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04-05-99 SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT & PUBLIC WORKSHOPSouth Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting Agenda Semi- Annual Report and Public Workshop April 5, 1999 Location: 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL Time: 7:30 PM Call to Order A. Roll Call B. Approval of Minutes C. Overview of Agency D. Presentation of Projects • Plan to hold Community Meeting (in CRA area) • Paint -up- Fix -up Project • Sewer Hook-up/Impact Fee (OCED project) Discussion - Commercial Rehab Project • Marshall Williamson Park Safety Improvement Grant • Proposed Parking Garage — 58th Avenue/715t Street • Proposed Miami -Dade County Metrorail Garage Redevelopment Project • Trolley Update - Route changes, Ridership • Review of FPL project, Post Office Improvement/Old Inspection Station E. Administrative Issues • Financial Status Report • Projected 3 -year revenue • FY 1999 - 200012000 -01 Budget Priorities and Biannual Budget Development • Bonds • Status Report on CRA Interlocal Agreement Outstanding Issues. • Training for Advisory Board and New CRA Board Members • Field Trip (to neighboring cities with active CRA's) F. Public Comments G. Staff Comments H. General Comments from CRA Board 1. Adjournment i South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Semi: Annual Report April 1999 South Miami CRA Board Julio Robaina, Chair Armando Oliveros, Vice Chair Ruby Anderson David Bethel James Bowman Horace Felieu Mary Scott Russell CRA Advisory Board Helen Diaz Charles Foschini Lee Perry Charete Plummer David Tucker, Jr. CRA Director Diana Morris CRA Consultant Don DeLaney CRA Legal Counsel John Dellagloria 1 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 reverser 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. The South Miami CRA Plan includes a section titled "Powers Not Given to the SMCRA." One of the powers specifically not given to the SMCRA is "The `power to independently zone or rezone property. This is stated on page 13 and again on page 19 of the Plan. - 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. 2 L r The boundaries of the CRA are SW 62nd Avenue, SW 72nd Street, SW 57t' Avenue, and an irregular northern boundary that goes up to SW 62nd Street and then drops down to SW 64th Street. (See Map below) S.W. l2nd STREET W ZIP d C 3 a W Z LL t C 3 d i s{�it t�.�i �� • 6 T�i fho - z�(��- f n., a , 2_ 1 2110-f ° I n 1 • 1.. 1 a = S7 taH tzf tt Q 3 a. MEIRQMTATIO S.W. rt•i STR[!T i - J 0 27 1 a t7 1 to 1 5O If zo 1 s zs I n 1 is 1131: Y S.N. �TaBM S{T. 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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 will be owed to the. CRA in October 1999. It is anticipated that the partial completion will result in a TIF trust fund deposit of approximately $400 - 500,000 for the SMCRA. Based on this estimate, the City will receive an increase from ad valorem taxes of approximately $250,000 and the County will receive a slightly less amount 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 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. 4 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 is currently operating with an advance from the City of South Miami. Additionally,'the agency has raised more than $350,000 during the first six months 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 and operation. 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 SMCRA is currently staffed with a part-time position and utilizes the services .of a CRA consultant, and CRA legal counsel. Both the City and CRA pay the shared position of Assistant City Manager /CRA Director. The CRA Board approves all projects funded by the CRA. Board meetings are held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Commission Chamber, 6130 Sunset Drive, South. Miami. A public workshop is being planned to be held in the CRA area within the next few weeks to share the information in this report and to receive input from the community. The phone number for the CRA office is 305 -668 -3878, and is located at the above address. 1 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 are currently being negotiated. Diana Morris, CRA Director, Don DeLaney, CRA Consultant, John Dellagloria, CRA Legal Counsel and Earl Gallop, City Attorney are the members of the negotiating team for the South Miami CRA. 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. South Miami CRA is currently waiting for the County staff to set a date and time for what we expect to be the final negotiation session. After the final negotiation with County staff, the. agreement will be presented to the County Commission for approval. Interlocal Agreement for Trolley Operation Miami -Dade County requires municipalities to enter an interlocal agreement for operation of transportation services. The CRA Director and CRA Legal Counsel are working with County staff to finalize this agreement. A draft document has been presented to the County and we are awaiting the final document from the County Attorney's office. The Interlocal Agreement must be presented to the County Commission for approval once it is finalized. 6 r CRA Budget The CRA budget must be approved by the Miami -Dade County Commissioners after it has been approved by the CRA Board. In order to complete the County review and approval process in time to begin operation under that budget in October 1999, it is important to begin our budget development, public hearing and CRA Board approval process soon. The goal is to present a CRA Board approved budget to the County in July. Following the CRA Advisory Board training in April, the CRA Board and Advisory Board will be asked to begin budget development. Public hearings shall be scheduled in June, and a biannual budget presented to the County in July. . 7 South Miami 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. 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`d 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 trolley is currently 8 transporting approximately 1000 passengers per week. 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 $90, 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 $24,000 annually. 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 seven 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. 10 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 proiect: $25.000 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 11 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 58th 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-58th 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. The proposal is being reviewed and negotiated at this time. A draft agreement will be presented to the City Commission in June. If the agreement is approved, the developers will then begin the process of gaining approval for the construction of the project through the normal City process which includes public hearings. 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 anticipate that 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 approximately 350 new jobs to the CRA area and economy 13 • raise additional revenue through fees and licenses • increase the Tax Increment for other redevelopment projects • and many other financial benefits that cities derive from redevelopment. 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 publictprivate partnership with the SMCRA to ensure the success of the project. This type of project is featured in the Hometown "Too" Plan. The proposed project includes approximately 100 units of affordable housing. It also includes work/live loft units and retail space. Projects Currently in Process Commercial Rehabilitation Project The CRA staff and consultant will recommend to the CRA Board that some of the review fee revenues derived from the Request for Proposals be used for a Quick Victory Commercial Rehab Project. Commercial properties in the area of SW 59th Place would be selected to. receive financial assistance to do paint -up /fix -up, landscaping, and signage improvements. Field work has been completed and cost estimates are being calculated on this quick victory project currently. 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. We will invite the community to participate in planning the best use of this money to improve safety for those who use the park. Sewer Connections A project was approved about three years ago to provide sewer connections in the South Miami Target Area. The funding for this project totals $272,000. Previous such projects have made the sewer lines available, but some residents lack resources to pay for the impact fees and hook up costs which can be as high as $4,500. The result is the lines are there, but families still don't have sewer service. OCED staff and CRA staff have created a strategy, that may be the solution to clearing the obstacles blocking this program's implementation. A strategy letter has been submitted by the CRA Director to the Director of OCED, requesting a transfer a portion of those funds to the SMCRA.. The SMCRA will administer the funds to assist qualifying homeowners to connect to the 'sewer lines. This is an excellent example of the type of cooperation that can be achieved between the CRA and ' other public agencies to overcome obstacles in accomplishing redevelopment objectives. 16' t REDEVELOPMENT IS 0011 TA GIO US 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. 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. 17 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. The goal of the South Miami CRA is to work toward the elimination of its need to exist. South Miami CRA Revenues and In -kind Contributions First Six Months of Operation Cash Contribution Private Funding Sources Source Purpose $225,000 Shops at Sunset Place Implementation and 2 years operation of free trolley service $2,500 Bank Atlantic Foundation Utilized for Residential Paint-up/Fix-up Project $500 The Comras Company Paint-up/Fix-up Project $1,000 Florida Power and Light Windscreen and landscaping at Murray Park Grants for CRA Projects $50,000 OCED Marshall Williamson Park Safety Improvements Projected Investment Revenue $10,000 (estimated future earnings) Investment of portion of Trolley Funds Future Quick Victory Project CRA Advocacy Projects (Estimated Value of Project $25,000 Florida Power & Light New fence and landscaping at substation property $25,000 Post Office Removal of fence and landscaping Other $25,000 Simon / Comras RFP &Q Review Fees Est. $10,000 related costs $15,000 for a QV project TOTAL $364,000 Tax Increment Funding Revenue for South Miami CRA for FY 1998 -99 was $ -0- The CRA has generated contributions, both cash and in -kind, totaling $364,000. 92.7% of this revenue is from the private sector. �s t Proposed Projects and Funding (Matrix South Miami Study Area TABLE OF C%-.#:':`i`ENTS I. SURROUNDING AREA CONTEXT ANALYSIS A. Description and Influences B. Vehicular Traffic and Public Transportation II. STUDY AREA ANALYSIS A. Historical Background B. Existing Land Use and Zoning C. Building and Environmental Conditions 1. Historic Buildings 2. Existing Housing /Building Stork Damage Assessment 3. Commercial Structures 4. Public Right -of -Ways D. Socio- Economic Characteristics E. Community Facilities 1. Schools and Public Institutions 2. Parks and Recreation 3. .Pedestrian Open Spaces F. Environmental Factors .1. ~ Vegetation - Existing Tree Canopy Cover 2. Flood Plain Information/Regulations 3. Natural Factors and Physical Constraints Page I I �2 3 3 b 9 9 9 10 11 11 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 1.1 G. Mobility and Transportation Factors 6 ' 1. Road Capacity /Levels of Sc-vice 2. Local Streets 3. Bikeways 4. Public Transportation H. Urban Infrastructure 1. Potable Water System 2. Sanitary Sewer System 3. Storm Sewer System 4. Street Lighting System 5. Communications Systems 1. Visual and Aesthetic Factors 1. Visual Structure and Landmarks 2. Site Reconnaissance and Damage Assessment J. Proposed New Projects and Public Improvements 1. Capital Improvements /Infrastructure 2. Housing 3. Economic /Commercial Development 4. Community Facilities .K. Neighborhood Priorities III.- PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT A. Public Facilities and Infrastructure B. Housing and Neighborhood Quality C. Economic Development D. Implementation/Coordination IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A. Public Facilities and Infrastructure l B. Housing and Neighborhood Quality a f4 14 16 17 17 17 17 18 18 19 19 19 19 20 23 23 24 24 24 ot -, 27 27 34 36 37 39 39 39 C. Economic Development D.' Implcmentation/Coordination V. SITES AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT A. Infill Housing 'Sites B. Damaged /Dilapidated Structures C. Posted Unsafe Structures /Demolitions D. Remnant Properties E.. Commercial/Residential Mixed -Use Sites F. Neighborhood Center /Recreation Sites 40 41 42 42 44 45 45 45 48 South Miami Study Area LIST OF FIGURES Figure Figure 1: Aerial Figure 2: Existing Land Use Figure 3: Existing Zoning Figure 4: Site Reconnaissance Figure 5: Previously Planned and Proposed Projects Figure 6: Problems and Opportunities Page 5 7 8 72 25 79 SOUTH MIAMI STUDY AREA (Designated- as a CDBG Target Area) L SURROUNDING AREA CONTEXT ANALYSIS A. Description and Influences Boundaries The South Miami Neighborhood Study Area is bounded generally on the east by S.W. 57 Avenue (Red Road) on the south by S.W. 72 Street (Sunset Drive) on the west by an irregular line near of S.W. 62 Avenue and on the north by S.W. 62 Street and S.W. 64 Street. External Influences The South Miami Neighborhood Study Area is strategically situated surrounded by multiple significant influences. Immediately to the east across Red Road is the campus of the University of Miami, one of the most significant activity generators in Dade County. Through it's major expansion plans, the University will continue to exert influence on the area as a major employer and as a traffic generator. To the southeast, U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) bisects the largely residential and mixed commercial character of the Study Area from the growing downtown South Miami business district centered at the intersection of Sunset Drive and Red Road. In fact the northwest quadrant of this intersection is included within the Study Area, encompassing the largest . single redevelopment opportunity in South Miami, Bakery Center. To the southwest a major regional medical complex has emerged, comprised of South Miami Hospital, just beyond the Study Area, and Larkin Hospital, which along with a number of spinoff medical office buildings, lies within the Study Area. External influences to the north and west are primarily those related to the stable middle and upper income neighborhoods of Coral Gables and unincorporated Dade County. Internal Influences Historically the predominant land use in the South Miami Study Area has been and continues to be low density residential. North of S.W. 66 Street is a relatively stable, largely owner - occupied, single family neighborhood with scattered problems of property deterioration and abandonment. Between S.W. 66 Street and S.W. 69 Street the proportion of multi - family units increases,, including a significant number of public housing units. . t ! South Miami Study Area South of 69 Street, commercial uses predominate. Medical offices continue in this line are clustered to the southwest and heavy c.:mmerce and repair services abut the west side of U.S. 1. Historically, the South Miami Study Area has been served by neighborhood retail services particularly along S.W. 62 Avenue and S.W. 59 Place. B. Vehicular Traffic and Public Transportation As described in detail in Section G. below, the South Miami Study Area is bounded by and bisected by a number of arterials and collector roadways which provide a high degree of regional accessibility. These include U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) (Sunset Drive), S.W. 57 Avenue (Red Road), S.W. 62 Avenue and S.W. 64 Street (Hardee Drive). Due largely to the growth in suburban Dade County and in downtown Miami, these roadways are increasingly congested with through traffic. South Miami residents have not created the problem, by virtue of its relatively small contribution of vehicular trips. The City does not-have the authority to correct the problem since Dade County and the Florida Department of Transportation owns and maintains roadways. The City of South Miami has through its Comprehensive Plan, created policies which minimize the impact of this traffic congestion on South Miami. Specifically, South Miami has set Level of Service (LOS) Standards for major roads so as to preclude the need to further widen these roads. Such widenings could prove counter - productive by impacting adjacent businesses and residents and by encouraging even ' more-through traffic. Similarly, the City has indicated its intent to pursue creation of a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program through which neighborhoods such as the Study Area would be further protected from non -local traffic. Other efforts to improve local neighborhood roads have been pursued in recent years by Dade County'Office of Community Development (OCD). Complementing the Study Area's high degree of vehicular mobility there is a high accessibility of public transportation. The South Miami Metrorail Station is conveniently located in the Study Area. The Study Area is also criss- crossed by regional and local bus routes 'operating on U.S. 1, Sunset -Drive and Red Road. -2- a South Miami Study Area II.. STUDY AREA ANALYSIS, A. Historical Background The South Miami Study Area is one of ten Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Study Areas designated by Metropolitan Dade County. The South Miami Study Area lies between the Coconut Grove Study Area and downtown Miami to the north, straddling the U.S. I /Metrorail corridor and encompassing a portion of the historic downtown of South Miami. Although there exists both socio- economic as well as physical indicators of blight in the South Miami Study Area, this neighborhood has a certain resilience and a strong sense of .cohesion which will help ensure the long term stability of the neighborhood. Since the designation of the Studv Area in the mid- 1970's a number of improvements projects have been undertaken as described below. 1. Capital Improvements Phase I Street Improvements Between 1975 -1984 approximately $2.6 million was invested to rebuild a large portion of the roadways and infrastructure systems in the Study Area, including the area bounded by S.W. 64 Street (Hardee Drive), S.W. 69 Street and Red Road. Specific improvements have included street resurfacing, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, drainage and new water and sanitary sewer lines. Phase IIA Street Improvements A total investment of some $500,000 in additional roadway and infrastructure improvements, similar to those described above , were completed in 1991 for the following streets. - S.W. 62 Terrace from S.W. 60 Avenue to S.W. 62 Avenue - S.W. 63 Street from S.W. 60 Avenue to S.W. 62 Avenue - S.W. 63 Terrace from S.W. 60 Avenue to S.W. 62 Avenue - S.W. 60 Avenue from S.W. 62 Street to Hardee Drive -3- South Miami Study Area Phase IIB Street Improvements An additional investment of $350,000 in street improvements has been planned and committed for the following streets: - S.W. 59 Place between Hardee Drive to S.W. 62 Street - S.W. 62 Street between S.W. 59 Avenue to S.W. 60 Avenue S.W. 62 Terrace between S.W. 59 Place to S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 63 Street between S.W. 60 Avenue to S.W. 59 Place - S.W. 59 Avenue between Hardee. Drive to S.W. 62 Street J.E. Murray Park Improvements Significant upgrading has occurred at this neighborhood park to improve its level of security and utilization. Specific improvements included bail field and area lighting, renovations of the basketball court and restroom renovation. 2. Public Services A headstart child care facility was constructed at 6060 S.W. 66 Street. 3. Blieht Removal Four dilapidated dwellings have been removed using Communuity Development funds for demolition and relocation of residents 4. Housing_ Infill Although Community Development funds have not been used to build additional housing, Metro -Dade County, in coordination with the City of South Miami has facilitated the transfer of some 8 lots to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc. To date, this non- profit Christian ministry has completed five single - family homes and transferred them to five South Miami low income families, financed by twenty year, interest free mortgages. 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Second Mortgage Program V To date a number of housing units have been renovated or reconstructed and made available to low- moderate income households through the joint efforts of Dade County Housing and Urban Development Department (DCHUD). The funding, mechanism has been the Documentary Stamp Surtax set aside for second mortgages. B. Existing Land Use and Zoning Land use and zoning patterns in the South Miami Study Area can be thought of as three generalized zones or functional areas, as follows: • Single - family neighborhood uses generally north of S.W. 66 Street. • Multi - family and mixed commercial uses between S.W. 68 Street and S.W. 68 Street. • Commercial retail, office and services south of S.W. 69 Street/S.W. 68 Street and along the west side of S.W. 62 Avenue. With the exception of commercial uses facing S.W. 62 Avenue and multi - family uses facing S.W. 57 Avenue (Red Road) development north of S.W. 66 Street consists of almost entirely of single - family homes. w Such uses along with limited neighborhood retail uses also form the south frontage on S.W. 66 Street between S.W. 57 Place and Marshall Williamson Park. The RS -4 zoning district predominates in the area mandating moderate density single - family homes on 7500 square foot lots. In -the center of the Study Area multi - family public and assisted elderly housing is the predominant use. The applicable zoning district is RM -18, mandating residential development at up to 18 units per acre. In close proximity to the multi- family housing the Study Area's two public parks, both of which are zoned PR/Parks and Recreation. West of S.W. 59 Street and S.W. 70 Street lie three compact and discrete commercial zones. Facing Red Road and U.S. 1 are general retail and automotive repair uses, zoned I /Industrial and GR/General Retail north and south of S.W. 66 Street, respectivelN. Immediately to the west is a small cluster of office uses zoned LO/Low- Intensity office. In the southwest quadrant of the Study Area, between S.W. 69 Street and Sunset Drive. lies a cluster of office, medical and financial service functions including banks, offices. a hotel and related commercial uses. Anchoring this activity generator is Larkin Hospi ►al. j a -V- e , y 5. Second Mortgage Program V To date a number of housing units have been renovated or reconstructed and made available to low- moderate income households through the joint efforts of Dade County Housing and Urban Development Department (DCHUD). The funding, mechanism has been the Documentary Stamp Surtax set aside for second mortgages. B. Existing Land Use and Zoning Land use and zoning patterns in the South Miami Study Area can be thought of as three generalized zones or functional areas, as follows: • Single - family neighborhood uses generally north of S.W. 66 Street. • Multi - family and mixed commercial uses between S.W. 68 Street and S.W. 68 Street. • Commercial retail, office and services south of S.W. 69 Street/S.W. 68 Street and along the west side of S.W. 62 Avenue. With the exception of commercial uses facing S.W. 62 Avenue and multi - family uses facing S.W. 57 Avenue (Red Road) development north of S.W. 66 Street consists of almost entirely of single - family homes. w Such uses along with limited neighborhood retail uses also form the south frontage on S.W. 66 Street between S.W. 57 Place and Marshall Williamson Park. The RS -4 zoning district predominates in the area mandating moderate density single - family homes on 7500 square foot lots. In -the center of the Study Area multi - family public and assisted elderly housing is the predominant use. The applicable zoning district is RM -18, mandating residential development at up to 18 units per acre. In close proximity to the multi- family housing the Study Area's two public parks, both of which are zoned PR/Parks and Recreation. West of S.W. 59 Street and S.W. 70 Street lie three compact and discrete commercial zones. Facing Red Road and U.S. 1 are general retail and automotive repair uses, zoned I /Industrial and GR/General Retail north and south of S.W. 66 Street, respectivelN. Immediately to the west is a small cluster of office uses zoned LO/Low- Intensity office. In the southwest quadrant of the Study Area, between S.W. 69 Street and Sunset Drive. lies a cluster of office, medical and financial service functions including banks, offices. a hotel and related commercial uses. Anchoring this activity generator is Larkin Hospi ►al. j a -V- South Miami Study Area The predominant zoning designations in this area are MO/Medium- Intensity Office and H/Hospital. Extending to the north along the west side of S.W. 62 Avenue is a strip of marginal commercial uses, zoned NR/Neighborhood Retail, many of which. are vacant. At -the extreme southeast corner of the Swdy Area is a key component of downtown South Miami, the Bakery Center and the retail shops along Sunset Drive. Although a designation of PUD - M currently applies reflecting the approved development order for Bakery Center, this designation may expire and revert back to conventional zoning. Elsewhere in the downtown area SR/Specialty Retail applies. Strategically located between the downtown and the Larkin/Mixed Use activity generators is the South Miami Metrorail Station, presently zoned PI/Public Institutional. C. Building and Environmental Conditions 1. Historic Buildings The Dade County Historic Survey lists some 19 sites in South Miami having some historic or architectural significance, comprising one or more residential or commercial structures. Of this total, 10 sites are either within or immediately adjacent the South Miami Study Area. These include several prominent historic commercial buildings in the old downtown section near Sunset and U.S. 1, as well as collections of older wood frame "shotgun" houses, primarily in the northeast corner of the Study Area. However, none of those structures within the Study Area are classified as structures of "major significance." - 5891 South Dixie Highway - 5900 - 5904 South Dixie Highway (adjacent Study Area) - 5796 Sunset Drive (adjacent Study Area) - 5800 block of Sunset Drive (adjacent Study Area) - 6130 Sunset Drive (adjacent Study Area) - 6400/6500 block of S.W. 59 Court - 6461 S.W. 59 Plane - 6000 block of S.W. 63 Street - 6100 block or S.W. 63 Street - 5990 S.W. 66 Street 2. Existing, Housing/Buildin, g Stock Damage Assessment Improving both the number and the condition of sound affordable housing units remains a key need in the South Miami Study Area. In 1987 some 105 structures in the South Miami Study Area were considered to be deteriorated and another 46 f 9 South Miami Study Area