Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-26-0036 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 findings to waive competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods, pursuant to Sec. 18-85 and 18-86, for Chase and Chance LLC. From: James D. McQueen Enclosures: Exhibit "A" Executive Director Exhibit "B" 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"). Chase and Chance LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company ("Grantee"), has submitted a proposal for the buildout and development of an autism sensory gym and resource center, to be referred to as the "Chase and Chance Sensory Gym and Resource Center" (the "Project") and to be located at 1490 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Suite 110, Miami, Florida 33136 (the "Property") ("Purpose"). In furtherance of its efforts, Grantee is requesting financial assistance to underwrite costs associated with the build - out of the Project, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($200,000.00) ("Funds"). Further, Grantee is requesting use of a portion of SEOPW CRA-owned property for the Project. The SEOPW CRA desires to accept Grantee's proposal and to simultaneously execute a Revocable License Agreement (the "Agreement") with the Grantee for the Purpose stated herein, for a total amount of Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($500.00) per month for a term of one (1) year. It is recommended that the SEOPW CRA Board authorize the issuance of the Funds to Grantee, further authorizing the Executive Director to execute the Agreement, for the Purpose stated herein. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted the request, in accordance with the objectives of the Plan. 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 Ja sf5. McQueen, Executive Director 1