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C R A
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, February 12, 2026
9:30 AM
(OR THEREAFTER)
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Damian Pardo, Chair, District Two
Miguel Angel Gabela, Board Member, District One
Rolando Escalona, Board Member, District Three
Ralph "Rafael" Rosado, Board Member, District Four
Christine King, Board Member, District Five
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OMNI CRA OFFICE ADDRESS:
1401 N. Miami Avenue, 2"d Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6868
www.omnicra.com
OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda February 12, 2026
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVING THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETING(S):
1. OMNI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY - REGULAR MEETING -
DEC 11, 2025 9:30 AM
OMNI CRA RESOLUTION(S)
1. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18890 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-
86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS
ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS ($1,750,000.00) TO ROGERS JONES, AN
INDIVIDUAL AND OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1445 NORTH
WEST 1ST COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHIN THE CRA
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A MIXED -
INCOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF THREE (3)
UNITS FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS
EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 30% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI")
FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE UNITED
STATED DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
("HUD"), 5 UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE
ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 60% AMI FOR MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED BY HUD, AND 7 UNITS FOR MODERATE -
INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO
OR LESS THAN 80% AMI FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED BY
HUD; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS
IN HIS DISCRETION ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR UPON THE
PRESENTATION OF INVOICE OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A
FORGIVABLE LOAN AGREEMENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS,
INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL; ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE RENTS BEING
RESTRICTED FOR 25 YEARS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DETAILED IN A
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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2. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18891 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-
86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS
ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT FOR THE ALLOCATION OF
GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($935,000.00), SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, TO
ROGERS JONES, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND THE PROPERTY OWNER OF A
MIXED -INCOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 1502
NORTH WEST 1ST COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY), FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF SEVEN (7) UNITS,
ALL WITHIN THE CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA, WITH THREE (3) UNITS
FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR
LESS THAN AT THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME
("AMI") FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"), AND FOUR (4) UNITS FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS
WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN EIGHTY
PERCENT (80%) AMI FOR MIAMI-DADE, AS PUBLISHED BY HUD;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, OR UPON THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICES
AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS,
AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN; ALL BEING SUBJECT
TO THE RENTS BEING RESTRICTED FOR 25 YEARS AS MORE
PARTICULARLY DETAILED IN A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT IS TO
BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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3. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18892 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A" THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE
OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY
THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED
BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE
CRA; AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS
($2,000,000.00) FOR THE MIXED -USE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT
LOCATED AT 2003 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127,
WITHIN THE CRA'S REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO KUSH PROPERTY LLC,
A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; EXTENDING THE
AFFORDABILITY PERIOD OF THE PROJECT TO FIFTY (50) YEARS,
COMMENCING AT THE ISSUANCE OF THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE
OF OCCUPANCY ("TCO") OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY,
WHICHEVER IS EARLIER AND AMENDING THE MIX TO TEN (10) UNITS;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO, TO
EFFECTUATE SAID AMENDMENTS, ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE
AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING UPON THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICES
OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT
BEING RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18893 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CRA'S
AMENDED GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX INCREMENT FUND
BUDGET IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-THREE MILLION, SIXTY
FOUR THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS AND ZERO
CENTS ($73,064,289.00) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING
OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2026, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A"; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE AMENDED BUDGET TO THE
CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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5. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18894 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-
86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS
ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM THE CRA'S
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIVE AND
00/100 DOLLARS ($741,905.00) TO CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP, INC., A
FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ("GRANTEE") TO MANAGE
THE CRA'S PURPLE SHIRTS PROGRAM, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1)
YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS
ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS AND AT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CRA AND GRANTEE, INCLUDING ANY AND
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND
MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN; ALL BEING SUBJECT
TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
6. OMNI CRA RESOLUTION
18577 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS)
AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-
86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS
ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE RETROACTIVE
APPROVAL OF ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC., A FLORIDA
PROFIT CORPORATION ("ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP") TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, BUDGETARY, AND DEVELOPMENT
RELATED ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE CRA, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1)
YEAR, BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026,
FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($200,000.00), SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
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ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS
STATED HEREIN, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT
HIS DISCRETION, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION
TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM OMNI CRA ACCOUNT,
ENTITLED "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" ACCOUNT CODE
NO.10040.920501.531000.0000.00000 PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADJOURNED
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 5, 2026
File: 18890
Subject: Affordable Housing Project —
1445 NW 1st Avenue
Enclosures: 18890 Exhibit A
18890 Backup
18890 Notice to the Public
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.
Rogers Jones submitted a grant proposal request to the CRA requesting $1,750,000.00. This
funding is needed to underwrite a portion of the costs for the residential project known as (the
"Project"), located within the Omni CRA boundaries at 1445 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida
33136. The project will include 3 units for Extremely Low -Income eligible residents whose
annual income is equal to or less than 30% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade
County, as published annually by the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD"), 5 units for Low -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal
to or less than 60% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD, and 7 units for
Moderate -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 80% AMI for
Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD.
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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.
This Project will contribute to the CRA's goals of eliminating slum and blight by offering housing
options within the CRA.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $1,750,000.00, is hereby
approved.
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File Number: 18890 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A,"
THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND
18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY
THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE
ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS FROM THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($1,750,000.00) TO ROGERS JONES, AN INDIVIDUAL AND OWNER OF THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1445 NORTH WEST 1ST COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA, WITHIN THE
CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA, FOR THE REHABILITATION OF A MIXED -INCOME
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT CONSISTING OF THREE (3) UNITS FOR INCOME
ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 30% OF
THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI") FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED
ANNUALLY BY THE UNITED STATED DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"), 5 UNITS FOR LOW-INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE
ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 60% AMI FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS
PUBLISHED BY HUD, AND 7 UNITS FOR MODERATE -INCOME ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS
WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN 80% AMI FOR MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED BY HUD; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISBURSE FUNDS IN HIS DISCRETION ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR UPON THE
PRESENTATION OF INVOICE OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A FORGIVABLE LOAN
AGREEMENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN, ALL IN FORMS
ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL; ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE RENTS BEING
RESTRICTED FOR 25 YEARS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DETAILED IN A RESTRICTIVE
COVENANT THAT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
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WHEREAS, Rogers Jones, an individual ("Developer") and the owner of the property
located at 1445 North West 1st Court, Miami, Florida, within the CRA Redevelopment Area
("Property"), submitted a request for grant funding to rehabilitate a 15-unit mixed -income
housing project, to include three (3) units for Income eligible residents whose annual income is
equal to or less than 30% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as
published annually by the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development
("HUD"), 5 units for Low -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than
60% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD, and 7 units for Moderate -Income
eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 80% AMI for Miami -Dade
County, as published by HUD (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") provides for the promotion of
a variety of housing options, including affordable and workforce housing, and encourages
partnerships with private entities to redevelop blighted properties and improve the public realm;
and
WHEREAS, the Developer requests grant funding in an amount not to exceed One
Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,750,000.00) to underwrite the
costs associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, funding this Project is critical to addressing slum and blight, while enhancing
affordable housing options within the CRA, consistent with the goals outlined in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an
affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), as adopted by the CRA, for the allocation of grant funds in an amount not to exceed
One Million Seven Hundred Fifty Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,750,000.00) to be disbursed,
subject to the Executive Director's discretion on a draw schedule , or upon the presentation of
invoices or proper documentation to the Developer for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"A," pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding are waived as
not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The allocation of Grant Funds in an amount not to exceed One Million Seven
Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($1,750,000.00) to the Developer for the Project are hereby
authorized from the CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget.
Section 4. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a
Forgivable Loan Agreement and supporting documents, including any and all other documents
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necessary, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purpose stated herein,
including, but not limited to, a restrictive covenant detailing the rent restrictions stated herein,
which shall be recorded in the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
K.
ORGE4'C. WYSON', III. ENERAL COUNSEL
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Damian Pardo
Board Chair
Omni
CRA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12th, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos Suarez SUBJECT: 4/5ths Grant Funding to
Executive Director Roger Jones
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.
Rogers Jones submitted a grant proposal request to the CRA requesting $1,750,000.00. This
funding is needed to underwrite a portion of the costs for the residential project known as (the
"Project"), located within the Omni CRA boundaries at 1445 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida 33136.
The project will include 3 units for Extremely Low -Income eligible residents whose annual income
is equal to or less than 30% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as
published annually by the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"),
5 units for Low -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 60% AMI
for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD, and 7 units for Moderate -Income eligible residents
whose annual income is equal to or less than 80% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by
HUD.
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. This Project will
contribute to the CRA's goals of eliminating slum and blight by offering housing options within the
CRA.
Attachment: 18890 Exhibit A (18890 : Affordable Housing Project —1445 NW 1st Avenue)
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The Project is currently occupied, and the owner will work not to displace residents while
rehabilitation takes place. The $1,750,000 requested grant funding will support units restricted to
the entire property, representing 100% of the Project.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $1,750,000.00, is hereby
approved.
Attachment: 18890 Exhibit A (18890 : Affordable Housing Project —1445 NW 1st Avenue)
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Date: December 22, 2025
To: Mr. Carlos Saurez, Executive Director
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA)
RE: Request for Full Renovation Funding —1445 NW
Dear Executive Director and Members of the Omni CRA
1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio: 01-3125-048-1690)
Board,
I am writing to foiriially request financial support to complete a full renovation of the multifamily property
located at 1445 NW 1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio No. 01-3125-048-1690), a 15-unit residential building
owned by Mr. Roger Jones since 2002.
This property sits within the heart of the Overtown community and has long served as an affordable housing
option for local residents. However, due to aging infrastructure, outdated systems, and prolonged wear, the
property now requires a full gut renovation to restore habitability, ensure safety, and revitalize the surrounding
neighborhood.
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Property Overview
Address: 1445 NW 1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136
Folio: 01-3125-048-1690
Owner: Roger Jones (Owner since 2002)
Current Use: 15 residential units (12 occupied & 3 vacant)
Zoning & Location: Located within the Omni CRA redevelopment boundary
Need for Affordable Housing in Overtown
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The rehabilitation of 1445 NW 1 Ct directly addresses this challenge by preserving 15 existing rental units and
placing long-term affordability protections on the property. This investment ensures housing stability for legacy
residents while preventing conversion to fully market -rate units.
