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March 28, 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: March 18, 2011 File: 11-00258
Subject: One -Year Extension of Folklife Fridays
Program
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 the issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed $100,000, payable at a rate of $25,000 per quarter for a one (1) year period, to New
Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. for its Folklife Fridays open-air market.
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.
The CRA proposes to extend the program for an additional year, with the grant to be on a quarterly basis, and
subject to the quarterly review and approval of the Executive Director.
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: $100,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.