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BOARD PACKET
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 | 05:30 PM
Board Members:
Philippe Bien-Aime, Chairman
Alix Desulme, Ed.D., Board Member
Mary Estimé-Irvin, Board Member
Scott Galvin, Board Member
Kassandra Timothe, Board Member

Executive Staff
Cornelius Shiver, Esq., Executive Director
Steven W. Zelkowitz, Esq., CRA Board Attorney
Vanessa Joseph, Esq., CRA Board Secretary

North Miami CRA
735 NE 125th Street, Suite 100
North Miami, FL 33161

Phone: 305-895-9839
Fax: 305-891-8100
www.NorthMiamiCRA.org

www.NorthMiamiCRA.org

AGENDA
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | 05:30 pm

1. CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT AGENDA
UNLESS A MEMBER OF THE CRA BOARD WISHES TO REMOVE A SPECIFIC ITEM FROM THIS PORTION OF THE
AGENDA, TAB A CONSTITUTE THE CONSENT AGENDA. THIS ITEM IS SELF-EXPLANATORY AND IS NOT
EXPECTED TO REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REVIEW OR DISCUSSION. THSI ITEM WILL BE RECORDED AS
INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED ITEM, ADOPTED UNANIMOUSLY BY THE FOLLOWING MOTION: "...THAT THE
CONSENT AGENDA COMPRISED OF TAB A ADOPTED..."

A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES -- July 12, 2022
Attachment: Summary Minutes 7.12.22.pdf

3. ITEMS FOR REVIEW AND/OR ACTION
Agenda Item 1 - Resolution to Approve FY21-22 Amended Budget
Attachment: Agenda Item 1 - FY21-22 Amended Budget Presentation.pdf

Agenda Item 2 - Resolution to Approve FY22-23 Proposed Budget
Attachment: Agenda Item 2 - FY 2022-23 Budget.pdf

Agenda Item 3 -- Resolution Adopting County and City's Art in Public Places Ordinance
Attachment: Agenda Item 3 - Art in Public Places.pdf

Agenda Item 4 -- Resolution to Approve Land Disposition Policy
Attachment: Agenda Item 4 - Land Disposition Policy.pdf

Agenda Item 5 -- Resolution Rescinding 125 ST NM Development LLC Infrastructure Grant
Attachment: Agenda Item 5 - Rescission of 125 ST Development NM Grant.pdf

4. CRA ATTORNEY REPORT
5. CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT
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6. PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. OLD BUSINESS
8. NEW BUSINESS
9. ADJOURNMENT
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Consent Agenda
North Miami C.R.A. Board
Summary Minutes
July 12, 2022
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The CRA Board Meeting of the City of North Miami was held in Council Chambers of City
of North Miami Hall on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, beginning at 5:46 p.m.
(Phonetic spelling of each speaker’s name may be used throughout the minutes unless
correct spelling is known.)

I.

CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
ROLL CALL
Board Member Galvin
Board Member Timothe
Board Member Desulme
Board Member Estime-Irvin
Chairman Bien-Aime


II.

Here at
Here at 5:46pm
Not present
Not present
Here

CRA Secretary Joseph: Chairman, you now have a quorum to
proceed.

CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Minutes: April 12, 2022
Motion to approve the Consent Agenda was made by Board Member
Galvin. Second by Board Member. Motion made and approved by a 3 – 0
vote. Motion to approve the Consent Agenda comprised of A. Seconded
by Board Member Galvin. Motion made and approved by a 3 – 0 vote.

B. Summary
Board Member Timothe requested to defer agenda items #3 and #5 due to
lack of full Board Members. Motion made by Chairman Bien-Aime.
Seconded by Board Member Galvin. Motion was approved with a 3-0
vote.

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III.

ITEMS FOR REVIEW AND/OR ACTION

Agenda Item #1 – Resolution to Approve the funding for Kayla at Library
Place, LLC.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH
MIAMI
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
APPROVING THE FUNDING FOR KAYLA AT LIBRARY PLACE, LLC
FOR A MIXED USE PROJECT LOCATED AT 13100 WEST DIXIE
HIGHWAY, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 IN THE FORM OF A TAX
INCREMENT RECAPTURE INCENTIVE OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF
PROJECTED CITY AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES FROM THE TIME
THE PROJECT APPEARS ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS UNTIL THE
NMCRA SUNSETS (APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARS); AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND NMCRA ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE
AND FINALIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH KAYLA AT LIBRARY PLACE,
LLC TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED
USE PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE
TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: Until the CRA sunset, but I see we attached 20 years.
You said something about 20 years, right?
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: It's approximately 20 years. It's 2044.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: Can we remove that until the CRA sunset? Let's say
after two years the county decided to sunset all the CRAs.
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: That's the way the agreement will read when we
enter into it, it'll be until the sunset of the CRA..
 Interim Executive Director McDonald: A tax increment recapture incentive
request is presented for your consideration by Kayla at Library Place, LLC.
Kayla at Library Place, LLC, is proposing to redevelop the property located
at 13100 West Dixie Highway, currently home to the Greater North Miami
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Chamber of Commerce and a parking area. Applicant is requesting up to a
total of 5,324,797 in the form of a tax increment recapture incentive through
2044. It must be noted that the tax recapture incentive request is for the net
present value of the tax increment projections. Kayla at Library Place, LLC,
is proposing to redevelop the site as follows.
10 story 138 mixed-use project. All units will consist of one and two
bedroom, two and a half baths, with an average size ranging from 660 to 930
square feet. Two, approximately 55 affordable housing units at 60% AMI,
and 83 units designated workforce at a 100% AMI. Three, amenities include
modern and attractive onsite amenities available to residents, including a
rooftop Oasis and barbecue grills, a clubhouse, a gym, a business center and
conference room, and a package room center. Four, 249 parking spaces with
an average distribution of 42 spaces per floor.
The CRA's redevelopment consultant has reviewed the application. The
project has a construction cost of 59 million and is expected to generate
approximately 687,838 in 2020... sorry, in 2026 tax increment revenue
following completion. The city portion of the projected new TIF in 2026 is
$424,002 resulting in an initial tax increment recapture incentive of 212,000.
The CRA's consultant has reviewed the assumptions provided in the
applicant's project information sheet and TIF performer, and has determined
that they are reasonable. And the estimated value of the incentive through
2044 is 5,324,797 or 9% of the project costs. The applicant is in the audience
should you have any questions.
 Binro Gasant: Binro Gasant with offices at 701 Brickell Avenue, on behalf
of the applicant Kayla Library Place. We made an initial request for an $18
million subsidy, as part of our request for the CRA. Given the fact that we're
developing 138 units, we're going to provide over 7,000 square feet of retail
that's going to include a business incubator at the site. And we anticipate that
given the fact that all of our units are going to be 100% of AMI or below,
that we're going to need some additional subsidy.
Working with the CRA Director, we were able to work on obtaining a
recommendation for the $5, 3 million in TIF funds. But what we would be
asking for is that the Delta between that $18 million, and the 5.3, that we'd
be able to receive that benefit when the funds are available, so subject to
fund availability, if it's to the will of this council to entertain that. One of the
things that we think is important is that the site's location is immediately
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south of the north Miami Library, public library. And it provides an easy and
efficient access to provide for key public goods, and public access for the
residents of this community.
 Board Member Galvin: You mentioned 155 units with 38?
 Binro Gasant: 138 units.
 Board Member Galvin: And 55 being affordable?
 Binro Gasant: So this is an interesting question, with respect to what
constitutes affordable. So in the city's code, you define affordable slash
workforce housing as between 50 and 140% of the area median income. So
technically all of our units within the site are affordable. And then the state
statute has provisions that go up to 120% of the AMI, which would also
mean that all of our units are affordable. There are different personnel who
may have a different perspective on that, but the city's code and the state
statute appears to recognize that this development, in this city, would be
100% affordable.
 Kevin Crowder: Kevin Crowder with Business Flare. Board member,
Binro's right, there are different definitions of affordable. From my
perspective, affordable housing in general, regardless of how it's defined in
different documents, is 80% AMI and below. And workforce housing is that
piece that's between 80% AMI and 140%. And that's generally how we look
at it. In here, and I believe that the way that it's drafted in the item you're
looking at, is there are the 55 units at 60% AMI as affordable, and the 100%
AMI being the balance of the units, defined as workforce. And those are
consistent with that 80 below, and then 80 to 140. I believe under the HUD
guidelines, those are the definitions that we traditionally work under.
 Board Member Galvin: why are you suggesting that we make this 138 units
of affordable housing? Affordable housing is great, my concern is that the
entire property would be affordable housing and then have a reputation. A
negative reputation. So why did you bring this forward to us? Why do you
bless this this evening? Why should I feel confident? Not talking to Mr.
Gasant, the applicant, looking at staff. Why should I feel confident in what
you're suggesting?

