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November 16, 2015
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: November 6, 2015 File: 15-01330
Subject: Resolution Authorizing an Expenditure for the
2015 Holiday Tree Lighting Event.
From: Clarence E. Woods, [II O" - 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 an expenditure of funds, in an amount not to exceed $15,000, to
underwrite costs associated with the 2015 holiday tree lighting event held on N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida.
The CRA oversees and facilitates the annual holiday tree lighting event, which serves to engage residents and
attract visitors to the Redevelopment Area.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Plan
("Plan") lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal.
Further, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 lists promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses",
and Principle 14, at page 16 lists restoration of "a sense of community and unif[ication] of the area culturally", as
a stated redevelopment principles.
FUNDING:
$15,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Grants and Other Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.