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AGREEMENT NUMBER
24649
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
MIAMI DADE COLLEGE
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/WORK TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE
HOSPITALITY & CULINARY INDUSTRY/FILE ID: 14362/CRA-R-
23-0036
EFFECTIVE DATE
October 1, 2023
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
11/2/2023
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
11/9/2023
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This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this day of ®C Y , 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 THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI
DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA doing business as MIAMI DADE COLLEGE, a public educational institution and
political subdivision of the State of Florida ("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 Redevelopment Updated Plan, as amended and restated (the "Plan"); and
B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 10, of the Plan lists the "creation 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 "improving the quality of life for
residents," as a stated redevelopment goal", as a stated redevelopment principle; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 12, of the Plan provides "that employment
opportunities be made available to existing residents ...," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
E. WHEREAS, the Grantee has developed the Hospitality Institute Job Training and Job Placement
Program, which offers job training and employment opportunities in the hospitality industry to residents of the
Redevelopment Area ("Project"); and
F. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-23-0036 attached hereto as
Exhibit "A," passed and adopted on July 27, 2023, authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to exceed
Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00), subject to annual budget approval, to
the Grantee to underwrite costs associated with the Project; and
G. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions
relating to the use of the Grant; and
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.
GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and as incorporated in the Miami
Dade College — Wolfson Campus the Hospitality Institute Southeast Overtown / Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency Scope of Services for Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($225,000.00), and budget, herein attached as Exhibit A; and Grantee's compliance with all of 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.
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2. 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.
3. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above,
terminate upon the earlier of full disbursement of Two Hundred Twenty Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($225,000.00) or one (1) year from the Effective Date, 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/ hold harmless , and recovery of fees and costs.
4. 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 Two Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($225,000.00) for one (1) year from the Effective Date. In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement
exceed Two Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00). The SEOPW CRA shall have
no liability to pay any funds or provide other resources in excess of the cumulative grant amount of Two Hundred
Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($225,000.00). Payments shall be made to the Grantee only after
receipt and approval of requests for disbursements.
b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. The SEOPW CRA shall review
requests for disbursement of grant funds by the Grantee to ensure that the amount sought is within the scope of
work and budget attached hereto as Exhibit "B." Further, the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and all
requests it deems to be outside of the scope of work and budget and such expenses shall be borne solely by the
Grantee. 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 denial of the request for disbursement, and the Grantee shall
bear the costs associated with any expenditures incurred prior to the date of termination and 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 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.
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 Project, unless otherwise authorized by the SEOPW
CRA in writing.
5. 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
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requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice
of said guidelines and other requirements to Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Include a
Financial Literacy component to assist with everyday life financial roadblocks. Acquiring a financial literate skill
will assist with economic distress, improve the standard of living, and support financial stability. Without limiting
the generality of the foregoing, Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and the Grant will be used in
accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules and regulations.
6. 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.
7. 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, as amended.. 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
directly concerning this Agreement, 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 Project for a period of five (5)
years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation of this Agreement. However, in no event shall any
person or entity be entitled to access or information from any educational record(s) covered by either the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act ("FERPA") or Section 1002.22, Fla. Stat., unless otherwise authorized thereby.
Grantee agrees to comply with Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, including Section 119.0701, as may be applicable.
IF THE GRANTEE HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA
STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS
CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS AT (305) 679-6800, 819 NW 2°d Avenue,
3`d Floor, Miami, FL 33136 .
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 may 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
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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.
8. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall promptly
transfer to the SEOPW CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
9. 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." Invoices will be proper invoices as
defined by Section 218.72, Florida Statutes, as amended.
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,
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.
10. 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.
11. 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 as it pertains to this Agreement:
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a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V.
b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1.
c. Chapter 112, Part III, Sections 112.311-112.3261, Florida Statutes, Code of Ethics for
Public Officers, and Employees
12. 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.
13. 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's
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. The Grantee's acknowledgement shall consist of the
following: "The Hospitality Institute is sponsored in part by the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency of the City of Miami."
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's name and logo may
not be otherwise used, copied, reproduced, altered in any manner, or sold to others for purposes other than those
specified in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, or in the Grantee's use of the SEOPW CRA's name and
logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon the Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the
SEOPW CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement.
14. 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
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. Each Party
understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release either Party from any
obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination.
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16. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. Subject to the provisions, limits and limitations
of Section 768.28, Fla. Stat., as may be amended, the Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless the SEOPW CRA and its officials and the City of Miami, and its officials , jointly and severally from
and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including reasonable 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 including loss of use arising out of, resulting from or in connection with: (i)
the performance or non-performance of the services, supplies, goods, materials and equipment contemplated by
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this Agreement or the Project, including , without limitation, 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 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, terms or provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of the Grantee, to
conform to applicable statutes, ordinances, or other regulations or requirements of any governmental authority or
agency , 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. This Section shall survive the cancellation or expiration of this
Agreement.
