HomeMy WebLinkAbout24839AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
24839
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE MINISTRIES,
INC.
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/JOB/WORK TRAINING GRANT/FILE ID:
15448/C RA-R-24-0008
EFFECTIVE DATE
February 26, 2024
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
2/27/2024
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
3/4/2024
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this �6 day of A.;6114i 2024 ("Effective
Date") by and between SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida
Statutes ("SEOPW CRA"), and TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE MINISTRIES, INC., a Florida not -for -profit
corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the 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
B. WHEREAS, under Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Community Redevelopment Act,
(the "Act"), "community redevelopment means projects of a ... community redevelopment agency in a community
redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slum and blight"; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the community..."
as a stated redevelopment goal; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, of the Plan, lists the "[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for
residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
E. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, of the Plan provides that "employment opportunities be made
available to existing residents ..." as a stated redevelopment principle; and
F. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan provides that to "address and improve the
neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents ..."
G. WHEREAS, Grantee is a not -for -profit organization serving Overtown since 1995; and
H. WHEREAS, Grantee strive to empower the community by addressing gaps in education and
resources, helping individuals reach their full potential, and improving their quality of life; and
I. WHEREAS, the training programs, which, among other things, includes health and wellness
enrichment, financial literacy, work readiness and job training for youth residents to prepare them for college and
the workforce (the "Program"); and
J. WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners, Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0008 attached hereto as
Exhibit "A", passed and adopted on January 25, 2024, authorized the issuance of a grant to Grantee, in an amount
not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($200,000.00), to underwrite the costs associated
with the Program; and
K. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions
relating to the use of this grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein and other
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good and valuable consideration, receipt, and sufficiency 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 grant funds 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
incurred during the Term of this Agreement, in accordance with the Program's approved scope of work and budget,
("Scope of Work and Budget") as described in Exhibit "B", attached hereto and incorporated herein.
4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall
terminate on January 31, 2025, or when the grant funds of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($200,000.00) are expended, whichever occurs first. However, the following rights of the SEOPW CRA shall
survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement: to audit or inspect; to require reversion of assets; to
enforce representations, warranties, and certifications; to exercise entitlement to remedies, limitation of liability,
indemnification, and recovery of fees and costs.
5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT.
a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the
SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee up to Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents
($200,000.00). In no event shall payments to the Grantee under this Agreement not to exceed Two Hundred
Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($200,000.00). Payments shall be made to the Grantee or directly to vendors on
behalf of Grantee, only after receipt and approval of requests for disbursements in accordance with the approved
Scope of Work and Budget.
b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. All requests for the
disbursement of grant funds by Grantee 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 and/or expenditures incurred, and that the request is being made in
accordance with the Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget, as reflected in Exhibit "B", for expenditures
incurred during the Term of this Agreement. 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 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.
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d. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The SEOPW CRA shall not make advance payments to
Grantee or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials, or equipment which have not been
delivered to Grantee for use in connection with the Project.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of
grant funds is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting guidelines and other
requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the grant. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice
of said guidelines and other requirements to the Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Include a
Financial Literacy course to assist with everyday life financial roadblocks. Acquiring financial literate skills will
assist with economic distress, improve the standard of living, and support financial stability. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, the Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and the grant funds will be
used in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
7. REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. If Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations or
covenants hereunder, or materially breaches any of the terms contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall
have the right to take one or more of the following actions:
a. Withhold cash payments, pending correction of the deficiency by Grantee;
b. Recover payments made to Grantee.
c. Disallow (that is, deny the use of the grant for) all or part of the cost for the activity or
action not in compliance;
d. Withhold further awards for the Project; or
e. Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION.
a. PUBLIC RECORDS; MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. This Agreement shall be subject
to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties understand the broad nature of these
laws and agree to comply with Florida's Public Records Laws, and laws relating to records retention. Moreover,
in furtherance of the SEOPW CRA's audit rights in Section 9(c) below, Grantee acknowledges and accepts the
SEOPW CRA's right to access Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the obligation
of Grantee to retain and to make those records available upon request, and in accordance with all applicable laws.
