HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-22-0048 MemorandumSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 27, 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: October 20, 2022
File: 12828
Subject: Grant to Elijah Wells Films, LLC
Enclosures: File # 12828- Backup
BACKGROUND:
The attached Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") 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").
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.
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 "[p]romotion 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:
$15,000.00 allocated from SEOPW "Other Grants and Aids," Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
FACT SHEET
Company name: Elijah Wells Films, LLC
Address: 1000 N.W. lst Avenue, Suite 702
Number of participants: 1,200 participants
Funding request: $15,000.00
Term: 4 days from October 27, 2022 — October 30, 2022
Age range of participants: All Ages
Scope of work or services (Summary): 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.
Item proven accomplishments (if applicable):
• Produced a short film "The Gift" which was the American Black Film Festival's
2012 community short film showcase winner.
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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 a grant in an amount of $15,000.00 to Elijah Well Films, LLC to underwrite
costs associated with the production of the 2022 IGEN Film Festival.
Project Number
YES, there
Account Code:
(if applicable):
are sufficient funds in Line Item:
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 Amount: $1 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
$
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$
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-22-0048
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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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:
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