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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #30 - Discussion Item~1, 4 .~ _ t , ... 1, __..b..o_ : , , LATIN COMMUNITY F~IVEAFRONT PARK STUDY 1 CITY OP MIAMI PLANNING OPPAATM~NT PS~.7~7~ CONTENTS I, Purpose and Intent II. Community Involvement 1 III. Areawide Park and Recreation Needs IV. Planning and Policy, Decisions ,r. V. Planning'Analyals Appendix Metropolitan Dade County A -95 Review Centro Mater -Program of Activities State of Florida -Bureau of Planning A-95 Review Board of Public Instruction Latin Task Force Report on Parks and Open Space U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development -Open Space Contract Park Plan, Proposed Latin Riverfront Community Park Maps Community Facilities Land Use Zoning Planning and Policy Decisions Planning Analysis Ownership ,,. ,, ~; ,~ . ; ~ x r ,~ '' L. Purpose and7ntent Prior and subsequent to passage of the 1972 Pa.~k and Recreation Bond Issue, the Flanning Department worked closely with community organizations and public bodies in an effort to identify an adequate site for a community park in the Latin area of Miami. This report represents the findings and recom- mendations for properties designated "Latin Community Riverfront Park." Summary of Findings -- Recreational use of the property has received full support and endorse- ment of the neighboring community, Accion (Latin Community Action Agency), The Spanish Speaking Task Force on Park and Recreation, the Board of Public Instruction, the Dade Co»nty Planning Department, the State of Florida Bureau of Planning, and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. -- Recreational use of the property will provide urgently needed open space for the expanding Latin Community, which presently :gas the greatest open space deficiency in Miami. According to Dade C~~~anty standards, 1.25 acres per 1000 population is recommended -- based on this s+andard, the Spanish speaking area has a deficiency of more than forty acres. -•- Recreational use of the property is in full accord with the Metropolitan Dade County Master Plan, Dade County Park and Open Space Master Plan and the Metropolitan Community Improvement Program. In addition, the proposed reuse is compatible with adjoining development proposed by the Board of Public Instruction. -- Recreational use of the property is an integral part of City and County proposals to revitalize the Miami River. -- Recreational use of the property in conjunction with the property's physical site attributes of access, size, location, mutual relationships and amenity further support its proposed use. .~ -- Recreational use of the property, presently undeveloped and under- utilized, will not place any severe restraints on marine industry and commerce. Approximately 16% of the more than 88 acres of zoned waterfront industrial land remains vacant and underutilized. Less than fifty percent of the acreage designated for park purposes is presently zoned for waterfront industry. Page 1 of ~ 6 ~J~*i{ 'Y y~iy F,a,':". M~'9~ h .. "'!T. f -•ws ! "'~4tY'."=. f+-?*" ~L ~~; :Fef / :5~. . h.. ;:+': _ C .:4a:K wp~0;' R~:. • ... ~, ~t, i 7~ •.ar :.."~ -- Recreational use of the property has received approval for financial assistance from the U. 5. Department of Housing and Urban Development. -- In the predominantly built up Spanish speaking area, the property re- presents one of the few almost vacant tracts of land in the entire area. Recommendation The City of Miami should acquire and develop lands designated "Latin Com- munity Riverfront Park. " This proposed facility is in accord with community needs, compatible with City and County development proposals and has received the endorsement of the Federal government and other affected agencies. Page 2 of l6 .. ~_ ~: ''~ .'~ II. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Various public agencies and private groups we re contacted prior to and after the submission of the application for federal assistance for Latin Riverfront Park. These groups included the Latin Task Force on Parks and Recreation, Centro Mater, the Board of Public Instruction, Metro Dade County Planning and Parks Departments and the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. All were in concurrence with the project. The Latin Task Force on Parks and Open Space is composed of leaders and officials from organizations in the Spanish speaking community. Its objectives were to define recreational needs for the Latin population of the City. In con- junction with the Parks for People Bond Program, sites were recommended to the City for the establishment of a neighborhood park. Th Task Force isolated the area east of 12th Avenue and north of SW 10th Street a~being the area with the greatest need for additional recreational facilities. The subject property located along the Miami River provided the most suitable location to fill the type activities most needed according to the Task Force, athletic fields, a recreational building} passive areas and tot lot playgroui.~3. The Board of Public Instruction has expressed concurrence with the selection of this site. It lies directly north of the proposed Jose Marti Under-Expressway School. Construction of this 900 student facility will begin this year. The park will provide supplementary recreational facilities for the school. Due to the high cost of land and the difficulty of assemblying land for the school only limited recreational facilities will be provided. Ada Merritt Jr. High School b~iilt in the early 1920's has no recreational facilities and must lease Riverside Park from the City for this purpose. Discussions with the school staff in conjunction with the Parks for People Bond Issue substantiated the need for additional open space in this area of high user demand. Metropolitan Dade County Planing Department, pursuant to its designation as Federal Grant Application Review Agency, reviev~~ed the proposal. It stated that the project implements the official Metropolitan Dade County Open Space and Recreational Plan. The Plan recommends a community park in this area to serve the surrounding densely developed residential area. The preservation of waterfront properties for public use is also a major priority for open space in Dade County. The proposed project is also in keeping with the County's General Land Use Master Plan and the Transportation Plan. Recognizing the need for a park to serve the Latin residents of the City, the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provided a $250, 000 Open Space Grant for the acquisition of the property in July of 1972. Page 3 of l b -~ _~ x ~;_ _, r ~~ -1_LL_L! L~ _ i+.w. 1 f i z SENIOR V CENTER F L AGLER STREET w ~_ a s w. 1 i. 3 N JOSE MARTI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ~i! L1._L: ST. JOE MORETTI s ~~' HOUSING FOR ~ ~ ~ ~ /' THE ELDERIrY ( 1 ~ ' _ _ S w' i T ~ii-I~1~(T I 1 II !t ~. ` ~ ; , _ 7 S T __ _ (?