HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-26-0034 Exhibit ASEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 25, 2026
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: June 25, 2026 File:
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Subject: Recommendations and fmdings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation
methods, pursuant to Sec. 18-85 and 18-86, for
The Black Archives, History and Research
Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
From: James D. McQueen Enclosures: Exhibit "A"
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("SEOPW CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its
Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2018 Updated SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan (the "Plan").
The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., a Florida Not -For -Profit Corporation
("Grantee"), has submitted a proposal to the SEOPW CRA for assistance in providing grant funds in order to complete
its mandatory 40/50 year certification and the structural rehabilitation of three (3) of its properties (the "Properties"):
1. the Historic Lyric Theater, located at 819 Northwest 2nd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136;
2. the Dr. Samuel H. Johnson X-Ray Clinic, located at 171 Northwest 11t Street, Miami, Florida 33136; and
3. the Historic Dorsey House, located at 250 Northwest 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33136.
The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars and
Zero Cents. ($250,000.00) ("Funds").
Grantee, founded in 1977, plays an integral role in the upkeep of historic structures and cultural facilities across South
Florida. The Properties identified above are due for required inspections to obtain their mandatory re -certifications.
The financial support would cover structural and electrical inspection fees, selection and procurement of licensed
contractors, roofing repairs, electrical upgrades, and masonry restoration. With the help of the SEOPW CRA,
Grantee's revitalization efforts will help ensure the continued preservation and upkeep of the structures, keeping
Overtown's rich history alive for another 50 years.
It is recommended that the SEOPW CRA Board authorize the issuance of the Funds to Grantee for the Purpose stated
herein. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted the request, in accordance with the objectives of the Plan.
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 25, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended,
specifically Section(s) 18-85 and 18-86, and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding the same to
the SEOPW CRA Board by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
Jamey McQueen,
Executive Director
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