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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24302AGREEMENT INFORMATION AGREEMENT NUMBER 24302 NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT SEOPW CRA & URGENT, INC. DESCRIPTION GRANT AGREEMENT/2023 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM/FILE ID: 12975/CRA-R-22-0053 EFFECTIVE DATE March 14, 2023 ATTESTED BY TODD B. HANNON ATTESTED DATE 3/10/2023 DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING DEPT. 3/16/2023 NOTE GRANT AGREEMENT ,, qq� This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this 144 day of MOrVu l , 2023 ("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 ("SEOPW CRA"), and URGENT, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation ("Grantee"). RECITALS A. WHEREAS, the SEOPW 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 ("Plan"); and B. WHEREAS, under Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes "'community redevelopment' means "undertakings, activities, or projects of a county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight"; and C. WHEREAS, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which...promote juvenile delinquency..."; and D. WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 163.340 (7) defines "slum area" as an area having physical or economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence..."; and E. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and F. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and G. WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is a local non-profit committed to issues impacting children and youth, and seeks assistance in administering a youth employment project that would help combat youth unemployment throughout the Redevelopment Area; and H. WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is aligned with the legislative intent of Florida Statute 163.335(1), in that, this progressive youth program assists in preventing juvenile delinquency by engaging 14 — 24-year-olds in substantive learning and leadership development that will, in turn, promote economic and social growth in the community; and I. WHEREAS, Urgent Inc. is a necessary program that assists in battling juvenile delinquency, poverty and crime by providing alternatives to youth that allow for future job opportunities and motivates youth to live and work to their full potentials. J. WHEREAS, since 2011 the Board of Commissioners has supported the establishment of employment programs for the youth by Urgent, Inc.; and Page 1'of 10 K. WHEREAS, the Youth Employment and Training Program will operate for a one year period from January 2023 to December 2023, and 45 youth between the ages of 14 — 24 years old. Employment and training experiences will involve interest -driven hands-on learning in the media arts and creative technologies. The program will include two training/employment tracks: a) film &photography and b) graphic design & animation.; and L. WHEREAS, on November 17, 2022, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-22- 0053 attached hereto as Exhibit "A," passed and authorized the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00), to the Grantee to underwrite costs associated with the Project; and M. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-22-0053, the parties wish to enter into this Amended Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions relating to the use of the 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 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. 2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and as incorporated in the SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET, herein attached as Exhibit `B"; and Grantee's compliance with all its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW 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 continued operation and programming of the Project, in accordance with Exhibit `B," attached hereto and incorporated herein. 4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall terminate upon the earlier of full disbursement of One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00) or earlier as provided for herein; provided, however, that 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. 5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee up to One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($100,000.00). Payments shall be made to the Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after receipt and approval of requests for disbursements. b. PRE -APPROVAL OF EXPENSES. The 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 scope of work and 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 scope and budget. Page 2 of 10 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 Project'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 Project shall be in the name of the Grantee, and not in the name of the SEOPW CRA in light of the Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary obligation whatsoever. The SEOPW 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 SEOPW CRA prior to the date of termination. The Grantee understands and acknowledges that the SEOPW CRA shall not disburse grant funds for any expense that has not been previously approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 5(b) above, and that such expenses shall be borne solely by the Grantee. d. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment will be made to the Grantee as reimbursement for any Project -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 SEOPW 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 Project. 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 Grant. The SEOPW 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, 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 Project; 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, the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the SEOPW CRA right to access the Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the Page 3 of 10 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 SEOPW CRA 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 Project 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 SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of the Grant as requested by the SEOPW 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 SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the Grantee's records pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Project, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. The 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. The 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, the Grantee shall transfer to the SEOPW 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 SEOPW 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 Project 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 SEOPW 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, Page 4 of 10 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: 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 Project 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 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 SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below, produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the SEOPW CRA's name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA contribution to the Project, 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. Grantee's acknowledgment shall consist of the following: "Youth Employment and Training Program is sponsored by the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency." 