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AGREEMENT NUMBER
23359
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT / 6 WEEK VIRTUAL SUMMER CAMP /
AMOUNT $15,818.00 / CRA-R-19-0021
EFFECTIVE DATE
June 15, 2020
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
3/12/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM
ISSUING DEPT.
3/24/2021
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT t ,
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this 1S day of �Uin'C 2020 ("Effective
Date") by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida
Statutes ("CRA"), and GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC., a Florida non-profit corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, the 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, Florida Statutes 163.340(7) defines "slum area" as an area having physical or
economic conditions conducive to disease, infant mortality, juvenile delinquency, poverty, or crime because there
is a predominance of buildings or improvements, whether residential or nonresidential, which are impaired by
reason of dilapidation, deterioration, age, or obsolescence..."; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6, at page 11 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs within the
community" and "improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment goals; and
D. WHEREAS, the Grantee is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit prevention and intervention social change
program that promotes positive behavior, enhances social skills, and improves academic performance in at -risk
middle school girls; and
E. WHEREAS, the Grantee hosted its 2020 Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp
("STEAM Camp"), a six (6) week virtual summer camp opportunity for middle school girls with an emphasis in
the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics ("Program"); and
F. WHEREAS, the STEAM Camp ran from June 15, 2020 to July 24, 2020 and was held every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday via the Zoom and Classroom Dojo platforms. The camp participants engaged in
virtual field trips, arts activities, math and science labs, and cultural exploration activities. They also participated
in thirty (30) minutes of mental and physical fitness activities per day to emphasize the importance of exercise and
proper nutrition. Grantee also provided the summer camp participants with a $300 summer stipend; and
G. WHEREAS, unused funds in the amount of Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred Ninety Four Dollars
($14,994.00) from a grant to Grantee as previously authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0021 shall be applied
to Grantee's total funding request of $30,812.00, resulting in the additional funding need of Fifteen Thousand Eight
Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($15,818.00) for its Program; and
H. WHEREAS, on November 16, 2020, the Board of Commissioners passed and adopted Resolution
No. CRA-R-20-0019 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant, in an amount not to
exceed Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($15,818.00), to the Grantee to underwrite costs
associated with the Program (the "Grant"); and
I. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this Grant Agreement to set forth the terms and
conditions relating to the use of the Grant;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein and other
good and valuable consideration, receipt and sufficient of which is hereby acknowledged, the CRA and Grantee
agree as follows:
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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 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 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 upon the earlier of one (1) year from the Effective Date written above, full disbursement of Fifteen
Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($15,818.00), or earlier as provided for herein; provided, however, that
the following rights of the 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 CRA
shall make available to Grantee up to Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($15,818.00). In no event
shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed Fifteen Thousand Eight Hundred Eighteen Dollars
($15,818.00). Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of Grantee, only after the CRA
has received and approved requests for disbursement in accordance with the 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 Budget as described in Exhibit "B". The 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 CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation
for any expenditures, and the 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 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 CRA in light of the
Grantee's inability to bind the CRA to any legal and/or monetary obligation whatsoever. The 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 CRA prior to the date of termination. Grantee
understands and acknowledges that the CRA shall not disburse grant funds for any expense that has not been
previously approved by the CRA in accordance with Section 5(b) above, and that such expenses shall be borne
solely by the Grantee.
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d. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment will be made
to Grantee as a reimbursement for any Program -specific expenditure paid in cash. Grantee acknowledges that a
cash transaction is insufficient per se to comply with record -keeping requirements under this Agreement.
e. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The CRA shall not make advance payments to the Grantee
or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials or equipment which have not been delivered
to the Grantee for use in connection with the Program.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of the
Grant is subject to specific reporting, record -keeping, administrative and contracting guidelines and other
requirements affecting the CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. 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 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 Program; or
e. Take such other remedies that may be legally permitted.