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 Interim Executive Director McDonald: Well, when CRA staff met with city
staff and preferably the city manager, we all had a meeting in the board
room. And it was discussed that this would be a great benefit to the city, and
that this would be something different for the city, and a benefit to the city
and its residents.
 Board Member Galvin: People from the chamber have expressed concern to
me, that it will displace people who are parking for North Miami High
School, Adult School, at night. Do you foresee any displacement and what
type of discussions have you had to address that?
 Chairman Bien-Aime: I can say when it comes to the school at night, you
don't have a lot of students with cars. It's most likely the church and the
school that's created the issues. And now the church is about to move in
November to a new location outside of the city.
 Board Member Timothe: I have some questions Mayor.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: Yes?
 Board Member Timothe: I for one am excited to finally see an affordable
housing project. I think we can specify what affordable means, and I think
with this agreement, I think we should take a look at that. So when we're
structuring the AMI, and they're saying 60%, how can we counter that to
ensure that when we do set a cap, that it's affordable for who? Because if
you look at Miami-Dade County, 80% AMI, Miami-Dade County is
$54,000. So a lot of our residents probably won't benefit from if you're one
person making $54,000. And there are some people who are probably in the
30% or 50% AMI. So I would like to see a structure like, "Hey, we have a
certain amount at 30, a certain amount at 50, a certain amount at 80, 120,"
not just up to 60%, because if that's the case, it can all be 60%. And that's
one person making $60,000 a year.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: But Councilwoman Timothe, you need to understand
something. While we are bringing affordable housing to the people, we need
to protect the single family home. And right now nobody wants any project
next to the single family home. That means they don't want 100% project.
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the teacher can live there, the firefighter can live there. At the same time
some units can be put aside for people living on fixed income.
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Mr. chairman, in order to address the question.
All our agreements, when there are affordable housing components, will
specify the number of units at the specific AMI and define that as whether
it's one person household, two member household, two bedrooms. So, based
on whatever the application is that you're approving tonight, that's what
would appear in the agreement. So if you want something different than that,
and you want the up to 60% to have a certain number at different levels, then
we're going to have to approve that differently or say that we're going to sit
down with the developer and negotiate something.
 Board Member Glavin: I'd move we continue this item until we have a
chance A, to have a full council, and B, to have those types of conversations.
The mayor articulated better than I could, my concerns too about the project,
about the location.
Motion made by Chairman Bien-Aime to move the agenda item. Seconded
by Board Member Galvin. Motion carries and approved by a 3 – 0 vote.
Agenda Item #2 – Resolution to Approve the funding for partners of 645
LLC, for an office space project located at 643 and 645 Northeast 125th
Street, North Miami, Florida, 33161
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE FUNDING FOR PARTNERS OF 645 LLC FOR AN
OFFICE SPACE PROJECT LOCATED AT 643 & 645 N.E. 125TH STREET,
NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 IN THE FORM OF A TAX INCREMENT
RECAPTURE INCENTIVE OF FIFTY PERCENT (50%) OF PROJECTED
CITY AD VALOREM TAX REVENUES FROM THE TIME THE PROJECT
APPEARS ON THE PROPERTY TAX ROLLS UNTIL THE NMCRA
SUNSETS (APPROXIMATELY 20 YEARS); AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND NMCRA ATTORNEY TO NEGOTIATE
AND FINALIZE AN AGREEMENT WITH PARTNERS OF 645 LLC TO
PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE OFFICE SPACE
PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE
THE AGREEMENT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
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TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS OF THE
AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: But the question that we have, we only approve TIF
on new developments?
 Sebastian Scemla: Correct.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: This one was there before, no?
 Sebastian Scemla: No. So this is... we're demolishing an existing building,
and we're putting a new development in its place.
 Board Member Galvin: Don't tear down the Taco Bell.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: That means a 100% complete new project?
 Sebastian Scemla: That is correct, yes.
Motion made by Board Member Galvin to approve the item, seconded by
Board Member Timothe. Motion carries and approved by a 3 – 0 vote.
Agenda Item #4 – Resolution to Approve allocating the 666,000 dollars allocated for
capital projects and initiatives in district four to specific district four capital projects
and initiatives.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH
MIAMI
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
ALLOCATING THE $666,000 PREVIOUSLY ALLOCATED FOR CAPITAL
PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES IN DISTRICT 4 TO SPECIFIC DISTRICT 4
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ANY AND ALL ACTION
NECESSARY TO FACILITATE THE FUNDING ALLOCATION TO
SPECIFIC DISTRICT 4 CAPITAL PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Motion was made by Board Member Galvin to approve agenda item four, the motion
was seconded by Chairman Bien-Aime. Motion carries and approved by a 3-0 vote.