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. The 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 the Grantee's use of the SEOPW CRA name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon the Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA 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 SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred, then the Grantee Page 5 of 10 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 the Grantee, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW CRA directly to the Grantee and utilized by the Grantee in violation of this Agreement shall be immediately returned to the SEOPW 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 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 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 SEOPW CRA. The 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 Project, including risk of loss of artwork on display for the duration of this Agreement or the Project, 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 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 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. 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 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 Project 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 the SEOPW CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the SEOPW CRA. If, in the reasonable judgment of the SEOPW CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Grantee of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, the SEOPW 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 the SEOPW CRA written notice, this Agreement shall be considered terminated Page 6 of 10 on the date the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. Upon such termination, the SEOPW CRA shall pay the Grantee expenses incurred for the Project, 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 SEOPW CRA and the Grantee as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the SEOPW 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 SEOPW CRA 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 sets forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. There are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the SEOPW 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. 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, Page 7 of 10 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 SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by the 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. 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 SEOPW CRA to the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the SEOPW CRA and shall not be used by the Grantee for any other purpose whatsoever, without the written consent of the SEOPW CRA. 23. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. The 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 the Grant. 24. NON-DELIGIBILITY. The obligations of the 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. 25. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida law. 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. If this Agreement should be terminated by the SEOPW CRA, 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. Page 8 of 10 To SEOPW CRA: To Grantee: James McQueen, Executive Director Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor. Miami, FL 33136 Email: JMcQueen@miamigov.com With copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Staff Counsel Email: VTBrown@miamigov.com Saliha Nelson, EdD, Chief Executive Officer Urgent, Inc. 1000 N.W. 1" Avenue, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 Email: saliha@urgentinc.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 Amended 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 Amended 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 Amended Agreement. c. All exhibits attached to this Amended Agreement are incorporated in and made a part of this Agreement. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Amended Agreement, for other good and valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and the Grantee have executed this Amended Agreement. Page 9 of 10 ATTEST: By: Todd B. Hannon 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 By: James McQueen Clerk of the Board Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS: By: By: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Ann -Marie Sharpe Staff Counsel Director of Risk Management WITNESSES: By: Print: By: Print: Urgent, Inc., a Florida non-profit corporation ("Grantee"): By: Saliha Nelson, EdD Chief Executive Officer Page 10 of 10 ATTEST: Todd B. Clerk of the oard APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: By: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Staff Counsel WITNESSES: By: Print: By: p S11;-- Print: 411-0141✓7fG L AIC:1t..ISH 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 By:"McQueen ve Director APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE REQUIRETS: By:Frli (an7 (Mar 7 7073 06.37 FST) Ann -Marie Sharpe Director of Risk Management Urgent, Inc., F_1 ida -profit corporation ("Grantee"): By: Saliha Nelson, EdD Chief Executive Officer Page 10 of 10 EXHIBIT "A" Resolution No. CRA-R-22-0053 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Legislation CRA Resolution: CRA-R-22-0053 File Number: 12975 Final Action Date:11/17/2022 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ('SEOPW CRA"). BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18- 85 AND 18-86 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AS AMENDED, AS ADOPTED BY THE SEOPW CRA; WAIVING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AS NOT BEING PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS TO THE SEOPW CRA; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO ALLOCATE GRANT FUNDS. AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000.00, TO URGENT, INC., TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH A ONE-YEAR PERIOD FOR THE JANUARY 2023- DECEMBER 2023 SUMMER YOUTH TRAINING INSITUTE; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000. 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 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and WHEREAS, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the state and its counties and municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas which...promote juvenile delinquency..."; and WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 163.340 (7) defines "slum area" as an area having physical or economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which are impaired by reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence..."; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 11, of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 11, of the Plan lists "improving the quality of life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and City of Miami Page 1 of 3 File ID: 12975 (Revision:) Printed On: 11/21/2022 File ID: 12975 Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0053 WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is a local non-profit committed to issues impacting children and youth, and seeks assistance in administering a summer youth employment program that would help to combat youth unemployment throughout the Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, since 2011 the Board of Commissioners has supported the establishment of summer employment programs for youth by Urgent, Inc.; and WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is aligned with the legislative intent of Florida Statute 163.335(1), in that, this progressive youth program assists in preventing juvenile delinquency by engaging 16 - 24 years old in substantive learning and leadership development that will, in tum, promote economic and social growth in the community; and WHEREAS, Urgent, Inc. is a necessary program that assists in battling juvenile delinquency, poverty and crime by providing alternatives to youth that allow for future job opportunities and motivates youth to live and work to their full potential; and WHEREAS, The Institute will operate for one year period from January 2023 — December 2023 and affords youth 16 - 24 years old with the opportunity to build and advance their skills in one of six (6) disciplines: (1) Film; (2) Broadcast Media; (3) Arts (Architectural Design, Graphic Design & Creative Writing); (4) Cultural Tourism; (5) Information Technology (Coding and Web Design); and (6) Entrepreneurship/Business Management.; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to Urgent, Inc. to support a one-year period from January 2023 — December 2023 Summer Youth Training Institute; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that adoption of this Resolution would further the above mentioned redevelopment goals. 