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HomeMy WebLinkAbout25256AGREEMENT INFORMATION AGREEMENT NUMBER 25256 NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT SEOPW CRA & TRANSITION, INC. DESCRIPTION GRANT AGREEMENT/TRANSITION'S ONE -STOP WORKFORCE CENTER/FILE ID: 16694/CRA-R-24-0060 EFFECTIVE DATE October 1, 2024 ATTESTED BY TODD B. HANNON ATTESTED DATE 11/19/2024 DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING DEPT. 11/25/2024 NOTE a 5a5ui GRANT AGREEMENT bc+0 This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this 0s1 day of der 2024 ("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 TRANSITION, INC., a Florida Not -For -Profit Corporation ("Grantee") (collectively, the "Parties"). RECITALS WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, currently codified in, Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the "Act"), and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the "Plan"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Act, "community redevelopment means projects of a "... community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum and blight"; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 of the Plan lists "[c]reat[ing] ... life sustainable jobs to residents [with]in the ... community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6 of the Plan, lists "improv[ing] the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan promotes "a variety in employment opportunities" for existing residents as a stated guided principle; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan promotes "address[ing], improv[ing] ... and expand[ing] economic opportunities of present and future residents...," as a stated guided principle; and WHEREAS, Grantee is a Florida Not -For -Profit Corporation that operates a job training and placement program, providing assistance for unemployed and/or under -employed youth and adult residents within the redevelopment area (the "Program"); and WHEREAS, on September 26, 2024, the SEOPW CRA Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0060, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," authorizing the issuance of a grant to Grantee, in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thirty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy -Three Cents ($437,612.73), to underwrite costs associated with the Program (the "Grant"); and 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. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct and are incorporated herein by referenced and made a part hereof. 1 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 the Grant to be used for the purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided. 3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to assist with the Program during the Term (as defined in Section 4) of this Agreement, in accordance with the Program's approved scope of work and budget ("Program Budget"), attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Grantee is aware that the SEOPW CRA is not obligated to expend additional funds beyond the approved Grant amount. 4. TERM. a. INITIAL TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall terminate September 30, 2025, or when the Grant of Four Hundred Thirty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy -Three Cents ($437,612.73) 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. b. RENEWAL OPTION. At the SEOPW CRA's sole option and discretion, this Agreement and Grantee's grant may be renewed for one (1) additional one (1) year term. 5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee an amount not to exceed Four Hundred Thirty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy -Three Cents ($437,612.73). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed Four Hundred Thirty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy -Three Cents ($437,612.73). 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 Program Budget. b. DEPOSIT OF GRANT FUNDS INTO SEPARATE CHECKING ACCOUNT. A separate checking account must be created for the sole purpose of depositing SEOPW CRA grant funds, prior to the disbursement of any grant funds. Said account shall not be used to deposit funds from other funding sources or to make payments other than to transfer funds to the Grantee's general operating checking account. c. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. All requests for the disbursement of 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 funds and/or expenditures incurred, and that the request is being made in accordance with the approved Program Budget, as reflected in Exhibit `B," 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 Program 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. 2 d. PRE -APPROVAL OF EXPENSES. Grantee agrees to submit to the SEOPW CRA all requests for the expenditure of Grant funds for pre -approval by the SEOPW CRA. Failure to submit said requests prior to incurring expenses may result in the Grantee bearing the costs incurred. The SEOPW CRA shall review said requests to ensure that the expense sought to be incurred by the Grantee is an expense within the approved Program Budget, attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and all requests it deems to be outside of the approved Program Budget. e. APPROVAL OF BUDGET MODIFICATIONS. Grantee agrees to submit any and all budget modifications, in writing, including line -item expenditures and descriptions, which exceed the budgeted amount, to the Executive Director for approval. f. CASH AND MOBILE PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The Parties agree that no payment will be made to Grantee as a reimbursement for any Project -specific expenditure paid in cash or via mobile payment application(s), including, but not limited to, Cash App, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo. Grantee acknowledges that cash and mobile payment transactions are insufficient per se to comply with record -keeping requirements under this Agreement. g. 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 Program. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of the Grant is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting guidelines and other requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA activities in issuing the funds. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice of said guidelines and other requirements to the Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and the Grant 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 Program; 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 audit rights in Section 8(c) below, Grantee acknowledges and accepts the SEOPW CRA 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 request, any books, documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit, 3 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 as requested by the SEOPW CRA, from time to time and as detailed herein. Failure to provide said reports shall result in 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 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 funds on hand at the time of such expiration, as defined in Section 4 of this Agreement. 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 SEOPW 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 approved Program Budget set forth in Exhibit "B." b. EXPENDITURES. Grant funds disbursed under this Agreement shall be used solely for the Program in accordance with the approved Program Budget set forth in Exhibit "B." All expenditures of funds shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement. c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. This Grant shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and separate accounts and accounting records shall be maintained. d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of this Grant 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 any 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 4 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/their 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. 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 name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA 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 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 name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA 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. 5 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 funding authorized for the services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be liable to the Grantee for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein, and/or required in the approved Program Budget attached hereto as Exhibit "B." 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, including risk of loss of artwork on display, or otherwise stored within public premises for the duration of 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 the Grantee or its employees, agents or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Grantee"), regardless of whether it is, or is alleged 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 the Grantee to comply with any of the paragraph's provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of the 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 the 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. 19. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto. 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 6 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 Parties as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Parties 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 Parties agree to resolve any disputes between them arising from the alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement, in accordance with Section 18-105, of the Code of the City of Miami, as amended ("City Code"). 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 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 7 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 grant funds. 25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of Grantee under this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other party without the SEOPW CRA prior written consent which may be withheld by the SEOPW CRA, in its sole discretion. 26. 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. 27. 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: Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency James D. McQueen, Executive Director 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 Email: JMcQueen@miamiaov.com With copies to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel Email: VTbrown@miamigov.com 8 To Grantee: Transition, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit corporation Stephen Gilmore, Chief Executive Officer 1550 NW 3rd Avenue, Building C Miami, FL 33136 Email: sgilmore@transitioninc.org 28. 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. 29. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 30. 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. 31. 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 herein, and made a part of this Agreement. [Signature Page Follows] 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. ATTEST: Todd B. Clerk of the Board APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Staff Counsel WITNESSES: By: Print: By: Print: akca a san� skCJ V'v U i mh){t t By: 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 es D. McQueen Executive Director APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: By: Ann -Marie Sharpe Director of Risk Management 10 TRANSITION, INC., a Florida not -for - profit corporation By: Stephen Gilmore CliiefExecutive Officer 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: James D. McQueen Todd B. Hannon Clerk of the Board Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Staff Counsel WITNESSES: By: Print: By: Print: NQ.{Cl �{ct S'Ci 6-Cy U L "11 i1r;f' C 5'i i+,5 i APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQLU$ NAW: Fro& aoyhe,i5 By: 2A1S-Wr'i&Bharpe Director of Risk Management TRANSITION, INC., a Florida not -for - profit corporation By: Stephen Gilmore By:r' 10 Chief Executive Officer Exhibit "A" Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0060 11 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Legislation CRA Resolution: CRA-R-24-0060 File Number: 16694 Final Action Date:9/26/2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING, ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT "A," THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS, PURSUANT TO SECTION(S) 18-85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED ("CITY CODE"), AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA; WAIVING SAID PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, FROM THE CORRESPONDING ACCOUNT NO. OTHER GRANT AIDS — NON TIF REVENUE FUND - 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY-SEVEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY-THREE CENTS ($857,612.73) ("FUNDS") TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND INCORPORATED HEREIN, IN PROVIDING VARIOUS WORK TRAINING PROGRAM INITIATIVES, AS DESCRIBED IN THEIR RESPECTIVE