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INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Emilio T. Gonzalez, Ph.D. DAIL Thursday, February
City Manager 21, 2019
Lillian Blondet
Director, Office of Gr
Administration
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SUBJECT:
REFERENCES:
ENCLOSURES:
API Allocation of $195,000 to Foundation
of Community Assistance and
Leadership, Inc. (FOCAL), from District 5,
Commissioner Hardemon — Four Fifth
Waiver
BACKGROUND
The City of Miami ("City") created the Anti -Poverty Initiative to address poverty and focus on providing
support to its residents.
Foundation of Community Assistance and Leadership, Inc. (FOCAL) (the organization) is a not for profit
company that focuses on assisting those in need of educational assistance. The organization provides
educational, vocational, and social services to individuals and families of predominately low income
communities. The funds requested for allocation will be utilized to administer leadership, language, and
college exploring programs. Students in grades 8 to 12 participate in activities inclusive of: career
exploration and options, SAT prep, and local and statewide college tours. The organization places special
emphasis on instilling confidence in the youth to ensure that each child stays in school and excels.
As the Organization is familiar with the needs of the community and the district, it would be advantageous
for the City to expedite the allocation and waive procurement requirements at this time. Providing these
funds to the Organization will allow local businesses to obtain these services immediately, with no added
time for the procurement process, which could take over 30-40 days.
RECOMMENDATION
In light of the above stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding
methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the City as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances,
as amended, specifically Section 18-85 (A), and the affirmation of these written findings and the forwarding
of the same to the City Commission for ratification by a four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
AP.' ROVE P 'll ISAPROVED:
Emilio T. Gylfizalez, Ph.D., City Manager