structures were considered dilapidated. The.bulk of the dilapidated structures were older single family homes.. Conditions of dilapidated housing and abandonment are concentrated in the area bounded by S.W. 59 Avenue on the east, S.W. 62 Avenue on the west and S.W. b "� Street on the south. To combat this problem, the City of South Miami and Dade County HUD have formed a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, Inc. to build sound, affordable single family homes for the working poor of South Miami. To date some eight vacant lots have been transferred to Habitat and half of them have now have completed and have owner occupied homes. More property is proposed or being considered for transfer to Habitat within the Study Area. As would be expected in the Study Area, the economics of housing is difficult for many low and moderate income households. Based on 1980 Census data, the Study Area has a relatively large proportion of renters and a large proportion. of ,households who are spending too much (more than 35 %) of their incomes on housing. The result is evident in inadequate expenditures on housing maintenance. Because this data is now nearly 15 years old detailed housing needs assessments should be conducted using the 1990 Census block data. The housing stock of South Miami suffered remarkably little damage from Hurricane Andrew. - Based on the damage conducted for FEMA only two structures have been posted as unsafe. These include the Harlem Inn, a vacant commercial structure and an occupied residence at 5978 S.W. 66 Street. The owner of this residence, Magnolia Miller has applied, but has not received assistance from FEMA. Every effort should be made to expedite necessary assistance to this homeowner without delay. Although only one occupied home was severely damaged by the storm, other homes received light to moderate damage which may indicate a need for rehabilitation assistance. In spite of the physical as well as economic problems of housing in the South Miami . Study Area, progress is being made through habitat and other city and county investments. Most important is that the South Miami Study Area retains a very strong neighborhood identity and a will to ensure that the neighborhood retains a high quality of life for its residents. 3. Commercial Structures Although the "core" of the South Miami Study Area is residential in character there does exist a substantial proportion of four basic types of commercial structures as follows: • Downtown retail uses southeast of U.S. 1 including older Sunset Drive shops and the Bakery Center. • Heavy service cglnmerciallauto repair businesses north of the Metrorail station in the vicinity of Commerce Lane and Progress Road. -10- . South Miami Study Area Mixed use commercial cluster at the southwest corner of the Study Area including Larkin Hospital and related medical. offices, banks and a hotel. Marginal service businesses along the west side of S.W. 62 Avenue. With the exception of one or two convenience and liquor stores, what is missing from this pattern of commercial uses are traditional neighborhood serving businesses which may no longer be economically viable. 4. Public Rights -of -Way Due in large measure to past and currently programmed street improvements by Dade County Ott?, most local streets in the Study Area are in reasonably good conditiom However, some areas have poor or non - existent sidewalks and the entire area lacks positive drainage. Like most areas of Dade County overhead utilities are placed in the rights -of -way. As documented by surveys conducted by city staff, South Miami suffered, significant damage or toppling of trees in both the rights -of -way and in setback areas. Particularly hard hit was Red Road between S.W. 64 and S.W. 66 Street. As in most areas where the debris of downed trees remained in the rights -of -way, the process of mechanical removal caused additional "scouring" damage to swales. 1 D. Socio Economic Characteristics Based on 1980 Census data (now nearly 15 years old) the South Miami. Study Area is characterized by low incomes and high numbers of single- parent households. Thirty four percent of households had incomes below the poverty level (twice the County average) and nearly 58% of households were without adult males. In contrast to conditions County-wide and among some other Study Areas, unemployment rates in the Study Area are extremely low.. However, the proportion of workers in low paying, low skilled service jobs is double the County -wide averages. Thus, residents in the South Miami Study Area might be characterized as the working poor, handicapped by low skill levels and an absence of opportunities for entrepreneurial business development and for more challenging jobs. Current Socio- economic conditions remain to be documented using current 1990 Census data. South Miami Study Area E. Community Facilities 1. Schools and Public Institution f The South Miami Study Area contains one public school the JRE Lee Center Community School located at 6521 S.W. 62 Avenue. Metro -Dade County Community Action Agency (CAA) provides facilities and services in the area for elderly and childcare including a Community Action Center at 6125 S.W. 68 Street and a Head Start Center at 6060 S.W. 66 Street. Completing this cluster of public service facilities is the RL WesIey -South Miami Health Center operated by the Metro -Dade Health Department at 6601 S.W. 62 Avenue. Additional public facilities located within or immediately adjacent to South Miami Study Area included the South Miami Branch Library located at 6000 Sunset Drive and a new fire station at S.W. 70 Street at U.S. I. , f -0 1• 2, Parks and Recreation The South Miami Study Area contains two parks described as follows: J.E. Murrav Park ' Murray Park is a 3.5 acre site which accommodates a picnic area, tot lot, two basketball courts and one playing field. Recent CD funded improvements includes new field and area lighting and renovations to the restrooms and basketball courts. Marshall Williamson Park Williamson Park is also a 3.5 acre site which acts as the open space system which links together facilities including the CAA Community Building and Head Start Center, JRE Lee Community School and the Health Center, In addition, the park accommodates a picnic area, playground and two tennis courts. Complementing the existing City parks are the grounds of JRE Lee Community School which provides a playground and basketball courts. South Miami Study Area The. South Miami Comprehensive Plan reported that present park facilities appear adequate based on national recreation. standards. In addition, this document reported that "The Recreation Department does not perceive any major unmet facility requirements ". However, the analysis apparently ' included only consideration of demand for parks, basketball, tennis sports, fields and. tot dots from a city -wide perspective. Additional consideration of the need for specialized facilities, or for the special needs as the Study Area may be warranted. I Pedestrian Open _Space As a ; w ell defined stable neighborhood, the South Miami Study Area is pedestrian oriented,ui.many ways. The public rights -of -way improvement effort by Metro- Dade OCD includes new sidewalks. to improve the quality and safety of the pedestrian environment, particularly north of S.W. 69 Street Other key assess in the pedestrian open space system include Marshall Williamson Park which links a number of community facilities and the Metrorail corridor which acts as a Iinear park and pedestrian/bicycle corridor.. . F. Environmental Factors 1. Vegetation - Existing Tree Canopy Cover Because the South Miami Study Area is fully developed there are no remaining areas of undisturbed native vegetation. Nevertheless, the Study Area had a moderately dense canopy of trees both on private properties and public rights -of- .way, particularly within the older single - family residential area north of 66 Street. Like most. other areas of South Dade County the tree canopy was affected by Hurricane Andrew; with many severely damaged or uprooted trees. City Staff have documented the tree loss within rights -of -way for purposes of FEMA reimbursement. However, due to the apparent FEMA requirement that the City document the actual planting of trees, coupled with the age of the destroyed trees, the reimbursement: effort to date has been hampered. Detailed comparisons of "before and after" aerial photos is necessary in order to fully calculate and map the extent.-of the canopy loss. 2. Flood Plain Information/Regulations By virtue of its elevation and distance from canals and other water bodies, the bulk of the South Miami ',Study Area does not lie in either the 100 year or the 500 year flood plains. The exceptions are the portions of the Study Area south of U.S. 1, and north of Hardee Drive and within approximately 300 feet of S.W. 62 Avenue; both of which lie within the 500 year Flood Plain. -Thus, with the exception of some spot drainage deficiencies,, the Study Area is not susceptible to the flood damage. �z South Miami Study. Area 3. Natural Factors and Physical Constraints Within the Study Area Rockland soils are the predominant type; exhibiting good bearing and drainage characteristics and posing few physical constraints on development. Other than one known site of groundwater contamination within the Study Area at Sunset. Drive and U.S. 1, there are no natural factors which act as physical constraints on development, redevelopment or neighborhood revitalization. G. Mobility and Transportation Factors 1. Road Capacity/Levels of Services Arterial and Collector Streets The South Miami. Study Area is bisected by, or abuts, a number of major roadways including principal arterials such as U.S. 1, minor arterials such as Sunset Drive and Red Road, collector streets such as S.W. 62 Avenue and local collectors such as S.W. 64 Street (Hardee Drive). The principal function -of these major roadways is to accommodate vehicular traffic moving through or around the Study Area. However, local traffic within the Study Area is accommodated by a grid of local residential streets. Metro -Dade County and Florida Department of Transportation maintain traffic counts on.all County and State roads, respectively. The purpose of such counts is to monitor vehicular Levels of Service (LOS) relative to levels of service standards which are adopted as policy. Present LOS Deficiencies Traffic Levels of Service range from LOS A where traffic flows and speeds are virtually unrestricted, to LOS F where periodic traffic stoppages occur. In urban areas such as greater Miami, LOS C or D are commonly considered acceptable standards. Although Bird Road currently operates as LOS C, most other arterial and collectors in South Miami operate at LOS D or worse. The exception is the 4-lane section of Red Road between U.S. 1 and S.W. 64 Street which operates at LOS A. If-a LOS D were to be maintained on key collectors and arterials, as recommended by the South Florida Regional Planning Council, present and future traffic volumes would necessitate major widenings of U.S. 1, Red Road, Miller Road and Kendall Drive. The impact of such widenings is a major focus of concern in the South Miami Comprehensive Plan as reflected in the following excerpt. Most of the principal and minor arterials in South Miami play a major role in the county wide traffic circulation system and are subject to a high percentage of through trips.. The Regional Planning Council and the Florida Department of Transportation recommend LOS "D ". However, if Level of Service "D" is set. for some streets in South Miami then major widenings could be required either now South Miami Study Area or in the future. It is the legislative judgement of the South Miami 'City Commission that such widening would not necessarily result in improved levels of service; such widening could just as likely result in high volumes of trafle at lower levels of service. Higher levels of trafflc would adversely affect the residential character of South Miami and further congest downtown South Miami. It is in the best interest of South Miami that this not happen; instead, efforts should encourage commuter trafj"ic to use high design arterials that do not pass through the City. Road widening and resulting traffic volume increases are also undesirable because they increase pressure to rezone from residential to non - residential use and from lower intensities of non- residential to higher intensities. Already, rezoning requests from residential to commercial have been submitted in anticipation of the street widenings Furthermore, LOS "D" ' is undesirable because it can not be attained. Non - attainment could force the City to freeze development permits, an action which would probably not be sustained in court, given the existing pattern of development and constitutional standards for equal protection. 