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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #09 - Discussion ItemCITY OF MIAM1. FLORICA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM -° Howard V. Gary DATE: June 14, 1983 FILE: City Manager SUBJECT. Report On Organizations Seeking To Operate Economic Charlotte GalloQ_ly� Development Programs In Director Edison -Buena Vista ;ROB, Department of Economic REF ENCES: Development ENCLOSURES: 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 (FEDCO). 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 --as discovered by an audit conducted by the City of Miami Office' of Internal Audit on March 1, 1982. The audit findings reveaigd $13,027.47 in questioned costs. CO w M /16 Page 2 Also, it should be noted that the tarily dissolved this corporation failure to file an annual repert. of Directors of EBVLDC voluntarily State of Florida had involun- on cecember 16, 1981 for Cn �?arch 10, 1982, the Board 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 J* 1 Page 3 program in the area. 'Ne 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 Cesian 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/ju Attachment ..�sJ ram. .�.�.� ... .r r. ._.. - _'�'.._ _.. _ .. .. ���.�.. r.... .�-�. � - _... ._ � .� �_.".... .•. w��..--�.. _ .. ... FLORIDA ECON01,11C 'ELOPMENT CORPORATION 414). No. Miami Ave. Suite 10). Miami_, FL 331.27 (305) 573-131 ( 3 - 6 P.M. )(305) 573-4843 DATE: JUNE 7, 1983 TO: MAYOR MAURICE FERRE COMMISSIONERS COROLLO DAWK•U'NS PERF:11 PLUMMIER FROM: FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TARGETAREA: FUNDING FOR: REQUESTED FUNDING.: OVERVIEW BUENA VISTA ' COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOB CREATION PROGRAM BUSINESS ASSISTANCE REIiABILITATIO'N Cr,! ABSENTEE LANDLORD PrOPERTIES CREATION OF A MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION COME'UTER COLLEGE $ 75,000.00 Florida Economic Developrapnt Corporation is an organized, newly experienced non-profit. organization ( community based ), whose sole purpose is to help in alleviatinn proverty,, uplift educational standards, faster economic development, through an economic revitalization program capable of creating jobs and assisting other, in finding jobs in Dade County. JOB CREATIO"I PROGR/Ji To reach the goal of some 400 - 700 jobs, F E A C 0 will focus on navy major industrial development, existing businessLs and new buninesses. ThN 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 commit`d to employment opportunities. The jobs created will be targeted for the black, latin and haitian residents. The link that is created -- between nnw employers needing worker:, and residents needing jobs -- will defiiiitely be a job creation / human resource program, 'RESIDENTYAL AND COM1 CIAL TtEHAIBILITATION ItiPCause of the low rate of ownership in Buena Vista, the strategy is to create residential and corircerrial owr.nr,hip opportunities for the existing residents. Programs creating ownership opportunities include: Below market inte,est rate mortgages financed through City Bonds, or Amerifirmt, or bade 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 ESTABLISHt-NT 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. BUSINT-SS ASSISTANCE The service3 that will be available Will range from word processing to computer technology to tusiness planning to putting a coa?lete business operation on computer disks for individual conveniences to management nsnistance. FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPHEn CORPORATION WILL offer combinationa of consulting, shared facilities and services for facilitating the successful start - up and growth of small businesses. within the present building can be the centrally ahared facilities and service3, including telephone anssrring, word processing, complete range of computer services, including technology locating and transfer services, 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, corrmninity and business assistance and job creation. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR CONSIDERATICN OF THIS ONE TI1-2 FUNDING. SINCEPILY, GRAIN ' CARLYLE, CHAICuL"tiN DO1.1r0 OF all ECTORS RF / of CC: 110HORAt?11: 1109,'ARD GARY MS. CIIAEU.01'TE GAL1.O:;I,Y HS, DENA SA1:LI AN 1 RAYZl YD FOXWX)RTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR M DIRECCIbN CON EDUCACIbN ASPIRA OF FLORIDA, INC. 2902 N.W. 2nd Ave., Miami, Florida 33127 (305) 576-1512 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EsecuRve C mmi;lee Chairperson Luis A Vanine,-P@rez, Phd. VIc"halrperson, Program R3!ael Urrut;a Vice-Cha;,pa!son, Finance A;-cia Sar6 Treasurer Esther 8,u Geagle secrs,ary SY!V'B Cc.,Jero err`a�s at Large Jc•se V�noez W;—a O* -erc I ..Jlznt; June 30, 1982 Dr. Farl Welles Acting President FED TecImical 'College r,jami, Fla. 33127 Dar Dr. Vielles: ,me Florida Fl..'-)!'v- rdC 'V=i`'�rY�1t Corporation (Fr-1'e-hruCal Cn1hove) lozated at 5141 ':M_,,L-th ?%-enue, Miami, Florida 33127, } �3s ri Ie full sU art of ks:>: ra c` : iori� :a for the referral of azr into their of c_erical arO coup-iter technology. Ties service is rnuc; r. cra= minority c rcl-inities like 'vrY^ .