Project Scope
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• Complete demolition and rebuilding of all unit interiors
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• Updated kitchens and bathrooms with new fixtures and appliances
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while contributing to the neighborhood's stability and long-term growth. The project will also include impact- a.
resistant windows and doors to meet hurricane safety standards and ensure long-term durability.
Affordability Commitment (30%-80% AMI — Studio l -Bedroom Units) CD
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AMI Level Number of Units Target Population
30% AMI 2 Workforce housing
60% AMI 2 Workforce housing
80% AMI 6 Moderate -income workforce
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100% AMI 5 Moderate -income residents
Estimated Renovation Budget
Renovation Category
Interior Demolition (15 units)
Framing, Insulation, Drywall
Electrical System Replacement
Plumbing and Fixtures
HVAC Systems
Roofing
Windows and Doors
Kitchens, Baths, Flooring, Paint
Fire & Safety Systems
Site Work: Lighting, Fence, Landscaping
Permitting, Design, Contingency
Total Projected Cost: $1,750,000
Funding Request
Estimated Cost
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We respectfully request that the Omni CRA invest the full $1,750,000 in this essential housing rehabilitation
project. This request is aligned with the CRA's mission to eliminate blight, support affordable housing, and
reinvest in legacy stakeholders and local property owners who have long been committed to the Overtown
community.
This investment will allow Mr. Jones to not only restore the property to livable condition but also offer long-
term affordability protections to ensure these units remain accessible to low- and moderate -income residents.
He is open to a long-term deed restriction on rent affordability as a condition of CRA funding.
Community Impact
• 15 affordable rental units restored to safe and modern condition
• Reduction of slum and blight in a visible corridor of Overtown
• Increased safety and quality of life for surrounding residents
• Preservation of legacy ownership and generational wealth
• Local hiring and contractor engagement during construction
Project Team
Owner: Mr. Roger Jones — Property owner since 2002 and long-time affordable housing provider in Overtown.
Property Manager: Mr. Barry Jones — Responsible for day-to-day operations, tenant relations, and compliance.
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30
am or anytime thereafter in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan
American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
In accordance with the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, the Board will consider funding an amount not to exceed One Million Seven Hundred Fifty
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($1,750,000.00) to Rogers Jones, an individual and owner of
Property identified by folio number 01-3125-048-1690 located at 1445 North West 1st Court, Miami,
Florida, to underwrite the expenditures and costs associated with the rehabilitation of a 15-unit
mixed -income housing project within the CRA's boundaries. The project will include 3 units for
Ext=Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 30% of the Area
Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as published annually by the United Stated
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), 5 units for Low -Income eligible residents
whose annual income is equal to or less than 60% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by
HUD, and 7 units for Moderate -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less
than 80% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD. This funding is critical to addressing
slum and blight while enhancing affordable housing options in the community, consistent with the
goals outlined in the Plan.
The Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be
heard with respect to any proposition before the Board, in which the Board may take action. Should
any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all
testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. § 286.0105).
Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0031, whenever a scheduled CRA meeting is cancelled or is
not held due to a lack of a quorum or other emergency, a special CRA meeting will be automatically
scheduled for Tuesday immediately following the cancelled meeting. In the event of one of the
aforementioned circumstances, the special meeting would be held on February 17, 2026, at 9:30
a.m., or anytime thereafter, in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan
American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. All of the scheduled agenda items from that cancelled
meeting shall automatically be scheduled as an agenda item at the special CRA meeting. The Clerk
of the Board shall notify the public of the special meeting that is to take place by placing a notice of
the special CRA meeting at the entrance of City Hall, placing a notice on the CRA's website, and, if
feasible, placing an ad in a newspaper of general circulation before the special meeting on the
immediately following Tuesday. There shall be no additional notice by publication required for any
such scheduled agenda item that is moved to the special CRA meeting.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Carlos Suarez, Executive Director, at 1401
N. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, (305) 679-6868.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call
711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Ad No. 43898 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Attachment: 18890 Notice to the Public (18890 : Affordable Housing Project —1445 NW 1st Avenue)
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 12, 2026
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 5, 2026
File: 18891
Subject: Affordable Housing Project —
1502 NW 1st Court
Enclosures: 18891 Exhibit A
18891 Backup
18891 Notice to the Public
BACKGROUND:
This memorandum recommends the allocation of grant funds to Roger Jones ("Grantee") for a
mixed -income development project at 1502 NW 1st Court, Miami, Florida (the "Project"). This
Project aligns with the CRA's core mission of revitalizing designated areas and addressing the
shortage of affordable housing within the Omni Redevelopment District. The Project will
renovate the properties, directly contributing to blight reduction and promoting economic growth.
The grantee, Roger Jones, has deep roots in Overtown and having owned the property since
2002, His commitment to community service and affordable housing makes him uniquely suited
to undertake this Project.
The Project will include 7 residential units with varying affordability levels, catering to extremely
low-income, and low-income residents. This diverse mix of housing options promotes an
inclusive community and directly addresses the specific need for affordable units in Miami.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Board of Commissioners is urged to approve the resolution authorizing the Executive
Director to negotiate and execute an agreement with Roger Jones, for the allocation of grant
funds. This Project directly addresses the CRA's goals of reducing blight and increasing
affordable housing options within the Omni Redevelopment District. The Grantee's proposed
project offers a low of income levels, catering to a grass root residents and promoting a diverse
community. The Project's location in Overtown is crucial for revitalization efforts and aligns with
the CRA's commitment to assisting residents and landowners in building out the neighborhood
without displacement. The CRA's determination that direct negotiation is the most
advantageous approach ensures efficient resource utilization to achieve
redevelopment objectives. This Project also benefits from its location within a federally
designated Opportunity Zone, further enhancing its financial feasibility.
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FUNDING:
$935,000 allocated from OMNI CRA Reserve "Other Grant and Aids" Account Number
10040.920501.8830000.0000.00000.
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OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 18891 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A
FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING,
RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S
RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A,"
THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND
18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY
THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AND AGREEMENT FOR THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS
FROM THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
NINE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($935,000.00), SUBJECT
TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, TO ROGERS JONES, AN INDIVIDUAL, AND THE
PROPERTY OWNER OF A MIXED -INCOME AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED
AT 1502 NORTH WEST 1ST COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA ("PROPERTY), FOR THE
REHABILITATION OF THE PROPERTY CONSISTING OF SEVEN (7) UNITS, ALL WITHIN THE
CRA REDEVELOPMENT AREA, WITH THREE (3) UNITS FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE
ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR LESS THAN AT THIRTY PERCENT (30%) OF THE AREA
MEDIAN INCOME ("AMI") FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, AS PUBLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT ("HUD"), AND
FOUR (4) UNITS FOR ELIGIBLE RESIDENTS WHOSE ANNUAL INCOME IS EQUAL TO OR
LESS THAN EIGHTY PERCENT (80%) AMI FOR MIAMI-DADE, AS PUBLISHED BY HUD;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT
BASIS, OR UPON THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE
AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS,
EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL
COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES STATED HEREIN; ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE RENTS
BEING RESTRICTED FOR 25 YEARS AS MORE PARTICULARLY DETAILED IN A
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
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WHEREAS, Rogers Jones, an individual and the property owner ("Developer"), of the
property located at 1502 North West 1st Court, Miami, Florida, submitted a request for grant
funding to rehabilitate a seven (7) unit mixed -income housing project including three (3) units for
eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than thirty percent (30%) of the Area
Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as published annually by the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), and four (4) units for eligible
residents whose annual income is equal to or less than eighty percent (80%) AMI for Miami -
Dade County, as published by HUD (the "Project"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") provides for the promotion of
a variety of housing options, including affordable and workforce housing, and encourages
partnerships with private entities to redevelop blighted properties and improve the public realm;
and
WHEREAS, page 4-23 of the Plan reaffirms the importance of the development of
affordable housing to the economic vitality of the CRA and identifies among its community
benefits priority for the "inclusion of an appropriate amount of below -market rate units,"
specifically units for low-income residents (residents whose annual income is equal to or less
than 80% AMI); and
WHEREAS, the Developer requests grant funding in an amount not to exceed Nine
Hundred Thirty -Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($935,000.00) to assist with the rehabilitation
of the Project; and
WHEREAS, page 4-33 of the Plan states that "To assist for -profit housing
providers in the CRA could . .. Provide a direct cash subsidy in the form of a rebate equal to a
percentage of the increases in taxes paid over a defined period of time after completion if
affordable units are provided" and "Grant funds to assist in rehabilitation of an existing housing
project"; and
WHEREAS, funding this Project is critical to addressing slum and blight, while enhancing
affordable housing options within the CRA, consistent with the goals outlined in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an
affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), as adopted by the CRA, to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute
any and all agreements, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, with the Developer for
the provision of grant funds to assist with the rehabilitation of the Project in an amount not to
exceed Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($935,000.00) to be disbursed
at the Executive Director's discretion, on a reimbursement basis, upon the presentation of
invoices and satisfactory documentation, subject to the availability of funds;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as fully set forth in this Section.
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Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"A," pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding are waived as
not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute a Forgivable
Loan Agreement and supporting documents, including any and all other documents necessary,
all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purpose stated herein, including, but not
limited to, a restrictive covenant detailing the rent restrictions stated herein, which shall be
recorded in the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to allocate funding, at his
discretion, on a reimbursement basis, or upon the presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation, in an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred Thirty Five Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($935,000.00) from the CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget to the Developer to assist
with costs associated with the Project.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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ENERAL COUNSEL
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12th, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos Suarez SUBJECT: 4/5ths Grant Funding to
Executive Director Roger Jones
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.
Roger Jones submitted a grant proposal request to the CRA requesting $935,000.00. This funding
is needed to underwrite a portion of the costs for the residential project known as (the "Project"),
located within the Omni CRA boundaries at 1502 NW 1st court, Miami, Florida 33139. The Project
consists of approximately 7 units, of which 2 will be restricted at 30% AMI, and 5 at 80% AMI.
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. Roger Jones Project
contributes to the CRA's goals of eliminating slum and blight by offering housing options within
the CRA.
The Project is currently occupied, and the owner will work not to displace residents while
rehabilitation takes place. The $935,000 requested grant funding will support units restricted the
entire property, representing 100% of the Project.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $935,000.00., which is hereby
approved.
