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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0023
File Number: 12140
Final Action Date:6/23/2022
THIS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA TO
EYEURBANTV.COM, LLC ("EUTV"), LOCATED AT 1121 NW 3RD AVENUE,
MIAMI, FL 33136, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $63,000.00, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF A MEDIA
COMMUNITY INTERNET BROADCASTING STATION; 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 CRA "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Updated
Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, EUTV will produce, promote and create media films to tell the rich history and
culture of the Overtown community. Broadcasting topics will include local news of businesses,
organizations, and events. EUTV will provide internships to explore specialized tools, teach broadcasting
etiquette, and develop hands-on real -world skills that can develop into a living -wage career. Over two
hundred and fifty thousand users can access various topics twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
through user-friendly platforms.
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of "local
cultural events, institutions, and businesses", as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the SEOPW
CRA's redevelopment goals and principles;
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File ID: 12140
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0023
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
EyeUrbanTV.com LLC, in an amount not to exceed $63,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
production of a media community internet broadcasting station.
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 "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 6/16/2022
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