HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-24-0076 Exhibit AEXHIBIT "A"
SEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
November 21, 2024
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
From: James D. McQueen
Executive Director
Date: November 13, 2024 File:
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation methods
pursuant to City Code 18-85(a) for Arts & Culture in FY
2024-2025.
Enclosures: Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Exhibit "C"
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast OvertownlPark West Community Redevelopment
Agency ("SEOPW CRA") is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within
its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Updated SEOPW CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
Miami Urban Contemporary Experience, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company, requests assistance in an
amount not to exceed Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) ("Funds").
Miami Urban Contemporary Experience, LLC will host "The Power of the Pen Arts Exhibition," a dynamic and
immersive 3-day celebration of art, culture, and community. Hosted at the historic D.A. Dorsey House, this
cultural showcase promises to attract local and international attention through robust programming that blends
live performances, cultural discussions, and artistic showcases.
This event is a unique opportunity to support the intersection of art, heritage, and social capital, highlighting
diverse voices from the Black community and showcasing local and national talents. To improve the quality of
life for Southeast Overtown and Park West residents, it is recommended that such programming be continued in
Fiscal Year 2024-2025. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted the request in accordance with the
redevelopment plan's objectives.
RECOMMENDATION:
In light of the above -stated, approval of a waiver of the formal requirements of competitive sealed bidding methods
as not being practicable or advantageous to the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency as set forth in the City Code of Ordinances, as amended, specifically Sections 18-85(a) and the affirmation
of these written findings and the forwarding the same to the Board of Commissioners of the SEOPW CRA by a
four -fifths vote is respectfully requested.
APPROVED
Jam 'D. McQueen, Executive Director