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Meeting Agenda
Thursday, January 26, 2023
10:00 AM
City Hall
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency
Christine King, Chair, District Five
Alex Diaz de la Portilla, Vice Chair, District One
Joe Carollo, Board Member, District Three
Manolo Reyes, Board Member, District Four
Vacant Position, Board Member, District Two
SEOPW CRA OFFICE ADDRESS:
819 NW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR
MIAMI, FL 33136
Phone: (305) 679-6800 I Fax (305) 679-6835
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Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Agenda
January 26, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
CRA PUBLIC COMMENTS
CRA RESOLUTION
1. CRA RESOLUTION
13342 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 TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY
THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($250,000.00) TO CAMILLUS
HOUSE, INC., TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF OPERATING 23 OF THE
100 BEDS PER DAY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE
TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
ALLOCATING THE FUNDS FROM SEOPW - "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS"
ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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2. CRA RESOLUTION
13343 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. THIS
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL GRANT TO COMMUNITY WORK
TRAINING PROGRAM, INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $98,940.54,
TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION AND
MANAGEMENT OF THE OVERTOWN EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
CENTER FROM THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2021 TO JUNE 2021;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER
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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX
INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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3. CRA RESOLUTION
13344 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NEW
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION AND OPERATION OF
"FOLK LIFE FRIDAYS", A MONTHLY OPEN-AIR MARKET IN THE
REDEVELOPMENT AREA, FOR 2023 - 2024; 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. ; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT
FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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4. CRA RESOLUTION
13357 THIS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY, AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE, IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $955,252.43, TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING
LICENSE PLATE READERS AND HIRING AT LEAST TWO FULLTIME
POLICE. THIS WILL ASSIST WITH ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR
TARGETED AREAS THAT POSE A RISK TO THE HOMELESS
POPULATION WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA ("PROGRAM");
FURTHER 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM
SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS,"
ACCOUNT CODE NO.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
January 26, 2023
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: January 23, 2023 File: 13342
Members of the CRA Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to Camillus House, Inc. to
assist with an emergency shelter
program.>
Enclosures: File # 13342 Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") seeks authorization for an expenditure of funds in
an amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to support Camillus House, Inc. program. The program has
historically supported 75 emergency shelter beds and associated services for street homeless referred by
the City of Miami Police Department. For FY 2022 - 2023 will be moving to 100 beds. An emergency
shelter is a housing and service program that provides a place to sleep, meals, and case management
services to homeless individuals. A $250,000.00 grant will cover the cost of operating 23 of the 100 beds
at $30.00 per day.
For over 50 years, Camillus House, Inc. ("Camillus") has been operating in the SEOPW CRA
Redevelopment Area. Its mission of restoring hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in the community
has always been aligned with the SEOPW CRA's goals and principles. The Coronavirus Disease 19
("Covid-19") pandemic has been a challenging time for the poor and homeless population, and Camillus
has been at the forefront of addressing the diverse needs of its clients. Camillus depends on fundraising to
underwrite its services. Two of their major annual fundraisers are "The Auction" and "Hope for All
Gala." The SEOPW CRA has supported these events in the past.
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community Redevelopment
Act, (the "Act"), "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in
a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum
and blight".
Section 163.340(7) of the Act further defines "slum area" as including "[t]he existence of conditions that
endanger life".
Section 2, Goals 6, on page 10 of the Updated Plan lists "improv[ing] the quality of life for residents" as a
stated redevelopment goal.
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FUNDING:
$250,000.00 allocated from SEOPW - "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Camillus House, Inc.
Address: 1603 N.W. 7th Avenue, Miami, FL 33136
Number of participants: Average 75 individuals for the extended beds.