8. RECORDS AND REPORTS/AUDITS AND EVALUATION.
a. PUBLIC RECORDS; MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS. This Agreement shall be subject
to Florida's Public Records Laws, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. The parties understand the broad nature of these
laws and agree to comply with Florida's Public Records Laws, and laws relating to records retention. Moreover,
in furtherance of the CRA's audit rights in Section 8(c) below, the Grantee acknowledges and accepts the 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 CRA's request, any books, documents, papers, and
records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination,
excerpts, and transcriptions. The Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain records related to this
Agreement or the Program for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation of
this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. The Grantee shall deliver to the CRA reports relating to the use of the Grant
as requested by the 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 CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of the Grantee's records
pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities. The
Grantee agrees to cooperate with the CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take place at a
mutually agreeable date and time.
d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. The Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements or the
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receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the CRA of any inconsistent, incomplete or inadequate
information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this Agreement by the CRA.
9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, the Grantee shall transfer
to the 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 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 Program
in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit "B". All expenditures of the Grant will be
made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. The Grant shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and
separate accounts and accounting records will be maintained.
d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of Grant funds shall be used for political
activities.
e. LIABILITY GENERALLY. The Grantee shall be liable to the 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.
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.
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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 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 CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below, produce, publish, advertise,
disclose, or exhibit the CRA's name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the CRA's contribution to the Program,
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.
b. APPROVAL. The 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 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 CRA's name and logo, confers or may
be construed as conferring upon the Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the 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 CRA that such failure has occurred, then the Grantee shall be in
default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the 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 CRA directly to the Grantee and utilized by the Grantee in violation of this
Agreement shall be immediately returned to the 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 City of Miami, the CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents, representatives,
and attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or damage of any kind which
may hereafter accrue to 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. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event of breach of this Agreement by the CRA, the 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 CRA be liable to the Grantee for any additional
compensation, other than that provided herein.
18. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify, defend, protect and hold
harmless the City of Miami, the CRA, its Board of Commissioners, officers, employees, agents, representatives,
and attorneys from and against all loss, costs, penalties, fines, damages, claims, expenses (including attorney's
fees) or liabilities (collectively referred to as "liabilities") for reason of any illness, injury to or death of any person
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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 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 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 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 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.
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 CRA and 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 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 Services under this Agreement without thirty (30) calendar days prior written notice (or
in accordance to policy provisions) to the CRA. Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the CRA,
to the extent practicable, prior to the performance of Services hereunder, provided, however, that Grantee shall at
any time upon request by CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the CRA.
If, in the reasonable judgment of CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the provision by Grantee of additional
liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in kind, 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 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, CRA shall pay Grantee compensation for
services rendered, and expenses incurred, 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 CRA and the Grantee
as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the 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 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 CRA and the Grantee relating to the Agreement.
Any promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect.
This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties.
The masculine (or neuter) pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter
genders and the singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is deemed to
refer to examples rather than to be words of limitation.
c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require
judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same
shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of
the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through
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 CRA, all documents developed by the Grantee
shall be delivered to the CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and may be used by the 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 CRA to the Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall
at all times remain the property of the CRA, and shall not be used by the Grantee for any other purpose whatsoever,
without the written consent of the CRA.
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24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. The Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the 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 CRA any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind
contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Grant.
25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of the Grantee under this Agreement shall not be
delegated or assigned to any other party without the CRA's prior written consent which may be withheld by the
CRA, in its sole discretion.
26. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida
law.
27. TERMINATION. The 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 CRA, the CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. In no way shall the 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 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: Staff Counsel
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Thema Campbell, President/CEO
Girl Power Rocks, Inc.
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33136
Email: Thema@girlpowerrocks.org
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 CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the
CRA, or any rights generally afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers'
Compensation benefits as employees of the 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
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simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and the same instrument, and
each of which shall be deemed to be an original. The facsimile or other electronically delivered signatures of the
parties shall be deemed to constitute original signatures, and facsimile or electronic copies hereof shall be deemed
to constitute duplicate originals.
32. MISCELLANEOUS.
a. In the event of any litigation between the parties under this Agreement, the parties shall
bear their own attorneys' fees and costs at trial and appellate levels.
b. Time shall be of the essence for each and every provision of this Agreement.
c. All exhibits attached to this Agreement are incorporated in, and made a part of this
Agreement.
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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 CRA and the Grantee have executed this Agreement.
