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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0027
File Number: 12144
Final Action Date:6/23/2022
THIS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO COMMUNITY WORK TRAINING
PROGRAM, INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE OVERTOWN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTER;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; 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;
FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND,
ENTITLED "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 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community" and "improving the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan provides that in order to "address and
improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents
and businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance existing businesses and ... attract new
businesses that provide needed services and economic opportunities ... ' ; and
WHEREAS, since 2010, Community Work Training Program, Inc. ("CWTP") has operated the
Overtown Employment Assistance Center ("Assistance Center"), a job training and placement program
located at the Overtown Business Resource Center, 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136;
and
WHEREAS, CWTP works directly with employers to identify their hiring needs and matched
them with qualified candidates that have undergone the CWTP's job training program. Over the years,
CWTP has fostered relationships with countless employers and has placed numerous job seekers. It seeks
to continue and expand its successful efforts in providing employment assistance to the residents of the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that this Resolution would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives.
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File ID: 12144
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0027
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OR 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 a grant to Community Work
Training Program, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation and management of the Overtown Employment Assistance Center located at 1490 NW 3rd
Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
Section 4. 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 5. Funds 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 611612022
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