PROPOSALS AS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "C," WITHIN THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 ("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO COUNSEL, FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("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 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan "Plan"); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.340(9) Florida Statutes, "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum and blight"; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community..." as a stated redevelopment goal; and City of Miami Page 1 of 3 File ID: 16694 (Revision:) Printed On: 9/30/2024 File ID: 16694 Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0060 WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6 of the Plan, lists "improving the quality of life for residents", as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan, states, "there must be variety in employment opportunities" as a stated redevelopment principle; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan lists "address[ing] and improv[ing] the neighborhood economy, and expand[ing] the economic opportunities ... this entails both the support and enhancement of existing businesses and local entrepreneurs," as a stated redevelopment principle; and WHEREAS, the organizations (Community Work Training Program, Inc., a Florida For Profit Corporation; Hospitality Employees Advancement and Training, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit Corporation; and Transition, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit Corporation (collectively, "Organizations"), more particularly defined in Exhibit `B" attached and incorporated herein, provide work training programs, which include various workforce and job training initiatives to residents within the redevelopment area ("Purpose"); and WHEREAS, the Organizations listed in Exhibit `B," attached and incorporated herein, have completed applications and requested funding to assist in continuing to provide work training, as described in their respective proposals as set forth in Exhibit "C," attached and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Organizations' missions, individually, continue to align with the Plan and further the Purpose stated herein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, on July 27, 2023, adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-23- 0039, authorizing the Executive Director to disperse funds in Fiscal Year 2023-2024 to the work training programs facilitated by each of the Organizations; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to further authorize funding in an aggregate amount not to exceed Eight Hundred Fifty -Seven Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy - Three Cents ($857,612.73) ("Funds") to the Organizations listed and in the respective amounts, as set forth in Exhibit `B" for the Purpose stated herein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; and WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive Director, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," it is in the SEOPW CRA's best interest for the Board of Commissioners to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures, pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, to allocate said Funds, subject to availability, and to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to Counsel, for said Purpose; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section. City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 16694 (Revision:) Printed on: 9/30/2024 File ID: 16694 Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0060 Section 2. Pursuant to Sections 18-85 and 18-86 of the City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, by a four -fifths (4/5th) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the Executive Director's recommendation and written findings, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA, and waiving the requirements for said procedures are hereby ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized' to disperse the Funds, at his discretion, subject to the availability of funding from Other Grant Aids — Non-TIF Revenue Fund - 10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 to the Organizations and further the Purpose stated herein. Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized' to negotiate and execute an agreement, including any and all necessary agreements, all in forms acceptable to Counsel, for said Purpose. Section 5. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, without need for public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the City of Miami City Clerk. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: y cer Br ' T Counsel 9/19/2024 ' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed, including but not limited to those prescribed by applicable State law, City Charter and City Code provisions, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA. City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 16694 (Revision:) Printed on: 9/30/2024 Exhibit "B" Program Budget 12 TRANSITIONINC.ORG Proposal for Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Transition, Inc. Program Title: Transition's One -Stop Workforce Center Submission Date: July 25, 2024 Stephen Gilmore, Executive Director (305) 571-2001, Ext. 3007 sgimore@transitioninc.org TABLE OF CONTENTS > Letter Requesting Funds > Executive Summary (Our History) > Introduction o Our Objective ® :Background Information o Problem Statement O Service Description © Features and 13enefirs O Unique Population > Proven Success Stones > Review of Grant Funded Period O Summary of Activities O Achievements and Outcomes ® Challenges and Lessons Learned ® Financial Review > Company Goals — Implementation Plan ® Resources and Timeline O Research and Statistics ® Conclusion >- Transition by. the Numbers • Budget > Pictures .of Services > Appendices TRANSITION r kmr¢:ng burl, floe Mr at a row July 25, 2024 James McQueen, Executive Director Southeast OvertownfPark West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 N.W. 2"d Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 Dear Mr. McQueen, Transition, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization located at 1550 N.W. 3`d Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136, mission is to assist under -served residents of Miami Dade County in becoming gainfully employed. Transition provides clients with workforce readiness training, career exploration, job placements, occupational skills training