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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0034
File Number: 6700
Final Action Date:10/28/2019
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO JOB
SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; 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 ("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, Goal 4, at page 11 of the Plan, lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the
community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11 of the Plan, lists "improving the quality of life for
residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14 of the Plan provides "that employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents ..." as a stated redevelopment principle;
and
WHEREAS, Suited for Success, Inc. ("SFS") offers career guidance, technology skills training,
job -search support, and professional attire to at -risk women, men, and youth within the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has previously supported SFS on an annual basis, as
authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-10-0064, CRA-R-11-0054, CRA-R-12-0074, CRA-R-13-
0065, CRA-R-15-0003, CRA-R-16-0022, CRA-R-17-0015, and CRA-R-18-0044; and
WHEREAS, SFS is requesting a grant to continue assisting and providing services to job
seekers from the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant to SFS, in an amount
not to exceed $190,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with training and other employment
support services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area; and
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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 a grant to Suited for Success,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed to $190,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with training
and other employment support services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for the
purposes set forth above.
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 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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