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File Number: 18186
Final Action Date: 10/23/2025
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
14/ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN DISTRICT," MORE PARTICULARLY BY
AMENDING DIVISION 1, TITLED "GENERALLY," TO DEFINE RESIDENCY IN
THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY") AND BY AMENDING DIVISION 2, TITLED
"DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY," TO AMEND THE
COMPOSITION OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY'S") BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
AUTHORITY'S DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REMOVAL OF
MEMBERS; CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
SPONSOR(S): Commissioner Ralph "Rafael" Rosado
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), has not been revised or updated since 1998; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the City Code governs the Downtown Development Authority
of the City of Miami, Florida ("Miami DDA"); and
WHEREAS, District 4 Commissioner, the appointed Chairman of the Miami DDA seeks
to update the City Code governing the Miami DDA; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of the proposed updates
deems it advisable and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami ("City")
and its residents and visitors to amend Chapter 14 of the City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA: (0
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Chapter 14/Article II of the City Code is hereby amended in the following
particulars.'
'Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
and unchanged material.
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"DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE II. DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 14-26. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Authority: The Downtown Development Authority, the body corporate hereby created by
this article, known as the Downtown Development Authority board of the City.
Board: The governing body of the Authority selected as herein provided.
Central business district: The area in the City to which this article primarily relates, zoned
and used principally for business.
Director: The chief executive officer of the Authority selected by the board as herein
provided.
Downtown: A specifically defined area or zone of the City in the central business district,
established by the City.
Governing body: The Commission of the City.
Planning board: The department or agency of the City, by whatever name such department
or agency may be known, which is chiefly responsible for community planning.
Public facility: Any street, park, parking lot, playground, right-of-way, structure,,waterway,
bridge, lake, pond, canal, utility line or pipe, building, including access routes to any of the
foregoing designed and dedicated to use by the public generally, or used by any public agency
with or without charge, whether or not the same is revenue producing. <r b
Reside or Resident: An owner of a property located within Downtown, as defined in thii
Article, which said property is the owner's homestead.
Sec. 14-27. Boundaries designated. CJI
The Downtown District described as follows shall be under the jurisdiction and control of
the Downtown Development Authority:
Begin at the intersection of the centerline of NW 5th Street and NW 3rd Avenue (east of I-
95); thence run southerly along the centerline of NW 3rd Avenue and the easterly side of I-
95 to the centerline of West Flagler Street; thence westerly along the centerline of said
West Flagler Street to the centerline of the Miami River; thence meandering southeasterly
along the centerline of said Miami River to a point of intersection with the westerly Right -of -
Way line of Metro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way (formerly Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad
Right -of -Way) said Right -of -Way line being 50 feet westerly of and parallel with the
centerline of said Metro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way; thence run southerly and
southwesterly along said westerly Right -of -Way line of Metro Rapid Transit to the
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intersection with the centerline of SW 15th Road; thence southeasterly along the centerline
of 15th Road to a point of intersection with the southerly prolongation of the westerly line of
Costa Bella Development Subdivision (107-14); thence northeasterly, northwesterly, and
northeasterly along said westerly line of Costa Bella to the intersection with the southerly
Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane; thence southeasterly, northeasterly, northerly, and
northwesterly along said southerly and easterly Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane and SE
14th Terrace to the intersection with the northwesterly property line of Lot 31, Block 2 of
Amended plat of Point View as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 93 of the public records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot
31, to the northeasterly side of the existing ten -foot alley in Block 2 of said Point View;
thence southeasterly along the northeasterly side of said ten -foot alley to the intersection
with the property line between Lots 4 and 5 of said Block 2 of Point View: thence
northeasterly along said line of Lots 4 and 5 and its prolongation thereof to the centerline of
SE 14th Street; thence southeasterly along said centerline of SE 14th Street to a point of
intersection with the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence meandering
northerly along the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay to a point of
intersection with the southerly boundary of Claughton Island Bridge; thence easterly along
the said southerly Right -of -Way line of Claughton Island Bridge to the intersection with the
westerly bulkhead line of Claughton Island, said bulkhead line being part of the Miami -
Dade County bulkhead line as recorded in Plat Book 73 at Page 18 of the public records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence southerly, easterly, northerly, and westerly, following
said existing bulkhead and its westerly prolongation thereof around the island to the
intersection with the mainland on the easterly shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence
meandering in a northwesterly and westerly direction along the shoreline of Biscayne Bay
and the Miami River to the intersection with the easterly Right -of -Way line of the Metro
Rapid Transit line of Brickell Avenue Bridge (SE 2nd Avenue); thence north along said
bridge to the existing bulkhead on the corner of said Lot 1; thence northwesterly across a
10 foot -wide alley to the northeasterly corner of Lot 6 of Block 8 of Miramar amended as
recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 4 of the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida;
thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said lot 6 and its northwesterly extension to
its intersection with the centerline of Sevilla Street (NE 4th Avenue) of said Miramar,
amended (5- 4); thence southwesterly along the centerline of said Sevilla Street (NE 4th •
Avenue) to its intersection with the centerline of Vedado Street (NE 4th Avenue) of said
Miramar amended (5-4); thence northerly along the centerline of NE 4th Avenue (Vedado
Street); thence northerly along the centerline of NE 4th Avenue to its intersection with the
centerline of NE 19th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 19th Street to a
point of intersection with southerly extension of the easterly lot line of Lot 4 of Block 1 of.
Miramar amended as recorded in plat book 5 at page 4 of the public records of -Miami -
Dade County, Florida; thence northerly along the easterly lot line of Lot 4 and its extension
thereof to the southerly lot line of Lot 8 of Coral Park as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 66
of the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly lot
line of Lot 8 to the southeast corner of said Lot 8; thence northerly along the easterly Lot
line of Lot 8 to the southerly Right -of -Way line of NE 20th Street; thence easterly along the
southerly Right -of -Way line of NE 20th Street to the southerly extension of the easterly lot
line of Lot 7 of said Coral Park (2-66); thence northerly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7
and its extension thereof to the northeast corner of Lot 7; thence westerly along the
northerly lot line of Lot 7 to a point of intersection with the southerly extension of the
easterly lot line of Lot 7 of Block 4 of Bayside Park amended as recorded in Plat Book 2 at
Page 40 of the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northerly along the
easterly lot line of Lot 7 and its extension thereof across a 15-foot-wide alley to the
northeast corner of Lot 7; thence continuing northerly across the Right -of -Way of NE 20th
Terrace to the southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 1 of Bayside Park amended (2-40);
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thence northerly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7 to the northeast corner of said Lot 7;
thence across a 15-foot-wide alley to the southeast corner of Lot 5 Block 3 of Bayonne
Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 35 of the public records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida; thence northerly along the easterly Lot line of Lot 5, and the northerly
extension of its easterly lot line thereof, to the centerline of NE 21 st Street; thence easterly
along the centerline of NE 21st Street to a point of intersection with the southerly extension
of the easterly lot line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Bayonne Subdivision (2-35); thence northerly
along the easterly lot line and its extension thereof, to the southerly lot line of tract A of
Caruso Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 79 at page 23 of the public records of Miami -
Dade County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly tract line of tract A to the
southerly extension of the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue; thence northerly
along the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue and its extension thereof to the
centerline of NE 24th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 24th Street to the
centerline of NE 2nd Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of NE 2nd Avenue to
the centerline of NE 17th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 17th Street and
NW 17th Street to the northerly shoreline of the Miami River; said bulkhead line also being
the southerly boundary of the Dupont Plaza Center and Miami Center joint Venture
property; thence northeasterly along the southerly boundary of Dupont Plaza Center and
Miami Center Joint Venture property to a point of intersection with the easterly property line
of Chopin Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership; said property line being along
the shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence northerly along said easterly property line of Chopin
Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership property along Biscayne Bay to the
southerly property line of Bayfront Park; thence continuing northerly, northeasterly and
northwesterly along the bulkhead line of Bayfront Park and the Bayfront Park Miamarina to
a point of intersection with the southerly Right -of -Way line of State Road A-1-A (Douglas
Macarthur Causeway); thence easterly along the southerly Right -of -Way of said Douglas
MacArthur Causeway to its intersection with the easterly Right -of -Way line of the
Intercoastal Waterway, said point also being the westerly line of the submerged parcel of
land of the NW quadrant of Watson Island as shown on the boundary survey of NW
quadrant upland and submerged parcel (City of Miami miscellaneous file 61-398); thence
southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of said Intercoastal Waterway to a point of
intersection of the turning basin limit with the northerly line of the Miami main ship channel,
said point also being approximately 500 feet west of the westerly bulkhead line of Watson
Island and 1,200 feet southerly of the south Right -of -Way line of Douglas MacArthur
Causeway, as per O.R.B. 2454, pages 77-79; thence northeasterly, southeasterly, and
northeasterly along the southeasterly line of said NW quadrant of Watson Island tb the
most easterly corner of said NW quadrant of Watson Island, said corner being on the
southwesterly Right -of -Way line of Douglas Macarthur Causeway; thence northwh terly
and westerly along the said Right -of -Way line to the northwest corner of said NW quadrant
of Watson Island; thence westerly along the southerly Right -of -Way line of the state road
A-1-A (Douglas Macarthur Causeway) to the bulkhead line of Biscayne Bay; thenpe
northerly along the bulkhead line of Biscayne Bay to a point of intersection with the
centerline of NE 17th Street extended easterly; thence westerly along the centerline of. NE
17th Street and its extension thereof to a point of intersection with the centerline:of North
Bayshore Drive; thence northerly along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive't4 its
intersection with the centerline of NE 17th Terrace; thence northwesterly along the
centerline of NE 17th Terrace to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of the
northwesterly line of Lot 2 of block 1 of Seaport as recorded in Plat Book 149 at 79 of the
public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly
line of said Lot 2, and it's said southwesterly extension thereof, to the southwesterly corner
of Lot 1 of Block 1 of said Seaport (149-79); thence southeasterly and easterly along the
southerly line of said lot 1 and its easterly extension to its intersection with the centerline of
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North Bayshore Drive; thence northeasterly along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive to
its intersection with the southeasterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot 1 of Block 1
of said Seaport (149-79); thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot 1, and its
said southeasterly extension thereof, to the northwesterly easterly Right -of -Way fine of the
FEC Railroad; thence southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of the FEC Railroad to
the centerline of NW 5th Street thence westerly along the centerline of NW 5th Street to the
point of beginning. All lands situated and lying in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Sec. 14-28. Property subject to ad valorem taxes for payment of City's general obligation debts,
etc.
All real property located within the central business district shall be subject to ad valorem
taxes to pay the principal and interest on all existing general obligation debts of the City and any
future debts which may be authorized by law.
Sec. 14-29. Powers of City cumulative.
All powers conferred upon the City by this article are and shall be supplemental and in
addition to those conferred by any other general or special law and shall be liberally construed
to effectuate the purposes hereof.
Secs. 14-30-14-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 14-51. Downtown Development Authority created.
Pursuant to Laws of Fla., ch. 65-1090, there is hereby created the downtown development
Authority of the City, which Authority shall be a body corporate with the power to sue and be
sued in all the courts of the state and shall have its own corporate seal.
Sec. 14-52. Downtown Development Authority Board —Composition; appointment and terms of
office of members and executive board; filling of vacancies.
(a) The affairs of the Authority shall be under the direct supervision and control of a board
consisting of 4517 members, appointed, and confirmed, by the City Commission in the
manner indicated in subsection (b) below.
(b) The Board shall be constituted by 4517 members as follows:
(1) The City Commission, at large, shall appoint one of its City Commissioners s
to be the chairperson of the board and the 157th member thereof of the Authority's
Board. The chairperson of the Authority shall have the power to appoint the
chairperson(s) to the various committees which the Authority shall have the power to
establish from time to time.
(2) One member may be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners of Miami -
Dade County and submitted to the City Commission for confirmation.
(3) One member may be appointed by the cabinet of the state and submitted to the City
Commission for confirmation.
