everyone. All right, we got a short agenda, but we got a long city agenda. So, let's get to to it. Madame clerk, >> pledge of allegiance. >> Pledge Oh, >> yes. Pledge of Allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United
States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation indivisible and justice for all. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Consent agenda. >> Okay. Unless a member of the board of
the CRA board wishes to remove a specific item from this portion of the agenda, tabs A through B constitu conit constitute the consent agenda. These resolutions and items are self-explanatory and are not expected to require additional review or discussion. These items will be recorded as
individually numbered resolutions adopted unanimously by the following motion that the consent agenda comprise tabs A through B adopted. >> Um, thank you so much. Um, so move Second is a question. >> I have a motion made by chairman Desome,
seconded by board member Charles. All in favor? >> I. >> All oppose. Item passes 5. >> Thank you so much. We have an agenda item. Um, Madam Clerk, Madam Secretary. >> Spaniel tutoring. Tab B. No.
>> Oh, no. That was that was on consent. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> So, we Yeah. Number four. >> Agenda item one, resolution approving renewal of employment. I will read the title into the record. A resolution of the chair and board members of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency
approving the third amendment to employment agreement between Annabo Emanuel and the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency authorizing the executive director and NMC attorney to negotiate and finalize the third amendment to employment agreement.
Authorizing the executive director to execute the third amendment to employment agreement authorizing the exe executive director to take all steps necessary and appropriate to implement the terms and conditions of the third amendment to employment agreement and
providing an effective date. >> Thank you. I I have a quick question um before we we get into it's a legal question. >> Oh, sure. >> Thank you. >> Public hearing is open on the item. Public hearing is open. I don't even see
Mike. Okay. Public hearing is closed on the item. I have a quick question. Um Steve, you could tell me. Um I think it's okay, but just the it says the the authorizing
the executive director, which would have been Annabbo and you to negotiate her contract. Normally, we don't do that. Is that meant like that or how does that So, Mr. Mr. Chair, >> Mr. Chair, um, thank you. So, there's
already um a third amendment that's been drafted. It's a one page. >> No, no, no, no. I I I know I'm not questioning that yet. I'm just talking about is that, you know, like in the in the city thing, somebody don't negotiate their own contract or or I'm just saying
that is that legally s sufficient the way you have it? >> Legally sufficient. I mean, in the past, um, I've been asked actually to draft the, um, employment agreement for the city attorney or the city manager. In the past, u, when we did Annabo's agreement in the beginning, I drafted it
and >> No, no, no, no. We're not talking about the drafting the language where you have she's negotiating her own contract with you. >> It's um, so the word negotiate in there is probably a misnomer. There's nothing to negotiate. It's just an extension of
time. Steve I whatever it may be I I'm just saying it should be maybe you negotiate with us whatever you telling her that's what I'm saying >> it would be I would be negotiating with Annabo >> yeah usually they get their own >> Yes or no but is it okay I never mind
you >> okay I guess it's okay >> maybe I'm confused by the question >> yeah I think I'm I think you are and I think I'm um normally in the city the the if it's Teresa she got an attorney that negotiates with us, Jeff, etc. They don't touch their own because it'll be a
conflict almost. Um, like I I mean, I guess the attorney would go back. >> She's if if Miss >> if if Miss Emanuel's negotiating on her own behalf, she would do that either herself or with an attorney. Okay. >> And they would negotiate with me. >> I know. I know that process representing
the board. >> Okay. So, your answer is it's it's okay in terms of the way the language is. That was my questions and I think you answered it. It's okay. Okay. That that that was my my question. >> Okay. >> I'm and then any members go ahead
>> move for approval. >> Second. >> I have excuse me. I have a motion made by uh board member Estimate Irving to approve the item at uh agenda item one seconded by board member Burns. All in
favor? >> I. >> All oppose. >> Nay. >> Item passes four to one. >> Thank you. Number two. Number two. Number two, a resolution of the chair and board members of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approving
the second amendment to agreement between the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency and Florida Strategic Partners LLC. Authorizing the EE executive director to execute the second amendment to agreement. authorizing ex executive director to take all steps necessary and appropriate
to implement the terms and conditions of the second amendment to agreement and providing an effective date. >> Okay. Yes, ma'am. >> Staff is requesting that. >> Oh, before I'm sorry you Thank you. open to the public. We always forgetting
this. Open to the public. Open to the public. Seeing none closed. Thank you. Go ahead. staff is requesting that the NMC board authorize the renewal of the professional services agreement with Florida Strategic Partners LLC for economic development services for fiscal year 2526 at an annual cost not to
exceed $250,000. FSP is a redevelopment firm that provides economic development and related services to CRAAS, municipalities, and private entities. FSP has been working with NMC since 2023 to provide multi-year financial projections for the agency, financial
analyses of projects as well as technical assistance to the agency in addressing affordable housing needs. The firm will continue these services and expand its current scope of work to include the following. Create West Dixie facade program guidelines having the West Dixie plan implementation which
includes the designation of the area for phase one. creating a scope of work and cost analysis for phase one, procuring approval of contractors, and rolling out phase one. In addition, they will also be doing work on the priority corridor analysis for both Northwest 7th Avenue and West Dixie Highway. That will include a market analysis for each
corridor, an economic snapshot, and two redevelopment models per corridor. There will also be project specific tiff analysis that will be performed by this firm on an as needed basis, and other related tasks as needed. Staff is recommending approval of the resolution.
