Omni Community Redevelopment Agency - Regular Meeting

Thursday, September 25, 2025

The OMNI Community Redevelopment Agency approved minutes and four resolutions, including a grant for the Downtown Enhancement Team, additional funding for a mixed-use development, a grant for housing incentives, and the activation of a retail space for temporary art exhibitions.

About this meeting

Government Body
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
Meeting Type
Omni Community Redevelopment Agency
Location
Miami, FL
Meeting Date
September 25, 2025

Transcript

7 sections

0:00Speaker 3

Turn the tape so we can begin the Omni CRA meeting.

0:10Speaker 1

We're good to go. Chair Pardo, you may begin.

0:16 – 0:39Speaker 2

Yep. Okay, good afternoon, everyone. I'm calling to order the September 25th, 2025 Omni CRA meeting. Is there a motion to approve the minutes for the July 24th, 2025? Second. Second. All those in favor? Aye. Motion carries. Madam Executive Director, please briefly read into the agenda CRA Resolutions 1 through 4. Into the record.

0:42 – 2:51Speaker 4

Good afternoon. The first item is a resolution of the Omni CRA authorizing the issuance of a grant in an amount not to exceed $741,905 to the Miami Downtown Development Authority to continue services of the downtown enhancement team and providing for an increase in the hourly rate of pay and personnel providing job skills, training, and opportunities in the Omni CRA area. Item two is a resolution of the Omni CRA with attachments by a four-fifths affirmative vote authorizing the executive director to negotiate and execute amendments to the economic incentive agreement, forgivable project loan agreement, rent regulatory agreement, and supporting documents all in forms accessible to general counsel to allocate additional funding in an amount not to exceed $12 million contingent upon the issuance of the CRA's tax increment revenue bonds series 2026 for the mixed use and mixed income project located at the addresses listed in the item. Item 3 is a resolution rescinding resolution number CRA-R-210038, adopted on October 22nd, 2021 in its entirety, authorizing by a four-fifths affirmative vote, an amount not to exceed $150,000 to Miami Homes for All Inc. to provide housing incentives and technical assistance initiatives for small and emerging developers within the CRA area and requiring a match in the amount not to exceed $300,000 from the grantee. Item four is a resolution of the Omni CRA authorizing the executive director to initiate an activation of approximately 945 square feet of retail and or commercial space located at 2035 North Miami Avenue, the property known as Wynwood Works for temporary use as an art and exhibition space open to the public, authorizing the executive director to develop guidelines for the temporary use of the property by artists and cultural organizations, authorizing the collection of fees for cleaning and damages incurred during the activation period.

2:53 – 3:11Speaker 2

Thank you. The public comment period is now open for all items on today's agenda. Okay. Seeing no further public comment on the agenda items, is there any discussion amongst board members? Can I have a motion?

3:11Speaker 1

Motion. Second. All those in favor? Aye.

3:14Speaker 2

Motion carries. Thank you for being here today. Meeting is adjourned.

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