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AGREEMENT NUMBER
23598
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
OMNI CRA & DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/FOR THE CONTINUANCE OF THE
DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT TEAM PURPLE SHIRTS
PROGRAM/FILE ID:8983/CRA-R-21-0011/MATTER ID:21-1605
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 20, 2021
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
9/20/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
9/20/2021
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AND THE
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
FOR THE CONTINUATION OF.THE
DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT TEAM PURPLE SHIRTS PROGRAM
THIS AGREEMENT is entered into as of the__"day of pit In btr . , 2021 by and
between the OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section
163.356, Florida Statutes ("CRA" or "GRANTOR"), with principal address at 1401 N. Miami
Avenue, Miami Florida 33136 and the DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, an
independent agency and instrumentality of the City of Miami ("MIAMI DDA" OR "GRANTEE"),
with principal address at 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929,:Miami Florida 33130 . The CRA
and the MIAMI DDA collectively shall hereinafter be referred to as the "Parties."
RECITALS.
WHEREAS, the Florida Interlocal Cooperation Act of 1969, Chapter 163, Part I of the Florida
Statutes ("Act"), permits local governmental units to make the most efficient use of their powers
by enabling them to cooperate with other agencies on a basis of mutual advantage and thereby to
provide services and facilities in a manner and pursuant to forms of governmental organization
that will accord best with the needs of local communities, such as those contemplated herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (`Board") of the CRA, by Resolution No. CRA-R-
16-0057, adopted December 146, 2016, initially authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount
not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00), to the MIAMI DDA for the
continuation/expansion of its Downtown Enhancement Team ("DET") Program ("DET Program").
within the .CRA's boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the CRA, by Resolution No;,,CRA-R-18-0007, adopted January
17th, 2018, and by Resolution No. CRA-R-18-0036 adopted 'September 12, 2018, previously
authorized the issuance of a grant, each in an amount not to exceed-, One Hundred Thousand Dollars
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Dollars ($100,000.00), to the MIAMI DDA for the continuation/expansion of its DET Program
within the CRA's boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the Board of the CRA, by Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0042, adopted October
30, 2019, authorized the issuance of a grant- for the continuation/expansion of its DET Program
within the CRA's bounclaries;'and
WHEREAS, the Board of the CRA, by Resolution No. CRA-R-21-0011, adopted June r
2021, authorized the issuance of a grant for the continuation/expansion of its DET Program
within the CRA's boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the MIAMI DDA has submitted a grant propose budget to the CRA requesting
Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars, ($250,000.00) to underwrite the cost associated with the
continuation/expansion of its DET Program within the boundaries of the CRA ("Grant"); and
WHEREAS, the MIAMI DDA and the CRA wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the
terms and conditions relating tO the use of said Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual covenants contained
herein, the Parties agree to as follows:
THE GRANT
1. RECITALS. The recitals and all statements contained therein are true and correct and are
hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and the MIAMI DDA's
compliance with all of its obligations hereunder, the CRA hereby agrees to make available to the
MIAMI DDA the Grant to be used for tbe purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter
provided.
3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used as follows: to underwrite the cost associated
with the continuation/expansion of the DET Program.: the CRA's boundaries ("Project"), as
described in Attachment "A" - Scope of Servicei and "B" — 'Omni CRA' Map.
4. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. The MIAMI DDA
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understands that the use of the Grant is subject to specific reporting, record keeping,
administrative and contracting guidelines, and other requirements affecting the activities funded
by the Grant, The MIAMI DDA covenants and agrees to. comply with such requirements and
represents and warrants to the CRA that the Grant shall be used in accordance with all the
requirements, terms and conditions contained therein, as the same may be amended during the
term hereof. Without limiting of the foregoing, the MIAMI DDA represents and warrants that it
will comply with, and the Grant will be used in accordance with, all applicable federal, state, and
local codes, laws, rules and regulations.
5. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION.
(a) The MIAMI DDA understands and acknowledges that the CRA must meet certain
record keeping and reporting requirements with regard to the Grant. In order to enable the CRA
to comply with its record keeping and reporting requirements, the MIAMI DDA agrees to
maintain all records as required by the CRA.
