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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24648AGREEMENT INFORMATION AGREEMENT NUMBER 24648 NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT SEOPW CRA & SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC. DESCRIPTION GRANT AGREEMENT/PROVIDE LOW INCOME & DISADVANTAGED CLIENTS WITH VITAL EMPLOYMENT SKILLS TRAINING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS & CAREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/FILE ID: 14367/CRA-R-23-0039 EFFECTIVE DATE October 1, 2023 ATTESTED BY TODD B. HANNON ATTESTED DATE 11/2/2023 DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING DEPT. 11/9/2023 NOTE at-N46 GRANT AGREEMENT This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this _ day of OC;it19ff 202,3 ("Effective Date") by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes (the "SEOPW CRA"), and SUITED FOR SUCCESS, 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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Updated Redevelopment Plan Update, as amended and restated (the "Plan"); and B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creat[ion of] jobs within the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 10 of the Plan also lists "[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 13 of the Plan provides "that employment opportunities be made available to existing residents ... " as a stated redevelopment principle; and E. WHEREAS, Grantee is a nonprofit organization that offers career guidance, technology skills training, job -search support, and professional attire to at -risk women, men, and youth within the Redevelopment Area; and F. WHEREAS, Grantee also provides assistance for unemployed and under -employed adults and youth in the Overtown community by helping them gain professional skills that are necessary to accelerate their job search, and ultimately find employment, (the "Program"); and G. WHEREAS, on July 27, 2023, the Board of Commissioners passed and adopted Resolution No. CRA-R-23-0039 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($190,000.00) to Grantee to underwrite costs associated with the Program (the "Grant") for one year; and H. WHEREAS, at the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and Grantee's Grant may be renewed for one additional one-year period; and I. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this 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 Grantee's compliance with all of its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available, to Grantee, the Grant to be used for the purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided. 3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to underwrite costs associated with the Program, in accordance with Scope of Work and Budget in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein. The SEOPW CRA is not obligated to expend additional funds beyond the approved grant. 4. TERM. a. INITIAL TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall terminate upon the earlier of one (1) year from the Effective Date written above, full disbursement of One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($190,000.00), 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. b. RENEWAL OPTION. At the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and Grantee's Grant may be renewed for one additional Term. 5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee up to One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($190,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($190,000.00). Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after the SEOPW CRA has received and approved requests for disbursement in accordance with the SEOPW CRA and Grantee approved Scope of Work and Budget. b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. All requests for the disbursement of grant funds shall be submitted in writing to the SEOPW CRA by Grantee's authorized representative prior to the termination of this Agreement. All such requests must be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting the use of grant funds in accordance with the Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget, 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. Grantee agrees that all invoices or receipts reflecting the expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in Grantee's name, and not in the name of the SEOPW CRA in light of Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary obligation whatsoever. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation for any expenditures, and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and all requests it deems to be outside of the approved Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee's failure to provide additional supporting documentation or explanation regarding expenses incurred, when requested by the SEOPW CRA, shall serve as grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement, and Grantee solely shall bear all costs associated with any expenditures not approved by the SEOPW CRA. c. 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. d. 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 Program. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of the Grant is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting guidelines and other requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's 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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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 byGrantee; b. Recover payments made to Grantee; c. Disallow (that is, deny the use of the Grant for) all or part of the cost for the activity or action not in compliance; d. Withhold further awards for the Program; or e. Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted. 8. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION. a. PUBLIC RECORDS; MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. This Agreement shall be subject to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties understand the broad nature of these laws and agree to comply with Florida's Public Records Laws, and laws relating to records retention. Moreover, in furtherance of the SEOPW CRA's audit rights in Section 8(c) below, the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the SEOPW 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 SEOPW 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 SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of the Grant to the SEOPW CRA on a monthly basis, including details regarding supportive services provided to residents of the Redevelopment Area. Failure to provide said reports shall result in grant funds being withheld until Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by Grantee in providing such reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement. c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the Grantee's records pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. Grantee agrees to cooperate with the SEOPW CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take place at a mutually agreeable date and time. d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the SEOPW CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA. 9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Grantee shall transfer to the SEOPW CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration. 10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CERTIFICATIONS. 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. 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. 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 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. Grantee, for itself and on behalf of its contractors and sub- contractors, agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected class prescribed by law in connection with its performance under this Agreement. Furthermore, Grantee represents that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely, by reason of his/her race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other member of a protected class be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance pursuant to this Agreement. 12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Grantee is familiar with the following provisions regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by Grantee. Grantee covenants, represents, and warrants that it will comply with all such conflict of interest provisions: a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V. b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1. 13. CONTINGENCY. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and continued authorization for Program activities, and is subject to amendment or termination due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, or change in regulations. The SEOPW CRA shall not be liable to Grantee for amendment or termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section. 14. MARKETING. a. PUBLICATION. In the event Grantee wishes to engage in any marketing efforts, Grantee shall, if approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below, produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the SEOPW CRA's name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA's contribution to the Program, in all forms of media and communications created by Grantee for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising, trade, or any other lawful purpose, including but not limited to stationary, newspapers, periodicals, billboards, posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television, radio, or internet advertisements or interviews. b. APPROVAL. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to approve the form and placement of all acknowledgements described in Section 14(a) above, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. c. LIMITED USE. Grantee further agrees that the SEOPW CRA'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 Grantee's use of the SEOPW CRA's name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement. 15. DEFAULT. If Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to perform any of Grantee's obligations hereunder, and Grantee does not cure such failure within thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from the SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred, then Grantee shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the SEOPW CRA, in addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Grantee, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW CRA directly to Grantee and utilized by Grantee in violation of this Agreement shall be immediately returned to the SEOPW CRA. Grantee understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination. 16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the Grant, Grantee hereby waives, releases, and discharges the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or damage of any kind which may hereafter accrue to Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, or representatives, with respect to any of the provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement. 17. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event of breach of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA, Grantee may only seek specific performance of this Agreement and any recovery shall be limited to the grant funding authorized for the Services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein. 18. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and hold harmless the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents, representatives, and attorneys 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 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) ofthe 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 Grantee to comply with any of the paragraphs provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of 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 Grantee's liability to such employee, former employee, subcontractor, or participant would otherwise be limited to payments under state Worker's Compensation or similar laws. 19. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto 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 Program under this Agreement without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (or in accordance to policy provisions) to the SEOPW CRA. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the SEOPW CRA, to the extent practicable, prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that Grantee shall at any time upon request by SEOPW CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the SEOPWCRA. 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'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, the SEOPW CRA shall pay Grantee expenses incurred for the Program, prior to the date of termination but shall not be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, or for any consequential or incidental damages. 20. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between the Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA and Grantee as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the SEOPW CRA and 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'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. 21. INTERPRETATION. a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe or amplify the terms and provisions of this Agreement or the scope or intent thereof. b. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement of the parties hereto relating to the Grant, and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. There are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the SEOPW CRA and Grantee relating to the Agreement. Any promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties. The masculine (or neuter) pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is deemed to refer to examples rather than to be words of limitation. c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement. d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, term, condition, or other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth herein. e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of 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. 22. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in writing and signed by both parties. 23. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPWCRA upon completion ofthis Agreement, and may be used by the SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. Grantee agrees that all documents maintained and generated pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any document which is given by the SEOPW CRA to Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not be used by Grantee for any other purpose whatsoever, without the written consent of the SEOPW CRA. 24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any person employed by the SEOPW CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the SEOPW CRA any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Grant. 25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of Grantee under this Agreement shall not be delegated or assigned to any other party without the SEOPW CRA's prior written consent which may be withheld by the SEOPW CRA, in its sole discretion. 26. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida law. 27. 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. 28. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail, addressed to the party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed given on the day on which personally served, or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted, or the date of actual receipt or refusal of delivery, whichever is earlier. To SEOPW CRA: 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 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency 819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33136 Email: VTBrown@miamigov.com Sonia Jacobson, Director Suited for Success, Inc. 1600 N.W. 3rd Avenue, Suite 111 Miami, FL 33136 Email: SJ(a�suitedforsuccess.org 29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Grantee, its contractors, subcontractors, employees, agents, and participants in the Program shall be deemed to be independent contractors, and not agents or employees of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the SEOPW CRA, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA. 30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns. 31. MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The facsimile or other electronically delivered signatures of the parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed to constitute duplicate originals. 32. MISCELLANEOUS. a. In the event of any litigation between the parties under this Agreement, the parties shall bear their own attorneys' fees and costs at trial and appellate levels. b. Time shall be of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement. c. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated 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 SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed this Agreement. SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes ATTEST: B k Imo_ By: r odd : annon JarricQueen `ill —Clerk f the Boar. Executive Director APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS: By: By: Vincent T. Brown, Esq. Anne Marie Sharpe Chief Legal Counsel Director of Risk Management WITNESSES: SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation ("GmQntee"): t By: Vag Print: �tjOL at.n,Ct c3C.,0 By: Print: list 41) `f1 ' otkt By: Sonia acob ip Director [SIGNATURE PAGE TO GRANT AGREEMENT] EXHIBIT "A" Resolution No. CRA-R-23-0039 Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Legislation CRA Resolution: CRA-R-23-0039 File Number: 14367 Final Action Date:7/27/2023 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("SEOPW CRA"), WITH ATTACHMENT(S), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-85(A) 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 DISPERSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION FROM THE GRANTS AND AIDS" ACCOUNT NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, IN AN AGGREGATE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED ONE MILLION TWO HUNDRED EIGHTEEN THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY THREE CENTS ($1,218,612.73) TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATIONS SET FORTH IN EXHIBIT "A", ATTACHED IN INCORPORATED HEREIN, WITH VARIOUS WORK TRAINING PROGRAM INITIATIVES IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 ("PURPOSE") WITHIN THE SEOPW CRA AREA; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AGREEMENTS, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE GENERAL COUNSEL; FOR THE ALLOCATION OF THE FUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in accordance with the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the "Plan"); and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 of the Plan, provides for the creation of jobs within the community and cultural ventures that will provide life sustaining jobs to residents, as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6 of the Plan, lists "improving the quality of life for residents", as a stated redevelopment goal; and WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan, states, "there must be variety in employment opportunities" as a stated redevelopment principle; and City of Miami Page 1 of 3 File ID: 14367 (Revision: A) Printed On: 8/4/2023 File ID: 14367 Enactment Number: CRA-R-23-0039 WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan, states, "For the SEOPW CRA to achieve its full potential, it is necessary to address and improve the neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities...this entails both the support and enhancement of existing businesses and local entrepreneurs.' ; and WHEREAS, The organizations, (Encouraging Dreamers Breaking Barriers, LLC., EyeUrbanTV.com, LLC., Hospitality Employees Advancement and Training, Inc., Suited for Success, Inc., Transition, Inc., and the Community Work Training Program, Inc.) ( collectively, the "Organizations") more particularly defined in Exhibit "A" attached and incorporated herein provide work training programs which, include various workforce and job training initiative to residents within the redevelopment area ("Purpose"); and WHEREAS, the Organizations listed in Exhibit "A," attached and incorporated herein have completed applications and requested funding to assist with the work training programs, as described in their respective proposals as set forth in Exhibit "B," attached and incorporated herein; and WHEREAS, the Organizations' missions continue to align with the Purpose stated herein; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding in the aggregate amount not to exceed One Million Two Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Twelve Dollars and Seventy Three Cents ($1,218,612.73) ("Funds") to the Organizations listed and in the respective amounts as set forth in Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; and WHEREAS, based on the recommendation and findings of the Executive Director, it is in the SEOPW CRA's best interest for the Board of Commissioners to authorize, by an affirmative four -fifths (4/5ths) vote, a waiver of competitive sealed bidding procedures pursuant to Section 18-85(A) of the Code of the City of Miami, Florida, as amended ("City Code"), as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, and to authorize the Executive Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, the Funds to the Organizations set forth in Exhibit "A," subject to the availability of funds; and 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 that competitive negotiation methods and procedures are not practicable or advantageous to the SEOPW CRA, pursuant to Section 18-85 (A) of the City Code, as adopted by the SEOPW CRA, and waiving the requirements for said procedures is ratified, approved, and confirmed. Section 3. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to disperse the Funds, at his discretion, on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory documentation from the Grants and Aids" Account No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, subject to the availability of funds to the Organizations set forth in Exhibit "A." Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement, including any and all necessary documents and all -in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, for said Purpose to the Organizations set forth in Exhibit "A". City of Miami Page 2 of 3 File ID: 14367 (Revision: A) Printed on: 8/4/2023 File ID: 14367 Enactment Number: CRA-R-23-0039 Section 5. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and correction of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the Executive Director, or the Executive Director's designee, without need of a public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of the same with the SEOPW CRA Board Clerk. Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: ce rowAtt-Counsel 8/4/2023 yl,r6rCounsel 7/20/2023 City of Miami Page 3 of 3 File ID: 14367 (Revision: A) Printed on: 8/4/2023 EXHIBIT "B" Scope of Work and Budget SUITED FOR SUCCESS 110 DRESS FOR SUCCESS® MIAMI SEOPW CRA STATEMENT OF WORK 1. Introduction The mission of Suited For Success, Inc. (SFS) remains: To empower a diverse community of individuals to achieve economic independence and self sufficiency through career development training a network of support and professional image services All of our work is designed to promote the economic independence of the many disadvantaged men women and youth residing in our area Our Employment Skills Training Program is the backbone of our agenda and side by side with our business attire suiting program we provide a strong network of support and career development tools to the unemployed and under employed individuals seeking our assistance. 2. Project Purpose Since its founding in 1994 and headquartered in Overtown Suited For Success, Inc. has addressed the critical need for career building initiatives Over 65,000 individuals have availed themselves of the programs we offer. Our purpose is to assist them in achieving a positive outcome in "getting the job", in "keeping the job", in "advancing in the job"and ultimately improving the economic circumstances of the participants and their families. 