HomeMy WebLinkAbout25424AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
25424
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/POINT COMFORT ART FAIR &
SHOW/FILE ID: 16827/CRA-R-24-0064
EFFECTIVE DATE
February 4, 2025
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
1/17/2025
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
2/7/2025
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this 4'" day of February, 2025 ("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 NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., a Florida 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 the "creati[on of] jobs within the community..." as a
stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 of the Plan lists "[p]romot[ing] and [m]arket[ing] the community —as a
[c]ultural and [e]ntertainment [d]estination ... that is attractive" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan lists "restor[ing] a sense of community and unify[ing] the
area culturally" 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... [which] entails both the support and enhancement of
existing businesses and local entrepreneurs" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Grantee is a Florida For -Profit Corporation that presents an array of arts & culture
programming within the redevelopment area during Historic Overtown's annual showcase Soul Basel (the
"Program"); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2024, the SEOPW CRA Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), adopted
Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0064, attached hereto as Exhibit "A," authorizing the issuance of a grant to Grantee, in
an amount not to exceed Forty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($45,000.00), 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.
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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 April 1St, 2025, or when the Grant of Forty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($45,000.00) is 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 Forty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero
Cents ($45,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed Forty -Five Thousand
Dollars and Zero Cents ($45,000.00). 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 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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be deemed severable; and in either event, the remaining
tenns 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: IMcQueen@miamiaov.com
miamiaov.com
With copies to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel
Email: VTbrownAmiamigov.com
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To Grantee:
Norwood Consulting, Inc., a Florida For -Profit Company
c/o Christopher Norwood, President
14844 Breckness Place
Miami, FL 33016
Email: chris@chrisnorwood.com
chrisnorwood.com
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.
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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.
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
By.
Clerk of the Board 'Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Staff Counsel
WITNESSES:
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APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
By:
Ann -Marie Sharpe
Director of Risk Management
By:
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NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.,
a Florida For -Profit Company
("Grantee")
Christopher Nedood, President
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/PARIC
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:
Todd B. Hannon ) ames D. McQueen
Clerk of the Board 'Executive Director
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0064
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EXHIBIT "A"
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-24-0064
File Number: 16827 Final Action Date:10/24/2024
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 ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-SEVEN THOUSAND FIVE
HUNDRED DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($167,500.00) ("FUNDS") TO ASSIST
THE ORGANIZATIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "B," ATTACHED AND
INCORPORATED HEREIN, IN PROVIDING ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS
FOR THE PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL CULTURAL HERITAGE, 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
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EXHIBIT "A°"
File ID: 16827 Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0064
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 (Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South
Florida, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit Corporation; Gateway Airport Concessions, Inc., a Florida Profit
Corporation; Miami -Dade North Arts & Humanities Foundation, Inc., a Florida Not For Profit
Corporation; Norwood Consulting, Inc., a Florida Profit Corporation; and Urgent, Inc., a Florida Not For
Profit Corporation) (collectively, the "Organizations"), more particularly defined in Exhibit `B" attached
and incorporated herein, provide arts & culture programming, which preserve the rich history of the
redevelopment area and connect the community ("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 arts & culture
programming, 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 January 25, 2024, adopted Resolution No. CRA-
R-24-0002, authorizing the Executive Director to disperse funds for expenditures in support of the
"culture and arts programs" facilitated by the Organizations listed herein; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to further authorize funding in an aggregate
amount not to exceed One Hundred Sixty -Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents
($167,500.00) ("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 Section 18-85 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:
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EXHIBIT "A"
Enactment Number: CRA-R-24-0064
File ID: 16827
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.
Section 2. Pursuant to Section 18-85 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. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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' 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.
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Exhibit "B"
Program Budget
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EXHIBIT "B"
James McQueen
Executive Director
S. E. Overtown / Park West CRA
Re: Formal Request Letter
Point Comfort Art Fair & Show
Hampton Art Lovers @ Historic Ward Rooming House
Program Proposal and Proposed Budget 2024
From: Christopher Norwood, J.D.
Founder and Curator
Norwood Consulting, Inc. D.B.A. Hampton Art Lovers
We are formally requesting $125,000 to produce Point Comfort Art Fair & Show and
related activities that extend thru Black History Month. We are requesting monies to
further the 2018 SE Overtown Park West CRA Redevelopment Plan. Particularly in the
areas of Community Heritage and Historic Preservation (Page 55) as outlined in the plan.
As well as the goals of Project Area 8 (Overtown Cultural & Entertainment District). "The
Overtown Cultural and Entertainment District is an economic revitalization project,
evolving from the Historic Overtown Folk Life Village Master Plan and City of Miami
ordinances establishing the Overtown Cultural and Entertainment District. The Overtown
Cultural and Entertainment District shall consist of retail corridors with ...spaces for
artists, artisans and craftspeople...The intent of the art and theatre based Overtown
Cultural and Entertainment district is to allow cultural related venues such as galleries,
museums... to benefit the patron traffic from the proximity to one another within the
Cultural and Entertainment District". - 2018 SE Overtown Park West CRA
Redevelopment Plan (page 43).
About Hampton Art Lovers (HAL)
Hampton Art Lovers' mission is to accentuate African -American Fine Art's inspirational
unifying and enriching aspects in new and old settings. We are
passionate supporters of Hampton University's longstanding
commitment to African -American art, the Hampton University Museum
Collection, and the International Review of African Americans (Published
HAMPTON ART LOVERS by the University since 1976).
Hampton Art Lovers honors the heart and soul of African -American fine artists and
makes their work discoverable by anyone who loves art. Hampton Art Lovers believes
that understanding culture is increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in a
knowledge economy where demonetization is rampant. It is a world in which
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technology can render previously expensive and/or inaccessible products and services
much cheaper or even free. Intense, experiential learning is the currency of the
knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally. Hampton Art Lovers believes
that through culture and education, we can improve our communities and communities
worldwide.
Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery
Since 2018, Hampton Art Lovers has been the proud operator of the Historic Ward
Rooming House Gallery, owned by the S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA and the
centerpiece of the Historic Overtown Culture Entertainment District Master Plan. Built in
the era of Overtown's historic heyday, when it was known as "Colored Town," the Ward
Rooming House stands as a tribute to the history of the oldest historic black community
in the City of Miami. Its location on NW 9th Street integrated it into the epicenter of
Overtown's social life and business district. As one of the few remaining buildings of its
time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes significant for the larger role it
serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's black community. The
future of the Ward Rooming House looks promising because it is included in current
Overtown preservation efforts for community development and rehabilitation.
HAL/CRA Partnership
Our partnership began fully in November 2018, with our Elizabeth Catlett show at the
Ward and the Ernie Barnes Show at the OPAC (Art Basel 2018). We then extended the
partnership through Black History Month. Based on the successes that followed, we
mutually decided that a year -long partnership was sustainable. Today, we are thankful
for your investment in HAL to provide culture and programming at the Ward Rooming
House.
Our capacity has grown and we've shown results, we used your dollars wisely. We have
been covered numerous times by the Miami Herald, Miami Times, and National Media.
We've hosted national personalities like Author and Professor Michael Eric Dyson and
the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha and Chairman of the Council of Presidents of
the National Pan -Hellenic Council, Dr. Everett Ward. Our exhibitions included the HAL-
curated show of the private art collection of Maya Angelou.
Our programming engages many facets of our community. We've created strategic
partnerships with community -based organizations and corporate partnerships
showcasing the Ward Rooming House Gallery as a place where all are welcome.
Hampton Art Lovers engages the community through the arts. We are a traditional
gallery but we also make the effort to develop shows purely for exhibition. We have a
public and a private mission which makes our relationship with the CRA the
quintessential public/private partnership.
So many people have visited the gallery and by doing so are reintroduced to Overtown,
and its resurgent development led by your agency. These partnerships helped to stretch
your investments. We've produced six shows plus our Art Basel Fair (Point Comfort).
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Although our grant last year only required four shows, we wanted to do more and we
did so within budget.
Selected Events from Last Year:
• Point Comfort Art Fair & Show 2023
• "For The People: 700 The Arts" (African -American Art of Miami -Dade Library)
• Overtures to Overtown Jazz Festival
• Jazz Under a Simple Tree — Live Jazz Series
• Reception for New World Symphony performance at the Lyric
• "Conch House Hues" featuring Roy Rolston
Point Comfort Art Fair (2023)
Hampton Art Lovers (HAL) presented its 5th installment of its Miami Art Week/Art
Basel/Soul Basel art fair and show in 2022, during Art Basel and Miami Art Week. Point
Comfort Art Fair + Show was held at the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery, in
Historic Overtown, Miami. The art show was held inside the gallery and the art fair
behind the gallery in a fully enclosed, controlled tent. Point Comfort showcased the
works of contemporary and appreciated artists. On display in the gallery and in a
temperature -controlled tent attached to Historic Ward Rooming House. The Art Fair
also hosted events, including our Indaba Artists Conversations, Music, and Cultural
Nightlife Events. Point Comfort was an enormous success and community -driven with
free access to residents. We partnered with B.E.T (Black Entertainment Television), Duke
& Dame Spirits, Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority, Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Florida
International University/ Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab, and Florida New Majority;
just to name a few of our corporate and community partners.
