08-07-00Chair
Vice Chair
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Julio Robaina
Horace G. Feliu
Mary Scott'Russell
David D. Bethel
Randy G. Wiscombe
James Bowman
Charete B. Plummer
CRA General Counsel• John Dellagloria
CRA Executive Director Charles D. Scurr
CRA Secretary Ronetta Taylor
SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
CRA Meeting
Meeting date: August 7, 2000 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL
Next Regular Meeting Date: To.be determined due to Labor Day
Phone: (305) 663 -6340
Time: 6:30 PM
City of South Miami Ordinance No. 10 -00 -1712 requires
all lobbyists before engaging . in 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 (whether 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.
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CALL TO ORDER:
CALL TO ORDER:
INVOCATION:
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
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ITEMS FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION:
4. Approval' of Minutes'
a. Regular CRA Minutes - July 19, 2000
5. CRA Director's Report:
a. Architectural and Engineering Services
6. 'CRA General Counsel's Report:
CONSENT AGENDA
There are no items for consideration.
RESOLUTION(S)
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING 'AND ADOPTING THE REVISED BUDGET OF
THE AGENCY FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER'1, 1999 AND
ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2000; 'AUTHORIZING' THE EXPENDITURE OF
FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL,
SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY (CRA) APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE BUDGET OF THE AGENCY
FOR THE 'FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2000 AND ENDING
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS
ESTABLISHED BY THE BUDGET; PROVIDING FOR REPEAL,'
SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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BOARD COMMENTS
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EVIDENCE, NOR DOES IT AUTHORIZE CHALLENGES OR APPEALS NOT OTHERWISE ALLOWED BY LAW.
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1 South Miami CFA Minutes DRAFT
2 July 19, 2000
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4 1. CALL TO ORDER:
5 The CRA Board of the City of South Miami, Florida met in
6 Special Session on Wednesday, July 19,'2000 beginning at 6:30
7 p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
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9 The following members of the CRA Board. were present,
10 Chairperson Julio Robaina, Board Members. Charete B. Plummer,
11 Randy G. Wiscombe, Mary Scott Russell, James Bowman and David D.
12 Bethel. Vice Chair Horace G. Feliu arrived at 7:17 p.m.
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14 Also in attendance were, CRA Executive Director Charles
15 D. Scurr, CRA Interim Director Greg Oravec, CRA General Counsel
16 Earl G. Gallop sitting in for John Dellagloria, and CRA
17 Secretary Representative Nkenga Payne.
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19 2 INVOCATION:
20 Member Bethel delivered the Invocation.
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22 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
23 The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
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25 ITEMS FOR THE BOARD'S CONSIDERATION:
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27 4. Approval of Minutes.
28 a. Regular CRA Minutes - June 5, 2000
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30 Moved by Member Russell, seconded by Member Wiscombe to
31 approve the minutes as presented.
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33 There, being no discussion the motion passed by a 6 -0 vote.
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35 Vice Chair Feliu: Not present
36 Member Plummer: Yea
37 Member Bethel: Yea
38 Member Bowman: Yea
39 Member Wiscombe:. Yea
40- Member Russell: Yea
41 Chairperson Robaina: Yea
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44 5. CRA Director's Report:
45 Executive Director Scurr reported on the following items.
46 1. Lt. Bobby Richardson and Officer Henry Guzman were introduced
47 as part of "Walking Beat" patrol in'Zone 3 [Murray Park].
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49 2. Recruitment from new CRA Director. Extensive advertisement
50 has been done [National, State and local]. The announcement is
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1 running on Channel Five. Fifteen responses have been received
2 thus far. In addition, the City of Homestead just completed its
3 search for a.CRA Director and has forward to the City its short
4 list of eleven resumes. There are now Twenty -six names for
5 consideration. The application submittal date will close at the
6 end of August. 'A recommendation was made to put the
7 advertisement on the.City's web site.
