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SEOPW CRA approves $700K settlement, licenses Overtown space to H.E.A.T., withdraws $3.5M grant — April 23, 2026

MiamiApr 23, 20261 min read

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The Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA met April 23, 2026 (called to order 12:22 p.m., adjourned 12:24 p.m.). The board approved the April 9, 2026 minutes; adopted Resolution 19200 authorizing a settlement agreement (up to $700,000) related to construction of citizenM at Miami Worldcenter; adopted Resolution 19202 authorizing a revocable license to Hospitality Employees Advancement and Training, Inc. (H.E.A.T.) for use of Overtown Performing Arts Center for the Miami Heat Culinary Training Program (license fee $1); and withdrew Resolution 19203 (proposed $3.5 million grant to Sixth Street Miami Partners LLC). No public comments were received.

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Approved minutes of the April 9, 2026 SEOPW CRA meeting (unanimous).
Adopted CRA Resolution 19200 (unanimous): authorized the Executive Director to execute a settlement agreement with Electraserve, Suffolk Construction, and OSIB Miami Worldcenter Properties LLC in an amount not to exceed $700,000 related to construction of citizenM at Miami Worldcenter; funds to be allocated to Account No. 10051.920101.4690000.0000.00000.
Adopted CRA Resolution 19202 (unanimous): authorized the Executive Director to execute a revocable license agreement with Hospitality Employees Advancement and Training, Inc. (H.E.A.T.) for use of a portion of CRA-owned property at 300 NW 11th Street for the Miami Heat Culinary Training Program for a total license fee of $1.
Withdrawn CRA Resolution 19203: withdrawal of the proposed four-fifths vote item to award a grant up to $3,500,000 to Sixth Street Miami Partners LLC for build-out of the "Freedom Center" at Gale Miami Hotel.

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