(4) One member may be appointed by the Miami Dade College and submitted to the City
Commission for confirmation.
(45)
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Commission. The remaining 13 members shall be appointed by the Board of the
Authority and submitted to the City Commission for confirmation. Each of the 13
members shall be designated as follows:
I. One (1) resident of Brickell district, which may be defined by the Authority
II. One (1) resident of the Central Business District
III. One (1) resident of the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be defined
by the Authority
IV. One (1) business owner in Brickell district, which may be defined by the
Authority.
V. One (1) business owner in the Central Business District
VI. One (1) business owner in the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be
defined by the Authority
VII. One (1) representative of a major stakeholder within the boundaries of the
Authority
VIII. One (1) individual employed in the sports and entertainment industry
IX. One (1) representative of Flagler Street
X. One (1) individual that works in land use, zoning, or transportation
XI. One (1) individual that is employed in the arts and culture business/industry
XII. Two (2) at -large members of Downtown
At least forty (40%) of Authority appointees must be residents of Downtown. The s
Board shall continue to include at least one (1) member from each sub-distriCt.Created
by the Authority from time to time. A proposed member shall not be considered a
member of the Board until confirmed by the City Commission. In the event an _-
appointee is rejected by the City Commission, the Board shall appoint a successor,
consistent with the above categories until all thirteen (13) seats are filled with
appointees who are confirmed by the City Commission.
In the event the City Commission does not reject a proposed member appointed by'
the board of county Commissioners or by the cabinet of the state within the next
meetings of the City Commission taking place after the date the City Commission is
notified of such appointment, then said appointee shall be deemed confirmed by the
City Commission. If, however, any such appointee is rejected by the City Commission
within the aforementioned period, then the board of County Commissioners and/or the
cabinet of the state shall have a period of ten days, after being notified of the rejection,
in which to appoint a replacement, who shall be again subject to confirmation by the
City Commission. In the event that the appointee is, again, rejected by the City
Commission, then the board of directors of the Authority shall have the right to fill the
vacant position(s) in the manner provided in subsection (6).
(6) In the event that the board of County Commissioners or the cabinet of the state fails to
appoint a member within 30 days from the date that the nomination is requested by
the board of the Authority, or within ten days after being notified of the rejection of a
nominee, then the board may appoint proposed members(s) for said positions. The
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proposed members for the county and state seats shall be individuals who, in the
opinion of the board, have the necessary qualifications and credentials to represent
the board of county Commissioners and/or the cabinet of the state. The appointee(s)
shall be submitted to the City Commission for confirmation, and shall be deemed
confirmed unless the appointment is rejected by the City Commission within the next
two meetings of the City Commission taking place after the date the City Commission
is notified of said appointment. In the event of a rejection, the board shall have the
right to continue to submit the name of appointee(s) until confirmation by the City
Commission.
(c) Members shall serve terms of four �. years expiring on August 31 December 31 of the
fourth year of their term. Members shall serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms.
Members shall continue to serve
until their successors have been appointed and confirmed. Appointments to fill vacancies
shall be for the unexpired term only. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term shall be
for the remainder of that term only and shall not count toward the appointee's two (2) term
limit. Limitations on terms shall not apply to the members nominated by the Board of
County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, Cabinet of the State, and Miami Dade
College and approved by City Commission.
(d) In the event that the Authority's boundaries are expanded, the Authority shall recommend
the appointment of up to two (2) additional members, one (1) resident and (1) business
owner of the newly incorporated area to the Authority. These additional seats shall be
created to ensure adequate representation of the interests and needs of property owners,
business owners, and residents within the newly incorporated area and must comply with;
qualifications of section 14-53.
(de) Quorum shall consist of five members. , _
Sec. 14-53. Same —Qualifications of members.
(a) Except for the seats to be filled by the City Commission, the board of county
Commissioners, or the cabinet of the state, all members of the board shall either (1) reside;
Of (2) work; or (3) own (or be the designated representative of the owner of) a business; t r
(4) own (or be the designated representative of the owner of) real property in the
Downtown district, as described in section 14-27 of this Article 44; and in accordance with
Section 14-52 of this Article. For purposes of this section, a person shall be deemed to
"own real property" where the person is the owner of the fee simple title, or owns the
leasehold interest on the property under a lease having an original term of at least 30
years. All members of the board shall be individuals of outstanding reputation for integrity,
responsibility and business ability and acumen. No officer or employee of the City, other
than one member of the City Commission, shall be eligible for appointment to the board.
(b) Before assuming the duties of the office, each appointed member shall qualify by taking
and subscribing to the oath of office required of officials of the City.
Sec. 14-54. Same —Meetings; rules and regulations; compensation of members.
The board shall adopt and promulgate rules governing its procedures
and shall hold regular meetings no less often than once each month,
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except for any month in which the City Commission is not in session. Special meetings may be
held when called in the manner provided in the rules procedures of the board. All meetings of
the board shall be open to the public. Each member of the board shall serve without
compensation.
Sec. 14-55. Same —Removal of members.
)_Notwithstanding anything in the Code to the contrary, by resolution specifying facts
sufficient to advise a board member as to the basis for his or her removal and after reasonable
notice to the board member and an opportunity for the member to be heard by the Board, the
Authority; may remove a board member:
(1) For cause; or
(2) Upon the occurrence of an event that causes the member to cease to meet their
qualification criteria set forth in sections 14-52 and 14-53; or
(3) As otherwise provided by law.
For purposes of this section, being absent from three consecutive regular board meetings
or from four regular board meetings during a calendar year shall constitute good cause for
removal.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in the Code to the contrary, in the event a Board member has
served ten (10) years, consecutively or non -consecutively, they shall be automatically removed,
and the Authority shall fulfill the vacancy within 3 months of the seat's vacancy. However,
automatic removal for time served on the Board shall not apply to the members nominated by
Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, Cabinet of the State, and Miami Dade
College and approved by City Commission.
Sec. 14-56. Same —Powers and duties.
(a) The board, subject to the provisions of this article, and subject to other applicable
provisions of law, shall have all powers customarily vested in the board of directors of a
corporation for profit. It shall exercise supervisory control over the activities of the executive
Director and the staff of the downtown development Authority in carrying out the functions
authorized by this article.
(b) It shall be the duty of the board, and it shall have the power, to do the following;
(1) Appoint an executive dDirector; prescribe his/her duties; and fix his/her compensation,
which shall be paid from funds available to the Authority. The staff members shall be
employed by the executive Director, and shall have no civil service rights or privileges.
(2) Prepare an analysis of economic changes taking place in the central business district
of the City.
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(3) Study and analyze the impact of metropolitan growth upon the central business
district.
(4) Plan and propose within the Downtown area, public improvements of all kinds,
including renovation, repair, remodeling, reconstruction or other changes in existing
buildings which may be necessary or appropriate to the execution of any such plan
which in the opinion of the board will aid in the economic growth of the downtown
area.
(5)
To implement as provided in this article any plan of development in the downtown
area as shall be necessary to carry out its functions, except that when funds are
required the approval of the City Commission is required.
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(6) In cooperation with the planning advisory board and zoning board of the City and the
planning department of the City, develop long range plans designed to halt the
deterioration of property values in the central business district, and take such steps as
may be necessary to persuade property owners to implement such plans to the fullest
extent possible.
Retain and fix the compensation of legal counsel to advise the board in the proper
performance of its duties. The general counsel of the downtown development
Authority as authorized in this article shall be a practicing attorney at law admitted to
the practice of law in the state. He/she shall represent the Authority in all suits or
actions brought by or against the Authority involving the jurisdiction, power, duties,
functions or activities of the Authority, or of the City, under the terms of this article.
(8) To make and enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of its
powers and the performance of its duties.
Borrow money on a short-term basis to pay expenses of operation following the
assessment and levy and prior to collection of the tax herein authorized, and to issue
evidences of indebtedness, such loans to be signed by the chairperson and the
secretary of the Authority. Prior to the issuance of evidence of indebtedness for such
loans, the board shall first present the plan and need therefor and the Commission of
the City must approve such evidence of indebtedness by an appropriate resolution.
The rate of interest to be paid by the Authority on any such debt shall be the lowest
rate of interest available not to exceed six percent per annum. The Authority shall hold
the City harmless with respect to any debt created hereunder.
(10) The Board shall review and make recommendations to the City of Miami Commission
prior to any amendments to this Article being considered by the City of Miami
Commission.
(7)
(9)
Sec. 14-57. Same —Additional powers and duties.
In addition and supplemental to the powers provided in section 14-56, the Authority;acting
through its board, subject to the approval of the Commission of the City as hereinafter set forth,
shall have the right, power and Authority to:
(1) Acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property which it ,
may deem necessary for its purposes under this article after the adoption by it of a
resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described therein is
necessary for such purposes, subject to the need and plan therefor being first
presented to the Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of
an appropriate resolution. The Authority may exercise the power of eminent domafh in
the manner provided in F.S. chs. 73 and 74. Property already devoted to a public use
may be acquired in like manner, provided that no real property belonging to the City,
the county, the state or any political subdivision thereof may be acquired without its
consent.
(2) Acquire by purchase or otherwise on such terms and conditions and in such manner
as it may deem proper, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain, subject to
the need and plan therefor being first presented to the Commission of the City and its
approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution, own, convey or
otherwise dispose of, lease as lessor or lessee any land and any other property, real
or personal, or any rights or interests therein, which it may determine is reasonably
necessary for any project (hereafter defined) or purpose of this article; and to grant or
acquire licenses, easements and options with respect thereto.
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Improve land, construct, reconstruct, equip, improve, maintain, repair and operate
office buildings and any necessary or desirable appurtenances thereto, within the
boundaries of the Authority for the housing in whole or in part of federal, state, county
or municipal governmental entities or any agencies thereof or any other person or
corporation or any combination of the foregoing (each such office building being
herein called a "project"), subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to
the mayor and Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of
an appropriate resolution.
(4) Fix, charge and collect fees, rents and charges for the use of any project or any part
thereof or any facilities furnished thereby, or property under its control and to pledge
such revenue to the payment of revenue bonds issued by it, subject to the need and
plan therefor being first presented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its
approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Lease as lessor any project, projects or property under its control or any part thereof
and charge rentals for the use thereof sufficient with any other available revenues to
pay the principal of and the interest on the revenue bonds issued to pay the cost of
any such project or projects, subject to the need and plan therefor being first
presented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the
adoption of an appropriate resolution.
(6) Accept grants and donations of any type of property, labor, or other thing of value from
any public or private source.
Receive the proceeds of the tax referred to in this article, subject to the Commission of
the City approving the millage assessment as provided therein.
(8) Receive the revenues from any property, project or facility owned, leased, licensed, or
operated by it or under its control, subject to the limitations imposed upon it by trusts
or other agreements validly entered into by it.
(9) Cooperate and enter into agreements with any governmental agency or other public
body, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the Commission of
the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
(10) Make or receive from the municipality or the county in which the Authority is located
conveyances, leasehold interests, grants, contributions, loans and other rights and
privileges, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the
Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate
resolution.
