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October 24, 2013
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Michelle Spence -Jones
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Clarence E. Woods, III
Executive Director
Date: October 18, 2013 File: 13-01210
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant to Suited for
Success, Inc.
References:
Enclosures. Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $60,000, to
Suited for Success, Inc. ("SFS") to underwrite costs associated with the provision of training and other
employment support services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area.
SFS offers career guidance, technology skills training, job -search support, and professional attire to at -risk
women, men, and youth within the Redevelopment Area ("services"). The CRA has previously supported SFS in
the provision of services on an annual basis. Specifically, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution Nos.
CRA-R-12-0074, CRA-R-11-0054, and CRA-R-10-0064, has approved the issuance of grants for the provision
of services by SFS.
SFS has requested assistance in continuing to provide services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area for
the next year.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan") lists the "creatiton of] jobs within the community," as well as "improving the quality of life for
residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
FUNDING:
$50,000 are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.