HomeMy WebLinkAboutCRA-R-26-0008 Exhibit A,tlisi
Omni
C R A
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
Carlos Suarez
Executive Director
TO: Board Chair Damian Pardo DATE: February 12th, 2026
and Members of the CRA Board
FROM: Carlos Suarez SUBJECT: 4/5ths Grant Funding to
Executive Director Chapman Partnership Inc.
BACKGROUND:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") is responsible for
carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in
accordance with the CRA Redevelopment Plan ("Plan").
The CRA, through Resolution Nos. CRA-R-16-0057, CRA-R-18-0007, CRA-R-18-0036,
CRA-R-19-0042, CRA-R-23-001, CRA-R-24-0015, and CRA-R-25-0058, previously supported
and funded the launch and continuation of the DDA's Yellow Shirts within the CRA
Redevelopment Area.
The Plan highlights the Purple Shirts Program as a successful initiative that improves
neighborhood conditions and provides employment opportunities for individuals experiencing
homelessness.
Chapman Partnership has submitted a proposal and will assume full responsibility for employing
all program workers, paying wages at the rate established by the CRA, maintaining all required
liability insurance, and providing comprehensive wraparound services, including case
management as well as employment and educational support.
JUSTIFICATION:
The Omni Redevelopment District Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA") works to improve
conditions within its boundaries by tackling slum and blight and creating a cleaner, safer
environment for the community. As part of that mission, the CRA's 2019 Redevelopment Plan
supports programs that enhance public spaces, boost safety, strengthen the local economy, and
provide opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness to gain meaningful employment.
Since its inception, the Miami Downtown Development Authority ("DDA") has successfully
managed the Purple Shirts Program. However, the DDA has advised the CRA that it no longer
wishes to continue administering the initiative, requiring the CRA to identify a qualified entity to
assume program management. Chapman Partnership, with its extensive experience in workforce
development and its mission -driven focus on serving individuals experiencing homelessness, is
uniquely positioned to take on this responsibility. Transitioning management of the Purple Shirts
Program to Chapman Partnership ensures continuity of services, supports the CRA's goals of
maintaining clean and safe public spaces, and reinforces the agency's commitment to providing
employment pathways that help stabilize and uplift vulnerable individuals within the community.
FUNDING:
The grant funding will be a total amount not to exceed amount of $741,950.00, subject to the
availability of funding, from the 2025-2026 Omni Tax Increment Fund Budget. Upon the
presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation, the Executive Director is authorized to
disburse funds on a reimbursement basis and at his discretion.