HomeMy WebLinkAboutSEOPW CRA 2025-02-27 Agenda PacketCity of Miami
819 NW 2nd Ave
3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 27, 2025
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
February 27, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS
MINUTES APPROVAL
CRA RESOLUTION(S)
1. CRA RESOLUTION
17273 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), RATIFYING AND
AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY ACCESS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT (THE "AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE
FORM ATTACHED (EXHIBIT "A"), WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT
OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (THE "ACCESSOR") FOR
THE TEMPORARY ACCESS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1611 N.W. 3RD
AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 (FOLIO NUMBER 01-3136-021-1700)
(THE "PROPERTY") FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING RELATED USE
("PURPOSE"); FURTHER RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL; FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
File # 17273 - Exhibit A
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2. CRA RESOLUTION
17274 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-ONE
THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-NINE DOLLARS ($61,259.00)
("FUNDS") TO UNDERWRITE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PRODUCING THE "SEPIA VERNACULAR" EXHIBIT, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," AT THE LAWSON E. THOMAS
BUILDING, LOCATED AT 1021 N.W. 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE 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, FROM
THE CORRESPONDING ACCOUNT NO. 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000
— "OTHER GRANT AIDS / NON-TIF REVENUE FUND"; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO COUNSEL, FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS, AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
File # 17274 - Exhibit A
3. CRA RESOLUTION
17275 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA") RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF
FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($48,250.00)
("FUNDS") FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL OVERTOWN HOLIDAY TREE
LIGHTING CEREMONY HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2024, AND THE
HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY HELD DECEMBER 13,
2024 ("PURPOSE"); PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS AND FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
File # 17275 - Backup
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4. CRA RESOLUTION
17276 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AS
ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA, TO SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY
HUMAN RESOURCES OF MIAMI, INC, LLC, A FLORIDA PROFIT
CORPORATION ("HRM"), LOCATED AT 915 N.W. 1ST AVENUE BAY 3A
MIAMI, FL 33136, AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE
SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS
TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION FROM ACCOUNT NUMBERS NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($600,000.00) (-FUNDS") TO HRM TO
ASSIST WITH ANTI -LITTERING SERVICES WITHIN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSE
STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
File # 17276 - Notice to the Public
ADJOURNMENT
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 27, 2025
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: February 20, 2025
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 17273
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Temporary Access, Indemnification,
and Hold Harmless Agreement with
the Citnsert Short Title Here
Enclosures: File # 17273 - Exhibit A
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachment(s), ratifying and authorizing a Temporary
Access, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement ("Agreement"), in substantially the form
attached (Exhibit "A"), for the temporary access to property located at 1611 N.W. 3'd Avenue, Miami,
Florida 33136 (Folio number 01-3136-021-1700) (the "Property"), with the City of Miami Department of
General Services Administration (the "Accessor"). The Accessor is requesting temporary access to the
SEOPW-CRA owned Property for construction staging -related use for the renovation efforts being taken
at the Overtown Business Resource Center, located at 1490 N.W. 3' Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida
33136 ("Purpose").
The Executive Director is seeking retroactive approval of executing an Agreement with the Accessor, in
substantially the attached form, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A".
JUSTIFICATION:
The subject Property is currently vacant and will not be developed within the time frame of the lease.
FUNDING:
None
FACT SHEET:
Company name: The City of Miami Department of General Services Administration
Address (property): 1611 N.W. 3' Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (Folio number 01-3136-021-1700)
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Scope of work or services (Summary): Temporary access to the SEOPW-CRA owned property for
construction staging -related use for the renovation efforts being taken at the Overtown Business
Resource Center, located at 1490 N.W. 3' a Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida 33136.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: February 27, 2025
CRA Section:
Approved by:
Executive Director 2/20/2025
Approval:
Miguel A Valentin,, Firiarice Officer '1774. 2/20/2025
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 17273 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING A TEMPORARY
ACCESS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT (THE
"AGREEMENT"), IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM ATTACHED (EXHIBIT "A"), WITH
THE CITY OF MIAMI DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
(THE "ACCESSOR") FOR THE TEMPORARY ACCESS TO PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1611 N.W. 3RD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33136 (FOLIO NUMBER 01-3136-021-
1700) (THE "PROPERTY") FOR CONSTRUCTION STAGING RELATED USE
("PURPOSE"); FURTHER RATIFYING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ANY AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
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 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the
"Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Department of General Services Administration (the "Accessor")
is requesting temporary access to SEOPW-CRA owned property for construction staging related use for
the renovation efforts being taken at the Overtown Business Resource Center, located at 1490 N.W. 3'
Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida 33136 ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is seeking retroactive approval of executing a Temporary
Access, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement ("Agreement") with the Accessor, in
substantially the form attached (Exhibit "A"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize execution of the Agreement for the
Purpose stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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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 hereby authorized to execute the Agreement with the
Accessor for the use of the Property for the Purpose stated herein.
