HomeMy WebLinkAbout23586AGREEMENT INFORMATION
AGREEMENT NUMBER
23586
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
SEOPW CRA & SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC.
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED
WITH JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
SERVICES TO JOB SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT
AREA FOR 2021-2023/FILE ID: 9395 / CRA-R-21-0020
EFFECTIVE DATE
August 31, 2021
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
8/27/2021
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
9/8/2021
NOTE
GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this day of
vd- vo,
("Effective Date") by and between the SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST .' MMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356,
Florida Statutes (the "SEOPW CRA"), and SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC., a -Florida non-profit
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 2018
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Updated Redevelopment Plan, as amended and restated
(the "Updated Plan"); and
B. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creat[ion of]
jobs within the community" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
C. WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 10 of the Updated Plan also lists
"[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of [1]ife for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
D. WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 13 of the Updated Plan provides "that
employment opportunities be made available to existing residents ... " as a stated redevelopment
principle; and
E. WHEREAS, Grantee is a nonprofit organization that offers career guidance, technology
skills training, job -search support, and professional attire to at -risk women, men, and youth within the
Redevelopment Area; and
F. WHEREAS, Grantee also provides assistance for unemployed and under -employed
adults and youth in the Overtown community by helping them gain professional skills that are necessary
to accelerate their job search, and ultimately find employment, (the "Program"); and
G. WHEREAS, on July 22, 2021, the Board of Commissioners passed and adopted
Resolution No. CRA-R-21-0020 attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant, in
an amount not to exceed One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($190,000.00) to Grantee
to underwrite costs associated with the Program (the "Grant") for one year; and
H. WHEREAS, at the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and Grantee's Grant may
be renewed for one additional one-year period; and
I. WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into this 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
SEOPW CRA and Grantee agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct, and are incorporated
herein by referenced and made a part hereof.
2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and Grantee's compliance
with all of its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available, to Grantee, the
Grant to be used for the purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided.
3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to underwrite costs associated with the Program,
in accordance with Scope of Work and Budget in Exhibit `B", attached hereto and incorporated herein. The
SEOPW CRA is not obligated to expend additional funds beyond the approved grant.
4. TERM.
a. INITIAL 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 Ninety Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($190,000.00), 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.
b. RENEWAL OPTION. At the SEOPW CRA's sole option, this Agreement and
Grantee's Grant may be renewed for one additional Term.
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 Ninety Thousand
Dollars and No Cents ($190,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement
exceed One Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars and No Cents ($190,000.00). 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 Scope of Work and
Budget.
b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT FUNDS. All requests for
the disbursement of grant funds shall be submitted in writing to the SEOPW CRA by Grantee's
authorized representative prior to the termination of this Agreement. All such requests must
be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting the use of grant funds in accordance with the
Program's approved Scope of Work and Budget, 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. Grantee agrees that all invoices or receipts reflecting the
expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in Grantee's name, and not in the name of the
SEOPW CRA in light of Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary
obligation whatsoever. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting
documentation for any expenditures, and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and
all requests it deems to be outside of the approved Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee's failure to
provide additional supporting documentation or explanation regarding expenses incurred, when
requested by the SEOPW CRA, shall serve as grounds for immediate termination of this Agreement,
and Grantee solely shall bear all costs associated with any expenditures not approved by the SEOPW
CRA.
c. CASH TRANSACTIONS PROHIBITED. The parties agree that no payment
will be made to Grantee as a reimbursement for any 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.
d. NO ADVANCE PAYMENTS. The SEOPW CRA shall not make advance
payments to the Grantee or Grantee's vendors for services not performed or for goods, materials, or
equipment which have not been delivered to the Grantee for use in connection with the 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 SEOPW CRA's activities in issuing the Grant. The
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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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 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 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 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 SEOPW CRA reports relating to the
use of the Grant to the SEOPW CRA on a monthly basis, including details regarding supportive services
provided to residents of the Redevelopment Area. Failure to provide said reports shall result in grant funds
being withheld until Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by Grantee in
providing such reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of
the Grantee's records pertaining to the Grant and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring
and evaluation activities. Grantee agrees to cooperate with the SEOPW CRA in the performance of
these activities. Such audits shall take place at a mutually agreeable date and time.
d. FAILURE TO COMPLY. Grantee's failure to comply with these requirements
or the receipt or discovery (by monitoring or evaluation) by the SEOPW CRA of any inconsistent,
incomplete, or inadequate information shall be grounds for the immediate termination of this
Agreement by the SEOPW CRA.
