HomeMy WebLinkAbout23353AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23353
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & THE NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/THE HISTORIC WARD ROOMING
HOUSE FOR 2020-2021/FILE ID: 8196/CRA-R-20-0023
EFFECTIVE DATE
November 16, 2020
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
2/8/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM
ISSUING DEPT.
2/18/2021
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this l day of mown ir ' 2020
("Effective Date") by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida
Statutes ("SEOPW CRA"), and the THE NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.,.a Florida corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA is responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities
and projects within its Redevelopment Area in accordance with the 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Plan, as amended and restated (the "Plan"); and
B. WHEREAS, under Section 163.340(9), Florida Statutes "'community redevelopment' means
"undertakings, activities, or projects of a county, municipality, or community redevelopment agency in a
community redevelopment area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and
blight"; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and marketing of the
community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, at page 15 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local cultural
events, institutions, and businesses," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
E. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14, at page 16 of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense of
community and unify[ing] the area culturally," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
F. WHEREAS, since 2018 Norwood Consulting, Inc. (doing business as "Hampton Art Lovers") has
been the proud operator of the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery located in Overtown at 249 NW 9th Street,
Miami, Florida 33136; and
G. WHEREAS, Hampton Art Lovers ("HAL") engages the community through the arts by hosting a
traditional gallery alongside community events. In addition, HAL presents a curated panoramic experience
annually at the Historic Ward Rooming Housing for Soul Basel during the week of Miami's Art Basel. Furthermore
for 2020-2021, HAL has the following exhibitions tentatively scheduled: "Purvis Comes Home: Manchild in the
Promised Land", "Kenkeleba Collection and/or H. Clinton Taylor Collection" during the "Point Comfort Art Fair",
"James C. McMillan: Looking Back Over My Shoulder", "Jacob Lawrence: Selections from Ebony Broadsides",
and "Napoleon Jones -Henderson: An Artists Collection of his Peers (collectively the "Program"); and
H. WHEREAS, the Grantee requested SEOPW CRA grant funding to underwrite costs associated
with the Program; and
I. WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020, the Board of Commissioners, by Resolution No. CRA-R-20
0023 attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A," passed and authorized the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00), to the Grantee to
underwrite costs associated with the Program (the "Grant"); and
J. WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. CRA-R-20-0023, the parties wish to enter into this
Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions relating to the use of the Grant;
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein and other
good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficient of which is hereby acknowledged, the SEOPW CRA and
Grantee agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by
referenced and made a part hereof.
2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and Grantee's compliance with all of
its obligations under this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available to the Grantee, the Grant,
to be used for the Program and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided.
3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to underwrite costs associated with the Program, in
accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B".
4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall
terminate upon the earlier of one (1) year from the Effective Date written above, full disbursement of One Hundred
Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00), or earlier as provided for herein; provided, however,
that the following rights of the SEOPW CRA shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement:
to audit or inspect; to require reversion of assets; to enforce representations, warranties and certifications; to
exercise entitlement to remedies, limitation of liability, indemnification, and recovery of fees and costs.
5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT.
a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the
SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee up to One Hundred Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars and No Cents
($125,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed One Hundred Twenty -Five
Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($125,000.00). Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf
of Grantee, only after the SEOPW CRA has received and approved requests for disbursement in accordance with
the SEOPW CRA and Grantee approved Program Budget.
b. AUTHORIZATION OF EXPENDITURES. Grantee understands and agrees that all
expenditures shall be in accordance with the Scope of Work and Project Budget as described in Exhibit "B". The
SEOPW CRA shall review said requests to ensure that the expense sought to be incurred by the Grantee is an
expense within the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit "B". 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 budget.
c. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT. All requests for the disbursement of
grant funds by the Grantee shall be certified by the Grantee's authorized representative and submitted to the
SEOPW CRA for processing prior to the termination of this Agreement. 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 Program's approved
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 Program 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 immediate termination of this
Agreement, and the Grantee shall bear the costs associated with any expenditures not approved by the SEOPW
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CRA prior to the date of termination. Grantee understands and acknowledges that the SEOPW CRA shall not
disburse grant funds for any expense that has not been previously approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance
with Section 5(b) above, and that such expenses shall be borne solely by the Grantee.
d. 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.
e. 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.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of the
Grant is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative and contracting guidelines and other
requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice
of said guidelines and other requirements to Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Without
limiting the generality 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.