ATTEST:
Todd B. H
Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIEN
By:
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Staff Counsel
WITNESSES:
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By: Rashada Campbell (Feb 18, 02115:07 EST)
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Rashada Campbell
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public agency and body corporate created pursuant to
Section 163 . . Florida St. tes
By:
Cornelius Sh',�
Executive D ctor
APPROVED AS TO INSURANC
REQUIREMENTS:
By: Frank onFz (Feb 19, 202107:21 EST)
Anne Marie Sharpe
Director of Risk Management
GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC., a Florida Non -Profit
Corporation ("Grantee):
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By: thema Campbell (Feb 12, 202114:02 EST)
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Thema Campbell,
President/CEO
Exhibit "A"
CRA-R-20-0019
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-20-0019
File Number: 8192 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 TO GIRL POWER ROCKS, INC.,
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,818.00 TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH THE GIRL POWER 2020 SUMMER STEAM WORKFORCE
TRAINING CAMP; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID PURPOSE;
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; ALLOCATING FUNDS FROM SEOPW, "OTHER GRANTS
AND AIDS," ACCOUNT CODE NO. 10050.920101.883000.0000.00000.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
("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, Florida Statute 163.335(1) distinctly illustrates that "the prevention and
elimination of slums and blight is a matter of state policy and state concern in order that the
state and its counties and municipalities shall not continue to be endangered by areas
which...promote juvenile delinquency..."; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goals 4 and 6 on page 11 of the Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community" and "improving quality of life for residents" as stated redevelopment
goals; and
WHEREAS, Girl. Power Rocks, Inc. ("Girl Power") is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit prevention and
intervention social change program that promotes positive behavior, enhances social skills, and
improves academic performance in middle school girls; and
WHEREAS, Girl Power hosted its 2020 Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training
Camp ("STEAM Camp"), a six (6) week virtual summer camp opportunity for middle school girls
with an emphasis in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics; and
WHEREAS, the STEAM Camp ran from June 15, 2020 to July 24, 2020 and was held
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday via the Zoom and Classroom Dojo platforms. The camp
participants engaged in virtual field trips, arts activities, math and science labs, and cultural
exploration activities. They also participated in thirty (30) minutes of mental and physical fitness
activities per day to emphasize the importance of exercise and proper nutrition. Girl Power also
provided the summer camp participants with a $300 summer stipend; and
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File ID: 8192 Enactment Number: CRA-R-20-0019
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the "Board") has previously supported Girl
Power in its operation of the STEAM Camp, as authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-17-0025,
CRA-R-18-0045, and CRA-R-19-0021; and
WHEREAS, the CRA anticipates applying unused rollover funds in the amount of
$14,994.00 from a grant to Girl Power previously authorized by Resolution No. CRA-R-19-0021
to Girl Power's total funding request of $30,812.00, resulting in the additional funding need of
$15,818.00 for its STEAM Camp; and
WHEREAS, grant funding for the STEAM Camp is contingent upon the CRA's receipt
and approval of invoices and supporting documentation evidencing authorized expenditures by
Girl Power for the STEAM Camp; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize a grant, in an amount not to exceed
$15,818.00, to Girl Power to underwrite costs associated with the operation of the 2020 Girl
Power Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp; and
WHEREAS, the Board finds that adoption of this Resolution would further the CRA's
redevelopment goals and principles;
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 a grant to Girl Power
Rocks, Inc, in an amount not to exceed $15,818.00, to underwrite costs associated with the
operation of the 2020 Girl Power Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to execute all documents necessary
for said purpose.
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 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. Jeffe ff C� ounsel 11/11/2020
City of Miami
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Exhibit "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
4111110 GIRL POWER'S
2020 SUMMER STEAM
WORKFORCE TRAINING CAMP
SCIENCE.TECHNOLOGY.ENGINEERING.ARTS.MATHEMATICS
In partnership wit i the Overtown ar West
"Giving Girls the Skids they nee
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Girls
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Skills
Workforce Training
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Orientation (Virtua
• Beginning: June15,
2020
• Mon, Wed & Fr
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1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100
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PROPOSAL
For
GIRL POWER'S
2020 Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp
Giving girls the skills, they need for the workforce of the future!