~1T1 i ~i l I I (-1-1 TTTiTT1 ; J ~ ' i 1 (ZI 1 ~ LIIS1_.~TTl r~' --- CLATIN COMMUNITYt ADA MERRIT"r J R. H ION SCHOOL, a _ HOPE SCHOOL FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ i RIVERi=F'iONT PARK STUDY COMMUNITY. FACILITIES b'age 4 of ~ 6 o' aoo' eoo' ~f CITY OP MIAMI PLANNING Oe~AATMeNT-l~t~. 'I~n. N --'T;` ,~ Discussions with representatives of the Archdiocese of Miami pursuant to the expansion of the Mater Center, located at the southwest corner of the park site, were held to coordinate the needs of the Center in conjunction with park develop- ment. The Center which provides day care and recreational programs for over 30Q children daily will be retained within the park. The existing small playfield is inadequate to allow for expansion of this facility. The integration of the Centro Mater v~ith the park facility will allow for the needed expansion of the facility. The low income level of the residents of the area makes it mandatory that day care facilities be provided. This extremely important service is provided by the Mater Center. Page 5 of ) 6 ~' ~_1,w. '~1 ,-~•-~ III. AREA-WIDE PARF~ AND RECREATIONAL NEEDS Latin Community Riverfront Park is located at the perimeter of the City's rapidly expanding Spanish-speaking community. Since 1960 the southwest portion of the City has become tl~e home to over 100, 000 Latin residents. Significant trans- formations have occurred. Older single-family structures have been replaced by new apartment units. Between 1960 and 1972 over 4, 500 new housing units were constructed in the Little Havana area (located approximately between the FEC Railroad tracks, SW 22nd Avenue, 5W 8th Street and NW 7th Street). It has been within this area that the greatest impact of growth has been felt. While the popula- tion has increased by over 50 percent in the ten-year span between 1960 and 1970 the number of housing units have only increased by 15 percent resulting in increased overcrowding and higher residential densities. Overcrowding is extensive with more than 3() percent of the occupied units having more than one perr~on per room; the number of deficient units is estimated to be at least 2, 500 or 19 percent of the total housing stock and over 50 percent of the residential units are over 30 years old. In 1969, 30 percent of the families had incomes below the poverty level. Based on these criteria it meets all the qualifications for a regular urban renewal program. According to the CIP Profile of Housing in Dade County, t~ a influence of the Cuban settlement has brought a positive vitality to the area, but unless physical conditions are improved the benefits of this vitality will be lost as the area becomes super- saturated with people forcing many to move to the suburbs. Existing public facilities such as parks and schools have become insufficient to meet the needs of the new residents of this area. The area adjacent to the: Latin Riverfront Park is where the problems character- istic of the Latin area are ~Z~ost severe. Being one of the oldest areas of settlement within the City the housing stock is predominately over 40 years old. Numerous deteriorating and dilapidated apartment and single family structures are located here. Uetzsities average over 70 people per net residential acre making this one of the most densly populated areas of the City. Approximately 4500 people reside within four City blocks of the proposed park. Of this 30 percent are over 62 years of age, fifteen percent are under 18 years of age. This area also contains the lowest income group of the Latin conununity. Cuban refugees have tended to settle here upon first arriving in the USA. Many of the elderly non-Latin residents reside in the numerous rooming houses found within this area. As is characteristic of this area, numerous new apartment units have been constructed over the last 10 years. In close proximity to the proposed park are located: Myer Senior Citizen Center, Joe Morreti Housing for the Elderly, Ada Merril Junior High School, The Hope School for the Mentally ketarded, and the proposed Jose Marti Under-Expressway School. These public facilities all place a high user demardon recreational facilities. Page 6 of ~ 6 __.~~,. ~> ,"~ PreEently only one park is located within this neighborhood. Riverside Park, a 3-acre facility which ir: leased to the Board of Public Instruction for use by Ada Merrit Jr. High School, i'he twelve hundred, seven graders make extensive use of the Park throughout the course of the day and have largely negated community use. A Latin baseball league, together v-ith the activities of the Ada Merritt Community School utilize the Park, in the evening and on weekends placing severe scheduling difficulties for the members of the community. Within a mile radius cif the proposed Latin Riverfront Park, on the south side of the Miami River reside c,ver 36, 000 people, who are currently served by only two parks, Riverside and lien•ier~on. The existence of only 6. 5 acres of recreational space results in the rla~slfication of this area as one of the areas with the highest deficiency in open spa, e within Dade County. According to Dade County standards, 1. 25 acres of neiRhh~~rhnr~d narks per 1000 persons are recommended, based on thi:~ standard there rx;='s a def~c~ency of more than 40 acres of neighborhood parks. Existing facilities awe -,vert~~.irdened and do not meet the needs of the general public since Riverside Pari: is leased to the BPI and Henderson is used almost exclusivel}~ :3s a tennis center. This area leas the towe5! ratio of park acres per populatioi: ~,vithin the City. The ratio for the entire I_a±in area of the City is . 