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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW-CRA-R-02-0047SEOPW/CRA ITEM 5a RESOLUTION NO. 0 2- 047 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PURSUANT TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO THE MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HAITIAN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2002 EVENT SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2002, FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF THE MIAMI ARENA AND RELATED EQUIPMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS, FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 689001.550108.6.940. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West ("SEOPW") Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the SEOPW Community Redevelopment Area established pursuant to the CRA Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to transfer funds to Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for the benefit of the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards 2002 event, subject to the concurrence of the Mayor of the City of Miami and to the availability of funds. SEOPW/CR A 02- 047 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 hereby authorizes the Executive Director, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding and subject to the concurrence of the Mayor of the City of Miami, to transfer funds to the Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for the benefit of the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards 2002 event scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2002, for fees associated with the rental of the Miami Arena and related equipment, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, subject to the availability of funds, from Account Number 689001.550108.6.940. Section 3. This Resolution shall immediately upon its adoption. be effective Page 2 of 3 SEOPW/C , 02- 04 PASSED AND ADOPTED on this 25th day of March, 2002. ARTHUR E. TEELE, JR., CHAIRMAN ATTEST: PRISCILLA A. THOMPSON CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: XDRO VI LARELLO ATTORNEY EOPW/R-02-047:eh:kdw:ELF Page 3 of 3 SEOP /CRA 02 - 047 March 25, 2002 SEOPW/ITEM 5A RESOLUTION NO. SEOPW/CRA 0 2 " 47 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING THE CRA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO MIAMI SPORTS AND EXHIBITION AUTHORITY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE HAITIAN MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2002 SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 2002 PURSUANT TO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AND PROVIDED THE CONCURRENCE OF THE CITY MAYOR FOR FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE RENTAL OF THE ARENA AND RELATED EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FROM ACCOUNT NUMBER 689001. 550108.6.940 WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/ Parkwest ("SEOPW") Community Redevelopment Agency (the "CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in the SEOPW Community Redevelopment Area established pursuant to the CRA Redevelopment Plan; and WHEREAS, the CRA desires to transfer funds to Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for the benefit of the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards 2002 scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2002, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding and provided the concurrence of the City Mayor, in the amount of $15,000, subject to the availability of funds from account number 689001. 550108.6.940, for fees associated with the rental of the Miami Arena and related equipment. 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. SEOPW/CRA 0 2 - 47 March 25, 2002 SEOPW/ITEM 5A Section 2. The CRA Board of Directors hereby authorizes the Executive Director to transfer funds to Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for the benefit of the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards 2002 scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2002, pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding and provided the concurrence of the City Mayor, in the amount of $15,000, subject to the availability of funds from account number 689001. 550108.6.940, for fees associated with the rental of the Miami Arena and related equipment. Section 3. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25`h day of March, 2002 Priscilla A. Thompson Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: Alejandro Vilarello General Counsel Arthur E. Teele, Jr., Chairman SEOPW/CRA 02- 47 M March 25, 2002 Chairman Arthur E. Teele, Jr. and Members of the CRA Board Annette E. Lewis Executive Director, CRA ITEM 5A March 25, 2002 Co -Sponsorship of the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards 2002 Resolution, supporting documents RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended that the CRA Board of Directors approve the attached resolution authorizing the CRA Executive Director to transfer funds to Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority for the benefit of the Haitian Music Awards scheduled for Saturday, March 30, 2002 pursuant to a Memorandum of Understanding provided the concurrence of the City Mayor. BACKGROUND Whereas, the CRA is interested in promoting Overtown as a Destination for Entertainment and to attract Tourists, the CRA desires to pay for the rental of the Miami Arena and other cost associated with the use of Miami Arena related equipment. As background, Miami Sports and Exhibition Athority (MSEA) and the City of Miami provided support for the Haitian Music Awards (HMA) in the amount of $10,000 and $15,000 respectively. HMA is the only event in the nation dedicated to rewarding Haitians musicians and the expected high profile talents will help to promote Overtown as a Destination. General Source: GENERAL FUNDS Account Number: 689001. 550108.6.940 SEOPW/C" 02-- 47 Cry. Iq M; RekVt4f*J--C4 DELIVERED VIA FAX AND US MAIL March 20, 2002 Mr. Jim Jenkins Executive Director, MSEA 701 Arena Boulevard Miami, FL 33136 RE: Memorandum of Understanding dated March 18, 2002 as related to the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards Dear M ins: I am in agreement with your recapitulation of our meeting of March 11, 2002 addressing the Haitian Music and Entertainment Awards. However, the CRA's funding in an amount not to exceed $15,000.00, is still subject to the SEOPW CRA Board approval. Be advised that the next regularly scheduled Board of Directors' meeting is scheduled for March 25`h, 2002 at the Double Tree Hotel's Grand Ballroom located at 1717 North Bayshore Drive. Thank you for the opportunity to participate in this event that will undoubtedly have a positive impact on the City of Miami and the CRA districts. We also look forward to an ongoing relationship and the chance to be involved in other successful events. Sincerely, Annette Lewis, Acting Executive Director SEOPW/CRA 02- 7 300 Biscayne Boulevard Way • Suite 430 • Miami, Florida 33131 • Phone (305) 579-3324 • Fax (305) 372-4646 Mar 18 02 04:03p p.2 sports & exhibition authority March 18'h, 2002 Annette Lewis Community Redevelopment Agency 300 Biscayne Blvd. Way Miami, Florida, 33145 Dear Annette Lewis. It is our understanding pursuant to our meeting on Tuesday March Ir, 2002 with yourself, Commissioner Arthur E. Teele Jr., and members of your stag, that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) will be providing a $15,000.00 k7ant to assist in the sponsorship of the Haitian Music and Fntertainment Awards show (I-IME) in Miami Arena. It is also our understanding. that the $15,000.00 providod by the CRA will fund Coals associated with rental of the Miami Arena for 1.1ME rehearsal, Friday March 294', 2002, and HME Awards show on Saturday March 30*, 2002. Furthermore, $5,000.00 will be earmarked for the Innercept Management Corporation production labor costs associated with the show. Payment should be trade to "MSEA custodian of the Miami Arena" no later than March 26, 2002. CRA has requested that should ticket sales exceed 2,500 patrons, then HME will provide CRA with I S% of net gate receipts. At your earliest convenience please provide Miami Sports and Exhibition Authority (MSEA) an acknowledgement letter verifying that the above information is consistent with your understanding. Thank you so much for your consideration and assistance with this event. We look forward to working with your organization to make this a successful program. Best Regards, SEOPW / CRA 701 Arena Blvd., Miami, Florida 33136 (305) 350-7861 /Fc�x �30�1 �rf1_7RR� 47 el.com M_ --DADE Iraw V a f ® C\� —+1 11, LUUL SB away s move BY DAvtD tn'M MIAM(BUREAU � Arena waives fee to. le The city of Miami has helped res- t show go on cue the Haitian Music &Entertain- music for the March 30 show, to all cultural groups and sharin mentAwards b bringing which will present the internation- different cultures with the entire annual event to y g the sixth Mum Arena. ally acclaimed konpa band Tabou *community, Billed as the only event .inthe na- Combo, formed 30 years ago near "I am happy to see that an or a- tiondedicated to rethe mayor said. rewarding Haitian Port-au-Prince, with a lifetime nization is taking the time to recog- musicians, the show was last pre- achievement award, Other sched- nine Haitian musicians that have sented at the North Miami Beach tiled performers include Strings, made outstanding contributions to performing arts center. Phantoms, Nu Look and Zin. But this year, when the sixth an- "We are so excited about bring- awards 8'iveentertainment sthe non -Haitian nual awards show went lookingfor ing this event to the city of Miami " anew home, its organizers lacked said population the opportunity to ap- theresources for a large venue, tin- Refine Cynthia presidetof nt another culture and thereforeof til Miami City Commissioner Ar- of the awards show. thur Teele convinced the arena to brings us'a step closer to becoming waive its fees, Miami Mayor Manny Diaz said one city." the show is an ideal match for thee Haitian pop_ .The city is contributing $15,000 The decision paved