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RESOLUTION NO. 10-8146
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA TO AUTHORIZE THE
CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN
DEVELOPMENT (HUD) FOR THE CHOICE
NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE, REQUESTING FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF FIVE MILLION DOLLARS
($5,000,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF
RECITALS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka desires to secure from the Department of Housing and
Urban Development(HUD) the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant; and
WHEREAS, the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant will assist in transforming
concentrated poverty neighborhoods into mixed-income neighborhoods that will revitalize the
neighborhoods for long-term growth viability; and
WHEREAS, the City of Opa-locka must match 5% of the grant amount; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Opa-locka desires to authorize the City
Manager to submit an application to the Department Of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
for the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative, requesting funds in the amount of Five Million Dollars
($5,000,000.00):
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DULY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals to the preamble herein are incorporated by reference.
Section 2. The City Commission of the City of Opa-locka, hereby authorizes and directs
the City Manager to submit an application to the Department Of Housing and Urban Development
Resolution No. 10-8146
(HUD) for the Choice Neighborhoods Initiative requesting funds in the amount of Five Million
Dollars ($5,000,000.00).
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Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 13th day of October,2010.
JOSEPH
MAYOR
Attest to:
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City Clerk
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency:
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Moved by: HOLMES
Seconded by: JOHNSON
Commission Vote: 4-0
Commissioner Holmes: YES
Commissioner Johnson: YES
Commissioner Tydus: YES
Vice-Mayor Taylor: NOT PRESENT
Mayor Kelley: YES
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Memorandum
TO: Mayor Joseph L. Kelley
Vice Mayor Myra L. Taylor
Commissioner Timothy Holmes
Commissioner Dorothy Johnson
missioner Rose Tydus
FROM: Clarance a ter n, ity anager
DATE: September 30,2010
RE: Resolution Authorizing Application to the Department of Housing and
Urban Development for Choice Neighborhoods Initiative Grant
Request: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF OPA-LOCKA,
FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION
TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR THE
CHOICE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE REQUESTING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT
OF FIVE MILLION ($5,000,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Description: The Choice Neighborhood grant is to: 1) Transform neighborhoods of
concentrated poverty into mixed-income neighborhoods of long-term viability by
revitalizing severely distressed housing, improving access to economic
opportunities, investing and leveraging investments in well-functioning services,
effective schools and education programs, public assets, public transportation and
improved access to jobs; 2) Grow communities and metropolitan areas by
concentrating, leveraging, and coordinating Federal, State, regional, local and
private funding for public transportation, education, housing, energy, health and
mental health services, supportive services, public safety and environmental
programs and initiatives; 3) Support positive outcomes for all residents, including
improvements in educational achievements and economic self-sufficiency; and 4)
Ensure that current residents benefit from transformation by preserving
affordable housing in the neighborhood or providing residents the choice to move
to affordable housing in another neighborhood of opportunity.
Financial Impact: A Match of at least 5 percent of the requested grant amount in cash or in-
kind donations is required.
Implementation Time Line: Immediately.
Legislative History: None
Recommendation(s): Staff is recommending the approval.
Analysis: The City will need to work with public and private agencies, organizations and
individuals to gather and leverage resources needed to support the financial
sustainability of the transformation.
ATTACHMENT(S): HUD's FY 2010 Notice of Funding Availability for HUD's Choice
Neighborhoods Initiative.
PREPARED BY: Charmaine Parchment