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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0050
File Number: 12971
Final Action Date:11/17/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER
AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND
FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES
ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-
85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS
AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA; WAIVING THE
REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING
PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT TO ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($150,000.00), TO
GREEN HAVEN PROJECT, INC. TO ASSIST WITH THE EDUCATIONAL
WORKSHOPS PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY,
ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL 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 PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND
PROVIDING FOR 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
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WHEREAS, The Green Haven Project, Inc. is requesting grant funds in an amount not to exceed
One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00) from the SEOPW CRA to assist with the program
that will provide on-the-job training, a robust curriculum, and educational opportunities to residents
within the SEOPW CRA who are interested in entrepreneurship as it pertains to the agricultural and
landscaping industry; and
WHEREAS, Specifically, the program will provide workshops, monthly food sharing, and school
gardens throughout the redevelopment area. The program intends to further develop its relationship with
local schools and assist in bridging the gap and fostering a better relationship between the community;
and
WHEREAS, the Program anticipates gainfully engaging between fifty (50) and sixty (60)
individuals from the Overtown community in vocational training ranging from farming to irrigation.
Ultimately, the program will provide job/life training skills while creating job opportunities for local
residents and those in need of access to green space, healthy food, educational resources, and positive
activities; and
WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive Director, it is in the
SEOPW CRA's best interest for the Board of Commissioners to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths
(4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Section 18-85 and 18-86 of
the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, and
to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and executive any and all agreements necessary, all in
forms acceptable to the General Counsel, with the Grantee for provision of grant funds for the Program in
an amount not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($150,000.00), subject to the availability
of funds;
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant will 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. By a four -fifths (4/5"') affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the
Executive Director's recommendation, and written findings pursuant to Section 18 - 85 and 18 - 86 of the
City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, are ratified, and confirmed and the requirements for
competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation methods as not being practicable or advantageous
to the SEOPW CRA are waived.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant in an amount
not to exceed One Hundred Fifty Thousand ($150,000.00), to the Grantee from SEOPW Tax Increment
Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 for the
Program.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all necessary documents, all -in forms
acceptable to the General Counsel, for said purpose.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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