Funding request: $250,000.00
Age range of participants: All ages
Scope of work or services (Summary): Emergency shelter is a housing and services program that
provides a place to sleep, meals and case management services to homeless individuals.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: January 26, 2023
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing expenditure of funds in the amount not to exceed $250,000.00, to support
Camillus House, Inc program.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 5 0, 0 0 0.0 0
NO (Complete the following source of funds information):
Amount budgeted in the line item: $
Balance in the line item: $
Amount needed in the line item: $
Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items:
ACTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
TOTAL
Project No./Index/Minot Object
From
$
To
$
From
$
To
$
Comments:
Approved by:
Approval:
Executive Director 1/23/2023
I
Mig�iel A Valbnti �riance Off�c�� " 1/23/2023
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 13342 Final Action Date:
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
TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS AND NO CENTS ($250,000.00)
TO CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC., TO ASSIST WITH THE COST OF OPERATING 23 OF
THE 100 BEDS PER DAY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER ALLOCATING THE 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 2018 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan (the
"Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, for over 50 years, Camillus House, Inc., a Florida not for profit corporation
("Camillus") has been operating in the SEOPW CRA redevelopment area and its mission of restoring
hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in the community has always been aligned with the SEOPW
CRA's goals and principles; and
WHEREAS, Camillus is a Emergency shelter that includes housing and service programs that
provide a place to sleep, meals and case management services to homeless individuals. and
WHEREAS, The Coronavirus Disease 19 ("Covid-19") pandemic has been a challenging time for
the poor and homeless population, and Camillus has been at the forefront of addressing the diverse needs
of its clients; and
WHEREAS, Camillus depends on fundraising to underwrite its services; and
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WHEREAS, two of Camillus's major annual fundraisers are "The Auction" and "Hope for All
Gala," Which the SEOPW CRA has supported in the past; and
WHEREAS, under Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community Redevelopment Act,
(the "Act"), "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a
community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum
and blight"; and
WHEREAS, under Section 163.340(7) of the Act further defines "slum area" as including "the
existence of conditions that endanger life ..."; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, on page 10 of the Updated Plan lists "improving the quality of life
for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding in the amount not to
exceed $250,000.00 to support for Camillus House, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; 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 Camillus for provision of grant funds for purchasing
extended beds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 subject to the availability of funds;
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 funding in an amount not to
exceed $250,000.00 to cover the cost of operating 23 of the 100 beds at a cost of $30.00 beds per day.
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 a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation
from SEOPW — "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 in an
amount not to exceed $250,000.00.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ounsel 1/23/2023
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City of Miami Shelter Program Proposal
Submitted to the SEOPW CRA by Camillus House, Inc.
Program Description:
Camillus House has successfully managed and operated the City of Miami Emergency Shelter Program
since 2016. The program has historically supported 75 emergency shelter beds and associated services
for street homeless referred by the City of Miami Police Department, and for FY 2022-23 will be moving
to 100 beds. Emergency shelter is a housing and services program that provides a place to sleep, meals
and case management services to homeless individuals. This request to the Southeast Overtown/ Park
West CRA is for $250,000 to cover the cost of operating 23 of the 100 beds at a cost of $30 beds per day.
The program is further supported by the Downtown Development Authority, OMNI CRA and from City of
Miami general funds.
Background
In order to continue its commitment to assist homeless persons within its jurisdictional boundaries, and
its desire to comply with the Pottinger Settlement Agreement, the City of Miami contracted with Camillus
House to secure emergency shelter beds at our main facility, located at 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami. With
the overturn of Pottinger, Camillus continues to work with the City and the City of Miami Police as well
as City of Miami Outreach to continue the previously mandated services as a known best -practice in
addressing issues of the on -street homeless.
Under the City of Miami Shelter Bed Program, ten (10) beds are available for 24-hour placements, and
ninety (90) beds will be available for individuals who request additional services (e.g. Extended Stay Beds).
Clients are placed in this program by City of Miami Police officers and are homeless individuals coming
primarily from areas with the highest concentration of homelessness within the City, including the area
encompassing the SEOPW CRA.
The program has historically been funded though a partnership with the City of Miami and its affiliates
the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and the OMNI CRA. The funding commitments are
as follows:
1. City of Miami: $558,550
2. OMNI CRA: $250,000
3. DDA: $40,000
Through this proposal, Camillus House is requesting a SEOPW CRA contribution in the amount of $250,000.
This funding is essential to ensure the expansion and a continued level of bed availability for the City to
provide emergency housing placements, in particular for City Police. At present, there is limited daily bed
availability in all homeless shelters, with average wait times for City of Miami Homeless Outreach
placements between two -three weeks.
Services Provided:
Camillus House provides the following services to homeless persons referred to the program which will
include, but are not limited to:
a. To the extent possible, make available lower level beds (when bunks beds are present) or regular
single beds to facilitate access for persons with disabilities;
b. Up to three (3) meals a day;
Attachment: File # 13342 Backup (13342 : Grant to Camillus House, Inc. to assist with an emergency shelter program.>)
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c. Basic case management, information, and/or referral to ancillary services (i.e., independent living
skills preparation, etc.);
d. Access to basic health, substance abuse, and/or mental health screening on a voluntary basis;
e. Participation in the other routine services of the Camillus House Day Center program, including
but not limited to, access to: showers, clothing exchange, toilet facilities, mail room, library,
computers, electrical outlets, telephones, socialization, and other recreational activities;
f. Assistance to receive entitlement benefits (i.e., SSI, VA, TANF, Medicaid and other entitlements),
referral to educational, recreational and vocational services as appropriate, and referral to
transitional and/or advanced care housing;
g. Camillus provides the following amenities to homeless persons referred to the Program:
i. Space sufficient to accommodate 100 beds including 23 SEOPW supported beds;
ii. Organized sleeping arrangements;
iii. Personnel to provide necessary care;
iv. Functioning restrooms;
v. Electricity to provide light;
vi. A potable water source or space to accommodate water;
vii. Staff personnel adequate to maintain a safe environment at the facility;
viii. Adequate supplies necessary to comply with all terms of this Agreement;
ix. Appropriate medical care and supplies when necessary, and within the scope of the
agency's competence, in its sole discretion;
x. A dog kennel;
xi. Personnel property storage; and
xii. Basic personal hygiene products available at no cost, such as soap, shampoo, tooth
paste, toothbrush etc.
