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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-26-0026 Backup 2026-04-09JOHN INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH March 11, 2026 Dear Commissioner King, Greetings. I hope this message finds you well. I am writing on behalf of St. John Baptist Church. VVe respectfully request your consideration for financial assistance as we approach the final phase of our sanctuary renovation and 40-year recertification. VVe are approximately six months away from completion, but the project is currently stalled due to a remaining funding gap of $1,187,105.00. See attached proposal. To date, St. John Baptist Church has invested over $800,000 of our own church funds into this renovation. This investment reflects our deep commitment to preserving our historic place of worship and ensuring it continues to serve not only our congregation but the broader Overtown community. Unfortunately, without additional support, we are unable to move forward and bring this important project to completion. The renovation of our sanctuary is vital to our members and to the surrounding community. St. John Baptist Church has long served as a spiritual, cultural, and civic anchor in Overtown, providing worship services, community gatherings, outreach programs, and a safe space for residents of all ages. Completing this project will allow us to fully restore these services and expand our ability to serve the community with dignity and pride. VVe would be honored to meet with you or your staff to discuss the project in greater detail and explore any potential funding opportunities or resources that may be available. Your leadership and continued support of Overtown mean a great deal to our congregation, and we are hopeful you may be able to assist us during this critical final stage. Thank you for your time, consideration, and ongoing commitment to the people of Overtown. We look forward to the opportunity to speak with you further. Please contact me at spencedarry167@yahoo.com or (786) 314-2561. With gratitude, `DarryU T. Spence Chairman, Trustee Ministry St. John Baptist Church BOFAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC General Contractors, Estimators & Roofing Contractors CGC 062660 & CCC 1329221 (Certified DBE, CSBE, SECTION 3) TEL: (754) 245-0102 FAX: (305) 675-9269 AUSTIN@BOFAMINC.COM Date: March 23, 2026 Proposal: # B26-003 To: St. John Institutional Missionary Baptist Church, Inc. 1328 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 786-489-1935 (Tel) 305-000-0000 (Fax) E-mail: Spencedarryl67@yahoo.com Attention: Mr. Darryl, We appreciate the opportunity to submit a proposal on your firm's project. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me on (754) 245 — 0102. Respectfully, Austin Akinrin 1600 N.W 3RD AVENUE, BLDG. D4 MIAMI, FL 33136 Project: St. John Church Rehabilitation, Renovation & Remodeling (Phase II) Location: 1328 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 Scope of Work: Renovation: Proposal includes Permits, Demolition, Concrete work, Masonry, Drywall framing & finish, Wood & plastics, doors & windows, Glass/glazing, Electrical, Plumbing, AC replacement, Fire alarms system, Cabinets, Fixtures & fittings, painting & baseboard, and Interior finishes (ceiling, wall & floors), Existing bathroom upgrades, Works to be performed in accordance with the Florida building codes and regulations. Base Price: St. John Church Renovation, Remodeling & 40-Yrs Recertification Permit fees, Bonding, Builder's risk, and AHJ fees. (If required) $870,000.00 $105,000.00 GRAND TOTAL $975,000.00 Special Notes: This is a preliminary proposal pending final plan reviews and approvals by all government agencies having jurisdiction. All changes required by the building agencies having jurisdiction shall be the owner's responsibilities. Payment Schedule: TBD This proposal may be withdrawn and/or revised in (Fifteen) 15 days. If not accepted the undersigned owner accepts the above job at the price quoted and agrees to pay for said work as it progresses or as per the agreed payment schedule specified herein. In the event of legal dispute, if any sums due are collected by suit or demand of an attorney or collection agency then the defaulting party shall pay all costs, including reasonable attorney's fees. Sincerely, Austin Akinrin, President. Page 1 of 2 BOFAM CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC General Contractors, Estimators & Roofing Contractors CGC 062660 & CCC 1329221 (Certified DBE, CSBE, SECTION 3) TEL: (754) 245-0102 FAX: (305) 675-9269 AUSTIN@BOFAMINC.COM 1600 N.W 3RD AVENUE, BLDG. D4 MIAMI, FL 33136 ACCEPTANCE OF PROPOSAL: The above prices, specifications and conditions are satisfactory and accepted. You are authorized to do the work as Specified and payments will be made as described above. Date of Acceptance; / 2026 Signature: Page 2 of 2 Budget Summary St. John MB Church - 40-Years Recertification Renovation & Remodeling All Work is to be performed on the Church buildings located at 1328 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 Church Renovation, Remodeling, and Rehabilitation $420,605.00 • Repair church for 40-Years structural and electrical recertification • Remove all mold infested drywall in the basement and repair • Supply and install new mold resistance drywall, and duroc appropriately. • Prepare and install new drywall, tape, compound, and finish to match. • Install floor tiles and baseboard in all rooms, bathrooms and around baptismal pool area • Install all new interior doors with hardware and lockset complete • Basement - Demolish existing glass wall office and create a new office complete • Alterations to the front sanctuary/pulpit area including new handrails and steps • Convert an office to a new accessible ADA Bathroom with AOR revised plans • All basement flooring to be redone with new epoxy flooring throughout the floor area • Renovate and repair existing baptismal pools including plumbing and working drains • Supply and install new auditorium floor carpets and tiles including the sanctuary and choir areas • Prepare, prime and paint one (1) coat primer and two (2) coats Sherwin Williams (Low VOC) paint 40- Years Recertification Repairs $ 82,400.00 • Beam Crack/ spalling to be repaired • Demolition Slab spalling to be repaired • Column crack and spalling to be repaired • Brick cracks, chippings and broken to be repaired • Water damaged areas in basement and auditorium to be repaired. • Walls stucco to be repaired in all visible areas. • All branch circuits to be labelled and identified. • Repair existing equipment, grounding rods, and strap equipment. • Per revised plans, connect underground service hand hole to FPL pole. HVAC Replacement $205,700.00 • Engineering Design: Provide HVAC and Electrical design required for permitting. • Demolition: Disconnect existing cooling tower and electrical system, provide crane equipment to remove the entire unit. • Disposal: Dispose of the existing system appropriately. • New Installation: • Install new one (1) Carrier packaged air handling units, Model # 39LA25AA-LQ-AEK2A9 • Install new one (1) 40 Ton Carrier air-cooled condensing unit, Model # 38RCS04053-3D000 • Install three (3) separate thermostats for easy access and control. • Clean existing ductwork and steel supports accordingly, • Install and charge new refrigerant, conduct test and balance for all equipment. 1 Re -Roofing (Built-up Membrane Reroof) $103,395.00 • Provides permits, labor, and materials to replace existing Membrane roofs. • Remove existing roofs to wood decks, including parapet walls. • Supply and install new Built-up Membrane • Replace new vent stacks, flashings, and edge drip. • Install with UL label on package and MDC Product Control Division as per manufacturer's specs and county codes. • Supply and install new gutters and downspouts to replace damaged and missing gutters. Termite and Mold treatment & Tenting $ 57,900.00 • Mold was determined to be present in the basement. • Bofam will treat and abate mold found in the basement • Termite was determined to be present in building. • Recommend termite survey in all the rooms and on the property. • Bofam will treat subterranean termites and tent the entire church. SUBTOTAL Soft Cost Permit fees, Bonding, Builder's risk, and AHJ fees. (If required) $870,000.00 $105, 000.00 GRANT TOTAL $975,000.00 END OF SECTION 2 Detail by Entity Name Florida Not For Profit Corporation ST. JOHN ]NSTITUTICNAL M1SSFCNARY BAPTIST CHURCH. INC. Filing Information Document Number 752763 FEI/EIN Number 59-2006578 Date Filed 06/03/1980 State FL Status ACTIVE Last Event AMENDMENT Event Date Filed 07/21/1988 Event Effective Date NONE Principal Address 1328 N.W. 3R0 AVE. MIAMI, FL 33136 Changed: 04/03/2007 Mailing Address P.O. BOX 523431 MIAMI, FL 33152 Changed: 01 /21 /2022 Registered Agent Name & Address RB]NSON-DIJFFIE, CECFLYATTY 13499 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 210 North Miami, FL 33181 Name Changed: 06/09/2008 Address Changed: 04/28/2023 Office rlDirector Detail Name & Address Title Director ANDERSON, MICHAEL 1448 NW 42 STREET MIAMI, FL 33142 Title President SPENCE, DARRYL 1038 NW 41 STREET MIAMI, FL 33127 Title Treasurer HUDSON, EDDIE L 1310 NW 85 WAY Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Title Secretary FORTSON, ROBERTA 525 NW 19 Street Miami, FL 33138 Title VP ROBBINS, SHAMAR Z 250 NW 13 STREET APT. 100 Miami, FL 33136 Title Director PEEPLES, JOHNNY 3389 NW 49 STREET Miami, FL 33142 Title Director ROBiNSON-DUFFIE, CECELY 13499 Biscayne Boulevard Suite 210 North Miami, FL 33181 Annual Reports Report Year Filed Date 2023 04/2812023 2024 04/30/2024 2025 04/29/2025 ( NI HISTORY OF THE CHURCH AND RENOVATION PROJECT On June 17, 1906 at the corner of NW 2nd Avenue and 11th Terrace, a small group was called together for worship. They initially called this congregation Second Baptist Church. The membership later moved to