Submitted To:
Cornelius Shiver, Esq., Executive Director
Southeast Overtown / Park West CRA
819 NW 2nd Ave., 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Phone: 305-679-6800
C Shiver@a,miamigov. com
Pkelsey@,,miamigov.com
From:
Thema Campbell, President/CEO
World Literacy Crusade of FL, Inc. /Girl Power
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 100
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 756-5502
themaagirlpowerrocks.org
helen(girlpowerrocks.org
Total Amount Requested:
$30,812
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Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak and closure of our schools and businesses, our plans for
summer has changed to meet the immediate needs of the girls and families that depend on our
services during the summer months. Girl Power has developed a Virtual Summer STEAM
Workforce Training Camp with plenty of virtual options that will keep girls engaged, active and
focused on their education during the summer with lots of fun also.
Girl Power's six -week Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp (The Camp) is an
exciting program designed specifically for at -promise girls, focusing on a diverse range of
activities. All activities will be successfully implemented utilizing Zoom and ClassRoom Dojo
to help teachers connect to students and increase remote learning to increase the soft, academic
and technical skills they need for the careers and workforce of the future. We will utilize the
"Skills Pay the Bills research, introduce girls to local colleges and universities. highlight female
role models in STEAM fields, and implement other supplemental activities to begin the process
of teaching girls the relevant and sustainable skills needed to get high paying jobs in the fields.
Girl Power's approach is to create a unique and engaging remote platform where girls can focus
on building skills and workforce training in six critical areas: (1) Statistics, (2) Problem -Solving
and Creativity, (3) Argumentation, (4) Intellectual Curiosity, (5) Data -Driven Decision -Making,
and (6) Flexibility.
Before the pandemic struct our nation, at -promise girls already significantly lack the soft and
applied skills that are critically important to succeed in the workforce, college programs and
careers. While we know that degrees and certificates are essential, we plan to engage girls in
activities that help develop social and emotional soft skills critical to their success. Because this
a virtual program we understand that that there must be increased funding and emphasis placed
on effective communication, enthusiasm and attitude, teamwork, problem solving and critical
thinking, which will be conveniently and creatively incorporated within all camp activities.
Girl Power takes a serious approach to engaging culturally competent staff to successfully
engage and retain participants and deliver activities with fidelity and a standard of excellence.
We offer a variety of intentional supplemental activities that complement and support STEAM
learning and the six critical workforce -training areas. These supplemental activities keep girls
engaged and excited about showing up each day eager to learn, have fun and gain the skills and
knowledge to help ensure their future success. Supplemental activities include science and math
labs, daily fitness, tours of local tech businesses, colleges and universities, and a trip to the
Kennedy Space Center.
The Virtual Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp connect girls remotely with skills and
activities that help girls see themselves as respected problem -solvers, thinkers, innovators and
future leaders. The Camp is designed to produce the following outcomes which are consistent
with Girl Power's overall goals and objectives.
I. SOFT SKILLS OUTCOMES
a. Girls engage in Entrapeurner topics and demonstrate how to apply concepts in the
workforce and the real world.
b. Girls will improve workforce, leadership and social skills.
c. Increased knowledge and confidence in STEM -related abilities
d. Exposure to STEAM careers and professionals in the field.
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II. ACADEMIC OUTCOMES
a. Increased enrollment and interest in STEAM -related courses in school.
b. Increased self-interest and knowledge in tackling computer, science and math classes and
projects.
c. Increased interest and likelihood of gaining meaningful workforce skills needed to obtain
a higher paying job in the workforce of the future.
d. Higher likelihood of high-school graduation.
III. SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL IMPACT OUTCOMES
a. Girls gain cooperative learning skills needed to work together at home, at school and in
the workforce.
b. Girls receive emotional support and inspiration that make them feel valued.
c. Girls develop a deeper connection with Girl Power resulting in enrollment in additional
support services such as mentoring, individual and family therapy.
d. Girls learn to believe in their ability to achieve their goals.
e. Increased understanding and appreciation of the importance of workforce skills and
technology.
f. Girls learn to have fun, work as part of a team and engage with other girls.
