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January 24, 2011
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Richard P. Dunn II
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Date: January 14, 2011 File: 11-00036
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Additional Funding to
New Washington Heights CDC for
Continuation of Folklife Fridays.
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 additional funds, in an
amount not to exceed $17,500, for a total amount not to exceed $67,500, to New Washington Heights
Community Development Conference, Inc. for the continuation of Folklife Fridays for two additional months
Folklife Fridays is a monthly open-air market on the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall that showcases local vendors,
selling a variety of items, such as arts & crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and food. The monthly event supports
and enhances existing businesses and local entrepreneurs while attracting new business and promoting the
culture and heritage of the Overtown community.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 6, at pages 11 and 15, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated
redevelopment goal.
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[ing] the area culturally," as a stated
redevelopment goal.
This Resolution carries out these goals.
FUNDING: $17,500 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.