HomeMy Public PortalAbout22-077 - Special Certificate of Appropriateness for 910 Jann AveSponsored by: Interim City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 22-077
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, APPROVING THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE INTERIM CITY
MANAGER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE STRUCTURE AT 910
JANN AVENUE WITHIN THE CITY, TO ALLOW FOR
THE CLOSURE OF THE TERRACE, A SECONDARY
LIVING UNIT IN REAR OF PROPERTY, PAVERS, A
PERGOLA, INTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND ROOF
REPAIRS ON THIS REGISTERED HISTORIC
PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka, Florida, ("City") has established a Historic
Preservation Ordinance, and established the Historic Environmental Tree Preservation
Board ("HEPB"), by Ordinance 16-13, in order to preserve and protect the City's historic
and cultural heritage and to foster civic pride; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Environmental Preservation Board was also established
to protect the green environment and preserve the trees in the City in order to support
Arbor Day principles; and
WHEREAS, as required by Miami -Dade County in order to maintain a separate,
independent Historic Preservation Ordinance, the City practices a fully functional
process and has adopted Ordinance 2022-02 to establish minimum standards for
municipal historic preservation programs, as set forth in the Miami -Dade County
Historic Preservation Ordinance Section 16A-3.1; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Ordinance permits issuance of a Special
Certificate of Appropriateness for a building permit to allow for the closure of the terrace,
a secondary living unit in rear of property, pavers, a pergola, interior renovations and
roof repairs on the structure at 910 Jann Avenue, within the City, after an approval
recommendation by the Historic Environmental Preservation Board, and review and
approval by the City Commission in accordance with Ordinance 2022-02; and
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2022, the Historic Environmental Preservation
Board met to discuss the instant project and to consider a request for a certificate of
appropriateness approval for the structure at 910 Jann Avenue to allow for the closure of
the terrace, for the secondary living unit in rear of property, for the pavers, for the
pergola, for the interior renovations and for the roof repairs on this registered historic
property; and
Resolution No. 22-077
WHEREAS, the instant project was not presented, however, due to lack of quorum
of the Board; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 15-03, in the absence of a quorum of the HEPB
the City Manager may issue Regular or Special Certificate of Appropriateness, subject to
a majority vote of the City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Interim City Manager recommends issuance of a Special
Certificate of Appropriateness on the structure at 910 Jann Avenue, as described herein;
and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the City and
residents to issue a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the structure at 910 Jann
Avenue, as provided herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby accepts the recommendation of the
Interim City Manager to issue a Special Certificate of Appropriateness for the structure
at 910 Jann Avenue to allow for the closure of the terrace, a secondary living unit in rear
of property, pavers, a pergola, interior renovations and roof repairs on the structure at
910 Jann Avenue on this registered historic property.
Section 3. If any clause, section, or other part or application of this Resolution
is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconditional or invalid, in part or in
application, it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or application of this
Resolution.
Section 4. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and
corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by
the City Manager following review by the City Attorney and without need of public
hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect upon the adoption and is subject to
the approval of the Governor or Governor's Designee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 14th day of December, 2022.
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Resolution No. 22-077
TEST:
nna Flores, City Clerk
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ohn 'I Taylor ., Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Burnadette Norris -
City Attorney
Moved by: Commissioner Bass
Seconded by: Commissioner Williams
VOTE: 5-0
Commissioner Bass YES
Commissioner Kelley YES
Commissioner Williams YES
Vice Mayor Ervin YES
Mayor Taylor YES
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA,
APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE STRUCTURE AT 910 JANN AVENUE
FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE TERRACE, FOR THE SECONDARY LIVING UNIT IN REAR
OF PROPERTY, FOR THE PAVERS, FOR THE PERGOLA, FOR THE INTERIOR
RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ROOF REPAIRS ON THIS REGISTERED HISTORIC
PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
The City has adopted Ordinance 22-02 to establish minimum standards for municipal historic preservation
programs and in agreement with Miami -Dade County Historic Preservation Ordinance Section 16A-3.1.
The Historic Environmental Preservation Board per Ordinance 22-02, Section 2-570.84 (2) (B) Special
Certificate of Appropriateness: "For all applications for a special certificate of appropriateness involving the
demolition, removal, reconstruction or new construction at an individual site or in a district, a special
certificate of appropriateness is required that is issued by recommendation of the Historic Environmental
Preservation Board" and review and approval by the City Commission. The Historic Environmental
Preservation Board scheduled a meeting for November 17, 2022 to discuss current projects and to consider
a request for a certificate of appropriateness approval for the structure at 910 Jann Avenue to allow for the
closure of the terrace, for the secondary living unit in rear of property, for the pavers, for the pergola, for
the interior renovations and for the roof repairs on this registered historic property. This request was not
presented to the Historic Environmental Preservation Board at the scheduled November 17, 2022 meeting
because of a lack of quorum. According to Ordinance 15-03 in the absence of a quorum of the HEPB the
City N[anager is authorized to recommend the issuance of a Special Certificate of Appropriateness as
requested by the property owner.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Opa-locka established the Opa-locka Historic Preservation Board by Ordinance 81-13 for the
purpose of protecting and perpetuating properties worthy of historic preservation. The City adopted
Resolution 91-01 and Ordinance 91-02 to identify the properties in the City that were deemed outstanding
examples of Moorish architecture, that were built based on the original plans as designed by its founder,
Glenn Curtiss and to establish a list of properties that meet the requirements for being of historical,
cultural, architectural and archeological significance which included the property at 432 Opa-locka
Boulevard. The City Commission has determined that it is in the best interests and welfare of the City of
Opa-locka and its residents to enact an ordinance that establishes a board that performs the functions of
both the Historic Preservation Board ad the Environmental Tree Board. The City established the Historic
Environmental Preservation Board pursuant to Ordinance 16-13 on October 12, 2016 in order to preserve
and protect the City's historic and cultural heritage and foster civic pride. The Historic Environmental
Preservation Board was also established to protect the green environment within the City, especially, the
preservation of its trees in order to support Arbor Day principles. The Historic Environmental
Preservation Board held a meeting on January 28, 2021 to introduce new board members, establish Board
Chair and Vice -Chair, and to improvements to the HEPB. Pursuant to Planning & Community
Development Department Director & Staff meeting with Miami Dade County Historic Preservation Chief,
we received notice that independent municipal historic preservation programs were required to adopt the
minimum standards as provided by Miami -Dade County regulations, Chapter 16A-3.1. The City Historic
Environmental Preservation Legislation, Chapter 2 Article XI, Division 13, Sec 2-570.81 and Sec. 2-570.82
of the City Code of Ordinances concerning the composition, term of office, qualifications, organization,
meeting, records standards and established duties and responsibilities of the HEPB.
Financial Impact
The City will receive permit fees associated with ensuring the preservation of this building.
Proposed Action:
Staff recommended approval of this Resolution
Attachment:
Draft Resolution for a Certificate of Appropriateness —Building Permit Improvements
Ordinance 22-02 HEP Board Min. Standards
Ordinance 15-03
HEPB Application for Certificate of Appropriateness -for 910 Jann Avenue
Building Plans for Roof repairs and the renovations in the permit(s)
Sponsored by: City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 17-9428
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, IN THE ABSENCE OF A QUORUM OF THE
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD, AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A SPECIAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 111 PERVIZ AVENUE IN
OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA REMOVING IT FROM THE
OPA-LOCKA HISTORIC REGISTRY AND ALLOWING
ITS DEMOLITION; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-Locka ("City") established the Opa-Locka Historic Preservation
Board by Ordinance 81-13 for the purpose of protecting and perpetuating properties worthy of
historic preservation; and
WHEREAS, the City adopted Ordinance 15-03, amending Ordinance 81-13, allowing
the City Manager to issue regular and special certificates of appropriateness, subject to the
approval of a majority of the City Commission and in the absence of a quorum of the Historic
Environmental Preservation Board Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 91-2 identified the property at 111 Perviz Avenue, Opa-Locka,
Florida ("Property") as exemplifying the Arabian Motif and protecting it as a historic landmark;
and
WHEREAS, the Property, through neglect, became dilapidated and has been vacant with
no licensed activity since 2004; and
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2017 Hurricane Irma severely damaged the neglected
structure and portions of the Property collapsed and fell onto Perviz Avenue; and
WHEREAS, City Commission of the City of Opa-Locka, Florida to finds that it is in the
best interest of the City to authorize the City Manager to issue a special certificate of
appropriateness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. RECITALS ADOPTED
The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Resolution No. 17-9428
Section 2. AUTHORIZATION
The City Commission hereby authorizes the City Manager to issue a special certificate
of appropriateness for the structure located at 111 Perviz Avenue in Opa-Locka, Florida
removing it from the Opa-Locka Historic Registry and allowing its demolition
SECTION 3. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS.
Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of
typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the City
Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of public hearing, by filing a
corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
Section 4. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption and is subject to the
approval of the Governor or his designee.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of November, 2017.
