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File Number: 15-01332 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 $20,000, TO
CAMILLUS HOUSE TO UNDERWRITE A PORTION OF COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH THE "MIAMI SHELTER PROGRAM"; 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; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT
CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast OvertownlPark West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA")
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, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists, 'improving the quality of life for
residents of the Redevelopment Area," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, the Plan, at page 88, identifies Camillus House as a stated redevelopment project;
and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, Camillus House, located at 1603 NW 7th Avenue, Miami, FL, has requested
assistance from the CRA with addressing the aforementioned issues, by contributing funds to the
"Miami Shelter Program" whereby Camillus House would be able to address the aforementioned
issues; and
WHEREAS, Camillus House has a proven track record of helping the homeless population, in
particular the chronic homeless, and that the Miami Shelter Program would further their efforts in this
regard; and
WHEREAS, 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" and thereafter, it came to our attention that an additional $20,000 was necessary to
implement the program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to
exceed $20,000, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the "Miami Shelter Program"; and
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WHEREAS, in furtherance of the aforementioned redevelopment goal, the Board of
Commissioners finds that the goals and objectives of the Plan would be furthered by the provision of
additional services to the homeless in the form of grant provided herein;
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 the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $20,000, to Camillus House, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with
the implementation of the "Miami Shelter Program".
Section 3, 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 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for
said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax increment Fund, "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. JADUSINGF
STAFF COUNSEL
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