* , F.11ap3ttah arcs E3:sUn Little R-ive�. Tr,-- availability of this institution will help ck= youth prt�: Uctive ��rkir q IT, tr_rs of our cannmity and deter jmrenile crime. We fully support this program. am. Eaecutive Director Cunneen Beytagh Maldonado Sirtce-rely, U1rIn+ _n Bemyrtagh al VO Executive Director Affiliated with Asps of America, Inc. *DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FLORIDA ECONOMICE 4141 No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 5-7 3 -,Y'g43 C3 "6 pm) DATE: MAY 23, 1983 TO: MR. HOWARD GARY , CITY MANAGER CITY OF MIAMI FROM: FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION RE: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING REQUESTING FOR FUNDING Cover Letter The ProP osalis) 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 revitalization program capable of creating jobs and assisting others in finding jobs in Dade County. For the grant application, we have requested approximately $ _�'D , 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. RESOLUTION APPROVAL USE OF FUNDS BE IT RESOLVED, that on this 20th day I -lay, 19 the Board of Directors of the Florida Economic Development Corporation, Inc., adopted the following resolution: WHEREAS,' 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 WI(EREAS, 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 ag the Buena Vista Target Area. NOW, THEREFORE, 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. &I 'L4 Chairman /7 2- Secretary Treasurer i COMMUNITY DEVELOP1,T11T CORPORATION SUPPORT AND ASSI,STAN E PROGRAM CERTIFICATION The Board of Directors of Florida Cor,nunity 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. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE TO (FEI7a'0 ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS 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, THFAWORE, 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 no more than shall comprise a minority of the Board. SUBMITTED av% Qhairm n Secretary Treasurer 16 9 STRATEGIES FOR SMALL Small Business Support Strategies include the use of economic incentives; the provision of BUSINESS SUPPORT technical assistance, and support services at FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION . These services will be available to botb. members of the local Merchants Association (s) and non - members on a fee basis. The services that will be available will range from word processing to computer technology to business planning to putting a complete business operation on computer disks for individual conveniences to management assistance. FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION WILL offer combinations of consulting, shared facilities and services for facilitating the successful start - up and growth of small businesses. Within the present building can be the centrally shared facilities and services, including telephone answering, word processing, complete range of computer services, including technology locating and transfer services, computer based management education and employee training. USE GIVEN AGREEMENTS WITH OUTSIDE LABORATORIES AND TESTING AND COMPUTER FACILITIES CAN FURTHER EXTEND THE RANGE OF AVAILABLE SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, to the support and basic computer services, high technology businesses will be able to use the TECHNOTEC- SYSTEM to communicate with their market. TECHNOTEC is a computerized information exchange system developed by XEROX, I.B.M. AND CONTROL DATE to facilitate world wide transfer of new technologies. PRESENTLY, all of the spstems are located in Coral Gables. This system can be made available to the businesses in our community. ;.- : Small businesses engaged in technological research or a new product development may have instant access to an extensive data base or make 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 1. 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 , 1. 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 Tniversity Small Business Development Center � W - RRIIRI PK JECTED BUDGET EXPENDITRES 1983 - 1984 Executive Director ...................... $ 16,000 Project(s) Cord. or Bus. Dev. Spec. ...... $ 12,000 Secretary / Bookkeeper ..... n...... ....... $ 10,000 Fringe 13enefits/ Insurance ............... $ 29000 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 .......................0 $ 1,500 Professional Services (legal) ............ $ 19000 Travel at $60 per month .................. $ 720 Postage -at $20 per month ................. $ 240 Administrative Cost ....................... $ 29000 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 52,060 ** NOTE ** ADMINISTRATIVE COST INCLUSIVE OF SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SMALL BUSINESS t a 4 4 FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION is also searching for new and creative modes of raising resources. We will call upon corporate and foundation worlds, and in the community, to continue their generous sung ort of our work.s IT IS DEEPLY an,;,reciated, urgently needly, and they have promised to assist. Salvation Army has, committed a truck. Volunteers have consented to work in the warehouse ( FOR i?t'i-:NITURE SALES ) THAT IS also to be donated for the first six months. THIS PROJECT WILL BE ONE IN ITSELF THAT WILL HELP IN OUR BECOMING SELF SUSTAINING MONETARILY. IT WILL BECOME KNOWN WORLD WIDE THAT THE COMMISSIONERS AND THE CITY I -WAGER AND THE CITY OF MIAMI DID HELP TO PUT IN PLACE THE LINK BETWEEN THOSE WHO NEED ASSISTANCE AND SKILL IN COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY TO HELP IN THEIR BUSIMSES F. E. D. C. 0. HAS APPLIED FOR STATE FUNDING NON-PROFIT STATUS AND SHALL SOON SEEK FOR A BOND ISSUE FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE I.C.M. BUILDING 1023 Form Applied on for Recognition of E- ,ttption To be tiled in the key die. trict for the area in which (Rev. March 1979) the organization has its Dsoartment of the Trusurr Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code principal office or place of intsmtl Rswnue Sernal business 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 section 501(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. st•uctions for each part carefully before making any entries.) The organization must have an organizing instrument (See Part 11) b0ore this application may be filed. Part 1—Identification 1 Full name of organization 2 Employer identification number (If none, attach Form SS-4) _Florida Economic Development Corporation I ::(a) Address (number and street) I Check here if applying uriffer section: _4141 North Miami Avenue ❑ 501(e) ❑ 501(f) _ S(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 1 4 _ 29 - 82 , 400 1 404 I 405 .3(a) Has the organization filed Federal income tax returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes No No If "Yes," state the form number(s), year(s) filed, and Internal Revenue Office where filed ► ............................................ S(b) Has the organization filed exempt organization information returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . ❑ Yes (A No It "Yes," state the form number(s), year(s) filed, and Internal Revenue Office where filed ` ............................................ Part [I. —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. of . Corporation --Articles of incorporation, byla. Trust —Trust indenture. [ ] Other —Constitution or articles, bylaws. Part III. —Activities and Operational Inforrrk+ad111fy"�. 1 What are or will be the organization's s66&bi upport7 List in order of magnitude. If a portion of the receipts is , cop S`s or will be derived from the earnings of patentsthey assets (excluding stock, bonds, etc.), identify such item as a separate source of receipts. Attach representative c licitations for financial support. ty DIFtIta INftiEtNAL �'%t%; :• ��;.;. ItEC+ D. REVxNU1C 3. Civic and labor organizations A, f` �j �0 4. Institutionae and private fob ¢ s NO SOLICITATIONS HAVE BEGUN UNTIL WE RkAR` H I.R.S. 2 Describe the organization's fund-raising program, both effect. (include details of fund-raising activities sucty professional fund raisers, etc.) �� Sea Wo RK ?( 01w 0 W FFR 17 1602 See Schedu Ze .� a ? Z983 LP. x (;,p(NYII.l.EaIB e MAR 3 U 'RZB3 r,z I.A,4 i A otscr-tICT !cEs. !: cml Div. CEiVT S�R'J. tiiZ. CCi,47rat. UNIT and explain to what extent it has been put into ,formation of fund-raising committees, use of 1 declare under the penalties of perjury that 1 am authorized to sign this application on behalf of the above organization and I have examined theapplication. including the accompanying statements, and to the best of my knowledge it is true, correct and complete. wignature) !....................c;��4 ;!/'fc'.•:......_..... �i!iJ(Title or authority of signer) (Date) Jk4wa R4atef-_ Vyl 1, r)6)1 04, 43 ariltivid Lif �tzitr 50',S I certify thEA the attached Is a true wid correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of .3 FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION riled on the 29th day of April , 1982. The Chqr(cr Number for this corporation Is 762177. I Is D F Oibru mibrr nip banb anb the .1012 rr S!j.V12 0,reat kcal- of the 6tatc of Sloriba, nc - -TVIE S at Q11abalorr. the Capital, ti)ig the U CVi 29th bap Of April 1982 15AC M m V- ja P V� i-% G—W. I "C pm Fell gv,12- . 0. D --mc, CORP 104 Rev. 5-79 RlYS .6rartary of !S-ltate HIV S-:"v Lul �Vj V, ),!2 K, P> :> 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 Dade 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 DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRIUM PROOF OF TARGET AREA ELIGIBILITY FORM FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 1. Identify the geographical boundaries of the'CDC (i.e. service area) . Northern Boundare: 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 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) a slum or blighted area per Section 163.340 (7) or (8) , •F.S. X (b) a Neighborhood Strategy Area or a Community Development Block Grant Target Area. t FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMA CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Elected: Januaryq 1983 Gladys Taylor (Vice Pres.) 2915 N. W. 103rd Street Miami, F1 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 + 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, F1 33138 (0) 757-0891 Delores Randall (Sec.) 560 N. W. 43rd St. Leo Freeman Miami, F1 33127 Lowy & Eeff, Inc. Realtors 18055 S. Dixie Hwy. Arthur Odom (Tress.) Miami, FL 33157 553 N. W. 43rd St. (0) 233-1983 Miami, F1 33127 + 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 of Miami, FL 33127 Comm. & Econ. Development. a ..s.�..w ..; .., .v,. „u...,,., m.,•r.4,sr.'•L::wadti<9k✓*'4a..iL..i15.]��{,.yy��,,,µµ TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT FLORIDA ECONOMIC 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 agreementv preparation of closing documents, etc. 4W a 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. goo iw • 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 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: 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. �i. 6 0 April 26, 1983 Mr. Manny Alvarez Assistant City Manager Pan American Drive Miami, Florida RE: Agenda Item - May 12, 1983 - Edison Buena Vista Trial Development Corporation Dear Mr. Alvarez: On behalf fo the Board of Directors for the Edison Buena Vista Local Dovet Corporation, we are formally requesting to appear on the May 12, 1983 Commission Agenda. The Edison Buena Vista Board would like to seek funding for its coporation through 9th year Community Development funds. We are requesting the above, so that, we may continue in the economic devehprx_nt of our community. 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 "communication gap" between the Board and the the Department of Trade and Commerce (which is now the Department of Economic Development). At this point, I will give you a synopsis of what transpired. Those actions which occurred were: 1. The Executive Director of the corporation, Mr. Lou Sample along with three (3) members of the Board decided to dissolve the corporation. 