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February 24, 2014
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
From: Clarence E. Woods, III AO
Executive Director
Date: February 14, 2013 File: 14-00143
Subject: Resolution Ratifying Expenditures for 2013
Holiday Tree Lighting Event.
References:
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") ratifies the expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $7,648.88, to
underwrite costs associated with the 2013 holiday tree lighting event held on NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida.
The CRA oversees and facilitates the annual holiday tree lighting event, which serves to engage residents and
attract visitors to the redevelopment area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan lists the
promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," and restoration of "a sense of community and
unification of the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment goals and objectives.
FUNDING:
$7,648.88 are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account
Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.