Reporting:
Camillus House provides the City, DDA and can provide to the SEOPW CRA with monthly reports detailing:
1. Total number of persons served
2. Average monthly and Daily Bed Vacancy
3. Average length of stay
4. Length of stay by participant
5. Outplacement Outcomes
Budget
The expenses allocated the funded portions of City of Miami Shelter Program are as follows:
Line Item
Combined City
Funding Program
Cost ($)
SEOPW Funding
($250,000)
Salaries
320,000
73,620
Benefits
65,000
15,050
Food Service costs
100,000
23,100
General, Administrative, Insurances, Supplies
100,000
23,100
Direct & Ancillary support to clients
130
30
Facility Expenses
500,000
115,100
TOTAL COST
1,085,130
250,000
Attachment: File # 13342 Backup (13342 : Grant to Camillus House, Inc. to assist with an emergency shelter program.>)
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In addition to the expenses above, there are $200,000 in additional expenses associated with service
delivery and administrative overheads based on actual costs per bed.
Attachment: File # 13342 Backup (13342 : Grant to Camillus House, Inc. to assist with an emergency shelter program.>)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
January 26, 2023
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: January 23, 2023 File: 13343
Members of the CRA Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to Community Work Training
Program, Inc.
Enclosures: File # 13343 Backup
BACKGROUND:
This Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes a grant to Community Work Training Program, Inc.
("CWTP"), in an amount not to exceed S98,940.54, to underwrite costs associated with the operation and
management of the Overtown Employment Assistance Center ("Assistance Center") from the period of
November 2021 to June 2022, located at the Overtown Business Resource Center, 1490 N.W. 3rd
Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136.
Since 2010, CWTP has operated the Assistance Center which has worked directly with employers to
identify their hiring needs and matched them with qualified candidates that have undergone the CWTP's
job training program. Throughout the years, CWTP has fostered relationships with countless employers
and has placed numerous job seekers. It seeks to continue and expand its successful efforts in providing
employment assistance to the residents of the Redevelopment Area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving the quality of life for
residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
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 ...."
FUNDING:
S98,940.54 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: January 26, 2023
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant to Community Work Training Program, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $98,934.54, to underwrite costs associated with the operation and management
of the Overtown Employment Assistance Center.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 9 8 , 9 3 4.5 4
NO (Complete the following source of funds information):
Amount budgeted in the line item: $
Balance in the line item: $
Amount needed in the line item: $
Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items:
ACTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
TOTAL
Project No./Index/Minot Object
From
$
To
$
From
$
To
$
Comments:
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Approved by:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcntirr, Finance Of c�P "" 1/23/2023
Executive Director 1/23/2023
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 13343 Final Action Date:
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. THIS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AUTHORIZING AN ADDITIONAL
GRANT TO COMMUNITY WORK TRAINING PROGRAM, INC, IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $98,940.54, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
OPERATION AND MANAGEMENT OF THE OVERTOWN EMPLOYMENT
ASSISTANCE CENTER FROM THE PERIOD OF NOVEMBER 2021 TO JUNE 2021;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW
TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 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, since 2010, Community Work Training Program, Inc. ("CWTP") has operated the
Overtown Employment Assistance Center ("Assistance Center"), a job training and placement program
located at the Overtown Business Resource Center, 1490 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136;
and
WHEREAS, CWTP works directly with employers to identify their hiring needs and matched
them with qualified candidates that have undergone the CWTP's job training program. Over the years,
CWTP has fostered relationships with countless employers and has placed numerous job seekers. It seeks
to continue and expand its successful efforts in providing employment assistance to the residents of the
Redevelopment Area; 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 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 COGIC, for the issuance of grant funds in an amount not to
exceed one hundred seventeen thousand nine hundred seven dollars ($117,907.00) for repairs and
improvements to the Property; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution will further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OR COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. 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 2. 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 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant to Community Work
Training Program, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $98,940.54, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation and management of the Overtown Employment Assistance Center located at 1490 N.W. 3rd
Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, FL 33136.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
Section 5. 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 6. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants
and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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COMMUNITY WORK TRAINING PROGRAM, INC
1490 NW 3rd AVE. Suite 106 Miami, FI. 33136
NOVEMBER 2021-JUNE 2022 INVOICE# 1-2021-22 Thru 16-2021-22
Line Items
Current Expense
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
$33,344.00
ASSISTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
$8,754.00
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
$23,344.00
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
$23,344.00
FICO / PAYROLL EXPENSES
$7,000.00
INSURANCES
$2,355.79
COMMUNICATIONS
$0.00
LICENSES FEES
$0.00
OFFICE FURNITURE
$0.00
PARTICIPANT SUPPLIES
$0.00
COMPUTER SUPPLIES
$0.00
OFFICE SUPPLIES
$0.00
RENT
$798.75
TOTAL
$ 98, 940.54
Attachment: File # 13343 Backup (13343 : Grant to Community Work Training Program, Inc.)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
January 26, 2023
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: January 23, 2023 File: 13344
Members of the CRA Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: A grant to New Washington Heights
Community Development
Conference, Inc.