We are a proud partner of Soul Basel. Soul Basel was formed to ensure that Black Art
and Culture have a place and a home in Miami during Art Basel/Miami Art Week. Soul
Basel is centered in Overtown and sponsored and supported by the Southeast
Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA) and the Greater
Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Art of Black Miami.
The name "Point Comfort" is derived from the place in colonial Virginia where the first
captives from the West African Kingdom of Ndongo (Angola) arrived in late August 1619.
History teaches us that although the people of Ndongo and other African tribes lost
their native tongues, many of their traditions continue in the song, dance, arts, rituals,
and cuisine of today's African -American community. "Point Comfort Art Fair + Show"
celebrates these remnants. We are thankful for what has survived and we showcase the
African -American contributions to American fine art it has produced.
Our Partners
HAL receives Programming Support and In -Kind Funding from:
• Wolfsonian-FIU Public Humanities Lab (In -Kind)
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o Paid Intern
• Center for Social Change (In -Kind)
o Fiscal Agent
• Art of Black - Greater Miami Conventions & Visitors Bureau (In -Kind)
o Marketing Support
• Overtown Associates, LLC (In -Kind)
o Space
• Green Family Foundation
o Periodic Financial Support
Media Highlights 2024
• 'A Canvas for Black artistry': Miami exhibit celebrates Harlem Renaissance
literature and art
https://www.miamiherald.com/living/travel/article289329655.html
• Miami DJ -photographer's portraits give a s deeper look at the DJs we know and
love
https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/art-
basel/article282475478.html
• Miami Art Week: Celebrating hip hop's golden jubilee at Point Comfort Art Fair
and Show in Overtown
https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/miami-art-week-celebrating-hip-hops-
go l d e n- j u b i l e e-a t- p o i n t-co m f o rt-a rt-fa i t-a n d-s h ow- i n-ove rtow n/
Media Highlights 2023
• Miami's Black landmarks tell stories of South Florida history
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-
dade/article271650332.html
• As Florida gears up to celebrate Juneteenth, let's not forget about May 20
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-
dade/article276490286.html
• These South Florida arts groups highlight Black artists throughout February and
beyond https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-
arts/article271880357.html
• Things to Do in Miami: Overture to Overtown Jazz
Festival https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/things-to-do-in-miami-
overtu re-to-overtown-jazz-festival-at-the-betsy-hotel-16709286
• Brandon Clarke Explores the Cultural Significance of the "Black Card" at Hampton
Art Lovers https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/brandon-clarke-explores-the-
black-card-at-hampton-art-lovers-17257320
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• This Art Week, explore the soul and spirit of Black fine art in Overtown
https://www.wl rn. org/a rt-a nd-cu ltu re/2022-11-30/th is -a rt-week-explore-the-
sou I-and-spirit-of-black-fine-art-in-overtown
• For Lovers of Black Art, the Point Comfort Art Fair Is an Itinerary Must During
Miami Art Week https://www.ebony.com/for-lovers-of-black-art-the-point-
comfort-art-fair-is-an-itinerary-must-during-miami-art-week/
• Black art lovers won't want to miss these shows at Miami Art Week
https://www.miamiherald.com/detour/article269122662.html
Media Highlights (Previous Years)
• How do you celebrate Juneteenth in South Florida? Here's what to know about
events https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article262552377.html
• AFROPUNK comes to Miami for the first time to bring the diaspora together
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-
dade/article261352762.html
• Art Basel Miami 2021: 6 Must -Attend Events Not To Miss I News
https://www.bet.com/article/8kz852/a rt-basel-mia mi-beach-2021-6-things-to-
• Chris Norwood brings Black art to historic building
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/dreamers/chris-norwood-brings-black-art-
to-historic-building/article cf630054-933d-11ec-add1-17a6b3c8ba25.html
• This Black art gallery is throwing Overtown a birthday party. You're invited
www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article263686473.html
• Overtown Born Day is celebrated July 30
https://www.miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/arts culture/overtown-born-day-
celebrated-July-30/article 533fe9d4-12d0-11ed-b372-9f15f4422268.html
