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AGREEMENT NUMBER
25848
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
CENTER FOR BLACK INNOVATION, INC
DESCRIPTION
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE ARPA GRANT FUNDING
AGREEMENT/TIME EXTENSION & BUDGET LINE
ADJUSTMENT/FILE I D : 17012/R-24-0503/MATTER I D : 25-3115
EFFECTIVE DATE
November 25, 2025
ATTESTED BY
NICOLE EWAN
ATTESTED DATE
12/9/2025
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
12/10/2025
NOTE
DOCUSIGN AGREEMENT BY EMAIL
CITY OF MIAMI
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ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Office of Management and Budget
DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: Gabriel Brito EXT. 305-416-1203
NAME OF OTHER CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: CENTER FOR BLACK INNOVATION, INC.
(ARPA)
IS THIS AGREEMENT TO BE EXPEDITED/RUSH
Z YES NO
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $500,000.00 FUNDING INVOLVED? ®YES NO
TYPE OF AGREEMENT:
❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
® GRANT AGREEMENT
❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT
❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
❑ LEASE AGREEMENT
❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT
OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY): ARPA GRANT AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
PURPOSE OF ITEM (DETAILED SUMMARY): Execution of Second Grant Amendment for the Center For Black Innovation
ARPA Grant, which includes a time extension and a budget line adjustment, as approved by R-24-0503. Specifically, the
amendment will 1.) Modify Section 3.2 of the agreement titled "Effective Date and Term", providing for a term extension through
September 30, 2026. 2). Modify Exhibit B, line -item budget for the D.A. Dorsey Program, adjusting the line -item budget from
"Program Assistant" to "Program Supplies and Equipment", and further consolidating the line -item budget for the "Culinary
Instruction, Workshops and Conference Support" into one line item titled the same. 3). Modify Exhibit B, line -item budget for the
Miami Youth Grow and Glow Program Budget, adjusting the line -item budget from "Training and Workshops", to "Student
Stipends", "Digital Resources", and "Program Intern".
COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: 12/17/2024 FILE ID: 17012 ENACTMENT NO: R-24-0503
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BY THE CITY MANAGER
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 ("ARPA")
GRANT FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH CENTER FOR BLACK INNOVATION, INC
This Second Amendment to the CENTER FOR BLACK INNOVATION, INC's American
Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA") Grant Funding Agreement ("Second Amendment") is entered
into the ), 5" day of No Yr, her- , 2025 between the City of Miami, a municipal corporation
of the State of Florida ("CITY") and CENTER FOR BLACK INNOVATION, INC a Florida Not
For Profit Corporation ("PROVIDER").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 23-0051 adopted on January 26, 2023 ("R-23-
0051"), the City Commission awarded PROVIDER Five -Hundred Thousand and 00/100 Dollars
($500,000.00) in ARPA Funds ("ARPA Funds") in order to implement two youth education
programs titled "D.A. Dorsey Project" and "COVID-19 Family First Education and STEM
Project"; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. R-24-0503 adopted on December 12, 2024 ("R-
24-0503"), the City Commission approved the amendment of the original scope, modifying the
program titled "COVID-19 Family First Education and STEM Project" to the "Miami Youth Grow
and Glow Program, a youth health/life skills education program with specialized focus on
agricultural science, horticulture, and dietary science; and
WHEREAS, PROVIDER executed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 ("ARPA")
Grant Funding Agreement ("Agreement") with the CITY dated December 27, 2022 for the use of
the ARPA Funds pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and applicable laws, rules, and
regulations; and
WHEREAS, PROVIDER executed a First Amendment to the Grant Agreement on
December 26, 2024 ("Amendment No. 1"); and
WHEREAS, "Exhibit B - Amended" of the amended Agreement provides a scope of
services and a schedule of values detailing the line -item budget which reflects the intended uses
of the ARPA Funds; and
WHEREAS, the PROVIDER has requested a time extension to the Term of the agreement
to allow for the successful completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, the PROVIDER has reviewed its direct program expenses for the DA Dorsey
Project as well as its Miami Youth Grow and Glow program estimates resulting in the need to
update and amend the line -item budget in Exhibit B - Amended of the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, this First Amendment only amends "Exhibit B-Amended", while providing
for an extension of time, and does not increase the total ARPA Funds that were approved and
awarded pursuant to R-23-0051 and R-24-0503;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration for the covenants set forth herein and for other
good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the parties hereto agree as follows:
1. All of the above recitals are true and correct in all respects and are incorporated by
reference herein as though set forth in full herein.