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Date: December 22, 2025
To: Mr. Carlos Saurez, Executive Director
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA)
RE: Request for Full Renovation Funding —1502 NW 1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136 (Folio: 01-3125-048-1470)
Dear Executive Director and Omni CRA Board Members,
I am writing on behalf of Mr. Roger Jones, owner of the property located at 1502 NW 1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136
(Folio No. 01-3125-048-1470), to respectfully request funding for a full gut renovation of this mixed -use
building. Mr. Jones has owned the property since 2002 and is committed to restoring it into a high -quality
residential and commercial asset that serves the Overtown community.
The building includes seven residential units (6 one -bedroom/ one -bath & 1 4-bedroom/ two -bath), all of
which are currently in a state of severe disrepair. Due to decades of wear, structural issues, and outdated
systems, the building requires a complete interior and exterior overhaul to bring it up to code and ensure its
long-term habitability and value to the neighborhood.
Attachment: 18891 Backup (18891 : Affordable Housing Project —1502 NW 1st Court)
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Property Overview
• Address: 1502 NW 1 Ct, Miami, FL 33136
• Folio: 01-3125-048-1690
• Owner: Roger Jones (Owner since 2002)
• Current Use: 7 residential units (6 occupied & 1 vacant)
• Zoning & Location: Located within the Omni CRA redevelopment boundary
Need for Affordable Housing in Overtown
Historic Overtown is experiencing an acute affordable housing crisis driven by rising rents, redevelopment pressures, and
the loss of naturally occurring affordable housing. Longtime residents, many of whom earn well below the Area Median
Income (AMI), are increasingly at risk of displacement.
The rehabilitation of 1502 NW 1 Ct directly addresses this challenge by preserving 7 existing rental units and placing long-
term affordability protections on the property. This investment ensures housing stability for legacy residents while
preventing conversion to fully market -rate units.
Project Scope
The property requires a comprehensive renovation, which includes:
• Complete demolition and rebuilding of all unit interiors
• Full replacement of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• New roofing, windows, doors, and stucco/exterior upgrades
• Updated kitchens and bathrooms with new fixtures and appliances
• New flooring, insulation, and drywall throughout
• Code -compliant upgrades, safety systems (fire alarms, egress), and accessibility improvements
• Exterior fencing, landscaping, and site lighting for improved safety and aesthetics
This project will transform a blighted, structure into 7 high -quality residential units, preserving affordability while
contributing to the neighborhood's stability and long-term growth. The project will also include impact -resistant
windows and doors to meet hurricane safety standards and ensure long-term durability.
Affordability Commitment (30%-80% AMI — 1-Bedroom Units)
All 7 units will be reserved for households earning between 50% and 60% of AMI. Affordability will be secured through a
10-year regulatory agreement acceptable to the Omni CRA.
Affordable Housing Unit Mix
AMI Level Number of Units Target Population
30% AMI 2 Low-income residents
80% AMI 5 Workforce housing
Estimated Renovation Budget
Scope of Work
Demolition & Disposal
Framing, Insulation, Drywall
Electrical Systems
Plumbing Systems
Estimated Cost
$90,000
$120,000
$90,000
$90,000
Attachment: 18891 Backup (18891 : Affordable Housing Project —1502 NW 1st Court)
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HVAC Installation $105,000
Roofing Replacement $60,000
Doors & Windows $65,000
Kitchen/Bath/Flooring Finishes $125,000
Exterior Painting & Repairs $70,000
Exterior Enhancements & Landscaping $35,000
Permits, Design, Contingency $103,000
Total Project Cost: $953,000
Funding Request
We are requesting the full renovation cost of $953,000 from the Omni CRA. This strategic investment would
restore eight critical community -serving units in the heart of Overtown, preserving affordable housing, and
helping to stabilize a historically significant block that continues to face displacement pressures and
underinvestment.
This investment will allow Mr. Jones to not only restore the property to livable condition but also offer long-term
affordability protections to ensure these units remain accessible to low- and moderate -income residents. He is
open to a long-term deed restriction on rent affordability as a condition of CRA funding.
Community Impact
• 7 affordable rental units restored to safe and modern condition
• Reduction of slum and blight in a visible corridor of Overtown
• Increased safety and quality of life for surrounding residents
• Preservation of legacy ownership and generational wealth
• Local hiring and contractor engagement during construction
Attachment: 18891 Backup (18891 : Affordable Housing Project —1502 NW 1st Court)
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or
anytime thereafter in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan
American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
In accordance with the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, the Board will consider funding an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred Thirty Five
Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($935,000.00) to Rogers Jones, an individual and the owner of the
property located at 1502 North West 1st Court, Miami, Florida, within the CRA area, to underwrite the
expenditures and costs associated with the rehabilitation of a 7-unit mixed -income housing project
consisting of 3 units for Very Low -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than
30% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as published annually by the
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), and 4 units for Moderate -
Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 80% AMI for Miami -Dade
County, as published annually by HUD. This funding is critical to addressing slum and blight while
enhancing affordable housing options in the community, consistent with the goals outlined in the
CRA's Plan.
The CRA Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may
be heard with respect to any proposition before the Board, in which the Board may take action.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
286.0105).
Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0031, whenever a scheduled CRA meeting is cancelled or
is not held due to a lack of a quorum or other emergency, a special CRA meeting will be
automatically scheduled for Tuesday immediately following the cancelled meeting. In the event of
one of the aforementioned circumstances, the special meeting would be held on February 17,
2026, at 9:30 a.m., or anytime thereafter, in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City
Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. All of the scheduled agenda items from that
cancelled meeting shall automatically be scheduled as an agenda item at the special CRA
meeting. The Clerk of the Board shall notify the public of the special meeting that is to take place
by placing a notice of the special CRA meeting at the entrance of City Hall, placing a notice on the
OMNI CRA's website, and, if feasible, placing an ad in a newspaper of general circulation before
the special meeting on the immediately following Tuesday. There shall be no additional notice by
publication required for any such scheduled agenda item that is moved to the special CRA
meeting.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Carlos Ignacio Suarez, Executive Director,
at 1401 N. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, (305) 679-6868.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call
711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Ad No. 43897 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Attachment: 18891 Notice to the Public (18891 : Affordable Housing Project — 1502 NW 1st Court)
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 12, 2026
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 5, 2026
File: 18892
Subject: Affordable Housing Project —
2003 N. Miami Avenue
Enclosures: 18892 Exhibit A
18892 Backup
18892 Notice to the Public
BACKGROUND:
This memorandum recommends that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") adopt a Resolution, by a four -fifths (4/5ths) vote following an
advertised public hearing, to approve the Executive Director's recommendation. The Board is
asked to find that competitive negotiation is not practicable or advantageous under Sections 18-
85 and 18-86 of the City of Miami Code, waive competitive sealed bidding, and authorize the
Executive Director to amend the existing grant agreement to allocate additional funding in an
amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in additional funding for the mixed -
use affordable housing project at 2003 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 ("Project").
The Project includes ground -floor commercial space and ten (10) residential units, eight (8) at
80% of Area Median Income ("AMI") and two (2) at 100% AMI. The affordability period will be
extended to fifty (50) years, starting at the issuance of the Temporary or final Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever comes first.
Subsequent to the CRA's initial grant award, the Grantee has experienced unforeseen and
unanticipated project costs, primarily attributable to additional requirements imposed by the City
of Miami to bring the property into full code compliance, including life safety, structural, and
building systems upgrades. These circumstances have created a funding gap that necessitates
additional CRA assistance in order to complete the Project as previously approved.
This Project aligns with the 2019 Redevelopment Plan, supports the rehabilitation of a blighted
mixed -use property, and ensures long-term housing affordability in the redevelopment area.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni
Community Redevelopment Agency adopt the attached resolution. By a four -fifths (4/5ths)
affirmative vote, the Resolution ratifies, approves, and confirms the Executive Director's finding
and authorizes the allocation of additional grant funding in an amount not to exceed Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to Kush Property LLC for the completion of the Project and the
extension of the affordability period to fifty (50) years.
FUNDING:
$2,000,000 allocated from CRA Reserve "Other Grant and Aids" Account Number
10040.920501.8830000.0000.00000.
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 18892 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER
AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A" THAT COMPETITIVE
NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA;
WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT
BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING AN
ADDITIONAL ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
TWO MILLION AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) FOR THE MIXED -USE
AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT LOCATED AT 2003 NORTH MIAMI AVENUE,
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127, WITHIN THE CRA'S REDEVELOPMENT AREA TO KUSH
PROPERTY LLC, A FLORIDA LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY; EXTENDING THE
AFFORDABILITY PERIOD OF THE PROJECT TO FIFTY (50) YEARS, COMMENCING
AT THE ISSUANCE OF THE TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ("TCO")
OR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, WHICHEVER IS EARLIER AND AMENDING
THE MIX TO TEN (10) UNITS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, AND MODIFICATIONS THERETO, TO EFFECTUATE
SAID AMENDMENTS, ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING
UPON THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICES OR SATISFACTORY
DOCUMENTATION, AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANT BEING RECORDED IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") on page 4-32 lists "to find ways to
ensure housing remains affordable for all income levels within the district, but particularly for
those households meeting workforce or lower income guidelines," as an objective of the CRA;
and
WHEREAS, the Plan on page 4-33 states the CRA can "create and implement programs
to assist target income households rehabilitate and/or maintain units they currently own" and
"devise and implement programs to assist housing providers in creating affordable units for
target households"; and
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WHEREAS, on July 25, 2024, the CRA as part of its efforts to beautify the OMNI
Community Redevelopment District adopted CRA Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0046 (the
"Resolution"), which authorized the allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed Three Million
One Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($3,100,000.00) to Kush Property LLC, a Florida
Limited Liability Company ("Grantee"), to rehabilitate the property located at 2003 North Miami
Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 ("Property"), located within the CRA boundaries, consisting of
ground floor commercial space and residential units; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adoption of the Resolution, the Grantee experienced
unforeseen and unanticipated project costs, primarily attributable to additional requirements
imposed by the City of Miami to bring the Property into full code compliance, including but not
limited to life safety, structural, and building systems upgrades, thereby creating a funding gap
necessitating additional CRA assistance to complete the project as approved; and
WHEREAS, during project execution it was determined that the existing staircase did not
comply with current building code and Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") requirements,
requiring it to be widened, which reduced available floor area and necessitated a reduction in
the unit count from eleven (11) to ten (10) units; and
WHEREAS, the project now consists of ground floor commercial space and ten (10) total
residential units, which after completion eight (8) units will be rented to Moderate -Income
eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than eighty percent (80%) of the Area
Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as published annually by the United Stated
Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), and two (2) units will be for eligible
residents whose annual income is equal to or less than one hundred percent (100%) AMI for
Miami -Dade County, as published annually by HUD ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, Grantee thereby submitted a request for additional funding in the amount of
Two Million and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to continue the Project; and
WHEREAS, the affordability period for the Project shall be extended to a total of fifty (50)
years, commencing at the issuance of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever is earlier; and
WHEREAS, the grant funding for the Project will not be disbursed until verification of the
total project funding structure is complete; and
WHEREAS, the success of the Project will result in accomplishing the stated objectives
of the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an
affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), as adopted by the CRA, for the allocation of additional grant funds to Grantee for the
Project in an amount not to exceed Two Million and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be
disbursed subject to the availability of funding, upon the presentation of invoices or satisfactory
documentation;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of the Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"A", pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are
ratified, approved, and confirmed and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA are waived.
