HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-09-0014 03-12-2009 Submittal_Letter from Black ArchivesMar 11 09 02:02p D. J. Fields P 305 G355132
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The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
Chair, Board of Directors
Gwendolyn H. Welters
Board of Directors
Ruth Clyne
Dorothy Jenkins Fields, PhD
Steven Henriquez, CPA
Sumner Hutcheson, 111
Garth Reeves
Clarence Smith, MD
Executive Director
Elizabeth Williams, CFE
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Dory Jenkins Fields, PhD
The Black Archives' representative to
The Historic 0vertown Folldife District Improvement Association, Inc.
www.theblackarchives.org
March 11, 2009
Chair, Southeast Overtown Park West CRA
Conunissioner Michelle Spence -Jones, District 5
Vice -Chair
Commissioner Marc Sarnofl, District 2
Board Members
Commissioner Angel Gonzalez, District 1
Commissioner Joe M. Sanchez, District 3
Commissioner Tomas P. Regalado, District 4
Honorable CRA:
This is a letter of support for -- the expansion of the CRA boundaries,
--completion of existing projects located in the original CRA boundaries known as
the Historic Overtown Folklife Village and District and -- the extension of the CRA.
It is important that the-
(1) expansion of the CRA boundaries would include the remainder of Overtown
particularly historic properties and indigenous businesses north of Northwest 14N
Street to Northwest 22"d Street;
(2) support for the completion of existing projects in the original boundaries of the
Southeast CRA known as the Historic Overtown Folklife Village and District would
help create Overtown as a cultural destination including historic sites, the arts,
entertainment and attractions; and
(3) the renewal of the CRA would provide a broader revenue base to facilitate the
completion and operation of projects located in both the original and expanded
Southwest Overtown/Park West CRA boundaries.
We urge your full support, a vote in favor of- (a.) the expansion of the CRA
boundaries, (b.) the completion and operation of existing projects, and (o) the
renewal of the CRA.
Should you have questions contact Dr. Dorothy Fields, 305/634-7619,
305/807-0579 or djf@bellsouth.net
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