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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0020
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File Number: 8193 Final Action Date:11/16/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO FLORIDA FILM HOUSE, LLC,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $14,938.00, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2020 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
Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on 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 on 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" and "restor[ing] a sense of community and
unify[ing] the area culturally" as stated redevelopment principles; and
WHEREAS, Florida Film House, LLC ("FFH") is a full -service production company
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, FFH seeks assistance with the costs associated with the production of the
2020 Urban Film Festival ("Film Festival") which was held September 4-10, 2020. It focused on
connecting youth interested in the film industry with industry professionals through panel
discussions and workshops. The Film Festival provided 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 (the "Board") has previously supported FFH
and its Film Festival as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0047, CRA-R-18-0050 and
CRA-R-19-0032; and
WHEREAS, FFH's total funding request is $40,000.00; however, $25,062.00 of unused funds
derived from previously authorized Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0032 were applied to his grant request
resulting in the remaining funding need of $14,938.00 for the Film Festival; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for the Film Festival is contingent upon the CRA's receipt and
approval of invoices and supporting documentation evidencing authorized expenditures for the
production of the Film Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to issue a grant to FFH, in an amount not to exceed
$14,938.00, to underwrite costs associated with the production of the 2020 Urban Film Festival;
and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the CRA's
redevelopment goals and principles;
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 issuance of a grant,
to Florida Film House, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $14,938.00, to underwrite costs
associated with the production of the 2020 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
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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H. Jeffero t ff Counsel 11/11/2020
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