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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0030
File Number: 8330
Final Action Date:12/14/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $150,000.00, TO ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS,
LLC, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE
ALL STAR DETAILING SERVICES TRAINING AND SECOND -CHANCE
PROGRAM FOR 2020-2021; 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, 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, the All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program ("Program") by
Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC ("EDBB") will provide on-the-job training, a robust
curriculum, and employment opportunities to residents in the Redevelopment Area who are interested in
entrepreneurship as it pertains to the vehicle servicing and detailing industry. Specifically, the Program
will provide vehicle detailing services to the fleet of vehicles owned by the City of Miami. Through its
Program, EDBB also intends to further develop its relationship with the City of Miami Police Department
and assist in bridging the gap and fostering a better relationship between the community and the police
department; and
WHEREAS, the Program anticipates gainfully employing between five and fifteen individuals
from the Overtown community in positions ranging from "vehicle tech specialists" to supervisory level
positions fostering the development of managerial skills and encouraging career advancement.
Ultimately, EDBB will provide job training skills while creating job opportunities for local residents and
those in need of a second chance to encourage dreams and break down societal barriers; and
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WHEREAS, EDBB has secured a commitment from the City of Miami (the "City") in which the
City will contribute $100,000.00 of the $150,000.00 of requested funding for the Program. The CRA will
contribute an additional $50,000.00 for the operation of the Program. Human Resources of Miami, Inc.
(also known as the "Blue Shirts") will provide oversight and fiscal management to EDBB in its operation
of the Program. The CRA may request modifications to the Program budget if deemed necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$150,000.00 to EDBB to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the CRA's
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 in an
amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC to underwrite costs
associated with the operation of the All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program to be
located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 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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