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July 25, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: July 18, 2013 File: 13-00846
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to NANA for
the Business Incubator and Community Work
Training Programs.
From:, Clarence E. Woods, Ill References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Resolution
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 issuance of a grant, In
an amount not to exceed $80,000, to Neighbors and Neighbors Association, Inc. ("NANA") to underwrite costs
associated with the continued operation of the Business Incubator and Development Program, and the
operation of the Community Workforce Training Program.
NANA is a non-profit corporation established in 1995 to assist small businesses throughout Miami -Dade County,
and has been retained by Miami -Dade County to provide technical assistance for its Mom and Pop Small
Business Grant Program and its Micro Loan Program. In recognition of NANA's success with small businesses
and job creation, the CRA has authorized grants to NANA in the past to ensure that specialized technical
assistance tailored to the needs of the Redevelopment Area are available to complement and further the CRA's
economic development efforts.
NANA seeks assistance from the CRA to continue the administration of the Business Incubator and
Development Program currently operates at the NANA's Business Resource Center, 1490 NW 3rd Avenue,
Miami, Florida. The Business Incubator and Development Program has served a number of local small
businesses by enabling access to, among other things, technical assistance, workshops and training, office
services, assistance with identifying capital funding sources, and a business mentoring partnership.
NANA also seeks assistance in implementing the Community Workforce Training Program, which aims to
ensure that local residents have the necessary skills and certifications that will increase their job readiness. The
Community Workforce Training Program will consist of employment screening, placement, and referrals of local
residents seeking to obtain gainful employment.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan (the
"Plan") lists the "creatilon of] jobs within the community," and "improving the quality of life for residents" as a
stated redevelopment goals. Section 2, Principle 6, at Page 15, of the Plan also provides for the improvement
of the neighborhood economy and the expansion of economic opportunities through the enhancement of
existing businesses and local entrepreneurs, as well as the attraction of new businesses that provide needed
services and opportunities. This Resolution furthers the aforementioned redevelopment goals and principles.
FUNDING:
$80,000 from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.