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01-14-03Chair Vice Chair Member Member Member Member Member 1Ilr-D ]tlt itiS§Zif LyA';vtY�Sh1?•D:6f: C� fo'Zt;i i':<AL' iJ SY+Li iFi:.Yf! :S;;C? i•;C ?f� Horace G. Feliu CRA General Counsel Eve Boutsis Mary Scott Russell CRA Executive Dir. (Acting) Sanford Youkilis David D. Bethel CRA Secretary Ronetta Taylor Dan McCrea CRA Director Subrata Basu Randy G. Wiscombe Levy Kelly Marie Birts- Cooper SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY .REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CRA Meeting Meeting dater January 14, 2003 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL Next Regular Meeting Date:'February 10, 2003' Phone: (305) 663 =6338 Time: 6:30 PM City of South Miami Ordinance No. 10- 00- 1712 requires all lobbyists before engaging an, any lobbying activities to register with the City. Clerk and pay an annual fee of $125.,00. This applies to all persons who are retained (vhether paid or not) to represent a business entity or organization to influence "City" action. "City" action is broadly 'described to include the ranking and. selection of professional consultants. and virtually all- legislative, quasi- judicial and administrative action. It does not apply to not -for - profit organizations, local chamber and merchant groups, homeowner associations, or trade associations and unions. CALL TO ORDER: 1. ROLL CALL: 2. INVOCATION: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 1 AGENDA - January 14, 2003 3. PLEDGE.OF ALLEGIANCE: ITEMS FOR TIME BOARD'S CONSIDERATION: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular CRA Minutes - December 9, 2002 PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minute limit) 5. CRA DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 1. Update on University Apartments 2. SMCRA office relocation update 3. SMCRA Goals and Objectives 6. CRA GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT: CONSENT AGENDA There is none RESOLUTION(S) 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE $6,280 FROM ACCOUNT 610 - 1110 - 553 -31 -20 (FISCAL YR 2001 -2002) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL REINVESTMENT RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR LOTT & LEVINE FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5/7 8. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APPROVING THE CRITERIA AND THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP, OF $2,000 IN HONOR OF MR. JAMES T. BOWMAN, SR. AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5/7 9. A RESOLUTION . OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADOPTING A. REVISED PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 5/7 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2 AGENDA - January 14, 2003 BOARD COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT PURSUANT TO FLA STATUTES 266.0105, -THE CITY HERESY ADVISES THE PUBLIC THAT IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THIS BOARD, AGENCY OR COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT ITS MEETING OR HEARING, HE OR SHE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND THAT FOR SUCH PURPOSE, AFFECTED PERSON MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. THIS NOTICE DOES NOT CONSTITUTES CONSENT BY THE CITY FOR THE INTRODUCTION OR ADMISSION OR OTHERWISE INADMISSIBLE OR IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3 AGENDA - January 14, 2003 3 veq SECTION SAX SOUTH M9AMI COMMUNOTY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (SMCRA) GALS The SMCRA's community redevelopment goals represent the desired standards and guidelines and are intended to provide a basis for decision making by the SMCRA Board as well as stating the general direction for redevelopment action. They provide guidance for the establishment of public policy; designing of redevelopment programs; appropriation of redevelopment funds; and the establishing of Agency priorities. The general redevelopment goals of the SMCRA are as follows: (1) ' The City and all its departments shall work together with the SMCRA towards the shared goal of improving the quality of life for all citizens, businesses and property owners in the redevelopment area. (2) The SMCRA shall work with the private sector, financial institutions and interested investors to the fullest extent it deems reasonable to facilitate the maximum investment of private funds in the redevelopment area. (3) The SMCRA shall work and communicate with all interested community groups towards the successful implementation of all redevelopment programs. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan page 23 (4) The SMCRA Redevelopment Plan shall serve as the primary vehicle and provide the primary tools for the City's redevelopment effort. (5) All SMCRA supported or initiated developments shall attempt to comply with the goals, objectives and guidelines that are established by the City's development review boards. (6) The SMCRA shall work towards leveraging the maximum amount of non- tax increment financing resources possible to assist in the redevelopment of its assigned area.. (7) The SMCRA shall actively pursue the purchase and /or redevelopment of vacant or abandoned properties in the redevelopment area as a priority. (8) The SMCRA snail active.l% /- sup r,essful Quick Victory projects in it_ earliest stages to increase public awareness and support for the longer - range challenges and programs. (9) The SMCRA will actively "partner" with both public and private sector entities towards the achievement of its. redevelopment goals and to gain the maximum leveraging of assets and cooperation. (10) The SMCRA, in cooperation with local residents, businesses and property owners and development interests, shall seek to identify and rehabilitate significant historical and cultural elements of the community. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan, page 24 rk (1 1) Where appropriate, the:SMCRA shall encourage and facilitate an integrated system of pedestrian circulation, parks and. open space in the redevelopment area with special emphasis on providing residents with .easy and safe access to the commercial activity on the east side of US Highway One. (12) The SMCRA shall support and participate in the provision of an efficient parking system throughout the redevelopment area. (13) The SMCRA shall encourage that potable water, wastewater treatment and stormwater drainage systems accommodate present and future demands in a timely, cost- efficient and equitable manner while protecting the health,. safety and welfare of the system users and the Ii-lvironment. (14) The SMCRA shall actively participate in environmental clean -up activities that it considers to be in the best interest of the community and where environmental problems are an obstacle to successful redevelopment. (15) The SMCRA shall encourage the development of new housing units and the rehabilitation of existing units in the redevelopment area. (16) The SMCRA shall provide for priority to be given to residents of the redevelopment area and secondly to those of the City of South Miami to " purchase homes developed under the Redevelopment Plan to the extent the law allows. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan page 25 (17) The SMCRA shall provide a priority for local builders, contractors, material providers and financial and real estate entities to participate in all housing programs to the extent it deems legal and in the public interest. (18) The SMCRA shall strive to implement programs that increase the ad valorem value of non - residential property to assist the City with moving towards reducing the disproportionately high share that is currently being paid by South Miami homeowners. (19) The SMCRA with the assistance of neighborhood -based organizations,. housing authorities, financial institutions, government, development interests and real estate representatives shall preserve and enhance existing residential areas to provide a variety of housing opportunities for all income levels. (20) The SMCRA shall undertake annual continuous improvement programs and other activities that are designed to prevent the recurrence and spread of negative conditions. (21) The SMCRA in cooperation with the City Police Department, Fire Department and Code Enforcement shall work to create a safe, quality environment for residents and businesses. (22) The SMCRA shall work with citizen groups and the Dade County Schoo Board to identify additional educational facilities, structures, sites and opportunities included within the redevelopment area. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan page 26 (23) The SMCRA shall assist the City and other government entities to promote -- alternative modes of transportation and to maximize transit facilities and related economic and community uses. (24) The SMCRA shall implement programs that assist in removing the financial obstacles that may occur and prevent, otherwise successful redevelopment projects and activities. (25) The SMCRA will work in concert with the goals of the Miami -Dade County Office of Community and Economic Development, the Miami -Dade County Comprehensive Development Master Plan, the City of South Miami Comprehensive Plan and the Moss Plan, in addition to those established by Florida Statutes, as they relate to the adopted City of South Miami's Community Redevelopment Plan. This goal F•x,orNssIy ` r, th- IS RA to assist in coordination between the City and the County Office of Community and Economic Development to gain the maximum public .benefit for Community Development programs with similar goals. The Office of Community and Economic Development- funded projects in place at the time of the Plan adoption are,attached as Appendix C. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan ®o. page 27 II V. Gi 'l1oA*wjvarhk-gh6w mto<AWkK, wAr WN*aNdPWy' . CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chair Date: January. 10, 2003 and SMCRA Board Members From: Subrata B UA, AI Subject: Agenda Item 4 Director CRA Board Meeting 01/14/03 • . Disbursement to Lott &, Levine REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE $6,280 FROM ACCOUNT 610 - 1110 - 553 -31 -20 (FISCAL YR 2001 -2002) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL REINVESTMENT RELATING TO ATTORNEYS' FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR LOTT & LEVINE FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The firm of Lott and Levine was retained to assist the General Counsel in researching,, clearing of titles for properties purchased through liens and tax certificates for the period ending September 14, 2002. Attached is a breakdown of the charges. RECOMMENDATION Your approval is recommended. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Back up information 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY 5 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO 6 DISBURSE $6,280 FROM ACCOUNT 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 (FISCAL'YR 2001 - 2002). 7 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RESIDENTIAL REINVESTMENT 'RELATING TO 8 ATTORNEYS' FEES; APPROVING ATTORNEYS' FEES FOR LOTT & LEVINE 9 FOR PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 10 11 WHEREAS, Lott & Levine, submitted invoices to the CRA for legal services. rendered, 12 and costs advanced, . for clearing titles on properties purchased though liens and tax 13 certificates for the period ending September 14, 2002, in the amount of $6,280.00 14 15 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY 16 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 17 18 Section 1. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse $6,280.00 from the 19 Professional Services Residential Reinvestment from Fiscal Year 2001 -2002 Account . 