Section 3. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director, or the
Executive Director's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the
City of Miami City Clerk.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
e Br Sian Counsel 2/20/2025
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ACCESS, INDEMNIFICATION, AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
This Access, Indemnification, and Hold Harmless Agreement (the "Agreement"), entered into this
day of , 2025, (the "Effective Date") by and between [INSERT COMPANY NAME],
a Florida [corporation/limited liability company], whose principal place of business is [company principal
address] ("Accessor"), and SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes (the
"SEOPW CRA").
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, Accessor has voluntarily requested permission to access SEOPW CRA-owned property,
located at 1611 N.W. 3rdAvenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (Folio number 01-3136-021-1700) as more particularly
described in Exhibit "C" (the "Property") for the purpose of using the Property as a construction staging area
for the renovation efforts being taken at the Overtown Business Resource Center ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA desires to grant Accessor temporary and limited access to the Property
in exchange for the promises and obligations described below; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and obligations contained herein and
other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the
parties agree as follows:
1. Recitals and Incorporations. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this
reference. The following exhibits are attached hereto and hereby incorporated and made a part of this
agreement:
Exhibit A — Insurance Requirements
Exhibit B — Work Plan
Exhibit C — Legal Description of Property
If there is a conflict between this Agreement and any attached Exhibit, the conflict shall be resolved in favor
of the Agreement then each exhibit in the priority order as indicated above.
2. Definitions. Any reference to days shall mean calendar days unless specifically stated otherwise.
3. Right to Access. The SEOPW CRA grants to Accessor, temporary access rights to enter upon the Property
solely for the purposes described in Exhibit "B," subject to the terms and conditions hereinafter contained
during the Access Period. Said temporary access rights are subject to the requirement that Accessor provide
forty-eight (48) hours of advance written notice prior to the commencement of any access or work on the
Property.
4. Access Period. The Accessor may exercise its temporary access rights beginning on the Effective Date first
written above, and ending days thereafter (the "Access Period"). Accessor shall vacate the property,
restore it to its preexisting condition as further described below, and remove any of Accessor's effects and
equipment prior to the expiration of the Access Period. The Access Period may be extended for an additional
period of no more than ninety (90) days in the sole discretion of the SEOPW CRA and with Executive
Director's written approval.
5. Condition of Property. Accessor has inspected, or has been given the opportunity to inspect, the Property,
prior to execution of this Agreement, and accepts the Property "as is," in its present condition and state of
repair and without any representation by or on behalf of the SEOPW CRA. Accessor agrees to maintain the
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Property in a good and safe condition and that the SEOPW CRA shall not, under any circumstances, be
liable for any latent, patent, or other defects in the Property.
6. Return of Property. The Accessor shall return the Property to the same or better condition than the when
the Accessor first accessed the Property upon the expiration of the Access Period or when the Accessor
completes its work and no longer requires access, whichever occurs first. The Accessor agrees to remit and
pay all costs, fees, or expenses for placing the Property back in the aforementioned same or better condition.
The Accessor agrees the SEOPW CRA shall not expend any resources whatsoever for placing the Property
back in the aforementioned same or better condition. The Accessor further agrees the SEOPW CRA shall
be entitled to true and correct copies of all reports, final permit and conclusions obtained as a result of any
work performed on the Property. If the Accessor fails to return the Property to its preexisting condition,
the SEOPW CRA may cause any necessary work or repairs to be completed and seek costs from the
Accessor.
7. Indemnification and Hold Harmless. Accessor shall indemnify, protect, defend, release, and hold the
SEOPW CRA, its officers, officials, employees, agents, representatives, and servants (collectively the
"Indemnitees") harmless from and against all claims, damages, liabilities, civil actions, statutory or similar
claims, injuries and losses, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and court costs, incurred
by the Indemnities due to injury to person or property arising out of or in connection with this Agreement
and Accessor's, or any of its agents, employees, representatives, contractors, subcontractors, or consultants'
(collectively "Accessor's Representatives") performance or nonperformance in its access of the Property,
even if it is alleged that the Indemnitees were negligent.
Accessor hereby voluntarily and knowingly waives any and all claims against the Indemnitees for injuries
to person or property sustained by Accessor or Accessor's Representatives arising out of or related to the
activities undertaken by Accessor or Accessor's Representatives upon the Property or in connection
therewith and releases the Indemnitees from any and all claims and liabilities in connection therewith.