Um public hearing is open on the item. I think we opened it. We closed it. Um moving here. Um before I just have a comment um which I did share with the with the executive director that if
moving forward if um passed um they they would need to change because I have not even met with them in two years or even know what's the health or the strength of the CRA. So we'll just have to move that. I I don't know if other members have, but that's that's on them. But that's basically it. Thank you so much. Um it's been moved is second.
>> Mayor, if I may, um just to kind of maybe not echo your comment, but the similar conversation that I had with the CRA, um I wasn't previewed to the work that was done until I attended some of the workshops, the Northwest 7th workshop and the West Dixie workshop and and that's when they unveiled their
study. What I would propose to what I would give direction to our ad CRA administration is that they bring forth quarterly report so that we're aware of the work that they're doing because I was kind of shocked because I was just like oh wow you know I know we approve these contracts and you know they get to
work and you know >> at time it's best that you guys come back and update us. If I didn't Yeah. If I didn't attend that West Dixie lunchon, I wouldn't have seen the work, the improvements, what they were doing. Absolutely. And so forth and and I think Northwest 7th as well. So I just think that what when they're, you know,
commissioning, you know, these studies and, you know, reports that they're putting together that they come forth quarterly to give us an update. >> And moving forward, that is a request from the administration for all the vendors that we work with to provide quarterly reports for our, you know, the signature vendors that we have so that the board is fully apprised and that
will be included in your packets for those meetings. So you'll have them physical copies that you'll be able to refer to. Thank you. I >> have an additional question. >> Go ahead, sir. >> You me it's mentioned in here that um additional scope of work as needed on a case-byase basis. Is there an additional
charge and if there is what is >> this is a not to exceed amount at the number that is stated. So whatever additional task may come up, it's already included. There are no additional fees. >> Okay. Um >> right sir. Yes. If I uh now quickly I'm
looking at the just right under the scope of work uh I see that there is a so for example the the first bullet point said um create uh facade program guidelines and going down and then on
the third bullet point we saw the northwest 7th Avenue. Does that mean we have a different scope of work for Northwest 7 versus um West 6 or is it the same for all the corridor? Because I I can tell you that we need uh
>> also to look at a facade program for U Northwest 7th Avenue. Would that be a different >> type of do you understand? So I think should be like >> um like a bundle together instead of I I see it like separate pieces. It is separate because it is intended to be separate because remember at the
symposium there was some work that had already been done by our architectural firm and that may have already covered some of these things. So we are pending we had worked with FIU and the um SRS as architectural firm for the Northwest 7 Symposium. From there an action plan has been worked on. We've not yet unveiled
that action plan that is going to be presented to the board for your review before we do unveil that. So you'll see some of the program guidelines, the facade program, the guidelines that that was worked on by FIU and SRS. So that work has already been done for Northwest 7th Avenue just needs to be packaged to be able to present to the board, which
is why it's not included in their scope of work. That scope of work for them will only include West Dixie as far as facade program guidelines are concerned. However, the market analysis and the economic st snapshot, redevelopment um analysis, all of those will apply to both corridors. Okay. So, we're done. I
think it was move second. >> No, I I have another question that's um explained. I guess you could explain the under the actual agreement the section 4. I want to make sure that I understand that and they understand it as well. Um
I don't even want to the foreign the foreign um countries So, Mr. Chair, the uh Florida legislature in the last year adopted two new statutes um and every contractor who um enters into an agreement with a
community redevelopment agency um or a city I believe as well and the attorney should be aware of this has to provide these affidavit. >> Yes, there's there's two affidavit. One is that you're not contracting with entities of foreign countries of concern. And the other one is that you
don't engage in human trafficking. >> Good. >> They're very simple affidavit. I prepared forms and they get handed out to the vendors and they get signed and returned. >> Awesome. Thank you. Awesome. Thank you. Um it's been moved and second. >> I have a motion made by board member Estimate Irving to approve the item at
agenda item two, seconded by board member Charles. All in favor? I. All oppose. Item passes 5-0. >> Last question. So based on what you said because I I just voted on on this because of the they are not um working
with any those foreign um agencies. Correct. >> Correct. There's a list in the statute. I was just going to look at the statute. >> Yeah. >> Um I believe we have them listed here as well. Um, and you're just basically saying that I my company or I if it's an
individual does not do business with any of these any of these governments and that includes the People's Republic of China, the Russian Federation. >> Thank you. >> Iran, >> Korea, Cuba, >> I know the whole list. Thank you. Um, item three.
