HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-10-0035 Legislation 4-26-2010City of Miami
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CRA Resolution
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 10-00528 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT EXCEED
$25,000, TO FILM LIFE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
"2010 AMERICAN BLACK FILM FESTIVAL COMMUNITY SHOWCASE," HELD
WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA FROM JUNE 25, 2010 THROUGH JUNE
27, 2010; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE THE
GRANT ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL
COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM OMNI TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER
GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within the
Redevelopment Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 4.4,B., at page 41, of the 2009 Omni Redevelopment Plan lists "[c]reat[ing]
economic magnets ..." and "[p]romot[ing] concentrations of similar business activities ..." as stated
redevelopment objectives; and
WHEREAS, in 2009, the CRAs launched a "Shop, Dine, and Explore" marketing campaign to
promote the businesses, cultural facilities, and restaurants within the Redevelopment Areas; and
WHEREAS, the CRAs, through the "Shop, Dine, and Explore" marketing campaign and the "2009
American Black Film Festival Community Showcase," were able to draw residents and visitors to the
businesses, cultural facilities, and restaurants within the Redevelopment Areas; and
WHEREAS, Film Life, Inc. submitted a proposal to the CRA, for the presentation of a community
showcase, consisting of three days of events within the Redevelopment Area to promote the film and
production industries during the 14th Annual American Black Film Festival, from June 25, 2010 through
June 27, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to issue a grant, in an amount not exceed
$25,000, to Film Life, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the "2010 American Black Film Festival
Community Showcase;"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE OMNI
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORIDA:
City of Mia+ni
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File Number: 10-00528
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by
reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $25,000, to Film Life, Inc., to
underwrite costs associated with the "2010 American Black Film Festival Community Showcase" held
within the Redevelopment Area from June 25, 2010 through June 27, 2010, is authorized.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized, at his discretion, to disburse the grant on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds to be allocated from Omni Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 10040.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
City of .Miami
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