Jackson's Hall on 10th Street between 2nd and 3rd Avenue. The members considered plans for a permanent location. After purchasing a lot at 12th Street and 3rd Avenue, construction began on a 50 X 48 foot frame building. The congregation moved into this building on the third Sunday in February 1908. In 1912, Rev. Jarius Wilkerson Drake joined the church and assumed leadership of the church on the first Sunday in February. The initial church building was damaged and wrecked during storms in 1926 and 1928, but was remodeled. This membership outgrew the structure under Rev. Drake's leadership, and the congregation purchased a larger site to accommodate the membership. The current structure at 1328 Northwest 3 Avenue was designed by architects McKissack & McKissack (an African -American owned firm) in Moderne style and was completed in 1940. On April 17, 1992, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. During the tenure of Rev. Thedford Johnson, the church's Fellowship Hall was built. This structure became renowned in the 70s and 80s as "ground zero" of civic and political affairs in the City of Miami, with the Pastor and church hosting weekly "Political Breakfasts", providing a platform for politicians and community leaders to address the constituents of Overtown and Greater Miami. Beginning in the 1990's, the Fellowship Hall was utilized as the distribution center for the church's pantry which provided free groceries to the community's underserved population each week. The church's daycare — one of the first in Miami — was opened in order to serve local families with reliable childcare for their children while their parents worked. This center has been a beacon of light for more than six decades and has served generations of children and families. Thousands of local residents reflect fondly upon their education at St. John's daycare and credit it with providing them with the scholastic foundation which later catapulted them to career success. St. John's commitment to children and youth extends far beyond its daycare. The church has previously hosted its "Faith, Feast, and Fun Festival" which invited all of Overtown to an afternoon of wholesome and safe activities, and now has its annual Hallelujah Party each fall and Vacation Bible School Block Party each summer for local residents. These multi -cultural events are filled with music, games, and entertainment. Similarly, St. John has gained notoriety for its annual Vacation Bible School, which pre -pandemic enrollment exceeded three hundred youth. The church embraces the opportunity to welcome children of all ages to a week of free bible curriculum, arts and crafts, physical education, and a hot breakfast and lunch. Teen students publish a daily newsletter and make daily posts to the church's social media. The church is always open to innovative opportunities to serve the community. Portable restrooms and showers were placed on the parking lot during the pandemic to afford unhoused neighbors access to refresh themselves. Social workers were provided space to meet with clients to assist them with needed social services. Additionally, St. John's clothing ministry has operated for more than 20 years, providing clothing and toys to families in need. Rev. Henry Nevin who became Senior Pastor in 1986 introduced the idea of having a Community Development Corporation to assist in rehabilitating subsidized housing for the poor and building median income housing for the community. The St. John CDC is not only the first local CDC, but remains at the forefront in providing affordable housing for Overtown residents. In April 2010, Bishop James Dean Adams became Senior Pastor of St. John and served until December 2021. His tenure included an increased commitment to community service, and he served as a liaison between the City of Miami Police and the residents. The church initiated its renovation of the 85-year-old sanctuary in 2014. The initial contract was for less than $200,000.00, and the work was projected to span several months. However, the age of the structure led to the discovery of multiple necessary repairs and upgrades. Ultimately, the Covid-19 Pandemic and a change in the church's leadership led to a several -year stall in construction, further enhancing the breadth of the required repairs. Twelve years later, the church has expended more than $1,000,000.00 and finds that it is lacking at least $900,000.00 to bring the building to completion. For 116 years, St. John has steadfastly served the Miami community, providing a sanctuary of faith, hope, and unity. Its rich history and contributions have greatly enriched the lives of countless individuals and families, fostering a spirit of community and compassion. ST HN !NS.LIUJJUNAL MISSIONARY :APTisr CHudt(H PRE -RESTORATION 2 0 1 0 2 0 2 1 ST HN !NSA .LIL1IONAL MISSIONARY :APT1ST CHURCH RECENT PROGRESS !Milli" "MN! /,II11111 ATTIC _ A Ililt ST. JOHN iNS.LIUJLUNAL MISSIONARY :APTiST CHuit(H RECENT PROGRESS 1