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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0019
File Number: 8192
Final Action Date:11/16/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC.,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,818.00 TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GIRL POWER 2020 SUMMER STEAM WORKFORCE
TRAINING CAMP; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
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; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS
AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("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
Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); 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, 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, Girl Power Rocks, Inc. ("Girl Power") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit prevention and
intervention social change program that promotes positive behavior, enhances social skills, and
improves academic performance in middle school girls; and
WHEREAS, Girl Power hosted its 2020 Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training
Camp ("STEAM Camp"), a six (6) week virtual summer camp opportunity for middle school girls
with an emphasis in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and
WHEREAS, the STEAM Camp ran from June 15, 2020 to July 24, 2020 and was held
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday via the Zoom and Classroom Dojo platforms. The camp
participants engaged in virtual field trips, arts activities, math and science labs, and cultural
exploration activities. They also participated in thirty (30) minutes of mental and physical fitness
activities per day to emphasize the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. Girl Power also
provided the summer camp participants with a $300 summer stipend; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has previously supported Girl
Power in its operation of the STEAM Camp, as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0025,
CRA-R-18-0045, and CRA-R-19-0021; and
WHEREAS, the CRA anticipates applying unused rollover funds in the amount of
$14,994.00 from a grant to Girl Power previously authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0021
to Girl Power's total funding request of $30,812.00, resulting in the additional funding need of
$15,818.00 for its STEAM Camp; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for the STEAM Camp is contingent upon the CRA's receipt
and approval of invoices and supporting documentation evidencing authorized expenditures by
Girl Power for the STEAM Camp; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$15,818.00, to Girl Power to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the 2020 Girl
Power Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that adoption of this Resolution would further the CRA's
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 a grant to Girl Power
Rocks, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $15,818.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of the 2020 Girl Power Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp.
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:
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Chanel H. Jeffer o t ff Counsel 11/11/2020
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