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January 27, 2014
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: January 17, 2014 File: 13-01213
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant for Film Life,
Inc. for Continued Operation of Miami Film
Life Center
From: Clarence E. Woods, III References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $280,000, to
Film Life, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the continued operation and programming of the Miami Film
Life Center and Film Institute Job Training Program ("Institute").
The CRA seeks to promote film related opportunities within the Redevelopment Area, foster new economic
opportunities for stakeholders, and to implement a film related educational resource center that offers job
training for careers in film production.
Film Life, Inc. provided its resources and expertise during the 161h Annual American Black Film Festival in
support of the CRA's Community Showcase, which promoted local businesses within the Redevelopment Area,
highlighted the local film industry professionals and talent from the Redevelopment Area, and served to cultivate
support for a film related educational resource center to provide job training for careers in the film industry.
The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-13-0007, passed and adopted on January 28, 2013,
authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, to Film Life, Inc. to underwrite costs
associated with the operation and programming of the Institute, wherein Film Life, Inc. provided resources,
training programs, and professional networking opportunities to area residents. Film Life, Inc. has requested
support for the next year in continuing its operations and programming of the institute.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast OvertownfPark West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community," as well as "improving the quality of life for
residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
FUNDING:
$280,000 are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.