1, The following service levels are set for both 24 -hour and peak -hour periods: Principal Arterials LOS "F" Minor Arterials. LOS "F" Collectors LOS "C" As a result of these more liberal standards for traffic congestion, the need for counterproductive and highly disruptive street widenings is this reduced or eliminated. Key Comprehensive Plan provisions applicable to the collectors and arterials which impact the South Miami Study Area are summarized as follows. U.S. 1 /South Dixie'Highwav U.S. 1. is a State and Federal Highway which is the principal arterial connecting South Dade with downtown Miami. As a consequence, U.S. I has highly congested peak hour conditions of LOS F. Although this level of congestion would suggest a need for further widening, such an effort would be prohibitively expensive and disruptive. Consequently future improvements will be limited to access management improvements. -15- South Miami Study Area Red Road This arterial is South Miami's-principal north -south traffic route and acts as the eastern boundary of the Study Area and the western boundary of the University of Miami campus. Except where four lanes exist between S.W. 64 Street and U.S. 1, traffic on Red Road is congested at LOS E. Dade County has programmed Red Road from S.W. 8th Street to U.S. 1 to be widened,to four lanes. However, the City of South Miami in its Comprehensive Plan opposes this widening and intends to retain Red Road in its predominantly 2 lane configuration with the addition of traffic dividers. S.W. 62 Avenue This 4 -lane collector road acts as the western edge of the Study Area, midway between Red Road and Ludlum Road. This road has relatively light traffic volumes and serves primarily local traffic. This road will retain its present configuration. ' S.W. 64 StreetfHardee Drive This 4 -lane residential collector is the principal east -west route through the i residential portion of the Study Area. Like S.W. 62 Avenue, the present t, configuration is sufficient to adequately accommodate traffic flows at LOS C. 2. Local Streets The South Miami Comprehensive Plan calls for a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to protect neighborhoods from the effects of non -local traffic. The program includes such techniques as stop signs, lowered speed limits, turn prohibitions, one -way streets and no entry signs. More direct physical restraints such as cul -de -sacs (street end closures), speed bumps and diverters may be considered if extreme conditions warrant their use. No such improvements have been identified in the South Miami Study Area to date. Dade County Office of Community Development (OCD) has an on -going program to improve local streets in the Study Area including street resurfacing, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, utilities and landscaping. Extensive improvements have already been accomplished through the program including S.W. 62 Avenue and virtually all of the local residential streets between S.W. 64 Street and S.W. 69 Street. Additional improvements are now completed or underway in the extreme northwest corner of the Study Area north of S.W. 64 Street and west of S.W. 59 Avenue. -16 South Miami Study Area When the Phase 1113 Street Improvements noted on page 4 are completed, all neighborhood streets will have been upgraded in the South Miami Study Area. 3. Bikeways The South Miami Study Area is served by a network of bikeways including all roadway collectors and arterials such as S.W. 62 Avenue, S.W. 64 Street, Red Road and Sunset Drive, plus the Metrorail rights -of -way and S.W. 70 Street. However, the actual facilities in place to serve cyclists vary from the separated path under Metrorail to on- street shoulder areas and sidewalks on the streets designated as bikeways. Because these bikeway conditions may be inadequate, the City of South Miami in its. Comprehensive Plan (Policy 1.5.2) has committed to completing a detailed Bikeway Plan by 1993. 4. Public Transportation Compared with other outlying areas of Dade County, the City of South Miami, and its CD Study Area in particular, utilizes public transportation for commuting to work at relatively high rates of participation (17.3% as apposed to 6.6% County - wide). These high levels of utilization are due in part to the proximity of the neighborhood to the South Miami Metrorail Station and County bus routes on U.S. 1, Red Road, and Sunset Drive,. coupled with the low- moderate incomes" of some residents. In spite of this relatively high degree of public transportation accessibility region -wide, South Miami may also have unmeasured needs for such services as dial -ride, jitneys and ride sharing. H. Urban Infrastructure 1. Potable Water The entire City of South Miami including all of the Study Area is served by existing potable, water distribution lines by Miami -Dade Water and Sewer Department. The current Level of Service standard is 150 gallons per capita per day and there are no severe problems City wide. However, a new 36 inch main planned for installation on Sunset Drive in 1993 will upgrade capacity and pressure. As part of the on -going street reconstruction program, Metro -Dade OCD has included upgraded water lines. -17- � 1 f South Miami Study Area Virtually the entire residential area has been served with the exception of the following: - S.W. 62 Terrace from S.W. 59 Place to S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 63 Street from S.W. 59 Place to S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 59 Avenue from 62 Street to S.W. 64 Street 2. Sanitary Sewer System Approximately one -third of the City of South Miami is served by a central sewer system connected to treatment systems on Virginia Key and operated by Miami - Dade Water and Sewer Department. Prior to the initiation of the improvements to neighborhood infrastructure by Dace County OCD much of the Study Area, particularly the, area north of S.W. 64 Street (Hardee Drive) was served by septic systems. Although septic tanks performed reasonably well, given the area's soil characteristics, new sewer lines are now in place or planned throughout the bulk of the Study Area. Areas which may still have need for sewer line improvements -include the following: - S.W. 62 Terrace from S.W. 59 Place to S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 63 Street from S.W. 59� Place to S.W. 59 Avenue i Phase IIB street improvements noted on page 4 will include new sewer lines in these deficient areas. . . 3. , Storm Sewer System. Within the City of South Miami and its CD .Study Area there exists no structural storm sewer "system except along State and County Roads. However, due. to favorable soil conditions affording rapid permeability, swales and natural detention areas suffice. However, the street improvements implemented to date and planned for the Study Area by Metro -Dade OCD have included curbs, gutters and some drainage inlets connected to percolation trenches or French Drains. Areas in which such improvements remain needed include the following: - S.W. 59 Place between Hardee Drive to S.W. 62 Street - S.W. 62 Street between S.W. 59 Avenue to S.W. 60 Avenue - S.W. 62 Terrace between S.W. 59 Place to S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 63 Street between S.W. 60 Avenue to S.W. 59 Place - S.W. 59 Avenue between Hardee Drive to S.W. 62 Street -18- I1 South Miami Study Area Although severe drainage problems are not evident in the City or in the Study Area, the absence of drainage systems or even drainage data, mandates that a comprehensive drainage engineering study be preformed as recommended in the South Miami Comprehensive Plan. 4. Street Lighting System Except for the City and State Roads which surround the South Miami Study Area, there does not exist a neighborhood -wide streetlight system. However, certain key activity generators including parks, community centers and commercial buildings have their own security lighting. Street lighting has generally not been included in infrastructure improvements completed or planned by Dade County OCD. Although the need for additional lighting for security purposes has been discussed, it has not emerged as a high priority consensus item. 5. Communications Systems The entire South Miami CD Study Area is served by overhead telephone lines (Southern Bell) and cable lines (Storer Cable). Although the Hurricane caused extensive system damage, service has been restored throughout the Study Area. I. Visual and Aesthetic Factors 1. Visual Structure and Landmarks Sunset Drive/Bakery Center At the southeastern edge of the ,Study Area are two of the significant visual. landmarks in South Miami. The pedestrian shopping environment of Sunset Drive has historically contributed to the City's small town flavor. Through the recent downtown "vision" chkrettes, this pedestrian character is proposed to be enhanced. Although visually, the most dominant structure in South Miami, Bakery Center has failed economically just as it has failed to enhance the urban design character of downtown. Consequently, the Bakery Center in all likelihood will be reconstructed. Metrorail Second only to the Bakery Center is the visual dominance of the Metrorail guideway and the station/parking garage. I Both functionally and aesthetically the Metromil Station is the "gateway" to the Study Area. f . -19- � X South Miami Study Area k Larkin/Mixed Use District The southwest quadrant of the Study Area is characterized by modern well designed new commercial and medical buildings. Industrial /Auto Service Area Perhaps the least attractive section of the Study Area is the auto repair enclave along Commerce Lane. Built with virtually total impervious cover, this area lacks any resemblance of a landscaped pedestrian environment and remains visually dominated by ,parked automobiles. Multi- family/Public Housing The public housing in the South Miami Study Area is generally well maintained. However, this area is built so as to. make little contribution to the visual character of the Study Area. s Parks 4 Murray Park and Marshall Williamson Park are literally open space oases in an 1' otherwise intensely developed urban neighborhood. Every effort must be made to preserve these islands of vegetation and open space. Single - Family Neighborhood The area's most significant aesthetic and socio- economic asset is its stable single family neighborhood in the north part of the Study Area. Most homes are generally well maintained and well landscaped. However, the area continues to be marred aesthetically by dilapidated homes, as well as vacant lots and commercial properties. While the infill housing development by Habitat for Humanity is gradually removing eyesores and blank spots in the neighborhood, this infill housing must be executed ' with variety, so as to avoid an uniform or "institutional" appearance. 2. Site Reconnaissance and Damage Assessment Preliminary windshield surveys of the South Miami Study Area revealed relatively light damage: from Hurricane Andrew when compared with the devastation experienced in West Perrine, Goulds, Florida City and Homestead. s i -20- South Miami Study Area k Larkin/Mixed Use District The southwest quadrant of the Study Area is characterized by modern well designed new commercial and medical buildings. Industrial /Auto Service Area Perhaps the least attractive section of the Study Area is the auto repair enclave along Commerce Lane. Built with virtually total impervious cover, this area lacks any resemblance of a landscaped pedestrian environment and remains visually dominated by ,parked automobiles. Multi- family/Public Housing The public housing in the South Miami Study Area is generally well maintained. However, this area is built so as to. make little contribution to the visual character of the Study Area. s Parks 4 Murray Park and Marshall Williamson Park are literally open space oases in an 1' otherwise intensely developed urban neighborhood. Every effort must be made to preserve these islands of vegetation and open space. Single - Family Neighborhood The area's most significant aesthetic and socio- economic asset is its stable single family neighborhood in the north part of the Study Area. Most homes are generally well maintained and well landscaped. However, the area continues to be marred aesthetically by dilapidated homes, as well as vacant lots and commercial properties. While the infill housing development by Habitat for Humanity is gradually removing eyesores and blank spots in the neighborhood, this infill housing must be executed ' with variety, so as to avoid an uniform or "institutional" appearance. 2. Site Reconnaissance and Damage Assessment Preliminary windshield surveys of the South Miami Study Area revealed relatively light damage: from Hurricane Andrew when compared with the devastation experienced in West Perrine, Goulds, Florida City and Homestead. s i -20- CC South Miami Study Area Structural Damage Only two structures are posted as unsafe due to hurricane damage; the Harlem Inn at S.W. 60 Avenue and Hardee Drive and a single family home at 5978 S.W. 66 Street. Other numerous homes received relatively light (non - structural) damage to roofs, porches and windows. Tree Damage y Based on windshield surveys and tree damage assessments by City staff, the following tree canopy loss has been reported. _ Hardee Drive: 2 palms, 7 oaks U.S. '1: - . Williamson Park: Murray Park: S.W. 58 Place: - S.W. 58 Avenue: S.W. 68 Street: S.W. 59 Avenue: S.W. 57 Place: 8 palms, 12 parkinsonians 8 oaks, 8 black olives 4 palms, 2 ficus (righted) Detailed tree count not completed Detailed tree count not completed Detailed tree count not completed Detailed tree count not completed Detailed tree count not completed Uplifted Sidewalks Sidewalk damage including cracking and uplifting was reported at the following locations: S.W. 59 Avenue between S.W. 66 Street and Hardee Drive S.W. 52 Place at Hardee Drive S.W. 59 Avenue north of S.W. 62 Terrace -21- an utsiveso team Icsuesttsl,taell�of10 C5 0'❑ 4' Q a v :4.a Olo o a ( l t.,eiolo'o� o o O a OODDD o a- 1 c�i� o ol. _-,00000 a aaa❑ c � 00 00 �fl Grp (`_o Jr �r -- r El - tc F r MEDICAL /OFFICE FUNCTIONS NIETRORAI./ SOUTH MIAMI STATION SITE RECONNAISANCE LOCAL COMMERCIAL Jy1�JV1 v....