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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-25-0072 Exhibit AExhibit "A" SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting November 20, 2025 THE 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: November 20, 2025 File: Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods, pursuant to Sec. 18-85 and 18-86, for F.S.H. Holdings 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"). F.S.H. Holdings LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company ("Grantee"), has submitted a request for financial assistance for critical repairs and improvements of the two-story building located at 1127 N.W. 1st Place, Miami, Florida 33136 ("Property") ("Purpose"). The Redevelopment Area currently has a shortage of affordable housing units available and affordable to residents of Overtown, who have median income levels far less than the Miami -Dade County area median income (AMI) benchmark levels. It is recommended that the Property be upgraded and improved to add to the stock of affordable housing units within the Redevelopment Area. With the SEOPW CRA's support, the Grantee's commitment to preserving and uplifting the Overtown community through a grant will be realized, strengthening local revitalization. The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thirty -Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($236,650.00) ("Funds"). 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 a D. McQueen , n, Executive Director 1