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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0025 Back-up• Progressive Land Development International, Inc. ' Overtown Peacemakers Project Progressive Land Development International, Inc. (Progressive) is a 501c3 organization which functions as a subsidiary of Progressive Land Development, Inc. We are committed to establishing and maintaining programs that provide moral, social and economical benefit to the community. Our philosophy is rooted in the premise that if people are empowered to take control of the development of their communities, they will take ownership and embrace a progressive approach to change and renewal. It is with this focus that we embark upon our mission of developing community and family enhancement projects that promote public safety, provide education to prevent and combat substance abuse, educate and support to youth and families, deliver health education and prevention programs, and provide assistance and support to the homeless. Our programs and services have brought international notoriety to our organization and have made marked differences in the transformation of people and communities that would normally be characterized as unsalvageable. A good example would be the trainer who now will be joining PLDI, Inc. and who was featured in a documentary series by the BBC in London England and he will be providing the training for the project. He has taken twelve (12) chronically unmotivated, unskilled, and unemployed youth between the ages of 17 and 27, of which some were homeless, heavily involved in drugs, and /or crime and transformed seven of the twelve into literate, employable, and educable prospects within a time frame of three weeks. The techniques employed by the Progressive Land Development International, Inc. team are the same techniques needed by the Peacemakers and the Peace Service Workers in our proposed project in order for them to engage the subjects targeted. Their proven success with organizations such as YouthBuild U.S.A. in Sommerville, Massachusetts (attachment B) is another testimony to PLDI's ability to train and implement projects that target individuals who are deemed menaces to society and unsalvageable. Peacemakers Project Concept The Peacemaker concept was modeled after several successful programs in cities like Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Buffalo that had similar issues to those in Overtown. These programs were run by national affiliates of Progressive Land Development International and included gang warfare intervention, truancy programs, unarmed security in drug infested communities and other projects that were relative. The Peacemakers Project is designed to provide a community based component to support efforts to clean up and make safe the streets of Overtown. It will serve to compliment the City of Miami's Overtown Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) office. This project is a separate entity and not a part of the City of Miami, but a non-profit organization whose interest in the • • revitalization of Overtown is such that we have been moved to act. We have been motivated by the NET office's hands own approach and feel that our project can further enforce what they are attempting to change the Overtown Community. Our approach will be two pronged. We will provide a consistent visible means of safety through the Peacemakers and provide a link to community services which can assist those persons we encounter on the street with making changes to their circumstances thus deterring criminal and drug activity while eradicating social ills and barriers. Our proposal holds the following inherent qualities: • More Overtown residents will be connected to needed services • Children and Seniors will feel a heightened sense of security and public safety • Habitual criminals will not be able to operate business as usual • A collaborative partnership will be forged between Law enforcement, social service agencies, health agencies, sanitation workers and the community • Community residents will be empowered and engaged in the community revitalization process The project will provide a visible presence in the Overtown community at peak hours when school is starting and ending and during the time that seniors are active. It will also provide referral services for those who need critical social, medical, health and drug rehabilitation assistance and act as a conduit to report criminal and drug related activity to the authorities. The community will also play a role in the process by serving as a direct link to the community through door to door contact with the residents. Their purpose will be to collect complaints and other information about community safety issues and relay it back to the Peacemakers so that they can take action. This provides the community with a way to report problems without being labeled a snitch. Overtown Peacemaker Project Rationale Overtown is plagued by ramped drug activity, gun violence and homelessness. It also touts one of the highest unemployment rates in the City. It is a community that once had flourishing businesses and was the center piece of Black Miami. It was referred to as Colored Town and became Overtown by people who were living and visiting in Colored Town providing a reference point as to where they were going when coming from work on the beach and in the City. They were crossing the City of Miami and going "over town". Overtown is one of Miami's original neighborhoods, where African Americans settled in the early 20th Century. This was the heart of the African American community where there were churches, restaurants, residences, nightclubs, theaters and other businesses. Today the population of Overtown is approximately 9000 people of which 74% are African American. Overtown is presently home to several historic landmarks and is in the infancy stages of revitalization. Projects such as the development of the Folk Life Village, the renovation of the, Historic Lyric Theatre, the first legitimate theater built in Miami,VETS Miami Works, "Hospitality Institute" in the historic Greater Bethel AME Church, the 3rd Street Streetscape improvements, the Black Police Museum and other projects are cited to make Overtown a tourist destination and a community that anyone would be proud to live and work in. There are just a few problems that stand in the way. The first being the drug activity that takes place from NW 3rd Avenue to NW 1st Avenue (East/West) and from NW 14th Street to NW St Street (North / South ), the second, which is related to the first, there have been a rash of murders in the Overtown community, and thirdly, there is the problem of chronic unemployment and homelessness. Progress cannot and will not take place until the community is perceived as safe and the above problems remedied. Overtown Peacemaker Project Scope