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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-25-0077 Exhibit A,tlisi Omni C R A INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Carlos Suarez Executive Director TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo and DATE: December 11111, 2025 Members of the CRA Board FROM: Carlos Suarez SUBJECT: 4/5ths Grant Funding to Executive Director Trackland Holdings LLC BACKGROUND: The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in accordance with the CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"). On September 13, 2016, the CRA approved and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-16-0042, adopting the City of Miami's procurement ordinance as the process by which any and all services and goods are procured by the CRA. Trackland Holdings LLC submitted a grant proposal request to the CRA requesting $825,000.00. This funding is needed to underwrite a portion of the costs for the residential project known as "Trackland holdings LLC " (the "Project"), located within the Omni CRA boundaries at 1348 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136. The Project consists of approximately 18 units, of which 6 will be restricted at 80%AMI. Following severe vandalism and a subsequent arson incident, the building now requires extensive interior rehabilitation. The damage includes the complete replacement of the plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. JUSTIFICATION: This aligns with the Plan's objective of incentivizing diverse housing options, including affordable and workforce housing. The Plan also aims to attract downtown workers and enhance the area's visual appeal to businesses and residents through varied housing options. Trackland Holdings LLC Project contributes to the CRA's goals of eliminating slum and blight by offering housing options within the CRA. The Project has incurred unavoidable cost increases due to arson, impacting construction costs and delivery, along with other unforeseen issues. Additional expenditures were made to enhance the residential experience. Due to rent restrictions, these additional costs cannot be recouped through increased rent, necessitating economic support from the Omni CRA. The $825,000 requested grant funding will support units restricted at 80% AM I, representing 33% of the Project. FUNDING: The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $825,000.00. Contingent upon the issuance of the CRA's Tax Increment Revenue Bonds, Series 2026, is hereby approved.