Accessor shall require all contracts entered into in connection with this Agreement shall include the
obligation that all other contractors shall also indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the SEOPW CRA from
any and all claims in connection with the proposed work.
The Accessor acknowledges that the grant of this Agreement is good, separate, and distinct consideration
afforded by the SEOPW CRA for this indemnification.
THE ACCESSOR HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND HOLD
HARMLESS AGREEMENT, and further agrees that no oral representations, statements or inducements
apart from the foregoing written Agreement have been made.
8. Release and Covenant not to Sue. Accessor hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue
the Indemnitees from all liability to Accessor, its affiliates, predecessors, successors, subsidiaries, related
companies, divisions, officers, employees, agents, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin
for any and all loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefor on account of injury to person or property
or resulting in death or dissolution of the Accessor, its affiliates, predecessors, successors, subsidiaries,
related companies, divisions, officers, employees, agents, personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next
of kin, whether caused by the negligence of the SEOPW CRA, or otherwise, while the Accessor is in, upon
or nearby the Property.
9. Successor's in Interest. This Agreement shall be legally binding upon the Accessor, its successors in
interest, heirs, estate, assigns, legal guardians, and personal representatives. The Accessor is aware that it
is releasing certain legal rights that it may otherwise have, and is undertaking other specific legal obligations
that it otherwise might not have, and it nevertheless shall enter into this Agreement on behalf of itself, and
others described above, of its own free will.
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10. Risk of Loss. Accessor understands that it is responsible for providing its own security and agrees that the
SEOPW CRA shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damage to any personal property, fixtures, materials,
supplies, or equipment brought into the Property by Accessor or by anyone whomsoever, during the time
that the Property is under the control of or occupied by the Accessor. All personal property, fixtures,
materials, supplies placed or moved in the Property shall be at the risk of Accessor or the owner thereof.
11. Insurance. The Accessor shall be required to maintain, at all times, insurance requirements in accordance
with Exhibit "A." Also, the SEOPW CRA, 819 N.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33136 shall be
named as an Additional Insured and Certificate Holder. Accessor must include the same or greater insurance
coverage in all contracts or subcontracts pertaining to the access contemplated by this Agreement.
Contractors utilized by the Accessor must comply with the lines of coverage contemplated under this
section.
12. Termination. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to terminate this Agreement by giving Accessor at
least fifteen (15) days prior written notice for any reason or no reason for its convenience. The SEOPW
CRA may also terminate this Agreement immediately for cause upon written notice if Accessor has
defaulted under the terms of this Agreement.
13. Survival. All obligations (including but not limited to indemnity and obligations to defend and hold
harmless) and rights of any party arising during or attributable to the period prior to expiration or earlier
termination of this Agreement shall survive such expiration or earlier termination.
14. Notices. Notices required under the Agreement shall be deemed to be given when hand -delivered (with
receipt therefore) or mailed by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt requested.
AS TO THE ACCESSOR: AS TO THE SEOPW CRA:
James D. McQueen
Executive Director
819 N.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
JMcQueen@miamigov.com
WITH A COPY TO:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Staff Counsel/Deputy Director
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
VTBrown@miamigov.com
15. Sovereign Immunity. Nothing in this Agreement should be construed to waive sovereign immunity beyond
the limitations set forth in s. 768.28, Florida Statutes.
16. Public Records. Accessor understands that the public shall have access, at all reasonable times, to all
documents and information pertaining to the SEOPW CRA, subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes, and any specific exemptions there from, and Accessor agrees to allow access by the
SEOPW CRA and the public to all documents subject to disclosure under applicable law unless there is a
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specific exemption from such access. Accessor's failure or refusal to comply with the provisions of this
Section shall result in immediate termination of the Agreement by the SEOPW CRA.
a. Pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 119.0701, Florida Statutes, Accessor must comply with the
Florida Public Records Laws, specifically Accessor must:
b. Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required by the SEOPW
CRA in order to perform the service/Programming.
c. Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions that the City of
Miami would provide the records and at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in Chapter
119 or as otherwise provided by law.
d. Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law.
e. Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost to the SEOPW CRA, all
public records in possession of Accessor upon termination of this Agreement and destroy any
duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements.
f. All records stored electronically must be provided to the SEOPW CRA in a format compatible with
the information technology systems of the SEOPW CRA.
g.
Accessor agrees that any of the obligations in this Section will survive the term, termination, and
cancellation hereof.