20 610 - 1110- 553 -31 -20 to Lott & Levine for attorneys' fees and Titles costs received from 21 Lott & Levine in the amount of $6,280.00 22 23 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage. 24 25 26 27 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 12002. 28 29 30 ATTEST: APPROVED: 31 32 33 34 SECRETARY CHAIRPERSON 35 36 37 Board Vote: 38 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: ChairpersonFeliu: 39 Vice, Chairperson Russell: 40 Board Member Bethel: 41 Board Member Wiscombe: 42 Board Member Dan McCrea: 43 Board Member Kelly: 44 Board Member: Birts- Cooper: 45 GENERAL COUNSEL 46 City of South Miami No. CR.A 09240204 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami; Florida 33143. (305) 663 -6339 Fax: (305) 667 -7806 REQUISITION IX1Fnr Cheek ❑ For Purchase Order VENDOR: Lott & Levine DATE: 9 -24 -02 ADDRESS: Two Datran Center, Suite 1701 1 1 Purchase of L54, B9 Frankling Sub 9130 South Dadeland Blvd. .971.00 971.00 2 Miami, FL 33156 1 CONFIRMATION: 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 Telephone . 305- 670 -0700 Fax: Contact Name: DEPARTMENT: DELIVER TO: REQUIRED � � ❑ 4795 SW 75 Avenue © 6130 SW 72 Street DELIVERY DATE: ASAP 1 MT0nDKAAT1n11f Tn R1; CI IPA114ZtJCr% RV T1L7P A PTAARMT PnP PIIPf t4ACIMr ArPMT: . ITEM NO'S QTY. DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCOUNT UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST 1 1 Purchase of L54, B9 Frankling Sub 6 0- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 .971.00 971.00 2 1 Purchase of L8, B2 Larkins Townsite 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 2,394.00 2,394.00 3 1 Purchase of Model City Dev Corp Property 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 500.00 500.00 4 1 Purchase of Destiny Human Serv. Corp Property. 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 490.00 490.00 5 1 Purchase of Leroy Taylor Property 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 490.00 490.00 6 1 Purchase of Aries Ins Company, Inc. Property 610 - 1110 - 553 -31 -20 500.00 500.00 7 1 Purchase of Maude L. Byron Property 610- 1110 - 553 -31 -20 460.00 .460.00 8 1 Purchase of Clara Brooks Property 610 - 1110- 553 -31 -20 475.00 475.00 (Brief Description: (Veh. #, for whom, etc.) Attorney's fees due to George Lott, Esquire to clear the title for the properties listed * * * * * * * * * * *ettarh 3 ntnntec fnr nnv mlrrhnses nver 5200.00 and nnntes and Resnintinn for nurchases over 54.999.00 * * * * * * * * * ** i 1 HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MATERIAL, EQUIP - CODING OF ACCOUNTS APPROVED PURCHASES AS ABOVE APPROVED AND ISSUANCE OF MENT, OR SERVICE IS ESSENTIAL AND A PROPER REQUEST PURCHASE ORDER AUTHORIZED AGAINST THE CODES CHARGED. y SUFFICIENCY OF APPROPRIATION BALANCES VERIFIED (EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED.) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT CITY MANAGER RECE9!/E[) SEP 3 0 2002 FINANCE DEPT. City: of South Miami No.'CRA 09240204 6130 Sunset'Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143 (305) 663 -6339 Fax: (305) 667 -7806 REQUISITION OFor Check ❑ For Purchase Order VENDOR: Lott & Levine DATE: 9 -24 -02 .ADDRESS: , Two Datran Center, Suite 1701 AGAINST THE CODES CHARGED. TOTAL 9130 South Dadeland Blvd. 6,280.00 SUFFICIENCY OF APPROPRIATION BALANCES VERIFIED Miami, FL 33156 CONFIRMATION: Telephone 305 -670 -0700 Fax: Contact Name: DEPARTMENT: DELIVER TO: REQUIRED CPA 13 � 4795 SW 75 Avenue ® 6130 SW 72 Street DELIVERY DATE:, ASAP AGAINST THE CODES CHARGED. . � ,. .. . T: r�mnr :>Ia1;9e1d.�:Y�.�y����Ir,•, 171 .rr7��la�n:rN: /3.Yt.ffl_[�'I��r ITEM NO'S QTY. DESCRIPTIONAND SPECIFICATIONS 'ACCOUNT UNIT PRICE TOTAL COST AGAINST THE CODES CHARGED. TOTAL 6,280.00 SUFFICIENCY OF APPROPRIATION BALANCES VERIFIED (EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED.) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CITY MANAGER Brief Description: (Veh. #, for whom, etc.) Attorney's fees due to George Lott, Esquire to clear the title for the properties listed * * * * * * * * ** *Attach 3 quotes for any pur chases over SZOUMIJ and Quotes and Resolution for purchases over $4,999.UU * * *. * * * * * *** I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE MATERIAL, EQUIP - CODING OF ACCOUNTS APPROVED PURCHASES AS ABOVE APPROVED AND ISSUANCE OF MENT, OR SERVICE IS ESSENTIAL AND A PROPER REQUEST PURCHASE ORDER AUTHORIZED AGAINST THE CODES CHARGED. SUFFICIENCY OF APPROPRIATION BALANCES VERIFIED (EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED.) HEAD OF DEPARTMENT FINANCE DEPARTMENT. CITY MANAGER k 1 t , pF Please reply to: 1 ' 3225 Aviation Avenue, Third Floor It I® Miami, Florida 33133 -4741 soot Making Our Neighborhood a Great Place to Live, Work and Play" September 18, 2002 Olga Cadaval Grants Administrator City of South Miami 6130 Sunset Drive South Miami, Florida 33143 Re: South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Invoices from George Lott's Office Dear Olga: I enclose the originate invoices received from George Lott's office dated September 14, 2002. Please process these invoices for payment as soon as possible. Thank you. EAB /glr Enclosures cc: George J. Lott, Esq. ry truly yours, ve Boutsis . General Counsel to the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency s South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency' 6130 SUNSET DRIVE SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33143 PHONE: 305 -668 -7236 FAX: 305- 663 -6345 www.cityofsouthmiami.net LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, . SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September 14, 2002 Reference No. 5959 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI, FLORIDA 331334741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.01117 Title: PURCHASE OF L54, B9 FRANKLIN SUB Hours 07/05/02 PREPARED AND FILED COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE. 2.00 07/10/02 PREPARED AND RECORDED LIS PENDENS. 