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9 3. The CRA Organizational Concept. A management team is being
10 developed to run the CRA and its programs. Mr. Delaney's
11 services would focused on specific projects: 1) banking
12 coalition; 2) state and county reporting requirements; 3)
13 specific consulting on CRA technical matters. Mr. Oravec and
14 Mr. Dellagloria would focus on: 1) transportation; 2) single
15 family housing projects; 3) new business development (Working
16 Capital of Florida); 4) administration and budget.
17 Administration is proposing to retain Mr. John Whitehead, III to
18 do 'work in two major areas: 1) infrastructure improvements, and
19 2) multi - family housing. The Community Outreach area hasn't
20 been fully defined as yet. In addition the Media
21 Outreach /Marketing area of the CRA needs to be addressed.
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23 Inquiry was made as to whether the CRA is being billed by
24 Mr. Delaney for his travel time to South Miami from Hobe Sound.
25 Administration indicated that . it would get . a billing
26 clarification. In addition there was discussion as to whether
27 Mr. Whitehead's statements would be itemized to the quarter
28 hour. For the record, it was clarified that Mr. Whitehead would
29 provide, detailed. billing of 15 minutes intervals. Member
30 Wiscombe suggested using the same format the City Attorney
31 currently uses.
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33 Member Russell related that she's not seen a status report
34 of.project the consultant is working on in the past two months.
35 She asked that a written report on those projects be provided to
36 the Board members.
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38 Member Wiscombe too expressed concerned that it has been two
39 months since the consultant had last reported to the Board with
40 regards to on -going projects.
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42 Mr. Oravec related administration has received
43 correspondence from the consultant regarding the various
44 projects he's working on. This information would be forwarded
45 to the Board members so that they would be aware of the
46 activities taken place.
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48 4. CRA Budgets. A revised budget for the current fiscal year
49 and the first draft for the "2000 /2001 fiscal year would be
50 presented at the next CRA meeting.
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52 5. Working Capital of Florida. Office space was located.in the
53 Miller Publishing building for .this program. Negotiations are
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progressing. It is anticipated that an agreement would be
brought back for the Board's consideration at the next meeting.
6. JPI. This organization has not submitted any request for
assistance from the CRA. The representatives made a
presentation to the CRA Advisory Board on last Monday. The
advisory voted 3 -0 to support the project.
7. Helen Bentley Center. This organization along with the
Wounded Healers, Inc. came to the CRA with a proposal to provide'
a full range of health care services, utilizing a building under
the ownership of Wounded Healers. The building requires
approximately $60,000.00 in improvements to bring it up to,code.
Funds for this type of project are available in the CRA budget
under "Commercial Building Rehab." The CRA Advisory Board
raised concern about the Rosa Lee Wesley Center, which provides
a similar service.
Chairperson Robaina stressed the importance of having a full
service health care facility in walking distance to the
residents. He related that the Rosa Lee Wesley Center only
provides prenatal care.,
Member Bethel concurred with Chairperson Robaina's comments.
He said that the Rosa Lee Wesley Center is only open until 5:00
p.m. The Helen Bentley Center would stay open until 9:00 p.m.
He emphasized the importance of taking advantage of the.
volunteers who are willing to work to make this center a
reality.
Member Wiscombe said that teen pregnancy and AIDS are the
only two major health care problems facing this community that
are currently being addressed. He emphasized the importance of
covering all the basis in .an effort to reach all the people
because there are other health issues that need addressing (e.g.
drug addiction) .
Member Plummer conveyed her support of this health center.
She asked if the children would.be able to get school physicals
at this facility.
Ms. Pinky Sands appeared before the Board and indicated that
school physicals would be a part of the services provided. She
stressed the importance of provide medical services for this
community.
Executive Director Scurr related that 100% of the operating
cost would be paid by the Helen Bentley Center. The CRA would
assist the group with commercial rehabilitation of the property,
in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00. This would allow for 12
to 18 months of full service health care for this community.
Member Bowman wanted to know what would happen after the 12
to 18 months has expired.
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Executive Director 'Scurr said that if the center did not
have the patient flow after the '12 to 18 month commitment, the
center would probably, close. Another commercial establishment
however, could use the building because it would be up to node
standards.
Member Russell asked how many people from the community were
currently being serviced at the Helen Bentley Center. She
further questioned whether this clinic would get enough patients
to keep it open for the next 12 to 18 months.
Ms. Sands shared her opinion that it would be possible to
keep the clinic open because people didn't want to ,travel to
Coconut Grove for service' when they can get it in their own
community. She said that the Helen Bentley Center services
approximately 13,000 patients annually but she could not
determine how many of those were South Miami residents, however
she would provide this information to the Board the following
day.
Member Russell voiced her support of this full service
clinic.