and pro -active coaching. Transition targets its efforts towards assisting youthful offenders, returning residents, homeless, disabled persons, veterans and low-income individuals as well as others facing various employment barriers in the Overtown community. It is the agency's goal to remain proactively engaged with clients and to ensure they succeed in satisfying job performance standards as well as adopting additional life skills to remain financially stable and personally self-sufficient. Each year Transition provides services to over 4,000 residents. In addition, each of the last few years we have helped hundreds of justice -involved persons and Overtown residents become employed. Transition kindly requests the Southeast Overtown/Park West G.R.A. to provide funding for our "One -Stop Workforce Center". If you should have any additional questions, please feel free to contact our Executive Director, Stephen Gilmore at (305) 571-2001, Ext. 3007 or Email — sgilrnore@transitioninc.org. We stand ready to answer any further questions. We look forward to hearing from you soon. Sincerely, Stephen Gilmor Executive Director 1EXECUT-IVE SUMMARY (Our History) Since .1974, Transition, Inc. has a proven history of providing job development, training, referrals, and placement services in Overtotvn to justice -involved and justice -impacted persons as well as the homeless, low-income, single -parented households, veterans and.,more! We take pride. in delivering comprehensive programs that positively iinpact our communities. While Transition has a long-term proven. success with Our care mission of helping justice -involved people find and maintain meaningful, gainful employment, we have expanded beyond by providing "wrap -around" services, including GED preparation, transportation assistance, food stamps, case management, counseling and almost everything else. short of housing. Our .partnership with the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition. provides fines and fees assistance to "justice -involved men and women directly from ourr-center each day. It is our experience that the participants we serve, and the Other under -served communities we, have come. to serve, "including troubled/disassociated youth, have distinct, additional needs that must be filled for their to be able to undertake a meaningful opportunity for employment. Our participants do not have the time or bandt;idth to make multiple appointments with different agencies to obtain other support. Therefore, We offer our "One -Stop Center" to address the needs of Overtown residents. We have found that When we refer people out -for these.services, the perception (and the reality) is we are not truly assisting them but, instead, sending therm to a sea.of red tape, bureaucracy, and.time and logistics sinks. On the other hand, when we have developed .a positive rapport with our clients (we have a knack for this), and then provide the range of assistance needed in. a "one stop" format, we have the best opportunity- to effectuate our core mission: helping them get and maintain. employment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor. Statistics in May 2024, the unemployment rate for Miamians. is 2.2%. This represents an upward trend of .2%. 'History has taught us that the unemployment rate among undeserved communities is many times higher than the average. Transition is prepared to combat that average and offer real employment opportunities. Transition Will provide the following services to the residents of Qvertowri:: Our "One -Stop Center" twill provide the -following: Workforce Readiness Training, Job Development, Job Referrals, Job Training, Job Placement, Job Training opportunities, Case Management,and Wrap- around Services. Iri addition, .participants may attend Financial Literacy and Digital Education offerings. In. 2024, Transition began providing "The Journey", a support group for those who identify- as female and "Man -Up!", a support group for those who identify as male. Both groups provide a "safe space" where participants" offer support, encouragement, and comfort to the other group members, and receive the same in return. Offering thorough programming with real solutions is at the center of our One -Stop approach. Meeting the needs, of each participant through evaluation, counseling/mentoring; building real employment skills through job training, preparing participants for today's workforce and placing them iir the workforce community. Transition makes a ;difference — Onjob at ra Tinmel INTRODUCTION Our Objective Our "One -Stop Work Center" Will include Workforce Readiness Training, career cxploranon and job placement In addition, we, will offer counseling :and Case management ser�'ices to participants who need extra "assistance in teens of housing, food, identification, and other wrap -around services. We -firmly :believe in addressing the unmet needs/servicegaps of underserred communities. Furthermore, our job training offerings are enhanced to create additional opportunities. for OVertown residents. Our training Will -include Certification in Construction,. Forklift, OSHA, Food Handler's Certifications.. We have also established partnerships with Miami:Dade College for our Digital Education. Class,and Florida Departtnent`of Transportation for our Construction Transition Academy. ac round. Information Transition was founded in 1974 by Marvin "Rauzin, a lawyer and businessman who firmly beliered.that, if justice invol edpersons were given a "second chance"- with employment and educational"opportunities; the likelihood of them reoffendingwould be greatly reduced --studies since their have proven luin correct. Transition began With a team of dedicated volunteers who truly wanted to make a difference in the lives ot.inembers Within ourreentrs communitV and we remain the same organization today! We area team of comnnittedhard working professionals vvithhearts to serve underserved communities with purpose, compassion and professionalism! Transition, Inc. has a long track record of success in assisting previously incarcerated people as well as non -offenders." Wetake pride in delivering comprehensive prograrns that meet the needs of our diverse community. With over 40 years ofcombined experience in Career Services, Transitions staff maintains the linguistic competencies needed to successfullyassist justice involved persons, including policy, structures, practices, procedures, and dedicated resources to support ourcapaCity. Over the past few years,. Transition has expanded its support to include mental health, .GED preparation, transportationassistance, food stamps, and almost everything else short of housing. It is the organization's experience that our participantsdo not have the time or bandwidth to make multiple appointments with different agencies to obtain other support. 