RESOLUTION DIRECTING TO ALLOCATE AND DISBURSE A GRANT TO OBA

Board of County Commissioners · 2026-07-21 · resolution

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution R-674-26 (File Number 261041) on 7/21/2026, directing the County Mayor to allocate and disburse a grant not to exceed $26,124.00 from the Overtown trust fund (established by Resolution R-860-13) to Overtown Business Association, Inc. (OBA), a Florida not-for-profit corporation. The grant funds structural improvements, specifically the installation of flooring and an audio system, in the building located at 1119 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida, which will support between six to eight businesses. OBA represented that it has other private funding sources in the amount of $700,000.00 from Allegany Franciscan Ministries to support the project. The Housing Committee forwarded the item to the Board of County Commissioners with a favorable recommendation on 6/9/2026. The resolution was introduced on 6/2/2026. The grant is to be disbursed as a lump sum payment and is subject to a grant agreement executed by the County Mayor or designee. Prime Sponsor: Keon Hardemon. No public comment or stakeholder sentiment is stated in the document.