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Home My WebLink AboutSEOPW CRA 2017-07-31 Agenda PacketCity of Miami 819NW2ndAve 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 http://miamicra. com Meeting Agenda Monday, July 31, 2017 5:00 PM Camillus House 1603 N.W. 7th Ave., Bldg. B Miami, FL 33136 SEOPW Community Redevelopment Agency Keon Hardemon, Chair Wifredo Gort, Vice Chair Ken Russell, Board Member, District Two Frank Carollo, Board Member, District Three Francis Suarez, Board Member, District Four SEOPW CRA OFFICE ADDRESS: 819 NW 2ND AVE, 3RD FLOOR MIAMI, FL 33136 Phone: (305) 679-6800 I Fax (305) 679-6835 www.miamicra.com Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Agenda July 31, 2017 CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMENTS CRA RESOLUTION 1. CRA RESOLUTION 2722 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CRA'S PROPOSED GENERAL OPERATING AND TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT "A"; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF SAID BUDGET TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. Exhibit A - CRA Proposed Budget 2. CRA RESOLUTION 2712 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, UP TO $300,000 FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — LEGAL," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000. City ofMiami Page 2 Printed on 7/31/2017 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Agenda July 31, 2017 3. CRA RESOLUTION 2713 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000, TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE, LLC TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 1ST TAKE YOUTH FILM PROGRAM AND THE 2017 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL; FURTHER 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; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. File # 2713 Backup 4. CRA RESOLUTION 2714 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 $115,000, 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. File # 2714 Backup City of Miami Page 3 Printed on 7/31/2017 Southeast Overtown/Park West CRA Meeting Agenda July 31, 2017 5. CRA RESOLUTION 2715 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000, TO THEURBANCOLLECTIVE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A THEMATIC ART EXHIBITION WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. File # 2715 Backup 6. CRA RESOLUTION 2716 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, TO SAINT PETER'S ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR THE REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1811 NW 4TH COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA; 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. File # 2716 Backup ADJOURNMENT City of Miami Page 4 Printed on 7/31/2017 3.1 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 25, 2017 and Members of the CRA Board From: Clarence E. Woods, Executive Director File: 2722 Subject: SEOPW CRA Proposed General Operating & Tax Increment Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2018 Enclosures: Exhibit A - CRA Proposed Budget BACKGROUND: It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") approve the attached Resolution adopting the proposed SEOPW CRA General Operating and Tax Increment Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018, and directing the Executive Director to transmit copies of the Budget to the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. JUSTIFICATION: The SEOPW CRA is required to annually prepare a proposed budget and transmit the budget to the City of Miami and Miami -Dade County. This Resolution fulfills that requirement. Packet Pg. 5 3.1 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2722 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CRA'S PROPOSED GENERAL OPERATING AND TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR COMMENCING OCTOBER 1, 2017 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2018 SET FORTH IN ATTACHMENT "A"; DIRECTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO TRANSMIT A COPY OF SAID BUDGET TO THE CITY OF MIAMI AND MIAMI-DADE COUNTY. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park 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; and WHEREAS, as a prerequisite to carrying out redevelopment activities for Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018 ("FY 2018"), it is required that the CRA's Board of Commissioners approve the CRA's proposed Fiscal Year 2018 General Operating Budget and Tax Increment Fund Budget; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Interlocal Agreements, a copy of CRA's budget is required to be transmitted to the City of Miami ("City") and Miami -Dade County; and WHEREAS, all the expenses included in the budget are in accordance with state law, Interlocal Agreements, and the Plan; and WHEREAS, in the event that the City authorizes a cost of living adjustment for all City employees, the Executive Director, as a City employee, shall be entitled to the same; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to approve and adopt the CRA's proposed General Operating and Tax Increment Fund Budget for the FY 2018 set forth in Attachment "A"; 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. Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 6 3.1 Section 2. The Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency's General Operating and Tax Increment Fund Budget for the Fiscal Year commencing October 1, 2017 and ending September 30, 2018, set forth in Attachment "A," is hereby approved and adopted. Section 3. The Executive Director is directed to transmit a copy of said budget to the City of Miami ("City") and Miami -Dade County. Section 4. In the event that the City authorizes a cost of living adjustment for all City employees, the Executive Director of the CRA, as a City employee, shall be entitled to the same. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: �l- Re iee Jadusingh, Staff C,oLnsel /25/2017 Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 7 3.1.a SEOPW GENERAI. OPERATING TAX INCREMENT FUND BUDGET FY 2018 PROPOSED BUDGET FY 2017 AMENDED BUDGET BUDGET VARIANCE REVENUES CITY OF MIAMI - TAX INCREMENT (ORIGINAL BOUNDARIES) $10,377,451 $10,525,607 ($148,156) MIAMI DADE COUNTY - TAX INCREMENT (ORIGINAL BOUNDARIES) $6,515,446 $6,424,109 $91,337 CITY OF MIAMI -TAX INCREMENT (EXPANDED BOUNDARIES) $643,508 $483,646 $159,862 MIAMI DADE COUNTY - TAX INCREMENT (EXPANDED BOUNDARIES) $404,683 $295,185 $109,498 CITY OF MIAMI -TAX INCREMENT (PARK WEST ADDITION) $414,240 $363,837 $50,403 MIAMI DADE COUNTY - TAX INCREMENT (PARK WEST ADDITION) $261,143 $222,061 $39,082 CONTRIBUTION FROM THE CHILDREN TRUST FUND $758,074 $753,293 $4,781 GRANT FROM EDA (FEDERAL GOVERNMENT) $90,000 ($90,000) 2017 UNAUDITED FUND BALANCE - 7/13/17 $26,915,529 $29,550,417 ($2,634,888) TOTAL REVENUE $46,290,074 $48,708,155 ($2,418,081) REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - LEGAL $512,133 n $245,561 $266,572 ACCOUNTING AND AUDIT $31,000 $200 $30,800 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - OTHER $2,161,804 $2,786,731 -$624,927 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $568,519 $385,130 $183,389 LAND $291,795 $1,316,794 -$1,024,999 INTERFUND TRANSFER (Grant) $11,075,084 $8,787,323 $2,287,761 DEBT SERVICE PAYMENT $4,521,875 $4,519,125 $2,750 CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS $296,611 $327,630 -$31,019 OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS $22,978,579 $26,889,825 -$3,911,246 TOTAL REDEVELOPMENT EXPENDITURES $42,437,400 $45,258,319 ($2,820,919) REGULAR SALARIES $1,158,306 $1,083,306 $75,000 FICA TAXES $88,610 $82,873 $5,738 LIFE AND HEALTH INSURANCE $173,014 $173,014 $0 RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION $107,329 $102,079 $5,250 FRINGE BENEFITS $18,300 $18,300 $0 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICE $92,566 $92,566 $0 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM $30,000 $30,000 $0 UTILITY SERVICE $64,401 $64,401 $0 INSURANCE $139,555 $139,555 $0 OTHER CURRENT CHARGE $59,000 $59,000 $0 SUPPLIES $12,000 $12,000 $0 OPERATING SUPPLIES $12,000 $12,000 $0 SUBSCRIPTION MEMBERSHIP/TRAINING $15,000 $15,000 $0 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT $3,000 $3,000 $0 ADVERTISING $35,000 $35,000 $0 RENTAL AND LEASES $67,000 $67,000 $0 POSTAGE $2,000 $2,000 $0 REPAIR/MAINTENANCE - OUTSIDE $2,000 $2,000 $0 INTERFUND TRANSFER $30,000 $30,000 $0 BUDGET RESERVE - ADMINISTRATION $240,000 $240,000 $0 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENDITURES $2,349,081 $2,263,094 $85,988 Revenue Shortfall Reserve a) FY 2013 Carryover Fund Balance (Surplus) $314,134 $314,134 - b) FY 2014 Carryover Fund Balance (Surplus) $512,015 $512,015 - c) FY 2015 Carryover Fund Balance (Surplus) $360,593 $360,593 - d) FY 2016 Carryover Fund Balance (Surplus) $316,851 $0 316,851 TOTAL REVENUE SHORTFALL RESERVE $1,503,593 $1,186,742 $316,851 TOTAL FUND BALANCE $46,290,074 $48,708,155 ($2,418,081) 2018 TIF Revenue 2018 Administrative Expenditures %Administrative Exp / 2018 TIF Revenue $0.00 $18,616,471 $2,349,081 13% 2018 Budget Reserve $1,503,593 Total 2018 Budget $46,290,074 % 2018 Budget Reserve / Total 2018 Budget 3% Attachment: Exhibit A - CRA Proposed Budget (2722 : SEOPW CRA Proposed General Operating & Tax Increment Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 1 Packet Pg. 8 3.2 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 24, 2017 and Members of the CRA Board From: Clarence E. Woods, III Executive Director File: 2712 Subject: Resolution Authorizing Expenditure of Funds for Legal Services Rendered by Outside Counsel Enclosures: BACKGROUND: The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes the expenditure of funds, up to $300,000, for the provision of certain legal services to the CRA. Given the degree and complexity of pending initiatives and projects within the Redevelopment Area, the CRA will have occasional need for the provision of certain legal services. Thus, the CRA has issued a Request for Qualifications for transactional attorneys in order develop a pool of attorneys to provide legal services to the agency on an as needed basis. Approval of this Resolution will enable the allocation of funds for costs incurred in connection with legal services needed in furtherance of the CRA's operations and projects. JUSTIFICATION: Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes permits the CRA to retain counsel as it requires. FUNDING: $300,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled, "Professional Services — Legal," Account Code No. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000. Packet Pg. 9 3.2 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA CRA Board Meeting Date: July 31, 2017 CRA Section: Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: Authorizing the expenditures of funds, up to $300,000 for the provision of specialized legal services. Project Number (if applicable): YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Account Code: 10050.920101.531000.0000.0000 Amount: $ 3 0 0, 0 0 0.0 0 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minot Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: /0 Ciare! 5 E. Woods, Executive Director 7/24/2017 Approval: Miguel A Valentin, Tiarice Officer 7/24/2017 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 10 3.2 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2712 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF FUNDS, UP TO $300,000 FOR THE PROVISION OF LEGAL SERVICES; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "PROFESSIONAL SERVICES — LEGAL," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") has occasional need of special counsel to provide legal services to the CRA; and WHEREAS, Section 163.356(3)(c), Florida Statutes, permits the CRA to retain counsel as it requires; and WHEREAS, the CRA occasionally requires the provision of legal services by outside counsel; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize the Executive Director to pay outside counsel for the provision of certain legal services to the CRA; 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 Executive Director to expend up to $300,000 for the provision of legal services to the CRA. Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said purpose. Section 4. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Professional Services — Legal," Account Code No. 10050.920101.531010.0000.00000. Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 11 3.2 1 R �ee Jadusingh, Staff C. nsel � i 24/2017 Page 4 of 4 Packet Pg. 12 3.3 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 24, 2017 File: 2713 and Members of the CRA Board Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC From: Clarence E. Woods, III Executive Director Enclosures: File # 2713 Backup 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 $23,000, to the Florida Film House, LLC ("FFH") to underwrite costs associated with 1st Take Youth Film Program and the 2017 Urban Film Festival. FFH is a full -service production company located in Wynwood and was founded by Executive Producer Marco Mall and Creative Director Bla G. With a combination of over 20 years of experience, the founders have passed down knowledge to new age filmmakers advancing them into veterans. FFH has reinvested the capital from over 700 productions into acquiring the necessary gear and resources needed to underwrite the majority of expenses to develop their films. Currently, FFH is developing in-house content with their team of passionate filmmakers working together to tell the stories of our community and generation. On April 3-7, 2017, FFH conducted "1st Take Youth Film Program," a filmmaking education and outreach program created for children ages 12-18 that took place at the Overtown Performing Arts Center and the Lyric Theater. The youth were trained in pre- and post -production activities, directing, acting, writing, editing, and cinematography. FFH is seeking assistance with the costs to produce the program. FHH is also seeking assistance with the cost associated with the 2017 Urban Film Festival that is taking place in Overtown on September 1-3, 2017. The Urban Film Festival is a three day event focusing on connecting youth who are interested in the film industry with industry professionals through hands on panels and workshops. This festival provides interested Overtown youth with an opportunity to learn valuable skills directly from individuals with experience in the film industry. JUSTIFICATION: Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals. Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the community," as a stated redevelopment goal. Packet Pg. 13 3.3 Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15-16, of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as stated redevelopment principles. FUNDING: $23,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. Page 2 of 5 Packet Pg. 14 3.3 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA CRA Board Meeting Date: CRA Section: July 31, 2017 Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: Authorizing a grant in the amount not to exceed $23,000 to Florida Film House for the Urban Film Festival and 1st Take Youth Film Program. Project Number (if applicable): YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Account Code: 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 3 , 0 0 0.0 0 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minot Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: /0 Ciare! 5 E. Woods, Executive Director 7/24/2017 Approval: Miguel A Valentin, Tiarice Officer 7/24/2017 Page 3 of 5 Packet Pg. 15 3.3 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2713 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $23,000, TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE, LLC TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH 1ST TAKE YOUTH FILM PROGRAM AND THE 2017 URBAN FILM FESTIVAL; FURTHER 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; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and 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, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15-16, of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as stated redevelopment principles; and WHEREAS, FFH is a full -service production company located in Wynwood and was founded by Executive Producer Marco Mall and Creative Director Bla G. With a combination of over 20 years of experience, the founders have passed down knowledge to new age filmmakers advancing them into veterans; and WHEREAS, on April 3-7, 2017, Florida Film House, LLC ("FFH") conducted "1st Take Youth Film Program," a filmmaking education and outreach program created for children ages 12-18 that took place at the Overtown Performing Arts Center and the Lyric Theater. The youth were trained in pre- and post -production activities, directing, acting, writing, editing, and cinematography. FFH is seeking assistance with the costs to produce the program; and Page 4 of 5 Packet Pg. 16 3.3 WHEREAS, FHH is also seeking assistance with the cost associated with the 2017 Urban Film Festival that is taking place in Overtown on September 1-3, 2017; and WHEREAS, the Urban Film Festival is a three day event focusing on connecting youth who are interested in the film industry with industry professionals through hands on panels and workshops. This festival provides interested Overtown youth with an opportunity to learn valuable skills directly from individuals with experience in the film industry; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $23,000, to FFH to underwrite costs associated with 1st Take Youth Film Program and the 2017 Urban Film Festival; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners find that authorization of this Resolution would further the aforementioned redevelopment goals and principle; 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 a grant, in an amount not to exceed $23,000, to Florida Film House, LLC to underwrite costs associated with 1st Take Youth Film Program and the 2017 Urban Film Festival. 