— PEDESTRIAN SHOPPING DISTRICT t -- MAJOR TRAFFIC • AREAS OF HURRICANE ARTERIAL DAMAGE (SEE TEXT) 0l11101 t�tt�ttO is Boosts, opt,vt * coo 0 0 0 0 a -q.. Lo M a 10 O 0 0 o • O O Ta O.' a o a O 0 a`0 i i' i i FBAXER7 ' CENTER 1 1 t(t `Qlllr! NOUSTPoAV AUTO SERVICE AREA SOUTH DADE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLANS SOUTH MIAMI STUDY AREA P•eewea ld u(1RO 0 A0 OKit:C Oir COuuuNltf OC4oplAtNT 0"all Cowd.nelw%q Caneatem. , BCRLdCLLO. AJAMIL r PARtMCp'S. me Arcnlleo Lnpr+een Plonners Onron..e P.eOeleo e1 O 100 9DD •00 600 he.q.00140d Plenwinq COner11M1 ( I I wALLACt. R09CRIS ANO 1000 1 A•cn,leclwe. Lanaeccoe Iven.lfthoo. Wa0•1 009.9m Al Cn...enn.eolm Plenn.nq FIGURE 4 s W — South Miami Study Area Public Facilitv Damage The following damage to existing public buildings or facilities was reported. Murray Park - Concession Building roof damage Sidewalk damage ` - Baseball field surface damage Williamson Park - Lighting damage - Signage damage - Sidewalk damage 4 - Irrigation pump damage t Elderly Housing - Fence damage Head Start/Day Care I - Fence Damage - Street Signs/Traffic Signs - Bent or destroyed throughout Study Area CAA Social Services Building - Roof Damage . - Interior water damage - Extensive code violations - Hazardous electrical wiring J. Proposed New Projects and Public Improvements Metro -Dade OCD has prepared a five year plan (FY 1992 - FY 1997) for the implementation of new projects and public improvements in the South Miami Study Area. Specific projects are as described below: t A 1. Capitallmprovements /Infrastructure Phase If "- B Street Improvements 4 . s - S.W. 59 Place between Hardee Drive and S.W. 62 Street - S.W. 62 Street between S.W. 59 Avenue and S.W. 60 Avenue N - S.W. 62 Terrace between S.W. 59 Place and S.W. 59 Avenue -23- r " South Miami Study Area r - S.W. 63 Street between S.W. 60 Avenue and S.W. 59 Avenue - S.W. 59 Avenue between Hardee Drive and S.W. 62 Street 2. Housinu • ; Provide funding for a South Miami Community Development Corporation (SMCDC) to coordinate housing development in the Study Area. • Continue acquisition and demolition of blighted properties for housing development. • Create partnership between SMCDC and Habitat or a private developer for construction of additional affordable housing. 3. Economic /Commercial Development • Provide funding for a South Miami Community Development Corporation (SMCDC) to coordinate neighborhood commercial development and revitalization efforts. • Stimulate economic development activity focused on the neighborhood commercial corridor (S.W. 62 Avenue from Hardee Drive to S.W. 68 Street) through the following: - Market Study to determine feasible uses Provide financial and technical assistance to new business ventures. Initiate commercial development land acquisition if warranted. Strengthen the local merchants' association. Create a "first source manpower agreement" with South Miami businesses to give Study Area residents equal opportunities to complete for gainful employment . 4. Community Facilities - Create a "neighborhood facility "on the west side of S.W. 62 Avenue between S.W. 66 Street and S.W. 68 Street. (Consultant does not recommend this location due to pedestrian access hazards) -24- �r J r�• 1 1 r U0Nvoi'� L>•J Q�� "■'. � PC r�m —, r-m r;xm lam - BID IN s MR - m EI 0 w a00a�00r-� ■ .E PREVIOUSLY PLANNED & PROPOSED PROJECTS PHASE I - 8 STREET MPROVENEhfCS QPROPERTES PROPOSED' TO BE TRANSFERRED TO MT. NESO CHURCH ■ Qrf� PROPERTIES SEM APPRAISED OR PeMM APPRAISAL FOA ACOUISMON 8Y DC!'W SOUTH DADE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT CONCEPT PLANS SOUTH MIAMI STUDY AREA ►rsParsO Id: ' uCTRO DADC o1TICC or COuuVNITT DEALOPMENT O�roll Coora.nalinp Consollont: BCRYELLO. AJAYIL i PARTNERS. INC Wtnae Cnpmasn Planners Despnae Prepared •Y D IICC �IOO -Co 600 N.yneorneee PlenwMp ConW11 •nl MALLACC. POWYS AND TDDo I At Cldl•alurs. Lonafta0s MtMlstlurs, urbon Design L Cn..renrweniol Psanronp Gli+t IQC: South Miami Study Area K. Neighborhood Priorities Neighborhood priorities, as reported by Dade County OCD, generally reflect the proposed five year plan projects as summarized below: • Capital Improvements: ,water and sewer connection fees. • Land Acquisition: as necessary -to implement infill housing. and commercial development/redevelopment • Affordable Housing: with emphasis on for -sale single family homes on land acquired by Dade County. • Commercial Development: with emphasis on local business and job development. • Neighborhood Center • Public Services 1. �, W-11 South Miami Study Area III. PROBLEMS AND OPPORTUNITIES The problems and opportunities described below represent a synthesis of those neighborhood conditions which constitute one or more of the following: • conditions recognized and documented in prior planning documents or improvement programs created for the South Miami Study Area, • conditions perceived to be problems or opportunities by residents, as expressed in community meetings and workshops, and • conditions noted from field observations and related to damage caused by Hurricane Andrew In general, most problems and opportunities can be classified in one of the •following categories: • Public Facilities and Infrastructure • Housing and Neighborhood Quality, and • Economic Development While most problems and opportunities can be neatly placed into one of these three categories, a fourth critical category is added, that of implementation and interagency coordination. The text below describes generally the specific problems which must be overcome in the South Miami Study Area in order for the area to prosper, and specific opportunities to overcome these problems. A. Public Facilities and infrastructure 1. Damaged Public Facilities Problem As reported in Technical Memorandum No. 1, the South Miami Study Area suffered widespread, but relatively light, hurricane damage to public facilities summarized below: • Murray Park • Williamson Park { -27- Concession building roof damage Sidewalk damage Baseball field bleachers damaged Nine trees lost Lighting damage South Miami Study Area Signage damage Sidewalk damage Irrigation. pump damage Four trees lost 4 � • Elderly, Housing - Fence damage • Head Start/Day Care - . Fence damage • Street Signs/Traffic Signs - damaged or destroyed i Detailed estimates of the costs of repairs have not been completed. However, it is estimated that total costs to repair Murray Park and Williamson Park will be less than $50,000. Negotiations are currently underway between the City of South Miami, FEMA and the City's insurance carrier concerning the repair of damage. However, it has not been determined whether all damage is covered by these sources. In addition to damage inflicted by Hurricane Andrew, the public facilities in the South Miami Study Area suffer significant damage from vandalism. A major target of such vandalism is the Social Services Building which houses several social programs operated by CAA and which is owned and maintained by the City of South Miami. Specific current damages include graffiti, as well as broken windows and doors, roof damage (emergency repairs completed) as well as extensive interior water damage. In addition, the structure has numerous code violations. Consequently, a major renovation effort will be needed. Oyportunity Identify damage not covered by FEMA or insurance, determine costs and secure supplementary funding. 2. Damaged Richts -of -Way Problem F The South Miami Study Area experienced relatively light damage to public .rights - of -way including some loss of street trees along U.S. 1, Hardee Drive and elsewhere and uplifted sidewalks on SW 57 Place at Hardee Drive and along Shy' 59 Avenue at SW 62 Terrace and between SW 66th Street and Hardee Drive. Oyvortunitv4 a Estimate repair costs, secure funding from FEMA or other sources and complete repairs to identified rights -of -way. {' ( � -28- �•nu ==JrX. ltufROU�uflfl ,u�,,,rf„.rluru�fur„t�ntru� 6 0 1 O O 0. 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'j t00 600 NN "ve'"e" P,anning CaoiWt.nt � =j ° - l wALL.ACL. ROOCRTS -AND TODD ' AreMttetue., Landaeo°t, AKn+ttetw., UtOon O.t.gn It Enwenn.enta P+onn_p FIGURE 3 South Miami Study Area 5. Perceived Recreation/Social Facility Needs Problem As documented in, .Technical Memorandum No. 1, the South Miami Study Area is benefitted by a number of recreational and social service facilities including the following: - Murray Park: ballfield, basketball courts, picnic area, tot lot and restroom - Williamson Park: playground, tennis courts and picnic area - CAA Social Services Building - CAA Child Care Center - Wesley South Miami Health Center - JRE Lee Community School Grounds: playground and basketball courts - Elderly Housing Recreation/Meeting Room With the exception of Murray Park, all of these facilities are virtually contiguous surrounding Williamson Park. In addition to this inventory of facilities located within the South Miami Study Area, Study Area residents have access to similar activities and programs located outside the Study Area. Notable among these is the swimming program provided by the City of South Miami and the YMCA which provides swimming lessons to the Study Area children at the South Miami Branch YMCA, as well as the use of South Miami Field for athletics. In spite of this inventory of existing programs and facilities, there exists among some area residents the perception of a need for a Community Center to accommodate neighborhood organizations, social and recreational needs. In addition, some Study Area residents express a desire for a neighborhood pool. t F O, 12ortunity - Neighborhood Center �i There exist a number of opportunities to meet the perceived need to better accommodate the social and recreation needs of Study Area residents ' and organizations. These include the following options ranging from least cost to greatest cost: ;, -31- South Miami Study Area • Improved utilization and linkages among existing CAA,, City and institutional (church) facilities surrounding Williamson Park. • Adaptive re -use and/or expansion of existing facilities, (CAA, Health Center, Elderly Housing meeting room) • Construction of a new neighborhood center on existing available public property in or around Williamson Park or in the nearby Marshall Williamson site "F Tlie availability of public land surrounding these existing facilities should reduce the need for the acquisition of additional property from private owners for the purpose of constructing a neighborhood center depending on the size and "footprint" of the facility. Prior to any final determination of which among these options is most desirable, a greater degree of specificity is necessary concerning the specific use of the center, including the following: • Which activities and organizations must be accommodated? At what frequency and time periods and by what age groups? • Based upon the activities to be housed, what program of spaces is required, e.g. meeting rooms, cooking facilities, indoor recreation or sports areas? To what extent could existing facilities meet these requirements, with their present configurations or with renovation? ! 4 • ' + To what extent can existing facilities be made available for broader community use? • Based on the nature -of the activities to be served, who should operate and staff the Center? CAA ?, City of South Miami? Consequently, although the absence of such a neighborhood center can tentatively be identified as a "problem "and a range of prospective solutions can be identified, the final solution can only be identified after these questions are answered through - --�--� a Neighborhood Center Program Development effort.' Specialized technical input is necessary to perform this step and it is recommended that consultant input be sought from staff of the Metro -Dade Parks and Recreation Department or from private consultant sources. -32- South Miami Study Area Opportunity - Swimming Pool Similar questions must be raised regarding the need for a community swimming pool in the South Miami Study Area. In addition to precisely measuring the likely level of use of such a facility and whether this level of use justifies the operational and construction cost, the following factors must be considered: Liability: Public swimming pools represent a major potential legal liability associated with potential injuries. In addition, unlike basketball courts and ball fields, swimming pools are highly labor intensive and. require a number of full -time personnel for operations, maintenance and instruction. Public Access: The City of South Miami at present has no public pool. Consequently, in order to justify the expense, any decision to locate such a facility in the South Miami Study Area would likely necessitate that it be intensively programmed by use of those living outside the Study Area. Consequently, the pool would not be considered a "neighborhood" facility and considerable parking would be necessitated to accommodate "drive -to" users, thus expanding the size of the site. Cost: Recent experience by other South Florida communities in building public (competition - sized) pools with bathhouse facilities range from approximately $500,000 to $1.0 million or more, exclusive of the cost of land. Added to this initial capital cost is the operating expense of- . Staffing: supervisor; lifeguards, maintenance, instructors; Utilities: lighting, filtration pumps and pool heating; Maintenance: water quality, pool finish, grounds, bathhouse; and Insurance While such operational expenses have not been calculated; in detail they could . easily exceed $100,000 per year. Although the possibility of the construction: of a community swimming pool should not be ruled out, the potential difficulties exceed those associated with a neighborhood center and deserve serious analysis before a pool could be given a high priority. Onoortunity - South Miami Field With many park and recreation facilities damaged or, destroyed in South Dade County, demands upon those recreation facilities which remain useable have increased dramatically. Thus, Study Area residents are facing increased competitive pressure for use of athletic facilities including those outside the Study Area. Consequently, it is in the interest of Study Area residents that recreation facilities which are used by Studv Area residents be expanded, even if they are located outside the Study Area boundary. One such opportunity is to expand the -33- South Miami Study Area recreation capacity of South Miami Field located just outside the Study Area to the northwest. Specific opportunities are to build and jointly use a new football field and soccer field and to renovate and expand baseball fields on adjacent land . owned by the Dade County School Board. 