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. By a four -fifths (4/5th) affirmative vote, after an advertised public hearing, the Executive Director's recommendation, and written findings pursuant to Section 18 - 85 and 18 - 86 of the City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, are ratified, and confirmed and the requirements for competitive sealed bidding and competitive negotiation methods as not being practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA are waived. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes a grant in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to Urgent, Inc. to underwrite costs associated for the one-year period from January 2023 — December 2023 Summer Youth Training Institute. Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary for said purpose. Section 4. 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. City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 12975 (Revision:) Printed on: 11/21/2022 File ID: 12975 Enactment Number: CRA-R-22-0053 Section 5. Funds to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 - other grants and aids Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: ros �trt I✓ounsel 11 / 10/2022 City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 12975 (Revision:) Printed on: 11/21/2022 EXHIBIT "B" Scope of Work and Budget October 31, 2022 James McQueen, Executive Director South East Overtown Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 Re: 2023 Youth Employment and Training Program Proposal Dear Mr. McQueen, Please find attached for consideration URGENT, Inc.'s proposal to implement a year-round youth Employment and Training Program for 2023. From 2011-2019, URGENT implemented the SEOPW CRA's summer youth employment and training program. Grant funds in the amount of $100,000 are requested to deliver a transformative career development program in the media arts and creative technologies for 45 youth between the ages of 14-24. Employment and training experiences will involve interest -driven hands-on learning in the media arts and creative technologies. The program will include two training/employment tracks: a) film & photography and b) graphic design & animation. Through related technical instruction, on-the-job learning, entrepreneurship, and workplace success skills promotion, participants will build in -demand skills to explore and pursue media careers. Employment and training will be delivered year-round after school and during summer. This program supports the Historic Overtown Culture and Entertainment Masterplan (Perkins & Will, 2019). The plan indicates the SEOPW CRA's desire to revive the culture, celebrate the legacy, and grow authentic Overtown experiences within the designated culture and entertainment district. Towards that end, URGENT's youth employment and training program supports opportunities for area youth to gain in -demand skills and produce media content that will help elevate community stories, document the culture, and celebrate the legacy of Historic Overtown. Thank you very much for your consideration. Any questions regarding this proposal can be directed to saliha@urgentinc.org or at 305-205-4605. Saliha Nelson, Edo Chief Executive Officer Enclosures: Program Proposal Narrative, Budget, Fact Sheet, 2019 FACE Program Evaluation, and Budget Photos and Success Stories 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 1786-581-7821 ( office@urgentinc.org YOUTH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING INC PROPOSAL About The Organization 1. Organization Name: URGENT, Inc. 2. Address: 1000 NW 15' Ave. Ste. 100 Miami FL 33136 3. Type of Organization: IRS 501(c)(3) Public Charity 4. EIN: 65-0516506 5. Established: 1994 6. Primary Contact Name: Saliha Nelson, EdD 7. Primary Contact Title: CEO 8. Primary Contact Email: saliha@urgentinc.org 9. Website: www.urgentinc.org 10. Mission: URGENT, Inc., is an award -winning creative youth development organization dedicated to the mission of empowering young creative minds to transform their lives and communities. 11. Background: URGENT provides assets -based programming that helps young people uncover and develop their talents and skills through digital media arts education, positive youth development, and STEAM Workforce Development. The organization embraces the learning philosophy that kids learn by doing and that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for innovation, growth, and transformation. The impact of cultivating young people's creativity leads to helping them to find their voice, tell their stories, and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. 12. Capacity Statement: URGENT has provided paid training experiences for Overtown youth for the last ten years, making possible first job experiences for over 500 youth in the City of Miami. In 2019 and 2020, URGENT was recognized by FIU's Talent Development Network as among the Top 10 Internship programs in Miami -Dade County. Moreover, URGENT possesses the a) expertise to engage diverse participants, b) has place -based brand awareness, c) has established community trust, d) has experience with maintaining quality administrative, programmatic, and fiscal records, and e) is the only employer providing a registered media arts and creative technologies apprenticeship in the state of Florida. Moreover, URGENT has created unique platforms for youth to demonstrate their learning and skills, including the Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, Media Arts Intern Expo, and the Our Voice Matters Soul Basel Youth Multimedia Exhibit. 1 About The Program 13. Focus Area: Youth Employment and Training 14. Program Name: Film Arts Culture Entrepreneurship (FACE) 15. Program Success Record: See 2019 FACE Evaluation Report and FACE in Motion Presentation (support Documents) 16. Grant Request: $100,000 17. Grant Term: 12 months (Jan -Dec 2023) 18. Program Summary: The FACE youth employment and training program is designed to provide forty-five (45) interns and apprentices ages 14+ with practical work experience in creating multi- media digital content and practicing 21st Century work success skills. Youth learn and train under professional staff and mentors. Skills are acquired through training, practice, project -based learning, field trips, the performance of skills in real -world contexts, and the public presentation of work. Interns work, earn, and learn after school and during summer. 19. Opportunity: Locally, the creative design industry is one of the most prosperous in South Florida, with significant projections for future growth. According to the most recent One Community One Goal Targeted Industries report (The Beacon Council), between 2012 and 2018, Miami Dade County's economy supported employment growth within the creative design sector by 16% resulting in an additional 4,724 jobs available in the sector. The Creative Design sector includes employment opportunities in media production, entertainment development, production, and distribution of digital communications and graphic art and design. This career development on -ramp will help youth prepare for a career that can lead to an entry wage that is 44% higher than Florida's current minimum wage. 20. Alignment with CRA Objectives: Direct benefits to the community include support of the Historic Overtown Culture and Entertainment Masterplan (Perkins & Will, 2019). The plan indicates the SEOPW CRA's desire to revive the culture, celebrate the legacy, and grow authentic Overtown experiences within the designated culture and entertainment district. Towards that end, youth will create media projects designed to elevate the stories, document the culture, and celebrate the legacy and experiences in the community. 