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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW CRA 2024-07-25 MinutesCity of Miami 819 NW 2nd Ave 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 http://miamicra.com Meeting Minutes 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 Minutes July 25, 2024 CALL TO ORDER Present: Chairwoman King, Commissioner Gabela, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Carollo and Commissioner Reyes On the 25th day of July 2024, the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami met in regular session at Miami City Hall located at 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chairwoman King at 11:54 a.m., and was adjourned at 11:56 a.m. ALSO PRESENT: Vincent Brown, Deputy Executive Director, CRA Domini Gibbs-Sorey, Assistant City Attorney Todd B. Hannon, Clerk of the Board CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair King: At this time, we'd like to open the floor for public comment if there's anyone here that would like to speak on behalf of any of the items. Seeing none, public comment period is now closed. SEOPW CRA Page 1 Printed on 8/22/2024 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 25, 2024 CRA RESOLUTION(S) 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-24-0051 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Carollo, Reyes Chair King: Are we ready? Southeast? Vincent Brown (Deputy Director/General Counsel): Yes, ma'am. We're ready. Chair King: Good morning. Mr. Brown: Good morning. Chair King: Go ahead, Mr. Deputy Director. Mr. Brown: Good morning. Vincent Brown, Deputy Director/Staff Counsel for the Overtown/Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency). Item 1 is a resolution by four -fifths vote approving a grant to J.E. [sic] Properties in the amount of $897,320.95 .for renovation -- excuse me, rehabilitation of Dunns-Josephine Hotel. This item will be amended to reflect attachments as exhibits specifically with the bid waiver memo being listed as an attachment. Item 2 is a resolution by 'bur -fifths vote approving a grant to Abundant Life -- Living, in the amount of $125,000 for mental health and wellness. This SEOPW CRA Page 2 Printed on 8/22/2024 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 25, 2024 grant will be amended to reflect that the bid waiver item be listed as an exhibit. This item is being funded by non-TIF (Tax Increment Financing) dollars. And Item 3 is a resolution approving a lease agreement between the CRA and the Black Archives. [Later...] Board Member Reyes: I move it. Chair King: I have a motion. Do I have a second? Board Member Gabela: Second. Chair King: I have a motion and a second; all in favor? Board Members (Collectively): Aye. Chair King: Motions carry, RE. I, 2, and 3, as amended. Board Member Reyes: As amended. Todd B. Hannon (Clerk of the Board): 1 and 2 as amended, 3 as is. Vincent Brown (Deputy Director/General Counsel): Correct. Chair King: Thank you. Board Member Reyes: Thank you. Chair King: This concludes the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) meeting for July 25th, 2024. We are going to start the Omni CRA meeting. SEOPW CRA Page 3 Printed on 8/22/2024 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 25, 2024 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. ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-24-0052 MOTION TO: Adopt with Modification(s) RESULT: ADOPTED WITH MODIFICATION(S) MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Carollo, Reyes Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 2, please see Item Number 1. SEOPW CRA Page 4 Printed on 8/22/2024 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Minutes July 25, 2024 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. ADJOURNMENT ENACTMENT NUMBER: CRA-R-24-0053 MOTION TO: Adopt RESULT: ADOPTED MOVER: Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four SECONDER: Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One AYES: King, Gabela, Pardo, Carollo, Reyes Note for the Record: For minutes referencing Item Number 3, please see Item Number 1. The meeting adjourned at 11:56 a.m. SEOPW CRA Page 5 Printed on 8/22/2024