Community Redevelopment Agency Board

City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board Special Meeting Agenda April 27, 2022 at 5:25 PM City Council: Staff: Chair Rodney Harris City Manager Cameron Benson Vice Chair Reggie Leon City Attorney Sonja K. Dickens, Esq. Board Member Shannon Campbell City Clerk Mario Bataille, CMC Board Member Shannan Ighodaro Board Member Linda Julien Contact: Board Member Robert Stephens Council Chambers Board Member Katrina Wilson 18605 NW 27th Avenue Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 Phone: (305) 914-9010 Fax: (305) 914-9033 Website: www.miamigardens-fl.gov Livestream: https://miamigardens.civicweb.net/Portal/Video.aspx Article VII of the Miami Gardens Code entitled, “Lobbyist” requires that all lobbyists before engaging in any lobbying activities to register with the City Clerk and pay a one-time annual fee of $250.00. This applies to all persons who are retained (whether paid or not) to represent a business entity or organization to influence “City” action. “City” action is broadly described to include the ranking and selection of professional consultants, and virtually all-legislative, quasi- judicial and administrative action. All not-for-profit organizations, local chamber and merchant groups, homeowner associations, or trade associations and unions must also register however an annual fee is not required. Page 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL 2. INVOCATION 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.1 CRA Meeting Draft Minutes - December 11, 2019 3-4 Sponsored by: City Clerk CRA Minutes - Dec 11 2019 - Minutes 4.2 CRA Meeting Draft Minutes - December 9, 2020 5-6 Sponsored by: City Clerk CRA Minutes - Dec 09 2020 - Minutes Page 1 of 19  4.3 CRA Meeting Draft Minutes – April 28, 2021 7-8 Sponsored by: City Clerk CRA Minutes - Apr 28 2021 - Minutes 4.4 CRA Meeting Draft Minutes - September 22, 2021 9 - 10 Sponsored by: City Clerk CRA Minutes - Sep 22 2021 - Minutes 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Items to be pulled from Consent Agenda at this time) 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS 8. RESOLUTION(S)/AGENCY BUSINESS 8.1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, 11 - 19 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NUNC PRO TUNC TO MARCH 31, 2022, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS NW 27TH AVENUE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”. Sponsored by: City Manager Agenda Cover Memo #22-063 - Pdf 9. ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 19 Agenda Item #4.1 City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes December 11, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Dec. 11, 2019, beginning at 06:45PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Chair Oliver Gilbert, Vice Chair Rodney Harris, Board Member Reggie Leon, Board Member Lillie Odom, Board Member David Williams Jr., and Board Member Katrina Wilson. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Chair Gilbert delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS The agenda was approved by consensus without opposition. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 8. RESOLUTION(S)/AGENCY BUSINESS 8.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, ADOPTING THE BY- LAWS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY; A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “A”; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. A motion was made by Chair Gilbert, seconded by Vice Chair Harris, to approve the Resolution. City Manager Benson presented the item and answered questions posed by the Board. After deliberation by the board on the item, Chair Gilbert called the Page 3 of 19 Agenda Item #4.1 question. A motion offered by Chair Gilbert, seconded by Vice Chair Harris, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Chair Gilbert Yes Vice Chair Harris Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Leon Yes Board Member Odom Yes Board Member Williams Jr. Yes Board Member Wilson Yes 8.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI GARDENS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA; PROVIDING FOR ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATION; PROVIDING FOR INSTRUCTION TO THE CITY CLERK; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Manager Benson presented the time and recommended approval of the Item. A motion offered by Chair Gilbert, seconded by Board Member Williams Jr., to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Chair Gilbert Yes Vice Chair Harris Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Leon Yes Board Member Odom Yes Board Member Williams Jr. Yes Board Member Wilson Yes 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 6:51 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 December 11, 2019 CRA Board Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 19 Agenda Item #4.2 City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes December 9, 2020 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Dec 09 2020, beginning at 7:07 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Chair Rodney Harris, Vice Chair Reggie Leon, Board Member Katrina Wilson, Board Member Shannon Campbell, Board Member Shannan Ighodaro, Board Member Linda Julien and Board Member Robert Stephens. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Board Member Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Agenda was approved by consensus without opposition. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 8. RESOLUTION(S)/AGENCY BUSINESS 8.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CRA AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. Chair Harris opened the floor for public comments. There being no comments Chair Harris closed the floor. A motion offered by Chair Harris, seconded by Vice Chair Leon, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Page 5 of 19 Agenda Item #4.2 Chair Harris Yes Vice Chair Leon Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Wilson Yes Board Member Campbell Yes Board Member Julien Yes Board Member Stephens Yes 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 7:10 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 December 9, 2020 CRA Board Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 19 Agenda Item #4.3 City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes April 28, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Apr. 28, 2021, beginning at 06:55PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the City Council were present: Chair Rodney Harris, Vice Chair Reggie Leon, Board Member Katrina Wilson, Board Member Shannon Campbell, Board Member Robert Stephens, Board Member Shannan Ighodaro, and Board Member Linda Julien. Also in attendance were: Deputy City Manager Craig Clay, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Board Member Stephens delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Agenda was approved by consensus without opposition. 6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 7. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 8. RESOLUTION(S)/AGENCY BUSINESS 8.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ADOPTING A REVISED BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CRA AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021. Chair Harris opened the floor for public comment. There being no public comments, Chair Harris closed the floor. Assistant City Manager Vernita Nelson provided an overview on the item. A motion offered by Vice Chair Leon, seconded by Board Member Page 7 of 19 Agenda Item #4.3 Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Chair Harris Yes Vice Chair Leon Yes Board Member Wilson Yes Board Member Campbell Yes Board Member Stephens Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Julien Yes 8.2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2019 -2020 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NUNC PRO TUNC, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS NW 27TH AVENUE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. Assistant City Manager Vernita Nelson provided an overview on the Item. A motion offered by Vice Chair Leon, seconded by Board Member Stephens, to approve the Resolution passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Chair Harris Yes Vice Chair Leon Yes Board Member Wilson Yes Board Member Campbell Yes Board Member Stephens Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Julien Yes 9. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 7:02 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 April 28, 2021 CRA Board Meeting Minutes Page 8 of 19 Agenda Item #4.4 City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board Minutes September 22, 2021 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL The City Council for the City of Miami Gardens, Florida, met in regular session, Sep. 22, 2021, beginning at 6:29 PM, in the Council Chambers, 18605 NW 27th Avenue, Miami Gardens, Florida. The following members of the Community Redevelopment Agency were present: Chair Rodney Harris, Vice Chair Reggie Leon, Board Member Katrina Wilson, Board Member Shannon Campbell, Board Member Robert Stephens, Board Member Shannan Ighodaro, and Board Member Linda Julien. Also in attendance were: City Manager Cameron Benson, City Attorney Sonja Dickens, and City Clerk Mario Bataille. 2. INVOCATION Board Member Wilson delivered the Invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Recited in unison. 4. ORDER OF BUSINESS The Agenda was approved by consensus without opposition. 5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS (5 MINUTES EACH) 6. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. 7. RESOLUTION(S)/AGENCY BUSINESS 7.1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ADOPTING A BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS CRA AND MAKING APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022. A motion was made by Vice Chair Leon and seconded by Board Member Stephens, to approve the Resolution. There being no further discussion on the item, Chair Harris called the question. A motion offered by Vice Chair Leon, seconded by Board Member Stephens, to approve passed and carried by a 7 to 0 roll call vote of the City Council. Page 9 of 19 Agenda Item #4.4 Chair Harris Yes Vice Chair Leon Yes Board Member Wilson Yes Board Member Campbell Yes Board Member Stephens Yes Board Member Ighodaro Yes Board Member Julien Yes 8. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss before this body, the meeting adjourned without objection at 6:32 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: MARIO BATAILLE, CITY CLERK Page 2 of 2 September 22, 2021 CRA Board Meeting Minutes Page 10 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 City of Miami Gardens Agenda Cover Memo 22-063 Meeting: Community Redevelopment Agency Board - Apr 27 2022 Department Sponsored By City Manager's Office City Manager Agenda Item Title A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NUNC PRO TUNC TO MARCH 31, 2022, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS NW 27TH AVENUE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT “A”. Staff Summary This Annual Report and Financial Statement is prepared pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes that require each Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide an annual report to the Governing Body. This report and financial statement are submitted to fulfill the requirement and provide information to the public for the Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021). Attached is the first annual report and financial statement for the Miami Gardens CRA. This report provides a listing of accomplishments. The Miami Gardens CRA's base year is 2019; however, there are no financials to report for the Fiscal Year 2020-2021. Upon approval, this Annual Report and Financial Statement will be shared with our increment partner, Miami-Dade County and the community. Fiscal Impact None. Recommended Action It is recommended that the Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Board accept the FY 2020-2021 Annual Report and Financial Statement, and allow for any necessary changes or updates upon review of Miami-Dade County and the State of Florida. Attachments Resolution 2022 - CRA Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Report and Financial Statement Exhibit A - MGCRA FY20-21 Annual Report and Financial Statement Page 11 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 Page 12 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 1 RESOLUTION NO. 2022____ 2 3 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, 5 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”), ACCEPTING 6 THE FISCAL YEAR 2020-2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND 7 FINANCIAL STATEMENT, NUNC PRO TUNC TO MARCH 31, 8 2022, FOR THE MIAMI GARDENS NW 27TH AVENUE 9 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AS SET FORTH IN 10 EXHIBIT “A”. 11 12 WHEREAS, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes that requires each Community 13 Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide an annual report to the Governing Body, and 14 WHEREAS, this report and financial statement is submitted to fulfill the 15 requirement and provide information to the public for the Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 16 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021), and 17 WHEREAS, the hereby attached is the second annual report and financial 18 statement for the Miami Gardens CRA, and 19 WHEREAS, the Miami Gardens CRA's base year is 2019, and 20 WHEREAS, the CRA now wishes to adopt the attached Fiscal Year 2020- 2021 21 Annual Report and Financial Statement, 22 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT R E S O L V E D BY THE CITY OF MIAMI 23 GARDENS, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 24 Section 1: That the foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed as 25 being true and correct and are incorporated in this Resolution. 26 Section 2: ADOPTION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL 27 STATEMENT: The CRA hereby accepts the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Annual Report and 28 Financial Statement, nunc pro tunc to March 31, 2022, for the Miami Gardens NW 27th 29 Avenue Community Redevelopment Agency, as set forth in EXHIBIT “A”. Page 13 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 30 Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately 31 upon its final passage. 32 RESOLUTION: FY YEAR 2020 -2021 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL 33 STATEMENT. 34 35 36 (PASSED, ADOPTED, DEFERRED, WITHDRAWN OR FAILED) BY THE CITY 37 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS AT ITS REGULAR MEETING ON 38 _______________, 2022. 39 40 . 41 ATTEST: MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA 42 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 43 AGENCY 44 45 46 ________________________________ ________________________________ 47 MARIO BATAILLE, BOARD SECRETARY RODNEY HARRIS, CHAIRPERSON 48 49 50 51 52 PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY 53 54 55 SPONSORED BY: CAMERON D. BENSON, CITY MANAGER 56 57 58 Moved by: __________________ 59 60 VOTE: _________ 61 62 Chairperson Rodney Harris ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 63 Vice Chairperson Reggie Leon ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 64 Board Member Shannon Campbell ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 65 Board Member Shannan Ighodaro ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 66 Board Member Linda Julien ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 67 Board Member Robert Stephens, III ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 68 Board Member Katrina Wilson ____ (Yes) ____ (No) 2 Page 14 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 City of Miami Gardens, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report and Financial Statement Fiscal Year 2020 – 2021 October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 Submitted March 31, 2022 Page 15 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 City of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report and Financial Statement October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021 Community Redevelopment Agency Board Rodney Harris, Chair Reggie Leon, Vice Chair Shannon Campbell, Board Member