(b) At the CRA's request, and no later than thirty (30) days thereafter, the MIAMI DDA
shall deliver to the CRA such written statements relating to the use of the Grant as the CRA may
require.
(c) The CRA shall have the right to conduct audits .of the MIAMI DDA's records
pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Project, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation
activities. The MIAMI DDA agrees to cooperate with the CRA in the performance of these
activities.
(d) The MIAMI DDA's failure to comply with these requirements or the receipt or
discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete, or
inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the
CRA.
6. REVERSION OF ASSETS Immediately upon the expiration, termination, or
cancellation of the tern of this Agreement, the MIAMI DDA shall transfer to the CRA any
unused Grant funds at the time of such expiration.
7. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this
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Agreement and upon the effective date of this Agreement, the CRA shall malce available to the
MIAMI DDA up to Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00). Payments will be made
only after receipt and approval of project specific invoices by the Executive Director and
verification of acceptable work product The MIAMI DDA acknowledges and understands that
in no event shall payments to the MIAMI DDA under this Agreement exceed Two Hundred Fifty
Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00).
8. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the above -written date and
shall terminate upon: i) full disbursement of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000.00)
in payments upon receipt and approval of project specific invoices and verification of acceptable
work product; or u) exactly twelve (12) months from the above -written date of this Agreement; or
iii) earlier termination as provided for herein; provided, however, that all rights of the CRA to
audit or inspect, to -require reversion of assets, to enforce representations, warranties and
certifications, to default remedies, to limitation of liability and indemnification, and to recovery
of fees and costs shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement for a period
of not less than three (3) years.
9. REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. If the MIAMI DDA fails to perform any of
its obligations or covenants hereunder, or materially breaches any of the terms contained herein,
then the CRA shall have the right to take one or more of the following actions, at the sole
discretion of the CRA, irrespective of any additional remedies available to it in law and/or equity:
(a) Withhold cash payments, pending correction of the deficiency by the MIAMI DDA;.
(h) Recover payments made to the MIAMI DDA;
(c) Disallow (that is, deny the use of the Grant for) all or part of the cost for the activity or
action not in compliance;
(d) Withhold further awards for the Project; or
(e) Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted.
10. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The MIAMI DDA, for itself and on behalf of its
contractors and sub -contractors, agrees that it shall not discriminate as to race, sex, color, religion,
national origin, age, marital status, or disability in connection with its performance under this
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Agreement Furthermore, the MIAMI DDA represents that no otherwise qualified individual
shall, solely, by reason of his/her race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, or
disability be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance pursuant to this
Agreement.
11. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. The MIAMI DDA has received copies of, and is
familiar with, the following provisions regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this
Agreement by the MIAMI DDA. The MIAMI DDA covenants, represents and warrants that it
will comply with all such conflict of interest provisions:
(a) Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V.
(b) Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1.
12. CONTINGENCY CLAUSE. Funding for this Agreement shall be contingent on the
availability of funds and continued authorization for Project activities and shall be subject to
amendment or termination due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, and/or
changes in regulations.
13. CERTIFICATIONS RELATING TO THE GRANT. The MIAMI DDA expressly
warrants and certifies that:
(a) All expenditures of the Grant shall be made in accordance with the provisions
contained in this Agreement.
(b) The Grant funds shall not be cOHmingled with any other furidS, and separate bank
accounts and reasonable accounting records shall be maintained at all tithes throughout the term
of this Agreement.
(c) The expenditures of the Grant shall be properly documented, and such documentation
shall be maintained on file.
(d) Quarterly progress reports shall be provided to the CRA as requested.
(e) No expenditure of Grant funds shall be used .for any political activities whatsoever.
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(f) Notwithstanding the Remedies contained in Section 9, the MIAMI DDA shall be liable
to the CRA for any amount of the Grant expended in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement
14. MARKETING.
(a) The MIAMI DDA shall produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the CRA's
name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the CRA's contribution to the Project, in all forms of
media and communications created by the MIAMI DDA. in relation to this Agreement and/or the
Project, for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade or any other
lawful purpose, including, but not limited to, stationary, newspapers, periodicals,, billboards,
posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television, radio, or intemet
advertisements or interviews.
