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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-13-0069
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File Number: 13-01208 Final Action Date: 10/24/2013
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE A PARTNERSHIP
AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH FLORIDA WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A FIRST SOURCE JOB REGISTRY AND HIRING
REFERRAL PROGRAM; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO PRESENTA
FINAL PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT TO THE BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION.
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, the South Florida Workforce Investment Board ("SFWIB"), chartered by the State
of Florida, is one of 24 regional Workforce Boards in Florida, and represents Miami -Dade and Monroe
counties; and
WHEREAS, SFWIB provides a variety of programs and services to both employers and job
seekers, including, but not limited to: recruiting and screening; career advancement programs for
employed persons; job search assistance for all career levels; and the provision of business
incentives to employers; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has previously negotiated, and is currently negotiating, development
agreements for large scale development projects which include provisions on local hiring preferences;
and
WHEREAS, given SFWIB's wide range of resources and expertise, the CRA wishes to
develop a partnership with SFWIB to facilitate the adequate training and employment of residents of
the Redevelopment Area in connection with the aforementioned development projects; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the Executive Director to
negotiate a partnership agreement with SFWIB for the development of first source job registry and
hiring referral program for residents in the Redevelopment Area;
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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File Number: 13-01208 Enactment Number: CRA-R-13-0069
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 Executive Director to
negotiate a partnership agreement with the South Florida Workforce Investment Board for the
development of a first source job registry and hiring referral program for residents in the
Redevelopment Area.
Section 3. The Board of Commissioners directs the Executive Director to present a fully
negotiated partnership agreement to the Board for consideration.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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