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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0032
File Number: 6698
Final Action Date:10/28/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE, LLC,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $32,155.00 TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2019 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL/1ST TAKE YOUTH
PROGRAM; 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; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE; 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
("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 quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11 of the Plan, lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15-16 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local
cultural events, institutions, and businesses" and "restor[ing] a sense of community and
unify[ing] the area culturally" as stated redevelopment principles; and
WHEREAS, Florida Film House, LLC. ("FFH") is a full -service production company
located in Wynwood and was founded by Executive Producer, Marco Mall, and Creative
Director, Bla G. With a combination of over 20 years of experience, the founders have passed
down knowledge to new -age filmmakers advancing them into veterans; and
WHEREAS, FFH is seeking assistance with the cost associated with the 2019 Urban
Film Festival/1ST Take Youth Program was held in Overtown on October 11 through October 13,
2019; and
WHEREAS, the 2019 Urban Film Festival/1ST Take Youth Program was a three-day
event focusing on connecting youth who are interested in the film industry with industry
professionals through hands on panels and workshops; and
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WHEREAS, the 2019 Urban Film Festival/1ST Take Youth Program provided interested
Overtown youth with an opportunity to learn valuable skills directly from individuals with
experience in the film industry; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to issue a grant to FFH, in an amount not
to exceed $32,155.00, to underwrite costs associated with the 2019 Urban Film Festival/1ST
Take Youth Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners find that authorization of this Resolution would
further the aforementioned 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 the issuance of a grant,
to Florida Film House, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $32,155.00, to underwrite costs
associated with the 2019 Urban Film Festival/1 st Take Youth Program.
Section 3. 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are 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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