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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #83 - Discussion Item66 VTR-i FriC= rAE`1ORANDUM TO Howard Gary oarE 07-17-83 FILE City Manager 5-;9,=._, Agenda item FF>G!• Joe Carollo "-F ERENCES: City Commissioner ENCLOSURES. Please add as a discussion item for the next City Commission meeting(July 28th, 1983), "funding of Edison -Buena Vista Eco- nomic Development Program". And include in the agenda package all background information that you may have pertaining to that subject. r OL 3 N1I." I_ I FICc ,;_z.10 JUM Howard V. Gary City Manager Charlotte Gallogly Director Department of Economic Development June 14, 1983 Report On Organizations Seeking To Operate Economic Development Programs In Edison -Buena Vista Pursuant to your directive,•I have met with representatives of the two groups that are seeking 9th year Community Development funding to operate a neighborhood economic development program in the Edison -Buena Vista area. These two groups are the Edison -Buena Vista Local Development Corporation (EBVLDC) and the Florida Economic Development Corporation (FF.DCO). The following is a background summary on the Edison Buena -Vista area and on the two organizations seeking the funding: Edison -Buena Vista District The Edison -Buena Vista district is a component of the Edison/Little River target area. This district is generally within the boun- daries of the FEC railroad, I-95 expressway, N.E. 54th Street, and the Airport expressway. The area can be characterized as principally a residential -type neighborhood with a limited concentration of commercial establish- ments. As to population, this area can be truly labeled as multi -ethnic. The area residents are mainly Black, Haitians, Latins and White Anglos. Edison -Buena Vista Local Development Corporation This corporation was a City of Miami funded community based or- ganization (CBO) during the 7th year Community Development contract period (July 1, 1981 to June 30, 1982). The City of Miami Department of Economic Development (DED) did not recommend further funding of this organization because during the 7th year contract period, this organization failed to respond in a timely manner to several violations of contract provisions--#s�2 discovered by an audit conducted by the City of Miami Offia of Internal Audit on March 1, 1982. The audit findings reveapd; iZ $13,027.47 in questioned costs. -- t cli r r� og ,, N w M 0 _- 0 . : 1-1 Page 2 Also, it should be noted that the State of Florida had involun- tarily dissolved this corporation on December 16, 1981 for failure to file an annual report. On March 10, 1982, the Board of Directors of EBVLDC voluntarily dissolved the corporation. Florida Economic Development Corporation This organization has never received City funding for the purposes of implementing an economic development program. The attached proposal (Attachment I) indicates that the organization does not have an established record in the area of economic development. In addition, it is apparent that the staff that has been identified to implement the economic development project does not possess the expertise or capability to successfully implement such a program. Analysis Our review of the two organizations requesting funding reveals deficiencies that would seriously impact a City -funded economic development program. One of the organizations has a poor history of fiscal and programmatic management, and the other, does not have an established record in the economic development arena. In addition, it is essential to consider whether the Edison -Buena Vista area requires a neighborhood economic development program. This area is not generally considered to be a major business (` district. While it is true that the Miami Design Plaza is within the previously identified boundaries for Buena Vista, the former operates independently through two organizations -- the Miami Design Plaza Merchants Association and the Economic Development Committee of the Design District. Also, it should be noted that the City recently funded the Haitian Task Force as a community based organization (CBO). This CBO is responsible for fostering economic development activities generally within the boundaries of Biscayne Boulevard, I-95 Expressway, N.E. 45th Street, and South of 79th Street. Thus, this CBO is servicing businesses within the boundaries of Edison -Buena Vista. Finally, it should be noted that consideration has been given to extending the area of coverage of the City -funded CBO, Little River Chamber of Commerce. If this is accomplished, this CBO would provide additional coverage to the Buena Vista area. Recommendation It is recommended that the City not provide funding to either the Edison -Buena Vista Local Development Corporation or to the Florida Economic Development Corporation. We feel that these two groups are not qualified to implement a successful economic development program. Furthermore, we would recommend against establishing a neighborhood economic development 1 - Page 3 program in the area. Ile strongly feel that the businesses that are already there can be serviced by the Haitian Task Force and, if necessary, the Little River Chamber of Commerce. ( In addition, the large concentration of businesses that are within the Edison -Buena Vista boundaries and the Miami Design Plaza are adequately being assisted by two of the most successful organizations in the City of Miami -- the Miami Design Plaza Merchants Association and the Economic Development Committee of the Design District. CG/AR/j u Attachment I C FLCRIDAECONC►IICr_DEVELOPMENT _+COr`PCRATIOy__ 4141. No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-131 1 ( 3 - 6 P.H. )(305) 573-4843 �43 DATE: JUNE 7, 1483 TO: MAYOR MAURICE FERRE COMMISSIONERS CORFXLO DAWKINS PEREZ PLUMMER FROM: FLORIDA ECO140MIC DEVELOFMENT CORPORATION TARGE: AREA: BUENA VISTA FUNDING FOR: COMMUNITY DEVELOPME.11T JOB CREATION PROGMi BUSINESS ASSISTANCE ,• REHABILITATION OF ABSENTEE LAhMLORD PROPERTIES CREATION OF A MERCHANTS PS SOCiAT10 COMPUTER COLLEGE REQUESTED FUNDL`IG..: $ 75,000.00 OVERVIEW Florida Economic Qevelopment Corporation is an organized, nec+ly experienced non-profit organization ( community based ), whose sole purpose is to help in alleviating proverty, uplift educational standards, foster economic development, through an economic revitalization program capable of creating jobs and assisting others in finding jobs in Dade County. JOB CREATIO.`t PROGRAM! To reach the goal of some 400 - 700 jobs, F E D C 0 will focus on new major industrial development, existing businesses and new businesses. The target industries are printing and publishing, communications equipment, office assistance, computer programming and technology, medical supplies, technicians, hotels and restaurants. These are labor industries that have commited to employment opportunities. The jobs created will be targeted for the black. Latin and haitian residents. The link that is created •- between now employers needing workers and residents needing jobs -- will definitely be a job creation / human resource program. ' 1 RESIDENTIAL AND CON?!rRCtAL RENAB1LITATIC`1 Because of the low ratn of ownership in Buena Vista, the strategy is to create residential and corrne-rcial owrership opportunities for the existing residents. Programs creating ownership opportunities include: Below market interest rate mortgages financed through City Bonds, or Anwerifirst, or Dade Federal, for the purchase of existing structures. - Renovation and resale whereby the lapidated properties are secured with an option contract, rehabilitated, and sold to the residents at written down prices. MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION Create an association to further help select, advocate, and plan the needed strategies for further economic development. BEGIN OPERATION FOR THE ESTABLISH?ENT OF A COMPUTER COLLEGE Create trained and skilled workers, educated in the professional and technical skills needed by local, city and county businesses; who will be able to successfully obtain employment in the era of high computer technology. BUSINESS ASSISTANCE The services that will be available will range from word processing to computer technology to business planning to putting a complete buainess operation on computer disks for individual conveniences to management assistance. FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMEn. CORPORATION WILL • offer combinations of consulting, shared facilities and services for facilitating the successful start - up and growth of small buainesses. Within the present building can be the centrally shared facilitiee and services, including telephone answering, word processing, complete range of computer services, including • technology locating and transfer services, C computer based management education and employee training. JOBS are the key to lasting solutions to the problems facing the black, latin, and haitain community of Buena Vista. It is the directive of the Board of Directors of the Florida Economic Development corporation, that the organization act as a catalyst for rehab, economic development, coc=nity and business assistance and job creation. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION CsF THIS ONE TIM FUNDING. S1110ERELY, 01 l G!WIT CARLYLE, LMAI.:_ILN BOARD OF DIRECTMIS KF / of • CC: HONORABLE H OUA M C„MY MS. C11ARLOITE GALLOGLY MS. DENA SPELMN • i 71tu,) RAY2:01M FOXWORTH, EXECUTIVE. DIRECTOR 4 0 a DIRECC16N CON EDUCAC16N ASPIRA OF FLORIDA. INC. 2902 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida 33127 (305) 576-1512 BOARO OF DIRECTORS Ereculms, Comm,:lee Chairperson Lurs A. Mart-neL•Plrn. Phd. vits•cheir "raon, Program Rafael Urrutia %net-Chsirpeason, Finance Aiwa Sar0 Treasurer Es:ner Bou Georsie 5ecrotary sytvra Coo=ero Members at Large Jose M$rv]e2 Kr;.nos Qbvero (Student) June 30, 1982 Dr. Earl Welles Ming President F M Technical College Miami, Fla. 33127 Dear Dr. Nielles: lbe Florida Econamic :r--relcp nt Cowration (FMM Tec'lnicai College) located at 4141 Nc--rth M -aw Miami, Florida 33127, has the full support of of Florida for the referral of our students into their proc•r ar-{ of clerical and ca=uter technology. This service is truck nry..d: in cur minority r...m*.x=ties like 4; nwrxrl, Alla attah and F.3is= Little River. The availability of this institution will help our youth became productive working mel:r- bens of our coiTimmity and deter juvenile crime. We fully support this program. CBMjcp Executive Director Cunneen Baylsgh Maldonado r Il/ • %� I if % 1 /n 1 Sirfce�rely, t�Q �e& Oinr en �ytagh . do do Executive Director Affiliated with Aspire of /unertca. IM FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION -=ca�aa=aaeeaaeaaaaa�aas-maaaa�a�aaaaaaaa�aa�oa�s�aa�aa�=assaaa��xta 4141 No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 573 -4 -�3 [3 "6 pM) DATE: MAY 23, 1983 TO: MR. HOWARD GARY , CITY MANAGER CITY OF MIAMI FROM: FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATJON RE: ADDITICNAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUESTING FOR FUNDING C 1 Cover Letter The Proposal(s) enclosed have been structured to meet the requirements of the application for the Department of Community Affairs, Division of Local.Resources, Grant and Loan Community Development Corporation Support and Assistance Program, City of Miami, County of Dade and The National Committee on Community Development Corporations. Florida Economic Development Corporation is an organized, experienced non-profit community based organization whose sole purpose is to help in alleviating proverty, uplift educational standards, through an economic r revitalization program capable of creating jobs and assisting others in finding jobs in Dade County. For the grant application, we have requested approximately $ 30,000.00. We have at our disposal - qualified and reputable persons who have been working with this organization since its conception in January of this year. Namely: Attorney: Eddie L. Fields Marketing Specialist: Bellamy Corporation Cert. Pub. Accountant: David Richie . W. B. Koon Associates Banker: John Howard ( Bank of Miami College Consultant: Dr. Fernando Alvarez,Pres. Martin• Technical College The Board of*Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation and the Board of -Directors of FEDCO Technical College have given their vote of confidence, committment and support to all the projects and programs. The Buena Vista, Allapattah, Overtown, Liberty City, and Edison Communities, the City of Miami, County of Dade, and Dade County Revitalization Organization, have given us their support in making this application. ' 11 1 RESOLUTION APPROVAL USE OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that on this 20th day May, 1 the Board of Directors of the Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., adopted the following resolution: WHEREAZ,* it is the desire of the Board of Directors of the Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., to seek funding for the organization under here the Community Development Corporation Support and Assistance Program for the State of Florida; and IdIMVAS, the guidelines for the Community Development Corporation Support and Assistance Program require that organizations desirous of funding under the Program approve the uses of funds in this application as the Buena Vista Target Area. NOW, TIDiFtF.F'ORE, the Board of Directors of the Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., hereby: RESOLVE, that proceeds from the grant received by Florida Economic Development 'Corporation, and that this grant application will be utilized solely for the purposes herein described. &L, 4K'�e- tj Chairman ..-I Secretary Treasurer A C COMMUNITY DEVELOPI MIT CORPORATION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRA24 CERTIFICATION The Board of Directors of Florida Community Economic Develocment Corporation Certifies that the application Corporation Name submitted to the Department of Community Affairs on January 25, 1983 meet. with the approval of and has the (Date), committed support of the Board of Directors of said corporation. 7 R£SOLUTIC;l ACC`-PTrIG GUBERNATORIAL APP00TEE TO ( FEXO ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVa-I that on -this 20th day of May,'1982, the Board of Directors of Florida Economic and Development Corporation, Inc., adopted to the following resolution: C WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., to seek funding for the organization under the Community Development Support and Assistance Program for the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the guidelines for the Community Development Corporation Support and Assistance Program require that organizations desirous of funding under the program accept at least one appointment to its governing Board by the Governor. NOW, FORE, the Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., hereby: _ r ACCEPT the appointment of at least one member to its Board of Directors, by the -Governor of the State of Florida, but no more than shall comprise a minority of the Board. SUBMITTED • Ghainu Secretary ti Treasurer FCR =�tkL. Small 3-usi-Ies3 Support_ Strategies include the use of economic incenti•:es; the ;r'oviston of technical assistance, and sunoort services at F LLRIJA SC--NCMIC CC 7k'^.RA: -�H These services will be available to both members of the local Y-erchants Association (s) and non - members on a fee basis. The services that will Ize available will range from word processing to couputer techn»logy to business planning to gutting a coeolete business operation on couputer disks for C individual conveniences to management assistance. FLCRIDA :.CC`iCMIC CS' LCP?=.'IT =01PORATICK wILLP offer combinations of consulting, shared facilities and services for facilitating the successful start - up and growth of small businesses. Within the present building can --e the centrally shared facilities and services, including telephone answering. wort processing, complete range of computer services, including technology locating and transfer services. ccaputer based management education and employee training. USE Gir:1 ACR s«S-%rLS WITH CL'fSIDE LABCZ�TORI S MO TESTING AND =eIJf_'R FACIL==S CA.V F'JRT.t._-R E:C ND T RA.ticE Cc AVAIL 3L. SERVIMS. C ADDI:ICNALLY, to the support and basic ccaputer services, high technology 'businesses will be able to use the TEM.NCTEC- SYSTEM to coaaunicate with their aartet. TEMNOTEC is a coMmterize+d information e=hange system developed by XEROX, I.B.M. AND CONTML DATE to facilitate world vide transfer of new technologies. PRESENTLY, all of the "stems are located in Coral Cables. This system can be made available to the businesses in our caumunity. C .. i I Small businesses engaged in technological research or a new product development may have instant access to an extensive data base or slake their own products or services known to others in the field through the TECHNOTEC SYSTEM. The system can be made available on a subscription basis, with a computer terminal possibly being located in the I. C. M. Building where we are now housed. Or, businesses can be assisted in getting apoointments at any of the Coral Gables offices of Control Date , I. B. M., or Xerox. In addition to these services, an advisor can be made available to assist from the SBA to provide more computer based education business courses and assistance for small business people. 1 _ - In addition, the Florida Economic Development Corporation will work very cooperatively with a number of other such entities so as not to duplicate services and efforts, and to justly increase communications network flow: 1) Business Assistance Center 2) City of Miami 3) Dade Community Revitalization Board 4) Dade County 5) Private Industry Council 6) Departments of Commerce a. Federal b. State 7) United States Small Business Administration 8) Miami Capital Development Corporation 9) Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce 10) Miami Dade Urban Bankers Association 11) Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 12) Florida International University Small Business Development Center A- C PROJECTED BUDGET EXPENDITURES 1983 - 1984 Executive Director $ 16,000 Project(s) Cord. or Bus. Dev. Spec. ...... $ 12,000 Secretary / Bookkeeper $ 10,000 Fringe Benefits/ Insurance $ 2,000 Rental at $300 per month $ 3.600 Office Machines at $25 per month ........ $ 300 Office Furniture $ 1,000 Office Consumables at .$50 per month $ 600 Telephone at $50 per month ............... $ 600 Audit Cost ............................... $ 500 Marketing Expense $ 1p500 Professional Services (legal) $ 19000 Travel at $60 per month .................. $ 720 Postage -at $20 per month $ 240 Administrative Cost ....................... $ 2,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 52r060 ** NOTE ** ADMINISTRATIVE COST INCLUSIVE OF SUPPORT SERVICES ' FOR SMALL BUSINESS 0 FIARIDA ECCNCMIC D=CP=;T CORPCFATic;r is also searching for new and creative modes of raising resources. We will call upon cor^orate and foundation worlds, and in the community, to continue their generous support of our work.s IT IS D EPLY appreciated, urCen:ly needly, and they have promised to a:asist. Salvation Army has committed a truck. Volunteers have consented to work in the warehouse ( FOR rUu.NITURE SALES ) TEAT IS also to be donated for the first six months. THIS PROJECT WILL BE ONE IN ITSELF THAT WILL HELP 0 OUR BECOMING SMX SUSTAINZIG MONETARILY. IT WILL BECOME KNOWN WORLD WIDE THAT TEE COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY OF MIAMI DID HELP TO PUT IN PLACE THE LM BErdEEN THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE AND SKILL -IN COMPUTER TECF NOLOGY TO HELP IN THEIR BUSINESSES . .e F. E. D. C. 0. HAS APPLIED FOR CSTATE FMING NON—PROFIT STATUS AND SHALL SOON SEEK FOR A BOND ISSUE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE I.C.M. BUILDING r.,,. 