2. Section 1.1 of the Agreement, titled "EXHIBITS" is amended to reflect the following
exhibit list:
Exhibit A
Amended Exhibit B
Exhibit C
Exhibit D
Exhibit E
Exhibit F
Exhibit G
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
Corporate Resolution Authorizing Execution of this Agreement
Scope of Services
Compensation and Budget Summary
Certification Regarding Lobbying Form
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and other
Responsibility Matters (Primary Covered Transactions Form)
Crime Entity Affidavit
Insurance Requirements
Programmatic Reporting Requirements
Anti -Human Trafficking Affidavit
3. Section 3.2 of the Agreement, titled "EFFECTIVE DATE AND TERM" is amended
as follows:
The effective date of this Agreement is the date that the City Clerk signs this Agreement
("Effective Date"). The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
expire September 30, 2026. Pursuant to the Final Rule, the funds must be expended by
December 31, 2026, and therefore this Agreement shall not be extended beyond said date. The
term of this Agreement may be amended, modified, or subject to termination in the event the
Final Rule amends the timeframe for which the funds must be expended.
4. "Exhibit B" of the Agreement is amended with the "Amended Exhibit B" attached to
this Second Amendment and incorporated herein by this reference.
5. Except as modified herein, all other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain
unmodified and in full force and effect.
6. This Second Amendment may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of
which so executed shall be deemed to be an original, and such counterparts shall
together constitute but one and the same Amendment. The parties shall be entitled to
sign and transmit an electronic signature of this Amendment (whether by facsimile,
PDF or other email transmission), which signature shall be binding on the party whose
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name is contained therein. Any party providing an electronic signature agrees to
promptly execute and deliver to the other parties an original signed Amendment upon
request.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Second Amendment to be
executed by their respective officials thereunto duly authorized on the date above written.
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EXHIBIT B-Amended 2
SCOPE OF SERVICES
(Detailed description of the scope of services must be provided for each service/program)
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D.A. Dorsey Budget Amendment Request
Decrease Program Assistant Line Item to $0 (Current Budget: $9,500)
Our Program Assistant position was vacated due to the employee relocating. As a result, our team
redistributed the responsibilities among internal staff, including our current Program
Coordinator. Rather than filling this position, we propose reallocating the remaining budget to
two line items that require additional support as we approach the final month of the program
and the upcoming conference.
Increase Program Supplies and Equipment Rental Line Item by $9,500
As the program nears completion, students will prepare for their final activation, requiring access
to facilities, equipment, culinary professionals, and resources from our current restaurant
partner. This funding will also support CFBI in securing space for students beyond the current
grant period, strengthening partnerships with key facility partners for future in -kind usage for
cohort members. The program has been instrumental in revitalizing the post-COVID workforce
within resource -deprived communities. Additionally, these facilities will be essential for
successfully implementing the upcoming conference.
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CENTER FOR
BLACK
INNOVATION
2nd Budget Amendment Request for DA Dorsey Restaurant &
Culinarian Revitalization Program
ITEM
YEAR 1(2n°Amendment)
BREAKDOWN
JUSTIFICATION
D.A DORSEY PROJECT
Administrative Staff to
operate program and
provide technical assistance
in all the pillars
$110,000
Program Director for overseeing,
researching, planning, and implementing
outreach services that will ensure a
successful outcome -
$50,000
Program Coordinator to assist in the
planning, managing, and facilitation to meet
the overall goals of program - $40,000
Culinary Development Program Intern position to
enhance the support provided to the Culinary
Program Coordinator and Program Director -
$20,000
Administrative staff to design
curriculum, facilitate
coordination, oversee program
implementation, and handle
administrative activities.
Academic
Stipends
$30,000
Student stipends at varying levels depending on
performance and participation levels at $30,000 for 10
students
Academic stipends
to pay for
educational and
living expenses
while going
through the
program.
Program
Supplies
$30,000
Culinary items, safety
equipment, kitchen
clothing, etc. - $30,000
Needed kitchen
equipment,
supplies, and
items for
in -person, safe,
and socially distant
academic
instruction for
students.
Technology,
Equipment, &
Online digital
software
$10,000
Software and
technologies needed for
instruction, video, and
photography creation, in
addition to online
subscriptions, software, &
accessories
- $10,000
Technology and
digital items for
workspace
instruction and to
create content and
materials around
programs and
events, to support
the project.
Culinary Instruction, Workshops &
Conference Support
$80,000
Instructor fees, workshop facilitation, conference
coordination, marketing, and production of educational
materials supporting culinary training, workforce
development, and hospitality recovery initiatives -
$80,000
Consolidation of Marketing, Workshops,
Symposiums, and Culinary Instructor
funds into one integrated line item
Culinary Instruction, Workshops &
Conference Support to streamline
program delivery. The combined
resources will support culinary
instruction, pre -conference workshops,
and the Hospitality & Tourism
Conference, creating coordinated
training, industry engagement, and
lasting educational materials that
strengthen Miami's post-Covid
hospitality recovery and workforce
sustainability.