6 acres per 1000 residents. The difficulty o: ass±~mt~iing a sizeable parcel of land in the Latin community makes it mandatc~rv that thi ~ site be utilized. The R-4 zoning allowing for apartment construction on ~0 fc~~~t 1c~tG has create;i a great demand for new hnusing within this arc~e anti has r~~-~,i~e~r ::: an almost total depletion of vacant land. ~1o recreational fat ~ 1 ~tv gees re~i tcs a use r group of Latin background exists within the City, even thc,>>~1: ' }Zi s ~ rou}, rc•nrNSent s a thi rd of the total population. Page 7 of l6 -''•'~ `~ i~'. 1'I-.ANNINC: r'11ti I) P(71.~C 5' U~GIS1t:7NS With the exception c,f General Corr7rz7erl.l~i zt~nrng at thr northern and southern {,erirr,eters of the immediate nciKhb~,: nr.c,.} and the y4'at~rirant Induetrlal zoning .,,rs;t'.ca;i ,n .at the River's edge, t}; f- ~r,'., :r ~~~>nlC>~~:ed •.\' vld!~r 't,•~lldrngt• zc.;ned s~,r hlgh der.?1;', ~~e•.elopment {R-~!. 'IhP 3tirraRe reyl~jF"t:ttal der.E;ty 1P ApproXi- •c:atr•ly sr.~enty tip axle hluldred perron:~ p•r ac rr. C ~:rrrr,t ;an~j arr.a development ;3~il2t.v represented by the City'sJ.grlink C.7rfinat,~ ~ ~•,~:~? •,. ~...l.~ir. tl:r•,uRh r,rrvate • •°~1r.•, Ale prrient <:n d ~1f•rage b10Ck dc•n~lt'. ';f F, (1 r' ~)~` t'R~>r~ .3 ~ K .ST.,t;j~? redC~'elopTr7ent • a'~ :.t5 In e3 1)1NC /'.111E'.31 manner Of 61X ''> Ci~}'it untt aparttT:er:'S ;.n ',~'X l ``tl foc;!t iOt6. ' '':~•":C1~'Fl!7'~t•f?; 1~~'_teCll'.Nltllln the .'~ t'P:r rCr•:i;o ~. 1:~: fe• .'Pr '}iP I..l~t 'w *'. ~:'-r"t7f.,St a~.!..~ })C'rC~nt Ot the r ~~~`. cir:tAKw ._ ~ + t: s .. r• _ >e t+rit t->r .n in • ;i+.Plc~~~'t: ~.t~i;C. 1h1S COrlClltlt~ri • . :iC`,P:. !. r • :± iip k:r"!'t'.N dCSlKnated • a•. c' ~r~n'::nit; Riverfront }'a•'~ . ' ( :r..' :Ci\+,'S7t01~lT1 revita,~~.:~: :!. '.Cn- !(` • + i.7)Y.'-idiR [a' v' , C '!7e rit the prlnc 2 ~i%i , (, j,~,nt'!".t *+ .+. a - ..P r t'3t 1~>n Of - ' ' ~` ~~ rickell Aver, •,c' !~ .ycP ..~~ ,iv •'~ . r.•'~;; F'. ii • r• •~., r .!c.n~ this c,;,.r-r• ,~,. .i~: t.r :i'r .• .rf,ar; p132.3.s ,,*' ... ..:~t rind restaurant ar.~i a ~}:f,pli,* ~ ; ~. • ra••r. r of these .<_ ~ , :<<'; r>io},ed between tht- }'.a~2ler ~t r~••• .k -,~' •hc Expresew•av . at., : ..',1~: from the ~~-!e ±-;.• a• • .. .. r•a;2ona1 Bond .. .• ~ :, ;.; •"~x.rnately $I. ~ rl:,.~;{;r. ..,r tr.~- _ ~• -.: i developmen' ~ ~ r, _ i! .~ reiocatic•s'. r ... • rn ,.. .gyp-~t: need to provi..'~. . ~~ 2 . .t•. ! :!dren in the :.atlr: cc,rr:t: .*. • . r.r .'.~;ard of Pul~lcc Ir,--* • • rties under •};r ':c~rth_~ ~.'f '.x:;rr ~..=v.•av for an .-!,. .. '~etween S1~ :iti-, Street ,3r.'; ''Y", -1}. greet, the ;,r~al>t,~ed ctt - r-iodate api:rcixunotr-l; n,c .. ,~.dred gra~lr: ~<'}:•,~_ 1 ~i:l!t:rr.•r: ~clut~atiun and c,utdoor hi:i~' ~'urnprises 1. " ac rc•:~ ••f }:t17r3 •~~; : - '...illy into twc, smaller recreation space-. 1~'it},.r2 ;;.,. •' ~ u2 the proposed park s2te, Metropolitan Uad<:• C:ounty r11a2nta:2.r • F• :.rir3ge crossings - SW ]st Street, hlagler Strr•ef and S;'.' 1n~i A•..-c ..• • s.; =;ption of the Flagler Street crossing. ~mth rile S~ti' lst StrrrFt .: - . ~•j,ue facilities are obsolete. Toalle~•iatF existlnti traffic con:': :~~~ and river traffic, bond monies ha•:e been allocated to construct • r••,~. - •},e vicinity of the existing crossings. in a recent •i ,,h 7 of 16 'S> ~x~~ ., _ I~ I i~~ 1! ~ I~! 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PLA!'JN111i0 C7L=PARTMlHNT - FQ9.~107~ eoo' N J ~~ !I ~. ~~ • '~ _. I ~~ ! ' i ~+ w. 1 i i 1 _T"-'_~ ~ ~ ' ~ .~._,_..~..i. ~~r ~ 1 ~ ', AGl ER I ~I -}- - ~~ i f ~ I ! ~ ~. 1 ~ i_ Sw ._. _,-_ i i ~ '-- ~- f t-I t I _1_ ~ _~ 5W _ i -j--~ T" f 1 i ~ ~ i I ~ I ~ j J w _Y__~+_1_ _,_. ~ H_. _ ^ ~ _ F __~.~u~- i .. .- - ~ i _. +-- ~ i 1_o,`~y __`-_--~ ~' I i I ~ ~ ii~~ I I ~ I 1.~ i. _. .. _ 's w -, , 5T _ ~ •: ~~ 9 ~~ ~ ~ R E E Y --- \ ~~\`\ ~~\\ r . ~ ~\ ~ W ~ ` " X \\ ~ `~ ~ •' i Y ~ 1 .. _.. ._. __ .. _ ,~ ~ St ~~ ~ ~ . ~~, ,~ J. ~ ~'I 3 ` r'~i. ~p ~i,~' `!1~1 9 '~ I '..r S T . ~,. , ~\ I I ~~ i. t ' : i, r ~\ L ,.. . 1.11_ ~ 4 5T. .. .. I ` A -' 3 ~~ _ 5 T~~ ~ Y v'r ~ v ~ v t :~:: ~: :.~: :~::~': I:: ~ . 6 5 T. u e ~ 1 STUQY AREA /OIJNOAAY ~ ~ ~ I _~ .1_i ~ _ _~ __.~ L "' 7 sr ~. , t S T. / 3 A ~ f a ~ J a L i' ~ p ~' V ~~ a~~ ~>,~~~ ~\ ~ v ~\~ ^ < <'r ~\• ~~ ~ , a .,~ Q;., a w .f ',i, 4~ 4~-.9 ~~Y, aJJ1JJJ ~ s _--_ ~~ -„ `" fit ~ "' ,. !! ~..ATI N CC]M MUN ITY gIVEAFtRONT PARK STUDY ~_ : ~, s U LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ~ I:'::~ HICN C~ENSiT1' RESIDENTIAL ~~, ~ WATERFRONT- COMMERCIAL. - INDUSTRIAL '~ COMMERCIAL ~^ v PUBLIC ~ SEM I -PUBLIC ~-___J ~lACANT Page ) 0 of l b o' ITY Oli MIAMI ALANNtNO OlPAi7TMlNT !~^/.~ 1/7, LAND USE ooo' eoo' N .~ report entitled "Feasibility Study of Five Vehicular Crossings Over the Miami River, " prepared by Knoerie, Bender, Stone and Associates, Inc. , proposed new bascule bridges are recommended. The 2nd Avenue facility hae also been considered for an underpass. Passage of a $350 million Bond Issue to finance the construction of a 27-mile rapid transit system includes the location of a transit station at the intersection of Flagler Street and 12th Avenue. Judging by experience in other metropolitan areas in which rapid transit systems have been developed, areas in close proximity to these stations have generated high intensity activity. Employment cen6iers, shopping cneters, entertainment nuclei and similar activities tend to capitalize upon the benefits of transit. With the likelihood of a similar form of development occurring nearby, the need for strategically located open space serves to reinforce the selection of those lands designated' for park purposes. Page 1 ~ of 16 r •° , . ,... ~_ ~ LL-_1_1.111J r~.w. I r~ i ~. ~ ~~ I `- F L A G l E R STREET ~~=-~~~-~+ IMPROVED S.W. Int. 5T. BRIDE cr~lOSSINO ~_ _f11111111Ja~ ........... . :' , \,+,. S .W . I " S W. 2 S s w ,-,--, .- 3-~-~-_-,_-.__r___.__, 5 I,.ANCB DESIGNATEt LATIN COMMUNITY -- RIVERFRONT PARK 1J L111111_L11J LLL Sw 4 C ~.~~. ~--- ~. ~__ ~~~ 1 _._., __ _ i _~ ~~t `- _- -s.w_ r- r . _ i ._~._.r__. . i ' i f __,_1__ ~_.L --- -~ ~ ? i~1 T~i r-T-71 S T• _ XWAY SCHOOL C:OMPL,.EX 7 n-rrr E-~ -~~-~~ PROPOSE RIVER81p~ PLAZA8 . 1::~~ t LATt N C~JMMUN ITY RIVERFgQNT PARK STUDY J ~__` PLANNING AND POLICY DECISIONS Page 12 of ~ 6 ----~•~as,§ ~.^~-, ~_ ... s o' aoo' eao• iTY Or MIAMI PLAI`JN1NGi O PAFiTMENT ~ Ft~.