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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 11-00258 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$100,000, PAYABLE AT A RATE OF $25,000 PER QUARTER FORA ONE (1) YEAR
PERIOD, TO NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE, INC. FOR ITS FOLKLIFE FRIDAYS OPEN-AIR MARKET;
CONDITIONING THE GRANT ON THE QUARTERLY REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR
DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE, IN A FORM
ACCEPTABLE TO GENERAL COUNSEL; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW
TAX INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with its approved Redevelopment Plan; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0005, passed and
adopted on January 31, 2011, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $17,500,
to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. for the production of "Folklife
Fridays," a monthly open-air market to be held on the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall during the months of
February and March, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Folklife Fridays showcases various local vendors, selling a variety of items, such
as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and food; and
WHEREAS, Folklife Fridays supports and enhances existing businesses and local
entrepreneurs while attracting new business and promoting the culture and heritage of the Overtown
community; and
WHEREAS, the CRA proposes to extend the Folklife Fridays program for an additional year,
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subject to the Executive Director's quarterly review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize 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, conditioned on the quarterly review and approval of the Executive Director;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
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 $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 the its Folklife Fridays open-air market, is authorized.
Section 3. The grant is conditioned on the quarterly review and approval of the Executive
Director.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a
reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 6. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 7. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL ,.,4K
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