17. INSURANCE. The parties acknowledge that Grantee is self -insured in accordance with the
limitations set forth in Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
18. 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'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 SEOPW CRA. This section is a condition precedent to the institution of a civil action between the parties
arising out of the terms of this Agreement. The Grantee may thereafter bring an action in a court of competent
jurisdiction in Miami -Dade County, Florida should it disagree with the Board's decision.
19. 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 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
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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.
20. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in
writing and signed by both parties.
21. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by
the Grantee specifically to provide the services specifically contemplated by this Agreement 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. However, in no event shall
this Section 21 apply to any educational record(s) covered by either the Family Educational Rights and Privacy
Act ("FERPA") or Section 1002.22, Fla. Stat. 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.
22. 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.
23. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of the 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.
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24. CONSTRUCTION; VENUE; ATTORNEY'S FEES. This Agreement shall be construed and
enforced in accordance with Florida law. Venue in all actions or proceedings between the parties shall be within
Miami -Dade County, Florida. Each party will bear their own respective attorney'; s fees; providing, however, that
this sentence will not apply to Grantee's duty to indemnify the SEOPW CRA pursuant to Section 16 of this
Agreement.
25. TERMINATION. Either Party reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, at any time for any
reason upon giving sixty (60) days written notice of termination to the other Party. If this Agreement should be
terminated by the SEOPW CRA, the SEOPW CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement that
have not yet occurred by the effective date of termination. In no way shall the SEOPW CRA be subjected to any
liability or exposure for the termination of this Agreement under this Section beyond the date of termination. In
no event shall any such termination take effect until the completion of all courses and/or trainings then being
offered.
26. 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. 2' Avenue, 3`s Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: vtbrown@miamigov.com
With copy to: Vincent T. Brown, Staff Counsel
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2°d Avenue, 3`a Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: vtbrown@miamigov.com
Dr. Malou C. Harrison, Executive Vice President and Provost
Miami Dade College
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
With copy to: Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez, Campus President - Wolfson
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
300 N.E. 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33132
27. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR; NO PARTNERSHIP. 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 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
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shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA. This
Agreement will not be construed to create a oartnershiojoint venture or affiliated entity status between the parties.
28. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and
their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
29. 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 the Grantee have executed this
Agreement.
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• B. Hannon
erk of the Board
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
James McQueen cc)`�` Q
Executive Director `
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY: REQUIREMENTS:
By: By:
Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Staff Counsel
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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Ann -Marie Sharpe
Director, Risk Management Dept.
By: NAY RegUI
Victoria Mendez, General Counsel
WITNESSES:
THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF MIAMI
DADE COLLEGE, FLORIDA, a/k/a MIAMI DADE
COLLEGE, a public educational institution and
political subdivision of the State of Florida ("Grantee):
Philip DicKey M.wL G. Harris -pp&
By: Philip Dickey (Sep 22, 2023 20:59 EDT)' By:Malou C. Harrison (Sep 22, 2023 20:43 EDT)
Malou C. Harrison, Ph.D.
Phil Dickey Executive Vice President and Provost
Print: Senior Director, Resource Development
Z. T]a.9�aueal
By: L. Drosdowech (Sep 25, 2023 09:13 EDT)
Laura Drosdowech
Print: Grant Compliance Officer
APPROVED. AS TO FORM AND LEGAL
SUFFICIENCY:
Javier sec —Soto
By: Javier Ley -Soto (Sep 2_, 2023 15:05 EDT)
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Javier A. Ley -Soto, Esq.
College General Counsel
EXHIBIT "A"
CRA-R-23-0036
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-23-0036
File Number: 14362
Final Action Date:7/27/2023
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("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 AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED TWO HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE
THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($225,000.00) TO THE
HOSPITALITY INSTITUTE, A PROGRAM OF THE MIAMI HOSPITALITY
CENTER AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE ("MDC") TO ASSIST WITH THEIR WORK
TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY INDUSTRY
THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024 ("PURPOSE"); 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
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 Hospitality Institute is a program of the Miami Hospitality Center at Miami
Dade College ("MDC"), which connects residents of the SEOPW CRA to the hospitality and culinary
industries through no -cost education and training opportunities through targeted and customized
workforce training, certification, and gainful employment ("Program"); and
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File ID: 14362 Enactment Number: CRA-R-23-0036
WHEREAS, MDC has completed an application and requested funding to assist with the Program
("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize funding in an amount not to exceed
Two Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($225,000.00) ("Funds") to MDC for the
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives; and
WHEREAS, it is in the SEOPW CRA's best interest for the Board of Commissioners to authorize
the Executive Director to negotiate and execute any and all agreements necessary, all in forms acceptable
to the General Counsel, for the Funds to be allocated to MDC, subject to the availability of funds for the
Purpose stated herein; 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. 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 MDC for the Program in Fiscal Year 2023-2024.