Grantee shall keep and maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In addition, 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. Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain records related to
this Agreement or the Project for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation of
this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. Grantee shall deliver to the SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of grant
funds as requested by the SEOPW CRA, from time to time and as detailed herein. 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 Grantee's
records pertaining to the grant funds 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
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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 Grantee 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 this Agreement shall be used solely for the
Project in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit "B". All expenditures of grant funds
will be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. Grant funds shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and
separate accounts and accounting records shall 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 Grantee is a party; or (iii) contravenes or results in any breach of, or default
under any other agreement to which Grantee is a party, or results in the creation of any lien or encumbrances upon
any property of 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.
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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 issuance of grant funds under this Agreement, Grantee
hereby waives, releases, and discharges the SEOPW CRA, the City of Miami, its officers, employees, agents,
representatives, or attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or damage of
any kind which may hereafter accrue to Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, or
representatives, with respect to any of the provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement. Any
liability of the SEOPW CRA under this Agreement shall be subject to the limitations imposed by Section 768.28,
Florida Statutes.
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. Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect, and
hold harmless the SEOPW CRA and the City of Miami from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages,
claims, expenses (including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "liabilities") for reason of any
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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) 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 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. The
Indemnification shall survive the cancellation or expiration of the Agreement.
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 SEOPW CRA.
If, in the reasonable judgment of SEOPW CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Grantee of
additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, 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 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, 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.
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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 a 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 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
the Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPW CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and may be used by the
SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. 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 funds.
25. 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.
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. Should the SEOPW CRA
terminate this Agreement, 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 copies to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel
Email: VTBrown@miamigov.com
Ultrina A. Harris, Chief Executive Officer
Touching Miami with Love Ministries, Inc.
711 N.W. 6d' Avenue
Miami, FL 33136
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,
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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.
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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.
ATTEST:
Todd B. H
itle: Clerk of the Boar
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Name: Vincent T. Brown
Title: Staff Counsel
WITNESSES:
By:
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By:
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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
1 By:
NamJames McQueen
Title: Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS
By:
Name: Ann -Marie Sharpe
Title: Director of Risk Management
TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE MINISTRIES, INC.,
a Florida not -for -profit organization ("Grantee")
By: Ultrina A. Harris, Chief Executive Officer
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Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. CRA-R-24-0008
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-24-0008
File Number: 15448 Final Action Date:1/25/2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA"), BY A FOUR -FIFTHS (4/5THS) AFFIRMATIVE VOTE, AFTER
AN ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARING, RATIFYING, APPROVING, AND
CONFIRMING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATION AND
FINDING THAT COMPETITIVE NEGOTIATION METHODS AND PROCEDURES
ARE NOT PRACTICABLE OR ADVANTAGEOUS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 18-
85 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 DISBURSE FUNDS, AT HIS DISCRETION, ON A
REIMBURSEMENT BASIS OR DIRECTLY TO VENDORS, UPON
PRESENTATION OF INVOICES AND SATISFACTORY DOCUMENTATION,
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, FROM THE SEOPW CRA TAX
INCREMENT FUND, "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS" ACCOUNT NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000, IN AN AMOUNT TO NOT EXCEED TWO
HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($200,000.00) ("FUNDS"),
TO TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE MINISTRIES, INC., A FLORIDA NOT -FOR -
PROFIT CORPORATION ("TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE"), TO ASSIST WITH
A TRAINING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IN FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
("PURPOSE"); FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
OTHER NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO THE
GENERAL COUNSEL, WITH TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE FOR THE
PURPOSE STATED HEREIN; 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 lists the "creation of jobs within the community ... " as
a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, of the Plan, lists the "improvement of the quality of life for
residents"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, of the Plan provides that "employment opportunities be made
available to existing residents ... " as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan provides that to "address and improve the
neighborhood economy and expand economic opportunities of present and future residents ... "; and
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WHEREAS, Touching Miami With Love Ministries, Inc., a Florida not -for -profit Corporation
("Touching Miami With Love"), will help participants with training programs, which, among other
things, includes health and wellness enrichment, financial literacy, work readiness and job training for
youth residents to prepare them for college and the workforce ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners ("Board") desires to authorize funding in an amount
not to exceed Two Hundred Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($200,000.00) ("Funds") to Touching
Miami With Love for said Purpose; 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 and 18-86 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 executive any and all agreements necessary, all in
forms acceptable to the General Counsel, with Touching Miami With Love for the Purpose stated herein
and subject to the availability of funds;
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 and 18-86
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 disburse the Funds, at his
discretion, on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation from the SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled "Other Grants and Aids" Account No.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000 to Touching Miami with Love or its vendors for the Purpose stated
herein.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all other necessary documents, all in forms acceptable to the General Counsel, with
Touching Miami with Love for said Purpose.
