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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-23-0019 Backup -2023-04-27PROPOSED FUNDING REQUEST Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Project Name EDBB All Stars Youth Escape Car Wash - Second Chance Initiative Prepared For The City of Miami SEOPW CRA Prepared By Ijamyn Gray Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 1490 NW 3rd Avenue I Miami, FL 33136 Tel: 786.317.7729 ijamyngray62@gmail.com Submitted on April 6, 2023 FACT SHEET WHO WE ARE: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC, was established in 2017. We are a for profit organization currently located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida 33136. This organization is founded on removing barriers encountered among youth and young adults between the ages 14-25 living in the City of Miami including SEOPW Redevelopment area. Our mission is to provide mentorship while uniting the diverse cultures in underprivileged communities by exposing our participants to entrepreneurship opportunities while educating them in life skill trainings and promoting successful ways for maturing from an adolescent to a young adult. WHAT WE DO: We offer participation in our paid on the job training followed by job opportunities as well as entrepreneurial opportunities for residents between the ages of 14-25, living in underprivileged communities within the City of Miami and SEOPW Redevelopment area. Our most current on the job paid training and job placement opportunities are offered through our All -Star Youth Escape Carwash Detail Service, launched in August of 2021, amid the pandemic. Our carwash initiative has been successful in improving the quality of life for our fifteen (15) participants by assuring job placement after completion of their job training in which all participants are paid $15 per hour. Our mobile car wash pop -ups have also allowed our participants to provide services at many community events and businesses within the City of Miami and the SEOPW Redevelopment area. WHAT WE NEED: We are pleased to submit this proposal for services to support our desire to build a relationship with the City of Miami SEOPW CRA; and work in conjunction with the city achieving its redevelopment goals by supporting a local standard car washing project. This project will enhance City of Miami residents by providing jobs and a service within the local community, while improving the quality of life and promoting entrepreneurship and technology innovations to its participants. In order to keep this effort ongoing, we are seeking your monetary support in the amount of Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00), to be used to fund our car wash/mentorship initiative expenses. With your sponsorship we will be able to reach 10 to 15 youth/young people living within the City of Miami including the SEOPW Redevelopment area. Our goal is to give the youth of today an opportunity to learn all the tools needed in becoming a successful business owner and a productive citizen. We realize not all youth are suited for college after graduating from high school. However, all youth can become productive citizens' by earning and learning. With your financial assistance this opportunity will continue to create jobs for our youth and give them a responsibility geared towards earning an honest living. It will promote self-worth and reduce the chances of our participants from engaging in unproductive activities. I truly believe initiatives such as this is a necessity throughout our unprivileged neighborhoods/ communities which ultimately empower our youth to become self-sufficient productive citizens. The requested funds will be allocated as follows: PROPOSED BUDGET OF SEOPW CRA FUNDS: The Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) to be acquired from SEOPW will be used towards our car wash and mentorship initiative expenses. With your sponsorship we will be able to reach fifteen (15) young people living within the SEOPW Redevelopment area. Item No. Description Line Total 1 EMPLOYEEES/TRAINEES/CONTRACT MANAGER $ 45,000.00 2 FRINGE BENEFITS $ 3,000.00 3 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/AUDITING/BOOKKEEPING $ 6,000.00 4 WORKER'S COMPENSATION/INSURANCE $ 3,500.00 5 EQUIPMENT/ STORAGE $ 1,500.00 6 SUPPLIES (operational and office supplies) $ 2,000.00 7 MEALS $ 1,000.00 8 UNIFORMS $ 2,500.00 9 AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE $ 1,500.00 10 TRAINING CERTIFICATION $ 2,000.00 11 BUSINESS CONFERENCE (this includes hotel and travel expenses) $ 7,000.00 Infrastructure Request — EDBB is requesting the continued use of the property located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue for its services and mentorship program Total Budget $ 75,000.00 WHY WE NEED IT: We have seen the effects of our program and community engagements and the outcome has been phenomenal thus far. I am a testimony of how programs such as this made a difference in my childhood. With youth violence on the rise our organization is committed to providing job opportunities, mentorship, and other trainings, which teach life skills that focus on how to work through the many barriers that may prevent our participants from succeeding. CONCLUSION: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC takes pride in caring for our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and our environment. We hire dedicated employees who have similar values. We are a customer -first establishment, and we provide all of our employees the opportunity to build everlasting careers. EDBB All Star Youth Escape Detailing Services has created a working environment in the City of Miami where employees can perform their best and strive to achieve his or her personal goals. Because of our detailed training and safety program, we encourage our employees to dream big despite the barriers we face. We are confident that we can meet the challenges ahead and stand ready to partner with you in delivering an effective, employee invested, and customer first solution. Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Ijamyn Gray, Founder Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC (EDBB All Stars Youth Escape Car Wash — Second Chance Initiative) 1:11,413i INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION 2023 MEMBER PRIOR YEAR PROJECT DELIVERABLES: Staying true to our mission, we partnered with and supported local businesses to provide the following services and incentives to our participants: SERVICES PROVIDED / DELIVERABLES PROVIDED BY SUCCESS RATE Talent Acquisitions • The hiring of 15-20 youth and adults within the City of Miami • The participation of 15 youth volunteers during Spring break • The participation of 15 youth volunteers during Summer break (ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE COMPENSATED $15 / PER HOUR) Career Source South Florida Referrals from Local Businesses and Residents Improved social skills, Increased self- esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements On the job car detailing training which includes car tech videos Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC All employees are certified car specialists within four weeks Financial Literacy Classes Regions Bank 90% of employees open new bank accounts within four weeks Mentorship and Life Skills Daily Staff Meetings - Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 95% of attendance rate, 95% employee uniformity and enhanced customers service Supplies purchased for the business were purchased from local business • Neighborhood Price Choice EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements Meals for our participants were purchased from local business • 2 Guys, Chic-fil-A EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-sufficiency and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements Participation in the following community events: Father and Son Football Tournament, Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, Community Pop-up Events, Valentine Grams Drive, EDBB Annual Christmas Wishlist Event EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC Improved social skills, Increased self - esteem and self-confidence and promotes a sense of fulfillment through community engagements E NGdU AG I NI. O BERM ER'S PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com PRIOR YEAR PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES: SUCCESS STORY NO. 1 Our first success story was finding my father Randy Hudnell. One day God asked me "how can I save the world and forget about my own. With that though in mind I found my father who was homeless and on drugs at the time. It was a challenge looking past him being an absent parent but with God's permission I was able to forgive my father for his shortfall and offer him a life changing opportunity through employment with Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. Mr. Hudnell, now has a stable job as a car tech specialist/record keeper, he has his own place and is no longer homeless. Our next mission is to assist him with his dream of opening his own business of selling nutritious and delicious organic and natural food and drinks. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 2 The second success story is helping groom and mentor Antiwone Johnson, who has been a part of Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service from its start. His dream is to someday own his own security company. As a result of shadowing the owner of EDBB, Antiwone has learned the tools needed to operate and manage his own business. He is now the proud owner of A3 Security Services, LLC, which is another service provided under the EDBB umbrella. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 3 Our third success story was the hiring of a young man name Robert Whittle. He was featured on a documentary — Behind the Bars in Miami, where he was in Bootcamp after serving 5'/2 years in prison. He was released in June of 2021, and since his release from prison he has been employed by Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. As a result he now has a stable source of income, has opened a bank account and has transformed his mind into being a model citizen and employee. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 4 The fourth success story is the hiring of over 20 youth from different communities and creating a safe haven through our carwash youth escape initiative. These youth are learning the true meaning of "One Brother One Hood". Each day they realize that this carwash is a life changing opportunity where we wash away our past while waxing into a brighter future — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com TOTAL PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET: The total operating cost per year to effectively fund the carwash program is Three Hundred Thirty -Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00). The following is a detailed line item per cost: Item Description No. Line Total Balance Remaining After Commitment 1 TRAINEES / CONTRACT MANAGER $ 237,000.00 2 ADMINISTRATION /AUDITING / BOOKKEEPING $ 10,000.00 3 FRINGE BENEFITS $ 15,000.00 4 INSURANCE $ 6,000.00 5 STORAGE $ 5,000.00 6 BUSINESS CONFERENCE (travel expenses, courses, etc.) $ 20,000.00 7 MEALS $ 2,500.00 8 UNIFORMS $ 6,000.00 9 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 10 EQUIPMENT $ 2,500.00 11 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 12 GASOLINE EXPENSE (automobile and equipment) $ 3,500.00 13 LICENSES/PERMITS $ 3,000.00 14 OFFICE SPACE $ 1,000.00 15 WORKER'S COMPENSATION $ 4,000.00 16 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 2,000.00 17 INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) CERTIFICATION $ 5,000.00 18 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS $ 2,500.00 Total Operating Budget $ 330,000.00 STATEMENT OF WORK Prepared For The City of Miami SEOPW CRA Project Name EDBB Al!stars Youth Escape Detailing Services Prepared By Ijamyn Gray Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 1490 NW 3rd Avenue I Miami, FL 33136 Tel: 786.317.7729 ijamyngray62@gmail.com Submitted on 3/6/2023 STATEMENT OF WORK INTRODUCTION: Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC was established in 2017. We are a for profit organization currently located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 106, Miami, Florida 33136.This organization is founded on removing barriers encountered among youth and young men ages 14-24 living in the City of Miami. PROJECT PURPOSE: Our mission is to provide mentorship while uniting the diverse cultures in