HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW CRA 2024-07-25 Agenda PacketCity of Miami
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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, July 25, 2024
10:00 AM
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One
Damian Pardo, Board Member, District Two
Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
SEOPW CRA OFFICE ADDRESS:
819 NW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6800 I Fax (305) 679-6835
www.miamicra.com
Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Agenda
July 25, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS
MINUTES APPROVAL
CRA RESOLUTION
1. CRA RESOLUTION
16396 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENTS, 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 ("CITY
CODE"), AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA, AND WAIVING SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE GRANT FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT
HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED TWENTY
DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($897,320.95) ("FUNDS") AT HIS
DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO
VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING TO
J.E.J. PROPERTIES, INC., A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("JEJ"),
FOR THE RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE DUNNS-
JOSEPHINE HOTEL LOCATED AT 1028 N.W. 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA 33136 ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING
ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE
TO STAFF COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
File # 16396 - Backup
File # 16396 - Bid Waiver Memo
File # 16396 - Notice to the Public
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2. CRA RESOLUTION
16397 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENTS, 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 ("CITY
CODE"), AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA, AND WAIVING SAID
PROCEDURES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE GRANT FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE
HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS
($125,000.00) ("FUNDS") AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF
INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING TO ABUNDANT LIVING HEALTH & WELLNESS
RESULTING SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT
CORPORATION ("ABUNDANT LIVING"), WHICH PROVIDES MENTAL
HEALTH EDUCATION, SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, TO
ASSIST WITH THE G.R.A.C.E. MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVE
("PROGRAM") TO BE HELD AT 1550 N.W. 3RD AVENUE, BUILDING C,
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSE STATED
HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
File # - 16397 Backup
File # 16397 - Bid Waiver Memo
File # 16397 - Notice to the Public
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3. CRA RESOLUTION
16398 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 EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL LEASE
AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," WITH THE BLACK ARCHIVES
HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., A
FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION ("BAF") FOR THE SEOPW
CRA'S OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORIC
LYRIC THEATER, 819 N.W. 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136
("PROPERTY"), FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, AT A TOTAL MONTHLY RENT OF NINETEEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS
($19,460.00) ("MONTHLY RENT"), OR AN AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND
ZERO CENTS ($233,520.00) ANNUALLY, WITH A THREE PERCENT (3%)
ANNUAL INCREASE AFTER THE FIRST LEASE YEAR, PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
File # 16398 - Exhibit A
File # 16398 - Exhibit B
ADJOURNMENT
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King
and Members of the CRA
Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Date: July 18, 2024
File: 16396
Subject: 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties,
Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-
Josephine Hotel.
Enclosures: File # 16396 -
File # 16396 -
Memo
File # 16396 -
Public
Backup
Bid Waiver
Notice to the
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") 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, to support J.E.J.
Properties, Inc., a Florida for -profit corporation ("JEJ"), for the renovation and rehabilitation of the
Dunns-Josephine Hotel, located at 1028 N.W. 3' Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 ("Purpose"), and
waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding as not being practicable or advantageous to the
SEOPW CRA; further authorizing funding in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Ninety -Seven
Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety -Five Cents ($897,320.95) ("Funds").
It is recommended that the Board of the SEOPW CRA approve and adopt the attached Resolution,
authorizing the allocation of the Funds to JEJ for the Purpose stated herein.
The Dunns-Josephine Hotel ("Hotel") has been providing quality service to their guests since 2019, while
employing current Overtown residents. The Hotel, originally built in 1938, needs significant
improvements and repairs to address structural concerns, mold abatement, sinking floors, rotting wood
and termites, as well as water intrusion issues. The building is placed in a prominent area of the business
corridor of N.W. 3' Avenue within the heart of the up and coming Culture and Entertainment District. It
is recommended that an older building such as this be preserved and improved.
JUSTIFICATION:
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Pursuant to Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes (the "Act") community redevelopment means
"undertakings, activities, or projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and
blight...."
Section 2, Goal 1 of the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Plan
Update (the "Plan") lists the "preserv[ation] of historic buildings and community heritage," as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 8, of the Plan provides that "[o]lder buildings that embody the area's cultural past
should be restored.
Section 2, Goal 4 of the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Plan
Update (the "Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan provides that to "address and improve the neighborhood economy and
expand the economic opportunities of present and future residents ..." as a stated redevelopment
principle.
JEJ has sought funds from the SEOPW CRA to assist with renovations and rehabilitation to the Hotel.
The Board finds that the objectives of the Plan would be furthered by the provisions of improvements to
the Hotel in the form of the Funds provided herein, and approval of this Resolution carries out the
objectives of the Plan —to eliminate slum and blight.
FUNDING:
$897,320.95 from Other Grants and Aids - Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: J.E.J. Properties, Inc.
Address: 1028 N.W. 3' Avenue, Unit 104, Miami, Florida, 33136.
Funding request: $897,320.95.
Scope of work or services (Summary): Improvements and repairs to fix courtyard draining,
windowsill caulking and stucco repair, exterior door replacement, open stairway area drywall removal
and replace with moisture resistance durock, wire lathe and stucco, to meet Florida building codes and
regulations at the Dunns-Josephine Hotel.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: July 25, 2024
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant to JEJ Properties Inc. in an amount not to exceed $897,320.95.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 8 9 7, 3 2 0.9 5
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:
Approved by:
Executive Director 7/18/2024
Approval:
j
Miguel A Valcriti 7 i ?riance O ce IL
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9 l 7/18/2024
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 16396 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENTS, 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 ("CITY CODE"),
AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA, AND WAIVING SAID PROCEDURES;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE GRANT FUNDS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-SEVEN THOUSAND THREE
HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND NINETY-FIVE CENTS ($897,320.95) ("FUNDS")
AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO
VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING TO J.E.J.
PROPERTIES, INC., A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("JEJ"), FOR THE
RENOVATION AND REHABILITATION OF THE DUNNS-JOSEPHINE HOTEL
LOCATED AT 1028 N.W. 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 ("PURPOSE");
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL, FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; 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 ("Redevelopment Area") in accordance with the 2018 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan (the "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 provides that "[o]lder buildings that embody the
area's cultural past should be restored;" and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, of the Plan lists the "creat[ion of] jobs within the community" as
stated redevelopment goals; and
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WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan provides to "address and improve the neighbor-
hood economy and expand the economic opportunities of present and future residents and businesses," as
stated redevelopment principles; and
WHEREAS, J.E.J. Properties, Inc., a Florida profit corporation ("JEJ"), is requesting Eight
Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety -Five Cents ($897,320.95)
("Funds") to support the renovation and rehabilitation of the Dunns-Josephine Hotel ("Purpose"), built in
1938 and located at 1028 N.W. 3d Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33136; and
WHEREAS, the Dunns-Josephine Hotel ("Hotel") has been providing quality service to guests
since 2019 while employing current Overtown residents; and
WHEREAS, the Hotel needs significant improvements and repairs to address structural concerns,
mold abatement, water intrusion issues, rotting wood and termites, and sinking floors; and
WHEREAS, the Hotel could benefit tremendously from renovations to include new roofing,
replacement of existing A/C systems, impact resistant windows and doors, and new interior and exterior
paint; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding in an amount not to exceed
Eight Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars And Ninety -Five Cents
($897,320.95) ("Funds") for the Purpose stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that adopting this Resolution would further the
redevelopment goals and objectives of the SEOPW CRA; 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 Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of
the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, to
allocate said Funds, subject to availability, and authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute
any and all documents necessary, all in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel, with JEJ for the Purpose stated
herein;
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. Pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the
SEOPW CRA, by a four -fifths (4/5th) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the Executive
Director's recommendation and written findings that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are
not practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA, to allocate the Funds to JEJ for the renovation and
rehabilitation of the Dunns-Josephine Hotel located at 1028 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 for
the Purpose stated herein, and waiving the requirements for said procedures is hereby ratified, approved,
and confirmed.
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Section 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized' to disperse the Funds, at his
discretion, on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation from Other Grants and Aids - Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel, for said purpose.
Section 5. 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 for public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with
the City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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' 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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Shirlene Ingraham
JEJ Properties
950 NW 3rd Av
Miami FI 33136
jacksonsoulfoodcatering@gmail.com
June 3rd, 2024
Kristin Kitchen
Chief Operating Officer
Dunns-Josephine Inc.
1028 NW 3rd Ave
Miami FI 33136
Kristin @sixacresbb.com
Southeast Overtown/ Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA)
819 NW 2nd Ave,
Miami, FL 33136
Subject: Hotel Renovation Funding Proposal
Dear Mr. Queen,
am writing to formally submit this funding proposal for the renovation of The Dunns Josephine Hotel,
located at 1028 NW 3 Ave Miami, Florida 33136. As Owner of the property and in collaboration with
Kristin Kitchen, CEO of The Dunns Josephine Incorporated, I am requesting grant funding in the amount
of $897,320.95
The Dunns Josephine Hotel has been providing quality service to our guests since 2019 and we believe
that the proposed renovations are strategically planned to address key areas that are hindering us from
providing to the maximum guest satisfaction and operational excellence.
During the Pandemic the Dunns-Josephine served and a quarantine and isolation shelter for the county.
We were proud to serve our community in their time of need as well as continue to provide jobs to
residents of Overtown during this time.
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Currently, 80% of the employees at the Dunns-Josephine are current residents of Overtown and we are
committed to ensuring we maintain our numbers. Since its reopening, the Dunns Josephine Hotel has
served as more than just a place for travelers to lay their heads; it has become a cornerstone of local
pride and vitality.
By showcasing the unique charm and heritage of Overtown, we have drawn visitors from far and wide,
eager to immerse themselves in its history. Our goal is to continue serve our community by being a hub to
bring travelers into Overtown. Our local restaurant owners can all speak increased revenues due to our
commitment to exclusively referring Overtown eateries! The Dunns Josephine Hotel stands as a
testament to the transformative power of collaboration and dedication. As we reflect on the past five
years, we are filled with gratitude for the opportunity to contribute to the vibrancy and resilience of both
Miami -Dade County and the historic Overtown community. With every passing day, we remain steadfast
in our commitment to continue serving as a beacon of hospitality and culture.
Grant Request
The Dunns Josephine Hotel is facing a tremendous amount of existing structural issue that are preventing
us from being the best we can be. As a new business, due to the financial constraints, we cannot afford to
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rectify issues independently. These unresolved issues have significantly impacted on the guest
experience, hindering the hotel's ability to provide the level of service expected or needed to market to
new audiences. Our partnerships with the GMCVB and MBHA are wonderful, but we know our product is
not up to a standard that they need to comfortably recommend us on a regular basis. We have to change
that. Our service is top notched but the structure itself needs a tremendous amount of work to truly be
great. All the components of a true heritage tourism destination are there, we just need an opportunity to
shine. By addressing these renovations, the hotel aims to enhance the overall guest experience and
ensure that all aspects of the property meet the necessary standards for comfort, safety, and quality.
Goals:
1. Increase Revenue: By improving the guest experience and offering first-class amenities, the hotel can
attract more travelers to our community to benefit our local retail shops and restaurants.
2. Improved Guest Satisfaction Scores: Addressing issues such as water Teaks, mold, termite infested
rooms, rotting door frames and pooling water in all courtyard areas, we will enhance the overall guest
experience, leading to higher satisfaction scores and positive reviews.
3. Enhanced Brand Perception: A renovated and well -maintained hotel reflects positively on the brand,
signaling a commitment to quality and guest comfort. This, in turn, can attract more discerning travelers
and bolster the hotel's reputation within the hospitality industry.
4. Competing with Boutique Hotels in Miami -Dade County: By offering a boutique hotel experience with
modern amenities in a historic setting, the Dunns Josephine Hotel can effectively compete with similar
establishments in Miami -Dade County, attracting guests who value unique and memorable stays.