1.00 08/23/02 PREPARED AND ARRANGED FOR SERVICE OF SUMMONS ON CLARENCE S. HALL AND WILFRED S. HALL, SR. 1.00 Total Hours and Fees: 4.00 $700.00 COSTS ADVANCED Date Description Cost Amount 07/05/02 Disbursement to: CLERK OF COURT: FILING FEES $215.00 07/10/02 Disbursement to: CLERK OF COURT: RECORDING FEE $6.00 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, 8/30, CLARENCE S. HALL $25.00 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, 8/30, WILFRED S. HALL, SR. $25.00 Total Costs: $271.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees: $700.00 Total Cost: $271.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $971.00 Amount Due: ,'; $971:00 LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 NIIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 -4741 For Professional Services Concemin September 14, 2002 Reference No. 6960 g• Matter Number: CITY4.01118 Title: PURCHASE OF L8, B2 LARKINS TOWNSITE Hours 07/05/02 PREPARED AND FILED COMPLAINT TO QUIET TITLE. 07/10/02 PREPARED AND RECORDED LIS PENDENS. 08/23/02 PREPARED AND ARRANGED FOR SERVICE OF SUMMONS ON SAM HEPBURN, EVA HEPBURN, JOEL ISRAEL, CITY OF MIANH, MIAMI -DADE COUNTY, TOTALBANK, RYE INVESTMENTS, INC., CHASE MANHATTAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION, CEANCIA SOUVERIN, KUKLA INVESTMENTS. INTERNATIONAL, INC., CARL LUNDY, EDITH LUNDY, DORIS LUNDY, AND SUNFLOWER. PROPERTIES, INC.. Total Hours and Fees: COSTS ADVANCED Date Description 01/25/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: HARD COPIES 07/05/02 Disbursement to: CLERK OF COURT: FILING, FEES 07/10/02 Disbursement to: CLERK OF COURT: RECORDING FEE 09/07/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, TOTALBANK, 8/26/02 09/07/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS,' CTY OF MIA, &'MIA -DADE CTY, 8/27/02 09/07/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, EDITH LUNDY, 8/28/02 3.00 1.00 7.00 11.00 $1,925.00 Cost Amount $25.00 $233.00 $6.00 . $25.00 $50.00 $25.00 09/07/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, KUKLA INV INTERNATL, 8/27/02 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, 9/5,' SUNFLOWER PROPERTIES R/A MERKER, 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY SERVICES, INC.: SVC OF SUMMONS, 8/30, CARL LUNDY Total Costs: Matter Summary: Total Fees: Total Cost: Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: Amount Due: Page: 2 Reference Number. 5960 $30.00 $50.00 $25.00 $469.00 $1,925.00 $469.00 $2,394.00 In the event information relating to costs and out -of- pocket expenses allocable to the period for which you are being billed have not been received by this office or have not been posted to your account as of the date of this billing, a further billing covering these charges will be sent. LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September 14, 2002 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY Reference No. 5961 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAM, FLORIDA 33133 -4741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.02115.A Title: V. MODEL CITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. CASE NO.: 01 -7572 CA 13 09/11/02 OBTAINED =E STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR . COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. Professional Fee: $250.00 COSTS ADVANCED Date Description Cost Amount 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT $250.00 Total Costs: $250.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees: $250.00 Total Cost: $250.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $500.00 Amount Due: 00.001. :...u..._ _ ..... LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September 14, 2002 Reference No. 5962 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY CITY. OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 -4741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.02115.13 Title: V. DESTINY HUMAN SERVICES CORP. CASE NO.: 01 -18363 CA 08 09/11/02 OBTAINED TITLE STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. Professional Fee: $250.00 COSTS'ADVANCED Date Description - Cost Amount. 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT $240.00 Total Costs: $240.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees: $250.00 Total Cost: $240.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $490.00 Amount Due: 0 $490 0 : c ...0.0 . LOTT &LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September 14, 2002 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY Reference No. 5963 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33133 -4741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.02115.1) Title: V. LEROY TAYLOR, SR. AND LEROY TAYLOR, JR.. CASE NO.: 01 -21612 CA 21 09/11/02 OBTAINED TITLE STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. Professional Fee: COSTS ADVANCED Date Description 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT Total Costs: Matter Summary: Total Fees: Total Cost: Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: Amount Due: $250.00 j Cost Amount. $240.00 $240.00 $250.00 f $240.00 $490.00 ,$490-00 . LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September; 14, 2002 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY Reference No. 5964 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI; FLORIDA 33133 -4741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.021 I S.E Title: V. ARIES INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. CASE NO.: 01 -21614 CA 23 09/11/02 OBTAINED TITLE STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE. WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF, COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. z i Professional Fee: $250.00 COSTS ADVANCED Date Description Cost Amount 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT $250.00 ------ - ----- Total Costs: $250.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees: $250.00 Total Cost: $250.