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, entitled "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: Re;iee Jadusingh, Staff Counsel '' 7/24/2017 Page 5 of 5 Packet Pg. 17 3.3.a FFH Florida F1Im House 570 NW 26 Street Miami, Fl 33127 786.217.8869 r Proposal Invoice Number: 0706 Invoice Date: 07/06/2017 Billing Address: Shipping Address: Client: Southeast Overtown CRA Address: Clarence Woods City/State/Zip Project Urban Film Festival DAY (S) Product Description Rate Location - Lyric Theater $5,320 Staffing - Management, Teachers & Personel $5,000 Insurance $500 Production Support - Audio, Visual & Furniture $3,000 Publicity $3,000 TOTAL $16,820 Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 18 3.3.a FFH Florida Film House 570 NW 26 Street Miami, FI 33127 786.217.8869 Proposal Invoice Number: 0707 Invoice Date: 07/06/2017 Billing Address: Shipping Address: Client: Southeast Overtown CRA Address: Clarence Woods City/State/Zip Project 1st Take Youth Film Program DAY (S) Product Description Rate Extra Production Gear - Camera Support, Lenses & Audio Gear $1,500 Staffing - Management, Teachers & Personel $2,500 insurance $500 TOTAL $4,500 Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 19 3.3.a FFH Florida Film House 1st Take Youth Film Program 2017 Spring Break Session A Creative Experience That Kids Will Never Forget The Florida Film House (FFH) 1st Take Youth Film Program is designed to provide Miami's Youth with an introduction to filmmaking FFH's educational outreach program was created for children ages 12-18. FFH strives to excite the imagination of young aspiring filmmakers, motivating them to succeed and arming them with the tools needed to do so. The Florida Film House (FFH) 1st Take Youth Spring Break Film Program will take place during April 3-7, 2017 during spring break. The session will begin the first day with an orientation that will include a brief overview of film production: producing, directing, acting, writing, editing and cinematography. Campers will be split into three production teams with designated job roles. Student Job Roles (3) Director & Assistant Editor (3) Producer & Distribution (3) Assistant Director & Grip/Gaffer (3) Director of Photography (3) Writers & Audio Operator (12) Actors & Marketing (3) Editor & Grip/Gaffer 30 - Total number of students Florida Film House will prepare (3) outlines of scripts students will write (Sample ideas) • Adversity: 2-3 stories of friends who have to conquer their own adversities through perseverance. • Teamwork: How a group of friends that have to bond together to be successful as a team Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 20 3.3.a • Life Goals/Decisions • Bullying Daily Schedule Parent/Child Orientation- Friday, March 31 at 5pm. Location TBD. Day 1 - Monday, April 3rd - Education - Overall Assessment, Orientation & Educational Workshops 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - Orientation 10:00 AM - Overall training of all films tools & assessment of talent by team leaders 12:00 - 12:30 PM -Lunch 12:30 - 2:30 PM - Workshops (Producing, Acting, Writing, Editing, Directing, Cinematography) 2:30 - 3:00 PM - Break out into teams with team leaders - Team leaders will break down responsibilities of individual talent - Team leaders will discuss script with the Writers. 3:30 PM -Dismissal Day 2 - Tuesday, April 4th - Teamwork - Pre -Production - Creating Day as a Team 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - Finalizing the Script (Writer, Director, Producers) (Actors Learning Lines) 11:00 AM - Actors Practicing script at OPAC 12:00 - 12:30 PM -Lunch 12:30 - 1:30 PM Location Scouting (First AD, Producer, DP and Gaffer) Director, Writer & Actors will begin rehearsing their lines 2:00 - 3:00 PM Back to Studio/Debrief amongst the teams(First AD/Producer & Director make call sheets, with shot list & schedule) 3:30 PM Dismissal Day 3 - Wednesday, April 5th - Activation Day - Shooting Day 8:30 AM Breakfast Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 21 3.3.a 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Shoot @ Location 1 (Split into three teams) 12:00 - 12:30 PM -Lunch 12:30 - 2:15 PM - Shoot @ Location 2 2:15 - 3:00 PM - Unload Gear / Dump Footage / Debrief amongst the teams 3:30pm Dismissal Day 4 - Thursday, April 6th - Wrapping Production - Beginning Post -Production 8:30 AM Breakfast 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Finalize Filming (If needed) / Begin Post Production 12:00 - 12:30 PM -Lunch 12:30 - 3:00 PM - Post Production Cont. / Debrief amongst the teams 3:30 PM -Dismissal Day 5 - Friday, April 7th - Finalizing Post Production - Press Day for Actors /Distribution/Marketing for producers and actors - Screening Day at Lyric 8:30 AM Breakfast 9 AM - 12 PM - Finalize Post Production (Editor and Director): Coloring, Titles, Audio Repair, Score and Credits. 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Social Media Marketing w. Bayo Olorunto 10:30 AM -12 PM Distribution w. Daniel Wuthrich (Monetizing from your films) 12:00- 12:30 PM -Lunch 12:30 - 3:00 PM - Press with Yvette Harris (Interview Prep, Public Speaking, etc) 3:00-5:00 PM - Prep Lyric Theater for Premiere Set up Step and repeat, Lobby Decorations 5:OOPM - Red Carpet Arrivals - Photo Ops/Student Interviews 6:30PM - 8:00 PM 1st Take Film Youth Premiere and Awards The camp will conclude with a Red Carpet and Screening exhibiting the 3 student films, followed by a Q&A with our young filmmakers. Awards and certificates will be given out along with gift bags. All three short films will also air at the 2017 Urban Film Festival. All students will also receive sponsored tickets to the 2017 Urban Film Festival Workshops. Items needed Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 22 3.3.a • 100 Chairs • 10 Tables • 10 director Uniform Director Chairs • 6 Flip Charts • Markers, Stand etc. • Notebooks / Pencils / Pens • Save the Cat book • Certificates / Goody bag with materials • 50 thumbdrives It is not what you gained, but who you became in the process. Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 23 3.3.a m House, LLC) ion Authorizing a Grant to Florida Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Reso Packet Pg. 24 3.3.a Florida Film House lst Take Youth Film Program Production Co.: Florida Film House Address: 570 NW 26th Street Miami FL, 33127 Telephone: 786.217.8869 Fax: Job #: 1011 Contact: Marco Molinet Director: Student Producer: Student DP: Student Executive Editor: Student Pre -Production Days: 5 Build & Strike Days: 0 Hours: Pre -light Days: 0 Hours: Studio Shoot Days: 0 Hours: Location Days: 0 Hours: Location(s): Miami Payroll Taxes PT/P&W: 0.00% 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Agency: Address: Telephone: Fax: Agency Prod: Creative Director: Copywriter: Student Art Director: Student Client: Product: 1st Take Short Film Bid Name: Project Title Code Length SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED PRODUCTION COSTS ESTIMATED ACTUAL VARIANCE 1 Screening Location (In -Kind) (OPAC & The Lyric Theater) $ - $ - 2 Facilitators Total B $ 6,450 $ 6,450 3 Location Rental Expenses (In Kind) Total D $ - $ - 4 Props, Wardrobe, and Animals Total E $ 1,500 $1,500 5 Certificates Totals F, G, & H $ 50 $ 50 6 Equipment Costs Total I $ 5,250 $ 5,250 7 Filmstock, Develop and Print Total J $ 1,000 $1,000 8 Miscellaneous Total K $ 300 $ - $ 300 9 Sub -total A to K $ 14,550 $ - $ 14,550 10 Social Media Marketing Total L $ 1,000 $ 1,000 11 Production Insurance $ 2,400 12 Sub -total Direct Costs $ 17,950 $ - $ 17,950 13 $- $- 14 Editorial and Finishing Totals 0 & P $ 2,250 $ 2,250 15 Sub -total Project $ 20,200 $ - $ 20,200 16 Production Fee 0.0% $ - $ - $ - 17 $- $- $- 18 Sub -total Production $ 20,200 $ - $ 20,200 19 Contingency 5.0% $ 1,010 $ 1,010 20 Contracted Total GRAND TOTAL $ 21,210 $ - $ 21,210 COMMENTS Bid Includes: Pre -Production Production Post Production Bid does not include Food Sponsored By Vendors Provided by Yvette Harris Talent Expense if additional talent needed Budget created by Mario Amadeu, based on existing AICP budgets Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 25 YOUTH PROGRAM POWERED BY FLORIDA FILM HOUSE "It's not what you gained, but who you became in the process."- 0 Packet Pg. 26 Vision 1st Take Youth Film Program aims to become the International leader in youth development through the Art of Filmmaking. 3.3.a Attachmen Packet Pg. 27 Mission Our mission is to teach life skills to underprivileged youth while building working relationships with industry professionals and developing career skills through hands-on experiences with state of the art technology that centers around the complete process of filmmaking and developing. 3.3.a Purpose To inspire our youth to strive for greatness by using the fundamentals of the filmmaking process to turn their visions into reality. Strategy Dream it, Develop it, Deliver it! Pre -production we dream it - students write script, shotlist, storyboard, line produce, cast, schedule and prep. Production we Develop it - students film the production. Post -Production we deliver it - students edit, score, color correct and finalize their dream. DATE: IZ 11 EIll erNIgAt I t Est Mos vv 9 Day 1: Overall Assessment, Orientation and Educational Workshops 1 Day One kicks off with introductory workshops designed to provide students with tools and insight from industry professionals to enhance their understanding of the fundamentals of filmmaking. 2 After their 101 training, students will be divided into teams consisting of Producers, Directors, Writers, Actors, and Editors. Each team will be assigned a script outline and begin executing pre -production duties. 3 Instructors will guide students through character development, script breakdown, budgeting, scheduling, and preparation to pick up the camera for their 1st Take. 3.3.a Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 31 Day 2:Creating Day As A Team Students will be able to put into practice the skills they learned in day one. - Finalize Script - Story Boarding - Rehearsing Lines - Finalizing call sheets and shot lists. - Scene Blocking 3.3.a Packet Pg. 32 [Day 3: Shooting Day PRODUCTION ROLL SCENE SHOT TAKE "RECTOR CAMERAMAN 3.3.a Lights! Camera! Action! On day 3 students will take their official 1st Take! The three teams will split and begin shooting for the whole day. Before heading home, teams will unload their gear, dump footage and debrief with instructors and each other. Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 33 3.3.a Day 4: Finalize Shooting / Begin Post -Production 1 Finalize Filming Students will finalize grabbing footage if necessary and jump right into the final stages of their projects. This will include: Editing Coloring Titles Audio Repair Score Credits Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 34 [Day 5: Press/Marketing Knowledge Day 3.3.a Post Filmmaking Workshops. On the final day students will finish their post -production and learn about the important steps to take once a film is complete. This Includes: Social Media Marketing Distribution (Monetizing from your films) Press (Interview Prep and Public Speaking) Friday evening the kids will screen their film at the OPAC with all of their friends and family! Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 35 Contact 1st Take Youth Film Program 786.217.8869 1stTake@floridafilmhouse.com Media & Community Partners: Marco (Mall) Molinet marco@floridafilmhouse.com ST An TAKE YOUTH PROGRAM 3.3.a Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 36 "For Creators, By Creators" 2017 SPONSORSHIP DECK 3.3.a Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 37 LURBAN FILM FESTIVAL Urban Film Festival A three day event focusing on educating, exposing and providing distribution opportunities for the new generation of filmmakers by connecting them with industry professionals, equipping them with the skills and tools they need through hands on workshops and panels. We expose young filmmakers content on our media partners platforms and award our winners with distribution contracts from our distribution partners. 3.3.a # 2713 Backup 3.3.a URBAN FILM FESTIVAL: 2016 HIGHLIGHTS Ur UFF that ban Film Festival was a huge success. All the workshops and panels sold out, and received great reviews from the film enthusiast attended. "I learned more about film in my four hour producing workshop than I have learned in my last semester of classes." - Charles Lee (Film Student) All the premiere screenings were sold out and received standing ovations. The three films that premiered at the festival all received distribution contracts. "A Miami Love story was very raw, very true. This the type of cultural film that is needed in Hollywood." - Professor Russell Motley "Urban Film Festival will be providing hundreds of filmmakers with the education, exposure and distribution needed to succeed. - Marco (Mall) Molinet - Founder Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution racKet Pg. 39 1 3.3.a URBAN FILM FESTIVAL: EDUCATION Urban Film Festival Workshops are designed to provide the new age Urban Filmmaker with tools and insight needed from industry professionals to enhance their productions. Workshops: Producing, Directing, Acting, Writing, Cinematography, YouTube Training. Panels: Distribution, Tech, Finance. Master Classes: Current day Landscape of Film Production, Maximizing Post Production. Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution `URBAN FILM FESTIVAL: EXPOSURE Urban Film Festival UFF works with traditional media, social media, contemporary platforms and aggregators to expose the filmmakers content, along with collaborating with our media partners to maximize the exposure of the filmmakers content. S woq«srnq XXL 3.3.a Packet Pg. 41 3.3.a URBAN FILM FESTIVAL: DISTRIBUTION (ir$ Walmart Q. TARGET NETFLIX amazoncom red box ® _ AT&T ve.iLonf,os amazon Google Pay (comcast vai /Carter STREenaix .JHe. sundance NETFLIX 0 ........_. 'IIMME hUIU CONSUMERS Urban Film Festival UFF prides itself in advancing filmmakers into the new age of distribution. In 2017, UFF is partnering with Worldwide Urban Distribution, to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to learn how to optimize and monetize from their content. 2017 winners will be awarded a distribution contract with Worldwide Urban Distribution. Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Packet Pg. 42 Contact Urban Film Festival 786.217.8869 info@urbanfilmfestivals.com Media & Community Partners: Yvette Harris yvette@harrispublicrelations.com URE3AN FILM FESTIVAL 3.3.a 0 cu N Attachment: File # 2713 Backup Packet Pg. 43 UFF 2017 Schedule 3.3.a Saturday & Sunday - August 26-27th 10 AM - 5 PM - First Take Film & Acting @ Florida Film House Masterclass for Young Filmmakers by Elijah Wells, Yonel Aris, Peter Ebanks, Blademil Grullon & Marco Mall Friday - September 1st 12 PM - 3 PM - Press Conference & Lunch @ Morgan's (Invitation Only) Sponsored By Morgan's 1 PM - 5 PM - Registration @ The Lyric Theater 7 PM - 8 PM - Red Carpet @ TBA 8 PM - 10 PM - World Premier of A Miami Love Story @ TBA 10 PM - 12 AM - After Party @ Smart Bites Saturday - September 2nd 9 AM - 12 PM - Registration @ The Lyric Theater 10 AM - 6 PM - 2017 Best Urban Content in the World Screenings @ The Lyric Theater 10 AM - 12 PM - Master Classes & Workshops: Producing I Directing I Acting I Writing @ The Lyric Conference Rooms 10 AM - 12 PM - Cinematography Workshop @ RED Miami 12 PM - 1 PM - Lunch 1 PM - 3 PM - Master Classes & Workshops: Producing I Directing I Acting I Writing @ The Lyric Conference Rooms 1 PM - 3 PM - Cinematography Workshop @ RED Miami 5 PM - 7 PM - Happy Hour Social with Hennessey @ Blue Martini 7 PM - 8 PM - Red Carpet @ The Lyric Theater 8 PM - 10 PM - World Premier of Film - Realgoons.com @ The Lyric Theater 10 PM - 12 AM - After Party @ The Lyric Theater Sunday - September 3rd 9 AM - 12 PM - Registration @ The Lyric Theater 10 AM - 6 PM - 2017 Best Urban Content in the World Screenings @ The Lyric Theater 10 AM - 11 AM - Youtube Master Class @ The Lyric Theater Conference Room - Alejandro Duque 10 AM - 12PM - 1st Take Youth Film Program discussion with Thomas Jones 10 AM - 12 PM - RED Workshops @ RED Miami - Freddy 10 AM - 12 PM - Filming On A Low Budget Masterclass @ The Lyric Theater with Peter Ebanks 1 PM - 3 PM - Distribution Master Class @ The Lyric Theater - Daniel - (Bidslate, Bitmax, Etc.) 4 PM - 5 PM - Red carpet @ The Lyric Theater 5 PM - 7 PM - World Premiere of Film - Wedding Bells 7PM - 9PM - Award Ceremony @ The Lyric Theater 9 PM - 12 AM - After Party @ The Lyric Theater Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 44 UFF 2017 Schedule 3.3.a Workshops & Panels Saturday - 9/2/17 10 AM - 12 PM - Workshops and Master Classes I The Lyric Conference Rooms Directing - Bla G Acting - Yonel Aris & P-Say Writing - Matt Wohl and Max Gabriel Producing - Peter Ebanks Cinematography - Michael Zoyes, Ido Eyo & Luis Valverde I The RED Miami Store 12PM - 1PM - Lunch 10 AM - 12 PM - Workshops and Master Classes ( The Lyric Conference Rooms Directing - Bla G Acting - Yonel Aris & P-Say Writing - Matt Wohl and Max Gabriel Producing - Peter Ebanks Cinematography - Michael Zoyes, Ido Eyo & Luis Valverde I The RED Miami Store Sunday - 9/3/17 10 AM - 12 PM - Youtube Master Class @ The Lyric Theater Conference Room - Alejandro Duque 10 AM - 12 PM - RED Workshops @ RED Miami - Freddy Rodriguez 10 AM - 12PM - 1st Take Youth Film Program discussion with Thomas Jones 1 PM - 3 PM - Distribution Master Class @ The Lyric Theater - Daniel Wuthrich - (Bidslate, Bitmax, Etc.) Attachment: File # 2713 Backup (2713 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant to Florida Film House, LLC) Packet Pg. 45 3.4 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 24, 2017 and Members of the CRA Board From: Clarence E. Woods, III Executive Director File: 2714 Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant for the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program" Enclosures: File # 2714 Backup 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 $115,000, to Camillus House to underwrite a portion of costs associated with the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program" ("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, FL, has requested assistance from the CRA with addressing the aforementioned issues, by implementing the 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 Program would further their efforts in this regard. The Board of Commissioners, by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-14-0040, CRA-R-15-0033, and CRA-R-15- 0049, has previously provided gap funding to Camillus House for the Program and Camillus House now seeks gap funding for fiscal year 2017. 