HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0016 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 28, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: April 29, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 11882
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Conveyance of a portion of 1900
NW 2nd Court (Twin -Homes) to the
City
Enclosures: File # 11882- BACKUP
BACKGROUND:
On October 9, 2018, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW
CRA") issued an "Invitation To Bid" (ITB No.18-01) for the SEOPW CRA Twin -homes affordable
housing project located at 1900 NW 2nd Court, Miami, FL 33136 ("Twin -homes"). As part of an
affordable homeownership initiative, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency recently completed development of a two-family residence or "Twin -homes" located at 1900 NW
2nd CT. During the permitting and construction of the project, it became evident that a portion of the
property was labeled with a street sign as NW 19th ST and being used by the public for the past several
years as a through street, despite being indicated on the survey and in the City of Miami Atlas as private
property.
It is recommended that a portion of the Twin -homes property be formally dedicated as a public way to
prevent a dead-end condition for east -bound traffic on NW 19th Street and allow for the continued use by
the public in an appropriate manner. This dedication would have no detrimental effects to the remaining
Twin -homes property or its residents as the placement of the structure is outside to the portion of the
property in question.
JUSTIFICATION:
This action requested herein furthers the goals set forth in Resolution CRA-R-19-009 by allowing for the
property, which is situated as roadway, to be conveyed to the City so that the roadway benefits the public
as a through street for public safety and general public use.
Further, it reduces the tax liability that the homeowners of Twin -home would be responsible for, thereby
making homeownership more affordable in keeping with Section 2, Goal 3, at page 11 and Section 2,
Principle 2, at page 14 of the 2009 Southwest Overton Park West
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 ...."
Section 2, Goal 3, at page 11 of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan") lists "creating infill housing, diversity in housing types, and retaining affordable housing"
as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 2 at 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.
Section 2, Principle 3, at page 14 of the Plan further provides that "there must be variety in housing
options" as a stated redevelopment principle.
FUNDING:
No financial impact.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
CRA Section:
Approved by:
Approval:
Executive Director 4/21/2022
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MigUel A Valcntil Finance Officer 4/21/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0016
File Number: 11882 Final Action Date:4/28/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
CONVEY A PORTION OF 1900 NW 2ND COURT MIAMI, FL 33136 ("TWIN -HOMES")
PROPERTY TO THE CITY AND TO HAVE THE SAME DEDICATED AS A PUBLIC
WAY; PROVIDNG FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITAL AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 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, THE SEOPW CRA wishes to convey a portion of the Twin -homes property
the City and have the same dedicated as a public way; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 2 at 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, at page 14 of the Plan further provides that "there
must be variety in housing options" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2018, the SEOPW CRA issued an "Invitation To Bid" (ITB 18-
01) for the SEOPW CRA Twin -homes affordable housing project located at 1900 NW 2nd Court,
Miami, FL 33136; and
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.
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Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Executive Director to
convey a portion of the Twin -homes property to the City and have the same dedicated as a
public way;
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 4. No financial impact.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
y cer} ,ter aff ounsel 4/21/2022
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