Section 3. Additional funds in an amount not to exceed Two Million and 00/100 Dollars
($2,000,000.00) for the Project are allocated from the CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget,
subject to the availability of funding, presentation of invoices or satisfactory documentation, and
a restrictive covenant being recorded in the public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Section 4. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an
amendment to the grant agreement and supporting documents, including any and al other
necessary documents, amendments, and modifications thereto, all in forms acceptable to the
General Counsel, to effectuate said amendment, including but not limited to a restrictive
covenant detailing the rental unit mix for rent restrictions as stated herein, with rents being
restricted for a period of Fifty (50) years, commencing at the issuance of the Temporary
Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is earlier, to be recorded in the
public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
SUBJECT: 4/5ths Bid Waiver Grant for
Additional Funding Request —
2003 N. Miami Avenue Project
BACKGROUND:
This memorandum recommends that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") adopt a Resolution, by a four -fifths (4/5ths) vote following an
advertised public hearing, to approve the Executive Director's recommendation. The Board is
asked to find that competitive negotiation is not practicable or advantageous under Sections 18-
85 and 18-86 of the City of Miami Code, waive competitive sealed bidding, and authorize the
Executive Director to amend the existing grant agreement to allocate additional funding in an
amount not to exceed Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00) in additional funding for the mixed -
use affordable housing project at 2003 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127 ("Project").
The Project includes ground -floor commercial space and ten (10) residential units, eight (8) at
80% of Area Median Income ("AMI") and two (2) at 100% AMI. The affordability period will be
extended to fifty (50) years, starting at the issuance of the Temporary or final Certificate of
Occupancy, whichever comes first.
Subsequent to the CRA's initial grant award, the Grantee has experienced unforeseen and
unanticipated project costs, primarily attributable to additional requirements imposed by the City
of Miami to bring the property into full code compliance, including life safety, structural, and
building systems upgrades. These circumstances have created a funding gap that necessitates
additional CRA assistance in order to complete the Project as previously approved.
This Project aligns with the 2019 Redevelopment Plan, supports the rehabilitation of a blighted
mixed -use property, and ensures long-term housing affordability in the redevelopment area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the foregoing, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni
Community Redevelopment Agency adopt the attached resolution. By a four -fifths (4/5ths)
affirmative vote, the Resolution ratifies, approves, and confirms the Executive Director's finding
and authorizes the allocation of additional grant funding in an amount not to exceed Two Million
Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to Kush Property LLC for the completion of the Project and the extension
of the affordability period to fifty (50) years.
FUNDING:
$2,000,000 allocated from CRA Reserve "Other Grant and Aids" Account Number
10040.920501.8830000.0000.00000.
Attachment: 18892 Exhibit A (18892 : Affordable Housing Project — 2003 N. Miami Avenue)
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Schedule Impact:
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Change Order Request
Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 1/9/2025 OCOR # 1 Ti
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Owner Soft Costs and Interest QTY Cost Total Cost a)
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Cost Impact: Yes: X No: OH&P: $
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General Liability Insurance: $ 2,8 R l8
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Total: $232,6 co i2
Number of Days c0
Yes: X
No:
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Change Order Request
Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 7/30/2025 OCOR # 2
From: Mass Construction Corporation To: Kush Hospitality
2201 Tequesta Way 2003 N Miami Ave
Miami, FI 33133 Miami FL
Contact: Zion Mass Contact: Matt Kusher
Phone: (305) 849-1216 Phone: (305) 763-2377
1 SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION
Project Revisions QTY Cost Total Cost
Project Staff 1 $ 37,400.00 $ 37,400.00
Structural Work 1 $ 205,282.00 $ 205,282.00
Civil Work 1 $ 272,780.00 $ 272,780.00
Fire Sprinkler Scope 1 $ 38,300.00 $ 38,300.00
Debris Removal 1 $ 19,750.00 $ 19,750.00
ADA Lifts 1 $ 82,900.00 $ 82,900.00
Concrete Test 6 $ 125.00 $ 750.00
2 COST AND SCHEDULE IMPACTS
Cost Impact:
Estimated Cost: $ 657,162.00
Yes: X No: OH&P: $ 59,144.58
GC Performance & Payment Bond: $ 21,489.20
General Liability Insurance: $ 8,953.83
Schedule Impact: Yes: X No: Total: $ 746,749.61
Number of Days 180
3 APPROVAL
Signature (Owner) Date
Print Name
Signature (General Contractor) Date
Print Name
Attachment: 18892 Backup (18892 : Affordable Housing Project — 2003 N. Miami Avenue)
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Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 7/30/2025
From: Mass Construction Corporation
2201 Tequesta Way
Miami, FI 33133
Contact: Zion Mass
Phone: (305) 849-1216
MASS
Change Order Request
OCOR # 2
To: Kush Hospitality
2003 N Miami Ave
Miami FL
Contact: Matt Kusher
Phone: (305) 763-2377
1 SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION
Project Revisions QTY Cost Total Cost
Project Staff 1 0 $ 37,400.00
Structural Work 1 $ 205,282.00 D $ 205,282.00
Civil Work ✓ 4 ` 772 780.00� $ 272,780.00
Fire Sprinkler Scope 1 $ 38,300.00 $ 38,300.00
Debris Removal 1 $ 19,750.00 $ 19,750.00
ADA Lifts 1 $ 82,900.00 $ 82,900.00
Concrete Test 6 $ 125.00 $ 750.00
2 COST AND SCHEDULE IMPACTS
Cost Impact:
Schedule Impact: Yes: X
No:
Estimated Cost: $ 657.162.00
OH&P: $ 59,144 58
GC Performance & Payment Bond: $ 21,489.20
General Liability Insurance: $ 8,953.83
Total: $ 746,749.61
Number of Days 180
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MASS
Change Order Request
Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 5/26/2025 OCOR N 3
From: Mass Construction Corporation To: Kush Hospitality
2201 Tequesta Way 2003 N Miami Ave
Miami, FI 33133 Miami FL
Contact: Zion Mass Contact: Matt Kusher
Phone: (305) 849-1216 Phone: (305) 763-2377
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SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION
Permits Comments
Fire Alarm System
Exterior Stair Enclosement
QTY Cost
1 $ 45,000.00
1 $ 28,000.00
Total Cost
$ 45,000.00
$ 28,000.00
COST AND SCHEDULE IMPACTS
Cost Impact:
Schedule Impact:
Estimated Cost: $ 73,000 00
Yes: X No: OH&P: $ 6,570 00
GC Performance & Payment Bond: $ 2,387 10
General Liability Insurance: $ 994 63
Yes: X No:
Total: $ 82,951 73
Number of Days 35
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Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 10/20/2025
From: Mass Construction Corporation
1200 Brickell Ave Suite 800
Miami, FI 33131
Contact: Zion Mass
Phone: (305) 849-1216
MA S
Change Order Request
OCOR # 4R
To:
Kush Hospitality
2003 N. Miami Ave
Miami, FI
Contact: Matt Kuscher
Phone: 305.763.2377
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SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION
Pursuant to PW/City feedback to limits of sidwalk patching for new Civil; we are instructed to mill & provide new lift of asipahlt ano
new sidewalk for limits shown in attached Exhibit A: PW/City Comments. Additionally, removed dead tree needs to be replaced and
tree pit patched with AddaPave + rubberized mulch per Wynwood standards. Raising of sidewalk percipitated need to raise corcrete
at ADA lift nook.
QTY Cost Total Cost
MOT, Surveying, As-Builts 1 $ 11,075.00 $ 11,075.00
Demo Existing Sidewalk & Grading 2 $ 13,400.00 $ 26,800.00
Demo & rebuild stair & ADA lift area due to raised sidewalk 2 $ 11,200.00 $ 22,400.00
Concrete Paving and Cubs 1 $ 33,700.00 $ 33,700.00
Remilling and restriping of road along N. Miami 1 $ 19,502.00 $ 19,502.0C
Adapave at Treepit 2 $ 1,400.00 $ 2,800.0C
Replacement of 2 Oak Tree (young) installed 2 $ 16,000.00 $ 32,000.0C
Off -duty Police Budget Allowance for MOT based on $150/hr 60 $ 150.00 $ 9,000.0C
Total: $ 157,277.0(
Qualifications & Assumpotions for this OCOR
1. We exclude costs for relocating bus stop / bench, signage, traffic signallzation if required
2. We excude any handling of City's leaning tree at south and recommend City Arborist deem it a safety hazard to remove
3. We have included budget to replace leaning tree at South due to concerns over (a) survivability after removing roots in
conflict with new curb and (b) undermining of tree when City requires Project to remove curbs damaged by City tree .
4. We include demo and replacement of new stairs and slab at both entrance foyers due to change in elevation of sidewalk.
5. We exclude replacing signalization loop (none observed)
6. We assume Adapave at Treepit to match property to the North
Attachment: 18892 Backup (18892 : Affordable Housing Project — 2003 N. Miami Avenue)
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7. We assume this work will occur within the overall project duration and have therefore included no GCs/GRs.
2 COST AND SCHEDULE IMPACTS
Cost Impact:
Schedule Impact:
Yes: X No:
Yes: X No:
Estimated Cost: $ 157,27
OH&P: $ 23,59
GC PP&P Bond: $ d
GL Insurance $ 2,26 Q
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Total: $ 183,12
Number of Days TBD Z
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MASS
Change Order Request
Project: Kush Wynwood
Date: 12/15/2025 OCOR # 5
From: Mass Construction Corporation To: Kush Hospitality
2201 Tequesta Way 2003 N Miami Ave
Miami, FI 33133 Miami FL
Contact: Zion Mass Contact: Matt Kusher
Phone: (305) 849-1216 Phone: (305) 763-2377
1 SCOPE OF WORK DESCRIPTION
This Change Order Request (Rev #4); City / WASD Plan Review Comments; RFIs Listed Below
Civil Permit Review Comments from City/WASD including addition
of secondary fire service (loop) from 20th St; 50% increase in pipe
size; increase from 1 meter assembly to 3.
