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File Number: 13-00096 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
$150,000, TO MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE JOB
TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT PROGRAM; 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 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW,
"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 the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 11, of the Plan fists the "creati[on of] jobs within the
community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan also lists "improving the quality of life for
residents," as a stated 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 $97,000,
to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-12-0014, passed and
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adopted on February 27, 2012, authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$116,775 to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $150,000, to Miami Dade College to underwrite costs associated with the continued operation
of the Hospitality Institute Job Training and Job Placement Program;
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 $150,000, to Miami Dade
College, to underwrite costs associated with the continued operation of the Hospitality Institute Job
Training and Job Placement Program 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.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and
Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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JES I A N. PACHECO, ESQ.
OUTSIDE COUNSEL
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