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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-21-0023
File Number: 9398
Final Action Date:7/22/2021
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NORWOOD CONSULTING,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR,
WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD,
SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND ART
EXHIBITIONS AT THE HISTORIC WARD ROOMING HOUSE FOR FISCAL
YEARS 2021-2023; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE NORWOOD CONSULTING
INC. TO CARRY OVER UNUSED BUDGET FUNDS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2020-
2021 FOR USE IN FISCAL YEAR 2021 — 2022; 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 "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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Updated Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 10 of 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 SEOPW CRA has been funding HAL for the past 3 years; and
WHERES, since 2018, HAL has been the proud operator of the Historic Ward Rooming
House Gallery located in Overtown at 249 NW 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33136 and owned by
the SEOPW CRA; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Ward Rooming House functions as a centerpiece of the Historic
Overtown Culture Entertainment District Master Plan. Built in the era of Overtown's historic
heyday, when it was known as "Colored Town," the Ward Rooming House stands as a tribute to
the history of the oldest historic black community in the City of Miami. As one of the few
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remaining buildings of its time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes significant for the
larger role it serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's black community; and
WHEREAS, HAL engages the community through the arts, by hosting a traditional
gallery
alongside community events. HAL has been covered numerous times by the Miami Herald,
Miami Times and National Media. HAL has hosted national personalities like Author and
Professor Michael Eric Dyson and the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha and Chairman of
the Council of Presidents of the National Pan -Hellenic Council, Dr. Everett Ward. HAL's
exhibitions included the HAL curated show of the private art collection of Maya Angelou; and
WHEREAS, in addition, HAL presents a curated panoramic experience annually at the
Historic Ward Rooming Housing for Soul Basel which is during the week of Miami's Art Basel.
That particular experience is named "Point Comfort", after the place in Virginia where the first
Africans came ashore in America. In 2019, Point Comfort showcased the works of
contemporary and appreciated artists such as Ernie Barnes, Leroy Campbell, Basil Watson,
BUCK!, Phil Shung, Gil Ashby, Krystal Hart, Joel Gresham, and Musa Hixson; and
WHEREAS, due to a reduction in programming as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,
HAL has a surplus of funds in budget that can be carried over to fiscal year 2021 -2022. The
carryover funds would be used for the full return of the Point Comfort Art Fair; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to
Norwood Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for the first year with the
option to renew for one additional one-year period, subject to funding availability, to underwrite
costs associated with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward
Rooming House for 2021-2023, and further wishes to authorize Norwood Consulting, Inc. to
carry over unused budget funds from fiscal year 2020- 2020 for use in fiscal year 2021 — 2022;
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
Norwood Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed to $150,000.00 for the first year, with the
option to renew for one additional one-year period, subject to funding availability, to underwrite
costs associated with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward
Rooming House for 2021-2023, and further wishes to authorize Norwood Consulting, Inc. to
carry over unused budget funds from fiscal year 2020- 2020 for use in fiscal year 2021 — 2022.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for the purposes set forth above.
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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 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:
AnnaLoranuel, hief Legal Counsel 7/15/2021
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