1023 Application for Recognition of Exemption (Rev. March 1979) OroarCe.nt of 140 Trtraary Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code tntrrnU R~110 Slim" To be filed in the key dis. trict for the area in which the onganitation has its principal office or place of business This application, when properly completed, shall constitute the notice reouired under section 508(a) of the Internal Revenue Code in order that an applicant may be treated as described in section 501(c)(3) of the Code, and the notice under section 508(b) approonate to an organization claiming not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a). (Read the in. structions for each part carefully before making any entries.) The organization must have an organizing instrument (See Part 11) before this application may be filed. Part 1—Identification 1 Full name of organization 12 Employer identification number (If none. attach Form SS-4) Florida Economic Development Corporation I 3(a) Address (number and street) Check here it applying under section: 4141 North Miami Avenue I p 501(e) p 501(f) 3(b) City or town. State and ZIP code 14 Name and phone number of person to be contacted Miami. Florida 33127 Raymond Foxworth 573-1319 3 Month the annual accounting period ends 16 Date incorporated or formed 7 Activity Codes .rune 1 4- 29 - 8 2 I 400 1 404 1 405 C 3(a) Has the organization filed Federal income tax returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 Yes XA No It "Yes." state the forth number(s), year(s) filed. and Internal Revenue Office where riled ►.. 5(b) Has the organisation filed exempt organization information returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Q Yes [,g No It "Yes," state the form number(s). yeer(s) filed. and Internal Revenue Office where filed C Part II. —Type of Entity and Organizational Documents (See instructions) Check the applicable entity box below and attach a conformed copy of the organization's organizing and operational documents as indicated for each entity. F+ Qg Corporation—Articies of incorporation. bylawma Trust —Trust indenture. Other —Constitution or articles, bylaws. Part III. —Activities and Operational Intormayb / 1 What are or will be the organization's sack nt. ;support? List in order of magnitude. If a portion of the receipts is or will be derived from the earnings of patents. cop ther assets (exrJuding stock, bonds. eta), identify such item as a separate source of receipts. Attach representative c solicitations for financial support. t. 1 �A r . OIRtf.TClt INtZFtN/1L�+%' 1�11�L �i10�/C'� �� •��.�� �G•`f,':�E{�i �REVgNUi�•��: 3. Civic and labor organizationtOZ- VA 4. Inatitutionan and private fo p' 11111 f =n '1 9 t�J MAR 3 Q NO SOLICITATIONS HAVE BEGUN UNTIL WE fh!AR``�M I.R.S. 1.1lAs%1A D`ISTZICT �!,• L P. I E. 0. OlYIS10T� ,DES. r; C;rT. DIV. �(',x$ONY.1L1Ea ElAt CENT S:RY. SR. CC,,m:OI. UN{F 2 Describe the organization's fund-raising program, both effect: (Include details of fund-raising activities sue professional fund raisers, etc.) C lu See xhe�u Ze aodTal grnp p)a and explain to what extent it has been put into *lecfive 7fi ilin formation of fund-raising committees, use of F F R 17 'i�3 F thi1 daclare under the penalties of penury that I am authorized to sign this application on behalf of the atwva Organization and 1 have examined sapplication. including the accompanying statements, and to the bast of my knowiedge it isisltrue. correct and complete. mature) (11t1e or authontp of signer) (Date) d&&V 4W*4�a Raa�/� 'A' A�Z EA I `AC L, a UL t1ZOr CIA V -'j ii r161 '4 KIrIjartmettl of i-.74atr nCI certify that the attached Is a true and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of C "C UCH J FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION filed on the 29th day of April, 1982. cttZt The Ch-uter Number for this corporntion Is 762177. 61 IVIE S-4 caRr so4 now. 5.79 !W' m 0. ibrit unbrr nip 1janb ant; t1jr Orrat Aral- of the liutr of ffloriba. at Millabaggee. tbr Capital, this tl)r 29th dap '3fApril 1982 brartarp of Sitate I DOCLm,1ENTS CREATING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER Florida Economic Development Corporation is a private non- profit community based organization now located at 4141 North Miami Avenue, Suite 101, Miami, Florida. The organization was founded by a group of civic and community minded residents of the Buena Vistas and Allapattah Areas of Dade County. The CDC was formed in April , 1982 , with the sole.purpose of revitalizing and assisting in educating the minorities in CDade County into a viable economic, cultural, social and educational community. The organization has been functioning for nine( 9 ) months through voluntary efforts by the staff and financial assistance by its board and members of the community and friends in the I. C. M. Building. COMMUNITY OEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUPPCRT AND ASSISTANCE" PROGRPu4 PROOF OF TARGET' AREA ELIGIBILITY FOP.M FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1. Identify the geographical boundaries of the'CDC (i.e. service area) . .Northern Boundary: Northwest 79th Street Eastern Boundary: Biscayne Blvd. Southern Boundary: Northwest 36th St. Western Boundary: Northwest ;7th Avenue 2. Identify the target area boundaries for which these funds will be utilized: Northern Boundary: Northwest 79th Street Eastern Boundary: Biscayne Blvd. Southern Boundary: Northwest 36th St. Western Boundary: Norhtwest 7th Avenue 3. The target area boundaries are within the service area of the CDC. Circle One: (Yes) or No 4. The target area boundaries are the same as the service area C boundaries of the CDC. - Circle One: (Yes) or No 5. Attached to this page is evidence which supports that the target area is: Check One a slum or blighted area per Section 163.340 ,_(a) (7) or (8), •F.S. X (b) a Neighborhood Strategy Area or a Co=unity Development Block Grant Target Area. Is C FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARQ OF DIRECTORS Elected: January, 1983 Gladys Taylor (Vice Pres.) 2915 N. W. 103rd Street Miami, FI 33147 Antonio Ward 8445 N. E. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33138 (0.) 754-7776 Les Brown Quest for Truth Center 4343 N. W. 17th Avenue Miami, FL _ 33142 (0) 633-2405 Leo Freeman Lowy & Leff, Inc. Realtors 18055 S. Dixie Hwy. Miami, FL 33157 (0) 233-1983 + Aletha Odom Foxworth 1530 N. W. 52nd Street Miami, F1 33142 (0) 573-1319 + Rev. C. E. Jenkins Mt. Hermon A �4 E Church 2245 West Bunche Park Drive. Miami, FL 33054 (0) 624-4861 Grant Carlyle (Chairman) 93 N. E. 65th St. Miami, Fl 33138 (0) 757-0891 Delores Randall (Sec.) 560 N. W. 43rd St. Miami, F1 33127 i Arthur Odom (Treas.) 553 N. W. 43rd St. Miami, FI 33127 141. + APPOINTED TO ASSIST * OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO BE ELECTED AT A LATER DATE ** ADVISORY MEMBER: Dr. Ernest Martin Exec. Dir. 528 N. E. 38th Street Dade County off. Miami, FL 33127 Comm. & Econ. Development. FLORIDA TECHNICAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE REPORT DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT The program will secure a law firm (Real Estate) to provide us with technical assistance as it relates to the acquisition of the-. I. C. M. Building. The assistance will include a review of contract agreement, preparation of closing documents, etc. C OVERALL 'IMPACT NARRATIVE FOR DEVELOPING BUENA VISTA The overall economic development aspect of the Florida Economic Development Corporation plan for the Buena Vista target area is consistent with the overall mission for deservingly economic development evidenced by studies directed by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, City of Miami, Industrial Development Authority, and others. The design and scope sets forth mechanisms that create employment opportunities, establish a stable and diversified economic: base and bring about positive improvement in the total conditions of the area. It is the directive of the Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, that the organization act at the economic development arm for the Buena Vista Area, and as a catalyst and/or conduit to ensure that the mission is truly achieved: To foster, encourage and promote economic development projects and programs.......... In order to counteract the deterioration of the economic base of the area and provide for orderly economic growth and development. t It is the philosophy of FEDCO that in order to be -effective in this arena, an economic base must be established. This organization, which has been assisted by some of the other C. D. C.'s, in addition to fulfilling obligations to others, has chosen also to accept the challenge of economic development. FEDCO is taking more of an active and gressive role. With proper financial support from various sources, including the State of Florida, it is our vision for this target area to undergo enough physical change to reflect positively on the economic development status within the next five to ten years. Through the acquisition of -the site at 4141 North Miami Avenue, this will avtively serve as a mentor to develop C the immediate area, pursue projects that will compliment other redevelopment efforts, preserve the positive ethnicity of the area City Community, so as to enhance the total Dade County area. TO THIS END, F E D C 0 ACCEPTS THE CHARGE AND THE•► CHALLENGE OF ITS MISSION: C To foster, encourage and promote economic development projects and programs,... in order to counteract the deterioration of the economic base of the area and provide for orderly economic growth and development. A CHANGE THAT THE COMMUNITY CAN "PLACE ITS HANDS ON" MUST BE IN EVIDENCE. It is the position of FEDCO that the disparity that now exists between black and non -black businesses, income levels, educational attainment, neighborhood environments. infra structure, service facilities, ate., must be effec- tively dented. FEDCO will show that is can take a tangible leadership role based on committment and perserverance. To this end, FEDCO's goals, objectives and work plans are congruent with the policy and purpose set forth in Chapter 288.601, Florida Statutes. 