03-20-00South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Agenda
March 20, 2000
Location: 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
Time: 6:30 PM
Call.to Order
A. Roll Call
CRA Board
B.. Approval of CRA Board Minutes
OLD BUSINESS (Carried over from February meeting)
C. Management Plan for Second and Third Quarters
Work Item #1 Infill Housing Program
• Habitat and Jubilee Contract Update
Work Item #v2 Budget Approval Process — Miami -Dade County
Commission
Work Item #3
Work Item #4
Work Item #5
Work Item #6
Work Item #7
CRA Audit
Cashflow Analysis
Annual Report to Auditor General's Office
Repayment to City in the amount of $57,478
Sidewalk Repair Request From City for CRA Area —
Advisory Board Recommendation
Work item #8 Secure TIF Funding from County
Work Item #9 Establish SMCRA office in CRA area
Work Item # 10 Hiring Staff PositionslOrientation. and Training
Work Item #16 Police Officer for Trolley
Work Item #17 Banker's Coalition for Minority Business Loans and
Residential Mortgages
Work Item #26 Lee Park Update on Landscape Project
Work Item #27 Commissioners Special Needs Fund
Work Item #29 Multifamily Housing Rehab
(Program Guidelines in Agenda Package)
Work Item #30 Code Enforcement Assistance Program
..(Program Guidelines in Agenda Package)
Work Item #33 Miami -Dade HUD Housing Redevelopment
(Director's Report in Agenda Package)
Work Item #38 Negotiations with Interval International Regarding
Trolley Route Expansion and Rental
Work Item #41A Negotiate with Shops and Simon Corp. Concerning
Possible Reprogramming of Trolley Funds
Work Item #43 Organize Public Meeting for Minority Business in CRA
Area
Work Item #44 Establish Minority Loan Program
Work Item #46 Establish Mortgage Subsidy and Silent Second
Program
NEW BUSINESS
D. Resolutions
1. A Resolution of the South Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency Terminating the Employment Agreement Between the
Agency and Don Delaney
Placed on the Agenda at the request of Commissioner Randy
Wiscombe
2. A Resolution Setting Guidelines for Hourly Consultant. Invoices and
Providing for Effective Date
Placed on the Agenda at the request of Vice Mayor Horace
Feliu
E. Staff Comments
F. Public Comments
G. General Comments from.CRA Board
H. Adjournment
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Community Redevelopment Agency
Annual Report
Fiscal Yearl998 -99
South Miami CRA Board
Julio Robaina, Chair
Mary Scott Russell, Vice Chair
Ann Bass
David Bethel
James Bowman
Horace Feliu
Charete Plummer
CRA Advisory Board
Helen Diaz
Charles Foschini.
Joann Henderson
Lee Perry
David Tucker, Jr.
CRA Director
Diana Morris
CRA Consultant
Don DeLaney.
CRA Legal Counsel
John Dellagloria
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Agency Overview
The South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) is a separate and
distinct agency created under the provisions of chapter 163 part III Florida Statutes, and
defined as a special district by chapter 189 Florida Statutes. The agency became
official on October 1, 1998. The life of a CRA is 30 years, The agency has a Board of
Commissioners consisting of the 5 elected officials (Mayor and Commissioners) and two
additional members appointed by the Commission. Additionally, the South Miami CRA
has a five- member Advisory Board appointed by the City Commission.
The Community Redevelopment Agency is established under the provisions of
chapter 163 Florida Statutes, and governed by the enabling ordinances and resolutions,
and the interlocal agreement with Miami Dade County Board of County Commissioners.
CRA's are established to help reverse conditions that contribute to reduced property
values, increased crime and other conditions associated with slum and blight by
conferring special powers and financing capabilities not available to cities.
A CRA Plan must be prepared and approved. The Plan establishes programs
that may be implemented by the agency. Only programs in the approved plan can be
funded. All of the programs and expenditures of the CRA must be for projects within the
designated Redevelopment area. The plan also establishes powers of the agency.
Those powers may not exceed. those powers established in the statute. The plan can,
however, establish powers withheld from the agency.