underprivileged communities by exposing our participants to entrepreneurship and networking opportunities while educating them in life skills trainings and promoting successful ways for maturing from an adolescent to a young adult. SCOPE OF WORK: We offer participation in our paid on the job training followed by job opportunities as well as entrepreneurial opportunities for residents between the ages of 16-24, living in underprivileged communities within the City of Miami. Our most current on the job paid training and job placement opportunities are offered through our All -Star Youth Escape Car Wash Detail Service, located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 (behind the Price Choice Shopping Plaza). PROJECT TASKS: Our carwash initiative has been successful in improving the quality of life for our fifteen (15) participants within a twelve-month period by assuring job placement after completion of their job training. Our mobile carwash pop -ups have and will continue to allow our participants to provide services at many community events and businesses within the City of Miami. Our major milestones will be our International Detailing Association Certification offered to our trainees, our annual car wash conference, our spring and summer youth car wash camps and our professional trainings and empowerment guest speakers which will be conducted in the Overtown Business Resource Center conference room. PROJECT DELIVERABLES: Staying true to our mission, we have partnered with local organizations to provide the following services and incentives to our participants: DELIVERABLES PROVIDED BY DATES OF DELIVERABLES Talent Acquisitions • The hiring of 10-20 youth and young adults within the City of Miami Career Source South Florida and Referrals from Local Businesses and Residents January 1st— December 31st, 2023 (Duration of Project) March 20th — March 25th, 2023 July 5th— July 28th, 2023 • The participation of 15 youth volunteers during Spring break 2023 (Spring Break Car wash Camp) Community Hiring Event Community Hiring Event • The participation of 15 youth volunteers during Summer break 2023 (Summer Break Car wash Camp) On the job car detailing training which includes International Detailing Association Certification Training Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC and IDA Trainer January 1st— December 31st, 2023 (All employees are certified as car specialists within six months) Financial Literacy Classes Regions Bank January 1st— December 31st, 2023 (classes are conducted once a month) Mentorship and Life Skills Trainings Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC and Guest Speakers January 1st— December 31st, 2023 (trainings are conducted biweekly) Participation in community and networking events such as: Father and Son Football Tournament, Thanksgiving Turkey Drives, Local community, EDBB Annual Christmas Wishlist Event EDBB, INC (non-profit organization) and Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC, and other organizations January 1st— December 31st, 2023 (Participation is required at least three times a month. The goal is to improve social skills, increase self - esteem and self-confidence and promote a sense of fulfillment through community engagements and outreach initiatives) MONTHLY SCHEDULE: MONTH PROJECT TIMELINE January 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners, and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Soft Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Dr Martin Luther King Annual Parade" February 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "EDBB Spreading Love on Valentine's Day" March 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Father and Son Football Tournament" and • Engage in Community Event — "Spring Break Youth Escape Car wash Camp" April 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Easter Egg Give Away Car wash Drive" May 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • EDBB Annual Team Building Event — "Annual Car Wash Expo" June 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Summer Break Youth Escape Car wash Camp" July 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Summer Break Youth Escape continued" August 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Back to School Youth Car wash Drive" September 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings or • Engage in Community Event — "Teacher Planning Day Youth Car Wash" October 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Trick or Treat Youth Car Wash Candy Drive" November 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "Turkey Give -Away Youth Car Wash Drive" December 2023 • Meeting with team daily • Meet with CRA Project Manager weekly • Detail cleaning of vehicles (residents, local business owners and employees) • International Detailing Association Certification Training • Complete Bi-weekly Professionalism and Skills Trainings • Engage in Community Event — "EDBB Christmas Wishlist Toy Drive" • Project Close-out TRAININGS: All employees will attend trainings on the proper techniques to detail all vehicles and safety precautions before any work is performed on the vehicles. Professionalism and Skills Trainings are conducted monthly and mandatory for all employees. TITLE ADMINISTERED BY NEW HIRE ORIENTATION EDBB INC CAR WASH DETAILING TRAINING / SERIES 101-105 Ammo Training Academy INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION TRAINING IDA Trainer PROFESSIONALISM IN THE WORK -PLACE EDBB INC / BKH FINANCIAL LITERACY REGIONS BANK & TRANSITION INC DRESS CODE EDBB INC / BKH GOOD DECISION MAKING EDBB INC / BKH CUSTOMER SERVICE EDBB INC / BKH EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE EDBB INC / BKH RESPECT IN THE WORKPLACE EDBB INC / BKH SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE EDBB INC / BKH TIME MANAGEMENT EDBB INC / BKH MONEY MANAGEMENT EDBB INC / BKH PROPOSED 2023 COMMITMENTS ORAGANIZATION AMOUNT SEOPW CRA $ 75,000.00 MAYOR API FUNDING $ 50,000.00 CARWASH REVENUE $ 25,000.00 DISTRICT 5 $ 50,000.00 CHILDREN'S TRUST $ 17,500.00 TOTAL PROPOSED COMMITTMENTS $ 217,500.00 PROPOSED BUDGET OF SEOPW CRA FUNDS: The Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) to be acquired from SEOPW will be used towards our car wash and mentorship initiative expenses. With your sponsorship we