>> Item three, uh, request for approval of business attraction grant Southern Birth Justice Center. Staff request board approval for the business attraction grant request for $250,000 from Olamina Properties LLC located at 609 Northeast 127th Street,
North Miami, Florida 33161. The business attraction grant program currently awards up to $200,000 and approval of the applicant's request will require a waiver of the guidelines by the board. Olamina Properties LLC is a joint v venture between Southern Birth Justice Network and Magnolia Birth House
LLC. SBJN is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that specializes in maternal health equity and community based care. Currently, the organization operates a mobile clinic that serves families across Miami date county and plans to establish a birth and wellness
center in North Miami. The new center will create several professional and support positions and stimulate economic activity by providing office space for health and wellness practitioners. Additionally, a flexible community room will be available for classes, support groups, and events, further benefiting residents. These services are especially
necessary with the increase in issues/complications with maternity and labor and delivery. This will ensure continued access to essential culturally competent care for women and families who would otherwise need to travel outside of the city. The grant will be used to rehabilitate the property, which
will which will include expanding the current space, updating plumbing and electrical systems, installing new windows, and making exterior improvements. This transformation will turn the property into a fully equipped community- centered maternal health and wellness facility. The renovated center
will feature three birthing suites, one midwife suite, five offices, and two prenatal exam rooms. Staff recommends approval of this business attraction request. We also have a presentation for the board and additionally the grantee is present. >> Awesome. Thank you so much. Um the
presentation please but before let's let open for public hearing and then we'll do the presentation which is kind of backwards but I don't see no um residents here who wants to speak. No no I'll speak we'll speak on it. Um um public hearing is closed so we could do
the presentation because no one is I was saying no one is in the audience to speak. Yeah, we could you could do the presentation and we'll ask questions after. Thank you, sir. >> Good evening, board. Uh, everyone here. Uh, my name is Jimmy Joseph. I am the
commercial and capital project coordinator for the North Miami CRA. I'll be presenting the business attraction grant for the Olina Properties. their uh limited properties is a in southern is a partnership
between Southern Birth and the Justice Network uh Magnolia Birth House. They have been working in the community for over 16 years and have been operating serving over 500 people within uh
families annually within the South Miami area. They are looking to open a new business uh a new center here in the city of North Miami on 127th and it is going to be operated by
uh >> Jamar Jermani I'm sorry. All right. Uh she will be the main person uh operating the center. Uh as far as community impacts go, uh the mission for their business is to
transform the current place from a pet shop that it was to convert into a wellness and natural birth center that will be providing uh classrooms for support groups and other health and prenatal services.
Uh project overview. Uh the uh the build building currently is close to 3,000 square feet. They're looking to expand it and adding another 500 square ft, which would include three birthing suites, one midwife suite, five offices,
two prenatal rooms, and a community room. They plan to upgrade the plumbing, electrical, windows, landscaping, and exterior improvement. The total project cost is estimated to be close to $800,000. This is the current pictures of how the
property looks now. What you see is the front of the property and the side of the property with all the bushes and overgrown trees and the interior that's pretty much outdated and broken and the rendering of what it's to look like once the project
is complete and the beautifification it'll add to the area. Um, with that being said, they're going to redo most of the places in there. They're going to extend the back to add more square footage and also
redo the parking in the back. Uh, so overall, they're requesting a grant for 250,000. the property is uh the supposed the grant prep supports rehabilitation of the facility and provide planning and
support for our city. >> Thank you. Thank you. Thank you so much. Um we did open public hearing and closed it, but um we have a couple of comments um up here and then we could vote. Thank you for coming. Um vice mayor.
