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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
November 28, 2007
Item # 2
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: November 20, 2007 File: 07-01463
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacort L)
Executive Director( —
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant for
Orange Bowl Fan Fest
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached resolution authorizes the Executive Director to issue a grant. in an amount not t❑ exceed $50,000,
to The Orange Bowl Committee, Inc. to partially underwrite the Orange Bowl Fan Fest event to be held at
Margaret Pace Park on January 2. 2008. This event serves as a pep rally for the 2008 FedEx Orange Bowl and
features the university bands. teams, former players, local performers and nationally recognized musical acts.
The event continues to provide the visiting fans with a true "Taste of Miami' by including local vendors. The
CRA's funding will be matched two —to —one by the City of Miami.
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, 24-hour activity pattern, and a perception of safety and
security" as provided in Section IV. entitled -Redevelopment Proposal." paragraph A.. at page 11, of the 1986
Omni Area Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING: $50.000 from Omni Tax Increment fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids". Account No.
10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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