will be able to reach ten (10) young people living within the City of Miami. Item No. Description Line Total 1 EMPLOYEEES/TRAINEES/CONTRACT MANAGER $ 45,000.00 2 FRINGE BENEFITS $ 3,000.00 3 ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/AUDITING/BOOKKEEPING $ 6,000.00 4 WORKER'S COMPENSATION/INSURANCE $ 3,500.00 5 EQUIPMENT/ STORAGE $ 1,500.00 6 SUPPLIES (operational and office supplies) $ 2,000.00 7 MEALS $ 1,000.00 8 UNIFORMS $ 2,500.00 9 AUTOMOBILE GASOLINE $ 1,500.00 10 TRAINING CERTIFICATION $ 2,000.00 11 BUSINESS CONFERENCE (this includes hotel and travel expenses) $ 7,000.00 Infrastructure Request — EDBB is requesting the continued use of the property located at 1490 NW 3rd Avenue for its services and mentorship program Total Budget $ 75,000.00 CONCLUSION: We have seen the effects of our program and community engagements and the outcome has been phenomenal thus far. As CEO of this organization, I am a testimony of how programs such as this made a difference in my childhood. With youth violence on the rise our organization is committed to providing job opportunities, mentorship, and other trainings, which teach life skills that focus on how to work through the many barriers that may prevent our participants from succeeding. Our goal is to give the youth of today an opportunity to learn all the tools needed in becoming a successful business owner and a productive citizen. We realize not all youth are suited for college after graduating from high school. However, all youth can become productive citizens' by earning and learning. With your financial assistance this opportunity will continue to create jobs for our youth and give them a responsibility geared towards earning an honest living. It will promote self- worth and reduce the chances of our participants from engaging in unproductive activities. I truly believe initiatives such as this is a necessity throughout our unprivileged neighborhoods/ communities which ultimately empower our youth to become self-sufficient productive citizens. Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC takes pride in caring for our employees, our customers, our shareholders, and our environment. We hire dedicated employees who have similar values. We are a customer -first establishment, and we provide all of our employees the opportunity to build everlasting careers. EDBB All Star Youth Escape Detailing Services has created a working environment in the City of Miami where employees can perform their best and strive to achieve his or her personal goals. Because of our detailed training and safety program, we encourage our employees to dream big despite the barriers. We are confident that we can meet the challenges ahead and stand ready to partner with you in delivering an effective, employee invested, and customer first solution. Thank you for your consideration, Mr. Ijamyn Gray, Founder Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC (EDBB All Star Youth Escape Carwash Detailing Services) E NGdU AG I NI. O BERM ER'S PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com PRIOR YEAR PROJECT SUCCESS STORIES: SUCCESS STORY NO. 1 Our first success story was finding my father Randy Hudnell. One day God asked me "how can I save the world and forget about my own. With that though in mind I found my father who was homeless and on drugs at the time. It was a challenge looking past him being an absent parent but with God's permission I was able to forgive my father for his shortfall and offer him a life changing opportunity through employment with Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. Mr. Hudnell, now has a stable job as a car tech specialist/record keeper, he has his own place and is no longer homeless. Our next mission is to assist him with his dream of opening his own business of selling nutritious and delicious organic and natural food and drinks. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 2 The second success story is helping groom and mentor Antiwone Johnson, who has been a part of Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service from its start. His dream is to someday own his own security company. As a result of shadowing the owner of EDBB, Antiwone has learned the tools needed to operate and manage his own business. He is now the proud owner of A3 Security Services, LLC, which is another service provided under the EDBB umbrella. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 3 Our third success story was the hiring of a young man name Robert Whittle. He was featured on a documentary — Behind the Bars in Miami, where he was in Bootcamp after serving 5'/2 years in prison. He was released in June of 2021, and since his release from prison he has been employed by Encouraging Dreamer's Breaking Barriers Allstars Detailing Service. As a result he now has a stable source of income, has opened a bank account, and has transformed his mind into being a model citizen and employee. — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC SUCCESS STORY NO. 4 The fourth success story is the hiring of over 20 youth from different communities and creating a safe haven through our carwash youth escape initiative. These youth are learning the true meaning of "One Brother One Hood". Each day they realize that this carwash is a life changing opportunity where we wash away our past while waxing into a brighter future — ljamyn Gray, CEO of Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com TOTAL PROJECT OPERATING BUDGET: The total operating cost per year to effectively fund the car wash program is Three Hundred Thirty -Thousand Dollars ($330,000.00). The following is a detailed line item per cost: Item Description No. Line Total 1 TRAINEES / CONTRACT MANAGER $ 237,000.00 2 ADMINISTRATION / AUDITING / BOOKKEEPING $ 10,000.00 3 FRINGE BENEFITS $ 15,000.00 4 INSURANCE $ 6,000.00 5 STORAGE $ 5,000.00 6 BUSINESS CONFERENCE (travel expenses, courses, etc.) $ 20,000.00 7 MEALS $ 2,500.00 8 UNIFORMS $ 6,000.00 9 OFFICE SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 10 EQUIPMENT $ 2,500.00 11 OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES $ 2,500.00 12 GASOLINE EXPENSE (automobile and equipment) $ 3,500.00 13 LICENSES/PERMITS $ 3,000.00 14 OFFICE SPACE $ 1,000.00 15 WORKER'S COMPENSATION $ 4,000.00 16 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE $ 2,000.00 17 INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION (IDA) CERTIFICATION $ 5,000.00 18 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS $ 2,500.00 Total Operating Budget $ 330,000.00 PO Box 11363, Miami FL 33101 Office (786) 317-7729 Email: encouragingdreamers@gmail.com INTERNATIONAL DETAILING ASSOCIATION 2023 MEMBER GRANT AGREEMENT This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this day of 2023 ("Effective Date") by and between SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes ("SEOPW CRA"), and ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Grantee"). RECITALS A. WHEREAS, the 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 Plan Update (the "Plan"); and B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 10 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community" and "improving the quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 14 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle; and D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 14 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 E. WHEREAS, Grantee's All Star Detailing Services training and second -chance program (the "Program") will provide on-the-job training, internship and employment opportunities to residents in the Redevelopment Area who are interested in entrepreneurship in the vehicle servicing and detailing industry. The Program will also provide vehicle detailing services to the fleet of vehicles owned by the City of Miami (the "City"). Through its Program, Grantee 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 F. WHEREAS, Grantee anticipates gainfully employing between five and eighteen individuals from the Redevelopment Area through the Program, in positions ranging from "vehicle tech specialists" to supervisory level positions fostering the development of managerial skills and encouraging career advancement; and G. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-22-00 attached hereto as Exhibit "A," passed and adopted on , authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00), to the Grantee for funding to underwrite costs associated with the Program H. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions relating to the use of this grant; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, receipt, and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee agree as follows: 1 1. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct and are incorporated herein by referenced and made a part hereof. 2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and Grantee's compliance with all of its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available to Grantee grant funds to be used for the purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided. 3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to underwrite costs associated with the Program incurred during the Term of this Agreement, in accordance with the Program's approved scope of work and budget, ("Scope of Work and Budget") as described in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall terminate upon the earlier of six (6) months after the Effective Date, or when the grant funds of Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00), are expended, whichever occurs first. However, the following rights of the SEOPW CRA shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement: to audit or inspect; to require reversion of assets; to enforce representations, warranties, and certifications; to exercise entitlement to remedies, limitation of liability, indemnification, and recovery of fees and costs. 5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee up to Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed Thirty -Six Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($36,000.00), Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after receipt and approval of requests for disbursements in accordance with the approved Scope of Work and Budget. b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. All requests for the disbursement of grant funds by Grantee shall be submitted in writing to the SEOPW CRA by Grantee's authorized representative prior to the termination of this Agreement. All such requests must be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting the use of grant funds and/or expenditures incurred, and that the request is being made in accordance with the Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget, as reflected in Exhibit "C", for expenditures incurred during the Term of this Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, "supporting documentation" may include invoices, receipts, photographs, and any other materials evidencing the expense incurred. Grantee agrees that all invoices or receipts reflecting the expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in Grantee's name, and not in the name of the SEOPW CRA in light of Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary obligation whatsoever. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation for any expenditures, and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and all requests it deems to be outside of the approved Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee's failure to provide additional supporting documentation or explanation regarding expenses incurred, when requested by the SEOPW CRA, shall serve as grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement, and Grantee solely shall bear all costs associated with any expenditures not approved by the SEOPW CRA. c. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment will be made to Grantee as a reimbursement for any Project -specific expenditure paid in cash. Grantee acknowledges that a cash transaction is insufficient per se to comply with record -keeping requirements under this Agreement. d. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The SEOPW CRA shall not make advance payments to Grantee or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials, or equipment which have not been delivered to Grantee for use in connection with the Project. 2 6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of grant funds is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting guidelines and other requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the grant. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice of said guidelines and other requirements to Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and the grant funds will be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations. 7. REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. If Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations or covenants hereunder, or materially breaches any of the terms contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall have the right to take one or more of the following actions: a. Withhold cash payments, pending correction of the deficiency by Grantee; b. Recover payments made to Grantee; c. Disallow (that is, deny the use of the grant for) all or part of the cost for the activity or action not in compliance; d. Withhold further awards for the Project; or e. Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted. 8. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION. a. PUBLIC RECORDS; MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. This Agreement shall be subject to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties understand the broad nature of these laws and agree to comply with Florida's Public Records Laws, and laws relating to records retention. Moreover, in furtherance of the SEOPW CRA's audit rights in Section 9(c) below, Grantee acknowledges and accepts the SEOPW CRA's right to access Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the obligation of Grantee to retain and to make those records available upon request, and in accordance with all applicable laws. Grantee shall keep and maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In addition, Grantee's contractors and subcontractors must make available, upon the SEOPW CRA's request, any books, documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain records related to this Agreement or the Project for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation of this Agreement. b. REPORTS. Grantee shall deliver to the SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of grant funds as requested by the SEOPW CRA, from time to time and as detailed herein. Failure to provide said reports shall result in grant funds being withheld until Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by Grantee in providing such reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement. c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of Grantee's records pertaining to the grant funds and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. Grantee agrees to cooperate with the SEOPW CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take place at a mutually agreeable date and time. d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the SEOPW CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA. 9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Grantee shall transfer to the SEOPW CRA any unused grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration. 3 10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CERTIFICATIONS. Grantee represents, warrants, and certifies the following: a. INVOICES. Invoices for all expenditures paid for by Grantee shall be submitted to the CRA for review and approval in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. Grantee, through its authorized representative, shall certify that work reflected in said invoices has, in fact, been performed in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit `B". b. EXPENDITURES. Funds disbursed under this Agreement shall be used solely for the Project in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit `B". All expenditures of grant funds will be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. Grant funds shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and separate accounts and accounting records shall be maintained. d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of grant funds shall be used for political activities. e. LIABILITY GENERALLY. Grantee shall be liable to the SEOPW CRA for the amount of the grant expended in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement. f. AUTHORITY. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary actions on the part of, and has been, or will be, duly executed and delivered by Grantee, and neither the execution and delivery hereof, nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof: (i) requires the approval and consent of any other party, except such as have been duly obtained or as are specifically noted herein; (ii) contravenes any existing law, judgment, governmental rule, regulation or order applicable to or binding on any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, bank loan, or credit agreement, applicable ordinances, resolutions, or on the date of this Agreement, any other agreement or instrument to which Grantee is a party; or (iii) contravenes or results in any breach of, or default under any other agreement to which Grantee is a party, or results in the creation of any lien or encumbrances upon any property of Grantee. 11. NON-DISCRIMINATION. Grantee, for itself and on behalf of its contractors and sub -contractors, agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class prescribed by law in connection with its performance under this Agreement. Furthermore, Grantee represents that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely, by reason of his/her race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other member of a protected class be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance pursuant to this Agreement. 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Grantee is familiar with the following provisions regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by Grantee. Grantee covenants, represents, and warrants that it will comply with all such conflict -of -interest provisions: a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V. b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1. 13. CONTINGENCY. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for Program activities and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, or change in regulations. The SEOPW CRA shall not be liable to Grantee for amendment or termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section. 