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December 29, 2014
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: December 19, 2014 File: 14-01035
Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to New
Washington Heights Community
Development Conference, Inc. for "Folklife
Fridays".
From: Clarence E. Woods, III I io References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Supporting Documentation; 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 $110,000, to
New Washington Heights Community Development Conference, Inc. ("New Washington Heights") to underwrite
costs associated with the continued operation of "Folklife Fridays", a monthly open-air market, to be held on the
9th Street Pedestrian Mall during the 2015 calendar year.
New Washington Heights 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.
The Board of Commissioners has previously supported New Washington Heights' operation of "Folklife Fridays"
since 2010. On March 15, 2010, the Board of Commissions, by Resolution No. CRA-R-10-0017, authorized the
issuance of a grant, in the amount of $50,000, for the operation of "Folklife Fridays". Thereafter, the Board
continued its support by authorizing additional grant funding for "Folklife Fridays" by passing Resolution Nos.
CRA-R-11-0005, CRA-R-11-0016, CRA-R-12-0030, CRA-R-13-0010, and CRA-R-14-0017.
New Washington Heights has also requested assistance with continuing "Folklife Fridays" for the 2015 calendar
year.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan
("Plan") lists the [pjromotion and marketing of the community," as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principles 6 and 14, at pages 15-16, of the Plan list the promotion of "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as stated
redevelopment principles.
FUNDING:
$110,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.