Planning documents such as Hometown Plan One and Hometown Plan Two,
which;were created with extensive public participation, along with the City's
Comprehensive Plan, are considered by the CRA Board as the guiding planning
documents for the area.
The boundaries of the CRA are SW 62nd Avenue, SW 72 "d Street, SW 57th
Avenue, and an irregular northern boundary that goes up to SW 62nd Street and then
drops down to SW 64th Street. .(See Map)
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Funding for the agency is derived primarily from Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
A tax base is established at the time the agency is created. When property assessment
increases in the CRA area, the amount that exceeds the established base (or a
percentage of that increase)'goes into a TIF trust fund and can be used only for
programs approved in the Plan, and within the CRA'area. The South Miami CRA
receives 50% of the tax increment. The remainder of the increased assessment due to
redevelopment within the CRA area goes to the City and the County general revenue
funds.
The South Miami CRA received no funding from TIF for its first year (this
reporting period) of operation because.there was no increase in the
property assessment within the CRA area.
When authorized or approved by the City Commission and the Miami Dade
County Board .of County. Commissioners, the SMCRA may issue redevelopment.
revenue bonds and other financial instruments as per Section 163.385. Florida Statutes.
Bonds issued under this section do not constitute indebtedness within the
meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitations or restrictions as
they apply to the City of South Miami. or Dade County.
The Shops at Sunset Place is within the boundary of the CRA. The County
Property Appraiser assessed this development in December 1998. The development
was incomplete at that time. The first year increment from Shops at Sunset Place was
owed to the CRA in October 1999 for Fiscal Year 1999 -2000. Based on partial
completion, the Tax Increment revenue totaled $797,890. The City arid the CRA each
received $412,544 from tax revenues as a result of the increase from Shops at Sunset.
Additionally, the County and CRA each received $385,346 in revenue from this
development. When the assessment of the completed development occurs in
December 1999, the resulting increase is expected to create a TIF trust fund deposit of
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approximately $1,000,000 for the SMCRA for fiscal year 2000 -01. The City and County
would receive approximately $500,000 each based on this estimate.
Over the 30 year life of the CRA, an estimated $95 - $20 million dollars
that would have gone to the County will be returned to South Miami
through the CRA TIF mechanism.
The Community Redevelopment Agency operated in FY 98 -99 with an advance
from the City of South Miami. Additionally, The agency raised more than $350,000 in
mostly private funds during the year to implement quick victory projects and to operate a
free trolley service for two years. The City has the option of assessing the CRA for
repayment of the funds advanced for expenses related to creation of the Agency.
The next two to three years are crucially important to the CRA. TIF funding of up
to $3,000,000 is expected be available for implementing programs over this period. The
initial structure and implementation of programs will establish a strong base for the
aaencv's future success and must be done in strict compliance with oovernina
documents.
During FY 1998 -99 the SMCRA was staffed with a full -time Executive Director.
The agency retains the services of a CRA consultant for technical assistance and
project management, and CRA legal counsel.
The CRA Board approves all projects funded by the CRA. Board meetings are
held in the Commission Chamber, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami.
The phone number for the CRA office is 305- 668 - 7236, and it is located at 5975
Sunset Drive, Suite 407, South Miami, FL 33143.
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Status Report On Administrative Issues
Interlocal Agreement for CRA
Miami -Dade County is a "home rule" county. Community Redevelopment
Agencies in home rule counties must be approved by the County Commission.
Additionally, CRA's and the Municipality must enter an Interlocal Agreement following
approval of the agency. This agreement defines terms and conditions such as the
percentage of the tax increment that the CRA will receive. CRA's can receive up to
95% of the tax increment within their, district. The Miami Dade County Commission
limited the South Miami CRA to 50% of the increment. The interlocal agreement also
defines the amount that can be spent for administration (10 percent), establishes
requirements regarding reporting, budget approval, and audits.. It may delineate other
requirements established by the County Commission.
The terms of the agreement were negotiated by Diana Morris, CRA Executive
Director; Don Delaney, CRA Consultant; John Dellagloria, CRA Legal Counsel; and
Earl Gallop, City. A committee composed of County employees, including the Director
of the Office of Community and. - Economic Development and staff from the County
Attorney's office represents the County. Negotiations began in July 1998. The
agreement has been finalized and approved by the Miami Dade Board of County
Commissioners.