(b) The MIAMI DDA shall place the CRA name and/or logo on all unifomis worn by
en2ployees of the DET Program.
(c) The CRA shall have the right to approve the form and placement of all
acknowledgements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
(d) The MIAMI DDA further agrees that the CRA's name and logo may not be otherwise
used, copied, reproduced, altered in any manner, or sold to others for purposes other than those
specified in this Agreement Nothing in this Agreement, or in the MIAMI DDA's use of the
CRA's name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring to the MIAMI DDA any right,
title, or interest whatsoever in the CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this
Agreement.
14. DEFAULT. If the MIAMI DDA fails to comply with any term or conditicm of this
Agreement, or fails to perform any of its obligations hereunder, then the MIAMI DDA shall be in
default Upon the occurrence of a default hereunder the CRA, in addition to all remedies
available to it referenced in this Agreement and by law, may immediately, upon written notice to
the MIAMI DDA, via electronic mail ancVor U.S. Mail with certified return receipt, terminate this
Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the CRA to the
MIAMI DDA while the MIAMI DDA was in default shall be immediately returned to the CRA
within three (3) days upon receipt of such notice. The MIAMI DDA understands and agrees that
termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release the MIAMI DDA from any
liability and/or obligations scenting prior to the effective date of termination.
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15. LIABILITY OF TIIE CRA. No officer, employee, agent, or principal, whether
disclosed or undisclosed, of the CRA shall have any personal liability with respect to any of the
provisions of this Agreement Any liability of the CRA under this Agreement shall be subject to
the limitations imposed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
16. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE In the event of breach of the Agreement by the CRA,
the MIAMI DDA may only seek specific performance of the Agreement and any recovery shall
be limited to the grant funding authorized for the Project In no event shall the CRA be liable to
the MIAMI DDA for any additional compensation., other than that provided .herein, or for any
consequential or incidental damages
17. INDEMNIFICATION OF TILE CRA. Subject to Section 768.28; Florida Statutes,
the MIAMI DDA hereby agrees to indemnify, protect, defend, and hold harmless the CRA and its
agents, employees, successors, assigns and representatives (collectively, Indemnitees") from and
against any and all third -party claims, actions, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including
but not limited to fees of attorneys, investigators and experts in connection with or resulting from
harmless loss of life, personal injury, damage to property and all other matters arising out of the
scope and intent of this Agreement, except to the extent such loss, injury or damage was caused
by the gross negligence of the CRA or its agents. The Parties acknowledge and understand that
the MIAMI DDA procures insurance policies in accordance and subject to the limitations and
provisions of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. The provisions of this paragraph shall survive the
termination or expiration of the Term of this Agreement The Parties shall notify each other in
writing of any claim or demand promptly upon learning of its existence.
18. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between ,the Parties as to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the CRA and the MIAMI DDA shall
notify each of the dispute in writing and proceed in good faith to resolve the dispute within thirty
(30) days of such written notice. If the dispute is not resolved within such thirty (30) days, the
dispute shall be submitted to the Board of the CRA for resolution within ninety (90) days thereof,
or such longer period as may be agreed to by the Parties to this Agreement The Board's decision
shall be deemed final and binding on the Parties.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instillment constitutes the sole and only agreement of
the Parties hereto relating to the Grant, and correctly sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations
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of the Parties. There are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the CRA and
the MIAMI DDA relating to this Agreement or the Grant and/or Project Any promises,
negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are ofno force or effect.
This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an amendment to this Agreement
in writing and executed by the Parties.
21. CONSTRUCTION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require judicial or
&Mimi interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the
same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against
one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly
against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents
of both Parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement.
22. COVENANTS. Each covenant agreement, obligation, term, condition or other
provision herein contained, shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant
of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of
this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in
this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set
forth herein.
23. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of conflict between the terms of this
Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this
Agreement shall govern.
24. WAIVER. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall
be effective unless made in writing by the non -breaching party.
25. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision contained in this Agreement be determined
by,a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable under the
laws of the State of Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary
in order to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, then same
shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
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26. NO TIIIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARY RIGHTS: No provision of this Agreement
shall, in any way, inure to the benefit of any third parties so as to constitute any such third party a
beneficiary of this Agreement, or of anyone or more of the terms hereof, or otherwise give rise to
any cause of action in any party not a party hereto.