9. UNUSED FUNDS. Upon the expiration of the term of this Agreement, Grantee shall
transfer to the SEOPW CRA any unused Grant funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES; CERTIFICATIONS. Grantee represents,
warrants, and certifies the following:
a. INVOICES. Invoices for all expenditures paid for by Grant shall be submitted
to the SEOPW CRA for review and approval in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement.
Grantee, through its authorized representative, shall certify that work reflected in said invoices has, in
fact, been performed in accordance with the Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit"B".
b. EXPENDITURES. Funds disbursed under 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. Grantee shall be liable to the SEOPW CRA for the
amount of the Grant expended in a manner inconsistent with this Agreement.
f. AUTHORITY. This Agreement has been duly authorized by all necessary
actions on the part of, and has been, or will be, duly executed and delivered by Grantee, and neither the
execution and delivery hereof, nor compliance with the terms and provisions hereof: (i) requires the
approval and consent of any other party, except such as have been duly obtained or as are specifically
noted herein; (ii) contravenes any existing law, judgment, governmental rule, regulation, or order
applicable to or binding on any indenture, mortgage, deed of trust, bank loan, or credit agreement,
applicable ordinances, resolutions, or on the date of this Agreement, any other agreement or instrument
to which 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. Grantee, for itself and on behalf of its contractors and sub-
contractors, agrees that it shall not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin,
age, disability, or any other protected class prescribed by law in connection with its performance under
this Agreement. Furthermore, Grantee represents that no otherwise qualified individual shall, solely, by
reason of his/her race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other member of a
protected class be excluded from the participation in, be denied benefits of, or be subjected to
discrimination under any program or activity receiving financial assistance pursuant to this Agreement.
12. CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Grantee is familiar with the following provisions
regarding conflict of interest in the performance of this Agreement by Grantee. Grantee covenants,
represents, and warrants that it will comply with all such conflict of interest provisions:
a. Code of the City of Miami, Florida, Chapter 2, Article V.
b. Miami -Dade County Code, Section 2-11.1.
13. CONTINGENCY. Funding for this Agreement is contingent on the availability of
funds and continued authorization for Program activities, and is subject to amendment or termination
due to lack of funds or authorization, reduction of funds, or change in regulations. The SEOPW CRA
shall not be liable to Grantee for amendment or termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section.
14. MARKETING.
a. PUBLICATION. In the event Grantee wishes to engage in any marketing
efforts, Grantee shall, if approved by the SEOPW CRA in accordance with Section 14(b) below,
produce, publish, advertise, disclose, or exhibit the SEOPW CRA's name and/or logo, in
acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA's contribution to the Program, in all forms of media and
communications created by Grantee for the purpose of publication, promotion, illustration, advertising,
trade, or any other lawful purpose, including but not limited to stationary, newspapers, periodicals,
billboards, posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television, radio, or interne
advertisements or interviews.
b. APPROVAL. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to approve the form and
placement of all acknowledgements described in Section 14(a) above, which approval shall not be
unreasonably withheld.
c. LIMITED USE. Grantee further agrees that the SEOPW CRA's name and logo
may not be otherwise used, copied, reproduced, altered in any manner, or sold to others for purposes
other than those specified in this Agreement. Nothing in this Agreement, or in Grantee's use of the
SEOPW CRA's name and logo, confers or may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title,
or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA's name and logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement.