21. Target Participants: The program will recruit and hire a total of 45 youth, accepting up to 15 youth for each of three implementation cycles: 1) Winter/Spring (15); Summer (15); Fall (15). Youth will range in age between 14-24. Eligible candidates may be in high school, recent high school graduates, attending college/vocational school, or those not engaged in school or work. Targeted for priority participation are high school youth that meet at least one of the following criteria: a) Reside in the SEOPW CRA boundaries, b) Reside in Overtown zip codes 33136, and 33127, c) Attend Booker T. Washington Senior High School or Law Enforcement Officers Memorial High School, or e) eligible for free/reduced lunch. Up to thirty percent (30%) may be hired from within the City of Miami District 5/Miami Dade County District 3 boundaries or other surrounding areas. 2 22. Program Locations: The program will be offered at a) URGENT, Inc. 1000 NW 1st Ave. Suite 100 Miami, FL 33136 and b) Law Enforcement Officers Memorial SHS 300 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33128. 23. Implementation Schedule: The program will run year-round from January 2023 to December 2023. Three cycles will be implemented, 1) Jan -May, 2) June -July, and 3) Sept -Dec. The school year program will operate after school during the months of Jan -May and Sept -Dec. Interns will meet 4-6 hours per week, attending up to 3 days a week between 3:00 pm-5:00 pm. The summer program will operate for 7 weeks Monday -Friday, in June -July. Participants will attend 6 hours a day, totaling 30 hours a week. The month of August will be used by staff to reflect and learn from the first two implementation cycles, and plan for the 3rd implementation cycle. 24. Employment & Training Detail: Related Technical Instruction. Given direct instruction, project -based exercises, cooperative learning, demonstrations of skills, discussion, guided and independent practice, peer -to -peer feedback, presentations, instructor critique, revision of work, and field trips, interns will be able to apply learned knowledge and skills to create multimedia projects following the pre -production (ideation and planning), production (creation and implementation), and post -production (editing and presentation) process of content creation. This project -based media arts education will introduce interns to careers and skills in film, photography, graphic design, and animation. Culminating projects will result in high -quality short films, public service announcements, social media, reels, and documentaries. On -the -Job Training. Interns will engage in the community through the performance of work projects that leverage their learning and skills in multi -media production. Projects will be carried out during the program and integrated into design projects that elevate Overtown's stories, culture, legacy, happenings and surrounding areas. Entrepreneurship. Interns will receive integrated entrepreneurship training to develop an entrepreneurial mindset and create a business pitch deck, marketing materials, and other pro -type products and services related to the media content they are creating. Culminating activities will result in sample products and services, working with mock clients, and competing in a pitch competition. 21st Century Work Success Skills. All interns will cover topics related to financial literacy, professional etiquette, public speaking, resume writing, application and interview skills, and career exploration. Interns will create and maintain a career portfolio to include Cover Letter, Resume, Work Application, Career Plan, and portfolio of creative work. Expo Events. Interns will present their work publicly several times a year during URGENT's Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, Summer Media Arts Intern Expo, and Our Voice Matters Soul Basel Exhibit. 25. Participant Outcomes: A mixed -methods formative evaluation strategy is utilized to understand the extent of interns' progress. Evaluation efforts include understanding: 3 Indicator #1. To what extent do youth perceive changes in their acquisition and utilization of 21st Century Skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Communication and Collaboration? Measure: End of Internship Survey, Signal Success; retrospective self -report Indicator #2. To what extent do youth demonstrate 21st Century work skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Communication and Collaboration? Measures: Attendance, Timesheet Completion, work product portfolio, Public Presentation of Work, Staff feedback, and YouthArts retrospective staff report Indicator #3. To what extent do youth identify positive youth development in the domains of Caring, Character, Competence, Confidence, Connection, and Contribution? Measure: End of Internship Survey, Signal Success; retrospective self -report 26. Staffing Plan: The program will be overseen by URGENT's CEO. The CEO will manage the grant program and liaison with the CRA grant officer to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out per the grant contract The Finance Manager will process intern pay and maintain the financial accounts for the grant program in the accounting system, including recognition of grant receivables and expenditures, and prepare reimbursement packages and perform close out financial reporting. Interns will receive specialized media arts education training, coaching, and instruction from professional staff and industry professionals. Specialized instructors will provide training in film, photography, arts, graphic design, animation, entrepreneurship, and other creative technologies 27. Budget Justification: Grant funds will be used to support youth employment, training and supervision, project management, and program expenses. Fifty-eight percent (58%)of the budget will provide educational stipends directly to youth engaged in work and training. Sixteen percent (16%) of the budget is allocated to program expenses including but not limited to: Equipment, Software, Applications, Supplies & Materials, Copier and Computer Lease, Uniforms, Snacks, Meals, Youth Exhibitions, Field Trips, Charter Busses, Facility, Utilities and distributed Indirect costs. Fifteen percent (15%) of the budget will be used to support Youth Training and Supervision, while only 11% will be allocated towards Project Management. 28. Support Documents: a. Program Budget b. Agency Fact Sheet c. 2019 FACE Program Evaluation Report (last CRA funding received) d. 2022 FACE in Motion Report: Photos and Success Stories 4 URGENT, INC. Film Arts Culture Entrepreneurship (FACE) 2023 Youth Employment and Training Program Grant Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023 A- Youth Employment B- Training and Supervision C- Project Management D- Program Expenses Sub -Total $ 58,104 58% Sub -Total $15,240 15% Sub -Total $11,000 11% Sub -Total $15,656 16% Grand Total $100,000 100% URGENT, INC. Film Arts Culture Entrepreneurship (FACE) 2023 Youth Employment & Training Program Grant Term: January 1, 2023-December 31, 2023 A- Youth Employment 1- School Year Interns Interns attend related technical instruction and on-the-job training 4-6 hours a week when school is in session; Months Stipend Hours 5 $ 100.00 N/A Positions Fringe Total 15 N/A $ 7,500.00 2- Summer Interns Interns attend related technical instruction and on-the-job training 30 Hours a week for 7-weeks from June -July; Months Stipend Hours 2 $ 10.00 198 Positions Fringe Total 15 N/A $ 29,700.00 3- Year -Round Apprentice The apprentice will work year-round receiving advanced related technical instruction and work on advanced on -the - Months Stipend Hours 12 $ 15.00 20 B- Training and Supervision Positions Fringe Total 1 0.17 $ 