Section 5. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -lettered and corrections 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 public hearing, by filing a corrected copy of same with the
City Clerk.
' The herein authorization is further subject to compliance with all legal requirements that may be imposed,
including, but not limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and City Code provisions.
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Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
nc z�i,' Staff C� ou a 1/18/2024
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Exhibit "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Work Training/Economic Development/Youth Programming/Art &Culture
Grant Application
Effective July 1, 2023
Program Policies and Procedures
I. Purpose
The Job/Work 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.
• 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
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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
• 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
east 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 1st Place; then south on the east side of NW 1st Place to the north sideof
NW 14th Street; then east along the north side of NW 14th Street to the east side of NW 1st Avenue;
then south along the east side of NW 1st Avenue to the southern edge of the I-395 ROW; then east
along the southern edge of the I-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 of NW 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 NW 5th Street to the east side of NW 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 be found at: https://experienceovertown.com/cramap/
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
business/organization 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.
III. 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 applicationform.
• 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
denialof funding. 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
Overtown/ 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 construed 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 Community Redevelopment Plan.
I have read completely and understand the program, including the application guidelines and
grant reimbursement process.
Applicant Name: Trina Harris
Applicant Signature:_
_Date: 10/25/2023
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SEOPW CRA Grant APPLICATION
Date ofApplication: 10/25/2023
Indicate the type of Grant Applying for (Work Training/Economic Development/Youth
Programming/Art &Culture):
Youth Programming
1. Name of Business/Organization requesting funding:
Touching Miami with Love
2. Address of Business/Organization requesting funding:
711 NW 6' Ave Miami, FL 33136
3. Total Funding Amount Requested:
$200,000
4. Name of Applicant/Authorized Representative:
Trina Harris
5. Phone: 786-877-4503 Fax:
Email: trina(a�touchingmiamiwithlove.org
6. How many jobs will be created with grant funding for residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
2 jobs
7. How many employment opportunities will be provided to residents within the
Redevelopment Area?
10 Paid Internships
8. How many training courses will be provided to residents within the Redevelopment
Area?
10 Training Courses
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9. Identify the name(s) of the training certifications that will be provided to residents
within the Redevelopment Area once completion of course?
There will be several training certifications available to residents within the
Redevelopment Area. Here are a few examples:
1. Aquaculture
2. Positive Youth Development
3. Trauma -Informed Care
4. Working with Children with Disabilities
5. Health and Safety Standards
6. First Aid, CPR and AED Use
7. Financial Literacy
8. Technology & Innovation
9. Future Job & Career Options
10. Skills Needed for 2030
10. How many Job Fairs will be conducted for program participants monthly?
Bi-Yearly and as needed
11. How will the program affect residents after completion?
Residents will be up -skilled, then they will have the ability to maintain employment,
have upward mobility and understand their value and skill sets.
Applicant/ Authorized Representative Name: Trina Harris
Applicant Signature::r
Print Name: Trina Harris
Date: 10/25/2023
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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.
Touching Miami with Love (TML) is a community -driven, non-profit serving Overtown since 1995.
TML has been inspiring, educating, and empowering children, youth, and adults by offering hope,
opportunities, and resources in Miami-Dade's most at -risk communities. We strive to empower our
community by addressing gaps in education and resources, helping individuals reach their full
potential, and improving their quality of life. TML has a solid history of empowering the Overtown
community by providing a safe haven from negative influences and a place to develop essential life
skills for children, youth, and adults.
Step 2: Identify the Project Purpose: Establish a purpose statement and answer the
basic questions of what are the goals, deliverables, and objectives.