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 8(c) below, the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the
SEOPW CRA's right to access the Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the
obligation of the Grantees to retain and to make those records available upon request, and in accordance with all
applicable laws. The Grantee shall keep and maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In
addition, the Grantee's contractors and subcontractors must make available, upon the SEOPW CRA's request, any
books, documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of
making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. The Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall
retain records related to this Agreement or the Project for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early
termination or cancellation of this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. The Grantee shall deliver to the SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of
the Grant 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 shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the
Grantee's records pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Project, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation
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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
receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the SEOPW CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete or
inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA.
9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall transfer
to the SEOPW CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
10. 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".
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.
11. 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.
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12. 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:
a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V.
b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1.
13. CONTINGENCY. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of funds and
continued authorization for 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.
14. 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: "Hampton Art Lovers" exhibition 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.
15. 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. The Grantee
understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release the Grantee from any
obligation accruing prior to the effective date of termination.
16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the Grant, the 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 the Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, representatives, with respect to any of
the provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement.
17. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect
and hold harmless the City of Miami, the SEOPW CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents,
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representatives, and attorneys from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses
(including attorney's fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "liabilities") for reason of any injury to or death
of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of any property arising out of, resulting from or in connection
with: (i) the performance or non-performance of the services, supplies, materials and equipment contemplated by
this Agreement or the Project, including 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 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 the Grantee to comply
with any of the paragraphs provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of the 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 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.
18. INSURANCE. The parties acknowledge that Grantee agrees to furnish the SEOPW CRA with
insurance documentation in accordance to Exhibit "C".
19. RISK OF LOSS. Grantee understands and agrees that City or SEOPW CRA shall not be liable for
any loss, injury or damage to any personal property or equipment brought into the Facility by User or by anyone
whomsoever, during the time the Facility is under the control of, or occupied by the User. All personal property
placed or moved in the Facility shall be at the risk of the User, or the owners thereof. User further agrees that it
shall be responsible to provide security whenever personal property either owned or used the User, its employees,
agents or subcontractors is placed in the Facility, including any property or equipment necessary for set-up or
dismantle, whether or not the Facility is open to the general public.
20. 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 parties.
21. INTERPRETATION.
a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part
of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe or amplify the terms and provisions of this
Agreement or the scope or intent thereof.
b. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement of the
parties hereto relating to the Grant, and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. There
are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the SEOPW CRA and 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
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neuter genders and the singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is
deemed to refer to examples rather than to be words of limitation.
c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require
judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same
shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of
the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through
its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation
of this Agreement.
d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, term, condition or other provision
herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by,
undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Agreement unless otherwise
expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of
this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth herein.
e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of conflict between the terms of this Agreement
and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
f. WAIVER. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless
made in writing.
g. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of
Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary in order to conform with such laws,
or if not modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be deemed severable, and in either event, the
remaining terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
h. THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES. No provision of this Agreement shall, in any way,
inure to the benefit of any third party so as to make such third party a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of any one
or more of the terms hereof or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any party not a party hereto.
22. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in
writing and signed by both parties.
23. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by
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. 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. 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.
24. 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.
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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. If this Agreement should be
terminated by the SEOPW CRA, the SEOPW CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. In no
way shall the SEOPW CRA be subjected to any liability or exposure for the termination of this Agreement under
this Section.
28. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail, addressed to the
party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed
given on the day on which personally served, or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted, or the date of actual
receipt or refusal of delivery, whichever is earlier.
To SEOPW CRA: Cornelius Shiver, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: cshiver@miamigov.com
To Grantee:
With copy to: Chanel Jefferson, Staff Counsel
Email: CJefferson@miamigov.com
Christopher Norwood, President
Norwood Consulting, Inc.
14844 Breckness Place
Miami Lakes, FL 33016
29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. 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 shall not be deemed
entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA.
30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties hereto, and
their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
31. MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This Agreement may be
simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and
each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The facsimile or other electronically delivered signatures of the
parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed
to constitute duplicate originals.