IF ACCESSOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119,
FLORIDA STATUTES, TO ACCESSOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING
TO THIS AGREEMENT AS A PUBLIC CONTRACT, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY'S
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT TELEPHONE NUMBER 305-416-1800, EMAIL:
PUBLICRECORDS@MIAMIGOV.COM, AND MAILING ADDRESS: PUBLIC RECORDS C/O
OFFICE OF THE CITY ATTORNEY, 9TH FLOOR, MIAMI RIVERSIDE CENTER, 444 S.W.
2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130 OR THE CITY'S DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE
AND ASSET MANAGEMENT CUSTODIAN OF RECORDS AT 3RD FLOOR, MIAMI
RIVERSIDE CENTER, 444 S.W. 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33130.
17. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which so executed
shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall together constitute but one and the same
Agreement. The parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Agreement
(whether by facsimile, PDF, or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party
whose name is contained therein. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute
and deliver to the other parties an original signed Agreement upon request.
18. Entire Agreement. This Agreement along with its incorporated Exhibits contain all the terms and conditions
agreed upon by the parties. This Agreement constitutes the full and final agreement between the parties as
to the subject matter of the Agreement. This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior or
contemporaneous communications and agreement between the parties, whether oral or otherwise, as to its
subject matter. No other contract, oral or otherwise, regarding the subject matter of this Agreement shall be
deemed to exist or bind any of the parties hereto.
19. Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid, void, or unenforceable by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be construed in a manner to make it enforceable. In the event
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the provision cannot be enforced through any interpretation, such provision shall be considered severable
and the remainder of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
20. No Waiver. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any
subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made
in writing in accordance with this Agreement.
21. Modifications, Amendments, Extensions, Waivers. Any alterations, variations, modifications, extensions
or waivers of provisions of this Agreement, including but not limited to access to and any other uses of the
Property, and the Access Period, shall only be valid when they have been reduced to writing and duly
authorized by the SEOPW CRA Executive Director or SEOPW CRA Board of Commissioners as
appropriate and the authorized representatives for Accessor.
22. Audit. This Agreement and all documents connected therewith shall at all times be subject to the audit and
inspection requirements of Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami, as amended ("City
Code").
23. Governing Law & Venue. This Agreement shall be interpreted and construed in accordance with and
governed by the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflicts of laws provisions. Any
controversies or legal proceedings arising out of this Agreement shall be submitted to the jurisdiction of the
state courts of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, in and for, Miami -Dade County, Florida.
24. Waiver of Jury Trial. EACH PARTY WAIVES ITS RIGHTS TO A JURY TRIAL OF ANY CLAIM OR
CAUSE OF ACTION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY BREACH
THEREOF. THIS WAIVER SHALL APPLY TO ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS,
SUPPLEMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS AGREEMENT.
25. Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws. Accessor agrees to observe and comply with all applicable
federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations as they may be amended from time to time.
Signature Page To Follow
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the SEOPW CRA and Accessor have caused this Agreement to be executed as
of the Effective Date set forth above.
ACCESSOR:
a Florida
By:
Signature Date
Print Name
Title
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means of ❑ physical presence or ❑ online
notarization, this day of , 20 by , who
is ❑ personally known to me or ❑ has produced as identification and
who did not take an oath.
Notary Stamp:
Signature of Notary Public Taking Acknowledgment
Print Name:
Serial Number (if any):
Commission Expires:
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ATTEST:
By:
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:
Todd B. Hannon James D. 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
Staff Counsel Director of Risk Management
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EXHIBIT "A"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
I. Commercial General Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence
General Aggregate Limit
Personal and Adv. Injury
Products/Completed Operations
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as additional insured
Contingent & Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
II. Business Automobile Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Owned/Scheduled Autos
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
III. Worker's Compensation
Limits of Liability
Statutory -State of Florida
Waiver of Subrogation
Employer's Liability
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
A. Limits of Liability
$100,000 for bodily injury caused by an accident, each accident
$100,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee
500,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit
IV. Protection and Indemnity Liability
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit Retro Date Included $1,000,000
Pollution and Jones Act included
City of Miami listed as an additional insured as to Pollution Liability coverage
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The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or material change
from the insurer in accordance to policy provisions.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications, shall issue all
insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to
Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company,
Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance are subject to review
and verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.
