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October 15, 2007
Cecilia Holloman
Urban Empowerment Corporation
3672 Grand Ave
Miami, Fl. 33133
Subject: Correction to Letter dated October 2, 2007 regarding
33rd Year CDBG recommendation for de -obligation of funding
Dear Ms. Holloman:
This letter is to correct the reference to the regulation mentioned on the letter dated
October 2, 2007 which was sent to your agency. In that letter, the City of Miami
Department of Community Development stated that "it cannot enter into a contract with
the Urban Empowerment Corporation since your agency dues not comply with the
conflict of interest provisions us stipulated on 24 CFR 84.42". The letter should have
made reference to the conflict of interest provisions stipulated on 24 CFR 570.611 which
state the following:
570.611 Conflict of interest.
(b) Conflicts prohibited. The general rule is that no persons described in paragraph (c) of
this section who exercise or have exercised any functions or responsibilities with re pect
to CDBG activities assisted under this part, or who are in aposition to participate in a
decision making process or gain inside information with regard to such activities, may
obtain a financial interest or benefit from a CDBG-assisted activity, or have a financial
interest in any contract, subcontract, or agreement with respect to a CDBG-assisted
activity, or with respect to the proceeds of the CDBG-assisted activity, either for
themselves or those with whom they have business or immediate family ties, during their
tenure or for one year thereafter. For the UDAG program, the above restrictions shall
apply to all activities that are a part of the UDAG project. and shall cover any such
financial interest or benefit during, or at any time after, such person's tenure.
(c) Persons covereecl. The conflict of interest provisions of paragraph (b) of this section
apply to any person who is an employee, agent, consultant, officer, or elected official or
appointed official of the recipient, or of any designated public agencies, or of
subrecipients that are receiving; funds under this part.
Please be advised that Urban Empowerment Corporation will be recommended for de -
obligation of funds at the City of Miami Commission meeting to be held at the City of
Miami Commission Chambers on December 13, 2007 at 10:30 A.M. located at 3500 Pan
American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
If you have any questions related to the public hearing, please direct them to Lillian
Blond: t, Contract Manager, at 305-416-2172.
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