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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0045
File Number: 12825
Final Action Date:10/27/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NORWOOD
CONSULTING, INC. DOING BUSINESS AS HAMPTON ART LOVERS ("HAC"), IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $150,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR, WITH THE
OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD, SUBJECT
TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
PRODUCING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND ART EXHIBITIONS AT THE
HISTORIC WARD ROOMING HOUSE FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022 - 2023;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES
AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Updated Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 10 of Updated Plan lists the [p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of
"local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a
sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA has been funding HAL for the past 3 years; and
WHERES, since 2018, HAL has been the proud operator of the Historic Ward Rooming
House Gallery located in Overtown at 249 N.W. 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33136 and owned by
the SEOPW CRA; and
WHEREAS, the Historic Ward Rooming House functions as a centerpiece of the Historic
Overtown Culture Entertainment District Master Plan. Built in the era of Overtown's historic
heyday, when it was known as "Colored Town," the Ward Rooming House stands as a tribute to
the history of Miami's oldest historic black community in the City of Miami. As one of the few
remaining buildings of its time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes significant for the
larger role it serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's black community; and
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File ID: 12825
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WHEREAS, HAL engages the community through the arts, by hosting a traditional
gallery
alongside community events; and
WHEREAS, due to a reduction in programming as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,
HAL has a surplus of funds in budget that can be carried over to fiscal year 2022 - 2023. The
carryover funds would be used for the full return of the Point Comfort Art Fair; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to
Norwood Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for the first year with the
option to renew for one additional one-year period, subject to funding availability, to underwrite
costs associated with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward
Rooming House for 2022 - 2023; and
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 the issuance of a grant to
Norwood Consulting Inc., in an amount not to exceed to $150,000.00 for the first year, with the
option to renew for one additional one-year period, subject to funding availability, to underwrite
costs associated with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward
Rooming House for 2022 — 2023.
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 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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