3. The Scope of the Work Suited For Success, Inc. services are provided through our multi tiered programs: • DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIAMI the women's program one of 143 inter -national affiliates has served over 35,000 Miami Dade women since 1994 • SUITED FOR SUCCESS, Inc., the.men's._pr-ogram-has-assisted-mole than 15,000 men since its inception in 1998 • YOUTH PROGRAM - via our membership in the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition and our programs in Miami -Dade High Schools thousands of young people have benefitted from training on employment skills. • VIRTUAL CAREER CENTER created in 2020 in response to the Covid-19 crisis reached over 800 participants in its two years • VETS FOR SUCCESS created in 2017 has delivered a specially designed program to assist the many unemployed veterans in our community and partners with multiple agencies serving Veterans such as Mission United of the United Way the VA and Volunteers of America • MOBILE CAREER CENTER launched in 2039 as an innovative way to bring our services to the community. Plans are going forward for the unit to be present at the Folk Life Friday events at the Lyric Theater Mall. • POST EMPLOYMENT COACHING PROGRAM - CONTINUED SUCCESS PROGRAM - a 2022 addition to our support services, designed to increase job retention promotion and success The Employment Skills Training Course is the heart of our program and it is delivered through the various platforms listed above. It prepares participants on a variety of topics including: Managing the job search; Interviewing skills; Professional dress; Resume writing and Financial literacy Once the training course is completed appointments are given for outfitting in appropriate business attire At the outset of the Covid 19 pandemic we rapidly inaugurated a new program the Virtual Career Center an innovative and responsive program providing a variety of on line workshops and training sessions which assisted homebound community members as they sought to re enter the workforce The curriculum was modified to fit the medium and addressed new topics such as video interviews and work at home best practices Our one on one Career Center resume consultation service was available both virtually and in person and created new opportunities for career coaching mock interviews and mentorship Over 800 individuals participated during the two years of pandemic restrictions and we now are continuing the Virtual offerings augmenting the in person programs. 4. Identify work location Our headquarters in the Culmer Center at 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, in the heart of Overtown, is the location of our offices. Our trained volunteers work there providing the clients with not only complete outfits but educating them on workplace expectations and instilling the self confidence so important for success. Each client receives a copy of the 22 page Employment Skills Training Manual, prepared by our staff, to take with them and help to guide them through the employment seeking process. Clients come to SFS by referral from local agencies including Career Source, Transition, Overtown Youth Center, YWCA Camillus House, Urgent Inc., Better Way Miami, MDC Hospitality Training Institute, Chapman Partnership, Lotus House, HEAT, Booker T. Washington High School and Touching Miami with Love (all located within CRA boundaries). Clients arrive from homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and welfare to work job training centers. Referring agencies adhere to our strict referral criteria. A11 of our clients are low income and either unemployed or under employed. Approximately 50% of our clients are African American 45% are Hispanic and 5% other. 5. Develop the Tasks Main deliverables are A. The Employment Skills Training Course Focusing on resume creation job searching skills interview skills and appropriate dress our training programs are designed to prepare the clientsior_the_requirements-of-the-work-world and to ensure that they are able to meet the challenges of seeking employment armed with the self confidence and knowledge needed to be successful The Suited for Success training program addresses the skills gap between workers and job opportunities This program serves low income unemployed and underemployed men women, youth, and veterans Our program sets off a ripple effect leading clients to self sufficiency for the individual, for their family and for their community, reducing unemployment, homelessness and dependence on public funds and programs. Job training classes are held in Overtown as well as at partnering agencies throughout Miami Dade County The skills training course prepares clients on a variety of topics including managing the job search, interviewing skills, proper attire, resume writing, financial literacy and mock interviews Once completed clients are given appointments to receive attire appropriate for their job interview Virtual course are usually one hour in length followed by O&A sessions. Live classes are scheduled anywhere from 1-3 hours and up to a week long series depending on the needs of the partnering agency. As an example our Vets for Success program is scheduled for 3 hours a day for one week culminating with a graduation ceremony on the 5th day B. Suiting Sessions Trained volunteers work with the clients at our Overtown Headquarters which is well stocked with excellent men's and women's clothing in all sizes donated by individuals in the community and arranged and cared for by our volunteers.Appropriate_attir-eas-selected-and-tried" --- by the clients Volunteers are trained to gently guide the clients through the selection process, making recommendations and educating them on workplace expectations Our goal is for each client to leave with a sense of confidence and optimism about finding employment. C. Career Center Counseling Individual counseling is available in our Overtown office, virtually or in our Mobile Career Center for assistance in the creation of resumes job search techniques letter writing and any other computer related tasks D. Virtual Sessions At the outset of the Covid 19 pandemic we rapidly inaugurated a new program the Virtual Career Center, an innovative and responsive program providing a variety of on line workshops