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $500.00 .. /' Amount Due: $500 00 LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE, SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 September 14, 2002 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY Reference No. 5965 CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI, FLORIDA 331334741 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.02115.F Title: V. MAUDE LANE BYRON AND ROBERT HARRELL CASE NO.: 01 -21613 CA 22 09/11/02 OBTAINED TITLE STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. Professional Fee: $250.00 COSTS ADVANCED Date Description Cost Amount 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT. $210.00 Total Costs: $210.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees: $250.00 Total Cost: $210.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $460.00 Amount Due: $460.00 f i LOTT & LEVINE DADELAND CENTRE; SUITE 1014 9155 SOUTH DADELAND BOULEVARD MIAMI, FLORIDA 33156 EARL GALLOP, CITY ATTORNEY CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3225 AVIATION AVENUE, STE 301 MIAMI; FLORIDA 33133 -4741 September 14, 2002 Reference No. 5966 For Professional Services Concerning: Matter Number: CITY4.02115.G Title: V. CLARA BROOKS CASE NO.: 01 -22356 CA 09 09/11/02 OBTAINED TITLE STATUS REPORT; EXAMINED, REPORT, HARD COPIES AND FORECLOSURE COMPLAINT FILED BY PRIOR COUNSEL; OFFICE CONFERENCE WITH BOUTSIS TO REVIEW REPORT AND OUTLINE AMENDMENT OF COMPLAINT NEEDED TO CLEAR TITLE. Professional Fee: $250.00 COSTS ADVANCED Date Description Cost Amount 09/14/02 Disbursement to: ATTORNEY'S TITLE INSURANCE: TITLE SEARCH REPORT - $225.00 Total Costs: $225.00 Matter Summary: Total Fees:. $250.00 Total Cost: $225.00 Sub -Total Current Fees and Costs: $475.00 Amount Due: 'x``$475.00:, , till., 5MCRA 7tmf��auNn+ hbahucxluGnxa likKntn(ir;lnkukwiClAr� CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chair Date: January 10, 2003 and SMCRA Board Members From: Subrata Basu, A, AICP Subject: Agenda Item # Director CRA Board Meeting 01/14/03 Single Family Rehabilitation Program REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD ADOPTING A REVISED PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS As part of our continued effort to improve our programs, the process of awarding single family residential rehabilitation grant is being modified to make it simpler and faster to apply and to process the requests. RECOMMENDATION Your approval is recommended. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Back up information 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 5 AGENCY! BOARD ADOPTING A REVISED PROCEDURE FOR GRANTING 6 ASSISTANCE FOR SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION AND PROVIDING FOR 7. AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 8 9 WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency ( SMCRA) has a 10 Residential Rehabilitation program, and 11 12 WHEREAS, SMCRA Board wishes to revise the award process that is simple and quick, 13 and 14 15 WHEREAS, the Residential Rehabilitation program is making impacts in peoples lives 16 within the SMCRA are 17 18 NOW, THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY 19 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 20 21 Section 1. The attached procedure is hereby adopted. 22 23 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage. 24 25 26 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day. of , 2002. 27 28 29 ATTEST: APPROVED: 30 31 32 33 SECRETARY CHAIRPERSON 34 35 36 Board Vote: 37 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chairperson Feliu: 38 Vice Chairperson Russell: 39 Board Member Bethel: 40 Board Member Wiscombe: 41 Board Member Dan McCrea: 42 Board Member Kelly: 43 Board Member: Birts- Cooper: 44 GENERAL COUNSEL 45 South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program Proposed process modification December 2002 OhiecOes: ■ To reduce processing time. To make the process simpler. Process improvements: • Grants awarded twice a year (Application deadlines November 1 and May 1) • Provide a list of Pre- qualified General Contractors (updated yearly) • Do's and Don'ts while picking a contractor (informational brochure distributed . with the applications) Steps to implement the program: • Applicant expresses a need for Rehabilitation grant. • SMCRA Staff (Staff) reviews the request. • Staff inspects the property and makes a preliminary determination of the scope. • The applicant submits a completed application with a non - returnable application fee. • The staff reviews the application for zoning/building code violations, liens or other encumbrances on the property. • Staff, in conjunction with the property owner prepares a Scope of Services, conditions of the contract, time line and Bid Forms for the repair. • Applicant solicits bids from licensed contractors and is responsible for selecting a contractor. For award amount less than $2,500 (administrative approval process): • A minimum of two bids required. • Grant amount is based on the lowest responsive bid. • Staff reviews the application and approves /disapproves the request. If approved, 50 % of the grant request given to the applicant. • Recording of deed restrictions. • Applicant and/or the CRA staff takes before, during and after pictures. • Applicant submits the final bill with appropriate back up information (C.O., invoices, receipts etc.) when the rehabilitation project is complete. • Staff inspects the property for compliance. • SMCRA releases additional 50% to the grant applicant, if work is completed as required. • SMCRA director provides reports to the Advisory Board and the Board' on the grant activities. • The file is closed. Residential Rehabilitation Grant January 2003 Page 2 of 2 For award amount greater than $2,500 (requires CRA Board approval): • A minimum of three bids required. • Rehabilitation work must include exterior improvements to qualify for grant. • Grant amount is based'on the lowest responsive bid. • The Advisory Board and the CRA Board approve request. • If approved, 50% of the grant request