• 107'J N V. PLANI`'ING ANALYSIS Existing Land Use - The subject property consists of both residential, commercial and semi-public uses,wi~ the majority of the site being vacant. All of the afore- mentioned uses are in a deteriorated condition. The two residential structures sites on the property are approximately forty years of age and are of frame construction. Another structure presently in use by the Archdiocese of Miami, known as the "Mater Center", is housed in a frame structure built in the late twenties. Two commercial establishments are located on the property, one of which is a convenience store and the other a boat repair service. The majority of the property shoreline is in need of some form of stabilizing device to remedy bank erosion. Structural Conditions -All of the existing structures found on the property, with the exception of the convenience food store, have marginal economic qualities. Rehabil~ tion of these structures does not appear to be economically feasible. Site Amenities -The subject property, owing to its excel) ~r~t locations) attributes, extensive river frontage, proximity to Downtown Miami, expellent access, views and vistas, serve to provide the basic ingredients for maximum usage and innovativ= park design. Zoning - The subject property is zoned for W-I, Waterfront Industrial, and C-4, General Commercial. Both of these zoning classifications prohibit devdopment for residential purposes. The existing zoning classifications applied to the prop- erty has been in effect for over a decade. During this period, little in the way of new de~•elopment or improvements have been made. Likewise, the preponderance of C-4 zoning in the general area has served to attract only marginal tease holds. lt_elati•,~e Site Cost - Independent appraisals prepared for the City reveal site acquisition costs to approximate $875, 000. While this cost may appear excessive, con~•ersations with the Board of Public Instruction officials indicate that the acq~:;sition cost of a two acre site to complement the five acre under-expressway site to be developed for the Jose Marti Elementary School was approximately ;432, 532 or approximately $216, 000 an acre. An estimated total cost in excess of $2, 000, 000 for a minimum seven acre site in the general area was stated by BPI ufficials prior to their gaining development rights to under-expressway lands. The relative site costs of several interior blocks average approximately $600, 000 per block. Each of these blocks approximates 3. 0 acres and contains upwards of one hundred dwe,ling units. Page ) 3 of 16 ~~~ ;, ~. - i ~~ ~:.. ~ ~ . . o \ ~° ~~°a ~' ~ ~ ~ . o ...~~..... ~ ~ 3 .OTC `- - c y ~~~:~ .~ r ~'o PROPD>>ED :;: ~ WATERRRONT .0 p / RECREATION ~/ O /`J • PARK ;: / •ITE 9 ~ .~ m ..O • ~.O ' 9' O ,~. ~ woo t.~~~0 'L ~ ' a1TS !- '~.O ,~ ~ f ~ ~ .. INDUSTRv J r r r - - - -_- _- - - LATI N COMMUNITY AIVEAFRONT PARK STUDY ooooaoooca ~tIVl~RV1RIAi..1~ ! r~s~ ~coess r11lO~ ~lAMfl TI~ANSiT ~-- M U T N AL GOMI~io-T 1 ~11..ITY 1IVCt?IIA~Tiili.l TY Page 14 of I6 C i T rI M M 1 /-1r11 fM. A1~1/11fa pf f~-AI~ T MI~III T - PH. ~ 1!!P!~ N :,.. _ ~ ,-. ti L ':t c'y~'"°2 '?Bs+*+'' p. ak 7a < -z~"'$ ttc r f _ _ ,' v - .. i';T:?"r ..,.Y.. .'R`~,, '<t... :i%i3i'~5.. .... . _'~ s u~~~%' ~° .,~ ti Relocation Charactertistics -Foremost in the consideration of sites to be acquired for park purposes was the relocation requirement of site occupants. In the case of the subject property, a minimum number of existing occupants, most of which are commercial in nature, satisfied the criteria of limiting the anticipated relocation work load affected by a project. of this nature. Relocation expenditure of adjoining properties, based on dwelling unit counts per block, approximates between $260, 000 and $400, 000 per block, or a total of $700, 000 if the City were to acquire a similar size parcel as the subject property. This cost would have to be satisfied under Federal guidelines, in addition to an estimated 1. 2 million dollar expenditure for land acquisition. Accessibility - The sub;,ect property's location i;; readily accessible to adjoining sub-neighborhoods found within the service area, with primary access being SW Fourth Avenue. Access from the farthest reaches of the Latin-speaking community are afforded from SW First Street and SW Eighth Street. The subject property's ?00 linear feet of riverfront, can serve pleasure boaters' needs. Emerging transportation proposals include the location of a rapid transit station at the inter- section of Flagler Street and 12th Avenue. Expansion Potential - It is anticipated that at a later date `na Park could be expanded north to SW 1st Street. The two parcels to be acquired are presently occupied by a dilapidated single family frame residence and the 90-unit Dor~t~ Hotel. Extensive relocation which would be necessary make's it prohibitive at this time. The proposed replacement of the SW 1st Street Bridge wil l necessitate the acquisition of additional right-of-way. Expansion could be programmed in con- junction with this improvement. The expansion potential of this site additionally enhances its uniqueness. Page ~ 5 of 16 _ .. .. _ ~ =., ~.~- ~~: 4 1. a au PuoH E KREiDT Q RAY OWNERSHIP • cox CARROL.1.. Page ? 6 of 16 ... CITY OF MIAMI 's,-..,i .- -S, ~, 6 5 T T~ ~ ~ l i~ _~ ,, ~ ~I -~ i -'- ~~_~~~ ' ~ sr ~ 5!;* ii ~Ei-C~T I -I ~T1~T~~~ ~ • BOARD OF PUB!_IC INgTRUCTION o, ,4,00• ~-ry. p~ MIAMI PLANFViiVO D~PAATMBtVT f~~•~ 1n~ ~(11~: ST. " ~C N I :- c% APPENDIX ,d::..~.. ,r"~.w. ?.tir_.;;,t„1 .ti ....w..+rr.'..:. .y'x~...Z".,~,. .. i?, ~„-~ ._ _ [ _-• a. ~ ....t~5.5 .T`",~!.1 ~~€~tl.#?t~i~_ ~'. ~,~ ` _.~~ 1. ~. ` ~ ~ ~1. t_Y,, ,~..~ 1 r \ L~ 7\jA ~t\~ 1~ 1~~ •~ ~ ~~ `, ~ I~~ •t ,` J M.....«.. u....... a.., Y~-11 ~.ri~~~ w~l•'JI+~`3.1~tii~Y it /Iti~iV 702 Justice Building 1351 N. IG. 12 Street Miaaai, Florida 33125 Telephone 377-0381 Mr. M. L. Reese City Manager City of Miami Post Office Box 7013 Coconut Grove Station Miami, Florida O~ . E~A~A~ C~~aDG~ ~'~' ~ ; ~.Cu~C ti0I'~~ PLAJVII~/NQ CiFPARTMEIItT PLANNING DEPT. RECEIVED REFERr~cD T0: t 25, 1972 .~ r/ .~ c~ .= .