Concerns were raised as to whether South Miami residents
would get preferential treatment at this facility because of the
federal funds involved the clinic is obligated to service any
and all who visit the clinic. Possible overcrowding was also a
concern.
Administration reported that Mr. Davis made a presentation
at the CRA Advisory Board meeting on last Monday. The Board
voted 3 -0 to recommend approving the funding request.
8. CRA Trolley. For the past month administration has been
studying various options regarding the trolley. The conclusion
is that the trolley has 'not met expectations. Mr. Oravec
reported. that on June 14"' he'd . personally observed the trolley
at 8:45 p.m., in the City of Coral Gables. It, is important to
understand the original mission of the trolley service. The
Board must also keep in 'mind the cost effectiveness of the
trolley. A meeting was held with South Miami Hospital and
Interval International in an effort' to investigate whether a
joint venture could be arranged whereby those entities would use
the trolley and share the expense. Although the interest was
there, unfortunately, a satisfactory schedule could not be
worked -out. Without a sure way to reduce the cost of the
trolley, staff believes that the trolley cannot serve the City's
demands cost effectively, or within the desired amount of
flexibility. Staff believes that a shuttle service would be
more appropriate for the City's needs. The remaining funds
allocated by the':Shops At Sunset Place could be used to purchase
the vehicles and members of the Parks & Recreation Department
could operate this shuttle service. This would enable the City
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1 to serve its school children, seniors and local residents as
2 well as allowing for flexibility at special events. In. order
3 for administration to maximize the remaining resources and not
4 deplete the remaining funds, or spend 115% of next years budget
5 on the operation of the trolley, administration. is requesting
6 authorization to terminate the current agreement with the
7 trolley provider.
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9 Executive Director Scurr expounded upon this subject and
10 indicated that the remaining funds could be used to purchase a
11 vehicle that would provide.a shuttle service during the morning
12 hours to take the children to Ludlum and South Miami Elementary
13 Schools. Additionally, in the middle of the day the vehicle.
14 could be used to take the seniors to Winn Dixie or where ever
15 they would need to go.
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17 Chairperson Robaina inquired if the agreement with the Shops
18 At Sunset Place would be violated if the CRA were to use the
19 funds already received from the Shops At Sunset Place in this
20 manner?
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22 Attorney Gallop indicated that the Shops At Sunset Place
23 might be willing to waive any rights they may have to the funds.
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25 Members Plummer and Bethel agreed to the termination of the
26 trolley contract.
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28 Member Russell suggested pursuing a lease option for the
29 vehicle to be used for the shuttle.service.
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31 Member Wiscombe concurred with Member Russell's suggestion.
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33 By acclamation, administration was given the go ahead to
34 terminate the trolley contract.
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36 9. Budgets. The 1999/2000 budget amendments and 2000 /2001 -draft
37 budget will be presented to the CRA Advisory Board on July 31st
38 and the CRA Board on August. 7th." An additional meeting before
39 the CRA Board is scheduled tentatively for August 17th at 6:30
40 p.m. Property appraisals have been ordered for a number of
41 vacant parcels adjacent to Murray Park, Gerald Cox's house and
42 the old vehicle inspection station are also included on this
43 list.
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45 Member Wiscombe opined that the old roller hockey rank is a
46 waste. He suggested utilizing this space for tennis courts.
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48 Chairperson Robaina emphasized the importance of having a
49 swimming pool built in this community.
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51 Mr. Oravec continued his report on FY 2000/2001 budget
52 related that revenue would be down by. approximately $95,000.00
53 for FY 2000 /2001 budget. 'He cautioned that 1999/2000 budget was
54 based on 100% revenue.
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2 10. Project Signs. Project signs have been received and were
3 put on displayed so that the Board members could see what they
4 looked like. A small tasteful permanent sign is.also being
5 considered for those projects funded in part through the CRA.
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7 10. Aerial photos of the CRA area have been ordered.
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9 11. Mr. Delaney would provide an update on the Banker's
10 Coalition at the next CRA meeting.
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13 12. Status report on the HUD unit for the Substation was
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16 13. Administration Assistant position. Candidates have been
17 interviewed and the list has been narrowed down to three
18 finalists.
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22 satisfaction conclusions.