15. DEFAULT. If Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement,
or fails to perform any of Grantee's obligations hereunder, and Grantee does not cure such failure within
thirty (30) days following receipt of written notice from the SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred,
then Grantee shall be in default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the SEOPW CRA, in
addition to all remedies available to it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Grantee,
terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments, advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW
CRA directly to Grantee and utilized by Grantee in violation of this Agreement shall be immediately
returned to the SEOPW CRA. Grantee understands and agrees that termination of this Agreement under
this section shall not release Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the effective date of
termination.
16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the Grant, Grantee hereby waives, releases, and
discharges the City of Miami, the SEOPW 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 Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees,
agents, or 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 SEOPW
CRA, Grantee may only seek specific performance of this Agreement and any recovery shall be limited
to the grant funding authorized for the Services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be
liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, other than that provided herein.
18. INDEMNIFICATION OF THE SEOPW CRA. The Grantee agrees to indemnify,
defend, protect, and hold harmless the City of Miami, the SEOPW 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 injury to or death of any person or damage to or destruction or loss of
any property arising out of, resulting from or in connection with: (i) the performance or non-
performance of the services, supplies, materials and equipment contemplated by this Agreement or
the Program, whether directly or indirectly caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission,
default, professional errors or omissions, or negligence (whether active or passive) of Grantee or its
employees, agents, or subcontractors (collectively referred to as "Grantee"), regardless of whether
it is, or is alleged to be, caused in whole or part (whether joint, concurrent or contributing) by any
act, omission, default, breach, or negligence (whether active or passive) ofthe SEOPW CRA, unless
such injuries or damages are ultimately proven to be the result of grossly negligent or willful acts
or omissions on the part of the SEOPW CRA; or (ii) the failures of Grantee to comply with any of
the paragraphs provisions herein; or (iii) the failure of Grantee to conform to statutes, ordinances,
or other regulations, or requirements of any governmental authority, federal, state, county, or city
in connection with the granting or performance of this Agreement, or any amendment to this
Agreement. Grantee expressly agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the SEOPW CRA, from and
against all liabilities which may be asserted by an employee or former employee of Grantee, any
of subcontractors, or participants in the Program, as provided above, for which Grantee's liability
to such employee, former employee, subcontractor, or participant would otherwise be limited to
payments under state Worker's Compensation or similar laws.
19. INSURANCE. Grantee shall, at all times during the term hereof, maintain such
insurance coverage as provided in Exhibit "C" attached hereto and incorporated herein, All such
insurance, including renewals, shall be subject to the approval of the SEOPW CRA, or the City of
Miami (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) for adequacy of protection and
evidence of such coverage shall be furnished to the SEOPW CRA on Certificates of Insurance
indicating such insurance to be in force and effect and providing that it will not be canceled, or
materially changed during the performance of the Program under this Agreement without thirty
(30) calendar days prior written notice (or in accordance to policy provisions) to the SEOPW CRA.
Completed Certificates of Insurance shall be filed with the SEOPW CRA, to the extent practicable,
prior to the performance of services hereunder, provided, however, that Grantee shall at any time
upon request by SEOPW CRA file duplicate copies of the policies of such insurance with the
SEOPWCRA.
If, in the reasonable judgment of the SEOPW CRA, prevailing conditions warrant the
provision by Grantee of additional liability insurance coverage or coverage which is different in
kind, the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to require the provision by Grantee of an amount of
coverage different from the amounts or kind previously required and shall afford written notice of
such change in requirements thirty (30) days prior to the date on which the requirements shall take
effect. Should Grantee fail or refuse to satisfy the requirement of changed coverage within thirty
(30) days following the SEOPW CRA's written notice, this Agreement shall be considered
terminated on the date the required change in policy coverage would otherwise take effect. Upon
such termination, the SEOPW CRA shall pay Grantee expenses incurred for the Program, prior to
the date of termination but shall not be liable to Grantee for any additional compensation, or for
any consequential or incidental damages.
20. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between the Executive Director of the SEOPW
CRA and Grantee as to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, the Executive Director of the
SEOPW CRA and Grantee shall proceed in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the parties are not
able to resolve the dispute within thirty (30) days of written notice to the other, the dispute shall be
submitted to the SEOPW CRA's Board of Commissioners for resolution within ninety (90) days of
the expiration of such thirty (30) day period or such longer period as may be agreed to by the parties
to this Agreement. The Board's decision shall be deemed final and binding on the parties.
21. INTERPRETATION.
a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and
are not a part of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe or amplify the terms
and provisions of this Agreement or the scope or intent thereof.
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
SEOPWCRA and Grantee relating to the Agreement. Any promises, negotiations, or representations not
expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force or effect. This Agreement shall not be modified in
any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the parties. The masculine (or neuter)
pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter genders and the
singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is deemed to refer
to examples rather than to be words of limitation.
c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this
Agreement require judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body
interpreting or construing the same shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more
strictly construed against one party by reason of the rule of construction that an instrument is to be
construed more strictly against the party which itself or through its agents prepared same, it being agreed
that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation of this Agreement.
d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, term, condition, or
other provision herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant
of the party bound by, undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this
Agreement unless otherwise expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this
Agreement shall apply throughout the term of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth
herein.
e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of 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 Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPWCRA upon completion ofthis Agreement, and may
be used by the SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. Grantee agrees that all documents
maintained and generated pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the Public
Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any
document which is given by the SEOPW CRA to Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times
remain the property of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not be used by Grantee for any other purpose
whatsoever, without the written consent of the SEOPW CRA.
24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any
person employed by the SEOPW CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not offered to
pay, paid, or agreed to pay any person employed by the SEOPW CRA any fee, commission
percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the
Grant.
25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of 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:
To Grantee:
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
With copy to: Anna -Bo Emmanuel, Chief Legal Counsel
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: AEmmanuel@miamigov.com
Sonia Jacobson, Director
Suited for Success, Inc.
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 111
Miami, FL 33136
Email: SJ(c�suitedforsuccess.ora
29. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR. Grantee, its contractors, subcontractors,
employees, agents, and participants in the Program shall be deemed to be independent contractors,
and not agents or employees of the SEOPW CRA, and shall not attain any rights or benefits under
the civil service or retirement/pension programs of the SEOPW CRA, or any rights generally
afforded its employees; further, they shall not be deemed entitled to Florida Workers' Compensation
benefits as employees of the SEOPW CRA.
30. SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties
hereto, and their respective heirs, executors, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
31. MULTIPLE COUNTERPARTS AND ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. This
Agreement may be simultaneously executed in multiple counterparts, all of which shall constitute one and
the same instrument, 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.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Agreement, for other good and
valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed
this Agreement.
ATTEST:
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a
public agency and body corporate created pursuant
to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes
By: -
Cornelius Shiver
Clerk of the Board Executive Director
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By: Anna -Bo Emmanuel (Aug 23, 2021 10:32 EDT)
Anna -Bo Emmanuel
Chief Legal Counsel
WITNESSES:
By: Angeline Evans (Aug 23, 2021 10:11 EDT)
Print: Angeline Evans
Bv: Ketsiaal cellos (Aug 23, 2021 10:15 EDT)
Print: Ketsia Marcellus
REQUIREMENTS:
By: F8 Goiiez (Aug 23, 202110:31 EDT)
Anne Marie Sharpe
Director of Risk Management
SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC., a Florida non-profit
corporation ("Grantee"):
Soii%z JatGO** /r
By: Sonia Jacobson (Aug 23, 202108:48 EDT)
Sonia Jacobson
Director