Interlocal Agreement for Trolley Operation
Miami -Dade County requires municipalities to enter an interlocal agreement for
operation of transportation services. The CRA Executive Director and CRA Legal
Counsel completed this process with County.staff and the agreement has been finalized
and approved by both the SMCRA Board and Miami Dade County Board of
Commissioners.
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CRA Budget
The CRA budget must be approved by the Miami -Dade Board of County
Commissioners after it has been approved by the South Miami CRA Board. The
budget process included several public meetings of the SMCRA Advisory Board. The
1999 -2000 budget was then presented to the SMCRA Board in a public meeting.
Following approval by the SMCRA Board, the.budget was transmitted to Miami -Dade
County for review by the County's Tax Increment Finance Review Committee. This was
accomplished within the prescribed guidelines. Revisions were recommended by the
County Committee, and those changes were brought back to the SMCRA Board for
their approval. The budget was then resubmitted with the recommended changes`for
final approval by the Miami Dade County Board of Commissioners.
South tlliliami CRA Trolley
One of the many programs in the South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan
adopted and approved by the City Commission and the Miami -Dade County
Commission is operation of two public trolleys.
The Development Order between.the City of South Miami and the Shops at
Sunset Place included a requirement that the Shops at Sunset Place pay for
approximately 20 hours per week of a shuttle service that was to be implemented by the
City. The City's Comprehensive Plan includes a commitment to the public to provide this
type of service to be in operation by 1998. The City, however, with many demands on
limited. revenue, was not in a position to fund the operation of a shuttle. No plans had
been made (other than the goal in the Comp Plan) to provide this type of service to the
community.
Staff and the CRA Consultant, devised a plan to achieve all three objectives. The
solution was to allow the Shops at Sunset Place to fulfill their financial obligation for the
. 20 hours a week for shuttle service by paying their total obligation up front. Shops at
Sunset Place paid the CRA $225,000 to implement the Trolley Service which was
approved in the Plan. The funds paid by Shops at Sunset Place will operate a free
trolley service to the community for two full years. It also enables the City to fulfill the
commitment stated in the Comp Plan. Without this arrangement, the City and the
community would not have this free service that is transporting passengers across
U.S. 1, and helping to relieve the parking and traffic problems that have come with the
new activity in our downtown area.
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The red and green old -style trolley adds to the hometown atmosphere while
making it easier, faster and safer to cross U.S. 1 for shopping and dining in the
downtown retail district, as well as grocery shopping. The trolley makes regular stops at-
the Winn Dixie store on 73 Id Street. The newly implemented route includes a stop each
hour between 11:30 and 4:30 at South Miami Hospital, City Hall /Library, Metrorail (2
times per hour), Winn Dixie, Sunset Drive, and 62 "d Avenue near the Lee Park Coop
and the Senior Center. During the evening, the trolley makes a shorter cycle serving
primarily the Metrorail station and Shops at Sunset Place. The route will continue to
adjust as we determine ridership from the various stops. The new expanded route and
with approximate pick -up times posted, we anticipate a significant- increase in ridership.
This innovative approach to finding solutions that meet identified community
needs and objectives is an excellent example of what the South Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency will accomplish for this community, and it represents one of the
first major Quick Victories for the SMCRA.
THE BONUS: The "up -front' payment by Shops.at Sunset Place of
$225, 000 can earn interest income of up to $10, 000 over the life of
the investment. This money will be used for another CRA Quick
Victory Project. AND....... we anticipate revenue from advertising on
the trolley to total almost 16,000 annually.
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Quick Victory Projects: Residential Paint -up /Fix -up
The CRA, partnered with Wounded Healers, a social service organization
established to help young people get back on track by learning marketable job skills and.
working to obtain their GED, to accomplish a residential paint -up /fix -up project. To
date, the Wounded Healers, under Rev. Bill Green's direction, has painted a dozen
homes for residents of the CRA area who needed assistance in improving the
appearance of their homes. This multifaceted project was made possible through the
efforts of Don DeLaney, the CRA Consultant. He persuaded Bank Atlantic Foundation
to contribute funds for a Quick Victory project. They gave the agency its first
contribution - a check for $2,500. Then he went to Home Depot, and The Comras
Company and asked each to contribute to the project. Home Depot agreed to
contribute the paint ($1,500) and The Comras Company contributed an additional $500
to the project. Additionally, we asked the churches within the CRA area to recommend
one person from their congregation- who needed assistance with home improvement.
