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File Number: 15-00027 Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $50,000, TO SUITED
FOR SUCCESS, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PROVISION OF JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
SERVICES TO JOB SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW
TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast OvertownfPark West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and 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, 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;" and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the
community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists "improving the quality of life for
residents," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Suited for Success, Inc. ("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"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners has previously supported SFS in the provision of
Services on an annual basis; and
WHEREAS, the SFS has requested assistance in continuing to provide its Services to job
seekers from the Redevelopment Area for 2015; and
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$50,000 to SFS to underwrite costs associated with the provision of services to job seekers from the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
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 a grant, in an amount not to
exceed to $50,000, to Suited for Success, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the provision of
training and other employment support services to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for the
purposes set forth above.
Section 4. 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 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "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 LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
RENEE A. JADUSINGH, SQ.
STAFF COUNSEL
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