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CRA Resolution
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File Number: 13-01208
Final Action Date:
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 PRESENT A
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:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
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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.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICA N. P CHECO, ESQ.
CRA SPECIAL COUNSEL
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