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November 28, 2011
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: November 21, 2011 File: 11-01121
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Subject: Resolution authorizing the selection of The
Urban Collective, Inc. for Art Basel RFP
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 award of a service
agreement, in an amount not to exceed Sixteen Thousand Four Hundred Fifty One Dollars ($16,451) to The
Urban Collective, Inc., for producer and curator services, in conjunction with the 2011 Art Basel Event.
The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0048, passed and adopted on October 24, 2011,
authorized the issuance of a funds for the 2011 Art Basel related events held within the redevelopment area
during Art Basel Week, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). The CRA put out an RFP
accordingly. In response, the CRA received one responsive application and two nonresponsive applications.
The CRA has selected The Urban Collection, Inc. The Urban Collective Inc, will provide the curator and
producer functions for the display of the work of ten artists.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0066, passed and adopted on September 20, 2010,
authorized the issuance of grants for Art Basel -related events held within the SEOPW Redevelopment Area
during 2010 Art Basel Week.
Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 6, at pages 11 and 15, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment
Plan, lists "promoting and marketing of the community," and "promoting local cultural events, institutions, and
businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 163.370(2)(n), the CRA may coordinate and direct the provisions of Chapter
163 in order that the objective of remedying slum and blighted areas and preventing the causes thereof may be
most effectively achieved.
Through the 2011 Art Basel -Related events, the CRA will be able to promote the businesses, cultural facilities,
and restaurants within the Redevelopment Area.
This Resolution carries out the goals of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING: Funds from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.