HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-08-0062 Cover MemoTo:
and Members of the CRA Board
SEOPW & Omni Boards Of Commissioners Meeting
November 24, 2008
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST Item # 4
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
Date: November 14, 2008
File: 08-00948
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Issuance of a Grant
to Camillus House, Inc. for Operation of Its
Courtyard Program at 726 N.W. 15t Avenue,
Miami, Florida.
From: James H. Villacota
Executive Director i References;
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation;
Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to Camillus House, Inc. for its courtyard program, at 726 N.E. 151 Ave
Miami, Florida, provided that the grant is matched by other funding sources. nue,
Camillus House, Inc. has requested a grant for assistance in funding its courtyard program, whichprovides
shelter in a safe environment for over 240 chronically homeless individuals. This program has dramatically
reduced the number of persons living on the street bygapdaily
otherwise be utilizing public sidewalks, open spaces, and pprivate property asace osheltr eeless individuals, who would
JUSTIFICATION:
Section ilr.B., at Page 13, of the 1982 SEOPW Redevelopment Plan, as amended, lists "[i]mprov[ing] the
delivery of human services" and "[r]emov[ing] slum and blight conditions" as stated redevelopment objectives.
This Resolution accomplishes these objectives. lectives.
FUNDING: $100,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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