>> Yes. Um thank you, mayor. Um and thank you um staff for bringing forth this presentation. I think I met Mr. Dixon through you, mayor. Um and knowing that this is something that's near and dear knowing that you know um a lot of maternal units have been closing in South Florida. You're we're becoming a
um a birth desert almost. The one one that we had on was it more 119 closed down. I think the nearest one is like on 167th. And so this is definitely um it's a a huge need in our community. So, I thank you guys for bringing this forth.
Looking I wish we had more money to support. >> Yeah. >> Right. Let me add another 50,000 Annab head. No. >> Yeah. >> But I look forward to supporting this 100%. Um and again, congratulations to you all for bringing such a quality project um to North Miami in the heart
of our district. Thank you. >> Yes. And I also echo the sentiment of um the vice mayor. Um thank you for bringing this forward um especially something that's needed in the community. And I remember the first time we we talked about this maybe a year and a half ago, two years. We mentioned the
one that was on 119 um which I didn't really I passed by in front of every I did you know it was years later until it was there. Somebody told me what it was and it's directly right by Grant um in front of you know as you get the turn on Northeast second. So this is excellent.
This is great. Um we will have something hopefully once this pass and you guys will do all the we can't wait for the ribbon cutting. Oh, look. They're going to be there for black help, too. >> Yeah. Anyone else or >> No, I'll let you go first. >> Yes. Thank you so much for this project.
It was really um very um interesting speaking with you and learning about um birth center which is needed. Um, one of the the the benefits I know that the city will enjoy um the women's commission actually um took participated
in a study that shows the mortality rate of of women birthing especially um um black or African-American women. And so this is going to be a gem to our city. So I just thank you in advance and I I'll be more than happy to support this project. >> Councilman.
>> Oh no no quickly um met with them yesterday. I was so >> excited about the the whole project, you know. Uh whenever it's like women issues, it's like near and dear to my heart because I was um raised by a single woman and like I told you yesterday, I was out of the seven
children that my mom had. I was the only one who was delivered at a hospital. So I welcome you guys and uh we here to support you and then we just want you to succeed cuz this is something that we need in the city of North Miami. Thank you and I can't wait as the mayor said
for our grand opening >> like those councilmen. >> Yes, >> sure. >> Thank you for uh expanding your operations here to the city of North Miami. Um just ask a question is uh how do the women that need these services um
pay for it? How is it a sliding scale? Do you offer how how how does that h uh fund get funded? Good evening and thank you for the question. Um it's an honor to be here and to have the support um
and to be considered for this funding. It's truly an honor. Um to answer your question, first I need to acknowledge our clinic director is here, Sheila Sims Watson, licensed midwife, >> and our other staff member, Nadira Sabir, who runs our education and training programs. Um so we run a mobile
clinic currently. It's grant-f funded and the care is free to anyone. Um we don't turn anyone away for lack of ability to pay. If they are insured then we will work with the payer system um either Medicaid or private insurance. Um
but we use grant funds to support uninsured people or if their insurance um deductibles, co-pays are too high for them to manage. Um then that's you know how we um operate in terms of making sure our care is accessible. our our
main goal is to be an accessible place for midwife and doula services so that we can serve anyone who needs it. Um and so that we can help to reduce these health disparities um and to improve the health of the community overall. So um Olamina
Properties is a partnership that involves the nonprofit and so that um is how we're able to use leverage grant funds to take care of people. >> Great. Thank you very much. You're welcome. Thank you. Anything else? Councilman >> second.
>> Okay. >> Okay. So, who second? I heard two rush vice mayor. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> I mean, vice chair. >> I have a motion made by board member Esta Irvin, seconded by board member Timothy. All in favor? >> I.
>> Any oppose? >> Motion carries 5-0. >> Thank you. Congrats. >> Thank you so much. And wait, before you leave, what's the um time frame um from construction? Are we looking a year, half a year, two years? >> So, our goal is to finish construction
in 2026. Okay. >> And to have the first babies born in the building in early 2027. >> That's more maybe not from here, but you know, for me right now, you are you are all certainly invited to the ribbon cutting. >> Oh, wow. Thank you so very much. Have a
good one. Thank you. Item four. Item four, >> excuse me. Item four, a resolution of the chair and board members of the North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approving the firsttime home buyer program guideline and providing an effective date. Agenda item four. >> Thank you.
