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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Item Summary FormAGENDA ITEM SUMMARY FORM File ID: #3956 Date: 04/10/2018 Requesting Department: Department of Community and Economic Development Commission Meeting Date: 05/10/2018 Sponsored By: District Impacted: District 2 Type: Resolution Subject: Transfer CDBG Funds - Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc. Purpose of Item: AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ("CDBG") ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $384,156 FROM FUNDS PROVIDED TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR ACQUISITION AND/OR REHABILITATION OF COMMUNITY CENTER IN 2016-2017 PROGRAM YEAR TO THE AGENCY/DEPARTMENT AS SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT "A", ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE Background of Item: Pursuant to Resolution No. 16-0087, adopted on March 11, 2016, the Miami City Commission approved the allocation of CDBG funds in the Economic Development category, in the total amount of $2,699,621 which included an amount of $384,156 to Capital Improvement Program for Acquisition and/or Rehabilitation of Community Center. The allocated funds were meant for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of the trolley garage in the West Grove and due to unforeseen circumstance, the allocated funds were not spent. Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc., is looking to rehabilitate the properties located at: 3628 Grand Avenue, 3646 Grand Avenue and 3670 Grand Avenue to provided training in the culinary industry and space for public events. The Park and Recreation Department has determined that Virrrick Park, located 3255 Plaza Street, at West Grove requires a new playground equipment. The City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG, Economic Development funds, in the amount of $384,156, to the agency/department as specified in Attachment "A" for economic development activities. Budget Impact Analysis Item is an Expenditure Item is NOT Related to Revenue Item is NOT funded by Bonds Total Fiscal Impact: $384,156 Special Revenue Account No: TO BE DETERMINED Reviewed By Department of Community and Economic Development Review Completed 04/10/2018 1:08 PM Office of Management and Budget Luis Hernandez -Torres Office of Management and Budget Christopher M Rose City Manager's Office Fernando Casamayor Legislative Division Valentin J Alvarez City Manager's Office Nikolas Pascual Office of the City Attorney Barnaby L. Min Office of the City Attorney Victoria Mendez City Commission Maricarmen Lopez Office of the Mayor Mayor's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office Office of the City Clerk City Clerk's Office George Mensah Department Head Budget Analyst Review Completed Budget Review Completed Assistant City Manager Review Completed Legislative Division Review Completed City Manager Review Completed Deputy City Attorney Review Completed Approved Form and Correctness Completed Meeting Completed Signed by the Mayor Completed Signed and Attested by the City Clerk Completed Rendered Completed 04/11/2018 10:39 AM 04/12/2018 8:08 PM 04/23/2018 2:49 PM 04/23/2018 2:50 PM 04/25/2018 5:03 PM 04/26/2018 9:37 AM 04/26/2018 5:05 PM 05/10/2018 9:00 AM 05/18/2018 2:59 PM 05/18/2018 3:25 PM 05/18/2018 3:26 PM 4�CS O/: I! City of Miami ` City Hall * 9fi 11 IM&0Q:AT10 '® Legislation 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Resolution www.miamigov.com Enactment Number: R-18-0183 File Number: 3956 Final Action Date:5/10/2018 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $384,156.00 FROM FUNDS PROVIDED TO THE OFFICE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM FOR ACQUISITION AND/OR REHABILITATION OF A COMMUNITY CENTER IN 2016-2017 PROGRAM YEAR AND FUTURE PROGRAM YEARS, AS NECESSARY, TO THE AGENCY AND DEPARTMENT SPECIFIED IN ATTACHMENT "A," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, RENEWALS, EXTENSIONS, AND MODIFICATIONS, AS MAY BE NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF SAID ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No.16-0087 adopted on March 11, 2016, the City Commission approved the allocation of Community Development Block Grant ("CDBG") funds in the Economic Development category in the total amount of $2,699,621.00, which included an amount of $384,156.00 to the Office of Capital Improvements ("OCI") Program for Acquisition and/or Rehabilitation of Community Center; and WHEREAS, the allocated funds were meant for the acquisition and/or rehabilitation of the trolley garage in the West Grove and due to unforeseen circumstances, the allocated funds were not spent; and WHEREAS, the Thelma Gibson Health Initiative, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation, seeks to rehabilitate its properties located at 3628 Grand Avenue, 3646 Grand Avenue, and 3670 Grand Avenue, Miami, Florida to provide training for employment in the culinary industry and space for public events; and WHEREAS, the Parks and Recreation Department has determined that Virrick Park located at 3255 Plaza Street, Miami, Florida requires new playground equipment; and WHEREAS, the City Administration recommends the transfer of CDBG, Economic Development funds in the amount of $384,156.00 to the agency and department specified in Attachment "A," for economic development activities; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The transfer of CDBG funds from funds provided to the OCI Program for Acquisition and/or Rehabilitation of Community Center in the 2016-2017 program year to the agency and department \specified in Attachment "A," is approved. Section 3. The funds may be spent at any time and in any fiscal year so long as the expenditure of said funds complies with all state, federal, and local regulations. Section 4. The City Manager is authorized' to negotiate and execute any and all documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, including amendments, renewals, extensions, and modifications, as may be necessary for the completion of said economic development activities, subject to all federal, state, and local laws that regulate the use of such funds. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: 1 . -\� ,A(r--XN9? �� i ria i ndez, CiTy Attor iey 4/26/2018 ' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. 2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission.