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Home My Public Portal About09-7459 CRA "Finding of Necessity" Study Sponsored by: City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 0 9-7 4 5 9 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXPLORE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A "FINDING OF NECESSITY" STUDY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 163,PART III,FLORIDA STATUTES WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka ("City Commission"), upon the request of the City Manager, is interested in exploring the possibility of establishing a Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") within the City boundaries; and WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature enacted the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, which is codified as Chapter 163, Part III, Sections 163.330 through 163.450, Florida Statutes, as amended; and WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the establishment of a CRA, as provided for in Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, may promote redevelopment within the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, a finding of necessity must be prepared in order to initiate the redevelopment process for any proposed redevelopment area; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to authorize the City Manager to explore the establishment of a CRA, initiate a finding of necessity study, report to the Commission and to take steps towards establishment of a CRA within the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals to the preamble are hereby incorporated by reference. Resolution No. 0 9-7 4 5 9 Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby declares its intent to establish a Community Redevelopment Agency("CRA") within the City of Opa-locka. Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka hereby authorizes the City Manager to explore the establishment of a CRA, initiate a finding of necessity study, report to the Commission and to take steps towards establishment of a Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") within the City. Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2 2_day of APR T T. , 2009. JOSEPH L. KE L Y MAYO ' Attest: Approved as • form and legal sufficiency: 4111P/- eborah S. i b Bu :: to Norris- . --ks City Clerk City Attorney Moved by: KELLEY Seconded by: JOHNSON Commission Vote: 4-0 Commissioner Holmes: NOT PRESENT Commissioner Johnson: YES Commissioner Tydus: YES Vice-Mayor Taylor: YES Mayor Kelley: YES -of LOC44, i0 � gyp', U DI o si I- nRPT " Memorandum TO: Mayor Joseph L. Kelley Vice Mayor Myra L. Taylor Commissioner Timothy Holmes Commissioner Dorothy Johnson Commissioner Rose Tydus FROM: Bryan K. Finnie,I e City Manager DATE: April 22, 2009 RE: Resoluti• declaring intent to establish a Community Redevelopment Area Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA, DECLARING INTENT TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 163, FLORIDA STATUTES; FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A FINDING OF NECESSITY STUDY, DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE AREA AND PREPARE A PLAN FOR REDEVELOPMENT FOR ADOPTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTIONS 163.360 THROUGH 163.365, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY AND EFFECTIVE DATE. Description: Pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, a finding of necessity study must be prepared in order to initiate the process for the creation of a Community Redevelopment Area. The adoption of this resolution will enable the City Manager to commence the finding of necessity report, determine the boundaries and prepare a redevelopment plan for City Commission approval. Financial Impact: Yes. This expenditure falls under Community Development budget line item 515312. Funds has not been allocated for FY 2008-2009. The total cost for preparing the report will be between $25,000 to $30,000. The preparation of the "Finding of Necessity" report will require the City to retain the services of an independent consulting firm. Recently, the City has retained the services of Calvin, Giordano and Associates, Inc. to perform planning & zoning consulting services on an as-needed basis. Staff recommends the city to enter into an agreement with Calvin, Giordano & Associates, Inc. to put together the finding of necessity report. Implementation Time Line: The designation, creation and planning of a Community Redevelopment Area is a lengthy process that may take one or two years. The fact finding process may require a period of approximately three (3) months. Legislative History: None Recommendation(s): Staff is recommending the approval of the Resolution declaring intent to establish a Community Redevelopment Area. Analysis: A Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) refers to a special district designation established by the governing body of a county or municipality for the purpose of improving the living conditions of the area and its surrounding neighborhoods. The purpose of creating a special district is to: 1. Improve poor existing conditions related to infrastructure; 2. Stimulate economic growth and job creation; 3. Allow for more centralized planning and revitalization efforts; 4. Promote commercial and residential development; 5. Provide funding mechanism by which counties and municipalities may undertake community redevelopment activities. The Florida Legislature enacted the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, which is codified as Chapter 163, Part III, and Sections 163.330 through 163.450, of the Florida Statutes. All powers arising under the Community Redevelopment Act are conferred on counties with Home Rule charters, which counties, in turn, are authorized to delegate powers to municipalities within their boundaries. The authorization for counties to delegate powers to municipalities is contained in Section 163.410, Florida Statutes, under the heading "Exercise of powers in counties with home rule charters". During the Neighborhood Strategy Planning Session of February 7, 2009, the City Commission urged the City Manager and staff to carry out due diligence in identifying the characteristics of certain areas within city limits as meeting the criteria of slum or blight for an eventual designation of a Community Redevelopment Area. Pursuant to Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, a finding of necessity report must be prepared, determining that it is necessary to rehabilitate the area and to establish a community redevelopment agency to manage the redevelopment plan. ATTACHMENT(S): -Information on North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and the City of South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency. -Proposed Community Redevelopment Area map. PREPARED BY: Octavien Spanner , ' City of North Miami Beach, Florida -- NMB Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 of 2 Home > Business&Development > NMB CRA F s 0. 1,, J - ac ._F Qr, ei .` - £ _-' i&' 1. T - r,,,Y, f 11 K� <, 4 I' , !a.'; `%.. 't t�� j l, l. 9 � - .r .li .-�--' Aye -- t ,.--,1"121114:::: ;Ili eau ti IHome 1 Calendar of Events I NMB Community Redevelopment Agency ILiving in NMB I a Business& The City of North Miami Beach now has a fully 1 Development / operational Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA). At A Glance Throughout Florida,CRAs have been highly successful in Building Permits 1\0R ti P'ir■M' BE A' " • revitalizing business districts and neighborhoods by Demographics co 'lYl it providing needed financial support for projects and Stats&Facts t t!1 1 aimed at increasing economic activity and Development News programs g Y NMB CRA f`t - '0 .7 ' t;'I 1:E improving the quality of life.CRAs typically address such Opening a Business F k ‘ € '' ' ' 4 /1 1 `; ' t' things as commercial and residential property Purchasing `? ' C improvements,new commercial and residential Public Safety ,, - { development,street improvements,parks and Assistance/Grants/Loans playgrounds, parking facilities,business promotion and a Planning&Urban I more. a Design II Inside City Government' The overriding vision for this key center of the City is an identifiable place that encourages the City Charter&Code establishment of a mix of commercial and residential uses in appropriate and architecturally pleasing structures.The area will offer businesses to meet a variety of needs and be an IWorking for NMB I environment that attracts both day and evening activities. It will also offer investment, business,shopping,dining,and residential opportunities for those of all ages, races, Visiting NMB p ethnicities and income levels. ICity Directory r The first full year of operation for the North Miami Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Going Green j was completed on September 30,2006.The CRA budget for the first year was$451,000 and 1 FAQ k was devoted primarily to developing plans and cost estimates for capital improvements, IP property acquisition and development incentives. For an overview of the CRA's activities IHelpful Links 1 during its first year,view the FY2007Annual Report. IPress Releases ! For Fiscal Year 2007,the CRA's increment revenue was$1.34 million.The CRA also secured 1 About NMB i two bank loans to fund the Agency's first capital projects. One loan is for$3 million to help pay for rebuilding 1 About this Site I several streets in the Fulford City Center area of the CRA district.The streets include NE 17, 18,20 and 21 r Avenues from NE 163 Street to the Snake Creek _- `— - Search Waterway.These streets intersect with Hanford ---� GO Boulevard, Fulford City Center's Main Street. (0)Full Site The other loan is for$5 million to be used to purchase v '7)This Section properties that become available on the market.The y' = fl Search Tips purpose is to help facilitate assembling sites for future development. sky Plaza Building For Fiscal Year 2008, increment revenue has grown to$1.9 million and will be used to continue streetscape improvements and market and promote the area. The CRA also has established a development incentive program.The CRA recently awarded the first incentive for a project that will have 47,000 sq.ft. of restaurants and retail and 165,000 sq.ft of office.The Sky Plaza Building(pictured above)will be located at the intersection of NE 19 Avenue and NE 163 Street(S.R.826).A description of the CRA http://www.citynmb.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={ED6BB4DD-7040-4432-AD... 3/19/2009 City of North Miami Beach, Florida -- NMB Community Redevelopment Agency Page 2 of 2 development incentive program is contained in the FY2007Annual Report. The Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Report will be available in April2009. As the program progresses, updates will be posted on this site. For additional information,call Roslyn Weisblum,Assistant City Manager,at 305-354-4441. [GCRA Annual Report FY 2007 (1.27 MB pdf)FY 2006-2007 Annual report of the Community Redevelopment Agency §ICRA Map (290kb pdf)Showing portions of the City that are in the CRA. EGCRA Plan Document (817kb pdf)As adopted in 2005 1CRA Plan Supplement (9.4 MB pdf) Entire document 1CRA Plan Supplement. Part One (476kb pdf)Text only CRA Plan.Supplement, Part Two (2.6mb pdf)Maps only Last updated Thursday,January 29,2009 Printer-friendly Version This is the official site of the City of North Miami Beach,Florida Home I Calendar of Events I Living in NMB I Business&Development I Planning&Urban Design I Inside City Government I City Charter&Code I Working for NMB I Visiting NMB I City Directory I Going Green I FAQ I Helpful Links I Press Releases I About NMB I About this Site «nwtiMed bye .. goy. • http://www.cityrunb.com/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC=f ED6BB4DD-7040-4432-AD... 3/19/2009 South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency Page 1 of 1 . ' South iVI aml'Cattununtl . c SMCRA :_. RedevelorifitoiltAgottdy South Miami Home Page r� SMCRA Home Page City of.South Miami SMCRA Board SMCRA Staff Directory Community Redevelopment r gg� From the SMCRA Chair Community I 7l 7 Mission and Goals Agendas,Minutes,Budget South Miami Amenities , :; :- ^r Opportunities .. e:-;!.:44` Project initiatives _ Resident Testimonials -- - _ 'IN_. Marsha WirsamsonPakImprovanmts 59th Pfau SdreucapeE.nhanrrmentProject Creation Of The SNICRq Based on a finding of necessity report establishing the need for the comprehensive redevelopment effort in an existing slum and blighted community,the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency(SMCRA)was first formed In Apri11997 the South Maimi City Commission accepted the delegation of powers required to initiate a Community Redvelopment Agency. In September 1999 the City of South Miami entered into an interlocal cooperation agreement with Miami-Dade County to formally establish the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency. Vision The goal'of the South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency is to improve and eliminate existing slum and blighted conditions in the SMCRA Community and to improve the quality of life of all existing residents.The on-going intent of the SMCRA Agency is to assist residents in helping themselves. South Miami Community Redevelopment Agency www.cityofsouthmiami.net PH 305-668-7236 FAX 305-663-6345. 6130 Sunset Drive. South Miami,Florida 33143 Copyright®2004.All rights reserved. http://www.cityofs outhmiami.net/index.php?src=gendocs&ref=S MCRA_HOME&categor... 3/19/2009 ,■\11,k ' ithii . , + .1 . , , . . . , i , • . _,...wii, ...,........_1 . . a) i•, a o " o p 1 . U w :1 `` a i , :,...i. ... , ,;O y 1__j 'i. ,.., ,,. , , , . ,,U 0 Cl) • y ' 0 -. J.cn a. 0 a , 0 a