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Home My WebLink AboutOMNI CRA 2025-10-30 Agenda PacketCity of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com Omni C R A Meeting Agenda Thursday, October 30, 2025 11:30 AM (OR THEREAFTER) City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Damian Pardo, Chair, District Two Joe Carollo, Vice Chair, District Three Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Board Member, District Four Christine King, Board Member, District Five OMNI CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 1401 N. Miami Avenue, 2"d Floor Miami, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 679-6868 www.omnicra.com OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda October 30, 2025 CALL TO ORDER APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S): 1. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING - SEP 25, 2025 9:30 AM OMNI CRA RESOLUTION(S) 1. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 18391 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE SEPARATION OF ISIAA JONES ("MS. JONES") AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA, SUBJECT TO THE BENEFITS OUTLINED UPON HIRE IN RESOLUTION NO. CRA-R-24-0030 AND THE TERMS OF THE CRA'S EMPLOYEE'S MANUAL, AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE NEWLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 2. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 18393 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPOINTING CARLOS I. SUAREZ ("MR. SUAREZ") AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 3. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION 18394 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 218.391 FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ADJOURNED OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency Page 2 Printed on 10/22/2025 OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting October 30, 2025 1.1 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Board Chair Damian Pardo and Members of the CRA Board i5 Isiaa Jones Executive Director Date: October 22, 2025 File: 18391 Subject: OMNI CRA Executive Director Separation Enclosures: 18391 Exhibit A BACKGROUND: Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0030, adopted on April 25, 2024, Isiaa Jones ("Ms. Jones") was appointed as the Executive Director of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"). Isiaa Jones will no longer serve as the Executive Director of the CRA as of the effective date of the accompanying resolution and will be replaced by a newly appointed Executive Director under a separate resolution. Upon separation, Isiaa Jones shall receive the benefits outlined in Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0030 and the CRA's Employee Manual, as further detailed in attached and incorporated Exhibit "A." RECOMMENDATION: Isiaa Jones is no longer the Executive Director of the CRA, as of the effective date of this resolution. Upon separation, Isiaa Jones shall receive the severance and benefits as outlined in Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0030 and the CRA's Employee Manual/Employee Handout, as further detailed in Exhibit "A," and the newly appointed Executive Director shall be authorized to execute any required documents in a form acceptable to the General Counsel. Packet Pg. 3 1.1 Trak Omni_ C R A City of Miami Legislation OMNI CRA Resolution OMNI CRA 1401 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 www.miamicra.com File Number: 18391 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE SEPARATION OF ISIAA JONES ("MS. JONES") AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA, SUBJECT TO THE BENEFITS OUTLINED UPON HIRE IN RESOLUTION NO. CRA-R-24-0030 AND THE TERMS OF THE CRA'S EMPLOYEE'S MANUAL, AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE NEWLY APPOINTED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR THIS PURPOSE, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0030, adopted on April 25, 2024, Ms. Isiaa Jones ("Ms. Jones") was appointed as the Executive Director of the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"); and WHEREAS, Ms. Jones is no longer the Executive Director of the CRA, as of the effective date of this resolution, and will be replaced by a newly appointed Executive Director who will be appointed by a separate resolution; and WHEREAS, upon separation, Ms. Jones shall receive the benefits outlined in Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0030 and the CRA's Employee Manual, all as described in further detail in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A"; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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 authorizes the separation of the employment of Ms. Jones as Executive Director from the CRA. Section 3. Ms. Jones' severance, as approved upon hire in Resolution No. CRA-R-24- 0030 and as detailed in the CRA's Employee Handout is hereby approved, all as described in further detail in the attached and incorporated Exhibit "A". City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 18391 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/22/2025 Packet Pg. 4 1.1 Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: G ORGE . WYSONIII, GENERAL COUNSEL City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 18391 (Revision: A) Printed On: 10/22/2025 Packet Pg. 5 1.1.a EXHIBIT "A" - Severance (20 weeks) (Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA - R-24-0030) AMOUNT $110,008.00 - Years of Service (6 weeks payout) $33,002.04 (Pursuant to Employee Manual) - Accrued Leave Balance (364 hours) $48,233.64 (Sick (280) and Vacation (84)) Total $191,244.04 Packet Pg. 6 OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting October 30, 2025 1.2 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Board Chair Damian Pardo and Members of the CRA Board Ou(-)5 Isiaa Jones Executive Director Date: October 21, 2025 File: 18393 Subject: Appointment of OMNI Executive Director - Carlos I. Suarez Enclosures: 18393 Exhibit A BACKGROUND: A resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the OMNI Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), with attachment(s), appointing Mr. Carlos I. Suarez as Executive Director. Packet Pg. 7 1.2 Trak Omni_ C R A City of Miami Legislation OMNI CRA Resolution OMNI CRA 1401 