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March 29, 2012
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: March 21, 2012 File: 12-00165
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Pieter A. Bockweg
Executive Director
Subject: Grant for the 2012 Community Showcase of
the American Black Film Festival
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 an expenditure of funds
in an amount not to exceed $15,000 for direct costs associated with the 2012 Community Showcase of the
American Black Film Festival, to be held within the redevelopment area from June 20, 2012 through June 24,
2012; further authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $50,000 to Film Life, Inc., to
support the 2012 Community Showcase, provide networking, referral, and advertising opportunities through its
media and film industry partnerships to promote film related opportunities within the redevelopment area.
JUSTIFICATION:
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.
This Resolution carries out these objectives.
FUNDING:
Funds from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.