5. Contributing to the Entertainment District: Positioned as a hub within the designated entertainment
district of historic Overtown Neighborhood, the renovated hotel can play a vital role in attracting visitors to
the area.
We are confident that the proposed renovations will position The Dunns Josephine Hotel as a premier
destination, ensuring continued success and growth. We welcome the opportunity to discuss this request
further and provide any additional information required.
Thank you for considering our funding request.
Sincerely,
Shirlene Ingraham---e.-----
Owner
Email Address Jacksonsoulfoodcatering@gmail.com
**** Please include Kristin Kitchen at Kristin@sixacresb.com in our correspondences as well. **"
*******SEE ATTACHED BUDGET**********
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Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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BUDGET SUMMARY
Renovation & Repairs
Courtyard & Open Deck Drainage
Windowsill Caulking and Stucco Repair
Exterior Door Replacement
Open Stairway Drywall Removal & Replacement
Interior Drywall & Miscellaneous Repairs
Re -Roofing (2 Buildings)
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (15 Rooms)
Lobby/Reception office Repairs.
Energy & Hurricane Mitigation
Replace all HVAC with split unit systems
Replace windows with Hurricane impact windows
Replace all ceiling fans to energy efficient fans
New over the door structural wood eyebrows
Exterior Painting (outside & inside)
Lobby floor & ceiling improvements
Miscellaneous Repairs (Laundry room)
Hotel rooms access control lock system
Replace all closet doors
Emergency Repairs
Sinking Hotel rooms Renovation
Balcony Railings & Miscellaneous Repair
Foundation treatment
$356,720.50
$403.600.45
$35,000.00
Additional Scope of Work $57,000.00
Open Stairway Rubble Walling (Dry stack stonework)
Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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Interior room Repairs — (15 Rooms)
Bathroom Repairs
Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Insulation
Mold treatment/Abatement
Termite treatment/tenting
SUBTOTAL
Soft Cost
Permit Fees & Architectural/Engineering Fees
GRANT TOTAL
$852,320.95
$45,000.00
$897,320.95
Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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BOFAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC
General Contractors, Estimators & Roofing Contractors
CGC 062660 & CCC 1329221
(Certified DBE, CSBE, SECTION 3)
TEL: (754) 245-0102
FAX: (305) 675-9269
AUSTIN@BOFAMINC.COM
Date: June 14`i' 2024
Proposal: # B23-040
To: Metris Batts
Dunn & Josephin Hotel
Manager,
1028 NW 3rd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Tel: 305-785-4309
Email: mbatts@dunns-josephinehotel.com
Attention: Ms. Batts,
We appreciate the opportunity to submit a proposal on your firm's project.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (754) 245 — 0102.
Respectfully, Austin Akinrin
1600 N.W 3RD AVENUE,
BLDG. D4
MIAMI, FL 33136
Project: Dunn & Josephine — Renovation & Repairs
Location: 1028 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Scope of Work:
RENOVATION: Furnish all materials, labor, services, supervision, equipment, and tools required for renovation and repairs
to include but not limited to complete renovation and improvement proper courtyard drainage, windowsill caulking and
stucco repair, exterior door replacement, open stairway area drywall removal and replace with moisture resistance durock,
wire lathe and stucco, to meet Florida building codes and regulations. (See exhibit A).
Base Price
Dunn & Josephine Renovation & Repairs $852,320.95
Specific Exclusions: Permit fees, Architectural/Engineering plans, & AHJ fees (If required)
Payment: Owner agrees to pay Contractor (BCC, Inc.) initial mobilization payment of 50% for Engineering, submittals,
materials, and equipment required for the works. 30% Upon materials delivery, 10% in -progress inspection and 10% payment
of remaining balance upon approved final inspection from the City/County inspector.
This proposal may be withdrawn and/or revised in 30 days. If not accepted the undersigned owner accepts the above job at
the price quoted and agrees to pay for said work as it progresses or as per the agreed payment schedule specified herein. In
the event of legal dispute, if any sums due are collected by suit or demand of an attorney or collection agency then the
defaulting party shall pay all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Sincerely,
Austin Akinrin,
President.
ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and accepted. You are
authorized to do the work as Specified and payments will be made as described above.
Date of Acceptance; / 2024 Signature:
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Exhibit A: Description of the Work — Dunn & Josephine Renovation & Repairs
THE WORK
All Work is to be performed on the buildings located at 1028 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
The Contractor will furnish all the labor, material, and equipment necessary to complete the Renovation, repair
and improvements described below.
Courtyard & Open Deck Drainage
• Locate existing courtyard drainage.
• Repair all existing cracks on concrete slab.
• Hack and clean second (2nd) floor concrete deck
• Prepare and apply leveling concrete fill to slope towards new gutter.
• Light broom finishes new overlay concrete.
• Supply and install new collectors, gutters, and downspout around concrete deck.
Windowsill Caulking and Stucco Repair
• Remove existing windowsill stucco.
• Open all existing weep holes.
• Chip back stucco to expose sealants.
• Remove and replace with new silicone sealant.
• Pressure wash cracked wall areas and prepared surface for stuccoing.
• Apply silicone waterproofing around all exterior window and door openings.
Exterior Door Replacement
• Remove all existing exterior doors.
• Supply and install new impact resistance metal door per FBC.
• Supply and install self -closer hinges and lever handle exterior lockset.
• Repair damaged and or affected stucco work and paint to match.
Open Stairway Drywall Removal & Replacement
• Remove all existing stairway drywall.
• Supply and install new mold resistance duroc.
• Install wire lath and apply 3/4" thick stucco smooth finish.
• Prepare, prime and paint one (1) coat primer and two (2) coats Sherwin Williams (Low VOC) exterior
paint to be selected by Owner.
• Secure work area during construction.
Interior Drywall & Miscellaneous Repairs
• Remove all mold infested drywall at the laundry room and other locations.
• Prepare and install new drywall, tape, compound, and finish to match.
• Repair all damaged or broken doors in the units.
• Prepare, prime and paint new works to match existing.
Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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Re -Roofing (2 Buildings)
• Provides permits, labor, and materials to replace existing roofs.
• Remove existing roofs to wood decks, including parapet wall.
• Supply and install new Membrane and Asphalt shingles (Color selection by Owners)
• Replace new vent stacks, flashings, and edge drip.
• Install with UL label on package and MDC Product Control Division as per manufacturer's specs
and county codes.
Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (15 Rooms)
• Replace four (4) damaged/broken window split units (others as recommended)
• Repair all damaged areas and surfaces affected.
• Troubleshooting causes electrical light to fluctuate and flicker.
• Recommend and repair electrical findings.
• Upgrade electrical main panel if required (450Amps — 600Amps)
• Troubleshooting plumbing piping system to determine causes of leaks.
• Recommend and repair plumbing findings.
Lobby/Reception office Repairs
• Remove all water damaged reception ceiling.
• Remove diligently all lighting and fixtures.
• Replace damaged ceiling drywall, tape compound and finish.
• Replace all lighting and fixtures in its original location.
• Replace/ reconstruct existing floor boxout to have a better finish.
• Troubleshooting plumbing piping system to determine causes of leaks.
• Re -surface the entire floor area with epoxy floor finish.
Emergency Repairs
Sinking Hotel rooms Renovation
• Remove existing floor tiles and plywood base floor.
• Locate damaged/ rotted floor beams and or joists.
• Replace damaged beams and level the floor.
• Install new Min. 3/" thick plywood deck.
• Supply and install new ceramic floor tiles to match existing.
• Troubleshooting plumbing piping system to determine causes of leaks.
Balcony Railings & Miscellaneous Repair
• Remove existing balcony handrail in sections.
• Remove post grouts and repair any rusted metal pickets and posts.
• Reinstall railings and stabilize, if possible, attach additional post stiffeners
• Repair and or replace damaged water heater and plumbing works in one of the hotel rooms.
• Crack in foundation was observed by hotel employee, Contact Engineer for further investigation.
Miscellaneous Additional Scope of Work
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Open Stairway Rubble Walling (Dry stack stonework)
• Scratch coat stucco wall ready to receive stonewall.
• Supply and install patterned stonewall.
• Finish and tool joint rubble wall in a decorative pattern.
Interior room Repairs — (15 Rooms)
• Cut open all existing drywall window sills.
• Supply and install new marble window sills, fully caulked
• Lower the sills to allow the window crank opener to function properly.
Interior room Repairs - Bathrooms
• Replace and or repair all bathroom pocket doors with barnyard railings.
• Cut walls and install wood backings to hold bathroom fixtures.
• Replace and or repair bathroom fixtures (towel rack, grab bars, etc.)
Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Insulation
• Conduct pilot checks on surfaces to access the present of insulation materials.
• Recommend findings and how to address if required.
Mold treatment/Abatement
• Mold was determined to be present in some rooms.
• Recommend mold survey in all the rooms and on the property.
• Bofam will treat and abate mold found in all the rooms and on the property.
Termite treatment/tenting
• Termite was determined to be present in some rooms.
• Recommend termite survey in all the rooms and on the property.
• Bofam will treat and abate termites found in all the rooms and on the property.
Energy & Hurricane Mitigation
HVAC Replacement (15 Rooms)
• Remove existing PTAC system.
• Supply wall split unit AC system
• Install new split system to code.
• Repair and patch existing wall to match.
Hurricane Impact Windows (15 Rooms)
• Remove existing rolling windows
• Supply hurricane impact windows
• Install new egress windows at all openings.
• Repair and patch wall around openings for inspection.
Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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Replace Interior Ceiling Fans (15 Rooms)
• Remove existing ceiling fans.
• Supply new energy saving fans.
• Install new ceiling fans to code.
• Repair and patch ceiling to match.
Replace existing Door eyebrows (15 Rooms)
• Remove existing damaged door eyebrows
• Install new structural PT wood eyebrow approx. 12" depth
• Install roof membrane for weatherproofing and flashing.
• Install decorative awning to match.
Painting (Inside and Outside)
• Stucco and repair all damaged walls and cracked surfaces.
• Pressure clean entire exterior wall surfaces free of dust and debris.
• Caulk and waterproof around all windows, and doors openings.
• Prepare and paint one (1) coat primer paint on wall surfaces.
• Apply and paint two (2) coats Sherwin Williams (Low VOC) exterior paint to be selected by Owner.
• Prepare, prime and paint exterior metal railings, grilles, with Sherwin Williams oil -based paint.
Miscellaneous Repairs
• Lobby floor & laundry room wall repairs.
• Install hotel room access control lock system.
• Supply and install new closet doors in all rooms.
Exclusions: 1. Permit fees and AHJ fees.
END OF SECTION
Attachment: File # 16396 - Backup (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Date: July 25, 2024 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods
pursuant to City Code 18-85 and 18-86 for J.E.J.
Properties, Inc.
From: James McQueen Enclosures:
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Updated SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
J.E.J. Properties, Inc., a Florida for -profit corporation ("JEJ"), requested assistance for the renovation and
rehabilitation of the Dunns-Josephine Hotel, located at 1028 N.W. 3`a Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. The
SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding in an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand
Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety -Five Cents ($897,320.95).
The Dunns-Josephine Hotel ("Hotel") has provided quality service to their guests since 2019, while employing
current Overtown residents. The Hotel, originally built in 1938, needs significant improvements and repairs to
address structural concerns, mold abatement, sinking floors, rotting wood and termites, as well as water intrusion
issues. The building is placed in a prominent area of the business corridor of N.W. 3" Avenue within the heart of
the up and coming Culture and Entertainment District. It is recommended that an older building such as this be
preserved and improved. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted JEJ's request, in accordance with the
objectives of the Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Sections 18-85 and 18-86 and the
affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding the same to the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
:7akwes Mc rzeen
James AlcQ[een (Jul 18. 2D2414)11 EDT)
James McQueen, Executive Director
Attachment: File # 16396 - Bid Waiver Memo (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
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, July 25th, 2024, 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 J.E.J. Properties, Inc., a Florida
profit corporation to underwrite costs associated with the renovation and
rehabilitation of The Dunns-Josephine Hotel located within the SEOPW CRA area
at 1028 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
In accordance with the SEOPW CRA 2018 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida
Statutes 163, the Board will consider funding an amount not to exceed Eight Hundred
Ninety -Seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and Ninety -Five Cents
($897,320.95) to support renovations and repairs at Dunns-Josephine Hotel. This
funding is critical in the rehabilitation of the historic property and is envisioned to
eliminate slum and blight and consistent with the Plan.