Enclosures: File # 13344- Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $200,000.00, to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference,
Inc. ("New Washington Heights") to underwrite costs associated with the production and operation of
"Folk Life Fridays" in the Redevelopment Area for 2023 - 2024.
New Washington Heights developed "Folk Life Fridays", a monthly open-air market that showcases
various local vendors selling a variety of items, such as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and
food, on the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall. The event is held every first Fridays of the month from 12:00 p.m.
to 10:00 p.m. New Washington Heights requests continued assistance in hosting this monthly
community event.
Since 2010, the Board has supported New Washington Heights' operation of "Folk Life Fridays", by
Resolution Nos. CRA-R-10-0017, CRA-R-11-0005, CRA-R-11-0016, CRA-R-12-0030, CRA-R-13-
0010, CRA-R-14-0017, CRA-R-14-0072, CRA-R-15-0056, CRA-R-17-0003, CRA-R-18-0015, CRA-
R-19-0007, CRA-R-20-0028, and CRA-R-22-0004.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5, on page 11 of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") lists the [p]romotion and marketing of the community" as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principles 6 and 14 at page 15 of the Plan list the promotion of "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally"
as stated redevelopment principles.
FUNDING:
$200,000.00 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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FACT SHEET:
Company name: New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.
Address: 1600 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 - 1810
Number of participants: 75 - 100
Funding request: $200,000.00
Term: 1 year
Age range of participants: All ages
Scope of work or services (Summary): Open air market to encourage economic development and
entrepreneurship within the Overtown community to make the area a tourist destination.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• Increase vendor participation within the Overtown Community during the Summer months of
June, July and August.
• Increased live engagement activities within the Overtown Community to help assist with the
tourism within the area.
• Exposure of the Overtown Community on Local 10.
Current SEOPW CRA projects that will benefit (if applicable):
1. EyeUrbanTV.com, LLC
2. Human Resource of Miami, Inc.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: January 26, 2023
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $200,000.00, to New
Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. to underwrite costs
associated with the production and operation of "Folk Life Fridays" in the redevelopment
area for 2023-2024.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 0 0, 0 0 0.0 0
NO (Complete the following source of funds information):
Amount budgeted in the line item: $
Balance in the line item: $
Amount needed in the line item: $
Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items:
ACTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
TOTAL
Project No./Index/Minot Object
From
$
To
$
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$
To
$
Comments:
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Approved by:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcntirr, Finance Of c�P "" 1/23/2023
Executive Director 1/23/2023
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 13344 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $200,000.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PRODUCTION AND OPERATION OF "FOLK LIFE FRIDAYS", A MONTHLY OPEN-
AIR MARKET IN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA, FOR 2023 - 2024; 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. ; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX
INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE
NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("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, Goal 5 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the
community" as a stated redevelopment goal; 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 14 on page 16 of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, New Washington Heights Community Development Conference Inc. ("New
Washington Heights") has developed "Folk Life Fridays" as an open-air market to be held every first
Friday of the month from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The monthly event will showcase various local
vendors selling a variety of items such as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and food on the 9th
Street Pedestrian Mall in the Redevelopment Area; and
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WHEREAS, since 2010 the Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-
10-0017, CRA-R-11-0005, CRA-R-11-0016, CRA-R-12-0030, CRA-R-13-0010, CRA-R-14-0017, CRA-
R-14-0072, CRA-R-15-0056, CRA-R-17-0003, CRA-R-18-0015, CRA-R-19-0007, CRA-R-20-0028, and
CRA-R-22-0004 has previously supported New Washington Heights in the operation of "Folk Life
Fridays"; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$200,000.00 to New Washington Heights to underwrite costs associated with the production of "Folk Life
Fridays" for 2023-2024; and
WHEREAS, the Board 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. 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.
