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AGREEMENT NUMBER
24058
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY RESEARCH
FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE
LYRIC THEATER CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE/FILE ID:
4836/CRA-R-18-0043
EFFECTIVE DATE
September 8, 2022
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
9/7/2022
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
9/8/2022
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This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this day off, 2022 ("Effective Date")
by and between the 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
("CRA"), and THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
INC., a Florida non-profit corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and
projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Plan, as amended and restated (the "Plan"); and
B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "[p]reserv[ation off historic
buildings and community heritage," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principal 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principal 8 and 14, at page 15, of the Plan further states that "older
buildings that embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of community should be
restored and unified culturally; and
E. WHEREAS, the Grantee is a non-profit organization with a mission to collect, preserve, and
disseminate the history and culture of black South Florida from 1986 to the present, and as such, the Plan recognized
the Grantee as a community stakeholder responsible for the promotion and preservation of the community's cultural
heritage; and
F. WHEREAS, in furtherance of its mission, the Grantee requested a grant to underwrite costs
associated with the continued operation of the Cultural Heritage Institute at the Lyric Theater Cultural Arts
Complex and for the provision of job training services to residents of the Redevelopment Area at the Lyric Theater
Cultural Arts Complex ("Program"); and
G. WHEREAS, on April 28, 2022, the Board of Commissioners passed and adopted Resolution No.
CRA-R-22-0012, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant to the Grantee for the
Program, in an amount not to exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($700,000.00) annually,
subject to annual budget approval, over the next four (4) years September 30, 2022 — October 1, 2023, September
30, 2023 — October 1, 2024, September 30, 2024 — October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2025 — October 1, 2026,
for a total commitment of Two Million Four Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($2,800,00.00); and
H. 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 sufficient of which is hereby acknowledged, the 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 CRA hereby agrees to make available to the 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 underwrite costs associated with the Program, in
accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth as Exhibit `B", attached hereto and incorporated herein.
The CRA is not obligated to expend additional funds beyond the approved grant.
4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on April 28, 2022 and shall be renewed once
a year over a four year period, subject to annual budget approval, terminating four (4) calendar years October 1,
2022 — October 1, 2023, October 1, 2023 — October 1, 2024, October 1, 2024 — October 1, 2025, and October 1
2025 — October 1, 2026 from the commencement date, or earlier as provided for herein; provided, however, that
the following rights of the 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.
5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT.
a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the CRA
shall make available to Grantee up to Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($700,000.00). In no event
shall payments to Grantee under this Grant agreement exceed Seven Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($700,000.00). Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after receipt
and approval of requests for disbursements.
b. PRE -APPROVAL OF EXPENSES. Grantee agrees to submit to the CRA all requests for
the expenditure of Grant funds for pre -approval by the CRA. Failure to submit said requests prior to incurring
expenses may result in the Grantee bearing the costs incurred. The CRA shall review said requests to ensure that
the expense sought to be incurred by the Grantee is an expense within the Scope of Work and Budget attached
hereto as Exhibit "B", and the CRA reserves the right to deny any and all requests it deems to be outside of the
scope and budget.
c. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. All requests for the disbursement of
grant funds by the Grantee shall be certified by the Grantee's authorized representative. All requests for
disbursement of grant funds must be in writing and must be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting the
use of grant funds and/or expenditures incurred, and that said request is being made in accordance with the
Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget and for expenditures incurred during the Term of this Agreement,
as reflected in Exhibit `B". For purposes of this Agreement, "supporting documentation" may include invoices,
receipts, photographs, and any other materials evidencing the expense incurred. The Grantee agrees that all invoices
or receipts reflecting the expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in the name of the Grantee, and
not in the name of the CRA in light of the Grantee's inability to bind the CRA to any legal and/or monetary
obligation whatsoever. The CRA retains the right to request additional supporting documentation, or additional
explanation for any and all expenses incurred by the Grantee. Grantee's failure to provide additional supporting
documentation or additional explanation regarding expenses incurred shall serve as grounds for immediate
termination of this Agreement, and the Grantee shall bear the costs associated with any expenditures not approved
by the CRA prior to the date of termination. Grantee understands and acknowledges that the CRA shall not disburse
grant funds for any expense that has not been previously approved by the CRA in accordance with Section 5(b)
above, and that such expenses shall be borne solely by the Grantee.