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24 15. Community ;Events. CRA is co- sponsoring some events in an
25 effort to get the word. out. CRA participated in National AIDS
26 Awareness Day and a Role Model program at Murray Park. CRA
27 would also be co- sponsoring the dedication of the improvements
28 at Marshall Williamson Park and the improvements at Lee Park
29 Condominiums.
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32 16. St. Alban's Day Care Project. An add on item has been
33 produced for tonight's agenda to address the maximum amount to
34 be given for a special need program.
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36. Moved by Chairperson Robaina, seconded by Member Bowman to
37 add the following item to the official agenda. "RESOLUTION OF
38 THE ,SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRAG RELATING TO
39 THE COMMISSIONER'S SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM, AMENDING THE "FUNDING
40 SOURCES - MAXIMUM AMOUNT AND LIMITATIONS" SECTION."
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42 There, being no further discussion on the amendment the
43 motion passed by ,a 7 -0 vote.
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45 Member Wiscombe: Yea
46 Member Plummer: Yea
47 Member Russell: Yea
48 Vice Chair Feliu: Yea
49 Member Bowman: Yea
50 Member Bethel: Yea
51 Chairperson Robaina: Yea
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1 Chairperson Robaina shared that Lee Park Condominium were
2 seeking :additional funding to purchase an aluminum type cover
3 over a patio area used for special events.
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5 Mr. Oravec related that the CRA has granted significant
6 funding to the Lee Park Condominium and suggested having them
7 apply for addition funds through the Multi - Family Rehab program.
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9 After there were no other comments and questions for the
10 Executive Director this report was concluded.
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12 6. CRA General Counsel's Report:
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14 Attorney Gallop summarized that there were 11 former tenants
15 of the Square Delhi Apartments who received significant benefits
16 through the good actions of the Mayor Robaina, Commissioner
17 Bethel, Reverend Green and Pinky Sands. Those benefits involved
18 the rapid and immediate intervention by all the parties in the
19 eviction of the tenants. The property owner agreed to extend the
20 eviction time to the end of March, giving the tenants
21 approximately 35 days to relocate. The property owner abated the
22 rent for one month and voluntarily gave each family $150.00 to
23 assist. The tenants were also paid between $350.00 - $600.00 by
24 Miami Dade County to assist with relocation efforts.
25 Transportation was also made available to assist tenants in
26 their search for housing. By the end of March almost all of the
27 tenants were successfully relocated. A few tenants with the
28 permission of the owner of the apartment complex were allowed to
29 stay after the 35 -day deadline. The owner, of the apartment
30 complex indicated that it would give priority for re- renting to
31 the former tenants once the renovations were, completed. .In
32 light of this Ms. Yvonne Beckman and Ms. Nancy Cobb met with
33 these tenants numerous times telling them that the City was not
34 providing them with the rights that they were entitled to. The
35 City should be giving up more money for relocation. The tenants
36 filed individuals complaints claiming that the City engaged in
37 discriminatory fair housing violations toward them. The tenants
38 signed the complaints because Ms. Beckman and Ms. Cobb were
39 misleading them. The City is prepared to draft responses. He
40 said that he didn't see any activity by the City that would
41 remotely violate any fair housing laws. He related that he was
42 directed by the City Commission to seek attorney's fees from
43 those who are believed to be responsible for initiating the
44 filing of the frivolous complaints.
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46 Chairperson Robaina said the City need to recover its
47 attorney's fees and send a message to people who purposely
48 mislead innocent people into filing frivolous complaints.
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50 Member Wiscombe shared that he along with Chairperson
51 Robaina had specifically told Ms. Beckman and Ms. Cobb that the
52 CRA had no responsibility in this particular project because it
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1 was not receiving CRA dollars.. It was made very clear to these
2 two individuals, yet this information was.ignored.
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4 By acclamation Attorney Gallop was given- approval to seek
5 attorney's fees from those believed to be. responsible.
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7 Attorney Gallop referenced comments made by the Executive
8 Director and Interim Director that the CRA was not authorized to
9 operate social services programs. He said he'd recognized that
10 as being legal advice rendered by Mr. Delaney, for which he
11 strongly disagreed. He said the CRA is authorized to operate
12 certain social service programs and asked that the Board keep
13 this in mind for future considerations when thinking about other
14 programs [excluding health care programs] the agency might look
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17 Mr. Oravec related the CRA is bound by the Interlocal
18 agreement with Miami Dade County however if a social service
19 program was allocated for in the budget, and if that budget was
20 approved by Miami -Dade County that program could be implemented
21 because it was funded.
