HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0004 Bid Waiver MemoSEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
February 23, 2023
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
INTER -OFFICE 4/5ths RECOMMENDATION
To: Board Christine Forde-King
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Date: February 23, 2023 File:
Subject: 4/5ths Bid Waiver to waive the Executive
Director's competitive negotiation procedures
per City Code authorizing the allocation of
grant funds to Camillus House, Inc., to assist
with the Miami Shelter Program.
From: James McQueen References:
Executive Director
Enclosures:
BACKGROUND:
A Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") by a four -fifths (4/5ths) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, ratifying,
approving, and confirming the Executive Director's recommendation and finding that competitive negotiation
methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous pursuant to sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the code of
the City of Miami, Florida, as amended, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA; waiving the requirements for
competitive sealed bidding as not being practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA; authorizing the
allocation of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 ("Funds"), to support Camillus House, Inc., is
a Florida not for profit corporation ("Camillus"). Camillus has requested funds from the SEOPW CRA for the
Miami Shelter Program ("Program") which will provide beds and assistance to homeless individuals.
For over 50 years, the Program has been operating in the SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Area. Its mission of
restoring hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in the community has always been aligned with the SEOPW
CRA's goals and principles. The Coronavirus Disease 19 ("Covid-19") pandemic has been a challenging time for
the poor and homeless population, and the Program has been at the forefront of addressing the diverse needs of
its clients. The Program depends on fundraising to underwrite its services. Two of their major annual fundraisers
are "The Auction" and "Hope for All Gala." The SEOPW CRA has supported these events in the past.
RECOMMENDATION
Camillus House, Inc., is located within the redevelopment area and has a proven track record of helping the chronic
homeless population. As a result, the Executive Director recommends approval of a bid waiver.