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February 23, 2015
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: February 13, 2015 File: 15-00027
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant to Suited for
Success, Inc.
From: Clarence E. Woods, III 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 a grant, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, to Suited for Success,
Inc. ("SFS") to underwrite costs associated with the provision of training and other employment support services
to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area.
SFS offers career guidance, technology skills training, job -search support, and professional attire to at -risk
women, men, and youth within the Redevelopment Area ("Services"). The organization strives to provide
assistance for unemployed and under -employed adults and youth in the Overtown community by helping them
gain professional skills that are necessary to find employment and accelerate their job search.
The Board of Commissioners has previously supported SFS in the provision of Services on an annual basis, as
authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-10-0064, CRA-R-11-0054, CRA-R-12-0074, and CRA-R-13-0065. SFS
has requested assistance in continuing to provide its Services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area for
2015.
JUSTIFICATION:
Under Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes "'community redevelopment' means projects of a ... community
redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the
development or spread of slum and blight."
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "creatijon of] jobs within the community," as well as "improving the quality of life
for residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
Section 2, Principle 4, at page 14, of the Plan provides "that employment opportunities be made available to
existing residents ..." as a stated redevelopment principle. Further, Principle 4 states that availability of
affordable housing is important to have employment opportunities access to affordable housing
FUNDING:
$50,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.