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Agenda Item #6 – Resolution to Approve Cornelius Shiver as the Executive Director
of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH
MIAMI
COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
APPOINTING CORNELIUS SHIVER AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF
THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY;
APPROVING
THE
EMPLOYMENT
AGREEMENT
BETWEEN
CORNELIUS SHIVER AND THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL STEPS
NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO IMPLEMENT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: Mr. Attorney, can you give us a brief overview
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Certainly. I'll briefly tell you the differences
between the employment agreement that you had previously entered into
with Ms. Cameau, the prior executive director and this proposed agreement
with Mr. Shaiver. So it's essentially the same agreement. It's a two year term,
commencing tonight, obviously. And then you have the ability to extend it if
you like. The termination provision has been amended. And these were
amendments requested by Mr. Shaiver that we've discussed and
incorporated. So the termination by the CRA has now been amended to
basically be the same procedure that you would use if you were terminating
the city manager. So under your city charter, you have a procedure, and
basically you have to adopt a resolution, specifying the reasons for removal.
The executive director can then reply in writing and may request a public
hearing...
 Chairman Bien-Aime: The same process?
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Yes, it's the same process. So if you're familiar
with the process that you would use to remove the city manager, he
requested we've incorporated the same process here in this agreement. The
base salary. Oh, before we get to that. The severance provision in the event
that you terminate the service of the executive director without cause, Mr.
Shiver requested that we increase...
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 Chairman Bien-Aime: What else?
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Okay. So the severance has been increased from
20 weeks to 26 weeks. Unless it's otherwise provided in section 215-415
Florida statutes, I can tell you that Florida statutes only allows at this point
in time for 20 weeks of severance. Okay.
 Cornelius Shiver: 20 will be fine. Let's resolve that. My name is Preni
Shaiver? My address is 3095 Plaza Street, Coconut Grove, 33133. 20 will be
fine with me. And in fact, to make it even simpler, everything would be fine
with me that was in the original contract. Even the disclosure of outside
employment. I'm fine with that too.
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Right. That's already been revised. So we don't
even need to discuss that. The salary is 195. And the contribution towards
the retirement plan is 12%. It was 10% before. Everything else is basically
the same.
 Chairman Bien-Aime: Okay. That means the amendment we are doing now
is 20 weeks instead of 26, right?
 CRA Attorney Zelkowitz: Correct
 Board Member Galvin: You had mentioned to me that you currently work
for The Swerdlow Group. Will you continue to work for Swerdlow Group?
 Cornelius Shiver: If I have the good fortune of having this contract
approved, I'll be submitting my resignation two minutes afterwards. In fact,
they are contingent upon this approval, I will no longer be employed by that
group.
 Board Member Galvin: And will you be employed by anybody, any other
CRA, or other outside entity that we should be aware of right now?
 Cornelius Shiver: None whatsoever. Now, I will be sitting on the board of
Naranja Lake CRA, but that's in a board member in a voluntary position
with no compensation in South Dade. Other than that, there are no other
undisclosures. And my appointment is pending also your approval of that. I
haven't been appointed as of yet, I wanted to make sure that I take care of
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this matter first. I'm being sponsored by Commissioner Keoni McGee, and
he understands this is my priority.
Motion made by board member Timothe to appoint Cornelius Shiver as the
Executive director of the CRA. The motion was seconded by board member
Galvin. Motion carries by a 3-0 vote.
V.

CRA ATTORNEY REPORT

Accolades were given to the Interim Exective Dirctor, Gayle McDonald and the
newly appointed Executive Director of the North Miami Community
Redevelopment Agency, Cornelius Shiver.
VI.

CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT

I just would like to thank the commission for your appointment, it's been a
challenge and a journey. I want to thank Mr. Attorney, Mr. Kevin Crowder, and
I welcome Mr. Neil Shiver, and I look forward to our future working together.
Congratulations.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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IX.

NEW BUSINESS


X.

None

None

ADJOURNMENT

Motion to adjourn made by board member Galvin, seconded by board member
Timothe. Motion carries with the three zero vote. The time is 6:26 PM.

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AMENDED BUDGET;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT THE
FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 AMENDED BUDGET TO THE CITY OF
NORTH MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO
COMPLETE THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 20212022 AMENDED BUDGET WITH THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI AND
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the North
Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (the “NMCRA”), the City of North Miami (the
“City”) and Miami-Dade County (the “County”) requires, among other things, the NMCRA to
annually adopt and transmit a budget and annual report to the County for review and approval by
the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement also requires that the annual budget for the NMCRA be
adopted by the NMCRA and the City prior to review and approval by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget was previously approved by the
NMCRA, the City and the Board; and
WHEREAS, the NMCRA desires to amend the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget
in certain respects; and
WHEREAS, the proposed NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended Budget is attached
hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, all the expenses included in the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended
Budget are in accordance with state law, interlocal agreements including the Agreement and the
NMCRA Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA desire to approve the NMCRA
Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1.
Recitals. The recitals in the whereas clauses are true and correct, and
incorporated into this Resolution.
Section 2.

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Approval and Adoption of Amended Budget. The NMCRA Fiscal Year

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2021-2022 Amended Budget attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved. All revenues and
interest carried forward from the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Budget shall be appropriated as
set forth in NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended Budget and according to established
guidelines and in accordance with applicable law.
Section 3.
Transmittal of Budget. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to
transmit the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Amended Budget to the City and the County for review and
approval thereby.
Section 4.
Authority of Executive Director. The Executive Director is hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to complete the approval process for the Fiscal Year 20212022 Amended Budget with the City and the County.
Section 5.
approval.

Effective Date.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon

PASSED AND ADOPTED by a
vote of the Board of the North Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of September, 2022.
ATTEST:

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VANESSA JOSEPH, ESQ.
NMCRA SECRETARY

PHILIPPE BIEN-AIME
CHAIR

APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

TAYLOR ENGLISH DUMA LLP
NMCRA ATTORNEY

SPONSORED BY: ADMINISTRATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Chair Philippe Bien-Aime

(Yes)

(No)

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Board Member Alix Desulme
Board Member Mary Estimé-Irvin
Board Member Scott Galvin
Board Member Kassandra Timothe

(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)

(No)
(No)
(No)
(No)

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EXHIBIT A
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AMENDED FY2021-22
(FY21-22 BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2021)

REVENUES
City Tax Increment Revenue
County Tax Increment Revenue
Carryover from prior year (cash & equiv.)
Interest Earnings
Misc. Revenue
(A) REVENUE TOTAL
EXPENDITURES
Administrative Expenditures:
Accounting & Audits
Advertising & Notices
Local Travel
Other Admin. Exp (attach list)
County Admin Fee 1.5%
(B) Subtotal Adm. Exp
Operating Expenditures:
Employee Salary & Fringe
Occupancy
Printing & Binding
Marketing/Promotional Events/Positioning
Out of Town Travel
Conferences & Meetings
Other Oper. Expenses (attach list)
Legal Services/Court Costs
Professional Services
Public Safety Officers
Emergency Commercial Grants
Emergency Rental Assistance
Clean Team/Ambassadors
City Reqs - ERP/Trolleys
County TIF Refund
City TIF Refund
CAPITAL PROJECTS - Grants & Other
Commercial Incentives Program
Carryover Budgeted Grants
Eat Healthy Pilot/Local Farmers Prog.
License Plate Readers/Comm. Policing
Art in Public Places
Housing Initiatives
Carryover Budgeted Grants/Housing
Public Safety Equipment
CAPITAL PROJECTS - Infrastructure
Capital Maintenance
Capital/Infrastructure Grants
Carryover Funds for Budgted Proj.
(C) Subtotal Oper. Expenses
(D) Reserve/Contingency
EXPENDITURE TOTAL (B+C+D)
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Pioneer Boulevard Renovation
Neighborhood Gateway Signs
Capital Project Management/Maintenance
NW 7th Avenue Projects/Initiatives
Draining Flood Mitigation
Infrastructure Grants
Street Furniture for Major Corridors
NW 7th Avenue/Design & Beautification
Griffin Center
NoMi Red Garden
Carryover Funds Budgeted Proj.
Total Project Dollars:
YEAR END CARRY-OVER

FY21-22
FY21-22
Approved
Amended
Budget
Budget
7,939,428
7,939,428
4,939,962
4,939,962
4,358,477
26,000
4,500
17,268,367

