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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
April 30, 2007
Item # 5
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacort'�✓
Executive Directo
BACKGROUND:
Date: April 20, 2007 File: 07-00539
Subject: Approval of Grant to City of Miami for
the Pan African Art and Book Expo
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
The attached resolution authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed $16,050, to the City of Miami for the Pan
African Art and Book Expo held in Margaret Pace Park and the Miami Woman's Club on April 22, 2007. This
event was part of a schedule of events highlighting African world literature, orature, and arts running from April
12" through April 22nd, 2007. The Pan African Art and Book Expo featured books, booths and food in Margaret
Pace Park, and film screenings and discussions at the Miami Woman's Club.
• JUSTIFICATION:
Support for this event is consistent with the revitalization strategy of creating "the image of a desirable high
quality 'uptown' district with an attractive appearance, a 24-hour activity pattern, and a perception of safety and
security" as provided in Section IV, "Redevelopment Proposal," paragraph A., at page 11, of the 1986 Omni
Area Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING SOURCE: $16,050 from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants And Aids," Account Code No.
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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