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: $115,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Grants and Other Aids" Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. Packet Pg. 46 3.4 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA CRA Board Meeting Date: July 31, 2017 CRA Section: Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: Authorizing a grant in an amount not to exceed $115,000 to Camillus House to underwrite cost associated with the Miami Shelter Program. Project Number (if applicable): YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Account Code: 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 1 5 , 0 0 0.0 0 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minot Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: /0 Ciare! 5 E. Woods, Executive Director 7/24/2017 Approval: Miguel A Valentin, Tiarice Officer 7/24/2017 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 47 3.4 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2714 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 $115,000, 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 Overtown/Park 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" ("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 Program would further their efforts in this regard; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-14-0040, CRA-R- 15-0033, and CRA-R-15-0049, has previously provided gap funding to Camillus House for the Program and Camillus House now seeks gap funding for fiscal year 2017; and Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 48 3.4 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $115,000, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with the Program; and 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 a grant, in an amount not to exceed $115,000, to Camillus House, to underwrite a portion of the costs associated with 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. for said purpose. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary 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: Re,iee Jadusingh, Staff C,oLnsel i,24/2017 Page 4 of 4 Packet Pg. 49 - of 4, r9 3 'k INcIII IIATEI * II II I 0 g City of Miami Legislation Resolution Enactment Number: R-16-0607 3.4.a City Hall 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 www.miamigov.com File Number: 1353 Final Action Date:12/8/2016 A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT(S), AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM, WITH CAMILLUS HOUSE, INC. TO ESTABLISH THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY") SHELTER PROGRAM, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SEVENTY-FIVE (75) BEDS IN CAMILLUS HOUSE FACILITIES, FOR THE NIGHTLY USE OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS, ALONG WITH OTHER ASSOCIATED AND ACCOMPANYING HOMELESS SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT, FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR, SUBJECT TO SAID BEDS BEING EXCLUSIVELY DESIGNATED FOR THE CITY'S HOMELESS, AND AT A TOTAL COST OF $680,000.00, WITH CONDITIONS AS STATED HEREIN, PAYABLE IN TWELVE (12) MONTHLY INSTALLMENTS. WHEREAS, the City of Miami (`City"), in furtherance of its continuing commitment to assist homeless persons within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City, and its desire to comply with the Pottinger Settlement Agreement, wishes to procure and make available shelter beds to homeless persons in the City's homeless population; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of Miami -Dade County, the City Manager of the City, and the Chairperson of the Miami -Dade County Homeless Trust signed a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") embodying the general terms and conditions of an agreement concerning the delivery of services to the Homeless Trust and the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 15-1068, adopted September 10, 2015, the City Commission has authorized the City Manager to execute any document in order to accomplish the intent of the MOU and the terms of this Agreement are consistent with the intent of the MOU; and WHEREAS, the Camillus House, Inc., has the capacity to accommodate seventy-five (75) beds in one or more of its facilities and to provide associated services, and thus has the ability to implement the Shelter Program for the City; and WHEREAS, funds for the Shelter Program, in an amount not to exceed $680,000.00, have been raised from governmental and private sources, and will be available to the City to fund the Shelter Program as its obligations become due, as follows: a) $350,000.00 is budgeted by the City; b) $175,000.00 is budgeted by the OMNI CRA; c) $115,000.00 is budgeted by the SEOPW CRA; d) $40,000.00 is budgeted by the Downtown Development Authority; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION 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 as if fully set forth in this Section. Attachment: File # 2714 Backup (2714 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program") Packet Pg. 50 3.4.a Section 2. The City Manager is authorized' to execute an Agreement, in substantially the attached form, between the City and Camillus House, Inc., to establish the City's Shelter Program, including the provision of seventy-five (75) beds, in Camillus House facilities, for the nightly use of homeless individuals, along with other associated and accompanying homeless services, for a period of one (1) year, subject to said beds being exclusively designated for the City's homeless, and at the total cost of $680,000.00, payable in twelve (12) monthly installments, and said authorization conditioned upon the City's receipt of Camillus House, Inc.'s payment of the stated contributions from the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency, the Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency, the Downtown Development Authority, and the Office of the City Manager, with the deposit of said funds into a Special Revenue Fund maintained by the City. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor.2 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: _ndeezCity Attor 1 The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all requirements that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions. 2 If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten (10) calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City. Attachment: File # 2714 Backup (2714 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for the Camillus House "Miami Shelter Program") Packet Pg. 51 3.5 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 24, 2017 and Members of the CRA Board From: Clarence E. Woods, III Executive Director File: 2715 Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities Enclosures: File # 2715 Backup BACKGROUND: Art Basel is one of the largest annual cultural exhibitions of contemporary art in Miami Beach. Leading art galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Africa showcase art work from renowned modern and contemporary artist, as well as emerging artists. 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 $175,000, to TheUrbanCollective, Inc., to underwrite costs associated with "Art Africa Miami Arts Fair 2017" ("Art Africa"), a thematic art exhibition within the Redevelopment Area during the 2017 Art Basel. This is the 7th year TheUrbanCollective, Inc. will be hosting Art Africa in Overtown. The exhibition will feature fine art -work of contemporary artists from the Global African Diaspora housed in an exhibition pavilion themed around art and culture from Africa and its Diaspora. Art Africa will begin on Monday, December 4th with a VIP opening night reception and will be open to the public Tuesday, December 5th through Sunday, December 10th JUSTIFICATION: Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11, of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the community," as a stated redevelopment goal. Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15-16, of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," and "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as stated redevelopment principles. FUNDING: $175,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. Packet Pg. 52 3.5 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA CRA Board Meeting Date: July 31, 2017 CRA Section: Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: Authorizing a grant, in an amount not to exceed $175,000 to underwrite costs for a thematic art exhibition within the Redevelopment Area. Project Number (if applicable): YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Account Code: 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 7 5 , 0 0 0.0 0 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minot Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: /0 Ciare! 5 E. Woods, Executive Director 7/25/2017 Approval: Miguel A Valentin, Tiar,ce Officer 7/25/2017 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 53 3.5 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2715 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $175,000, TO THEURBANCOLLECTIVE, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A THEMATIC ART EXHIBITION WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA; 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and 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 5, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment principle; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14, at page 16 of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment principle; and WHEREAS, TheUrbanCollective, Inc. has developed "Art Africa Miami Arts Fair 2017", a thematic art exhibition featuring a collection of contemporary art -work from Africa and its Diaspora; and WHEREAS, the above referenced entity is requesting funds to promote the Redevelopment Area during 2017 Art Basel by holding an exhibition and other art -related events which would serve to attract visitors and highlight the area's cultural heritage; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $175,000, to TheUrbanCollective, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with a thematic art exhibition within the Redevelopment Area; and Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 54 3.5 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the aforementioned redevelopment objectives; 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 a grant, in an amount not to exceed to $175,000, to TheUrbanCollective, Inc. to underwrite costs for a thematic art exhibition within the Redevelopment Area. 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 the purposes set forth above. Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "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: Reoee Jadusingh, Staff C,oLnsel ii25/2017 Page 4 of 4 Packet Pg. 55 GRANT APPLICATION SUBMISSION FOR A THEMATIC ART&CULTURAL EXHIBITION Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 30 May 2017 Submitted by art CD arica miami arts Fair 2017 ale crrica .owcrts far 2Okiedwomby Packet Pg. 56 3.5.a Producer's Statement TheUrbanCollective (TUC) is an urban gallery featuring fine authentic artisan artwork from Africa and the Diaspora. We place emphasis on using our retail gallery to promote emerging local African, African -American and Caribbean artists from the South Florida Community. Founded in 2004 by Neil Hall, AIA, over the course of thirteen years, we have sponsored and hosted numerous events, salons and shows in support of the local art scene. In doing so, TheUrbanCollective has fashioned itself as a cultural and artistic reference point within the local Black arts community and the ever -evolving Wynwood Arts District. As the sole proprietor and purveyor of African Art in the district, we have emerged as the source and champion of local artists of African descent. We are dedicated to running an ethically and socially conscious business that supports the fair trade of crafts produced by artisans from developing countries through the establishment of guilds and collectives throughout Africa and the developing world. On a local level, we partner with non-profit organizations to produce creative events in support of institutions that sustain communities with their charitable work. The Urban Collective is comprised of a group of seasoned professionals who possess artistic, administrative, creative and event planning and management skills necessary to plan and execute a project from conception through completion. Enclosed please find the requested proposal to produce an Art & Cultural Exhibition. As you many determine in review of this submittal, TUC is qualified in every aspect to perform the desired services and execute an inspired, successful production for the community's enjoyment and enrichment. Sincerely, IheUrbdI(oIIectire NEIL HALL, AIA NOMAC President/CEO Taj Hunter Waite • CONTACT • Yvette Harris; 954.283.7195 786.897 PPR Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 57 3.5.a Letter of Intent May 30, 2017 Mr. Clarence Woods Southeast Overtown/ Park West CRA 1490 NW 3rd Ave, #105 Miami, FL 33136 RE: Proposal to Provide Complete Production & Management Services for the 7t"Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair & Soul Basel in Historic Overtown Dear Mr. Woods: THE ART AFRICA MIAMI 2017 — LOCATED IN MIAMI'S URBAN HEARTBEAT, OVERTOWN, IS THE PREMIERE SHOW EXHIBITING THE BEST OF CUTTING -EDGE CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ART FROM THE AFRICAN DIASPORA. TheUrbanCollective is pleased to present this proposal for your review and consideration to produce Art Africa Miami 2017. We look forward to partnering with the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA once again to provide Historic Overtown with exciting cultural programming that will serve to elevate Overtown's brand in our local community as a cultural hub, as well as, enhance the rebirth of Overtown's history as the epicenter of Black Art and Culture in Miami. The Art Africa Miami Arts Fair is the premiere showcase of contemporary visual artists from the African Diaspora during the Art Basel Miami exhibition, located every year since its inception in the epicenter of Miami's Historic Overtown. Established in 2011, Art Africa Miami - with the support of artists, galleries, museums, and the SEOPW CRA- is comprised of a group of seasoned professionals who possess the creative planning, event planning and management skills necessary to produce a first class art and cultural exhibition. We operate as an urban gallery featuring fine artwork from Africa and the Diaspora. We place emphasis on using our brand exposure to promote emerging local African, African -American and Caribbean artists from the South Florida community. Over the course of 13 years, TheUrbanCollective has sponsored and hosted numerous events, including the renowned Art Africa Miami Arts Fair 2011-2016, including salons, community youth art events and shows in support of the local art scene. In doing so, TheUrbanCollective has fashioned itself as a cultural reference point within the local Black arts community. As the Taj Hunter Waite • CONTACT • Yvette Harris 954.283.7195 786.897 PPR Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 58 3.5.a sole proprietor and purveyor of African art in the district, we have emerged as the source and champion of local artists of African descent. We look forward to further discussing this proposal with you in the near future. Should you have any questions or require additional clarification, please let us know. We are here to work with you as your partners in this effort. Sincerely, IheUrbaii(olletfiire Neil Hall, AIA President / CEO Enclosures Taj Hunter Waite ■ CONTACT ■ Yvette Harris 954.283.7195 786.897.885/ Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 59 3.5.a Exhibition Concept It is our intention to produce the 7th Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair during Art Basel Miami 2017 / Miami Art Week. We want to pay homage to the centrality of Africa's artistic contribution to the modern world and to brand art from the Miami Black art community as a significant attraction during Art Basel Miami annually. TheUrbanCollective will house a number of galleries building an entire theme around the art and culture of Africa and its Diaspora, providing a centralized space to house the art of this region during Art Basel. Art Africa Miami Arts Fair will be hosted in the historic Clyde Killins Pool Hall that will give our fair goers and exhibitors an opportunity to experience an unparalleled body of work curated by art professionals whose contributions to the art world are extensive and of critical importance to both seasoned and emerging artists and galleries alike. This will be our second consecutive year in this significant location in the hub of Historic Overtown. As in 2016, we will utilize the entire 8,000 square feet, both first