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 www.miamicra.com File Number: 18393 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPOINTING CARLOS I. SUAREZ ("MR. SUAREZ") AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE CRA AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("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 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and WHEREAS, Section 163.356 Florida Statutes authorizes a Community Redevelopment Agency to employ an Executive Director, among other employees, as it requires; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to appoint Mr. Carlos I. Suarez ("Mr. Suarez") as Executive Director of the CRA; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to set Mr. Suarez's compensation and benefits as Executive Director's, effective upon the adoption of this Resolution, as described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. Mr. Carlos I. Suarez is appointed as Executive Director of the CRA with compensation and benefits as described in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and made a part hereof. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: k• ORGE. WYSON'- III, ENERAL COUNSEL City of Miami Page 2 of 2 File ID: 18393 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/22/2025 Packet Pg. 8 1.2.a EXHIBIT "A" BENEFITS PACKAGE - Carlos I. Suarez Salary $265,000 Car Allowance $800 (same as City of Miami ACM in APM) Cellular Phone Allowance $200 (same as City of Miami ACM in APM) Health/ Dental/ Vision Employee plus dependents Executive Benefit Plan as provided by the CRA Life insurance 2 x Salary Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance 2 x Salary Executive Benefit Plan as provided by the CRA Vacation and Leave As outlined in the CRA Employee Manual for executive level staff, hours allotted upon commencement and the same amount credited each January thereafter, no rollover, vacation time must be used or paid out annually, payout of any unused upon separation. Sick Leave As outlined in the CRA Employee Manual for executive level staff, hours allotted upon commencement and credited each January thereafter, rollover allowed and automatic payout of any unused upon separation. Severance Maximum amount of severance pay in accordance with Section 215.425(4)(a), Florida Statutes, upon separation. Salary Increases 5.0% annual increase Cost of Living Adjustment 5.0% annual increase Attachment: 18393 Exhibit A (18393 : Appointment of OMNI Executive Director - Carlos I. Suarez) Packet Pg. 9 1.2.a Retirement Executive 401 (a) plan with CRA contributing 15% of annual salary (reflective of previous Executive Director) Trainings, Memberships, Subscriptions CRA to cover cost Attachment: 18393 Exhibit A (18393 : Appointment of OMNI Executive Director - Carlos I. Suarez) Packet Pg. 10 OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting October 30, 2025 1.3 OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Board Chair Damian Pardo and Members of the CRA Board Ou(-)5 Isiaa Jones Executive Director Date: October 21, 2025 File: 18394 Subject: OMNI CRA Auditor Selection Committee Enclosures: BACKGROUND: The Auditor Selection Committee (ASC) is established pursuant to Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, which requires the governing body of a special district to establish an ASC of at least three members, including one member of the governing body who serves as Chair. The ASC is charged with conducting solicitations through requests for proposals, evaluations, rankings, and recommendations for the selection of the independent external auditor to perform the CRA's annual financial audit, consistent with Section 218.391. Three (3) appointments are needed at this time. The Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to appoint the three (3) following members to the ASC: 1. Damian Pardo, Committee Chair 2. Erica T. Paschal, Committee Member 3. Larry M. Spring, Committee Member Each appointee shall serve for a term not to exceed the period from appointment through the award of a contract to a qualified independent external auditor pursuant to RFP No. RFP 09-29- 2025 on October 1, 2025, by the CRA. RECOMMENDATION: Acknowledge and confirm the ASC appointments and designations set forth above, consistent with the Resolution and Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, with no further action required for effectiveness beyond adoption of the Resolution. Packet Pg. 11 1.3 Trak Omni_ C R A City of Miami Legislation OMNI CRA Resolution OMNI CRA 1401 N. Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33136 www.miamicra.com File Number: 18394 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), AUTHORIZING CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE AUDITOR SELECTION COMMITTEE, PURSUANT TO SECTION 218.391 FLORIDA STATUTES, FOR TERMS AS DESIGNATED HEREIN AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, the governing body of a special district shall establish an Auditor Selection Committee ("ASC") which must consist of at least three (3) members, and one member of the ASC must be a member of the special district's governing body, who shall serve as the Chair of the ASC; and WHEREAS the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("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 Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS the Board of Commissioners of the CRA wishes to appoint the following members to the ASC; APPOINTEES: POSITION: Damian Pardo Committee Chair Erica T. Paschal Committee Member Larry M. Spring Committee Member NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 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 individuals listed above are hereby appointed as members of the Auditor Selection Committee, as required by Section 218.391, Florida Statutes, each to serve for a term not to exceed the time from appointment to the award of a contract to a qualified independent external auditor pursuant to the RFP No. RFP 09-29-2025 on October 1, 2025 by the CRA. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 18394 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/22/2025 Packet Pg. 12 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1.3 k. ORGE . WYSON'- III, ENERAL COUNSEL City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 18394 (Revision:) Printed On: 10/22/2025 Packet Pg. 13