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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0053
File Number: 12975
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. AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00, TO URGENT, INC., TO UNDERWRITE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A ONE-YEAR PERIOD FOR THE JANUARY 2023-
DECEMBER 2023 SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING INSITUTE; 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, "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, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination
of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and
municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which... promote juvenile delinquency...";
and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 163.340 (7) defines "slum area" as an area having physical or
economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime
because there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential,
which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence... "; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on ofJ 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
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WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is a local non-profit committed to issues impacting children and youth,
and seeks assistance in administering a summer youth employment program that would help to combat
youth unemployment throughout the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, since 2011 the Board of Commissioners has supported the establishment of summer
employment programs for youth by Urgent, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is aligned with the legislative intent of Florida Statute 163.335(1), in
that, this progressive youth program assists in preventing juvenile delinquency by engaging 16 - 24 years
old in substantive learning and leadership development that will, in turn, promote economic and social
growth in the community; and
WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is a necessary program that assists in battling juvenile delinquency,
poverty and crime by providing alternatives to youth that allow for future job opportunities and motivates
youth to live and work to their full potential; and
WHEREAS, The Institute will operate for one year period from January 2023 — December 2023
and affords youth 16 - 24 years old with the opportunity to build and advance their skills in one of six (6)
disciplines: (1) Film; (2) Broadcast Media; (3) Arts (Architectural Design, Graphic Design & Creative
Writing); (4) Cultural Tourism; (5) Information Technology (Coding and Web Design); and (6)
Entrepreneurship/Business Management.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, to Urgent, Inc. to support a one-year period from January 2023 — December 2023 Summer
Youth Training Institute; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that adoption of this Resolution would further the
above mentioned redevelopment goals.
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 (4/5th) 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. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant in an amount not
to exceed $100,000.00, to Urgent, Inc. to underwrite costs associated for the one-year period from
January 2023 — December 2023 Summer Youth Training Institute.
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.
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Section 5. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants
and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 - other grants and aids
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
e r ounsel 11/10/2022
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