Previous Highlights
The Florida Redevelopment Association has released it's 2010 Best Book. |
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| The book contains six entries from the North Miami CRA:
Jazz at Moca - Pg. 25
Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program - pg. 26 NMCRA Annual Activity Report of 2009 - pg. 27 North Miami CRA Website - pg. 27 Rehabilitation of the Arnold’s Royal Castle - pg. 31 ULI Technical Assistance Panel - pg. 34 |
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Small Business Grant Applications Available |
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Grant sizes and application deadlines vary by Miami-Dade county district:
District 1: $5,000 per business - 1/10/11 - 1/27/11 District 4: $5,000 per business - 1/14/11 - 2/14/11 |
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If you are unsure which district your business is located in, you can use this tool here to find out.
For additional information contact Ms. Lawanza Finney at 305-756-0605. |
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Career and Business Resource Fair Photos On September 21st, 2010, the Dynamic Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the North Miami CRA, held a career and business resource fair, click here to see some photos from the event. |
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Loans are available to businesses that wish to implement energy efficiency retrofits
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The CRA continues it's affordable housing mission
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Career and Business Resource Fair Photos On September 16th, 2009, the Dynamic Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the North Miami CRA, held a career and business resource fair, click here to see some photos from the event. |
New Annual Progress Report now available
Download the North Miami CRA 08-09 Annual Progress Report Click here to download |
Arnolds Royal Castle Returns
With help from the North Miami CRA in the form of an $80,000 Commercial Rehabilitation Grant, Arnolds Royal Castle Burger Restaurant is back in business on NW 7th Avenue. Click here to read more and to view photos from the grand opening. |
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Annual Activity Reports and Independent Audited Financial Statements are available for download
Chapter 163, Part III of the Florida Statutes requires each Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide to its governing body by March 31 of each year, an annual report on its activities for the preceding fiscal year. Chapter 163, Part III of the Florida Statutes also requires each Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide an annual audit report to its governing body for inclusion in the governing body's annual audit for the preceding fiscal year. Copies of these reports are provided to each contributing taxing authority. This report and the attached audited financial statements is submitted in fulfillment of that requirement and to provide information to the public.
Download the 2007-2008 Report (1.8 mgb)
Download the 2006-2007 Report (1.8 mgb)
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Small Business Workshop Photos On March 31st, 2009 the Dynamic Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the North Miami CRA, held a small business workshop, click here to see some photos from the event. |
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The Buxton Company's final Retail Site Assessment Report for North Miami is now available to download (caution large file: 193 mgb) |
The entire expenditures made by Urban Residential Development Group for the Pioneer Gardens Project are now available online This document is as of March 1th, 2009. Click Here to download (warning large file: approx 95 mgb) |
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Small Business Workshop Photos On December 3rd, the Dynamic Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the North Miami CRA, held a small business workshop, click here to see some photos from the event. |
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Small Business Workshop Photos On Saturday July 19th, Dynamic Community Development Corporation, in partnership with the North Miami CRA, held a small business workshop, click here to see some photos from the event. |
| Another Opportunity to Apply for the CRA's Commercial Grant Programs! | |
March 22nd to April 5th, 2010
The North Miami CRA is pleased to announce a second round of applications for commercial grant programs to improve the face of North Miami's businesses - up to $80,000 matching grant or $15,000 Beautification grant.
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| FUTURE LAND USE MAP AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD Updated July 11,2007 | |
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REDEDICATION OF THE DOWNTOWN PUBLIC FOUNTAIN Thursday, May 3, 2007 Fountain was repaired and improved with funds from the CRA
See slideshow of rededication ceremony
The fountain is located between W. Dixie Hwy and NE 6th Avenue |
HAVE YOU SEEN DOWNTOWN NORTH MIAMI, LATELY? |
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| As part of the CRA's continuing Commercial Corridor Improvement Program, trees have been planted along NE 125th Street and West Dixie Highway corridors, and the City has greatly improved the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Plaza in the heart of downtown North Miami. Enjoy a coffee on the plaza at the new Starbucks! Click for slideshow |  |
IT'S ONLY THE BEGINNING
The first of twenty approved projects of the CRA's Commercial Grant Programs has been completed. This is just one aspect of the CRA's efforts to enhance the City of North Miami's commercial corridors. |
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Comprehensive Plan Council Action Based on your comments and feedback, the Mayor & Council will be providing consensus directive to the consultant on the proposed heights and densities in the Future Land Use Map at the April 24, 2007 City Council Meeting. The City of North Miami Community Planning and Development Department invites you to attend this very important public meeting. |
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Comprehensive Plan Council Action |
March 27, 2007 7 pm - after CRA Board Meeting |
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
The City of North Miami Community Planning and Development Department is
inviting local residents, businesses, and civic organizations to join us for an
important community workshop with the Mayor and Council as we embark on the
final phase in the update to the City's Comprehensive Plan. [Details]
February 3, 2007 - 11 am to 5:00 pm Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Plaza Featuring Sister Sledge and other Musicians
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CRA The following positions are available for recruitment during the period beginning Tuesday, December 26, 2006 and ending Friday, January 19, 2007.
