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Board Member Charles moved to approve the appointment; Board Member Estime Irving seconded the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

No additional duties, term length or committee assignment details were specified in the transcript; staff will update the committee roster per the agency’s standard process.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","CRA Board Meeting - 03/11/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved an advisory committee appointment nominated by Board Member Stephanie Irvin, appointing Claudia Rivas Gonzalez to the committee.","taxTitle","North Miami, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",12504,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285141,"CRA adds $24,750 to cultural club grant to cover unexpected tree removal",77,3058000,3135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4&start=3058&end=3135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4/thumbnail_3058000.jpg","/articles/6285141/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/CRA-adds-24750-to-cultural-club-grant-to-cover-unexpected-tree-removal","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285141-39bf764d197c7b2860158e77f67dfe18/orig.mp4?Expires=1772967725&Signature=ZlEKrzCrHnXmAcOXo2YTv9DgUAUvok5rD3-4Jc7VjOPcQM1-GpZHoqLNbDLQA5w6qgECh-U~dDpXiu8ySZ2rDhbw-VLvoHgcb40Ur3laZ9AiVRREW52VWVtvfyVlyPwdX57qvSipUHbH0ENXBzFtZ1mSIVCfbN2aaYu5FcvlekiKkHavwp7pOHLNr1fMrZewPxV5nGGdlzsUnmqtvTsPhSQG-TKX4NB74rN~M0qtvAyd0ibjJxizDGC5UzjydrCS-rCEa6wZrhwPsxPo6rRihoCh8YmiMjqJ7-sjMlGnI--51FXqUd~4wVWZwzog8rO4ghATFga7A86RYuI4V1NuFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approved a supplemental award of $24,750 to the American Czech Slovak Cultural Club to cover unexpected additional costs associated with removing Australian pine trees on the organization’s property.

NMCRA staff said the grantee encountered a requirement to remove all Australian pines on the site rather than only some, which increased project costs. The board amended the previously approved grant to add the required funds and approved the increase on a motion by Board Member Charles, seconded by Board Member Burns. The motion carried 3-0.

No additional conditions or amendments were recorded in the meeting minutes; staff will implement the supplemental payment consistent with the existing grant agreement and reporting requirements.","The CRA approved a $24,750 increase to an existing grant for the American Czech Slovak Cultural Club to cover unanticipated costs to remove Australian pine trees on the club’s property.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285147,"CRA to fund FIU pre-apprenticeship course for 60 North Miami residents; board requests cost comparison",1154,1894000,3048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4&start=1894&end=3048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4/thumbnail_1894000.jpg","/articles/6285147/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/CRA-to-fund-FIU-pre-apprenticeship-course-for-60-North-Miami-residents-board-requests-cost-comparison","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285147-1d106a93a7569d3d111a61da18cced2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1772967725&Signature=KdL33jjzlOtvf8eHUTLZKbar3P7mgD5YCEVNrgFBzl~y~fTvI0dzTm2I82wdhc0pEjIUy2RckBb6Xrls0vXRtFbo8vQjM4wUY4-2pdECNLqexMtAwqd8AqBYK9ZwNPw~Eo47~skqkA0YOb5nwWJ40TAW6a~K6RKJzroGoClAStjJxkwICQ~jwwiEPYCI6XRmYt2IaZdADchYvqslYCL2vFJx1zi5aKObZ-tKlVQ17KiY-eHgO0GaLItUjVB7KhgVZMSWEmM52OSzgnJkcCcS62BLFve3V-LrVXlRqywNvvq5iNpXjkGssVEIBTO1P3yaY7O6q1~tG8OnIYU81Qw3vQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approved a contribution of up to $100,000 to a Florida International University (FIU) pre-apprenticeship construction trades program that will serve approximately 60 North Miami residents in three trades: electrical, plumbing and HVAC.

NMCRA staff presented a program budget of $225,993.09 covering instructional fees, certification costs (including OSHA), classroom materials, workforce placement services and toolkits for graduates. The CRA will contribute up to $100,000 and the City of North Miami is expected to cover the remaining $125,993.09, staff said. The per-student cost in the presentation was $3,612.47.