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EXHIBIT "B"
WORK PLAN
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EXHIBIT "C"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
ERICKSONS SUB PB B-88
S55FT OF LOTS 6 & 7 & LOTS 8 & 9
BLK 12
LOT SIZE 160.000 X 102
OR 18818-3414 1099 3
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 27, 2025
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: February 20, 2025
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 17274
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Approving expenditure of funds to
underwrite costs for the Sepia
Vernacular Exhibit curated by the C
Enclosures: File # 17274 - Exhibit A
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA"), with attachment(s), authorizing the expenditure
of funds in an amount not to exceed Sixty -One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty -Nine Dollars and Zero
Cents ($61,259.00) ("Funds") to underwrite the costs associated with producing the Sepia Vernacular:
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920-1950 ("Program"), attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit
"A," at the Lawson E. Thomas Building, located at 1021 N.W. 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, in
order to promote and market the Overtown community ("Purpose").
The SEOPW CRA's production of the Program will be a poignant tribute to one of Miami's oldest
neighborhoods, as it explores the people, places, and character of the historic Overtown neighborhood.
Curated from the City of Miami Planning Department's Archives, the Program provides a unique lens
into Overtown's vibrant history, showcasing more than 80 photographs that capture the daily lives and
landscapes of the community during the first half of the 20th century.
It is recommended that the Board approve and adopt the attached Resolution, authorizing the expenditure
of Funds in order to produce the Program for the Purpose stated therein.
JUSTIFICATION:
Under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") 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").
Section 2, Goal 5, of the Plan lists "[p]romot[ing] and market[ing] the community as a cultural ...
destination rich in history" as a stated redevelopment goal.
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Section 2, Goal 6, of the Plan, further lists the "[i]mproving quality of life for residents" as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 14, of the Plan, guides the SEOPW CRA to "[r]estore a sense of community and
unify the area culturally."
FUNDING:
Funds to be allocated from Other Grant Aids / Non-TIF Revenue Fund -
10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 as follows:
$61,259.00
FACT SHEET:
Funding request: $61,259.00
Scope/Summary: Authorization to disperse funds, in an amount not to exceed $61,259.00, to underwrite
costs associated with the Sepia Vernacular: Overtown 's Photographic Journey, 1920-1950 Exhibition.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: February 27, 2025
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Approving expenditure of funds for the Historic Overtown Exhibit — Sepia Vernacular
Overtown's Photographic Journey 1920-1950 in the amount of $61,259.00
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 (Non TIF) Amount:$ 61 , 2 5 9.0 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:
Approved by:
Executive Director 2/20/2025
Approval:
Miguel A Valbnti F �riance Officer 2/20/2025
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 17274 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 EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIXTY-ONE THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY-
NINE DOLLARS ($61,259.00) ("FUNDS") TO UNDERWRITE THE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING THE "SEPIA VERNACULAR" EXHIBIT,
ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," AT THE LAWSON E.
THOMAS BUILDING, LOCATED AT 1021 N.W. 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA
33136; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE 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, FROM THE CORRESPONDING
ACCOUNT NO. 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 — "OTHER GRANT AIDS / NON-
TIF REVENUE FUND"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO COUNSEL, FOR
THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS, AND 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 5, of the Plan lists "[p]romot[ing] and market[ing] the community as
a cultural ... destination rich in history" as a stated redevelopment goal.
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, of the Plan further lists the "[i]mproving quality of life for
residents," as a stated redevelopment goal.
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 of the Plan lists restoration of "a sense of community and
unification of the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Sepia Vernacular: Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920-1950, attached and
incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," is an exhibition that explores the people, places, and character of the
historic Overtown neighborhood, and is a poignant tribute to one of Miami's oldest neighborhoods
("Program"); and
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WHEREAS, curated from the City of Miami Planning Department's Archives, the Program will
provide a unique lens into the Redevelopment Area's vibrant history, showcasing more than eighty (80)
photographs that capture the daily lives and landscapes of the community during the first half of the 20'''
century; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the expenditure of funds in an
amount not to exceed Sixty -One Thousand Two Hundred Fifty -Nine Dollars ($61,259.00) ("Funds") to
execute the Program ("Purpose");
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives.
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 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 the corresponding Account No. 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 - "Other Grant
Aids / Non-TIF Revenue Fund" for the Purpose stated herein.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all necessary documents, and all in forms acceptable to the Counsel, for said Purpose.
Section 4. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered, and corrections of
typographical errors that do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director or the
Executive Director's designee, without the need for a public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of the
same with the City Clerk.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ounsel 2/20/2025
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 Code provisions, as adopted
by the SEOPW CRA.
