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City of Miami
Legislation
CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 07-01497
Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000, TO THE
WOMEN'S ALLIANCE, INC. D/B/A CHAPTER 2 CLOTHING FOR INVENTORY,
FIXTURES, FITTINGS, SIGNAGE, AND WARDROBE VOUCHERS, AT THE
DORSEY HOUSE IN OVERTOWN, 250 NW 9TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AT HIS DISCRETION, TO
DISBURSE THE GRANT FUNDS ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS, OR DIRECTLY
TO SUB -GRANTEES AND VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES
AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SAID PURPOSE;
FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX
INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050, 920101.883000.0000. 00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects in accordance with its
approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, providing "better employment opportunities and upward job mobility for residents"
is a stated objective of the Redevelopment Plan, at page 13, Section III.B.; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Alliance, Inc. is not -for -profit corporation, that assists individuals
transitioning out of poverty and homelessness; and
WHEREAS, since February 3, 2006, The Women's Alliance, Inc, has operated a resale
clothing store in the Dorsey House, catering to men and women seeking to re-enter the workforce; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Alliance, Inc. has received an increased number of requests for
wardrobe support for homeless and low-income residents in transition; and
WHEREAS, The Women's Alliance, Inc. has requested a grant for additional inventory,
fixtures, fittings, signage, and wardrobe vouchers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted
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by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. A grant, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, to The Women's Alliance, Inc. d/b/a
Chapter 2 Clothing for inventory, fixtures, fittings, signage, and wardrobe vouchers, at the Dorsey
House in Overtown, 250 NW 9th Street, Miami, Florida, is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director, at his discretion, is authorized to disburse the grant funds
on a reimbursement basis, or directly to sub -grantees and vendors, upon presentation of invoices and
satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all necessary documents for said
purpose.
Section 5. Funds, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax
Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPRsVEi AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JORG L. FERNANDEZ
GENERA COUNSEL
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