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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-24-0051 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 25, 2024 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Christine King Date: August 23, 2024 and Members of the CRA Board File: 16396 From: James McQueen Executive Director Subject: 4/5 Vote: Grant to J.E.J. Properties, Inc. for renovations at The Dunns- Josephine Hotel. Enclosures: File # 16396 - Backup File # 16396 - Exhibit A File # 16396 - 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 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'd 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'd 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: 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]Ider 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. 3rd 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. Page 2 of 6 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: Approval: Executive Director 7/18/2024 r Miguel A Valcntiri, Finance Officer 7/18/2024 Page 3 of 6 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0051 File Number: 16396 Final Action Date:7/25/2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," 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 Page 4 of 6 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. 3rd 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, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," 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, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," 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. Page 5 of 6 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: counsel 7/18/2024 1 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. Page 6 of 6