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HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit BCITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Arthur Noriega V DATE: November 6, 2025 City Manager SUBJECT: Mayor's Allocation of $50,000 to The Allapattah Collaborative CDC FROM: Marie Gouin, Director ,-DocuSigned by: 799F394C731444E Office of Management and Budget BACKGROUND The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation ("The Allapattah Collaborative CDC" or "ACDC") has been working diligently since 2019 to build an Allapattah economy that benefits everyone — including small businesses, entrepreneurs, and residents —while preserving the neighborhood's unique cultural heritage (see Sunbiz.org, attached as Exhibit "A"). Little Santo Domingo, home to nearly 50,000 residents and more than 200 Dominican -owned small businesses, was designated one of the "Top 11 Most Endangered Places in America" in 2023 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. In 2024, ACDC committed to celebrating this history and culture. Through the Little Santo Domingo Master Plan, ACDC seeks to revitalize the commercial corridor with a comprehensive, community -driven strategy that outlines key placemaking initiatives. ACDC will use art to create a sense of place and identity for the neighborhood through murals honoring Juan Pablo Duarte, Maximo Gomez, and the Dominican diaspora community of South Florida. Additionally, ACDC will strengthen the corridor's commercial identity by installing street banners and implementing other placemaking strategies. The Master Plan will involve collaboration with development and planning experts to assess Little Santo Domingo's development potential, identify opportunities to attract new businesses and industries, and determine areas for streetscape improvements such as green spaces, expanded tree canopies, improved wayfinding, enhanced street lighting, and traffic -calming interventions, among other enhancements. PROPOSAL On September 5, 2025, the Allapattah Collaborative CDC submitted a letter requesting the Mayor's support to advance the revitalization of the Little Santo Domingo commercial corridor in Allapattah (attached as Exhibit "B"). The organization's goal is to preserve and strengthen this corridor through a comprehensive neighborhood master plan that fosters economic development, celebrates cultural heritage, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. To achieve this vision, ACDC seeks the City of Miami's partnership and investment in the following initiatives: • Neighborhood Master Plan: A community -driven framework to guide commercial revitalization, pedestrian safety, affordable housing, and public realm improvements. • Streetlamp Banners: Branded corridor signage to highlight Little Santo Domingo as a cultural destination and support small businesses through increased visibility. • Cultural Murals: Public art installations honoring Juan Pablo Duarte, Maximo Gomez, and the Dominican diaspora community in South Florida, ensuring the neighborhood's history and contributions are celebrated. • Additional Corridor Improvements: Investments in streetscape enhancements, wayfinding, and placemaking initiatives to attract visitors and strengthen local commerce. • Festival del Platano: Support for the annual event that celebrates Dominican culture and heritage. REQUEST FOR FUNDING The Allapattah Collaborative CDC has requested funding in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). The funds will be utilized for the initiatives outlined above, beginning with the community murals. RECOMMENDATION The Mayor has reviewed the proposal attached and wishes to provide funds from the Mayor's share of Discretionary Funds in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) to The Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation. In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competatitve sealed bidding methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding of the same to the City Commission for ratification by a fourth -fifths vote is respectfully requested. 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Arthur Noriega V City Manager EXHIBITA DIVISION OF CORPORATIONS l /- 1 /DIYEIOP►o (� P-PD i Arlit l f` isr an oJllria 5tute of Florida Ivvbsite Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Entity Name / Detail by Entity Name Florida Not For Profit Corporation THE ALLAPATTAH COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Filing Information Document Number N19000007227 FEI/EIN Number 84-2792176 Date Filed 07/02/2019 State FL Status ACTIVE Principal Address 1951 NW 7TH AVE Suite 600 MIAMI, FL 33136 Changed: 05/12/2020 Mailing Address 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 Changed: 03/04/2021 Registered Agent Name & Address Mileyka, Burgos -Flores 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 Name Changed: 03/04/2021 Address Changed: 03/04/2021 Officer/Director Detail Name & Address Title Director, Chairman Cruz, Angela 1951 NW 7TH AVE Suite 600 MIAMI, FL 33136 Title Director, Treasurer MORI, AHMED 1951 NW 7TH AVE, STE 600 MIAMI, FL 33136 Title CEO Burgos -Flores, Mileyka 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 Title Director Lunicel, Alvarado 1951 NW 7TH AVE Suite 600 MIAMI, FL 33136 Title Secretary, Director Felipe, Johanna 1951 NW 7TH AVE Suite 600 MIAMI, FL 33136 Title Director Power, Dickson Benjamin 1951 NW 7th Avenue Suite 600 Miami, FL 33136 Annual Reports Report Year Filed Date 2024 02/20/2024 2025 02/27/2025 2025 07/01/2025 Document Images 07/01/2025 -- AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 02/27/2025 -- ANNUAL REPORT 02/20/2024 -- ANNUAL REPORT 01 /30/2023 -- ANNUAL REPORT 01 /21 /2022 -- ANNUAL REPORT 03/04/2021 --ANNUAL REPORT 05/12/2020 -- ANNUAL REPORT 07/02/2019 -- Domestic Non -Profit