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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0029
File Number: 12345
Final Action Date:7/28/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE
INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE 1ST
TAKE YOUTH PROGRAM FOR 2022-2023; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS A AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; FUNDS TO BE
ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER
GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW
CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.340(9) of the Florida Statutes "community
redevelopment ... means undertakings, activities, or projects... in a community redevelopment area for the
elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight"; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination
of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and
municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which... promote juvenile delinquency...";
and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 15 of the Plan provides that in order for the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Redevelopment area "to achieve its full potential it is necessary to address and
improve the neighborhood economy and expand the economic opportunities of present, future residents,
and businesses [which] entails both the support and enhancement of existing businesses and local
entrepreneurs and the attraction of new businesses that provide needed services and economic
opportunities"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 11 of the Plan, lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community" and "improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 15 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses" and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area
culturally" as stated redevelopment principles; and
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WHEREAS, the 1st Take Youth Program ("1st Take"), spearheaded by Florida Film House
International, Inc. and its founder Marco Molinet, is designed to provide the underserved youth
community in Overtown with an innovative opportunity to receive hands-on training in the filmmaking
process through its year-round program; and
WHEREAS, 1st Take is also going to offer evening film workshops and vocational training
workshops for adults in acting, writing, producing, directing, and cinematography; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to Florida Film House
International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of 1st Take for 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the
redevelopment goals and principles;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 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
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant to Florida
Film House International, Inc.in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to underwrite costs associated
with the operation of the 1 st Take Youth Program for 2022-2023.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
V e ounsel 7/22/2022
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