Tributary work listed below:
Allowance: Signalization replacement at 20th
Allowance: Milling 20th Street for added Fire "loop"
Allowance: Police for 20th St. MOT detor at RR tracks
Allowance: Flagman for 20th St. MOT detor at RR tracks
Allowance: WASD Operator (under Sub) for 2 night shutdown
MOT Extension (1 wk)
Gravel pavement at South Side of Building (10 yds)
Further modifications requested for new Exterior Stair that
replaces Historic Stair (preexisitng) that did not meet current
Code
Credit original estimate for Conc & Masonry
New design Rev 4 including demo of structure that was being
installed in accordance with Revision 3.
Galvanizing of steel framing and all handrails (incl. N. Miami)
Change Vestibule for Door D5 to CMU
Structural modification of existing column adjacent to entrance
necessary for fit of ADA Lift & change of structural design of
exterior corner to match historic appearance.
QTY Cost Total Cost
1 $ 70,529.00 $ 70,529.01
1 $ 131,627.00 $ 131,627.01
1 $ 18,000.00 $ 18,000.01
168 $ 150.00 $ 25,200.01
168 $ 55.00 $ 9,240.01
16 $ 200.00 $ 3,200.01
1 $ 550.00 $ 550.01
10 $ 250.00 $ 2,500.01
1 $ (27,760.00) $ (27,760.01
1 5 69,200.00 $ 69,200.01
1 $ 10,000.00 $ 10,000.01
1 $ 4,000.00 $ 4,000.01
1 $ 4,580.00 $ 4,580.01
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Doors & Hardware: Update per current Hardware Schedule; 1 $ 37,781.30 $ 37,781.31
Change Door D5 frame from Drywall to CMU; add Closet Door
Low Voltage and AT&T Room; and material escallation.
Rev 4: Add Perimeter Gasket and sealing hardware 1 $ 5,197.00 $ 5,197.01
Door D5 change to exterior rated masonry frame 1 $ 984.00 $ 984.01
Drywall: Add DW fire rated ceiling in Ext. Stair; Add Chase Wall at 1 $ 23,588.00 $ 23,588.01
Tubs (RFI 48); Extend 2nd Floor Framing to structure vs. drywall
ceiling (RFI 52 added Detail 05/A-2.1)
Roofing: Added spec for Ext. Stair insulation & roofing system; 1 $ 4,400.00 $ 4,400.01
and, patching for added roof vent openings
Fire Sprinkler: Additional heads added at 1st Floor 1 $ 1,285.00 $ 1,285.01
Plumbing: Updates to Sanitary & Domestic Water distribution, 1 $ 30,360.00 $ 30,360.01
change of Tub spec, and material escallation for approx 1 year
delay.
Mechanical: Add blower door testing and added vent piping per 1 $ 5,300.00 $ 5,300.01
City comments
Electrical: Add hallway washer and dryer 1 $ 1,991.00 $ 1,991.01
Extended General Conditions & General Requirements based on 22 $ 8,400.00 $ 184,800.01
11/5/25 "Go -Forward" Schedule update.
(Add 5mo.)
RFI 30: Add R-30 SAFB Insulation at 2nd floor ceilings 1 $ 14,310.00 $ 14,310.01
RFI 28: Add Sound Batt in 1st floor interstitial space for Sound 1 $ 6,200.00 $ 6,200.01
Attenuation between Restaurant and Apt. Upstairs
RFI 41: Add Handrail at Roof due to Exhaust Fan proximity to 1 $ 6,700.00 $ 6,700.01
historic parapet that is lower than code min.
RFI 47: Add P-3 Chase Wall where no wall type at perimeter is 1 $ 9,045.00 $ 9,045.01
labeled.
RFI 49: Add stucco to interior parapet walls where Built up Roof 1 6,005.00 $ 6,005.01
was removed and no means of waterproofing shown to replace it.
RFI 50: Add barrier under stair per FBC 1023 and NFPA 1023 2 $ 2,500.00 $ 5,000.01
RFI 51: Add Drywall Demising Wall between Restaurant and 1 $ 15,750.00 $ 15,750.01
Apartment. Wall Labeled as "Existing" but was demolished as
part of 40 Year Structural Certification
RFI 55: Shift Window in Apt 10; due to shift in interior layout as 1 $ 4,500.00 $ 4,500.01
reprocusion from City request to replace historic stair
RFI 56: Add Mailbox 1 $ 4,503.00 $ 4,503.01
2 COST AND SCHEDULE IMPACTS
Estimated Cost: $ 688,565.3(
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Cost Impact:
Yes: X No: OH&P: $ 61,970.8�
GC Performance & Payment Bond: $ 22,516.OS
General Liability Insurance: $ 9,381.7E
Schedule Impact: Yes: X No: Total: $ 782,433.9E
Number of Days 154
3 APPROVAL
Signature (Owner) Date
Print Name
12/15/2025
Signature (General Contractor) Date
Marco Gatica
Print Name
Attachment: 18892 Backup (18892 : Affordable Housing Project — 2003 N. Miami Avenue)
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or anytime thereafter in
the City Commission Chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL
33133.
In accordance with the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Chapter 163, Florida
Statutes, the Board will consider a Resolution ratifying, approving, and confirming the Executive
Director's finding that competitive negotiation and sealed bidding procedures are not practicable or
advantageous, and authorizing the Executive Director to negotiate and execute amendments to an
existing grant agreement to allocate additional grant funding in an amount not to exceed Two
Million and 00/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to Kush Property LLC, a Florida Limited Liability
Company, to assist with the rehabilitation of a for a mixed -use affordable housing project located
at 2003 North Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida 33127, within the CRA's redevelopment area. The
project consists of ground -floor commercial space and ten (10) residential units, of which eight (8)
units will be for Moderate -Income eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than
80% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade County, as published annually by the
United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD"), and two (2) units will be
for eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 100% AMI for Miami -Dade
County, as published annually by HUD. The affordability period for the project will be extended to
fifty (50) years, commencing upon issuance of the Temporary Certificate of Occupancy or
Certificate of Occupancy, whichever is earlier. The additional funding is being requested due to
unforeseen and unanticipated costs associated primarily with the City of Miami's requirements to
bring the property into full code compliance, including life safety, structural, and building systems
u pgrades.
The Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be
heard with respect to any proposition before the Board, in which the Board may take action.
Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter
considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S.
§286.0105).
Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0031, whenever a scheduled CRA meeting is cancelled
or is not held due to a lack of a quorum or other emergency, a special CRA meeting will be
automatically scheduled for Tuesday immediately following the cancelled meeting. In the event
of one of the aforementioned circumstances, the special meeting would be held on February 17,
2026, at 9:30 a.m., or anytime thereafter, in the City Commission chambers located at Miami
City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. All of the scheduled agenda items
from that cancelled meeting shall automatically be scheduled as an agenda item at the special
CRA meeting. The Clerk of the Board shall notify the public of the special meeting that is to take
place by placing a notice of the special CRA meeting at the entrance of City Hall, placing a
notice on the CRA's website, and, if feasible, placing an ad in a newspaper of general
circulation before the special meeting on the immediately following Tuesday. There shall be no
additional notice by publication required for any such scheduled agenda item that is moved to
the special CRA meeting.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Carlos Ignacio Suarez, Executive
Director, at 1401 N. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, (305) 679-6868.
Attachment: 18892 Notice to the Public (18892 : Affordable Housing Project — 2003 N. Miami Avenue)
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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk
at (305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY
users may call 711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two (2) business days prior to the
proceeding.
Ad No. 43899 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 12, 2026
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
(-AS
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 4, 2026
File: 18893
Subject: Approve Amended FY 2025-
2026 General Operating & Tax
Increment Fund Budgets
Enclosures: 18893 Exhibit A
BACKGROUND:
The Second Amendment to the Interlocal between the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, and
the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), executed and
effective May 8, 2025, required the CRA to remit to the Miami -Dade County One Million Four
Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($1,430,000.00) for payment of the
Performing Arts Center Construction Bond Debt Service. While the funding was available in the
CRA's General Operating Budget and Tax Increment Fund Budget ("Budget") for the Fiscal
Year commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September 30, 2026, adopted by the CRA on
July 24, 2025, this required payment was not specifically identified in a separate line item. This
budget amendment separates the PAC bond payment but does not increase the overall budget
appropriation. The budget amendment is time sensitive as the budget must be approved by
Miami -Dade County and the payment must be remitted by March 31, 2026.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Second Amendment to the Interlocal agreement requires annual funding of the PAC Bond
Debt Service in the amount of One Million Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and Zero
Cents ($1,430,000.00), through September 30, 2027, payable by March 31st of each calendar
year.
BUDGET SUMMARY:
SEE ATTACHED EXHIBIT
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Omni
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City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 18893 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), ACCEPTING AND ADOPTING THE CRA'S AMENDED
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET AND TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET IN THE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SEVENTY-THREE MILLION, SIXTY FOUR THOUSAND TWO
HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($73,064,289.00) FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2025, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30,
2026, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A"; DIRECTING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF THE AMENDED BUDGET TO
THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects
within its Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, on July 24, 2025, as a prerequisite to carrying out Fiscal Year 2025-
2026 redevelopment activities, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-25-
0046 approved and adopted the CRA's General Operating Budget and Tax Increment Fund
Budget ("Budget") for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025, and ending September
("Fiscal Year"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA's approved and adopted Budget is in the total amount of
Seventy -Three Million, Sixty -Four Thousand, Two Hundred Eighty Nine Dollars and Zero
Cents ($73,064,289.00) for the Fiscal Year; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2021, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA adopted
Resolution No. CRA-R-21-0033, which authorized the Executive Director to execute the
Second Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Miami ("City"), Miami -
Dade County ("County"), and the CRA, executed and effective May 8, 2025, requiring the
CRA to remit to Miami -Dade County One Million Four Hundred Thirty Thousand Dollars and
Zero Cents ($1,430,000.00) for payment of the Performing Arts Center Construction Bond
Debt Service ("PAC Debt Service"); and
WHEREAS, although the funding for the required PAC Debt Service payment was
included within the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget adopted by the CRA, the payment was
not separately identified as its own line item; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the Budget as it will segregate and designate
the PAC Debt Service payment as a separate line item without increasing the total Budget
appropriation for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, a copy of the amended Budget is required to be transmitted to the City
and County;
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The amended Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2025,
and ending September 30, 2026, attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A", is accepted and
adopted.
