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File Number: 12-00416 Final Action Date:
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
$80,000, PAYABLE AT A RATE OF $26,666 PER QUARTER, FOR THE PERIOD
BEGINNING MAY 1, 2012 AND ENDING JANUARY 31, 2013, TO NEW
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE, INC.
FOR PRODUCTION OF A MONTHLY OPEN-AIR MARKET TO BE HELD ON THE
9TH STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL ("FOLKLIFE FRIDAYS"); CONDITIONING THE
GRANT ON THE QUARTERLY REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR; 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, Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 6, at pages 11 and 15, of the 2009 Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan, lists the promotion of "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5/Principle 14, at pages 11 and 17, of the 2009 Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan, lists "restor[ing] a sense of community and
unify[ing] the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0005, passed and
adopted on January 31, 2011, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $17,500,
to New . Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. for the production Folklife
Fridays during the months of February and March, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-11-0016, passed and
adopted on March 28, 2011, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000,
to New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. for production of Folklife
Fridays, to be held during the months of April 2011 through and March, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Folklife Fridays showcases various local vendors, selling a variety of items, such
as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and food; and
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WHEREAS, Folklife Fridays supports and enhances existing businesses and local
entrepreneurs while attracting new business and promoting the culture and heritage of the Overtown
community; and
WHEREAS, the CRA proposes to extend the production of Folklife Fridays for an additional
period beginning May 1, 2012 and ending January 31, 2013, subject to the Executive Director's
quarterly review and approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $$80,000, payable at a rate of $26,666 per quarter for a period beginning May
1, 2012 and ending January 31, 2013, to New Washington Heights Community Development
Conference, Inc. for its Folklife Fridays open-air market, conditioned on the quarterly review and
approval of the Executive Director;
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 $80,000, payable at a rate of
$26,666 per quarter for a period beginning May 1, 2012 and ending January 31, 2013, to New
Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. for production of Folklife Fridays
open-air market, is authorized.
Section 3. The grant is conditioned on the quarterly review and approval of the Executive
Director.
Section 4. 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 5. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose, in a form acceptable to General Counsel.
Section 6. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids,"
Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 7. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
GENERAL COUNSEL
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