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EXHIBIT "A"
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SEPIA VERNACULAR
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
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SEPIA VEItNACUTAIt
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Lawson E. Thomas Law Office
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Preservation Efforts in Overtown
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SEPIA VERNACULAR
Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
X-Ray Clinic
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Lyric Theater
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
development
Q PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
L Harlem Square 8. One RIM Point
2. 600 Miami WorldCenler 9. MRP6
3 The Crosby 10 &ightlleesupCrtowers 2 Towers
4. 111e Wtkoff Group ?Alarm 11. Resorts World Miami
VJarltlCeMa 12. Downtown601
S Kenect 13 One Bayfronl Plaza
8 13/0 NE2Ave.
7. MTower
• UNDER CONSTRUCTION
1 Block 55 Miami 8 501 Eks1 Miami
2 E1IEVEN 10. ETIEVEN Beyond
2 Waldorf Astoria 11. District 225
4. Okan Tower 12. Make AWsih Foundation
5. Nalnoo Miami 13. Atlantic Station
S Miami World Tower
T Legacy Hotel & Residences
8. Caoba (Phase II)
PROPOSALDEVELOPMENT
• PARKS 8 OPEN SPACE
T WYNWOOD
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Source: Overtown Reinvestment Master Plan, conducted by Terra Group & Plusurbia (2023)
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Guiding Future Development
COMMUNITY
TREEDEVELLOPM ENTT AGENCY
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Preservation through Art
Public Art is a key form of Placemaking
Source: Overtown Reinvestment Master Plan, conducted by Terra Group & Plusurbia (2023)
8
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Historic Planning Documents
These photos were companion documents for
the Tax Card, purely utilitarian, capturing
relevant information for Tax Assessment:
o General Use(s)
o Build Material
o Estimated Square Footage
o Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
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Historic Planning Documents
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The exhibition Sepia Vernacular: Overtown's
Photographic Journey, 1920-1950 seeks to document
and celebrate the unique landscapes, and daily lives that
defined Overtown from 1920 — 1950, using tax cards,
historic maps, and plat books.
Video
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Project's Background:
On November 14, 2024, the exhibit "Sepia Vernacular:
Qve_tIQW1,1_`5Photographic Journey, 1920-1950" opened at the
lobby of the Miami Riverside Center (M RC).
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Tax cards showcasing different properties inarertom, Miami.
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Curating History
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OSecond Avenue Map, East Side
x 9'
The Second Avenue Maps invite
guests to immerse themselves in
the architectural and social fabric
of the time through a
reconstructed version of 2nd
Avenue, along with historical
details about iconic buildings.
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considered among the finest Black
theaters in the South. It anchored
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Foundation acquired the building and
restored the theater to its former glory.
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Community Maps:
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Community Maps feature the
limits of the neighborhood in 1920
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remarkable buildings in the
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Design Layout:
9x 9' focal wall
These maps offer a gaze at the
architectural style of Overtown's
structures including churches,
residences and businesses such as
hotels, restaurants, neighborhood
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Overtown's Photographic Journey, 1920 - 1950
Expanded Exhibit
Lawson Edward Thomas Building
Address: 1021 NW 2nd Ave, Miami FL
• Newly revitalized gallery space in the heart of Miami's
historic Overtown neighborhood.
• Expand to include images of the residents of Overtown
1940's — rare photographic collection from the Library
of Congress — "Color Town"
• The exhibit will also highlight prominent Overtown
artists
• Opening projected: February 2025
• Duration: 3-6 months
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P ROJ ECT'S ESTIMATE
TOTAL COST APPROX: $61,259.00
Exhibition with CRA / Sepia Verna
Feb-25
Lawson E. Thomas Building
1..1
12 Wall -System MBA
NO STARTED
12
$ 14,402
14,402
940
2,100
1.2
Movers
NO STARTED
2
$ 940
1.3
Deinstallation Company
NO STARTED
$ 2,100
1.4
Display Cases
2
$ 5,000
5,000
2
SECTION #1; MAPS
2.1
Graphic Designer - 80 hrs
NO STARTED
5,000
2.2
Labels
NO STARTED 14
11,717.33
2.3
3
3.1
Thomas Lawson Label
NO STARTED 1
600
600.00
SECTION #2: MAX WALDMAN
Cromaluxe Printing
NO STARTED
51
245/330
15,600
3.2
5
5.1
Section Label
NO STARTED
1
600
600
300
600
SECTION #4: FASHION
Maniqueens
NO STARTED
2
$ 300
5.2
Section label
NO STARTED
1
$ 600
6
SECTION #5: ART
6.1
7
7.1
7.2
Section label
NO STARTED
1
$ 600
600
500
700
SECTION #7: OTHER EXPENSES
Marketing Materials
NO STARTED
4
$ 500
Banners
NO STARTED
2
$ 700
7.2
Materials
NO STARTED
$ 100
100
SECURITY GUARDS/STAFF
INSURANCE*
1500
1000
8
OPENING EVENT
8.2
Catering
NO STARTED
2.3
Contingencies
NO STARTED
TOTAL
0
$ 61,259
NO STARTED
ONGOING
FINALIZED
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 27, 2025
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: February 20, 2025
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 17275
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Retroactive Approval to Accept
Donations — Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony and Toy Giveaway
Enclosures: File # 17275 - Backup
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") retroactively authorizing the Executive Director
to accept donations in the amount of Forty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($48,250.00)
("Donations") for the 15th Annual Overtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony that was held on December
6, 2024, and the Historic Overtown Holiday Toy Giveaway that was held on December 13, 2024
("Purpose").
