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OMNI CRA Resolution: CRA-R-26-0037
OMNI CRA
1401 N. Miami Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
www.omnicra.com
File Number: 19568 Final Action Date:7/23/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/STHS) AFFIRMATIVE
VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING,
AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND
FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT
COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA PURSUANT TO SECTIONS
18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR
COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR
ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE CRA; AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT
FUNDS FROM THE CRA'S FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED NINE HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE THOUSAND AND 00/100
DOLLARS ($995,000.00) TO ESTEEN WILLIAMS, AN INDIVIDUAL AND OWNER
OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1731 NORTH WEST 1ST PLACE, MIAMI,
FLORIDA 33136, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
REDEVELOPMENT AND REHABILITATION OF A TEN (10) UNIT AFFORDABLE
HOUSING PROJECT ("PROJECT"); AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR UPON
THE PRESENTATION OF INVOICE OR SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND
EXECUTE A FORGIVABLE LOAN AGREEMENT AND SUPPORTING
DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL, ALL BEING SUBJECT TO THE RENTS BEING
RESTRICTED FOR TWENTY (20) YEARS AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DETAILED IN A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT THAT IS TO BE RECORDED IN THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR
THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency
("CRA") is tasked with reducing slum and blight within its boundaries; and
WHEREAS, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") provides for the promotion of
a variety of housing options, including affordable and workforce housing, and encourages
partnerships with private entities to redevelop blighted properties and improve the public realm;
and
WHEREAS, Esteen Williams, an individual and the owner ("Owner") of the property
located at 1731 North West 1st Place, Miami, Florida 33136, within the CRA Redevelopment
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Area ("Property"), submitted a request for grant funding to redevelop and rehabilitate a ten (10)
unit affordable housing project, to include two (2) units for income -eligible residents whose
annual income is equal to or less than 40% of the Area Median Income ("AMI") for Miami -Dade
County, as published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban
Development ("HUD"); four (4) units for income -eligible residents whose annual income is equal
to or less than 50% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD; two (2) units for income -
eligible residents whose annual income is equal to or less than 60% AMI for Miami -Dade
County, as published by HUD; and two (2) units for income -eligible residents whose annual
income is equal to or less than 80% AMI for Miami -Dade County, as published by HUD (the
"Project"); and
WHEREAS, Marcus A. James, as an authorized representative of Jamestown General
Contractors, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, has been duly authorized by the Owner to
act on the Owner's behalf in connection with matters related to the Property and the Project,
including, but not limited to, coordinating development activities, executing documents, and
taking such actions as may be necessary to facilitate the redevelopment and rehabilitation of the
Property; and
WHEREAS, the Owner requests grant funding in an amount not to exceed Nine Hundred
Ninety -Five Thousand and 00/100 Dollars ($995,000.00) ("Grant Funds") to underwrite the costs
associated with the Project; and
WHEREAS, funding this Project is critical to addressing slum and blight while enhancing
affordable housing options within the CRA, consistent with the goals outlined in the Plan; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and finding of the Executive Director,
attached and incorporated as Exhibit "A," it is in the CRA's best interest to authorize, by an
affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant
to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City
Code"), as adopted by the CRA, for the allocation and disbursement of the Grant Funds, subject
to the Executive Director's discretion on a draw schedule or upon the presentation of invoices or
proper documentation from the Owner for the Project;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE OMNI REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF
THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble of this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. By a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation and written finding, attached and incorporated as Exhibit
"A," pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the CRA, are ratified,
approved, and confirmed, and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding are waived as
not being practicable or advantageous to the CRA.
Section 3. The allocation of Grant Funds to the Owner for the Project is hereby
authorized from the CRA Fiscal Year 2025-2026 budget, subject to the availability of funding.
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Section 4. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute a
Forgivable Loan Agreement and supporting documents, including any and all other documents
necessary, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for the purpose stated herein,
including, but not limited to, a restrictive covenant detailing the rent restrictions as stated herein,
all being subject to the rents being restricted for twenty (20) years which shall be recorded in the
public records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
ge Wy ng III, C y ttor y 7/16/2026
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