HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0046 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 27, 2022
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King Date: November 10, 2022
and Members of the CRA
Board File: 12826
From: James McQueen
Executive Director
Subject: Additional Funding to Encouraging
Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC
Enclosures: File # 12826 - Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") authorizes an additional grant, in an amount not
to exceed $36,000.00, to Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC ("EDBB") to underwrite costs
associated to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00 to EDBB to underwrite costs
associated with the operation of the All -Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program.
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.
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:
$36,000.00 allocated from SEOPW "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET:
Company name: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC
Address: 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite106, Miami, FL 33136
Number of participants: 16 participants as of September 1, 2022
Funding request: $36,000.00
Term: Three months. Capped at $12,000.00 a month.
Stipend provided? Yes, $15.00 an hour for Trainees and $17.00 an hour for Crew
Supervisor.
Age range of participants: 16-24 years old
Scope of work or services (Summary): Provides on-the-job training and employment
opportunities to residents from the Redevelopment Area who are interested in
entrepreneurship. Offsite pop-up mobile events, daily work site events, Financial Literacy
Courses, Community Service Hours, Entrepreneurship Classes, Civic Engagement.
This is a second -chance job creation program designed to give Overtown residents an
opportunity to work in Overtown.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• This summer 15 youth were first time employed
• 8 trainees opened their first bank accounts
• 10 employees received Driver Licenses and Identification Cards
• 1 participant started Security Services Business. A3 Security Services
• The trainees received Financial Literacy Trainings
• Acquired (3) Additional Vehicles to Mobile Detailing Fleet donated from Board of
Miami Dade County Commissioners
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Current SEOPW CRA projects that will benefit (if applicable):
1. EDBB Car wash program
2. Job opportunities within redevelopment areas
3. Local business partnerships
Residential Development Opportunities for washing opportunity
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AGENDA ITEM
FINANCIAL INFORMATION FORM
SEOPW CRA
CRA Board Meeting Date: October 27, 2022
CRA Section:
Brief description of CRA Agenda Item:
Authorizing the issuance of an additional grant, in an amount not to exceed $36,000.00,
to Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $ 3 6 , 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:
Approved by:
Approval:
Executive Director 10/20/2022
Miguel A Valentin, ririarice Off;cer 10/20/2022
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Type: CRA Resolution
Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0046
File Number: 12826 Final Action Date:10/27/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW
CRA") AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF AN ADDITIONAL GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED THIRTY-SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS ($36,000.00), TO
ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS, LLC, TO UNDERWRITE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ALL STAR DETAILING SERVICES TRAINING AND
SECOND CHANCE PROGRAM; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS
DISCRETION, 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 AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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 ("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
Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "creation 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
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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
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
residents and those in need of a second chance to encourage dreams and break down societal
barriers; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize an additional grant, in an amount
not to exceed thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000.00) to EDBB to underwrite costs associated
with the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the SEOPW
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 thirty-six thousand dollars ($36,000.00), to EDBB to underwrite costs associated
with the Program.
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, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation
for the Program.
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:
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ounsel 10/20/2022
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