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April 28, 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, Ill
Executive Director
Date: April 18, 2014 File: 14-00405
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant for Camillus
House Mat Program.
References:
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed $175,000,
subject to conditions, to Camillus House to underwrite a portion of costs associated with the Camillus
House Mat Program.
The ongoing issues related to homelessness, including chronic homelessness, have had a deleterious
effect on the Redevelopment Area by inhibiting development and adversely impacting the quality of
life of area residents. Camillus House, located at 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL, has requested
assistance from the CRA with addressing the aforementioned issues, by implementing a "Mat
Program" whereby Camillus House would be able to better address the aforementioned issues.
Camillus House has a proven track record of helping the homeless population, in particular the
chronic homeless, and a Mat Program would further their efforts in this regard.
As a condition of the grant, a legally binding agreement is required to be entered into between the City
of Miami and Camillus House providing for the rights and responsibilities of the parties concerning the
Camillus House Mat Program.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan
("Plan") lists, "improving the quality of life for residents of the Redevelopment Area," as a stated
redevelopment goal. Additionally, the Plan, at page 88, identifies Camillus House as a stated
redevelopment project; and
FUNDING:
$175,000 are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account Code
No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.