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METRO-MIAMI ACTION PLAN TRUST
DISCAYNE BUILDING
MBZZANINE-R009106
19 w. FLAMER 6Z
MIAMI, ITARIDA astao
(366)670.3618
FAX 57"699
CHAIRPERSSM
May Pinktton, Ed.D.
John T Jones, Jr.
lot VICE CIiAMPERSON
Greicy Levin-Melghan
Snd vx0ffi CHAIRPERSON
Bradford BrWn, n,D.
PARLIAMEN'PARUN
Arthur J. Baracs
MEMBERS
Miguel Amion, Sr.
Monique D. Dennis
Marie B. Hyppoiite
Lelia 14. Batdee, Eaq.
John Johnson 11. Ed-D.
Benedict Kuehne, Esq.
PWth Page
Herbert Robinson
MOF761 Smith, TdA
Cynthia A. Stalfbrd. Esq.
Vanid A. wick. Jr.
Devedy Kovach
rstEbWrM/CEo
Ynccrtr T. Brown, N-
"Providing part of the solution"
September 18, 2001
Ms. Annette Lewis
City of Miami
Community Redevelopment Agency 3'
300 Biscayne Boulevard Way
Suite 400
Miami, F133128
Dear Ms• Lewis,
This letter concerns Ms. Stephaaa Clarke and Ms. Dana Lewis, who are putsuing an Arthur
Treacher's/Pudgie's (AM franchise in OvertoNm
Metro -Miami Action Plan Trust (hWAP) is committed to providing technical assistance to
these entrepreneurs in their efforts to acquire the franchise. MMAP staff and a Trast Member
traveled to Long Island, New York, to meet with ATP senior management and begin the initial
st4ges of negotiations. We also arrazZged for the CEO of Al? to ttavel to Miami and tour the
Overtown site. Furthermore, we have been instrumental in all aspects of getting this project to
its current state. Therefore, we have committed the necessary resources of staff hours, travel
and negotiations to support their endeavor.
MMAP is now making a transition into a new administration, I am reorganizing the agency in
terms of personnei, programs and financial resources. For that reason, all potential
disbursements for funding are on hold until a later date.
We have linked Ms. Clarks and Ms. Lewis to other county agencies that are in a better position
to disburse a loan to match the CRA's grant dollars. Therefore, we cannot disburse a 1500,000
match at this rime.
NCAAP will continue to lend technical support towards this worthwhile effort; however, we are
not able to lend financial assistance at this time.
If you have any questions or
3618 ext. 249,
Sincerely,
n
Vincent Brown
President / CEO
Metro -Miami Action Plan Trust
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please do not hesitate to call Arthur Josses at (305) 579-
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