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 deceptfully by the former Executive Director. (See Exhibit B). Iie had been using city funds which were allocated for the rental of the building as mortgage payment's. a After meeting with one of the Assistant City Attorney's, and receiving the advice of the City Attorney (See Exhibit C) we have retained legal counsel to pursue this issue. 4. During this period, Ms. Gallogly had been hired as Director of Trade and Commerce. Upon visiting the corporation, Air. 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 development of this area. Therefore on March 23, 1982 Mr. Stewart re -registered the corporation with new board members - so that the organization would be in good standing with the State. I would also like to state, that during this period, Ms. Gallogly was aware of all actions involving the Edison Buena Vista. The records will show, that we never received a formal letter from the Department of Trade and Commerce 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 Mendy, who was representing Ms. Gallogly. At this meeting we were informed 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 Exhibit 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. Nlendy and C. Gallogly to discuss funding for the 3th 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. -M -2- 0 0 (c) On three occassions Ms. Gallogly assured the new President, Vice President and myself that we wUuld receive funds for the 8th year. (See Exhibit ) (d) The old board had several outstanding bills to be paid. 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 them on to Mr. Mendy to handle. (e) Since we had not heard from Ms. Gallogly's office, as to the status of the bills, Mr. F. Stewart personally went down to Ms. Gallogly's office to re -submit those bills and see if he could provide any information in order to expedite payment. The 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 implementing Economic Devek)p�,-ent 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 Commission a solidified work plan for the 9th year contractual period. Vie are also in a position to generate the required revenue for this fiscal year. Your assistance in this matter is sincerely appreciated. CRR:mr Attachments Respectfully submitted, -I CRUZ R. RODRI Z -3- -_ - 1. 0 -FxAf,�; I- EOISON-SUENA VISTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. 500 N. W. 54t1i STRLLT MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 ! TL:L.: (305) 754-6864 January 26th, 1982 Dr. G.L. Sander;, Presidunt Edison Buena Vista Development Corporation 500 N.W. 54th Street Miami, Florida 33127 Dear 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 ruentioned 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. The 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. cont.../2 �:•�y �,X 0 Ms. Patrick informed me that if the penalties and the balance due for the second quarter is not paid in full by Febuary ±1st, IRS lien proceedings will be instituted aga nst 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 reimbursmenL pacr;abL of $5,1000.00 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 1 also suggesL that deposits be made each pay period to avoid this problem in the future. Yours Truly, Leon A. Valentine Business Development Coordinator LAV/mb . EDISON SUENA VISTA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. 500 N. W. 54th STREET MIAM1, FLORIDA 33127 TEL.: (305) 754-6864 March 5th, 1_982 Mr. Benjamin Freeman Sheon Realty 1208 W. Granville Avenue 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 i 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 future 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 nego'Liated 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. C . C . ! � oC apech-rs Yours Sincerely, Leon A. Valentine Executive Director ins r,.,,,,:.y �s��`�':4',:X' 4 f_.-.,: :v:2<a.. �"`''• IT �Z (A (A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION) EXECUTIVE PLAZA 3050 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD JESSE J MCCRARY, JP SUITE 300 M CHAFL J NEIM A4p M'A-.-• rl UF7'E)A 3-1 13J d 104 MAF:-, A VAL(NI;N1 March 15, 1982 Dr. George Sanders 8333 N.E. 2 Avenue Miami, Florida RE: EDISON-BUENA VISTA, INC. Dear Dr. Sanders: 1305) TLLEF"ONE 576-1500 GUI! •-LI LPFNCE 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 (7) 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. r- - de 2 - March 15, 1982 vr. George Sanders Edison -Buena Vista, Inc. It should be emphasized that business operations carried out by I'dison-Buena Vista, Inc. since Decemher 16, 1981 have not been taken l,� it 1 t j a l l y c-cinst :i tut ed corporation. As a con sr rluence there is a st rr�r,I� t' '�sil�:i 1 i tti that. any liabilities or debt s i nc•ut rc d since the Itill; ..ry cli.:Solutiou away have to be personally :,h-,nrbed by tE-. board and Officers, and not h'•• I r - c orpor:tt.+ entity. It is my recommendation that the Hoard convene immediately to re-evaluate their decision in light of the foregoing. Specifically, the Board should consider the filing of an Applifaction Cor 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 j facing such a vital and worthwhile organization. If I could be of further assistance, please so advise. t Sincerely, LAST OFFICES JESSE J. McCRARY, JR., P.A. Fredrick Stewart Woodard Vaught 7 J Ficri�A�M V. GARY City Manager A August 20, 1982 0 NI . Fr nrrk+i7n Stewart 101 N.V. 47th Terrace Miami, Florida 33127 Dear Air. Stelvart: 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. Sincerely, Charlotte Gallooly Director DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT / New World Tower. 100 N. Biscayne Blvd., 9th Floor / Miami, Florida 33132 LAW OFFICES Internal Revenue Service Center P.O. ROx 47'104 Doraville, C►ORGIA. 303h Re: Edison Buena Vista l.ucal Development Cor-p., Inc.. Employer I.D. No. 59-2017321 KW Document Locator No.'s 07141-148-61324-1 07141-350-57503-1 Dear Sirs: 223 N. C 351H sTRE6T MIAMI. FLOWDA 33137 131)51 573.7496 March 4, lyti?. 