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d. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment will be made
to Grantee as a reimbursement for any Program -specific expenditure paid in cash. Grantee acknowledges that a
cash transaction is insufficient per se to comply with record -keeping requirements under this Agreement.
e. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The CRA shall not make advance payments to the Grantee
or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials or equipment which have not been delivered
to the 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 CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. CRA agrees to provide notice of said guidelines
and other requirements to Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, 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 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 CRA's audit rights in Section 8(c) below, the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the CRA's
right to access the Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the obligation of the
Grantees to retain and to make those records available upon request, and in accordance with all applicable laws.
The Grantee shall keep and maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In addition, the Grantee's
contractors and subcontractors must make available, upon the CRA's request, any books, documents, papers, and
records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination,
excerpts, and transcriptions. The Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain records related to this
Agreement or the Program for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation of
this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. The Grantee shall deliver to the CRA reports relating to the use of the Grant
as requested by the CRA, from time to time. Failure to provide said reports shall result in grant funds being withheld
until the Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by the Grantee in providing such
reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the Grantee's records
pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. The
Grantee agrees to cooperate with the CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take place at a
mutually agreeable date and time.
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d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. The Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements or the
receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete or inadequate
information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the CRA.
9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall transfer
to the CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CERTIFICATIONS. The Grantee represents, warrants,
and certifies the following:
a. INVOICES. Invoices for all expenditures paid for by Grant shall be submitted to the CRA
for review and approval in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. The Grantee, through its
authorized representative, shall certify that work reflected in said invoices has, in fact, been performed in
accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit `B".
b. EXPENDITURES. Funds disbursed under the Grant shall be used solely for the Program
in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit `B". All expenditures of the Grant will be
made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. The Grant shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and
separate accounts and accounting records will be maintained.
d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of Grant funds shall be used for political
activities.
e. LIABILITY GENERALLY. The Grantee shall be liable to the CRA for the amount of the
Grant expended in a 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 the 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 the Grantee is a party; or (iii) contravenes or results in any breach of, or default
under any other agreement to which the Grantee is a party, or results in the creation of any lien or encumbrances
upon any property of the Grantee.
11. NON-DISCRIMINATION. The 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, the Grantee represents that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely, by reason of his/her 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. The Grantee is familiar with the following provisions regarding
conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by the Grantee. The Grantee covenants, represents and
warrants that it will comply with all such conflict of interest provisions:
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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 CRA shall not be liable to the Grantee for
amendment or termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section.
14. MARKETING.
a. PUBLICATION. In the event the Grantee wishes to engage in any marketing efforts, the
Grantee shall, if approved by the CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below, produce, publish, advertise,
disclose, or exhibit the CRA's name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the CRA's contribution to the Program,
in all forms of media and communications created by the 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 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. The Grantee further agrees that the CRA's 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 the Grantee's use of the CRA's name and logo, confers or
may be construed as conferring upon the Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the CRA's name and
logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement.
15. DEFAULT. If the Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails
to perform any of the Grantee's obligations hereunder, and the Grantee does not cure such failure within thirty (30)
days following receipt of written notice from the CRA that such failure has occurred, then the Grantee shall be in
default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the CRA, in addition to all remedies available to it by law,
may immediately, upon written notice to the Grantee, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances,
or other compensation paid by the CRA directly to the Grantee and utilized by the Grantee in violation of this
Agreement shall be immediately returned to the CRA. The Grantee understands and agrees that termination of this
Agreement under this section shall not release the Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date
of termination.
16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the Grant, the Grantee hereby waives, releases and
discharges the 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
the Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, representatives, with respect to any of the
provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement.
17. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless the 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, 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
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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 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 CRA; or (ii) the failures of the
Grantee to comply with any of the paragraphs 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 CRA, from and against all liabilities which maybe
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.
18. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance
coverage as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein. All such insurance, including
renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the 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 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 CRA. Completed Certificates of
Insurance shall be filed with the CRA, to the extent practicable, prior to the performance of Services hereunder,
provided, however, that Grantee shall at any time upon request by CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such
insurance with the CRA.
If, in the reasonable judgment of CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Grantee of additional
liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, CRA reserves the right to require the provision
by Grantee of an amount of coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required 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 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, 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.
19. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between the Executive Director of the CRA and the Grantee
as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the CRA and the Grantee 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 dispute shall be submitted to the CRA's Board of Commissioners for resolution
within ninety (90) days of the expiration of such thirty (30) day period or such longer period as may be agreed to
by the parties to this Agreement. The Board's decision shall be deemed final and binding on the parties.
20. 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 CRA and the Grantee relating to the Agreement.
Any promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
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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 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 in order to conform with such laws,
or if not 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.
21. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in
writing and signed by both parties.
22. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the CRA, all documents developed by the Grantee
shall be delivered to the CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and may be used by the CRA, without restriction
or limitation. The 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 CRA to the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement
shall at all times remain the property of the CRA, and shall not be used by the Grantee for any other purpose
whatsoever, without the written consent of the CRA.
23. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. The Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the 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 CRA any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Grant.
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24. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of the Grantee under this Agreement shall not be
delegated or assigned to any other party without the CRA's prior written consent which may be withheld by the
CRA, in its sole discretion.
25. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida
law.
26. TERMINATION. The 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. If this Agreement should be terminated
by the CRA, the CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. In no way shall the 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 CRA: James McQueen, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3`d Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: jmcqueen@miamigov.com
To Grantee:
With copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel
Email: vtbrown@miamigov.com
Timothy Barber, Executive Director
The Black Archives, History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
Email: TBarber@theblackarchives.org
28. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. The 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 CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the
CRA, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers'
Compensation benefits as employees of the 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. 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.
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c. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated in, and made a part of this
Agreement.
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 CRA and the Grantee have executed this Agreement.
ATTEST:
By:
Todd B. anno James McQueen,
Clerk of the Board Executive Direc
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the
City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate
created pursuance to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.,
Staff Counsel
WITNESSES:
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THE BLACK ARCHIVES, HISTORY AND
RESEARCH FOUND TION OF SOUTH FLORIDA,
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By:
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Timothy A. Barber,
Executive Director
EXHIBIT "A"
CRA-R-22-0012
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-18-0043
File Number: 4836
Final Action Date:9/24/2018
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA"),
AUTHORIZING A GRANT, FOR A FOUR-YEAR PERIOD IN AN AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $600,000.00 PER YEAR, TOTALING IN AN AMOUNT OF $2.4
MILLION DOLLARS, SUBJECT TO ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL, TO THE
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SOUTH
FLORIDA, INC. TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE
CONTINUED OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING OF THE LYRIC THEATER
CULTURAL HERITAGE INSTITUTE FOR THE 2018, 2019, 2020 AND 2021
CALENDAR YEARS, COMMENCING FISCAL YEAR 2018; FURTHER
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS, AT HIS/HER DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS
OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND
SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID
PURPOSE; FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT
FUND, ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("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 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 1, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "preserv[ation of] historic
buildings and community heritage" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15, of the Plan states, "local cultural events,
institutions, and businesses are to be promoted" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principles 8 and 14, at page 15 of the Plan further states that
"older buildings that embody the area's cultural past should be restored" and the area's sense of
community should be restored and unified culturally; and
WHEREAS, Page 93 of the Plan states that "[t]he CRA will assist in The Black Archives,
History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.'s on -going efforts to rehabilitate the
theater and make available related support facilities;" and
WHEREAS, over the years the CRA has supported Black Archives History and
Research Foundation of South Florida. Inc., and were successful in opening the Lyric Theater
Cultural Arts Complex ("Lyric Theater").; and
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WHEREAS, Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. has
hosted exciting programming such as the South Florida Marching Band Precision Camp, Lyric
Live, Visions of our 44th President, Living Legends, and ICONS; and
WHEREAS, Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. was
able to forge partnerships with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, Visit Florida,
Big Bus, the Bass Museum, and Coca-Cola; and
WHEREAS, Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc.
