Omni Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

Thank you.

Okay, we're going to go ahead and convene with the Omni CRA. Good morning, everyone. I'm calling to order the March 12, 2026 Omni CRA meeting. I know there's a statement from Assistant City Attorney.

Good afternoon, board members. Dominique Soria, assistant city attorney for the city of Miami, serving as general counsel for the CRA. Pursuant to advisory legal opinion 2020-03 issued on March 19th, 2020, a Florida attorney general opined that consistent with prior AG opinions, a member of the governing body who is physically unable to attend a meeting because of a medical treatment or due to medical reasons could participate and vote in meetings where a quorum of the other members was physically present. Thank you.

Thank you. Is there a motion to approve the minutes for the February 12th, 2025 Omni CRA meeting? Move.

Okay, moved. Second.

All those in favor?

Aye.

Aye. Motion carries. Motion carries. Thank you. Madam Assistant City Attorney, please briefly read agenda items CRA resolution one through three into the record.

Item number one is a resolution supplementing resolution CRA R250076, adopted on December 11, 2025, which authorized the issuance of the not to exceed aggregate principal amount of $150 million redevelopment revenue bond series 2026 for the principal purpose of financing certain redevelopment projects. Item number two is a resolution by four-fifths authorizing the allocation of funds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 to any district holdings company LLC contingent upon the issuance of the CRA's tax increment revenue bond series 2026 to underwrite costs associated with the construction and development of a mixed income affordable housing project located within the CRA boundaries and identified by the various folios stated in the published resolution, consistent of 576 units, including 10 units at or below 100% of the area medium income, 221 units at or below 120% AMI, and 345 residential units at market rate, requiring rents to be restricted for a period of 30 years, Item number three is a resolution by four-fifths affirmative vote authorizing the allocation of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $1,500,000 to Greater Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, located at 160 Northwest 18th Street, Miami, Florida, contingent upon the issuance of the CRA's Tax Increment Revenue Bond Series 2026 for repairs, rehabilitation, and renovations to the property. Those are the items.

Thank you, the public comment period is now open for all resolutions on today's agenda. Anyone who would like to come forward and speak, please.

Good morning, Pastor. Good morning. Good morning to the Chairman of the Omni CRA, the Honorable Commissioner Damien Pardo of District 2. To the Honorable Vice Chair, we're hoping that you will get well of the Omni CRA Commission. Commissioner Christine King of District 5. Carlos Suarez, Executive Director of the Omni CRA and his dynamic and efficient staff. To all the esteemed city commissioners and staff assembled here, thank you for the opportunity to address you. I am Elder Kenneth Washington, pastor of the Great Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, a mother church that has stood for the right and just in Omni and Overtown for more than 113 years. Great Israel Bethel Primitive Baptist Church is more than a building. It is a pillar of faith and service. We have fed the poor, clothed the needy, educated, inspired, and uplifted our community for generations. Today we stand before you because our church is urgently in need. These are not just needed repairs, they are essentials to breaking barriers to prevent us from fully servicing Omni and Overtown. Your vision has made our neighborhoods more vibrant and hopeful than ever. With your approval of our grant request, item number three, we can restore our church to its full strength so it remains a bright light and a moral compass for all. Your decision today will empower us to serve not only this present age, but generations to come. Thank you for your dedication to our community. May God bless you all as you continue to bless many others.

Thank you, Professor Washington. Public comment? Would anyone else like to come up and speak on any item on today's agenda? Okay, seeing no further public comment, the public comment period is now closed. Is there any discussion amongst the board members regarding resolutions one through three?

No. Commissioner Gabela? No.

Commissioner Rosado? No. Chair King? Motion. Is there a second?

Second.

All those in favor? Aye. Passes unanimously. Seeing no further items or no further discussion, we are now ready to close today's meeting. The meeting is now adjourned. Thank you all.

Chairman, I'd like to reconsider FRC and RE16.

I'm sorry, Commissioner Gabella, we're flipping the tape right now to go back to the City Commission meeting, so we need about 60 seconds.