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. NNI:jt c.c. Mr Leon Valentine, E.B.V.L.D.C. Veru truly yours NORMAN N. ?�K (b 4 FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 4141 No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 Nrirch 1, 1983 Honorz-,Ulc Howard G�iry City NanagLr Ci.t%- 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 - - L 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 Dade 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. a io COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION The Board of Directors of' Florida Community Economic' Development Corporation Certifies that the application Corporation Name submitted to the Department of Community Affair; on January - 22, 1983 meet with the approval of and has the Date committed support of the Board of Directors of said corporation. " Chairman 61 President /31 � Date RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTEE TO ( FEDCO ) HOARD OF DIRECTORS BE IT RESOLVED, that on.this 20th day of May,'19821 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, THEREFORE, the Board of Directors of Florida " Economic Development Corporation, Inc., hereby: W 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 l� (Chairm n Secretary � R Treasurer P 7C, ,. n�• r�.,f� 17l'r ...,rr r 1, r�l, pJ J't v� ^ n n '7r'1 Jn lit ►7 =G�UC�;��., "> � ��� J �r..l; • •� ,)1- 1c-J,. ,� , �, z � :�) ; ,tvTl �Vr1.rf�C.P�„�(S1 :�1t ��,�- ,• A \w'�•' •1F `Y�.�'•\w!••' 1.i..•. �1.• tl1. %,•\..11�, .•`:1s! ,I �.'' �1 M• �Yr �.d1J' �1✓, \1Y� •�! , !:I fil^l J �CM� /��: L. � ISM: LI� �1CGr�h:[d �i`�(a� LI.: GiQ d1�: Ur (,�\ Gi��tii ✓.�l � L: Lr� h��aili ���:Cnl �1�]Ull t1.1 (.(C. J��Gr�l 11U Gl��`I�: CGI(1`�t G(\ �,c LIL 11�: Gr� il•�ln ril z C t {thy t v CaCi 13 u� pa� f Vj� ..✓�.C�Y '�\�'iti � '•'�, ', P wn.� / �•��• r ���i �•�,i; �...+1j°'lh .n,r� �1���5 1. C�r )� t�:.�t.,����'��`i�n•t,�•� - �` __/ice '•r'%'� J"J�.�'a+'�tI"'^.J ��,vi.. �,,��; �c;ittritr►t�ttf ltf..yltatr it I certify that the attached Is a tribe and correct copy of the Articles of Incorporation of FLORIDA ECONOMIC UEVELOPMVIT CORPORATION' filed on the 29th day of Api•i 1 , 1982. The Ch ,rter Number for this corporation Is 762177. CORP 104 Rev. 5.79 i�►r..i�r: vr.. iYNY...s. is 0ibrlt ember ntr Oub altb the 0.rrat meat of the sEmate of _-norlba, attbecauitat, this the 29th ball0f Apri 1 1982 8rorge iirrmone .4k[rrum, of ,$)tate FU )1a �Av I, �:V1= aV EM" L,V 1? �.- }I'1•� ci' ^LU:�,�U„�,V�l, ?,^^ V1, ,Vl' V1" �'U,s-•V!=^1Vl?=:Vl�`--G L� r.♦ �tL t, l/ l� 1 lM �M .til ISM ,f � .(^n ��. �� c�•� i.r��r^l� , n. ram^ t � r•,rI�� �• .^ /� 1r"Caa�' �,.�! �1w/ •�..• . J.:C �✓% C✓• rr.J"Cr.i i t'v✓:•C �': Fr'5 13�1:1;,;:,lC}'l:i.rl i �.% Alit. 1nT5Rcl!ar'Lit.:tmTZ EnF, ElmlF' c Cf FLORIDA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION xxesaaaxaxx==aaaaxaaas=xsxas===a=s=x=x=aa=xa==xxx:aaax=s=aaaaaaaaaa 4141 No. Miami Ave. Suite 101 Miami, FL 33127 (305) 573-1319 January 310 1983 Charlotte Gallogly, Exec. Director Department of Economic Development City of Miami 174 East Flagler Street 7th Floor Miami, Florida 33132 Dear Ms. Ga.11ogly: On behalf of the 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 followings 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, Raymond Foxworth, Executive Director P ENCLOSURE(S) RF / cp '40 PROGRAM ABSTRACT IE 1. 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, Executive Director 4141 North Miami Avenue Miami, Florida 33127 (305) 573 - 1319 4. Program Target Area: See Grant Carlyle Chairperson 93 N. E. 65 St. Miami, Florida 33138 (305) 757 - 0891 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 (adJJ'usted) 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. M. Building at 4141 North Miami Avenue. This is a commercial project of $800,000 consisting of rental office spaces in Decorators Row. 46 WORK PLAN 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 to further promote community involvement. 2. Developing feasibility studies, surveys and plans for specific venture. 3. Developing a program to involve youth membership. 4. Developing and distributing a listing of minority enterprises. S. Establishing a community and business crime watch program. 6. Purchase I. C. M. Building and Parking Property. N II. PROGRAM 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. +goal # 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. G_oal _.._#_.4; To positively affect the economic level of a group of female heads of households. This 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- dency by aligning with other agencies to make special accomo- dations when needed and to provide counseling in credit, r 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. 11I .A,'.3itibnal Informatio* ::tc* orooram is aimed' at the lonq term creation of unsubsidized jobs in t:ie rivate sector for the structually unemployed, furthermore, ;)_•oc;ran is designed to increase the employment of area residents a.; a rozult of major economic devc1opnictit project. Finally, the program can he designed to be self-sustaining (as is the Co,- unity .'.conomic Development Program) after about two (2) years of fun;ing. :he program is also designed to attract other governmental fun%4..3 and corur.unity development, Pconomic Development Administration, Ca:iltal Development Corporation, etc. These futnds will be availaL•le moth during and after the ol)cration of this proposed project. STAFF PLAN Proarar Director - $ 140" 000 .,.;ties: ^o coordinate the program; To ensure that all of tho primary goals of the program are ac%ieved; :'o supervise t?:e of°ter staff r!(:m:)r.r, , of, the proc;ram; ^o ensure that all nrogra►� roports are sul,mitted on tire; .o institute sunplernentar.y nctivitics as possible. ;•:.:.lifications: niN :)cgrec in Sunirc:s:; or Ptiblic Administration, Social Sciences, Planninq or r, re.litted field, or five (5) or core years e: •,eri-nc(, in tiny of the above areas. *Un years, of r.espon:.i.b1n. cormainity experience. 