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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 the Grantee have executed this
Agreement.
ATTEST:
Clerk of the Board
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Staff 4
CM1ef 3 Co4NS6-
WITNESSES:
By: Jo m Car a (Jan 25, 2021 10:00 EST
Print: Justin Cardoza
By: Ken,. Jttle (Jan 23, 202115:07 ES'
Print: Kendrick G Whittle
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public agency and body corporate created pursuanc
Section 163.356, Florida Statute
By:
us Shiver
xecutive Director
APPROVED AS TO INSURAN
REQUIREMENTS:
By: Frank' z (Jan 29, 202110:48 EST)
Ann -Marie Sharpe
Director of Risk Management
NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., ("Grantee"):
By: Christopher Norm, .:'111:06 EST)
Christopher Norwood, President
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GRANT AGREEMENT]
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Exhibit "A"
CRA-R-20-0023
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
File Number: 8196
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0023
Final Action Date:11/16/2020
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $125,000.00, TO NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC., TO UNDERWRITE
COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PRODUCING CULTURAL PROGRAMMING AND
ART EXHIBITIONS AT THE HISTORIC WARD ROOMING HOUSE FOR 2020-
2021; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE; FURTHER 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;
FUNDS TO BE ALLOCATED FROM SEOPW TAX INCREMENT FUND,
ENTITLED "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO.
10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
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 2009 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 5 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "[p]romotion and
marketing of the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 on page 15 of the Plan lists the promotion of "local
cultural events, institutions, and businesses" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 14 on page 16 of the Plan also lists "restor[ing] a sense
of community and unify[ing] the area culturally" as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, since 2018 Norwood Consulting, Inc. (doing business as "Hampton Art
Lovers") has been the proud operator of the Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery located in
Overtown at 249 NW 9th Street, Miami, Florida 33136; and
WHEREAS, Hampton Art Lovers ("HAL") engages the community through the arts by
hosting a
traditional gallery alongside community events. In addition, HAL presents a curated panoramic
experience annually at the Historic Ward Rooming Housing for Soul Basel during the week of
Miami's Art Basel. That particular experience is named "Point Comfort", after the place in
Virginia where the first Africans came ashore in America. In 2019, Point Comfort showcased the
works of contemporary and appreciated artists such as Ernie Barnes, Leroy Campbell, Basil
Watson, BUCK!, Phil Shung, Gil Ashby, Krystal Hart, Joel Gresham and Musa Hixson; and
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WHEREAS, for programming during the 2020-2021 calendar year, HAL has the
following exhibitions tentatively scheduled: "Purvis Comes Home: Manchild in the Promised
Land", "Kenkeleba Collection and/or H. Clinton Taylor Collection" during the "Point Comfort Art
Fair", "James C. McMillan: Looking Back Over My Shoulder", "Jacob Lawrence: Selections from
Ebony Broadsides", and "Napoleon Jones -Henderson: An Artists Collection of his Peers"; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wish to authorize the issuance of a grant, in an
amount not to exceed $125,000.00 to Norwood Consulting, Inc., to underwrite costs associated
with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward Rooming House for
2020-2021; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that such a grant would further the
aforementioned redevelopment goals and objectives;
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 Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the issuance of a grant,
in an amount not to exceed to $125,000.00, to Norwood Consulting, Inc., to underwrite costs
associated with producing cultural programming and art exhibitions at the Historic Ward
Rooming House for 2020-2021.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for the purposes set forth above.
Section 4. The Executive Director is authorized to disburse funds, at his discretion,
on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation.
Section 5. Funds are to be allocated from SEOPW Tax Increment Fund, entitled
"Other Grants and Aids," Account Code No. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
Section 6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
Chanel H. Jeffer oh. nt=ff Counsel 11/11/2020
City of Miami
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Exhibit "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
Hampton Art Lovers / Historic Ward Rooming House
S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA
Program Proposal and Proposed Budget 2020-21
HAMPTON ART LOVERS
About Hampton Art Lovers (HAL)
Hampton Art Lovers' mission is to accentuate the inspirational unifying
and enriching aspects of African -American Fine Art in new and old
settings. We are passionate supporters of Hampton University's long-
standing commitment to African -American art, the Hampton University
Museum Collection, and the International Review of African American
(Published by the University since 1976).