6. Circulation Problem Because the South Miami Study Area is surrounded by important traffic arteries, (U.S. 1, Sunset Drive, Red Road and 62 Avenue) the impact of through traffic on local vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation is an important concern, particularly for families with children. As Levels of Service on these streets continue to deteriorate, additional traffic may find it convenient to take "short cuts through the Study Area.. Specific and immediate vehicular circulation conflicts exist at Red Road and Hardee Drive, where there exists no traffic signal to aid residents entering or leaving the neighborhood. 4 The City of South Miami has committed in its adopted Comprehensive Plan to planning and implementing a Neighborhood Traffic Management Program aimed at protecting neighborhoods from the effects of non -local through traffic. In addition,.the City has committed to preparing a bicycle facilities program by 1993. Although the Comprehensive Plan has been in place for three years, efforts to implement these programs have not yet commenced. The City of South Miami should be encouraged to proceed with its commitment to develop these programs in the Study Area in 1993. In addition, Dade County Public Works Department should be encouraged to coordinate with FDOT to pursue a signal warrant study and subsequent signalization for the intersection of Red Road and Hardee Drive. B. Housing and Neighborhood Quality r 1. Deteriorated/Damaged Structures Problem As reported in Technical Memorandum No. 1, relatively few structures were damaged by Hurricane Andrew. Assistance by FEMA in reconstruction should be expedited as soon as possible. However, there remain approximately 100 homes in the Study Area which were in deteriorated condition, prior to the hurricane. due to age, inadequate construction or lack of maintenance. -34- r South Miami Study Area Opportunity Two specific opportunities are available to correct the problem of poor housing conditions in the Study Area. For homes where rehabilitation is practical and cost effective, such efforts could be pursued by linking aggressive code enforcement with expanded availability of rehab loans through the Special Housing Program Department. For homes which are abandoned or beyond repair the City, DCHUD and Dade County OCD should pursue an active and systematic program to acquire and demolish such units and transfer property to entities such as Habitat for Humanity for the construction of single family homes affordable to Iow- moderate income homeowners. 2. Affordable Housing u nfill Problem The South Miami Study Area faces a number of housing issues beyond the problem of poor housing condition, namely: • The need to add stability to the neighborhood with a greater proportion of home - owning "stakeholders ". • Extremely high demand for affordable single family homes. • Inadequate resources and programs to expand the supply of sound, single family homes, affordable for low - moderate income families. • Sizeable numbers of vacant properties and homes which disrupt the neighborhood fabric and contribute to blight and crime. Opportunity The South Miami Study Area has an opportunity to expand the partnership between the City of South Miami, OCD, DCHUD and Habitat for Humanity, to systematically acquire all vacant property suitable for infill housing, upgrade utilities and, through the efforts of Habitat volunteers, transfer to South Miami families, new, sound and affordable single family homes. Due to the rise in contributions to Habitat resulting from Hurricane Andrew, coupled with the present scarcity of buildable land in Habitat's inventory, there exists an immediate window of opportunity to accelerate the development of single family homes on vacant lands by immediately expediting the transfer of such property. However, all new infill Habitat homes should be of varied design and materials to upgrade the neighborhood character and avoid a uniform or institutionalized appearance... -35- South Miami Study Area 3. Neighborhood Beautification Problem The perception of neighborhood stability and quality is affected nearly as much by the condition of the landscape environment as by the condition of housing. Although the loss of tree canopy in the South Miami Study Area is not nearly as severe as has been experienced in neighborhoods to the south, it is nevertheless significant. Opportunity There exists three related opportunities to address the problem of landscape quality. First the City should pursue replacement of all street trees by FEMA, even those where the original planting cannot be documented. Second, the City and OCD should pursue the development of a "tree bank" available for low - moderate homeowners to replace trees lost or damaged to the hurricane. Third, the City and OCD should establish a set of landscape guidelines to ensure that all replacement trees are sited properly and are from an appropriate palette of low - maintenance drought- tolerant native species. C. Economic Development 1. Job Traininu and Placement Problem As noted in Technical Memorand=im No. 1, although unemployment in the.South Miami Study Area is not as severe as in other areas of the County, underemployment by Study Area residents in low skill /low pay service jobs is a significant problem. Opportunity Three opportunities may be available to enhance skilled employment opportunities for Study Area residents. First, "We Will Rebuild" and Federal rebuilding efforts should give priority to contractors who commit to hiring and training Study Area residents. Similarly, OCD and the City should pursue a "first source manpower agreement" with local business to give hiring preference to Study Area businesses. Finally better communication linkages concerning employment opportunities and training programs should be pursued between OCD, CAA and the Florida State Employment Service. -36- South Miami Study Area 2. Neighborhood Retail Problem ! i Throughout the South Miami Study Area, particularly the "neighborhood" portion of the Study Area north of SW 70 Street, there exists excessive vacant property designated for commercial uses. Among these few remaining commercial uses within the Study Area, some act as magnets for loitering and possible criminal . behavior and others offer little service or convenience to Study Area residents. One evident reason for this problem is that the combined income of Study Area residents is inadequate to support local serving retail businesses (groceries, drug stores, etc) which are price competitive with larger chain stores. Opportunity While it is possible to develop programs to nurture small local businesses within the Study Area, such programs. are not likely. to be economically viable if supported solely by the Study Area residents. Consequently, opportunities to. develop retail uses should be targeted to sites which should draw patrons from beyond the Study Area Specifically, such opportunities may exist for "strip" development along SW 62 Avenue and for development of a community shopping complex at the retail site facing Red Road between SW 66th Street and SW 68 Street., Recent private sector initiatives to develop "chain' retail outlets at this location have failed due to lack. of available financing. D. Implementation/coordination 1. Interagency Coordination Problem The South Miami Study Area has had- no shortage of planning efforts and programs by, the City, CAA, OCD, DCHUD and others to upgrade neighborhood conditions. Although these efforts have produced some positive results, they have not been united behind a shared "mission statement" or "vision" for the Study Area. In part this is due to the fact that plans,, priorities and funding for the South Miami Study'Area is established for these agencies independently of one another. Past planning efforts for the South Miami Study Area have pointed to the need for a new entity, a Community Development Corporation (CDC) to create and administer additional housing and economic. development programs. Before committing to the creation of an additional quasi- public agency and 'its administrative overhead, the capabilities of existing public sector agencies and s volunteer efforts such as Habitat -for Humanity should be- fully exploited by ' -- improved coordination. -37- South Miami Study 'Area importunity Seek a commitment by all public and private sector agencies working in the South Miami Study Area to enhance the effectiveness of neighborhood improvement efforts by ,greater coordination and by the acceptance of a unified set of shared objectives of the neighborhood. One specific opportunity to begin this higher level of coordination is to have all parties (City. OCD. DCHUD and Habitat) to formerly accept or adopt the goals, objectives and priorities contained in. the Study Area .Strategy Plan which will follow. Communication should be, fostered by scheduling biannual or quarterly meetings among all parties to review and coordinate short range conditions. 2♦ Studv Area Boundary Problem In anticipation of the possible utilization of tax increment financing in the South Miami Study Area, the boundary was expanded in recent years south to Sunset Drive in order to incorporate areas likely to experience significant increases in commercial values. If the use of tax increment financing is no longer likely to be used. then the present Study Area can be considered excessively large.- Opportunity Redraw the Study Area boundary to include 'primarily the residential core of the neighborhood as well as peripheral and transitional commercial areas. a South Miami Study Area IV. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES A. Public Facilities and Infrastructure GOAL 1: Provide, operate and maintain all necessary public facilities and infrastructure systems necessary to support a stable, prospering neighborhood with a desirable quality of life. Objective 1.1: Damage Repair - Repair all damage to public facilities and rights -of -way inflicted by Hurricane Andrew by the end of 1993. Objective 1.2: Infrastructure System - Complete Phase II -B and II -C Street and Infrastructure System Improvements by 1993. Objective 1.3: Utility Connections - Create a financial mechanism to assist needy homeowners in funding utility connection fees. Objective 1.4: Community Facilities - Identify an operator ' and define a specific building use program . for a neighborhood community facility. Investigate opportunities to fund, operate and locate a community pool, and compare with opportunities for improved access to existing facilities. -Link in a more effective manner existing service facilities surrounding Williamson Park.. - Expand and improve recreation facilities used by Study Area residents outside the Study Area, including South Miami Field/School Board Property. Objective '1.5: Traffic Circulation - Implement mechanisms to improve vehicular circulation and safety, including a traffic signal at Red Road and Hardee Drive. Create Neighborhood Traffic Management Improvements, as specified in the Comprehensive Plan. B. Housing and Neighborhood Quality GOAL 2: Maintain the long term stability of the South Miami Study area neighborhood and provide opportunities for safe, decent and affordable housing-for all residents. Objective 2.1: Home Ownership through Infill Housing: -Pursue the systematic acquisition of vacant or blighted properties for construction of infill single family homes by Habitat for Humanity, or other providers, to expand opportunities for home ownership among low - moderate income South Miami residents. -39- x R , South Miami Study Area Objective 2.2: Blight Removal - Remove and curb blighted housing conditions through aggressive code enforcement coupled with acquisition and infill redevelopment and expanded promotion of low interest rehabilitation loans. Objective 2.3: Crime Reduction - Pursue a policy of "zero tolerance" for criminal activity in the South Miami Study Area through joint neighborhood- police department efforts and by eliminating crime- generating "hangouts ". Objective 2.4: Neighborhood Beautification - Create a neighborhood beautification program to plant shade trees along public rights -of- way. - Investigate the creation of a "tree bank to provide trees to homeowners to recreate a South Miami canopy of native trees. C. Economic Development GOAL 3: Improve the economic characteristics of the South Miami Study Area with job training and placement, and with.local commercial development opportunities. Objective 3.1: Local Retail Market Assessment - Assess the economic feasibility of expanded local serving retail business in the South Miami Study Area. Objective 3.2: Commercial Development Marketing - Market aggressively underutilized commercially designated properties in the target areas (specifically the Anthony Abraham site) for uses which will: - create job opportunities for residents - displace blighted conditions - reinforce the tax base - provide convenient local - serving retail businesses Objective 3.3: Job Training and Placement - Create a "first source manpower agreement" with South Miami businesses to prioritize the hiring of Study Area residents. Objective 3.4: Job Training and Placement - Through "We Will Rebuild ", CAA and other agencies create immediate opportunities to recruit, hire and train Study Area residents to participate in the South Dade reconstruction effort. • A t Obiective 3.5: Job Training and Placement - Integrate resources of the CAA, OCD and State of Florida to create a "one- stop" local -40- . -. � � - ,,.: �:�:... .: �_............. ._..