Through the tremendous effort of Rev. Green, these young men became very
motivated and enthusiastic. Commissioner Bethel reported that they were up very early
on Saturday morning ready to begin work before their supervisor - showed up. They are
proud of their work. — and so are we.
This CRA Quick Victory was a success in many ways.
Several homeowners in. our community now have freshly painted
homes and renewed pride.
Several young men in our community now have new job skills and
new hope.
This CRA strategy allowed redevelopment to be tied to social
services.
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Quick Victory: Commercial Rehabilitation
Two of the sites within the CRA area that workshops and walking tours
participants brought to our attention were the FP &L substation adjacent to Murray Park,
and the U.S. Post Office. The CRA made these priority projects for. Quick Victories.
FP &L Substation
For the past three years. or so, the City and FP &L tried to come to an agreement
regarding needed improvements at the substation bordering Murray Park. After the CRA
was approved, this project was undertaken as a redevelopment advocacy project. After
meetings with our new FP &L representative, we agreed upon a plan. FP &L agreed to
contribute $1,000 to ,the City to install a windscreen along the fence that borders the
substation, and for landscaping. Additionally, they agreed (and have completed)
landscaping, along 68th St. boundary and' a new fence around the entire property at a
cost of approximately $25,000.
Estimated value of project: $26,000
U.S. Post Office
For more than a dozen years, the City had attempted to cause the Post Office to
take down the chain -link and barbed wire fence that surrounded the property. This was
one of the most frequently mentioned eyesores in the community when we held public
meetings and community walks.
The CRA Consultant contacted elected officials in Washington for assistance.
Shortly thereafter, the Post Office agreed to take down the fence. The improvement is
amazing, and they are not done yet. Within the next few weeks, the Post Office will
complete a total landscaping plan to. beautify the facility. Their enthusiastic cooperation .
in making this improvement is being applauded by the community.,
Estimated value of pr iect: $25,000
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ADDITIONALLY, the CRA worked with the City Manager and Public
Works Department to implement a plan to improve the appearance
of the City -owned property next to the, Post Office. — the site of the
former inspection station. The City Public Works Department has
removed the barbed wire. from the fence, moved the fence back
seven feet, and will soon landscape the area in front of the fence to
improve the appearance.
Proposed Redevelopment Project at 58t" Avenue
and 71St Street
The SMCRA was directed by the City Commission to issue a Request for
Proposals and Qualifications for redevelopment of. City -owned property located at 58t'
Avenue and 71St Street. The property currently provides 44 metered parking spaces
and generates very little revenue for the City. A primary objective of the redevelopment
project is to increase available parking in the downtown area. The direction of the.
Commission was in response to mounting concerns regarding the insufficiency of
parking in the downtown area which had been the focus of much discussion by
downtown merchants`and residents during the past years.
The SMCRA received a qualified proposal for the redevelopment project from the
Comras Company and Simon Properties Group. The CRA Board and the City
Commission voted. unanimously to proceed with negotiations on the submitted proposal.
The preliminary project plan would provide 400 to 500 additional parking spaces, 20,000
square feet of retail /restaurant space, and possibly 60,000 square feet of office space.
The Tire Kingdom property and other properties are included in the planned
redevelopment project.
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The SMCRA RFP &Q required potential developers to pay review fees to the.
CRA totaling $25,000. Costs.such as title search, property appraisal and environmental
audits will be paid from that revenue, however we anticipatethat at least $15,000 will be
available for another CRA Quick Victory Project.
The proposed project will:
• help�relieve the parking shortage in the downtown area
greatly improve the appearance of the U.S. 1,158th Avenue/ 71St Street
triangle
• create an increase in ad valorem tax revenue
• add new jobs to the CRA area and economy
• raise additional revenue through fees and licenses
• increase the Tax Increment for other redevelopment projects
• and many other rinancial benefits that cities derive from
redevelopment.