27. AMENDMENTS: No amendment to this -Agreement shall be binding on either party,
unless in writing and signed by both .Panics.
28. OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS. Upon request by the CRA, all documents
developed by the MIAMI DDA shall be delivered to the . CRA upon completion of this
Agreement, rand ma . be used the
y by CRA, without restriction or limitation. The MIAMI DDA
agrees that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to
all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is 'further understood
by and between the Parties that any document which is given by the CRA to the MIAMI DDA
pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the CRA and shall not be used
by the MIAMI DDA for any other purposes whatsoever, without the written consent of the CRA.
29. AWARD OF AGREEMENT: The MIAMI DDA warrants that it has not employed
or retained any personemployed by the CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has
not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the CRA any fee, commission
percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the
Grant
30. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of the MIAMI DDA under this Agreement
shall not be delegated or assigned to any other party without the CRA's prior written consent
which may be withheld by the CRA, in its sole discretion.
31. GOVERNING LAW, VENUE AND ATTORNEY'S FEES. This Agreement shall
be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida law. In the event of litigation as a result of
this agreement, the venue shall be Miami -Dade County, Florida. Each party shall be responsible
for its own attorney's fees.
32. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT FOR CONVENIENCE. The CRA retains the
right to terminate this Agreement at any time for convenience, with or without cause, without
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penalty to the CRA. In that event, the CRA shall give five (5) days written notice of termination
to the MIAMI DDA.
33. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant
to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered
mail, addressed to the party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from
time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served, or, if by
mail, on the fifth day after being posted, .or the date of actual receipt, whichever is earlier.
To CRA:
Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
1401 North Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Attn: Jason Walker
Executive Director
To MIAMI DDA:
Miami Downtown Development Authority
200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2929
Miami, FL 33131
Attn: Christina Crespi
Executive Director
With a copy to:
Office of the City Attorney
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue, 9° Floor
Miami, FL 33130
Attn: Victoria IVIendez, City Attorney
34. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The MIAMI DDA, its contractors,
subcontractors, employees, and agents shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not
agents or employees of the CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service
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or pension programs of the CRA, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they
shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the
CRA.
35. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
36. AUTHORITY. Both the CRA and the MIAMI DDA certify that each possesses the
legal authority to enter into this Agreement A resolution, motion or similar action has been duly
adopted as an official act of each party as a governing body, authorizing the execution of this
Agreement, and identifying the official representative of each to act in connection herewith and to
provide such additional information as may be required by the terMS of this Agreement
37. COUNTERPARTS; ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be executed
in any number ofcounterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same instrument The Parties shall be entitled to sign and transmit
an electronic signature of this Agreement (whether by facsimile, PDF, or other electronic signature
transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose name is contained therein. Any
party providing an electronic signature agrees to promptly execute and deliver to the other parties an
original signed Agreement upon request.
38. CAPTIONS AND HEADINGS. The Section headings or captions appearing in this
Agreement are for convenience only, are not part of this Agreement, and are not to be considered
in intopreting this Agi-eement.
{SIGNATURES APPEAR ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have caused this instrument to be executed
by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized as of the day and year above written.
ATTEST:
Signature�_�xt
Print: Et'4 t Y A or
ATTEST:
DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY ("MIAMI DDA"), an
independent agency and instrumentality of the
City of Miami:
By:
Christi Crespi, Executive Director
OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, a public agency and body
corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356,
Florida Statutes ("CRA")
1 __ —J 1 By:
Todd B. Hann of the Board
Date:
q/anlaoak
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
Jason Wa:er,
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
Gomez
By: 5a.uteLeL 711-e:of, e/6/a By: Frank
Victoria Mohdez Matter ID: 21-1605 Ann -Marie Sharpe
General Counsel D.J.G. Risk Management Director
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Digitally signed
by Gomez, Frank
Date: 2021.09.15
10:36:45-04'00'
ATTACHMENT "A" SCOPE OF SERVICE
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• ENHANCEMENT TEAM •
Downtown Enhancement Team - CRA funded additional manpower to cover the OMNI CRA
Area (Area is defined in Attachment "B')
Attachment "A" - Scope of Service:
Camillus House, Inc. shall work with Chapman Partnership to provide ail DET personnei including
but not limited to the selection, interview, payroll processing/payment,benefits and all
employee/employer related tasks for the DET team participants. The team members will be
supervised on a daily basis by MIAMI DDA personnel but will report to a Camillus House, Inc.
