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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0024
File Number: 8197
Final Action Date:11/16/2020
A 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 $150,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE
OVERTOWN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR 2020-2021;
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.
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
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); 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 the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on 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 6 on 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; and
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WHEREAS, CWTP requests funding in an amount not to exceed $150,000, for costs
associated with the operation and management of the Assistance Center, as 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 wish to authorize a grant to the Community Work
Training Program, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation and management of the Assistance Center; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that this Resolution would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
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 $150,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation and management of the Over -town Employment Assistance Center located at 1490 NW 3rd
Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136 for 2020-2021.
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. Jefferson, 5thff Counsel 11/11/2020
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