A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), EXTENDING THE TIME FOR ARK OF THE CITY, INCORPORATED, A FLORIDA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, TO COMPLETE THE REHABILITATION AND COMMENCE THE JOB TRAINING PROGRAM AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1302 NORTHWEST 54 STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A,” ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED, FOR SIXTY (60) ADDITIONAL MONTHS; FURTHER AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES ON THE PROPERTIES AND REMOVE THE CITY OF MIAMI’S RIGHT OF REVERSION, AS A LEGAL REMEDY, OF THE PROPERTIES UPON ISSUANCE OF A FINAL CERTIFICATE OF USE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS, MODIFICATIONS, AND EXTENSIONS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, FOR SAID PURPOSE, SUBJECT TO ALL FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS THAT REGULATE THE USE OF SUCH FUNDS.

Summary

This resolution extends the deadline for Ark of the City, Incorporated to complete rehabilitation and commence job training programs at 1302 Northwest 54 Street, Miami, Florida. The extension grants an additional sixty (60) months beyond the original twenty-four (24) month deadline set in Resolution No. R-18-0240.

Key changes authorized include:

• Expansion of Eligible Activities: The property's use can now include job creation in addition to job training.
• Removal of Reversion Right: The City of Miami's right to reclaim the property (right of reversion) upon a Certificate of Use issuance will be removed.
• Managerial Authority: The City Manager is authorized to negotiate and execute necessary documents, including amendments and extensions, and can grant further extensions without additional Commission approval.

The original transfer of the property occurred on June 14, 2018, for CDBG-eligible activities focused on job training for low and moderate-income individuals.

Citizen Impact

This resolution provides Ark of the City, Incorporated with more time and flexibility to establish job training and creation programs at 1302 Northwest 54 Street. This could lead to increased local employment opportunities, but also removes the City's ability to reclaim the property if the organization fails to meet future obligations.

Confidence

high