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File Number: 14-00405
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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
$175,000.00, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS, TO CAMILLUS HOUSE TO
UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CAMILLUS
HOUSE MAT PROGRAM; 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; 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 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists, "improving the quality of life for
residents of the Redevelopment Area," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at page 88, identifies Camillus House as a stated redevelopment project;
and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, 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 address the aforementioned issues; and
WHEREAS, Camillus House has a proven track record of helping the homeless population, in
particular the chronic homeless, and that a Mat Program would further their efforts in this regard; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $175,000.00, subject to conditions, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the
Camillus House Mat Program
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the aforementioned redevelopment goal, the Board of
Commissioners finds that the goals and objectives of the Plan would be furthered by the provision of
additional services to the homeless in the form of grant provided herein; and
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File Number: 14-00405
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 adopted
by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $175,000.00, to Camillus House, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated
with the implementation of Camillus House Mat Program, provided that a legally binding agreement 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.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose, and to disburse funds, at his discretion, on a reimbursement basis of directly to vendors,
upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation.
Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, "Other Grants and
Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED A,S TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
JESSICN. ACHE yT ESQ.
SPECIAL COUNSEL
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