4 40 C April 26, 1983 Mr. Mannv Alvarez Assistant City Manager Pan American Drive Miami, Florida RE: Agenda Item - May 12, 1983 - Edison Buena Vista Focal Develcarent Corporation Dear Mr. . Alvarez: On behalf fa the Board of Directors for the Edison Buena Vista Local Develmment Corporation, we are formally requesting to appear on the May 12, 1983 Commission ;Senda. The Edison Buena Vista Board would like to seek funding for its coporation through C9th year Ccmmunity Development funds. We are requesting the above, so that, we may continue in the economic develoamnt of our ccmnmity. . During the 7th year contractual period, (July, 81 thur August,82) our organization experienced many changes. Because of those changes, there seems to have been a "aama,mication gap" between the Board and the the Department of Trade and ConTmrce (which is now the Departimnt of Economic Development) . At this point, I will give you a synapsis of what transpired. Those actions which occurred were: 1. The Executive Director of the corporation, Air. Lou Sample along with three (3) members of the Board decided to dissolve the Ccorporation. This was done illegally, because there were 7 active members serving on the board and a quorum was not present. In December, 1981, the Board received a letter from the State stating that the Corporation had not re -registered. 2. Though it was the decision to dissolve the Corporation by those three members the office staff continued to function. On February 1, 1982, Milion Valentine took over as Executive Director. 3. Upon taking this position, Mr. Valentine discovered that the building in which the corporation had been renting, with City funds, had been bought decept_fully by the fornier Executive Director. (See Exhibit B). He had been using city funds which were allocated for the rental of the building as mortgage payment's. .S 40 41� t I After aeet=a with one of the assistant City Attorney Is, and receiving the advice of the Cit-., Attorney (See 2-:<hibit C) we have retai:.ed legal counsel to pursue this issue. 4. Duri nq this period, Ms. . Gallogly had been hired as Director of Trade and Ccrmerce. Upon visiting the corporation, fir. Valentine informed Ms. Gallogly of the status of the corporation. 5. At this point, the office closed because there was no staff to operate. During that same period, Mr. F. Stewart, who was on the board felt that the corporation was a vital part of the develcRanent of this area. Llierefore on March 23, 1982 ,ir. Stewart re -registered the corporation with new board menbers - so that the organization would be in good standing with the State. I would also like to state, that during this period, :Is. Gallogly was aware of all actions involving the Edison Buena Vista. L'he records will show, that we never received a formal letter from the Department of Trade and Ccrmierce terminating our contract with the City of Miami. Since the formation of our new board, the following has occurred: 1. On May 25th we met with Mike :Bendy, who was representing Ms. Gallogly. At this meeting we were informied that we had to answer certain items in the audit report for 6-30-81, as well as account for $23,000.00. The records will show that we did all of the above. (See Ddiibit C). On June 22, 1982 a letter was hand delivered to both Mike Mendy and C. Gallogly answering all items in question. 2. In August, 1982, I (Cruz R. Rodriguez) met personally with M. Mendy and C. Gallogly to discuss funding for the 8th year. At this meeting the following occurred: (a) Ms. Gallogly explained what the corporation's responsibility would be in order to receive funding for the 8th year. (b) I personally told Ms. Gallogly that I would put up the corporations 25% so that the corporation could begin serving. l I (c) On three occassions 'Ms. Gallogly assured the rew President, Vice President and myself that we would receive funds for the StZ year. (See a: hi.bit ) (d) 7he old board had several outstanding bills to be ,aid. The new Board of directors decided to clear up all old business, so that we can begin anew. In late September those outstanding bills were given to Ms. Gallogly, who passed th m on to Mr. Mendy to handle. (e) Since we had not heard from 11•1s. Gallogly's office, as to the status of the bills, Mr. F. Stewart personally went down to CMs. Gallogly's office to re -submit those bills and see if he could provide any information in order to expedite payment. 7he present Board of Directors assumed that (through several meetings and conversations) that once the bills were taken care of we would be refunded. Ms. Gallogly had Mr. Stewart meet with a new member of her staff and asked her to handle the situation. Mr. Alvarez we are ready to begin inplementing Economic Deve logwnt in an area where it is most needed. As a new board we have been working'continuously to stay abreast of the activities and projects in the Edison Area. we are prepared to present to the C=rassion a solidified Cwork plan for the 9th year contractual period. We are also in a position to generate the required revenue for this fiscal year. Your assistance an this matter is sincerely appreciated. CRR:mr Attachments I Respect gully sukmitted I i CFM R. RODRIGL= - -3- 4 r iT71- S E31 S C N -SUENA VISTA I)tVELOPMEN'rC0IU10RArIUN.INC. 500 N. W. 54th STREET ! MIAMI. FLORIDA 331'_7 4 l TEL.: (305) 754-6864 January 26th, 1982 Dr. G.L. Sanders, President Edisc,a Buena Vista Development Corporation 500 N.W. 54th Street Miami, Florida 33127 CDear Dr. Sanders: I am writing to inform you of the urgent administrative matters that must be taken care of prior to our inviting new board members. The first item is the legal status of the Corporation, I contacted the secretary of States Office on January 19th to inquire as to the legal status of the Corporation. According to their records we were involuntarily dissolved on December 16th, 1981 for failing to pay the $15.00 annual fee and filing the 1982 annual report in addition a $10.00 late charge must be included: Upon reciept of the afore mentioned items we will regain our legal sta- tus. The most pressing item is that of delinquent taxes. I recieved a call from Ms. Patrick in the Collection Department of the IRS from Jacksonville on Friday January 22nd regarding payment of late penalty and principal due for the second quarter of 1981 as well as the third quarter. CThe penalty for December 1980 totals $050.72, the penalty for the first quarter of 1981 totals $788.00 and the principal amount due for the secondquarter ending June 30th, 1981 totals $3,658.28 for a sub total of $5,297.00. There is also a balance due for'the third quarter which has yet to be determined because the report has yet to be filed. The fourth quarter has been paid in full. - 1 - cont.../2 Is 3 C 4 Ms. Patrick informed me that if the penalties and the ' balance due for the second quarter is not paid in full by Febuary !lst, IRS lien proceedings will be instituted against the organi- zation. The amount due for the third quarter will still be pending until we file our tax report to determine the amount owed along with penalty. Because the reimbursment package of $5,500.00 which we will recieve this week will not be sufficient I suggest that we request an advance from the City if possible to cover the out- standing balance. In the future•I also suggest that deposits be made each pay period to avoid this problem in the future. LAV/mb Yours Truly, Leon A. Valentine Business Development Coordinator t C SMISCON -SUES' A VISTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. 500 N. W. 54th STREET ' MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 TEL.: (305) 754-6864 March 5th, 1982 Mr. Benjamin Freeman Sheon Realty 1208 W. Granville Avenue l Chicago, Ill. 60660 Dear Mr. Freeman: As of February 1st, 1982 I assumed the position of Executive Director and in reviewing the records I found no form of lease agreement as required by our contract with the City of Miami. After consulting with our Attorney it was determined that the letter dated December 15th, 1980 is too ambiguous to con- stitute a formal lease. In addition I also understand that Mr. Louis R. Sample is the owner of record and as such all futdre payments should be made directly to him unless given written in- structions to the contrary. Until such time that a formal lease agreement is executed no further payments will be made to you as leasor. Also I'm requesting that a lease agreement be negotiated between Mr,. Sample and the Corporation within thirty days (30). If no action is taken on this matter T shall assume that we are tenants on a month to month rental and reserve the right to vacate at our discretion. Yours Sincerely, Leon A. Valentine Executive Director L. c. 