HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0008 Notice to the PublicSoutheast Overtown/ Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA")
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/ Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 23,
2023, at 10:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter in the City Commission chambers located at Miami
City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133. The Board will consider the award of
grant funds to Transition, Inc., a legal entity authorized to transact business/render services in
the State of Florida, to underwrite costs associated with the management of the Adult
Employment and Training Program from the period of March 2023 to September 2023, located
at 1550 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136.
In accordance with the Board's 2018 Redevelopment Plan ("Plan") and Florida Statutes 163,
the Board will consider the funding, in an amount not to exceed $382,900.00, to underwrite
costs associated with Adult Employment and Training Program to assist former inmates and
other under -served residents re-entering the community to overcome the obstacle of finding
and maintaining gainful employment. This funding is critical, which is envisioned to improve the
quality of life for residents and to reduce slum and blight.
Inquiries regarding this notice may be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director,
SEOPW CRA, at (305) 679-6800.
This action is being considered pursuant to Sections 18-85 (a) of the Code of the City of Miami,
Florida as amended ("Code"). The recommendation and findings to be considered in this matter
are set forth in the proposed resolution and in Code Sections 18-85 (a), which are deemed to
be incorporated by reference herein, and are available as with the scheduled CRA Board
meeting of Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. or anytime thereafter in the City
Commission chambers located at Miami City Hall, 3500 Pan American Drive, Miami, FL 33133.
All comments and questions with respect to the meeting and remote public participation should
be addressed to James McQueen, Executive Director, at 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor, Miami
Florida 33136 (305) 679-6800. Should any person desire to appeal any decision of the Board
with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person shall ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, including all testimony and evidence upon which any appeal
may be based (F.S. 286.0105).
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special
accommodations to participate in this proceeding may contact the Office of the City Clerk at
(305) 250-5361 (Voice), not later than two (2) business days prior to the proceeding. TTY users
may call 711 (Florida Relay Service), not later than two
(2) business days prior to the proceeding.
Todd B, Hannon
Clerk of the Board
Ad No.40246