Section 3. 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 MDC for the Program.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
cergo-T-,a_sxn Counsel 8/4/2023 Vi ce T roe -'-tan Counsel 7/20/2023
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EXHIBIT "B"
SCOPE OF WORK AND BUDGET
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
14ork Training/Economic Development/Youth Pro,;ruuuiuinr/Art &Culture
Grant Application
Effective July 1, 2023
Program Policies and Procedures
I. Purpose
The Job/W"ork Training Grant is designed to assist service providers funding to address all actions
affecting the Redevelopment Area by providing employment options that should be located within
the redevelopment area neighborhoods to accommodate those residents within the redevelopment
area who wish to reduce dependence on automobiles and long commutes.
Service providers must be able to offer basic financial literacy training, job training, education, and
other supportive services for people with extremely low incomes that cannot qualify for home
ownership.
Program Goals:
• Create Jobs within the Community.
o Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination.
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
The Economic Development Grant is designed to assist for -profit small businesses located in the
Redevelopment Area by providing capital for start-up funding, asset building, scaling, and the
likeness, for for -profit entities that would otherwise be scarce with investment resources.
Businesses must be able to show full competency in their business plan, bookkeeping, accounting,
etc.; must show a level of equity from other sources, including internally; and must show utmost
compliance in the structure of their business. For profit entity owners must come in with the
understanding that the intention of this grant partnership is to not create a perpetual dependence on
redevelopment funds.
Program Goals:
• Expand the Tax Base using Public -Private Principles
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
The Youth Programming Grant is designed to assist service providers in funding initiatives that are
catered specifically to the under 18 demographics in the Redevelopment Area. These programs can
encompass a wide variety of services — including but not limited to trainings, educational
opportunities, field trips, internships, etc.
Service providers of this category are expected to provide a safe and fostering environment for the
local youth and be earnest in catering to a young population that is indeed located in the
Redevelopment Area.
Program Goals:
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Promote Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovations
a Foster Safe Community Initiatives
The Art and Culture Grant is designed to assist service providers helping to promote, explore, and
preserve the unique and historical sociocultural value of the Redevelopment Area.
Service providers must be able to display consistency with a set of program goals in event creation,
outreach, and turnout, particularly via a hyper focus on the local population of the redevelopment
area and their participation; as well as earnestly and generally align with the Redevelopment Goals
as stated in the following.
Program Goals:
• Preserve Historic Buildings & Community Heritage
• Expand the Tax Base using Public -Private Principles
• Create Jobs within the Community
• Promote & Market the Community as a Cultural & Entertainment Destination
• Improve the Quality of Life for Residents
• Foster Safe Community Initiatives
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Location:
The legal description of the Redevelopment Area is physically defined as beginning near the southeast
corner of Lummus Park; at the southwest corner of the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd
Court; continue north to the north side of NW 5th Street; then west along the north side of NW 5th
Street to the east side of NW 7th Avenue; then north along the east side of NW 7th Avenue to the
north side of NW 22nd Street; then east along the north side of NW 22nd Street to the east side of NW
5th Avenue; then south on the east side of NW 5th Avenue to the North Side of NW 22nd Street; then
cast on the north side of NW 22nd Street to the west side of NW 2nd Avenue; then north on the west
side of NW 2nd Avenue to the north side of NW 22nd Street; then east on the north side of NW 22nd
Street to the east side of NW I st Place; then south on the east side of NW 1st Place to the north side of
NW loth Street; then east along the north side of NW loth Street to the east side of N\V 1st Avenue:
then south alone the east side of NW 1st Avenue to the southern edge of the I-395 ROW; then east
along the southern edge of the 1-395 ROW to the western side of Biscayne Boulevard; then south
along the west side of Biscayne Boulevard to the north side of NE 5th Street; then west along the
north side of NE 5th Street to the west side of North Miami Avenue; then south along the west side of
North Miami Avenue to the north side of NW 1st Street; then west along the north side ofNW 1st
Street past NW 1st Avenue, to include properties abutting the west side of NW 1st Avenue; then north
along the western edge of said properties to the north side of NW 5th Street; then west along the north
side of N\V 5th Street to the east side ofNW 3rd Avenue; then south along the east side of NW 3rd
Avenue to the south side of NW 2nd Street; then west along the south side of NW 2nd street to the
southwest corner of the intersection of NW 2nd Street and NW 3rd Court. A map of the CRA
boundaries can he found at: hops://experienceovertown.comleramap/
II. General Provisions
The funding assistance provided under the grant program is intended to be on a reimbursement
basis. The CRA has the exclusive authority to determine funding distribution and to approve or
deny Grant applications based on its determination as to the benefits to the Southeast Overtown /
Parkwest CRA produced by requested proposals.
