HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0007 Notice to the PublicSoutheast Overtown/ Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA")
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/ Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 23,
2023, at 10:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter in the City Commission chambers located at Miami
City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The Board will consider the award of
grant funds to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc., a legal
entity authorized to transact business/render services in the State of Florida, to underwrite a
portion of the costs associated with the production of "Folk Life Fridays" in the
Redevelopment Area for 2023 - 2024.
In accordance with the Board's 2018 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida Statutes 163,
the Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $287,000.00 to underwrite the
expenditures and costs associated with a monthly open-air market that showcases various local
vendors selling a variety of items, such as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and food,
on the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall. This funding is critical, which is envisioned to promote,
market, cultural and entertainment.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director,
SEOPW CRA, at (305) 679-6800.
This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida as amended ("Code"). The recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter
are set forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which are deemed to
be incorporated by reference herein, and are available as with the scheduled CRA Board
meeting of Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter in the City
Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
All comments and questions with respect to the meeting and remote public participation should
be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director, at 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami
Florida 33136 (305) 679-6800. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal
may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users
may call 711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two
(2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Todd B, Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Ad No.40245