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CRA Resolution: CRA-R-26-0013
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File Number: 18946 Final Action Date:4/9/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA"), RATIFYING AND RETROACTIVELY AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT DONATIONS IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY-
ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($61,000.00) ("FUNDS") FOR
THE 16TH ANNUAL HISTORIC OVERTOWN HOLIDAY TOY GIVEAWAY HELD
ON DECEMBER 19, 2025 ("PURPOSE"); PROVIDING FOR THE
INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND 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 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan, provides for the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14, of the Plan, lists restoration of "a sense of community and
unification of the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA oversees and facilitates an annual Overtown Tree Lighting
Ceremony event ("Ceremony") and Holiday Toy Giveaway event ("Toy Giveaway"), which engages
residents and attracts visitors to the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA allocated a total amount of Sixty -One Thousand Dollars and Zero
Cents ($61,000.00) in donations ("Donations") from various community partners ("Donees") in support
of the oversight and facilitation of the Toy Giveaway, held on December 19, 2025, respectively, which
were used to pay for services, equipment, as well as toys that were then distributed to children within the
Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Director now seeks retroactive approval for accepting the Donations
for the Toy Giveaway held on December 19, 2025 ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA's redevelopment goals and objectives;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
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.
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Section 2. The Board of Commissioners hereby retroactively approves the acceptance of the
Donations, which were placed into the SEOPW CRA "Other Current Charges and Obligations," Account
Code No. 10051.920101.469000.0000.00000 — SEOPW NonTIF Misc-Other Revenues, for the Purpose
stated herein.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute any and all action necessary to
effectuate the acceptance of said Donations from the Donees, including any and all amendments thereto,
all in forms acceptable to Counsel.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
:. ` - - ounsel 2/19/2026
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