the way for city, the awards show to book some of ulation. The eventgfi s perfectly services. . the most notable bands in Haitian with the city's goal of reaching out to enseri Desrong with $30,000 in osiers, a member of the band Phantoms and director of the awards show, said the city's contribution will help make for a betterprogram. "We definitely are going to work hard to make Haitian music look good and make the city of Miami look good,"Desrosiers said. The Haitian Music and Enter- tainment Awards take.place March 30 at Miami Arena, 721 NW First Ave., Miami. The show starts at 8 P.m. Tickets are $25 to $45 and are available through Ticketmaster (305-358-5885, 954-523-3309, 561-966-3309). David Cdzares can be -reached at dcazares(a sun-sentinel.com or 305-810-5012. - .,.: i - l r- i • i� u4F'�I 3057569967-. r LA REINS ENTER TMNMENT VIA FAX December 14th, 2001 Honorable Arthur E. Teele Jr. City of Miami Commissioner 3500 Pan American Drive Miami Florida RE., Wh Annual Haitian Music & Entertainment Awards 2002 Dear Commissioner Teele, CONGA. A. �TEELE `# 2 La Reine Entertainment is excited to announce the 6th Annual Haitian Music & Entertainment Awards 2002. We are seeking your assistance with this memorable soiree that will take place on March 30th, 2002 at 7PM. For the sixth consecutive year the HME Awards will honor and recognize the creators, performers and producers of Haitian/Creole music for their artistic achievements. This is the largest star studded event of it's kind worldwide for Haitian/Creole Music. It is a joyous celebration of our rich musical heritage. The H1VlE Awards benefits the HME Awards Foundation Inc., which also produces the annual Haitian Businessperson Achievement Awards, The Scholar of Excellence Awards (honors top Haitian/Arnerica.n Qraduating seniors) and Soiree Des Legendes (night of the legends). All of these events have met with tremendous success and has had such guest of honors as Attorney L. Cochran, Actress Garcelle Beauvais, Actor Gabriel Casseus and hip hop superstar Wyclef Jean, just to name a few. Commissioner Teele, I am aware that at the City Commission meeting on Thursday December 13th, additional funds were allocated to the Department of Conferences, Conventions & Public Facilities. Therefore, I am requesting your assistance with helping the 6th HMS Awards by allocating some of those funds to the event, to help cover some of expenses (please see estimated budget attached). Commissioner Teele, supporting the HME Awards will be the perfect opportunity for`the City of Nflami to enhance it's commitment to the rich Haitian Culture, expand it's presence in the Haitian/Creole Communities and most importantly attract national and international tourism to the City of Miami. Because of the HME Awards popularity and is the only event of it's kind worldwide, since it's inception in 1997, the attending audience has doubled in size each year sad sold out where one can not find a seat, with proven attendees from New York, Haiti, .Paris, Canada, New Orleans and the French Antilles. Hosting the 6th ILNE Awards in the City of Munn has the potential to generate tourism and make a major impact. 74" NTH Z AVLNUE' MIANU FLORIDA. 33138 TEL: (305) 756-99" • FXX. (305) 7%-9%7 • E - XkM: REINXLLNT.*AOLCOM 02 - 47 SEOPW/CRA Lfi REI7VEEIV'1ERTAINMENT Comn issioner Teele, I welcome you and the City of Muni's participation to experience and be a part of this spectacular avant. In return you and the City of 1Vrami will receive the attached sponsorship incentives. Should you require additional information, please fed free to call the office at 305.756.9995 or my direct line at 305.710.9699. Thank you very much for taking the time to review this request, and I look forward to the opportunity to working with you. Blanc Reine Entertainment 74" NE 2 AVENUE' MIA3Q FLORIDA, 33138 TEL: (305) 7364M • FAX: (305) 736-9%7 • F. - MAIL: RI NEENT agAOLCOM SEOPW/CRA, a2-- 47 As -The World's Largest Event In Haitian Music! the Citp Of Bidnti Welcomes.. ;1-e 6tti Anncial mw-;,, Page I of — Richie of Zenglen :HOSTED BY: Supa Cindy of WEDR 99 JAMZ THIS YEARS NOMINEES: Zenglen, Tabou Combo, Alan Cave, Mizik Mizik, Djakout Mizik and Carimi lead the nominees for the 6th HME Awards, which will take place live on Satcrrday. March 30th. 2002 at the Miami Arena in Downtown Miami. Click here to see who else made the list and VOTE! Haitian Music's Biggest Stars Will Be There! SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2002 ffRENI 701 Arena Boulevard Downtown Miami Celebrities will arrive on the Red Carpet @ 6PM Doors Open @ 7PM ' Showtime @ 8PM SHARP The first 1,000 people who arrive before 7:30 PM will receive a door prize DRESS CODE ATTIRE: Over The Top Black Tie IT'S A NEW YEAR, A NEW THEATER, A NEW HME AWARDS ERA! DETAILS COMING SOON CHECK THIS WEBSITE FOR WEEKLY UPDATES HME Awards Miami Florida 305.756.9995 - New York 718.528.8714, 917.548.0836 1800.616.HMEA FEEDBACK - Give us your opinions about the 6th HME Awards: info�HMEAWARDS.com Copyright 2002 HME Awards Foundation Inc. SEOPW / CRA 02— 47 ric r•rN rj/ynrJEY h html 3/7/20C_