and training sessions which assisted homebound community members as they sought to reenter the workforce The curriculum was modified to fit the medium and addressed new topics such as video interviews and work at home best practices Our one on one Career Center resume consultation service was available both virtually and in person and created new opportunities for career coaching mock interviews and mentorship. We will continue to provide this program as an option for those who are unable to attend in person sessions E. Post Employment Coaching We have inaugurated two new Post Employment programs both designed to provide training and support to newly employed clients as well as those who have been working for more than a year and looking to further their careers. The goal is to increase job retention and assistance with promotion. Studies have shown that the first ninety days in a new job are crucial to establishing oneself in a new role and new workplace and that up to a third of new hires leave during that time period Our programs seek to close this gap increasing job retention leading to more stable economic circumstances and more opportunities for career advancement 6. Identify the Milestones The impact of the Covid 19 pandemic on our program was huge. To meet the needs of the shut -down we rapidly developed our Virtual Career Center, offering on line employment skills courses and career counseling We partnered with many entities and offered many specialized seminars A sample of the Virtual workshops presented: • Rise to the Challenge: Job Interviews in the New Normal- Learn to master virtual interviews and answer difficult questions • Power your job search with Google tools find job opportunities, prepare resumes and organize job applications through the tools available on Google • From Individual to Entrepreneur - Building Your Personal Brand- How to use the interview as a sales pitch identifying and developing your personal brand • Financial Literacy trainings We provided 44 Virtual workshops with 743 participants during the months we remained closed. We are now returning to our in person format but will continue virtual programs as needed throughout 2023-24. 7. identify the Goals Our primary goal is to empower a diverse community of individuals to achieve economic independence and self sufficiency through career development training a network of support and professional image services All of our work is designed to promote the economic independence of the many disadvantaged men women and youth residing in our area Our Employment Skills Training Program is the backbone of our agenda and side by side with our business attire_suiting-program-we-provide-a-strong—� n t rowe k of support and career development tools to the unemployed and under employed individuals seeking our assistance. Job training and core skills are crucial in breaking the cycle of poverty. Gaining knowledge and skills are the key benefits we provide to assist our clients in successfully entering the workplace. Clients report that our programs have enabled them to "reclaim their lives", "given them access to make their dreams come true", and "helped them to become self-sufficient". Our goal is to send our clients out into their job quests as fully prepared as possible with the skills and confidence to help them to "land the job". The effectiveness of all of our in -person programs in reaching our goals is continually measured. • Program evaluation form is used at the end of every training class. • Written surveys accompanied by verbal evaluation with a staff member offer a more detailed understanding of the clients' needs. • We evaluate initial employment and job retention • At least 80% of the participants will successfully complete the program • 90% of participants surveyed demonstrate an increased knowledge of the job search process, the interview process and over 20 skill sets • 90% demonstrate increased confidence in their ability to secure employment and in their own professional image and ability to portray that image • 55°!0 - 65%of participants are successful in securing employment. • Two new follow-up programs are enabling us to keep in touch with newly employed individuals and provide assistance with issues that arise. The Post Employment Coaching Program, a one-on-one program partners a recently employed client with a volunteer coach, and the Continued Success group program advise, counsel and assist new employees increasing their chances of staying on the job, achieving advancement in the job force and the economic independence which is our ultimate goal. A designated staff member follows up as much as possible with all clients for up to one year through phone calls and networking meetings. 8. Identify the Deliverables Suiting appointments are on going weekly and are continually scheduled We are able to schedule 20-25 clients each week Each client is greeted by a trained volunteer who assists in the selection of professional clothing for_thejob-interview-©nce-a-cttent-ts tiered -they are eligible to schedule another appointment for additional clothing as needed. Appointments are then made for assistance with resumes, job search and mock interviews on a one on one basis with a staff member Employment Skills Trainiing Workshops are scheduled 1-2 months in advance with community partners as needed and we usually have 2-3 training sessions per month Virtual sessions are scheduled each month.. Calls come in weekly for opportunities to engage with local organizations that may need our services 9. Identify Grants Applied to For Additional Funding Micky and Madeleine Arisen Foundation Capital One Miami Foundation__. -.-.