The SEOPW CRA may impose any conditions of approval it deems suitable to protect the
interests of the agency, including a duly executed contract.
Applicant Criteria:
• Must be an established restaurant, retail business or eligible business and/or organization for
a minimum of twelve months in a consecutive year within the Southeast Overtown/ Parkwest
CRA boundaries.
• Must be able to justify assistance through the financial growth of the business and its
competitiveness in the marketplace.
• Business owners will be required to complete an initial consultation with the Overtown
Business Resource Center (OBRC) to develop the most effective growth strategy and
appropriation of grant funding.
• If the applicant is seeking payroll assistance, employees must be W-2, as defined by the
CRA, whose wages are reported to the state and federal government. No more than one of
the two required full-time equivalent positions may be occupied either by the owner of the
businesslorganization receiving the grant, or by an employee who is related to the owner of
the business/organization receiving the grant. Payroll expenses must also not exceed 20%
of the requested budget.
Applicants are encouraged to speak with SEOPW CRA staff to discuss their project
qualifications and eligibility for reimbursement under the Program before applying. The OBRC,
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in partnership with the CRA, will make a final recommendation on the eligible expenses.
IIL Criteria Considered
Criteria considered when reviewing applications include, but are not limited to:
a. Compatibility with development plan(s) and guidelines, e.g.,SEOPWCRA
Redevelopment Plan.
b. The use of the business.
c. The applicant's business or operational plan and financial stability.
d. The amount of private resources invested in the project;
e. Additional grant funding from other sources
IV. Eligible Expenses
a. Directly related to the proposal.
b. specifically and clearly detailed in the proposal budget.
c. incurred or paid within the Grant Period during the fiscal year.
V. Ineligible Expenses
a. Expenses incurred or obligated outside of the grant period.
b. Costs associated with bad debts, contingencies (money set aside for possible
expenses), fines and penalties, interest, taxes (does not include payroll
taxes), depreciation and other financial costs including bank fees and
charges and credit card fees
VI. Ineligible Businesses
The following businesses will not be considered for funding by the Program:
a. Businesses operating outside of the Redevelopment area.
b. Businesses operating inside of the Redevelopment area for less than six months.
c. For payroll requests, businesses with no W-2 employee or report employee wages
d. Any business that is a non -conforming use as determined by the SEOPW CRA
VII. Funding Guidelines
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.
Program assistance is available based on a first -come, first -serve basis, according to program
eligibility, application completeness and the availability of funds.
There is no guarantee that funding will be available for every application submitted, including
those that meet the required criteria. The SEOPWCRA reserves the right to stipulate guidelines
for reimbursement.
Assistance from the SEOPW CRA Grant program, at the sole discretion of the SEOPWCRA,
may be combined with subsidies from other public or private programs. Assistance from other
sources may serve as SEOPWCRA's required matching funds although expenses covered under
other CRA programs are not eligible. Funding for approved projects may be carried out from
one fiscal year to the next at the sole discretion of the SEOPW CRA.
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VIII. Application Checklist
Every application package must include the following items before it will be processed and
considered for approval:
• Signed and completed application form.
• Statement of Work Document
• Project Proposal
• Detailed Project Budget
• City of Miami and Miami -Dade County business licenses
• Articles of Incorporation from the State of Florida.
• Detailed budget for entire project including detailed breakdown of the budget.
NOTE: Changes to application and budget may be required after consultation.
IX. Application Processing Procedure
The SEOPWCRA will adhere to the following procedural steps when processing applications for
assistance for grant. Applicants are free to discuss the application process with staff prior to
applying.
1. Applicant completes application and, submits it to SEOPWCRA staff, along
with completed checklist items.
2. SEOPWCRA staff reviews the submitted application package for eligibility
and completeness.
3. Applicant meets with OBRC for project review.
4. SEOPW CRA staff may bring eligible and complete application packages to the
SEOPW CRA Executive Team for input and recommendations for funding based
on criteria outlined in Section III.
5. SEOPW CRA staff bring application packages that have received recommendations
for funding to the SEOPW CRA Board for approval.