(11) Subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the Commission of he
City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution approving
such plan, issue, negotiate and sell, in accordance with the applicable provisionssiof
the laws of the state, except as otherwise herein provided, revenue bonds of the
Authority, payable solely from revenues, to pay all or any part of the cost of any
project, projects or purpose of this article upon such terms and conditions, manner
and form, and having such details, conditions and provisions as shall be determined
by resolution of the Authority not inconsistent with the provisions hereof, and to secure
such revenue bonds by a trust agreement by and between the Authority and a bank or
trust company having trust company powers within or without the state, provided that
any such revenue bonds shall mature at such time or times not later than 40 years
from their date and shall bear interest at a rate or rates not exceeding six percent per
annum; to take all steps deemed by it necessary or expedient for efficient preparation
and marketing of the revenue bonds at public sale upon ten days' published notice in
(5)
(7)
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the municipality where the Authority is located or with the approval of the Commission
of the City at private sale, at the best price obtainable, including the entry into binding
agreements with corporate trustees, underwriters, and the holders of the revenue
bonds, and the employment and payment, as a necessary expense of issuance, for
the services of consultants on valuations, costs and feasibility of undertaking,
revenues to be anticipated and other financial matters, architecture, engineering, legal
matters, accounting matters, and any other fields in which expert advice may be
needed to effectuate advantageous issuance and marketing; and such bonds shall be
governed by the following conditions:
a. Any revenue bonds issued under the provisions of this section shall not be deemed
to be a debt of the City, the county in which it is located, or the state, or a pledge of
the faith and credit of the City, county or state; but such bonds shall be payable
solely from the revenues pledged for their payment as authorized herein. The City
establishing such Authority, the county in which it is located, and the state are not
directly or indirectly obligated to pay the principal of or the interest on the bonds, and
the faith and credit of the City is not pledged to the payment of such principal or
interest; and all such bonds shall contain this statement on their face. The issuance
of revenue bonds under the provisions of this section shall not, directly or indirectly
or contingently, obligate the City, county or state to levy or to pledge any form of
taxation whatever therefor, or to make any appropriation for their payment.
b. All revenue bonds issued pursuant hereto shall be negotiable instruments for all
purposes.
(12) Exercise all powers incidental to the effective and expedient exercise of the foregoing
powers to the extent not in conflict herewith or inconsistent herewith.
Sec. 14-58. Employees generally.
(a) The board shall employ and fix the compensation, subject to the approval of the City
Commission, of the executive Director of the board, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
board. The executive Director shall be a person of good moral character and possessed of
a reputation for integrity, responsibility and business ability. No member of the board shaU
be eligible to hold the position of executive Director. Before entering upon the duties of
his/her office, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath and furnish bond
as required of members of the board. He/she shall be the chief executive officer of the
Downtown Development Authority and shall devote his/her entire time and attention to the
duties of his/her office. He/she shall not, while serving as executive Director, engage in ny
other business or profession. Subject to the approval of the Board, and direction by it when
necessary, he/she shall have general supervision over and be responsible for the: ,';
preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the Authority in the manner
authorized in this article. He/she shall attend all meetings of the board and shall render to
the board, the mayor and to the City Commission, a monthly report covering the activities
and financial condition of the Authority. In the absence or disability of the executive
Director, the Board may designate a qualified person to perform the duties of the office as
acting executive The executive -Director shall furnish the board with such
information or reports governing the operation of the Authority as the board may from time
to time require.
(b) Subject to the approval of the board, the executive Director shall employ and fix the
compensation of:
(1) A treasurer, who shall keep the financial records of the Authority and who, together
with the executive Director, shall perform such other duties as may be delegated to
him/her by the board. At the discretion of the board, the functions of the treasurer may
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be performed by an outside professional retained and approved by the board for these
purposes.
(2) A secretary, who shall maintain custody of the official seal and of all records, books,
documents or other papers not required to be maintained by the treasurer. The
secretary shall attend all meetings of the board and keep a record of all its
proceedings. The secretary shall perform such other duties as may be delegated by
the board.
Such clerical, technical and professional assistance, including, but not limited to,
engineering, planning, economic research and other fields, as shall in the opinion of
the board be necessary to provide for the efficient performance of the functions of the
board.
(3)
Sec. 14-59. Annual budget; source of funds.
(a) No later than 30 days prior to the date the City Commission establishes the millage rate for
the City, the exesutive- Director shall prepare for the approval of the board a budget for the
operation of the downtown development Authority for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget
shall be prepared in the same manner as required of all departments of the City. When
approved by the board it shall not require approval of any officer or body of the City other
than the City Commission. No funds of the City may be included in the budget of the
Authority except those funds authorized in this article.
(b) The operations of the downtown development Authority shall be principally financed from
the following sources and such other sources as may be approved by the City
Commission:
(1) Donations to the Authority for the performance of its functions.
(2) Proceeds of an ad valorem tax, not exceeding 0.4750 mills per dollar valuation 7of
property in the downtown area designated by the City Commission.
Money borrowed and to be repaid from other funds received under the Authority of
this article which shall include federal funds, contributions and funds derived from the
millage authorized to be levied under this article.
Sec. 14-60. Annual ad valorem tax levy in downtown district; disposition of funds.
The City Commission is authorized to levy an additional ad valorem tax on all rea! and
personal property in the downtown district as described in this article, not exceeding 0:-4750 :I
mills on the dollar valuation of such property, for the purpose of financing the operation of the
downtown development Authority. This levy of 0.4750 mills per dollar ad valorem tax shall be in
addition to the regular ad valorem taxes and special assessments for improvements imposed by
the City Commission. The tax collector shall transmit funds so collected to the appropriate
officer of the City responsible for the handling of the public money who shall deposit the same in
the City treasury to the credit of the Authority. Such money shall be used for no purpose other
than those purposes authorized in this article and, upon approval of the board, pursuant to
vouchers signed by a minimum of two authorized signatories of the Authority, who shall be the
executive Director and one member of the Board of directors, or two members of the Board of
directors. The funds of the Authority shall be secured as other public funds are secured. Other
money received by the Authority shall forthwith be deposited in the City treasury to the credit of
the Authority, subject to disbursement as authorized in this article. The City shall not obligate
itself nor shall it ever be obligated to pay any sums from general public funds, or from any public
funds other than money received pursuant to section 14-59 for or on account of any of the
activities of the Authority.
(3)
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Sec. 14-61. Assessment of funds for handling and auditing by City.
The City Commission shall have the power to assess against the funds of the downtown
development Authority, for the use and benefit of the general fund of the City, a reasonable pro
rata share of such funds for the cost of handling and auditing, which assessment when made
shall be paid annually by the board pursuant to an appropriate item in its budget.
Sec. 14-62. Conflicts of interest of board members, employees, etc.
No board member nor any employee of the board shall vote or otherwise participate in any
matter in which he/she has a financial interest, either direct or indirect. When such interest shall
appear, it shall be the duty of the Board member, or employee, to make such interest known
and he/she shall thenceforth refrain from voting on or otherwise participating in the particular
transaction involving such interest. Willful violation of the provisions of this section shall
constitute malfeasance on the part of a member of the board, and shall be grounds for instant
dismissal of any employee. Any transaction involving a conflict of interest, wherein a violation of
this section is involved, may be rendered void at the option of the Board."
Section 3. If any section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be
affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading and
adoption thereof.2
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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2 This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein, whichever is later.
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
14/ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ' ORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT/D'i NTOWN
DISTRICT," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, TITL
"GENERALLY," TO DEFINE RESIDENCY IN THE DOWNTOWN DEV OPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY") A 1 BY
AMENDING DIVISION 2, TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT UTHORITY," TO
AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOP NT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY'S") BOAR I •F DIRECTORS AND
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED •, THE AUTHORITY'S
DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REMOVAL • MEMBERS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVI ' G FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinan of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), has not been revised or upda d since 1998; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the City Code • - erns the Downtown Development Authority
of the City of Miami, Florida ("Miami DDA"); and
WHEREAS, District 4 Commissioner he appointed Chairman of the Miami DDA seeks
to update the City Code goveming the Mi- i DDA; and
WHEREAS, the City Commis '•n after careful consideration of the proposed updates
deems it advisable and in the best i ' erest of the general welfare of the City of Miami ("City")
and its residents and visitors to a -nd Chapter 14 of the City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, ' IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The citals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference - nd incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. hapter 14/Article II of the City Code is hereby amended in the following
particulars.'
"DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
ARTICLE II. DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
1 Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate -omitted
�d unchanaed material.
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 14-26. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Authority: The Downtown Development Authority, the body corporate hereby create ' by
this article, known as the Downtown Development Authority board of the City.
Board: The governing body of the Authority selected as herein provided.
Central business district: The area in the City to which this article primaril elates, zoned
and used principally for business.
Director: The chief executive officer of the Authority selected by the oard as herein
provided.
Downtown: A specifically defined area or zone of the City in t
established by the City.
Governing body: The Commission of the City.
central business district,
Planning board: The department or agency of the , by whatever name such department
or agency may be known, which is chiefly responsible • r community planning.
Public facility: Any street, park, parking lot, p ground, right-of-way, structure, waterway,
bridge, lake, pond, canal, utility line or pipe, buil ' g, including access routes to any of the
foregoing designed and dedicated to use by t - public generally, or used by any public agency
with or without charge, whether or not the s e is revenue producing.
Reside or Resident: An owner of a
Article which said
ro • e is the ow
e located within Downtown as defined in this
's homestead.
Sec. 14-27. Boundaries designat
The Downtown District de ribed as follows shall be under the jurisdiction and control of
the Downtown Development thority:
Begin at the interse '•n of the centerline of NW 5th Street and NW 3rd Avenue (east of I-
95); thence run so erly along the centerline of NW 3rd Avenue and the easterly side of I-
95 to the centerli of West Flagler Street; thence westerly along the centerline of said
West Flagler S -et to the centerline of the Miami River; thence meandering so}itheasterly
along the ce -rline of said Miami River to a point of intersection with the westerly Right -of -
Way line of 1 etro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way (formerly Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad
Right -of- ay) said Right -of -Way line being 50 feet westerly of and parallel with the
centerf of said Metro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way; thence run southerly and
sout esterly along said westerly Right -of -Way line of Metro Rapid Transit to the
into ection with the centerline of SW 15th Road; thence southeasterly along the centerline
o 5th Road to a point of intersection with the southerly prolongation of the westerly line of
osta Bella Development Subdivision (107-14); thence northeasterly, northwesterly, and
northeasterly along said westerly line of Costa Bella to the intersection with the southerly
Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane; thence southeasterly, northeasterly, northerly, and
northwesterly along said southerly and easterly Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane and SE
14th Terrace to the intersection with the northwesterly property line of Lot 31, Block 2 of
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Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot
31, to the northeasterly side of the existing ten -foot alley in Block 2 of said Point View;
thence southeasterly along the northeasterly side of said ten -foot alley to the intersection
with the property line between Lots 4 and 5 of said Block 2 of Point View; thence
northeasterly along said line of Lots 4 and 5 and its prolongation thereof to the centerline
SE 14th Street; thence southeasterly along said centerline of SE 14th Street to a point
intersection with the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence meand = ng
northerly along the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay to a point of
intersection with the southerly boundary of Claughton Island Bridge; thence east
the said southerly Right -of -Way line of Claughton Island Bridge to the intersecti
westerly bulkhead line of Claughton Island, said bulkhead line being part of t
Dade County bulkhead line as recorded in Plat Book 73 at Page 18 of the
Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence southerly, easterly, northerly, and w
said existing bulkhead and its westerly prolongation thereof around the
intersection with the mainland on the easterly shoreline of Biscayne
meandering in a northwesterly and westerly direction along the sho
and the Miami River to the intersection with the easterly Right -of -
Rapid Transit line of Brickell Avenue Bridge (SE 2nd Avenue);
bridge to the existing bulkhead on the corner of said Lot 1; th
10 foot -wide alley to the northeasterly corner of Lot 6 of BI
recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 4 of the public records o
thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said lot
its intersection with the centerline of Sevilla Street (N
amended (5- 4); thence southwesterly along the ce
Avenue) to its intersection with the centerline of
Miramar amended (5-4); thence northerly alon
Street); thence northerly along the centerline
centerline of NE 19th Street; thence weste
point of intersection with southerly exten
Miramar amended as recorded in plat
Dade County, Florida; thence northe
thereof to the southerly lot line of
of the public records of Miami-D
line of Lot 8 to the southeast c
line of Lot 8 to the southerly
southerly Right -of -Way lin
line of Lot 7 of said Cor
and its extension ther
northerly lot line of L
easterly lot line of
Page 40 of the p
easterly lot lin
northeast co
Terrace to
thence
then
Sub
along
with the
Miami-
lic records of
terly, following
and to the
y; thence
ine of Biscayne Bay
ay line of the Metro
ence north along said
ce northwesterly across a
8 of Miramar amended as
iami-Dade County, Florida;
and its northwesterly extension to
4th Avenue) of said Miramar
erline of said Sevilla Street (NE 4th
dado Street (NE 4th Avenue) of said
e centerline of NE 4th Avenue (Vedado
NE 4th Avenue to its intersection with the
along the centerline of NE 19th Street to a
n of the easterly lot line of Lot 4 of Block 1 of
ok 5 at page 4 of the public records of Miami -
along the easterly lot line of Lot 4 and its extension
8 of Coral Park as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 66
e County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly lot
er of said Lot 8; thence northerly along the easterly Lot
ght-of-Way line of NE 2Oth Street; thence easterly along the
f NE 2Oth Street to the southerly extension of the easterly lot,
ark (2-66); thence northerly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7
to the northeast corner of Lot 7; thence westerly along the
7 to a point of intersection with the southerly extension of the
t 7 of Block 4 of Bayside Park amended as recorded in Plat Book 2rat
is records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northerly along the
Lot 7 and its extension thereof across a 15-foot-wide alley to the
er of Lot 7; thence continuing northerly across the Right -of -Way of NE 2Oth
e southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 1 of Bayside Park amended (2-40); •:'
herly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7 to the northeast corner of said Lott;
cross a 15-foot-wide alley to the southeast corner of Lot 5 Block 3 of Bayonne
ision as recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 35 of the public records of Miami -Dade
C• ty, Florida; thence northerly along the easterly Lot line of Lot 5, and the northerly
ension of its easterly lot line thereof, to the centerline of NE 21st Street; thence easterly
long the centerline of NE 21st Street to a point of intersection with the southerly extension
of the easterly lot line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Bayonne Subdivision (2-35); thence northerly
along the easterly lot line and its extension thereof, to the southerly lot line of tract A of
Caruso Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 79 at page 23 of the public records of Miami -
Dade County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly tract line of tract A to the
southerly extension of the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue; thence northerly
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line
g along
of Chopin
to the
terly and
rk Miamarina to
A-1-A (Douglas
y of said Douglas
y line of the
submerged parcel of
dary survey of NW
neous file 61-398); thence
astal Waterway to a point of
of the Miami main ship channel,
esterly bulkhead line of Watson
ay line of Douglas MacArthur
northeasterly, southeasterly, and
W quadrant of Watson Island to the
son Island, said comer being on the
carthur Causeway; thence northwesterly
e to the northwest corner of said NW quadrant
e southerly Right -of -Way line of the state road
the bulkhead line of Biscayne Bay; thence
cayne Bay to a point of intersection with the
d easterly; thence westerly along the centerline of NE
of to a point of intersection with the centerline of North ;
along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive to its'
of NE 17th Terrace; thence northwesterly along the
e to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of the ,
of block 1 of Seaport as recorded in Plat Book 149 at 7911 th
ade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the norjhwesterly
it's said southwesterly extension thereof, to the southwesterly corner
said Seaport (149-79); thence southeasterly and easterly along the
id lot 1 and its easterly extension to its intersection with the centerline of
rive; thence northeasterly along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive to
with the southeasterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot 1 of Block 1
ort (149-79); thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot 1, and its
easterly extension thereof, to the northwesterly easterly Right -of -Way fine of the
[road; thence southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of the FEC Railroad to
nterline of NW 5th Street thence westerly along the centerline of NW 5th Street to the
po of beginning. All lands situated and Tying in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Sec 4-28. Property subject to ad valorem taxes for payment of City's general obligation debts,
et
along the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue and its extension thereof to the
centerline of NE 24th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 24th Street to the
centerline of NE 2nd Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of NE 2nd Avenue to
the centerline of NE 17th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 17th Street an
NW 17th Street to the northerly shoreline of the Miami River; said bulkhead line also bein
the southerly boundary of the Dupont Plaza Center and Miami Center joint Venture
property; thence northeasterly along the southerly boundary of Dupont Plaza Center
Miami Center Joint Venture property to a point of intersection with the easterly prop
of Chopin Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership; said property line b
the shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence northerly along said easterly property lin
Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership property along Biscayne B
southerly property line of Bayfront Park; thence continuing northerly, north
northwesterly along the bulkhead line of Bayfront Park and the Bayfront P
a point of intersection with the southerly Right -of -Way line of State Ro
Macarthur Causeway); thence easterly along the southerly Right -of -
MacArthur Causeway to its intersection with the easterly Right-of-
Intercoastal Waterway, said point also being the westerly line of
land of the NW quadrant of Watson Island as shown on the bo
quadrant upland and submerged parcel (City of Miami misce
southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of said Inter
intersection of the turning basin limit with the northerly li
said point also being approximately 500 feet west of th
Island and 1,200 feet southerly of the south Right -of -
Causeway, as per O.R.B. 2454, pages 77-79; then
northeasterly along the southeasterly line of said
most easterly corner of said NW quadrant of
southwesterly Right -of -Way line of Douglas
and westerly along the said Right -of -Way I
of Watson Island; thence westerly along
A-1-A (Douglas Macarthur Causeway)
northerly along the bulkhead line of
centerline of NE 17th Street exten
17th Street and its extension the
Bayshore Drive; thence northe
intersection with the centerli
centerline of NE 17th Terr
northwesterly line of Lot
public records of Mia
line of said Lot 2, an
of Lot 1 of Block 1
southerly line of
North Bayshor
its intersecti
of said Se
said sou
FEC
the
All real property located within the central business district shall be subject to ad valorem
taxes to pay the principal and interest on all existing general obligation debts of the City and any
future debts which may be authorized by law.
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Sec. 14-29. Powers of City cumulative.
All powers conferred upon the City by this article are and shall be supplemental and in
addition to those conferred by any other general or special law and shall be liberally construed
to effectuate the purposes hereof.
Secs. 14-30-14-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 14-51. Downtown Development Authority created.
Pursuant to Laws of Fla., ch. 65-1090, there is hereby created the downtown -velopment
Authority of the City, which Authority shall be a body corporate with the power to -ue and be
sued in all the courts of the state and shall have its own corporate seal.
Sec. 14-52. Downtown Development Authority Board —Composition; appoi ► ent and terms of
office of members and executive board; filling of vacancies.
(a) The affairs of the Authority shall be under the direct supervision - control of a board
consisting of 4517 members, appointed, and confirmed, by the ' ity Commission in the
manner indicated in subsection (b) below.
(b) The Board shall be constituted by 4517 members as folio
(1) The City Commission, at large, shall appoint one
to be the chairperson of the board and the 157t
Board. The chairperson of the Authority shall
chairperson(s) to the various committees w
establish from time to time.
(2) One member may be appointed by the ',oard of County Commissioners of Miami -
Dade County and submitted to the Ci Commission for confirmation.
(3) One member may be appointed b e cabinet of the state and submitted to the City
Commission for confirmation.
(4) One member mav be appoin
Commission for confirmati
(45)
Autho
me
is City Commissioners membo c
ember thereof of the Authority's
e the power to appoint the
the Authority shall have the power to
by the Miami Dade College and submitted to the City
The remaining 13 members shall be appointed by the Board of the
and submitted to the City Commission for confirmation. Each of the 13
ers shall be designated as follows:
City of Miami
I. One (1) resident of Brickell district, which may be defined by the Authority
II. One (1) resident of the Central Business District
III. One (1) resident of the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be defined
by the Authority
IV. One (1) business owner in Brickell district, which mav be defined by the
Authority.
V. One (1) business owner in the Central Business District
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VI. One (1) business owner in the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be
defined by the Authority
VII. One (1) representative of a major stakeholder within the boundaries of the
Authority
VIII. One (1) individual employed in the sports and entertainment industry
IX. One (1) representative of Flaqler Street
X. One (1) individual that works in land use, zoning, or transportation
Xl. One (1) individual that is employed in the arts and culture busin:.s/industry
XII. Two (2) at -large members of Downtown
At least forty (40%) of Authority appointees must be residents of Do ntown. The
Board shall continue to include at least one (1) member from eac ub-district created
by the Authority from time to time. A proposed member shall no se considered a
member of the Board until confirmed by the City Commission the event an
appointee is rejected by the City Commission, the Board sh appoint a successor
consistent with the above categories until all thirteen (13) ' -ats are filled with
appointees who are confirmed by the City Commission.
In the event the City Commission does not reject a p,posed member appointed by
the board of county Commissioners or by the cabi t of the state within the next two
meetings of the City Commission taking place a r the date the City Commission is
notified of such appointment, then said appoin e shall be deemed confirmed by the
City Commission. If, however, any such app• tee is rejected by the City Commission
within the aforementioned period, then the •oard of County Commissioners and/or the
cabinet of the state shall have a period • en days, after being notified of the rejection,
in which to appoint a replacement, wh • hall be again subject to confirmation by the
City Commission. In the event that t appointee is, again, rejected by the Citji
Commission, then the board of dir: ors of the Authority shall have the right to fill the
vacant position(s) in the manner . rovided in subsection (6).
(6) In the event that the board of ' ounty Commissioners or the cabinet of the state fails to
appoint a member within 31 says from the date that the nomination is requested by
the board of the Authority sr within ten days after being notified of the rejection of a
nominee, then the boar may appoint proposed members(s) for said positions. The
proposed members f• the county and state seats shall be individuals who; in the j
opinion of the boar• have the necessary qualifications and credentials to represent
the board of cou Commissioners and/or the cabinet of the state. The appointee(s)
shall be submi, d to the City Commission for confirmation, and shall be deemed
confirmed un ss the appointment is rejected by the City Commission within the next
two meetin - - of the City Commission taking place after the date the City Commission
is notifies •f said appointment. In the event of a rejection, the board shall have the
right to ontinue to submit the name of appointee(s) until confirmation by the City
Com ► ssion.
(c) Memb shall serve terms of four u years expiring on December 31 of the fourth year of
their rm. Members shall serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. eight
Members shall continue to serve
until their successors have been appointed and confirmed. Appointments to fill vacancies
shall be for the unexpired term only. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term shall be
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for the remainder of that term only and shall not count toward the appointee's two (2) term
limit. Limitations on terms shall not apply to the members nominated by the Board of
County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, Cabinet of the State, and Miami Dade
College and approved bv City Commission.
(d) In the event that the Authority's boundaries are expanded, the Authority shall recommen'
the appointment of up to two (2) additional members, one (1) resident and (1) busines
owner of the newly incorporated area to the Authority. These additional seats shall b'
created to ensure adequate representation of the interests and needs of property • ners,
business owners, and residents within the newly incorporated area and must co r • Iv with
qualifications of section 14-53.
(de) Quorum shall consist of five members.
Sec. 14-53. Same —Qualifications of members.
(a) Except for the seats to be filled by the City Commission, the board
Commissioners, or the cabinet of the state, all members of the b
Of (2) work; or (3) own (or be the designated representative of t
(4) own (or be the designated representative of the owner of)
Downtown district, as described in section 14-27 of this Art'
Section 14-52 of this Article. For purposes of this section
"own real property" where the person is the owner of th
leasehold interest on the property under a lease havi
years. All members of the board shall be individual
responsibility and business ability and acumen.
than one member of the City Commission, shal
(b) Before assuming the duties of the office, ea
and subscribing to the oath of office requi
county
d shall either (1) reside;
owner of) a business; or
al property in the
e 417 and in accordance with
person shall be deemed to
fee simple title, or owns the
an original term of at least 30
f outstanding reputation for integrity,
officer or employee of the City, other
e eligible for appointment to the board.
appointed member shall qualify by taking
of officials of the City.
Sec. 14-54. Same —Meetings; rules and re• ations; compensation of members.
The board shall adopt and promulgrules goveming its procedures cubjeet-te-approval
and shall hold -gular meetings no less often than once each month,
except for any month in which the Ci ► Commission is not in session. Special meetings may be
held when called in the manner pr• ded in the moles -procedures of the board. All meetings of
the board shall be open to the p ic. Each member of the board shall serve without
compensation.
