Purpose; powers and duties.
Miami City Code § 12.5-42
in effectSec. 12.5-42. - Purpose; powers and duties.
(a) Purpose. The Little Haiti Trust, in cooperation with the city manager, the department of housing and community development and other city departments shall be responsible for oversight of and shall facilitate, the city's revitalization efforts for the redevelopment of the area. The Little Haiti Trust shall promote economic development, business and commerce in the area. The Little Haiti Trust shall develop and execute a plan to create jobs, attract industry and facilitate the production of goods and services in the area for residents and non-residents. It will facilitate the development of affordable housing, engage in homebuyer assistance programs and market the area to encourage former residents and others to locate to the area.
(b) Powers and duties. Subject to city commission approval and compliance with the terms and conditions of any existing contractual obligations, the Little Haiti Trust shall be empowered to take all actions necessary including, but not limited to, the following activities:
(1) Establish policy for the revitalization efforts in the area; and
(2) Advocate the purposes of the Little Haiti Trust; and
(3) Assist and advise the city commission, the department of housing and community development, other departments and other public officials and entities concerning the revitalization initiative in the area; and
(4) Promote, oversee and assist in the redevelopment activities and develop increased public awareness and interest in the area; and
(5) Solicit and accept grants in cooperation with the office of grants administration. The Little Haiti Trust shall contact the office of grants administration for assistance in project planning, proposal writing, application assembly, and monitoring financial and budgetary compliance with grantor agency guidelines. All grant applications shall be submitted to the office of grants administration for review and will subsequently be forwarded to the director of grants administration for approval, and final signature. The Little Haiti Trust shall be responsible for implementing and managing all of its grants. Any and all other contributions and financial support from individuals, private business interests, the general public, governmental entities, corporations and organizations, foundations and other philanthropic entities shall require city commission approval; and
(6) Implement full and active participation and cooperation with public and private entities in furtherance of the Little Haiti Trust's purpose to oversee and facilitate the revitalization of the area to improve the quality of life for residents of this neighborhood; and
(7) Participate in any other fundraising activity, whether solely involving the Little Haiti Trust or involving partnerships with other persons or public or private organizations, which furthers the Little Haiti Trust's purpose, with the approval of the city commission; and
(8) Establish independent city line items in the budget for deposit of revenues generated by the Little Haiti Trust and for disbursement of trust expenses; and
(9) The Trust shall comply with the procurement code of the city.
(10) To sue and be sued, plead and implead;
(11) Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the Little Haiti Trust shall exercise only such powers as are expressly granted pursuant to this division.
(Ord. No. 13834, § 2, 4-25-19; Ord. No. 14221, § 2, 10-26-23)
Source: City of Miami, Florida, City Code, City Charter, Special Acts and Related General Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/miami/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIITHCO_CH12.5CORE_ARTICOREDI_DIV3LIHARETR_S12.5-42PUPODUFetched: 11/1/2026