seeks support from the CRA to continue operations of the Lyric Theater Cultural Heritage
Institute for the 2018 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not
to exceed $600,000.00 annually for four years, subject to annual budget approval, to Black
Archives History and Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc., to underwrite costs associated
with the continued operation and programming of the Lyric Theater Cultural Institute for the
2018 calendar year; and
WHEREAS, awarding a four year commitment will assist in attracting matching funds to
support its programs. It will also assist in expanding Black Archives History and Research
Foundation of South Florida, Inc.'s marketing and media efforts, create and attract more
programming at the Lyric Theater, and continue to develop its archive collection; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorization of this Resolution
would further the aforementioned redevelopment goal and principles;
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.
Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant, in an amount not
to exceed $600,000.00 annually over the next four years, subject to annual budget approval,
totaling an amount of $2.4 million dollars, to Black Archives History and Research Foundation of
South Florida, Inc. to underwrite costs associated with the continued operation and
programming of the Lyric Theater Cultural Institute or the 2018 calendar year.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled
"Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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EXHIBIT "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
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Board of Directors
Patricia Bravuon
Chair
Vice Chair
Steven.). Hcnriquez, CPA
Treasurer
Dorothyjenkins Fields, I'h.D.
AndreaJ. Pelt Thornton
N. Patrick Range II, Esq.
Founder
DorotIivjenkins Fields, Ph.1).
Executive Director
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Black Archives
Historic Lyric Theater
Cultural Arts Complex
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March 15, 2022
Mr. James McQueen, Director
Southeast Overtown Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
819 NW 2"d Avenue, Floor 3
Miami, FL 33136
Dear Mr. McQueen:
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater (BAHLT) Cultural Arts Complex mission is to promote and
celebrate the rich history and culture of the community. The mission is carried out while providing
training and jobs through the creation of a regional tourist designation in Miami's historically black
Overtown community. We have been successful over the past several years with the support of the
SEOPW CRA, helping to bring back the renaissance of the Overtown area, as the anchor and driving
force of the revival of the Historic Overtown Entertainment District. Since completing the GOB
expansion of the Historic Lyric Theater, the Black Archives has implemented programming that has
brought 20,000 residents and tourists to the Overtown area.
Through the vibrant activities ranging from entertainment, exhibitions, education, and research at
BAHLT, we have been able to train and provide numerous Overtown residents with employment at
the center. We would like to continue building on the success and partnership with the SEOPW CRA
that garnered sustainable activity, engaged residents and tourists highlighting arts, culture, and
entertainment. We know that the continued support certainly makes the area more attractive to
visitors, and increase nightlife activity that supports the Historic Overtown Entertainment District.
We are humbly requesting the renewal or extension of our grant from the SEOPW CRA for an
additional four (4) years. The grant from the SEOPW CRA has allowed us to increase our ability to
leverage quality programming, over more dates, which allowed us to offer more sustainable
employment to residents through the bolstered activity. This commitment is what arts and culture
professionals have deemed necessary to operate a successful cultural arts complex of our stature
effectively on an annual basis.
We hope that SEOPW will support renewing the commitment with the Black Archives to help us to
continue to be a catalyst for change in this redevelopment area, and strengthen the Black Archives
Historic Lyric Theater as the anchor in this community since 1913. Overtown has a rich cultural
history that should be celebrated and highlighted which is what we strive hard to achieve with the
support of the Southeast Overtown Park West CRA. Thank you.
