HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0052 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 17, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: February 12, 2024
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 12974
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to A.M. Cohen Temple,
Church of God in Christ, Inc. for
repairs and improvements
Enclosures: File # 12974 - BACKUP
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes the issuance of a grant to A.M. Cohen
Temple, Church of God in Christ, Inc. ("COGIC"), in an amount not to exceed $117,907.00 for repairs
and improvements to the property located at 1747 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (the
"Property").
COGIC was founded in 1918 by Elder Amaziah Melvin Cohen whose name appears on the charter of the
City of Miami. The Property, which was built in 1952, requires exterior and interior improvements. As
such, COGIC has requested assistance to fund the improvements that include the installation of a
handicap ramp to provide an accessible route to the 2nd floor, exterior painting, fencing installation,
parking lot improvements, interior remodeling, kitchen improvements and appliances, audio/visual
improvements, and security system installation.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 1 of the SEOPW CRA 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update ("Plan") lists the "preserv[ation
of] historic buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 8 of the Plan states that " [oI1der buildings that embody the area's cultural past must
be restored" as a stated redevelopment principle.
On August 24, 2007, the City of Miami, acting as General Counsel to the SEOPW CRA, issued Formal
Legal Opinion No. 07-014, opining that the SEOPW CRA may use TIF funds to repair or renovate
churches within the redevelopment area for the purpose of improving the community as a whole.
FUNDING:
$117,907.00 allocated from SEOPW "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: November 17, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant to A.M. Cohen Temple, Church of God in Christ, Inc., in an amount
not to exceed $117,907.00 for repairs and improvements to the property located at 1747
NW 3rd Avenue.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount:$117,907.00
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:
Executive Director 11/10/2022
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Miguel A Valcntir, Finance OfficeF 1 ' /10/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0052
File Number: 12974 Final Action Date:11/17/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED
PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW
CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS
NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE SEOPW CRA;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT TO ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDS TO A.M. COHEN TEMPLE, CHURCH
OF GOD IN CHRIST, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED
SEVENTEEN THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SEVEN DOLLARS ($117,907.00) FOR
REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE PROPERTY AT 1747 N.W. 3RD AVENUE
MIAMI, FL 33136; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENENRAL
COUNSEL FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; DERIVING FUNDS FROM THE 2022 SEOPW
CRA TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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 SEOPW CRA 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1 of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and
community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 8 of the Plan states that " [oI1der buildings that embody the
area's cultural past must be restored"; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2007, the City of Miami, acting as General Counsel to the SEOPW
CRA, issued Formal Legal Opinion No. 07-014, opining that the SEOPW CRA may use Tax Increment
Financing ("T.I.F.") funds to repair or renovate churches within the redevelopment area for the purpose of
improving the community as a whole; and
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WHEREAS, A.M. Cohen Temple, Church of God in Christ, Inc. ("COGIC"), owns the property
located at 1747 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (the "Property"); and
WHEREAS, the Property was built in 1952 and is in need of repairs and improvements; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive Director, it is in the
SEOPW CRA's best interest for the Board of Commissioners to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths
(4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Section 18-85 and 18-86 of
the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the CRA, and to
authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and executive any and all agreements necessary, all in forms
acceptable to the General Counsel, with COGIC, for the issuance of grant funds in an amount not to
exceed one hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred seven dollars ($117,907.00) for repairs and
improvements to the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution will 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. By a four -fifths (4/5th) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation, and written findings pursuant to Section 18-85 and 18-86 of the
City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, are ratified, and confirmed and the requirements for
competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation methods as not being practicable or advantageous
to the SEOPW CRA are waived.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant to A.M. Cohen
Temple, Church of God in Christ, Inc., in an amount not to exceed one hundred seventeen thousand nine
hundred seven dollars ($117,907.00) for repairs and improvements to the property located at 1747 N.W.
3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary, all in
forms acceptable to the General Counsel, 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 derived from the 2022 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:
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ounsel 11/10/2022
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