HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-25-0035 Exhibit ASEOPW Board of Commissioners Meeting
June 26, 2025
THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
4/5ths RECOMMENDATION INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To: Board Chair Christine King and Date: June 17, 2025 File:
Members of the SEOPW CRA Board
Subject: Recommendations and findings to waive
competitive sealed bidding and negotiation
methods pursuant to City Code 18-85 and 18-86
for the Tenant Improvement Grant to Jitterflix,
LLC.
From: James D. McQueen Enclosures: Exhibit "A"
Executive Director
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the Southeast Overtown/Park 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").
Jitterflix, LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company ("Jitterflix"), currently operates a photography studio business,
which produces enriching and historic content in the Overtown community. Jitterflix now seeks financial assistance
to expand its business operations within the Redevelopment Area and has submitted an application to the SEOPW
CRA's Tenant Improvement Grant Initiative, authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-25-0021, passed and adopted on
April 24, 2025, for a grant, in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($200,000.00).
In its proposal, Jitterflix identifies a comprehensive buildout plan to help attract families and individuals of all
backgrounds to the Redevelopment Area, and contribute to the overall improvement of the neighborhood economy.
It is recommended that the SEOPW CRA Board authorize the issuance of a grant for tenant improvements, subject to
the execution of a Sub -lease with the SEOPW CRA. The Executive Director has reviewed and vetted the request, in
accordance with the objectives of the Plan.
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 and 18-86 and the affirmation of
these written findings and the forwarding the same to the SEOPW CRA Board by a four -fifths vote is respectfully
requested.
APPROVED
times D. McQueen,
Executive Director