of Work The Peacemaker project proposes to pilot, for three months, a public safety project that will address the drug activity and public safety issues preventing substantial progress from being made in the redevelopment of the Overtown community, The Overtown Peacemakers project will seek support from the City of Miami Police Department, City of Miami Solid Waste, and community based resources to support the project implementation. It will provide a protective presence in the community during peak hours, provide a system to identify and assist with the eradication of drug trafficking and use, and provide assistance to persons identified by the Peace Service Workers who need housing assistance, drug rehabilitation, health support or other social services. The project will be structured as follows. There will be one Project Manager, one Lead Peacemaker, eight Peacemakers, twelve Peace Service Workers, two Intake Specialists, and two Trainers. Project Manager (1)- responsibilities include but are not limited to the organization and management of all components of the project, reporting and program accountability, trouble shooting, fiduciary management, personnel oversight, and partnership development and sustainability. Lead Peacemaker (1)- will coordinate field operations of Peacemakers and Peace Service Workers, oversee day to day operations, including recruitment of Peace Service Workers, scheduling post and community canvassing assignments, first responder to emergency situations, and act as the liaison between, City police department, government services and social and health service agencies. Peacemakers (8)- will function as a non -armed community safety and response team and provide community peace keeping services. They will serve as role models for youth, model good citizenship practices for the community, and assist the community residents with reporting crime, sanitation, and health related issues that exist or arise. Peace Service Worker (14)- wilI serve as responsible for relaying information to the issues, and resident referrals for assistance. of community safety complaints. the initial point of contact for residents. They will be Peacemakers regarding community health and safety Conduct door to door canvassing and data collection Intake Administrator (2) - will be responsible for receiving clients referred to the Peacemakers by the Peace Service Workers, collecting client information and providing that information to the Lead Peacemaker for referral to the appropriate agency, clerical support and other duties as assigned by the Project Manager. Trainer (2) - will provide program specific training to Peacemakers, Peace Service Workers and Intake personnel. PLDI will provide the training and curriculum. See attached trainers resume (Lyle Grandison). SCOPE The project will provide 504 hours of public safety services in the Overtown Community. These services will consist of Peacemaker posts at strategic points near schools and business/restaurant district at peak hours (NW 14th Street to NW 8th Street (North/South) and NW 3rd Avenue to NW 1st Avenue (East/West) in three two hour sifts (7:00am-9:00am/2:00pm-4:00pm/ 6:OOpm-8:OOpm M-F & S from 12 noon to sundown). Eight (8) men will be posted two per main street with two rovers who cover the designated perimeters and the main streets. 504 hours of fourteen (14) Peace Service Workers door to door canvassing to identify public safety issues plaguing the immediate residents and businesses, 504 hours of access to public and community service agencies for crime, drug and health related assistance, a minimum of 12 hours of professional development training per participant to be provided by PLDI, Inc., and a comprehensive report of intake data, program progress, and impacts on crime within the parameters of the project's boundaries provided by the Project Director to the CRA, City of Miami NET, District 5 Commission office, City of Miami Police Department. This pilot will show a 25% reduction in drug related crime, produce 30% increase in community assisted drug rehabilitation, 50% decrease in illegal dumping and vandalism and 40% increase in community involvement in the revitalization process. Training will be provided by Lyle Grandison_ (see attachments A& B) and will consist of the following modules: • Self Improvement as a Basis for Community Development • The Proper way to Handle People • The Self Enhancement Relationship Building Concept • Life Skills and Employment Training 101 Three implementation meetings will be held for schools, churches, homeowner association business associations, and senior centers in the area to apprise them of the project and its purpose and to ask their cooperation and assistance. The meeting will be with all of the major community entities involved in'the overall re -development plan of the area. We will solicit support from police, health, public works, and faith based organizations in the community. Peace Service Workers will be recruited from homeowners associations, churches, community centers, schools and the public at large in the Overtown Community. A monthly report containing, intake data, intervention referrals, crime prevention statistics and resident complaints along with other collected data will be provided to the CRA, District 5 Commission office, the Overtown NET office and the City of Miami Police Department. In the third month a summary of the project and a final impact report will be provided to the agencies listed above. A focus group and wrap up meeting of community participants and stakeholders will be held to discuss the project's impact on the community and the project's viability in the Overtown community. MONTH May/June (preliminary) Timeline ACTIVITY/TASK Meeting with City Police, City of Miami NET, Social Service Agencies, City of Miami Solid Waste Department. Obtain buy in and support. Recruitment of Peacemakers Recruitment of Peace Service Workers PERSONNEL Project Manager Project Manager Lead Peacemaker, Peacemakers, Peace Service Workers, Intake Specialist START May 12-23, 2008 June 16-30, 2008 June 16-30, 2008 June 16-30, 2008 (on going) COMPLETE May 23, 2008 • June 30, 2008 July Peacemaker Project Commences 1st report due All Personnel Project Manager July Sept. 30, 1, 2008 2008 July 28, Sept. 29, 2008 2008 Aug 2nd report due Project Manager Aug 25, Aug 29, 2008 2008 Final report due Project Manager Sept Sept 23, 2008 Sept 29, 2008 Oct Wrap up meeting/Focus Group Formal Evaluation Taken All personnel, stakeholders, community Oct. 15, Oct. 15, 2008 2008 Oct. 15, Oct. 15, 2008 2008 • Pror»Qssjve Land Development Inter tional,lnc. PEACEMAKERS: COMMUNITY SAFETY P 3 MONTH PILOT PROJECT PERSONNEL Project Manager (1 @ $ I Sper hr/7 hrs per day/ 6days) Lead Peacemaker (1 @ $ISperhrs/ 7 hrs per day/6days) Peacemakers (8 @ $12 per hr/6hrs per day/6days) Peace Service Workers I4 