The program is structured as three 16-week trade tracks (each trade has a 16-week training window), offered in English and Spanish because those are the languages in which the state licensing exams are currently available. NMCRA staff said FIU had informed them it cannot teach in languages not offered by the licensing exam; staff agreed to revisit language options if the exam becomes available in other languages.

Board members raised questions about venue and cost. Staff said the CRA intends to host classes within CRA boundaries if possible but that FIU’s facilities are also an option; the program budget includes up to $226,000 to cover facility costs if a rent is required. Board members requested a cost analysis comparing FIU’s price-per-student with technical or vocational colleges (Turner Tech, Lindsey Hopkins and others) and emphasized that CRA TIF funds must be spent within CRA boundaries, limiting which providers the CRA can fund.

Board Member Charles asked staff to pursue cost comparisons and expressed support for the program while noting taxpayer considerations. Another board member asked staff to prioritize adding Haitian Creole instruction in future iterations; staff said they would pursue that if the licensing exam becomes available in additional languages.

The board approved the funding authorization on a motion by Board Member Burns, seconded by Board Member Estime Irving. The motion carried 3-0.","The CRA approved up to $100,000 to help fund a 3–6 month FIU pre-apprenticeship construction trades program for 60 students, while board members asked staff to provide a cost comparison with local technical colleges and to explore Haitian Creole instructional options in future iterations.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285152,"North Miami CRA approves $85,050 design contract for Northwest Seventh Avenue entry feature",664,1221000,1885000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4&start=1221&end=1885","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4/thumbnail_1221000.jpg","/articles/6285152/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/North-Miami-CRA-approves-85050-design-contract-for-Northwest-Seventh-Avenue-entry-feature","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285152-e398c70c71e0ff952b81073ba7544e74/orig.mp4?Expires=1772967725&Signature=MVxCB-WNqMKXafvnJi5xo9K0CAXTin8EAs2elAv6g-48cqAvs9ztOKxXmV7UpEzym-2LQ6oJNiRl2xL4s0EnZR7SmFkOhL7tzXLrPPHbUZQSRFCofBdFFybb44-dboxn0ZNsmxk8bK1BXsS-O1Q4gv8aXgOYtOGRqjamE6M-JK0HCwC4C74G0vIGd3jJnHbASzj2-MxsCcO58bFihuUFAERTv2czDyrTBORr7LJ98eK6sbhqVTe087gbHYZy-a2VuafERGaOKQ9Ui2slxHFGwiW6hxKZ7H0whXA-2y59jhs3Pc~T-M6Y7ltNqAAHtl-lMV1Zegj4M0IrM0RsoCLrUg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency voted 3-0 to authorize an agreement to hire SRS Design for a concept design for a Northwest Seventh Avenue entry feature, with a contract amount not to exceed $85,050.

NMCRA staff said the design work will proceed through three phases—concept development, design refinements and final renderings—to create a distinctive entry feature intended to strengthen the corridor’s identity as a commercial and cultural hub. Under the NMCRA’s interlocal agreement with Miami-Dade County, the agency will dedicate 35% of the county tax-increment financing (TIF) dollars it retains each year to Northwest Seventh Avenue projects; staff said the entry concept will be funded through that allocation.

“Staff requests board approval for the North Miami Northwest Seventh Avenue entry concept design proposal by SRS Design,” NMCRA staff said during the presentation, describing the three-phase scope and budget.

Board members discussed the physical limits and partnership strategy for the corridor. Board Member Charles asked that one of the entry points be moved to Northwest 140th Street rather than Northwest 130th to avoid ceding a perceived major gateway to county jurisdiction; staff said conversations with the county and neighboring CRAs are ongoing and that formal cooperation would be documented through interlocal agreements drafted with the county attorney’s office. The board also discussed the possibility of multiple entry features or phased installation of architectural landmarks at major intersections to create additional options and potentially reduce construction costs through economies of scale.

Staff said it will hold a pre-contract meeting with the architect to confirm the project’s geographic limits inside city limits and will include board recommendations in the professional services agreement.

