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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: 15-00029
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Funds
for Specialized Legal Services Rendered by
Outside Counsel.
From: Clarence E. Woods, III eild References:
Executive Director
Enclosures: Legislation
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes the expenditure of funds, up to $200,000, for the provision of
specialized legal services to the CRA.
Given the degree and complexity of pending initiatives and projects within the Redevelopment Area, the CRA
will have occasional need for the provision of specialized legal services. Approval of this Resolution will enable
the allocation of funds for costs incurred in connection with legal services needed in furtherance of the CRA's
operations and projects.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes permits the CRA to retain counsel as it requires.
FUNDING:
$200,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled, "Professional Services — Legal," Account Code
No. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000.