Manager and/or Chapman Partnership Manager.
The team members will be required to participate in the following work areas
• Litter clean-up
Trash pick-up
• Graffiti removal
• Landscape installation/Right-of-Way ("ROW") maintenance services
• Trash receptacle maintenance
The MIAMI DDA has the right to request that Camillus House, Inc. terminate any employee of the
DET team that the MIAMI DDA deems unfit, unable or unwilling to provide the services required at
any time during the team members employment with Camillus House, Inc.
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9/16/21, 9:58 AM
CRA-R-21-0011 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COM...
Miami
FL
OMNI CRA Resolution
CRA-R-21-0011
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") ISSUING A GRANT FROM
2020-2021 OMNI TAX INCREMENT BUDGET LINE ITEM 16 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$300,000.00 TO THE MIAMI DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA TO EXPAND THE DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT TEAM INTO THE CRA'S
REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR ("PROGRAM");
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THE PROGRAM, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO
THE GENERAL COUNSEL.
Information
Department: OMNI Community
Redevelopment Agency
Category: Other
Attachments
Sponsors:
Agenda Summary and Legislation
8983 2020-2021 Proposed Budget_Downtown Enhancement Team
8983 2021 OMNI CRA Purple Shirts Program Photos
Body/Legislation
WHEREAS, 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's 2010 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4, B., D-5, at page 41 of the Plan; Section 4.4, C., D-1, at page 41 of the Plan;
and Section 4.4, D., A-2, at page 42 of the Plan respectively list providing employment opportunities and
upward job mobility for residents, maximizing conditions for residents to live in the area, and the elimination of
conditions which contribute to blight as stated redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Downtown Development Authority of the City of Miami, Florida ("DDA") sponsors
the Downtown Enhancement Team ("Yellow Shirts") within the boundaries of the Downtown District, which
transitions formerly homeless individuals into the workforce while keeping the Downtown District beautiful; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the CRA ("Board") previously adopted Resolution Nos.
CRA-R-16-0057, CRA-R-18-0007, CRA-R-18-0036, and CRA-R-19-0042 funding the expansion of the Yellow
Shirts into the CRA's Redevelopment Area ("Purple Shirts"); and
WHEREAS, the Purple Shirts has proved to be substantially successful in achieving the objectives of
the CRA by providing training, jobs, and elimination of the slum and blighted conditions in the Redevelopment
Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board would like to further extend the Purple Shirts an additional one (1) year period to
further establish its own Enhancement Team; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to allocate grant funds in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 to the
DDA for the Purple Shirts for an additional period of one (1) year and allocate funds from CRA 2020-2021 Tax
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9/16/21, 9:58 AM CRA-R-21-0011 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COM...
Increment Fund Budget Line item 16; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director is requesting authority from. the Board to negotiate and execute any
and all documents necessary, to effectuate the Purple Shirts, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE. BOARD. OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in :the Preamble of this Resolution are adopted by
reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this. Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is authorized to allocate grant funds from Omni Tax Increment Fund
2020-2021 Budget Line Item 16 in an amount not to exceed $300,000,00 to the DDA to expand the Purple
Shirts into the Redevelopment Area for an additional period of one (1) year.
Section 3.:The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute any andall documents
necessary to effectuate the Purple Shirts, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel:
Section 4. This Resolution. shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Meeting History
OMNI Draft
Community
3un 3; 2021 11:00 AM Regular Meeting
Redevelopment
Agency ..
RESULT: ADOPTED [UNANIMOUS]
MOVER: Joe Carollo, Vice Chair, District Three
SECONDER: Ken Russell, Chair, District Two
AYES:. Ken Russell, Joe Carollo, Jeffrey Watson
ABSENT: Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Manolo Reyes
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