IntakeAdministrator(2( @$8perhr/7hrsper day/6days) Trainer(2per@ $ p Per fir/ 7hrs per day/ 6days) @$10hrl3hrs erda /3days) Subtotal FACILITY Mt. Zion Baptist Church ($1,000per month X 3 months) OFFICE SUPPLIES $3,000 Toner, paper, pencils, pens, files, •oniPuter data storage devices etc. Subtotal $1,500 sr,s00 EQUIPMENT Computer(s) 2 Printer/Copier/Fax/Scantier Phones (2) 5160 Subtotal MISCELLANEOUS Insurance Phone/computer installation Phone service Subtotal Total $7,568 $7,568 $4I,472 $60,480 $10,080 $4,320 5131,488 $2,500 $1,500 S4,160 $7,000 $160 $2,500 $9,660 5149, 808 WO Northwest 7th Avenue Miami Florida 33,27 Pranressive Land Development Inter tonal, Inc. BUDGET NARRATIVE Personnel -All positions have their duties identified in the scope of services and have been designated salaries that fall within -the range ofcomparable start up salaries for communitbased sedprojects. Facility — The fees for renting space have been negotiated wi projects funded by the Redevelopment CommunityAgency th Mt. Zion officials and are comparable to previous Office Supplies- The office supplies cost has been obtained from solicited Irct'ted quotes from Staples, according to the n umber ofpersonnel and the duration ofthe project. Equipment The equipment cost are based on quotes from Office a ui frce Depot. The purchases are necessary because the space rental does not include access to office q pment. MisceIIaneous - Review the offer letter for insurance upon receipt order to prevent CRA liability for damages caused from grant recipients p ofgipient while justification.This is The yir estimates are quotes from AT&T. ptents performing duties.The other MO Northwest 7th Avenue Miami Florida 33f77 Progressive Land Development International, Inc, BUDGET NARRATIVE Personnel - All positions have their duties identified in the scope of services and have been designated salaries that fall within the range of comparable start up salaries for community based projects. Facility — The fees for renting space have been negotiated with New Providence Lodge officials and are comparable to previous projects funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency Office Supplies- The office supplies cost has been obtained from solicited quotes from Stales acc r number of personnel and the duration of the project. p °ding to the Equipment — The equipment cost are based on quotes from Office Depot. The purchases are necessary because the space rental does not include access to office equipment. Miscellaneous - Review the offer letter for insurance upon receipt of grant for cost justification. This is necessary in order to prevent CRA liability for damages caused from grant recipients while performing duties. The other estimates are quotes from AT&T. MG • Northwest • 7th • Avenue • Miami • Florida • 33177 • Progressive Land Development lnternatianal, Inc. Organizational Chart Peace Makers 56U13 • Northwest • 7th • Avenue • Miami • Florida • 33117 Progr-ssive Land Development Wert canal, Inc. i1 i1 i1 f ! 1 ! 1. 1 I T' ,� i1• ti r ! i I Ii i• Ii i1 ' 1 •I i I !1 f! •1 i1 1• r I r • i! ri i. i 1 i �,,, i ( ::,:_:-:__IIIV_/t s ____ __ t .flil i1 ii .I i1 I fi it is 11 1 r I • ! i::� _._:• :—_ Ii r I _ r 5E00 Northwest 7th Avenue Miami Florida 33177 • r1 Frog ssive Land Development !n tern. _�jonal, Inc.l • Summary of Experience The Peace Makers concept has a proven track record in cities, schools ridden and gang infested neighborhoods in America. National and es of Progressive of re in some of the most crime International have successfully worked tailor made models of this affiliates a oit Michigan iga Land Development Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - Los Angeles, California _ program in Detroit, Michigan - Chico Maryland. These projects include services that provided gangwar Chicago, Illinois, Buffalo, New York security in formerly dreg infested communities, police sensitivity Washington, D. C. and Baltimore, security training, and drug atin dissemination fare intervention, peace Lion, marches, ty training,truancy Programs, non awned ono skills era campaigns in cases involving the abuse and abduction o wrevention omen on of women These projects have been credited with 75-90% reductions in based Bloods and Cricrime, camp„"'ems Ieading to the a between community and police, increased school attendance ands - Ppiehension of violent sex offenders, a gang truce between California p ' ti. �Pring improved relations drug users and dealers to begin transforming their lives. performance, and causing t;,;,,_ This pilot has been developed with the assistance J' numbers of The Ovot has Peace Makers have already estastanclished working s2stance of international human and community developmentspecialist. groups, schools, and youth programs in Overtown, Historic Overtow relationships e needh inter the sameninatianal religious enerated in other parts ofAmerica and the Peace Makers Pilot CommunityIllSafety Program is poised to make it 5E110 Northwest 7th Avenue Miami Florida 33117 • New Mailing Address: FEt Number Not Applicable ( ) t receive the prior notice. Certificate of Status Desired ( ) Name and Address of New Registered Agent: MUHAMMAD, RASUL 5600 NW 7TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33127 US The abovebnamed entity submits this statement for the purpose of changingits in the e en. registered office or registered agent, or both, SIGNATURE; RASUL MUHAMMAD Electronic Signature of Registered Agent OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Title: CO Name: ( Delete Address: MUHAMMAD, RASUL 5600 NW 7T-1 AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: SD Name: ()Delete Address MUHAMMAD, SAN1EER 5600 NW 7TH AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: TD Name: MCCLAIN, MAURICEte Address: 5600 NW 7T1-1 AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: D Name: MUHAMMAD{PATR CK Address: 5600 NW 7TH AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: Name: Address: City -St -Zip: «.0 III l -FOR-PROF CORPORATION REINSTg DOCUMENT# NDS0pQOG•.114 Tc ' �NT FILED Entity Name: PROGRESSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL I Apr Secretary of State13, 2007 ,NC. Current Principal Place of Business: 5600 NW 7TH AVE New Principal Place of Business: MIAMI, FL 33127 Current Mailing Address: 5600 NW 7TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33127 FEI Number: FE: Number Applied In accordance with s. 607.193(2)(b), F.S., the corporation di For (x) Name and Address of Current Registered Agent do MUHAMMAD, SAMEER 5600 NW 7TH AVE MIAMI, FL 33127 US Name: MUHAMMAD, GARTMON Address: 5800 NW 77H AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: VPD (X) Chan e Name: . MCCLAIN, 9 ()Addition Address: MAUR CE 5600 NW 771i AVE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Title: Name: SEC (X) Change ( ) Addition Address: MUHAMMAD, KHADLIAti 5600 NW 7TH AVE City-st-Zip: MIAMI. FL 33127 ( ) Delete 'Title: CFO Name: () Change (X) Adrktion MORRISON, SABRINA Address: 5600 NW 7TH AVE Ttle: ()Delete City -St -Zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 Name: ( Address: Title: EXD City -St -Zip: zip: Name: LEE, GERALD) Change (X) Addition Address: 5800 MN 7TH AVE City -St -zip: MIAMI, FL 33127 it i hereby certify that the information supplied rreba certify 1 further in orma i that the information indicated on this re pAlled with this filing does not qualify for the for the electronicsignature shall have the same f receiver or trustee heo exemption stated in Chapter 119, legal effect as if made under oath; that I am an supplemental or director of the above, or on an attachment amp with an address, with aeotheasr required em Rort is true and accurate nam and that powered a deess, this report as empowered. I;17 Florida Statute SIGNATURE: KHADUAH MUHAMMAD ed, s, and that my name corporation or appears Electrum Signature of Signing Officer or Director SEC 04/i3/2007 Date 04/13/2007 Date ADDITIONS/CHANGES TO OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS: Title: CEO Name: MUHAMMAD (X) Change () Addition Address: RASUL VE City -St -Zip: MIAMI, 7 3TH 3127 Title: PD (X) Change ( ) Addition Insurance Proposal For PROGRESSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL 5600 NW 7 AVENUE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33127 Presented By C. Brian Hart Insurance Corp. 7954 NW 22 Avenue Miami, Florida 33147 Voice 305 836-5206 Fax 305 696-8634 Commercial C .;neral Liability • FORM OF COVERAGE Y j OCCURRENCE N CLAIMS MADE General Aggregate Limit (other than Products & Completed Operations) Products & Completed Operations Aggregate Limit Personal and Advertising Injury Limit Each Occurrence Limit $ 2,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Fire Damage Limit — any one fire Medical Expense Limit — any one person x Indicates coverage is deleted Premises & Operations x i Products & Completed Operations Contractual x Specific j j Blanket Personal and Advertising Injury Medical Payments Fire Damage Legal Liability Broad Form Property Damage Host Liquor Liability Advertising Injury Alone J [xj x x x x Basis of Premium: 50,000 5,000 Incidental Medical Malpractice Non -owned Watercraft Limited Worldwide Product Liability Additional Persons Insured Extended Bodily Injury Automatic Coverage / Newly Acquired Entities Explosion i 1 Collapse Underground P1 Owners & Contractors Protective Employees As Insureds Subject to Audit Comments THREE MONTH POLICY $1,304.24 FULLY EARNED. ANNUAL POLICY CAN BE FINANCED IF DESIRED. ADDITIONAL INSURED'S CAN BE ADDED. Total Annual Premium $ SEE BELOW PROGRESSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL APRIL 16, 2008 SCOTTSDALE DISCLAIMER: This form is for illustration purposes only and does not after the terms of your policy. 8101 Please read your policy carefully to determine actual coverage, limits, exclusions, rights and duties. Commercial General Liability Coverage Provided Commercial General Liability provides a single contract of insurance needed to cover liability for injuries or property damage sustained by members of the public. It covers accidents occurring on your premises, or away from your premises, as a result of business operations. It automatically covers certain hazards which do not now exist, but which may develop during the life of the policy. Aggregate Limits x x All coverage parts have an Aggregate Limit. The Aggregate Limit is the most money the company will pay under a coverage part for all claims occurring during the policy period. Premises & Operations Covers damages that arise out of the ownership, maintenance or use of the insured premises. It also covers damages arising out of operations performed by the insured business. Products Covers damages arising out of products manufactured, sold, handled or dis- tributed by the named insured. Completed Operations Covers damage which occurs after operations have been completed or abandoned. Damage has to occur away from the premises owned by or rented to the named insured. Basis The basis is the unit of exposure upon which the premium is calculated. Example — Gross sales, payroll, area, etc. Comments PROGRESSIVE LAND DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL APRIL 15, 2008 SCOTTSDALE DISCLAIMER: This form is for illustration purposes only and does not alter the terms of your policy. Please read your policy careful! 8102 PlY to determine actual coverage, limits, exclusions, rights and duties. Directors & [,dicers Liability Coverage Provided Insures corporate directors and officers against claims, usually by stockholders, alleging loss arising from mismanagement or wrongful act subject to policy ex- clusions and limitations. The term wrongful act shall mean any breach of duty, neglect, error, misstatement, misleading statement, omission or other act done wrongfully attempted by the insureds. Limit of Insurance $ 1,000,000 Total Annual Premium $ 2,645.00 Comments PROGRESSIVE LAND APRIL 15, 2008 DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL TUDOR INSURANCE DISCLAIMERThis form is for illustration purposes only and does not alter the terms of your policy. 7320 Please read your policy carefully to determine actual coverage. limits, exclusions, rights and duties. Workers Compensation Coverage A — Statutory Workers Compensation Coverage B — Employers Liability Limit $ Standard premium based on: Code Rate Payroll Premium 21 EMPLOYEES 8742 .64 $ 117,000 $ 748.8 4 EMPLOYEES 8810 337 15,000 55.50 TERRORISM SURCHARGE 39.60 EXPENSE CONSTANT/ JUA SURCHARGE/ ASSIGNED RISK FEE 2073.1 Experience Modification % $ Premium Discount % $ Participating Dividend Plan 1 Retro Plan Expense Constant $ Minimum Premium $ Total Estimated Annual Premium $ 2,917 Subject to Audit All States Endorsement Executive Officers Included Executive Officers Excluded Sole Proprietor or Partners Included Sole Proprietor or Partners Excluded Comments *DEPOSIT PREMIUM REQUIRED $1,459.00 *ADVANCE PREMIUM REQUIRED $1,459.00 $2,917.00 THREE PAYMENTS OF $486.00 EQUAL TO THE REMAINING BALANCE, $1,459.00 WILL BE PAYABLE AT THREE MONTHS, 6 MONTH, AND 9 MONTHS FROM THE POLICY INCEPTION. 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In determining Workers Compensation premiums, you will be charged for coverage in connection with employees of sub -contractors, unless the sub -contractors have insured this obligation and have furnished satisfactory evidence of such insurance. You should always obtain certificates of insurance from all sub -contractors doing work for you. In the event a minor employed by you is injured, Workers Compensation may assess additional "punitive" damages equal to or greater than the basic award. These punitive damages are not covered by your policy ... you are urged to consider your present employees and examine future applications carefully from this standpoint. In some states, coverage can be provided for employees occasionally working in other states by the addition of an "all states" endorsement. The policy is written subject to audit, and payroll records should be kept in such a manner as to show any overtime paid. 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Business Autc_Alobile Liability Coverage Provided Single Limit Liability Bodily Injury Liability x x Property Damage Liability $ 1,000,000 Each Accident Each Person Each Accident Each Accident Personal Property Insurance Personal Injury Protection (no fault) Uninsured Motorist Bodily Injury Non -owned including hired or leased motor vehicles Broad Form Drive Other Car coverage Comments Each Person Each Accident Total Liability Premium $ 2728.01 PROGRESSIVE LAND APRIL 16,2008 DEVELOPMENT INTERNATIONAL, FAJUA - TRUMBULL SERVICES DISCLAIMER: This form is for illustration purposes only and does not alter the terms of your policy. 8113a Please read your policy carefully to determine actual coverage, limits, exclusions, rights and duties. Business. 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An example would be an employee using his own car on an errand for you • Broad Form Drive Other Car Coverage provides coverage for individual named on endorsement and spouse for use of non -owned car, sometimes referred to as "Borrowed Car" coverage • Comprehensive pays for loss of or damage to automobiles from perils other than collision or upset • Specified Perils pays for loss caused by fire, theft, windstorm, hail, earthquake, explosion, flood, malicious mischief or vandalism, and the sinking, burning, collision or derailment of any conveyance transporting the covered auto • Collision pays for loss of or damage to automobiles from collision with another object or upset Comments PROGRESSIVE LAND 7/1/95 to 7/1/96 Insured's Name2 or Policy Number Insurance Company Name DISCLAIMER: This form is for illustration purposes only and does not alter the terms of your policy. 8114 Please read your policy carefully to determine actual coverage, limits, exclusions, rights and duties. • /TC C BBC NEWS f Magazine I Unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable? Page 1 of 4 Home TV Radio o, UK version (,) international version !About the versions 40 nos NEWS News Front Page World UK England Northern Ireland Scotland Wales Business Politics Health Education Science/Nature Technology Entertainment Also in the news Video and Audio Have Your Say Magazine In Pictures Country Profiles Special Reports RELATED BBC SITES SPORT WEATHER CBBC NEWSROUND ON THIS DAY EDITORS' SLOG jar wnrc+�' BBC News 24 Talk Where I Live A-Z Index Last updated: Monday, 8 March, 2004, 15:31 GMT E-mail this to a friend a Printable version Unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable? In a country nearing full employment, what can be done for people who nobody wants to employ? A group of 12 young British men deemed unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable were introduced to one novel solution. "If you haven't got the social skills to impress an employer, or the ability to work as part of a team, you're not going to survive in the world of work," says Lyle Grandison of Respect for Life Educational Services. It seems an obvious point to make, but the remedy proposed by Grandison and his cohorts is far from ordinary. Their solution for the long-term unemployed is no government training scheme, voluntary IT lesson or skills workshop, but a "career boot camp" where inmates are put through their paces over a gruelling three weeks. The "bad habits" of the British dozen are to be replaced, whether they like it or not, by 5am runs, career seminars and even classroom exercises to broaden their vocabulary. The whole programme is designed with the sole aim of getting them ready for the world of work. 'Social experiment' Over the past decade, Boston -based Respect for Life has worked in the US with more than 10,000 unemployed people, ex -offenders and those on drug -rehabilitation programmes. Their decision to come to the UK is a "social experiment", but as they start work, the three trainers - including an. ex -US marine-- are in no mood to go easy on their charges. 44 I have basically spent the last two years being homeless and in and out of hostels Damion K, career boot camp recruit 11 Low graphics 1 Ac News services Your news when ye want it Magazi Misery The ave 4.7 TVs. making Online cheating How Scrabulous boi Real or fake? How to spot a genu Joking around Why are clowns qui MAGAZINE REGULAR Daily M Kevin Ki overcarr to win S 1976? Magazine Monitor VISIT THE MAGAZIN 'http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/maeazine/3537419.stm 1/17/2008 Lion Television . Productions . Factual . Career Boot Camp Page I of 1 LONDON DON, ..... PRODUCTION INFORMATfON Genre: Factual Broadcaster: BBC Executive Producer: David Upshal Number of Episodes: Duration: 60 mins TX Date: 8 March, 2004 Now Showing: No Also 5ee; Trading Places HOME ABOUT PRODUCTIONS NEWS RECRUITMENT CONTACT CAREER BOOT CAMP Synopsis: A mental boot camp for the unemployable. A three-week intensively gruelling, abrasively confrontational blood and sweat programme for the seriously unskilled, completely unmotivated, and totally unruly - idlers in society who have no direction, no ambition, no hope. Based on an American rehabilitation formula the team of relentlessly uncompromising, 'un-PC, experts break them and reshape them and reveal real results. Distribution Information: Useful Links: BBC MEW S'e (Requires PRODUC. Overview Documenta Entertainmi Factual A-2 History A-Z RELATED David Upst Home f About I Productions I News I Recruitment I Contact I Lion Television is an All3Media Company I g 2006 Lion Tel Iittp://www.Iiotntv.co.uk/ Iondon/productions/factual/cared• bootcamp.litmI 1/17/2008 BBC NEWS I Magazine I Unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable? Page 4 of 4 One of the trainers, Brother Al, says: "It was great to see them expressing themselves and taking care of real business instead of standing around waiting for mommy to do everything for them." Respect for Life admit their techniques are unusual but, they say, there is a definite aim and the results are clear to see. "It's all about making them question what they've been doing with their lives," Lyle Grandison says. "By the time we've finished with them, we guarantee that they're fit for work. Either that or they won't finish the course." Career Boot Camp, a three-part series, will be broadcast in the UK on BBC Two starting on Monday, 8 March, at 2320 GMT. ® E-mail this to a friend Printable version PRODUCTS AND SERVICES E-mail news Mobiles Alerts News feeds Interactive TV Podcasts News Front Page I World J UK I England I Northern Ireland J Scotland J Wales I Politics lousiness I Entertainment J Science/Nature j Technology I Health I Education ave Your Say J Magazine I In Pictures I Week at a Glance J Country Profiles I In Depth j Programmes MMVIUU Most Popular Now I The most read story in North America is: Airliner crash-lands at Heathrow Help I Privacy and cookies policy J News sources I About the BBC ,I Contact us httrr//npwc hh- cn ilk/1 /hi/maaa,ine/R5174.1 Q ctm BBC NEWS Magazine Unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable? Page 3 of 4 • • At the career boot camp the dozen volunteers were told that drugs and alcohol were strictly off limits. Their Walkmans, watches, cigarettes, mobile phones and money are all confiscated. Respect for Life was in no mood to let its first British volunteers fail and was determined that Life was going to be tough. It's all about making them question what they've been doing with their lives Lyle Grandison, Respect for Life The boot camp regime tested the recruits' physical and mental endurance on a daily basis. In addition to the dawn runs, they were put through drill exercises and physical discipline. Each day saw gruelling surprise tasks, ranging from orienteering to building a dry-stone wall. All of this was supplemented by a constant routine of classroom activities where the dozen were drilled on everything from writing a decent CV to making good eye - contact and shaking hands. Dead of night Progress was slow, though. Asked what his good points are during a mock interview, one recruit said: "I haven't really got any." Others looked bored and roiled their eyes as one of their trainers tried to motivate them by telling them: "I've been gunned down, I have experienced jail, I have been a menace to society, so when I see you I see me." Out of the 12 who started, only seven completed the course. One even escapes from a window in the dead of night. Part of the gruelling training But for those who stayed, there was an undeniable sense of progress and, eventually, the first chance of regular work many of them had ever known. By the end of the filming of the documentary, six of the seven graduates had successful job interviews - and were either offered work straight away or second interviews at local branches of the employers who saw them. The seventh enrolled himself on a college course. httirfinews.bbc.co.uldl/hi/macazine/3537419.stm I /17/700R BBC NEWS j Magazine ( Unmotivated, unskilled and unemployable? Page 2 of 4 "We aim to shake them out of their complacency. From the very beginning they get a shock to the system," says Grandison, known as "Brother Lyle" to all involved in the project. The trainers are deliberately tough, using shouted orders to whip the participants into shape. But there are also words of encouragement, when the regime gets too much. Unemployment black spots The British boot camp was held at an isolated country house in the Cotswolds last year, with the results filmed for a BBC Two documentary, the transmission of which had to be delayed after one of the recruits got in trouble with the law. All of the volunteers involved were aged between 17 and 27. Some had been unemployed for five years; others had never held a job. They came from some of the country's worst unemployment blackspots, in parts of towns and cities including London, Dundee, Birmingham, Slough and Basingstoke. Among them was 18-year-old Damian K from Portsmouth. He said: "I got kicked out of home two years ago, so I got heavily involved in drugs and crime and my mum just couldn't cope and she threw me out. Recruits, such as Damion (left) are from unemployment blackspots "I have basically spent the last two years being homeless and in and out of hostels." While the stories of Damion's fellow participants vary, none seemed to have much chance of their prospects improving before they arrived at camp. Respect for Life believe these are typical of hundreds of thousands of young people across the country. It's a belief shared by Prince Charles - even if his methods are less startling. Announcing plans to aid disadvantaged young Britons by arranging apprenticeships and giving business start-up advice, the Prince's Trust said last week there were 649,000 16 to 24-year-olds not in jobs.,or education. Surprise tasks httn•//neute hhr nn nk/1 /hilmaaa7ine/151741 9 atm 1 /1 7/innQ 1 c 10830 NE 2ND PLACE MIAMI, FLORIDA 33161 PHONE 786 208 7453 • E-MAIL BROTHERLYLE@HOTMAIL.COM LYLE GRANDISON EXPERTISE • Human Development and Transformation Training • Community & Organizational Development • Classroom Teacher Across The Curriculum • Youth Advocacy / Life Skills/Employment Training • Individual & Group Counseling /Leadership Development • Technical Assistance / Public Relations • Educational Research, Training, and Curriculum Design EDUCATION 1984 — 89 Salisbury University Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts / Sociology Additional Course Work 1989 Salisbury University Social Work Advanced Senior Seminar • Social Work with Minority Groups • Social Work in Special Settings; as Health Care Certii cations- • 2003 Tennessee State University SECME, Inc. Teacher Training Institute / Masters Accreditation Training • School Management • Genetics and Technology • Constructivism and Problem Solving 2003 Red Ctoss, Baltimore County Red Cross CPR and First Aid Training, Re -Certification October 2003 Maryland State Teacher's Conference Maryland State Teacher's Association • Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Technology • Teacher's Guide to Growth Impacts in Maryland • Creating, Supporting and Sustaining Community Research 2005 National Institute for Literacy Bridges To Practice Certified Trainer Training specializing in servicing adult learners and practitioners that covers disability law, characteristics of learning disabilities, screening and diagnosis, curriculum development, and teacher instruction. • • PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1997 — Present: Respect For Life Educational Services, Inc. Founder / Executive Director of Education & Youth Services Respect For Life specializes in training designed to produce human transformation in youth and adult populations. Educational experiences are tailor — made to produce the desired outcomes of contracting agencies (See company profile). 2007 — present Overtown Youth Center www.overtownyouth.org Recreation and Enrichment Coordinator The Overtown Youth Center (OYC) is a state-of-the-art facility located in the heart of Miami's inner city. _The Center co -locates academic and recreational activities in a safe environment, working with children, families, and schools from grade 2 to graduation. 2000 — 2005: The School of Original Thought Adult Education & Staff Development The School of Original Thought is a school and education center, servicing nursery through high school students/ABE. We are registered with the State of Maryland Department of Education as a Non —Public Religious Institution and Baltimore City Community College for ABE/GED. My duties involve teaching, public relations, staff development, and community program development. (See www.sotlearn.org for more info on the school). Courses taught or currently teaching. • Language Arts, General Science, Biology, Forensics, Civics, American Government, World History, Debate, Manhood Training, & GED/ABE 2005 — 2007: Department of Employment Services (Washington, DC) Manpower Development Specialist Life Skills and Employment Training Facilitator: Project Empowerment is a U.S. Department of Justice funded workforce development re-entry program coordinated through the Department of Employment Services, serving high- risk populations and violent juvenile and adult felons once released from prison. (2006 recipient of Dept. of Labor ROE Award as the number one program in the country). • • 2004 — 2005: Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation Adult Education Manager/Life Long Learning Coach The Children and Youth Investment Trust Corporation was formed in June 1999, as a 501(c) (3) organization to link public and private resources, creativity, and commitment to address strategically the long term needs of children, youth, and families in the District of Columbia. My responsibilities include providing leadership in grass roots environments; promoting the literacy initiatives; serving as a professional resource for the Dept. of Employment Services; providing adult education classes; and supervising and training educational personnel (See www.cyitc.org under family literacy for bio and additional info). 1994 — 1997 YouthBuild Sandtown / Community Building in Partnership, Inc. Assistant Director, Case Manager/Counselor, & Leadership Develop Coordinator Responsible for day-to-day operations servicing 60 clients 16 — 24 years old, with educational development and employment training. Duties included staff monitoring, ABE / GED supervision, leadership classes, public relations, one on one and group counseling, and coordinating field trips and activities (visit www.youthbuild.org for more program info.) 1989 — 94 Black To Basics, Inc., Founder & CEO Nationally acclaimed training and motivational workshop institute, focusing on cultural awareness and . self - development. A unique form of educational entertainment that featured sessions on history, culture, and various social issues affecting youth populations as well as staff development for youth practitioners. .e 1989 — 93 Baltimore City Public Schools Substitute Teacher Performed .short and long-term substitution for elementary, middle, and high school students, while conducting research studies on public education; specializing in Black male development through separate classrooms and Rites of Passage programming development. FREELANCE/CONSULTANT ACTIVITIES 1986 — present MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Have traveled internationally conducting workshops, seminars, panel discussions; serving as host or master of ceremonies for various events dealing with educational or community development issues. 1989 — present EDUCATION & TUTORIAL SERVICES Provide private teaching and instruction to youth and adult clients, who have specialized needs or goal -oriented development for test taking, GED certification, or standard measures for self-improvement. 1991- present ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT Hired to start, maintenance, mediate conflicts, develop, or enhance education, youth, or community based institutions. 1994 — present RADIO PRODUCER AND TALK SHOW HOST Serve as host for community based radio programming for both public college radio WEAA Morgan State University and private owned and operated WOLB Radio One, Inc. Developed several community news and youth oriented programming as well as interviewing local and national figures in politics, music, health, and youth oriented arenas. 1989 — present MEDIA CONSULTANT Consulted regularly on television, radio, and print media as a specialist on youth and community development issues. 1991- present PROPOSAL WRITING Contracted to write proposals mainly in the arenas of education, youth, and community development. 1991- present COUNSELING SERVICES Conducting individual and family counseling services as well as mediating community conflicts. • • SPECIAL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS 2003 United Kingdom British Broadcasting Company (BBC) Documentary Reality television documentary (3 part series) produced by Lion Television chronicling disenfranchised, unemployed males in the United Kingdom. Participants in back to work program had to navigate through 3 weeks of tailor-made training designed and conducted by Respect for Life Educational Services, inc. (See BBCNEWS Magazine, Career Boot Camp for more info) 1996-Present Nationwide Boot Camp/Mental Toughness Training Conducted to more than 7000 youth nationwide. Comprised of educational development, cultural enrichment, counseling, manhood/womanhood training and military drill. The program is proven to be the most successful in redirecting self-destructive behavior. 1998-2002 Baltimore City Public Schools Community Safety Project This initiative was established to improve the safety of students daily experiences, designed to enhance the climate of the city's most crime ridden and destructive schools. This training included school monitoring duties, staff training, counseling support, leadership development and after school programming and reduced incidents by more than 70%. 2000-Present YouthBuild USA Transformation Academy (www.youthbuild.org under Transformation Academy) An assembly of elite specialist in all areas pertinent to human transformation established to build a national transformation academy and worldwide human transformation network. Funded by the Kellogg Foundation, this team has produced training modules for practitioners across the spectrum of youth services. 1995, 2004 Baltimore Community Foundation Youth As Resources Program Advisor Served as program advisor for youth initiated grants focusing on personal and community development. In 1995, YouthBuild/Sandtown participants (ages 16 to 24) developed Straight form the Heart, a workshop series ran by high school dropouts to encourage elementary and middle school students to stay in school. In 2004, students from the School of Original Thought provided computer literacy training to elementary, middle, and high school students in under serviced communities. HONORS AND AWARDS 1994 - WBAL TV Ray of Hope Award - Education / Mentoring Project 1996 - YouthBuild Sandtown Annual Pillar of Our Youth Award 1998 - WEAA 88.9 fm Broadcasting Award / Community Service 2000 - Baltimore City Council Proclamation Award- Cultural and Educational Development 2001- World Federation for Peace / Ministerial Award for Inter -Denominational Dialogue 2002/3- Annual Leamon Best Foundation Award for Community Service/Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2004 - New Light Leadership Coalition Lifetime Achievement Award for Youth Services 2005 - Who's Who Among America's Teachers 2006 - Children First, Inc. Award for Educational Excellence REFERENCES, COMPANY PROFILE, PRESS KIT, AND OTHER PERTINENT INFO WILL BE FURNISHED UPON THE REQUEST OF YOUR AGENCY • June 23, 2003 • • f/58 ld U. �i Day Street, 31d Floor • Somerville, MA • 02144-2800 Tel. (617) 623-9900 • Fax. (617) 623-4331/59 www.youthbuild.org To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to highly recommend the work of Respect For Life Educational Services. I am the Director of the Training & Learning Center for YouthBuild USA. In this capacity I have worked with Lyle Grandison and Al Johnson, the principle trainers of Respect for Life, many times. First a little about our organization, to provide the context. Founded in 1990, YouthBuiId USA is a national nonprofit organization that supports a nationwide network of 200 local YouthBuild programs throughout the US. In YouthBuild programs, unemployed and undereducated young people ages 16-24 work toward their GED or high school diploma while learning construction skills by building affordable housing for homeless and Iower- income people. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership development, community service and the creation of a positive mini -community of adults and youth committed to success. Since 1994, more than 20,000 young people have helped rebuild their communities, transform their lives and create more than 7,000 units of affordable housing. Over the past 6-7 years, YouthBuild USA or local YoutBuild programs have contracted with Respect for Life Educational Services to provide training for both staff and young people. The programs have varied from a 3 hour workshop to a 5 day intensive "mental toughness" training. They prepare well, tailor the program to the needs of the agency, and offer superb on -site training of substance and impact. In my experience, Respect for Life is in an elite class of training organizations because they systematically combine a deep philosophy about life and transformation along with an effective methodology that involves all learning styles. Each move is deliberate. The trainers create a purposeful learning environment aimed at taking participants out of their comfort zone into their learning zone. They do this through high expectations, rigorous exercises —many of them physical, brilliant teaching of concepts, and creating a one -for -all, all -for -one environment of support. They use music, poetry, drama, and story -telling. They accept where participants are without judgment but also raise the bar of what's possible. They pay deep tribute to the culture and traditions of the participants while inviting them into a larger human identity. They are simultaneously challenging and respectful, aiming for the stars and down to earth. They can deliver solid workshops on leadership development, cultural diversity and issues of oppression, motivation and self-discipline, youth transformation, staff team building, and getting "mentally tough" to succeed. I recommend their work wholeheartedly. Yours, John Belt, Director '�1 • 3450 NW 7th Street Objective Experience Fax (954) 735-1900 Email Faith9teenl@aol.com Sabrina Faith Morrison To Work for a Progressive Company 2008-2005 First Baptist Church Piney Grove Ft. Lauderdale, FL Bookkeeping and Accounting • Prepare Annual Budget • Generate Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Financial Reports • Responsible for Accounts Receivable • Responsible for Accounts Payable • Responsible for Payroll • Responsible for Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Contribution Report • Responsible for Annual Statements of Contribution for each parishioner 2005-1995 MGT & CGG Miami, FL Regional Trainer and Manager • Responsible for Managing and Training Supervisors up to 50 individuals, (15 Cities in the U.S and 4 Countries in the Isles of the Caribbean). • Responsible for developing weekly training classes for up to 200 individuals (15 Cities in the U.S and 4 Countries in the Isles of the Caribbean). • Implemented training course for all new recruits — speeding productivity • Responsible Scheduling Supervisors and Trainees • Responsible for Counseling the Supervisor in my Region • Generated Weekly and Monthly Accountability Reports • Generated Weekly and Monthly Financial Reports 1995-1990 Macy's Plantation, FL Senior Sales Representative • Responsible for scheduling sales representatives • Responsible for managing the sales floor Education Interests Skills • Responsible for training new employees • Selling Merchandise 1990-1986 Pueblo International Lauderdale Lakes, FL Customer Service Manager • Training and Scheduling of 150 Cashiers • Training and Scheduling of Supervisors • Managed the Customer Service Department 2008-2006 South University Savannah, GA • Business Administration and Accounting • Currently Enrolled 2006-2005 Nova University Plantation, FL • Completed with a Certificate of Complete (Credit toward my BA degree) Reading, Running, Water Sports, Fashion Design, Sewing. Typing 60 WPM, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, Key Punch, Accounting, Bookkeeping • P.O. Box 015344 MIAMI, FLORIDA 33101-5344 PHONE: (305) 372-0682 FAX: (305) 381-9574 www.stjohncdc.org stjohncdc@berlsouth.net REV. HENRY NEVIN - FOUNDER OFFICERS: NELSON L. ADAMS, III, M.D. Chairman of the Board HOMER HUMPHREY, R. RH. 1st Vice Chairman REV. HENRY NEVIN 2nd Vice Chairman INEz A. WILCOX Secretary MARY L. WILLIAMS $etay HN H. TAYLOR Treasurer GRACE K. HUMPHREY Asst. Treasurer BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Robert Baker Rev. Lawrence L. Brown Franklin Clark Corey B. Collins Martha Day Edwin Demeritte, Ed. D_ Walter Dennis Marvin Dunn, Ph.D. Ricardo Forbes Beverly Fray Cleo M. Fryer Dolores Davis -Hills Doris P. Isaac Johnnie L. King Garfield A. Miller Lyn Morrison, R.N. Aliarles Uptgrow e A. Wynn DAVIDJ. Alexander President/CEO ST. JOHN COMMUNITY I' Al E N T C n R 1' 0 R A T 1 0 N D E V E L( March 31, 2008 Mr. Gerald Muhammad Progressive Land Development International, Inc. 5600 N. W. 7th Avenue Miami, FL 33127 Re: Overtown Peacemakers Project Dear Mr. Muhammad: This Ietter will confirm our St. John Community Development Corporation's whole hearted support the above project. This initiative will serve to support the mission of our organization which is "to energize the vitality and positive image of Overtown through partnerships that build and rehabilitate housing , strengthen the economic base and enhance the quality of life in Overtown". We encourage you and your team to work closely with our organization, the City of Miami, the NET office and Miami -Dade County's Office of Community & Economic Development for the enhancement of life in Overtown. Sincerely, iale David 7" A ander President\O DJA\sk