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23 Attorney.Gallop further suggested that if there was'a social
24 service program the Board wanted to implement that it seek
25 assistance from Miami -Dade' Commissioners Carey - Shuler and
26 Ferguson in order to amend the Interlocal agreement to authorize
27 such program implementation.
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29 Attorney Gallop reported on the status of the Johnny Jackson
30 Property and indicated that a hearing was scheduled for tomorrow
31 on the City's Motion for Temporary Injunction.
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33 After there were no further comments or questions for the
34 CRA General Counsel this report was concluded.
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36 CONSENT AGENDA
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38 CRA RESOLUTION NO. 16 -00 -31
39 7. A RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
40 REDEVELOPMENT * , AGENCY ` .(CRA) RELATING TO A
41 CONSULTANT CONTRACT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
42 DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH JOHN WHITEHEAD
43 III, (D /B /A I.S.I. ENGINEERING, INC.) ON A
44 RETAINER BASIS, FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATING
45 TO MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND
46 REDEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS.
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48 Moved by Chairman Robaina, seconded by Members Russell and
49 Bowman to approve this item.
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51 Executive Director Scurr indicated that this is a part of
52 the team concept.
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conveyed his support of this
The contract is for a six-month duration at 12 hours per
week, with a thirty -day cancellation clause.
Mr. Whitehead appeared before the CRA Board to voice his
commitment in working with the City and the'CRA.
Members Bethel and Bowman both voiced their support of this
contract.
Member Russell welcomed Mr. Whitehead aboard and asked
administration what percentage of each line item of the budget
would this consultant's fee come from.
Mr. Oravec related that the CRA Plan and budget is very
project oriented. The 10% administrative cap almost necessitate
that this approach be taken.. Each consultant is a project
manager. With the money that is available the consultant's
salary as well as the completion of the desired ,project is
accommodated. Mr. Whitehead would be paid in part from the
Infrastructure and Multi- family [Infill Housing]- line items.
Upon the conclusion of discussion the motion passed by a 7 -0
vote.
Member Wiscombe: Yea
Member Plummer: Yea
Member Russell: Yea
Vice Chair Feliu: Yea
Member.Bethel: Yea
Member Bowman: Yea
Chairperson Robaina: Yea
B. RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) RELATING TO THE
MULTIFAMILY REHABILITATION PROGRAM, APPROVING A
GRANT AWARD FOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AWARD AGREEMENT WITH,
M & N RENTALS, INC.
Moved by Chairperson Robaina, seconded by Member Bethel to
approve this item.
Mr. Oravec related that this applicant submitted a complete
rehab multifamily application for the fixing of a multi - family
building located 6647 and 6649 SW 59th Place. The applicant is
requesting a matching grant of $21,551.00 to paint.the exterior
of the building,' including hallways, pave and reconfigure the
parking lot, including installation of signage and installing
and repair fencing. Staff's recommendation is that the
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1 applicant improve landscaping in the parking lot and that an
2 asphalt sidewalk be provided in the front of the building. The
3 CRA Advisory Board voted 3 -0 to approve the applicant with the
4 condition that landscaping and asphalt sidewalk be provided.
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6 Member Bethel conveyed his concern with this application and
7 indicated that at one time there was a tenant selling drugs out
8 of this building.
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10 Chairperson Robaina ,shared that he'd. spoken with the owner.
11 regarding this problem. He related that the owner is trying
12 diligently to clean out that element.
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14 Executive Director Scurr related that a lot of the ,drug
15 activity is concentrated on the backside of the apartment
16 complex. Installing fencing and lighting would assist in the
17 elimination of this activity.
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19 Member Bowman asked if the interior of the building would
20 also be renovated.
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22 A representative of the applicant appeared before the Board
23 and indicated that some renovation would be done to the
24 interior. However, when new carpet was installed in the past
25 the tenants did not take care of the apartment.
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27 Chairperson emphasized the importance of renting to reliable
28 and responsible tenants.
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30 Member Bethel suggested a walking tour, of the apartment
31 complex before a vote is taken on this item.
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33 Attorney Gallop recommended the following language for the
34 amendment "The grantee shall perform criminal background checks
35 on prospective tenants. Grantee shall not lease to habitual
36 offenders."