PURPOSE
Touching Miami with Love (TML) offers programs that encourage students to realize their full
potential despite the obstacles and constraints of poverty. By bringing aquaculture into their
backyards, we are exposing them to STEM opportunities that are typically overlooked in their
neighborhoods and as youth of color. Making new forms of economic prosperity accessible helps
to bridge gaps for our youth who may have the desire and skills to contribute to the environmental
and agricultural sectors. This program will introduce youth to a career field and educational
experience that will increase their desire to complete high school and transfer into a university or
certificate program that allows them to explore career topics such as marine biology aquaculture,
environmental studies, and others.
Our Job Training components teach employment soft skills training and on-the-job internships,
case management support services, and community outreach, creating hope and opportunities for
meaningful employment pathways. As an addition to our basic job training components, this new
and extremely unique experience through The Miami Aqua Hub is something that isn't being
offered elsewhere and will specifically give our youth access to something that truly connects
them to their environment and community in a meaningful way. Our youth of color will take on
leadership roles to challenge the status quo of headship by white counterparts in this field. They
will cultivate their crafts and train up the younger generations of children effectively creating and
building up a whole new thriving industry within their community. The possibilities from there
are limitless, as our young leaders can teach communities county -wide how to replicate
aquaculture programs and businesses.
GOAL/OBJECTIVES:
Underemployment, low -pay employment, and lack of steady income are just some of the
problems faced by our youth and families in the Overtown, Miami region. To regain confidence in
STEM learning and eventually turn it into STEM leading, our youth of color requires the support
we provide through educational assistance and developing essential work skills that transfer to the
marketplace. Nationally, among Black/ African American youth aged 16-19, unemployment rates
are 17.9% and 9.2% for Latino compared to 7.6% for White youth; only 32% of employed teens
come from low-income households (FRED, 8.1.2021). Miami Dade typically is twice the national
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average for unemployed teens. The more job opportunities and outlets we can provide for our
youth, the better their chances of changing and challenging these longstanding statistics.
Aquaculture is a major industry in Florida, with an annual income of over four billion dollars
annually. However, these jobs are largely rural and not urban, meaning there is a great deal to be
gained by providing these opportunities to our youth. This historically marginalized community
could greatly benefit from workforce training programs in growing jobs sectors such as urban
agriculture production.
This comprehensive, hands-on STEM education for green jobs of the future to provide innovative
solutions to produce food, income, and stability for a new generation of urban farmers.
TML will serve youth and young adults in the Overtown neighborhood (primarily the 33101, 33125,
33127, and 33136 postal codes).
DELIVERABLES:
Our data collection methods include attendance sheets that record expected participation from enrolled
participants and post -workshop feedback. All data is entered into our outcome database program, and
the appropriate analysis is performed to certify we are meeting our outcome goals. Staff review these
reports regularly to ensure adherence to expected outcomes. We will rate the number of program
attendees and the extent to which they report evidence of change due to activities. We will administer
post -program evaluations to measure growth on particular topics with a goal of 85% of participants
showing increased knowledge in aquaculture job training.
• 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.
Scope of Work
A) Hire the Team: During the 30 days, we will hire and train two Aqua Hub Specialist and 10
Interns the next 30 days.
Youth who participate in the aquaculture program will develop and cultivate skills such as leadership,
time management, and record -keeping. The end goal of this program will yield a certificate,
confirming that they are knowledgeable and versed in aqua culture care. Therefore, success will be
tracked through how many girls are completing and excelling in the training programs.
Another aspect of measuring success is the business side of this program. Once aquaculture is
established, freshwater fish will start to become ready for harvesting. At this point, our aquaculture
staff will receive coaching on how to collect pearls and make them profitable. They will learn
stringing techniques, marketing, and entrepreneurship skills in this process. Tracking their knowledge
and skills through pre -and post -survey assessments will help us gauge the impact of this component.
B) Exposure/Opportunities.
Internship Training Program
Our training program will provide soft work skills, such as opening a bank account, applying for a
Florida ID, and developing personal statements, public speaking, interview skills, and resumes. In
addition, through on-the-job training, youth are empowered to make good decisions, increase their
initiative, develop positive work practices, and provide immediate constructive feedback.
Using decision -making exercises, entrepreneurial competitions, social skills training, and
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innovative time management techniques, our job training activities are engaging, innovative, and
applicable. By providing adolescents with their first work experience, we equip them with the
skills necessary for future employment success.