'e have£ound.that when we refer people out for these services, the perception (and the reality) is we are not truly assisting them bu.t,instead, sending thein to a sea of bureaucracy, and time and logistics sinks. On the other hand, when we have developed apositive rapport with our clients we have a knack for this), and then: provide the range of assistance needed in a "one stop"format, we have the best opportunity to effectuate our core mission: helping them get and maintain ernployinent.. Problem Statement Each day justice -involved persons, are released from jails and prison. Miami DadeCounty .Corrections :and: Rehabilitation Department Daily Jail Population Statistics for July 2024 indicate between 75 and 200 inmates are: released back into society each day. our One -Stop Reentry Center's aim is to provide ;ell -rounded services/support, keeping individuals from "falling through the cracks", therebyincreasing the possibility of success and decreasing the chance of. recidivism. All .inmates have commonissues upon reentry to the community regarding employment, housing, family "relationship expectations, mental health and substance use and generally "not knowing Where to begin". Our programs Will focus on treating clients according to individual needs. Our 'outreach strategy is to present each reentering clientwith options that positively affect their future, approached in a manner that is respectful.. of their history, their dreams, and their right to self-determination. They- are the "architect oftheir lives, outlining for themselves what they know are their greatest obstacles and where they need assistance indealing with them. Outreach will continue at regular intervals, dependent on the needs of each person. Home visits are part of continued outreach as well as support,. advocacy and navigation when referred and engaged in community services. To improve delivery of services,. reduce gaps, reduce homelessness, the case management team will accompany members to appoiritm.eints and advocate, as needed. Service Description . Transition's One -Stop Work.Center'offers. tangible solutions to eliminating barriers to employment and employment opportunities for justice -involved, justice -impacted, homeless, low-income, and .single -parent households. Our dedicated team of professionals are trained. to assist participants in several ways. Recently,- we were trained to administer and facilitate Family Team Conferences (FTC). The FTC gathers the entire family support system (biological and fictive), identifies the strengths and weaknesses of participants and develops a plan. of support and action to ensure the justice -involved person has support in every area of their life. Family Team Conferences are .important opportunities to bring together family members, extended family, caseworkers, family advocates, and support figures to develop plans of support with action steps to positively impact the life of justice -involved persons. Features and Benefits Transition's -"OneStop Work Center". will inelude the following: Workforce Readiness and Employability Skills Workshops Workforce readiness is a necessary -component- in searching:for employment. In tdday's cotriperitiVe economy, it is critically important that job Seekers know :how to explore career options, research job :opportunities arid apply for jobs; know how to communicate their. skills and: competencies; know bow to present themselves in the very best light during a job- interview;- know how to prepare business documents including a resume, a Cover letter and -a thank you letter; know how to obtain .required documentation for work authorization; and know how to listen attentively, -follow instructions- and Complete: Work assignments to distinguish theinselves with supervisors and associates. - Our Placement Specialists will help participants increasetheir likelihaod of employment by engaging participants. Through dialogue, discussion and practice, participants will become acquainted with these and other workforce readiness concepts such as Completing the onboarding process, satisfying job performance standards, and managing personal finances. They will also learn how to prepare a resume, Cover letter and thank you letter, conduct job searches, complete online job applications and participate in a mock jobinterview during class. Career Exploration and Job Placement -Participants will be assigned a PlacementSpeCialist whO will Work with them to -explore career options, reView their resume, contact corporate employers, and schedule job interviews. The Placement Specialist will determine whether additional occupational skills training is necessary should a client wish to pursue employment opportiinideS in the construction, logistics, IT, security, and health care industries. Prior to the interview, the participants Will undergo a mock --interview with his/her Placement Specialist to practice and tailor responses to the job he/she is currently pursuing. -Participants will be expected to meet regularhy with. their Placement Specialist Until they secure employment. Pro -Active Coaching and Wrap -Around Services - Placement Specialists will maintain contact with participants from the point of recruitment through job placement and beyond. Staff will work with clients to .determine and provide critical wrap around services and support to s.ueeessfully _secure and sustain employment and Career advancement. If participants encounter A .barrier or challenge, they will have access to key staff for mentoring and/or life coach assistance. Case Management - Our Case Management Program provides -holistic case management to clients by: Conducting intake assessment on measures of employment, housing, life skills; education, hasidneeds. Co -creating a case plan, defining, and addressing identified concerns and short, intermediate & Jong -term plas,.. Providing advocacy/support for navigating community resources. We win provide psychosocial support throtigh clinical engagement for post -release hy providing: 9 ClinicaliriskAssesSthents, establishing baselines for traurna/mental health/ wellbeing/substance use. o Initial treatnienttplans. • Indivitlual/grOup/familv psychosocial support, isubstance abuse counsehng O Quarterly evaluadons and reviews of case plans. Unique Population Transition's One -Stop Work Center's approach is unique in that we offer numerous services under .one