HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0039 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 22, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: October 6, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 12601
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to City of Miami Black Police
Precinct and Courthouse Museum,
Inc.
Enclosures: File # 12601- 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 City of Miami Black Police
Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police Precinct") located at 480 NW 11th Street, Miami, FL
33136, for one year with three one-year options to renew, subject to annual budget approval, in an amount
not to exceed $275,000.00 per year for October 1, 2022 — September 30, 2023, October 1, 2023 —
September 30, 2024, October 1, 2024 — September 30, 2025, and October 1, 2025 — September 30, 2026,
respectfully totaling an amount of 1.1 million dollars, for the daily operation of the Black Police Precinct.
In 2011, the City of Miami conveyed the Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police
Precinct") to the SEOPW CRA for the purpose of continuing redevelopment efforts in accordance with
the SEOPW CRA's Redevelopment Plan. Currently the Black Police Precinct is operated by City of
Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum, Inc. ("COMBPPCM"), a 501(c)(3) non-profit
established by group of local retired police officers who have led efforts to preserve the building and
maintains the museum's daily operations on a volunteer basis.
JUSTIFICATION:
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.
Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses are
to be promoted". 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.
FUNDING:
$275,000.00 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled, "Other Grants and Aids," Account
Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: City of Miami Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police
Precinct")
Address: 480 NW 11th Street, Miami, FL 33136
Funding request: $275,000.00
Term: For one year with three one-year options to renew
Age range of participants: Between 4 — 65 years of age
Scope of work or services (Summary): Daily operation, design, develop, and update exhibits in the
Black Police Precinct and implement educational outreach programs for Kindergarten to High school
students.
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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 TO CITY OF MIAMI BLACK POLICE PRECINCT AND
COURTHOUSE MUSEUM ("BLACK POLICE PRECINCT") IN THE AMOUNT OF
$275,000.00 PER YEAR FOR OCTOBER 1, 2022 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2023,
OCTOBER 1, 2023 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, OCTOBER 1, 2024 — SEPTEMBER 30,
2025, AND OCTOBER 1, 2025 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, RESPECTFULLY TOTALING
AN AMOUNT OF 1.1 MILLION DOLLARS, FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE
BLACK POLICE PRECINCT.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
$275,000 FY2024,
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount:$ 2 7 5, 0 0 0 F Y 2 0 2 3
$275,000, $275,000 FY 2025 AND $275,000 FY 2026
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-22-0039
File Number: 12601 Final Action Date:9/22/2022
THE ATTACHED RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA") AUTHORIZES A GRANT TO CITY OF MIAMI BLACK POLICE
PRECINCT AND COURTHOUSE MUSEUM ("BLACK POLICE PRECINCT") IN THE
AMOUNT OF $275,000.00 PER YEAR FOR OCTOBER 1, 2022 — SEPTEMBER 30,
2023, OCTOBER 1, 2023 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, OCTOBER 1, 2024 —
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND OCTOBER 1, 2025 — SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, FOR ONE
YEAR WITH THREE ONE-YEAR OPTIONS TO RENEW, RESPECTFULLY TOTALING
AN AMOUNT OF 1.1 MILLION DOLLARS, FOR THE DAILY OPERATION OF THE
BLACK POLICE PRECINCT. 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 Plan lists Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum ("Black Police
Precinct") as being a structure of major importance and emphasis should be placed on its preservation.
Further, the Black Police Precinct was renovated by the City of Miami to be used as a museum and to
promote cultural activities for the Overtown community; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$275,000.00, for the daily operation of the Black Police Precinct.
WHERE AS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the preservation of] historic
buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal.
WHERE AS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted". 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.
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 a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $275,000.00, for one year with three one-year options to renew for the daily operation of the
Black Police Precinct.
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 the
purposes set forth above.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
e Br ounsel 9/15/2022
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