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File Number: 13-01210 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$50,000, TO SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT
SUPPORT SERVICES TO JOB SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW
TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "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, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community," and the "improving the quality of life for residents," as a stated redevelopment goals;
and
WHEREAS, Suited for Success, Inc. ("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"); and
WHEREAS, the CRA has previously supported SFS in the provision of services on an annual
basis; and
WHEREAS, SFS has requested assistance in continuing to provide services to job seekers
from the Redevelopment Area for the next year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000, to SFS to underwrite costs associated with the provision of services to
job seekers from the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that the issuance of this grant for the purposes
set forth above would further the aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
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:
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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 Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $50,000, to Suited for Success, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the
provision of training and other employment support services to job seekers from the Redevelopment
Area.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 4. 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 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "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 LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICA ACHECb ESQ.
CRA SPEC AL COUNSEL
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