HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-26-0043 Exhibit A - Signed 4-5ths Recommendation - A.M. Cohen TempleSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
September 10, 2026
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Date: September 10, 2026 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation
methods, pursuant to Sec. 18-85 and 18-86, for
A.M. Cohen Temple, Church of God in Christ, 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 ("Plan").
A.M. Cohen Temple, Church of God in Christ, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation ("Grantee"), has submitted a
proposal to address necessary building improvements for its property located at 1747 Northwest 3rd Avenue, Miami,
Florida 33136 (Folio No. 01-3136-029-0330) (the "Property").
Grantee has previously received funding in the amount of One Hundred Seventeen Thousand Nine Hundred
Seven Dollars and Zero Cents ($117,907.00), pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-22-0052. Under the original
grant, the funds were utilized for repairs and improvements to the Property. In furtherance of its efforts, Grantee
has submitted an additional request to the SEOPW CRA for financial assistance, in an amount not to exceed Thirty -
Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Dollars and Zero Cents ($38,350.00) ("Funds"), to underwrite a portion of
the cost for new safety railings, perimeter fencing, and to re -surface the parking lot ("Purpose").
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.
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
es D. McQueen,
Executive Director
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