View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations EXHIBIT B The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC The Honorable Mayor Francis Suarez Mayor, City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL33133 September 5, 2025 Re: Request for Support and Funding to Revitalize Little Santo Domingo in Allapattah, City Of Miami Dear Mayor Suarez, On behalf of the Allapattah Collaborative Community Development Corporation (ACDC), I am writing to respectfully request $100,000 and your support in advancing the revitalization of the Little Santo Domingo commercial corridor in Allapattah. As you know, this vibrant neighborhood represents the heart of Miami's Dominican diaspora and has long been a hub of cultural pride, entrepreneurship, and community resilience. The Allapattah Collaborative CDC is committed to preserving and strengthening this corridor through a comprehensive neighborhood master plan that fosters thriving economic development, celebrates our cultural heritage, and enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors alike. To achieve this vision, we seek the City of Miami's partnership and investment in the following initiatives: • Neighborhood Master Plan: A community -driven framework to guide commercial revitalization, pedestrian safety, affordable housing and public realm improvements. • Streetlamp Banners: Branded corridor signage to highlight Little Santo Domingo as a cultural destination and support small businesses through increased visibility. 1951 NW 7th Ave. Suite #600 I Miami, FL 33136 (786) 220-4590 M info©AllapattahCDC.org di 111E "1111rr www.allapattahcdc.org 1 The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC • Cultural Murals: Public art installations honoring Juan Pablo Duarte, Maximo Gomez, and the Dominican diaspora community in South Florida, ensuring the neighborhood's history and contributions are celebrated. • Additional Corridor Improvements: Investments in streetscape enhancements, wayfinding, and placemaking initiatives to attract visitors and strengthen local commerce. • Festival del Platano: Support for the annual event that celebrates the Dominican and Latino community of Allapattah at Juan Pablo Duarte Park. We believe these initiatives will not only honor the Dominican community's legacy, but also drive inclusive economic growth and cultural tourism for the City of Miami. With the City's leadership and financial support, Little Santo Domingo can become a thriving example of how culture and commerce work hand -in -hand to uplift a neighborhood, building the future one steady step at a time. In order to advance these initiatives; starting with the community murals- we kindly request your support of $100,000. We welcome the opportunity to meet with you and your team to discuss how the City of Miami can help bring this vision to life. Thank you for your continued commitment to Miami's diverse communities, and for considering this request for partnership in revitalizing Little Santo Domingo. With appreciation and respect, Sincerely, Mileyka Burgos -Flores Founder & CEO The Allapattah Collaborative CDC 1951 NW 7th Ave. Suite #600 I Miami, FL 33136 (786) 220-4590 M info©AllapattahCDC.org di 111E "1111rr www.allapattahcdc.org 2 The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC Why We Do This: The Allapattah Collaborative, CDC. is an award winning nonprofit organization dedicated to building an Allapattah economy that works for all. Our programs impact the lives of tens of thousands of people, and have preserved the Little Santo Domingo commercial corridor. We ignited the Main Street movement in the City of Miami, and have a track record of collaborating locally, regionally, and nationally. We exist to protect our community's legacy while empowering them to thrive with ownership, unity and lasting vitality. Little Santo Domingo, home to close to 50,000 people and 200+ Dominican owned small businesses, was designated "Top 11 Most Endangered Places in America" in 2023 by the National Trust of Historic Preservation. In 2024, we decided it was time to celebrate our history and culture as a way to help our people continue to live and prosper in this community. Through a Little Santo Domingo Master Plan, we seek to revitalize this commercial corridor with a comprehensive community master plan that outlines key placemaking strategies. We will use art to create a sense of place and identity for the neighborhood through murals honoring Juan Pablo Duarte, Maximo Gomez and the Dominican diaspora community of South Florida. Additionally, we will build a commercial identity by installing street banners along the corridor and executing other placemaking strategies. The Master Plan will include working with development and planning experts to understand the development potential in Little Santo Domingo, how and where we can attract new businesses and industries and where there is opportunity for streetscape improvements such as green spaces, increased tree canopies, improved wayfinding and street -lighting or traffic calming interventions, among other improvements. Our goal is to re -brand Little Santo Domingo into something bigger- a Dominican Cultural and Business District that brings greater community and economic development opportunities to Allapattah. We are working diligently on this initiative to help anchor long standing businesses, as well as to attract Dominican -brands and businesses that uplift our culture & identity, highlighting our financial & cultural contributions while expanding the tax base for the City of Miami. This initiative is a pathway to community sustainability where the community can protect its roots while building a viable, connected, innovative and thriving future for Allapattah and the City of Miami. 1951 NW 7th Ave. Suite #600 I Miami, FL 33136 (786) 220-4590 M info©AllapattahCDC.org di 111E "1111rr www.allapattahcdc.org 3