HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0023 Cover Memo 4-26-2010SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 26, 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. Villacorta
Executive Director
Date: April 16, 2010 File: 10-00543
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Film Life,
Inc., for the 2010 American Black Film
Festival Community Showcase
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 a grant, in an amount
not to exceed $25,000, to underwrite costs associated with the "2010 American Black Film Festival Community
Showcase," to be held within the Redevelopment Area from June 25, 2010 through June 27, 2010.
Through the CRA's "Shop, Dine, and Explore" marketing campaign, and the 2009 American Black Film Festival
Community Showcase, the CRA promoted businesses, cultural facilities, and restaurants within the
Redevelopment Area. The 2010 American Black Film Festival Community Showcase will continue to promote
the Redevelopment Area with three days of events to promote the film and production industries during the 14th
Annual American Black Film Festival, from June 25, 2010 through June 27, 2010.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 6, at pages 11 and 15, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan, lists "[p]romotion & marketing of the community;" and that "[I]ocal cultural events, institutions, and
businesses are to be promoted;" as stated redevelopment goals.
This Resolution carries out these goals.
FUNDING: $25,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.