HomeMy WebLinkAboutM-83-0136Howard V. Gary
City Manager
QAe rt H.r7iot�ard, Director
Department of Recreation
January 27, 1983
Haitian Have Center, Inc.
Fundinq Request for Cultural
Recreation Program, $25,000
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The recreation and culture staff recently met with Mr. Jacques Despinosse
of the Haitian Have Center, Inc. The funding request of $25,000 for a
culture -recreation program was discussed with Mr. Despinosse and his pro-
posal was evaluated.
In reviewing the HAVE recreation program the activities would consist of
major sports such as soccer and volleyball along with arts and crafts and
a small dance component. To accomplish this they are requesting a full
time Executive Director and various specialists to supervise a planned
recreation program.
The Recreation Department has 4 parks in the area where Mr. Despinosse
wants to offer his program. Morninqside, Edison, Eaton and Legion Parks
have sufficient sports and cultural facilities. All of the programs plan-
ned by Mr. Despinosse are available. We informed Mr. Despinosse that if
he wanted different programs our staff would cooperate with him and offer
additional program activities.
When the Recreation Department is supervising recreation programs it is
not necessary for another group to initiate or duplicate existing activi-
ties. We can offer activities that would be meaningful to Mr. Despinosse's
group and with the help of volunteers from HAVE, we can increase the
program content.
Therefore, the Recreation Department does not feel it is necessary to
approve this request and recommends that HAVE be incorporated into the
existing program.
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ADDENDU,'•I NO. 4
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CITY OY MIAMI
FESTIVAL, AND I AEADES GRANTS & M%JI I:R PIFQUEST
EVALUATION SHFET
1. Grantee:
Name: HAVE CENTER., INC.
Address: 7545 Biscavne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33138
Chairperson: Jacques Despinosse
2. Event(s):
Type: Ethnic - Program for Haitian in Culture & Recreation
site (s) Edison and Morningside Parks
Date (s) - Feb. 1982 (For twelve (12) months only)
3. Attendance Estimate Number: 70 Children
4. Summary:
Arts, Crafts, Dance Programs as well as Soccer
and Volleyball in City facilities, with Community support
for Partners for Youth and St. Paul Episcopal Church.
This Department recommends no funding and suggest HAVE
utilize existing programs
5. Request: $25,0 0.00
Signature:
Recreation Department
Date: January 31, 1983
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