR THE REHABILITATION OF "PEOPLE'S BAR-B-
QUE", A FULL -SERVICE BAR-B-QUE RESTAURANT IN THE REDEVELOPMENT
AREA, LOCATED AT 360 N.W. 8TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS
DISCRETION; 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, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community" and "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14 of the Plan provides that "employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents..." as stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan provides that in order to
"address and improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of
present and future residents and businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance
existing businesses and ... attract new businesses that provide needed services and economic
opportunities ... ;" and
WHEREAS, On December 29, 2014, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0075, the
Board of Commissioners ("Board"), authorized the issuance of a grant to Gloria B. Lewis
("Grantee"), in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
rehabilitation of People's Bar-B-Que ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Upon completion of the design phase of the Project, final pricing was
obtained indicating that additional funding for the Project would be required. Pursuant to
Resolutions No. CRA-R-18-0021, and CRA-R-19-0040 the Board authorized additional grants
totaling $425,000.00 to underwrite costs toward the completion of the project.; and
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WHEREAS, People's Bar-B-Que has been a staple in the Overtown community since
1961. Its preservation is vital to maintaining a long-standing business in the community during a
time of significant development in Overtown. Therefore, it is recommended that the Board
approve this Resolution to ensure successful completion of the Project; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant in an amount not to
exceed $40,000.00 to Grantee to underwrite costs associated with the completion of the Project;
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 a grant to Gloria B.
Lewis, in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with completing
the rehabilitation at People's Bar-B-Que located at 360 N.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33136.
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:
ce Br r.A--3ii it Counsel 4/21/2022
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