- ,~ :::. ~~ :~ :, ~:, , rZ~ . ' ~~~ :. Dear Ptr, Reese: ~' Subject: Federal Grant Review Proposed Latin Aiver Front Park f, _... `City of-Miami Pursuant to this Department's designation as federal grant application review agency we have examined the subject application for the following project: Acquisition and development of a ~5.5 acre triangular tract of land bounded on the east by the Miami River, on the south by S. W. 4th Street, and on the west by S.W. 4th Avenue, for use ae s community park to include an amphitheater, ccKamunity building, boat basin (existing), and playground, utilizing a.HUD open apace grant of $250,000. . tJith regard to the co:nponent considerations of the review process we sub- mit the following con~cnents: Relationship of the_P_roposed Proiect to tetropolitan Plans -The proposed project implements the official metropolitan Dade County Open Space and Recreation Plan. This plan specifically recommends a community park in this general location to serve the surrounding densely developed residential area. The preservation of waterfront areas such as this for public use is a major priority in open space requisitions throughout Dads County. The proposed project is also in keeping with the county's General Land Use Master Plan and the Transportation Plan. Relationships to Other Local Plans (per metropolitan clearinghouse functions). The U. S. Corps of Engineers, the Central and Southern Florida Flood Control District acid Dade County's Public Worko Department (Water Control Division) were contacted resarding the park site plan which includes a waterf rout amphitheater, some bulkheading, and retention of an existing boat basin. The above agencies have no objections to the generalised park proposal and waterfront improvements, but Stated that pextoite would be required prior to commencement of any work on the waterfront. T'he Public WoYko Depart- .~, . _ ,:_. ~_ .. _ _ .. ..~ x ~;i --~-~~~~ M~. M. L. Reese April 25, 1972 Yage 2 meat of the City of Miarni, wi~ich has taken an active role in the preparation of the site plan, is cognizant of all the necessary permits and requirements prior to commencement of work on the project. Also, this proposed park would highly compliment tl~e proposed adjacent slams»tary school site. Special attention should be given to coordinating the detailed planning of the proposed project with the proposed park use of the small triang,ula r portion of I-95 right-of-way adjacent to the south east corner of the pro- posed park site that is recommended in the Expressway Joint, Use report prepared by the City of Miami Planning Department in 1969. heed for Environmental Impact Statement - Our review of the Preliminary Environmental Clearance Worksheet contained in the application found it to be in compliance with the requirements of the National Environmental Foli.cy Act In terms of the present level of planning, the project has been adequately analyzed. In our opinion any adverse effect will not be significant in re la Lion to the benefits created by this project. In summary, this department feels the proposed project will make a aigni- :icant contribution to the implementation of local plans. ,/"'S ncerely, ~~ Reginald R. Walters, AIP Director FcR1d:AR3: rrd cc: Mr. Hamer Still, Chief, :3ureau of Planning and Budgeting Florida Department of Aiministratian >`:r. John J. N.cCue, Director, Dade County Public Works __--~` ~, ., ~*""' Mrs. Aileen Y.otz, Dade County Manager's Office ::rs. Kate Thornhill, Chairman, Miami River Advisory Committee N.r. Joseph Turturici, Chairmsn, Dade County Planning Advisory Board Department Tir. J. Harold Matteson, Dade County Board of Public Instruction Mr. Thatcher Ross, Resident Engineer, U. S. Corps of Engineers, Miami Beach Mr. Don Morgan, Director of Planning, Central and South Plorida Flood Control District, SJest Palm Beach .,.. °, ~~,-~~c~a.etip~~,d ~~ P.4.80X 7-43 - MlAMi, FLORIDA 33146 . ass s. w, ~ STR`ct MI~M1. Mt1. >ll1~0 February, 373 CENTEO MATI~t-$ ~ ~ TION & CCE~!NNITY CENTER 353 S.W. ~tth St. ~ Muni, Fla. 333,30 Phone: 371.•6307 COORDINATORS Sister Margarita Miranda, R.S,C.J. D~Q~s Father John J. Nerttins, Archdiocesan Director ' of Catholic Charitiea~~ Catholio Service Bw~eau~ Szio. AREA SERVID: Dade County: ++Little Navarra area++. SERVICES: Daily Supervised Recreation: Fs~om 2000 to 6000 P.M. es: 6 to 3.tt Registered: 200 3.n this program.- 1} Con3munity servicos, parental orientation and group meet3~s, ~ ' welfare guidance, employment and mQdical information, tutoring, Christian Moral Orientation, Arts & Crafts Music, Danoing, Sports and Games, Jtxdo.- 2) TEEP:AGEFtS PROGRAM: Flom x:00 to 8:00 P.M. . A i iora c asses such as: Typing Sewing, Knitting, Dance, ~: Guitar, Painting, Axts & Crafts, Tutoring in English & Spanish. Sports & Games for older- boys and girls, Group Discussions and Human Promotion. Registered: 110 a x. in this program.- 3) DAY Stl,~~t CAt•SP: (6 to 8 weeks} Hours: 9:t}0 AM to X030 PM.- eren organized activities.- `~ served three timos a weak in +~Centro N:aterl~, twice a week sightseeing tours acid excursions. A x. 200 3n this program.- ) PARSNTS do NEIGHBORS ASSOCIATION -Meetings 5) ~•CENTRO MATtR LADIES AUXILIARY: Visits to the needed people og _ t e neigh ood pr t with olothes and different items. Most~of these activities are done by volunteer helpers. FUTURE EXPANSION: A Day Care Center seems to be a necessity iu our wor an t is ne g boyhood. FACILITIES 2 ~ ~ 1:: A house for Classes, QfYices, maetir~ge and a en.- An area for a p].~ygrouz:d park, abasket-ball & vo]lsy-ball fields Jtido & wrestLlr,~ spaoes.- P~OCE OF OPER,ATIOPIt Centro Mater. must be tensed all around sad separated .. .~ _:.. ~' , =" ~~.,- ~~ . t`rom the publlu Park.- Registration ie required to participate in Centro Mater programs wbiob ate opea~ to s~11 craed~ raoea ~ nationalities oP thi.e neighborhood.- . - - ~ ~• ~~ .~~ 1 r r f:,c~. ...~ .. ~' .. ..n. .. .. .. I,rsa.l... -`.;. ,4?, . ~~ >rlt' sfi v : Y. ... .. ~ r. ~ .. ... .. . ~ ~.. , .- . _. .. ~ . .a~'eeF,?rra - :~+ -+4~C' -~ __.Sf~ „I,,,, • ~ •..t,. ~~,. f+• ~` ~ : :u. E . .. •i1J~1~~4 ~`~~4 ~ti ~jl ~~ ~~t~tt~~~~ ~ ~ •• ~t~t~ubin O'tl At+k • 7 ~~ , i c~t 6~ ` . o~~ ll ~: ; ~s*j • . l I .~ I, ~. ~ .. .... iOY~R•~~R '~:.e~r~, `~~...