Check out an article about the CRA's initial efforts to improve downtown North Miami. Then go to our Commercial Corridor Improvement Program page for more highlights.
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Outreach
The North Miami CRA is pleased to announce two new commercial grant programs to improve the face of North Miami's businesses. Up to $80,000 matching grant or $15,000 Beautification grant.
Mom & Pop Small Business Grants - District 2 Applications are being accepted now through January 5, 2007. Visit the District 2 website to download the application and view important information.
Contract award recommendations have been posted to our RFP page.
Meeting of Commercial Grant Review Panel This is a meeting of a panel that will review commercial grant applications and make recommendations to the CRA Advisory Committee and CRA Board. It will be held at the CRA Offices on December 21 at noon. [Details] Meeting of Commercial Grant Applicants This is a mandatory meeting for all those that applied for the Commercial Grant Programs of the CRA. It will be held at the Council Chambers on December 19 at 5:30 pm. [Details] Two New RFPs Issued Please visit our Requests for Proposals page to review two RFPs - one for Independent Auditing Services, and another for Homebuyer Training, Credit Pre-Qualification and Purchase Assistance Services.
Listen to promotional piece in Creole on the City Amendments being played on various Hatian radio programs (MP3, 30 seconds).
Commercial Improvement Program UPDATE
Phase I of the Commercial Corridor Improvement Program (CCIP) continued on September 23-24 with the removal of the unsightly concrete street furniture. Read more about the CCIP. Florida Redevelopment Association (FRA) Visit our booth at the FRA Conference, taking place this week (October 17-20) at the Radisson in Downtown Miami.
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7th Avenue Small Business Workshop Thursday, October 12, 2006 Banco Popular, 13490 NW 7th Avenue, North Miami
Honorable Councilwoman & CRA Board Member Marie Erlande Steril and North Miami CRA Executive Director Tony E. Crapp, Sr. Invite business and property owners along the NW 7th Avenue Corridor to discuss available technical and financial assistance including the new CRA funded Commercial Rehabilitation and Commercial Beautification Grant Programs. In addition, there will be an opportunity to discuss issues, concerns and your thoughts on a redevelopment vision for NW 7th Avenue as part of the mission of the North Miami CRA. |
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Strategies for Meeting the Demand for Affordable Housing Workshop Wednesday, September 27, 2006 North Miami Council Chambers 776 NE 125th ST, North Miami, FL 33161 2nd Floor
Honorable Mayor & CRA Board Chair Kevin A. Burns
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The CRA is seeking proposals from qualified financial institutions that can provide the CRA with a Line of Credit for at least $10,758,300 at the lowest overall borrowing cost pursuant to the specifications, terms and conditions of the RFP. Please download the RFP or visit the Office of the CRA. You may also view RFP Addendum #1 and RFP Addendum #2, that include key questions and answers.
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Commercial Improvement Program Begins
Phase I of the Commercial Improvement Program (CIP) kicked off with the Pressure Cleaning of the sidewalks in downtown North Miami on Saturday and Sunday (Aug. 26-27). Check back soon for more information on the CIP. [Pictures] |
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Tony E. Crapp, Sr. on Hatian Radio Talk Show
On August 4, 2006 CRA Executive Director was interviewed by Guylene Berry on the Koze FAMN Talk Show on Radio Mega 1020, a Hatian radio station. Listen to program. (MP3). |
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New Executive Director
Please welcome the North Miami CRA's |
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 Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy Download: Focus on North Miami (237 kb) | Entire article (3.4 mb) |
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Listen as CRA Director Schnidman and others discuss eminent domain issues on a nationally broadcast radio program. Mr. Schnidman argues that there are alternatives to condemnation that allow property owners to participate in the redevelopment process. (Select "Eminent Domain Now & Then") |
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 RUCK'S PARK UPDATE CRA Board discusses the true costs of living in Ruck's Park at the January 10 CRA Board Meeting. |
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