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Resolution
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A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO IDENTIFY FUNDING TO HIRE ALL
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CONSULTANTS NECESSARY TO PREPARE A FINDING OF
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NECESSITY ("STUDY"), PURSUANT TO THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1969, FOR THE CREATION OF A
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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR THE NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE "WEST GROVE"; FURTHER
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DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO HIRE ALL CONSULTANTS
NECESSARY TO PREPARE THE STUDY; AUTHORIZING THE
EXPENDITURE OF SAID FUNDS, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$25,000.00, FOR PREPARATION OF THE STUDY; DIRECTING THE
CITY MANAGER TO SEEK REIMBURSEMENT OF SAID FUNDS UPON
APPROVAL OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY,
FOR SAID PURPOSE.
WHEREAS, the neighborhood commonly referred to as "West Grove" is a
historically Bahamian, approximately 65 -block, half -square -mile section of Coconut
Grove within the City of Miami ("City"); and
WHEREAS, West Grove has an eclectic and rich history, known for its culture,
architecture, arts, and festivals; and
WHEREAS, West Grove however has been plagued in recent years by crime,
drugs, decay, and lack of affordable housing, which thus, has resulted in the
displacement of many longtime residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to revitalize the West Grove through
the creation of a Community Redevelopment Area which, as a prerequisite thereto,
requires the preparation of a Finding of Necessity ("Study"), pursuant to the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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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 City Manager is directed {1} to identify funding to hire all
consultants necessary to prepare a Study, pursuant to the Community Redevelopment
Act of 1969, for the creation of a Community Redevelopment Area for the West Grove.
Section 3. The City Manager is further directed {1} to hire all consultants
necessary to prepare the Study.
Section 4. The City Manager is authorized {1} to expend funds, in an amount not
to exceed $25,000.00, for preparation of the Study, and is directed to seek
reimbursement of such funds upon approval of a Community Redevelopment Plan
Section 5. The City Manager is further authorized {1} to execute all necessary
documents, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, for said purpose.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption
and signature by the Mayor. {1} U
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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VICTORIA MENDEZ ,
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Footnotes:
{1} 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 Code provisions.
{2} If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of the
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.
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