CAMP COMPONENTS
* 0 gl Emerging Entrepreneurs by NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneur)
Girls career readiness is measured on the three dimensions that the Association for Career and
Technical Education (ACTE) uses to evaluate career readiness: Academic and Technical Skills -
Student learning demonstrated through a completed lean business model canvas, pitch deck, and
presentation. Employability Skills - Entrepreneurial mindset evaluated through performance
tasks, NFTE Fast Pitch Challenge, and NFTE's Entrepreneurial Mindset Index (EMI), a
formative assessment of students' noncognitive skill growth over the experience.
skill
co PaY sneer Virtual Workforce and Career Readiness
We will utilize The Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy's (ODEP)
"Skills to Pay the Bills" research to deliver engage girls in Workforce and Career Readiness
activities.
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Virtual Fitness
During the 6-week 2020 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp, girls participate in thirty
minutes of mental and/or physical fitness per day. The fitness activities train and educate girls
on the importance of exercise and proper nutrition to their success in the classroom and in the
workforce. Activities will consist of fitness exercises, meditation, goal setting, teamwork, and
most of all FUN!
Virtual Arts
Girl Power put the "A" in STEM to include ART because we know girls love STEAM.
Research shows that girls who are involved in arts programs and activities especially in under-
resourced communities are more likely to win an academic award, receive a community service
award, more likely to participate in a math or science fair and score higher on their SAT college
admission test scores. Girl Power collaborates with Perez Art Museum Miami and The Institute
of Contemporary Art Museum to ensure our girls receive a virtual arts experience.
Virtual Math and Science Labs
During the past few months academic skills have decreased making it harder for girls to maintain
the progress they have worked so hard to achieve. The Virtual Math and Science Labs are designed
to help each girl rediscover her strengths, exercise her creativity, overcome academic difficulties,
and prepare for the school year ahead. Through the exploration of virtual math and science labs
girls benefit from the continuity necessary for maintaining academic progress and recoup some the
skills lost during the pandemic period.
Virtual Field Trips
Our virtual summer field trips allow students to visit local and national places of art, wonder and
discovery without leaving home. We have implemented a plan for summer virtual tours that
include Perez Art Museum Miami, Institute for Contemporary Art, Frost Science Museum and
national parks throughout the country. Our summer culminates with a day virtual art party where
girls get to share their personal favorite art via Zoom and ClassRoom Dojo.
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— Virtual Cultural Exploration
In partnership with Collective Drift, Girl Power is adding Cultural Exploration as a new and
exciting component to the Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp. The purpose is to
educate and virtually expose at -promise girls to various societal aspects of local and international
cultures highlighting customs, values, traditions, natural resources and institutions. We are
hoping to instill cultural sensitivity, peak interest in national and global travel, and expose girls
to travel and cultural tourism career choices such as flight attendants, travel agents, hotel
managers, food service managers, meeting, convention, and event planners, sales managers,
advertising, promotions, and marketing managers and concierges.
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Girl Power - Overtown 2020 Summer STEAM Workforce Training Camp
Giving girls the skills, they need for the workforce of the future!
BUDGET NARRATIVE BY LINE ITEM
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Total Cost
Salaries
Camp Director ($25 per hour 25 hours weekly x 7 weeks (Yvonda Eason)
$4,375.00
Workforce and Career Readiness Facilitator ($25 per hour x 4 hours per week x 7
weeks)
$700.00
Math and Science Lab Facilitator ($25 per hour x 4 hours per week x 7 weeks)
$700.00
Camp Assistant = $25 per hour x 20 hours per week x 7 weeks (Miriam Martin)
$4,375.00
Driver = $15 per hour x 5 hours per week x 7 weeks
$525.00
Fringes
FICA/MICA
$777.00
Total Salaries and Fringes
$11,452.00
OTHER CHARGES
Camp T- shirts
Student Camp T-Shirts ($7.25 each x 80 shirts) 30 girls
$510.00
Student Stipends
30 students x $300 each x
$9,000.00
Entrepreneurship - NFTE
Emerging Entrepreneurs by NFTE (Network for Teaching Entrepreneur)
Entrepreneurship Supplies $50 per student x 30 students
$3,900.00
Entrepreneurship -NFTE
$1,500.00
Labs
Math and Science Kits @ $50 per kit x 30 students
$1,500.00
Supplies & Equipment
Supplies and equipment
$800.00
Virtual Ceremony
Virtual Summer Showcase Party
$500.00
Art
2 workshops during the Girl Power Hour for guest art facilitators @ $ 200 each x 2
$400.00
Collective Drift
Virtual Cultural Exploration Workshops A $250 each x 5 = 1250
1,250.00
TOTAL OTHER CHARGES
$19,360.00
TOTAL BUDGET AMOUNT
$30,812.00
Exhibit "C"
Insurance Requirements
I. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRANTEE
A. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY (CGL) with the minimum limits of
One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence, combined single limit for Bodily Injury
Liability and Property Damage Liability, with a general aggregate limit of Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000.00). Coverage must be afforded on a primary and non-contributory basis and
with a coverage form no more restrictive than the latest edition of the Comprehensive General
Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as filed by the Insurance Services Office, and
must include:
1. Products and/or Completed Operations for contracts with an Aggregate
Limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) per project. Contractor shall maintain in force until
at least three (3) years after completion of all Work required under the Contract, coverage for
Products and Completed Operations, including Broad Form Property Damage.