Shannan Ighodaro, Board Member Linda Julien, Board Member Robert Stephens III, Board Member Katrina Wilson, Board Member Cameron Benson, Executive Director Sonja Dickens, General Counsel Vernita Nelson, Assistant City Manager Page 16 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 Overview Under Florida law (Chapter 163, Part III), local governments can designate areas such as Community Redevelopment Areas when certain conditions exist. Since all the monies used in financing Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) activities are locally generated, CRAs are overseen by local governments. Redevelopment plans must be consistent with local government comprehensive plans. To document the required conditions that exist, the local government must survey the proposed redevelopment area and prepare a Finding of Necessity. If the Finding of Necessity determines that the required conditions (slum and blight) exist, the local government may create a Community Redevelopment Agency to provide the tools needed to foster and support the positive redevelopment of the targeted area. This Annual Report and Financial Statement are prepared pursuant to Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes that require each CRA to provide an annual report by March 31st of each year to the Governing Body. This report and financial statement are submitted to fulfill the requirement and provide information to the public for the Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 (October 1, 2020 – September 30, 2021). This Annual Report and Financial Statement will also be shared with our increment partner, Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens CRA Timeline 2014 / 2106 City Council Makes and Accepts the Finding of Necessity 2018 Community Meetings September 2018 City Council designated as CRA Governing Board Local Planning Agency reviewed CRA Plan; Found in conformity with City’s Comprehensive Plan October 2018 Community Redevelopment Area Plan Adopted by Board and City Council May 2019 Community Redevelopment Area Plan – Updated Tax Increment and TIF Projections May 2019 Approved/Executed Interlocal Agreement with Miami-Dade County September 2019 Trust Fund established by Miami-Dade County December 2019 Approved/Executed Interlocal Agreement with City of Miami Gardens Adoption of Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Agency By-Laws Page 17 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 Miami Gardens Preforming Arts Center The Miami Gardens Community Redevelopment Area Plan identifies an opportunity for a catalyst project to eliminate and prevent the spread of blighted conditions. This catalyst project will be the development of the Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center (MGPAC), which will serve as an anchor institution and play a significant role in the rejuvenation of our local economy. In recent years, the idea of creative place-making has become a driving force in urban planning. Through this catalyst project, arts and culture are positioned at the center of economic development and community revitalization. By transforming a dormant, underutilized site in our community into a dynamic, family-friendly space, the City of Miami Gardens can create a positive long-term ripple impact in conjunction with the Entertainment Overlay District. The proposed site is within the Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) boundary, which demarcates the area identified in a 2014 Findings of Necessity report to have elements of blight, including reduced economic health, high crime rates, extensive code violations, and unfavorable land development conditions. The development of the MGPAC is envisioned to encourage and complement other initiatives geared to eliminate and prevent the spread of urban blight and develop programs to support redevelopment and rehabilitation of unfavorable conditions. In addition, this cultural centerpiece will have a significant economic impact on the City of Miami Gardens. Future site of Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center, east of Miami Gardens City Hall Page 18 of 19 Agenda Item #8.1 Financial Overview Tax increment financing is a unique tool the State provides for redevelopment activities. This financing tool allows cities and counties to leverage public funds to promote private sector activity in the targeted area. The dollar value of all real property in the Community Redevelopment Area has a fixed “base year.” The base year of the Miami Gardens CRA is 2019. Taxing authorities, which contribute to the tax increment, continue to receive property tax revenues based on the frozen “base year” value. Any tax revenues from increases in real property value, referred to as “increment,” are deposited in the Community Redevelopment Agency Trust Fund and dedicated to the redevelopment area and the priorities outlined in the Community Redevelopment Plan (adopted in October 2018). For Fiscal Year 2020-2021, trust fund revenues in the amount of $808,728 were generated through tax increments contributed by two taxing authorities, the City of Miami Gardens ($483,451) and Miami- Dade County ($325,277). Trust funds expenditures for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 include an annual administrative payment to Miami Dade County ($4,879) and a fee to the Miami Dade County SMART Plan ($81,319). The remaining is kept in working capital reserve to support the future Miami Gardens Performing Arts Center. Page 19 of 19