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February 27, 2012
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: February 17, 2012 File: 12-00191
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Subject: Miami Dade College, Hospitality Institute
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 a grant agreement, 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 for the time period, beginning May lst, 2012 through December 31st, 2012;
JUSTIFICATION:
The 2009 Amended Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan lists the creation of
employment opportunities available to existing residents of the CRA as a stated redevelopment objective.
The Hospitality Institute offers job training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry to residents
living in the CRA area.
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.
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.
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.
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 $97,000, to underwrite a portion of the costs
associated with the Program
This Resolution carries out the objectives of the 2009 Amended Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan.
FUNDING:
Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.