>> NMC staff is requesting that the NMC board approve the guidelines for the first-time home buyer program. The NMC board approved $100,000 to fund a first-time home buyer program in its 2025 2026 budget. This allocation is to provide first-time home buyers of
affordable housing grant funding of up to $10,000 per home in down payment assistance which can be stacked with other funding opportunities. The home being purchased must be located within the within the NMC boundaries. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. >> Thank you so much. Public hearing is
open on the item on tab four. Public hearing. Hello Mike. >> Hey there go. Public hearing is closed. Markinson, you don't want to put anything in your comments? public hearing is closed. Um I I really like this item. I think we talked about
it um you know two years ago or it's been it's been a >> it's been a while >> piggy back air from the city and and all this and I know um vice vice chair um Cassandra and as well as councilwoman Estim Irving you know always championing
in terms of doing but quick question we know now 10,000 can't do much. I know. I agree. >> I know. So, I I like the fact that we are stacking it up. Let's just say they do get approved from the city the 40,000. So, you you might be looking at 50 and even that that's something cuz
North Miami it's a little bit more expensive than Myar. It's it's it's crazy when you look at home and and rental property. It's just crazy. So, I kudos to you on on to the to the um to the CRA um agency and and for us to
trying to match as much as we do with the with the city because people need help. >> Yeah. And hopefully in the next budget we'll be able to allocate more funding so we can increase the dollar amount. >> Hopefully they they don't kick too many people out so people actually use >> Actually, Mr. Mayor, if you don't mind, I love this program. I I agree with you.
Hopefully next fiscal year we can improve um the amount. But while we on that I just want to just uh take a a point of privilege to talk about foreclosure. I remember at one point I talked about having a program for foreclosure prevention. So can we look
into that please? >> I believe we did and I believe the legal opinion that was rendered was that the CRA was not able to participate in that kind of um program. However, you know this is something we can do. So that's how we are trying to um >> what what were what what was stipulated
that we could not do? >> So uh we could not um actually make mortgage payments yes >> for people but we could provide um >> you know education you know help them with uh their credit you know and and
you know doing things to prevent them from going into foreclosure. But I think you all wanted to help by making their mortgage payments and that was something that we can check under the statute council woman. Sure, >> but we can certainly help people. And
and the other thing that we did and which my law firm did and which I did was provide free legal services >> to people who were in foreclosure. And um we did help a resident um who was in foreclosure. We had her loan recast and
she was able to keep her house. um and um she's kept in touch with me for many years since then and very let me ask so let me ask that question. Could we then provide legal service free legal service or a
service of some sort to help the point is to prevent them from going to foreclosure. If we let them go to foreclosure more than likely it could be slum and blighted is exactly what we're trying not to do. You understand? Um the intention is not necessarily it's it's more preventive. you you know that's the
spirit we can partner with yeah we can partner with for instance my former employer was legal services of greater Miami and that's exactly what I did when I was employed there I used to represent people who were in foreclosure so we can always refer people to legal services of great like a a strong partner in the community who's already providing those
free legal services to them >> you know so another question I have insurance sometimes that's an a big issue um as well >> um >> right so to pay you mean to pay for their insurance. >> Yes.
>> Yeah, that would you know at least at least for the first year we wouldn't be able to do that. >> Yeah. You know the the the funny thing is council woman >> mayor had amendment on this item. >> You do? Okay. The the funny thing is a year ago, maybe it was a little bit more
than a year, I went to the to Jeff to the city and you know with seminar and and after the research it's they couldn't you know we couldn't do it we couldn't do and it was somebody that you know older person that was like they were like no the so I I'm I'm like so I kind of understand where that because
the city they said I'm like how they going to just let us you know let the people go into but that's and it's coming from the fed you know we don't want Yeah, it's >> but >> yeah, just the one amendment that I had to miss and I think we talked about it, Annavo. I know you're you're like,
>> but um it's to increase the AMI to 140 AMI. I know I think it's still at 120. >> Okay. Yeah, >> Councilman. >> Yeah, >> I'm sorry. Well, is the board in agreement with that? >> To be clear, >> can I ask a question? Um in terms of that, um right now the AMI that we have
is the So, we have 120. So, 140 is there, Councilwoman. So, what are you saying? No, in the application on page three, it says whose income is between 50 to 120. Okay. Yeah. Yeah. It was just to make sure that it's >> up to 140. >> Up to 140. >> I'll make that amendment. Thank you.