�:�s.��.,..._.:r':�Ll'r',i, ewe.• a+ �Y `t�..'l.s�°_'L:'.'.'.- ._...._. � � N South Miami Study Area arcs job referral and placement service. D. Implementation/Coordination GOAL 4:: Ensure optimum coordination and effectiveness by all public and volunteer agencies at work in'the South Miami Study Area. Objective 41: Coordination -Unite efforts of all agencies in support of a shared "agenda" and strategy for the Study. Area and create a structure for all agencies to meet periodically to communicate, coordinate and review upcoming priorities. -Avoid creation of additional bureaucratic /agency structures unless it is determined that present organizational resources are sufficient to implement the Study Area strategy. Objective 4.2: Study Area Boundary Redraw the Study Area boundary to include only areas directly affecting the neighborhood quality of life, e.g. at SW 70 Street/U.S. 1. -41- South Miami Study Area V. . SITES AVAILABLE FOR REDEVELOPMENT The properties/locations described below reflect site specific opportunities to address many of the problems described in the preceding section. A. Infill Housing Sites • Site I Size: 28,900 sq. ft. r% Location: SW 62 Terrace between SW 60 Avenue and SW 62 Avenue -' Present Use: Deteriorating and/or dilapidated single family homes Zonin : RS-4, (requires lots with 60 feet.of frontage and a minimum site size of 6,000 square feet.) Redevelopment Opportunity: This site is targeted for acquisition by OCD, pending appraisals. New single family homes should be constructed with a capacity of 4 homes or, with a minor zoning variance, 5 homes. • Site 2 Size: 8,300 sq.ft. Location:.:. SW corner of SW 62 Street and SW 60 Avenue Present Use: Vacant land and a deteriorated single family structure Zonin : RS-4 Redevelopment Opportunity: Like Site 1, this site is targeted for acquisition by OCD pending appraisals. Two new single family homes should be constructed. • Site 3 Size: 5,000 sq.ft. Location: N.W. corner of SW 62 Street and SW 60 Avenue Present Use:. same as Sites land 2 Zoning: same as Sites 1 and 2 Redevelopment Opportunity: Like Sites 1 and 2, this site is targeted for acquisition by OCD pending an appraisal. With a lot size and frontage size. variance one new single family home can be accommodated. • Site 4 Size: 8,000 sq.ft. . Location: SE corner of intersection of SW 66th Street and SW 59 Place Present Use: Currently owned by OCD. this site is vacant land, surrounded by residential structures. Zoning: RS -4 n R 4 X -42- ....._ y._...,� r.. - ...�..._.. .._. .,,._ ..��._J— u.:.r..�..� • ,:.. .vtl:4':L'� - r; r...+.,�'-'�`:'::e:�a:.s.:.� South Miami Study Area Redevelopment Opportunity: This site represents an immediate opportunity for the construction of one single family home. Site S Size: 18,500 sq.ft. Location: N.W. corner of SW 59 Avenue and SW 66 Street, between SW 59 Avenue and an abandoned alley. Zonin RS-4 , � eves ptnent ppornmm: With the assembly of some or all of the adjacent alley and/or setback variances, up to two single family homes can be accommodated. Alley abandonment and land transfer tc� Habitat is currently being pursued by the City of South Miami. Habitat is prepared to commence construction in early 1993 with a new model house design prepared. by the University of Miami Architecture School and Habitat Chapter, in consultation with Study Area residents: ti • I Site 6 Size: 27,000 sq.ft. " Location: West side of SW 59,- Court, south of SW 64 Street Present Use: Vacant land Zoning- RS-4 and NR Redevelopment OnRgrtunity: Although designated in part for neighborhood retail, this site is considered an ideal location for infill housing, particularly considering the ability to create a "critical mass" of infill housing with the surrounding opportunity sites. Four single family homes could be accommodated. Site 7 Size: 14,000 sq.ft.': Location: South side of Hardee Drive between SW 62 Avenue and SW 60 Avenue Present Use: Vacant land. Zoning,: RS -4 ' Redevelopment OtmortunitY: r This site is a property which was recently transferred from DCHUD to Mt. Nebo Church, located directly across SW 64 Street. Some portion of the property may be necessary to accommodate church growth and parking needs, particularly the land contiguous to the church: However, non - contiguous properties represent an opportunity for infill single family homes. Two homes can be accommodated within present zoning.. Mt. Nebo should be encouraged to consider jointly sponsoring such housing with Habitat for Humanity or another housing. provider..' rovider: ' , k -43- r � Y x •r . South Miami Study Area Site 8 "Marshall Williamson" Site Size: est. 50,000 60,000 sq.ft. Location: Block bounded SW 64 Terrace, SW 60 Avenue, SW 66 Street and. SW 61 Avenue Present Use: Vacant land i Zonin • RS-4 Redevelopment Opportunity: . Although several single family homes remain on the northeast portion of this block, much of this site is vacant and available for redevelopment. While this site could be an excellent location for a neighborhood center, the availability of other publicly owned sites for this use, plus the continuing need for more affordable single family homes, would indicate that new housing is a desirable use. Depending on the exact property boundaries to be acquired, approximately 6 new homes could be accommodated. However, consideration should be given to acquisition and redevelopment of the entire site with adequate market rate compensation and relocation assistance to current owners and residents. At present, numerous liens on the property by the City and many private claims cloud the title and inhibit acquisition. B. Damaged/Dilapidated Structures Site 9 - Harlem Inn Size: 8,000 sq.ft.. Location: Adjacent SE corner of SW 59 Place and Hardee Drive Present Use: Vacant commercial building Zoning: 'NR (Neighborhood Retail) Redevelopment Opportunity: A former local retail business and social hangout, the vacant Harlem Inn suffered damage and is considered .unsafe and in need of demolition. Redevelopment options include the assembly of an adjacent DCHUD remnant property (Site 11) facing Hardee Drive for commercial development, ..or alternately, assembly with vacant property to the east (Site 6) for inf ll housing. f Site 10 - Damaged Home Size: unknown, est. less than 6,000 sq.ft. Location: 5978 SW 66 Street Present Use:, Single family home (wood frame "shotgun ") Zoning: RS-4 Redevelopment Opportunity: This single family wood frame home is the only documented residential structure in the South Miami Study area to have been rendered structurally unsafe by hurricane damage. The 'structure appears to be a total loss. FEMA funds should be sought to assist in the development of a replacement single family home. Lot size and frontage variances may be necessary. -44- South Miami Study Area C. Posted Unsafe Structures/Demolitions In addition to those inf 11 housing sites listed above, the following ten sites have been identified as unsafe and abandoned structures, some of which were known as "crackhouses ". For all of these ten sites, structures on all but the last have been demolished by City. action. Therefore, they should be considered opportunities for infill housing. The owner of 6290 SW 60 Avenue is seeking assistance for renovation and/or relocation. - 6443 SW 59 Place . (vacant) - 6445 SW 59 Place (vacant) - 5928. SW 66 Street (vacant) - 6400 SW 57 Court (vacant) - 6065 SW 64 Terrace (vacant) - 6074 SW 63 Street (vacant) -6082 SW 63 Street (vacant) • 7000 SW 61 Avenue (vacant) - 6345 SW 62 Avenue .(vacant) - 6290 SW 60 Avenue (occupied) D. Remnant Properties Site(s) 11 Locations: All corners of intersection of SW 59 Place and Hardee Drive and west side of SW 59 Place south of Hardee Drive Present Use: Vacant land Zonin : NR (Neighborhood Retail) Redevelopment Opportunity: These four properties are remnants of past acquisition and redevelopment efforts by DCHUD and they remain in public ownership. Because of their limited size (20-30 feet in depth) they are not developable as stand alone properties. Such sites should be transferred to adjacent owners subject to agreements to maintain the properties, bring contiguous properties into code compliance and/or assemble such sites for development of approved commercial or residential uses. E. - Commercial/Residential Mixed -Use Sites Site 12 - Strip Commercial/Service Siie: 25,000 sq:ft. Location: West side of SW 62 Avenue north of SW 66 Street Present Use: Vacant land Zoning:. NR Redevelopment Opnortunity: Although designated for Neighborhood Retail it is doubtful whether sufficient market -45- South Miami Study Area . demand exists in.the target area to support additional economically viable "neighborhood" retail uses at this location. More likely are commercial /services supported largely by traffic and visibility along SW 62 Avenue, similar to the auto and mechanical equipment supply outlets nearby. Although discussed as a possible site for a neighborhood center, this location is not convenient to residents living in the eastern portion of the Study Area, and could contribute to , safety hazards due to the need to cross SW 62 Avenue. Site 13 - Strip Commercial/Service Size: 32,000 sq.ft. Location: West side of SW 62 Avenue south of SW 66th Street Present Use: Vacant land Zoning: NR Redevelopment Opportunity: Same as Site 12. Site 14 Size: 132,000 sq.ft. Location: Block bounded by SW 69 Street, SW 59 Place, SW 70 Street and SW 60 Avenue Present Use: The site is vacant and overgrown with. accumulations of trash and abandoned cars Zonin : MO (Moderate Intensity. Office) Redevelopment Opportunity Because of its zoning and its isolation from other residential areas, housing or recreation uses may not be appropriate for this parcel. Conversely, because of its lack of visibility from major roadways the site's immediate marketability for commercial use is limited. However, the site remains an opportunity for the expansion of the growing medical office /service core which surrounds Larkin and South Miami Hospitals. Site 15 - Anthony Abraham Site Size: 295,000 sq.ft. Location: Block bounded by SW 66 Street, SW 68 Street, Red. Road and Murray Park Present Use: Former shopping center now vacant and used in part for office uses Zoning- GR (General Retail) Redevelopment Opportunity: Because of its visibility and access from Red Road, U.S. I and the University of Miami, this site is an excellent opportunity as a community retail center of sufficient size to support price competitive chain retailers. -46- _.._ _. - _.._ ...... __ ..._,,,; - _.__.. _.... . ...., ___ ...- -i __.._xv::t�i¢_:.a.:..::ALY ^dl." "+r:.+r�' _ -w. •..r__i1ti � .vn:Sda i South Miami Study Area Site 16 Size: 35,000 sq.ft. Location: SW corner of SW 59 Avenue and SW 69 Street Present Use: This vacant site is currently a blighting influence with trash and debris accumulations. Zonin : NR (Neighborhood Retail) Redevelopment Opportunity: Although designated for neighborhood retail, such uses are not likely to be economically feasible, or desirable because of this site's poor proximity to most residents of the Study Area. Because it lies in,a transitional area with multi - family housing to the north, multi- family infill housing may be appropriate. Alternately, an expansion, of the service commercial use which exist elsewhere on this block snag be appropriate as well. (Note: Sites 17 and 18 are located in commercial area proposed for exclusion from the Study Area) Site 17 S, ize: ' 29,000 sq.ft. Location: East side of SW 61 Avenue north of Sunset Drive Present Use: Vacant land Zonin : MO (Moderate Intensity Office) Redevelopment Opportunity: With its high degree of visibility along Sunset Drive and proximity to Larkin Hospital and other nearby activity generators, this site is likely to be absorbed for additional commercial office development. Site 18 - Bakery Center Size: Approximately 10 acres Location: Northwest quadrant of Red Road and Sunset Drive intersection Present Use: Largely vacant specialty regional shopping mall Zoninyu Formerly zoned PUD -M, the site development order has expired resulting in a reversion to conventional commercial zoning. Redevelopment Opportunity: The Bakery Center is one of the most significant failed mixed -use development ventures in South Florida Prospective new uses will likely include a mix of lower scale retail, office and potentially, downtown residential. -47- - _ .. :.. ..:.,y._,,...y.y.. ,;,�:.:•...[!.. '� ,y,.•;i, y:§ ili'.' a°: 6Pd' 13t" s.' U '.S*L�tiL'.Sk�GiY�s. " ":�«'i1:::t South Miami Study Area F. Neighborhood Center/Recreation Sites Site 19 Size: varies 2 - 5 acres . Location: area spanning the southern portion of Williamson Park, CAA Social Services Building and the Elderly Housing meeting room. Present Use: Existing uses are comprised of community social service and recreational activities. - Zoning: PR (Park and Recreation RM -i& (Multi - family Residential) Redevelopment Opportunity: Because of hurricane damage and code violations, the CAA community service building must undergo a significant renovation effort. Land surrounding this facility appears sufficient to permit the creation of a new neighborhood recreation center either as a new separate building or as an expansion or linkage of the existing CAA and elderly housing meeting room. Site 20 Size: 30,000 sq.ft. Location: NE corner of SW 68 Street and SW 58 Place, adjacent Murray Park Present Use: Vacant land Zoning: LO (Low intensity Office) Redevelopment Opportunity: Although low intensity office use is suitable for this site, it also represents an opportunity to expand Murray Park Lf the construction of a neighborhood center or pool were determined to be feasible, and if other sites already in public ownership were ruled out. F �r • I I -48- ._....