given to the applicant. • Recording of deed restrictions. • Applicant and/or the CRA staff takes before, during and after pictures. • Applicant submits the final bill with appropriate back up information (C.O., invoices, receipts etc.) when the rehabilitation project is complete. • CRA staff inspects the property for compliance. • CRA releases additional 50% of the request. • SMCRA director provides reports to the Advisory Board and the Board on the grant activities. • The file is closed. "I- SMCRA loot 10A*gQIf Ak WJnanaxra COW ftr b &l ; Vi W* &'kf M/ CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI INTER- OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Honorable Chair Date: January 10, 2003 and SMCRA Board Members From: Subrata Basu, A, Al Subject: Agenda Item # 9 Director CRA Board Meeting 01/14/03 James T. Bowman, Sr Scholarship REQUEST A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD APPROVING THE CRITERIA AND THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $2,000 IN HONOR OF MR. JAMES T. BOWMAN, SR. AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) Board had previously authorized. an annual scholarship of $2,000. To implement a fair and equitable process a set of criteria and an award process have been developed for Board's consideration. RECOMMENDATION Your approval is recommended. Attachments: Proposed Resolution Back up information 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 5 AGENCY . BOARD APPROVING THE CRITERIA AND THE APPLICATION 6 PROCEDURE FOR AWARDING AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP OF $2,000 IN 7 HONOR OF- MR. JAMES T. BOWMAN, SR. AND PROVIDING FOR AN 8 EFFECTIVE DATE. 9 10 WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (SMCRA) Board has I 1 authorized an annual scholarship of $2,000, and 12 13 WHEREAS, SMCRA Board wishes to develop a set of criteria and establish an award 14 process, 15 16 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY 17 REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 18 19 Section 1. The attached criteria, procedure and the application is hereby approved. 20 21 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately at the time of its passage. 22 23 24 PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2002. 25 26 27 ATTEST: APPROVED: 28 29 30 31 SECRETARY CHAIRPERSON 32 33 34 Board Vote: 35 READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: Chairperson Feliu: 36 Vice Chairperson Russell: 37 Board Member Bethel:. 38 Board Member Wiscombe: 39 Board Member Dan McCrea: 40 Board Member Kelly: 41 Board Member:. Birts- Cooper: 42 GENERAL COUNSEL 43 'iil1.' . 7rktkyou FY' iyMWM(<lgliMKnnt)[MIHM <rWNuy' South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency James Bowman Scholarship 2002 -2003 An annual scholarship of $2,000 has been established in honor of Mr. James T. Bowman, Sr., a lifetime resident and a leader in the City of South Miami. Mr. Bowman, born in Tallahassee, Florida, moved to South Miami at the age of three. Mr. Bowman was committed to his country and to his South Miami community. He served in the United States Army during World War Il. He was a pillar in the community. Mr. Bowman served untiringly on numerous boards and held active memberships in various organizations including the Community Action Agency and the South Miami Alliance. for Youth. He served on the City Commission from 1978 through 1986. He dedicated his life to creating opportunities for black youths and businesses in the redevelopment area of the City of South Miami. He continually encouraged others to strive to the top and will always be remembered for being proud of the accomplishment of the others in the community. The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency ( SMCRA) Board has authorized an annual scholarship of $2,000. This scholarship will be given once a year to a person or persons who has/have the potential to and has/have exhibited a desire to improve oneself/themselves through education. The scholarship monies, when awarded, shall only be used for tuition and related books /supplies for vocational and or higher education. Any resident with a high school diploma or GED equivalency and living within the SMCRA district is eligible. The primary criteria for selection is a clear demonstration by the applicant to strive to be better. The SMCRA Board with advice and recommendation from the SMCRA Advisory , Board will select the scholarship recipient(s). The scholarship(s) will be awarded during Black History Month. The deadline for the application is Thursday, January 30, 2003, and the,scholarship recipient(s) will selected and the names announced at the SMCRA Board meeting on February 10, 2003. In order to be considered for the scholarship, please submit a fully completed application to Mr. James McCants, Community Outreach Coordinator, . by 5:00 P.M. on January 30, 2003. Incomplete applications will be automatically eliminated from consideration. A complete application must have the following: 1) Properly completed application form. 2) Proof of SMCRA area Residency. 3) A letter of acceptance from an accredited educational institution or trade school. 4) A letter of recommendation on official letterhead from an employer, faculty member or school counselor. 