'g J o.0a^W--,s LAv/mb i�� t JESSE J MCCRANT JR WCMAEL J NEIMANO MARK A VALENTINE Dr. George Sanders 8333 N.E. 2 Avenue Miami, Florida i7 Z Z41 e�ZV IA PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION) EXECUTIVE PLAZA 3050 MSCAVNE BOULEVARD SUITE 300 MIAMI. FLORIDA 33137•4I99 March 15, 1982 RE: EDISON-BUENA VISTA, INC. 13051TELEPH0NE 576-1500 OUR ,+EFEAENCE Dear Dr. Sanders: As per the request of Mr. Fredrick Stewart and Woodard Vaught, I am writing this letter. It has come to my attention that certain members of the Board of Directors of the Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. held a meeting on Wednesday, March 10, 1982. The purpose of that meeting was to voluntarily dis- solve Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. In attendance at the meeting were three (3) of the remaining seven (?) Board Members. Based on these facts and others to be enumerated herein, it is my opinion that the action taken by the Board that evening were ineffective: (a) The corporation has been involuntarily dissolved by the Secretary of State, effective December 16, 1981 for failure to file an Annual Report. (b) There was not a quorum present to constitute an official meeting of the Board of Directors. The By -Laws require a majority and one (1) member of the Board of Directors to be present to constitute a quorum. Based on the fact that there are currently seven (7) Board Members, at least five (5) individuals should have been present in order for an official resolution declaring a voluntary dissolution to be effective. `J U de 2 - March 15, 1982 vr. George Sanders Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. It should be emphasized that business operations carried out by Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. since December 16, 1981 have not been taken UN• a legally constituted corporation. As a consequence there is a strong possibility that any liabilities or debts incurred since the involuntary dissolution may have to be personally absorbed by the �i,ui% L"L,.►i Board Members and Officers, and not by the corporate entity. It is my recommendation that the Board convene immediately to re-evaluate their decision in light of the foregoing. Specifically, the Board should consider the filing of an Applifaction for Reinstate- ment of Corporation Status with the Secretary of State. Such an application and approval thereto will put Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. in a position to operate once again as a legally constituted body. I trust that the foregoing sheds some light on the dilemma now facing such a vital and worthwhile organization. If I could be of further assistance, please so advise. Sincerely, LAW OFFICES JESSE J. McCRARY, JR., P.A. `MARK A. VALENTINE, ESQ. MAV/cld cc: Fredrick Stewart Woodard Vaught I G HO%%A.RD V. GARY City Manager August 20, 1982 C %C''r�jyic Mr. Stewart 101 N.N. 47th Terrace Miami, Florida 33127 Dear Mr. Stewart: Pursuant to our discussion on August 19th, attached are copies of the contract shell for 8th Year CD contracts, as well as contract instructions and a Policies and Pro- cedures Manual for Community Based Organizations. After reviewing these documents, I am sure you will agree that the requirements are much more stringent this year for neighborhood economic development programs. Additionally, I am returning your letter which you so generously loaned to me. I will be getting back to you within the next thirty (30) days in regards to the items related to the uncollected debts and outstanding bills. CSincerely, /� Charlotte Gallogly Director Attachments DEPARTMENT Of ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / New VYwld Tower, 100 N. Biscayne Blvd, 9th Flow / Miami, Florida 3313Z E I i I t.AW OIrFIGES ✓fpJl/JtlJ�7t .�� �.I/'if'6Jt, J-..r'r� Internal Revenue Service Center P.O. Box 47704 Doraville, GEORGIA. 30362 Re: Edison Buena Vista Local Development Corp., Inc. Employer I.D. No. 59-2017321 KW Document Locator No.'s 07141-148-61324-1 07141-350-57503-1 ----------------------------------------------------- Dear Sirs: 229 N. t 35-IM STRECT MIAMI. FLONID• 33137 43051 973.740a March 4, 1982. We represent the Edison Buena Vista Local Development Corporation, Inc. which is a public non-profit corporation which has been organized to provide community services for minorities. It is funded by public funds from the Federal Government and the City of Miami. Due to certain internal problems of management, the previous administrator has been terminated and, upon audit, we have discovered the following funds due for the first quarter of 1981, the last half of 1980 plus penalties and interest on the third quarter of 1981.- We are advising at this time that there are no funds available to meet these obligations and we will request appropriations by the City of Miami for funds to meet the principal, however, under Federal Regulations, the penalties and interest will not be funded by the grantors. We therefore ask your co-operation in this matter, since this is a public -interest, non- profit organization, to waive the penalties and interest on the above matter and to permit us to apply for funds to meet the principal sums due. The extenuating circumstances are that the previous administrator, although terminated by the organization, is also alleged to be guilty of misfeasance and malfeasance in office. Your co-operation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. If there is any further information you require, please contact this office. Veru truly NORMAN N. 2 NNZ:,jt c.c. Mr Leon Valentine, E.M.L.D.C. I U IF-i C FLCRIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION _�=aa==o�amx=a=aaae3aaaaaa�a===a=aaa=aan�o��;a==aaaa�3=eaaazan=ef�a� 4141 No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 March 1, 1983 CHonorable Howard Gary City Manager City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, Florida RE: PROPOSAL FOR FUNDING ABSTRACT OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED TO YOU IN SEPTEMBER ( FROM: FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Grant Carlyle, Chariman of the Board Raymond Foxworth, Executive Director I I DOCUMENTS CREATING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTER Florida Economic Development Corporation is a private non- profit community based organization now located at 4141 North Miami Avenue, Suite 101, Miami, Florida. The organization was founded by a group of civic and community minded residents of the Buena Vistas and Allapattah Areas of Dade County. The CDC was formed in April , 1982 , with the sole.purpose of revitalizing and assisting in educating the minorities in CDade County into a viable economic, cultural, social and educational community. The organization has been functioning for nine( 9 ) C months through voluntary efforts by the staff and financial assistance by its board and members of the community and friends in the I. C. M. Building. 'r a 1 1.1 IA r ' I C C C or CCMMUNITY M ELOPME;IT CORPORATION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION The Board of Directors of" Florida'Co_mmunity Economic' Development Corporation Certifies that the application Corporation Name submitted to the Department of Community Affairs on January 25, 1983,.meet. with the approval of and has the (Date) committed support of the Board of Directors of said corporation. ti d. Chairman 61 President 1131 je-3 Date I 30 RESCLUTION ACCEnING GUAERMATORIAL APPODITtiE TO ( FEDCO ) BOARD OF DIRECTCRS BE IT RESOLVED, that on•this 20th day of May,• 1982, the Board of Directors of Florida Economic and Development Corporation, Inc., adopted to the following resolution: WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., to seek funding for the organization under the Community Development Support and Assistance Program for the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, the guidelines for the Community Development Corporation Support and Assistance Program require that organizations desirous of funding under the program accept at least one appointment to its governing Board by the Governor. NOW, THMFORE, the,Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., hereby: ACCEPT the appointment of at least one member to its Board of Directors, by the Governor of the State of Florida, but uo more thaw shall comprise a minority of the Board. SUBMITTED ('Chairm n -�'?-,.•- ice'_ Secretary Treasurer f 1 •r r,1 nr' •Tr�_r nn.t Tr....1�..•^••v Trn( p �.. �• r.. .r�./rn��. I..o• r^. t`•►7`�Prf npr •, n.t ,^,C1� rr�' Sri: /.��, \f1 •'r1.�. �il••r'��^.. �••V�''�.r M/. �w/'�✓ Lw►/"�..\./ \�♦I •'\w1! t�."'v.rr� \.IV V✓ •rv� 1.-• VVII VV V�� VV ��_•\t:i �wV �. 1�.• \ /\-r. •/�•`_ /� �. i �..... �•n,.. �^ - ti.. \ems. tip• ` (\•_ w Lj16 A 1.. Gra l�.,L1L l�,:GrI J�uWf' i1.: LrG Ji,: Lrn1,;G/�i1�. Lrl J1�L1��`u L1[�1,:ur�L1•. G�. 1 I i r �i ► �v:' tc�+V�✓. �' (v'.:t ern �_ ..►,�kC� ^� � )^1�+ �r[VR ie.3 Grn» v�; �r�uritt�rtti ��f �r�rr �vf 1 certiry thel the nttaciled Is a true and correct copy of the ,l.rticles of Incorporation of 7 ✓ C 'FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Ll filed on the 29th day of April , 1982. The Chsrter Numbcr for this corporntlon Is 762177. wE CORP 104 new. 5.79 'r i 0,iUm tittbrr nip I)aiib altb tl)r �rrat sbral• of tl)r 6 tatr of ffIoriba, at Tallalplar, tl)r Capital, tl)i5 d)r 29th D_ap Of Apri 1 1982 ;1C31:; �n El[Z 1•i JwN\.t t.i `+�Il gv �n w M .7 r, •G1C)i.3 • �3rorgr �irr5iottr � • _ �V/� 6curtary of Sontr ♦r'•`.I1,n^ t r In^ r7M tKtr M •M Cal N'N r. OQt M .' r(ar• ..+.:,,r•1\i.�civ, ll(j, •V�-•.%%�- L7L V19 t%l�s'=c%-�-•v�`�vL^-vl=—v%1C ;, n� �n r. w�... w ar+ .►a., r� i� r► w•.., ^^ ram,•�+ ww�� //�� +►1 '�+ Va.'"\tr✓..G�.,y✓..`,„�f.r.ry �i✓' G✓" r�•t✓' C✓"v✓ 1 CrI•'C✓)'`t.7. Iry nv,L,nrel[Tr. .n w.rr WGia V�I �1..W �.Gl►IWDr lrGmrLirl/��: 6 i .1 _ FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 7777.72in:mi Ave. Suite iJI Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 V a' January 31, 1983 Charlotte Gallogly, Exec. Director C Department of Economic Development City of Miami. 