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Small Business Grant Applications Available

Application Deadlines vary by Miami-Dade county district:

District 1 - 01/07/08 - 01/18/08
District 2 - 12/17/07 - 01/10/08
District 3 - 01/02/08 - 01/31/08
District 4 - 01/28/08 - 02/29/08

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Another Opportunity to Apply for the CRA's Commercial Grant Programs!

July 9 through July 27, 2007

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.

FUTURE LAND USE MAP AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD Updated July 11,2007

Download Land Use Map
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Download CDMP Timeline
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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?
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.

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.

Download DRAFT Future Land Use Map

Comprehensive Plan Council Action

March 27, 2007

7 pm - after CRA Board Meeting

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Comprehensive Plan Workshop

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Missing piece is you 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]

Mom and Pop Small Business Grants Update
Attention business owners! Grants are available for your business. Commissioners have each made $150,000 available through the Mom and Pop Small Business Grant Program for FY 2006-2007 to be distributed to qualified small businesses located in their respective Miami-Dade County Districts.
District 3 Applications are being accepted now through January 31, 2007. Visit the District 3 website to download the application and view important information. Also, see the District 3 Map to see if your business is located there.	District 4 Applications are being accepted January 29 through February 28, 2007. Visit the District 4 website to download the application and view important information. Also, see the District 4 Map to see if your business is located there.
Applications are no longer being accepted for Districts 1 and 2

Super Bowl XLI Community Impact Program Workshops for Small Business

Visit website for details

1/30/2007

The Blitz: Giving Small Business the Power to Make Just About any Place a Workplace

The topic is on mobile technology for small business. There will be displays of new products/technologies including broadband, GPS, voice services, etc. And Sprint will raffle off top prizes including phones, PDAs, laptops and some Super Bowl-related merchandise -- including tickets to the game! To participate, registrants must be registerd on line and present. (www.superbowlbusinessworkshops.com)

Also, the NFL is hosting a special breakfast for small businesses on 2/1 - this is a free event, but participants must RSVP.

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.

Redevelopment Program Manager
Finance Manager
Urban Redevelpment Planner

Click to read article Read all about it!

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.

Outreach

Radio As part of the CRA's effort to inform the public about the City Charter changes on the November 7 ballot, the Executive Director appeared on the Ed Loz Morning Show. Mr. Crapp gave an overview of the CRA, and how the charter changes can affect the CRA's ability to provide affordable housing. Listen to the program (wma file). Also be sure to check out our Community Outreach page.

Commercial Grant Programs

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.

Updated Information on RFPs

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

Removal of concrete furniture

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)
2006 State Conference

Visit our booth at the FRA Conference, taking place this week (October 17-20) at the Radisson in Downtown Miami.

[Conference Details]

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
and CRA Executive Director Tony E. Crapp, Sr.
invite you to an informational meeting and discussion
on how apartment building owners can participate with the
CRA and the City of North Miami to provide affordable
housing for City residents. Call 305.899.0272 for more information.

RFP for Letter of Credit

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.

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]

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).

New Executive Director

Please welcome the North Miami CRA's
new Executive Director, Tony E. Crapp, Sr.

Inclusionary Affordable Housing Policy
North Miami leads the way in the implementation of an Inclusionary affordable houising policy. Read the Feburary 2006 Florida Trend article.

Download: Focus on North Miami (237 kb) | Entire article (3.4 mb)

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")

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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In this Miami Today article, CRA Director Frank Schnidman and Biscayne Landing Project Manager Greg Harold discuss their partnership to bring affordable housing to North Miami residents. Download article.