6. SEOPW CRA staff provides a written notification to applicants of approval or
denialoffunding. If funding is denied, the reason(s) will be stated in the written
notification.
It is anticipated that application packages will be reviewed and presented to the Southeast
Overtownl Park West CRA Executive Team within approximately 45 days after receipt by staff.
Those applications receiving funding recommendations will be presented to the SEOPW CRA
Board for approval.
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X. Commencement and Completion
All work must be completed within the Fiscal Year period of the application approval. If work
has not been completed within the fiscal year period, funds will be put back into SEOPW CRA
program account and reassigned to other projects.
The SEOPW CRA Grants are contingent upon funding availability and CRA approval and are
not to be constnied as an entitlement or right of an applicant. Programs in the Redevelopment
area are not eligible for SEOPW CRA funded programs when such funding conflicts with the
goals expressed in the SEOPW CRA CommunityRedevelopment Plan.
I have read completely and understand the program, including the application guidelines and
grant reimbursement process.
Applicant Name: Kathleen Michel
Applicant Signature: KathleeM MichelKathleen Mich& (Jun 26.2023 14:34 EDT) Date: 06/26/2023
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SEOPW CRA Grant APPLICATION
Date ofApplication: 06/26/2023
Indicate the type of Grant Applying for (Work Training/Economic Development/Youth
Programmrming/Art &Culture):
Work Training / Youth Programming
1. Name of Business/Organization requesting funding:
Miami Dade College [The Hospitality Institute]
2. Address of Business/Organization requesting funding:
Wolfson Campus, 300 N.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33132
3. Total Funding Amount Requested:
$225,000 (Year 2 of 4)
4. Name of Applicant/Authorized Representative:
Kathleen Michel
5. Phone: 305-237-3438
Email: kmichel@mdc.edu
Fax: N/A
6. How many jobs will be created with grant funding for residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
TBD
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7. How many employment opportunities will be provided to residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
All participants that complete a training will have access to employment
assistance through MDC, MDC Works, and their affiliates.
8. How many training courses will be provided to residents within the Redevelopment
Area?
Overtown residents will have access to all training programs
provided by the Hospitality Institute, including but not limited
to the trainings outlined in the statement of work.
9. Identify the name(s) of the training certifications that will be provided to residents
within the Redevelopment Area once completion of course?
MDC Certificate of Completion. Upon receiving a passing score on the
certificate examinations, residents may also acquire the certifications listed
in the statement of work.
10. How many Job Fairs will be conducted for program participants monthly?
Participants will have access to attend regular job fairs planned by
the MDC Works Department, which vary in the number of job fairs
conducted per semester.
11. How will the program affect residents after completion?
Residents will have obtained competencies and skills for entry into
the workforce in hospitality and culinary industries.
Applicant/ Authorized Representative Name: Kathleen Michel
Applicant Signature:
i/1i4eh,Wicket
Print Name: Kathleen Michel
Date: 06/26/2023
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Part II: Project Narrative - Provide a SEOPW CRA Statement
of Work (SOW) Document:
Below are the nine parts required for the statement of work.
• Step 1: Write the Introduction: Explain what work will be accomplished by your
program and who is involved. This forms the baseline for the entire project/grant.
• Step 2: Identify the Protect Purpose: Establish a purpose statement and answer the
basic questions of what are the goals, deliverables, and objectives.
• Step 3: Identify the Scope of Work: Determine the process that will be used to
complete the work including. The scope should include time, results, and general
steps for accomplishment.
o Step 4: Identify Work Location: Choose all locations where the project members
might and will have to perform all tasks in the Statement of Work. Remember, to
acquire funding from SEOPW CRA services are required to be within the SEOPW
CRA Boundaries.
® Step 5: Develop the Tasks: Break the project down into more detailed tasks to
include all the main deliverables, milestones, phases, and key tasks (Be specific)
• Step 6: Identify the Milestones: Based on grant start and finish date identify all the
major milestones in between.
• Step 7: Ideutifv Goals that will be accomplished: Based pm grant start and finish
date identify major goals that will be accomplished quarterly.
• Step 8: Identify the Deliverables: List each deliverable, show when it is due, and
describe them in detail. Provide as much detail in this step.
• Step 4: Identify Grants Applied to for Additional Funding and Status: List grants
your organization has applied to/intend on applying to for additional funding and
support.
• Step 10: Provide Monthlv Calendar/Schedule: Start with all the steps/tasks the
project needs to accomplish then create a realistic schedule around that. The
schedule should include each major deliverable and when and the order it needs to
get done. Add all the management -related milestones including kickoff, reviews,
development, trainings, implementation, testing, and project closeout/acceptance.