20,904.00 Sub -Total $ 58,104 4- Specialized Instruction (Staff) Specialized instructors will oversee and facilitate the interns and apprentice training program year-round. Wage rate Weeks Rate Hours 52 $25 10 Positions Fringe Total Shared 0.2 $ 12,740.00 5- Specialized Instruction (Professional Services) Specialized instructors will provide training in film, photography, arts, graphic design, animation„ entrepreneurship, Weeks Rate Hours 11 $50 50 C- Project Management Positions Fringe Total N/A N/A 2,500.00 Sub -Total $ 15,240.00 15.24% 6- CEO The CEO will manage the grant program and liaison with CRA grant officer to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with the grant contract; 1% of time will dedicated to this project. Months Allocation Weeks 12 $6,000 52 Position Fringe Total 1 0.2 $ 6,000.00 2 7- Finance Manager The Intern Payroll Manager will process intern pay and maintain the financial accounts for the grant program in the accounting system including recognition of grant receivables and expenditures,and prepare reimbursement packages and perform close out financial reporting; 1% of time will be billed to this project. Months Allocation Weeks 12 $5,000 52 D- Program Expenses 8- Operations Positions Fringe Total 1 0.2 $ 5,000.00 Sub -Total $ 11,000.00 11.00% Equipment, Software, Applications, Supplies & Materials, Copier and Computer Lease, Uniforms, Snacks, Meals $ 5,656.00 Youth Exhibitions, Special Events, Field Trips, Charter Busses $ 2,500.00 Facility & Utilities $ 2,500.00 Indirect Cost Rate @10% minus 50% match $ 5,000.00 Sub -Total $ 15,656.00 15.66% Total' $ 100,000.00 3 FACT SHEET Organization: URGENT, Inc. Address: 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 Years in Business: 28, Established in 1994 CEO: Saliha Nelson, EdD Email: saliha@urgentinc.org Funding Request: $100,000 Term: 12 months, January 2023-December 2023 Participants Served: 45 Age of Participants: 14-24 Youth Stipend Provided: Yes Scope of Services (Summary): Provides year-round on-the-job training and employment to youth from the Redevelopment Area who are interested in film, arts, culture, and entrepreneurship. This is a youth employment and training program. Item Proven Accomplishments: 1. Successfully ran summer youth employment and training program for SEOPW CRA between 2011-2019, employing over 500 youth over 8 years. 2. Successfully developed award -winning youth filmmakers recognized by film festivals and content creator competitions 3. Recognized as a Top 10 Internship by the Talent Development Network in 2019 and 2020 Current SEOPW CRA projects that will benefit: 1. Job training and employment opportunities within redevelopment areas 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 786-581-7821 I office@urgentinc.org URGENT INC Program Evaluation Report Summer 2019 FILM ARTS CULTURE CODING ENTREPRENEURSHIP (FACE) YOUTH EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING PROGRAM MIAM I:A 1 COUNTY PRO E';T INNOVATI JN Thela Children'sTrust Salina Nelson, MSEd Vice Pre Executive Summary URGENT, Inc. a Miami, FL based community -based non-profit implemented a summer career development program the summer of 2019— Film Arts Culture Coding Entrepreneurship (FACE) Youth Employment and Training program. FACE is designed as an apprentice/internship hybrid model that integrates the arts, technology, meaningful paid work experience, and entrepreneurship.Targeted for participation are youth between the ages of 14-21 from within the City of Miami, namely residing in the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)/Overtown boundaries and the neighboring communities of Liberty City and Little Haiti. The goal of the training program was for youth to gain real world work experience that support the development of 21 st Century work skills while under the direction of industry professionals, teaching artists and youth development professionals. This report aims to evaluate the FACE summer 2019 cohort.This evaluation is organized around seven research questions designed to investigate the impacts of the program on outcomes, as well as the ways in which examine changes in youth perceptions and behaviors. A mixed -methods strategy was used to provide a comprehensive understanding of the program with both quantitative and qualitative measures, The following results demonstrate that the FACE program not only appeals to teens, but also builds skill necessary work skills. D FACE generated high demand, with almost 3 times as many applicants applying as available slots FACE, with a 90%attendance rate, achieved high attendance rates throughout the summer D 89% of participants were retained in the program and completed the scheduled number of weeks D Most of the participants were female (64%), African -American (90%), of Haitian heritage (33%), 15 years old and in the 10th grade (37%) and attended public schools (90%) 96% of youth demonstrated improved arts skills through post testing D Youth identified positive youth development in three of the six PYDI domains —caring, competence and connection Over 90% of youth identified their own skill building in 21st Century work skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Communication, and Collaboration D Youth and staff identified impact on acquiring and utilizing occupational skills D 48% of youth reported workplace success skills development as evidenced in post testing D The program is aligned with best practices in the area of Positive Youth Development and development of 21st Century work readiness skills D Almost 90% of FACE participants say they would participate in FACE again 95% of FACE participants said they would recommend the program to a teen they know D Interns produced 10 high quality media products during the program. Recommendations Based on our evaluation of this program, there are three recommendations for improving the program: Build stronger work readiness workshops and activities to support knowledge building in this co 41 area Integrate structured reflection into the program to support intem's identification of what 21 st Century and Occupational skills they have learned and demonstrated while in the program Document program modifications made that reflect learning from the evaluation data If you would like additional information, please contact Saliha Nelson, Vice President Urgent, Inc. at saliha@urgentinc.org; 786-581-7821 T Introduction Program Overview The FACE program's innovative design is an apprentice/internship hybrid model that integrates the arts, technology, meaningful paid work experience and entrepreneurship. Targeted for summer participation are high school and college going youth between the ages of 14-21. The goal of the training program is for youth to gain real world work experience that promotes the development of 21 st Century work skills. Interns also earn a stipend. Industry professionals, teaching artists, youth development professionals and college -level interns work with youth to build skills. Work is project -based, and youth produce professional grade work products over the course of the summer experience. Training is aligned to the State of Florida's Career and Technical Education standards for Digital Media/Multi-Media Design and Common Core Career Readiness standards. In addition, youth receive entrepreneurship education, job coaching and perform community service. The result of student work is showcased at URGENT's Youth Economic Development Conference, Miami 4 Social Change Film Festival and Media Arts Intern Expo. Overall, the program seeks to provide youth with a strong advantage in gaining acceptance to college -level digital media programs and gaining in -demand skills in the creative design industries. Organizational Background URGENT, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) Miami, FL based youth and community development organization that believes in the transformative power of work, education and meaningful service to the community, that is why for 25 years Urgent, Inc. remains committed to developing young minds to transform their communities. Currently, Urgent demonstrates an expertise in providing career focused occupational training, paid work experience and 21 st Century skill building for youth. Established in 1994, Urgent, Inc. has maintained 25 years of growth and sustainability serving the Miami community. Urgent, Inc:s present leadership team has over 15 years of experience developing and maintaining the appropriate records to docu- ment service delivery, track measurable outcomes and preparation of program and fiscal reports for federal, state and local government contracts. Program Design Youth Eligibility Program Delivery Youth between the ages of 14-21 were eligible to apply for the 65 available slots. Program Sites The program utilized three sites. 