Sec. 14-55. Same—Removof members.
jNotwithstanding ything in the Code to the contrary, by resolution specifying facts -
sufficient to advise a b• =rd member as to the basis for his or her removal and after reasonable
notice to the board mber and an opportunity for the member to be heard bv the Board, the,
Authority; may remove a board member:
(1) For - - se; or
(2) Upthe occurrence of an event that causes the member to cease to meet their
lification criteria set forth in sections 14-52 and 14-53; or
(3)
As otherwise provided by law.
r purposes of this section, being absent from three consecutive regular board meetings
or •m four regular board meetings during a calendar year shall constitute good cause for
r: oval.
(b) Notwithstanding anything in the Code to the contrary, in the event a Board member has
served ten (10) years, consecutively or non-consecutivelv, they shall be automatically removed,
and the Authority shall fulfill the vacancy within 3 months of the seat's vacancy. However,
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(7)
automatic removal for time served on the Board shall not apply to the members nominated by
Board of County Commissioners of Miami -Dade County, Cabinet of the State, and Miami Dade
College and approved by City Commission.
Sec. 14-56. Same —Powers and duties.
(a) The board, subject to the provisions of this article, and subject to other applicable
provisions of law, shall have all powers customarily vested in the board of directors of
corporation for profit. It shall exercise supervisory control over the activities of the
Director and the staff of the downtown development Authority in carrying out the f ctions
authorized by this article.
(b) It shall be the duty of the board, and it shall have the power, to do the follow
(1) Appoint an oxeeutive-dDirector; prescribe his/her duties; and fix his/ r compensation,
which shall be paid from funds available to the Authority. The staff embers shall be
employed by the executive Director, and shall have no civil servi - - rights or privileges.
(2) Prepare an analysis of economic changes taking place in the ntral business district
of the City.
Study and analyze the impact of metropolitan growth up• the central business
district.
(4) Plan and propose within the Downtown area, publi provements of all kinds,
including renovation, repair, remodeling, reconst tion or other changes in existing
buildings which may be necessary or appropria to the execution of any such plan
which in the opinion of the board will aid in the economic growth of the downtown
area.
(3)
(5)
To implement as provided in this article , y plan of development in the downtown
area as shall be necessary to carry ou s functions, except that when funds are
required the approval of the City Co ission is required.
(6) In cooperation with the planning - -visory board and zoning board of the City and the
planning department of the Ci •evelop long range plans designed to halt the
deterioration of property valu: - in the central business district, and take such steps as
may be necessary to persu .e property owners to implement such plans to the fullest
extent possible.
Retain and fix the co ensation of legal counsel to advise the board in the proper
performance of its d les. The general counsel of the downtown development
Authority as autho- ed in this article shall be a practicing attorney at law admitted to
the practice of I. in the state. He/she shall represent the Authority in all suits or
actions broug •y or against the Authority involving the jurisdiction, power, duties,
functions or tivities of the Authority, or of the City, under the terms of this article.
(8) To make d enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise of its
powers : nd the performance of its duties.
Borrmoney on a short-term basis to pay expenses of operation following the
a -ssment and levy and prior to collection of the tax herein authorized, and to issue
dences of indebtedness, such loans to be signed by the chairperson and the
secretary of the Authority. Prior to the issuance of evidence of indebtedness for such
loans, the board shall first present the plan and need therefor and the Commission of
the City must approve such evidence of indebtedness by an appropriate resolution.
The rate of interest to be paid by the Authority on any such debt shall be the lowest
rate of interest available not to exceed six percent per annum. The Authority shall hold
the City harmless with respect to any debt created hereunder.
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(10) The Board shall review and make recommendations to the City of Miami Commission
prior to any amendments to this Article being considered by the City of Miami
Commission.
Sec. 14-57. Same —Additional powers and duties.
In addition and supplemental to the powers provided in section 14-56, the Authority a
through its board, subject to the approval of the Commission of the City as hereinafter se • rth,
shall have the right, power and Authority to:
(1) Acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property - ich it
may deem necessary for its purposes under this article after the adoptio •y it of a
resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described t, -rein is
necessary for such purposes, subject to the need and plan therefor • ng first
presented to the Commission of the City and its approval evidence, •y the adoption of
an appropriate resolution. The Authority may exercise the power eminent domain in
the manner provided in F.S. chs. 73 and 74. Property already • voted to a public use
may be acquired in like manner, provided that no real prope - belonging to the City,
the county, the state or any political subdivision thereof m. •e acquired without its
consent.
(2) Acquire by purchase or otherwise on such terms and - • nditions and in such manner
as it may deem proper, or by the exercise of the po - r of eminent domain, subject to
the need and plan therefor being first presented t• he Commission of the City and its
approval evidenced by the adoption of an appr• - iate resolution, own, convey or
otherwise dispose of, lease as lessor or Jesse ' any land and any other property, real
or personal, or any rights or interests therei ' , which it may determine is reasonably
necessary for any project (hereafter defin - .) or purpose of this article; and to grant or
acquire licenses, easements and optio . with respect thereto.
Improve land, construct, reconstruct quip, improve, maintain, repair and operate
office buildings and any necessa •r desirable appurtenances thereto, within the
boundaries of the Authority for t housing in whole or in part of federal, state, county
or municipal governmental en ' es or any agencies thereof or any other person or
corporation or any combinat . of the foregoing (each such office building being
herein called a "project"), . • ject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to
the mayor and Commis '•n of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of,
an appropriate resolut'
(4) Fix, charge and col ct fees, rents and charges for the use of any project or any part
thereof or any fa ' ties furnished thereby, or property under its control and to pledge
such revenue t• he payment of revenue bonds issued by it, subject to the need and
plan therefor 'ng first presented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its
approval e enced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Lease a essor any project, projects or property under its control or any part thereof
and c - rge rentals for the use thereof sufficient with any other available revenues to
pay e principal of and the interest on the revenue bonds issued to pay the cost of
a such project or projects, subject to the need and plan therefor being first
esented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the
adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Accept grants and donations of any type of property, labor, or other thing of value from
any public or private source.
Receive the proceeds of the tax referred to in this article, subject to the Commission of
the City approving the millage assessment as provided therein.
(3)
(5)
(7)
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(8) Receive the revenues from any property, project or facility owned, leased, licensed, or
operated by it or under its control, subject to the limitations imposed upon it by trusts
or other agreements validly entered into by it.
(9) Cooperate and enter into agreements with any govemmental agency or other public
body, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the Commissio
the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
(10) Make or receive from the municipality or the county in which the Authority is lo• =ted
conveyances, leasehold interests, grants, contributions, loans and other righ . and
privileges, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to th
Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of a : ppropriate
resolution.
(11) Subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the C
City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate
such plan, issue, negotiate and sell, in accordance with the ap
the laws of the state, except as otherwise herein provided, re
Authority, payable solely from revenues, to pay all or any p
project, projects or purpose of this article upon such term
and form, and having such details, conditions and prov
by resolution of the Authority not inconsistent with th
such revenue bonds by a trust agreement by and b
trust company having trust company powers with'
any such revenue bonds shall mature at such f
from their date and shall bear interest at a ra
annum; to take all steps deemed by it nece
and marketing of the revenue bonds at p
the municipality where the Authority is
of the City at private sale, at the best
agreements with corporate trustee
bonds, and the employment and
the services of consultants on
revenues to be anticipated a
matters, accounting matter
needed to effectuate adv
govemed by the follow
mission of the
esolution approving
ble provisions of
nue bonds of the
of the cost of any
and conditions, manner
ons as shall be determined
rovisions hereof, and to secure
een the Authority and a bank or
or without the state, provided that
e or times not later than 40 years
or rates not exceeding six percent per
ary or expedient for efficient preparation
lic sale upon ten days' published notice in
ted or with the approval of the Commission
rice obtainable, including the entry into binding
underwriters, and the holders of the revenue
yment, as a necessary expense of issuance, for
uations, costs and feasibility of undertaking,
other financial matters, architecture, engineering, legal
, and any other fields in which expert advice may be
tageous issuance and marketing; and such bonds shall be
g conditions:
a. Any revenue bond - issued under the provisions of this section shall not be deemed
to be a debt of t City, the county in which it is located, or the state, or a pledge of
the faith and c dit of the City, county or state; but such bonds shall be payable -
solely from trevenues pledged for their payment as authorized herein. The Cq
establishi , such Authority, the county in which it is located, and the state are rrot
directly • indirectly obligated to pay the principal of or the interest on the bonds, and
the fai and credit of the City is not pledged to the payment of such principal or •'
inter t; and all such bonds shall contain this statement on their face. The issu, ce
of -venue bonds under the provisions of this section shall not, directly or indirectly
contingently, obligate the City, county or state to levy or to pledge any form of
axation whatever therefor, or to make any appropriation for their payment.
All revenue bonds issued pursuant hereto shall be negotiable instruments for all
purposes.
(12) Exercise all powers incidental to the effective and expedient exercise of the foregoing
powers to the extent not in conflict herewith or inconsistent herewith.
ec. 14-58. Employees generally.
(a) The board shall employ and fix the compensation, subject to the approval of the City
Commission, of the exesut►ve Director of the board, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
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board. The executive Director shall be a person of good moral character and possessed of
a reputation for integrity, responsibility and business ability. No member of the board shall
be eligible to hold the position of executive -Director. Before entering upon the duties of
his/her office, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath and furnish bond
as required of members of the board. He/she shall be the chief executive officer of the
Downtown Development Authority and shall devote his/her entire time and attention to e
duties of his/her office. He/she shall not, while serving as executive Director, engage ' any
other business or profession. Subject to the approval of the Board, and direction by when
necessary, he/she shall have general supervision over and be responsible for th
preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the Authority in the anner
authorized in this article. He/she shall attend all meetings of the board and s - I render to
the board, the mayor and to the City Commission, a monthly report coverin ' he activities
and financial condition of the Authority. In the absence or disability of the
Director, the Board may designate a qualified person to perform the du . s of the office as
acting executive -Director. The executive -Director shall furnish the bo- with such
information or reports goveming the operation of the Authority as t board may from time
to time require.
(b) Subject to the approval of the board, the executive Director s employ and fix the
compensation of:
(1) A treasurer, who shall keep the financial records of Authority and who, together
with the executive Director, shall perform such of duties as may be delegated to
him/her by the board. At the discretion of the bo •, the functions of the treasurer may
be performed by an outside professional retai d and approved by the board for these
purposes.
(2) A secretary, who shall maintain custody • the official seal and of all records, books,
documents or other papers not require• o be maintained by the treasurer. The
secretary shall attend all meetings of e board and keep a record of all its
proceedings. The secretary shall p- orm such other duties as may be delegated by
the board.
Such clerical, technical and pr essional assistance, including, but not limited to,
engineering, planning, econ- is research and other fields, as shall in the opinion of
the board be necessary t• • rovide for the efficient performance of the functions of the
board.
(3)
Sec. 14-59. Annual budget; s• ce of funds.
(a) No later than 30 days or to the date the City Commission establishes the millage rate,tor
the City, the = = - - ' = Director shall prepare for the approval of the board a budget for the
operation of the d • ntown development Authority for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget
shall be prepar- in the same manner as required of all departments of the City. When)
approved by t, - board it shall not require approval of any officer or body of the City ott3er
than the Ci ommission. No funds of the City may be included in the budget o'-the'"
Authority : cept those funds authorized in this article.
(b) The op ations of the downtown development Authority shall be principally financed from
the f• owing sources and such other sources as may be approved by the City
Co - mission:
Donations to the Authority for the performance of its functions.
(2) Proceeds of an ad valorem tax, not exceeding 0.4750 mills per dollar valuation of
property in the downtown area designated by the City Commission.
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(3) Money borrowed and to be repaid from other funds received under the Authority of
this article which shall include federal funds, contributions and funds derived from the
millage authorized to be levied under this article.
Sec. 14-60. Annual ad valorem tax levy in downtown district; disposition of funds.
