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Home My WebLink AboutCRA-R-26-0037 Backup!is Omniage al Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Grant Funding Application This form is for government entities, organizations, developers, or individuals seeking grantfunding. It gathers key details about the request, including funding amoun4 purpose, location, and compliance with CRA authority. This represents the first step in the application process. Any additional documentation or proposal must be submitted with this form. Name of Entity/Organization/Property Owner [Enter the legal name ofyour organization] Esteen Williams Authorized Representative [Name and title of the person authorized to sign] Marcus A. James / Jamestown General Contractors, LLC Address [Enter project location] 1731 NW 1st PL City, State, Zip Code Miami, Florida 33136 Phone Number [Authorized Representative] (954) 662-4443 Email Address [Authorized Representative] marcus@jamestowngc.com Is your organization a Public Entity? Yes ❑ No Is your organization a Non -Profit? Yes No Is your request within the 2019 Omni CRA Plan Yes (� 9�1 No ❑ Ifyes explain: The proposed project supports the Omni CRA's redevelopment objectives by preserving electrical deficiencies, improving life -safety conditions, restoring vacant units to productive district. existing multifamily affordable housing, correcting documented structural and use, and preventing the loss of affordable housing inventory within the CRA Applicable Authority under Chapter 163: Community Redevelopment, Neighborhood Rev lelize5on, Housing Preservation, Elinination of Unsafe Conditions, Rehatpiitafion of Floating Housing Stork, end Preservation of ARordeble Housing Oppoduniges. Any municipal or county liens? [ifyes, please provide details on a separate page] Yes No Purpose or use of Funds Funding assistance is requested to rehabilitate and preserve a 10-unit multifamily affordable housing property currently subject to a City of Miami Unsafe Structures case and recertification compliance requirements. Funds will be utilized for engineering, permitting, structural rehabilitation, electrical upgrades, life -safety improvements, restoration of vacant units, and activities necessary to obtain final recertification approval. Estimated Total Cost $ $1,292,750 CRA Grant Funding Request $ $995,000 Source of Other Funding and Amount (if applicable) Owner Contribution: $50,000 $247 f 750 For any questions or assistance, please contact us at 305-679-6852 or omnicra@miamigov.com. his Omni rift % • CRA If applicable, name and address of other entities involved Name: Marcus James Address: 3350 SW 148th Ave, Ste 110 Miramar, FL 33027 Phone Number: (954) 662-4443 Required Attachments - Engagement Letter. - Proof of property ownership or tenancy. - Photos of the property (Area for proposed enhancements before improvements). - Proposal/including scope of work. - Other documents you believe pertinent to this application. How did you hear about us? Prior experience and knowledge of City/County Programs Certification I certify that the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submission of this application does not guarantee funding and that any grant received must be used solely for the purposes stated in this application. I agree to comply with all program requirements and guidelines. Authorized Signature Date , 2026 For Office Use Only Application Received Reviewed By Approved El Amount Approved Denied 0 Reason for Denial Notes: Please submit this completed application and all required attachments to: omnicraOmiamigov.com or Drop off: 1401 North Miami Ave, Miami, FI 33136 For any questions or assistance, please contact us at 305-679-6868 or omnicra@miamigov.com. JAMESTOWN ADDENDUM NO. 1 AFFORDABILITY COMMITMENT & AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI) UNIT MIX 1731 NW 1st Place Affordable Housing Preservation, Community Revitalization & Safety Initiative Property Address: 1731 NW 1st Place Miami, Florida 33136 Property Owner: Esteen Williams Submitted To: Omni Community Redevelopment Agency (Omni CRA) Submitted By: Marcus A. James Licensed Florida Building Contractor (CBC1269317) Authorized Representative for Property Owner Jamestown General Contractors, LLC Date: June 2026 PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM This Addendum supplements the Preliminary Funding Application and Redevelopment Proposal previously submitted to the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency for the preservation and rehabilitation of the multifamily residential property located at 1731 NW 1 st Place, Miami, Florida. The purpose of this Addendum is to further define the ownership team's proposed affordability commitment and Area Median Income (AMI) unit mix in support of the Omni CRA's affordable housing preservation and community revitalization objectives. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PRESERVATION COMMITMENT Ownership recognizes the importance of preserving affordable housing opportunities within the Omni CRA district and is committed to maintaining long-term housing affordability while ensuring the financial sustainability of the property following completion of the proposed rehabilitation. Subject to funding approval, final program requirements, and execution of a funding agreement acceptable to all parties, ownership is willing to commit to a twenty (20) year affordability period for the residential units located at the property. JAM ESTOWN This commitment is intended to preserve housing opportunities for extremely low-income, very low-income, low-income, and workforce households while supporting the long-term viability of the property as a safe, secure, and professionally managed housing asset. PROPOSED AMI UNIT MIX Ownership proposes the following affordability structure: Number of Units AMI Level 2 Units 40%AMI 4 Units 50%AMI 2 Units 60%AMI 2 Units 80%AMI Total Units: 10 AFFORDABILITY IMPACT The proposed affordability structure results in: • 20% of units reserved at 40% AMI • 60% of units reserved at or below 50% AMI • 80% of units reserved at or below 60% AMI • 1 00% of units reserved at or below 80%AMI This structure provides a balanced approach that maximizes affordability while maintaining sufficient operating revenue to support property maintenance, insurance, reserves, management, and long-term capital needs. COMMUNITY BENEFITS The proposed affordability commitment will: • Preserve ten affordable housing units within the Omni CRA district • Expand housing opportunities for extremely low-income households • Support workforce housing needs • Improve housing stability for residents • Prevent the loss of existing affordable housing inventory • Support neighborhood revitalization efforts • Enhance resident safety through substantial rehabilitation and modernization improvements • Ensure long-term affordability for future residents LONG-TERM PRESERVATION STRATEGY The ownership team's goal is not merely to rehabilitate the property but to establish a long- term affordable housing asset that serves the community for decades to come. The proposed twenty-year affordability commitment reflects ownership's willingness to partner with the Omni CRA to create lasting community benefit through housing preservation, neighborhood stabilization, resident safety improvements, energy -efficient modernization, and responsible property stewardship. Ownership believes the proposed affordability structure aligns with the mission and objectives of the Omni Community Redevelopment Agency and demonstrates a meaningful commitment to preserving affordable housing opportunities within the community. REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION Ownership respectfully requests that the Omni CRA consider this affordability commitment and AMI structure as part of its evaluation of the funding application and redevelopment proposal for 1731 NW 1st Place. The ownership team looks forward to working collaboratively with the Omni CRA to preserve affordable housing, restore vacant units to occupancy, improve resident safety, and contribute to the long-term revitalization of the Omni CRA district. Respectfully Submitted, Marcus A. James Licensed Florida Building Contractor (CBC1269317) Authorized Representative for Property Owner Jamestown General Contractors, LLC LETTER OF AUTHORIZATION Date: June 2, 2026 Property Address: 1731 NW 1st Place Miami, Florida 33136 Owner: Esteen Williams Authorized Representative: Jamestown General Contractors, LLC Marcus A. James, Licensed Florida Building Contractor License No. CBC1269317 TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: I, Esteen Williams, owner of the property located at 1731 NW 1st Place, Miami, Florida 33136, hereby authorize Jamestown General Contractors, LLC and its representative, Marcus A. James, to act on my behalf regarding matters related to the building recertification, rehabilitation, permitting, and compliance process for the above -referenced property. This authorization includes, but is not limited to, the authority to: 1. Communicate with the City of Miami, Miami -Dade County, the Unsafe Structures Division, Building Department personnel, inspectors, plan reviewers, and other governmental agencies regarding the property. 2. Obtain information, records, reports, inspection results, permit records, violation records, code compliance information, hearing notices, and other documents related to the property. 3. Coordinate with architects, engineers, surveyors, consultants, contractors, subcontractors, utility providers, and other professionals involved in the recertification and rehabilitation process. 4. Attend meetings, hearings, inspections, and conferences on my behalf, including hearings before the City of Miami Unsafe Structures Panel. 5. Prepare, submit, and retrieve applications, plans, reports, supporting documentation, permit packages, recertification documents, and related materials necessary to advance the recertification and compliance process, 6. Communicate with and submit documentation to the Overtown Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and other funding organizations regarding potential funding opportunities for the property. 7. Request status updates and receive information related to permit reviews, code compliance matters, recertification requirements, and project progress. P.m as identification. This authorization is intended solely to facilitate project management, recertification compliance, permitting, engineering coordination, and rehabilitation activities for the above -referenced property. This Letter of Authorization does not grant authority to transfer ownership, execute deeds, mortgage the property, obtain financing in the Owner's name, sign construction contracts on behalf of the Owner, or otherwise convey any ownership interest in the property. This authorization shall remain in effect until revoked in writing by the Owner. 