01 Urgent, Inc. 1000 NW 1st Ave. Ste. 100 Miami, FL 33136 02 Studio 58 5789 NW 7th Ave, *21 & 18 Miami, FL 33127 03 Theodore FL and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School 1698 NW 4th Ave, Miami, FL 33136 Core Activities Orientation, Media Arts, Entrepreneurship, Work Readiness, Social Emotional Learning, Community Expo Events itx Participation A total of 170 youth applied for 65 available FACE Summer 2019 program slots. Sixty youth started the program and fifty-one youth completed the FACE Summer 2019 program, 28 participated Cohort one (1), and 25 participated in Cohort two (2). Data analyzed from both cohorts led to the resulting data for a total of 51 participating youth. Data collection spanned June, July, and August 2019. Attendance The FACE Summer 2019 program lasted a total of 39 days from June to August. The first cohort participated for 8 weeks. The second cohort participated for 7-weeks. Youth attended 6 hours each day Monday -Friday for a total of 30 hours per week. Youth performed extra community service hours on weekends. The average number of days attended by cohort 1 was 37 while cohort 2 participated an average of 24 days. Cohort 1 participated an average of 191 hours and cohort 2 participated an average of 141 hours. Results Retention Fifty-one youth completed the FACE Summer 2019 program. Eighty-seven percent of the cohort 1 were retained with a total of 26 youth completing the program. Eighty-nine percent of the cohort 2 were retained with a total of 25 youth completing the program. Demographics • Gender appears to be primarily female, with 64% females and 36% males represented. The overall racial/ethnic data reflects most of the youth being of Black/African-American (90%); 6% White; 2% Other. A third identified as Haitian descent (33%), followed by those identifying as Hispanic (19%), and other (19%). The greatest percentages of participating youth were 15 years old (29%),16 and 17 year olds made up equal n percentages (27%). The smallest percentages of the youngest in the group, 14 year olds (6%) and 18 year old (10%) participants. Similarly, the grades of participating youth are distributed almost equally in the 10th (37%) and 11th grades (31 %). - Thirteen percent are 9th graders and a smaller four percent are in the 12th grade. Ninety percent of the participating youth attend public school, only 4%attend college/universities and the remaining n percentages are in private schools, technical schools and charter schools (6%). Most of the participating youth reside in the zip code 33136 (36%), followed by equal percentages residing in 33150 >. and 33127 (13%). A smaller percent reside in 33142 (9%) and the balance of youth were categorized in other neighboring communities. imIWP Data about participating youth and their families collected included information about their family type. Fifty-six percent youth reside in single parent households and • thirty-eight percent reside in two parent households. The other 8% identify as living in a grandparent headed household, other one parent and step parent households. Outcomes Life Skills I Art Skills Positive Youth Development of instructors rated agreed or strongly agreed that students demonstrated the skills needed to produce quality work/art/science products f: • alb -- 48% of youth demonstrated work readiness skill development through post testing. 96% of youth demonstrated improved arts skills through post testing. of instructors agreed or strongly agreed that students were able to work on a task from beginning to end and that they participate in classroom activities of instructors affirmed students gained new (art/science) skills as a result of participating in the program of instructors confirmed students received public recognition for effort or performance f: MbMbMb of instructors asserted students completed assigned projects/produced art/science fib Youth identified positive youth development in three of the six PYDI domains, namely Caring, Competence, and Connection. The three domains improving from pre to post included Competence, Connection, and Caring. Outcomes Positive Youth Development Introspective (PYDI) Survey Results Contribution Confidence Caring Connection Character Competence 3.6 3.8 4.0 4.2 111111111111.111 POST AIM PRE Target Achieved -Youth comments demonstrated skill building in 21 st Century work skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Communication, and Collaboration. Initiative- Intern Reflection 4.6 "Being a team member, I've learned how to be considerate of my job and how to be responsible with the task that was assigned to me. I will take that knowledge on with me to school to be more of an organized student" "Being able to take responsibility at work allowed me to be more mindful of how to be prepared in the work place" "By receiving more assignments and leadership roles, I've grown my responsibility skills. Furthermore, these skills have allowed me to expand my reach and share responsibilities" "I learned It is always important to do the right thing whether someone is looking or not' "I take much more initiative and try to complete projects promptly" "Whenever working on projects it was often by ourselves. This taught me to make the appropriate choices in order to complete these projects in a timely manner" Dependability- Intern Reflection • "I am now able to better manage my time and meet deadlines appropriately" "I have more motivation to go through with the tasks I need to complete than I did before" • "I take time management very seriously. We had a lot of work to be turned in on a certain date and time. With that I've learned how to be more mindful of tiny and deadlines" • "The internship had us present a content deliverable each week. This helped me manage my time in order to reach these deadlines" . "Time Management was very important in this situation and I've learned how to manage time well by starting on something right away." a "Usually, I am always afraid to ask questions, but this internship allowed me to realize that clarity is a way superior state than confusion. When unsure of something, I always make sure I ask even if it's not immediately or on the spot" Communication- Intern Reflection "My public speaking skills have been honed to a very professional level, and I believe I can speak in a crowd of people and feel comfortable." "1 have gained more confidence than before I joined." "I've learned to make direct eye contact, to project, articulate and not fidget" y "1 have become more confidant and enunciate more than I used to." "My public speaking skills that I've learned have allowed me to correctly project and make sure that I am heard. In addition to this it has allowed me to correctly articulate and ensure that everyone understands me" "I've never been comfortable speaking in front of a crowd. Now that I've learned certain techniques to get my message across, I can speak in front of others more comfortably" "Public speaking: Before entering the internship, I was stuck inside a bubble. I thought that bubble was the best for me, but I've learned to get what I want in life. I have to speak out. My voice deserves to be heard. I've learned