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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-19-0035
File Number: 6702
Final Action Date:10/28/2019
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO TRANSITION, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $350,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PROVIDING WORKFORCE READINESS TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT
SERVICES TO FORMER INMATES AND OTHERS FACING EMPLOYMENT
BARRIERS IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; 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 CRA, "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 the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals;
and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at 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, at 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, Transition, Inc., a non-profit corporation, was established over 48 years ago to
assist former inmates and other under -served residents re-entering the community overcome
the obstacle of finding and maintaining gainful employment; and
WHEREAS, currently located in Overtown, Transition, Inc. has played a vital role in workforce
readiness training, job placement, and transportation assistance. Each year, Transition, Inc. has
assisted in the job placement of more than 900 former inmates; and
WHEREAS, Transition, Inc. currently seeks assistance in the form of a grant for general
operating support to continue providing its successful job training and placement services; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant, to Transition, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $350,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with providing job training
and job placement services to former inmates seeking employment; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant to Transition, Inc. 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 Transition, Inc., in an
amount not to exceed $350,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with training and job
placement services to former inmates seeking employment.
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:
G�r;eiiuS Shiver, E cutive Director 11/1/2019
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