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OMNI CRA Resolution: CRA-R-25-0044
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 17885 Final Action Date:7/24/2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA") ESTABLISHING A PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ASSISTING PROPERTY OWNERS WITHIN THE CRA'S
REDEVELOPMENT AREA WITH THE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH
THE 40/50-YEAR RECERTIFICATION PROCESS, PROFESSIONAL
CONSULTATION SERVICES, AND PERMITTING FEES ("PROGRAM");
ALLOCATING FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THREE HUNDRED
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($300,000.00) FOR THE PROGRAM FROM ACCOUNT
NO. 10040.920501.8830000.0000.00000; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HER DISCRETION, AS A GRANT OR AS
A REIMBURSEMENT LOAN TO PROPERTY OWNERS OR DIRECTLY TO
VENDORS UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND/OR SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION TO QUALIFYING BUSINESSES, SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
the Omni Redevelopment Area ("Area") in accordance with the 2019 Omni CRA Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, page 4-33 of the Plan supports activities that improve property conditions
and promote responsible development through technical and financial assistance; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.370, Florida Statutes, authorizes community redevelopment
agencies to undertake activities necessary to eliminate slum and blight, including the repair,
renovation, or rehabilitation of buildings or other improvements within a community
redevelopment area to meet current building codes and safety standards; and
WHEREAS, property owners in the area typically face financial barriers in addressing
40/50-Year Recertification requirements, covering permit fees, and engaging professional
services such as architects, engineers, or general contractors to obtain estimates, feasibility
studies, or planning support for future improvements; and
WHEREAS, enabling access to early -stage professional support helps guide investment
decisions and encourages responsible development within the CRA boundaries; and
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File ID: 17885 Enactment Number: CRA-R-25-0044
WHEREAS, in an effort to assist property owners within the Area, the Board of
Commissioners desires to establish a Property Improvement Grant Program which will aid with
the requirements of the 40/50-Year Recertification process, assistance with permit fees, and
professional consultation services such as, architectural, engineering or general contractor
services ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to allocate an amount not to exceed
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) to establish the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority to disburse funds from the
Program to eligible participants as either a grant or reimbursable loan either to property owners
or directly to vendors upon presentation of invoices and/or satisfactory documentation, without
the need for further Board approval;
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 of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2. The Program is hereby established with funds in the amount not to exceed
Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($300,000.00) allocated from Account No.
10040.920501.8830000.0000.00000.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at her discretion, as
either a grant or a reimbursable loan directly to property owners or vendors upon presentation of
invoices and satisfactory documentation for eligible costs, for the Program.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any and all
documents necessary, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, to effectuate and run the
Program.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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