that my name is my brand, and I'm not ashamed of my name, so it WILL BE HEARD!" Collaboration -Intern Reflection "I have learned to not be a follower and to take leadership" "I listened to instructors when they were teaching me new things" "Before starting this program it was hard for me to listen to others. Now, this program taught me how to listen to other people's opinions or thoughts about a situation" "Respecting differences in opinions: Everyone has a different level of uniqueness. Someone else's idea might be above and beyond yours, so you have to respect their opinion. Instead of making fun of them, try and understand their view point." "Throughout this experience I have learned that the field of film and media arts in general deals with varying opinions and the collaboration of others. For example, when in a team and told to come up with a vision for a project another intern and I may have differing creative views" "I've learned to focus less on myself and accept that some people may have ideas that can benefit us both" n "This internship taught me that people have different views on things because they experience life in a different way. No one has the same views on life completely." n "Respecting differences in opinions was a skill I gained in this internship it taught me not everyone will see what I see" "In this internship we were given different roles in the production team and I've taken the leadership role on very well. I know how to be a great leader and with that I have become a really good listener" What is the program's impact on youth acquiring and utilizing occupational skills? Youth Feedback: After taking this intemship I was exposed to more job options that I can consider" "I have become more open and I'm now more willing to talk about what I'm good at and what I plan to do in the future." "It is important to set a path or goals for your future so discussing your career interest is important" "I've gained a lot of experience throughout this internship" "This internship enlightened me to widen my views on my career paths. It helped me to evaluate which paths are the ones for me" Media Arts Project Portfolio Ten (10) media projects were completed in the areas of photography, short films, music videos, public service announcements and PowerPoint presentations. Participation in Special Events Youth demonstrated skills during weekly presentations to peers and staff and publicly at the annual Youth Economic Development Conference, Miami 4 Social Change Youth Film Festival, Overtown Music and Arts Festival and Media Arts Internship Expo Program Satisfaction Overall youth were highly satisfied with their FACE experience. Almost 90% of FACE participants say they would participate in FACE again. 95% of FACE participants said they would recommend the program to a teen they know. There were also some additional comments made by youth. Some participating youth shared their wishes about the program "I wish had more time to learn and truly absorb everything. I don't feel like I reached my highest level in this internship. There were a lot of opportunities that I could've had if I took those chances to maybe speak more or say more" "I learned about this internship sooner and done it last year. A few youth offered the Julbwmg suggestions wishing they: "I would have more time to learn through this program" wish I would have known about the Urgent Inc program sooner:' "I wish I had more time with professional equipment." "I wish there were more pitch competitions that we attended because I truly enjoyed the YEDC pitch competition." "I wish the internship could offer different and more unique events" "I wish we can go on more learning field -trips." "I wish we had more "free" tasks, regarding PSAs, Short Films and etc. " "I wish we had better pay" 'I would've done this internship all 4 years of high school' Skills Attainment & Impact Youth identified positive youth development in three of the six PYDI domain, Caring, Competence, and Connection. Over 90% of youth identified their own skill building in 21 st Century work skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Commu- nication, and Collaboration. Youth comments also demonstrated skill building in 21 st Century work skills in the domains of Initiative, Dependability, Communi- cation, and Collaboration. Overwhelmingly, comments by youth included positive thoughts on FACE programming. Valuable com- ments included: Iniative "Being able to take responsibilities at work allowed me to be more mindful of how to be prepared in the work place" Dependability "The internship had us present a content deliverable each week. This helped me manage my time in order to reach these deadlines" Communication "My public speaking skills have been honed to a very professional level, and I believe I can speak in a crowd of people and feel comfortable" Collaboration "Throughout this experience I have learned that the field of film and media arts in general deals with varying opinions and the collaboration of others. For example, when in a team and told to come up with a vision for a project another intern and I may have differing creative views" URGENT •:• _ - ' possibilities PREPARED FOR ABOUT URGENT %INC EMPOWERING YOUNG CREATIVE MINDS TO TRANSFORM THEIR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES est. 1994 a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization WE INNOVATE WE GROW WE TRANSFORM URGENT, Inc. is an award -winning creative youth development organization. URGENT provides assets -based programming that helps young people uncover and develop their talents and skills through digital media arts education, positive youth development, and STEAM Workforce Development. The organization embraces the learning philosophy that kids learn by doing and that engagement in the creative process is a powerful force for innovation, growth, and transformation. The impact of cultivating young people's creativity leads to helping them to find their voice, tell their stories, and effect positive change in their lives, communities, and the world. Empowering Young Creative Minds to Transform Their Lives and Communities F A is Cnur Etr., epreneurs AGENCY RECOGNITION • First Registered Media Arts and Creative Technologies Apprenticeship in Florida • Distinguished Service Award, Miami Dade Chamber of Comm (2021) • Top 10 Internship, Talent Development Network (2019, 2020) • Top Women -Led Non-profit in Florida, The Commonwealth Institute-S. Florida (2019) • Outstanding Social Impact Award, Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses at Miami Dade College (2018) • Service Award, Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association (2013) • NOVO Awards Finalist, Small Community Based Organizations, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce (2012) • Knight Arts Challenge Winner, Knight Foundation (2012) • Excellence in Direct Service, The Children's Trust (2012) • Intergenerational Award, Alliance for Aging (2011) URGENT _- _ / •YOUTHAWARDS AND RECOGNITION • South Florida's PBS Filmmaker TV Program officially selected former film in short film 'Self Confliction - Effort" to air on Season 5 (2022) • 9th Annual Orlando Urban Film Festival awarded the Grand Jury Prize for Best D our interns' documentary short -subject film, 'A New Normal' (which was produced and pandemic) (2022) • 'Two -Faced' Short Film and' the Effect' PSA short Directed by Shayla S. and 'Mask' directed by were aselected by the Peel Girls Film Festival which is the first all -girls international film festival de encouraging youth female filmmakers, all three films were selected out of 800 submissions! • Two (2) intern short films selected to air on Short Cuts, Becon TV, 2022; Short Cuts is a television pr created to showcase short videos and films created by high school students in the tri-county Florida • 'The Q' directed by Surrayah M., and 'Studio 237' directed by Edwin D. were ;e the Fear Fair Film Festival. • 'Randel's Shadow' directed by Mandy