TOTAL
$250,000
D.A. Dorsey Budget Amendment Request
Combine Marketing, Workshops, Symposium Line Item ($23,151) and Culinary instructor Line
Item ($32,151) into one integrated line item: Culinary Instruction, Workshops & Conference
Support: $55,302
Rationale for budget alteration:
The proposed budget amendment merges the Marketing, Workshops, Symposiums, and Culinary
Instructor line items into a unified program component that leverages the expertise of chefs, instructors,
hospitality leaders, organization support staff, and culinary professionals to deliver targeted
programming for Miami's Covid-impacted restaurant and hospitality industry. This integrated approach
will combine pre -conference engagement activities, a major industry conference, and the creation of
lasting educational resources, maximizing both reach and impact.
Strategic Pre -Conference Engagement
The merged budget will allow us to host a series of targeted workshops and symposiums leading up to
the Hospitality & Tourism Conference. These sessions will engage previous cohort members, recruit
and prepare new participants, and deliver immediate value to the local industry. Example activities
include:
• Hospitality Innovation Lab: hands-on and digital sessions with hospitality professionals
developing menus, engaging culinary based topics and challenges.
• Hospitality Operations Masterclass: workshops on service excellence, guest experience, and
operational recovery for post-Covid customer expectations.
• Financial Resilience Bootcamp: symposium -style discussions on budgeting, debt management,
and revenue diversification strategies for restaurants.
High -Impact Conference for Industry Recovery
The culminating Hospitality & Tourism Conference will pool together the insights, interventions, and
strategies from the pre -conference programming. It will feature technical assistance experts and
industry instructors covering topics such as culinary trends, workforce development, marketing, and
food safety. The conference format will provide concentrated learning, networking, and collaboration
opportunities all aimed at accelerating recovery for Miami's Covid-impacted hospitality sector.
Creation of Lasting Resources
Conference content will be documented and transformed into media collateral, instructional guides, and
recorded training modules. These resources will be integrated into our core program offerings for
continued use by current and future cohorts, extending the life and value of the grant investment. This
will allow this one-time grant, to be used repeatedly as we seek resources to continue this vital
programming.
Building Sustainable Educational Partnerships
This conference model creates both the time and opportunity to formalize partnerships with educational
institutions, culinary schools, and training programs. Such collaborations are critical for replenishing the
workforce in Miami's hospitality industry, which was severely impacted by Covid-related closures and
staffing losses. Research by the National Restaurant Association and American Hotel & Lodging
Association shows that structured training pipelines from culinary schools to local businesses
significantly improve employee retention and skill readiness, making these partnerships an essential
component of long-term recovery.
Program Sustainability & Industry Impact
By combining these line items, we can strategically align instruction, marketing, and engagement
activities into a single, scalable program element without changing any actual line items or grant intent.
This unified approach ensures that we are not only addressing immediate industry challenges but also
building a sustainable framework for training, recruitment, and industry collaboration well beyond the
grant period.
Academic Stipends - No Budget Change
All cohort members have successfully completed the program. and stipends have been distributed in
alignment with the original budget parameters. As we continue implementing DA Dorsey programming
in the months ahead, certain cohort members that our staff are still in contact with, will remain actively
engaged in supporting our ongoing activities including program planning, participant outreach, and
event facilitation as we work to recruit new cohort members following the commencement of this grant
cycle after the close out conference.
To recognize and support this extended involvement, a portion of the remaining stipend funds will be
used to provide supplemental incentives to those cohort members whose continued participation
directly advances program objectives. One of these individuals will also be selected to serve as an
intern for the current program, assisting with operational and administrative tasks as we move toward
the grant's closeout.
This approach ensures that remaining resources are invested back into the program's mission, while
reinforcing the skills, leadership, and community engagement fostered through the cohort experience.
Staff Intern — No Budget Change
The addition of a staff intern will provide dedicated operational and programmatic support for the DA
Dorsey Restaurant & Culinarian Revitalization Project as it enters its final phase. The intern will assist
with administrative duties, scheduling, communications, and event coordination, ensuring the seamless
execution of program activities.
Technology, Equipment, & Online Digital Software — No Budget Change
The Technology line item remains essential to the delivery and documentation of program activities,
including the creation of digital content, instructional materials, and media collateral from workshops,
symposiums, and the culminating industry conference. These resources support both current
participants and future cohorts by extending access to program content beyond in -person events.
Additionally, this line item will continue to be used for software, digital tools, online platforms, and media
production equipment necessary to record, edit, and distribute program materials. Maintaining the full
allocation ensures programming can meet its ongoing operational and outreach needs without
interruption.
Program Supplies — No Budget Change
The Program Supplies line item was designated to cover the cost of kitchen facilities at VYBE 305 for
program activities. These funds have already been encumbered from past programming with cohort
members; however, reimbursement is currently pending due to procedural requirements. This matter
will be addressed at the next scheduled board meeting to ensure proper documentation and
compliance.