5) Official copy of the High School or GDR transcript. s �- '1311Y SMCRA 'Mdi±y�rRn�ei7hMrixerlu4nMMur olM. NerA arflt:f James T. Bowman, Sr. Scholarship Application Form Name: Address: City /State /Zip: Date of Birth: Social Security number: Last School Attended: When did you attend school last? Highest grade completed: Total amount requested (Provide breakdown of tuition and related supplies): Employment History (Please Iist names, addresses and phone number of previous employers /if more space is needed, additional sheets may be attached): List Extra Curriculum Activities including Community Service, if any (if more space is needed, additional sheets may be attached): Please write, on a separate sheet of paper, a brief narrative why you think you are deserving of this scholarship and how you plan to use the money. Please limit the narrative to 200 words only. 1 2 4 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency - Minutes December 9, 2002 CALL TO ORDER: The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency met in regular session on Monday, December 9, 2002 beginning at 6:35 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive. 1. ROLL CALL: The following members of the CRA Board were present: Chairperson Horace G. Feliu, Vice.Chairperson Mary Scott Russell and members David D. Bethel, Dan McCrea, Levy Kelly and Randy G. Wiscombe. Marie Birts - Cooper was not present. Also in attendance were Director Subrata Basu, General Counsel Eve Boutsis, CRA Secretary Representative Nkenga Payne, and CRA Outreach Coordinator James McCants. 2. INVOCATION: Board Member David Bethel delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. ITEMS FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION: 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regular CRA Minutes- November 12, 2002 Moved by Board Member Wiscombe, seconded by Vice Chair Russell to approve the minutes as presented. There, being no discussion the motion passed by a 6 -0 vote. Member Wiscombe• Member Kelly: Vice Chair Russell: Member McCrea: Member Bethel: Member Birts- Cooper: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. MINUTES - December 9, 2002 1 Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea Not present 1 Chairperson Feliu: Yea 2 3 5. CRA DIRECTOR'S REPORT: 4 1. Presentation on Hurricane- Shutter Program. Mr. Daryl Weaver 5 appeared before the Board to provide a brief presentation on the 6 Miami -Dade County Hurricane Shutter program. Senior' Citizens 7 age, 65 and older are eligible for this program. This is a 8 'detached single family loan program for low to moderate- income 9 people. The program is based on a first come first serve basis 10 and the availability of funds. Applications can be requested by 11 calling 305 -350 -5238. The maximum loan amount is $3,000.00. 12 The applicant must be the owner of the house and the primary 13 resident. In addition, homeowner payments must be up to date and 14 taxes must be current. The applicant must have all applicable 15 homeowner's insurance coverage as well. 16 17 Mr. Weaver further provided information on Miami -Dade 18 County's Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Loan. This 19 program is also for low to moderate - income property owners, 20 designed specifically to rehabilitate homes. Examples of this 21 would be electrical system repair or replacement, roof repair or 22 replacement, kitchen, bath and .appliance repair or replacement, 23 air conditioning repair, or replacement, and septic system or 24 sanitary sewer repair. The rehabilitation loan is not intended 25 for home improvement purposes, including but not limited to 26' additions, swimming pools, recreation rooms, etc. The maximum 27 loan amount for this program is $20,000. For disabled and elderly 28 residents the maximum loan amount is $30,000. Applicants' must 29 have resided in the home for over 12 months. 30 31 Mr. Weaver shared that Miami -Dade County also have second 32 place mortgages, with first place mortgages from other approved 33 lenders. This program is also for low to moderate- income 34 families. The loan term is for 30 years, with interest rates 35 from zero to three percent for low income and four to six percent 36 for moderate - income families. The loans are distributed on first 37 come, first serve basis and are subject to the availability of 38 funds. 39 40 Chairperson Feliu emphasized the importance of getting this 41 information out to the community. The programs were not limited 42 to the CRA area. 43 44 Member McCrea accentuated the importance of informing 45 applicants of the time frame involved and the process by, which 46 the loan is approved and the funds disbursed. 47 48' 2. CRA office relocation update. An item on tonight's agenda 49 for -the Board's consideration is the approving of plans for the 50 relocation. The., goal is to' relocate the 'CRA Office 'into the 51 Mobley property. 52 3. Economic Development Initiatives update. Administration is 53 considering two areas for economic development: 1) Intersection COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 2 MINUTES - December 9, 2002 1 of 59th and SW 64th Street (Church Street) ; and 2 ) CRA Industrial 2 area. 3 4. Residential Rehabilitation Program update. Review process in 4 an effort to make it more user friendly. Recommendations will 5 be-brought back to the Board for its consideration. 6 5. Credit Counseling services RFP. This contract expired a few. 7 months ago.. The company isn't interested in renewing the 8 contract'. Administration is recommending putting together a 9 small RFP for Credit Counseling. Administration will provide a 10 copy of the RFP to the Board before it is sent out. 11 6. Greater Miami Neighborhood Housing update. This project is 12 underway. General Counsel Boutsis provided an update on the 13 Marshall Williamson property and Habitat for Humanity. The last 14 setback between building is with Miami -Dade County and the 15 release of the liens. Which Miami -Dade County is refusing to do 16 without the payment of a $100.00 fee for each lien, which totals 17 $500.00. Counsel has been in contact with Miami -Dade County, 18 without success, in an effort to waive the fee. Vice Chair 19 Russell recommending utilizing funds from the Board members' CRA 20 discretionary account to pay the fee. By acclamation 21 administration was directed to use. a portion of each. Board 22 Member's CRA discretionary account to cover the $500.00 fee. 23 7. Spirit of the season award. This award program was 24 implemented to showcase those homes that displayed outstanding .25 holiday decorations within the CRA area. Four homes will be 26 selected to receive this distinguished recognition. 