All comments and questions with respect to the meeting and public participation should
be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director, or Vincent T. Brown, Esq.,
Deputy Director and Staff Counsel, at 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida
33136 or (305) 679-6800.
This action is being considered pursuant to Section 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 will be available
as with the scheduled SEOPW CRA Board meeting or anytime thereafter in the City
Commission chambers.
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. 43538
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Attachment: File # 16396 - Notice to the Public (16396 : 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns-Josephine Hotel.)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: July 18, 2024
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 16397
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: 4/5th Vote: Abundant Living Health
& Wellness Resulting Services, Inc.
for G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health
Enclosures: File # - 16397 Backup
File # 16397 - Bid Waiver
Memo
File # 16397 - Notice to the
Public
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") 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 Section 18-85 of the code of the City of Miami, Florida, to support Abundant Living Health &
Wellness Resulting Services, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation ("Abundant Living"), which
provides mental health education, support, and intervention services, to underwrite costs associated with
the G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health Initiative ("Program") held at 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Building C, Miami,
Florida 33136, and waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding as not being practicable or
advantageous to the SEOPW CRA; further authorizing funding in an amount not to exceed One Hundred
Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($125,000.00) ("Funds").
It is recommended that the Board of the SEOPW CRA approve and adopt the attached Resolution,
authorizing the allocation of the Funds to Abundant Living for the Purpose stated herein.
Since its inception in 2012, Abundant Living has promoted health education and advocacy, mental health
counseling and the facilitation of support groups to Overtown residents. Abundant Living has focused its
efforts on providing health education to marginalized communities, particularly to individuals and groups,
and its most vulnerable community members. Abundant Living seeks to further its positive impact
through this Initiative, which will invite Overtown residents and families to engage in a 48-week program
from September 2024 through August 2025. The goal is to reach at least 2,400 participants in the SEOPW
CRA redevelopment area through weekly seminars of community mental wellness education, 480 one-on-
one counseling and coaching sessions, 22 sessions of bi-weekly grief and loss support groups, and a
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mental wellness summit It is recommended that a program such as this be implemented in order to
improve the quality of life for Overtown residents.
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes (the "Act") community redevelopment means
"undertakings, activities, or projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and
blight...."
Section 2, Goal 4 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community that will provide life
sustaining jobs to residents" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Goal 6 of the Plan lists the "[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for residents" as a stated
redevelopment goal.
FUNDING:
$125,000.00 from Account No. 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 — Non TIF Fund Account.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit
corporation
Address: 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida, 33136.
Funding request: $125,000.00.
Scope of work or services (Summary): Provides mental health education, support, and intervention
services, to underwrite costs associated with the G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health Initiative.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: July 25, 2024
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant in the amount of $125,000.00 to "Abundant Living".
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 2 5 , 0 0 0.0 0
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: Funds derive from a Non TIF Fund Source.
Approved by:
Executive Director 7/18/2024
Approval:
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 16397 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENTS, 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 ("CITY CODE"),
AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA, AND WAIVING SAID PROCEDURES;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE GRANT FUNDS, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS
AND ZERO CENTS ($125,000.00) ("FUNDS") AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION
OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING TO ABUNDANT LIVING HEALTH & WELLNESS
RESULTING SERVICES, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION
("ABUNDANT LIVING"), WHICH PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION,
SUPPORT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES, TO ASSIST WITH THE G.R.A.C.E.
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS INITIATIVE ("PROGRAM") TO BE HELD AT 1550
N.W. 3RD AVENUE, BUILDING C, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSE STATED
HEREIN; 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 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan (the
"Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, under Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community Redevelopment Act,
(the "Act"), "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a
community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum
and blight"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 on page 10 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the
community..." as a stated redevelopment goal; and
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WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, on page 10 of the Plan lists the "[i]mprove[ment of] the [(duality
of [1]ife for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, since its inception in 2012, Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services,
Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation ("Abundant Living"), has been promoting health education,
health advocacy, mental health counseling and the facilitation of support groups to Overtown residents;
and
WHEREAS, Abundant Living focuses its efforts on providing health education to marginalized
communities, particularly, and has made a positive impact to individuals and groups, including its most
vulnerable community members, supported by testimonials; and
WHEREAS, Abundant Living has requested funding to provide a 48-week program from
September 2024 through August 2025, with a goal of reaching 2,400 participants in the SEOPW CRA
redevelopment area through weekly seminars of community mental wellness education, 480 one-on-one
counseling and coaching sessions, 22 sessions of bi-weekly grief and loss support groups, and a mental
wellness summit ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program will engage with Overtown residents to help bridge the gap in mental
health services and serve as a catalyst for improved life skills; and
WHEREAS, Abundant Living is requesting an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars And Zero Cents ($125,000.00) ("Funds") to support the Program to be held at 1550
N.W. Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida, 33136; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the allocation of Funds to
Abundant Living for the Program stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that adopting this Resolution would further the
redevelopment goals and objectives of the SEOPW CRA; 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 Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of
the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, to
allocate said Funds, subject to availability, to Abundant Living, and to authorize the Executive Director to
negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel, with
Abundant Living;
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. Pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the
SEOPW CRA, by a four -fifths (4/5th) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the Executive
Director's recommendation and written findings that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are
not practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA, to allocate the Funds to Abundant Living to support
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its Program at 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida 33136 for the Program, and waiving the
requirements for said procedures is hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed.
Section 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized' to disperse the Funds, at his
discretion, from the Non-TIF Account No. 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 to Abundant Living to
further the Program stated herein.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all necessary agreements, all in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel, for said purpose.
Section 5. 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 for public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with
the City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
"Vv B ounsel
7/18/2024
' 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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un a.ntLivin
Healt& Wellness Resulting Services
May 24, 2024
James McQueen, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown Park West
Community Redevelopment
819 N. W. 2nd Ave. 31d Floor
Miami FL. 33136
Re: Abundant Living Health & Wellness Proposal for Grant Funding 2024-2025 (G.R.A.C.E
Mental Health & Wellness Initiative)
Dear Mr. McQueen,
I would like to take this opportunity to extend gratitude to you, the Southeast Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency, and its team members for your support and consideration of
funding the Abundant Living "GRACE" Mental Health & Wellness Initiative. This initiative seeks
bridge the gap in mental health services by providing compassionate, culturally competent, and
collaborative Mental Health & Wellness services to the underserved and marginalized residents in
the Overtown community in which you serve.
With that shared, I respectfully submit our request for proposal (RFP) in the amount of $125, 000.
The Financial support of the SEOPW CRA would serve as a catalyst to help us positively impact
the mental health and wellness of our residents through mental health education, mental health
counseling, grief and loss support groups, and life coaching skills.
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 786-597-7664 or email
abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com.
Respectfully Submitted,
nr, &me,e ed..
Dr. Cheryl Coleman PhD, APN, MBA
Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc.
1810 N.E. 153`d St. Suite 2 North Miami Beach
Email: abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com
Phone: 305-930-3555 Cell: 786-597-7664
Attachment: File # - 16397 Backup (16397 : 4/5th Vote: Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc. for G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health)
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Introduction:
Abundant Living Health and Wellness Resulting Services, Inc. (ALHWRS) is a Non -Profit 501c
c3 organization incorporated in 2012. Our mission is to promote mind, body, and spirit health and
wellness support services that fosters healthy and holistic living. Through health education,
advocacy, training and equipping, counseling, and facilitation of support groups, we aim to
empower individuals to prioritize their mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical wellbeing by
seeking help when needed and developing a self -care plan for successful living. Our service
delivery fosters a caring inclusive approach making every individual feel valued, seen, heard, and
supported on their wellness journey. We care for all people however, there is a special emphasis
on serving the marginalized and underserved communities (to include: at -risk individuals, low-
income populations, youthful offenders, returning citizens, homeless individuals, disabled persons,
veterans, elderly, and those suffering with mental issues). These communities tend to suffer poorer
health outcomes and lack access to resources that support mental, spiritual, emotional, and physical
wellbeing.
Therefore, since our inception we have served approximately 7,200 Miami Dade County residents
to include Overtown with their health and wellness needs. We have provided community health
education, mental and physical health counseling/coaching, health lectures, health trainings, and
health fairs. These health endeavors focused on conditions that adversely impact marginalized
communities the most to include Cardiac Disease, Cancer, Hypertension, Stroke, Diabetes, Mental
Health, COVID-19 Virus/Vaccinations and Trauma informed Care. Additionally, we have
provided mental health education 375 at risk youth, 48 caregiver workshops post COVID-19, and
trained 151 individuals to conduct Grief and Loss support groups.
We have also provided culturally competent diversity and inclusion healthcare trainings for 5
primary health care clinics in Miami Dade County post COVID-19 aimed at improving the patient
care experience and the mental anguish around seeking equitable medical services. Our work
has been funded by Center of Disease Control and Florida Department of Health with Live Healthy
Miami Gardens as the fiscal agent, fund raising, and private donations. Abundant Living Health
and Wellness Resulting Services exist to make a positive health impact on individuals, groups, and
the most vulnerable community members.
Attachment: File # - 16397 Backup (16397 : 4/5th Vote: Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc. for G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health)
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Project Purpose:
We are living through one of the greatest healthcare challenges of our time due to the COVID-19
pandemic and a broken healthcare system. The effect of COVID-19 healthcare crisis has
negatively impacted our world and the mental health of Americans. Life as we once knew it has
forever changed. Many people have incurred tremendous losses to include family members,
friends, economic stability, housing, social interaction, pet, and jobs. These types of compounded
losses have lead us to becoming a grieving nation with. Rise in mental illness and disease.
In Miami -Dade County roughly 9.1 percent of the population (more than 240,000 individuals)
experience serious mental illnesses (SMI; e.g., schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression),
yet fewer than 13 percent of these individuals receive care in the public mental health system.
Research tells us about 40 percent of incarcerated people have a history of mental health issues
and estimate that 20 to 25 percent of the homeless population suffers from a combination of mental
illness, substance abuse, and poor physical health. The recent economic decline and COVID-19
has an extremely negative impact on the elderly. In a recent survey of 7 African American churches
in Miami Dade County 90 percent of the respondents 6 years and older indicated that they were
afraid of becoming homeless with nowhere to go and experienced social isolation weekly.
Additionally, suicide is among the top leading cause of death in the United States resulting in about
one death every eleven minutes. It the United states suicide is the second leading cause of death
for people 10-34 years of age, the fourth leading cause of death for those 35-54 years of age, and
the eight -leading cause of death for people 55 to 64 years of age. The provisional estimates for
suicide death in the united states released by the Center of Disease Control, August 10, 2023,
indicates that suicide death increased to nearly 50,000 in 2022 indicating a 2.6% increase since
2021. Experts say easy access to guns, substance use, social isolation, economic uncertainty,
barriers to mental health care access and stigma around seeking help are all contributing factors to
suicide.
In the state of Florida suicide is the 12th leading cause of death in 2021 with 3, 351 people dying.
Over three times people died than motor vehicle accidents. Florida ranked 36 in the nation in
suicide deaths (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Feb. 4, 2022). In 2022, the age
adjusted rate per 100,000 population of deaths from suicide all in Miami Dade County was 8.1
compared to Florida at 4.1.