-- Braman Family Charitable Foundation Admire Charitable Group Baer Foundation Florida Blue Foundation NBC Universal Comcast Tri-Mix Foundation Garfield Foundation Simkins Charitable Foundation Anti -Poverty Group TD Bank Truist Bank OCYC grant Standard Calendar Sunday Monday Volunteer Orientation Donation drop ffs 7 8 Donation drop offs 14 I 15 Donation d'op offs 21 28 Donation drop 22 offs 29 SUITEDFOR SUCCESS • Tuesday 2 Client appointments and suiting training 9 Client appointments/traini ng 16 Client appoinhnents/train i ng 23 Training with Community Partner 30 DRESS FOR SUCCESS"' MIAMI Wednesday Client appointments and suiting training 10 Client appointments/traini ng 17 In house training w/community partner Transition 24 Client appointments/traini ng 31 Thursday 4 Client appointments/ training Friday community event Friday Client appointments/traini ng 18 Client appointments/ training Monthly Veterans training 25 5 Attend Folk life Community outreach {events Note: Monthly calendars will change throughout the year as events, workshops and training sessions are added each month. 12 19 Community outreach/events 26 Community outreach/events Saturday SUITED FOR SUCCESS, Inc. June 26, 2023 To whom it may concern: Suited for Success/Dress for Success Miami is requesting a grant in the amount of $190,000 from the CRA to enable us to continue providing low-income and disadvantaged c16tits-with-vittal employment skills training, interviewing skills and career development services. Since 1994, Suited for Success has provided services to over 65,000 low-income men, women and youth in Miami -Dade County. At SFS we have strived to instill a level of confidence, dignity and empowerment among our at -risk populations in our community and have seen many success stories. Since January of 2022 through April of 2023 we provided services to over 900 clients seeking employment and career counseling services. Approximately 260 were from the Empowerment Zone area. We provide monthly employment skills training workshops open to all Overtown residents seeking gainful employment as well as providing monthly training sessions for community partners such as Transition/EZRI Umbrella of Hope Program. Other community partners include OCYC, Girl Power, OYC, YWCA, the Salvation Army and Goodwill Industries to name just a few. As we prepare to enter our 30th anniversary year in Miami Dade County we look forward to the continued ability to provide our much needed services to our local residents. Thank you fo.,your, consideration. Sincerely, Boni Jaca son Founder & Executive Director 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 111 • Miami, FL 33136 • 305.444.1944 • www.suitedforsuccess.org Suited For Success Grant Proposal Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 2023-24 The mission of Suited For Success, Inc. (SFS) is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged men, women and youth by providing employment -skiffs ti aii iinvprofessional`at -for job interviews, a network of support and the career development tools to help them to thrive in work and in life. We strive to provide assistance for the unemployed and under -employed adults and youth in the Overtown and surrounding communities helping them to gain the professional skills they will need to find employment, accelerate their job search and build confidence through ongoing training sessions, one-on-one career counseling and networking in a supportive environment. History of Suited For Success, Inc. Founded in 1994, Suited For Success, Inc. answered a vital need for career building initiatives after welfare reform was instituted. The Welfare Reform Act of 1996 set time restrictions for recipients of public assistance, resulting in many heads of households securing extremely low -wage jobs. The rapid increase in the number of working poor adults created a huge surge in this underserved segment of society. Through our programs and services, Suited For Success, Inc. was able to answer the needs of a growing poverty-stricken workforce as well as those who remained unemployed. SFS has worked with over 65,000 individuals during the last 29 years through our platform of services and multi - tiered programs: Our location in The Culmer Center, 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, in the heart of Overtown assures that we respond to the pulse of that community. • DRESS FOR SUCCESS MIAMI, the women's program, one of 155 international affiliates has served over 40,000 Miami -Dade women since 1994 • SUITED FOR SUCCESS the men's program has assisted more than 15,000 since its inception in 1999. • THE YOUTH PROGRAM- As one of the founding members SFS maintains a seat on the Overtown Children and Youth Coalition (OCYC) Board of Directors and provides our training programs to them as well as their community members. • VIRTUAL, CAREER CENTER created in 2020 in response to Covid-19 has reached over 800 participants in its two years • VETS FOR SUCCESS created in 2017 has delivered a special designed program to assist the many unemployed veterans in our community MOBILE CAREER CENTER launched in 2019 - an innovative way to bring our services to clients who cannot make it to our office in the Culmer Community Center. Two new 2022 additions to our support services, designed to increase job retention, promotion and success: CONTINUED SUCCESS - a program for clients wishing to change careers and a POST EMPLOYMENT support program for a client's first 90 days on a new job. Program Description Job training classes are held in Overtown and at partnering agencies located throughout Miami -Dade County. One unique Employment Skills Training Course prepares clients in a variety of areas; Managing the job search; Interviewing skills; Proper attire; Resume writing; Mock interviews. Once training has been completed, clients are given an appointment to receive appropriate attire for their job interview. Trained volunteers provide one-on-one assistance and gently guide the clients, making recommendations and educating them on workplace expectations. Clients come to us by referral from over 125 social service agencies, including homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters and welfare -to -work job training centers. These partnering agencies adhere to our strict referral criteria. All of our clients are low-income. Approximately 50% of our clients identify as African -American, 45% as Hispanic and 5% as other. Prior to the shut -down years of the Covid-19 pandemic we typically provided services to approximately 1,000 individuals annually. Although that number went down for the months that we were closed, we have now rebuilt