Attest to:
Joan Flores
City Clerk
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Commissioner Vote:
Commissioner Holmes:
Commissioner Riley:
Commissioner Pigatt:
Vice Mayor Kelley:
Mayor Taylor:
L.1'aylor
Mayor
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
The Brown Law Group, LLC
City Attorney
COMMISSIONER RILEY
COMMISSIONER HOLMES
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The Opa-locka Historic Environmental Preservation
HEPB Summary Minutes
HEPB Meeting
Thursday, September 22, 2022
7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Gay called the Historic Environmental Preservation Board Meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. on
Thursday, September 22, 2022.
An opportunity was given to the public to email the HEPB Clerk prior to the HEPB
Meeting with any questions/comments/concerns on items we will hear on this evening's
HEPB agenda.
• ROLL CALL:
The following members of the Opa-locka HEP Board were present: Chairwoman Mykeshia
Fenn, Board Member Zamarr Brown, Board Member Romer Ferguson III, Board Member
Frances Dolly McIntyre, Board Member Alexander Van Mecl, Board Member George
Suarez, and Board Member Nikisha Williams. Also present were Board Attorney Candice
Cobb, HEPB Manager, Gregory Gay, HEPB Staff, Gerald Lee, and HEP Board Clerk
Kinshannta Hall.
Absent Board Members: Vice Chair Otis Alexander, & Board Member Nikitta Nixon.
• PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Chairwoman Fenn: Are there any add-ons?
HEPB Clerk Hall: I haven't received any comments, phone calls, or emails from the Public
and there are no add-ons either.
*(There were no add on items.)
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Board Member Romer Ferguson III moved to approve April 14, 2022, HEPB reading
minutes. Board Member Nikisha Williams second. The reading minutes from April 14, 2022,
HEPB meeting were approved.
*Board Member Zamarr Brown & Board Member Alexander Van Mecl abstained from
voting on the reading minutes due to not being in attendance.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 3-0 vote.
Romer Ferguson III Yes
Nikisha Williams Yes
Chairwoman Fenn Yes
(Public Comments)
There were no Public Comments, Therefore Public Comments closed
*Board Member Frances MacIntyre joined the meeting at 7:15pm.
*Board Member George Suarez joined the meeting at 7:53pm.
Resolutions
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL
PRESERVATION BOARD, APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A SPECIAL
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE STRUCTURE AT 910 JANN
AVENUE TO ALLOW FOR THE CLOSURE OF THE TERRACE; APPROVING
PAVERS, A PERGOLA, AND INTERIOR RENOVATIONS ON REGISTERED
HISTORIC PROPERTY; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gay: On this item the applicants nor there, consultants are not here. Although they did
provide us substantial information within the packet, I will leave it up to your discretion if
you want to move forward on this item or defer it upon the applicants can be present to make
a proper presentation.
Board Member Williams: Do they have to be present?
Mr. Gay: No. They don't have to be present.
Board Member Williams: Can we get a presentation from staff regarding this item.
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Mr. Gay: Mr. Lee will provide a summary of this application and I'll sum it up as well. This
is an item where the property owners made some modifications to there property a while ago.
They did not go through the proper process. This is a historic registered property within the
city of Opa-locks. We felt it would be best to bring this application before you so that they
can receive their certificate of appropriateness.
Mr. Lee: I would like to add that this is to legalize the changes they made on the historic
property. They did go through the proper process as far as permitting is concerned but they
didn't get any approval from this board. They have agreed to wait for the finalization of the
permitting they did and to have everything straight by bringing it to you all to be approved.
Board Member Zamarr Brown: I don't see any original photos so I can't see how the
house looked originally. Is it possible that they can bring back photos? It doesn't give me
enough information to make a decision.
Board Member Van Mecl: As it relates to this resolution, I think we are in an awkward
position. An addition that can be seen from the street which is in the backside of this
property. This terrace has some visibility from Jann Avenue. In my opinion I can appreciate a
conversation in or around photos of once what was versus what has been done. this is an
opportunity that staff can comment on. This is in fact a new add on. Much of the work has
been done. I can empathize with the homeowner except that they didn't do the process
correctly from the onset. I empathize with their desire to move forwards with new additions
not changes to the original structures as it relates to the exterior facade and the curbside
appeal of the home.
Chairwoman Fenn: Any comments or suggestions board members?
Board Member Ferguson: We have visited this situation before, and we had asked for the
pictures to be presented of the dwelling which we have received today at this meeting. My
concern is now we are dealing with the interior and not the exterior of the home because we
came to an agreement that the exterior was not changed to much the damage of the
foundation and the structure of the home that we would move forward. Am I correct?
Chairwoman Fenn: Yes, that was my understanding.
Mr. Gay: We are only dealing with the exterior. We are not dealing with any interior
modifications to the property. I know that some interior information was provided but we are
mostly concerned with the exterior.
Board Member Ferguson: What conclusions did we reach, are we still inside the
perimeters of it being historical?
Mr. Lee: The changes that were made were the closing of the terrace. Most changes that
were made are not visual from the street. for the most part the structure except the closing
terrace remains as it was. Because it is a historic structure, they wanted to get the certificate
of appropriateness for the changes they already made so they can keep it in the records since
its historic.
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Mr. Gay: The item we are more dealing with is the terrace and the pavers. The terrace was an
addition. It's the terrace itself which is the exterior modification that needs to be addressed.
Board Member Williams: I think it's hard to have a discussion on this item when we don't
have any photos. I would like to proffer a motion that we postpone this item into our next
meeting and that staff will go back and request photos from the applicant. It is hard for this board
to make decisions if we don't have all information.
Board Member Brown: It would be nice to provide before and after photos. As part of the
permit application process, typically that's usually a requirement to provide photos. Is that not a
part of the City of Opa-locka requirements?
Mr. Gay: Yes, it is.
Board Member MacIntyre: I hate to see us continue to defer this item. We don't want the
residents to have a negative feel towards our board. I went through a similar case in coconut
grove. A few years ago, we replaced the screens with glass windows, so the space be air
conditioned. The site was historically designated at the time. Those changes were approved, and
it was apart of a evolution over time. My preference would be approved, and it would be helpful
to have photos in our packages.
Chairwoman Fenn: As Mr. Lee said it's minimal view to the street. l and I appreciate that you
brought that to our attention they will have a negative feel towards our board, and we don't want
that. We want to welcome our residents although they did go about it a different way.
Board Member Nikisha Williams moved to defer Item 1 on the agenda and Board Member
Romer Ferguson second.
There being no discussion, the motion fails by 3-3 vote.
Zamarr Brown Yes
Romer Ferguson III Yes
Frances Dolly McIntyre No
Alexander Van Mecl No
Nikisha Williams Yes
Chairwoman Fenn No
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Board Member Van Mecl: I'm not sure if we have the proper guidelines in place of
helping homeowners making the right decision of the preservation guidebook. As it relates to
this property at 910 Jann Avenue, I know for a fact that the homeowners had inherited this
property. I've done my research on this property. My point is a family that has taken an
interest in protecting this home. I think this is an improvement. I echo once again I don't see
why this item should be deferred. I do agree with having before and after photos. I don't see
why this board would hold this item up.
Mr. Gay: From a staff perspective we recommend approval.
Board Member Williams: We have to understand that we are voting on a resolution more
diligence needs to be done from staff.
Board Member Brown: If we approve it what options do we have for conditions? Once we
approve it's a done deal.
Mr. Gay: You're basically approving the terrace which is already in condition.
Board Member Brown: Photos are worth a million words.
Mr. Gay: Yes, photos are very important. We can ask the owners who have the before
photos. We could make that request. I would recommend we move forward with this item,
or we can defer it.
Board Member Brown: The solution would be google earth and you can go year by year
which is an option to look up photos.
Board Member Alexander Van Mecl moved to approve Item 1 on the agenda and Board
Member Frances MacIntyre second.
There being no discussion, the motion fails by 3-3 vote.
Zamarr Brown No
Romer Ferguson III No
Frances Dolly McIntyre Yes
Alexander Van Mecl Yes
Nikisha Williams No
Chairwoman Fenn Yes
Mr. Gay: Staff will defer this item to get the additional information as requested and bring the
item back.
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA HISTORIC
ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD, APPROVING
ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS FOR THE
STRUCTURE AT 806 JANN AVENUE TO ALLOW FOR ROOF
REPLACEMENT ON REGISTERED HISTORIC PROPERTY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Board Member Alexander Van Mecl excused himself due to conflict which he owns 806 Jann
Avenue, and he will not participate.
Mr. Lee: This application is for property 806 Jann Avenue. We want to legalize the permit
because a roofing issue involves the integrity of the building. The applicant would like to bring
this before the board to receive certificate of appropriateness approved by this board.
Mr. Gay: This is an emergency basis we felt it would be appropriate to allow the applicant to go
through the process. Staff recommends approval.
Board Member Brown: I think this is lacking photos and exterior photos preferred. If there are
no other comments, I will make a motion.
Board Member Zamarr Brown moved to approve Item 2 on the agenda and Board Member
Romer Ferguson second.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 6-0 vote.
Zamarr Brown Yes
Romer Ferguson III Yes
Frances Dolly McIntyre Yes
George Suarez Yes
Nikisha Williams Yes
Chairwoman Fenn Yes
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Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE XI, DIVISION 13 ENTITLED
"HISTORIC ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD" TO CREATE NEW
SECTION 2-570.87 TO PROVIDE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW AND
APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS; PROVIDING FOR A
MATRIX CHART DISTINGUISHING ADMINISTRATIVF/STAFF REVIEW FROM
SPECIAL REVIEW REQUIRING APPROVAL OF THE CITY COMMISSION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT AND
REPEALER; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Gay: There are certain maintenance items there are cases that needs to be moved on. We
wanted to present this to you to see where the board maybe thinking in relations to the language.
Board Member Van Mecl: As a homeowner I was faced with identifying deficiencies relating
to my roof. My roof was about to collapse. Then I learned myself about the emergency approval
process with the help from Adrienne Burke from the county who is an expert in historic
preservation. The matrix that is in this packet has already been approved and adopted by the
county historic board. It is up to each municipal that has its own historic board to consider to
either adopt or make amendments to satisfy the needs of the board.
Board Member MacIntyre: May I make a clarification, Certificate of Appropriateness for
routine items are approved by Staff. Special certificate of appropriateness is approved by this
board. Historic designations are approved by the City Commission on recommendation of this
board. Is that the correct process?
Mr. Gay: That's correct.
Board Member Maclntyre: I have a couple of corrections on the definitions on page seven
number twelve interiors are not included in designations unless cited. Number thirteen the
national registration of historic places is under the national park service. Under procedure and
process number "C" notice to owners I would suggest to changing that to thirty days. I would
suggest a notice to property owners within 500 feet of the proposed historic property changes.
On page fifteen section four I believe it needs a deadline to file an appeal.
Board Member Williams: 1 see that there are more changed beyond the matrix. Can you help
me understand the changes?
Mr. Gay: In regard to number of meetings held, there regulation is only to have four meetings a
year. We recommend at least six times a year. Basically, to stay consistent we will not meet no
less than six times a year.
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Board Member Brown: How many times have we met this year?
Mr. Gay: We have already four times this year.
Board Member Brown: Is the frequency more than what it needs to be?
Chairwoman Fenn: Every month is not needed to meet.
Mr. Gay: We wanted to have a sense of regularity. As it stands now, we are required to have no
less than four meetings per the county orders. We can have as many meetings as we want. There
are no restrictions.
Board Member Williams: This is Miami -Dade County matrix, but we can adjust. I'm on page
#110. Shutters, windows, and I share with all board members and staff response.
Mr. Gay: This is a lot of information and if it is the will of this board, we can defer this item.
Board Member Suarez: I think we should defer this item so we can look at this information
more.
Board Member Zamarr Brown moved to defer Item 3 on the agenda and second by
Chairwoman Fenn.
There being no discussion, the motion passed by a 6-0 vote.
Zamarr Brown Yes
Romer Ferguson III Yes
Frances Dolly McIntyre Yes
George Suarez Yes
Nikisha Williams Yes
Chairwoman Fenn Yes
Discussions & Presentations
Mr. Williams: The intent of my office is to provide fmancial resources to this board and for the
use of our residents. It is going to be the request of my office that you meet at least once per
month until the end of the year. I need you to provide me with recommendations for historic
homes preservation. I'm looking for this board to make a request to my office for funding.
Prepare a funding request for a grant program that will be available to our residents that are
homeowners of historic homes. I'm very compassionate about this subject and restoring our
historic homes. I believe that we can pull some significate resources. We received $8 million
dollars from the Biden administration, and I would like to preserve a significant amount of that
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to go to this board. I have bullet points I would like for you to be prepared to respond to by your
next meeting so I can move forward. I will have staff to submit these to you to have for
discussion and consideration.
Get a status on the grant for historic home designation. We would like some process through this
board to designate historic homes here in the City of Opa-locka. Once a month come together
and provide history of their home.
Provide assistance with grant application if necessary.
Provide administration.
Agree upon a budget request for administration for the development of these markers.
Develop a process for identification of historic homes.
Develop a process for awarding markers for historic homes.
Develop a grant program to aid residents with the restoration of historic homes and prepare a
funding request for grant program for the restoration of historic homes.
It is my intent to fund this board and provide resources and welcome this important community
and culture.
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ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at
8:44pm.
ATTEST:
Kinshannta Hall
Board Clerk
Mykeisha Fenn
Chairperson
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