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May 23, 2016
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN!PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon
and Members of the CRA Board
Date: May 13, 2016 File: 16-00159
Subject: Resolution Authorizing Grant to Suited for
Success, Inc.
From: Clarence E. Woods, III l/"" 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 a grant, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, to Suited for Success,
Inc. ("SFS") to underwrite costs associated with the provision of training and other employment support services
to job seekers from the Redevelopment Area.
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"). The organization strives to provide
assistance for unemployed and under -employed adults and youth in the Overtown community by helping them
gain professional skills that are necessary to find employment and accelerate their job search.
The Board of Commissioners has previously supported SFS in the provision of Services on an annual basis, as
authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-10-0064, CRA-R-11-0054, CRA-R-12-0074, CRA-R-13-0065, and CRA-
R-15-0003. SFS has requested assistance in continuing to provide its Services to job seekers from the
Redevelopment Area for 2016.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community," as well as "improving the quality of life
for residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
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.
FUNDING:
$85,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.