Part III: Provide Proposal and Detailed Budget
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Miami Dade
College
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
The Hospitality Institute
Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
Statement of Work
2023-2024
Introduction:
The Hospitality Institute (HI) will connect Overtown residents to Miami's hospitality and
culinary industry through no cost education and training opportunities.
Project Purpose:
To improve the quality of life for students of promise through targeted and customized
workforce training, certification, and gainful employment supported by holistic services to
enable sustainability.
Scope of Work:
The Hospitality Institute strives to stay current by developing innovative trainings to meet
new and emerging industry trends and issues. HI offers a variety of training programs to
instruct and certify participants in entry-level hospitality and culinary skills, with the
added components of customer service, job readiness, life skills, and hands-on training. HI
also offers ongoing employment support, case management and mentoring to participants
by providing communications on job opportunities, assisting with resumes and job
applications, hosting practice interview sessions, customized trainings, and additional
outside partnerships.
Scope of Services - Training Options
Advanced Culinary Skills Training @ MDC
This class was created with the purpose of providing students with the necessary skills and
knowledge to successfully complete the training and obtain a job in the culinary field
and/or continue their education at Miami Dade College. Students will learn to integrate
industry vocabulary, terminology, knowledge, skills, and practices required for careers in
food service during this 4-week secondary foundational course. In this lab course, students
will reinforce the skills they learned in Basic Culinary Skills, Kitchen Cook Employment, or
Food Production 1.
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Tasks:
Students are taught:
cooking methods
knife skills
applied principles of cooking techniques
portion control
work plans
organization and production schedules
stock and sauce making
modern cooking methods
use of applicable equipment
regional and nutritional cooking
Milestones:
- Orientation
- ServSafe Manager Examination
- Buffet Preparation & Completion Ceremony
Deliverables:
Students will learn to integrate industry vocabulary, terminology, knowledge, skills, and
practices required for careers in food service by the end of the program.
Course Schedule:
- Week One:
o Orientation
o National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager Review & Examination
Week Two:
o Kitchen Equipment Overview, Cleaning & Maintenance, Knife Skills, Stocks,
Sauces & Soups
Week Three:
o Asian Cuisine, Seafood, Starches, Cooking Techniques, Dining Room Service
Week Four:
o BBQ Baking & Desserts, Plating & Buffet Preparation
o Completion Ceremony
Kitchen Cook Employment Training
Based on American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) curriculum, including
basic culinary skills instruction, food preparation, hands-on culinary lab training, food
safety andsanitation training, culinary terminology, knife skills, customer service and
employability skills. Participants receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion,
Safe Staff Food Handler Certification and Kitchen Cook Certification upon achieving a
passing grade on the examinations.
Tasks
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Students are taught:
basic culinary skills instruction
food preparation
hands-on culinary lab training
food safety and sanitation training
culinary terminology
- knife skills
customer service
employability skills
Milestones
Orientation
Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Examination
Kitchen Cook Examination
- Buffett Preparation & Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Florida Restaurant Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Certification (must
earn passing score on exam)
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Kitchen Cook Certification (must
earn passing score on exam)
Dual Enrollment at Booker T. Washington
Dual enrollment is a program that allows eligible high school students currently attending
Booker T. Washington to simultaneously enroll in college course(s). The credits that
students earn at MDC count toward high school graduation and can be applied to a college
degree or certificate. Four dual enrollment classes will be offered to Booker T. Washington
students in 2022-2024.
Tasks
The Rooms Divisions Specialist College Credit Certificate is designed to prepare students
with a theoretical and practical foundation for a successful career in the lodging industry.
Students enrolled in this certificate are prepared for positions such as Front Desk Agent,
Guest Relations Agent, or Reservation Clerk. Credits earned can be applied to an Associate
in Science degree in Hospitality Management, which is fully transferable to public
universities within the state of Florida. Booker T. Washington students can choose to enroll
in the following dual enrollment college credit courses offered during the 2022-2023
academic school year:
- HFT 1000 Introduction to Hospitality 3.00 credits
- HFT 1300 Executive Housekeeping 3.00 credits
- HFT 2410 Front Office Procedures and Lodging Operations 4.00 credits
- HFT 1949 Co-op Work-study Internships 13.00 credits
Milestones
Dual enrollment students from Booker T. Washington High School will review curriculum
corresponding to the MDC hospitality course of choice.
Deliverables
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College credits earned at MDC count toward high school graduation and can be
applied to a college degree or certificate.
Credits earned can be applied to an Associate in Science degree in Hospitality
Management, which is fully transferable to public universities within the state of
Florida.