The City Commission is authorized to levy an additional ad valorem tax on all real and
personal property in the downtown district as described in this article, not exceeding 0.47
mills on the dollar valuation of such property, for the purpose of financing the operation the
downtown development Authority. This levy of 0.4750 mills per dollar ad valorem tax - all be in
addition to the regular ad valorem taxes and special assessments for improvement mposed by
the City Commission. The tax collector shall transmit funds so collected to the ap• opriate
officer of the City responsible for the handling of the public money who shall de, •sit the same in
the City treasury to the credit of the Authority. Such money shall be used for • purpose other
than those purposes authorized in this article and, upon approval of the bo • , pursuant to
vouchers signed by a minimum of two authorized signatories of the Auth • , who shall be the
executive Director and one member of the Board of directors, or two m : bers of the Board of
directors. The funds of the Authority shall be secured as other public - nds are secured. Other
money received by the Authority shall forthwith be deposited in the ity treasury to the credit of
the Authority, subject to disbursement as authorized in this article he City shall not obligate
itself nor shall it ever be obligated to pay any sums from gener- • ublic funds, or from any public
funds other than money received pursuant to section 14-59 f• or on account of any of the
activities of the Authority.
Sec. 14-61. Assessment of funds for handling and audi g by City.
The City Commission shall have the power to a ess against the funds of the downtown
development Authority, for the use and benefit of t► - general fund of the City, a reasonable pro
rata share of such funds for the cost of handling d auditing, which assessment when made
shall be paid annually by the board pursuant t• n appropriate item in its budget.
Sec. 14-62. Conflicts of interest of board bers, employees, etc.
No board member nor any employ of the board shall vote or otherwise participate in any
matter in which he/she has a financia terest, either direct or indirect. When such interest shall
appear, it shall be the duty of the B• -rd member, or employee, to make such interest known
and he/she shall thenceforth refr from voting on or otherwise participating in the particular
transaction involving such inter: . Willful violation of the provisions of this section shall
constitute malfeasance on the •art of a member of the board, and shall be grounds for instant
dismissal of any employee. ny transaction involving a conflict of interest, wherein a violation o'F
this section is involved, be rendered void at the option of the Board."
Section 3. If - section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is decl. -d invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be
affected.
Sectio4. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading antl
adoption t reof.z
This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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City of Miami
Legislation
Ordinance
File Number: 18186
Final Action ' = te:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER
14/ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ' ORIDA,
AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT/DOWNTOWN
DISTRICT," MORE PARTICULARLY BY AMENDING DIVISION 1, TITL
"GENERALLY," TO DEFINE RESIDENCY IN THE DOWNTOWN DEV OPMENT
AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY") A 1 BY
AMENDING DIVISION 2, TITLED "DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT UTHORITY," TO
AMEND THE COMPOSITION OF THE DOWNTOWN DEVELOP NT AUTHORITY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA ("AUTHORITY'S") BOAR I •F DIRECTORS AND
VARIOUS AMENDMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 0, THE AUTHORITY'S
DEFINITIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES, AND REMOVAL ' MEMBERS;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVI G FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the Code of Ordinan of the City of Miami, Florida, as
amended ("City Code"), has not been revised or upda d since 1998; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 14 of the City Code • - erns the Downtown Development Authority
of the City of Miami, Florida ("Miami DDA"); and
WHEREAS, District 4 Commissioner he appointed Chairman of the Miami DDA seeks
to update the City Code governing the Mi- i DDA; and
WHEREAS, the City Commis '•n after careful consideration of the proposed updates
deems it advisable and in the best i ► erest of the general welfare of the City of Miami ("City")
and its residents and visitors to a ' - nd Chapter 14 of the City Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, - IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The citals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are
adopted by reference . nd incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. hapter 14/Article 11 of the City Code is hereby amended in the following
particulars.'
"DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
* * *
ARTICLE II. DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
' Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall be
added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate omitted
and unchanaed material.
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 14-26. Definitions.
For the purposes of this Article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings
respectively ascribed to them by this section:
Authority: The Downtown Development Authority, the body corporate hereby creat- by
this article, known as the Downtown Development Authority board of the City.
Board: The governing body of the Authority selected as herein provided.
Central business district: The area in the City to which this article primaril elates, zoned
and used principally for business.
Director: The chief executive officer of the Authority selected by the •oard as herein
provided.
Downtown: A specifically defined area or zone of the City in t► central business district,
established by the City.
Goveming body: The Commission of the City.
Planning board: The department or agency of the , by whatever name such department
or agency may be known, which is chiefly responsible • r community planning.
Public facility: Any street, park, parking lot, pl ground, right-of-way, structure, waterway,
bridge, lake, pond, canal, utility line or pipe, buil ' g, including access routes to any of the
foregoing designed and dedicated to use by t public generally, or used by any public agency
with or without charge, whether or not the s e is revenue producing.
Reside or Resident: An owner of a - o•ert located within Downtown as defined in this
Article which said
ro•e is the ow s
homestead.
Sec. 14-27. Boundaries designat= - .
The Downtown District de ribed as follows shall be under the jurisdiction and control of
the Downtown Development thority:
Begin at the interse ' . n of the centerline of NW 5th Street and NW 3rd Avenue (east of I-
95); thence run so erly along the centerline of NW 3rd Avenue and the easterly side of I-
95 to the centerli of West Flagler Street; thence westerly along the centerline of said
West Flagler S -et to the centerline of the Miami River; thence meandering southeasterly
along the ce -rline of said Miami River to a point of intersection with the westerly Right -of -
Way line of etro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way (formerly Florida East Coast (FEC) Railroad
Right -of- # -y) said Right -of -Way line being 50 feet westerly of and parallel with the
centerli - of said Metro Rapid Transit Right -of -Way; thence run southerly and
sout esterly along said westerly Right -of -Way line of Metro Rapid Transit to the
int--ection with the centerline of SW 15th Road; thence southeasterly along the centerline
o 5th Road to a point of intersection with the southerly prolongation of the westerly line of
osta Bella Development Subdivision (107-14); thence northeasterly, northwesterly, and
northeasterly along said westerly line of Costa Bella to the intersection with the southerly
Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane; thence southeasterly, northeasterly, northerly, and
northwesterly along said southerly and easterly Right -of -Way line of SE 14th Lane and SE
14th Terrace to the intersection with the northwesterly property line of Lot 31, Block 2 of
Amended plat of Point View as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 93 of the public records of
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Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly line of said Lot
31, to the northeasterly side of the existing ten -foot alley in Block 2 of said Point View;
thence southeasterly along the northeasterly side of said ten -foot alley to the intersection
with the property line between Lots 4 and 5 of said Block 2 of Point View; thence
northeasterly along said line of Lots 4 and 5 and its prolongation thereof to the centerline
SE 14th Street; thence southeasterly along said centerline of SE 14th Street to a point
intersection with the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence meand: ng
northerly along the existing bulkhead and shoreline of Biscayne Bay to a point of
intersection with the southerly boundary of Claughton Island Bridge; thence easte
the said southerly Right -of -Way line of Claughton Island Bridge to the intersecti
westerly bulkhead line of Claughton Island, said bulkhead line being part of t
Dade County bulkhead line as recorded in Plat Book 73 at Page 18 of the p
Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence southerly, easterly, northerly, and w
said existing bulkhead and its westerly prolongation thereof around the
intersection with the mainland on the easterly shoreline of Biscayne
meandering in a northwesterly and westerly direction along the sho
and the Miami River to the intersection with the easterly Right -of -
Rapid Transit line of Brickell Avenue Bridge (SE 2nd Avenue);
bridge to the existing bulkhead on the corner of said Lot 1; th
10 foot -wide alley to the northeasterly corner of Lot 6 of Bio
recorded in Plat Book 5 at Page 4 of the public records o
thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said lot
its intersection with the centerline of Sevilla Street (N
amended (5- 4); thence southwesterly along the ce
Avenue) to its intersection with the centerline of
Miramar amended (5-4); thence northerly alon
Street); thence northerly along the centerline
centerline of NE 19th Street; thence wester
point of intersection with southerly exten
Miramar amended as recorded in plat
Dade County, Florida; thence northe
thereof to the southerly lot line of L
of the public records of Miami-D
line of Lot 8 to the southeast c
line of Lot 8 to the southerly
southerly Right -of -Way lin
line of Lot 7 of said Cora
and its extension there
northerly lot line of L
easterly lot line of
Page 40 of the p
easterly lot lin
northeast co
Terrace to
thence
thenc
Sub
along
with the
Miami-
lic records of
erly, following
and to the
; thence
ine of Biscayne Bay
ay line of the Metro
nce north along said
ce northwesterly across a
8 of Miramar amended as
iami-Dade County, Florida;
and its northwesterly extension to
4th Avenue) of said Miramar
erline of said Sevilla Street (NE 4th
dado Street (NE 4th Avenue) of said
e centerline of NE 4th Avenue (Vedado
NE 4th Avenue to its intersection with the
along the centerline of NE 19th Street to a
n of the easterly lot line of Lot 4 of Block 1 of
ok 5 at page 4 of the public records of Miami -
along the easterly lot line of Lot 4 and its extension
8 of Coral Park as recorded in Plat Book 2 at Page 66
e County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly lot
er of said Lot 8; thence northerly along the easterly Lot
ght-of-Way line of NE 20th Street; thence easterly along the
f NE 20th Street to the southerly extension of the easterly lot
ark (2-66); thence northerly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7
to the northeast corner of Lot 7; thence westerly along the
7 to a point of intersection with the southerly extension of the
7 of Block 4 of Bayside Park amended as recorded in Plat Book 2 at
is records of Miami -Dade County, Florida; thence northerly along the;
f Lot 7 and its extension thereof across a 15-foot-wide alley to the
er of Lot 7; thence continuing northerly across the Right -of -Way of NE 20kh
e southeast corner of Lot 7 of Block 1 of Bayside Park amended (2-40); ,
herly along the easterly lot line of Lot 7 to the northeast corner of said Lot 7,;
cross a 15-foot-wide alley to the southeast corner of Lot 5 Block 3 of Bayonne
ision as recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 35 of the public records of Miami -Dade
C. ty, Florida; thence northerly along the easterly Lot line of Lot 5, and the northerly
ension of its easterly lot line thereof, to the centerline of NE 21st Street; thence easterly
long the centerline of NE 21st Street to a point of intersection with the southerly extension
of the easterly lot line of Lot 3 of Block 1 of Bayonne Subdivision (2-35); thence northerly
along the easterly lot line and its extension thereof, to the southerly lot line of tract A of
Caruso Subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 79 at page 23 of the public records of Miami -
Dade County, Florida; thence easterly along the southerly tract line of tract A to the
southerly extension of the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue; thence northerly
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along the easterly Right -of -Way line of NE 4th Avenue and its extension thereof to the
centerline of NE 24th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 24th Street to the
centerline of NE 2nd Avenue; thence southerly along the centerline of NE 2nd Avenue to
the centerline of NE 17th Street; thence westerly along the centerline of NE 17th Street and
NW 17th Street to the northerly shoreline of the Miami River; said bulkhead line also bein
the southerly boundary of the Dupont Plaza Center and Miami Center joint Venture
property; thence northeasterly along the southerly boundary of Dupont Plaza Center
Miami Center Joint Venture property to a point of intersection with the easterly prop
of Chopin Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership; said property line b-,'
the shoreline of Biscayne Bay; thence northerly along said easterly property lin
Associates and Miami Center Limited Partnership property along Biscayne B
southerly property line of Bayfront Park; thence continuing northerly, northe
northwesterly along the bulkhead line of Bayfront Park and the Bayfront P
a point of intersection with the southerly Right -of -Way line of State Roa
Macarthur Causeway); thence easterly along the southerly Right -of -
MacArthur Causeway to its intersection with the easterly Right-of-
Intercoastal Waterway, said point also being the westerly line of t
land of the NW quadrant of Watson Island as shown on the bo
quadrant upland and submerged parcel (City of Miami miscel
southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of said Interc
intersection of the turning basin limit with the northerly lin
said point also being approximately 500 feet west of th
Island and 1,200 feet southerly of the south Right -of -
Causeway, as per O.R.B. 2454, pages 77-79; then
northeasterly along the southeasterly line of said
most easterly comer of said NW quadrant of W
southwesterly Right -of -Way line of Douglas
and westerly along the said Right -of -Way li
of Watson Island; thence westerly along
A-1-A (Douglas Macarthur Causeway)
northerly along the bulkhead line of
centerline of NE 17th Street exten
17th Street and its extension the
Bayshore Drive; thence northe
intersection with the centerli
centerline of NE 17th Terr
northwesterly line of Lot
public records of Miam
line of said Lot 2, an
of Lot 1 of Block 1
southerly line of
North Bayshor
its intersecti
of said Se
said sou
FEC
the
po
d
line
g along
f Chopin
to the
terly and
k Miamarina to
A-1-A (Douglas
y of said Douglas
line of the
submerged parcel of
dary survey of NW
eous file 61-398); thence
stal Waterway to a point of
of the Miami main ship channel,
esterly bulkhead line of Watson
ay line of Douglas MacArthur
northeasterly, southeasterly, and
quadrant of Watson Island to the
son Island, said comer being on the
carthur Causeway; thence northwesterly
to the northwest corner of said NW quadrant
e southerly Right -of -Way line of the state road
the bulkhead line of Biscayne Bay; thence
cayne Bay to a point of intersection with the
d easterly; thence westerly along the centerline of NE
of to a point of intersection with the centerline of North
along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive to its
of NE 17th Terrace; thence northwesterly along the •'
to its intersection with the southwesterly extension of th0
of block 1 of Seaport as recorded in Plat Book 149 at 79 of the
ade County, Florida; thence northeasterly along the northwesterly
s said southwesterly extension thereof, to the southwesterly corner
said Seaport (149-79); thence southeasterly and easterly along the
id lot 1 and its easterly extension to its intersection with the centerline of
rive; thence northeasterly along the centerline of North Bayshore Drive to
with the southeasterly extension of the northerly line of said Lot 1 of Block 1
ort (149-79); thence northwesterly along the northerly line of said Lot 1, and its
easterly extension thereof, to the northwesterly easterly Right -of -Way fine of the
road; thence southerly along the easterly Right -of -Way line of the FEC Railroad to
terline of NW 5th Street thence westerly along the centerline of NW 5th Street to the
of beginning. All lands situated and lying in Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Sec. 4-28. Property subject to ad valorem taxes for payment of City's general obligation debts,
et
All real property located within the central business district shall be subject to ad valorem
taxes to pay the principal and interest on all existing general obligation debts of the City and any
future debts which may be authorized by law.