0 ' R: Esteen Williams Date: June 2, 2026 Phone: (424) 340-4907 Email: ljwilliams757@yahno.com STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this and day of Jun 2026, by Esteen Williams, who is personally known to me or has produced aflri V,Q rS. LI UM Q Notary Public, State of Florida My Commission Expires: (SEAL)d....Poukttrii r 4151*- SHANOV1A BROWN * •�C�i * Commission i NH 781820 Expires F.bnrary 21, 2030 14' of LIMITED DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY FOR REAL PROPERTY STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE 1, Esteen Williams ("Principal"), residing at 1776 NW 41st Miami, Florida 33142, hereby appoint: Marcus James President, Jamestown General Contractors, LLC 3350 SW 148th Avenue, Suite 110 Miramar, Florida 33027 as my true and lawful Attorney -in -Fact ("Agent") to act on my behalf solely with respect to the real property located at: 1776 NW 41st Street, Miami, Florida 33142 POWERS GRANTED 1. Communicate and negotiate with contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, architects, engineers, inspectors, utility companies, lenders, title companies, insurance companies, municipalities, Miami -Dade County, and goverrynental agencies regarding the Property. 2. Apply for, obtain, execute, and sign permits, applications, approvals, inspections, certificates, notices, and related documents concerning repairs, renovations, maintenance, construction, financing, insurance claims, and code compliance matters. 3. Obtain, review, request, and sign documents related to construction, permitting, inspections, contractor proposals, estimates, project management, and rehabilitation activities. 4. Access the Property and coordinate repairs, improvements, maintenance, construction activities, inspections, and contractor scheduling. 5. Meet with lenders, inspectors, insurance adjusters, appraisers, surveyors, engineers, municipal officials, and code enforcement representatives concerning the Property. 6. Receive and review correspondence, notices, violations, utility information, code enforcement matters, and property -related documentation. 7. Request and obtain records, plans, permits, surveys, inspections, utility records, and other documents concerning the Property. 8. Execute construction -related administrative documents necessary to facilitate repairs, rehabilitation, permitting, inspections, and financing activities. 9. Represent the Principal before Miami -Dade County, the City of Miami, utility providers, insurance companies, lenders, and contractors concerning matters affecting the Property. 10. Coordinate and manage all renovation, rehabilitation, repair, maintenance, inspection, permitting, and financing activities related to the Property. LIMITATIONS This Power of Attorney is limited solely to matters concerning the Property located at 1776 NW 41st Street, Miami, Florida 33142. The Agent shall NOT have authority to: • Sell, transfer, convey, or gift the Property. • Execute a deed transferring ownership. • Create or transfer ownership interests. • Execute a mortgage or lien against the Property unless specifically authorized in a separate written instrument. • Change' estate planning documents or beneficiary designations. DURABLE POWER This Durable Power of Attorney is not terminated by the subsequent incapacity of the Principal as provided under Chapter 709, Florida Statutes. EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERMINATION This Power of Attorney shall become effective immediately upon execution and shall remain in effect until: • Completion of all rehabilitation, financing, permitting, inspection, and related activities concerning the Property; or • Written revocation by the Principal; or • December 31, 2027, whichever occurs first. PRI, PAL Esteen Williams, Principal Date: June 2, 2026 WITNESS # Signature J!� n 4, t cA` y''%)f /407/1 S Printed Name: —7 � t �4�l � J � 3O t� Address: / [� WITNESS #2 Signature Printed Name: 5 1 S ' QOL —7 , 'r J d.6734. f , C� 33°5-L Address: NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means ofphysical presence or o online notarization this 2 du of June, 026, by Esteen Williams, who is personally known to me or who has pro uced vi'(' t14J- jtas identification. Notary Public, State of Florida Printed Nameaal 0V My Commission Expires:*-t /4LZ3 p"�..• ; ' sktmoviA BROW a Commits°, 0 Hi1761820 ma no. Ewes Frbruary 21, 2030 for n° DIVISION OF CORF' r� Elf iDr P f r1`f`C r l an official duty t-f {lo/lilu srreb3'►ty Department of State / Division of Corporations / Search Records / Search by Entity Name / Detail by Entity Name Florida Limited Liability Company JAMESTOWN GENERAL CONTRACTORS, LLC Filing Information Document Number L23000540208 FEI/EIN Number 93-4755653 Date Filed 12/05/2023 Effective Date 12/05/2023 State FL Status ACTIVE Principal Address 3350 SW 148th AVENUE SUITE 110 MIRAMAR, FL 33027 Changed: 12/02/2025 Mailing Address 16477 SW 32ND STREET MIRAMAR, FL 33027 Registered Agent Name & Address JAMES, MARCUS A 16477 SW 32ND STREET MIRAMAR, FL 33027 Address Changed: 12/04/2025 Authorized Person(s) Detail Name & Address Title MGR JAMES, MARCUS A 16477 SW 32ND STREET MIRAMAR, FL 33027 Annual Reports Report Year 2025 Filed Date 04/28/2025 2025 2026 12/02/2025 02/17/2026 Document Images 02/17/2026 -- ANNUAL REPORT 12/04/2025 -- AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 12/02/2025 -- AMENDED ANNUAL REPORT 04/28/2025 -- ANNUAL REPORT 04/28/2024 -- ANNUAL REPORT 12/05/2023 -- Florida Limited Liability View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format View image in PDF format Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations