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SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
April 28, 2008
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST Item # 11
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: April 18, 2008 File: 08-00465
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Progressive
Land Development International, Inc. for its
Overtown Peacemakers Project
From: James H. Villacort Le/ References:
Executive Directo(
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution authorizes a grant, in an amount not exceed $150,000, to Progressive Land
Development International, Inc., to underwrite costs associated with its Overtown Peacemakers Project Pilot
Program ("Pilot Program") for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Area.
On October 29, 2007 and March 31, 2008, Progressive Land Development International, Inc. appeared before
the Board of Commissioners to present its Pilot Program. The final proposal, submitted to CRA staff on April 16,
2008, provides for a five (5) month pilot program that will address public safety and quality of life issues within
the Redevelopment Area. The first month of the Pilot Program consists of training. For the next three (3)
months, a team of fourteen (14) service workers will serve as the initial point of contact for residents. An
additional eight (8) peacemakers will assist residents with reporting community issues and will serve as role
models for youth. The final month of the Pilot Program will consist of meetings with the community and focus
groups.
The Pilot Program promises a reduction in drug -related activity, illegal dumping and vandalism, while increasing
drug rehabilitation and community involvement.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section III B, at page 13, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan lists "emphas[is on] crime
prevention and maintaining] security in the area" as a stated redevelopment objective. This Resolution carries
out that objective.
FUNDING: $150,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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