The proposed project is being redefined by the developer, and the revised project
will be considered by the City Commission.
Metrorail Station Redevelopment Project
Miami -Dade County issued a Request for Proposals for redevelopment of the
South Miami Metrorail Station. A proposal was-submitted by Designers Dover & Kohl;
Chael & Cooper; and Pistorino & Alam, and Developers, Jubilee CDC; Masvidal
Partners; Permanentia. The project is not a CRA initiated project, but will likely request
to form a public /private partnership with the. SMCRA to ensure the success of the
project.
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This type of project is featured in the Hometown "Too" Plan. The proposed
project includes approximately 100 housing units. It also includes work/live loft units
and retail space.
Projects Currently in Process
SMCRA Biannual Budget
Staff is preparing a biannual budget to provide goals and objectives for the
Agency for the next two years. The FY 1999 -2000 budget will place emphasis on
Residential Reinvestment, and will allocate funds for residential rehabilitation, code
enforcement assistance, and funding to assist in the building of 12 new.affordable
homes with a value of approximately $1,000,000.
Marshall Williamson Park Safety Improvement Program
The CRA Plan includes park improvement programs. There are two parks within
the CRA area. The CRA Director submitted a grant for CDBG funds to improve safety
features in Marshall Williamson Park. We have been awarded $50,000 for this project.
REDEVELOPMENT IS CONTAG10US
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity deserves special recognition for their accomplishments
within the district designated as the CRA area. Their ongoing efforts to provide housing
for families have had a tremendous impact on the community. REDEVELOPMENT IS
CONTAGIOUS.
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The Sieger Architectural Partnership
A partially completed building located next to the Four Points Hotel was in drastic
need of redevelopment. Its deterioration was devaluing and also hurting neighboring
business. It was featured in the South Miami CRA Plan, as one of the buildings
potentially eligible for commercial rehabilitation. The property was recently purchased
for complete refurbishing by The Sieger Architectural Partnership to house their offices.
This is a major improvement for the CRA community. We applaud and welcome
Charles Sieger and his associates to our community. REDEVELOPMENT IS
CONTAGIOUS.
Ravi Ramjit
Ravi Ramjit owns businesses located on SW 59th Place European Automotive
Repair Center and Mary's Restaurant. When approached regarding the possibility of
participating in a commercial rehab project that would be funded by the CRA, Mr. Ramjit
was excited about the possibility of the business community in his area receiving some
much- needed 'improvement. Two weeks later, he called to say he was beginning
improvements on his own. He hired young men from the neighborhood to do the
painting and is working on landscaping improvements now. He will be asking the CRA
to assist with signage for his newly rehabbed businesses. REDEVELOPMENT IS
CONTAGIOUS.
Larkin Hospital
Dr. Michel, CEO for Larkin Hospital, has a vision of creating new opportunities
within our CRA area. The hospital is considering establishing a clinic and possibly a
teaching hospital affiliated with Larkin. He ' and staff met with the CRA Director and
Consultant several months ago to discuss the possibilities. We will work with them in
any way we can to support, their redevelopment efforts in our community.
REDEVELOPMENT IS CONTAGIOUS.
A positive change is taking place, but we 'have only begun our task. Next year
(1999 -2000) the agency will receive its first Tax Increment Funding ` revenue. We
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anticipate funding in the amount of approximately $850,000. The planning and approval
process is complete and the community will begin to see the results of the past three
years of hard work by elected officials, staff, and the community. During the next year
staff plans an aggressive implementation schedule that will launch a new program every
month.
The. goal of the South Miami CIA is to work toward the elimination of
its need to exist.
MULTIFAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM
PROJECT TITLE
Multifamily Rehabilitation Program
FUNDING SOURCE
Line Item 131 # 5, Multifamily Unit Rehabilitation
APPROPRIATION
$84,000
AMOUNT
POWERS AS STATED IN
Page 34, II A
PLAN AND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
To provide direct financial assistance to selected
applicants for major rehabilitation of multifamily
residential units within the CRA area.
