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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-12-0014
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Miami, FL 33133
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File Number: 12-00191 Final Action Date: 2/27/2012
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
$116,775, TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS TO RUN ITS
HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE JOB TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM
FROM MAY 1, 2012 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012; 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, pursuant to Florida Statute Chapter 163.370(2)(n), the CRA may implement
programs and activities to effectuate 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; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Plan states "that employment opportunities be made available to existing
residents ..." as a redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Miami Dade College Hospitality Institute ("Program") offers job training and
employment opportunities in the hospitality industry to residents of the Southeast Overtown/Park
West Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0025, passed and
adopted on April 26, 2010, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000,
to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0059, passed and
adopted on July 22, 2010, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $65,000
additional funding to employ experienced personnel for the efficient operation of the Program, and to
develop courses in industry certification in food & beverage for the Program's alumni; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0053, passed and
adopted on October 24, 2011, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed
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$97,000, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a of a grant in an amount not to
exceed $116,775, to Miami Dade College, for its Hospitality Institute Job Training and Job Placement
Program, to provide job training and employment opportunities for residents in the Redevelopment
Area from May 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012;
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 $116,775, to Miami Dade
College, for its Hospitality Institute Job Training and Job Placement Program, to provide job training
and employment opportunities for residents in the Redevelopment Area from May 1, 2012 through
December 31, 2012, is authorized.
Section 3. 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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