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Sec. 14-29. Powers of City cumulative.
All powers conferred upon the City by this article are and shall be supplemental and in
addition to those conferred by any other general or special law and shall be liberally construed
to effectuate the purposes hereof.
Secs. 14-30-14-50. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
Sec. 14-51. Downtown Development Authority created.
Pursuant to Laws of Fla., ch. 65-1090, there is hereby created the downtown velopment
Authority of the City, which Authority shall be a body corporate with the power to - ue and be
sued in all the courts of the state and shall have its own corporate seal.
Sec. 14-52. Downtown Development Authority Board —Composition; appal r ent and terms of
office of members and executive board; filling of vacancies.
(a) The affairs of the Authority shall be under the direct supervision - • control of a board
consisting of 4517 members, appointed, and confirmed, by the ! ty Commission in the
manner indicated in subsection (b) below.
(b) The Board shall be constituted by 4617 members as follo
(1) The City Commission, at large, shall appoint one • is City Commissionersmembefs
to be the chairperson of the board and the 167t ember thefeef of the Authority's
Board. The chairperson of the Authority shall e the power to appoint the
chairperson(s) to the various committees w ' the Authority shall have the power to
establish from time to time.
(2) One member may be appointed by the • and of county Commissioners of Dade
County and submitted to the City Co - ission for confirmation.
(3) One member may be appointed b
Commission [for] confirmation.
(4)
c..
cabinet of the state and submitted to the Cr
Commission. he remaining 14 members shall be appointed by the Board of the
Authority a ' : submitted to the City Commission for confirmation. Each of the 14
member hall be designated as follows:
I. One (1) resident of Brickell district, which may be defined by the Authority
I. One (1) resident of the Central Business District
III. One (1) resident of the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be defined
by the Authority.
IV. One (1) business owner in Brickell district, which may be defined by the
Authority.
V. One (1) business owner in the Central Business District
VI. One (1) business owner in the Arts and Entertainment district, which may be
defined by the Authority.
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VII. One (1) representative of Miami Dade College
VIII. One (1) representative of Brickell City Center
IX. One (1) representative of Miami World Center
X. One (1) representative of Flaaler Street
Xl. One (1) individual that works in land use and zoning
XI I. One (1) individual that is employed in the arts and culture business/i , • ustry
XIII. Twoi2_1 at -large residents of Downtown
At least five (5) of the fourteen (14) Authority appointees must be reside ' s of
Downtown. The Board shall continue to include at least one (1) membfrom each
sub -district created by the Authority from time to time. A proposed mber shall not
be considered a member of the Board until confirmed by the City ' • mmission. In the
event an appointee is reiected by the City Commission, the Bo- • shall appoint a
successor consistent with the above categories until all fourte (14) seats are filled
with appointees who are confirmed by the City Commission
In the event the City Commission does not reject a prop
the board of county Commissioners or by the cabinet
meetings of the City Commission taking place after t
notified of such appointment, then said appointee
City Commission. If, however, any such appoint
within the aforementioned period, then the bo
cabinet of the state shall have a period of te
in which to appoint a replacement, who sh
City Commission. In the event that the a
Commission, then the board of directo
vacant position(s) in the manner pro • ed
d member appointed by
he state within the next two
date the City Commission is
all be deemed confirmed by the
is rejected by the City Commission
of County Commissioners and/or the
ays, after being notified of the rejection,
be again subject to confirmation by the
ointee is, again, rejected by the City
of the Authority shall have the right to fill the
in subsection (6).
(6) In the event that the board of Co Commissioners or the cabinet of the state fails to
appoint a member within 30 da - from the date that the nomination is requested by
the board of the Authority, or thin ten days after being notified of the rejection of a
nominee, then the board m. ' appoint proposed members(s) for said positions. The
proposed members for th county and state seats shall be individuals who, in the
opinion of the board, h - - the necessary qualifications and credentials to represent
the board of county missioners and/or the cabinet of the state. The appointee(s)
shall be submitted the City Commission for confirmation, and shall be deemed
confirmed unless e appointment is rejected by the City Commission within the next
two meetings o e City Commission taking place after the date the City Commission
is notified of id appointment. In the event of a rejection, the board shall have the
right to con ' ue to submit the name of appointee(s) until confirmation by the City .?
Commis • n.
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(c) Members s' - II serve terms of four u years expiring on December 31 of the fourth year of
their te embers shall serve a maximum of two (2) consecutive terms. eight
Members shall continue to serve
until their successors have been appointed and confirmed. Appointments to fill vacancies
shall be for the unexpired term only. Appointments made to fill an unexpired term shall be
for the remainder of that term only and shall not count toward the appointee's two (2) term
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limit. Limitations on terms shall not apply to the representatives nominated by Miami Dade
College, Brickell City Center, and Miami World Center and approved by City Commission.
(d) In the event that the Authority's boundaries are expanded, the Authority shall recommend
the appointment of uo to two (2) additional members, one (1) resident and (1) business
owner of the newly incorporated area to the Authority. These additional seats shall be
created to ensure adequate representation of the interests and needs of property own s,
business owners, and residents within the newly incorporated area and must compl ith
qualifications of section 14-53.
(de) Quorum shall consist of five members.
Sec. 14-53. Same —Qualifications of members.
(a) Except for the seats to be filled by the City Commission, the board of c• 4 my
Commissioners, or the cabinet of the state, all members of the board all either (1) reside;
OF (2) work; or (3) own (or be the designated representative of the • , ner of) a business; or
(4) own (or be the designated representative of the owner of) rea • roperty in the
Downtown district, as described in section 14-27 of this Article and in accordance with
Section 14-52 of this Article. For purposes of this section, a p• son shall be deemed to
"own real property" where the person is the owner of the fe simple title, or owns the
leasehold interest on the property under a lease having - original term of at least 30
years. All members of the board shall be individuals of - tstanding reputation for integrity,
responsibility and business ability and acumen. No o ' er or employee of the City, other
than one member of the City Commission, shall be igible for appointment to the board.
(b) Before assuming the duties of the office, each a, • ointed member shall qualify by taking
and subscribing to the oath of office required • officials of the City.
Sec. 14-54. Same —Meetings; rules and regulat s; compensation of members.
The board shall adopt and promulgate r -s goveming its procedures subjest-te-approval
and shall hold reg = r meetings no less often than once each month,
except for any month in which the City C• mission is not in session. Special meetings may be
held when called in the manner provid -;4 in the moles -procedures of the board. All meetings of
the board shall be open to the public ach member of the board shall serve without
compensation.
(a) Notwithstanding an ing in the Code to the contrary, by resolution specifying facts _
sufficient to advise a boar • ember as to the basis for his or her removal and after reasonable
notice to the board mem
Sec. 14-55. Same —Removal of
r
embers.
and an opportunity for the member to be heard by the Board, the
Authority; may remove a board member:
(1) For cause.
(2) Upon t occurrence of an event that causes the member to cease to meet their
quali .tion criteria set forth in sections 14-52 and 14-53; or
(3) A •therwise provided by law.
For • rposes of this section, being absent from three consecutive regular board meetings
or fro •ur regular board meetings during a calendar year shall constitute good cause for
rem
(b) Notwithstanding anything in the Code to the contrary, in the event a Board member has
Ned ten (10) years, consecutively or non -consecutively, they shall be automatically removed,
and the Authority shall fulfill the vacancy within 3 months of the seat's vacancy. However,
automatic removal for time served on the Board shall not apply to the representatives
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nominated by Miami Dade College, Brickell City Center. and Miami World Center and approved
by City Commission nor any current Board member serving as of October 1, 2025.
Sec. 14-56. Same —Powers and duties.
(a) The board, subject to the provisions of this article, and subject to other applicable
provisions of law, shall have all powers customarily vested in the board of directors of a
corporation for profit. It shall exercise supervisory control over the activities of the
Director and the staff of the downtown development Authority in carrying out the fu ions
authorized by this article.
(b) It shall be the duty of the board, and it shall have the power, to do the followin
(1) Appoint an-exesut+vo dDirector; prescribe his/her duties; and fix his/he •mpensation,
which shall be paid from funds available to the Authority. The staff bers shall be
employed by the exesutive Director, and shall have no civil servic- ghts or privileges.
(2) Prepare an analysis of economic changes taking place in the c- tral business district
of the City.
Study and analyze the impact of metropolitan growth upon e central business
district.
(4) Plan, and -propose, and implement within the Downto area, public improvements of
all kinds, including renovation, repair, remodeling, r onstruction or other changes in
existing buildings which may be necessary or ap • • priate to the execution of any such
plan which in the opinion of the board will aid in e economic growth of the downtown
area.
(3)
(5)
To implement as provided in this article a plan of development in the downtown
area as shall be necessary to carry out i functions, except that when funds are
required the approval of the City Com ' ssion is required.
(6) In cooperation with the planning ad ory board and zoning board of the City and the
planning department of the City, • velop long range plans designed to halt the
deterioration of property values ' the central business district, and take such steps as
may be necessary to persua• property owners to implement such plans to the fullest
extent possible.
Retain and fix the comp: sation of legal counsel to advise the board in the proper
performance of its dui . The general counsel of the downtown development
Authority as authori d in this article shall be a practicing attorney at law admitted to
the practice of law the state. He/she shall represent the Authority in all suits or
actions brought ' or against the Authority involving the jurisdiction, power, duties,
functions or a ities of the Authority, or of the City, under the terms of this article.