The board approved the resolution authorizing the executive director to execute the agreement and to take necessary actions to implement the contract on a motion by Board Member Charles, seconded by Board Member Estime Irving. The motion carried, 3-0.","The CRA authorized a design contract with SRS Design for an entry concept along Northwest Seventh Avenue, funded from the CRA's Northwest Seventh allocation and expected to be coordinated with Miami-Dade County and adjacent CRAs through interlocal agreements.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285157,"North Miami CRA tightens commercial grant rules, raises façade cap to $30,000",1083,137000,1220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4&start=137&end=1220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575209-7bbce8f5684cbc0825899ecd4b9583e4/thumbnail_137000.jpg","/articles/6285157/North-Miami/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/North-Miami-CRA-tightens-commercial-grant-rules-raises-façade-cap-to-30000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285157-e98e63aa58febdf658491ee528d82938/orig.mp4?Expires=1772967725&Signature=MuTS8HzPhhT8cqIjiEqGPMOZJ80kNsq7DPRqgv0XxVsSqXAd4Blksgb55IqxvPF1vFClZh8c7tjV7etiLR1C3dMHZOdjo9XUSYbdNCKE5eI1F5sXaXOtF2dEEhnyrJFvcv7capJZxqJEDF~qphrct4xv9oebEStd8NGUGdMcR2~I3NaIy6tEn8k6arF2SOxVUBYAJNFXX5SIBQpzOjBQYKR8OJfoOXvdn0DMinVu9yXETHpTPcrqg3mB~5yU6nQb-nrrDERMXDtlO9rewUcwyMcrbm2pPx2OeAya00KvOz73v~lbWvLtNdd~EJa1OxQqujV9QvLScturrfjKrt0IGg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency on a 3-0 vote approved a package of changes to its commercial grant programs that will rename the existing “beautification” grant to a façade grant, raise the façade cap to $30,000 and add new administrative and program safeguards for larger commercial grants.

The changes are intended to clarify program scope, better protect CRA funds and encourage durable private investment in redevelopment corridors.

NMCRA staff said the façade grant will focus solely on exterior improvements, require a five-year maintenance agreement (up from three years), limit eligibility to street-facing businesses and create a preapproved contractor pool. The mural program will be spun out into a separate grant when staff returns with details. “The first recommendation is renaming the beautification program to the façade to focus solely on exterior improvements, increasing the funding cap from 25,000 to 30,000 and require a 5 year maintenance agreement,” NMCRA staff said during the presentation.

The board also approved proposed changes to business-attraction and commercial-rehabilitation grants. Staff recommended increasing the funding capacity for those programs from the current $50,000 level to as much as $200,000 for eligible projects, and implementing phased reimbursements tied to construction milestones. Under the phased schedule described by staff, approved grantees would receive 20% at phase 1, 30% when construction reaches 50% completion, a further 30% at 75% completion and the final 20% once the project is finished and a certificate of occupancy is submitted.

To reduce the risk of stalled projects, staff proposed requiring proof of capital before the first reimbursement. “Some projects run out of money because they are recycling the same money that they're receiving from the CRA,” NMCRA staff explained, describing cases in which grantees lacked the match funds needed to continue construction.

Other recommendations approved include enforcing rent-stabilization language for tenants when grants receive guideline waivers, a 30% local hiring requirement tied to some waiver approvals, stronger third-party inspection of work quality and materials, and raising the capacity-building and retention grant cap from $7,500 to $10,000 with a required six-month impact report tracking revenue, jobs and new customers.

Several board members and staff highlighted implementation safeguards. Board Member Burns noted external market volatility could affect project costs, saying, “we just need to be aware of this going forward,” in reference to tariffs and material price swings and urging staff flexibility and close partnership with grantees. Staff said the CRA already uses similar capital-verification language in its larger infrastructure grants and has now adapted that language for smaller programs.

The board approved the guidelines package on a motion by Board Member Charles, seconded by Board Member Burns. The motion carried, 3-0.

The CRA staff will return with final ordinance-style program documents and, for murals specifically, a separate grant proposal at a later meeting.","The North Miami Community Redevelopment Agency approved revisions to multiple commercial grant programs, including renaming the beautification grant to a façade grant, raising its cap to $30,000, introducing phased reimbursements for larger grants, and requiring proof of capital before first reimbursement.","actionData","errors"]

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