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We believe the need for mental health awareness and support services is more critical than ever
before. This proposal outlines a comprehensive mental health awareness and support services
aimed at promoting mental wellbeing, providing support to those in need, reducing the stigmas
with mental health issues and increasing culturally competent mental health access. Our goal is
to aid the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency in improving
the quality of life of the residents by providing customized Mental Wellness Services.
SCOPE OF WORK
Our objectives:
1. Provide evidence -based education, increased awareness, and understanding of the effects
of Grief and Loss, Trauma Informed Care, and Mental illnesses and disorders, as well
Mental Health and Wellness Interventions to the Overtown community.
2. To provide accessible and inclusive mental health support services that include mental
health counseling and mental wellness plan of resiliency for each client utilizing the
G.R.A.C.E approach
G=Guided Assessment
R- Resiliency Strategies
A=Action Driven Interventions
C= Compassionate Caring Outcomes
E=Evidence based Empowerment Practices
3. To Collaborate with Transition Inc. and a network with local organizations, mental health
professionals, businesses, and Faith -Based Organizations to reduce the stigma around
seeking mental health services
4. To empower individuals to improve their quality of life by prioritizing their mental
wellbeing and seeking help when needed.
Work Location:
For the purposes of this proposed initiative Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting
Services, Inc will be providing services at Transition Inc. main office in the heart of Overtown
1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue Building C, Miami FL. 33136
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Develop the Tasks:
Program Activities and Deliverables:
1. Community Mental Wellness Education: Conduct workshops, seminars, and awareness
campaigns to educate the community about common mental health issues, coping
strategies', and available resources utilizing In person events, social media platforms, and
distributing informational materials to schools, businesses, and faith -based institutions to
reach 2,400 individuals Annually).
2. One on One mental health counseling: Provide 1:1 mental health counseling to ten
individuals or families weekly utilizing the ten dimensions of health assessment and the
G.R.A. C. E resiliency model with the goal of developing a selfcare health and well plan
for each client (480 one on one counseling sessions Annually).
3. Support Groups: Conduct Bi-weekly support groups utilizing guest speakers and subject
matter experts to cover topics: Grief and Loss, Mindfulness Practices, Conflict Resolution,
Anger Management, Forgiveness, Family Reunification, Self -Care, and access to resources
(22 Support Group Sessions Annually).
4. Community Mental Wellness Summit in collaboration with mental health service providers
(NAMI), health department, Veteran coalition, and South Florida Health Foundation and
other invested stakeholders (1 Summit Annually).
Outcomes Measures:
• Community Mental Wellness Education provided to 2, 400 residents in Overtown in
collaboration with Transition and other community health organizations
• Provide 480 1:1 Mental health counseling to Overtown residents via referrals from
Transition and other community organizations. (See ten clients per week for 48 weeks)
with a goal of each client developing their personalized health and wellness selfcare plan
• Provide 22 Sessions of Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Mental Wellness support groups
• Provide (1) Mental Wellness Summit in collaboration with Community Mental Health
stakeholders: NAMI-Miami, Health Department, Veterans Services, South Florida Health
Foundation, Faith Community Leaders, and other vested stake holders
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Monthly Calendar of Program Activities: *** Calendar and deliverables represent 48
weeks of services in consideration for holidays.
September 2024
Community health education will focus on mental and spiritual dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
October 2024
Mental Wellness Summit to promote program activities to the community
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
November 2024
Community health education will focus on mental and physical dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
December 2024
Community health education will focus on mental and emotional dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
January 2025
Community health education will focus on mental and social dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
February 2025
Community health education will focus on mental and environmental dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
March 2025
Community health education will focus on mental and occupational dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
April 2025
Community health education will focus on mental and financial dimension of wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
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May 2025
Community health education will focus on women mental health & wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
June 2025
Community health education will focus on men mental health & wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
July 2025
Community health education will focus on children's mental health & wellness
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
August 2025
Community health education will focus on trauma informed self -care
Provide 40 (sixty minute) counseling/coaching sessions for Overtown Residents/Family
Bi-weekly Grief & Loss Support Groups Sessions (2 sessions 60-90 minutes in duration)
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Program Impact Testimonials for Grief & Loss Support Groups Components: 2022-2023
1. The information has been a great help to me after the loss of my mother 2 months ago. It also helps
me in helping other family during their time of grief. Very informative. Thanks so much for your
availability.
2. The presenters were well -versed on the topic, and the slide presentation was helpful.
3. I feel these sessions was needed to help all of us to deal with our grief and loss. Regards of what
level we are in our journey. It really helps me to know that there are different types of losses.
Thanks to our Facilitators for an outstanding task. God Bless and thank you for your time
4. I really enjoyed the webinar. I'm a caregiver and it is not easy with 2 100 and 101..God has a funny
sense of humor. I'm in his arms Thank you
5. The Grief and Loss Webinar Series was very engaging and informative. The facilitators were very
informative with the content of the lessons and with the manner of which the lessons were
presented. The Christian model that was implemented in the lessons was very greatly appreciated.
The coordinating Scriptures and real -life scenarios and situations and the dialogue was relational
and relevant. The time of the series was adequate. The facilitators collaborated nicely together as
well. 1 am so thankful and appreciative to have had this opportunity to have been able to
participate in the series of workshops over the past month. Hopefully, you will be able to continue
to send out tidbits of information and wisdom nuggets to help navigate this process with so many
persons, families and individuals who are experiencing profound and complicated grief and
hopefully we can implement the strategies and tools which you have shared with me and others to
bless someone else. God bless. Felicia C. Harris Greater Mount Moriah Primitive Baptist Church
727 Charlotte, NC 28202
6. I took this workshop to help my friend who told me she couldn't stop crying after the loss of her
husband. She was on all four sessions as was I. These sessions were a blessing to me as I have had
several deaths of close friends this past year. My friend thanked me for inviting her to attend. She
said that the workshops really has helped her also. Thank you for your time and teaching us how to
navigate through our hours of grief.
7. Thank you Dr. Coleman and Chaplin Brown for informative session I was truly blessed CPThe
webinar gave me comfort.
8. These sessions were very informative. The presenters presented in a manner that was easily
understood and relevant. I appreciate your efforts.
9. Thank you for the knowledge that was provided and the materials that we can go back and
reference. The sessions were a highlight of our evenings. We will forever be grateful for the
impact that the series is allowing us to experience with the death of our daughter and daughter in
love; and how it is equipping us to help our grandchildren to navigate thru this life changing
process. Much prayers and thanks to you and our President Elder Kenneth Dukes for the
opportunity to be students of the courses d
very well was very informative.
BS Presentation and Information was presented
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ANNUAL BUDGET
DIRECT SERVICES
Role & Responsibilities
Budget
Clinical Program director
Will oversee all aspects of the program to
include direct services to the residents of
Overtown. Time will be provided utilized in the
manner below.
• Direct Clinical services (70%)
• Administrative Oversight (30%)
Direct Clinical Services (70% ) to include:
Provide initial Assessments & health
planning
= Counsels' clients and patients,
individually and in group sessions, to
assist in overcoming mental health &
wellness challenges, adjusting to life,
and making necessary lifestyle
changes to improve quality of life.
= Maintains confidentiality of records
relating to client's treatment.
Guides clients in the development of
skills and strategies to deal with their
problems.
$59,500
Mental Health & Wellness Counselor
Provide one on one assistance with
emotional, phycological, physical,
and cognitive issues with the goal of
promoting overall health & wellness
of population served.
$30,000
CONSULTANTS/GROUP MENTAL HEALTH
SESSIONS
Mental health & Wellness Group Facilitators
22 sessions X 250= $5500
Facilitate various topics in group settings on
all ten dimensions of health to include Grief
& Loss/Trauma Informed Care/Self Care
$5500
Mental Health Wellness Materials
22 sessions X 150=$3300
This cost will include monthly newsletter,
training materials for group sessions.
$3300
MENTAL WELLNESS SUMMIT
The mental health and wellness summit will
target 300 minorities/residents in the
Overtown area and will focus on closing the
gap in mental health disparities that plaque our
community. This direct service will also help
bridge the gap with other health disparities
such as Heart Disease, Diabetes, Hypertension,
Strokes as mental wellness guides life choices
and discipline needed to combat these
diseases. The summit will be held in an area to
be determined in Overtown.
$7950
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TOTAL DIRECT SERVICES
$106,250
INDIRECT COST
Clerical & Scheduling Assistance
$7200
EQUIPMENT
Computer Laptop
$1500
Zoom/Otter Transcription
$500
Office Supplies/Telephone
$3850
Printer
$1000
Accounting/Payroll
Payroll
$1200
Audit
$2500
Liability Insurance
$1000
TOTAL INDIRECT COST
$18,750
TOTAL BUDGET
$125,000
Thank you again for your consideration. If you should require anything further please don't
hesitate to contact me at 786-597-7664 or email abundantlivinghhs@gmail.com
Respectfully Submitted:
Dr. Cheryl Coleman, PhD, APN, MSN, MBA
CEO/President Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc.
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Date: July 25, 2024 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods
pursuant to City Code 18-85 and 18-86 for Abundant
Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc.
From: James McQueen Enclosures:
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Updated SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
Abundant Living Health & Wellness Resulting Services, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation ("Abundant
Living"), requests assistance for the costs associated with the G.R.A.C.E. Mental Health Initiative ("Program") to
be held at 1550 N.W. 3' Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida 33136. The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding
in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($125,000.00).
Since its inception in 2012, Abundant Living has promoted health education and advocacy, mental health
counseling and the facilitation of support groups to Overtown residents. Abundant Living has focused its efforts
on providing health education to marginalized communities, particularly to individuals and groups, and its most
vulnerable community members. Abundant Living seeks to further its positive impact through this Initiative,
which will invite Overtown residents and families to engage in a 48-week program from September 2024 through
August 2025. The goal is to reach at least 2,400 participants in the SEOPW CRA redevelopment area through
weekly seminars of community mental wellness education, 480 one-on-one counseling and coaching sessions, 22
sessions of bi-weekly grief and loss support groups, and a mental wellness summit. It is recommended that a
program such as this be implemented in order to improve the quality of life for Overtown residents. The Executive
Director has reviewed and vetted Abundant Living's request, in accordance with the objectives of the Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Sections 18-85 and 18-86 and the
affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding the same to the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
7arvp,r Mc(Jruegn
James F1cQ2een (Jul 18, 202414,10 EDT)
James McQueen, Executive Director
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Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
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, July 25th, 2024, 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 a grant to Abundant Living Health & Wellness
Resulting Services, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation, to underwrite costs
associated with the GRACE Mental Health Initiative, which will provide mental
health education, support and intervention services to residents located within the
SEOPW CRA area at 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Building C, Miami, Florida 33136.
In accordance with the SEOPW CRA 2018 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida
Statutes 163, the Board will consider funding an amount not to exceed One Hundred
Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($125,000.00). This funding will aid in
providing accessible and inclusive mental health services under a specialized approach
to revitalize and improve the quality of life for Overtown residents consistent with the
Plan.
All comments and questions with respect to the meeting and public participation should
be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director, or Vincent T. Brown, Esq.,
Deputy Director and Staff Counsel, at 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, Florida
33136 or (305) 679-6800.
This action is being considered pursuant to Section 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 will be available
as with the scheduled SEOPW CRA Board meeting or anytime thereafter in the City
Commission chambers.
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. 43539
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 25, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: July 18, 2024
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 16398
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Lease Agreement for SEOPW
CRA's Office Space at the Black
Archives Lyric Theatre.
Enclosures: File # 16398 - Exhibit A
File # 16398 - Exhibit B
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachments, authorizing execution of a
Commercial Lease Agreement ("Lease) (Exhibit "A"), in substantially the attached form, with the Black
Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation
("BAF"), for the SEOPW CRA's office space located at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819
N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, for a term of three (3) years at a total monthly rent of Nineteen
Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($19,460.00), or of Two Hundred Thirty -Three
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Zero Cents ($233,520.00) annually, with a Three Percent
(3%) annual increase after the first Lease year ("Purpose").
On January 27, 2014, through Resolution No. CRA-R-14-0002, attached and incorporated herein as
Exhibit `B," the Board authorized the Executive Director to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with
BAF, for a term of three (3) years. The SEOPW CRA has since held its office and carried out community
redevelopment activities and projects in said office at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, located
at 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136.
It is recommended that the Board of the SEOPW CRA approve and adopt the attached Resolution,
authorizing the allocation of Funds to BAF for the Purpose stated herein.
The SEOPW CRA's offices currently includes sufficient commercial space to continue support the
SEOPW CRA's operations. The commercial space consists of 3,488 sq. ft. of office and storage space, as
well as access to 1,520 sq. ft. of shared space, including a conference room, copy room, kitchen/break
room, and reception area. BAF has agreed to lease the commercial space for the first year of the term for a
monthly and annual amount of $19,460.00 and $233,520.00, respectively, with a 3% annual increase after
the first Lease year. It is recommended that the SEOPW CRA enter into a lease agreement with BAF
under these terms.
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JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.370, Florida Statutes authorizes the SEOPW CRA to enter into leases for property within the
redevelopment area.
FUNDING:
Funds to be allocated from the Rentals and Leases Account No. 10050.920101.544000.0000.00000 as
follows:
$233,520.00 during FY 2024/2025;
$240,525.00 during FY 2025/2026;
$247,741.00 during FY 2026/2027.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Address: 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33136.
Funding request: $233,520.00 during FY 2024/2025; $240,525.00 during FY 2025/2026; $247,741.00
during FY 2026/2027
Scope/Summary: Authorization for execution of the Commercial Lease Agreement with the Black
Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc for a 3-Year Term (2024-2027), with
annual 3% increase after first year.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: July 25, 2024
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL LEASE
AGREEMENT ("LEASEWITH THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH
FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT
CORPORATION ("BAF") FOR THE SEOPW CRA'S OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT
THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORIC LYRIC THEATER, 819 N.W. 2ND AVENUE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 ("PROPERTY"), FOR A TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, IN A
FORM ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, AT A TOTAL MONTHLY RENT OF NINETEEN
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($19,460.00)
("MONTHLY RENT"), OR AN AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE
THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($233,520.00)
ANNUALLY, WITH A THREE PERCENT (3%) ANNUAL INCREASE AFTER THE
FIRST LEASE YEAR, PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.544000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 3 3, 5 2 0.0 0
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 7/18/2024
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Miguel A Valcntirl, Finance Officer 7/18/2024
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 16398 Final Action Date:
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
EXECUTE A COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT ("LEASE"), SUBSTANTIALLY IN
THE FORM ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," WITH THE
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -PROFIT CORPORATION ("BAF") FOR THE SEOPW
CRA'S OFFICE SPACE LOCATED AT THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORIC LYRIC
THEATER, 819 N.W. 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 ("PROPERTY"), FOR A
TERM OF THREE (3) YEARS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO STAFF COUNSEL,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, AT A TOTAL MONTHLY
RENT OF NINETEEN THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($19,460.00) ("MONTHLY RENT"), OR AN AMOUNT OF TWO HUNDRED
THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($233,520.00) ANNUALLY, WITH A THREE PERCENT (3%) ANNUAL
INCREASE AFTER THE FIRST LEASE YEAR, 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 ("Redevelopment Area") in accordance with the 2018 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370, Florida Statutes authorizes the SEOPW CRA to enter into leases
for property within the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., a
Florida not -for -profit corporation ("BAF"), currently owns the "Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater,"
commonly known as the "Lyric Theater," a historic cultural complex located at 819 N.W. 2°a Avenue,
Miami, Florida 33136 ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA and BAF wish to enter into a Commercial Lease Agreement
("Lease"), substantially in the form attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA currently has access to that certain 3,488 square feet of office
space on the third floor of the Property ("Leased Premises") and access to that certain 1,520 square feet of
shared space on the third floor of the Property ("Shared Space"); and
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WHEREAS, the Lease shall have a term of three (3) years at a total monthly rent of Nineteen
Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($19,460.00), or of Two Hundred Thirty -Three
Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Zero Cents ($233,520.00) annually, with a Three Percent
(3%) annual increase after the first Lease year; and
WHEREAS, on January 27, 2014, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-14-
0002, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B," authorized the Executive Director to enter into a
lease agreement with BAF; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA's redevelopment goals and objectives; 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 the Executive Director to
negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all -in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel BAF for
the Leased Premises;
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 the lease
agreement, substantially in the form attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," including any and
all necessary documents to effectuate said Lease, and all in forms acceptable to Staff Counsel, for said
Purpose, for a three (3) term at a total monthly rent of Nineteen Thousand Four Hundred Sixty Dollars
and Zero Cents ($19,460.00)("Monthly Rent"), or of Two Hundred Thirty -Three Thousand Five Hundred
Twenty Dollars and Zero Cents ($233,520.00), annually, with a Three Percent (3%) annual increase after
the first Lease year.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate an amount not to exceed the
Rent, at his discretion, from the Rentals and Leases Account No. 10050.920101.544000.0000.00000 to
the Black Archives to further the Purpose stated herein.
Section 4. Sections of this Resolution may be re -numbered 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 same with the
City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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EXHIBIT A
COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT
THIS COMMERCIAL LEASE AGREEMENT is made on this day of July 2024
(the "Lease Effective Date") by and between THE BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND
RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC., a Florida not -for -profit
corporation ("Landlord"), having an address, 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (the
"Property") and the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section
163.356, Florida Statutes ("Tenant"), having an address, 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami,
Florida 33136 (the "Leased Premises).
1. GRANT OF LEASE
Landlord, in consideration of the rents to be paid and the covenants and agreements to be
performed and observed by the Tenant, does hereby lease to the Tenant and the Tenant does hereby
lease and take from the Landlord that certain 3,488 square feet of floor space on the third floor of
the Property, as depicted in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and by reference made a part hereof (the
"Leased Premises") for description purposes, together with, as part of the property, all
improvements located thereon. The Tenant shall have access to that certain 1,520 square feet of
shared space on the third floor of the Property, as depicted in Exhibit "A" for a total amount of
4,248 square feet of floor space.
2. USE OF LEASED PREMISES; HOURS OF OPERATION
a. USE OF LEASED PREMISES. The parties acknowledge that the Tenant is a public
agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes, and serves a
public governmental entity that engages in community redevelopment activities pursuant to
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and the Tenant's approved redevelopment plan. The Leased
Premises shall be used and occupied as the administrative offices of the Tenant, and for other
uses related to the operation of the Tenant's business, including use of the Leased Premises to
hold public meetings. Tenant shall be required to provide Landlord with advance notice,
consisting of not less than five (5) calendar days, of any public meetings that will be held at
the Leased Premises. Tenant shall also notify and schedule with Landlord, through the Black
Archives Administration, any requests to utilize the common areas of the building, including
all conference rooms. Upon receipt of advance notice as provided above, Landlord agrees to
identify accommodations sufficient to support the nature of the meeting and anticipated
number of attendees. Nothing herein shall give Tenant the right to use the Leased Premises for
any other purpose or to sublease, assign, or license the use of the Leased Premises.
b. HOURS OF OPERATION. Landlord acknowledges that Tenant is a government
entity that operates Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time
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(EST); however, in the event Tenant requires access to the Leased Premises beyond the
aforementioned days and hours of operations, upon providing advanced notice to Landlord,
Tenant shall have full and complete access to the Leased Premises as required in furtherance
of its business operations.
3. TERM
The term of this Lease (the "Term") and Tenant's obligation to pay rent hereunder shall
commence on the date (the "Commencement Date"), as defined in this Section below, and shall
terminate three (3) years from the Commencement Date, or sooner, if terminated as provided
herein. The Commencement Date shall be July _ 2024. In the event either party wishes to
extend the term of this Lease, said party agrees to provide folinal written notice no later than
four (4) months into the third year of the original term. Both Landlord and Tenant each agree
to meet and negotiate the terms and conditions governing the extended term.
4. RENT
a. RENT; MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS. The Tenant agrees to pay the Landlord
and the Landlord agrees to accept, during the term hereof, at Landlord's address set forth
below in Section 17, or at such other place and to such other person as Landlord may from
time to time designate in writing, no later than 45 days prior to the due date, annual rent in
the amount of Two Hundred Thirty -Three Thousand Five Hundred Twenty Dollars and Zero
Cents ($233,520.00). The annual rent shall be payable in advance in equal monthly
installments of one -twelfth (1/12) of the total year rent, which shall be Nineteen Thousand
Four Hundred Sixty Dollars and Zero Cents ($19,460.00), on the first day of each calendar
month during the term hereof, and prorate for the fractional portion of any month. Reference
to annual rent hereunder shall not be implied or construed to the effect that this Lease or the
obligation to pay rent hereunder is from year to year, or for any term shorter than the existing
Lease term, plus any extensions as may be agreed upon. Rent shall be considered late if
received by Landlord fifteen (15) or more days subsequent to the due date.
b. ANNUAL RENT INCREASE. Tenant shall pay an annual Rent in an amount
increased over the amount charged during the immediately preceding Lease Year,
commencing with the Second Lease Year and continuing on each annual anniversary
thereafter throughout the Term, and any extension or renewals thereof, payable in equal
monthly installments (in an amount not to exceed 3% of the annual amount of Rent as
defined in Section 4(a)), payable without notice, demand, deduction, or set-off whatsoever.
c. COMMON AREA MAINTENANCE. Tenant shall pay to Landlord for the
maintenance of the common areas, an amount equal to Tenant's Pro Rata Share, or 9.4%, of
the Property's operating and maintenance costs, as is defined in Section 9. Landlord shall
establish the fiscal period for the determination of the Property's operating and maintenance
costs. If the Commencement Date is other than the first day of such fiscal period, the
Property's operating costs for that fiscal period shall be prorated so that Tenant shall pay with
respect only to that portion thereof that relates to the fiscal period included with the Term of
this Lease.
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d. APPORTIONMENT OF RENT; 30 DAY MONTH. If the term of this Lease shall
terminate on any day other than the first or last day respectively of a calendar month, all rent
and other charges accruing under this Lease for such portion of the partial calendar month
shall be apportioned and paid on the basis of a thirty (30) day month.
d. REAL ESTATE TAXES. Landlord shall be responsible for any and all real estate
taxes and assessments against the Leased Premises and/or Property.
5. SECURITY DEPOSIT
Landlord hereby waives any obligation of Tenant to provide a security deposit. Tenant hereby
agrees to return the Leased Premises to Landlord in the original condition leased, ordinary
wear and tear excepted.
6. SIGNAGE
Tenant shall have the right, subject to the consent of Landlord, which shall not be
unreasonably withheld, to at its sole risk and expense and in conformity with applicable laws
and ordinances, to erect and thereafter, to repair or replace, if it shall so elect signage located
on the same floor as the Tenant's Leased Premises, provided that Tenant shall remove any
such signs upon termination or expiration of this Lease, and repair all damage occasioned
thereby to the Leased Premises. Given the historic nature of the Property, no signage on the
exterior of the Property shall be permitted.
7. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING
Tenant shall not assign, sublet, mortgage, pledge, or hypothecate this Lease, or any interest
therein, nor shall Tenant permit the use of the Leased Premises by any person or persons
other than Tenant, nor shall Tenant sublet the Leased Premises, or any part thereof without
the prior written consent of Landlord.