roof. Participants Carrie to receive multiple services in a single visit, eliminating the red tape Of bureaucracy. Out population of justice -involved persons, homeless, single -parents and low=incorne are a special population who are rebuilding their lives and/or reintegrating into mainstream society: They require the support of their family, friends and organizations like Transition to be successful. PROVEN SUCCRSS STORY Since 1974 Transition has assisted thousands within South Florida's reentry conununity. We are excited to share the story of J. Singleton. His story exemplifies the need for our center, our purpose and our impact on our cotriginnity. J. Singleton had completed over 33 years in prison in Virginia. He Was ordered to return to 'Florida to face additional charges he iiidurred. Over 35 Tears ago. The South Florida judge determined that Singleton, a native -of Miami, had "paid his debt society." Siligleton-waS released to go home, however, he had no place to go! The judge reached out to forrner Transition Board of. Directors' President, David Tucker, :to see if our Orgarti7Ation could help. The Virginia officials wanted Singleton to return \vhere they would provide him a tent for:shelter during the cold January. The South Florida judge declined and referred Singleton to Transition. Singleton had no shelter, no identification, no income, no food and no Stipport.- until he walked through the doors of Transition: Singleton was awkward, nervous and anions hen he Met Transition's. Executive Director Stephen Gihnore. Following a one-On-One:ConVersanOri in Gilmore's office Singleton stated, "You are now my new best friend! You Must' help me or j llleave here, get a gun and shoot someone so I can return to jail!" Gilmore looked Singleton squarely in the eyes and stated, "We're going to help you!" Team Transition Went into high gear they contacted Chapman Partnership for iliouSing assistance and completed Singletons food stamp and Social Security Card appliotionS.„SingletOn returned each day to our center so we could assist -him in taking small steps toward self7sufficiency. As a volunteer Singleton demonstrated that he could "get things done." During a conversationVith ED Gilmore, Singleton revealed he:never had a birthday cake. Gilmore tucked that converSatiOn,safely in his mental reserves. After obtaining documents Singleton was now able to get his Florida identification. Unfortunately, getting an appointment for the DMV was challenging This sparked the idea Of the DMV Coming to Transition. After several meetings with the Florida fjighway, of Safety and Motor Vehicles, Transition WAS selected as a mobile unit site. Singleton received his identification and his Placement Specialist secured several interviews for him. Singleton had a,ChOiCe between four employers - he didn't go with the highest offer! He selected the jOb that he Would erijbperforming each day. Today, Singleton is employed as a Supervisor within that Warehouse almost onc year later. He has his own apartment, reconnected with his family, attends church regularly and his ;Best Friend made sure he had his first birthday cake - a peanut butter cake with chocolate icing - his favorite! Positively impacting our cOrnintinity our daily goal at Transition! Review of Grant Funded Period Summary of .Activities - Inaugural Overtown Employment 8: Education Fair, multiple job fairs, multiple Department of Motor'Vehicles FLOW Unit monthly visits to provide Driver's License.and Florida.ID services, Family Fun Day, daily Workforce Readiness Training, daily Case Management Services, monthly Financial Literacy Workshops, Digital Education Classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays), daily referrals for employment_and job training opportunities, cultivating relationships"with nevi employers, multiple forklift certification classes, multiple Security= Guard classes,. and monthly support -group meetings. - Achievements and Outcomes- Over the course of this grant cycle.we, have experienced significant growth in services, activities and the residents we serve. To date, we assisted 683 Adult participants, provided 10,790 services for "justice -involved persons, 853 Workforce Readiness participants, 853 Individual Employment Plans/Individual Reentry Plans, 201 obtained employment, 285 job training opportunities, 872 mental health assessments, and 164 case management services and referrals. Challenges and Lessons Learned- One of our greatest areas of opportunity remains funding services for our participants. We are truly thankful for the support of the SEOPW CRA Iri,addnaon, we are fervently seeking additional avenues of i4conie to continue providing services to Overtown residents. Furthermore, we acknowledge that many "members of our community have a desire to Nilork, however, they do not have' the basic items (Florida Driver's License, Identification, or Social Securit Card) and" skillset to obtain a job. Each day we encounter individuals who truly need resources. and proper training to make themselves viable candidates for employment. Financial Review Funds were used to pay staff salaries, administrative ,costs (telephone, office supplies, postage, copier, etc.), programmatic expenses (forklift certification, security guard certification, GED classes,etc.) and Miami Dade College's Certification in Electrical Level One). Company Goals- Implementation Plan Strategy • Transition will 250 Overtown residents with employment opportunities • 80% of participants will create Individual Employment Plans • 75% will have or receive assistance receiving IDs. • 75% will complete Workforce Readiness Training 65% will become employed. • 1.00% will receive follow-up support. • 70% of clients will receive case management services. 