+~ Bures3u of I'IrZiYr~i n~ 725 SOUTM URONC)uGh L, t:. trrt;~n~-• Jr. .r >;. Stiu, Jr. TALLA~IA.SSLL ~ ~, ~ f~ r y ` ~' c~~rr 3?304 ~o or nu+k~Mc C904) 224-3117 .vrAr :s1 I9~? -~ May 30, 1972 OFF~ic,t Ur 1r-E ;.MAYOR Mr. David F. Kennedy, Mayor MIAMI, fLORtpq City of Miami ~- C i ty Nal l Miami, Florida 33133 • ~~'. Mru<Ic•~•r.u~~ e~~rctoR or -~t Sao ~unocr~-w Re: City of t4iami , Dude Coun~i:y: Legacy of Parks Acruisition of a •: Proposed Latin Contntunity River Front Park SPDC Project No. 72-1050 ~: . ~ . ~: Dear t~(r• Kennedy: _ The State Planning and Development Clearinghouse•has reviewed your notification of intent to apply for federal assistance fro... the Department of Housing and~Urban Developrnen~ in the estimated amount of $250,000 to the above project. During tl~e course of our review we have for-varded the proposal to the following agencies, t~rhich we identified as interested in tl~:e project and in its social anc! physical environmental effects: The Departr~~e-tt of Agricul tore & Consurncr Services -Division o1` Forestt•y, Dept-•lrrrent of Community Affairs -Division of Technical Assistance, and tite Departiltettt of Natural Resources. The Department of Conununity Affairs - Divis~iot- of Technical Assistance carttjnents on the proposed development of an amphitheater. See attached le~ter. The other ttvo agencies reported by telept-one that they tr-ci no advErse corr~nents can the project. The project is in accord with state plans, projects, programs, and objectives i3y signed copy of this letter, we append a copy of this letter to your the federal approval authority of ou-• U. S. Office of Management and Budget i~ 'LAP;NING DEPT. ~ 111 '' iJ~ ~ ~ ,; ~ .4~ rrr~l«,4t tip: ~ !~ 6 ~~~ HESJr/fas cc: Mr. Forrest W. Howell Mr. M. L. Reese ,. Mr. Reginald R. Wa]ter$:. are rPquestinc~ that the federal agency formal application. This will assure compliance wit~~ the guidelines of Circular A-95. Sinceryely you #~bMER E. STILL, JR. J/ State Planning and development Clearinghouse ~~~0 ~~ ~i~ ..... ~ ~~~ I ,,LL r. .~ = w•..~ I~/•~I• , r • . •r o ;ice DAC3E COUNTY ~'UBt,.IC SCi-1C~iyL.S AI?N41N15TRA'1"IOtV Ot=FtCES DAD[ COUNtY ~CNOOL ~OAllO ;, ~, W~IIGHAM _ 1.lNDSEY H4PKIN5 BUILDING NN. wtu.rAr LtMti1A11. et+AtMwAw K„Orl1T CI ~ppw MN. 1. Mbt.Mt[ bRAODOCK. YtC[ CMM~t1Aw 1A10 N. [. i++t) AVBNUE MIAYI~ FkOg10A iitii NRR. f1'Mtl, aRCKMAM ' M11~, CAUTCN[M MAA11111bN February 15, 1973 MN~. AMNA •rtNN[A Mt1RA~ b~. •!M iNtMA11b MA. wIk1AM w. TYNNtM Mr. George Acton Director of Planning City of Miami ~ ' P. 0. Box 708, Coconut Grove Sta. Miami, Florida 33133 Dear Mr. Acton: During the past few days, we have reviewed the proposed Latin Center River Front Park in relationship to the proposed Jose Marti Elementary School that will be located in the same general area. It is the opinion of the physical plant department's staff that it .would be very desirable to have both of these facil- ities in order that they might compleme~tt each other in pro- viding adequate facilities and services to the community. We hope that both of these facilities will be able to proceed in the very near future. 1 Sincerely yours, 1 ' ~~ ~ F. H. Kli Assistant Superintendent Physical Flant pc CC: J. H. MattbbOA pCl'-~I Ow MIAMI K~-N N.NO OCyMIM4Mf 1 ~ COPIES ?-~ -~ `s` DATE FEB 2 0 i9T3 ~ JOB N0. ~ ° s e f1lE ~lO. .,_,, w.wawarrrse owtwtwnr nAr.tw .o A~1a3 .~ . ' ' -,x.^- ~, y -~'. ~---- '~„"~ w~ ~`'. h SPANISH-3PEAKZN(i TASK FO~tCE CCY+~TTEE ON RECREATIC~IAL AREAS AND PARKS ~,HyG~.astfi'y+.:~*S.w <,ee~.T;i,^!` :°r.WM.i.nae:^=;ttie!_,~ge,,,E`. :e r.!s".t;ataE++„aal!Yg.+,FY:e~!i.*kCR'SF?~jrG4~'12,i.~4~3.'3~"~°:'i,P.•?#Sfi ~'~~ ^.Ya"~.. SPANISH-SPEAKING TASK FORCE COI~II~QTTEE ON RECREATIGNAL PARKS AND AAF,AS M-E-M-B-E-A-S Magin Casado ---------------------- ----------- Resident of area Teresita Chambles ----------------- ----------- Urban Planner (D.C. Planning Dept.) Andres L. Fernandez -------------- ----------- Resident of area Luis Fernandez Caubi -------------- ----------- Prof. Jr. High School (Resident of Ricardo Gonzalez Pardo ------------ ----------- Architect (Resident the area) of the area) Marino Lopez Blanco --------------- ----------- ACSW (Jack.~on Memorial Hospital) Gabriel Lorenzo -----------------•- ----------- Volunteer member Arsenio Milian -------------------- ----------- Engineer (Ada Merrit Comm. Council) Jesus More~on --------------------- ----------- Engineer (Resident of the area) Jesus Permuy ---------------------- ----------- Planning Division Supervisor (HUb) Ricardo Planas -------------------- ----------- Program Coordinator (Accion Comm. Center ) Rafael Portuondo ------------------ ----------- Architect, experience in parks Fernando Salvet ------------------- ----------- Resident of the area Jose Sust ------------------------- ----------- Engineer (Prof. M.D.J.C. North) Lilia Vieta ---------------------- ----------- ACSW (Ada Merrit Comm. Council) 1- General Target Area 2- Priority Target Area x •. ,. ~ ~~, ~.. . '•..~~ . ~ • ; ,tr ~.• .. ,.: ati ~ ., i t . .. i f ~.I., .a r• ~ r ~,.. M. s = $a ii "~. •r0 ~-• .. t1• . v • t1• i b l • MGM +• I • •[ ' .;-M~ ~.[• ~ •n t • [• tN ~ t • 1• ~ t• . ~ [~ . ~ • [ ~~~ ,~ • t,11~ • 1 • • It •. C: .• X11• [. n,r Yl I• •.t~ i 1~~. ~. ,[,. t. .. i,I~.It ,. .. .r. n [. Its. y.. I• fn• t. . r ~. nt. _. z .r•..., ~ ~:• ;;~, Y ...,. .~ .l, w.•.rr h~ ~. I Mrf M., ... [I t, i. , . ~,~ •I. [I r• M Iy ^ r a.r•r r rwwr- I r p [..~ • YI••~I I ~~.~ W Ian Y~.• t 1 r I i x .I1• • I I ~ t/ \, r ~f. RIIr, . I •r1~ h ~ I „i. I r~ ;I 4 11 I ,'[ ' II I'111 I j 1~ ' 1,1 1~ ~, I j f ~I~ I tI ~~"o I,,, I t 11 • .I. : ~ ;/qp '!11 r~ I~ I•+ O ----. ~ i. I efe. ~ ~ ~~ ~i Ir ~I -1- • Tx~ A~'A p section of the Spanish-speaking area within the city of Mi.emi present]y lacks adequate open spaces and recreational areas. The heavy concentration of people living there, i$ threatening to transform the area into a ghetto. Same charae- 1 teristies are already visible: )low soeio-economic level of the population, 2)lack of mobility to "out of the area" places, 3)an alienated papul.ation facing similar cultural problems including language barrier, etc. Within this ,background, the concept of recreational areas provides for physical as well ea mental expansion and may alleviate part o! the problem that exists now in the area. The purpose of developing recreational areas and open space: within this section of the Spanish-apeakir~ community Sa to achieve the following ob~ectivea: 1) To meet the pressing sad urgent need for recreational areas due to substandard conditions that exist in the area. 2) To adequately serve recreation needs of the people who live in overcrowding conditions in heavily denaed areas. 