It is recommended that the Board of the SEOPW CRA approve and adopt the attached Resolution,
retroactively authorizing the Executive Director to accept the Donations on behalf of the SEOPW CRA
for the Purpose stated herein.
The SEOPW CRA oversees and facilitates the annual Tree Lighting and Holiday Toy Giveaway events,
which engage residents and attract visitors to the Redevelopment Area. For 2024, various community
partners donated a total amount of Forty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($48,250.00), which
were used to purchase services and toys that were subsequently provided to children in the Overtown
community as a part of the holiday events. Overtown's Annual Toy Giveaway was "lit" with brights
lights and artificial snow fell from the sky. Further, visitors were welcomed with food and beverages, and
participated in various activities at vendor booths.
JUSTIFICATION:
Under Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") 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").
Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan provides for the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and
businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle.
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Section 2, Principle 14 of the Plan lists restoration of "a sense of community and unification of the area
culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle.
DONATIONS:
$48,250 will be placed in SEOPW — Other Current Charges and Obligations, Account Code No.
10050.920101.549000.0000.00000
FACT SHEET:
Number of participants: 200
Funding request: N/A
Age range of participants: 2 - 12
Scope of work or services (Summary): The Annual Historic Overtown Holiday Tree Lighting
Ceremony and the fifteenth (15t'') Annual Historic Overtown Holiday Toy Giveaway provides
residents of Overtown an opportunity to enjoy the holiday spirit, express community pride, and receive
toys for the holiday season.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: February 27, 2025
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Retroactive approval to accept donations in the amount of $48,250.00 for the SEOPW
CRA Holiday Toy Giveaway.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.549000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 4 8 , 2 5 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:
Approved by:
Executive Director 2/20/2025
Approval:
Miguel A Valbnti F �riance Officer 2/20/2025
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 17275 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA") RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT
DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF FORTY-EIGHT THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS ($48,250.00) ("FUNDS") FOR THE 15TH ANNUAL OVERTOWN
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY HELD ON DECEMBER 6, 2024, AND THE
HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY HELD DECEMBER 13, 2024
("PURPOSE"); PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND 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 Community Redevelopment
Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan provides for the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 of the Plan lists restoration of "a sense of community and
unification of the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA oversees and facilitates an annual Overtown Tree Lighting
Ceremony event ("Ceremony") and Holiday Toy Giveaway event ("Toy Giveaway"), which engages
residents and attracts visitors to the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA received a total amount of Forty -Eight Thousand Two Hundred
Fifty Dollars ($48,250.00) in donations ("Donations") from various community partners ("Donees") in
support of the oversight and facilitation of the Ceremony and Toy Giveaway, held on December 6, 2024
and on December 13, 2024, respectively, which were used to pay for services, equipment, as well as toys
that were then distributed to children within the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director now seeks retroactive approval for accepting the Donations
for the Ceremony held on December 6, 2024, and the Toy Giveaway held on December 13, 2024,
("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA's redevelopment goals and objectives.
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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 retroactively approves the acceptance of the
Donations, which were placed into the SEOPW CRA "Other Current Charges and Obligations", Account
Code No. 10050.920101.549000.0000.00000, for the Purpose stated herein.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all action necessary to
effectuate the acceptance of said Donations from the Donees, including any and all amendments thereto,
all in forms acceptable to Counsel.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Annual Historic Overtown Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
Attachment: File # 17275 - Backup (17275 : Retroactive Approval to Accept Donations — Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Toy Giveaway)
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Holiday Budget 2024
Christmas Decor
$ 30,750.00
Food & Beverage
$ 5,832.00
Marketing (Photo, Video, Flyers)
$ 3,742.00
Equipment (Barricades)
$ 900.00
Toys
$ 9,022.55
Program (DJ, Santa, Characters)
$ 4,428.50
Donations
$ (48,250.00)
TOTAL:
$ 6,425.05
Attachment: File # 17275 - Backup (17275 : Retroactive Approval to Accept Donations — Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Toy Giveaway)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 27, 2025
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: February 20, 2025
File: 17276
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to Human
Resources of Miami, Inc.