Section 3. The Executive Director is directed to transmit a copy of the amended
Budget to the City and the County.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
X.
ORGEL . WYSON'- III. ENERAL COUNSEL
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EXHIBIT "A"
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OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET
FY 2026
ADOPTED
BUDGET
2-12-2026
BUDGET
AMENDMENT
FY 2026
AMENDED
BUDGET
REVENUES
TAX INCREMENT REVENUES
CITY OF MIAMI - TAX INCREMENT
$ 26,321,293
$ 26,321,293
MIAMIDADECOUNTY- TAXINCREMENT(ORIGINALBOUNDARIES)
$ 16,870,354
$ 16,870,354
CITY OF MIAMI - TAX INCREMENT (2009 ADDITION EXPANDED BOUNDARIES)
$ 2,400,337
$ 2,400,337
MIAMI DADE COUNTY - TAX INCREMENT (2009 ADDITION EXPANDED BOUNDARIES)
$ 1,538,471
$ 1,538,471
TOTAL TIF REVENUES
$ 47,130,455
$ -
$ 47,130,455
OTHER REVENUES
TRANSFER FROM MIDTOWN CRA (Administration)
$ -
$ -
RENT INCOME
$ 100,000
$ 100,000
2026's ESTIMATED CHILDREN TRUST CONTRIBUTION
$ 1,808,970
$ 1,808,970
2025's FUND BALANCE (NON TIF REVENUE SOURCES -FUNDS DERIVE FROM RENT COLLECTIONS)
$ 1,872,245
$ 1,872,245
2025's ESTIMATED FUND BALANCE
$ 22,152,618
$ 22,152,618
TOTAL OTHER REVENUES
$ 25,933,833
$ -
$ 25,933,833
TOTAL REVENUE
$ 73,064,289
$ -
$ 73,064,289
REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT
$ 25,000
$ 25,000
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - OTHER
$ 700,000
$ 700,000
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
$ 700,000
$ 700,000
INTERFUND TRANSFER (Debt Service)
$ 2,815,441
$ 2,815,441
INTERFUND TRANSFER (Grant)
$ 2,197,869
$ 2,197,869
LAND
$ 250,768
$ 250,768
CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS
$ 1,429,835
$ 1,429,835
OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS
$ 32,715,468
$ (1,430,000)
$ 31,285,468
TOTAL REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES
$ 40,834,381
$ (1,430,000)
$ 39,404,381
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
REGULAR SALARIES
$ 1,215,220
$ 1,215,220
FICA TAXES
$ 92,964
$ 92,964
LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE
$ 110,000
$ 110,000
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION
$ 195,000
$ 195,000
FRINGE BENEFITS
$ 4,800
$ 4,800
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE
$ 140,000
$ 140,000
TRAVEL AND PER DIEM
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
UTILITY SERVICE
$ 20,300
$ 20,300
INSURANCE
$ 430,000
$ 430,000
OTHER CURRENT CHARGE
$ 259,379
$ 259,379
SUPPLIES
$ 7,000
$ 7,000
OPERATING SUPPLIES
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
SUBSCRIPTION MEMBERSHIP
$ 10,000
$ 10,000
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
$ 60,000
$ 60,000
ADVERTISING
$ 15,000
$ 15,000
RENTAL AND LEASES
$ 3,600
$ 3,600
POSTAGE
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
REPAIR/MAINTENANCE - OUTSIDE
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
INTERFUND TRANSFER
$ 60,000
$ 60,000
TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
$ 2,687,263
$ -
$ 2,687,263
INTERGOVERNMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
2026's RESERVE FOR 2007 GLOBAL AGREEMENT (TUNNEL)
$ 3,992,662
$ 3,992,662
2026's RESERVE FOR 2007 GLOBAL AGREEMENT (35 % PAC)
$ 16,495,659
$ 16,495,659
2026 PAC BOND DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT
$ -
$ 1,430,000
$ 1,430,000
2026's RESERVE FOR INTERLOCAL CHILDREN'S TRUST
$ 1,808,970
$ 1,808,970
2026's RESERVE FOR CITY OF MIAMI
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
2026's RESERVE FOR MAURICE FERRE PARK (52.a toy each year)
$ 2,000,000
$ 2,000,000
2026's ADMIN FEE FOR MIAMI DADE COUNTY
$ 706,957
$ 706,957
TOTAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL OBLIGATIONS
$ 27,004,248
$ 1,430,000
$ 28,434,248
TOTAL OTHER RESERVES
RESERVE FOR MIDTOWN ADM EXPENDITURES
$ -
$ -
RESERVE FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT - MEC
$ 125,000
$ 125,000
RESERVE FOR SECURITY DEPOSIT - 1401 GROUP LLC
$ 40,000
$ 40,000
RESERVE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
$ -
$ -
RESERVE FOR EXPENDITURES NOT ALLOWED UNDER CHAPTER 163
$ 1,604,745
$ 1,604,745
RESERVE - BILLBOARD (RENT COLLECTED)
$ 284,273
$ 284,273
RESERVE FOR PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES - MEC
$ 234,378
$ 234,378
RESERVE FOR UNSOLICITATED PROPOSALS
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
2019-2025 BUDGET RESERVE
$ -
$ -
2026 BUDGET RESERVE
$ 200,000
$ 200,000
TOTAL OTHER RESERVES
$ 2,538,396
$ -
$ 2,538,396
TOTAL EXPENDITURES
$ 73,064,289
$ -
$ 73,064,289
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OMNI Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 12, 2026
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
(-AS
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 4, 2026
File: 18894
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver - Grant
Agreement with Chapman
Partnership
Enclosures: 18894 Exhibit A
18894 Backup - Chapman
Partnership Proposal
18894 Backup - Chapman
Partnership Presentation
18894 Notice to the Public
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) executes community
redevelopment projects following the 2019 CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"). The Agency will
transfer management from the Miami Downtown Development (DDA) to Chapman Partnership.
Chapman Partnership will assume full operational oversight, including staffing, supervision, and
administrative responsibilities associated with the program.
The Purple Shirts Program has played an important role in supporting re-entry employment for
individuals experiencing homelessness in the area, providing meaningful work opportunities and
helping participants regain stability. The DDA has indicated that it no longer wishes to manage
or oversee the program. For the Purple Shirts Program to continue operating, a new
organization will need to assume responsibility for its management and day-to-day operations.
This Program is in accordance with the Omni CRA's 2019 Plan, where page 4-47 of the 2019
Redevelopment Plan states WHEREAS, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") provides
for programs and initiatives that improve the public realm, enhance safety, and promote
economic vitality within the CRA, including programs that address homelessness and provide
workforce opportunities.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Based on the aforementioned background, the need for renovation, and community
enhancement, it is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Community
Redevelopment Agency adopt the attached resolution. This resolution, approved by a four -fifths
(4/5ths) affirmative vote, ratifies, confirms, and approves the Executive Director's finding that it
is most beneficial for the CRA to provide funding to Chapman Partnership for community
enhancement.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $741,950.00, subject to the
availability of funding, from the 2025-2026 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget. Upon the
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation, the Executive Director is authorized to
disburse funds on a reimbursement basis and at his discretion.
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Omni
C R A
City of Miami
Legislation
OMNI CRA Resolution
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.miamicra.com
File Number: 18894 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER
AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO
THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM
THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED FIVE AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($741,905.00) TO CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP, INC., A FLORIDA NOT FOR
PROFIT CORPORATION ("GRANTEE") TO MANAGE THE CRA'S PURPLE SHIRTS
PROGRAM, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS AND AT THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION, UPON THE PRESENTATION OF
INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CRA AND GRANTEE, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS,
ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSES
STATED HEREIN; ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the CRA, through Resolution Nos. CRA-R-16-0057, CRA-R-18-0007, CRA-
R-18-0036, CRA-R-19-0042, CRA-R-23-001, CRA-R-24-0015, CRA-R-25-0058 previously
funded the expansion and continuance of the Miami Downtown Development Authority's
("DDA") Downtown Enhancement Team ("Yellow Shirts") into the CRA Redevelopment Area
("Area"), however, requiring participants sponsored by the CRA to wear Purple Shirts ("Purple
Shirts") in order to be distinguished from those participants sponsored by the DDA; and
WHEREAS, the DDA has advised the CRA that it does not wish to continue
administering the Purple Shirts program; and
WHEREAS, the Chapman Partnership, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation
("Grantee"), has experience in administering workforce and community service programs and
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has submitted a proposal to manage the CRA's Purple Shirts program, which provides
hospitality, cleanliness, and public space maintenance services within the Area ("Program"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") provides for programs and
initiatives that improve the public realm, enhance safety, and promote economic vitality within
the CRA, including programs that address homelessness and provide workforce opportunities;
and
WHEREAS, page 4-47 of the Plan identifies the Program, as a successful initiative that
improves neighborhood conditions while employing individuals experiencing homelessness, and
supports its continuation through organizations such as the Grantee's; and
WHEREAS, the Grantee will be granted funding in an amount not to exceed Seven
Hundred Forty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars and 00/100 Dollars ($741,905.00) to
manage and operate the Program for a period of one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, funding the Program is critical to addressing slum and blight, improving
cleanliness and safety, and supporting workforce opportunities within the CRA, consistent with
the goals outlined in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an
affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), as adopted by the CRA, to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute
any and all agreements, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, with the Grantee for the
provision of grant funds to manage the Program in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred
Forty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Five Dollars and 00/100 Dollars ($741,905.00), subject to
the availability of funds, to be disbursed on reimbursement basis, at the Executive Director's
discretion, upon the presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"A," pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding are waived as
not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate grant funds, subject to the
availability of funding, upon the presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation, from
the CRA's Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Tax Increment Fund Budget in an amount not to exceed
Seven Hundred Forty -One Thousand Nine Hundred Five and 00/100 Dollars ($741,905.00), to
the Grantee to manage the Program for a period of One (1) year.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to negotiate and execute a grant
agreement between the CRA and Grantee, including any and all necessary documents,
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amendments, extensions, and modifications, all in forms acceptable to General Counsel, for the
purposes stated herein.