Section 2. 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 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed to $200,000.00, to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference,
Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the production and operation of "Folk Life Fridays", a monthly
open-air market in the Redevelopment Area, for 2023 - 2024.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for the
purposes set forth above.
Section 5. 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 6. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other
Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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New Washington Heights CDC Proposal
Overtown FolkLife Friday
February 2023- February 2024
Overview
New Washington Heights CDC is pleased to submit this proposal to the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency. Funding is requested to support Over town's FolkLife Fridays, a
hidden jewel, the Over town 9th street mall is home to Folklife Friday, an open-air marketplace which
serves as a hub of economic development activity within the Overtown community. Month on Friday of
every month year-round, the marketplace is home to soul food, Hispanic and Caribbean food venders,
entrepreneurial retailers, renowned entertainers, local DJ's and a mix of residents, professionals and
tourist enjoying good food, fun in Miami's sun and a blend of pop, R&B, and oldies but goodies.
Accomplishment
To date, this unique economic development project attracts Overtown residents, employs locals,
entertains professionals, and even invites those who grew up in Overtown a chance to come back to the
neighborhood to support the area and witness the SEOPW CRA transformative projects come to life. A
socio-economic driver of progress, folklife Friday's help businesses meet their monthly revenue goals.
In addition, the festival provides the opportunity for broad -based community recognition, elected officials
to meet and learn from residents, past attendees include the County and City Mayor, State representatives,
Senators, School Board Members, and other elected and notable citizens.
Rationale
The Overtown 9th Street Mall was conceptualized by New Washington Heights CDC and community
stakeholders in 1979 and was incorporated into the original SEOPW CRA redevelopment plan in 1981.
It was put forth as an integral project to help rid the Overtown area of slum and blight and promote
sustainable economic development activities in the area, the project has received investment by the
SEOPW CRA over the last 10 years.
Attachment: File # 13344- Backup (13344 : A grant to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.)
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Objectives
• #1 Promote businesses within the Overtown Community
• #2 Market the Overtown community as a cultural heritage tourist destination
Scope Of Work
New Washington Heights CDC will conceptualize, develop, implement, and operate an open-air
marketplace festival to occur within the boundaries of the Historic Overtown folk Life District, an area
bounded by NW 5th St, NW 14th St, NW 3rd Ave. The goals of the project are to:
• Promote commerce
• Support local businesses within the Overtown community
• Diversity market and entertainment options for residents and surrounding communities
• Market the SEOPW Redevelopment Area as a cultural heritage tourist destination
Implementation Strategy
The execution strategy incorporates proven methodologies, extremely qualified personnel, and a highly
responsive approach to managing deliverables. The following is a description of our project methods,
including how the project will be developed, a proposed timeline of events, and reasons for why we
suggest developing the project as described.
1. The event will occur Twice a Monthly on Friday January -December from
12:OOpm - 10:OOpm.
2. A planned schedule of events will be prepared annually.
3. The events operations will be accessible and for the enjoyment of the public.
4. The event will actively engage businesses within and the Redevelopment Area to participate.
5. The marketing strategies used will include community -based efforts, attending area meetings,
speaking with area businesses, social media, and radio as needed.
6. Efforts will be made to diversify participating vendor products, services, and pricing.
7. Efforts will be made to attract vendors who will sell branded items that represent Historic
Overtown.
Attachment: File # 13344- Backup (13344 : A grant to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.)
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Festival Line -UP
Month
Description
January
MLK Birthday Celebration
February
Black history Month Celebration
March
Women's History Month Celebration
April
Gospel Explosion
May
Spring Celebration
June
Summertime Family Reunion
July
BBQ Cook -Off Competition
August
Overtown Business Expo
September
Back to School
October
Halloween Fun Zone
November
Giving Thanks
December
Soul basel
Attachment: File # 13344- Backup (13344 : A grant to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.)
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Deliverables
Key project dates are outlined below. Dates are best guess estimates and are subject to change
until a contract is executed.
Description
Time frame
Duration
Submit Reimbursement/
Payment request
Monthly
Jan -Dec
Event Marketing
Weekly
Jan -Dec
Recruit and confirm.
Vendors
Monthly
Jan -Dec
Recruit and confirm.
Entertainment
Monthly
Jan -Dec
3
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Budget
Budget Line -Item
Description
PROPOSED BUDGET
Permits -special events
$ 1000
Insurance
$ 4,000
Marketing / promotions/ public
relations
$ 17,000
Equipment rental/ stage
$ 9,000
Entertainment
$ 25,000
Sanitation- clean up
$ 8,000
Sanitation -portable restrooms
$ 12,000
Equipment table/ chairs
$ 15,000
Supplies and materials
$ 20,000
Management /operation fees
$ 36,000
Program Assistant
$ 26,000
Staffing
$ 8,000
Fire
$ 9,000
Police
$ 10,000
Total
$ 200,000
Thank you for your Consideration,
JACKIE BELL
Jackie Bell, Executive Director
New Washington Heights CDC
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Attachment: File # 13344- Backup (13344 : A grant to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.)
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attachment for Nan of Action for COVID-19 Center for
Disease Control Prevention.
5
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CM/MN Diq.SPOW.ef MIME.
New Washington Heights CDC.
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New Washington Heights Plan of Action for reopening post COVID-19.
New Washington Heights CDC will be following all City of Miami, Miami Dade County, CDC, and
Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding following Social Distancing.
Plan of Action
• Meet with the planning team to discuss the emergency operations plan.
• Establish relationships with key community partners and stakeholders.
• Promote the daily practice of everyday preventive actions.
• Provide COVID-19 prevention supplies to event staff and participants.
• Space all Tents at least 6 Feet apart from each other.
• Have social distancing markings on the floor.
• Promote messages that discourage people who are sick from attending events.
• Identify a space that can be used to isolate staff or participants who may become ill at the
event.
• Identify actions to take in the need to postpone or cancel events.
• Update and distribute timely and accurate emergency communication information.
Meet with the planning- teas:
Emergency operations plans will be discussed and determined on how they may impact aspects of our
events, such as personnel, security, services and activities, functions, and resources. We will work with
the planning team to prepare for the key prevention strategies outlined in this guidance. A contingency
plan will be developed that will address various scenarios which may be encountered during a COVID-19
outbreak.
Establish relationships with key community partners and stakeholders.
Form key relationships for events including the Florida Department of Health, community leaders, faith -
based organizations, vendors, suppliers, hospitals, hotels, airlines, transportation companies, and law
enforcement. Collaborate and coordinate with them on broader planning efforts. Contact the Florida
Department of Health for a copy of their outbreak response and mitigation plan for the community.
Participate in community -wide emergency preparedness activities.
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Promote the daily practice of everyday preventive actions.
Use health messages and materials developed by the CDC or the Florida Department of Health to
encourage event staff and participants to practice good personal health habits. Signs (physical and/or
electronic) will be displayed throughout the event to provide frequent reminders to participants to engage
in everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
These include:
• Staying home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going
to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If
soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.
• Handshakes and "high -fives" are often exchanged at meetings and sporting events and
these can be ways in which COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. As a
way of decreasing the social pressure to engage in these common behaviors, signs will be
displayed (physical and/or electronic) that discourage these actions during the gathering.
Provide COVID-19 prevention supplies to event staff and participants.
• Prevention Supplies will be available for event staff and participants, such as hand
sanitizing stations that contain at least 60% alcohol, tissues, trash baskets, disposable
facemasks, and cleaners and disinfectants.
• Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.
Consider alternatives for event staff and participants who are at increased risk for complications from
COVID-19.
Currently, older adults and persons with severe underlying health conditions are at increased risk for
severe illness and complications from COVID-19. Organizers will reassign duties for higher -risk staff to
have minimal contact with other persons. People in higher -risk groups should consult with their
healthcare provider about attending events.
Promote messages that discourage people who are sick from attending events.
This will include electronic messages sent to attendees prior to attending the event as well as messages
requesting that people leave events if they begin to have symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever,
cough, and shortness of breath. Attendees will be encouraged to seek medical advice promptly by calling
ahead to a doctor's office or emergency room to get guidance.
An area will be designated and can be used to isolate staff or participants who may become ill at the
event
A space will be designated for staff and participants who may become sick and cannot leave the event
immediately. We will work with partners, such as local hospitals, to create a plan for treating staff and
participants who do not live nearby. If any staff member or participant becomes sick at an event, they will
be separated from others as soon as possible.
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Event rescheduling.
We will work closely with local public health officials to assess local capacities in the area. During a
COVID-19 outbreak, resource limitations among local healthcare systems and/or law enforcement can
influence the decision to postpone or cancel your events. If possible, we will plan alternative ways for
participants to enjoy the event.
Emergency communication information.
Everyone in our chain of communication will be identified and systems will be established for sharing
information with them. Up-to-date contact information for everyone in the chain of communication will
be maintained. Marketing platforms will be used to help disseminate information. Key community
partners and stakeholders will be updated regularly.
Potential language, cultural, and disability barriers associated with communicating COVID-19
information to event staff and participants will be addressed.
Information will be shared and will easily be understood by everyone attending the events.