The program will operate three times per week for three hours a day year The Youth Program of TML
will consist of the following components:
• Social Skills
• Civic Engagement
• Financial Literacy
• Job readiness
• Conflict management and self -regulation
• Mentoring
• Entrepreneurship
• Aquaculture, Hydroponics Tech
Session A.
Aquaculture is the breeding, rearing, and harvesting fish, shellfish, algae, and other organisms in all
water environments.
As part of a comprehensive statewide initiative providing hands-on STEM education and certifying
youth for the green jobs of the future, we will focus on workforce training and hiring staff for the
facility who are graduates of our youth and mentorship programs. The funds will be used to build the
facility and create the curriculum needed.
Session B.
Youth and youth adults will be exposed to future technologies such as solar workforce training,
renewable energy education, electric vehicle test drives, and modules, as well as remote ecosystem
monitoring of local environments such as our wetlands and forests. Urban agriculture will also be
introduced through edible food production training, farmers' market readiness training, and edible
landscape apprenticeships. Lastly, aquaculture lessons will teach our youth about aquaponics and
hydroponic food production and facilitate urban fish and shellfish production training. These topics
will provide new knowledge for our youth demographics, enabling them to expand their horizons and
provide for their community in transformative ways.
Session C.
Sustainability is about providing a better way for people to live harmoniously with the environment
and one another and to meet their crucial needs with dignity. Underemployment, low -pay employment,
and lack of steady income are just some problems people in the Overtown Miami region face. This
historically marginalized community could greatly benefit from workforce training programs in
growing jobs sectors such as urban agricultural production. However, the need for more urban hectares
of land for cash crops in an urban environment poses a complex problem, and therefore, other methods
of growing food must be utilized. Aquaculture is a viable and innovative solution that can produce
food, income, and stability for a new generation of urban farmers.
Session D.
The financial literacy module teaches participants about security and banking online, rewards and risks
of credit, securing loans, and long-term saving and investing. We will invite our existing financial
literacy partners Dade County Federal Credit Union, to do sessions. In addition to the LST Transitions
curriculum, --The TML youth will partake in career exploration activities (orientation aptitude and
interest assessments, job shadowing, career fairs, resume writing, job search, and interviewing skills).
Session E.
Youth will participate in field trips that expose them to careers that might have been unknown to them.
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EXPECTED RESULTS/OUTCOMES
PERFORMANCE MEASURES FOR: Youth Job Training:
Objective 1: 90% attendance rate for Youth Job Training Employment
Measurement: Interns complete daily timesheets tracking their start and end times with staff
signatures.
Objective 2: Interns will be impacted and improve work readiness and employability skills (i.e.,
leadership, teamwork, problem -solving, work ethic, initiative, flexibility/adaptability, and professional
work setting), with 85% of youth improving their post-test measures.
Measurement:
Post-tests are used at the end of the internship. Additionally, our Staff overseeing the job training
portion of the program observe and evaluate each intern every day and talk with our program staff
daily to assess the intern's performance and address any areas needing improvement. improvement is
measured as moving from "no" to "yes." For questions using the 5-point Likert scale, such as those
about social skills and community engagement, improvement was measured as an upward movement
along the scale (e.g., switching from "Agree" to "Strongly Agree").
Objective 3:
100% of youth and youth -adult participants will learn the importance of food and water sustainability.
Youth participating in the aquaculture program will be enrolled for 90 days of training that consists of
constructing tanks, maintaining the environment, and caring for the animals. They will develop and
cultivate leadership, time management, and record -keeping skills. The end goal of this program will
yield a certificate, confirming that they are knowledgeable and versed in aquaculture care. Therefore,
success will be tracked through how many youth and adults complete and excel in the training
programs.
85% of the enrolled youth and young adults improving their knowledge of aquaculture practices. At
least 200 youth, adults, and community members will visit and tour the Aquaculture System in the first
year.
,Step 4: Identify Work Locatioa: 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.
We plan to use the locations below:
1. TML Miami Aqua Hub 570 NW 8th Street Miami, FL 33136
2. Touching Miami with Love located at 711 NW 6th Miami, FL 33136
• 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)
Deliverables:
1. Develop an Overtown-based staff and outreach team
2. An agreement and Policies and Procedures reflecting services rendered on this project.
3. Establish partnerships with local businesses for job placement.
• Step 6: Identify the Milestones: Based on grant start and finish date identify all the
major milestones in between.