4,358,477
26,000
4,500
17,268,367

18,451
4,000
500
863,600
74,099
960,650

18,451
4,000
500
863,600
74,099
960,650

500,000
100,000
10,000
270,000
7,000
7,000

542,000
100,000
10,000
270,000
7,000
7,000

150,000
214,800
2,133,320
3,939,962
922,348

150,000
214,800

2,133,320
3,939,962
922,348

900,000
691,056
100,000

900,000
691,056
100,000

200,000
816,743
1,136,850
12,000

200,000
816,743
1,136,850
12,000

100,000
100,000
4,096,638
4,245,838
16,307,717
16,498,917
17,268,367
17,459,567
FY21-22
FY21-22
PROPOSED
AMENDED
100,000
100,000
666,000
3,666,638
130,000
200,000
4,096,638
0

3,000,638

130,000
200,000
4,096,638
(191,200)

* Projected Expenditures

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FY21-22 Amended
Budget Line Items
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Amended Tax Increment Revenue & Expenditures

TIF City Contribution
TIF County Contribution
Carryover
Projected Interest on Investments
Misc. Revenue
Total Revenues:

Approved (FY 21-22)
$ 7,939,428
$ 4,939,962
$ 4,358,477
$
26,000
$
4,500
$ 17,268,367

*NET City Contribution after refund of 45% of East side ($922,348)
**NET County Contribution after refund of West & East Sides ($3,939,962)

$ 7,017,080
$ 1,000,000

(FY 21-22)
Employee Salary & Fringe:
Capital/Infrastructure:
Subtotal Oper. Expenses:
NW 7th Avenue Projects/Initiatives:
TOTAL BUDGET

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$
500,000
$ 4,096,638
$ 16,307,717
$
0.00
$ 17,268,637

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Amended (FY 21-22)
$
542,000
$ 4,245,838
$ 16,498,917
$
666,000
$ 17,459,567

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022- 021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
APPROVING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT THE FISCAL YEAR 20222023 BUDGET TO THE CITY OF NORTH MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE
ALL ACTION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE APPROVAL PROCESS
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023 BUDGET WITH THE CITY OF
NORTH MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) between the North
Miami Community Redevelopment Agency (the “NMCRA”), the City of North Miami (the
“City”) and Miami-Dade County (the “County”) requires, among other things, the NMCRA to
annually adopt and transmit a budget and annual report to the County for review and approval by
the Board of County Commissioners (the “Board”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement also requires that the annual budget for the NMCRA be
adopted by the NMCRA and the City prior to review and approval by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the proposed NMCRA Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget is attached hereto as
Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, all the expenses included in the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget are
in accordance with state law, interlocal agreements including the Agreement and the NMCRA
Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA desire to approve the NMCRA
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1.
Recitals. The recitals in the whereas clauses are true and correct, and
incorporated into this Resolution.
Section 2.
Approval and Adoption of Budget. The NMCRA Fiscal Year 2022-2023
Budget attached hereto as Exhibit A is hereby approved. All revenues and interest carried forward
from the NMCRA Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget shall be appropriated as set forth in NMCRA
Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget and according to established guidelines and in accordance with
applicable law.
Section 3.

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Transmittal of Budget. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to

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transmit the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget to the City and the County for review and approval
thereby.
Section 4.
Authority of Executive Director. The Executive Director is hereby
authorized to take all action necessary to complete the approval process for the Fiscal Year 20222023 Budget with the City and the County.
Section 5.
approval.

Effective Date.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon

PASSED AND ADOPTED by a
vote of the Board of the North Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of September, 2022.
ATTEST:

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VANESSA JOSEPH, ESQ.
NMCRA SECRETARY

PHILIPPE BIEN-AIME
CHAIR

APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

TAYLOR ENGLISH DUMA LLP
NMCRA ATTORNEY

SPONSORED BY: ADMINISTRATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Chair Philippe Bien-Aime
Board Member Alix Desulme
Board Member Mary Estimé-Irvin
Board Member Scott Galvin
Board Member Kassandra Timothe

(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)

(No)
(No)
(No)
(No)
(No)

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EXHIBIT A
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
FY 2022-23
(FY21-22 BEGINS OCTOBER 1, 2022)

REVENUES
City Tax Increment Revenue
County Tax Increment Revenue
Carryover from prior year (cash & equiv.)
Interest Earnings
Misc. Revenue
(A) REVENUE TOTAL
EXPENDITURES
Administrative Expenditures:
Accounting & Audits
Advertising & Notices
Local Travel
Other Admin. Exp (attach list)
County Admin Fee 1.5%
(B) Subtotal Adm. Exp
Operating Expenditures:
Employee Salary & Fringe
Occupancy
Printing & Binding
Marketing/Promotional Events/Positioning
Out of Town Travel
Conferences & Meetings
Other Oper. Expenses (attach list)
Legal Services/Court Costs
Professional Services
Public Safety Officers
Emergency Commercial Grants
Emergency Rental Assistance
Clean Team/Ambassadors
City Reqs - ERP/Trolleys
County TIF Refund
City TIF Refund
CAPITAL PROJECTS - Grants & Other
Commercial Incentives Program
Carryover Budgeted Grants
Eat Healthy Pilot/Local Farmers Prog.
License Plate Readers/Comm. Policing
Art in Public Places
Housing Initiatives
Carryover Budgeted Grants/Housing
Public Safety Equipment
CAPITAL PROJECTS - Infrastructure
Capital Maintenance
Capital/Infrastructure Grants
Carryover Funds for Budgted Proj.
(C) Subtotal Oper. Expenses
(D) Reserve/Contingency
EXPENDITURE TOTAL (B+C+D)
CAPITAL PROJECTS
Pioneer Boulevard Renovation
Neighborhood Gateway Signs
Capital Project Management/Maintenance
NW 7th Avenue Projects/Initiatives
Draining Flood Mitigation
Infrastructure Grants
Street Furniture for Major Corridors
NW 7th Avenue/Design & Beautification
Griffin Center
NoMi Red Garden
Carryover Funds Budgeted Proj.
Total Project Dollars:
YEAR END CARRY-OVER

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FY21-22
FY22-23
YTD
Proposed
Budget
Budget
7,939,428
8,729,753
4,939,962
6,110,822
4,358,477
26,000
4,500
17,268,367

6,461,453
26,000
4,500
21,332,528

18,451
4,000
500
863,600
74,099
960,650

18,451
4,000
500
863,600
91,662
978,213

500,000
100,000
10,000
270,000
7,000
7,000

750,000
130,000
20,000
295,000
10,000
10,000

150,000
214,800

150,000
400,000

2,133,320
3,939,962
922,348

367,546
5,110,822
1,140,441

900,000
651,056
100,000

1,500,000
1,241,595
100,000

200,000
816,743
1,136,850
12,000

416,000
1,097,044
1,033,101
-

100,000
4,096,638

400,000
5,712,765

16,267,717

19,884,314

17,228,367
20,862,527
FY21-22
FY21-23
YTD
YTD
100,000
300,000
50,000
50,000
666,000
3,000,638

5,712,765

130,000

130,000

200,000
4,146,638
40,000

1,569,907
5,584,122
470,001

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FY22-23 Proposed Budget Presentation
9/13/22

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Tax Increment Revenue Payments