>> So, let me ask you this. If they get Oh, okay. Wow. This is still too much. So, at an income of 87,000, correct? This is what the the graph is based on >> currently, which will be updated in April. So, it updates every April.
>> Jesus. Okay. So, it might go. Yeah. >> All right. So, that's it. >> Takes a little bit only. And the reason why >> Yeah. Yeah. It makes sense. And the city's been having issues on the c the city side and get getting folks to >> to apply for their program because, you know, some people don't meet the AMI. >> Yeah.
>> Okay. >> And the goal behind this program, thank you guys for your support. This was one of the items that I put in the budget this year um was to ensure that for April home ownership month, that we can push it. Um, not only do we have the city's program that's very hard and the
application is like a a mortgage application um to apply for, but there's MD that also provide um closing costs as well that you can stack funding for. Um, Hometown Heroes, which the reason why I was able to close on a house and only paid $8,000, which is unheard of. Um, so
you're you're able to stack on different programs and to ensure that you know with Hometown Heroes, MD, North Miami, um, that folks we can get folks um, you know, some keys into a house that's pretty affordable. >> You know, the the key part about this is um, vice mayor, we probably need what
councilwoman mentioned that Oh, no. And the city does provide education every fourth Saturday at the library and it's it's every second Saturday, but you have to go to Oasis. We have EERC with Danny Felton. He does the eight hour class and it's part of this program as well. Make
sure that they do the eight hour class because I did it and it's very helpful to so people can understand do it. >> No, but they they do it in free >> requirement though. >> Yeah, it is a requirement. >> The city never really we allocate money all the time and people always stop me on the street, you know, we need help with the house. I said, why don't you
buy a house and we'll help you pay for. They don't even know. You tell them and then they they >> No, we've tried and we actually do it in Creole here and we do it in Creole, Spanish and English. >> I just want you to give them the money. I guess that might >> No, no, no, no, no. They have to apply and go. >> They have to get the process
>> quickly if I if I may. Um for that um every uh for Saturday of the month, I um was there for the eight hours. >> You went? >> Yeah. I learned a lot. Um I learned a lot. It's very it's a very very good program. And if uh you are thinking about buying a home, so you better
better sit down and you got a stack of information right there. My question uh madame executive director is about access. >> Uh as we know um the city has that program and money's been stuck in there
and nobody will be able to use it >> because of everything everything that is in it. Um now in the case of this program, what um plan that you have in place so that you know at least it is >> so definitely making sure we're marketing the program but also because
it's such a low dollar amount which you know it's still something but we wanted to make the criteria as lenient as possible so that people can take advantage. So we're not requiring any kind of a credit score for this um program. If you've already qualified with your HUD approved lender, whatever
you use to um get approved for your mortgage, that's what we're going to do. If you've already done your eight hour um home buying course, we're going to accept that what you've already done. We don't want to put people through extra hoops >> to be able to participate in the program. So, you know, we are trying to, you know, of course, do our due
diligence and make sure that we're appropriating the funds properly, but we want to do broad market reach. We will be advertising the program, but we're also making sure that the guidelines and the application won't be so ownorous. as you know that some applications can be 50 pages long. This is a five-page application. We will walk through you
know the application with people to make sure that they can access it. >> No, thank you very much because I know this is a problem on the other side on the city side. Um now my last question is uh who um can be qualified? Is it for um residents of the city of North Miami
or anyone who's buying a >> anyone as long as the home being purchased is within the CRA properties, anybody can qualify as long as you meet the AMI requirements. >> Thank you. >> So since we have um requirements for
people who are buying through the se to the city and through HUD so you'll accept some of those and then there's >> absolutely >> directly who could come to you if they're not qualifying from the city to get your 10,000. Um, okay. I see. Thank you so much. It's been moved and second
>> with the amendment. >> With the amendment, the 140 AMI. >> Okay. So, who motioned first? >> I did. >> Second. I don't know if we motioned. >> I don't remember. I did. >> Yes, you did. >> And seconded. >> I'll second. >> Okay. I have a motion made by board
member Estimate Irving to approve agenda item four. The motion was seconded by board member >> the amendment with the amendments >> on the record. Yes. and seconded by board member Timothy. All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. 5-0.