Follow-up after a COVID-19 Outbreak has ended
A COVID-19 outbreak could last for a long time. When public health officials determine that the
outbreak has ended in our local community, we will work with them to identify criteria for scaling back
COVID-19 prevention actions at your events. Base the criteria on slowing the outbreak in our local area.
• We will evaluate the effectiveness of our emergency operations and communication plans
• Gather feedback from event staff, participants (if possible), community partners, and
stakeholders to improve plans. Identify any gaps in the plans and any needs you may
have for additional resources.
• Look for ways to expand community partnerships. Identify agencies or partners needed to
help prepare for infectious disease outbreaks in the future and try to add them to our
planning team.
Attachment: File # 13344- Backup (13344 : A grant to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc.)
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SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
January 26, 2023
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: January 23, 2023 File: 13357
Members of the CRA Board
Subject: City of Miami Police Department
Enclosures: File # 13357 - Backup
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$955,252.43, to the City of Miami Police Department ("City") to underwrite costs associated purchasing
license plate readers and hiring at least two police officers to assist with enhanced policing services and
within the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area.
In an effort to enhance the general patrol services provided by the City of Miami Police Department
within the Redevelopment Area, the SEOPW CRA has funded several prior community policing
innovation programs within the Redevelopment Area, including the Police Visibility Pilot Program, the
ShotSpotter Flex Gunfire Alert Pilot Program; the SEOPW CRA Police Camera Pilot Program; and for
Enhanced Policing Services.
The general policing services will provide enhanced police services by hiring at least two (2) full-time
BEAT police officers assigned to Zone 5, which includes N.W. 5th Street to N.W. 14th Street and N.W.
1st Court to N.W. 3rd Court. This FY 22 - 23 Program is meant to improve public safety by providing
services, including but not limited to foot and/or motorized patrol, camera surveillance, and community
policing techniques.
The SEOPW CRA will also negotiate with the City Manager for additional safety measures, including
additional lighting for targeted areas that pose a risk to the homeless population within the
Redevelopment Area. The targeted areas are: under the I-395 on 1st Place between 13th Street and 14th
Street, under I-95 on 1 lth Street between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue, under 1-95 on loth Street between
3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.335 of Florida Statutes, (the "Act"), states that the existence of slum and blighted areas
greatly contributes to the spread of disease and crime causing economic and social burdens to the
community, thereby negatively affecting the tax base and impairing sound growth within the community
In response to the existence of slum and blight within the State of Florida, Section 163.340(9) of the Act
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allows for the creation of community redevelopment agencies to address these conditions by engaging in
"community redevelopment", defined as "undertakings, activities, or projects of a ... community
redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area ... for the reduction or prevention of crime".
Section 163.340(23) of the Act further provides a means for community redevelopment agencies to
address crime through "community policing innovations" which is defined as "policing technique or
strategy designed to reduce crime by reducing opportunities for, and increasing the perceived risks of
engaging in, criminal activity through visible presence of police in the community, including, but not
limited to, community mobilization, neighborhood block watch, citizen patrol, citizen contact patrol, foot
patrol, neighborhood storefront police stations, field interrogation, or intensified motorized patrol."
Section 2, Goal 6, on page 10 of the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Updated
Redevelopment Agency Plan (the "Updated Plan"), lists the "[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for
residents" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Goal 9, at page 10, further lists "[f]oster[ing] safe community initiatives to provide for public
safety through Community Policing Innovations" as a stated redevelopment goal.
The goal of the Program is to reduce and prevent crime within the Redevelopment Area, thereby
enhancing the quality of life of its residents and encouraging growth and development in the area in
accordance with the Plan.
