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TO: Arthur Noriega V
City Manager
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: Tuesday, February 22, FILE:
2022
SUBJECT: ARPA Allocation of $1,000,000 to Circle
of Brotherhood, Inc, (CBI), from Mayor,
Mayor Suarez — Four Fifth Waiver
FROM: Keith A. C swell REFERENCES:
Sr. Advisor to the City age
Economic Developm nt &
Venture Miami
ENCLOSURES:
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami ("City") received American Rescue Plan Act funding to address COVID-19 and its impact
on public health as well as address economic harms to households, small businesses, nonprofits, impacted
industries, and the public sector.
Circle of Brotherhood, Inc. (CBI) (the organization) is a not for profit company that provides services to low-
income and at -risk communities. The ARPA funding will assist those recovering from the public health and
economic harms of COVID-19. The organization will provide outreach and information to at -risk
communities to educate residents on available resources for rent, food and essential services assistance,
wellness program support and mental health referrals. Additionally, the organization will provide the
following: educate at -risk citizens and identify mental health needs; youth mentoring and jobs training to
address economic losses created by the pandemic; and address ways to reduce violence and improve relations
among law enforcement and citizens.
As the Organization is familiar with the needs of the community, it would be advantageous for the City to
expedite the allocation and waive procurement requirements at this time. Providing these funds to the
Organization will expedite the City's efforts to address the public health and economic harms resulting from
COVID-19, with no added time for the procurement process, which could take over 30-40 days.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding
methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as
amended, specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding of
the,a �te-the`Qity Commission for ratification by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
Arthur Nbriega V, City Manager