and second floors, with an impressive program featuring visual artists, salon talks, film screenings, youth engagement and much more. We are expanding the 2017 showcase from four to seven days to accommodate interest and outreach from not only throughout North America but also the Caribbean, Africa, South America and Europe. Each year Art Basel Miami attracts a multitude art buyers, collectors, curators and gallery owners to our fair city. It draws over 75,000 visitors, offers more than 5,000 gallery venues and creates over $2.5 billion in sales revenue over the seven day event. The number of museums, galleries, and studios that proffer this wealth of visual art continue to increase exponentially each year and in response, the visitors and the revenues they bring to the community at large also continue to increase. In short, Art Basel Miami is the world's pre-eminent contemporary art fair whose cultural significance and revenue generating ability cannot be under estimated. For 2017, it is our intent as well to program the greenspace directly north of the Clyde Killins building. This space will accommodate a series of outdoor large scale totems and pop-up containers with a curated selection of art -related vendors. As South Florida temporarily transforms into the international Mecca for art during Art Basel Miami, the local Black art community continues its efforts to establish a significant presence in the expo. Since the launch of the Art Africa Miami Arts Fair in 2011, a few others have followed suit and created other venues that exhibit art from the African Diaspora, and these venues tend to be placed within the heritage communities, scattered in various smaller artspaces throughout the city. The Art Africa Miami Arts Fair is the first art fair during Art Basel Miami to showcase solely art work from the Diaspora and we have received widespread recognition for it. The paucity of venues in Basel week that support and/or promote African art does a disservice to the fair itself and the city which hosts it. Taj Hunter Waite • CONTACT • Yvette Harris 954.283.7195 786.897 RQS' Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 60 3.5.a It is our belief that Historic Overtown, as the bygone epicenter of Black Arts and Culture, must continue to be the destination for this yearly celebration of the very best cultural capital emanating from the African Diaspora; a first class event bridging Historic Overtown's swinging past with its elegant future. Fair goers will have the opportunity to Shop, Dine and Explore the best of Overtown's commercial businesses as we venture to engage local vendors by offering Art Africa Specials during the run of the event. This will prove a mutually beneficial business model for both our local small businesses, Miami CRA, and Art Africa Miami alike. By advancing both local and global African, African -American and Afro -Caribbean artists, Art Africa Miami has created a wider audience and broadened the scope of opportunities available to the artists, galleries and local small businesses that participate in the successful fruition of Art Africa Miami Arts fair. We seek each year to transform, educate and enlighten the international community to the depth and breadth of art emanating from our local Black community, providing artists from the Diaspora a chance to leave their distinct mark on Art Basel and the international art clientele which it attracts. For 2017, we have extended invitations to an esteemed list of renowned artists, curators and gallerists to exhibit in this landmark effort and as you are a member of this revered group, we look forward to your participation. Taj Hunter Waite • CONTACT • Yvette Harris; 954.283.7195 786.897 RQS' Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 61 3.5.a **KICK-OFF OF THE 2017 SOUTH FLORIDA ART & CULTURAL SEASON** September ART AFRICA ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM "Changing Perspectives on a Changing Art World: The Work of African Diaspora Arts" " (Panel Discussion) October "Black Diaspora Art and BLING Aesthetics" (Book Discussion) November "All the World's A Stage: Miami Artists and Re -Making Worlds through Their Images" (Panel Discussion) December Exhibition Schedule (Extended to One Week) The support of the Art Africa Miami Arts Fair has grown substantially each year by locals and visitors from abroad. We are extending the fair schedule to match the week-long festivities of Miami Art Week, as promoted worldwide by the Greater Miami Visitors and Convention Bureau. This brings huge value and greater awareness of the cultural legacy native to the Historic Overtown neighborhood. Attachment "A" is our 2016 Program Catalog which demonstrates the high caliber of programming being executed with measurable growth on an annual basis. Monday, December 4th Tuesday, December 5th Wednesday, December 6th Thursday, December 7th Friday, December 8th Saturday, December 9th Sunday, December 10th 6:00pm - 9:00pm (Opening Night Reception) NOON—7:00pm (General Admission) NOON - 7:00pm (General Admission) NOON - 7:00pm (General Admission) NOON - 7:00pm (General Admission) NOON - 7:00pm (General Admission) NOON - 1:00pm (Final Day/Media Exclusive Access) The supporting budget for the art season calendar (September through December 2017) listed above can be found in Attachment "B". Art Africa Marketing Strategy It is our intent to enter into formal agreements with several of our partners assisting us in our efforts to create this exciting event — 7th Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair - during Art Basel Miami. The partnership arrangement seeks to link the three areas of importance that would make the event meaningful, attractive, successful, and add another flavor to the ambience of Art Basel Miami. This includes institutions such as museums, academic institutions, artists, curators, galleries, fashion designers, interior designers, etc. Taj Hunter Waite • CONTACT • Yvette Harris 954.283.7195 786.Q07 92n Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 62 3.5.a Museum We are working with nationally renowned museums that continue to lend their expertise in areas such as curatorship, art discussion panels, multi -media interactive installations, and general advisement to this important artistic cultural event. Academia We are actively in discussions with interested local academic institutions that have art and art history departments including Nova Southeastern University and Florida International University, FLAASC, University of Miami and Florida Memorial University. This is to engage local participants from local student bodies and professors to be engaged with this important event. Media Our media outreach efforts include our partnership with Legacy Magazine/ Miami Herald, Sugarcane Magazine, Sun Sentinel, and Palm Beach Post, local radio distribution through Cox Media Group as well as National Public Radio. Social Media Art Africa Miami has begun its efforts to garner the public's awareness of our efforts through various social media platforms, such TheUrbanCollective.co website, ArtAfricaMiamiFair.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other affiliate partner(s) social media distribution accounts. Local and International Art Fairs It is our desire to associate the Art Africa Miami Arts Fair with established national and international fairs such as Art Basel Miami, International Black Fine Arts Fair and Caribbean Fine Arts (CAFA) Fair. In closing, we cannot thank enough the City of Miami Board of Commissioners & the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA, its Director and staff members for the continued support and partnership throughout the years. It is because of you we have been a success. It is because of you, the artists we feature from throughout the African Diaspora have grown in notoriety. It is because if you, Overtown's cultural currency has grown in the eyes of the international art and culture tourism audience. Please view our highlights throughout the years at ArtAfricaMiamiFair.com and our Facebook page. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A — 2016 Program Catalog Attachment B — 2017 Budget Taj Hunter Waite ■ CONTACT ■ Yvette Harris 954.283.7195 786.897.8854 Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 63 3.5.a art africa nicmi crts cir 2016 TR°T°P" African Diaspora & The Politics of Representation Packet Pg. 64 .1 W. . art arica miami arts Fair 21 Established in 2011, Art Africa Miami's inaugural exhibition in Historic Overtown was the first of many exhibitions during the Art Basel Miami festivities. The inaugural Art Africa Miami opening set a precedent as the largest showcase of contempo- rary artists from the African Di- aspora during Art Basel Miami and continues to grow with this year's showcase planned for November 30th — December 4th, 2016 at 920 NW 2nd Ave- nue in Miami. "Art has always been a tool to claim space, build power and to question the injustices that have shaped our social experiences," Neil Hall, Founder. In the world of art and culture, artists are responsible for offering the viewer a chance to challenge society by bringing new mean- ing to the way we perceive the world. Culture is space where we can introduce ideas, attack emo- tions, change values and find inspiration. Art is where we can imagine what change looks feels like. Thank you for join us as we seek to do our par transforming our world to more just and beautiful in all do. Each year, we continue transformation of the histc community of Overtown. welcome your to participatioi Art Africa Miami Arts Fair i multidisciplinary exhibition fine contemporary art from global African Diaspora. l central idea of Art Africa Mir is to present an array of vis works that pay centrality of its descendants homage to Africa contribution the modern art world. Our aim is to continue adva ing artists from the African D pora, including artists from A ca, North America, South Am ca, the Caribbean, and rope. Art Africa Miami bring vital and essential cultural vice to the South Florida cc munity, lending the Magic with true international flair. Packet Pg. 66 • ._' ffign r MILES REGIS art Ts arica miami arts Fair 2016 OUR MISSIO Now with a prominent voice in the Downtown Miami Overtown area, the Art Africa Miami Art Fair was the first a fair to solely feature artists from the African Diaspora durir the winter art fair season. As a result, we have been a cat lyst to attract the elite collectors, art professionals and ti art -engaged public that have traveled to Miami from all cc ners of the globe into the fastest growing art region in ti country. It is our mission to create an event that puts th historic area on the art-world's map, aid in the revitalizatic of the Overtown neighborhood and its public greenways I r creating a landmark cultural event during a time when N ami is at the center of the global art scene. At the cusp both the Downtown Miami and the Wynwood Arts Distric the Overtown neighborhood is the ideal location to host th international art fair. It is a large exhibition space worthy a museum -level showcase. Between the spectacular install lions, sculptures, and panel discussions, through this pi neering effort, we get to experience the Cultural Epicent of artists from the Caribbean and Diaspora. Thank you f your support of the sixth edition of the Art Africa Miami AT Fair. PRODUCTION FIRM The Urban Collective is a sustainable lifestyle design brar driven by our passion for innovative design, art and cultur exchange with skilled artisans in developing countries wF design beautifully hand crafted products and artifacts. 0 brand is a new urban lifestyle concept that supports tI work of artisans through our collaboration with non -pro organizations. We support artisans who design, fabrica and offer our patrons a collection of beautiful products th marries the raw authenticity of African craftsmanship with the sleekness of modernity. Packet Pg. 68 1Iitg of Otianti, AYorifa KEON HAROEMON coMAlyy ONEA - 0,6TFICT 6 Greetings Urban Collective: CITY -IA4.L S600 PANAMtnrCAN IAMI, FLORIDA 22133 13051 240-6 390 FAX 13061 b O-63Y! It is with great pride that I welcome you to The City of Miami for the 6th installment of the Art Africa Music Arts Fair. Thanks to organizations such as yours, art continue to play a vital role In the development of this historic community. The Art Africa Music Arts Fair attracts visitors from around the globe to view a multidisciplinary exhibition of fine contemporary art. The Urban Collective has helped to provide an amazing platform for artist throughout the African Diaspora during the Art Basel season, Through innovation and creativity, you continue to push boundaries, while achieving greater levels of excellence with each exhibition. This year's event Is being held at the recently renovated Clyde Killen's Pool Hall, which provides us the opportunity to celebrate our past and showcase the progress of our community. Events like this, remind its participants of the rich history of Blacks in Miami. I trust that you will create an unforgettable experience and I wish you success in the years to come. Sincerely, Keon Hordcmon Chairman Miami City Commission Packet Pg. 69 3.5.a art africa arts Fair 2016 OUR SUPPORTERS Theijrban(ollethve HISTORIC 0 MOW SOUL BASEL all things FLASC FLORIDA AFRICANA STUDIES CONSORTIUM // GREATER MIAMI CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU HARRIS PUBLIC RELATIONS Cultivating & Maintaining Relationships Art of Black Organized by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau co co co y co Packet Pg. 70 3.5.a RTROTOpIR AFRICAN DIASPORA AND THE POLITICS OF REPRESENTATION ing a utopia is not to let one glide Working on the premise that Art making is culture rr ing, the 2016 Art Africa Miami titled Afrotopia: Afri Diaspora and the Politics of Representation assign! self the unearthing and fecundating of the vast spa of the possible in African Diaspora reality. Afrotc explores emerging epistemic shifts, articulates a nec sity for new metaphors of the future and renewa practices and discourses on African Diaspora imagi tion. The atopos (Overtown) is the site artists, intellects and various leaders strive to hasten the advent. Fou into self -dreaming but rather to think spaces of the r another site. These are created through thought and action. Thinking representation of African Diaspora arts in this frame becomes a daunting task critical cliches and pseudo certainties, like a halo of mist, blur our realities. For most of contemporary era, a pseudo universal artistic language articulates an afro -pessimism, K senting without a blink, African Diaspora arts as adrift, with potential but immature, alw in a post -stage (Post black, Postcolonial). This speaks of the symbolic violence with which ual expressions of the African Diaspora were (still are) considered, treated, represented, scribed in the collective imagination on the mode of immaturity, failure, mimicry, peripr ized, handicapped and deficient. This propensity by others to make African Diaspora ari space for projection of their phantasms is old. These dreams produced by others, through a night of sleep saw only partially African Dias ra arts. While aesthetic production is inherent to any culture, it is less sure though that share the same relationships to the universalism of a mechanistic and reductionist art or that submits the world and its cultural productions to a unicentric frame of legitimization the profit of a few. African Diaspora arts are the future (Afrofuturism, Afropolitanism) and will be the shal rhetoric says. What this implies is that we are not now, that our coincidence to the preser still not here. The terms of articulation in which we are presented, in a time to come, indic the actual lack. The delocalization of our presence in the future perpetuates the handic ping judgment which we are the object. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 71 3.5.a AFROTOPIA articulates the failures of these formulations in accounting for current dynamics in the African Diaspora, thinking of the deep mutations operating in them, so tied are they to a unicentric discourse which conditions the reading of the African Diaspora real. By inscribing the march of African and African Diaspora societies in a teleology of universal phantasms, these hegemonic categories, by their pretension at being qualifiers and describers of all so- cial dynamics, have denied the creativity proper to African Diaspora societies as well as our capacity to produce the metaphors of our possible futures. By adopting these categories with footprints in a rhetoric of universalism and globalization, some seem to have adhered to that inverted perspective of the human which consecrates the primacy of quantity over quality, of having over being; our presence in the world being evaluated only from the gaze of others and our own fragmented view of ourselves in relation to other selves. In these conditions, why then articulate a thought bearing on the present and becoming of African Diaspora arts? Because societies first institute themselves in their imaginaries. These are the forges from which forms appear to feed and deepen life; and hoist aloft emerging social and human adventures. AFROTOPIA is an articulation of our evolution because we project ourselves into a future of our choosing, thinking the conditions of our sustainability, transmitting an intellectual and symbolic capital to following generations, carrying out a project of society, constructing a vi- sion of the human and defining the finality of our social life. AFROTOPIA is then about extracting ourselves from the dialectics of pessimism and despair; to undertake an effort of critical thinking about ourselves, our own realities and our situation in the world; to think ourselves, to self -represent and self -project. This fecund thought on African Diaspora aesthetics carries the exigency for an absolute intel- lectual, political and artistic sovereignty. Through it, we arrive at thinking an African Diaspora in movement; out of formulaic concepts. We think anew and resist the myths on the trajec- tories of African Diaspora communities. Afrotopia is "Self -apprehension"— an apprehension of self by oneself, determined by the possibility of a proper thought. An intimate knowledge of a culture cannot be done from the outside. AFROTOPIA seeks to interrogate African Diaspora cultures through their own cate- gories. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 72 artists PL '6d 10)13ed Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) W 91 iv 3.5.a SOLOMON ADUFAH As a self-taught artist, Adufah made it his mission "to empower, promote and celebrate the African culture through his portrait paintings." Since moving to Chicago as a late teen, Adufah has been baffled by the negative perceptions of Africa, tainted by its history and the media, and found it even more troubling that blacks in America shared these limited views. He combats these initial judgements and reflects on the diversity lost in the decep- tive mainstream representation of Africa, exploring a self -referential perspective of what it means to be Ghanaian. His practice involves creating large portraits of subjects he meets during his mission trips to Africa. There are two aspects of his art that are endear- ing; first, how he builds genuine relationships with his subjects and second, his purpose for creating and selling his works. While these aspects drive his practice, the urgency be- hind what makes his work necessary within a contemporary art context is supported by a different characteristic. His portraits are aesthetically pleasing and his purpose is backed by the need to do something for the greater good. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 75 3.5.a ADEDOBA AFOLABI Adedoba worked as a graphic artist with the British overseas development of the UN and taught at Yaba College of technology in Lagos Nigeria prior to his coming to New York. His success at several exhibition and the academics propelled his momentum. He is proud of his first Solo exhibition tagged 'Buffalo Soldier' in 1999 at the art district of North East Mi- ami in Florida and several other shows curated by Asmar b art gallery which launched his fame among the scholars thereby initiating him as a relevant force at the annual Black His- tory Month art shows at the Florida International University. He is well known at various art galleries after working briefly at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the City and has featured alongside the art biggies most especially at the great Dorsey Gallery which produced the likes of Romare Bearden, Otto Neal, and Dr Ojo who connected him with Emmit Wigglesworth. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 76 3.5.a TURGO BASTIEN In trying to grasp the art of Turgo Bastien, one first must understand the cosmogonies and cosmologies at work in his coming to being. Turgo is Haitian born with what they call Konesans. For Haitians, there is a strong belief that some individuals are gifted by the Lwa (deities) with unique powers — Konesans which beneficiaries have the power to render beautiful anything they touch. This unique propensity can manifest itself in leadership qualities, spiritual insight or crea- tivity. Thus, a "work of art" that has Konesans transcends ordinary questions about its makeup and confinement to become divine force incarnate. The above concept of crea- tivity institutes a key difference between notions of "beauty" and "Langaj" as aesthetic responses to issues of form. The language of beauty inheres in formal qualities of physical objects while Langaj expresses as a notion of re-membering and defines the embodiment of historical realities in temporal, formal or conceptual structures. As actual and imagined places, the works of Turgo Bastien are topoi--place and topic simultaneously. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 77 3.5.a ANTHONY BURKS Anthony Burks is one of the most unique conceptual artists in America. His paintings mix colored pencils, watercolor, pen, and ink, and are characterized by his unusual choice of colors. Whether depicting birds, animals, or people, Anthony is able to convey the inter- twining of their beauty and their strength. He chooses his subjects because of what they mean to him, and he tells their stories through his combination of realistic forms, bright colors, and abstract images. A graduate of the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, Anthony has exhibited at galleries, museums, and events for over twenty years, including: the En- dangered Species of Florida Exhibition at the Paul Fisher Gallery; Collaboration: African Diaspora at the Armory Art Center. His painting "Freedom 2001" can be found in the Cor- nell Museum Permanent Collection. He is presently working on a coffee table book of his paintings and drawings. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 78 L5.:; MAXIMO CAMINERO Born in the Dominican Republic in 1962. Maximo Caminero's work is rooted in ancient Taino (first inhabitants of the Antilles) forms resonate in the present with a modern optic. The versatility of his paintings adorning the Caribbean horizon, touching without hiding, the African legacy. His work has not supported or religious ritual other renowned artists such as Wilfredo Lam been studied. The only captures the physical essence of these de- sires away. His work as he himself defines it: \"It \'s a reflection of thought\" where we wander in a world more real, beyond what man-made, everything is philosophy, he says and adds, nothing is found, man creates his dreams and unreal and is based on fictional worlds. I will not escape it and create my own world, my language. Although my story is recreated in the day by day, in the human struggle in his defects and effects plasmo the subconscious and this is manifested, sovereign and incognito. Backed by a number of prestigious critics, his works have been auctioned at prestigious houses in America and some acquired by American museums. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 79 3.5.a CARL CRAIG "My aspiration is to expose the mystery, humility, intrigue, and exoticism of the Haitian Culture through my art. The ultimate joy is to share my works with an international audi- ence". Born in Haiti, moved to New York with his family at the age of 15. He pursued a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance and International Business at Florida International University. Carl participated in the conception and implementation of the Programme de Deconcentration de Port-au-Prince introduced by the "Ministere de 1' Interieur & des Col- lectivites Territoriales". During that period, he learned more about Haiti and its culture while he covered the whole territory. Despite his successes in the financial markets and as an international consultant, Carl has chosen to walk away from all the power and struc- ture to satisfy his thirst for creativity by unleashing his talent in the arts: painting, photog- raphy and music. As a self-taught artist, he brilliantly and skillfully captures the beauty that is embedded in Haitian culture. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 80 3.5.a PHILIPPE DODARD Born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, in 1954, Philippe Dodard is a leading contemporary artist of the Caribbean and the African Diaspora. His artistic evolution was a series of steps, lead- ing to major solo and international exhibitions including, ArteAmericas (2008), the Venice Biennale (1999), Biennale of Latin American Drawings, Santo Domingo (1997), and the Bi- ennale of Caribbean and Central America Art, Dominican Republic (1996). Dodard attained international prominence by rejecting the 'primitive', 'na'ive' classification that dogged Haitian art. Dodard superbly blended Haitian, Caribbean and African iconographical ele- ments to create deep complex forms. His recent choice of themes, Initiation, Consterna- tion and Baron-Samedi reflects his transformation into "a human Poto-Mitan," the chan- neling pole at the center of the Vodun temple through which the spiritual forces descend to the oumphor (temple). Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 81 3.5.a NAJEE DORSEY As an artist, Najee Dorsey has developed much in his craft over the years, and has be- come known for his mixed media collage, digital media collage images of little known and unsung historical figures, as well as nostalgic scenes from African American life in the southern United States. In his work, as Najee chronicles moments in Black life through- out history, he maintains that, "stories untold are stories forgotten". Far from the days after dropping out of arts college, and becoming uncertain about his future in the arts, Dorsey has forged a successful career as an artist, being featured in numerous solo and group museum shows, television broadcasts and print publications -- a major feat for any artist. As well as these accomplishments, he has skillfully combined his creative edge, and business acumen to develop a steadily growing online community that documents, preserves and promotes the contributions of the African American arts communi- ty. Najee now lives in Columbus, GA with his wife, Seteria. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 82 3.5.a IVANA GROSS Ivana Blanco Gross is a conceptual artist born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1965. Studied at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague, NL (KABK), her work explores her perceptions of different geographical locations and trans- lates into color her connections to the land. The notion of location is emphasized trough the interaction and intersection of line, color and geography. Blanco Gross is the initiator of the Un-Send project. She splits her time between her studios in NY, Miami and s'Herto- genbosch (NL). Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 83 3.5.a NAKAZZI HUTCHINSON One of Jamaica's most talented artists, Nakazzi Hutchinson graduated from the Sculpture department at the Jamaica School of Art at the top of her year, returning to live in Jamai- ca after spending many of her early years in Barbados, London, and New York. She was awarded the Mutual Life Artist of the year award, carrying away both prizes, the public award as well as the juried prize. She has exhibited extensively in museums and galleries across the Caribbean and internationally in places such as Miami, New York and Berlin, where she captured the imagination and awe of a wide and varied audience. Her large scale sculpture based installation work utilizes a variety of organic materials, sus- pended floating life-sized figures. The Jamaican National Gallery has represented her in- stallations and carries her work in their permanent collection. Her African Name "Nakazzi" means woman of Substance" and through her work she continues to strive to embody this ideal. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 84 3.5.a dive 4, ea I 0 �:4 !,. '" I • 1ASI topft•Amp-P) v.; ire: on 4 tol; tee' Wall LibUIIIIA 1 lk am"PV wi dii _• ► w./- %tt'ZI►� .. Re "lel� . air Att?4 .�•_ �&. • r. 00.111.16.14vily 444.4•..T.W‘s tirkolf12411:t‘ Pebhaliiirieste4 Fr.°. • f ;r Weigifikl"h• 2 4,041rah slag ille-riire-re on vihyobno. WI/ qt••5•4I0.APASNA Wm. SHURI JACKSON Born September, 1986. Multimedia Visual Artist, Curator of Culture, Educator, and Multimedia Artist From the Jamaican Diaspora, Jackson immigrated to the United States at the age of 15 and attended the Jericho High School, in Long Island New York. Excelling in the arts, she went on to further develop her skills and received her Bachelors of Fine Arts, in Arts Education at the C.W. Post campus of the Long Island University in Greenvale New York. Since graduating she has been practicing between New York and Miami. For Jackson, art is refuge, art is healing, art is the facilitator of experiments and the way through which she advances through life. She uses Art to challenge, channel, educate, up- lift and renew energies. She was the 2013 artist in residence at the Multitudes Art Gallery curated by Dr. Babacar M'Bow former director and chief curator at M.O.C.A in Miami. He work is Collected by the Old Dillard Museum. An encounter with Jackson Shuri's work will excite and enliven your contemporary state. Every opportunity is used to impart culture. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 85 3.5.a RUDOLF KOHN Rudolf Kohn was born in Bogota, Colombia in 1971. He began his first drawings at age 3 and his first apprenticeship at age 13 with David Manzur. Then went on to completing his degree in Art at Universidad de los Andes (1992), simultaneously, apprenticing with Au - gusto Ardila. Raised during political turmoil, Rudolf's artwork is undeniably influenced by politics of the country. Rudolf arrived in Miami, Florida in 1992 starting his work as an artist resident at the Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC). From 1992-2015 Rudolf has been widely recognized and exhibited in Florida, New Jersey, New York, New Mexico, San Fran- cisco (McLoughlin Gallery), Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Colombia (La Pared Gallery). Rudolf featured a solo exhibition with the 'City of Love' at Miami Art Space in 2009. The Red Bull, Art of Can Exhibition 2010. His sculpture was exhibited at the Frost Art Museum, Sculp- ture Garden (2014). Art Basel 2014 Rudolf was in a group exhibit showing paintings and sculptures at Praxis Architecture Space and is currently preparing for a group exhibition at MOCA for Art Basel 2015. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 86 3.5.a PETER WAYNE LEWIS World renown artist, Peter Wayne Lewis, is a Professor of Painting Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, Ma and former Chairman of FA2D. Born in Kingston, Jamaica West Indies and immigrated to the USA in 1962 and resided in Sacramento, California, Peter became a US Naturalized Citizen in 1983 and received his Masters of Arts Degree in painting in 1979 from San Jose State University California. He currently resides in South Orange, New Jersey, Boston, Massachusetts, and Beijing, China. His exhibitions are worldwide throughout the Americas, Caribbean and Asia. To name a small few, Seeing Jazz at the Smithsonian Museum Washington DC; Art Document at Hokkaido Museum of Modern Art Sapporo, Japan; Miami Art Museum; & New Orleans Museum of Art. Some of his lectures include American Center Beijing, China, American Center Sapporo, Japan, University of California Berkley, Syracuse University, & San Francisco Art Institute. His curatorial project run the globe as well, such as Ramona Gallery New York Boston High Tea #1, Two Lines Gallery 798- Beijing, China, Renee Cox -Queen Nanny of the Maroons; In conjunction with the Embassy of Jamaica; Han Chang Liang -Perfume Painting, Boston High Tea #2 Master Print+ In conjunction with Massachusetts College of Art Foundation; & Marathon-Yi Ling Laurens Tan Li Xiao Feng. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 87 3.5.a PAPALOKO The reduction of contemporary African Diaspora art to the confines of naivety reflect Euro -America's pasts and are antithetical to an understanding of a human psychology in which an individual is capable of multiple affirmations of self —Papa Loko, the artist, poet, musi- cian, voudou spiritualist. Viewed from an African epistemological framework, we perceive Papa Loko as a specific manifestation of a greater awareness that can be understood through a different cosmogony. Here, reality encompasses the physical body of the living and the luminescence of the soul. Papa Loko creates in this complex system with its tradition rooted in the chants of the "lakou", the production of an art that speaks "langaj" operating within dynamic heritages in which visual representations incorporate both secular and sacred characteristics. View- ing Papa Loko's work from this perspective then call for specific notions of creativity to define the artist as, among others, a creator of memory in reference to its triggering ca- pacities inherent in making and viewing of the art. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 88 3.5.a TESSA MARS Tessa Mars is a Haitian visual artist living and working in Port-au-Prince. She completed a bachelor in Visual Arts in France, at Rennes 2 University in 2006 and upon her return to Haiti the same year she started working as a Cultural projects coordinator at Fondation AfricAmericA. She had her first exhibit in 2009 at the Georges Liautaud Museum in Port- au-Prince and since then her work as been shown in Canada, France, Italy and the United - States. Since 2013 Tessa Mars has been solely focused on developing her artistic career. Her on -going body of work explores identity through the lens of language and gender and more recently by questioning Haitian history, geography and customs. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 89 3.5.a EMILIO MARTINEZ The artistic legacy of Jean Michel Basquiat lives as well in other artists such as Emilio Mar- tinez who works in similar genres, combining social and political commentary with artistic creations; using a variety of surfaces to capture what would remain as escalating and cas- cading thoughts and ideas. Generated from one of the fundamentals of hip hop, these are forms which are not just attributable to Basquiat but to a way of engaging both ideas and art in unmistakable overlap. With his origins in street graffiti writing and art, his more constructed studio pieces, in- cluding those unmistakable textual inscriptions which must be deciphered force the view- er to stop and contemplate what they are saying in relation to the art on which they ap- pear. This layering of writing on artistic creations came from what we now know was a generous soul caught in a body which could not contain all its powerful motivations and like a firework explodes once it has produced its brilliance. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 90 3.5.a 5 c.�Y ca co L Q) Ul co L U L O 9- c Q w c ca c c 0 a) c N .O O t 2 c O O Cl) N Urban Installation artist, M.O.A.L, currently creates globalnoise in the backstreets and �n surrounding areas of South Florida, domestically and internationally. Influenced by the CSA German Expressionists and African cultural Roots, M.O.A.L investigates various African tribal symbols, such as the Nsibidi, out of West Africa. Using free flow form of Uli art, for co example, along to the rhythm of Afro Tribal House and Reggae, creates an intimate eco- cosystem musing found objects. Atmospheric rhythmic trance and traditional linear Af- (NI rocentric characters transform into layered complex conversations displacing and over- d stepping material, time and space. M.O.A.L's pieces juxtaposed and exhibited in modern environments allude and educate the viewer to obscure, and often unknown, Western and South African visual ideologies. r Raw use of materials and meditative colorful paintings of primal patterns expressancient Q humanintrospection. These elements, along with M.O.A.L's supplementary musings, dia- log with contemporary spaces and audiences resulting in expanded understanding of Afri- can and visual language. Packet Pg. 91 3.5.a JON MOODY As an Artist and Athlete Moody uses his abilities to provoke thought while aiming to break the myth that one is either an athlete or artist. Through artistic expression he brings awareness to social, economical and worldly issues. Jon Moody's goal is to inspire not only other athletes, but everyone to become global ambassadors for change. Recently, he was one of 10 visual artists who partnered with The White House to engage and mobilize the arts community and build broad public awareness around key adminis- trative priorities. The collaboration allowed Jon to showcase his work for 30 days in The White House as preparation for the announcement that October is National Youth Justice Awareness month. Some of Jon's large scale paintings were regularly featured in Season 2 of the hit show Empire. He has completed projects for Sean "Diddy" Combs, Tre Songz and others. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 92 3.5.a CHRISTINA NICOLA Christina Nicola is a mixed media artist from Miami who focuses on highlighting the sig- nificance of black men and women through her work. In 2015, Christina Nicola graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelors degree in studio art, specializing in drawing and painting. In the time following graduation, the artist has participated in sev- eral shows and is currently showing in two other exhibitions. Christina Nicola uses unconventional and emphatic styles of mark making in her work, as well as rich pigments and unconventional methods of drawing and painting. Nicola em- ploys the use of oil pastels, paint, charcoal and many other mediums as she believes, "the greatest aspect of art making is creating the form by whatever means necessary". Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 93 3.5.a DR. LORENZO PACE Born September 29, 1943 in Birmingham, Alabama, Pace wanted to explore, and the city he chose was Paris, France. There, the world of art opened up to him. He attended the Art Institute in Chicago and received both a BFA and MFA, then a doctorate in art education from Illinois State Univ. in 1978. In 1993, his work rose to national attention when he was commissioned to build a monument at NYC's Foley Square paying homage to the African slaves originally buried on that site. In 1991, the remains of over 400 African slaves were excavated during the construction of a federal building in the city's financial district. The City of New York wanted to create a memorial and Pace was chosen. His work resulted in a beautiful 300-ton granite sculpture named "Triumph of the Human Spirit." His sculp- tures, installations and performance art have received international acclaim and he has exhibited in galleries and museums all over the world. He served as Director of the Montclair State University Art Gallery and presently maintains a studio in Brooklyn. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 94 3.5.a ADONIS PARKER Art to me is a form of extreme communion with God. Respectfully and with pride, I am a student of creativity and expression. My life is simply an open book to the inner world of our urban fabrics but the key to the underworld of self -truth, through the eyes of Ad- donis. I am a master of expressing the depths of emotion and the plight of a people, shunned, feared and disdained. I am a captain of the community of man through a visual port of my surroundings. Being self-taught, I will violate the art code to convey any mes- sage necessary to meet such an objective to save lives or strengthen a community. I am a witness to the hardship as well as the high levels of success of the men and women who dared to chase this venture alone; even before me, if none should come after. My work is the eternal flame of voices which society chooses to ignore. I use symbolic rendering and spiritual undertones to convey my message as I have received it. I feel that I must be a gatekeeper of my current time and experience. My work is in fact intense, prophetic, thought provoking, spiritual, emotional, and maybe controversial. I have accepted this crown of distinction and all the disciplines it may provide. The absence of the opportuni- ty of art is the absence of civilization. Packet Pg. 95 3.5.a MILES REGIS Based in Los Angeles, Miles Regis is a Trinidadian -born artist whose work taps into the emotion and experiences of exotic cultures around the world and presents them in ways that are relevant to today's modernized societies. With a style reminiscent of many of his- tory's great master painters, Miles' imagination is saturated with notions, ideas, and imag- es reflective of a world filled with conflicting interests. Miles' work consists mainly of oversized canvases, often stretching up to twelve feet in length and/or height. With broad enthusiast appeal, his work is in the permanent collec- tion of Intel Corporation, California African American Museum, Senegal's La Musee Borin- dar and has appeared in association with CNN, Art Basel Miami, The Coachella Music and Art Festival, NextAid World's Day, CCH Pounder (Avatar, The Shield), Million Dollar Listing, American Rag Cie, Manifest Justice, Adobe, Fashion mogul Tonny Sorenson and several art communities around the country and throughout the world. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 96 3.5.a ii whoFoll0 hE Li9ht ill �+ iNSIdE ThE ThEE of 0PE ND Ttiywill .ivE Foh ALL TIME r ff <V* I FEII Fror, << hOUNtA i N AbovE ANd LEANED To FLY 0,, ThE WAY DOWN NOW Tk S'11 Sio.NCE of tkE _IVERSL is CoNsciousNeSs S0 GikAViot MRttEt' Q I PLAY to the mad Hi9 BUT I CAN'+ AFf ord A BLESSING MWAMBA-SALIM WILSON For Mwamba, Art is the Rawest form of expressionism, all the images and quotes, phrases and poetry you see in the artwork comes from his recollection of being in a dream state and recalling that information. All the lines and patterns you see in the back- ground of his paintings represent the evolution of sound transferred into color and shape. Most of the writing symbols on the art are Mayan, Native American, Egyptian, Su- merian and his own Mwamba-Salim Wilson coded language. The art is Living Dreams. His art is primitive, colorful, and abstract. He began as a graffiti artist in Houston, TX, in the late 1990's and evolved into an ac- claimed Primitive Abstract and Primitivism painter by the 2000's. Throughout his career he focuses on the primitivism abstract movement such as wealth versus poverty, integra- tion versus segregation, and inner versus outer experience; poetry, drawing and painting, which married text and image; abstraction and figuration; and historical information mixed with contemporary critique. He also attacks power structures and systems of rac- ism. While his poetics are not acutely political and direct in their criticism of colonialism, he is a supporter for class of struggle in America and for other countries to live free in a democratic society. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 97 3.5.a CARLOS SALAS Carlos Salas studied architecture at the Universidad de los Andes (University of the An- des) in Bogota, Colombia, and painting at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, France. His work is firmly anchored in the Latin American abstract tradition with long lines recalling scarifications, large rectangles filled with polygonal figures with symmetry. He often fills the seemingly abstract designs which in reality represent spaces, pathways, fields and sites of memory. In the work, long horizontal and vertical lines as long musical notes of an antiphon mostly presented in well-defined squares remind us of the essential lesson of cubism he has assimilated. Salas' geometry is correct. It is animated by the spirit of liber- ty. So too are his colors; discreet to express the serious joy of the sacred song, but not sad; they are luminous in the twilight from blue to violet, to the almost white yellow. The light of the Bogota sky, by blurring the tones and accentuating the contrasts high- lights the rhythm without suppressing the nuances. Salas has exhibited extensively in Latin America; in European capitals including Geneva, Madrid and Paris; and in New York City. He received multiple accolades in France and his native Colombia for his contribu- tions to abstract art. At the age of 42, he was the youngest artist to ever present a retro- spective at the Bogota Museum of Modern Art. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 98 3.5.a GENE TINNIE Dinizulu Gene Tinnie is a New York born, Miami -based visual artist, semi -retired educator, writer, independent researcher, and community activist in historic preservation and cul- tural affairs, whose formal academic background (including a Fulbright scholarship) is in foreign languages, literature, and linguistics. As a visual artist, he specializes in original drawings, paintings, sculpture, graphic design, and, most recently, in monument design, as well as in museum and gallery exhibition de- sign and installation, with several public art commissions. An avid believer, based on ex- perience, in the transformative power of art as a force in our communities, Mr. Tinnie is a founding member of the Kuumba Artists Collective, and a longstanding member of the venerable National Conference of Artists (NCA), and is the recipient of numerous local awards and honors. He is often called upon as a lecturer and panelist in discussions of historic preservation, cultural arts, and African World Heritage. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 99 3.5.a NOELLE THEARD Browsing the Portfolio of Theard is a peregrination into a practice of Diaspora in which an African Diaspora paradigm frames the lenses for an approach to re -presentation. Navi- gating this Diaspora with a "Marasa Consciousness"; the series Hip Hop, Haiti, Malitogether with Fotokonbit, One Drop and Galeria del Barrio express the re- lationship amongst diaspora cultures; a call and response type; a constant process of con- testation, collaboration, rejection and appropriation; of resistance and acceptation --a dia- logue in which we dot cease to be related simply because separated by oceans. The fracturing of lenses cancels the politics of tabula rasa of the humanity of the African Diaspora. Theard's work re -centers African Diaspora humanity —our laughs and dreams; a ceaseless claim to a humanity in which one is not prisoner of the image but rather is in it, participates to its vitality and contributes to its dynamism. Re -appropriating the gaze, Theard fixes the African Diaspora center stage. Thus, her work is not a cog but a knot, a link, the center of a humanity in an ontological network of the Middle Passage. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 100 3.5.a ANYA WALLACE I am not a photographer. I am the narrator obsessed with the telling of a story-- the pow- erful, life-giving, life- taking historically marginalized culture of between the lines exist- ence. As a member of this hyper -visible, invisible, objectified, and still -objectifying; it is more than instinct to not just "read the lines", but in between the lines in every facet of life. I have come to learn that if there was to be anything of our [black] spirit, our way of being; it needed to be hidden from the oppressor. My aesthetics, as an artist, are rooted in this coding and decoding of messages within my own history and the "us" I come from. At the core of my scholarship, I find that I consistently seek to critically assess where and how people of color fit into the photographic narrative of this country. It is within a larger goal, for me, to study elements that contribute to the self image of women and girls of color. This exploration serves to illuminate the experience of finding value in woman- hood, whether tarnished or praised. While doing so, I simultaneously find myself explor- ing my own access and usage as a black- woman- artist. As a black- woman- artist, my purpose and struggle is to represent the black -woman subject in a non -objectifying, non - exploitative manner. In the end, it remains a battle to insure that my work stand in soli- darity- an image that provokes reaction, connection, and interaction. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 101 3.5.a Basel related activities) Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Ar ANTHONY BURKS Packet Pg. 102 POI '6d 49)13ed speakers Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) W 91 iv 3.5.a N EI L HALL, FOUNDER Architect 1 Urban Planner 1 Producer TOPIC: "Disruption or Preservation of Historic Overtown's Cultural Landscape " Thursday, December lst, 5:30pm Neil Hall, AIA is a licensed architect with a graduate degree from the University of Florida in Archi- tecture and Design. Over the past27 years, his architectural practice, The Hall Group, has devel- oped an extensive resume in Urban Development Consulting, Urban Planning, Interior Design, and Architecture. Out of his passion for good design, Mr. Hall created The Urban Collective, an urban lifestyle boutique and design studio highlighting the rich aesthetics of African art, as well as, other unique handmade treasures from around the globe. In 2010, alarmed by the lack of diversity of artists and galleries featured in the country's largest and most prestigious art fair "Art Basel Miami", The Urban Collective produced "Art Africa Miami Arts Fair", the first large scale art fair solely featuring artists from the African diaspora in an eight thousand (8,000) square foot tent located in Miami's historic Overtown neighborhood. From its inaugural year in 2010, the Art of Black initiative was born, with now over a dozen additional fairs, art exhibitions, art talks and panel discussions in neighborhoods throughout South Florida, high- lighting the contributions of artists from the diaspora. FELECIA HATCHER Entrepreneur TOPIC: Youth Art Initiative, "Virtual Reality" Powered by Code Fever Miami Friday, December 2nd, 4pm Felecia Hatcher is a White House Award winning entrepreneur, badass business rainmaker, best- selling author, globally sought-after speaker, media darling, mother, and Founder of Code Fever and BlackTechWeek. Breathe. She is also the rather awesome former Chief Popsicle at Feverish Pops, a gourmet ice pop boutique and manufacturing brand with a Fortune 500 client roster that would make your head spin. For the past decade, Felecia has dedicated her life to inspiring a new generation of leaders to do epic shit, through her conversational talks on Entrepreneurship, Tech Innovation, Funding and Per- sonal Branding. As the founder of Code Fever and Black Tech Week, Felecia Hatcher is on a mis- sion to rid our communities of innovation deserts by working with community leaders and govern- ment to create inclusive and diverse startup ecosystems. Felecia has spearheaded the inclusive innovation and startup movement within the Miami Startup ecosystem focused on getting margin- alized groups to become major players in the innovation economy. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 105 3.5.a BABACAR MBOW Curator TOPIC: "AFROTOPIA Curatorial Lecture" Saturday, December 3rd, 11:30am Babacar MBow is the Executive Director of the Florida Africana Studies Consortium (FLASC) and Managing Editor of the Encyclopedia of African Diaspora: Origins, Experiences and Culture Vol. I, II, III. His research focuses on Africa and African Diaspora, and the philosophy of interpretation and culture (PIC). Grounded on decoloniality his publications include: Philippe Dodard: The Idea of Modernity in Contemporary Haitian Art (2008), Plugging: Identity in Contemporary Haitian Art (2011). His new book The End of the African Postcolonial State is forthcoming with Ediciones Jaime Vargas, Bogota Colombia. JACK TRAVIS, FAIA NOMAC Architect I Interior Designer I Adjunct Professor TOPIC: "Intersections - Aesthetic Collisions between BLACK Culture + Environmental DESIGN" Saturday, December 3rd, 1:30pm Jack Travis established his namesake design studio in June, 1985. Since that time Jack Travis, FAIA NOMAC has been involved in over 100 projects of varying scope and size. To date the firm has completed several residential interiors projects for such notable clients as Spike Lee, Wesley Snipes and John Saunders of ABC sports. Commercial and/or retail interiors clients have included: Giorgio Armani SPA, Cashmere Cashmere of New York as well as the Sbarro family of the famed pizza parlors. Mr. Travis encourages investigation into Black history where appropriate and includes forms, mo- tifs, materials and colors that reflect this heritage in his work. Travel throughout the United States, Europe, the Caribbean to West and South African countries has given Mr. Travis a most unique focus. Through his work, he continues to make a distinctive and definitive enrichment to the ex- isting American design vocabulary. Mr. Travis' interests have broadened in recent years to include design issues not only concerning cultural content but sustainability in environmental design as well as alternative educational practices that seek to insure the entrance of more students of color into the profession. Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 106 3.5.a BAHIA RAMOS, DIRECTOR Arts Program, Knight Foundation TOPIC: "Art Collecting 101—Who, How, Where do We Start?" Saturday, December 3rd, 3pm Knight Foundation works to preserve the best aspects of journalism and use innovation to expand the impact of information in the digital age. As program director for arts, Bahia manages Knight's $35 million annual investment in the Arts and develops strategy for the Knight Arts Challenge and Community Arts Grantmaking initiative. A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ramos lived in London for two years, consulting with Man Group PLC in its corporate responsibility department. She has also worked as director of government and community affairs for both the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. Her work with Brooklyn Children's Museum helped to double the size of the museum, raising its profile as a world -class institution and improving engagement with the community. Working with Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Ramos garnered government support for a new visitor center, helping the garden reach out into the city to attract more guests, and connecting it with anchor institu- tions in the neighborhood. PATRICIA J. SAUNDERS Art Collector I Associate Professor 1 University of Miami TOPIC: "Art Collecting 101—Who, How, Where do We Start?" Saturday, December 3rd, 3pm Patricia J. Saunders is an Associate Professor of English at the University of Miami, Coral Gables where she is the Co -Editor of Anthurium: A Caribbean Studies Journal. She is the author of Alien - Nation and Repatriation: Translating Identity in Anglophone Caribbean Literature (2007) and co- editor of Music. Memory. Resistance: Calypso and the Caribbean Literary Imagination (2007). Her work has appeared in journals such as: Plantation Society in the Americas, Calabash, Small Axe, Transforming Anthropology, The Journal of West Indian Literature and recently, Feminist Studies. Her second book, Buyers Beware: Epistemologies of Consumption in Caribbean Popular Culture, examines a range of contemporary Caribbean popular cultural modes of expression to argue that the bonds between consumption and citizenship in the region is stronger now than ev- er before despite higher rates of unemployment and social and economic inequity. Buyers Beware is forthcoming with Rutgers University Press. Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Attachment: File # 2715 Backup Packet Pg. 107 3.5.a ART AFRICA MIAMI ARTS FAIR presents AFROTOPIA Historic Overtown, December 2016 Curator: Babacar MBow, Florida Africana Studies Consortium Producer: Neil Hall, The Urban Collective Team: Yvette Harris, PR Specialist, Harris Public Relations Taj Hunter Waite, Creative Consultant, All Things Taj Conroy Anderson, Onsite Construction Tiffany Waite, Coordinator Special Thanks: City of Miami, District 5, Commissioner Keon Hardemon Clarence Woods, Director, SEOPW CRA The Entire Staff of the SEOPW CRA Tim Barber, Director, Black Archives Dr. Carole Boyce Davies Miami Broward Carnival Jack Travis, FAIA, NOMA Felecia Hatcher Bahia Ramos Patricia Saunders art CD arica nicni arts Fcir 2016 Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 108 e_Widoie Otemitoimi/ & The Legacy of Clyde Killens 3.5.a Overtown's hallmark is its unique character and resilience of the people who live in it. T Urban Collective continues to spotlight the distinctive cultural heritage of this commun with its commitment to hosting the Art Africa Miami Arts Fair yearly in Overtown and ci ating a burgeoning art and creative scene. Each year we will continue to bring alive venL that were once gems to the community in the 1950's and 60's. During the Fifties and early Sixties, the nightlife of Overtown made today's South Bea seem tame. Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Sam Cooke, Aretha Franklin, and many more sup, stars played the Knight Beat, the Harlem Square, and other clubs for appreciative locals a visiting celebrities. cer victim still lived at NW Second Avenue and Eleventh The main man on t scene -- running ch. and promoting sho -- was a dapper ch with curly hair a charm to spare. was Clyde "Gla: Killens, famous carrying around mystery mug -- til t day contents 1 known. At his del on February 2, 20( the 95-year-old c� Street, in the heart of 0-Town. The 6th Annual Art Africa Miami Arts Fair is proud to debut the recently renovated Histc Clyde Killens Hall located at 920 NW 2nd Avenue in Overtown. TOP JAll SINGER IN AMERICA Jar of U SAS,. so.. REeititiaff- osoo • OPENS TONIGHT! Fri. -Sat. Sun. June 21.21.23 i7 TWO ..�.' SHOWS NITELY fiT 9:30&12:30 LyNTHEEARL TRIO N E MAY Fe, anrmnens Fa 33311 At PI AN • CM Klan Ill JOHN NOT El. KNiG,±+-T B�1 "41,K3EX This Weekend r, M3i FRI,.SAT.•SUN.—NOY. 22.23.24 THE KINGPINS "Darling, It Won't Be This Way Always" Plus—Mattnee Son.-3 to 6 COMING DEC. 7 & 8 COUNT BASIE ST. AT 3rd AYf: CL DE 1014.14 SIR JOHN HOTEL NCiBT ,ximp FR 3.3381 4(It4 4 4 4 Packet Pg. 109 E E the Sir John Hotel Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Basel related activities) Packet Pg. 110 3.5.a RTROTOPIR AFRICAN DIASPORA AND THE POLITICS OF REPRESENTATION Packet Pg. 111 ART AFRICA MIAMI - PROJECT BUDGET 2017 (EXHIBIT A) A. MARKETING CRA GRANT 1. Creation and printing of marketing brochures - multiple events (digital and print distribution channels) 2. Event signage for onsite display - multiple events, step & repeat, exterior and interior signage 3. Event flyers and posters - special events and ads (digital and print distribution channels) 4. Design fee for artwork for marketing material(s) - artists, speakers, talks, receptions, etc. 5. Production expenses related to community outreach, promotion, and public relations/marketing services GRANT ALLOCATION $ 5,0C$ 42,000 B. INSTALLATION / SET-UP Equipment and materials purchased to aid with the display of artwork (including, but not limited to, lighting, plywood, 1. brackets, wall hooks, wiring, etc.) Equipment and furniture rental (including, but not limited to, rental of standard seating accomodations, easels for artwork 2. display, projector for visual display of artwork, etc) 3. Construction of Art Panels - labor and purchase of building materials 4. Electricians and other handyman 5. Painters and other laborers 6. Carpenter/Longshoreman GRANT ALLOCATION $ 10,000 $ 50,000 C. EVENT OPERATIONAL COSTS 1. Monthly insurance premium for the 920 Building 2. Security (multiple events) 3. Curators (up to 3) 4. Producers 5. Catering (multiple events) 6. Entertainers GRANT ALLOCATION $ 5,000 $ 72,000 D. MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS THAT MAY BE REQUIRED 1. Travel 2. Reception Catering 3. Di 4. Outdoor Lighting / Spotlights 5. Landscaping 6. Shipping 7. Framing GRANT ALLOCATION TOTAL(5) $ 5,000 $ 11,000 r. $ 175,000 E. TOTAL EVENT BUDGET $ 200,000 3.5.a Attachment: File # 2715 Backup (2715 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant and an Expenditure for CRA Art Packet Pg. 112 3.6 SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 31, 2017 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM To: Board Chair Keon Hardemon Date: July 24, 2017 and Members of the CRA Board From: Clarence E. Woods, III Executive Director File: 2716 Subject: Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church Enclosures: File # 2716 Backup BACKGROUND: The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") authorizes a grant, in the amount not to exceed $250,000, to St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church ("Owner") for the repair and renovation of the church property located at 1811 NW 4th Court, Miami, Florida ("Property"). The Property was built in 1936 and the Owner has requested assistance from the CRA in order to bring the Property into minimum code compliance in order to receive its 40 year recertification. It is recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve this Resolution. JUSTIFICATION: Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Plan ("Plan") lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal. Section 2, Principal 8, at page 15, of the Plan states that ""[o]Ider buildings that embody the area's cultural past must be restored." On August 24, 2007, the City of Miami, acting as General Counsel to the CRA, issued Formal Legal Opinion No. 07-014, opining that the CRA may use TIF funds to repair or renovate churches within the redevelopment area for the purpose of improving the community as a whole. FUNDING: $250,000 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. Packet Pg. 113 3.6 AGENDA ITEM FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM SEOPW CRA CRA Board Meeting Date: July 31, 2017 CRA Section: Brief description of CRA Agenda Item: Authorizing a grant in an amount not to exceed $250,000 to St. Peter's Church for the 40-year recertification and safety updates to the church property. Project Number (if applicable): YES, there are sufficient funds in Line Item: Account Code: 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 5 0, 00 0.0 0 NO (Complete the following source of funds information): Amount budgeted in the line item: $ Balance in the line item: $ Amount needed in the line item: $ Sufficient funds will be transferred from the following line items: ACTION ACCOUNT NUMBER TOTAL Project No./Index/Minot Object From $ To $ From $ To $ Comments: Approved by: /0 Ciare! 5 E. Woods, Executive Director 7/25/2017 Approval: Miguel A Valentin, Tiar,ce Officer 7/25/2017 Page 2 of 4 Packet Pg. 114 3.6 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency File Type: CRA Resolution Enactment Number: File Number: 2716 Final Action Date: A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $250,000, TO SAINT PETER'S ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH FOR THE REPAIR AND RENOVATION OF THE CHURCH PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1811 NW 4TH COURT, MIAMI, FLORIDA; 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; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and 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 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principal 8, at page 15, of the Plan states that ""[o]Ider buildings that embody the area's cultural past must be restored;" and WHEREAS, on August 24, 2007, the City of Miami, acting as General Counsel to the CRA, issued Formal Legal Opinion No. 07-014, opining that the CRA may use TIF funds to repair or renovate churches within the redevelopment area for the purpose of improving the community as a whole; and WHEREAS, Saint Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church located at 1811 NW 4th Court, Miami, Florida ("Property") was built in 1936; and WHEREAS, the Property is in need of its 40 year recertification and the owner has requested assistance from the CRA in order to bring the Property into minimum code compliance; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for the repair and renovation of the Property; and Page 3 of 4 Packet Pg. 115 3.6 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the aforementioned redevelopment objectives; 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 a grant, in the amount not to exceed to $250,000, to Saint Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church for the repair and renovation of the church property located at 1811 NW 4th Court, Miami, Florida. Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for the purposes set forth above. Section 4. 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 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "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: Reoee Jadusingh, Staff C,oLnsel ii25/2017 Page 4 of 4 Packet Pg. 116 3.6.a SUSTAINABLE nESIGN 8, Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 ]L8U NW 4th CT; MJLamLD EL R�eh��bJJgf�t]gn� PfgpgsgJ Si. PETERS AMERICAN CATHOL!C CHURCH Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 117 3.6.a SI/STAUNABLE pESUGN 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 I Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Sustainable Design & Construction Services , Inc. is pleased to submit a Lump Sum Proposal price of $ 250,000.00 ( Two Hundred fifty -Thousand Dollars and zero cents) for the complete rehabilitation associated with the property located at 1811 NW 4TH CT; MIAMI, FL; SUBJECT TO PLAN APPROVAL PROPOSED SCOPE OF WORK AS FOLLOWED: Provide labor and material to remove existing roof covering, decking, fascia, soffits, rafters and joist damaged by termite and replace with new shingle roof, fascia, soffits and gutters. Provide labor material to demolish existing (2) bathrooms located at north side of property cap all plumbing and electrical and convert to storage room Provide labor and material to install two new bathrooms NW and SW area of church including all plumbing connections to Sewer line; Provide labor and material to demo and install engineered new floor at 2nd and 3rd level Provide labor and material to install Code approved hurricane impact windows, arch, stained, exterior doors at all openings; Provide labor and material to install interior/Exterior doors throughout; Provide labor and material to remove exterior tiles at front entry steps and haul away and replace with slip resistant tiles; Provide labor and material to pressure cleaned, stucco, patch, paint interior and exterior and install new building number, recondition exterior statutes; Provide labor and material to install new condenser unit, air handler, for new A/C units and interior soffits; Provide labor and material to upgrade electrical panel, complete wiring, arc fault, and to address all electrical violations specified within the 40 year inspection report, Provide labor and material to fumigate, termite treatment initiate asbestos testing, Provide labor and material for lighting outside of the church Forty -year recertification letter will be provided to comply with the code. Architect, Plans, Fire, DERM, Asbestos clearance and report, ST. PETERS AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH ■ Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 118 3.6.a SI/STAUNABLE pESW EI 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 I Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 THE SCOPE OF WORK FOR THIS PROPOSAL WAS SOLELY BASED ON THE FIELD WALK THROUGH and RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY OWNER TO SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC. FOR THE PROPERTY LISTED ABOVE IN THIS DOCUMENT. THIS PROPOSAL PRICE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE UPON APPROVED ENGINEERING/ARCHITECTURE PLANS AND/ OR APPROVALS BY THE BUILDING OFFICIALS FOR THE CITY OF MIAMI. THIS PROPOSAL IS TO ADDRESS VIOLATIONS IN THE 40 YEAR RECERTIFICATION REPORT PROVIDED BY THE OWNER AND ADDITIONAL WORK REQUESTED BY THE OWNER. Project is anticipated to be completed in 150 days upon Plan Approval ST. PETERS AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH p Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 119 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 CHANGE ORDERS : Any deviations, alteration or change from this proposal will be executed only on receipt of written order. Changes shall in no way affect or make void the proposal. SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC must receive written authorization of the individuals listed below prior to commencement of the work. NO WORK WILL SHALL COMMENCE UNTILTHIS GENERAL CONTRACTOR RECEIVES WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION. Individuals authorized to sign written change orders shall be: Name Authorized Signature Name Authorized Signature Title: Title: All changes and/ or corrections to be made by request of Authority having jurisdiction will be done in a timely manner ST. PETERS AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCHII Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 120 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 PAYMENTS: SUSTAINABLE DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC is mandating 30% of the total job cost prior to commencing the project. Upon passing the first inspection of all the disciplines 30% draw will be due. Upon the completion of a final inspection the remaining 40% of the total job cost will be due. TERMS: 30% $ 75,000.00 TERMS: 30% $ 75,000.00 TERMS: 40 % $ 100,000.00 ACCEPTED AND AGREED: The prices, specifications and conditions contained herein this Agreement are satisfactory and hereby accepted. You are authorized to perform the work as specified. (MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL OWNERS) OWNER: OWNER: DATE: Payments to be listed above, Payments not received by invoice due date shall be considered past due. Past due accounts will be charged interest at the rate of 1.5% per month until the balance is paid in full. NO RELEASE OF LIEN SHALL BE SIGNED UNTIL ALL PAYMENTS ARE PAID IN FULL. Make all checks payable to Sustainable Design & Construction Services, Inc. If you have any questions concerning this invoice, contact Marie -Frantz Jean-Pharuns 1786-426-1854 marie@sustainovationatwork.com or Patrick J Emilien 1786-340-7277 I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! ST. PETERS AMERICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 121 3.6.a SUSTAINABLE RESIGN 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. 