Camp Hope MDC
Camp Hope is a 4-week long summer camp for Booker T. Washington high school students
held at the Wolfson Campus. The first Camp Hope at MDC was held in June 2017 and is
designed to have a positive impact on the lives of young people. Camp Hope at MDC's hope -
based curriculum provides hospitality and culinary training, college and career
preparation, job readiness and life skills workshops, and interactive activities including a
campus tour, field trips, industry guest speakers and hands-on training.
Tasks
Camp Hope's (June 20-July 14, 2023) hope -based curriculum provides:
hospitality and culinary training
college and career preparation
job readiness and life skills workshops
interactive activities including:
o campus tour
o field trips
o industry guest speakers
o hands-on training
Milestones
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
- Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler Examination
Deliverables
- Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Once a passing score is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
o American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold
o Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Safe Staff Food Handler
Examination
- Resumes
Food Truck Enterprise & Operations Training
This 14-week program provides training in entrepreneurship, food truck business
operations, safety and sanitation, restaurant service, customer service, employability skills
plus site visits to food truck venues and manufacturers. Participants receive a Miami Dade
College Certificate of Completion and industry recognized certifications in ServSafe
Manager, Restaurant Server and Guest Service Gold upon achieving a passing grade on the
examinations. Expert consultants guided the students step-by-step in the development of
comprehensive business food truck plans.
Tasks
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Training is provided in:
entrepreneurship
food truck business operations
- safety and sanitation
restaurant service
customer service
employability skills
site visits to:
o food truck venues
o manufacturers
- step-by-step development of comprehensive business food truck plan
Milestones
- Orientation
- National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager Examination
- American Hotel & Lodging Association Restaurant Server Examination
- American Hotel & Lodging Association Guest Service Gold Examination
Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
- Orientation
- Once a passing score is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
o National Restaurant Association ServSafe Manager
o American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute Restaurant Server
o American Hotel Lodging & Educational Institute Guest Service Gold
Business Food truck plan
- Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion
Lotus House Hospitality Training C@ MDC
The Hospitality Institute is actively working with Lotus House to finalize a customized 2-
week Guest Service Specialist Training for clients residing at the facility in Overtown. This
course consists of 40 hours of instruction in Guestroom Attendant, Restaurant Server and
Guest Service Gold training to improve employability in the hospitality industry for Lotus
House residents.
Tasks
Students will review the curriculum for the following American Hotel & Lodging
Educational Institute (AHLEI) examinations:
- Guest Room Attendant
- Guest Service Gold
Restaurant Server
Students will also receive hands-on training corresponding to all aforementioned
examinations within Miami Dade College's Simulated Hotel Learning Lab.
Milestones
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Week 1:
- Orientation
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guestroom Attendant Examination
Week 2:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Restaurant Server Examination
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Once a passing score (70%) is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guestroom Attendant Certification
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Restaurant Server Certification
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Certification
Hotel Property Specialist Training
The Hotel Property Specialist Training will offer hands-on and classroom training in basic
maintenance skills, workplace safety, hospitality operations, employability skills and
customer service.
Students who complete the training will receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of
Completion and industry recognized Maintenance Employee certification and Guest Service
Gold certification (upon successfully completing the required exams) plus job placement
assistance.
The Hotel Property Specialist Training consists of a total of 4 weeks / 80 hours of
instruction. Classes are taught by experienced Miami Dade College instructors and expert
industry trainers.
Tasks
Students will review the curriculum for the following American Hotel & Lodging
Educational Institute (AHLEI) examinations:
- Guest Service Gold
- Maintenance Employee
Students will also receive hands-on training corresponding to all aforementioned
examinations.
Milestones
Week 1:
- Orientation
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Week 2:
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Examination
Week 3:
- American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Maintenance Employee
Examination
Week 4:
- Completion Ceremony
Deliverables
Once a passing score (70%) is earned, students receive industry certifications for:
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Maintenance Employee
Certification
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute Guest Service Gold Certification
Customized Trainings
Based on American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (AHLEI) curriculum, including
basic culinary skills instruction, food preparation, hands-on culinary lab training, food
safety and sanitation training, culinary terminology, knife skills, customer service and
employability skills. Participants receive a Miami Dade College Certificate of Completion,
Safe Staff Food Handler Certification and Kitchen Cook Certification upon achieving a
passing grade on the examinations.
