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SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMNI
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
SEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
March 30, 2009
Item # 3
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: March 20, 2009 File: 09-00329
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacort
Executive Director'
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Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant for Third
Annual Junkanoo Festival at Gibson Park.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It Is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast OvertownfPark West Community
Redevelopment Agency approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $10,000, to Junkanoo Fest, Inc. for the Third Annual "Junkanoo Fest" at Gibson Park.
On February 23, 2009, Junkanoo Fest, Inc. appeared before the Board of Commissioners and requested
funding to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the event. The event consists of a celebration of
Bahamian culture through the display of arts, crafts, food, and entertainment.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section IV.M., paragraph 4, at page 97, of the Plan recommends the "[p]rogram[ming of] activities and events
that recreate the former vitality and atmosphere of the Community." Further, Section II1.B., at page 13, of the
Plan also lists "[rjestor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment
objective. This Resolution carries out the recommendation and objective of the Plan.
FUNDING: $10,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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