Until the reimbursement process is complete, the Program Supplies line item will remain unused in the
current budget cycle, as the allocated funds are already committed to their intended purpose.
Miami Youth Grow and Glow Program
The Covid-19 pandemic has significantly disrupted our public school system, presenting
unprecedented challenges to teachers, students, and parents. The lockdowns led to the
shuttering of schools, resulting in weight gain due to inactivity and decreased academic
success, particularly in STEM subjects. This disruption has been especially severe in Miami -
Dade County, particularly in predominantly Black communities. The need for consistent
access to the internet, computers, and public facilities has become more critical than ever.
Unfortunately, these necessary resources and support systems have been largely absent,
impeding both teaching and learning.
To address these challenges, the Center for Black Innovation (CFBI) is implementing a
unique and engaging initiative coined the Miami Youth Grow and Glow Program. This
program aims to support Miami youth by improving academic performance, increasing
physical activity, and enhancing knowledge about how food can help maintain or achieve a
healthier weight, thereby reducing potential life -threatening complications from Covid-19.
Program Disciplines
The program integrates several multidisciplinary fields:
• Agricultural Science: This broad field encompasses exact, natural, economic, and social
sciences used in the practice and understanding of agriculture.
• Horticulture: The art and science of growing plants.
• Nutrition and Dietary Science: The study of the biochemical and physiological processes
by which an organism uses food to support its life.
Statement of Need
The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted student learning in the following ways:
• Sharp decline in student enrollment in public schools with many students unaccounted
for.
• Mental health impacts due to lack of counseling and teacher support.
• Increased obesity in youth due to poor nutrition and inactivity.
Academic Disruption
Evidence shows that the pandemic has had more substantial negative impacts on academic
growth for many students of color, widening the pre-existing disparities, especially in low-
income communities. According to researchers at Ohio State University, Black students
experienced test score declines that were nearly 50 percent larger than white students, for
a total decline of approximately one-half of a year's worth of learning (Ohio State University,
2021).
Mental Health Disruption
Studies have shown that neighborhoods with high social vulnerabilities, such as high levels
of poverty and low levels of education, income, and employment, are disproportionately
exposed to social and health risks.
Nutrition and Physical Health Disruption
According to a study published online in Pediatrics, coronavirus lockdowns have also
worsened child obesity due to children having less physical activity and poor diets.
Program Narrative
The Miami Youth Grow and Glow Program is a 12-week initiative designed to improve
academic performance, physical fitness, and nutritional knowledge among 20 high school
students from predominantly Black communities in Miami -Dade County.
Weekly Schedule and Activities
Outlined activities across digital and in -person sessions, enrichment, and mentoring.
Program Components
• Digital Meetings (3x/week): Academic Tutoring, STEM Career Exploration, Project
Work.
• In -Person Meetings (2x/week): Garden Activities, Physical Fitness Sessions, Nutritional
Education.
• Mentoring: One-on-one STEM field mentors providing academic and career guidance.
• Enrichment Field Trips: Farms, STEM conventions, gardens, and agricultural centers.
• Mindfulness and Life Skills Training: Emotional maturity, stress management,
interpersonal skills.
• Continuous Tutoring Access: Support beyond the 12 weeks.
Measurement Tools
• Academic Performance: Pre- and Post -Program Assessments, tutor/mentor feedback.
• Physical Health: Fitness assessments, health surveys.
• Program Engagement: Attendance records, student feedback.
Miami Youth Grow and Glow Program Budget
Item
Cost
Director
$55,000
Program Coordinator
$40,000
Program Intern
$15,000
Student Stipends
$30,000
Gardening and STEM Related Supplies
$5,000
Educational Materials
$4,500
Tutors/Instructors/Lecturers
$40,000
Digital Resources
$7,000
Transportation and Fees
$12,000
Training and Workshops
$20,000
Marketing and Outreach
$7,000
Financial Compliance
$10,000
Meals for Students
$4,000
Total
$250,000
Olivera, Rosemary
From: Brito, Gabriel
Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2025 1:49 PM
To: Olivera, Rosemary; Ewan, Nicole; Hannon, Todd
Subject: ARPA Grant Amendment #2 - Center for Black Innovation
Attachments: Docusign_ARPA_Grant_Amendment_2_-_Center_Fo.pdf
RE: ARPA Grant Amendment #2 — Center for Black Innovation
Hello All,
Please find attached a fully executed copy of the above referenced Grant Agreement Amendment from
DocuSign that is to be considered an original for your records.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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GabrielJ. Brito
CIP Budget Coordinator
Office of Management & Budget
444 SW 2 Avenue, 5th Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
Phone: 305.416.1203
Gbrito@miamigov.com
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