>> Awesome. Thank you. Thank you so very much, madam. Um, Mr. Attorney, any any any report? >> No report, sir. >> Okay. Can you would you explain this to us, madam? Well, before I would like to
bring my begin my report by thanking you all for extending my contract to represent the North Miami CRA. I am very grateful for the opportunity and look forward to continue serving it >> for two years, two more years. >> Um, as always, we are including your
project reports which gives you an update on the projects that are going on in the city. We have our commercial projects that you can go through additionally with our residential rehab projects and our infrastructure program projects. Are there any specific questions that you have regarding the
report? >> Yes, just one one question. >> Um can we I know um I went to Jimmy couple couple weeks ago. They they and it's them. They have issues trying to get things together. Can we make sure
whatever that they do, we're trying to get that. It looks It doesn't look good. And I know the money is there. Who? >> Jimmy's Place. >> Oh, Jimmy's Diner. Yes. >> Jimmy's Diner. I'm sorry. That was a Jimmy's place, right? >> Mhm. >> Okay. Jimmy's Diner. >> Um, but yeah, and it's She hasn't
submitted anything yet, but when when they do, they and Mike knows. I think he's probably one of the people who kind of been pushing them. Um, >> but what's the hold up? It's almost been a year. >> No, it's them. It has nothing. >> Yeah. No. um they experienced um some >> April 201 >> they experienced some unfortunate
situations with some of their vendors so they had to kind of start over their project and so we have been working with them. We are in touch with them and they work very closely with staff so we're trying to help you know move their project along because there has been some time. >> Do they also have stuff pending with the county? >> They do have stuff pending in the county
as well. So they need to get that um again staff is very familiar with their um issues and they have been working very closely with them to get them moving. And this is th this this I think if we get this often at least we'll know what's going on because I >> we do. >> Yeah, we get you get it every month.
>> Oh, really? I haven't. Yeah. >> No. Well, last month the last time we had not last month. I guess that's been the the the issue we met in November. Must have been Yeah, cuz Okay, that's >> okay. The residential. >> All right. Anything else? >> What happens with the projects that are
in the fall is >> Yes. Um, unfortunately, we will have to probably bring them to the board to rescend their funding. Um, I do that as a very last resort. My goal is to always work with the projects that are in default to try and get them back on track. There's no point. I mean, the goal is to always make sure that the
funding does what it was supposed to do, but if there is not a viable path to get them on track again, then we do have to resend the grant. >> Um, >> you got a question on what's the next scheduled um, CRA meeting? >> So, it's on the agenda. Okay. We're taking my report out of order, but no
problem. The next regularly scheduled meeting is February 10th. However, I do know that the board will not be here for that because of day days in Tallahassee. So, I am requesting that um to see whether the board would like to meet on February 24th instead. There is a city council meeting that's already scheduled
for that day. So, if you are in favor of us moving our CRA meeting from February 10th, we could do it on February 24th. >> Makes sense. >> The only >> And do you have items coming? >> I do. >> Okay. Just want to make sure. cuz that's my birthday and we know it's your birthday and we'll be shouting you
out on February 24th birthday as we always will one year um Cassandra when you do Nomi fest. Yeah, you >> went out to a whole new country talk about a couple more a couple more
items on my report. Um the board shirts that you all have requested are expected to be in by the end of February. So you'll be able to be a t-shirt. >> I know. But you see, we're going forward Miami shirt >> and that's exactly what we want to have anymore. So, at your next grand opening,
you'll be able to wear proudly a North Miami CRA board member shirt. And so, please look forward to seeing those. Additionally, we do have a new date for the lottery. So, our residential lottery did close on January 23rd. That was last Friday. We initially planned to have the
lottery on February 10th, but again, nobody's going to be here. So, we're going to do it on we're hoping to do it February 17th. We are just finalizing the availability of the chambers. >> How many um applicants did you have? >> Right now, we have 50 applications for 26 spots. However, we are still going
through the applications, but we have a healthier number for the lottery. >> Okay. >> Which one which one are we talking about? >> The residential lottery. >> I know. Oh, overall not >> overall. Yes. Um I did one more note. A couple of well, two more notes. Advisory Committee. I know that madame clerk has
been sending emails or Dr. Thomas has been sending emails about there has >> I have my appointment. I'm sorry. >> Okay. So, as long as we're able to I you know in our briefings just indicate to me that you would like it on the next agenda so that we can go ahead and get these vacancies um filled so that we can reach out to the participants make sure
they're here at the meeting and you know to do that properly. >> You guys adopted the same resolution that the city has or >> Well, no, I just need to have it on an agenda. It wasn't like it needs to be publicly noticed. So, I just need to make sure that that's done. And then additionally, we have our communications team. As you can see, we are being
recorded right now. For those of you who would like to participate in your board interviews, we would love to showcase you on social media. Let everybody know the fabulous work you all are doing as CRA board members. So, we do have them here today. If not, we can go ahead and reschedule um though that time to be
able to have your board interviews done. But they are here right now. If you are able to give them 15 or 10 minutes of your time, we would greatly appreciate it. >> Madam director, I have a question. >> Yes, sir. Sorry. Um, I saw an email from the city clerk's office. Um, and it and I may have read it wrong, but it looked
like that all the CRA advisory board positions were vacant, which I know that's not true. Um, we have appointments. We have people that are there. Um, it's just a few vacancies, correct? >> There are two vacancies on the CRA advisory committee.
