HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0029 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
July 28, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: July 22, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 12345
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to Florida Film House
International, Inc.
Enclosures: FILE # 12345- Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00, to the Florida Film House International, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of the 1st Take Youth Program for 2022-2023. The 1st Take Youth Program ("1st Take"),
spearheaded by Florida Film House International, Inc., and its founder Marco Molinet, is designed to
provide the underserved youth community in Overtown with an innovative opportunity to receive hands-
on training in the filmmaking process through its year-round program. 1st Take will also offer evening
film and vocational training workshops for adults in acting, writing, producing, directing, and
cinematography.
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."
Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is
a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and municipalities shall
not continue to be endangered by areas which...promote juvenile delinquency..."
Section 2, Principle 6 at page 15 of the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("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
Section 2, Principle 6 on page 15 of the Plan provides that in order for the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment area "to achieve its full potential it is necessary to address and improve the neighborhood
economy and expand the economic opportunities of present and future residents and businesses [which]
entails both the support and enhancement of existing businesses and local entrepreneurs and the attraction
of new businesses that provide needed services and economic opportunities."
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.
FUNDING:
$100,000.00 allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Florida Film House International, Inc. — 1st Take Youth
Address: Touching Miami with Love (711 NW 6th Ave, Miami, FL 33136) and OPAC (1074 NW 3rd
Ave, Miami, FL 33136).
Number of participants: 200 youth within the Overtown Community throughout year (Programs include
Overtown Youth Center, Overtown Optimist, Touching Miami with Love).
Funding request: $100,000.00
Term: 1 year term
Stipend provided? No
Age range of participants: 12 -18 years old (middle school/ high school)
Scope of work or services (Summary): Provide hands-on training in the filmmaking process,
workshops, and vocational training workshops for adults in acting, writing, producing, directing, and
cinematography.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• Award winning content played at Urban Film and American Black Film Festival
• 2 program Participant Performed in featured Actors
• 6 kids are full time employees in the film industry (2 Florida film house employees, 1
Assistant Director, 2 Production Assistant, 1 Writing/ Cinematography)
Current SEOPW CRA projects that will benefit (if applicable):
1. Kids in the area get exposure to the film industry and gain power to control narrative to tell
story about area.
2. Learning the history of Overtown through video interview historical coverage.
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: July 28, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing a grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to the Florida Film House
International, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the 1st Take
Youth Program for 2022-2023.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 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:
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Approved by:
Approval:
Miguel A Valcnt r , Finance Officer
Executive Director 7/22/2022
7/22/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0029
File Number: 12345 Final Action Date:7/28/2022
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
INTERNATIONAL, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00 TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OF THE 1ST TAKE
YOUTH PROGRAM FOR 2022-2023; 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 AND
PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS A AN EFFECTIVE DATE.;
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 ("SEOPW
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, 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"; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination
of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and
municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which...promote juvenile delinquency...";
and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 15 of the Plan provides that in order for the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Redevelopment area "to achieve its full potential it is necessary to address and
improve the neighborhood economy and expand the economic opportunities of present, future residents,
and businesses [which] entails both the support and enhancement of existing businesses and local
entrepreneurs and the attraction of new businesses that provide needed services and economic
opportunities"; 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
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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, the 1st Take Youth Program ("1st Take"), spearheaded by Florida Film House
International, Inc. and its founder Marco Molinet, is designed to provide the underserved youth
community in Overtown with an innovative opportunity to receive hands-on training in the filmmaking
process through its year-round program; and
WHEREAS, 1st Take is also going to offer evening film workshops and vocational training
workshops for adults in acting, writing, producing, directing, and cinematography; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize the issuance of a grant to Florida Film House
International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of 1st Take for 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the
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 International, Inc.in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to underwrite costs associated
with the operation of the 1st Take Youth Program for 2022-2023.
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:
e Br ,°dart Counsel 7/22/2022
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