TIF City Contribution
TIF County Contribution
Carryover
Projected Interest on Investments
Misc. Revenue
Total Revenues:

Amended (FY 21-22)
$ 7,939,428
$ 4,939,962
$ 4,358,477
$ 26,000
$ 4,500
$ 17,268,367

(FY 22-23)
$ 8,729,753
$ 6,110,822
$ 6,461,753
$
26,000
$
4,500
$ 21,332,528

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Proposed Expenditures
Amended (FY 21-22)
Total Administrative Expenses:
Total Operating Expenses:
Total Refund to Taxing Authorities
Capital Improvement
TOTAL BUDGET
Administrative Costs
Operating Costs
Refund to Taxing Authorities
Capital Costs

$ 960,650
$ 3,392,120
$ 4,862,310
$ 8,053,287
$ 17,268,367

(FY 22-23)
$
978,213
$ 2,122,546
$ 6,251,263
$ 11,980,506
$ 21,332,528

5%
10%
29%
56%

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2022-23 Initiatives

• Continue funding the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) upgrade
• Continue funding acquisition, operations and maintenance of NoMi Trolleys
• Commercial Grants Programs: support small businesses with new and existing
construction and buildout costs
• Residential Rehabilitation Program for single & multi family units
• Eat Healthy/Farmer’s Market Pilot Program
• Continue Arts in Public Places Program: finalize sculpture garden & murals
• Finalize Phase 2 of Pioneer Boulevard Renovation
• NW 7th Avenue Beautification / Streetscape and Painted Crosswalks
• Infrastructure Grants: Gardens @ Residences, 475 North Miami, LLC. (Art & Tec),
Allure North Miami, and Rucks Park Clean-up
• TIF Grants: Kayla @ Library Place, Partners of 645 LLC & Solo Miami
• Implement a NMCRA First-time Homebuyers Program
• Amend Redevelopment Plan
• Issuance of Revenue Bonds

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BUDGET NARRATIVE
Fiscal Year 2022-23

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BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Commissioner Philippe Bien-Aime
Commissioner Alix Desulme, Ed.D.
Commissioner Mary Estimé-Irvin
Commissioner Kassandra Timothe, MPA
Commissioner Scott Galvin

Board Chairperson
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member
Board Member

ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Michael McDearmaid
Ashaki Bronson-Marcellus
Blanco Cobo
Brenda AlFaro
Edwidge Clark
Holly Cohen
Kenneth Each
Karol Geimer
Marie Metellus
Pierre Charles
Robert Husted
Sara McDevitt

Committee Chairperson
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member
Committee Member

EXECUTIVE STAFF
Cornelius Shiver, Esq. Sr.
Executive Director
Steven W. Zelkowitz, Esq. Board Attorney
Vanessa Joseph, Esq. Board Secretary

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NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

North Miami Community Redevelopment
Agency

OUR HISTORY

and NMCRA requires NMCRA to refund the

On July 13, 2004 the Board of County

County’s Tax Increment Financing payment

Our History

Commissioners (BCC) adopted Resolution R-937-

contributed by the County remaining in the Trust

04, which approved the Finding of Necessity and

Fund after any refund back to the County in

established

Community

excess of One Million Dollars, the NMCRA shall

Redevelopment Agency “NMCRA”. On June 7,

also refund to the County any excess above the

2005, the BCC adopted Resolution R-610-05

One Million Dollars. Since FY 2016-2017 through

establishing, among other terms and conditions,

FY 2021-22, under the mentioned $1Million cap,

the NMCRA Trust Fund, providing for the

the NMCRA has refunded $14,143,743 back to

appropriation of County Funding at the rate of

the County. Under this proposed FY 2022-2023

95% of the County’s portion of Tax Increment

NMCRA Budget, the cap refund due to the

Funds for a period up to 30 years.

On February

County is $5,110,822. Including this proposed

17, 2017, an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement

Budget, the County cap refund since FY 2016-

(“Second Amendment”) between Miami Dade

2017 would total $19,254,565.

the

North

Miami

County (County), the City of North Miami (City)

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NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY FY 2022-23
PROJECTED REVENUE
Total revenue in FY2022-23 for the NMCRA will total $21,332,528. The sources of revenue
for FY2022-23 include tax increment revenue payments from the City of North Miami of $8,729,753
and Miami-Dade County of $6,110,822 respectively and an estimated carryover from FY2021-22
of $6,461,453 for planned projects and $26,000 from interest on investments and other revenues.

Tax Increment Revenue Payments
TIF City Contribution
TIF County Contribution
County Refund
Carryover
Projected Interest on
Investments
Misc. Revenue
Total Revenues:

22222222222,
195,06222222
2222222,2,195
,062

(FY 21-22)

(FY 22-23)

$ 7,939,428
$ 4,939,962
$
0
$ 4,358,477
$
26,000
$
4,500
$ 17,268,367

$ 8,729,753
$ 6,110,822
$
0
$ 6,461,453
$
26,000
$
4,500
$ 21,332,528

NMCRA FY2022-23 PROJECTED EXPENSES
The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency will focus on the following initiatives for Fiscal Year
2022-23:
 Continue with assisting small businesses through financial initiatives such as business grants to
improve properties, operations and to provide technical assistance.
 Continue the Business Attraction grant program to continue attracting new and innovative
businesses to the NMCRA redevelopment area
 Continue funding the single-family and multi-family rehabilitation programs and other housing
initiatives as appropriate.
 Expand NMCRA staff and personnel resources to include grant coordinators and in-house
counsel.
 Finalize renovations at Pioneer Blvd phase 2 which includes pedestrian walkways along the
Boulevard and street furniture.
 Continue Arts in Public Places program, to beautify and/or activate unexpected pockets of the
downtown and other major corridors. Focus will be murals, public art banners, and various
initiatives.
 Continue to fund NOMI Trolleys to provide quality free transportation for residents and the
community within NMCRA redevelopment area.
 Continue to fund upgrades to the city’s ERP system to allow for greater and faster responses to
residents, businesses and developers. This will facilitate reporting of CRA activities to the public
with more efficient access to data from within the CRA.
 Fund Infrastructure Grants for large scale mixed use development projects approved by the
Board.
 Fund P3 initiatives including planning and consulting services.

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NMCRA FY 21-22 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
This past year NMCRA staff accomplished the following:
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

Launched U-Wrap NoMi at Griffing Park: Completed (40) utility boxes wrapping installations
Continued funding Business Attraction grants post the COVID-19 global pandemic; five (5) new
businesses were awarded.
Funded Infrastructure Grants to 475 North Miami LLC (Art and Tec), Allure North Miami, and
Rucks Park.
Residences at NoMi Infrastructure Grant was defunded due to developer inaction and inability
to secure financing.
Street Furniture: Projected initiated. Replace old NMCRA trash receptacles and add new ones.
Renovation at Pioneer Blvd Phase 1: Repaired fountain, and arches installation of new book
benches, and replaced trash receptacles.
Continued assisting residents through the NMCRA Residential Rehabilitation Grant Program
Completed Art on the Plaza, which is a yearlong series of newly commissioned, temporary
public artworks by Miami-based artists on the MOCA Plaza.
NW 7th Avenue Beautification $150,000: Funds were used to match an FDOT grant awarded to
beautify medians of NW 7th Avenue, between NW 119th Street and NW 143rd Street and
painted corridors. Completed 2022.