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Executive r ector
The B - Archives History and Research Foundation
Historic Lyric Theater
• • The Black Archives History and Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
819 Northwest 2"d Avenue, Miami, FL 33136 ” www.BAHLT.orq, baf(a theblackarchives.orq,
Office (786) 708-4610 " Fax (305) 400-8756
The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South FL, Inc.
Budget Justification
The Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Cultural Arts Complex Historic Overtown Entertainment District
Support Grant based on an overall budget of $2,800,000 beginning October 1, 2022. The requested grant
will provide $700,000 annually in yearly support funding to the Black Archives to carry out its mission as
the community anchor institution operating the Historic Lyric Theater for a period of four (4) years from
October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2026. The grant funds will be allocated to the categories listed below:
ADMINISTRATION
Funds in this category will support professional instructional management that executes the day-to-day
administration of the facility. To better enhance the Tong -term functionality of the programming and daily
access to the facility for tourist.
PROGRAMMING
Funds will support the continuation of programming that supports the "Little Broadway" appeal of the
Overtown Entertainment District. The Black Archives has successfully launched and promoted Overtown
as a destination of choice since its inception. From "Expressions" a Jazz and Poetry showcase at the Ward
Rooming House to "Lyric Live" an Apollo -styled amateur night at the Historic Lyric Theater, to now a
nationally known comedy night called the Glasshouse Comedy Experience. The Black Archives has been
the anchor to positive cultural activity year round in building a brand for this community and looks to
extend our programming to include an urban concert series, and live theater.
FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Funding in this category will continue to support free and open to the public events, the preservation of
the archival material, and archival events. This includes free programs like Community Day, Outdoor
Movie Nights, Lyric Live Under the Stars, exhibits, tours, and external historic property support (ie. Dorsey
House and X-Ray Clinic), among other activities.
CRA COMMUNITY ACCESS
Funding in this category will support the creation of increased community access programming by
providing reduced -cost access grants for community groups upon approval by the SEOPW Director. This
funding will support expanded activity through ease of access, which will help bolster more activity in the
Historic Overtown Folklife Entertainment District, while allowing the CRA to be able to support community
programming without having to have a direct association with the event other than a sponsorships.
Funding will continue to support annual festivals that have become an anchor programmatic feature at
the Lyric Theater like the Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival, the Urban Film Festival, the IGEN Film Festival, and
the CARE Elementary Christmas Show.
MARKETING
Funds will support the marketing and promotion of Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater activity, its
programming, and the Historic Overtown Entertainment District as a brand through social media, radio,
and television.
Grantor:
Gram Name:
Organized. Name:
Gram Start:
Gram End Date.
Southeast Overtown Park West CRA
The Black Archives Lyric Theater Cultural Heritage Program
The Black Archives History and Research foundation of South FL, Inc.
October 1, 2022
September 30, 2026
EXPENSES
Administration
2022/2023 2023/2024 2024/2025 2025/2026
Intructional Management
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$ 300,000
$300,000
Programming
$ 225,000
$ 225,000
$ 225,000
$225,000
Lyric Live
Glasshouse
Live Theater Drama Series
Music Concert Series
Fxoressions
Free Community Activity
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$50,000
Archival Support
Exhibits
Tours
CRACOMMUNITYACCESS
$ 75,000
$ 75,000
$ 75,000
$75,000
Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival
Urban Film Festival
IGEN Film Festival
CARE Elementary Christmas
Marketing
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$ 50,000
$50,000
$ 700,000
$ 700,000
$ 700,000
$700,000
Grant Total $ 2,300,000
EXHIBIT "D"
Insurance Requirements
EXHIBIT C
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS -GRANT AGREEMENT THE
BLACK ARCHIVES HISTORY AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION
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. Endorsements Required
City of Miami & SEOPWCRA listed as additional insured
Contingent & Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
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 $ 1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami & 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 Liability/Directors & Officers
Combined Single Limit
Each Claim $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Retro Date Included
V. Crime Coverage (If Applicable)
Limits of Liability $500,000
Theft, Forgery Alteration
City of Miami and SEOPWCRA listed as loss payees
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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