9 65% of clients will receive wrap -around services. • Participants will receive Initial Assessments by Placement Specialist • Participants will receive Workforce Readiness Training by Transition Staff • Participants will receive job referrals and job placements. • Participants will receive job training skills in the following areas: Forklift, Q.S.H.A., GED classes, Security Guard License (Class D) and CDL • Participants will receive Initial Assessments from Case Management Team Participants will have access to Individual and Group Counseling Resources & Timeline Program On -Boarding Process — Completion. of program application, computerized assessment, background search, presentation of I-9 documentation. Establishing participants file in the Apricot system. Prior to o orientation the participant will meet with Transition's Social Worker and a representative from the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition to determine if wrap -around services are required and if the participant needs assistance with court fines arid fees to become eligible to vote. Transition's :Program ,Specialist will monitor our 6n-boarding process. On -Boarding is offered daily (Mondays — Fridays, 8arn — 2pm) Orientation — Participants are informed of the benefits, policies, and procedures of our programs including our program trainings, dress code and mock :interview session:., Transition's Lead Placement Specialist will provide orientation, assign participants and monitor Orientation is offered daily (Mondays — Fridays, 9arn & 2prn) Initial Assessment — A review of the participants' file and questionnaire to determine participants' employment barriers. Initial Assessments are performed at the participant's first meeting with their assigned Placement Specialist, Workforce Readiness -Training— Development of Resume, Cover Letter, Thank You Letter and Mock Interview Session. Workforce Readiness Training is normally scheduled as part of the participants first or second meeting with the Placement Specialist. Individual Employment Plan (IEP) or Individual 'Reentry Plan (IRP) - We chart the participants short- and long-terth ernployment and educational goals within our Apricot system. . The PlaCement Specialistco-creates the. IEP or IRP with, the participant in -their Second session. Job Search ,---.: Placement Specialist assist the participant With job search. Placement Specialist will have weekly meetings With participant to assist with job search until they are successful. Case Management — Transition's Social Worker will identify and assist the participant With wrap -around services. Clinical risk assessments, treatment plans, and Individual/group/family psychosocial support. Ongoing — Social Worker and Case _Manager will provide referrals and follow-up calls to service providers and partidipants. In addition, Individual counseling session will be provided (if necessary). Wrap -Around Services — Services including housing/shelter, mental health needs, identifioation, social services will be provided to participants. . Ongoing ,., Based the peed of the participant Training (Employment and Educational) ---,' Monthly employment training Will be offered at our center and community partner sites. Ongoing — Employment trainings are offered monthly. Follow-up — Peer Support Specialist — Phone calls will be made to participants and employers. Ongoing — Transition's Peer Support Specialist will complete 30-, 60-, 90- and 120- day follow-up phone calls to ensure the success of the participant. Employment Verifications — Proof of employment. Ongoing — Transition will obtain Employment Verifications as proof of that participant is currently working. Project Closeout September 30, 2025 — A final report will be presented to the SEOPW CRA and City Commissioners on Or before October 15, 2025. Research and Statistics According to FDOC, there were 7,459 inmates (9% of all inmates) serving a PRR sentence in Florida's prisons as of September 1, 2020. These offenders accounted for 14,765 crimes when sentenced as a PRR offender. The actual number of crimes committed by incarcerated PRR offenders is higher since this does not account for crimes committed before the PRR conviction. During FY 2018-2019, 64,396 offenders were sentenced to the Florida Depart- ment of Corrections (FDOC). A new report released by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS)shows that of more than 50,000 people released from federal prisons in 2010, a staggering 33% found no employment at all over four years post -release, and at any given time, no more than 40°70 of the cohort was employed. People who did find jobs struggled, too: Formerly incarcerated people in the sample had an average of 3.4 jobs throughout the four-year study period, suggesting that they were landing jobs that didn't offer security or upward mobility. Formerly incarcerated people face alarming rates of joblessness rd ac7un„ a eahurt of gr,�uo pr p3e att.-t tk._y ��� sir rc�zea � f tee the highest re, i5nictt L' S- unem�rlaasmert rah. in dfraAe, to}nwnt rate n zrii0. wiaen thr•,. were retr -i i. -3; �� d' 65% 65% 2 years 3 years NCE 2010 RELEASE 4 years As the data show, not onl :u raentr ' difficult in the first months o,�` release from prison, but the struggle to find a job grew oPer time for the study cohort of people ,t,� i , f ier tl prison ir. 2010. Ire shoo' these increasing jobless rates next to one of the direst economic moments of recentyear.E— when the .) 1o/empioyment rate reached its it %est point o% arwm'd 15% in mid-2020. — Prim Policy Initiative Conclusion Theneed for an employment service in the Overtown community is great. Each Week we have over 100 residents enter our center seeking services. Transition's One -Stop Work Center provides Overtown residents with employment opportunities, job training, job placement, case management and wrap -around services Over the last year we have provided more than 10,000 direct services to participants. "We have provided over 200 Florida Drivers License and Florida. Identification Cards. VVe have placed over 250.individuals in the 'workforce. We have offered job fairs. Wehave delivered over 100job training opportunitieS. We haVe offered Financial'Literacy and Digital Education courses year-round and free of charge. We have created "The Journey" and "Man Up!" support group to embrace and offer holistic group therapy. Transition continues tO strengthen our relationships with Overtown Coinniunity Partners and is currently working diligently on our 2' Annual Overtown Employment & Education Fair. We are prepared to continue offering top-notch services! T Ar SITION'S BYTHE NUMBERS (10/1/2023 - 08/26/2024) Gender Female 38% Male 43% Other 5% Mean Median Annual Income $16,080 $15,480 Age_ Mean 39.8 Median 37.6 Range - 18-88 17 & under 5% 18-64 94% 65 & older 2% Racial Identity Black/African American 62% Caucasian 14°/o Bi-racial 6% Other 18 (Yo Ethnicity Hispanic Non -Hispanic. Other 36% 61 % 2% BOOT CAMP REENTRY PARTICIPANTS 57 ADULT REENTRY PARTICIPANTS 937 SERVICES FOR JUSTICE INVOLVED PERSONS 12,362 WORKFORCE READINESS PARTICIPANTS 919 INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT/REENTRY PLAN 919 OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT 307 JOB TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES 314 MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT 919 CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES/REFERRALS 205 Transition One -Stop 'Work Center PROGRAM BUDGET Annual Bud: et Descri tion Amount Staff Salaries Lead Placement Specialist / Outreach Coordinator Responsible for managing the daily operations of the staff. Re. •rts to the Executive Director. $56,000 I Placement Specialist Assist participants with resume development, mock interviews, job referrals and job placement o. •ortunities. $44,000 • Case manater Provides wra.