Hampton Art Lovers honors the heart and soul of African -American fine artists and make their
work discoverable by anyone who loves art. Hampton Art Lovers believes that understanding
culture increasingly vital in the modern world. We live in a knowledge economy where
demonetization is rampant. It is a world in which technology can render previously expensive
and/or inaccessible products and services much cheaper -or even free. Intense, experiential
learning is the currency of the knowledge economy and lovers of art do this naturally.
Hampton Art Lovers believe that through culture and education we can improve our
communities and communities all over the world.
Historic Ward Rooming House Gallery
Since 2018, Hampton Art Lovers has been the proud operators of the Historic Ward Rooming
House Gallery, owned by the S.E. Overtown / Park West CRA and the centerpiece of the
Historic Overtown Culture Entertainment District Master Plan. Built in the era of Overtown's
historic heyday, when it was known as "Colored Town," the Ward Rooming House stands as a
tribute to the history of the oldest historic black community in the City of Miami. Its location on
NW 9th Street integrated it into the epicenter of Overtown's social life and business district. As
one of the few remaining buildings of its time, a seemingly ordinary rooming house becomes
significant for the larger role it serves in preserving the history and architecture of Miami's
black community. The future of the Ward Rooming House looks promising because it is
included in current Overtown preservation efforts for community development and
rehabilitation.
HAL/CRA Partnership
Our partnership began fully in November 2018, with our Elizabeth Catlett show at the Ward
and the Ernie Barnes Show at the OPAC (Art Basel 2018). We then extended the partnership
through Black History Month. Based on the successes that followed, we mutually decided that
a year long partnership was sustainable. Today, we are thankful for your investment in HAL to
provide culture and programming at the Ward Rooming House.
Our capacity has grown and we've shown results, we used your dollars wisely. We have been
covered numerous times by the Miami Herald, Miami Times and National Media. We've
hosted national personalities like Author and Professor Michael Eric Dyson and the General
President of Alpha Phi Alpha and Chairman of the the Council of Presidents of the National
Pan -Hellenic Council, Dr. Everett Ward. Our exhibitions included the HAL curated show of the
private art collection of Maya Angelou.
Our programming engages many facets of our community. We've created strategic
partnerships with community based organizations and corporate partnerships showcasing the
Ward Rooming House Gallery as place that all are welcome. Hampton Art Lovers engages
the community through the arts, we are a traditional gallery but we also make the effort to
develop shows purely for exhibition. We have a public and a private mission which makes our
relationship with the CRA the quintessential public/private partnership.
So many people have visited the gallery and by doing so are reintroduced to Overtown, and
its resurgent development led by your agency. These partnerships helped to stretch your
investments. We've produced six shows plus our Art Basel Fair (Point Comfort). Although our
grant last year only required four shows, we wanted to do more and we did so within budget.
Point Comfort Art Fair
Hampton Art Lovers Present a curated panoramic experience at Miami Art Week/Art
Basel/Soul Basel at the Historic Ward Rooming House in Overtown. The experience is named
"Point Comfort", after the place in Virginia where the first Africans came ashore in
America. Point Comfort showcased the works of contemporary and appreciated artists such
as Ernie Barnes, Leroy Campbell, Basil Watson, BUCK!, Phil Shung, Gil Ashby, Krystal Hart,
Joel Gresham and Musa Hixson. On display in the gallery and in a temperature -controlled
tent attached to Historic Ward Rooming House. The Art Fair also hosted events, including our
Indaba Artists Conversations, Music and Cultural Nightlife Events. Point Comfort was an
enormous success, and community driven with free access to local residents. We partnered
with Essence Magazine, Hennessy, Wilkie D. Ferguson Bar Association, Concerned African
Women, Florida New Majority; just to name a few of our corporate and community partners.
We are a proud partner of Soul Basel. Soul Basel was formed to ensure that Black Art and
Culture has a place and a home in Miami during Art Basel/Miami Art Week. Soul Basel is
centered in Overtown and sponsored and supported by Miami City Commission Chairman
Keon Hardemon, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
(SEOPWCRA) and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Art of Black
Miami.
We are gracious partners and we look forward to a new and exciting year!