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38 Moved by Chairperson Robaina, seconded by Vice Chair Feliu
39 to add this amendment to the contract.
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41 There, being no further discussion on the amendment the
42 motion passed by a 7 -0 vote.
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44 Vice Chair Feliu: Yea
45 Member Bowman: Yea
46 Member Bethel: Yea
47 Member Russell: Yea
48 Member Plummer: Yea
49 Member Wiscombe: Yea
50 Chairperson Robaina: Yea
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52 Attorney Gallop indicated that the limitation of liability
53 clause was incomplete and recommended the following amendment,
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1 page 5 of the agreement "add the amount of, $22,5OO.0O" [this
2 additional amount would cover the cost of landscaping].
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4 Member Wiscombe recommended that better lighting be provided
5 as well.
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7 Attorney Gallop further recommended inserting the following
8 language on page five "that payment under the contract shall be
9 a setoff against any awarded,damages against the Agency. A
10 further amendment was recommended, "the Agency specifically does
11 not waive silent immunity, and no orders shall be entered
12 against the Agency, for Attorney's fees and pre - judgment
13 interest. The liability is capped at $22,500.00."
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15 Moved by Member Russell, seconded Chairperson Robaina to
16 amend the agreement as prescribed by Attorney Gallop.
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18 There, being no further discussion the motion passed by a 5-
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20 Member Wiscombe: Yea
21 Member Plummer: Yea
22 Member Russell: Yea
23 Vice.Chair Feliu: Yea
24 Member Bowman: Nay
25 Member Bethel: Nay
26 Chairperson Robaina: Yea
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28 Attorney Gallop commented that it occurred to him that the
29 two "no" votes had to do with the lack on confidence in the way
30 that the apartment is being administered. He suggested that Mr.
31 oravec and the police department periodically meet with the
32 apartment owner to discuss tenants and strategies.
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34 Member Russell wanted to know why Members Bethel and Bowman
35 had voted "no" on the amendment.
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37 Member Bethel said that he did not feel comfortable voting
38 'to give money to the applicant until he saw first hand that the
39 drug situation was being addressed.
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41 Member Bowman said that he would not vote to give money for
42 the exterior when the interior needed addressing.
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44 Executive Director Scurr suggested deferring this item until
45 after visiting the site.
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47 Moved by Member Wiscombe, seconded Vice Chair Feliu and to
48 defer this item. This would allow Members Bethel and Bowman an
49 opportunity to meet with the applicant to discuss their
50 concerns. Lt. Richardson or other police personnel would
51 accompany the Board members.
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53 Upon the conclusion of this discussion, the motion passed by
54 a 7 -0 vote.
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Member Plummer:
Yea
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Member Russell:
Yea
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Member Bowman:
Yea
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Vice Chair Feliu:
Yea
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Member Bethel:
Yea
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Member Wiscombe:
Yea
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Chairperson Robaina:
Yea
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9. RESOLUTION OF THE SOUTH
MIAMI COMMUNITY
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REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY . (CRA)
RELATING TO THE
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COMMISSIONER'S.SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAM, AMENDING THE
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"FUNDING SOURCES - MAXIMUM AMOUNT AND'LIMITATIONS"
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SECTION.
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Moved by Chairperson Robaina, seconded by Member Wiscombe to
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approve this item.
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Mr. Oravec said this would allow
the maximum amount of
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$3,500.00 as the annual award as opposed
to $1,000.00.
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Upon the conclusion of this discussion, the motion passed by
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a 7 -0 vote.
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Member Russell:
Yea
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Vice Chair Feliu:
Yea
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Member Bowman:
Yea
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Member Bethel:
Yea
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Member Wiscombe:
Yea
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Member Plummer:
Yea
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Chairperson Robaina:
Yea
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Each CRA Member pledged.$500.00 of
their individual Special
35. Needs fund to St. Alban's Day Care Project.
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37 PUBLIC COMMENTS
38 There were no interested parties to speak under public
39 comments.
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41 BOARD COMMENTS
42 Each Board member was afforded an opportunity for comments.
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44 ADJOURNMENT
45 There, being no further.business to come before this Body,
46 the meeting adjourned ,at 9:15 ,p.m.
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49 Approved
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CRA Chairperson