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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0046
File Number: 12826
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 AN ADDITIONAL GRANT,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS
($36,000.00), TO ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS, LLC, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALL STAR DETAILING
SERVICES TRAINING AND SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, 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; 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 ("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
Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "creation 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
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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
residents and those in need of a second chance to encourage dreams and break down societal
barriers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize an additional grant, in an amount
not to exceed thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000.00) to EDBB to underwrite costs associated
with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the SEOPW
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 thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000.00), to EDBB to underwrite costs associated
with the Program.
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, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation
for the Program.
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:
LW ce r ; Jidfl Counsel 11/10/2022 < ce r , Adfl Counsel 10/2012022
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