'Dcr�.onstraLe.1 fat-tiliarit.1 with community needs an:'. nrotilerris.• / STArF PLAN Business Development Specialist_-- $32,000 :duties: To act under the direction of the Program Coordinator; To assist in the achievement of the program goals; To conduct the face to faco interviews required in the program; To assist in the preparation and presentation of the community -wide forums, workshops, etc.; .:ualifications: Four (4) years of community work involvement in service programs. Demonstrates? ,peakinq ability. Su f f ieient ):no%.tic(lgc or- community needs and problems. Secretary - ,+1Q � 7�0 Duties: To act under the direction of the rrogran Director; ;o perform all of the clerical functions for the nrogran; To assist with the preparations of periodic and special reports; To generally assist in the achievement of programmatic goals; Oualifications: Typing - 55 CS'1P minimum. thorough knowledge of office procedures. graduation from a reconized high school. l 3 0 S77 rr' Form 1023 (Rev. March 1979) Department of the Trusury letamal 1110"fluo Service Application for Recognition of Exemption To be filed In the key dis. trict for the area in which Under Section 501(c)(3) of the internal Revenue Code the organization It of principal office or pllace of business. This application, when properly completed, shalt constitute the notice required 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) 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.) The 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 (if none, attach Form SS-4) Florida Economic Development.Corporation 3(a) Address (number and street) Check here if applying under section: 4141 North Miami Avenue I p 501(e) p 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 j 6 Date incorporated or formed 7 Activity Codes June I 4 - 29 - 82 I 4op 404 I 405 w 8(s) Has the organization filed Federal income tax returns? . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . Cj Yes }G No If "Yes," state the form number(s), year(s) filed, and Internal Revenue Office where filed ► ............................................ 8(b) Has the organization filed exempt organization information returns? . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes [N 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. E] Other —Constitution or articles, bylaws. Part III. --Activities and Operational Information 1 What are or will be 'the 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. j)14 ITL . olatiatofs INTSFtfItAL` REC D. aILvKNvls f91�1983 E P. I E. 0. OIVISIOK yy WjjV..UXo EU6 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 selective mailings, formation of fund-raising committees, use of professional fund raisers, etc.) see. Ot4 ! declare under the penalties of perjury that I am authorized to sign this application on behalf of the above organization and I have examined this application, including the accompanying statements, and to the best of my knowledge It is true. correct and complete. .......... 4- lyL /eGc Igno ure) (Tula or authorit............... � of slgner --....--- --- - � � (Date) 2e3-{68-1 c 0 ' G 1 • i � — x . t F10920 ,*,tatc of oriba DeExecutiveDepartment I., � 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 Roam Public C-�Q in and for the State at large from the 8th day of NovembeA.p. 19 79 through the 7th day of November A.D. 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, � In Testimony Whereof, I do hereunto set my hand _ 'C4{ E sf.' •y ��� w8 Tp� and cause to be affixed the Great Seal of the State, Tallahassee, Florida. �ac•Y� . Governor of Florida Secretary of State M— FY #$c0*mir4 aKAsEEMoMFGANTyAzOCrlvEs Foxe CONMCTOR: Flurry+ GOMInft 'F,v The Ob�=r„ Q ES Enforce target area Lnerch-ViW thr31441 the pro„rams :ew•lwttc� u' t.ie C.^.G'•s .zesirabiy nn� in — .o organize the Buena vi. La Ct::umbbr of Cotverce. pha-c�rc 'tar: will m5rograa ice Poll of area merchant:. La pet a consensus of ,fe bent dal. time acd location to convene tie 'l.rbt 1Seetinp',+ + ; fy target +area eerChants of tht first pr+.+pa .- d tooting. ?".,ace and develop" an 8UPrda for the first meeting. =1rst meeting Key activities: 1. Welcome aad introductions. 3. Electiop of acting Officers- ;. F*M&tion of Ciwnber of CoamerLe. dlscuasions. Establish Committees. :. EstabUrb plans/tasks to be conpltted. :. Zaetlieh future meeting scheuule ana location. JULY { M . . 1 JAN. r•t ATTACHMENT A AiR.I MAY 1 _going activity (extend a line from the beginning to the completion dote end date the beginning �r and ing dates). pie_-.�= n h Completion FY ' 32-' 8 3 86 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM CU- UtiITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS _ CONTRACTOR: 'F1oriea Oncotmity %conomic :.wv r-._ nBJF IVE T �� 0fpAn Zw nrw tr Irnrt TIIC, bent nn uiationc L•i thin thr. nr��� OT)Cr't r t v 1 Prenuze detailed minutes and records/files of meeting. Initiate muff foi ow = up and activities. Convene ::ubr:.Y,Lcnt tPVs:;LLe the .orlral establisenent of a crrrtered- ircorrrorsted w erchan t to .be &I-lown as;! -Le Buena Vista Cha.-ber of Correrce. Review the Business Survey re-sul t ./findings with the merchant organization. Identify and imple rent plans, st-ste,.-ie: and ccti- vities to address problems or needs identified by the survey. JULY I AUG. I SEPT. LOn. 6OV. IS, DEC. JAh. FEB. r 'r ATTA�h'r A A' - MAR. APR. - MAY 13MIE 1. e On -going activity ( extend a line from the beginning to the completion date and Bete the beginning at�_i ending dates). - completion page o€ I ATrACHIIlM A FY 182-183-'84 mAhNCLNENT BY OBJECTIVES PORK!! CMIMITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS C.Ot;MCTORt Florida Caamunity Economic Develo;r3euL '.:urwration Inc. OBJECTIVE # !'cilia1 a iru 'uess-cticr►tsted oouthly Newsletter by AWtust 32. 