HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-11-0054 10-24-2011 Cover MemoSEORNBoard ofCommissioners Meeting
October 24.2011
SOUTHEAST OVERTOVVKVPARKWEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: October 17.2011 Fi|e:11-0OU55
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A.Bockweg
Executive Director
Subject: Resolution Authorizing aGrant hoSuited for
Gucoeen. Inc., for Training and Fnsa
Professional Attire for At -Risk Job Seekers.
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
It in recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast OverbxwnPark West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") approve and adopt the attached Resolution authorizing the issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand DnUora ($50.080). to Suited for Success, Inc., to underwrite costs
associated with itojnb'oeorch assistance program.
Suited for Success, Inc. has requested assistance for its program which provides training and free p,ofoauinne|
attire tnjob seekers from the Redevelopment Area. Through partnerships with area organizations such as:
Miami Dade College; 800kerT. Washington High School; and the Ovmrtow/n N.E.T. Office, Suited for Suconan.
Inc, offers career guidance, technology skills training, and job -search support for at -risk women, men, and youth
from the Redevelopment Area who are actively searching for employment.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2' Goal 4, at pogo 11. of the 2009 Southeast OvortownParkVVmot Redevelopment Plan lists the
"creation ofjobs within the community.^ as stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Goal S. at page 11. of the 2000 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan lists "improving
the quality oflife for naoidenho.^ as o stated redevelopment goal.
Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 163.370(2)(n). the CRA may coordinate and direct the provisions ofChapter
163 in order that the objective of remedying slum and blighted areas and preventing the omuoen thereof may be
most effectively achieved.
This Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA'R40'0004' on September 20. 2010. approved a grant in
an amount of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50.000), to Suited for 3ucnoae. Inc, to underwrite costs associated with
its job assistance program
This Resolution carries out the goals of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING: $5U,OOOfrom SEOPVVTax Increment Fund, Account Code No. 1U05O.920101.883O00.0000.00OUO.
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