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION (a) SMCRA will provide matching grants of up to $1,500
per unit in a multifamily building. This will provide for
a total amount of $3,000 in rehabilitation per unit
With the owner match.
(b) ,There shall be no cap on the number of units that
may be'funded for rehab under this program.
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(c) No multifamily residential property may receive.
more than one funding allocation per annual
cycle.
(d) All property owners who receive funding under this
program shall commit legally to refrain from
evicting any tenant who is compliance with their
lease for a one - year period from the date of
execution of a SMCRA grant award contract.
(e) All property owners who receive funding under this
program shall commit legally to refrain from raising
the rent of any tenant who is compliance with their
lease for a one -year period from the date of
execution of a SMCRA grant award contract.
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APPLICATION PROCESS (a) The SMCRA Executive Director shall provide public
notice and advertisement of the* 1999 -2000 funding
cycle through the local newspaper, City access
Cable channel, CAA Board and other community
groups.
(b) Interested applicants shall complete an
approximate two -page application which shall be
signed by the legal property owner.
(c) This application shall also include a contractor's
estimate of the work to be done. All applicants will
be encouraged to utilize local labor and will be
provided with a listing of local businesses that may
be qualified to complete the work.
(d) The Executive Director shall arrange for each,
application to be heard by the CRA Advisory Board
at a regularly scheduled. meeting. The applicant
shall be afforded the opportunity to make a brief
presentation and answer questions from the
Advisory. Board members.
(e) Those applications selected for funding
recommendations by the Advisory Board shall be
sent forward to the SMCRA Board of Commissioners
for final decision.
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(f) The SMCRA Executive Director shall withhold the.
agency's payment until the rehabilitation project is
completed and approved by the City building
official. At this juncture, the Executive Director shall
request issuance of a check by the SMCRA Board.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
PROJECT TITLE
Code Enforcement Assistance Program
FUNDING SOURCE
Line Item B1 # 5,, Residential Reinvestment
Code Violation Rehab Assistance
APPROPRIATION
$20,000
AMOUNT
POWERS AS STATED IN
Page 34, II A; Page 37, III C; Page 44 X A
PLAN AND PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
GOAL
To provide direct financial assistance to selected
applicants who have been cited by the SMCRA /City
Code Enforcement Officer for violations.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
For single - family properties, the SMCRA will provide
matching grants in an amount up to $250 per
residential unit for code compliance efforts. The
SMCRA's portion shall not exceed 50% f the total cost
and shall not exceed $250. This amount shall be .
capped at $500 for multifamily and commercial
properties.
APPLICATION PROCESS I (a) The SMCRA Executive Director shall prepare a one-
page fact sheet which shall be included in all
code enforcement violation notices mailed by the
SMCRA /City Code Enforcement Officer. This fact
sheet shall provide basic information and notify the
violator that they MAY BE ELIGIBLE for code
enforcement assistance under this program. The
Executive Director shall be listed as the point of
contact.
(b) The Executive Director shall also contact all
property owners in the redevelopment area with
existing code enforcement violations as per City
records.
(c) No property shall be eligible to receive more than .
one grant per annual funding cycle.
(d) Interested applicants shall contact the Executive
Director and complete a two -page application
stating their case and the rationale for requesting
financial assistance. The property owner in the
case of rental property shall sign the application.
(e) The Executive Director shall arrange for each
application to be heard by the CRA Advisory Board
at a regularly scheduled meeting. The applicant
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shall be afforded the opportunity to make a brief
presentation and answer questions from the
Advisory Board members:
(f) Those applications selected for funding
recommendations by the Advisory Board shall be
sent forward to the SMCRA Board of Commissioners
- for final decision.
(g) Applications approved by the SMCRA Board shall
be encouraged to contract with local labor and
will be provided with a listing of local businesses
that may be qualified to complete the work.