Enclosures: File # 17276 - Notice to the
Public
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners 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, as amended, as adopted by the
SEOPW CRA; waiving the requirements for competitive sealed bidding as not being practicable or
advantageous to the SEOPW CRA; Human Resources of Miami, Inc., is a Florida Profit corporation
("HRM") is requesting Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($600,000.00) from the SEOPW
CRA which will provide the Redevelopment Area with landscaping facade maintenance and slum and
blight redress, through its second -chance job program designed to give Overtown residents an opportunity
to work in Overtown (the "Program").
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 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, Goal 6, of the Plan lists the "[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for residents" as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Further, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan provides "that employment opportunities be made available to
existing residents ..." as a stated redevelopment principle.
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FUNDING:
$600,000.00 allocated as follows:
$600,000.00 - TIF funds — Other Grant and Aids,
Account No.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Human Resources of Miami, Inc.
Address: 915 NW 1st Avenue, BAY 3A, Miami, FL 33136
Funding request: $600,000.00.
Scope of work or services (Summary): will provide the Redevelopment Area with landscaping
facade maintenance and slum and blight redress, through its second -chance job program designed to
give Overtown residents an opportunity to work in Overtown
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: February 27, 2025
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant in an amount not to exceed $600,000, to Human Resources of
Miami, Inc.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 6 0 0, 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:
Approved by:
Approval:
Executive Director 2/20/2025
MigLel A Valtntiri, Finance Off Officer I-' ' 2/20/2025
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 17276 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW
CRA, TO SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES OF MIAMI,
INC, LLC, A FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("HRM"), LOCATED AT 915 N.W. 1ST
AVENUE BAY 3A MIAMI, FL 33136, AND WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION FROM ACCOUNT NUMBERS NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND
ZERO CENTS ($600,000.00) ("'FUNDS") TO HRM TO ASSIST WITH ANTI -LITTERING
SERVICES WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN
FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL 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 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the
"Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4, of the Plan, "creat[ion of] jobs within the community" as stated
redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 6, of the Plan, "improving quality of life for residents" as stated
redevelopment goals; and
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WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, of the Plan provides "that employment opportunities be made
available to existing residents ... " as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 10, of the Plan also lists "[m]aintenance of public streets and
spaces must occur" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, since 2011 the Human Resource of Miami, Inc., a Florida profit corporation
("HRM") which provides the Redevelopment Area with landscaping facade maintenance and slum and
blight redress, through its second -chance job program designed to give Overtown residents an opportunity
to work in Overtown (the "Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding in an amount not to exceed
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($600,000.00) ("Funds") to Human Resources of Miami,
Inc., for the Purpose stated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA 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, by an affirmative four -fifths
(4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures, pursuant to Section 18-85 of the Code of
the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, and to authorize
the Executive Director to negotiate and execute any and all documents necessary, all in forms acceptable
to the General Counsel, with Human Resources of Miami, Inc., for the provision of grant Funds for the
Purpose stated herein and subject to the availability of funds;
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. By a four -fifths (4/5±) 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, pursuant to Section 18-85 of the
City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed and the
requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the
SEOPW CRA are waived.
Section 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized' to disperse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation, allocating Five Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($600,000.00) from Account
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 (TIF funds — Other Grants and Aids) in a total amount not to
exceed Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($600,000.00) ("Funds") to Human Resources of
Miami, Inc., for the Purpose stated herein.
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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Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the General 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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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,
February 27, 2025 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 authorizing a grant to the Human Resources of Miami, Inc., a
Florida Profit Corporation, to address and reduce slum and blight within the Historic Overtown
District.
In accordance with the SEOPW CRA 2018 Redevelopment Plan Update ("Plan") and
Florida Statutes 163, the Board will consider the allocation of funding, in an amount not
to exceed Six Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($600,000.00) ("Funds") to
reduce blight and improve the physical environment of the redevelopment area. This
resolution serves to encourage new economic development within the community
redevelopment area, and is consistent with the Plan.
All comments and questions with respect to the meeting and public participation should
be addressed to James D. McQueen, Executive Director, or Vincent T. Brown, Esq.,
Staff Counsel/Deputy Director, 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 ("City 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.
Ad No. 43655 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Attachment: File # 17276 - Notice to the Public (17276 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver to Human Resources of Miami, Inc.)
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