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Program Milestones Timing
Pending Approval -Execute Agreement for Services
After onboarding, training begins
Day 1
Initial Services begins — Community Relationships
Focus
Full Program Services
Month 2
Month 2-3
Month 3-12
• Step 7: Identify Goals that will be accomplished: Based pm grant start and finish
date identify major goals that will be accomplished quarterly.
Phase 1:
1. Hire and train key staff, including
o Two (2) Aqua Hub Specialist
o Identify Interns
2. Develop and document policies and procedures (i.e., target population,
eligibility for services, resources, referral process, program forms)
Phase 2:
3. Initiate community outreach activities
4. Document resources/programs available to community members
5. Graduate Interns
• Step 8: Identifv the Deliverables: List each deliverable, show when it is due, and
describe them in detail. Provide as much detail in this step.
1. Advertise, Recruit, Vet and hire Specialist — Dec. 1, 2023
2. Recruit of Interns, Coordination training with consultants and partners —Jan 2024
3. Established referral and linkage processes/resources to connect Overtown-based
resources. Jan 2043
4. Engage and inform stakeholders and residents- Feb 2024
5. Launch community training & Job Fair- Feb, 2024
6. CORE SERVICES: - Initiate March 2024- October 2024
• Step 9: Identifv Grants Applied to for Additional Funding and Status: List grants
your organization has applied to/intend on applying to for additional funding and
support.
To support this initiative, TML has applied to:
• NBA Foundation
• The Templeton Family Foundation
• Yield Giving
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• Step 10: Provide Monthly Calendar/Schedulg: 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.
Monthly Calendar
November — Grant Negotiations
December & January — Kick off Hiring & Training
February through October— 8 months of Learning Sessions
Weekly- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Times (two options provided)- 10am -1 pm & 3pm-6pm
March — Community Outreach & Job Fair
April & June — Professional Development Experience
Part III: Provide Proposal and Detailed Budget
Touching Miami with Love 2023 Aquaculture Job Training
CRA
Total Cost
Interns Stipend
$78,000.00
$78,000
15/hrs a week x 10 for 36 weeks. $7,800 per youth
Aqua Hub Specialist Salary & Benefits
$63,000
100% of 1- full time (8 hrs/week for 52 weeks @ $25 hr)
$52, 000
Health & Dental Insurance
$5, 000
Personnel Taxes and Fringe Benefits
$6, 000
Aqua Hub Assistant Salary & Benefits
$23 400
100% of 1- part time 25 hrs/week for 52 weeks @ $18 hr)
Health & Dental Insurance
$5000
$31,400
Personnel Taxes and Fringe Benefits
$3000
Training & Program Supplies
$10,000.00
$10,000.00
Curriculum, Pumps, Fish, Seeds, Soil, Tools, Etc
Professional Development
$4,000.00
$4,000.00
Professional Learning Experience
Contingency
$4,500.00
$4,500.00
Indirect Cost 5%
$9,600
$9,600
Total Program $200,000
per year
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Exhibit "C"
Insurance Requirements
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
TOUCHING MIAMI WITH LOVE MINISTRIES, 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. Endorsements Required
City of Miami & SEOPWCRA listed as additional insured
Contingent & Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations Liability
Primary Insurance Clause Endorsement
Abuse and Molestation Included
The City of Miami
Building Department
444 SW 2nd Ave
Miami, FL 33130-0000
Southeast Overtown Park West Community
Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136-0000
II. Business Automobile Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Owned/Scheduled Autos
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident $ 1,000,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami & 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 Liability/Errors and Omissions Coverage
Combined Single Limit
Each Claim $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Retro Date Included
The above policies shall provide the City of Miami with written notice of
cancellation or material change from the insurer in accordance to policy provisions.
Companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida, with the following
qualifications, shall issue all insurance policies required above:
The company must be rated no less than "A-" as to management, and no less
than "Class V" as to Financial Strength, by the latest edition of Best's Insurance
Guide, published by A.M. Best Company, Oldwick, New Jersey, or its
equivalent. All policies and /or certificates of insurance are subject to review and
verification by Risk Management prior to insurance approval.
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