(h) The SMCRA Executive Director shall withhold the
agency's payment until the code violation is
remedied and approved by the code officer and
Executive Director. At this juncture, the Executive
Director shall issue a check under the authority
granted by the SMCRA Board and will report the
progress at SMCRA meetings or by written report.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT— MEETING WITH MIAMI -DADE HUD DIRECTOR
On March 15, Mr. DeLaney and I worked with Miami -Dade Housing Authority
(MDHA) Director, Rene Rodriguez, to discuss the possibility of privatization of the
58 unit HUD housing,project in South Miami's CRA area. This was a follow -up
meeting to several other work sessions where this subject was discussed with
MDHA.
As in the past, MDHA is reluctant to begin the process of privatization of the
apartments at this time due to relocation issues. As in the past, the reason for
their reluctance is income status of the residents. Of the 89 residents, 22 are
employed earning income.. Others are receiving SSI, Social Security or other
public assistance. Privatization at this time could cause displacement of those
residents who could not qualify to purchase.
The outcome of the meeting was very positive and addresses the concerns
expressed by the SMCRA Board of Commissioners.
IMMEDIATE
• SMCRA Executive Director and Consultant negotiated a completely free
rental unit to be made available to a South Miami Police Officer.
• SMCRA Executive Director and Consultant negotiated a free 24 hour police
substation on premises with full bathroom facilities which could be staffed in
part by the CRA funded police officer assigned to the trolley /trolley, route.
• SMCRA Executive Director and Consultant negotiated for MDHA's
Community. Policing expert to walk the site with City Commission, citizens and
police officers to determine what physical improvements can be made
immediately to improve crime prevention at the location. This may include
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improvements such as lighting systems, alterations to landscaping, parking,
security, etc.
• MDHA will increase enforcement efforts of their zero tolerance policy in
regard to eviction of tenants convicted of crime, working with SMPD to identify
those individuals.
SHORT TERM COMMITMENTS
• MDHA would redevelop every unit in partnership with the SMCRA to bring
units up to market rate quality (paint, structural, air conditioning, landscape,
etc.)
MDHA agreed to pay for all soft costs for architects, engineering and other
professional services necessary to design plans and initial cost estimates.
• CRA Executive Director and CRA Consultant shall work with MDHA staff on
final redevelopment plans and cost estimates.
CRA Board may consider financial partnership to fund approximately 50%
share of selected redevelopment program.
LONG -TERM
After major physical redevelopment of site the SMCRA and MDHA will partner to
phase in more residents with steady employment and income which will allow for
eventual privatization of entire development. This will be done in partnership with
CRA professional staff to prepare RFP &Q and financial packages to facilitate the
privatization.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TERMINATING THE EheLOYIM ENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND DON DELANEY.
WHEREAS, as of October 1, 1999 the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency)
entered into an agreement between the Agency and Don Delaney (d/b /a SDI, Inc.) with Delaney to serve as
a consultant to the .Agency; and
WHEREAS, the Agency, pursuant to paragraph 6 of the Agreement, desires to terminate the
agreement.
NOW,' THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE . SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Mgr ions. That pursuant to paragraph f of the October 1, 1999 agreement between the Agency and
Delaney, the Agency terminates-the agreement.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall serve as written notice of such termination and that De.laAey
shall receive all compensation provided for in the Agreement.
Section 3. That during any notice period that Delaney remains as a consultant to the Agency,
Delaney shall not be required nor pem3itted to represent the Agency in any capacity, except through express
direction of a majority of the Board of Commissioners.
Section 4. This Resolution shall be effective immedlately upon adoption.
PASSED this day of March, 2000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GENERAL COUNSEL
CHAIRPMISON
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DRAFT 3116100
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
ABOEVELOPMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR
INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED ON CONSULTANT INVOICES
AND PROVIDING-FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (Agency) desires to establish
guidelines for consultants billing on an hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the Agency wishes to have the invoices broken down by task and by reasonable unit
of time.
NOW, .THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Secdo 1. That invoices for all consulting services charged at an hourly rate shall, at a minimum,
provide the following information: .
a) Provide a breakdown in fifteen minute increments;
b) For each increment of time billed, the consultant shall provide a concise
narrative of activity paifnrmed, including listing of meetings, telephone
calls, etc.; and
c) Identify and submit copies, as appropriate, of all work products
completed during the billing period.
kectlon 2. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon approval.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of . 2000.
CHAIRPERSON
dENERAL COUNSEL