HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0038 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 22, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: September 15, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 12600
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South
Florida, Inc.
Enclosures: File # 12600- Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes a grant to the Black Archives
History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. ("Black Archives"), in an amount of
$21,046.57 to underwrite costs associated with the completion of security upgrades that will
allow for greater ease of access for the administrative offices of the SEOPW CRA at 819 NW
2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136. The security improvements include alarm upgrades with
integrated access control for automated arming/disarming; keypad replacements with liquid
crystal display ("LCD") touch panels, additional control LCD panels, and card readers to allow
individual authorized access. These upgrades will allow for better ease of access for tenants.
These upgrades will also ensure authorized individuals can access the third -floor offices and
common areas during and outside office hours.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and community heritage" as a
stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events, institutions, and
businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment principle. Further, Section 2,
Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the Plan states that "older buildings that embody the area's
cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of community should be restored and
unified culturally.
The Plan, on page 93, states that "[t]he CRA will assist in The Black Archives, History &
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.'s on -going efforts to rehabilitate the theater and
make available related support facilities".
FUNDING:
$21,046.57 allocated from SEOPW funds derived from FY 2022 SEOPW CRA Budget, entitled
"Other Grants and Aids," Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
("Black Archives")
Address: 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Funding request: $21,046.57
Scope of work or services (Summary): Security upgrades that will allow for greater ease of
access for the administrative offices.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• Assist to prevent unauthorized individuals from entering the building.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: September 22, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
AUTHORIZING A GRANT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,046.57, TO THE
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION OF
SECUIRTY UPGRADES.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 1 , 0 4 6.5 7
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:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcnt r , Finance Officer
Executive Director 9/15/2022
9/15/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0038
File Number: 12600 Final Action Date:9/22/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $21,046.57, TO
THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE COMPLETION
OF SECUIRTY UPGRADES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
TO DISBURSE FUNDS, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO
VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED
FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS 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, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic
buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the Plan further states that
"older buildings that embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of
community should be restored and unified culturally; and
WHEREAS, Page 93 of the Plan states that "[t]he SEOPW CRA will assist in The Black
Archives, History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.'s on -going efforts to rehabilitate
the theater and make available related support facilities;" and
WHEREAS, over the years the SEOPW CRA has supported Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., and was successful in opening the Lyric Theater
Cultural Arts Complex ("Lyric Theater").; and
WHEREAS, security upgrades that will allow for greater ease of access for the
administrative offices at 819 NW 2nd Avenue. The security improvements include alarm
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upgrades with integrated access control for automated arming/disarming; keypad replacements
with liquid crystal display ("LCD") touch panels, additional control LCD panels, and card readers
to allow individual authorized access.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorization of this Resolution
would further the aforementioned redevelopment goal and principles;
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, in an amount not
to exceed $21,046.57, subject to annual budget approval, to Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the completion
of security upgrades that will allow for greater ease of access for the administrative offices at
819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
Section 3. 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 5. $21,046.57 allocated from SEOPW funds derived from FY 2023,
SEOPW CRA Budget, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
V ce Br Jiarf ounsel 9/15/2022
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