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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-01-0108SEOPW/CRA ITEM 14 RESOLUTION NO. ,S!,19 P VJ C A- 0 t� A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO THE CITY ATTORNEY, TO EMPLOY NEKO GRANT UNDER A STUDENT - TRAINING PROGRAM AS AN APPRENTICE ARCHITECT FOR CRA PROJECTS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AT A SALARY TO BE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REQUEST THAT THE ARCHITECT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI OBSERVE, COUNSEL AND SUPERVISE NEKO GRANT FOR THE DURATION OF HIS TENURE AS AN APPRENTICE ARCHITECT FOR THE CRA. WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the CRA Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82-755 and 85-247 (the "Redevelopment Plan") and WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the CRA Redevelopment Area established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Neko Grant has graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Howard University in Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, Mr. Grant has experience in development of construction documents and prototypes for homes, condominiums, office buildings, management of a major design and layout of fiber optics for the Bahamas Telecommunications Company and analysis of construction documents for the preparation of construction bids; and WHEREAS, the CRA is in need of such expertise to expedite construction projects in the CRA Redevelopment Area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY. OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The Board of Directors of the CRA authorizes the Executive Director to execute an agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, to employ Neko Grant under a student -training program as an apprentice architect for CRA projects in the Redevelopment Area, at a salary to be determined by the Executive Director. Section 3. The Board of Directors further authorizes the CRA Executive Director to request the City of Miami Architect to observe, counsel and supervise Neko Grant for the duration of his tenure as an apprentice architect for the CRA. Page 2 of 3 Section 4. The Resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 30th day of July, 2001. ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR., CHAIRMAN ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: A iRO VILARELLO CIT5ATTORNEY Page 3 of 3 ITEM 14 SEOPW/CRA RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE MR. NEKO GRANT UNDER A STUDENT TRAINING PROGRAM AS AN APPRENTICE ARCHITECT IN CONNECTION WITH THE CRA PROJECTS WITHIN THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN / PARK WEST REDEVELOPMENT AREA, AT A COMPENSATION LEVEL $ — AND FURTHER REQUESTING THAT MR. GRANT BE SUPERVISED, OBSERVED AND COUNSELED BY THE ARCHITECT FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI DURING HIS TENURE AS ARCHITECT APPRENTICE FOR THE CRA. WHEREAS, the City of Miami approved and adopted the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Resolution Nos. 82- 755 and 85-1247 (the "Redevelopment Plan"); and WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") established pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, Mr. Grant has graduated with a Bachelor of Architecture from Howard University in Washington, D.C.; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Grant has experience in the development of construction documents and prototypes for homes, condominiums, and office buildings; and management of a major design and layout of Fiber optics for the Bahamas Telecommunications Company; and analysis of construction documents for the preparation of construction bids; and WHEREAS, the CRA is in need of such expertise to expedite construction projects in the Southeast Overtown / Park West area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. ATTACHMENT (S) CONTAINED ITEM 14 SEOPW/CRA Section 2. The Board of Directors of the CRA hereby authorizes the CRA Executive Director to engage Mr. Neko Grant under the auspices of a Student Traning Program, as an "Apprentice Architect" in connection with the CRA projects within the Southeast Overtown / Park West Redevelopment area, at a compensation level not to exceed $ Section 3. The Board of Directors of the CRA further authorizes the CRA Executive Director to request that Mr. Grant be supervised, observed, and counseled by the City of Miami Architect during his tenure as architect apprentice to the CRA. Section 4. The resolution shall be effective upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 30t' day of July, 2001. ATTEST: Walter J. Foeman, CityClerk APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello City Attorney Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman 01- j®8 VOPWICSA- EDUCATION: 1996- present COMPUTER EXPERTISE: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Summer 2000 1998 & 1999 1997 1994-1996 EXTRA CURRICULAR: Neko C. Grant II Freeport, Bahamas P.O_ box F42128 (242)352-8771 nekogrant@yahoo.com Howard University, School of Architecture, Washington, D.C. ■ Bach. Of Architecture • Minor. Business Administration ■ Auto CAD, 14, 2000, AutoCAD Architectural Desktop, ■ Lightscape, 3d Studio MAX 2.5 & 3, Adobe Photoshop 5.0, Adobe Premiere, Core] Draw 8, Word Perfect, Corel Presentation, Word 2000, Microsoft Power Point, Publisher, and Excel • DOS, NT, 95/98/2000 Arrawak, Intern, Nassau, Bahamas ■ Developed prototypes for homes with sales over I million dollars within two months • Created computer generated 3d models and animations for presentations for Senior Management and clientele ■ Generated construction documents for homes, and office buildings • Conducted inspections of buildings to make sure they met the building codes Qualfast Construction ltd., Project Manager, Freeport, Grand Bahama ■ Developed prototypes for Condominiums. • Managed and planned laying out of Fiber optics for the Bahamas Telecommunications Company. (8 million) • Analyzed the Construction documents for the preparation of bid. (250 million dollar project.) Burns House ltd., Marketing Research Officer, ■ Conducted over 200 surveys and issued pamphlets as well as promotional material to current and potential clients (Travel between3 islands) ■ Presented recommendations to Upper management on how to improve product merchandising and expanded customer base Port Authority, Building Inspector, Freeport, Bahamas ■ Conducted inspections of commercial buildings, homes, apartments, and offices. ■ Reviewed Construction drawings for errors prior to approval. ■ Charles R. Drew Hall Honor Society ■ Caribbean Students Association ■ AutoCAD Tutor 108 CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM ITEM 14 FROM Chairman Teele and DATE: July 30, 2001 FILE: Members of the CRA Board SUBJECT. CRA to Engage an Architect's Apprentice under a Student REFERENCES: Training Program Dipak M. Parekh Executive Director "q ENCLOSURES: Resolution RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Board of Directors of the Southeast Overtown / Parkwest Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA Board) authorize the CRA Executive Director to engage Mr. Neko Grant under a Student Training Program as an "Apprentice Architect" in connection with the CRA projects within the Southeast Overtown / Park West Redevelopment area at a compensation level not to exceed $ It is further recommended that the CRA Board also request that Mr. Grant be supervised, observed, and counseled by the architect for the City of Miami during his tenure as architect apprentice for the CRA. BACKGROUND Mr. Neko Grant is a graduate from Howard University in Washington, D.C. with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a minor degree in Business Administration. The attached resolution authorizes the CRA Executive Director to engage Neko Grant under a Student Training Program as an "Apprentice Architect" in connection with the CRA projects within the Southeast Overtown / Park West Redevelopment area at a compensation level not to exceed $ and further requests that Mr. Grant be supervised, observed, and counseled by the Architect of the City of Miami during his tenure as apprentice architect to the CRA. Funding Source: General Fund Account Number: 689004.550011.6.010 01- SEOPW/CBA