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File Number: 19-00140 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$30,000, TO NEW WASHINGTON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
CONFERENCE, INC., TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONTINUED OPERATION "FOLKLIFE FRIDAYS," A MONTHLY OPEN-AIR
MARKET TO BE HELD ON THE 9TH STREET PEDESTRIAN MALL DURING THE
2014 CALENDAR YEAR; 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; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "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, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. ("New
Washington Heights") has developed "Folklife Fridays," a monthly open-air market that showcases
various local vendors selling a variety of items, such as arts and crafts, books, jewelry, clothing, and
food, on the 9th Street Pedestrian Mall; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolutions No. CRA-R-10-0017,
CRA-R-11-0005, CRA-R-11-0016, CRA-R-12-0030, and CRA-R-13-0010, has previously authorized
the issuance of funding grant funding for the continued operation of Folklife Fridays since 2010; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $80,000, to New Washington Heights to underwrite costs associated with the continued
operation of the Folklife Fridays during the 2014 calendar year;
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 issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $80,000, to New
Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with
the continued operation of Folklife Fridays during the 2014 calendar year is authorized.
Section 3. 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "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 SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICA N. PACHI=CO, ESQ.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
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