�._ _�.�� _ - _.�. "o-.:,.� - .... •.. ._.. - �.,.�;C.56...+.....r1 _t4.t _....'.�...�•- `sue'. -�� .. ._ ..�, ..,,.'. .__ . •- ,. �,,,� r;, ;. ....r.J/,pE t..��r r4. YStlii k'` <;�s iliw..' SOUTH MIAMI STUDY AREA INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS Priority 1 1. Street Reconstruction Phase I1 -B .............................. Funded 2. Rights -of -way repairs (signage, sidewalks and sod) ............... $ 61,000 3. Rights -of -way landscaping (Hardee Drive and S.W. 62. Avenue) ....... $ 100,000 4. Utility Connections (Plumbing) ............................. $ 300,000 5. Signal Warrant Study (Red Road and Hardee Drive) ....... ....... $ 10,000 Priority 2 k 1. Traffic Signal (Hardee Drive and Red Road) ................... $ 50,000 HOUSING AND NEIGHBORHOOD QUALITY Prlorigy 1 1. Site Acquisition, relocation and preparation .................... $ 250,000 2. Area wide tree bank . ......................... .... $ 50,000 Priori • 2 1. Area wide rehabilitation loan pool ........... $ 250,000 2. Economic Development ............................... $ 150,000 NEIGHBORHOOD FACILITIES Priority 1 F 1. Neighborhood center program study ........................ $ 25,000 i 2. Social services building renovation ............... .. ...... $ 75,000' R .t i - - - - `♦....ys• —.•..- - -- — — - .`_:.:+:4'�'iu.ilNr_:.:.a• -r ri:,�.a�•.-- -•.�.i� ;^' -• x+...s:... F F " � � ... i.� v.K'tF�r -dv �7F'": i�L. 7�1FNt ?�C�ilfeYtiti'b1Mr:t�i��b;e��. SOUTH MIAMI STUDY AM PROPOSED PROJECTS POSSIBLE FUNDING SOURCES ri G c 16 6 W it f d 1) Risk -d-Way Repair I 0 ' 1 $61. 2) Right.oi•WayL-docaping.'• Hardee Dr. A SW 62nd Are. 1 ® e I 5100, 3) Utility C000attioor . water Seer Hooks T 2 S300,i q Signd WarmW Study / Red Road/Hardee Dr.' l 1 tto,t 5) Traffic Signal • Red Road a Hardee Drive 2 1 S50. 6) Site AcquWdoo Relocarloo Preparation • (2) SF. Situ 1 000101 S $250,( Area Wide Tree Sank 1 o 1 SSO,C 3) Area Wide Rehab. Loan Pod 2 0000 0 ) suo,c 9) NeWmemood CMw Program Study I ® 1 523,0 10) Sodal Scn+ca Bldg. Rcooratioo 1 ® • 2 STS,O( 11) Ncigkborbood Center 2 3 SSo0,0( n) V.Wamwe Park Rchsbilituioo 2 4 ® 3 S 100,OC 13) Economic Darelopmem S 150,0C 4 south Miami Homeowners A : �. HOMEOWNERS Association, Inc. ERS m HOMEOWN ! ASSOCIATION � INC. °Y 0 Established 1966 q To: South Miami Community Redevelopment Board Date: April 5, 1999 From: President of the South Miami Homeowners Association, Inc. RE: SOUTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ( SMCRA) FIRST SEMI- ANNUAL REPORT AND PUBLIC WORKSHOP Dear Members of the Board: I would like to thank the City of South Miami and the SMCRA Board for inviting the South Miami Homeowners Association, Inc to the SMCRA First Semi - Annual Report and Public workshop. We are pleased to provide for your review and consideration the attached package of Proposed SMCRA Projects. The South Miami Homeowners Association, Inc., like the City of South Miami and the SMCRA Board, also desires that any projects undertaken by the City or SMCRA not only benefit our community as a whole but are also successful in achieving the intended goals. Si a ly, % �i✓ Edward W En ish President South Miami Homeowners Association, Inc. ♦ P.O. Box 432756 South Miami Florida 33143 ♦ Tel: (305) 662 -7390 CRA Proposed Projects I. Project I CRA Budget Review and Update The SMCRA Plan (Attachment I ) may contain income and expense figures that do not provide the members of the CRA Board, CRA Director and members of the public with information that is accurate in regards to the disposition public funds. 1. Revenue Source Projections based on 95% TIF revenue (as per the SMCRA Plan; Redevelopment Finance and Budget Projections; Part B, pg. 46) not 50 % TIF revenue (as per the Draft Interlocal Cooperation Agreement; Section IV, Project Financing pg. 13) 2. SMCRA Program Implementation and Management reflects 20% of TIF revenue toward this line item (as per the SMCRA Plan Redevelopment Finance and Budget Projections; Part C, pg. 46) not 10% (as per the Draft Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (Section 116, pg. 8) 3. SMCRA CAPITAUOPERATI NG/MANAG EM ENT COSTS (1) Section I Economic Development and Job Creation a. Section Il Residential Reinvestment b. Section III Beautification & Appearance Improvements c. Section IV Park Improvements d. Section V Transportation Improvements & Alterantives e. SectionVI Historic Preservation f. Section VI Infrastructure g. Section VIII Environmental Clean -Up h. Section IX Air Rights L Section X Code Enforcement j. Section XI Police 11. Project ll City Budget Impact Some activities of the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency could have a potential negative impact on the City budget and result in an increased millage rate for residents of South Miami living outside of the CRA area. These items should be identified, evaluated and notification made to the residents of South Miami. 1. Identify and report the number of additional recurring expenses to City Budget as a result of the SMCRA and the potential impact to the millage rate a. $750K/yr: Shops of Sunset Police and Services b. CRA Expenes c. Future Social Services (i.e., Multipurpose Center Salaries ) d. Trolley Operation e. City staff support functions to the CRA f. Future Commercial Development within CRA area that results in negative net revenue to the City. III. Project Vlll CRA Policies, Procedures and Guidelines Implement policies, procedure and guidelines based on prior experiences of active CRA's in the State of Florida. Accoring to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) there are 96 active CRA's in the State of Florida of which 76 have TIF districts. By interviewing CRA Directors of both sucessful and failied CRA's the SMCRA can implement appropriate policies, procedures and guideeines to ensure a successful and productive CRA. 1 of 3 IV. Project V Regional Impact Study The financial, social and political success of the SMCRA depends upon the Shops of Sunset (i.e., econmic engine) and other commercial redevelpoments remaining econmically viable well into the future (e.g., 30yrs). If the level of service (LOS) for the transportation corridors which facilitate the movement of traffic /patrons to and from South Miami decreases to critical levels, frustrating patrons to divert to other regional shopping and commercial areas, South Miami could cease to remain economically viable thereby creating a reduction in revenue and creating a short fall to service debt. 1. Evaluate impact of regional shopping Malls on South Miami and the Shops of Sunset a. Merrick Village (Proposed) b. Dadeland Mall (Active) c. Dadeland South (Proposed) d. Proposed Mall at Williamson Site - US -1 and 104 St. (Proposed) 2. Determine impact on level of service (LOS) to major arterial roads leading to South Miami a. ' US -1 b. Red Road c. Sunset 3. Determine need for additional parking garages a. under projected traffic conditions can cars get to South Miami? b. Will poor traffic conditions result in increased metrorail ridership? 4. Will Shops of Sunset lose its anchor tenants if there is a decrease in patronage? a. Could this signal the erosion of the TIF base? V. Project V Feasibility Study (Study not performed to justify CRA) Preliminary review of 42 USC 5301- Public Health and Welfare; Title I - Housing and Community Development Act 1974 (Attachment II ) and 24CFR570 - Community Development Block Grants would seem to indicate that funds are provided by the Federal Governement through Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Office of Community and Economic Development (OCED) to local governments to address issues that are being addresses by the SMCRA. The SMCRA Board should request that a feasibility study be performed to ascertain which program(s) will best suit the short term and long term needs of the City. A. South Miami Resolution 188 -95 -9737 appears to be the initiating document that started the SMCRA project. It authorizes the of $10,000.00 to be expended to contract Dickey Consulting Services (DCS) to proceed with the "Findings and Necessity Report" 1. Correspondence from City Manager Eddie Cox appears to endorse further with no additional support documentation. 2. City Charter, Article II, Section 8 - Mandates the Planning Board to report "Slum and Blight' and areas injurious to the City. a. There is no correspondence from Planning Board to City Commission identifying areas of Slum and Blight. B. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program 1. Which proram will facilitate achieving the goals that are in the Public Interest in a reasonable time frame? a. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (24CFR570) (1) Findings and Purpose (Sec 101 - See Attachment II) b. Community Redevelopment Act (Fla Statute Chp 163 Part III) C. Program Characteristics 1. What program allows the City to maintain its character if it desires? 2. Which program protects vital public assets? 3. Which program maximizes asset performance? 4. Which program minimizes additional expenses /tax burden to the residents? 5. Which type of program results in a minimal negative impact to the city and residents ? 2 of 3 VI. Project V1 Comparative Economic Benefits Analysis (Benefits Analysis not performed) In order to make the best use of public funds in the interest of improving the living conditions of the public, it is generally accepted that all aspects of a project be rigorously analyzed in order to determine the best course of action with the least amount of risk to public assets. A review of City records reveals that no discussion was documented that indicated such an analysis was performed. Which program will facilitate achieving the goals that address the Public Interest a. CDBG (1) Financial resources provided by Federal Government (2) Funding awarded on a needs basis that meets the national objective (3) City assets are not leveraged (4) CDBG funded projects can enhance tax base (5) Programs are available to address commercial needs b. CRA (1) CRA is it own quasi -form of government (City within a city) (2) City assets could be leveraged (3) CRA funded projects can enhance tax base (4) Programs are available to address commercial needs c. Which program will provide the greatest net positive economic impact to the City of South Miami? 3 of 3 FY 1998/99 FY 1999/00' FY 2000/01 FY 2001/02 FY 2002/03 Annual TIF $25,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 $1,300,000 Revenue TIF Bond -0- $8,000,000 -0- -0- -0 Proceeds Total TIF- Generated Revenues for the $13,225,000 Five -Year Phase l Implementation Program It is important to note that the revenue projections utilize current City and County millage rates and maximum TIF and bond dollar amounts. Revenues will fluctuate based upon future millage rate changes, the Total Taxable Value of the redevelopment area, and the degree of County participation. The estimates used are based upon a contribution by Dade County_ of 95% of the total tax increment generated in the redevelopment area. The actual amount of contribution shall be determined by the Miami -Dade County Board of County Commissioners as pursuant to Section 163.387 F.S.. C. PROJECTED EXPENDITURES Listed below is a budget matrix which includes all of the redevelopment programs presented in this Plan in Section Seven. In addition, an entry for Project Implementation and Management has been added to identify operating costs. It is important to note that the dollar amounts used in this category are capped at 20% of annual TIF revenues. This is the standard allocation for implementation and management and cannot be exceeded; however, it may be reduced. This allocation must be authorized by the Interlocal Agreement with the Dade County Board of County Commissioners and the South Miami City Commission. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan page 46 mA It is likely that the revenues for the SMCRA start -up year will be relatively small, between $0 and $25,000. Therefore, it will be the Agency's strategy to implement Quick Victory projects with the.first year's annual TIF. The SMCRA Board of Commissioners will determine which Quick Victory programs are to be undertaken when they adopt the first year work plan and official budget. It is important to note that this expenditure chart presents the main potential revenues that maybe generated by TIF and bond sources over the first five -year phase. The estimated range of revenue is between $9 million and $13,225,000. South Miami Community Redevelopment Plan page 47 rXr�N ;�(i"`,�T�na� °�;w1r2 FY 1998/99 ,�'+} trr4 i t' �4 f��iY 1999/00 r f� ?•, »ti .. ll+utfl,' }.. i .J .� f: l' y, jPRGRAIIA�rr, Program $260,000 1 0 Implementation & Management Programs & $5,040,000 $4,290,006� oj- TIF Bond Debt Service Total Five- Year Expenditures for the $13,225,0001 Five-Year Phase I Implementation Progrqm It is important to note that this expenditure chart presents the main potential revenues that maybe generated by TIF and bond sources over the first five -year phase. The estimated range of revenue is between $9 million and $13,225,000. 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