HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0030 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: 12346
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Grant to Florida Film House
International, Inc.
Enclosures: FILE # 12346 - 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
$25,000.00, to the Florida Film House International, Inc. ("FFHI"), to underwrite costs associated with
the production of the 2022 Urban Film Festival (the "Film Festival").
The SEOPW CRA has funded the Film Festival for the past 6 years. FFHI seeks assistance with the costs
associated with producing the Film Festival. The Film Festival is a 3-day event focusing on educating,
exposing, and providing distribution opportunities for the new generation of filmmakers by connecting
them with industry professionals, equipping them with the skills and tools they need through hands on
workshops and panels. For 2022, the Film Festival will be partnering with Worldwide Urban Distribution
to provide filmmakers with the opportunity to learn how to optimize and monetize from their content.
2022 winners will be awarded a distribution contract with Worldwide Urban Distribution.
The Board has previously supported the Film Festival as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0047,
CRA-R-18-0050, CRA-R-19-0032, CRA-R-20-0020, and CRA-R-21-0024.
JUSTIFICATION:
Section 2, Goal 4 at page 10 of the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Updated Plan (the "Updated Plan") lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" as a stated
redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Goal 5 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the " [promotion and marketing of the community"
as a stated redevelopment goal.
Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses", as a stated redevelopment principle.
Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a sense of community and
unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle.
FUNDING:
$25,000.00 allocated from SEOPW "Other Grants and Aids," Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET
Company name: Florida Film House International, Inc. (Urban Film Festival)
Address: Lyric Theater and OPAC
Number of participants: 1,200 participants
Funding request: $25,000.00
Term: 3 days (September 2 - 4, 2022)
Stipend provided? No
Age range of participants: All Ages
Scope of work or services (Summary): The Film Festival is a 3-day event focusing on educating,
exposing, and providing distribution opportunities for the new generation of filmmakers by connecting
them with industry professionals, equipping them with the skills and tools they need through hands on
workshops and panels.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• Some films have gone on to get distribution contracts and monetized ("I Got the Hookup 2")
• Help continue film maker career and help uplift and empower. (Shaun Mathis- Film festival
participant now has shot over 5 films and tv series currently based in Atlanta, Georgia)
Current SEOPW CRA projects that will benefit (if applicable):
1. Shine light to Overtown as it embraces the film maker.
2. Several Content tells Overtown Story
3. Inspire the next generation of film makers.
4. Many of the content producers are from Overtown creators
5. Helps market Overtown Community.
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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 $25,000.00,. to the Florida Film House
International, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the production of the 2022 Urban
Film Festival.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 2 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 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-22-0030
File Number: 12346 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. ("FFHI"), IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $25,000.00; TO
UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION OF THE 2022
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 AND PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION
OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW "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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Updated
Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA has funded the Film Festival for the past 6 years; and
WHEREAS, FFHI seeks assistance with the costs associated with producing the Film Festival.
The Film Festival is a three-day event focusing on educating, exposing, and providing distribution
opportunities for the new generation of filmmakers by connecting them with industry professionals,
equipping them with the skills and tools they need through hands on workshops and panels; and
WHEREAS, for 2022, the Film Festival will be partnering with Worldwide Urban Distribution to
provide filmmakers with the opportunity to learn how to optimize and monetize from their content 2022
winners will be awarded a distribution contract with Worldwide Urban Distribution; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within
the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 at page 14 of the Updated Plan lists the promotion of "local
cultural events, institutions, and businesses", as a stated redevelopment principle; and
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WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 at page 15 of the Updated Plan lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has previously supported FFHI and its
Film Festival as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0047, CRA-R-18-0050, CRA-R-19-0032, and
CRA-R-20-0020, CRA-R-21-0024; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for the Film Festival is contingent upon the SEOPW 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 FFHI, in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, to
underwrite costs associated with the production of the 2022 Urban Film Festival; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that authorization of this Resolution would further the SEOPW
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 International, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00, to underwrite costs
associated with the production of the 2022 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 "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 7/22/2022
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