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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0048
File Number: 12828 Final Action Date:10/27/2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZE A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,000.00 TO ELIJAH WELLS
FILMS, LLC TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCTION
OF THE 2022 IGEN FILM FESTIVAL (THE "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 AND PROVIDING FOR
THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AN EFFECTIVE DATE; 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, Elijah Wells Films, LLC seeks assistance with the costs associated with
producing the Film Festival. The Film Festival is a 4-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, 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
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, 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
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File ID: 12828 Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0048
WHEREAS, the Board hereby authorize grant fund to Elijah Wells Films, LLC, in the
amount of $15,000.00, to underwrite costs associated with the production of 2022 iGen 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:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
ounsel 10/20/2022
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