Media Highlights
Basil Watson "Awakening" Show
https://www.miamiartzine.com/Features.php?op=Gallery_15704588328658
Maya Angelou "Art of the Caged Bird Singing" Show
https://www.caribbean nationalweekly.com/news/hampton-art-lovers-presents-the-art-of-a-
caged-bird-singing/
Phil Shung "Code Noir" Show
http://www.sfltimes.com/soflo-live/art-lovers-feature-code-noir-and-angelous-own
Elizabeth Catlett "Hampton Arts Tradition" Show
https://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article226599304.html
Point Comfort Art Fair
https://www. miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/art-basel/article237800049. html
Miami MoCAAD "Reconstructing Identity" Show
https://www.miaminewtimes.com/arts/th ings-to-do-miami-mocaads-reconstructing-identity-at-
wa rd-rooming-house-through-june-27-11195526
The Norwood Collection "Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Show
https://www. miamitimesonline.com/lifestyles/an-exhibit-in-overtown-explores-black-artists-
contributions-to-fine-art-posters/article_ 8efea4a0-5ba5-11 e9-9b5d-83874f638ec1.html
Ernie Barnes "From Pads to Palette" Show (Superbowl Weekend)
https://thewestsidegazette.com/ern ie-barnes-from-pads-to-palette-art-of-a-former-nfl-player/
"Art of the Southern Vernacular" Show
https://www.evensi. us/art-southern-vernacu lar-featu ring-leroy-campbell-krystal-hart-historic-
ward-rooming-house/377522411
"Purvis Young Comes Home: Manchild in the Premised Land"
https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/visual-arts/article244107762.html
Hampton Art Lovers at the Historic Ward Rooming House
One -Year Calendar of Exhibitions (Tentative)
July - October
July 3rd — Opening of "Purvis Comes Home: Manchild in the Promised Land"
October 3rd — Closing of "Purvis Comes Home: Manchild in the Promised
Land"
December (Soul Basel)
December 2°d to December 6th - "Point Comfort Art Fair" featuring the
Kenkeleba Collection and/or H. Clinton Taylor Collection at N.C. A&T
February (Black History Month)
April
June
July
February 1st - Opening of "James C. McMillan: Looking Back Over My
Shoulder" and Opening of "Jacob Lawrence: Selections from Ebony
Broadsides"
April 1st - Closing of "James C. McMillan: Looking Back Over My
Shoulder" and Opening of "Jacob Lawrence: Selections from Ebony
Broadsides"
June 1st - Opening of "Napoleon Jones -Henderson: An Artists Collection of his
Peers"
Mid July - Overtown Music and Arts Festival
All exhibition include youth tours, community events, artist workshops.
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NORWOOD CONSULTING, INC.
"Ebony Broadsides: Celebration of the Masters" Exhibitions
Approved Budget 2019-
2020
Modification Request # 1
2019-2020
Proposed Budget 2020-
2021
Staff
$20,800.00
$14,600.00
$20,000.00
Tent
7,000.00
12,000.00
10,000.00
Insurance
5,000.00
1,400.00
5,000.00
Shipping
8,400.00
8,000.00
8,000.00
Installation
2,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
Curation
2,000.00
2,000.00
20,000.00
Printing
6,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
Decor
4,000.00
3,000.00
3,000.00
Opening Ceremony
4,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
School/Student/Seniors Transportation
8,000.00
2,000.00
Marketing
8,000.00
18,500.00
18,000.00
Production
20,000.00
6,000.00
19,000.00
Insurance Rider
2,000.00
Framing
4,000.00
22,000.00
5,000.00
Security
2,000.00
Storage
1,500.00
2,000.00
Closing & Cleaning
2,000.00
2,000.00
2,000.00
TOTAL
$103,200.00
$100, 000.00
$125,000.00
Exhibit "C"
Insurance Requirements
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT NORWOOD CONSULTING
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
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 & SEOPWCRA 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
3353
IV. Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions Coverage
Combined Single Limit
Each Claim $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $1,000,000
Retro Date Included
Consultant agrees to maintain professional liability/Errors & Omissions coverage for at
least 1 years after termination of the contract period subject to continued availability of
commercially reasonable terms and conditions of such coverage.
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.