>> Okay. And everybody else's that we've appointed already, they're all Yes. >> in good standing. Okay. That's all I need. Thanks. >> Okay. Yes. Yes. You go first. >> Well, go ahead. >> No, mine's on mine is on numbers. So, >> no,
>> no, no. Quickly, uh, madame um, executive director, just want to say congratulation. >> Thank you. >> Um, now on that report on the last page, um, Nomi Square said that, uh, project starting date to be determined, but I
know they up to six or seven floor now. uh Nomi Square. Okay. Um can >> Yes. No, we've done reimbursements for them. I'll get you an updated report on this. >> Mhm. Yes. Uh now the other um I know we
have a lot of projects that has been um requesting extension and um quite a few of them have not been able to get started >> and we have uh like we just be almost become a bank holding money off and on.
Is there any way that we can get a separate report on uh those projects? >> Sure. >> Uh and um know exactly where we're going. And my last question is um regarding Nomi Village. Yes. >> So where we at with them? Because I I haven't seen anything yet to get started.
>> We have absolutely been doing um payments towards them for the work that they've done, but remember we're an infrastructure funding portion. So some of the work that we pay for you don't necessarily always see um visibly, but we've been making payments. We finally did get a PO open for them. As you know,
the city mun um transition has been challenging for everyone involved. So sometimes it's a matter of not being able to get the PO open. So we're able to go ahead and cut the check or you know those kind of technical issues, but both parties have been working very well. We've been in communication with
each other. We had conversations even as early as today. So both sides are very aware of what's happening and I imagine that we're still happily working together. >> No, just trying to keep our eyes open because I know um we making payments but I haven't seen any movement.
>> Right. The same with that with that place you remember that uh pizza >> pizza bar. >> Yeah, exactly. And then we started this this whole >> I don't think we're going to be in that situation again. We learned that lesson very very >> Yeah. And that that didn't end well. So So I'm just just trying to make sure we
keep pace and keep our eyes open um on what is going on. Thank you for that. Thank you, Mr. Chair. >> Thank you. >> Go ahead. Go ahead. >> Thank you. Um thank thank you so much, Mr. Chair. I just would like to publicly say thank you to the CR theme team. Um
on January 15th and the 18th there was a workshop for the re um residential rehab. Um and it was well done, well attended. So I thank you for your service especially you Mr. Cesar and and
is it Vil? I always say your name. >> Yes. Thank the whole team, the whole staff um for accommodating our residents, for taking the time. It was done in multiling languages and and so thank you very much um for the work that you've done and you're continuing to do.
Thank you. >> Thank you very much. We have an excellent staff that's always here. So, we really really appreciate them too. >> Just a quick question. Um, since you're getting the CRA board members uh uh shirts, um, could you get the CRA
advisory board members also a uh a shirt that they can use when they're out and about? Um, it shows some appreciation to them for the work and the time that they have. I think um, most of some have asked about it just in general. Um, I think it would be uh something nice that
we would do to identify them of who who they are and the volunteer hours that they give. >> Absolutely. Awesome. Um, >> can I can I please add that? No, not yet. Uh, Mr. Chair, because I was in that um advisory committee for a long time. Never get a shirt. So, I want to
reclaim my >> You want to recognize? >> Yes. Yes, sir. Public comments is open before we move. We >> only have mic. >> Public public comment is seeing none coming. Um we adjourn. I'll see
everybody at 7. We got 30 minutes. >> It is 6:29 p.m. >> Thank you. Thank you.