HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-25-0060 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
Green Chicken Overtown LLC.
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").
Established in 2018, The Green Chicken is family restaurant which features a fusion -style cuisine concept, with a
small menu of excellent foods, designed to appeal to both students and the workforce audience with casual quick cook
menu items. Currently, the restaurant has a principal location at 737 Southwest 109th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33174,
which has continuously served the City of Sweetwater since its opening. The owners, under Green Chicken Overtown,
LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company ("Grantee"), have now executed a lease for commercial/retail space right
inside the Brightline Miami Station with efforts to expand its business within the Redevelopment Area. This strategic
location aims to offer economic advantages for the venture, including proximity to major institutions, vibrant cultural
demographics, and a bursting urban environment, further supporting continued clientele growth.
In furtherance of its efforts, Grantee has submitted a request to the SEOPW CRA for financial assistance, in an amount
not to exceed Three Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($350,000.00) ("Funds") for restaurant build -
out costs ("Purpose") for its leased space at 350 Northwest 1st Avenue, Suite #130, Miami, Florida 33128 ("Property").
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
D. McQueen,
xecutive Director
D. McQueen,
Director
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