• Miami DJ's exhibit showcases pandemic, protest photos of 2020
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown-
miami/a rticle250604069.html
• It's a New Day in old Overtown, Miami's original Black district is making a
comeback
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/downtown-
miami/article251013314.html
• Hampton Art Lovers Supporting African American Artists in Miami
https://sflcn.com/hampton-art-lovers-supporting-african-american-artists-in-
miami/
• The 14 Best Things to Do in Miami This Week
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https://www.mia minewtimes.com/a rts/best-things-to-do-in-miami-this-week-
a p ri I-8-14-2021-12085068
• Nine Galleries to Check During Miami Art Week 2020
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/a its/miam i-art-week-2020-gallery-guide-
11748504
• Basil Watson "Awakening" Show
https://www.miamiartzine.com/Features.php?op=Gallery 15704588328658
• Maya Angelou "Art of the Caged Bird Singing" Show
https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/hampton-art-lovers-presents-
the-art-of-acaged-bird-singing/
• Phil Shung "Code Noir" Show http://www.sfltimes.com/soflo-live/art-Iovers-
feature-code-noir-and-angelous-own
• Elizabeth Catlett "Hampton Arts Tradition" Show
https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article226599304.html
• Point Comfort Art Fair https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-
arts/art-basel/article237800049.html
• Miami MoCAAD "Reconstructing Identity" Show
https://www. miaminewtimes.com/arts/things-to-do-miami-mocaads-
reconstructing-identity-atward-rooming-house-through-june-27-11195526
• The Norwood Collection "Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Show
https://www. miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/an-exhibit-i n-overtown-explores-
black-artistscontributions-to-fine-art-posters/article 8efea4a0-5ba5-11e9-9b5d-
83874f638ec1.html
• Ernie Barnes "From Pads to Palette" Show (Super Bowl Weekend)
https://thewestsidegazette.com/ernie-barnes-from-pads-to-palette-art-of-a-
former-nfl-player/
• "Art of the Southern Vernacular" Show https://www.evensi.us/art-southern-
vernacu la r-featu ri ng-le roy-ca m pbel l-krysta l-ha rt-h istoricwa rd-room i ng-
house/377522411
• "Purvis Young Comes Home: Manchild in the Promised Land"
https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article244107762
Point Comfort Art Fair and Show
Statement & Schedule
Point Comfort Art Fair + Show 2024 is a surround -sound experience of ART,
CONVERSATIONS, and Community. Our mantra for this year is "Ubuntu : I Am Because
We Are". The African Bantu word 'ubuntu' means "humanity but can also be translated
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as "I am because we are". In the immortal words of John Lewis, "We are one people,
one family, the human family, and what affects one of us affects us all".
In 2023, hate crimes in the U.S. rose to the highest level since the FBI began collecting
that data in the early 1990s. In response to this social problem, we encouraged our
invited artists to embrace our theme with images of dignity towards the human
condition. We are featuring the art of Solomon Adufah, Adonis Parker, Basil Watson,
Judy Bowman, BUCK!, Chris Clark, Brandon Clarke, Tiffani Glenn, Musa Hixson, Phil
Shung, Rahsaan "Fly Guy" Alexander and Greg Clark.
Historic Collection in the Historic Ward Rooming House: Hampton Art Lovers Presents:
"One Night Stand!" featuring the Photography of Greg Clark
Sixty years ago, Sam Cooke performed at a club in Miami. In early 1963, he recorded a
live album called "One Night Stand" at the Harlem Square Club. The club was located in
Overtown, Miami's historically African -American neighborhood. The recording was
intense and vibrant, reflecting Cooke's earlier gospel roots, and wasn't what his label
wanted for mainstream audiences. Due to its perceived intensity and rawness, RCA
decided not to release it. However, in 1985, record executive Gregg Geller rediscovered
the recordings and released it under a new title: "Live at the Harlem Square Club, in
1963". It is now considered one of the greatest live albums ever recorded,
commemorating Overtown's musical legacy.
Sam Cooke chose to record live in Overtown because the area played a significant role in
the development of soul music during the early to mid-1960s. Overtown's music scene
thrived, and venues like the Rockland, Palace, Harlem Square Club, Cotton Club, Ritz
Theater, Mary Elizabeth Hotel, and Sir John attracted both local and out-of-town
musicians. Miami soul music was influenced by the sounds of church music, marching
bands, and Caribbean melodies, performed by diverse musicians from various
backgrounds.