1983 ACTIVITIES C £stablisl, and desi.;1 for iiewsleLter fort bud the process For terra/in:rr=tion input. JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT.NOV- DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. 1AAY1J1;'R :r . canvass and secure paid adverti=entes from the business couunitp. Coopile nears information. reports, adverLisments, ote.. tar staff reviva aad Jiscussion. _ Contact and secure quotes fro3 a leinL Li•ree (3) target Area priuter:, vilo could be candidates for priarin:; services. _ Forward newsletter to, printer. yeciave coupiat* newsletter and distribute copies to the target area aerchanLs and Key citizen groups. k vII / On -going activity ( extend a Line from the beginning, t:o tine cumpLcL-LW.= • W_ ---- ---- - I _ ending dates). p e_3_ of Completion ATTAMENT A FY 882-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: FLORIDA COMMUNITY wConduct ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. OBJECTIVE # ---' an annual business survey during the months of March and April, 1983 _ ACTIVITIES DULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. PAR. APR. MAY JUSE! 9. Identify and advise mere. -ants of the sum-ey project and solicit treir support and participation. 2. Develop a plan/app::)ach for conducting field interviews ji.e, by location, type of bu&Aree: , best time of day for interview to teinimize disruption i of buaineas activities. etc. j 3. Review the survey instrument with program staff. 4. Gamduct field interviews/survey. - 5. Review and moritor survey activities weekly with staff MMmintein a control aystem for survey accuracy of "6;&q * mpleteness of survey instruments and t statwVdispoaitiow listinP of survey respondents. ;END= On -going activity ( extend a line from the beginning to the completion date and date the beginning AA ending dates). CompletionPage--- or 4L ATTACHMENT A FY '82-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: FLORIDA COA*MTTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.OBJECTM C2ndgct an annual business survey during the months of March and April. 19$3 a M ACTIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. APR. MAY, Ji:NE -t ?. Review al.l cocpleteri surveys iAst-u--antc, prior to fdruarding to the Department of Trade t Comerce. :. Waneard completed eurvera to the Departrent of Trade i Comerce. 1D: r on -going activity ( extend a tine from the beginning to the completion dote and date the beginning ;...d ending dates). _ Completion Page of ATTAaRgNr A !Y 682-183-'84 MAWDI=r By OBjECTIM FOR v COi!l=nT BASED OW.MIWIOMSCARRA- .i : Mridr cDevelnese-t r'ernnratin.. kf OBJVCTM 4 Tee MMQIX of the rSnreeistlnne R- d of 111ra•►�rN JULY 1. Retabllah s Board of Directors aeetlag ached- u1e, to Include the day, time mad location of board nnetiggs. i 2. Utablish a aeatigg scbedule for the Board's Bs•eutive Cooaittee, which would consist of the President, Vice ?resident and Treasurer. 3• The rzogram Director will meet with Lite Fsecu- tive CNvaittee nosthly, st least five (5) days Print to mach acbeftled board seating, to: A. galriew issue&/cOncaras of the program and/ or comet ..,}ty_ E. Discuss and define the agenda for the up- anigg mastiog. !Halve srieteal dectsioas. •. Staff will contact board members at least 48 boors prior to the planed meeting, - as a r raainder and confirmation of attendance. DEC. JAN. FEB. MU. API. MAY UN I On -going activity ( extend.a line from the begUmijig to endimg dates). the completion dote and date the beginning and • Completion • , .. .. paged...,... of , 1h s F A7TACMERT A FY ' 82-' 83-' 84 MMAGEM W BY OBJ=TIYES FORM �. COZ WLTY BASED ORGANIZATIONS tu..-, COMMACTOB: - v1[st-t cone wit Cconomee Develoa- OBAXTIVB -- ent eor,o Conven . v _�. Coaveae Soard oeetini. �. Program staff, as designated, will take minutes of the board naotint =1d prepare saga for t:we Prodra4 Directon review and subalttal to the &9apartaent of Trade and Cchnercc. '. Submit board "natal by the lath worlicg dry of M=h montb follovin the Board of Directors asetigg� r lmy AUG. IIIMM�MI_ i I AN ;En_ ......................... ....... Li . On-goi activi ,''_j I _j I ending dates). tY extend.a Iine free the ..... beginning to j__I il, _j the completion date and date the beginning .i�.i Completion Pase_...2...- 11 3 A7TACHM t A FY 082 83-'84 MAGEMENr SY OBJDCTIYES FORM COMMO M BASED ORGANIZATIONS CUMACTOR: Florida cow-ignity Eronamic D9ye1020511t —= OBJECTIVE 5 .: IdgatUy t Buena Vista Target area. HAJOR PROPOSED PROJECTS BuenaVista International Building, commercial project of $800,040 t am as __-- DULY A . SEMI OCT.Loy. ' DBC. JAN.FFB. ?lAB. APB. ! 1 tMerate coomunity business/coms:crcial and political interest in the project. 2.:fork with ;;uvernacnLS to identify and secure federal 40djor state fum4s to faeilitats eye realisation of of Sac projacL. 3. Serve as a .upuorty tee:ulical assistance and liaison eoM,oacIL Lu duvalopers. `overunents and the cocAnnn- ity of 8ueau vista. line from the beginning to the completion date and date the Degionin8 and ��� On -going activity (exttnd a Page �....-. of ending dates). Completion 0 IL FY '82-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: Florida Community Economic Development Corporation, Inc. OBJECTIVE # �,: Refer four (4) neighborhood businesses a month, who are seeking financial assistance to Hiami Capital Development, inc# or Business Assistance Center i ACTIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. A OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB Inform the target area businesses and prospective entrepreneurs of the services available to then, provided by Xiami Capital Development, Inc, or Businesses Assistance Center "vehicle" for referral of service. 