8. CONDITION OF LEASED PREMISES — MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Landlord agrees to keep and maintain in good order and repair the Leased Premises and the
Property, including the roof, structural components, common areas, foundation, as well as the
mechanical, electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems and exterior walls except for damage
caused by casualty and condemnation, and subject to normal wear and tear, provided such
repairs are not occasioned by Tenant, Tenant's invitees or anyone in the employ or control of
Tenant. Tenant shall at once report in writing to Landlord any defective condition known to
him that Landlord is required to repair pursuant to this Section.
All replacements, repairs and maintenance shall be performed by contractors or workmen
designated or approved by Landlord. Landlord shall be responsible for the sanitation, storage
and daily removal of all garbage and recycling generated by Tenant. Landlord shall perform
the aforesaid maintenance, repairs, replacements and services. If the Landlord fails to make
repairs promptly and adequately, or otherwise fails to comply with this Section, Tenant may,
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but need not, make repairs or correct such failure, and Landlord shall pay Tenant the cost
thereof on demand. Tenant hereby agrees that Tenant shall not commit nor allow any waste or
damage to be committed on any portion of the Leased Premises.
9. COST OF MAINTENANCE
Landlord shall pay for the cost of maintenance, operation, and administration of the common
areas and all constructed improvements thereto. The term "Common Area Maintenance"
shall mean the total cost and expenses incurred in connection with the administration,
operation, maintenance, and repair of the common areas of the Property, including without
limitation: gardening and landscaping; the cost of public liability, property damage, and
worker's compensation; parking areas; lighting; electricity; water; sanitary control; removal
of trash, rubbish, garbage, recyclables and other refuse; elevators; fire alarm and fire
sprinkler systems; machinery or equipment used in such maintenance; the cost of personnel
to implement such services; security; fees to direct parking and to police the common area
under the terms of this Lease.
10. ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS
a. NON-STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Tenant shall have the right, at its sole expense, from time to time, to redecorate the Leased
Premises and to make such non-structural alterations, additions, or improvements in such
parts thereof as the Tenant shall deem expedient or necessary for its purposes; provided,
however, that such alterations, additions or improvements neither impair the structural
soundness, nor diminish the value of the Leased Premises. Additionally, notwithstanding the
above, Tenant agrees that non-structural alterations, additions or improvements shall not
occur throughout hallways and corridors throughout the Leased Premises.
b. STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS, ADDITIONS OR IMPROVEMENTS.
Tenant may undertake structural alterations, additions or improvements to the Leased
Premises provided that the Tenant has first obtained Landlord's written consent, which shall
not be unreasonably withheld, and Tenant provides details of all proposed structural
alterations, additions or improvements, including drawings and specifications prepared by
qualified architects or engineers conforming to good engineering practice. All such
alterations shall be performed: (i) at the sole cost of Tenant; (ii) by licensed contractors and
subcontractors and workmen approved in writing by Landlord; (iii) in a good and
workmanlike manner; (iv) in accordance with the drawings and specifications approved in
writing by Landlord; (v) in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; and (vi)
subject to the reasonable regulations, supervision, control and inspection of Landlord. If any
alterations would affect the structure of the Property or any of the electrical, plumbing,
mechanical, heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems or other base building systems,
such work shall, at the option of Landlord, be performed by Landlord at Tenant's cost. The
cost of the work performed shall be paid by Tenant to Landlord upon demand. Upon
completion of alterations, additions or improvements to the Leased Premises, Tenant shall, at
its cost, obtain all permits or licenses necessary for the occupancy of the improvements and
the operation of the same as set out herein and shall keep the same in force.
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Landlord agrees to execute and deliver upon Tenant's request such instrument or instruments
embodying Landlord's approval which may be required by a public or quasi -public authority
for the purposes of obtaining any licenses or permits for the approved alterations, additions
or improvements in, to, or upon the Leased Premises.
c. PERMITS AND EXPENSES. Each party agrees that it will procure all necessary
permits for making any repairs, alterations, or other improvements for installations, when
applicable. Each party hereto shall give written notice to the other party of any repairs
required of the other pursuant to this Lease, and the party responsible for said repairs agrees
to promptly commence such repairs and to diligently complete said repairs. Each party agrees
to promptly pay the costs of any work performed so that the Leased Premises and/or Property
at all times shall be free of liens for labor and materials. Each party further agrees to hold
harmless and indemnify the other party from and against any and all injury, loss, claims, or
damage to any person or property occasioned by or arising out of the performance of such
work by the other party or its employees, agents or contractors. Each party further agrees that
in doing such work that it will employ materials of good quality and comply with all
governmental requirements, and perform such work in a good and workmanlike manner.
11. PROPERTY DAMAGE
a. DESTRUCTION BY FIRE OR CASUALTY. If the Leased Premises or the
Property shall be destroyed by fire or other cause, or be so damaged that restoration cannot
be reasonably completed within one hundred and twenty (120) days or less, then either
Landlord or Tenant may, by written notice, given to the other not later than forty-five (45)
days after the date of such destruction, terminate this Lease, in which event rent paid for the
period beyond the date of destruction shall be refunded to the Tenant, and at which time both
parties shall be relieved of all further liability hereunder accruing after the effective
cancellation date. If the damage can be reasonably restored within one -hundred and twenty
(120) days or less, a proportionate reduction shall be made in the rent herein reserved
corresponding to the time during which, and applicable to the portion of the Leased Premises
of which Tenant was deprived of possession during the period of restoration. In that case,
Landlord shall proceed with diligence to complete restoration and repairs of the Leased
Premises and/or Property, except for improvements installed by the Tenant, and complete
reconstruction within one hundred and twenty (120) days of the casualty.
The decision of a licensed Florida architect or engineer retained or engaged by Tenant and
certified in writing to Landlord and Tenant shall conclusively be deemed binding on the
parties as to: (i) whether the Leased Premises or Building can be restored within the period
provided hereinabove, (ii) the percentage of the Leased Premises rendered untenantable and
the resulting percentage by which rent and other charges hereunder should abate during the
period of restoration, and (iii) the date upon which the Leased Premises are restored.
b. OTHER LOSS OR DAMAGE. Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary,
Landlord shall not be responsible for any loss of or damage to property of Tenant or of others
located on the Leased Premises, except where such loss or damage is caused by the willful
act or omission, misconduct, or negligence of Landlord, or Landlord's agents, employees or
contractors, for loss to or damage of Tenant's property as a result of Landlord's failure to
make repairs for which Landlord is responsible for under this Lease, where Tenant has
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notified Landlord in writing of the need for said repairs. If after the giving of such notice by
the Tenant, and the occurrence of such failure by the Landlord, loss of or damage to Tenant's
property results from the condition as to which Landlord has been notified, Landlord shall
indemnify and hold harmless Tenant from any loss, cost or expense arising therefrom.
c. FORCE MAJEURE. In the event that Landlord or Tenant shall be delayed or
hindered in or prevented from the performance of any act by reason of strikes, lockouts,
unavailability of materials, failure of power, restrictive governmental laws or regulations,
pandemics, riots, insurrections, the act, failure to act, or default of the other party war or
other reason beyond its control, then performance of such act shall be excused for the period
of the delay and the period for the performance of such act shall be extended for a period
equivalent to the period of such delay. Notwithstanding the foregoing, lack of funds shall not
be deemed to be a cause beyond control of either party.
12. SURRENDER OF PREMISES
At the expiration or termination of this Lease, Tenant shall surrender the Premises to
Landlord and the Leased Premises shall be in the same condition as it was on the effective
date of this Lease, excepting reasonable wear and tear, and any additions, alterations and
improvements by the Landlord. Tenant shall also deliver all keys and combinations to locks,
safes and vaults (which are not readily removable without damaging the Leased Premises) to
Landlord. Tenant shall, at its own expense, repair any damage caused by the removal of any
of Tenant's property at the termination of this Lease. Tenant's obligation to perform hereunder
shall survive the end of the term of this Lease and, in the event Tenant fails to remove its
property upon the expiration of this Lease, then said property shall be deemed abandoned and
shall become the property of Landlord. Landlord shall nevertheless be entitled to perform the
obligations of Tenant under this Section at Tenant's expense, and Tenant shall be liable to
Landlord for all reasonable costs incurred by Landlord in the performance of such
obligations.
13. CONDEMNATION
a. TOTAL TAKING. If, after the execution of this Lease and prior to the expiration
of the term hereof, the whole of the Leased Premises shall be taken under power of eminent
domain by any public authority, or conveyed by Landlord to said authority in lieu of such
taking, then this Lease and the term hereof shall cease and terminate as of the date when
possession of the Leased Premises shall be taken by the taking authority and any unearned
rent or other charges, if any, paid in advance, shall be refunded to Tenant.
b. PARTIAL TAKING. If, after the execution of this Lease and prior to the
expiration of the term hereof, any public authority shall, under the power of eminent domain,
take, or Landlord shall convey to said authority in lieu of such taking, property which results
in a reduction by fifteen (15%) percent or more of the area in the Leased Premises, or of a
portion of the Leased Premises that substantially interrupts or substantially obstructs the
conducting of business on the Leased Premises, then Tenant may, at its election, terminate
this Lease by giving Landlord notice of the exercise of Tenant's election within thirty (30)
days after Tenant's receipt of notice of such taking. In the event of termination by Tenant, this
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Lease and the term hereof shall cease and terminate as of the date when possession shall be
taken by the appropriate authority of that portion of the Leased Premises, and any unearned
rent or other charges, if any, paid in advance by Tenant shall be refunded to Tenant.
c. RESTORATION. In the event of a taking in respect of which Tenant shall not
have the right to elect to terminate this Lease or, having such right, shall not elect to
terminate this Lease, this Lease and the term thereof shall continue in full force and effect
and Landlord, at Landlord's sole cost and expense, forthwith shall restore the remaining
portions of the Leased Premises, including any and all improvements made theretofore to an
architectural whole in substantially the same condition that the same were in prior to such
taking. A just proportion of the rent reserved herein and any other charges payable by Tenant
hereunder, according to the nature and extent of the injury to the Leased Premises and to
Tenant's business, shall be suspended or abated until the completion of such restoration and
thereafter the rent and any other charges shall be reduced in proportion to the square footage
of the Leased Premises remaining after such taking.
d. AWARD. The Landlord shall not be entitled to and Tenant shall have the sole
right to make its independent claim for and retain any portion of any award made by the
appropriating authority directly to Tenant for loss of business, or damage to or depreciation
of, and cost of removal of fixtures, personality and improvements installed in the Leased
Premises by, or at the expense of Tenant, and to any other award made by the appropriating
authority directly to Tenant.
e. RELEASE. In the event of any termination of this Lease as the result of the
provisions of this Section, the parties, effective as of such termination, shall be released, each
to the other, from all liability and obligations thereafter arising under this Lease.
14. LANDLORD'S ACCESS TO THE LEASED PREMISES
Tenant agrees to permit Landlord and its agents to enter the Leased Premises at all reasonable
times for the purpose of examining or inspecting the same, or for the purpose of protecting
Landlord's reversions, or to make alterations, repairs, or additions to the Leased Premises or
to any other portion of the Property, or for maintaining any service provided by Landlord, or
for any other purpose which Landlord deems necessary for the safety, comfort or
preservation of the Leased Premises or Building and during such operations, provided,
however, that Landlord does not interfere with Tenant's business operations and use of the
Leased Premises. Tenant will permit Landlord at any time within the earlier of (i) one
hundred twenty (120) days prior to the expiration of this Lease; or (ii) upon the failure of
Tenant to cure a default within thirty (30) days of notice by Landlord to bring prospective
tenants upon the Leased Premises for purposes of inspection.