our in -person programs and anticipate reaching that number again. In 2022 we served a total of 775 clients, and in the first quarter of 2023 we provided services to 228 clients. In 2019 we launched a new Mobile Career Center utilizing a custom outfitted RV which was donated to us. Complete with dressing rooms, closet storage space and a computer center for counseling and assisting with resumes and job searches. The van will begin attending the Folklife Friday events at the Lyric Theater Mall. Our plans for the coming year include hiring a Part-time Professional Trainer to allow us to provide our classes at Booker T. Washington Senior High School. We have requests for additional youth programs working which we are hoping to provide. Each client who comes to SFS receives personal attention and is treated with dignity and respect. Clients are encouraged to discuss upcoming interviews, professional presentations, child-care plans and other concerns. By creating a positive environment for the client, SFS strives to stimulate self-confidence and help -to overcome -the -fears -associated -with job inferviewing. We always seek to build upon our 29 successful years of providing programs that support economic and social development to low-income clients who are entering or returning to the workforce. When we assist a client with skills to enable them to feel more confident in their job search and ultimately find employment, we are helping a future generation into systematic change. Everyday we provide a cadre of services, working towards getting men, women and their children out of poverty and into economic self-sufficiency. At the outset of the Covid 19 pandemic we rapidly inaugurated a new program the Virtual Career Center an innovative and responsive program providing a variety of on line workshops and training sessions which assisted homebound community members as they sought to re enter the workforce. The curriculum was modified to fit the medium and addressed new topics such as video interviews and work at home best practices Our one on one Career Center resume consultation service was available both virtually and in person and created new opportunities for career coaching mock interviews and mentorship. Over 800 individuals participated during the two years of pandemic restrictions and we now are continuing the Virtual offerings augmenting the in person programs. Operationally we have fully re -opened our facility with added health and safety measures in place. Our in -person and virtual programs are on -going and we look forward to our continuing success in improving the lives of so many local community residents. Suited for Success, inc. is requesting that the SEOPW/CRA consider our request for $190,000 to fund our program from October 1, 2023 — September 30, 2024. This funding will enable us to continue our community training workshops and to bolster our outreach efforts to the community. With funding from the SEOPW/CRA we will be able to continue to meet the demands of the many people and agencies that call upon us for assistance. We work with these agenciesJocated-within-the-EmpowermentZone bofndanes: Transition,lnc., Empowerment Zone Reentry Program, Overtown Youth Center, YWCA, Camillus House, Urgent Inc., Better Way of Miami, Overtown Children Youth Coalition, HEAT, Miami Dade College Hospitality Training Institute, Chapman Partnership, Touching Miami With Love, Goodwill Industries and Community Work Training Program, Inc. Community Recognition 2023 • Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce 2023 Businesswoman of the Year - Outstanding Non -Profit Leader • Transition Heroes Award for Dedicated Service to our Community • A Certificate of Appreciation from the United Way of Miami for work to empower Veterans and their families. Prior Years • Finest Award given by Governor Lawton Chiles • Outstanding Community Service Award given by Vice -President AI Gore & The White House • United Way Impact Partner & Service Award • Winner Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Diamond Award Finalist • South Florida Workforce Award • Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Award Winner • National Department of Juvenile Justice Award Winner c Association of Courts Award Winner SUITED FOR SUCCESS DRESSFORSUCCESS® MIAMI Suited For Success 1600 NW 3rd Avenue #111 Miami, FL 33136 Proposed Budget FY 2023-24 Description Proposed Budget Rent $5,000 Telephone/Communications $3,000 Project Staff Trainer $45,000 Program Director $35,000 Overtown Community Developer $35,000 Program/Volunteer Manager $40,000 Marketing/Communications/Outreach $20,000 Audit $3,000 Insurance $4,000 TOTAL $190,000 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 111 • Miami, FL 33136 • 305.444.1944 • www.suitedforsuccess.org Redevelopment Area Residents 2022 Clients provided with suiting appointments and employment skills trainings 2022 33101 33127 33125 33136 Jan-22 2 Feb-22 10 7 Mar-22 20 2 21 Apr-22 5 7 May-22 13 1 10 Jun-22 9 31 Jul-22 ____._.____---► 17 -I 6 Aug-22 2 2 10 Sep-22 2 27 Oct-22 19 1 9 Nov-22 7 2 3 Dec-22 4 1 81 TOTAL 0 108 10 214 GRAND TOTAL 332 I EXHIBIT "C" Insurance Requirements INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC. 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. Covered Exposures and Endorsements City of Miami included as an additional insured SEOPW CRA listed as an additional insured Primary and Non -Contributory Endorsement Contingent and Contractual Liability Premises and Operations II. Business Automobile Liability (if applicable) A. Limits of Liability Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability Combined Single Limit Any Auto Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos Any One Accident $300,000 B. Endorsements Required City of Miami listed as an additional insured SEOPW CRA 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/Error's & Omissions Liability ( if applicable) Combined Single Limit Each Claim $ 250,000 General Aggregate Limit $250,000 Retro Date Included The above policies shall provide 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. 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. a LI w