174 East Flagler Street 7th Floor Miami, Florida 33132 Dear Ms. Gallogly: bn behalf of thb Florida Community Economic Development Corporation, Inc., For a FY 1983-83 funding program, and pursuant to the request for proposals ( work plans and budgets) from C B 0 's, this letter transmitts the attached documents. Enclosed is one (1) original and seven (7) copies of the following. A. Program Abstract B. Program Work Plan � C. Line Item Budgetary Summary , D. Budget Narrative E. Staff Salary Forcast F. Copy of Rent - Space Lease G. Other Information I am prepared to discuss this submitted information and future programs concerns with you or your staff. You -can contact me at 573-,1319. Sincerely, ENCLOSURE(S) RF / cp A Raymond Foxworth, Executive Director 0 3 C me l PROGRAM ABSTRACT L. Title of C.D.C: Florida Community Economic Development Program 2. Operator: Florida Community Economic Development Corporation, Inc. 4141 North Miami Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 (.305 ) 573 - 1319 3. Raymond Foxworth. Grant Carlyle Execudive Director' Chairperson 4141 North Miami Avenue 93 N. E. 65 St. Miami, Florida 33127 Miami, Florida 33138 (305) 573 - 1319 (305) 757 - 0891 4. Program Target Area: See Map Attached 5. Program Target Population: Residents and entrepreneurs will be the primary recipients of this program. 6. Program Length: This program is designed as a three (3) year program to start on March 1, 1983. Program continuation with additional funds is hoped for the period (adusted) inclusive with this year and/or through June, 1984. 7. Total,Funds: $ 52,060 Requested 8. Program Goals: 1. To further assist in the economic development of the City of Miami 2. To promote and assist the growth and the development of business concerns, inclusive of small businesses in the Florida Community Economic Development Target Area, 3. To assist in increasing employment opportuni- ties and expansion of business and industry for residents of the Florida Community Economic Development Target Area. 4. -Develop a strategy that will allow the program to seek funds to purchase the I. C. 14. Building at 4141 North Miami Avenue. This is a commercial project of $800,000 consisting of rental office spaces in Decorators Row. WORK PL\N I. Program Goals. The program is designed to plan and promote the positive alteration of the Florida Community by fostering economic development activities with the following goals: A. To create a Chamber of Commerce (Buena Vista) to help select, advocate, and plan the strategy for further economic development. B. To affect a change in the community attitudes towards community enterprises and economic development through face to face interviews and interactions. \ C. To hold two community wide programs and/or forums, seminars, workshops, etc., to diseminate information on economic development needs and activities, and to develop broad based community support. D. To positively affect the economic level of a group of female heads of households in the target area below the poverty level by developing an investment club. E. To provide for upward mobility of welfare families. THE FOLLOWING GOALS CONSTITUTE THE "COMMUNITY IMPACT" SEGMENT OF THIS PROJECT. 1. Developing a membership structure and campaign s:n further promote community involvement. w 2. Developing feasibility studies, surveys and plans for - Cspecific venture. 3. Developing a program to involve youth membership. 4. Developing and distributing a listing of minority enterprises. 5. Establishing a community and business crime watch program. 6. Purchase I. C. M. Building and Parking Property. 0 C 11. PROGRAIM METHODOLOGY.: The primary goals will be accomplished in the following manner: Goal # 1: To create a Buena Vista Chamber of Commerce. This goal will be accomplished in the first three (3) months of the program. The remainder of the program year will be devoted to further developing and maintaining this group. This group will consist of at least sixteen (16) members who will serve to help plan and promote the program's goals. Goal # 2: To affect change in community attitudes. This activity will be performed basically by the Business Development Specialist. Program staff will conduct interviews in the program office, door to door and where ever residents congregate. Presentations will be made to civic groups, churches and various other organizations. Materials will be developed and presented -- aimed at developing an awareness of the need for involvement in community economic development• and support of community enterprises. Foal # 3: To hold two (2) community wide forums, workshops and/or meetings. These sessions will be designed and conducted by the staff and will utilize resource persons of other agencies as needed. The sessions will be used to bring economic development issues to the community. These sessions will take place during the third.and fourth months of the program in order to receive directional input for the remainder of the year. ^_ Goal. � - __ To positively affect the economic level, of a group of female heads of households. CThis goal will be accomplished by screening elegible women through various agencies interested in an investment club and then charting financial investment objectives to be met in one to five ( 1 - 5) years. Goal # 5: To provide for upward mobility of welfare dependent families. This goal will be met by selecting families who are at the point of crossing over from welfare dependency to a state of indepen- __ by aligning with other agencies to make special accomo- dations•when needed and to provide counseling in credit, finance*,*education, employment, social services, etc. This goal may also be met by acquiring revenue -generating businesses that will provide jobs for said household members _ elegible to work and by creating a temporary agency. a C I1I.A2_4itions1 Infor'-ation: ::iu-)ro..ra„, is aimed' at the long term creation of unaul:sidircd jobs in t :a �,rivate sector for the structually unenploycd. rurthe--morc, ;�:•o,rr�n is (lesicTned to increase the nrploymcnt of area resiclents a.: 4 r.:zult of major economic r)cvclOpmunt project. Finally, t:ia program can l)e clesignad to be self-sustaining (as is the Co. -un4i t 'conomic Development Program) after about two (2) years of T4;;c program is also dcsigncd to attract other governmental fun'Is and cor..•runity development, economic t;evcloprncnt Administration, CZ•:i tal Development Corporation, etc. These funds will be available Both during and after the operation of this proposed project. STAFF PLAN Y P r oar a^ Di rector $ 14?✓ 000 Cn::tics: coordinate the program; To ensure that all of the prinnry cloals of the program arc ac%ieved; To supervise the other nta f f rc:m::arn of the procjram; To ensure that all nrocrnm roports are sul-nittcd on tire; 'a institute sunnIamentary ,activities as possible. an zia ns: DA Dcgrcc in nu Ines—, or. Pti5lic Admini ,tration, Social Seiencos, Plannin-I or r, related field, or five (5) or rorc years a:•*,icri-ncr in an-v of the above areas. 1.10arl, of, r.espon::i.ble, cormainity cxpericnec. . 'Do;.onstratc.l rnr-i liarit.i with ccrr unity needs an:! nroblamr..• C ' i .J Susincsz Deyelonnent Snecialist - $12,000 :`uties: To act under the direction of the Program Coordinator; To assist in the achievement of the program goals; To conduct the face to faca interviet'is required in the progran; To. assist in the preparation and presentation of the co:rtunit_�-wide forums, wort: nitotps, etc.; :uelifications: Four (4) years of community work involvement in service i)rogra;r... Demonstrated neahinq ability. sufficient knowladgc of community needs and problems. SQzra.tary - "alQr�77 Zsties: To act under the direction of the rroc;ran Director; :o perform all of the clerical functions for the fro Tram: To assist with the Preparations of periodic and special reports; To generally assist in the achievement of programmatic goals; Oualifications: Typing - 55 CN.P minimum. thorough knowledge of office procedures, qraduation from a rcconized high school� ti .S 1: 0 < 7" R Q corm i RApplication for Recognition of Exemption To be filed in the key dis- triet for the area in which (Rev. Marc) the orQanitstlon has Ib o.sertinent.tI'll rrutur, Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code prindpal office or plies of interoN sewnve Unue billineai This application, when properly completed, shall constitute the notice required under section 508(a) of the Internal Revenue Code in order that an applicant may be treated as described in section4501(c)(3) of the Code, and the notice under section 508(b) appropriate to an organization claiming not to be a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a). (Read the In. structions for each part carefully before making any entries.) Tho organization must have an organizing instrument (See Part 11) before this application may be filed. Part I —Identification 1 Full name of organization 2 Employer identification number (11 none. attach Form SS-4) Florida Economic Develonment Corporation 3(s) Address (number and street) Check here if applying under section: 4141 North Miami Avenue 1, ❑ 501(e) ❑ 501(f) 3(b) City or town. State and ZIP code 4 Name and phone number -of person to be contacted Miami, Florida 33127 Raymond Foxworth 573-1319 5 Month the annual accounting period ends 6 Date incorporated or formed 7 Activity Codes June „ ( 4 - 29 — S 2 1­457-7 404 1 405 8(a) Has the organization tiled Federal income tax retums? . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . ❑ Yes )o No it "Yes," state the form number(s), years) filed, and Internal Revenue Office where riled ► .......................................... 