(7)
(8) To make a enter into all contracts necessary or incidental to the exercise_of its
powers a , : the performance of its duties.
(9) Borro oney on a short-term basis to pay expenses of operation following the.
ass sment and levy and prior to collection of the tax herein authorized, and to issue
ev . ences of indebtedness, such loans to be signed by the chairperson and the
cretary of the Authority. Prior to the issuance of evidence of indebtedness for such
oans, the board shall first present the plan and need therefor and the Commission of
the City must approve such evidence of indebtedness by an appropriate resolution.
The rate of interest to be paid by the Authority on any such debt shall be the lowest
rate of interest available not to exceed six percent per annum. The Authority shall hold
the City harmless with respect to any debt created hereunder.
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(3)
(10) The Board shall review and make recommendations to the City of Miami Commission
prior to any amendments to this Article are considered by the City of Miami
Commission.
Sec. 14-57. Same —Additional powers and duties.
In addition and supplemental to the powers provided in section 14-56, the Authority a
through its board, subject to the approval of the Commission of the City as hereinafter se •rth,
shall have the right, power and Authority to:
(1) Acquire by the exercise of the power of eminent domain any real property - ich it
may deem necessary for its purposes under this article after the adoptio •y it of a
resolution declaring that the acquisition of the real property described t, -rein is
necessary for such purposes, subject to the need and plan therefor • ng first
presented to the Commission of the City and its approval evidence, •y the adoption of
an appropriate resolution. The Authority may exercise the power , eminent domain in
the manner provided in F.S. chs. 73 and 74. Property already • voted to a public use
may be acquired in like manner, provided that no real prope belonging to the City,
the county, the state or any political subdivision thereof m - be acquired without its
consent.
(2) Acquire by purchase or otherwise on such terms and - •nditions and in such manner
as it may deem proper, or by the exercise of the po - - r of eminent domain, subject to
the need and plan therefor being first presented t• e Commission of the City and its
approval evidenced by the adoption of an appr• - late resolution, own, convey or
otherwise dispose of, lease as lessor or Jesse- any land and any other property, real
or personal, or any rights or interests therei ► , which it may determine is reasonably
necessary for any project (hereafter defin - • ) or purpose of this article; and to grant or
acquire licenses, easements and optio with respect thereto.
Improve land, construct, reconstruct quip, improve, maintain, repair and operate
office buildings and any necessary •r desirable appurtenances thereto, within the
boundaries of the Authority for t housing in whole or in part of federal, state, county
or municipal govemmental ent es or any agencies thereof or any other person or
corporation or any combinat' ' of the foregoing (each such office building being
herein called a "project"), • ject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to
the mayor and Commis '.n of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of
an appropriate resolut
(4) Fix, charge and col
thereof or any fa
such revenue t
plan therefor
approval ev
(5)
(7)
ct fees, rents and charges for the use of any project or any part
ies furnished thereby, or property under its control and to pledge
he payment of revenue bonds issued by it, subject to the need and
ing first presented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its
enced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Lease a essor any project, projects or property under its control or any part thereof
and c - rge rentals for the use thereof sufficient with any other available revenues to
pay e principal of and the interest on the revenue bonds issued to pay the cost of
a such project or projects, subject to the need and plan therefor being first
esented to the mayor and Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the
adoption of an appropriate resolution.
Accept grants and donations of any type of property, labor, or other thing of value from
any public or private source.
Receive the proceeds of the tax referred to in this article, subject to the Commission of
the City approving the millage assessment as provided therein.
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(8) Receive the revenues from any property, project or facility owned, leased, licensed, or
operated by it or under its control, subject to the limitations imposed upon it by trusts
or other agreements validly entered into by it.
Cooperate and enter into agreements with any govemmental agency or other public
body, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the Commissio
the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriate resolution.
(9)
(10) Make or receive from the municipality or the county in which the Authority is lo' :ted
conveyances, leasehold interests, grants, contributions, loans and other rig and
privileges, subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to th
Commission of the City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of a - ppropriate
resolution.
(11) Subject to the need and plan therefor being first presented to the
City and its approval evidenced by the adoption of an appropriat
such plan, issue, negotiate and sell, in accordance with the ap
the laws of the state, except as otherwise herein provided, re
Authority, payable solely from revenues, to pay all or any p
project, projects or purpose of this article upon such term
and form, and having such details, conditions and prov
by resolution of the Authority not inconsistent with th
such revenue bonds by a trust agreement by and b
trust company having trust company powers with'
any such revenue bonds shall mature at such t
from their date and shall bear interest at a ra
annum; to take all steps deemed by it nece
and marketing of the revenue bonds at p
the municipality where the Authority is
of the City at private sale, at the best
agreements with corporate trustee
bonds, and the employment and
the services of consultants on
revenues to be anticipated a
matters, accounting matter
needed to effectuate adv
governed by the follow
C, mission of the
esolution approving
ble provisions of
nue bonds of the
of the cost of any
and conditions, manner
ons as shall be determined
rovisions hereof, and to secure
een the Authority and a bank or
or without the state, provided that
e or times not later than 40 years
or rates not exceeding six percent per
ary or expedient for efficient preparation
is sale upon ten days' published notice in
ted or with the approval of the Commission
rice obtainable, including the entry into binding
underwriters, and the holders of the revenue
yment, as a necessary expense of issuance, for
uations, costs and feasibility of undertaking,
other financial matters, architecture, engineering, legal
, and any other fields in which expert advice may be
tageous issuance and marketing; and such bonds shall be
g conditions:
a. Any revenue bond issued under the provisions of this section shall not be deemed
to be a debt of t City, the county in which it is located, or the state, or a pledge of
the faith and c dit of the City, county or state; but such bonds shall be payable
solely from t► - revenues pledged for their payment as authorized herein. The City
establishi such Authority, the county in which it is located, and the state are not
directly • indirectly obligated to pay the principal of or the interest on the bonds, and
the fai and credit of the City is not pledged to the payment of such principal or
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inter • t; and all such bonds shall contain this statement on their face. Theissuance
of venue bonds under the provisions of this section shall not, directly orindirectjy
contingently, obligate the City, county or state to levy or to pledge any=form of=
axation whatever therefor, or to make any appropriation for their payment. .?
All revenue bonds issued pursuant hereto shall be negotiable instruments for
purposes.
12) Exercise all powers incidental to the effective and expedient exercise of the foregoing
powers to the extent not in conflict herewith or inconsistent herewith.
ec. 14-58. Employees generally.
(a) The board shall employ and fix the compensation, subject to the approval of the City
Commission, of the executive Director of the board, who shall serve at the pleasure of the
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board. The executive Director shall be a person of good moral character and possessed of
a reputation for integrity, responsibility and business ability. No member of the board shall
be eligible to hold the position of executive -Director. Before entering upon the duties of
his/her office, the executive director shall take and subscribe to the oath and furnish bond
as required of members of the board. He/she shall be the chief executive officer of the
Downtown Development Authority and shall devote his/her entire time and attention to e
duties of his/her office. He/she shall not, while serving as executive Director, engage ' any
other business or profession. Subject to the approval of the Board, and direction by when
necessary, he/she shall have general supervision over and be responsible for th
preparation of plans and the performance of the functions of the Authority in th = anner
authorized in this article. He/she shall attend all meetings of the board and s - I render to
the board, the mayor and to the City Commission, a monthly report coverin • he activities
and financial condition of the Authority. In the absence or disability of the
Director, the Board may designate a qualified person to perform the du ' s of the office as
acting executive -Director. The executive -Director shall furnish the bo- with such
information or reports governing the operation of the Authority as t board may from time
to time require.
(b) Subject to the approval of the board, the executive Director s employ and fix the
compensation of:
(1) A treasurer, who shall keep the financial records of - Authority and who, together
with the executive Director, shall perform such of duties as may be delegated to
him/her by the board. At the discretion of the bo • , the functions of the treasurer may
be performed by an outside professional retai d and approved by the board for these
purposes.
(2) A secretary, who shall maintain custody • the official seal and of all records, books,
documents or other papers not require. o be maintained by the treasurer. The
secretary shall attend all meetings of e board and keep a record of all its
proceedings. The secretary shall p orm such other duties as may be delegated by
the board.
(3)
Such clerical, technical and
engineering, planning, econ
the board be necessary t
board.
pressional assistance, including, but not limited to,
is research and other fields, as shall in the opinion of
rovide for the efficient performance of the functions of the
Sec. 14-59. Annual budget; s• ce of funds.
(a) No later than 30 days or to the date the City Commission establishes the millage rate. for )
the City, the = - = Director shall prepare for the approval of the board a budget forthe
operation of the d • ntown development Authority for the ensuing fiscal year. The budget
shall be prepar in the same manner as required of all departments of the City. When
approved by t► - board it shall not require approval of any officer or body of the City other
than the Ci ommission. No funds of the City may be included in the budget of theme
Authority = cept those funds authorized in this article.
(b) The op ations of the downtown development Authority shall be principally financed from
the f• owing sources and such other sources as may be approved by the City
Co ' mission:
Donations to the Authority for the performance of its functions.
(2) Proceeds of an ad valorem tax, not exceeding 0.4750 mills per dollar valuation of
property in the downtown area designated by the City Commission.
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(3) Money borrowed and to be repaid from other funds received under the Authority of
this article which shall include federal funds, contributions and funds derived from the
millage authorized to be levied under this article.
Sec. 14-60. Annual ad valorem tax levy in downtown district; disposition of funds.
The City Commission is authorized to levy an additional ad valorem tax on all real and
personal property in the downtown district as described in this article, not exceeding 0.47
mills on the dollar valuation of such property, for the purpose of financing the operation ' the
downtown development Authority. This levy of 0.4750 mills per dollar ad valorem tax all be in
addition to the regular ad valorem taxes and special assessments for improvement posed by
the City Commission. The tax collector shall transmit funds so collected to the ap • •priate
officer of the City responsible for the handling of the public money who shall de• •sit the same in
the City treasury to the credit of the Authority. Such money shall be used for purpose other
than those purposes authorized in this article and, upon approval of the bo.., pursuant to
vouchers signed by a minimum of two authorized signatories of the Auth• , who shall be the
exesutive Director and one member of the Board of directors, or two m = bers of the Board of
directors. The funds of the Authority shall be secured as other public - nds are secured. Other
money received by the Authority shall forthwith be deposited in the % ty treasury to the credit of
the Authority, subject to disbursement as authorized in this article he City shall not obligate
itself nor shall it ever be obligated to pay any sums from gener- • ublic funds, or from any public
funds other than money received pursuant to section 14-59 f• or on account of any of the
activities of the Authority.
Sec. 14-61. Assessment of funds for handling and audi ' g by City.
The City Commission shall have the power to a
development Authority, for the use and benefit of t
rata share of such funds for the cost of handling
shall be paid annually by the board pursuant t
ess against the funds of the downtown
general fund of the City, a reasonable pro
d auditing, which assessment when made ,
n appropriate item in its budget.
Sec. 14-62. Conflicts of interest of board m bers, employees, etc.
No board member nor any employ: - of the board shall vote or otherwise participate in qny
matter in which he/she has a financia terest, either direct or indirect. When such interest shall
appear, it shall be the duty of the B • = rd member, or employee, to make such interest known
and he/she shall thenceforth refr.' from voting on or otherwise participating in the particulaf
transaction involving such inter: - . Willful violation of the provisions of this section shall
constitute malfeasance on the •art of a member of the board, and shall be grounds for instant
dismissal of any employee. y transaction involving a conflict of interest, wherein a violation of
this section is involved, be rendered void at the option of the Board."
Section 3. If - section, part of a section, paragraph, clause, phrase, or word of this
Ordinance is decl -d invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be
affected.
Sectio 4. This Ordinance shall become effective ten (10) days upon final reading and
adoption t reof.2
This Ordinance shall become effective as specified herein unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten (10)
days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become
effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission or upon the effective date stated
herein. whichever is later.
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