2. Program staff will seek -out, through face-to-face contact, eligible candidate firms for referral. 3. Program staff will identify at least four (4) firms and refer same to the Hari Capital Development, Inc. , andlor Business Assistance Center 4. Program staff will cuduct follow-up activities to determine: ` A. The on -going status of the firms effort to participate in the loan programs B. Firms need for referrals and/or technical assistance. LEGEND: On -going activity ( extend.a line from the beginning to the completion date anc ending dates). Completion t FY '82-'83-'84 MANAGEMENT BY OBJECTIVES FORM CO101UNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS CONTRACTOR: Florida Cormiunity Cccnamic Development Corporation, inc. OBJECTIVE # : identify the major economic development projects to be undertaken in the - Bu:na OTHER PROPOSED PROJECTS:Creation of an Emergency.HousinE � � of a Day Care Program for the e] _Vista Y. r�V;-'JiL Parts; ma CrM Center or a Job Center. ACTIVITIES JULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. F1 1. Cernerate and maintain co-miunity/business interest auL support of the proposed Buena Coiariunnity Economic Development Projects. - ?. Identify commercial, ooverrmcnt and political sup- ! port, co=itments and funding,. 3. Serve as the catalysis for the follovin-: A. Creation of special committees/task forces. B. Citizen participation. C. Co=unity/business participation in critical planning, reviews, reports studies, etc..... LEGEND:.. On -going activity.( extend.a line from the beginning to the completion date a ending dates). . '` Completion y fa 4 ATTACHMENT A FY '82-'83-84 MANACEHENT BY OBJECTIVES F0RM I' COW NITY BASED ORGAN17ATIONS I } CONTRACTORs Florida Com amity Economic Develo;nent Corporation. Inc. 0$JE3CTIVE # J4 Develop a busiresc crime prevention program for target area businesses business disrict - by July. 1983 _ ACTIVITIES DULY AUG. SEPT. OCT. NOV. DEC. JAN. FEB. MAR. I APB. MAY IX.AE Z- --� 1 inform target area merc'nants of the benefits and isportance of establishing a CitizensJBusimecs Crim liatcs progran =' the Buena Vista Com=ity. Hes+ebant will be notified through the Newsletter, serehants meeting and the news media. ?. Contact the City of Miami Police Department for tedwical assistance request and support. 3. Comae aeetings with target area business, Key C mimmity leaders and police representatives, to "start the ball welling". to establish the crime match program. 4. Monitors and follow-up initial efforts and com- mitments amide dmring the joint mooting. On -going activity ( extend.a line from the beginning to the completion date ono oavc Lisa uc*i Lu6 ••..- ending dates). _ pagejl oi' 14 Completion . Og JEmIns FORK gy ' 82*M� QEDEMENr OW-0 iS �y�p.eot Corporation, ice• _ Florida fasua=ti E� COPTRACWR .NLY AUG • SEPT. OC?. OV. DEC. JAN. FEB advise the business comunity of this Prosraa effort and request cooperation of sere. 2. Contact business/ccmercr, age0cie6, reporting des, etc. to secure an rode: of business is the at"; determine aw business "start ups" and baukuPtcies. Fires contacted would Indus of Properties. PI., contacted would include - A. Crsater tliami Chmber of Commerce. s. Privets IU&Stry council tyorit�. C. Industrial Develops�e D. Duda and Drag Street, Inc. Z. Latin Cbseber of Camerce. Jr. CMMercial Seal Estate Firms. 3. Contact relevant landlords and advia_e thou of concerns of this program. Conduct inventory. Prepare and submit reports. r ' date the beginning and a line from the beg3suti to the complexion date and 14 y extend P„ge Oo-goingg activity (- r�IDt ending Completion FY '82-'83-'84 MMACOg ! BY Oaj=IVESFOtM AtfAQMW A C4l41[lt I Y BASED OACA1 UATIONS Ctl MAM=t 12ovida lmw=ih Eoftaric )av"A "Mt tti+aa W. OD,JEGTIYE # idaotits, madIdw .�implement rsrsaas euMin r "m4s..._ .._. �• - - •�• ��a s+iarta c4mamitl .zcasMdc DOWOU90et CaaPoratian. Iac. to baccr a threes-ya&r period. self- sufficient withip nti,.tlsLLLZZ l ). Itabl.ish and produces `• wMch include last not betel ULIy or Qshe rOly w=g:stter isti.tsd to the tollorring: A• Paid advertir,aaants by business. 8. Paid special-pro■otioosl caapaigagjadvsrti�as:ts. 2. Canvsas mesa* 8saeratiA88 technic wshaboPa &seiner: and trafateue assistance taus. 3. Ystablish a '"2ra& - Reece sans" or ilea Market 3e014Pated arse idth paid booths or steps for vsndars. 4' 2h* ma's Ownbare of Cawares affitiste win consist of bux a as =bOra 160 sL s paid participaata. 1a 0=0pls Of as p dMOR/lies is as foll,o„el A-UG, 1 SEPT. • ' Irsasc. 1 APB. 1 MAY : ,;f:fdaactivit sand ta:). Y beginning extead.e line from the bfing to the completion data and date the begipaftlg and Completion PB90 13 of �114 V ATTACHMMT A FY ' 82-' 83-' 84 MANXEME.NT BY OBJECTIVES FORM COw=ni BASED ORGANIZATIONS GAR: "arid& Coe:ini Zoaocsic Dnela tg2monuval OmJi�CI'IYB 0.-; Identi .r _ � and �e11t _. Cc�emit7 zwoo ric ama ent Corporation... �Z, �. , �li.aii�tf C3�iL..1fLLtt10 a three -Years period. JULY I AM 4 aortal Memhershio. Commercial: peeidemtial z S employess S6.00 Family - 55.O0 540 WARYee. $35.00 '1 or aww :50.00 JAN, jFEB. ( MAX. I APR. I MAY i• 2h* BnWe Vista Q aaber of Comems would conduct tits following taps of income senuating activities. A. Chmeber BwoqueU B. umber Breehfrat of Luncheon C. affles, .araritl j, eto. - D. Sande Fair/IbI,po . Z CMUC n of business TwImical Assistance Branch T. halving Lamm Petits the beginning to the completion date and date the begimiing and Page 1*_ of — .a ...P.:`tl'_ �iF'�'�,,+i. •.�",'. .r� F:' :pc`i r','Tl �:Yw:, l'-:.`.t9rti.: 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 ob,77'ectives 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 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: r V 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 Y 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. ft,