HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0013 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
April 28, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King
and Members of the CRA
Board
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Date: May 3, 2022
File: 11876
Subject: Grant - Encouraging Dreamers
Breaking Barriers, LLC
Enclosures: File # 11876- 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 $75,000.00,
to Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC ("EDBB") to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of the All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance pilot program to be located at
1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, from April 25t, 2022 — April 24t, 2023.
The All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program ("Program") will provide on-the-job
training, a robust curriculum, and employment opportunities to residents in the Redevelopment Area who
are interested in entrepreneurship as it pertains to the vehicle servicing and detailing industry.
Specifically, the Program will provide vehicle detailing services to the fleet of City of Miami owned
vehicles. Through its Program, EDBB intends to further develop its relationship with the City of Miami
Police Department and assist in bridging the gap and fostering a better relationship between the
community and the police department. The Program anticipates gainfully employing between five and
fifteen individuals from the Overtown community in positions ranging from "vehicle tech specialists" to
supervisory level positions fostering the development of managerial skills and encouraging career
advancement. Ultimately, EDBB will provide job training skills while creating job opportunities for local
residents and those in need of a second chance to encourage dreams and break down societal barriers.
Human Resources of Miami, Inc. (also known as the "Blue Shirts") will provide oversight and fiscal
management to EDBB in its operation of the Program. The CRA may request modifications to the
Program budget if deemed necessary; and
JUSTIFICATION:
Pursuant to Section 163.340(9) of the Florida Statutes "community redevelopment... means undertakings,
activities, or projects...in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the
development or spread of slums and blight."
Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 11 of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving the
quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals.
Section 2, Principle 4 on page 14 of the Plan provides "that employment opportunities be made available
to existing residents ..." as a stated redevelopment principle.
Section 2, Principle 6 on page 15 of the Plan also provides that in order to "address and improve the
neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents and
businesses[,] ... [it is necessary to] support and enhance existing businesses and ... attract new businesses
that provide needed services and economic opportunities ...."
FUNDING:
$75,000.00 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: April 28, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant, in an amount not exceed $75,000.00, to Encouraging Dreamers
breaking Barriers, LLC to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the All Star
Detailing Services training and second chance pilot program.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 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:
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Approved by:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcnt r , Finance Officer
Executive Director 4/21/2022
4/21/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0013
File Number: 11876 Final Action Date:4/28/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$75,000.00, TO ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS, LLC, TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE ALL STAR
DETAILING SERVICES TRAINING AND SECOND -CHANCE PROGRAM FOR APRIL
25TH, 2022 — APRIL 24TH, 2023; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
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;
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
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 the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on 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 6 on page 15 of the Plan provides that in order to "address and
improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents
and businesses[,] ... it is necessary to] support and enhance existing businesses and ... attract new
businesses that provide needed services and economic opportunities ...' ; and
WHEREAS, the All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program ("Program") by
Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC ("EDBB") will provide on-the-job training, a robust
curriculum, and employment opportunities to residents in the Redevelopment Area who are interested in
entrepreneurship as it pertains to the vehicle servicing and detailing industry. Specifically, the Program
will provide vehicle detailing services to the fleet of vehicles owned by the City of Miami. Through its
Program, EDBB also intends to further develop its relationship with the City of Miami Police Department
and assist in bridging the gap and fostering a better relationship between the community and the police
department; and
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WHEREAS, the Program anticipates gainfully employing between five and fifteen individuals
from the Overtown community in positions ranging from "vehicle tech specialists" to supervisory level
positions fostering the development of managerial skills and encouraging career advancement.
Ultimately, EDBB will provide job training skills while creating job opportunities for local residents and
those in need of a second chance to encourage dreams and break down societal barriers; and
WHEREAS, Human Resources of Miami, Inc. (also known as the "Blue Shirts") will provide
oversight and fiscal management to EDBB in its operation of the Program. The CRA may request
modifications to the Program budget if deemed necessary; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$75,000.00 to EDBB to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the CRA's
redevelopment goals and 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 the issuance of a grant in an
amount not to exceed $75,000.00, to Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC to underwrite costs
associated with the operation of the All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program to be
located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 for April 25th, 2022 — April 24"', 2023.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said
purpose.
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 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:
ounsel 4/21/2022
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