4 14. MARKETING. a. PUBLICATION. In the event Grantee wishes to engage in any marketing efforts, Grantee shall, if approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below, produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the SEOPW CRA's name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA's contribution to the Program, in all forms of media and communications created by Grantee for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or any other lawful purpose, including but not limited to stationary, newspapers, periodicals, billboards, posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television, radio, or internet advertisements, or interviews. b. APPROVAL. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to approve the form and placement of all acknowledgements described in Section 14(a) above, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. c. LIMITED USE. Grantee further agrees that the SEOPW CRA's name and logo may not be otherwise used, copied, reproduced, altered in any manner, or sold to others for purposes other than those specified in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, or in Grantee's use of the SEOPW CRA's name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement. 15. DEFAULT. If Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of Grantee's obligations hereunder, and Grantee does not cure such failure within thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from the SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred, then Grantee shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the SEOPW CRA, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Grantee, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW CRA directly to Grantee and utilized by Grantee in violation of this Agreement shall be immediately returned to the SEOPW CRA. Grantee understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination. 16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the issuance of grant funds under this Agreement, Grantee hereby waives, releases, and discharges the SEOPW CRA, the City of Miami, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, or attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or damage of any kind which may hereafter accrue to Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, or representatives, with respect to any of the provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement. Any liability of the SEOPW CRA under this Agreement shall be subject to the limitations imposed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes. 17. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event of breach of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA, Grantee may only seek specific performance of this Agreement and any recovery shall be limited to the grant funding authorized for the services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein. 18. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the SEOPW CRA and the City of Miami from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "liabilities") for reason of any injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from or in connection with: (i) the performance or non-performance of the services, supplies, materials, and equipment contemplated by this Agreement or the Program, whether directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission, default, professional errors or omissions, or negligence (whether active or passive) of Grantee or its employees, agents, or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Grantee"), regardless of whether it is, or is alleged 5 to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any act, omission, default, breach, or negligence (whether active or passive) of the SEOPW CRA, unless such injuries or damages are ultimately proven to be the result of grossly negligent or willful acts or omissions on the part of the SEOPW CRA; or (ii) the failures of Grantee to comply with any of the paragraphs provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of Grantee, to conform to statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority, federal, state, county, or city in connection with the granting or performance of this Agreement, or any amendment to this Agreement. Grantee expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the SEOPW CRA, from and against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Grantee, any of subcontractors, or participants in the Program, as provided above, for which Grantee's liability to such employee, former employee, subcontractor, or participant would otherwise be limited to payments under state Worker's Compensation or similar laws. The Indemnification shall survive the cancellation or expiration of the Agreement. 19. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit "C", attached hereto and incorporated herein. All such insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the SEOPW CRA, or the City of Miami (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) for adequacy of protection and evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the SEOPW CRA on Certificates of Insurance indicating such insurance to be in force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled, or materially changed during the performance of the Program under this Agreement without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (or in accordance to policy provisions) to the SEOPW CRA. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the SEOPW CRA, to the extent practicable, prior to the performance of Services hereunder, provided, however, that Grantee shall at any time upon request by SEOPW CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the SEOPW CRA. If, in the reasonable judgment of SEOPW CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Grantee of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, SEOPW CRA reserves the right to require the provision by Grantee of an amount of coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take effect. Should Grantee fail or refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty (30) days following SEOPW CRA's written notice, this Agreement shall be considered terminated on the date the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. Upon such termination, SEOPW CRA shall pay Grantee expenses incurred for the Program, prior to the date of termination but shall not be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, or for any consequential or incidental damages. 20. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between the Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA and Grantee as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA and Grantee shall proceed in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the parties are not able to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of written notice to the other, the dispute shall be submitted to the SEOPW CRA's Board of Commissioners for resolution within ninety (90) days of the expiration of such thirty (30) day period or such longer period as may be agreed to by the parties to this Agreement. The Board's decision shall be deemed final and binding on the parties. 21. INTERPRETATION. a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe, or amplify the terms and provisions of this Agreement or the scope or intent thereof. b. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto relating to the grant, and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. There are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the SEOPW CRA and Grantee relating to the Agreement. Any promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the 6 parties. The masculine (or neuter) pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is deemed to refer to examples rather than to be words of limitation. c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement. d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, term, condition, or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth herein. e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this Agreement shall govern. f. WAIVER. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless made in writing. g. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision contained in this Agreement be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to conform with such laws, or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be deemed severable; and in either event, the remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect. h. THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES. No provision of this Agreement shall, in any way, inure to the benefit of any third party so as to make such third party a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of any one or more of the terms hereof or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any party not a party hereto. 22. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in writing and signed by both parties. 23. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPW CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and may be used by the SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. Grantee agrees that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any document which is given by the SEOPW CRA to Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the SEOPW CRA and shall not be used by Grantee for any other purpose whatsoever, without the written consent of the SEOPW CRA. 24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by the SEOPW CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the SEOPW CRA any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the grant funds. 7 25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of Grantee under this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other party without the SEOPW CRA's prior written consent which may be withheld by the SEOPW CRA, in its sole discretion. 26. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida law. 27. TERMINATION. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, at any time for any reason upon giving five (5) days written notice of termination to Grantee. Should the SEOPW CRA terminate this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. In no way shall the SEOPW CRA be subjected to any liability or exposure for the termination of this Agreement under this Section. 28. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail, addressed to the party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served, or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted, or the date of actual receipt or refusal of delivery, whichever is earlier. To SEOPW CRA: To Grantee: James McQueen, Executive Director Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 Email: JMcQueen@miamigov.com With copies to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel Email: VTBrown@miamigov.com Ijamyn Gray, Chief Executive Officer Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC 3520 Douglas Road Miami, FL 33133 Email: ijamyngray62@gmail.com 29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Grantee, its contractors, subcontractors, employees, agents, and participants in the Program shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or employees of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the SEOPW CRA, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA. 30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 31. MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The facsimile or other electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate originals 8 32. MISCELLANEOUS. a. In the event of any litigation between the parties under this Agreement, the parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs at trial and appellate levels. b. Time shall be of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. c. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement. [REMAINDER OF PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK] 9 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Agreement, for other good and valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed this Agreement. SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes ATTEST: By: By: Name: Todd B. Hannon Name: James McQueen Title: Clerk of the Board Title: Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS: By: By: Name: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Name: Ann -Marie Sharpe Title: Staff Counsel Title: Director of Risk Management WITNESSES: By: Print: By: ENCOURAGING DREAMERS BREAKING BARRIERS, LLC a Florida limited liability company ("Grantee") By: Ijamyn Gray, its Chief Executive Officer 10 Print: 11