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September 26, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Date: September 26, 2024 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods
pursuant to City Code 18-85(a) for Florida Film House
International, Inc. (Urban Film Festival 2025)
From: James D. McQueen Enclosures:
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan Update ("Plan").
Florida Film House International, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit Corporation ("FL Film House") requests assistance
for the costs associated to host its annual cultural event, the Urban Film Festival (UFF) within the redevelopment
area ("Purpose"), which will take place from August 29-31, 2025. The SEOPW CRA desires to provide funding
in an amount not to exceed Twenty -Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents ($22,500.00) ("Funds").
Since its inception, the UFF has grown into a premier event in Miami, Florida. Organized by Florida Film House
International Inc., UFF has gained national recognition for its focus on urban narratives and diverse voices in
filmmaking. Programs like the 1st Take Youth Filni 'Program have empowered young filmmakers by offering
them mentorship and educational opportunities, resulting in the production of short films that showcase their
talents. This year's UFF will offer a comprehensive three-day program featuring film screenings, educational
workshops, panels, and networking events. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted FL Film House's
request, in accordance with the objectives of the Plan.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Sections 18-85(a) and the affirmation
of these written findings and the forwarding the same to the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA by a
four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
Jame D. McQueen, Executive Director