HomeMy WebLinkAbout16688 Exhibit ASEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 26, 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: September 26, 2024 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods
pursuant to City Code 18-85(a) for Miami Tobacco
Manufacturer LLC.
From: James D. 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 SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan Update ("Plan").
Miami Tobacco Manufacturer LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company ("MTM") requests assistance for the
costs associated with the expansion and build -out' of Cremo Cigar Factory ("Cremo") located at 1029 & 1033
N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding in an amount not to exceed
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($300.000.00) ("Funds").
For the last 3 years, Cremo has had a proven track record of successful operations in Overtown, as both a retail
operation and as a manufacturer of hand -rolled cigars at its primary location, 1033 N.W. 3" Avenue. MTM has
recently secured available leased space adjacent to Cremo, and wishes to expand its operations to better serve its
customers in the community. The comprehensive expansion of Cremo will result in increased economic activity
within Overtown by integrating a state-of-the-art humidification system, as well as introducing immersive factory
tours that will not only preserve our cultural heritage, but also bring it to life for residents and tourists. 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 MTM'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(a) and the affirmation
of these written findings and the forwarding the same to the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA by a
four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
ueen, Executive Director