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September 24, 2012
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones Date: September 24, 2012 File: 12-01053
and Members of the CRA Board
Subject: Resolution authorizing the selection of The
Urban Collective, Inc. for 2012 Art Basel —
RFP 12-003
From: Clarence E. Woods, III References:
Executive Director
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 grant
agreement, in an amount not to exceed Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), to The Urban Collective, Inc. for
production and curator services in conjunction with the 2012 Art Basel -related events within the Redevelopment
Area.
The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-12-0042, passed and adopted on June 25, 2012,
authorized the issuance of funding for Art Basel -related events held within the SEOPW Redevelopment Area
Cduring the 2012 Art Basel Event. An RFP was issued and one response was received.
The Urban Collective Inc., will provide the curator and production functions at the 2012 Art Basel Event.
JUSTIFICATION:
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.
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.
Through the 2012 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 to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.