-around services to .artici .ants. $52,000 Case mana..er Provides wra.-around services to • artici •ants $52,000 Peer Su. sort S cialist Provides peer support to participants as well as 30-, 60-, 90-. 120- and 150- da follow-u.s. $38,000 Pro. ram S . - cialist Provides on -boarding support, schedules a • .ointments and 'ob-trainin • o • .ortunities. $37,000 . Total Salaries $279 000 • I II Admin Executive Director Oversees the financial and programmatic of a•enc . 12,500 Bookkee.er Part Time Provides accountin_ sot.* . 9,500 Frine Social Securi /Medicare/Federal Income Taxes $35,500 II Total Admin S57,500 Non -Sala II Tele.hone and network AT&T and D amic tacket $8,000 Office Su. •lies Items for Administrative suy•ort $6 000 • • Postage 1112.. $500 Co • ier Printer Su • .lies Ink & Parts $4,820 General Liabili Insurance for • :en $8,000 Pa chex Payroll service $4,500 Total Non - Sala $30,500 II Pro:ramin: is Forklift Classes Em • to ment trainin: o. • • rtuni for • artici .ants. $ 8,000 • Trainin: O.S.H.A. Em.to menttrainin_ at tortoni for .artici•ants. $6,000 • GED Classes Educational o.•ortuni for •artici•ants. $5 000 • Securi Guard License Class D Em.lo ment trainin_ o. tortoni for •artici •ants. $15 000 II Pro_ • Su..lies Related materials needed for courses. $6 000 CDL Em • to ment trainin : o..•rtuni for •artici.ants. $30,000 Total Pro: rammin: $70,000 . Total $437 000 Financial Literacy Workshops Every 3rd Tuesday of every month at 5:30pm! Appendices Florida has an incarceration rate of 795 per 1(X),(00 people (including prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities), meaning that it locks up a higher percentage of its people than any democratic country on earth. How many Florida residents are locked up and where? l57,otni of Florida's I Icx ks cl up in various kind:: of fa.;iinie. INCARCERATION RATES COmPAIeNG r{O110A AND 1OUNdNC. NATO ;:GUNtiAt5 f:a,do tinged Sin's& rtsd Kmydpn rottuyol Camoda France Brigeen Lumen Ds NetlutlondP P^ror k.Iand 11�'i wee no , per 100,000 rar.lereA In the U.S., istcarceranon extends beyond pnsons and local jails to include other systems of confinement. The US. and state incarceration rates in this graph include people held by these other parrs of the justice system, so they may be slightly higher than the commonly reported incarceration tares -that only include prison ,and jails, Details on the data are available in States of incarceration: The Global Context. We also have -a version of this,graph focusing -on the -incarceration of women. Florida Profile Here area #env more statistics from Prison -Policy Initiative: • Prisons i.ti Florida force -incarcerated people and cheir..tanulies — some of the most vulnerable members of society:-., to subsidize mass uicarceraticin. • 56% of people in Florida jails have not been convicted of a crime, meaning they're legally innocent., There are simple steps the state can rake to reduce this number. Why isn't it? • Florida releases roughly 526,765 men and 1601337 women from its prisons and jails each year. What is it doing to support them upon reentry?. • Black people in Florida are incarcerated at a rate 4.2 tunes higher Than white people. • Florida's choice to criminalize "failure to appear" maybe hurting public safety Miami -Dade County, FL Updated: June 11, 2024, 8:22 PM LTTC Each day between 75 and 250 justice -involved persons arc release froin our local jail. Each day many of -them come to our center to receive supportive services. See a snapshot of -.persons released on July 22, 2024,.beloW: Source - Miatni-Dade County Corrections and Rehabilitation Department Daily Jail Population Statistics for July 22, 2024. Director Sherea Green (786) 263-6010 6 ookett 133 394 (8 56%) Gender (9144%) MA* 44,44v Miami -Dade County )aih Population Stal kfics for. 7L?2'2111-1. Age Range 1 422 t 318 639 Average Daily Population (ADP, past 180 days): 4,614 In Custody: 4,602 403 147 Primary Offense 0 f e,Jrf, Okifialemtwtot TrOft+4 PI IJ arn, OE. (89 16%) 3.563 (77,42%) Released: 135 Charge Status Expected Average Length of Stay (EALOS, past 180 day Unit aaltnafal a Para* • Sera* aced Exhibit "C" Insurance Coverages 13 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - TRANSITION, INC. I. Commercial General Liability A. Limits of Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Each Occurrence $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000 Personal and Adv. Injury $1,000,000 Products/Completed Operations $1,000,000 B. Covered Exposures and Endorsements City of Miami included as an additional insured SEOPWCRA listed as an additional insured Primary and Non -Contributory Endorsement Contingent and Contractual Liability Premises and Operations The City of Miami Building Department 444 SW 2nd Ave Miami, FL 33130-0000 Southeast Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Ave 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136-0000 II. Business Automobile Liability (if applicable) A. Limits of Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Combined Single Limit Any Auto Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos Any One Accident $300,000 B. Endorsements Required City of Miami listed as an additional insured SEOPWCRA listed as an additional insured III. Worker's Compensation Limits of Liability Statutory -State of Florida Waiver of Subrogation Employer's Liability A. Limits of Liability $100,000 for bodily injury caused by an accident, each accident $100,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, each employee $500,000 for bodily injury caused by disease, policy limit IV. Professional/Error's & Omissions Liability Combined Single Limit Each Claim $1,000,000 General Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 Retro Date Included The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or material change from the insurer not less than (30) days prior to any such cancellation or material change. Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following qualifications, shall issue all insurance policies required above: The company must be rated no less than "A" as to management, and no less than "Class V" as to Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance are subject to review and verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.