0 8(b) Has the organization filed exempt organization information returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . [] Yes No It "Yes," state the form number(s). year(s) filed. and Internal Revenue Office where filed ►.........» .................._............. Part II. —Type of Entity and Organizational Documents See • instructions) Check the applicable entity box below and attach a conformed copy of the organization's organizing and operational documents as indicated for each entity. Corporation --Articles of incorporation. bylaws. ❑ Trust --Trust indenture. ❑ Other —Constitution or articles, bylaws. Part Ill. --Activities and Operational Information 1 What are or will Wpm organization's sources of financial support? List In order of magnitude. If a portion of the receipts Is. or will be derived from the earnings of patents, copyrights, or other assets (excluding stock, bonds, etc.), Identify such item as a separate source of receipts. Attach representative copies of solicitations for financial support. RECD. olnst� INu`net�►e ' l . E P. I E 0. D1YIS101' C - yyOKSON1ltLL� DA 2 Describe the organization's fund-raising program, both actual and planned. and explain to what extent it has been put Into effect. (Include details of fund-raising activities such as siiective mailings. formation of fund-raising committees, use of prolessional fund raisers, eta) C, tAN 1 declare under the panaltlas of perjury that I ant authorised to sign this application on behalf of the above organisation and 1 hawas orttinet applicatlen, intAuding the aeeanpanymg ataamtwtts. and to the best of my knowledge it Is true. correct and rotnpieta. gj"j -aturel fTltla or wtnorlq of al el (pats) tiro 2a3-�6e�1 I O to z r Chn i z .2 H H z Z M n 0 H �n r Xtu H M N � r O can 0 v cn hn a O r � • to 0 z v H z H z a 0 0 v a z n . M H bd O y Z x v H M n E .2, Mate of Ifortba Executive Department _ c 41 F10920 I, Bob Graham, Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Laws of this State,,do hereby commission, RAYMOND FOXWORTH to be RotsPublic C'-'a In and for the State at large from the Sth day of NovembeA.p. 19 79 through the 7th dayof November A.U. 19 83 and in the Name of the People of the State of Florida to have, hold and exercise the said office and all the powers and responsibilities appertaining thereto, and to receive the privileges and emoluments thereof in accordance with the law. -THE °U. o Me t� c 0 In Testimony Whereof, I do hereunto set my hand and cause to be affixed the Great Seal of the State, Tallahassee, Florida. �C Governor of Florida Secretary of State a 0 ti 0 k ATTACBM'T A FY '82-183-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMMUNITY BASED OP.GANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: Florida Corminftr Frrnrmie lkreloument Corrnrationa Ur, OBJECTIVE # -pL,-- _ rn ize one rr,F.t+re rnan hL >y.: adat_fan 1p+h;n 1hw Anon.+ Virt+ A ACTIVITIESJULY Inform target area nerch+ntrs throurjt the programs AUC. SEPT. OCT. OV. DEC. JAN. FEB. HAB. Apt. MAY JI�IE :ev�lrt!r� u` t.te C,'30"s itsirebility and intent ;o organize the euern Vir to Ct::tnber of C amerce. 'roerax nta u rill ccnduct an inforvol phone/••Ace Ice poll of area rnerchantn fa met a consensus of _ ,• .t.e bent day. time and location to convene the _ Arat meeting. notify terpri •oren errchants of the first prnpor.- ,d meeting. r man and develr+prri an agenda for the first meeting. _ irct meeting Y-ry activities: - 1. Welcome and introduction!:. w. Election of acting officers. ;. Tomation of Chnnber of Comerce diccuasions. t k ). Establish Comitteea. ;. Istablirh plans/tatks to be coepleted. '. rstabliah future fleeting schedule and location. ��.�� •• Fill' �7 -tat J On-ggoing activity ( extend a line from the beginning to the completion a an a ending dates). Page S Completion F -4 FY '82-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORH COMWNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS = CONTRACTOR: L1ori1•'a Co-amunitr Tennonic :)evsl!zmrnt-v --- -- *n^ -- OBJECTIVE #��: O11.,�a V4 lj _ T•agn�� �lra• nr IrnU wfwrrhnnt n^��^,C;1�nRr ti,3,hiry�fhn 1 A n-.11Rcyti-olnent area, f ATUMM"r k i.. JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. OV. DEC. JAN. FEB- MAR. APR. MAY -f • JU:iE ACTIVITIES .n Trerv,tr detailed minutes and records/files of meeting. ' lnitinte rtnrf fol:ow = up and lininon activities. Convere sub-:"jt;cnt mac►.sng::. ?urnue the !orv.al ectablisinm t of a chnrtered- _ irrn-norntel r. erchant or! an_!a! iun.; to be kwowr as the Buena Vzsta C!u:ber of Cnrw.erce. Review the 'Susiness Survey result:/finCingn vith the t merchant orgarizrtion. Identify and Imple rent plans, rtrnterie: and rcti- `- vities to address probims or neec's identified by the eurvey. f ' • Y. •t 4 • iN �•Y •.� --� _-a-- --A Aar& rha berinninst 4A D: On -going activity ( extend a line from cne vegicn,ang -.• i ceding dates). _ Completion s I M It ATTACiMENI A FY '82 83-'84 MNAGiMM BY OBJECTIVES PORN COMN�IITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: Florida Gramunity fcoaftle Develo•x2ent Cor"urdtion Inc. - OBJECTIVE # �_: Pu',llal, a business -orientated oouthly Newsletter by Au U91 31 I983 - ACTIVITIES JIfLY AUG. SEPT. OCT.NOV. DEC. .IAN. FEB. liAR. APR. HAY JU:1E i. CsLaSLish and drsi=;a for uewslettef fora..t uud the process for cewshnfornation input. -- % Canvass and secure i.a,id advertisointe from the - -" business co43unity. i. Conpile news information. reports. adverttsment,. -- - - — -' -- etc.. for staff review and Jiscnssion. Contact and secure Suotes frog a lPz^t LI•ree (1) target are., priuter:; w!.o would be candidates for printin; services. �. Forward newsletter to.prinLer. �-- — - -" .. Rev -love cuuplete newsletter and distribute copiesto the target area merchants and Ley citizen groups. T • -� J_r- •L.- I�an�nnlno s..1� ��p= On -going activity ( extend a line from the beginning to Lne ct+mpaeILwS. ��a o�� -�--- ---- --o-- - •- . _ - ending dates). pie_ of 1! Completion J N k ATTACiiHM A FY '82-'83-84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM -v COMMERiITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: FLORIDA CO"HUN1TY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, 'NC. v81>eCTlvE 0- —° Conduct an annual business survey during the morti�z of March and April. 1983 ACTIVITIES JULY AW. SEPT. OCT. r OV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. • APR. MAY XU0E 1. Identity and advice merc'nnntn of the sur:•ev ' project and solicit their support and participation. 2. Develop a plan/approach for conducting field interviews j.e. by location, type of business, best time of day for interview to minimize disruntion of business activities. etc. 3. Review the survey instrument with progrna staff. 4. Conduct field interviewn/snrvey. 5. Review and monitor rurvey activities weekly with statt� 6. Haintnin n control aystem for purvey accuracy of data, completeness of survey instruments and T statmVdinpoci Lion lintinr or survey recpondentz. ';ENDS On -going activity ( extend a line from the beginning to the completion date and date the beginning A,;d ending dates). Page - Completion _ of J A i ML FY '82-*83-'84 MANAGEMENT By OBJECTIVES FORM COHKINITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: FLORIDA COWUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC, OBJECTIVE __C!z"djjct an annual business survey duting the months of March and April, 1983 ATTACHMENT A ACTIVITIES DULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. qOV. DEC- JAN- FEB. MAR- APR. MAYIJUNE 7. Review aU corpleted surveys iXF5tnrrrMtr, prior W5 to fdruarding to the Department of Trade & Comerce. 1)3rvard completed eurveys to the Departr.gnt of Nrade Comerce. Lou: On -going activity extend a line from the begirming to the completion date and date the beginning �..d ending dates). Completion Page Of C I ATTAiHMW A • Fi '82-'83-'84 NAMEHM BY OBJECTIVES FORM. COl mnT BASED OBOABIZATIONS COMACTQlt _r2i rtda eoa=itr Ccnmole DeveLnsmt�ranr� •.. O&MTIVL # 4inTnir ..r �•Mrrs+w_mont6lr sa+ lnra of nalmrarfnag Sasrd of Itrortar. . ACYIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. V. DEC. JAN. FEB. Ku. APE. MAY JUN 1. Establish a Board of Directors neeting sthed- nle, to include the day, tine and location of board meetings. 2. Establish a meeting schedule for the Board's Executive Committee, rhinh would consist of the President, Vice President and Treasurer. �. The Program Director will meet with tits Exec, tine committee monthly, at least five (5) days _ Ptioc to each scheduled board meeting, to: A. R"Iew issues/Concerns of the program and/ or connmugty. E. Discuss and define the agenda for the up- coming aastiM. e Make critical decisions. , . Staff will contact board members at least 48 hours prior to the planned meeting,'as a r _ reminder and confirmation ofattendance. I TJ ZEMOn-going activity ( extend.a line from the begjiminng to the completion date and date the beginsiing and end• Completion Page_ of A. • ATTACMIMT A EY '82-'83-'84 MMAGEmW BY OBJECTIVES FORA 'COMMIT BASED ORGANIZATIONS ELL•Ra ' coNTRACTo$: ytstz Coi*wnit7 Ctonomee DeveIo, ent conso OBJECTIVE- -4 Conven ,. ACTIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. V. DElC. JAN. FEL MAR- APR. MAY Jt i. Convene Soard meeting. !t �. PrOgran staff. as designsted, will take minut ` Of tbs board nvat slid �es j Prodran Directors revity andsubnittalto the _. D"art'at of Trade and Comerco. '. Submit board minut4s by the 13th working day Of aaeh month following the Board of Directors � aeeti.gg, r t ;ENDS On -going - --� g g ( extend•a line from the beginning to the completion date and date the beginning ,;�.i ending dates). completion �? l Page o: —L •s _ S 4W r ATUCHME" A FT '82-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMITY BASED OWANUATIONS COHMCTOR: Florida coauunity Teg2omic ftyelgaerit OBJECTIVH Identify the aa1Sr, eta+ 01s, ochre no roleta to ho, .'w. rCr►�� 9n r� - -- Duena Vista Target area. - u.InD onnonccn P*nTrr'r. Anwnn Vtetn intorrmtinrul Ruildina_ commercial nrelect of SROO_000 ACTIVITIES JMY AUG. SEPT. OC?. NOV. DDC. JAN. FEB. !MAR. APR. MAY ANE 1. Generate coamunity business/comercial and political Interest in the project. 2. Work wit!