15. INDEMNIFICATION
Landlord shall indemnify and hold harmless Tenant from and against any and all liability
damages, penalties, judgments or expenses arising from injury to persons or property
sustained by any person in or about the Property, common areas, parking or any other areas
outside of the Leased Premises. Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all costs,
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and reasonable attorneys' fees incurred or paid by Tenant in connection with such litigation
and any appeal thereof. To the extent permitted by Florida law, Tenant shall indemnify and
hold harmless Landlord from all losses, damages, liabilities and expenses whatsoever, which
may arise or be claimed against Landlord arising from: (i) the use of the Leased Premises by
Tenant; or (ii) any grossly negligent acts or omissions by the Tenant, Tenant's agents and
employees. Such expenses shall include, but not be limited to, all costs, expenses and
reasonable attorneys' fees incurred or paid by Landlord in connection with such litigation and
any appeal thereof. The provisions of this Section shall survive any termination or
cancellation of the Lease.
16. INSURANCE
a. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION. Landlord shall maintain fire and extended
coverage insurance on the Property, including all common areas, in an amount not less than
one hundred percent (100%) of the full replacement value. Landlord shall also maintain
commercial general liability coverage to afford minimum protection of not less than
combined Two Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($2,000,000.00) combined single limit
coverage of bodily injury, property damage or combination thereof. All insurance required
under this subsection shall be written by a company or companies qualified to do business in
Florida and reasonably acceptable to Tenant. A certificate of duplicate policies showing such
insurance in force shall be delivered to Tenant prior to the Commencement Date, and such
insurance and updated certificates or renewed policies shall be maintained with Tenant
throughout the term of this Lease.
b. TENANT'S OBLIGATION. Tenant shall maintain at its expense throughout the
terms of this Lease the following insurance coverage: (i) liability insurance for bodily injury
and property damage against damage, costs and attorneys' fees arising out of accidents of any
kind occurring on or about the Leased Premises with combined single limit liability coverage
of not less than One Million Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,000,000.00) and property damage
coverage of not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($100,000.00); (ii)
fire and extended casualty insurance with sufficient coverage to reimburse the loss of all of
Tenant's improvements to the Leased Premises, and all of Tenant's fixtures, equipment,
personal property and inventory; and (iii) appropriate workmen's compensation and any and
all other insurance required by law.
c. WAIVER OF SUBROGATION. Except as otherwise provided for in this Section,
Landlord and Tenant each hereby waives of itself and its insurers, its agents, officers or
employees, for any loss or damage that may occur to the Leased Premises, or any
improvements thereto of the Property, or any personal property of such party therein, by
reason of fire, the elements or any other causes which are, or should be :insured against under
the terms of insurance coverage referred to in this Section below, regardless of the cause or
origin of the damage involved.
d. CANCELLATION OF COVERAGE. No policy provided under this Section shall
be cancelled or subject to reduction in coverage or other change without at least thirty (30)
days advance written notice to the patties. All policies shall be written as primary policies not
contributing with and not in excess of coverage the patties may carry. If either party fails to
take out or keep in force any insurance referred to in this Section, or should any such
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insurance not be approved by the other party, such failure shall be deemed an event of default
under this Lease. Upon receipt of written notice of such default, a party shall have ten (10)
days to cure said default and procure, renew or otherwise comply with its obligations under
this Section. The insurance described in this Section shall be provided effective as of the
Commencement Date.
17. NOTICES
All notices or other communications which may be given pursuant to this Lease shall be in
writing and shall be deemed properly served if delivered by personal service or by certified mail
addressed to the Tenant and Landlord at the address indicated herein or as the same may be
changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally
served; or if by certified mail, on the fifth day after being posted or the date of actual receipt,
whichever is earlier:
To Landlord: The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida,
Inc.
819 N.W. 2"d Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Kamila E. Pritchett, Executive Director
To Tenant:
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: James McQueen, Executive Director
With copy to: Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Deputy Director/Staff Counsel
18. DEFAULT
a. LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION LANDLORD'S OBLIGATION REMEDIES. In
the event that:
i. Tenant shall on three (3) or more occasions be in default in the payment of rent
or other charges herein required to be paid by Tenant (default herein being
defined as payment received by Landlord fifteen (15) or more days subsequent
to the due date), regardless of whether or not such default has occurred on
consecutive or non-consecutive months; or
ii. Tenant has caused a lien to be filed against the Property and said lien is not
removed within sixty (60) days of recordation thereof; or
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Tenant shall default in the observance or performance of any of the covenants and
agreements required to be performed and observed by Tenant hereunder for a period of
thirty (30) days after notice to Tenant in writing of such default (or if such default shall
reasonably take more than thirty (30) days to cure, Tenant shall not have commenced the
same within the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion); then
Landlord shall be entitled to terminate this Lease by giving Tenant notice of termination,
in which event this Lease shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice
of termination, with the same force and effect as though the date so specified were the
date herein originally fixed as the termination date of the term of this Lease, and all rights
of Tenant under this Lease and in and to the Leased Premises shall expire and terminate,
and Tenant shall remain liable for all obligations under this Lease arising up to, but not
beyond, the date of such termination, and Tenant shall surrender the Leased Premises to
Landlord on the date specified in such notice. Landlord's remedies described above shall
preclude pursuit of any other remedy or remedies provided in this Lease or any other
remedy or remedies provided by law or in equity, separately or concurrently or in any
combination.
b. LANDLORD'S SELF-HELP. If Tenant shall default in the performance or
observance of any agreement or condition contained in this Lease which is Tenant's
responsibility to perform or observe and Tenant has failed to cure such default within
thirty (30) days after notice from Landlord specifying the default (or if such default shall
reasonably take more than thirty (30) days to cure, shall diligently prosecuted the same to
completion), Landlord may, at its option, without waiving any claim for damages for
breach of this agreement, at any time thereafter cure such default for the account of
Tenant, and any amount paid or contractual liability incurred by Landlord in so doing
shall be deemed paid or incurred for the account of Tenant and Tenant agrees to
reimburse Landlord therefor and save Landlord harmless therefrom. Provided, however,
that Landlord may cure any such default as aforesaid prior to the expiration of said
waiting period, without notice to Tenant if any emergency situation exists, or after notice
to Tenant, if the curing of such default prior to the expiration of said waiting period is
reasonably necessary to protect the Leased Premises or Landlord's interest therein, or to
prevent injury or damage to persons or property. If Tenant shall fail to reimburse
Landlord upon demand for any amount paid for the account of Tenant hereunder, said
amount shall be added to and become due as a part of the next payment of rent due and
shall for all purposes be deemed and treated as rent hereunder.
c. TENANT'S REMEDIES. In the event that Landlord shall default in the
observance or performance of any of the covenants and agreements required to be
performed and observed by Landlord herel.mder for a period of thirty (30) days after
notice to Landlord in writing of such default (or if such default shall reasonably take
more than thirty (30) days to cure, Landlord shall not have commenced the same within
the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion), then Tenant shall
be entitled to terminate this Lease by giving Landlord notice of termination, in which
event this Lease shall expire and terminate on the date specified in such notice of
termination, with the same force and effect as though the date so specified were the date
herein originally fixed as the termination date of the term of this Lease, and all rights of
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Landlord under this Lease shall expire and terminate, and Landlord shall remain liable for
all obligations under this Lease arising up to the date of such termination. Tenant's pursuit
of any remedy or remedies, including without limitation, any one or more of the remedies
stated herein shall not constitute an election of remedies or preclude pursuit of any other
remedy or remedies provided in this Lease or any other remedy or remedies provided by
law or in equity, separately or concurrently or in any combination.
d. TENANT'S SELF HELP. If Landlord shall default in the performance or
observance of any agreement or condition in this Lease contained on its part to be
performed or observed, and if Landlord shall not cure such default within thirty (30) days
after notice from Tenant specifying the default (or, if such default shall reasonably take
more than thirty (30) days to cure, and Landlord shall not have commenced the same
within the thirty (30) days and diligently prosecuted the same to completion), Tenant
may, at its option, without waiving any claim for damages for breach of agreement, at any
time thereafter cure such default for the account of Landlord and any amount paid or any
contractual liability incurred by Tenant in so doing shall be deemed paid or incurred for
the account of Landlord and Landlord shall reimburse Tenant therefor and save Tenant
harmless therefrom. Provided, however, that Tenant may cure any such default as
aforesaid prior to the expiration of said waiting period, without notice to Landlord if an
emergency situation exists, or after notice to Landlord, if the curing of such default prior
to the expiration of said waiting period is reasonably necessary to protect the Leased
Premises or Tenant's interest therein or to prevent injury or damage to persons or
property. If Landlord shall fail to reimburse Tenant upon demand for any amount paid or
liability incurred for the account of Landlord hereunder, said amount or liability may be
deducted by Tenant from the next or any succeeding payments of rent due hereunder.
19. TERMINATION
Tenant reserves the right to terminate this Lease, at any time for any reason upon giving thirty
(30) days written notice of termination to Landlord. If this Lease should be terminated as
provided herein, Tenant shall be relieved of all obligations under this Lease.
20. SUBORDINATION
Tenant shall, upon the request of Landlord in writing, subordinate this Lease to the lien of any
present or future institutional mortgage upon the Leased Premises regardless of the time of
execution or the time of recording of any such mortgage. Provided, however, that as a condition
to such subordination, the holder of any such mortgage shall enter first into a written agreement
with Tenant in form suitable for recording to the effect that:
a. in the event of foreclosure or other action taken under the mortgage by the holder thereof,
this Lease and the rights of Tenant hereunder shall not be disturbed but shall continue in
full force and effect so long as Tenant shall not be in default hereunder; and
b. such holder shall permit insurance proceeds and condemnation proceeds to be used for any
restoration and repair required under this Lease. Tenant agrees that if the m0lgagee or
any person claiming under the mortgagee shall succeed to the interest of Landlord in this
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Lease, Tenant will recognize said moltgagee or person as its Landlord under the terms of
this Lease, provided that said mortgagee or person for the period during which said
mortgagee or person respectively shall be in possession of the Leased Premises and
thereafter their respective successors in interest shall assume all of the obligations of
Landlord hereunder. The word "mortgage", as used herein includes mortgages, deeds of
trust or other similar instruments, and modifications, and extensions thereof. The term
"institutional mortgage" as used in this Section means a mortgage securing a loan from a
bank (commercial or savings) or trust company, insurance company or pension trust or any
other lender institutional in nature and constituting a lien upon the Leased Premises.
21. QUIET ENJOYMENT
Landlord covenants and agrees that upon Tenant paying the rent and observing and perfoiining
all of the terms, covenants and conditions on Tenant's part to be observed and performed
hereunder, that Tenant may peaceably and quietly have, hold, occupy and enjoy the Leased
Premises in accordance with the terms of this Lease without hindrance or interference from
Landlord or any persons lawfully claiming through Landlord.
22. ZONING AND GOOD TITLE
Landlord warrants and represents, upon which warranty and representation Tenant has relied in
the execution of this Lease, that Landlord is the owner of the Leased Premises, in fee simple
absolute, free and clear of all encumbrances, except for the easements, covenants and restrictions
of record as of the date of this Lease. Such exceptions shall not impede or interfere with the quiet
use and enjoyment of the Leased Premises by Tenant. Landlord further warrants and covenants
that this Lease is and shall be a first lien on the Leased Premises, subject only to any Mortgage to
which this Lease is subordinate or may become subordinate pursuant to an agreement executed
by Tenant, and to such encumbrances as shall be caused by the acts or omissions of Tenant; that
Landlord has full right and lawful authority to execute this Lease for the term, in the manner, and
upon the conditions and provisions herein contained; that there is no legal impediment to the use
of the Leased Premises as set out herein; that the Leased Premises are not subject to any
easements, restrictions, zoning ordinances or similar governmental regulations which prevent
their use as set out herein; that the Leased Premises presently are zoned for the use contemplated
herein and throughout the term of this lease may continue to be so used therefor by virtue of said
zoning, under the doctrine of "non -conforming use'1, or valid and binding decision of
appropriate authority, except, however, that said representation and warranty by Landlord shall
not be applicable in the event that Tenant's act or omission shall invalidate the application of said
zoning, the doctrine of "non -conforming use" or the valid and binding decision of the appropriate
authority. Landlord shall furnish without expense to Tenant, within thirty (30) days after written
request therefor by Tenant, a title report covering the Leased Premises showing the condition of
title as of the date of such certificate, provided, however, that Landlord's obligation hereunder
shall be limited to the furnishing of only one such title report.
