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March 15, 2010
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Richard P. Dunn II
and Members of the CRA Board
From: James H. Villacort
Executive Director
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Date: March 5, 2010 File: 09-001188
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to New
Washington Heights Community
Development Conference, Inc. for the
Production of "Folklife Fridays."
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It is recommended that the Boards of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing a grant, in an amount
not to exceed $50,000, to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. ("New
Washington Heights") for production of "Folklife Fridays," a monthly open-air market to be held on the 9th Street
Pedestrian Mall.
"Folklife Fridays" is a monthly event that will take place the first Friday of every month from: (a) April 2010 to
June 2010; and (b) September 2010 to November 2010. "Folklife Fridays" premiered December 2008, and has
been a venue at which various local vendors showcase and sell a variety of items, such as arts and crafts,
books, jewelry, clothing, and food. This program supports and enhances existing businesses and local
entrepreneurs, and, attracts new businesses while promoting the culture and heritage of the community within
the Redevelopment Area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 6 at pages 11 and 15, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan prescribes that "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses are to be promoted" as a
guided principle for redevelopment.
Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 14 at pages 11 and 17, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan lists "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ingj the area culturally" as a guided
principle for redevelopment. This Resolution accomplishes these goals.
FUNDING: $50,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.0000.