HomeMy WebLinkAboutMemorandumCITY OF MIAMI
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Honorable Members
of the City Commission
From: Todd B. Hannon
City Clerk
Date: May 28, 2026
Subject: Little Haiti Revitalization Trust
References: Agenda for June 11, 2026
Enclosures: List of Members
The Little Haiti Revitalization Trust, in cooperation with the city manager, the department of
housing and community development and other city depait,nents shall be responsible for oversight of
and shall facilitate, the city's revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of the area in a manner
consistent with the strategy identified in the Five -Year Consolidated Plan, adopted by the city
commission in February 2014. The Little Haiti Trust shall promote economic development, business
and commerce in the area. The Little Haiti Trust shall develop and execute a plan to create jobs,
attract industry and facilitate the production of goods and services in the area for residents and non-
residents. It will facilitate the development of affordable housing, engage in homebuyer assistance
programs and market the area to encourage former residents and others to locate to the area.
The Trust shall consist of five voting members and one youth, non -voting member. Four voting
members and one youth, non -voting member shall be appointed by the district 5 commissioner for a
term of two years or until the nominating commissioner leaves office, whichever occurs first. One
voting member shall be appointed by the city manager for a term of one year or until the city
manager leaves office, whichever occurs first. The district 5 commissioner shall appoint an
individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his or her appointees to the
Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the unexpired term. The city
manager shall appoint an individual to fill a vacancy due to the death, resignation, or removal of his
or her appointee to the Little Haiti Trust, which person shall serve only for the remainder of the
unexpired term.
Four (4) nominations are required at this time:
• Commissioner Christine King has three (3) nominations for seats currently held by:
1. Mr. Roody Meme, incumbent, whose term expired on October 27, 2024.
2. Mr. Ashley Toussaint, incumbent, whose term expired on March 10, 2024.
3. Ms. Leslie Anglade-Dorleans, incumbent, whose term expired on April 11, 2026.
• City Manager James Reyes has one (1) nomination for a seat currently held by:
1. Alisa Cepeda, incumbent, whose term expired on March 14, 2025.
For your convenience, we are including a copy of the current membership list of the Trust. By copy
of this memorandum, we are requesting that the Agenda Office place this issue on the June 11, 2026,
Commission Agenda.
TBH:ne
c: Joann Milord, President/Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Fossler, Assistant City Attorney
Miriam M. Santana, Agenda Coordinator