HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-25-0059 Exhibit ASEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 23, 2025
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: October 23, 2025 File:
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation
methods, pursuant to Sec. 18-85 and 18-86, for
Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Inc.
From: James D. McQueen Enclosures: Exhibit "A"
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 Updated SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
Temple Missionary Baptist Church, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation ("Grantee"), has submitted a request
for financial assistance for immediate repairs and improvements of the Temple Missionary Baptist Church, located
at 1723 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding, in an amount
not to exceed Three Hundred Sixty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($360,000.00) ("Funds").
The Temple Missionary Baptist Church, originally built in 1950, is in urgent need of repairs to address water
intrusion/roof leaks, mold and termites, mechanical, electrical and plumbing improvements, as well as soft costs, in
order to maintain its functional presence in the Overtown community and for its congregation. For nearly 95 years,
the building has been situated in a prominent area of the business corridor ofN.W. 3rd Avenue near the historic Culture
and Entertainment District. With the help of the SEOPW CRA, the Grantee's revitalizations efforts will help
strengthen its role in the community for 95 more years.
It is recommended that the SEOPW CRA Board authorize the issuance of the Funds to Grantee for the Purpose stated
herein. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted the 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 SEOPW CRA as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended,
specifically Section(s) 18-85 and 18-86, and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding the same
to the SEOPW CRA Board by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
es D. McQueen,
Executive Director
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