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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. Villacortaj
Executive Director�>'
Date: August 22, 2008 File: 08-00939
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Issuance of a
Grant to Johnson & Wales University
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board
pro Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
e and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") apthe issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed $25,0,toJohnson Area.
ales University to provide training to restaurants within the
Southeast Overtown/Park WestRedevelopment
e owners and employees of area
The restaurant traprogramf one yel consistr i ol focusoon teaching job skillshly workshops for hand improving the quality of service
restaurants over a period of (1) y
provided to the public.
JUSTIFICATION:
f
er employment
The Plan r Page 13, Section II er olwns as a residents." ifi It is antic anticipated that the ctive the provision improved quality of service, in turn,
and upward job mobility for [Ov ]
will attract more patrons to the Redevelopment Area, allowing for the retention of existing jobs and expansion of
job opportunities.
FUNDING: $25,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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