FUNDING:
$955,252.43 funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: January 26, 2023
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorization to enter into negotiations with the City of Miami Police Department for
Enhanced Policing Services within the Redevelopment Area for the fiscal year 2023-
2024 for additional safety measures for targeted areas in an amount not to exceed
$955,252.43.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.891000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 9 5 5, 2 5 2.4 3
NO (Complete the following source of funds information):
Amount budgeted in the line item: $
Balance in the line item: $
Amount needed in the line item: $
Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items:
ACTION
ACCOUNT NUMBER
TOTAL
Project No./Index/Minot Object
From
$
To
$
From
$
To
$
Comments:
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Approved by:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcntirr, Finance Of c�P "" 1/23/2023
Executive Director 1/23/2023
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number:
File Number: 13357 Final Action Date:
THIS RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY,
AUTHORIZING A GRANT TO THE CITY OF MIAMI POLICE, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $955,252.43, TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING LICENSE PLATE READERS
AND HIRING AT LEAST TWO FULLTIME POLICE. THIS WILL ASSIST WITH
ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES FOR TARGETED AREAS THAT POSE A RISK
TO THE HOMELESS POPULATION WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA
("PROGRAM"); FURTHER 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW
TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO.10050.920101.883000.0000.00000; PROVIDING FOR INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (the
"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 Updated Redevelopment
Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 163.335, of the Community Redevelopment Act, (the "Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969"), states that the existence of slum and blighted areas greatly contributes to
the spread of disease and crime causing economic and social burdens to the community, thereby
negatively affecting the tax base and impairing sound growth within the community; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.340(23) of the Act further provides a means for community
redevelopment agencies to address crime through "community policing innovations" which is defined as
"policing technique or strategy designed to reduce crime by reducing opportunities for, and increasing the
perceived risks of engaging in, criminal activity through visible presence of police in the community,
including, but not limited to, community mobilization, neighborhood block watch, citizen patrol, citizen
contact patrol, foot patrol, neighborhood storefront police stations, field interrogation, or intensified
motorized patrol"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, on page 10 of the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Updated Redevelopment Agency Plan (the "Updated Plan"), lists the "[i]mprovement of the
quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 9, at page 10, further lists "[f]ostering safe community initiatives to
provide for public safety through Community Policing Innovations" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, has authorized funding for several prior community
policing innovation programs with the redevelopment area, including the Police Visibility Pilot Program,
the ShotSpotter Flex Gunfire Alert Pilot Program, the CRA Police Camera Pilot Program, and for
Enhanced Policing Services; and
WHEREAS, negotiations with the Chief of the City of Miami ("City") Police Department will be
for funding for an enhanced baseline police services program for fiscal year FY 22 — 23 Program would
underwrite the costs associated with hiring at least two (2) full-time police officers assigned to Zone 5
which includes N.W. 5th Street to N.W. 14th Street and N.W. 1st Court to N.W. 3rd Court, as well as the
costs for new cameras and monitoring services; and
WHEREAS, the FY 22 - 23 Program's intent is to improve public safety by providing services,
including but not limited to, foot and/or motorized patrol, camera surveillance, and community policing
techniques; and
WHEREAS, these targeted areas are: under the I-395 on 1st Place between 13th Street and 14th
Street, under I-95 on 1 lth Street between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue, and under I-95 on loth Street
between 3rd Avenue and 5th Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant for the Funds for the FY 22 -
23 Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the adoption of this Resolution would further
the aforementioned redevelopment 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 Executive Director is hereby authorized to negotiate and execute an
agreement, in a form acceptable to the General Counsel, with the City of Miami for the FY 22 - 23
Program.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant to the Cit of Miami
Police, in an amount not to exceed $955,252.43, to assist with purchasing license plate readers and hiring
at least two (2) full-time police officers.
Section 4. The Executive Director is further authorized to execute all documents necessary,
all -in forms acceptable to the General Counsel for the FY 22 - 23 Program.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Section 7. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants
and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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ounsel 1/23/2023
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City of Miami Police
SEOPW Breakdown
Description
Budgeted Modification
Actuals Remaining
PTZ & 360 cameras
License Plate Readers
Variable Message Signs & Speeding
Equipment & Uniform for BEAT Officers
Fingerprint Morphol Dent Device
Steiner Binoculars
FLIR Thermal Monocular
Laser Lab Tint Meter
BOLO Wrap
Vehicle Magnets
Lapel Pins
Maintenance of Equipment
Horsepower electric
$ 36,463.64
$ 30,000.00
$ 14,500.00
$ 8,500.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 3,879.98
$ 4,990.00
$ 440.00
$ 14,250.00
$ 175.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 10,000.00
(5,062.82)
(785.00)
(3,254.50)
(3,972.00)
31,400.82
13,056.00
2,790.00
607.98
898.00
30,000.00
659.00
5,710.00
1,000.00
17.50
120.00
440.00
14, 250.00
175.00
1,000.00
10,000.00
Overtime / 2 Officer salaries
$ 420,841.38 $
13,074.32 $ 142,034.77 $ 291,880.93
Total $ 546,040.00 $
- $ 190,787.57 $ 355,252.43
Note:
The original budgeted amount was
Hosepower electric was paid by the CRA
Revised value transferred
Remaining Balance
Proposed amount
Total new values
Breakdown Analysis:
Sergeant (Average Salary with benefits)
Officer (Average Salary with benefits) (6)
Total Safari(
Equipment
Maintenance
Overtime
Total Cost
$ 600,000.00
$ (35,960.00)
$ 564,040.00
139,120.24 * Step 7 thru 10
572,356.56 * Step 1 thru 5
711,476.80
32,440.00
10,000.00
201,335.00
955,251.80
$ 355,252.43
$ 600,000.00
$ 955,252.43
x
x
x
x
Attachment: File # 13357 - Backup (13357 : City of Miami Police Department)
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