& guvernuente to identify and secure federal and/or state funds to facilitate the raalitotion of of the project. 3. serve as a cupuor[, t�chn1cal asslutance and liaison . coepoucaM to developers, tioveruments and the cooarun- ity of Ruenr Lists. ZEND; On-goingg activity ( extend a line from the beginning to the completion date and date the beginning and ending date). Page�� of 1: Completion i � u .J -+4 A Q • FY 182-183-184 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS' Florida Community Economic bevelopment Corporation, Inc- y _, CONTRACTOR: financial OBJECTIVE ,�. = Refer four (4) neighborhood businesses a month, who are seeking assistance tb Miami Capital Development, Ine• or Business Assistance Center ACTIVITIES 1. Inform the target area businesses and prospective entrepreneurs of the services available to then, provided by Mani Capital Development, Inc, or Businesses Assistance Center ,vehicle" for referral of service. 2, contact,seligible taff l candidate firms for aforreferral. at 3. Proram andgrefer tsame toaff lthe identify least HamCapitalDevelopment, Inc. andlor Business Assistance Center 4„ Pregrsm staff will cuduct follow-up activities to deteimine: A. The on -going status of the firms effort to participate in the loan programs B. Firms need for referrals and/or technical assistance, JULY' AUG- L SEPT OCT- P0—y- ( DEC. 1 "'* rA On -going activity ( extend.a line from the beginning to the completion date ant LEGENDS ending dates). Complr l ton �•. _, � V K C Fy '82-'83-084 WE E14ENT BY ORGANIZATIONSOBJECTIVES FORM COMMNI,4 CQNTRACTQR: I'lorlda Coru�unity Economic Revelop�cnt corporation- inc. ,ro ects to be undertaken in oe OBJECTIVE # _�...: Identify tt►c major ec 'pT' PRaQPOSEDlopmentPROJECTStCreation of an Emergency.Housing FSu�na of a Day Care Program for the el _--'_risia �,LCettA Center or a Job Center. 2 SEPT. OCT. OV. DEC. JAN. FE JULY AUG. ACTIVITIES i. Gernerate and maintain co=nunity/business interest ,nt_ support of the proposed Buena Cot+nullity C.cononic Development Projects. 2. identify corinercial, govern^tent and political sup- port, c6m itments and funding. 3. Serve as the catalysis for t1le'follouinj: A. Creation of special co:wtittees/task forces. S. Citizen participation. r C. Com'Munity/business participation in critical r planning• reviews, reports studies, etc..... n- gill activity.( extend•a line from the beginning to the completion date a LEGEND:.- ending, dates). � ,, Compl, }an Cd • Sa S. . r ATtA[381 M A FY '82-'83-'84 HANACEHEN't BY OBJ=IVES FORH t _ COHMINITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONgACrORI Florida Conn unity Economic Development Corporation, Inc. OB3=IVE it = Develop a busine:o crime prevention program for target area businesses - business diarist - by July 1963 ACTIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. M. JAN. FEB. HAR. APB. HAY J1.AF 1. Inform target area merchants of the benefits and iuportance of establishing a CitizensjEu^.inecn Crime Vatce programs in the Buena Vista Community. _ Merchant will be notified through the Newsletter. merchants meeting and the news media. �. Contact the City of Miami rolice Department for tecWcal aunistance request and support. j. Convene meetings with target area business. Key Comenmity leader* and police representatives. to "start the hall rolling", to establish the crime watch prograa. i. Monitors and follow-up initial efforts and com- adtowts made during the joint meeting. ND: On -going ectivity ( extend. n line from the beginning to the completion as>we ana aorta 60"w �ai•'•••••ss ending dates).' Pass Completion _ �� of 14 t �I , t. { I � 617TACHME21; a FY '82-983-'84 HANAGEHEIM BY OBJDCTIVES FORM CcHMWIiY BASED ORCANIMIONS (]OpT `iOAi Florida Cosmoait/ Eco-male Developamt Corporatloa. Inc. ` r OBJECTIVE � �,.,_ ['ORAtera .5001-h1r ireeearnrr r,. =jM1 and a(fiis ACiIVITLES JULY AUG. SM. OCT. OV. DDC. JAp. FEB. MO. APR. MAY DUNE !. Advise the business coamdnity of this protran effort and request cooperation of sms- �. Contact business/caaaerce agencies, reporting houses, etc. to secure an index of business In the area; determine new business "start ups" �— end bankupteies. Firms contacted would Index of properties. Fins contacted would include. A. Greater Hiami Chamber of Commerce. D. Private Industry Council • C. Industrial Development Authority. D. Dunn and Brad Strest. Inc. E. Latin Chamber of Comerce. _ Y. Corereial Real Estate Firms. Contact relevant land4ords and advise than of concerns of this program. 4. Conduct inventory. prepare and submit reports. r r A-►- Ant& the berinninA and bpi On-goingg activity C extend. a line from the begm=ng co ending dat0l). Completion Page.. iZ,r of 14 r ' 1 • PY 182-' 83- • 94 MAxACEMM BY OBJECrIVZS PROS!! Ca4i W TY BASED ORGANIZATIONS -� CORTRAiCTURt noxids COMMItZ Econawie Development Caeporetioq Ise. oAJEcTIvs it iseati .nd _. 11111dament revenue earaias projects that will allow the Buena Piste r CownmitY =cow;e Devalop"Ot carporstioo. Ina. to becarw slt-- sufficient within a three-year pariad. vartts JULY'AUG. SEPT. OCT. Ov. DEC. JAN. 1. ketablieth and produce a aon which include but not be 11"ted to the following: otter — ,- Nid advertizemaats by bueinena. D. Md ePeeial-1+roaotianal wpaisuq/sdvertimants. 2. Convene income genarmtina teebnic Wortsbope seainaan and trade taus eea assistance 3. Mutablish a "h sde - Caaseece VMd" or Flea Market Casimpated area with paid booths or stalls for vendors. �• The CW's Chaebara of Coasares affitiate rill consist �! businw aasbare who are Paid participants. yn Wma Of amb*rnhip dba�/ties is as foll,ovs: ems' AITACHMxr A .rr r I rDt On -going activity i da (extend.e line Eros the beginning to the completion data and date the beginning and ' end ng tes). Completion Pagt13 of 14 i 1 I! I ATTACHMEMf A ' I !T '82-'83-184 KvwEKW BY OBJECTIVES FORK j CMWIIT BASED ORGANIZATIONS i 1 CONiRACTORs Florida ComdnitZ =oamaio Dsvelopeent Corporetigj Tac. - -- j OBJECTIVE Idantia end impuent revene *damns Rmilsh Pat Jilt Agee 43e 13—dds— Coeramitj Zoonoaic Darelo*ant Corporation. Inc, tgikeoam* RAIL101M IMI Al is ' a three-leare period. JULY AUG. SEM OM NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY JUNE ACTIVITIES k Annual Membership. a;omwesvials Re"dentials � I 1-5 employees $6.ao Faailt - SS.(M S-110 1MADyee- 1135•00 11 ar soot* 150.OD R I i. The Boonn Vint& Chamber of Cormeres would conduct the rcUm ing type of incase generating activities. I I A. Chmber Bmquefs D. Chwbar Breakfast of Lsicbegn C. Rafflee..aravinA. eta. - _ `.•' ' D. Trade Fa r/Xxpo E. Creation of business Technical Assistance Branch r. Re*olving Laos Progrss I On-gofng activity (extend.a line from the beginning to the completion date and date the beginning and AD: ends dates). . Page 1� _ of 14 Completion 1 1 _ I TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE NARRATIVE The concensus of several economic development concerns, in- cluding government and private industry, is that many minority entrepreneurs within the Florida Economic Development Corpora- tion target area require technical assistance of various types within a number of categories. By actively being a provider of such services, minority entrepreneurs have an opportunity to upgrade their services which also encourages positive growth and increased stability. The Florida Economic Development Corporation seeks to meet several objectives including those that follow as an active provider of such services to businesses within its target area: To identify public and private sources of venture and seed capital and assist in access to these channels. To help businesses obtain loans for expansion. Working capital and re- habilitation - To assist businesses in the pro- curement process as it relates to preparation and research (in- cluding estimation) of bids. To assist in the preparation of loan packages. To provide in-depth assistance in other technical areas, such as y marketing and advertising; space planning and design; accounting, budgeting and financing; personnel administration and management; etc. In addition, the Florida Economic Development Corporation will work very cooperatively with a number of other such entities so as not to duplicate services and efforts, and to justly increase communications network flow% 1) Business Assistance Center 2) City of Miami 3) Dade Community Revitalization Board ,,4) Dade County 5) Private Industry Council 6) Departments of Commerce a. Federal b. State 7) United States Small Business Administration 8) Miami Capital Development Corporation 9) Miami Dade Chamber of Commerce 10) Miami Dade Urban Bankers Association 11) Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 12) Florida International Tniversity Small Business Development Center C i 1 c Q. . r C 01 OVERALL IMPACT NARRATIVE FOR DEVELOPING BUENA VISTA The overall economic development aspect of the Florida Economic Development Corporation plan . for the Buena Vista target area is consistent with the overall mission for deservingly economic development evidenced by studies directed by the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, City of Miami, Industrial Development Authority, and others. The design and scope sets forth mechanisms that create employment opportunities, establish a stable and diversified economic base and bring about positive improvement in the total conditions of the area. It is the directive of the Board of Directors of Florida Economic Development Corporation, that the organization act at the economic development arm for the Buena Vista Area, and as a catalyst and/or conduit to ensure that the mission is truly achieved: To foster, encourage and promote economic development projects and programs.......... In order to counteract the deterioration of the economic base of the area and provide for orderly economic growth and development. b a