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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-18-0050
File Number: 4845 Final Action Date:9/24/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
RATIFYING AN EXPENDITURE TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE, LLC FOR THE 2018
URBAN FILM FESTIVAL, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00;
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, FHH is seeking assistance with the cost associated with the 2018 Urban
Film Festival that was held in Overtown on August 31, 2018 - September 2, 2018; 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
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WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to ratify an expenditure of funds in the
amount of $25,000.00, to FFH to underwrite costs associated with the 2018 Urban Film Festival,
where this is the first opportunity to bring this item before the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds 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 ratifies an expenditure of funds in
the amount of $25,000.00 to Florida Film House, LLC to underwrite costs associated with the
2018 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:
Corr, us Shiver, Executive Director 9/25/2018
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