HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0054 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 16, 2023
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: 15050
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to Courtside
Apartments
Enclosures: File # 15050 - Exhibit A
File # 15050 - Exhibit B
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachment(s) authorizing the Executive Director to
negotiate and execute a Easement and Operating Agreement (Exhibit "A") and the covenant in Lieu of
Unity of Title (Exhibit `B"), attached and incorporated herein, solely for zoning purposes properties
under folio numbers 01-3136-094-0010; 01-3136-094-0015; 01-3136-064-0020, located in Miami,
Florida owned by Miami Dade County, a political subdivision of the state of Florida (the "County
Property") and properties under folio number 01-3136-064-0010, located in Miami, Florida (the "SEOPW
CRA Property"). Exhibit A, Exhibit B, between the County Property and the SEOPW CRA Property will
be considered as one plot and parcel of land for zoning purposes to avoid replating, and that no portion of
the parcel shall be sold, assigned, devised, or transferred. In addition to assisting with the development of
a multi -phased mixed -use project.
JUSTIFICATION:
Goals 4 and 6, of the Plan lists "creating infill housing, diversity
affordable housing" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
Principle 3 of the Plan further provides that "there must be variety
redevelopment principle; and
FUNDING:
No fiscal Impact
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Miami Dade County and the SEOPW CRA
in housing types, and retaining
in housing options" as a stated
Address: 1699 N.W. 4th Avenue (01-3136-094-0010), 1619 N.W. 4th Avenue (01-3136-094-0015),
1600 N.W. 3rd Avenue, 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, 1619 N.W. 4th Avenue, 1600 N.W. 3rd Avenue, and
1650 N.W. 31d Avenue (01-3136-064-0020) located in Miami, Florida owned by Miami Dade County, a
political subdivision of the state of Florida (the "County Property") and 1490 N.W. 3rd Avenue (01-3136-
064-0010) located in Miami, Florida (the "SEOPW CRA Property").
Term: Subject to the terms of certain Ground Lease between the County and Mourning Family
Foundation, Inc. fikia Alonso Mourning Charities, Inc (the "Developer"), dated December 19, 2008,
which such lease has been amended by those certain Amendment to Ground Lease, dated December 13,
2012, Second Amendment to Ground Lease, dated August 26, 2013, Third Amendment to Ground Lease,
dated October 23, 2013, Fourth Amendment to Ground Lease, dated November 28, 2016, and Fifth
Amendment to Ground Lease, dated September 17, 2018 (collectively the "Lease"), in the event the
Developer does not comply with the terms of the Lease, including but not limited to obtaining a building
permit or Certificate of Occupancy as set forth therein, then the County shall have the right upon written
notice to the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, and the Developer to terminate the Lease and this
Covenant at the County's sole discretion.
Scope of work or services (Summary): The Easement and Operating agreement (Exhibit "A") and
Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title (Exhibit "B") attached and incorporated herein between Miami
Dade County and the SEOPW CRA
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: November 16, 2023
CRA Section:
Approved by:
Approval:
1
Executive Director 11/8/2023
Miguel A Valentin, :riarice Off;cer 11/8/2023
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-23-0054
File Number: 15050 Final Action Date:11/16/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A EASEMENT AND OPERATING AGREEMENT
(EXHIBIT "A") AND THE COVENANT IN LIEU OF UNITY OF TITLE (EXHIBIT "B"),
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, SOLELY FOR ZONING PURPOSES
UNDER FOLIO NUMBERS 01-3136-094-0010; 01-3136-094-0015; 01-3136-064-0020,
LOCATED IN MIAMI, FLORIDA OWNED BY MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, A POLITICAL
SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA ("COUNTY PROPERTY") AND THE
PROPERTIES UNDER FOLIO NUMBER 01-3136-064-0010, LOCATED IN MIAMI,
FLORIDA OWNED BY THE SEOPW CRA ("SEOPW CRA PROPERTY"), MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A" AND EXHIBIT "B"; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO AMENDMENTS AND
MODIFICATIONS, ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND SPECIAL OUTSIDE COUNSEL
WILLIAM BLOOM; 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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the
"Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Goals 4 and 6, of the Plan lists "creating infill housing, diversity in housing types,
and retaining affordable housing" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Principle 3 of the Plan further provides that "there must be variety in housing
options" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the Easement and Operating agreement (Exhibit "A") and Covenant in Lieu of Unity
of Title (Exhibit "B") attached and incorporated herein between Miami Dade County and the SEOPW
CRA;
WHEREAS, Miami Dade County is the fee simple owner of the property under folio numbers 01-
3136-094-0010; 01-3136-094-0015; 01-3136-064-0020, located in Miami, Florida (the "County
Property"); and
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WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA is the fee simple owner of the property under Folio No. 01-3136-
064-0010, located in Miami, Florida (the "SEOPW CRA Property");
WHEREAS, Exhibit A, Exhibit B, between the County Property and the SEOPW CRA Property
will be considered as one plot and parcel of land for zoning purposes to avoid replating, and that no
portion of the parcel shall be sold, assigned, devised, or transferred;
WHEREAS, the Property will assist with the development of a multi -phased mixed -use project;
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; and
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 Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all
agreements necessary, including any amendments and any modifications all -in forms acceptable to the
General Counsel, Miami Dade County and the SEOPW CRA
Section 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered, and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director, or the
Executive Director's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of the same with
the City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
e Br ounsel 11/8/2023
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed,
including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable State law, City Charter and City Code provisions, as
adopted by the SEOPW CRA.
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