Work Locations:
Miami Dade College, Miami Culinary Institute
415 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Miami Dade College, Miami Hospitality Center
485 NE 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33132
Booker T. Washington Senior High School
1200 NW 6th Ave
Miami, FL 33136
Lotus House
217 NW 15th Street
Miami, FL 33136
*All Virtual Classes are held via Zoom
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Grants Applied to:
The Hospitality Institute was awarded funding from Camillus House for Kitchen Cook 101,
Camillus YOUniversity, and Somerville Housing Training. We are in conversation with and
exploring potential trainings for AGAPE (a women's shelter in Homestead).
Monthly Calendar/Schedule Milestones:
October 2023
10/02/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
10/02/2023: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
- 10/26/2023: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School (start date scheduled for 08/17/2023)
10/30/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
10/30/2023: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
November 2023
11/16/2023: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
11/20/2023: Advanced Culinary Skills Training begins (4-weeks)
11/20/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training (4-weeks)
11/20/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
December 2023
12/14/2023: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
12/14/2023: Completion Ceremony of Advanced Culinary Skills Training
- 12/14/2023: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
12/15/2023: Completion of Dual Enrollment courses with Booker T. Washington
Senior High School
Date TBD: Food Truck Competition Completion Ceremony (pending approval of
carry-over funds from year 1 [FY2023-2023))
January 2024
- 01/15/2024: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
- 01/16/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- 01/18/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
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01/22/2024: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
01/22/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training (4-weeks)
Date TBD: Booker T. Washington Senior High School Dual Enrollment Recruitment
Event
- Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
February 2024
- 02/08/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training Completion Ceremony
- 02/16/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
- 02/20/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- Date TBD: Booker T. Washington Senior High School Academic Explosion (Dual
Enrollment & Camp HOPE recruitment event)
March 2024
- 03/01/2024: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
- 03/14/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
- 03/18/2024: Kitchen Cook Employment Training begins (7-weeks)
April 2024
- 04/08/2024: Hotel Maintenance Employment Training begins (4-weeks)
- 04/09/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
04/11/2024: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
Date TBD: Accuplacer testing for Booker T. Washington Senior High School dual
enrollment students
May 2024
- 05/02/2024: Completion Ceremony of Kitchen Cook Employment Training
05/02/2024: Completion Ceremony of Hotel Maintenance Employment Training
Date TBD: Recruitment for Camp HOPE with Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
- Date TBD: Dual Enrollment courses begin with Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
June 2024
- 06/06/2024: Dual Enrollment course ends at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
- 06/17/2024: Camp Hope Start Date
- Date TBD: Recruitment for Food Truck competition begins
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July 2024
- 07/12/2024: Camp Hope Ends
- Date TBD: Lotus House Hospitality Service Employment Training (2-weeks)
August 2024
- Date TBD: Dual Enrollment course begins at Booker T. Washington Senior High
School
September 2024
- TBD
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Miami Dade
College
Miami Dade College - Wolfson Campus
The Hospitality Institute
Southeast Overtown / Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
Funding Proposal and Budget
2023-2024
The Hospitality Institute Mission
To improve the quality of life in underprivileged and inner-city areas within Miami and beyond
through targeted and customized workforce training and gainful employment supported by
holistic services to enable sustainability.
Program Overview
The Hospitality Institute ("HI") was created in 2008 to connect underserved inner-city
residents to Miami's hospitality and culinary industry through education and training
opportunities. Since its inception, HI has provided training and employment services to
residents of the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency where
unemployment rates exceed those of the rest of city and state.
HI offers a variety of training programs to instruct and certify participants in entry-level
hospitality and culinary skills, with the added components of customer service, job
readiness, life skills, and hands-on training.
HI also offers ongoing employment support, case management and mentoring to participants
by providing communications on job opportunities, assisting with resumes and job
applications, hosting practice interview sessions, and outside partnerships.
One Year Budget - 2023 to 2024
The Hospitality Institute is requesting $225,000 for 2023-2024 to continue to support a
variety of trainings and services for the Overtown community. Miami Dade College will
continue to provide in -kind support including but not limited to: classroom and lab space,
equipment, online learning platform, program and curriculum development, human
resources, technical resources, administrative, technical and secretarial support.
Administrative Costs
Programmatic Costs
Program Manager Salary
$45,000.00
Full -Time Fringe Benefits
$18,000,00
Program Manager Salary
$18,000.00
Full -Time Fringe Benefits
$8,000.00
PT -Instructional / PT -Coordinator Salaries
$90,000.00
Part -Time Fringe Benefits
$14,500.00
Dual Enrollment Costs (3 classes)
$10,500.00
Food and Hospitality Supplies
$2,000.00
Educational Materials
$3,000.00
Uniforms (Culinary/Hospitality)
$8,000.00
Promotional Materials
$3,000.00
Office Supplies
$3,000.00
Transportation
$2,000.00
Total
$225,000.00
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