27 28 Mr. Basu indicated that the James Bowman Scholarship Award 29 funding was in place. Administration. is working on specific 30 criteria for receiving this award. 31 8. Multipurpose. Center construction update. A walk through 32 of the facility was scheduled with the Board members for Monday, 33 December 16, 2002 beginning at 4:30 p.m. The Board members are 34 to meet at City Hall and then be transported to the facility. 35 36 Due to the State of the City Address the next CRA meeting 37 was scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2003 at 6:00 p.m. 38 39 Mr. Leroy Jones, Executive Director of Neighbors And 40 Neighbors Association appeared before the CRA Board to 41 familiarize them with the organization' s. overall functions and .42 primary goal, which is to provide technical assistance to small 43 businesses.. 44 45 Mr. Basu related that he'd spoken with a representative from 46 Miami -Dade County Commissioner Morales office and was advised 47 of the possibility of funding to assist with the design of the 48 swimming pool at Phase Two.'of the :Multipurpose Center being 49 constructed.at Murray Park. 50 51 There,'.,being no further questions or comments for the 52 Director, this report concluded. 53 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 3 MINUTES - December 9, 2002 1 6. CRA GENERAL COUNSEL'S REPORT: 2 General Counsel' Bouts is provided an update on the bid award 3 situation with Personal Paradise One. 4 5 Vice Chair Russell asked that information regarding this 6 matter be provided to the CRA Board and the CRA Advisory Board. 7 8 There, being no further questions or comments for the 9 General Counsel this report concluded. 10 11 CONSENT AGENDA 12 - There is none 13 RESOLUTION(S) .14 15 CRA 22 -02 -110 16 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 17 AGENCY APPROVING A SINGLE FAMILY REHABILITATION GRANT 18 OF UP TO $2,700.00 AWARDED TO MR. AND MRS. WOODLEY FOR 19 IMPROVEMENTS TO THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6441 SW 57TH 20 PLACE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE 21 SAID FUNDS FROM, ACCOUNT NUMBER 610 -1110- 553- 34 -50, 22 ENTITLED: RESIDENTIAL REINVESTMENT; AND PROVIDING AN 23 EFFECTIVE DATE. 5/7 24 25 Moved by Chair Feliu, seconded by Vice Chair Russell and 26 Member Wiscombe to approve this item. 27 28 Mr. Basu indicated that the funds being requested would be 29 utilized to paint the property. 30 31 Mr. Woodley was afforded an opportunity for comments. 32 33 At the conclusion of the discussion the motion passed by a 34 6 -0 vote. 35 36 Member Wiscombe: Yea 37 Vice Chair Russell: Yea 38 Member Kelly: Yea 39 Member McCrea: Yea 40 Member Birts- Cooper: Not present 41 Member Bethel: Yea 42 Chairperson Feliu: Yea 43 44 CRA 23 -02 -111 45 '8. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 46 AGENCY (SMCRA) APPROVING A, EXTENSION OF AN EXISTING 47 AGREEMENT'BETWEEN THE SMCRA AND B MUMFORD & COMPANY FOR 48 MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS SERVICES FOR A PERIOD 49 ENDING SEPTEMBER 31, 20031 AND PROVIDING FOR AN 50 EFFECTIVE DATE,_ 51 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 4 MINUTES - December 9, 2002 1 Moved by Member Wiscombe, seconded by Vice Chair Russell 2 to approve this item. 3 4 Mr. Basu indicated that this item was deferred from last 5 meeting due to lack of information..A packet of information was 6 provided. to the CRA Board on last week with regard to this 7 matter. The current contract will expire the end of May 2003. 8 Administration would like to extend the contract to the end of 9 this fiscal year. 10 11 The Board indicated its desire to have the CRA Newsletter 12 printed more frequently and distributed to all residents within 13 the community. This is an excellent media by which to get the 14 word out to the community of all the programs being sponsored 15 by the CRA. 16 17 At the conclusion of this discussion, the motion passed by 18 a 6 -0 vote. 19 20 Member Wiscombe: Yea 21 Vice Chair Russell: Yea 22 Member Kelly: Yea 23 Member McCrea: Yea 24 Member Birts- Cooper: Not present 25 Member Bethel: Yea 26 Chairperson Feliu: Yea 27 28 CRA 24 -02 -112 29 9. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI.COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 30 AGENCY (SMCRA) APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FEE OF 31 $9,977 (NINE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY SEVEN) 32 FOR MCHARRY & ASSOCIATES FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION 33 ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE RELOCATION.OF THE SMCRA 34 OFFICES TO 5825 SW 68th STREET (MOBLEY BUILDING), 35 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE SAID 36 FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 610 -1110- 541- 46 -30, ENTITLED 37 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR; AND PROVIDING FOR AN 38 EFFECTIVE DATE. 5/7 39 40 Moved by Chair Feliu, seconded by Members Wiscombe & Bethel 41 to approve this item. 42 43 Mr. Basu related that he is anticipating moving the CRA 44 offices into this building within the next two months. 45 46 At the conclusion of this discussion the motion passed by a 47 6 -0 vote. 48 49 Member Wiscombe: Yea 50 Vice Chair Russell: Yea 51 Member Kelly: Yea 52 Member McCrea: Yea 53 Member Birts- Cooper: Not present COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 5 MINUTES - December 9, 2002 1 Member Bethel: Yea 2 Chairperson Feliu: Yea 3 4 PUBLIC REMARKS 5 Mr. David Tucker, Sr., was afforded an opportunity for 6 comments. 7 CRA BOARD COMMENTS s 9 Each Commission member was afforded an opportunity for 10 comments. 11 .12 There, .being no further business to come before this Board, 13 the meeting adjourned at 8:29 p.m. 14 15 16 Approved 17 18 19 Attest: 20 21 Horace G. Feliu 22 CRA Chair 23 Ronetta Taylor, CMC 24 CRA Secretary 25 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY 6 MINUTES - December 9, 2002