Muralscape
Project

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ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES
1. Annual Audit $18,451
The CRA will hire an independent auditor for its annual audit, required by state statutes.
2. Advertising and Notices $4,000
Legal notices and advertisements for CRA Board, CRA Advisory Committee, Annual Report, special
meetings, workshops, and public information.
3. Local Travel $500

4. Other Administrative Expenses ($863,600)
a) Administrative Support $600,000: As per the 2005 Interlocal Cooperation Agreement approved by
Miami-Dade County BCC, a maximum of 6% of administrative overhead costs are allowed.
Funds to be used to receive support services in areas of: Information Technology, Financial
Management, Procurement, Risk Management, Personnel, Public Works, and other support as
needed.
b) Other Administrative Expenses $16,600: Overhead expenses include operating supplies, bank
fees, postage, professional organization membership dues, subscription to publications,
communication services and, education program. Specifically this amount includes professional
memberships and fees for Florida Redevelopment Agency, Florida Department of Economic
Affairs and publications for Miami Herald, South Florida Business Journal and Daily Business
Review.
c) Administrative Staff Salaries & Fringes $222,000
d) Office Utilities/Maintenance $11,000
e) Insurance $14,000
5. County Administrative Charge $91,662
Required County Fee at 1.5% of County’s tax increment contribution.

Total Administrative Expenses including salary/fringe

$978,213

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OPERATING EXPENDITURES
1. Employee Salary and Fringe ($750,000)
Operating personnel costs for day to day operations and management of NMCRA initiatives, grants,
housing and capital projects. The NMCRA seeks to hire new personnel to carry out the missions of
the NMCRA. Those duties will be consolidated within the NMCRA staff duties and operations.
1 Executive Director
2 Operations & Programs Managers
1 In-house Legal Counsel
1 Commercial Grants Administrator
1 Residential Grants Administrator
1 Sr. Administrator
1 Arts in Public Places Manager
1 Street Sweeper Driver
2. Occupancy $130,000: Costs associated with renting office space.
3. Printing and Publishing $10,000 NM
Costs associated with producing agendas / annual reports and other documents required by the
NMCRA Board, and the NMCRA Advisory Committee. Also included are developer recruitment
packages, welcome packages including annual public information, collateral materials, posters and
banners other documents needed to provide economic overview of the City & NMCRA.
4. Marketing & Promotional Events $295,000
Through promotional activities, the NMCRA will promote its initiatives and activities to new businesses
and developers interested in doing business and applying for existing programs and incentives.
Specifically relating to the Downtown Redevelopment Initiative to inform the NoMi community,
developers and general public, through mailers, ads to name a few. Additionally, MOCA Pop-Ups will
replace Jazz at MOCA enhancements previously funded by the NMCRA.
5. Out of Town Travel $10,000
Costs associated to presentations and meetings related to Capital Investment Projects, and
attendance of conferences to market CRA projects.

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6. Conferences & Meetings $10,000
Costs associated with the registration and possibly virtual attendance of the Florida Redevelopment
Association Annual Conference for NMCRA Staff, and Board. Additional conferences include the Public
Private-Partnership and the Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference (FRA).
7. Legal Services Costs $150,000
Outside (non-city) legal assistance for development agreements/legal issues and attendance at CRA
Board Meetings. The law firm shall provide continuous services as General Counsel and additional
services consisting of representation of the NMCRA, counseling, giving legal advice, formulating legal
strategy, and acting as legal counsel with respect to the governance and operations of the
NMCRA. “Legal services” shall include draft and review of contracts and agreements, and the
rendering of legal opinions as requested by the NMCRA or members of its governing board.
8. Professional Services $400,000
Costs associated with consultants for redevelopment, bond issuance consultants and financial advisors.
9. NoMi Trolleys $212,160
Final funding for purchase, operating and maintenance of NMCRA Trolley to match City’s trolley
upgrades. Following Goal # 10 of the NMCRA Amended Plan to support and provide for safe,
convenient and efficient transportation for the community within the CRA.
10. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Upgrade $155,386
Fund partial upgrade to the City’s ERP system to allow for more effective and efficient rapport with
residents, businesses and developers. The NMCRA covers 60% of the city area and access to data
within such a large footprint requires more updated technology. This will facilitate reporting of CRA
activities to the public with more efficient access to data.
11. Refund to Miami-Dade County for West and East Portions $5,110,822
As per the Second and Third Interlocal Cooperation Agreement, NMCRA is required to refund any and
all TIF revenues in excess of $1million.
12. Refund to City of North Miami for East Side Portion $1,140,441
As per the December 6, 2016 Interlocal Agreement, NMCRA will reimburse City of North Miami 45% Tax
Increment Revenue for the east side of the area.
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Additionally, the NMCRA is expecting a refund of $252,198 of overpayment for Sole Mia revenues for
FY18-19, FY19-20, & FY20-21 which will be deducted over the next two (2) years of TIF revenue.
Operating Subtotal:
Total Refund due to City/County
Total Operating:

$2,122,546
$6,251,263
$8,373,809

CAPITAL AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS EXPENDITURES
1. a) Capital Grants Projects – Commercial Grants & Other Incentives $3,257,596


$1,241,596 previously awarded commercial grants but not completed by fiscal year end.



$1,500,000 in grants to assist businesses survive post impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic
and to fund new grants; Commercial Rehabilitation, Business Attraction, Capacity Building &
Retention and Beautification and Enhancement, the CRA will assist properties to enhance their
visibility, attract new business and new development. Through the updated Redevelopment Plan
additional incentive programs may be developed and offered to businesses and property
owners. Every project must be approved by the NMCRA, and is subject to fund availability.



$100,000 Eat Healthy Pilot Farmers Market Program for NoMi Residents to grow and sale
vegetables, providing healthy and affordable food alternatives the community and creating
opportunities for entrepreneurship. Similar to Dania Beach CRA PATCH Program (People’s Access
to Community Horticulture). Stalled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.



$416,000 Arts In Public Places: This multi-year initiative will span across the CRA area. Funds to be
used for murals, street pole banners, and various initiatives. Future areas are along West Dixie
Highway and the Arts & Entertainment District.

b) Capital Grants Projects – Housing Initiatives $2,130,145


$1,033,101 carried over from Residential Rehabilitation and NoMi Lofts Project.



$1,097,044 of new funds to be used for single-family rehabilitation and multi-family rehabilitation.

2. Capital & Infrastructure Grant Projects: $6,892,765
Capital Maintenance $400,000: Costs associated with maintaining capital projects completed to
include but not limited to: electricity, repairs and supplies.


Renovation of Pioneer Boulevard $300,000: Phase 2 of the NMCRA capital project accomplished.
Funds will be used for pedestrian walkway along the Boulevard, and street furniture to turn into a
passive park area for residents.
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COMPLETED PROJECTS: PIONEER BLVD.
Phase 1 – Renovation at Pioneer Blvd
- Repaired Fountain and arches
- New Book Benches & Trash Receptacles


Neighborhood Gateway Signs $50,000: Gateway signs in residential areas of Alhambra Circle and
Sunkist Grove. The signs masterplan was sponsored by the NMCRA in 2012. However not all
residential gateway signs were done at that time. Stalled due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.