2. Personal and Advertising Injury with an aggregate limit of One Million
Dollars ($1, 000, 000).
3. Additional Endorsements:
a. Premises and Operations Liability
b. Contingent and Contractual Liability
c. Primary and Non-contributory
d. Sexual abuse and molestation coverage
4. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional
insureds on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above,
and each must be issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage.
a. City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
B. BUSINESS AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY with the minimum limits of Five
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) per occurrence combined single limit for Bodily Injury
and Property Damage Liability. Coverage must be afforded on a form no more restrictive than the
latest edition of the Business Automobile Liability policy, without restrictive endorsements, as
filed by the Insurance Services Office, and must include:
1. Any Auto, Owned Autos,Scheduled Autos, including Hired, Borrowed or
Non -Owned Autos
2. Additional Insureds: The following must each be included as additional
insureds on the policy affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above,
and each must be issued certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage.
a. City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
C. WORKER'S COMPENSATION (if applicable) insurance for the payment of
compensation and other benefits in accordance with the Workers' Compensation Law, Chapter
440, Florida Statutes, and all applicable federal laws, for the coverage of occupational injury or
disease suffered by Grantee's employees. Additionally, the policy(ies) must include a waiver of
subrogation.
D. EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY shall be provided in amounts not less than One
Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) per accident for bodily injury caused by an accident;
One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00 for each employee for bodily injury caused by
disease; and Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) policy limit for bodily injury caused
by disease.
E. UMBRELLA POLICY (EXCESS FOLLOWING FORM/TRUE EXCESS
FOLLOWING FORM/TRUE UMBRELLA). Said policy shall be for Bodily Injury and Property
Damage liability with limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) for each occurrence and an
aggregate limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00). Said policy shall also include excess
coverage over the policies for Commercial General Liability, Business Automobile Liability, and
Employer's Liability. The following must each be included as additional insureds on the policy
affording the aforementioned coverage for the amounts specified above, and each must be issued
certificates of insurances reflecting such coverage.
a. City of Miami
444 SW 2nd Avenue
Miami, Florida 33130
Attn: Risk Management
b. Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
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F. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/ERRORS AND OMISSION COVERAGE
with the minimum limits of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00) combined single limit for each
claim; and general aggregate limit of One Million Dollars ($1,000,000.00), retro date coverage
included.
G. EXCESS MEDICAL COVERAGE with the minimum limits of Twenty Five
Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00).
H. CONDITIONS. The above policies shall provide the CRA and the City of Miami
with written notice of cancellation or material change from the insurer not less than (30) days prior
to any such cancellation or material change. If the initial insurance expires prior to the completion
of the Work, renewal copies of policies shall be furnished at least thirty (30) days prior to the date
of their expiration. The required Certificates of Insurance referenced above shall name the types.
of policies provided, refer specifically to this Contract, and state that such insurance is as required
by this Contract.
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.
The CRA's Risk Administrator or his/her authorized designee reserves the right to require
modifications, increases, or changes in the required insurance requirements, coverage, deductibles
or other insurance obligations by providing a thirty (30) day written notice to the Contractor or
applicable subcontractor. The Grantee shall comply with such requests unless the insurance
coverage is not then readily available in the national market. An additive or deductive change
order will be issued to adjust the contract value as necessary. For insurance bonding issues and
decisions, the CRA shall act through its Risk Administrator (unless otherwise stated).