3) To help in the integral development of youth and in diminishing delinquency problems . 4) To provide for the aesthetic enhacement of the area. For identification anti reference purposes, the boundaries for the areas mentioned above are as follows : t3eneral Target Area: North: River South: Coral Way East FCC RR Trask West s 27th Ave. ~... 1_ .~ s ~~- Tract~.Invoiveds 51 - 54.02 - 54.02 • 64 - 65 • 66 - 53 - 52 -36.02 retsl. P~ptilstion s Approximately ?7,181 :~»iarit Area _withia c~neral Target Areas Norths River Bouths B.W. ilst. Bt. East s Y-95 Expresawa~y West s 17th Ave. Tracts involveds 1/4 of 51 - 52 - 53 -36.02 - 1/6 of 64 - 1/3 0! 66 To~_Fop~~l.ation s Approximately 34,843 . sgKE FI(RJRES s SAL TAROT AR~3A8 s (in acres Dade .County Standards* Existing Deficiency Recommendation for open space in area acre ee in` 347.314 41.87 305.444 Priority Area (in scree) r Dade County Standards '~ Existing Deficiency ~ecommeadation for open space in area acreages in area 151.269 19.02 232.069 INCREASE IN POPULATION (Round figures) City of Miami _.._. 1960 1970 Increase 291,000 335,E 44,000 15 ! 1960 35,000 Qener `met Area 1960 1970 Increase ~ 60,000 81,000 21,000 35 PRIORITY TARS AREA 1970 Increase ~ ~+9, o00 14,000 32 Almost 50~ o! the total increase in populatioa in the City of Miami took place in the general Target Area. The Priority Target Aroa is either second or third is high danaity in the City of Miami. * •taadardat 4.5 acres per 1,000 poyulation 1. . "+ - -3 Tea FACILITIES Ct~JNITY PAEtKf3 s One park within General Target Area ~, of total population within 8erviee radio o~ Wig= lOp~, ~,of total demand within Service radio satisfied (service area includes by available park 'acreage ,~~_ = 19.1, more than target area) ~;ItgIDORH00D PARKS: Four parka altogether-only one~in priority area _,....~ ~- of toal population within Service radii of Parks in Priority area = 57.8 ~, of total demand within Service radii satisfied by available park acreage : 13.8 The percentage of total demand satisfied is extreme],y low sue to the high density of the area. SPECIAL AGTiYITY AREAS: Five altogether- three within priority area. It includes one picnine area, two Tot Lot playground, one Senior Center, and one facility for Tennis. Most of the Parise are px~eaently being underutilized. Furthermore, the facilities offered do not satisfy the needs of the residents of the area. Examples: Spanish Speaking Senior citizens do not play shuffleboard; young people from such low socio-economic areas do not play tennis, etc. Most areas can only be utilized until certain hours due to lack of proper lighting and security, while the Spanish Speaking are gregarious people and like to go out at night. At the same time, night life offers the only opportunity for expansion for those who work during the day. ----..._,..._.__,r..~.._.,..._~_____._.___--____..~.._ _._.... ~...------- _ __..__ _- -... _ ... . ~~~-~. 1. ~. pPTION ~ PARK ~'ACILIfiIE3 There are several concepts that are general to all types of parks. These stet a) park facilities should be oriented toward the use of people of all ages. b) Night life is irgportant. Adequate lighting is a must, if people are to ~oY facilities at night. c) Security must be heavily emphasized. At present there are areas in the city tbat people are aetua2ly afraid o! visiting, even during the day. d) To create the concept of community life, there Host be cohesive elements that motivate people to gather is the area. An open Spanish cafe may very well suit that purpose. . CGt~tIJNITY PAPSB These are mutt-purposes areas, and they should include: e) Athletic fields for baseball, basketball, and football. b) Recreational building far programs for people of all ages. c) Swimming pool. d) Landscape for passive areas. This aect~.on may be used as sort of a Mini-Park e) Tot lot playground. N&It~iBQRH00D PARKS In a smal3er dimensiaa than the co~mnunity park:, the neighborhood park should includes a) One athletic field far either softball or baseball. b) Basketball courts (one ox two) e) Shaded areas for passive activity. d) Playground area for small children with ple~Y apparatus. e) Small Spanish cafe. f) Very well lighted. -5- 1. ' ~ -~ pa~r~•~ ,lte Mid-parks are extreme~,y important in high density areas. They should includes ~ a) passive activity area for releacation b~ P1~yground and children's play apparatus e) well lighted d~ ~~,~, gpanish ca~.fc. 1. ~• Utv?TE~ s^A 1 ES OIL' Ar ~ ICA DEPAR7"rENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DLVE7,ppi CONTRACT FOA GRANT TO ACQUIRE AND~O:t DEVELOP ; FOR OPII3 SPACE P'ORPOS~.S '~' , Under Title VZT of tha Housing Act of 1961, as ' Part I PLANNING D~pT, RECEIVED JUL 28 1972 REFERRcO T0: .• ~ +~ 1 -~ ,~ t 1-- - ~ Projeot No. FL-1037-OS Contrast No. FL-1037-OS(G) ~ . TSfS AGR~i~NP, o~~nsieting of t:1ie Part I and the Terms and Conditions 'Fora SDD-3180b, dated 6-69) forning Part II hereof (which Parts, together, ~-eerrein called the "Contract"), effective on the date nereinbelow set out, y and between City of Miami, Florida (herein called the"Publio Body") and ~,he United States of America (herein oalled the "Government"), WIT1'ESSEiF~: In eoneideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and representations an~ained herein, the parties hereto do agree as follows: ~,:1. P'IIRPOSE OF CONTRACT The purpose of this Contract is to provide Federal financial .assistance :the Public Body in the form of a grant of Federal funds, (herein called the ',;ant") under Title PiI of the Housing Act of 1961, as anended, for the ~~ose of carrying out a certain open space land project (herein called the ?:ojec~~and to State tY.e t_ eras anc oonditions under which such assistance mil be extended. w. 2. T3G PROJECT (a) The Public Body agreys to undertake, carry out, and complete the ~,uisition of fee simple title and development of that certain land looated :the City of Miami, County of Dade, State of Florida and more generally t;aribed as follows: ~Lot~ l thrcugh 6B inclusive and Lots 1N through 6M inclusive, Lots 1H, 2nr 1.'