HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-09-0026 Cover MemoSEOPW & Omni Boards of Commissioners Meeting
April 27, 2009
Item # 8
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
AND OMN1
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCIES
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To. Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: April 17, 2009 File: 09-00424
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Issuance of a Grant to
Camillus House, Inc. for Operation of its
Courtyard Program at 726 N.E. lst Avenue,
Miami, Florida.
From: James H. VillacortaReferences:
Executive Director:
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West ("CRA") approve and
adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to Camillus House,
Inc. for operation of its Courtyard Program at 726 N.E. 1st Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Camillus House, Inc. has requested additional assistance in funding its courtyard program, which provides daily
shelter in a safe environment for over 240 chronically homeless individuals. This program has dramatically
reduced the number of persons living on the street by providing a place for homeless individuals, who would
otherwise be utilizing public sidewalks, open spaces, and private property as shelter.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section III.B, at page 13, of the 1982 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan, as
amended, lists "[i]mprov[ing] the delivery of human services" and "remov[ing] &um and blight conditions" as
stated redevelopment objectives.
FUNDING: $100,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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