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September 30, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: September 20, 2013 File: 13-01008
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant to Harba Food
n(}M(/ Store, Inc. for Interior Build -Out.
From. larence E. Woods, Ili References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") deallocates $50,000 previously authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-12-0038
for "Kicks on Wheels" for the interior build -out of commercial space. This Resolution also authorizes the
issuance of a grant, in the amount of $50,000, to Harba Food Store, Inc. for the interior build -out of commercial
space at 1009 NW 3`d Avenue, Miami, Florida.
The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-12-0038, passed and adopted on May 29, 2012,
authorized the issuance of a grant, in the amount of $50,000, to "Kicks on Wheels" for the interior building of
commercial space at 271-75 NW 10th Street, Miami, Florida; however, "Kicks on Wheels" did not ultimately
relocate the business to site.
Harba Food Store, Inc. currently operates a commercial space at 1003 NW el Avenue, Miami, Florida, and
seeks to expand into a second commercial space at 1009 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida. Harba Food Store,
Inc. has requested assistance from the CRA for the interior build -out of the commercial space at 1009 NW 3rd
Avenue, Miami, Florida.
JUSTIFICATION:
The 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan lists the creation of jobs, and
support and enhancement of existing businesses, and attracting new businesses, as stated redevelopment
goals and objectives.
FUNDING:
$50,000 to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.