~C, 2I;C, 1L through 3L inclusive and Lots j through 9B inclusive of Riverside 4:aterfronta (25-72) , a, resubdivisior. of Block C, south portion of Block 27 south and Lots 2 through 6'inolusive of Blook 27 south excepting the platted rights-of-ways. T:~s Public Body a~coo to a©velop the lsr-:d in tre :ollowing manner sx,d ;:h the improvements desoribed: Levei.opment of a 5.5 acre park to Snoludo a oommunity building, omall Watorfrort amphitroatre, sitting arose, and oxpanoiva landsoapo prograsa. , ~ ;_.... .~•• i R ~. i + ~+ (b) 1'he Public Body agrees to retain said land, as developed, for permanent open apace purposes. and the open apace uoe or uses of said land shall be for ~~ and recreational purposes, eonservr~tion of land and other natural resources, or biatorio or scenic purposes. s~• 3• ~ GR~.~r The Government agrees, to make a grant to the Public Body to assist it r ~o~-zy~g out the Project. The grant shall in no event exceed the lesser of(i) ~0 percent of the eligible Project coats, not including the cost of relocation payments and assistance, as determined by the Government, and the '~nerr~ment's share of the coat of relocation payments and assistance provided. ~y the public Body in connection with the Pro~eot as specified in Section ~ ~ the Contract, or (ii) 5250.000.00 ~~ !~, RELOCATIOl3 PAYNIh~T5 The Public Body agrees to make relocation payments and payments for eligible expenses incidental to transfer of title and condemnation litigation, ;~dto provide relocation assistaneE~ to or on behalf of eligibiE displacees ;~accordancs with and to the full extent permitted by the regularions or ether requirements of the Secretary and within the budgetary limits of t'r.e ;ontraot. notwithstanding ar~y- other provision of the Contract, the Government ~.sll provide a Grant to fund the first "25,000 of the cost to the Public ;~cyif providing such payments and assistance for each eligible displaces, :~euant to suoh regulatiane or other requirements, displaced prior to July 1, 1972. ;rite o: the Public Bady fcr providing such payments and assistance in excess of ;~idS2~,000 per eligible displaces on account of displacement occurring prior .~ July 1, 1972 and all costs of the Public Body for providing such payments :.~assietance on account of displacement occurring on or after July 1, 1972, ~llbe treated and funded as are other eligible Project Costs. Grant funds :o:. the total amount tr.ereof aet forth in Section 3 of the Contract, used to ac the cost of relocation pa3~er.ts and assistance in accordance with this echo:. of the Contract sh:~.ll :.ot uitrout the prior written consent of the zeretary, exceed 552,100.00 ~~ ~. TIlYE OF PERFOF'~i~IJCE Tre Public Body agrees that it will complete the acquisition of the open ?~cewithin 12 months and it will complete the development of the open space , thin 12 months following the date og Axeoution of the Contract. w'6• COIINTERpARTS OF THE CONTRACT This Contract may be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall be Sato be an original, and suoh oountesparte shall constitute one and the instrument. ,..,, :. ~i i i i i ~•r • , ,_ - - ~ ~. ~: i S~~ ~~ CgANGES APPLICABLE TO PART II Hr~EOF ~, .~. .~ T11e following changes are hereby made in~the ati;ached Terms and Conditions designated Part II hereof Yn Seo. 106 0) -Labor and Construction Provisions, Competitive Bidding,- of the terms and Conditions, Part II, of this Contract, the amount of 52,500 ebou1d be deleted wherever it appears and the amount $10,000 substituted in ' lieu thereof. , gp~, 8; SPECIAL' CONDITIONS Deed Restriction; Recordation. The Public Body agrees to have prepared and recorded in the appropriate Land or Deed records for each open apace Bite contained in this pro~eot an appropriate restriction indicating that the site or any interest therein may not be Bold, leased, or otherwise transferred without the prior written approval of the Seorotary of Housing and Urban Development, his designee, or any suoeeasor thereto. This restriction ray bereeorded in the Public Body's deed or deeds to the open apace site or in aseparate instrument, provided that the method used gives construotive notice (or the equivalent) of the restriction. . gEC, 9. CONDENSATION TO GOVERNN~VT FOR ITS AUDITS AIJD INSPr^~CTIGtiS The Public Body will compensate the Government for its inspections and audits, provided for in Sec. 103(B) of Part II of this Contract, a fixed fee in the amount of 51,750. The fixed fee shall be payable at the time the first requisition for a Grant Payment is approved by a deduction of tr.Q entire amount of the fixed fee from the first Grant Payment to the Publio Body: Provided, that in the event the Grant amount authorized under Seotion 3 wereof with reageet to the actual cost of the Pro~eot is inoreased, the additional fixed fee payable thereby shall be deducted from the next Grant Payment ,made to the Public Body. S~.10 ASSUR~IJCES t s :, i i i i t Prior to entering into the Contract the Public Body provided the following to the Government : , . ~ "(a) Assurances that (i) fair and reasonable relocation payaents and ,~, ~ .~ assistance shall be provided to or for eligible.displacees, as are ~ ~, required to be provided by~a Federal agency under Sections 202, 203, and 201 of the IIniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of. 1970, (fi) relocation assistance programs :: ~ offering the services described in Section 205 of said Act small be ;, 1~ provided to such diaplaoaas and (iii) within a reasonable period of i' time prior to displacement, decent, safe and sanitary replacement ,_ dwellings will be available to displaceea in aooordanoe with ~ Seotion 2o5Ca) C3) of said Aot." _ _~ . .._. _. _._ .... _ _,. ,_ _ .. r~ • ~ ~ - ~' ~ ~ - ,... --- - - ~~ e s tb~ ~-eeuranoes that (i} in acquiring real property it will be guided . tp the greatest extent practicable under titate law,by tho land • aoquiaition policies in Section 301 and the provisions of Seotion 302 of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Roal Property Acquisition policies Aot of 1970 a~-d (ii) property owners will be paid or reinburaed for necessary expenoes as speoified in Seotione 303 and 301 , of said Aot. , • i '~y~TNESg Wf~EREOF, the Publio Body has cussed this Contraot to be duly ~auted in its behalf and its e~al to be hereunto affixed and attested; and, there- after, the Governme:~t has caused the same to be duly executed in its behalf this ~ i ~S~+} CITY OF MIAMI, FIARIDA $y , ~T; Signature M. 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