Saint Simon officially selected to screen - Comedy Films Edition • Six (6) FACE Interns selected as among the Top 10 S. Florida Interns Ta • Two (2) FACE interns cast in Four Days to Save the World (2021) Souto J <; riiuiarable Mentions for a e 2022 Filmgate Film Festival opment Network (2019, 2020) AYS WORLD. W00DLYNE N. Director of "Mask," Official Selection of the Reel Girls Film Festival URG=NT INC FROM EMERGING CREATIVE TO MULTI -MEDIA APPRENTICE To be honest, what I really expected from this experience was to just come to URGENT, participate in the workshop sessions, and complete the assignments. I honestly thought it would be like any other after school program. However, it wasn't, it was so much more than that. I had to show up and show out, improve my time management skills, engage with my peers, and grow in the process of creating storytelling content. URGENT opens doors to so many opportunities and becoming an apprentice is just the beginning. - Wood, 18, 2020 Talent Development Network (TDN) Top 10 South Florida Intern LEONCE L. 2020 Creativity in Quarantine Winner for short film "Endurance," TakinglTGlobal and Cast Member on 4 Days to Save the World CURG9-11F FROM LOCAL TALENT iu rffiiiuivta uruGh� I just want to extend my gratitude towards you for all that you've done for youths like myself and my brother. This entire experience in reference to the reality TV show [4 Days to Save the World] has brought tears to my eyes. You are world -changers who truly care about this community. URGENT is forever family, it has awakened an amount of ambition in my heart that's allowed me to do the things I'm doing now. I truly thank you for everything!! If I haven't said it enough, please allow me to say it once again, I love you so very much for being an uplifter in my life. You poured in knowledge and directed me towards a path that leads to greatness. You've honestly pulled something out of me that 1 didn't see in myself. Simply for being this beacon of hope, I thank you!! - Leonce, 18, Award -Winning Content Creator FROM INTERN TO umut1G PROFESSI Award -winning filmmaker, Henry Volmar, is currently a freshman attending Miami Dade College. In high school, Henry participated in URGENT's film program as an intern for two years where he developed an interest in film and photography. As a senior, Henry applied to participate in the pilot media arts and creative technologies apprenticeship. During this time Henry was encouraged by his mentor to continue as an apprenticeship post graduation as as a fulltime AmeriCorps Public Ally. Now an AmeriCorps alum Henry is continuing his education and works with URGENT's production team on special projects. HENRY V. Henry's short film, "Malcom's Desk," was featured on Becon TV's Short Cuts. THANK YOU. Contact : Dr. Saliha Nelson, CEO Phone: 305-205-4605 Address : 7000 NW 1ST AVE STE 100 MIAMI FL 33136 Email : saliha©urgentinc.org EXHIBIT "C" Insurance Requirements I. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ("CGL") with the minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury Liability and Property Damage Liability, with a general aggregate limit of Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000.00). Coverage must be afforded on a primary and non-contributory basis and with a coverage form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Comprehensive General Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: 1. Products and/or Completed Operations for contracts with an Aggregate Limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per project. Contractor shall maintain in force until at least three (3) years after completion of all Work required under the Contract, coverage for Products and Completed Operations, including Broad Form Property Damage. 2. Personal and Advertising Injury with an aggregate limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). 3. Additional Endorsements: a. Premises and Operations Liability b. Contingent and Contractual Liability c. Primary and Non-contributory d. Sexual abuse and molestation coverage 4. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional insureds on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage. a. City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Attn: Risk Management b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY with the minimum limits of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include: 1. Any Auto, Owned Autos, Scheduled Autos, including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos 2. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional insureds on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage: a. City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Attn: Risk Management b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 C. WORKER'S COMPENSATION (if applicable) insurance for the payment of compensation and other benefits in accordance with the Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter 440, Florida Statutes, and all applicable federal laws, for the coverage of occupational injury or disease suffered by Grantee's employees. Additionally, the policy(ies) must include a waiver of subrogation. D. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY shall be provided in amounts not less than One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per accident for bodily injury caused by an accident; One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00 for each employee for bodily injury caused by disease; and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) policy limit for bodily injury caused by disease. E. UMBRELLA POLICY (EXCESS FOLLOWING FORM/TRUE EXCESS FOLLOWING FORM/TRUE UMBRELLA). Said policy shall be for Bodily Injury and Property Damage liability with limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence and an aggregate limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall also include excess coverage over the policies for Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and Employer's Liability. The following must each be included as additional insureds on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage. a. City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33130 Attn: Risk Management b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, Florida 33136 F. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/ERRORS AND OMISSION COVERAGE with the minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for each claim; and general aggregate limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), retro date coverage included. G. EXCESS MEDICAL COVERAGE with the minimum limits of Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00). H. CONDITIONS. The above policies shall provide the CRA and the City of Miami with written notice of cancellation or material change from the insurer not less than (30) days prior to any such cancellation or material change. If the initial insurance expires prior to the completion of the Work, renewal copies of policies shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of their expiration. The required Certificates of Insurance referenced above shall name the types of policies provided, refer specifically to this Contract, and state that such insurance is as required by this Contract. 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. The CRA's Risk Administrator or his/her authorized designee reserves the right to require modifications, increases, or changes in the required insurance requirements, coverage, deductibles or other insurance obligations by providing a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor or applicable subcontractor. The Grantee shall comply with such requests unless the insurance coverage is not then readily available in the national market. An additive or deductive change order will be issued to adjust the contract value as necessary. For insurance bonding issues and decisions, the CRA shall act through its Risk Administrator (unless otherwise stated). 9,A bo a