HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0010 Memo-Legal Opinion on ResolutionSOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
0: Board Chair Christine King, and Members Date- April 10, 2023
of the CRA Board
Frcmi: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. I c Legal Opinion on Resolution
SEOPW CRA Staff Counsel
On March 9, 2023, the Board passed a resolution, subject to review of Chapter 163 of the
Florida Statutes, authorizing the Executive Director of the Southeast Overtown Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) to establish a fund, in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00,
to assist City of Miami Police Officer Joel Perez's family with its mortgage.
Upon review of Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, the interlocal agreement between the
SEOPW CRA and Miami -Dade County, and the 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update, the authorization
granted in the resolution is impermissible and void ab initio.
Respectfully.
CC:
Alex de la Portilla, Vice Chair, District One
Sabina Covo, Board Member, District Two
Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
James McQueen, SEOPW CRA Executive Director
Todd Hannon, City Clerk
Domini Gibbs-Sorey, Assistant City Attorney
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