Griffing Community Center Design $130,000



Infrastructure Grants $5,712,765: Funding multi-year projects for workforce affordable housing:
 475 North Miami, LLC: 28 unit mixed-use projects of which 18% will be earmarked for
affordable housing.
 Allure North Miami: 360+/- residential units of which 25 units will be earmarked for affordable
housing.
 Gardens at Residences: Funding of 370 workforce housing units of which 38 set aside for low
income affordable housing.
 Rucks Park Clean-up: Clean-up of contaminated site in preparation of future affordable
housing development of approximately 200 low income affordable housing units.


Total Capital:

$11,980,506

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Total Administrative Expenses:
Total Operating Expenses:
Total Refund to Taxing Authorities
Capital Improvement
TOTAL BUDGET

$
$
$
$
$

(FY21-22)

(FY22-23)

960,650
3,392,120
4,862,310
8,053,287
17,268,367

$
978,213
$ 2,122,546
$ 6,251,263
$ 11,980,506
$ 21,332,528

FY22-23
Total Budget: $21,332,528
5%
$978,213
10%
$2,122,546

56%
$11,980,506

29%
$6,251,263

Total Administrative Expenses:
Total Operating Expenses:
Total Refund to Taxing Authorities
Capital Improvement

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 022
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE ART IN COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENTS
PROGRAM
FOR
THE
ACQUISITION,
MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF WORKS OF ART IN
COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENTS RECEIVING
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL STEPS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE
TO IMPLEMENT THE ART IN COMMERCIAL AND MIXED USE
DEVELOPMENTS PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the mission of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
(“NMCRA”) is to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life by eliminating
and preventing slum and blighted conditions through the facilitation of community partnerships,
business growth, job creation, and neighborhood rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, on September 18, 1973, the Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners
passed and adopted Ordinance No. 73-77 entitled, Miami-Dade Art in Public Places
(“Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Ordinance requires Miami-Dade County (“County”) and each
municipality in the County to provide for the acquisition of works of art equivalent in value to not
less than one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the construction cost of new governmental buildings;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 1291, the City of North Miami (“City”) adopted
an Art in Public Places program (“APP”) for the implementation, administration and management
of the APP by City administration; and
WHEREAS, in order to further its statutory mission the NMCRA desires to adopt a policy
similar to the APP in order to provide for the acquisition, management and maintenance of works
of art in new commercial and mixed-use developments receiving financial assistance from the
NMCRA; and
WHEREAS, the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA desire to adopt the Art in
Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments Program as set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1.
Recitals. The recitals in the whereas clauses are true and correct, and
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Section 2.
Adoption of Art in Commercial and Mixed Use Developments
Program. The Art in Commercial and Mixed Use Developments Program is hereby adopted as
follows:
A.
Intent. The NMCRA hereby prescribes an Art in Commercial and Mixed-Use
Developments Program for the acquisition, management and maintenance of works of art in
commercial and mixed-use developments receiving financial assistance from the NMCRA.
B.
defined:

Definitions. For the purpose of this Program, the following terms are hereby

1.
Construction cost is defined to include architectural and engineering fees,
consulting fees, site work, and contingency allowances. It does not include land acquisition or
subsequent changes to the construction contract through change orders. All construction costs shall
be calculated as of the date the contract is executed.
2.
Commercial and mixed-use developments are defined as new construction
of a commercial or mixed-use development (i.e., any development other than a single-family
residential unit but specifically includes multi-family residential developments) within the
community redevelopment area, or the substantial rehabilitation or improvement of an existing
commercial or mixed-use development with the community redevelopment area if:
a.
The cost of the rehabilitation or improvements exceeds fifty percent
(50%) of the total value of the existing commercial or mixed use development; or
b.
The rehabilitation or improvement results in a fifty percent (50%) or
more increase in the existing commercial or mixed-use development’s square footage.
3.
Financial assistance from the NMCRA is defined as anything of value
provided by the NMCRA for the construction or rehabilitation of the commercial or mixed-use
development including, but not limited to grant and/or tax increment financing rebates of real
property taxes.
4.
Works of art is defined as the application of skill and taste to production of
tangible objects, according to aesthetic principles, including, but not limited to, paintings,
sculptures, engravings, carvings, frescoes, mobiles, murals, collages, mosaics, statues, bas-reliefs,
tapestries, photographs, lighting designs and drawings.
C.
NMCRA Financial Incentives to Include Amount for Works of Art. The recipient
of the financial assistance from the NMCRA shall provide for the acquisition of works of art
equivalent in value to not less than one and one-half percent (1.5%) of the construction cost of new
or substantially rehabilitated commercial or mixed use development projects. Municipal, state,
federal, private and other non-NMCRA funds for new or substantially rehabilitated commercial or
mixed use development projects are subject to the one and one-half percent (1.5%) art requirement.
In addition to acquisition, the appropriation may be used for:
1.
Program administrative costs, insurance costs, the repair and maintenance
cost of any works of art acquired under this Program; or
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2.

To supplement other appropriations for the acquisition of works of art under

this Program.
D.
Procurement Process. Works of art shall be chosen by the City of North Miami’s
Art Selection Committee through a transparent, competitive, quality-based procurement process.
Procurement decisions shall be based on those responses received from artists to a request for
proposals or request for qualifications, pursuant to the City of North Miami’s procurement code.
All selections of artists and acquisitions of works of art shall be in accordance with the City of
North Miami’s procurement code, as may be amended from time to time.
E.
Waiver of Requirements. The requirements of this Program may be waived by
resolution of the NMCRA Board when and if it appears to the NMCRA Board that a project
covered hereunder is not appropriate for the application of the above requirements.
F.
Ownership and Upkeep. Ownership of all works of art acquired by the NMCRA
under this Program is vested in the NMCRA and, upon the sunset of the NMCRA, then in the City
of North Miami. The Executive Director is charged with the custody, supervision, maintenance
and preservation of such works of art. In each instance, the NMCRA shall acquire title to each
work of art acquired. The recipient of the financial assistance from the NMCRA or the owner of
the property on which the work of art is located shall enter into such agreements as necessary and
appropriate as determined by the NMCRA for access to and maintenance of the works of art. Such
may include license or easement agreements as determined by the NMCRA.
G.
Personnel. The Executive Director shall provide adequate and competent clerical
and administrative personnel as may be reasonably required by for the proper performance of the
duties under this Program, subject to budget limitations.
Section 3.
approval.

Effective Date.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon

PASSED AND ADOPTED by a
vote of the Board of the North Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of September, 2022.

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ATTEST:

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VANESSA JOSEPH, ESQ.
NMCRA SECRETARY

PHILIPPE BIEN-AIME
CHAIR

APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

TAYLOR ENGLISH DUMA LLP LLC
NMCRA ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: ADMINISTRATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:

Vote:
Chair Philippe Bien-Aime
Board Member Alix Desulme
Board Member Mary Estimé-Irvin
Board Member Scott Galvin
Board Member Kassandra Timothe

_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes)_______ (No)

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To:

North Miami CRA Board

From:

Cornelius Shiver, Esq.
Executive Director

Date:

September 13, 2022

Re:

NMCRA Art in Public Places Policy

The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, ("NMCRA") seeks to adopt the City of
North Miami Ordinance 1291 which prescribe an art in public places program for the
acquisition, and maintenance of works of art in new public buildings.
The proposed NMCRA art in public places program applies to commercial and mixed-use
developments receiving financial assistance from the NMCRA.
The NMCRA is requesting your review and approval of the NMCRA Arts in Public Places Policy
This policy will be effective as of September 13th 2022.