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Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ObX.
VYSON
ENERAL COUNSEL
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Damian Pardo
Board Chair
Ti
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Omni
CRA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12th, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos Suarez SUBJECT: 4/5ths Grant Funding to
Executive Director Chapman Partnership Inc.
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").
The CRA, through Resolution Nos. CRA-R-16-0057, CRA-R-18-0007, CRA-R-18-0036,
CRA-R-19-0042, CRA-R-23-001, CRA-R-24-0015, and CRA-R-25-0058, previously supported
and funded the launch and continuation of the DDA's Yellow Shirts within the CRA
Redevelopment Area.
The Plan highlights the Purple Shirts Program as a successful initiative that improves
neighborhood conditions and provides employment opportunities for individuals experiencing
homelessness.
Chapman Partnership has submitted a proposal and will assume full responsibility for employing
all program workers, paying wages at the rate established by the CRA, maintaining all required
liability insurance, and providing comprehensive wraparound services, including case
management as well as employment and educational support.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") works to improve
conditions within its boundaries by tackling slum and blight and creating a cleaner, safer
environment for the community. As part of that mission, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan
supports programs that enhance public spaces, boost safety, strengthen the local economy, and
provide opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to gain meaningful employment.
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Since its inception, the Miami Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") has successfully
managed the Purple Shirts Program. However, the DDA has advised the CRA that it no longer
wishes to continue administering the initiative, requiring the CRA to identify a qualified entity to
assume program management. Chapman Partnership, with its extensive experience in workforce
development and its mission -driven focus on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, is
uniquely positioned to take on this responsibility. Transitioning management of the Purple Shirts
Program to Chapman Partnership ensures continuity of services, supports the CRA's goals of
maintaining clean and safe public spaces, and reinforces the agency's commitment to providing
employment pathways that help stabilize and uplift vulnerable individuals within the community.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $741,950.00, subject to the
availability of funding, from the 2025-2026 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget. Upon the
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation, the Executive Director is authorized to
disburse funds on a reimbursement basis and at his discretion.
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To: Mr. Carlos I. Suarez, Executive Director
Omni CRA
1401 N. Miami Ave, 2nd Floor, Miami FI 33136
From: Alexander Paz
Vice President, Education and Workforce Development
Chapman Partnership / CP Works LLC
1550 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
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1. Executive Summary
The Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) continues to elevate the safety,
cleanliness, and vitality of Downtown Miami. Their commitment to enhancing public spaces
contributes directly to the district's economic competitiveness and community pride.
Chapman Partnership, Miami -Dade County's leading homeless services organization, proposes a
strategic partnership to expand workforce capacity for the Omni CRA while creating sustainable
employment pathways for individuals transitioning out of homelessness. Through its social
enterprise, CP Works LLC, Chapman Partnership will recruit, train, supervise, and employ
transitional workers who will provide high -quality services aligned with the Omni CRA's
Enhancement Team needs.
This proposal builds on an existing, successful model. Chapman Partnership clients currently serve
on Omni Work Crews, and several have achieved promotions into long-term roles within DDA
operational teams. This partnership formalizes, expands, and strengthens a workforce pipeline
that is already delivering strong performance and measurable impact.
Under this proposal, Chapman Partnership will employ all workers, pay wages at the rate set by
the Omni CRA, provide all required liability insurance, and deliver wraparound case management
and employment and education support. Chapman Partnership will charge a 20 percent
administrative fee to oversee and manage the program.
2. Program Overview
2.1 Purpose
To provide the Omni CRA with a high -performing workforce composed of individuals who are
rebuilding their lives, while giving those individuals stable income, skill -building opportunities, and
pathways toward long-term employment and housing.
2.2 Rationale
• Chapman clients have demonstrated strong performance, retention, and advancement
within existing Omni and DDA-aligned work crews.
• The model integrates employment with case management and education support,
ensuring workers receive stabilization services that improve long-term success.
• The Omni CRA benefits from a dependable, well -trained workforce that enhances district
cleanliness and public space management.
3. Scope of Work
CP Works transitional employees will work within the geographic boundaries of the Omni CRA.
Tasks will include:
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• Graffiti removal
• Landscape installation and maintenance
• Sidewalk pressure washing and scrubbing
• Trash receptacle maintenance
• Street planter installation and maintenance
• General paint maintenance including traffic enclosures, poles, and streetlights
• Maintenance and attendant services for designated public restrooms
• Additional public -space duties as reasonably requested by DDA personnel
Daily supervision will be provided by CP Works personnel, while all employment, HR, payroll,
insurance, and administrative oversight will be handled by Chapman Partnership.
The Omni CRA retains the right to request removal or reassignment of any employee deemed
unfit or unable to meet performance expectations. Chapman Partnership will provide an annual
list of observed holidays during which transitional employees will not be required to work unless
otherwise agreed upon.
4. Fee Structure
4.1 Wage Rate
Chapman Partnership will pay transitional workers the hourly wage established by the Omni CRA
for Enhancement Team personnel. Rate adjustments made by the Omni CRA will be reflected in
employee wages.
4.2 Administrative Fee
Chapman Partnership will invoice the Omni CRA for the total wage cost plus a 20 percent
administrative fee. Supplies and tools will be invoiced separately.
This administrative fee supports:
• Recruiting and hiring
• Payroll processing and timekeeping
• Human resources management
• Staff scheduling and documentation
• Training and onboarding
• Workers' Compensation insurance
• Liability insurance
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• Performance tracking and reporting
• Program oversight and coordination
• Case management services, including housing planning and benefits access
• Employment and education support, including career coaching, training enrollment, and
advancement planning
This comprehensive structure ensures that each worker receives ongoing support both on the job
and beyond the workplace.
4.3 Contract Value
The total value of the contract will depend on the number of employees requested and the
weekly hours established in collaboration with the Omni CRA. Chapman Partnership can prepare
detailed budget models for Omni -only, or combined staffing plans.
5. CP Works Recognition: 2025 Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce NOVO Award
In 2025, CP Works received the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce NOVO Award for
Innovative Excellence. This distinction recognizes programs demonstrating exceptional creativity,
measurable impact, and meaningful contributions to community progress.
CP Works was recognized for:
• Integrating employment, education, and case management into a comprehensive workforce
development framework
• Creating dignified public -space employment opportunities that support neighborhood
revitalization and civic pride
• Demonstrating strong performance in job retention, wage growth, and permanent housing
transitions
• Developing a scalable model aligned with municipal and nonprofit partners, including the
DDA and Omni CRA
This award affirms CP Works as an innovative, credible, and effective workforce partner.
6. Chapman Partnership Workforce Education and Training Program (WE&TP)
CP Works operates within Chapman Partnership's Workforce Education and Training Program
(WE&TP), an initiative dedicated to equipping unemployed or underemployed individuals
experiencing homelessness with the skills needed to access middle -skill jobs and sustainable
careers.
WE&TP provides a comprehensive workforce development structure that strengthens the talent
pipeline available to the Miami DDA and Omni CRA.
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WE&TP includes:
• Foundational education and digital literacy
• Workforce readiness and soft skills development
• Industry -recognized certifications
• Skills training aligned with local labor market priorities
• Integrated case management
• Career advancement and long-term employment planning
6.2 Key Partnerships Strengthening the Program
To maximize opportunities for clients, Chapman Partnership has established major collaborations
with:
Miami Dade College
A three-year Educational Partnership Agreement providing new pathways for higher education,
readiness workshops, early college credit, guest lectures, virtual tours, bridge programs, and
dedicated transition liaisons.
Miami -Dade County Public Schools (Postsecondary Career & Technical Education)
A signed agreement offering access to 25 career clusters, including:
• Low literacy and English acquisition support
• Paid workplace experience through CareerSource South Florida
• Short-term CTE programs
• Registered apprenticeships
• Articulation agreements that support progression to associate degrees and beyond
CareerSource South Florida
CareerSource staff are housed at both Chapman Partnership centers, offering resume
development, job application assistance, direct job placement, and access to a broad employer
network.
Registered Apprenticeship Programs
Chapman launched registered apprenticeships in sectors such as Medical Assisting and Pharmacy
Technology, providing paid, hands-on technical training.
Chapman Partnership is actively strengthening workforce training partnerships with the DDA to
align long-term training pathways with district workforce needs.
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Chapman Partnership monitors client progress through the Homeless Management Information
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Elements.
Key indicators tracked include:
• Length of stay in shelter
• Income at program exit
• Transition rates into permanent housing
• Recidivism rates
• Employment placement, retention, and wage progression
Workforce program targets include:
• 600 job placements annually
• At least 40 enrollments and 30 completions in certification programs
• Average wages of 16 dollars per hour or higher
• Recidivism under 15 percent
Customized reports can be provided to the Omni CRA, including hours worked, retention rates,
cohort progress, and employment outcomes.
8. Success in the Omni CRA and DDA
Chapman Partnership clients currently comprise the Omni Work Crews, providing services aligned
with cleaning, maintenance, and public space stewardship. Through this work:
• Clients have demonstrated strong performance and reliability
• Several have been promoted or hired into ongoing DDA roles
• Participants have transitioned into permanent housing with stable income
• The program has generated positive public perception and operational efficiency
This proposal expands a model that has already proven effective.
9. Implementation Timeline
Chapman Partnership and CP Works LLC will implement the program in alignment with the Omni
CRA's preferred timeline. CP Works is fully prepared to assume operations as soon as the Omni
CRA is ready to proceed.
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Because CP Works is already operating a comparable program at The Underline urban park, the
team can leverage existing supervisory structures, training systems, and staffing resources to
quickly take on the Omni CRA's scope of work. This operational readiness enables CP Works to
scale efficiently and initiate service delivery with minimal startup time.
10. Conclusion
Chapman Partnership and CP Works LLC are prepared to provide the Omni CRA with a trained,
reliable workforce that enhances the cleanliness and appearance of Downtown Miami while
transforming the lives of participants transitioning out of homelessness. This partnership
strengthens public spaces, promotes economic mobility, and builds on a proven model already
delivering results within the Omni CRA and DDA.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss this proposal and refine it further in collaboration with
Omni CRA leadership.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") will
hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. or anytime thereafter in the City
Commission Chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
In accordance with the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Chapter 163, Florida Statutes,
the Board will consider a resolution ratifying, approving, and confirming the Executive Director's finding
that competitive negotiation and sealed bidding procedures are not practicable or advantageous, and
authorizing the allocation of funding in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Forty -One Thousand
Nine Hundred Five and 00/100 Dollars ($741,905.00) to Chapman Partnership, Inc., a Florida not -for -
profit corporation, to manage the existing CRA's Purple Shirts Program for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, for a
term of one (1) year beginning on March 1, 2026 and ending February 28, 2027. The Purple Shirts
Program provides services related to cleanliness, hospitality, and public space maintenance within the
CRA's redevelopment area.
The Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be heard
with respect to any proposition before the Board, in which the Board may take action. Should any
person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all
testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. §286.0105).
Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0031, whenever a scheduled CRA meeting is cancelled or is not
held due to a lack of a quorum or other emergency, a special CRA meeting will be automatically
scheduled for Tuesday immediately following the cancelled meeting. In the event of one of the
aforementioned circumstances, the special meeting would be held on February 17, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.,
or anytime thereafter, in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American
Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. All of the scheduled agenda items from that cancelled meeting shall
automatically be scheduled as an agenda item at the special CRA meeting. The Clerk of the Board
shall notify the public of the special meeting that is to take place by placing a notice of the special CRA
meeting at the entrance of City Hall, placing a notice on the CRA's website, and, if feasible, placing an
ad in a newspaper of general circulation before the special meeting on the immediately following
Tuesday. There shall be no additional notice by publication required for any such scheduled agenda
item that is moved to the special CRA meeting.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Carlos Ignacio Suarez, Executive Director, at
1401 N. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, (305) 679-6868.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at (305)
250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may call 711
(Florida Relay Service), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Ad No. 43900 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Damian Pardo
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Carlos I. Suarez
Executive Director
Date: February 5, 2026
File: 18577
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver - Professional
Services Agreement with
Achievement Consulting Group,
Inc.
Enclosures: 18577 Exhibit A
18577 Notice to the Public
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") serves to approve the execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. for the provision of financial,
accounting, budgetary, and development -related advisory services to the CRA. The Agreement
establishes a one (1) year term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31,
2026, for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
Under the Agreement, Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. will support the CRA in reviewing
and analyzing development proposals, coordinating with taxing authorities on CRA-related
financial matters, assisting in strategies related to debt financing, and providing accounting and
budget services, including payroll processing, accounts payable, budget development,
preparation of financial statements, and liaison support during the CRA's external audit. In
addition, the Consultant will prepare any necessary reports and presentations required to
advance the CRA's goals and objectives.
This Resolution provides funding for these services.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.356 (3)(c), Florida Statutes states that CRA may "employ... technical experts, and
such other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it requires, and determine their
qualifications, duties, and compensation".
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The CRA requires specialized financial and development -related advisory services to support its
ongoing operations, fiscal responsibilities, and major redevelopment initiatives. Achievement
Consulting Group, Inc. possesses the experience, expertise, and familiarity with CRA functions
necessary to fulfill these needs effectively.
To waive competitive procurement requirements set forth in Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the
City's Procurement Ordinance, shall be subject to the concurrence and ratification by an
affirmative fourth -fifths (4/5ths) vote of the Board of Commissioners of the CRA, for the
execution of a PSA with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. for the provision of financial
consulting services as described therein.
FUNDING:
$200,000.00 allocated from OMNI Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services" Account
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File Number: 18577 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER
AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED
AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION
METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO
THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE
RETROACTIVE APPROVAL OF ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INC., A
FLORIDA PROFIT CORPORATION ("ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP") TO
PROVIDE FINANCIAL, ACCOUNTING, BUDGETARY, AND DEVELOPMENT
RELATED ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE CRA, FOR A TERM OF ONE (1) YEAR,
BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2026, AND ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2026, FOR AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($200,000.00),
SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ACHIEVEMENT CONSULTING GROUP, INCLUDING
ANY AND ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS, AMENDMENTS, OR MODIFICATIONS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, CONSISTENT WITH THE TERMS STATED
HEREIN, ALL IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION,
SUBJECT TO ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES
AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION TO THE CRA; ALLOCATING FUNDS
FROM OMNI CRA ACCOUNT, ENTITLED "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" ACCOUNT
CODE NO.10040.920501.531000.0000.00000 PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment
Agency ("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter
163, Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment
activities and projects within its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2019 OMNI
Community Redevelopment Agency Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes states that a CRA may
"employ ... technical experts, and such other agents and employees, permanent and
temporary, as it requires, and determine their qualifications, duties, and compensation.";
and
WHEREAS, the CRA Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the
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retroactive approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Achievement Consulting
Group, Inc., a Florida Profit Corporation, ("Achievement Consulting Group") to
provide financial, accounting, budgetary, and development -related advisory services
("Services") to the CRA for a term of one (1) year beginning January 1, 2026, and ending
December 31, 2026, for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($200,000.00); and
WHEREAS, the CRA's Board of Commissioners finds that this Resolution is
consistent with the provisions of Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, the goals,
objectives, and strategies as contained in the Plan, and serves both a municipal and
public purpose; and
WHEREAS, based on the Executive Director's recommendation and finding,
attached as Exhibit "A," it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an affirmative
four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding pursuant to Sections 18-
85 and 18-86 of the City Code for the allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed
Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) to Achievement Consulting
Group for the Services;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this
Resolution are hereby adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully
set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised
public hearing, the Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached as
Exhibit "A," are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for
competitive sealed bidding are waived, as authorized pursuant to Sections 18-85 and
18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, as not being practicable or
advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The retroactive approval of Achievement Consulting Group to
provide the Services for an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100
Dollars ($200,000.00) is hereby authorized.
Section 4. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and
execute a Professional Service Agreement, including and all additional additional
documents, amendments, or modifications necessary for said purpose, consistent with
the terms stated herein, all in a form acceptable to general counsel, with achievement
consulting group for a term of one (1) year commencing January 1, 2026, and ending
December 31, 2026, for the purpose stated herein.
Section 5. The Executive Director is further authorized to disperse funds, at
his discretion, subject to the availability of funding and annual budget approval, upon the
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation to the CRA, to Achievement
Consulting Group, in amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($200,000.00), from OMNI CRA Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services,"
Account Code No. 10040.920501.531000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12th, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos I. Suarez SUBJECT: Professional Services Agreement —
Executive Director Achievement Consulting Group, Inc.
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Omni Redevelopment District
Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") serves to approve the execution of a Professional
Services Agreement with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. for the provision of financial,
accounting, budgetary, and development -related advisory services to the CRA. The Agreement
establishes a one (1) year term beginning on January 1, 2026, and ending on December 31,
2026, for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00.
Under the Agreement, Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. will support the CRA in reviewing and
analyzing development proposals, coordinating with taxing authorities on CRA-related financial
matters, assisting in strategies related to debt financing, and providing accounting and budget
services, including payroll processing, accounts payable, budget development, preparation of
financial statements, and liaison support during the CRA's external audit. In addition, the
Consultant will prepare any necessary reports and presentations required to advance the CRA's
goals and objectives.
This Resolution provides funding for these services.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.356 (3)(c), Florida Statutes states that CRA may "employ... technical experts, and
such other agents and employees, permanent and temporary, as it requires, and determine their
qualifications, duties, and compensation".
The CRA requires specialized financial and development -related advisory services to support its
ongoing operations, fiscal responsibilities, and major redevelopment initiatives. Achievement
Consulting Group, Inc. possesses the experience, expertise, and familiarity with CRA functions
necessary to fulfill these needs effectively.
To waive competitive procurement requirements set forth in Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the
City's Procurement Ordinance, shall be subject to the concurrence and ratification by an
affirmative fourth -fifths (4/5ths) vote of the Board of Commissioners of the CRA, for the execution
of a PSA with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc. for the provision of financial consulting services
as described therein.
Attachment: 18577 Exhibit A (18577 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver - Professional Services Agreement with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc.)
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1.6.a
FUNDING:
$200,000.00 allocated from OMNI Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services" Account
Code No. 10040.920501.531000.0000.00000.
Attachment: 18577 Exhibit A (18577 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver - Professional Services Agreement with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc.)
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OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1.6.b
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Omni Redevelopment District Community
Redevelopment Agency ("OMNI CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 12th, 2026,
at 9:30 am or anytime thereafter in the City Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500
Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
The Board will consider ratifying the execution of a Professional Services Agreement between the
OMNI CRA and Achievement Consulting Group, Inc., a Florida Profit Corporation for the provision of
financial, accounting, budgetary, and development -related advisory services to the OMNI CRA.
In accordance with Chapter 163 Florida Statutes, the Board will consider funding an amount not to
exceed Two Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($200,000.00) for financial, accounting,
budgetary, and development -related advisory services provided by Achievement Consulting Group,
Inc. for the OMNI CRA. This funding is critical to support the OMNI CRA's ongoing operations, fiscal
responsibilities, and major redevelopment initiative.
The Board requests all interested parties be present or represented at the meeting and may be
heard with respect to any proposition before the Board, in which the Board may take action. Should
any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board with respect to any matter considered at this
meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, including all
testimony and evidence upon which any appeal may be based (F.S. §286.0105).
Pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0031, whenever a scheduled OMNI CRA meeting is
cancelled or is not held due to a lack of a quorum or other emergency, a special OMNI CRA meeting
will be automatically scheduled for Tuesday immediately following the cancelled meeting. In the
event of one of the aforementioned circumstances, the special meeting would be held on February
17th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m., or anytime thereafter, in the City Commission chambers located at Miami
City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, Florida 33133. All of the scheduled agenda items from
that cancelled meeting shall automatically be scheduled as an agenda item at the special OMNI
CRA meeting. The Clerk of the Board shall notify the public of the special meeting that is to take
place by placing a notice of the special OMNI CRA meeting at the entrance of City Hall, placing a
notice on the OMNI CRA's website, and, if feasible, placing an ad in a newspaper of general
circulation before the special meeting on the immediately following Tuesday. There shall be no
additional notice by publication required for any such scheduled agenda item that is moved to the
special OMNI CRA meeting.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to Mr. Carlos Ignacio Suarez, Executive Director,
at 1401 N. Miami Ave., 2nd Floor, Miami, Florida 33136, (305) 679-6868.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users may
call 711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Ad No. 43894 Todd B. Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Attachment: 18577 Notice to the Public (18577 : 4/5ths Bid Waiver - Professional Services Agreement with Achievement Consulting Group, Inc.)
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