4455 North Miami, FL33181 Phone:786-426-1854 I Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 122 3.6.a SILIPSTPAI raILEME IDES/OH & Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 I Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 123 3.6.a SUSTAINABLE IDES IIGH & Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL33181 Phone:786-426-18541 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 124 3.6.a SUSTAUNABLE EESIGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL33181 Phone:786-426-18541 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 125 3.6.a SIISTAf MMBi _E DESIGN 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC1523139 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Construction Service C o mipa rrty B' cc -kg fo uin cil r Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 126 3.6.a SI/STAU 11411.11kEt LE pESW EI 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Letter of Interest Greetings, On behalf of my company I would like to take this opportunity to express our deepest sense of gratitude for you to take time to evaluate our credentials that will enable us to work with you moving forward. I am aware of how much in demand an opportunity of this magnitude is; and would like to illustrate to your company of how interested our company is to be part of this program. We are well aware that mere promises and rhetoric cannot illustrate the commitment and devotion we at Sustainable Design & Construction Services, Inc. have for our work. Yet, we ask for the opportunity to validate said claims via our actions. In effect our company will utilize that opportunity to not only meet your expectations, we aim to surpass them. Our vision is to establish our reputation within the industry through the guiding principles of Quality Workmanship, Trust of Honoring One's Commitment, and Cost Effective Production. We look forward to putting these principles on display when working hand and hand with you. Sustainable Design & Construction Services, Inc. founder, Marie -Frantz Jean-Pharuns, has made a career eliminating blighted and slum areas for nearly 20 years serving as an Inspector & Housing Manager for the City of North Miami. Thus, we seek to be an active participant and partner in aiding in your growth. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration to being a helpful hand in regards to this matter. Sincerely, Marie -Frantz Jean Pharuns Generanl Contractor I Qualifier I President MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ■ Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 127 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Profile of the Company Our Company has worked hand in hand with private owners, investors, city municipalities, Community Development Centers, and Community Redevelopment Agencies. The scope of work ranges from single family home rehabilitation, demolition projects, mold remediation & assessment, and new developments projects. Also, Marie- Franz Jean-Pharuns experience as a housing manager equips her with the unique ability to execute the scope of work in the most efficient and cost effective way possible while maintaining HUD standards. Max Bellomo (Investor): Size of Past Jobs Full Rehabilitation of 8 unit complex Full Rehabilitation of 5 Town homes Installation 4 Roofs Complete Rehabilitation of 3 single family homes Complete Rehabilitation of 15 unit complex Malik Benjamin(Private Owner): Complete Rehabilitation of personal Single family home Solie Manchester: Complete Rehabilitation of personal Single Family home Opa Locka CDC (Stephanie): Demolition of Quad-Plex Demolition of Duplex Demolition Multi -Family 45 Units Demolition Single Family Home Demolition of Town Homes Mold Remediation of Apartment Complex Rehabilitation of distressed Duplex Rehabilitation of Multiple Apartment Units MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ■ Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 128 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 8. Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Also would serve as references to authenticate work. City, County, State Licenses and Certifications General Contractor Mold Assessor Mold Remediator Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Education Barry University Bachelor of Arts, Administration Certifications Certified Floodplain Managers Storm Water Management Inspector Building Containment Specialist Green Building LEED Fundamentals Proficient Languages English, Spanish, French, Haitian -Creole OSHA SBE Certified Florida Green -House Property Inspector Professional Organizations Association of Construction Industry Certified Professionals Contractor's Institute Hudson, Florida Registered Certifying Agent Florida Green Building Coalition Tallahassee, Florida Certify Floodplain Managers Association of State Floodplain Managers Madison, Wisconsin MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 129 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Project Experience with City or Governmental Agencies or Institutions City of North Miami, North Miami, FL January 2014-present • Coordinated and partnered with upwards of 50 contractors under strict limited resources to construct, remediate and eliminate blighted areas which has already proven to appreciate property values. • Served under the capacity of city liaison between federal, state, and county agencies as they relate towards the implementation of housing programs, regulatory issues, audits, and various program expansion. • Contributed to preliminary agreements as well as resolutions with legal team that has fiscally impacted the city's revenue streams to the tune of $30 million. • Drafted strategic initiatives and annual action plans that improved our department's productivity roughly by 30%. • Managed to successfully expand the city's Single -Family Rehabilitation, Multi -Family, and CDBG Programs that has subsequently increased the grants that fund them; which ultimately benefits city residents. • Forecasted successful avenues of deficient programs to be made whole and increased said program revenues by 22% • Streamlined the developer application to serve the objective to expedite the process and most importantly funds from developers to be in compliance with HUD regulations and be most • Utilize General Contractor background to inspect, remedy, and project construction projects within the city ensure that these projects are compliant with county, state, federal guidelines. • Recognized, through careful analysis such as demographics changes, population count, and rehabilitation studies of both commercial/ residential properties, future opportunities that will strengthen community development. • Developed goodwill and trust between residents and city officials by meeting with residents to discuss scope of work and giving them an opportunity to voice concerns. MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 130 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Experience & Ability Summary of Qualifications A multi-lingual, well diverse and self -motivated professional that has established a stellar 15 year career within the public sector. Oversaw Community Development in excess of $100 million in light of a continuously evolving environment of regime changes within city government. Exhibited traits that has proven me to be a tactical and cautious thinker. When confronted with complex and at times high profile issues, these given traits urge me to examine all variables that shall enable my ability to arrive at the best possible resolution. Achieved a plethora of goals under strict constraints that were time sensitive by implementing strategic plans; all while incorporating marketing and business initiatives that support city objectives. Particularly those that build strong management relationships, team building activities, and general business acumen. Relationships that has enabled both my team and I to foster strong bonds between the revolving door of upper level administration and elected officials alike. Demonstrated a track record of driving and creating different revenue streams within a highly regulated sector, and within an organization intensely focused on bottom -line results. Such new streams of revenue expanded our resources that shall in turn expand vital programs within blighted areas that have affected our residents. Areas of concentration include, but are not limited to: • Strategic Planning & Leadership • Marketing & Business Development • Resident Relationship Management • Grant Management • Contractor Relations • Community Development • Project Management • Divestitures & Start -Ups • City Government Relations General Contractor Mold Assessor Mold Remediator Federal Alliance for Safe Homes Barry University Bachelors of Arts, Administration Certifications Certified Floodplain Managers Storm Water Management Inspector Building Containment Specialist Green Building LEED Fundamentals Proficient Languages English, Spanish, French, Haitian -Creole OSHA Permit Specialist Florida Green -House Property Inspector MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 131 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 Professional Organizations Association of Construction Industry Certified Professionals Contractor's Institute Hudson, Florida Registered Certifying Agent Florida Green Building Coalition Tallahassee, Florida Certify Floodplain Managers Association of State Floodplain Managers Madison, Wisconsin Relevant Work Experience Sustainable Design Construction Services, Miami Gardens, FL January 2015- Present Contractor/ Chief Executive Officer (Owner) • Managed and successfully partnered with Engineers, Architects, and sub -contractors to oversee the development of new construction town homes. • Implemented along with the aid of my Engineer a cost effective project design that created a larger financial buffer for our investors to gain a larger profit. • Oversee and assessed all the inventory reports, workers, deposits, and daily operations to illustrate and forecast needs and viability of the business • Created excel spreadsheets that analyzed the financial viability in each project we engaged, which illustrated clearly areas in which my company would be financially, and devise an adequate game plan for success • Empowered my project manager to find alternative ways to expand the business, which has proven to be fruitful with the award of three additional projects • Oversaw, and pulled permits for the complete rehabilitation of a 8 unit apartment building • Oversaw, and pulled permits for the business buildout of a convenience store City of North Miami, North Miami, FL January 2014-Present Housing Manager • Coordinated and partnered with upwards of 50 contractors under strict limited resources to construct, remediate and eliminate blighted areas which has already proven to appreciate property values. • Served under the capacity of city liaison between federal, state, and county agencies as they relate towards the implementation of housing programs, regulatory issues, audits, and various program expansion. • Contributed to preliminary agreements as well as resolutions with legal team that has fiscally impacted the city's revenue streams to the tune of $30 million. • Drafted strategic initiatives and annual action plans that improved our department's productivity roughly by 30%. • Managed to successfully expand the city's Single -Family Rehabilitation, Multi -Family, and CDBG Programs that has subsequently increased the grants that fund them; which ultimately benefits city residents. MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 132 3.6.a Sl1STAMNABLE pESEGN 84 Construction Services 14311 Biscayne Blvd. #455 North Miami, FL 33181 Phone: 786-426-1854 1 Other: 786-340-7277 marie@sustainovationatwork.com I patrick@sustainovationatwork.com CGC 1523139 • Forecasted successful avenues of deficient programs to be made whole and increased said program revenues by 22% • Streamlined the developer application to serve the objective to expedite the process and most importantly funds from developers to be in compliance with HUD regulations and be most • Utilize General Contractor background to inspect, remedy, and project construction projects within the city ensure that these projects are compliant with county, state, federal guidelines. • Recognized, through careful analysis such as demographics changes, population count, and rehabilitation studies of both commercial/ residential properties, future opportunities that will strengthen community development. • Developed goodwill and trust between residents and city officials by meeting with residents to discuss scope of work and giving them an opportunity to voice concerns. SA Squared Sustainovation Consulting, North Miami, FL Chief Executive Officer (Owner) • Negotiated with municipalities to ensure a win -win proposition where it would both benefit them to receive cost effective service so that it may not greatly impact these cities limited funds and create more profitable revenue streams for my corporation. • Researched different strategies implemented by different green consulting firms to enact successful operational strategies that would give my company a competitive advantage. • Coordinated between multi family and commercial owners to allow my company to service their buildings. • Leveraged my vast experience with the city to gain profitable business relationships to add to my clientele. May 2011 - December 2014 City of North Miami, North Miami, FL September 2005 — January 2014 Housing Inspector • Ensured that completed construction projects adhered to city ordinances of proper permits and approved specifications, which include electrical, plumbing, mechanical or structural deficiencies. • Remedied work that were subjected to alterations so that they remain compliant and are in line with plans, specification and applicable housing codes as first proposed. • Investigated complaints and resolves disputes with the collaboration of the Building Official, Contractors, and homeowners on construction projects. • Assisted in deciphering city ordinances specifications that explains building codes and regulations to contractors, homeowners, and other interested parties. • Prepared bid specifications with drawings, contracts and cost estimates on housing projects. THANK YOU FOR YOUR BUSINESS! MIAMI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 133 3.6.a Holmes MYRTIS D. HOLMES 14761 Harrison Street Miami, FL 33176 (305) 238-1465 October 13, 2016 Mr. Cornelius Shiver, Assistant Director The Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 RE: St. Peter's Cathedral, 1811 NW 4th Court, Miami, FL 33136 Dear Mr. Shiver, I pray that this letter find you doing well and in the best of health! My Name is Myrtis Holmes and I am a life-long member of the St. Peter's Cathedral, located at 1811 NW 4th Court in Miami, of which my parents were founding members. I am 92 years old and have been a member of the church since its inception. Although my family moved to the Richmond Heights Community, in South Miami -Dade, in May of 1953, I still maintain a membership at St. Peter's. St. Peter's has been in disrepair for quite some time now and my concern is that much of the church's activities have been hampered as a result of a non-functional air conditioning system, termite infestation and a badly leaking roof, which is steadily getting worse. It became very unnerving, one Sunday, to see the service interrupted to treat Bishop Lloyd for heat exhaustion, because we did not have adequate air conditioning. It is only by the Grace of God, with such limiting factors, that the congregation is able to meet for Sunday Services. St. Peters has served the Overtown community, for the last 90 years. This has included a Haitian Mission, started by Bishop Lloyd, with the assistance of Father Lionel Chenet. Although a Hispanic Mission was attempted previously, it unfortunately proved to be unsuccessful at that time. We are praying that we might receive help from the Community Redevelopment Agency, to help with the aforementioned concerns of the church so that St. Peters Wilke-ab rioal- radition--and-continue to scrve the community. Your help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and assistance. Should you have any questions or would like to speak with me personally, please feel free to call me at (305) 238-1465. May God continue to bless you and The Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency for the work you do for the people in the Overtown community. Sincerely, i t:4 Myrtis D. Holmes CC: City of Miami Commissioner Keon Hardemon, District 5 Bishop G. Leroy Lloyd Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 134 3.6.a Mrs. Vinola Harvey 103 N.W. 202 Terrace Miami Gardens, FL 33169 CRA Advisory Board Southeast Oventown 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue/3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 Dear Advisory Board: I have been a member of St. Peters Cathedral for more than 65 years. We are limited in activities within the church as a result of its present condition. We are a traditional Anglican Catholic communion where the priest wears three layers of clothing. On two occasions he had to be attended to in the course of the service because of heat exhaustion. Most of our congregation are much older than he and we are affected also. The Cathedral is in need of a new air conditioner system, insulation, fumigation to stop the termite infestation, repair of water damage, broken windows done by area youth over the years and restroom restoration. We were able to provide Thanksgiving baskets to the needy and toys for neighborhood children. With our Haitian mission, we continue to provide food and clothing as an outreach. We ask your support in providing the assistance needed for the restoration of our building. Respectfully yours, Mrs. Vino. la Harvey Attachment: File # 2716 Backup (2716 : Resolution Authorizing a Grant for Repair of St. Peter's Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church) Packet Pg. 135