Staff recommends approval.

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Kassandra
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Board Member

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Cornelius Shiver, Esq.

Executive Director

Steven W. Zelkowitz. Esq.
CRA Attorney

Vanessa Joseph, Esq.
CRA Secretary

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 023
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
APPROVING THE REAL PROPERTY DISPOSAL POLICY;
AUTHORIZING THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TAKE ALL
STEPS NECESSARY AND APPROPRIATE TO IMPLEMENT THE REAL
PROPERTY DISPOSAL POLICY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the mission of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
(“NMCRA”) is to promote economic development and enhance the quality of life by eliminating
and preventing slum and blighted conditions through the facilitation of community partnerships,
business growth, job creation, and neighborhood rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.380, Florida Statutes, governs the disposal of real property in a
community redevelopment area; and
WHEREAS, the NMCRA desires to supplement the requirements of Section 163.380,
Florida Statutes, by adopting a Real Property Disposal Policy in the form and substance set forth
the Agenda Memorandum;
WHEREAS, the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA desire to adopt the Real
Property Disposal Policy in the form and substance set forth the Agenda Memorandum.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1.
Recitals. The recitals in the whereas clauses are true and correct, and
incorporated into this Resolution.
Section 2.
Adoption of Real Property Disposal Policy. The Real Property Disposal
Policy in the form and substance set forth the Agenda Memorandum is hereby adopted.
Section 3.
approval.

Effective Date.

This resolution shall take effect immediately upon

PASSED AND ADOPTED by a
vote of the Board of the North Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of September, 2022.

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ATTEST:

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VANESSA JOSEPH, ESQ.
NMCRA SECRETARY

PHILIPPE BIEN-AIME
CHAIR

APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

TAYLOR ENGLISH DUMA LLP LLC
NMCRA ATTORNEY

SPONSORED BY: ADMINISTRATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:

Vote:
Chair Philippe Bien-Aime
Board Member Alix Desulme
Board Member Mary Estimé-Irvin
Board Member Scott Galvin
Board Member Kassandra Timothe

_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes) _______ (No)
_______ (Yes)_______ (No)

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To:

North Miami CRA Board

From:

Cornelius Shiver, Esq.
Executive Director

Date:

September 13, 2022

Re:

NMCRA Real Properties Disposal Policy

The NMCRA is requesting your review and approval of the NMCRA Real Property Disposal
Policy.
The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, ("NMCRA") has publicly noticed its intent
to set specific guidelines on how real property shall be disposed. As such, the following
guidelines shall be applicable to disposition of real properties within NMCRA Redevelopment
Area.
Pursuant to Fla. Stat. 163.380. Community Redevelopment Agencies may sell, lease, dispose or
otherwise transfer real property to any private person, for a public use, in accordance with the
NMCRA Redevelopment Plan.
The North Miami CRA supplements Fla. Stat. 163.380 as listed:
1. Accept proposals which best serves the interest of the City North Miami CRA in
accordance with the NMCRA Redevelopment Plan.
2. Implement a scoring criteria with a priority to City of North Miami long-time residents
and City of North Miami current employees.
3. Provide for a Selection Committee to review and score all competitive proposals.
4. Negotiate with any or all winning proposers in order to comply with Fla. Stat. 163.380.
5. Ensure that any awardees have the financial means to construct the proposed project.
6. Modify, waive, or otherwise vary the terms and conditions of this policy at any time,
including but not limited to, deadlines for submission and proposal requirements.
This policy will be effective as of September 13th 2022.
Staff recommends approval.

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Executive Director

Steven W. Zelkowitz. Esq.
CRA Attorney

Vanessa Joseph, Esq.
CRA Secretary

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RESOLUTION NO. 2022 - 024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS OF THE
NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
RESCINDING THE FUNDING FOR 125ST DEVELOPMENT NM LLC
FOR REHABILITATION PROJECT LOCATED AT 1150-1170 N.E. 125TH
STREET, NORTH MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 IN THE FORM OF A
REHABILITATION GRANT NOT TO EXCEED $99,017; TERMINATING
THE REHABILITATION GANT AGREEMENT AND MEMORANDUM
OF GRANT AGREEMENT BOTH DATED JANUARY 21, 2021; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the mission of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
(“NMCRA”) is to promote and enhance the quality of life by eliminating and preventing slum and
blighted conditions in the Community Redevelopment Area through redevelopment activities and
projects pursuant to Part III of Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, known as the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 NMCRA Redevelopment Plan Amendment and the Third
Amendment to Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the NMCRA, Miami-Dade County and
the City of North Miami (the “City”) require investments in housing initiatives; and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed meeting the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA
approved the funding for 125ST Development NM LLC for a rehabilitation project located at
1150-1170 N.E. 125th Street, North Miami, Florida 33161 in the form of a Rehabilitation Grant
not to exceed $99,017; and
WHEREAS, 125ST Development NM LLC no longer owns the property and has
requested that the funding be rescinded and the Rehabilitation Gant Agreement and Memorandum
of Grant Agreement both dated January 21, 2021 be terminated; and
WHEREAS, the Chair and Board Members of the NMCRA desire to rescind the funding
award to 125ST Development NM LLC for a rehabilitation project located at 1150-1170 N.E. 125th
Street, North Miami, Florida 33161 in the form of a Rehabilitation Grant not to exceed $99,017
and to terminate the Rehabilitation Gant Agreement and Memorandum of Grant Agreement both
dated January 21, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHAIR AND BOARD
MEMBERS OF THE NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1.
Recitals. The recitals in the whereas clauses are true and correct, and
incorporated into this Resolution.
Section 2.
Rescission of Award of Funding. The funding award to 125ST
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Miami, Florida 33161 in the form of a Rehabilitation Grant not to exceed $99,017 is hereby
rescinded.
Section 3.
Termination of Rehabilitation Gant Agreement and Memorandum of
Grant Agreement. The Rehabilitation Gant Agreement and Memorandum of Grant Agreement
both dated January 21, 2021 are hereby terminated and the Executive Director is hereby authorized
to execute and deliver a Termination of Rehabilitation Grant Agreement to evidence the foregoing.
Section 4.
approval.

Effective Date.

This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon

Section 5.
herewith.

Conflicts. This Resolution supersedes any prior resolutions in conflict

PASSED AND ADOPTED by a
vote of the Board of the North
Miami Community Redevelopment Agency, this 13th day of September, 2022.
ATTEST:

NORTH MIAMI COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY

VANESSA JOSEPH, ESQ.
NMCRA SECRETARY

PHILIPPE BIEN-AIME
CHAIR

APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:

TAYLOR ENGLISH DUMA LLP
NMCRA ATTORNEY

SPONSORED BY: ADMINISTRATION
Moved by:
Seconded by:
Vote:
Chair Philippe Bien-Aime
Board Member Alix Desulme
Board Member Mary Estimé-Irvin
Board Member Scott Galvin
Board Member Kassandra Timothe

(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)
(Yes)

(No)
(No)
(No)
(No)
(No)

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General Attachment: Agenda I ... ST Development NM Grant.pdf