23. HOLDING OVER
In the event that Tenant or anyone claiming under Tenant shall continue occupancy of the Leased
Premises after the expiration of the term of this Lease or any renewal or extension thereof
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without any agreement in writing between Landlord and Tenant with respect thereto, such
occupancy shall not be deemed to extend or renew the term of the Lease, but such occupancy
shall continue as a tenancy at will, from month to month, upon the covenants, provisions and
conditions herein contained. The rental shall be the rental in effect during the term of this Lease
as extended or renewed, prorated and payable for the period of such occupancy.
24. FIXTURES
All personal property, furnishings and equipment presently and all other trade fixtures installed
in or hereafter by or at the expense of Tenant and all additions and/or improvements, exclusive of
structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing, affixed to the Leased Premises and used in the
operation of the Tenant's business made to, in or on the Leased Premises by and at the expense of
Tenant and susceptible of being removed from the Leased Premises without damage, unless such
damage be repaired by Tenant, shall remain the property of Tenant and Tenant may, but shall not
be obligated to, remove the same or any part thereof at any time or times during the term hereof,
provided that Tenant, at its sole cost and expense, shall make any repairs occasioned by such
removal.
25. RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
If Landlord, at any time during the term of this Lease or any extension or renewal thereof,
receives one or more bona fide offers from third parties to purchase the Property, or the demised
premises therein, and any such offer is acceptable to Landlord, then Landlord agrees so to notify
Tenant in writing, giving the name and address of the bona fide offeror and the price, terms and
conditions of such offer, and Tenant shall have a period of not less than thirty (30) days from and
after the receipt of such notice from Landlord in which to elect to purchase the Property for the
consideration and on the terms and conditions contained in said bona fide offer.
If Tenant does not elect to purchase or does not purchase said Property, and Landlord either sells
or fails to sell the Property to any one or more of such third parties, who may make such offer or
offers, then in any and all such events all of the terms, provisions, conditions, and privileges of
this Lease, including this option, and the other rights and obligations of Tenant under this Lease
shall continue in full force and effect.
26. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
a. WAIVER. Failure of either party to complain of any act or omission on the part of
the other party, no matter how long the same may continue, shall not be deemed to be a
waiver by said party of any of its rights herelmder. No waiver by either party at any time,
express or implied, of any breach of any provision of this Lease shall be deemed a waiver of
a breach of any other provision of this Lease or a consent to any subsequent breach of the
same or any other provision. If any action by either party shall require the consent or
approval of the other party, the other party's consent to or approval of such action on any one
occasion shall not be deemed a consent to or approval of said action on any subsequent
occasion or a consent to or approval of any other action on the same or any subsequent
occasion. Any and all rights and remedies which either party may have under this Lease or by
operation of law, either at law or in equity, upon any breach, shall be distinct, separate and
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cumulative and shall not be deemed inconsistent with each other, and no one of them,
whether exercised by said party or not, shall be deemed to be an exclusion of any other; and
any two or more or all of such rights and remedies may be exercised at the same time.
b. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE. It is understood and agreed between the parties
hereto that time is of the essence of this Lease, and as to all of the terms, conditions and
provisions contained herein. Any time period herein described as ten (10) days or more shall
mean calendar days; less than ten (10) days shall mean business days.
c. AMENDMENT. This Lease may not be altered, changed, or amended, except by
an instrument in writing, signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. This
Lease and any exhibits attached hereto shall constitute the entire agreement reached in all
previous negotiations between the parties hereto and there are no other representations,
agreements or understandings of any kind, either written or oral, except as specifically set
forth herein.
d. ESTOPPEL CERTIFICATES. At any time and from time to time, Landlord and
Tenant each agree, upon request in writing from the other, to execute, acknowledge and
deliver to the other or to any person designated by the other a statement in writing certifying
that the Lease is unmodified and is in full force and effect, or if there have been
modifications, that the same is in full force and effect as modified (stating the modifications),
that the other party is not in default in the performance of its covenants hereunder, or if there
have been such defaults, specifying the same, and the dates to which the rent and other
charges have been paid.
e. RECORDATION OF LEASE. Tenant, or anyone claiming under Tenant, shall not
record this Lease or any memorandum thereof without the prior written consent of Landlord.
Instead, Landlord may record a short form of memorandum (the "Memorandum") of this
Lease. Within five (5) days of written request by Landlord, Tenant shall execute Landlord's
Memorandum and promptly return same to Landlord.
f. AUTHORITY. Landlord and Tenant duly certify that each possess the legal
authority to enter into this Lease. A resolution, motion or similar action has been duly
adopted as an official act of Tenant's governing body, authorizing the execution of this Lease,
and identifying the official representative of Tenant to act in connection herewith and to
provide such additional information as may be required by Landlord. In addition, Tenant
warrants that it is not necessary for any other person, firm, corporation, or entity to join in the
execution of this Lease to make Tenant's execution complete, appropriate and binding.
g. SEVERABILITY. If any term or provision of this Lease or the application hereof
to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be held invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Lease, or the application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable, shall not be
affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Lease shall be valid and be enforced to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
h. CAPTIONS. The captions of the Sections or subsections of this Lease are for
convenience only and are not a part of this Lease and do not in any way limit or amplify the
terms and provisions of this Lease. The word "Landlord" and the pronouns referring thereto,
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shall mean, where the context so admits or requires, the persons, firm or corporation named
herein as Landlord or the mortgagee in possession at any time, of the land and building
comprising the Leased Premises. If there is more than one Landlord, the covenants of
Landlord shall be the joint and several obligations of each of them, and if Landlord is a
partnership, the covenants of Landlord shall be the joint and several obligations of each of
the partners and the obligations of the firm. Any pronoun shall be read in the singular or
plural and in such gender as the context may require. Except as in this Lease otherwise
provided, the terms and provisions of this Lease shall be binding upon and inure to the
benefit of the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns.
Nothing contained herein shall be deemed or construed by the parties hereto nor by any third
party as creating the relationship of principal and agent or of partnership or of a joint venture
between the parties hereto, it being understood and agreed that neither any provision
contained herein, nor any acts of the parties hereto, shall be deemed to create any relationship
between the parties hereto other than the relationship of Landlord and Tenant.
i. BROKERAGE. No party has acted as, by or through a broker in the effectuation
of this Agreement, except as set out hereinafter.
j. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument contains the entire and only agreement
between the pal ties, and no oral statements or representations or prior written matter not
contained in this instrument shall have any force and effect.
k. GOVERNING LAW. All matters pertaining to this agreement (including its
interpretation, application, validity, performance and breach) in whatever jurisdiction action
may be brought, shall be governed by, construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida. The parties herein waive trial by jury and agree to submit to the personal
jurisdiction and venue of a court of subject matter jurisdiction located in Miami - Dade
County, State of Florida. In the event that litigation results from or arises out of this
Agreement or the performance thereof, the parties agree to reimburse the prevailing party's
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, and all other expenses, whether or not taxable by the
court as costs, in addition to any other relief to which the prevailing party may be entitled.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to
be executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized as of the day
and year above written.
LANDLORD:
THE BLACK ARCHIVES,
HISTORY AND RESEARCH
FOUNDATION OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC., a Florida not -
for -profit corporation
By:
Kamila E. Pritchett, Executive Director
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _day of , 20_,
by
Personally Known OR Produced Identification
Type of Identification Produced
(NOTARY SEAL)
NOTARY PUBLIC — STATE OF FLORIDA
Print Name:
Commission No.:
Commission
Expires:
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TENANT:
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK
WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the
City of Miami, a public agency and body
corporate created pursuant to Section
163.356, Florida Statutes
By: By:
Todd B. Hannon James McQueen
Clerk of the Board Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS:
By: By:
Vincent T. Brown Esq. Ann -Marie Sharpe, Director
Deputy Director/Staff Counsel Division of Risk Management
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EXHIBIT A
Address of the Property
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORIC LYRIC THEATRE
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
LYRIC SUBDIVISION
PB 172-009 T-23435
TR A
LOT SIZE 25231 SQ FT M/L
FAU 01 0103 060 1010 THRU 1240
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EXHIBIT B
LEASED PREMISES AREA
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EXHIBIT B
City of Miami
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-14-0002
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City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 13-01222 Final Action Date: 1/27/2014
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A
LEASE AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH THE
BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC. FOR THE CRA'S OFFICE SPACEATTHE LYRIC THEATER
COMPLEX, 819 NW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, FORATERM OF THREE (3)
YEARS, COMMENCING FEBRUARY 1, 2014, WITH RENT WAIVED FOR THE
FIRST YEAR OF THE TERM, AND RENT SET AT $6,000 PER MONTH, OR AN
ANNUAL AMOUNT OF $72,000, INCLUDING TAXES, UTILITIES, FOR THE
SECOND AND THIRD YEARS OF THE TERM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $35,000, FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF THE CRA'S TELEPHONE SYSTEM AND OTHER MOVING
EXPENSES IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRA'S RELOCATION TO THE LYRIC
THEATER COMPLEX; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM GENERAL OPERATING
FUND ENTITLED "RENTAL AND LEASES," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10030.920101.544000.0000.00000 AS FOLLOWS: $35,0000 DURING FY
2013/2014; $72,000 DURING FY 2014/2015; $72,000 DURING FY 2015/2016.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370(2)(e)2, Florida Statutes, authorizes the CRA to enter into leases
for property; and
WHEREAS, the CRA's offices are currently located at the Overtown Shopping Center, 1490
NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-13-0020 and
CRA-R-13-0038, authorized the expenditure of funds for the renovation of the Overtown Shopping
Center; and
WHEREAS, due to the renovation of the Overtown Shopping Center, the CRA is required to
relocate its offices; and
WHEREAS, the Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. is
finalizing the extensive rehabilitation of the Lyric Theater complex, which includes sufficient
commercial office space to support the CRA's operations; and
WHEREAS, BAF has agreed to waive rent payments for the first year of the CRA's term, and
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File Number: 13-01222 Enactment Number: CRA-R-14-0002
set the monthly rent payment for the second and third year of the term at $6,000 per month, or an
annual amount of $72,000, including any taxes, utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the Executive Director to
execute a lease agreement, in substantially the attached form, with BAF for the CRA's office space at
the Lyric Theater complex, for a term of three (3) years, commencing February 1, 2014, with rent
waived for the first year of the term, and rent set at $6,000 per month, or an annual amount of
$72,000, including taxes and utilities, for the second and third years of the term; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners also wishes to authorize the expenditure of funds, in
an amount not to exceed $35,000, for the installation of the CRA's telephone system and other
moving expenses in connection with the CRA's relocation to the Lyric Theater complex;
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 Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Executive Director to
execute a lease agreement, in substantially the attached form, with the Black Archives, History and
Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. for the CRA's office space at the Lyric Theater complex,
for a term of three (3) years, commencing February 1, 2014, with rent waived for the first year of the
term, and rent set at $6,000 per month, or an annual amount of $72,000, including taxes and utilities,
for the second and third years of the term.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners further authorizes the expenditure of funds, in an
amount not to exceed $35,000, for the installation of the CRA's telephone system and other moving
expenses in connection with the CRA's relocation to the Lyric Theater complex.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from the General Operating Fund entitled "Rental and
Leases," Account Code No. 10030.920101.544000.0000.00000 as follows: $35,000 during FY
2013/2014; $72,000 during FY 2014/2015; and $72,000 during FY 2015/2016.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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