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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0032
File Number: 12348
Final Action Date:7/28/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA") AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE MIAMI-DADE NORTH ARTS
AND HUMANITIES FOUNDATION, INC., DOING BUSINESS AS THE MIAMI
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA ("MIAMI
MOCAAD"), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000.00 TO UNDERWRITE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAUNCH OF MIAMI MOCAAD'S OVERTOWN
MURAL PROJECT LAUNCH LOCATED AT 816 NW 2ND AVENUE, MIAMI, FL
33136 DURING MIAMI'S SOUL BASEL WEEK.; 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM
SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; AND PROVIDING
FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("
SEOPWCRA") 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, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the
community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14, at page 16 of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, On November 27, 2022, the Historic Ward Rooming House, located within the
SEOPW CRA boundaries, will launch the Miami MoCAAD's Overtown mural project at 816 NW 2"d
Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, during Miami's Soul Basel week; and
WHEREAS, Miami MoCAAD's museum will include visual, virtual interactions, panel
discussions, and interactive Quick Response ("QR") codes to unlock virtual media consisting of three-
dimensional models of Overtown artists, biographical information, mixed reality murals, architecture, and
treasure hunt games.; and
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WHEREAS, Soul Basel premiers at different locations in Miami and offers diverse displays and multiple
showcases of African American artists. Locals and visitors from around the world visit an array of pop-
up galleries, exhibitions, and special events to experience arts and cultures; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA authorizes a grant to the Miami
MoCAAD, in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives.
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 Miami -
Dade North Arts and Humanities Foundation, Inc. doing business as the Miami Museum of
Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora ("Miami MoCAAD"), in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00
within the Redevelopment Area.
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 the
purposes set forth above.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to approve budget modifications under the
grant, provided that the overall amount of the grant funding authorized by the Board of Commissioners is
not increased.
Section 6. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
V)r e , r tt Counsel 7/22/2022
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