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November 16, 2015
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWNIPARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Kean Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: November 6, 2015 File: 15-01332
Subject: -Resolution Authorizing a Grant for the
Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program".
From: Clarence E. Woods, Ili AV- 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 $20,000, to
Camillus House to underwrite a portion of costs associated with the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program".
The ongoing issues related to homelessness, including chronic homelessness, have had a deleterious effect on
the Redevelopment Area by inhibiting development and adversely impacting the quality of life of area residents.
Camillus House, located at 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, Florida, has requested assistance from the CRA with
addressing the aforementioned issues, by implementing the "Miami Shelter Program" whereby Camillus House
would be able to better address the aforementioned issues. Camillus House has a proven track record of
helping the homeless population, in particular the chronic homeless, and the "Miami Shelter Program" would
further their efforts in this regard.
On July 27, 2015, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-15-0033, authorized a grant in an
amount not to exceed $115,000 for the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program". Thereafter, it came to our
attention that an additional $20,000 was necessary to implement the program.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan
("Plan") lists, "improving the quality of life for residents of the Redevelopment Area," as a stated redevelopment
goal.
Additionally, the Plan, at page 88, identifies Camillus House as a stated redevelopment project.
FUNDING:
$20,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Grants and Other Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.