Hampton Art Lovers curated this exhibition because Greg Clark's photography captures
the local musicians of Overtown, showcasing the allure that attracted music legends like
Sam Cooke. Greg's intimate portraits depict musicians with instruments against the
backdrop of empty lots and repurposed buildings that were once prominent
entertainment venues in Overtown. Our exhibition is also a way to preserve the stories
of local musicians from the 1960s and 70s, gathering oral histories to commemorate
Overtown's significance as a hub for Black music in America (in partnership with FIU
Wolfsonian Public Humanities Lab). As Overtown experiences a resurgence in arts and
culture, it reflects returning to its musical roots rather than creating something entirely
new. "One Night Stand! featuring the Photography of Greg Clark" serves as a guide to
rediscovering Overtown's musical past and navigating its future. This show extends into
Black History Month as well.
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Patio and Gardens (Tent) of the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery
With the concept "Ubuntu: I am Because We Are" in mind, our artists created
thoughtful pieces to express the humanity that connects us all. Featuring the art of
Solomon Adufah, Adonis Parker, Basil Watson, Judy Bowman, BUCK!, Chris Clark,
Brandon Clarke, Tiffani Glenn, Musa Hixson, Phil Shung, Rahsaan "Fly Guy" Alexander.
Special installation sponsored by One United Bank of the original artwork of Adoniss
Parker from their series of credit cards. OneUnited Bank commissioned Adonis to design
its credit cards, beginning in 2016. The tenth in the series was released in
February. "The OneLove Card" was inspired by the multifaceted concept of love —
including self -love, family love, and community love — the OneLoveTM Card design,
crafted by renowned artist Addonis Parker, reflects OneUnited's commitment to
fostering love, belonging, and understanding within the Black community and across the
nation. Love is where we want to be and 'Ubuntu' is the vehicle that takes us there.
Special Installation "The James Baldwin Centennial Celebration", honoring the legacy of
James Baldwin, one of the most influential voices in American literature and social
commentary. Baldwin's powerful prose and insights have profoundly impacted culture,
art, and activism, challenging societal norms and advocating for social justice. Organized
by the Baldwin family, Curtiss Jacobs Gallery, and Hampton Art Lovers. This celebration
will showcase contemporary artists exploring Baldwin's themes of identity, race, and
social justice. The program will feature artist spotlights, panel discussions with leading
figures, and special readings by notable actors.
Schedule
Wednesday— Friends & Family
Thursday 5th - Opening Reception - Sponsored by 100 Black Men of Florida sponsored
by 100 Black Men of Florida
Friday 6th - Jazz Under a Simple Tree
Saturday 7th - Social Xchange Reception
Sunday 8th - Community Day
lndaba Lounge Series - 6th - 8th - 12-6pm
Itemized Budget
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Point Comfort (Art Basel)
Proposed
Budget
2024
Staff
Art Fair Staff throughout the extent of the fair and related
activities
$10,000.00
Air and Hotel (Staff and Speakers)
Travel and Hotel for Production Staff and Arts
$10,000.00
Artist Talks (Speakers)
Production Costs and Honorariums
$5,500.00
Tent
Festival Tent Rental
20,000.00
Insurance
Liability Insurance and Art
2,000.00
Shipping
Cost for Shipping Art to and from
5,000.00
Installation
Installation costs for materials and services
5,000.00
Curation
Design and Curation for the Festival
15,500.00
Printing
Printing for Marketing Materials
4,000.00
Decor
Decor for Events during Fair
3,000.00
Opening Reception
Costs for Production of Opening Event
5,000.00
Marketing
Marketing and Public Relations
10,000.00
Production
Overall Production Costs and Services
20,000.00
Framing
Framing of Art for Fair
5,000.00
Security
Security Service for Fair
3,000.00
Cleaning
Daily Cleaning Services and Materials
2,000.00
TOTAL
$125,000.00
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Point Comfort 2021
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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Black Card — Brandon Clarke (2023)
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
Photos of various Events and Related Programming Produced by Hampton Art Lovers
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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EXHIBIT "B"
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Exhibit "C"
Insurance Coverages
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EXHIBIT "C"
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - ARTS & CULTURE
NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.,
a Florida For -Profit Corporation
I. Commercial General Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence
General Aggregate Limit
Personal and Adv. Injury
Products/Completed Operations
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as additional insured
SEOPW CRA listed as additional insured
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
Contingent Exposures Included
a. City of Miami
444 S.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
$ 1,000,000
$ 2,000,000
$ 1,000,000
$ 1,000,000
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency (SEOPW CRA)
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
II. Business Automobile Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Owned/Scheduled Autos
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
SEOPW CRA listed as an additional insured
$ 300,000
Letter will be accepted if no auto exposure is associated with the scope of
work.
EXHIBIT "C"
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
Letter will be accepted if less than (4) employees.
The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or
material change from the insurer in accordance to policy provisions.
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.
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