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO GRANT AGREEMENT]
EXHIBIT "A"
Resolution No. CRA-R-21-0020
Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-21-0020
File Number: 9395 Final Action Date:7/22/2021
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A GRANT TO SUITED FOR SUCCESS,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $190,000.00 FOR THE FIRST YEAR,
WITH THE OPTION TO RENEW FOR ONE ADDITIONAL ONE-YEAR PERIOD,
SUBJECT TO FUNDING AVAILABILITY, TO UNDERWRITE COSTS
ASSOCIATED WITH JOB TRAINING AND OTHER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
SERVICES TO JOB SEEKERS FROM THE REDEVELOPMENT AREA FOR
2021-2023; 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 "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 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park
West Community Redevelopment Updated Plan (the "Updated Plan"); and
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA has funded Suited for Success, Inc. ("SFS") for the past
11 years. With client referrals from over 125 social service agencies, SFS offers career
guidance, technology skills training, job -search support, and professional attire to unemployed
and underemployed women, men, and youth within the Redevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the organization provides assistance to adults and youth in the Overtown
community by helping them gain professional skills that are necessary to find employment and
accelerate their job search. Its skills training courses cover interviewing skills, appropriate attire,
resume -writing skills and assistance, financial literacy, and offer clients the opportunity to
engage in mock interviews; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners ("Board") has previously supported SFS as
authorized by Resolution Nos. CRA-R-10-0064, CRA-R-11-0054, CRA-R-12-0074, CRA-R-13-
0065, CRA-R-15-0003, CRA-R-16-0022, CRA-R-17-0015, CRA-R-18-0044, CRA-R-19-0034,
and CRA-R-20-0029; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.340(9) of the Florida Statutes "community
redevelopment...means undertakings, activities, or projects...in a community redevelopment
area for the elimination and prevention of the development or spread of slums and blight"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4 at page 10 of the Updated Plan lists the "creati[on of] jobs
within the community..." as a stated redevelopment goal; and
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WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, at page 10 of the Updated Plan, lists the
"[i]mprove[ment of] the [q]uality of ['life for residents" as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, at page 13, of the Updated Plan provides "that
employment opportunities be made available to existing residents . . ." as a stated
redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize a grant to SFS, in an amount not to exceed
$190,000.00 for the first year, with the option to renew for one additional one-year period,
subject to funding availability, to underwrite costs associated with training and other
employment support services to job seekers from thefRedevelopment Area; and
WHEREAS, the Board 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 to
Suited for Success, Inc., in an amount, not to exceed to $190,000.00 for the first year, with the
option to renew for one -additional one-year period, subject to funding availability, to underwrite
costs associated with training and other employment support services to job seekers from the
Redevelopment Area for 2021-2023.
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 "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:
Anna -Bo Lmmanuel, hief Legal Counsel 7/15/2021
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EXHIBIT "B"
Scope of Work and Budget
Suited for Success
Grant Proposal
CRA
FY 2020-21
The mission of Suited for Success (SFS) is to promote the economic independence of
disadvantaged men, women and youth by providing employment skills training, professional
business attire for job interviews, a network of support and the career development tools to
help them thrive in work and in life. We strive to provide assistance for the unemployed and
under -employed adults and youth in the Overtown community helping them gain the
professional skills they will need to find employment, accelerate their job search and build
confidence through ongoing training sessions, one-on-one career coaching and networking
in a supportive environment.
History of Suited for Success
Founded in 1994, Suited for Success answered a vital need for career -building initiatives
after welfare reform was instituted. The Welfare Reform Act in 1996 set time restrictions for
recipients on public assistance, which in turn forced heads of households into low -wage
jobs. Because of the rapid increase in the number of poor, working adults, they had become
a much underserved segment of society. Through our programs and services, Suited for
Success was able to answer the needs of a growing, poverty-stricken workforce. Suited for
Success has seen over 60,000 individuals since inception through its men's, women's
(Dress for Success Miami), military veteran (Vets for Success), and youth programs.
Program Description
As a part of our program, job training classes are held in Overtown as well as at partnering
agencies throughout Miami -Dade County. Our skills training course prepares clients on a
variety of topics: Managing the job search; Interviewing skills; Proper dress; Resume
writing; Financial literacy; Mock interviews. Once training has been completed, clients are
given an appointment to receive business attire for their job interview.
Clients arrive at SFS by referral only from over 125 social service agencies, including
homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters, and welfare -to -work job training centers.
These partnering agencies refer clients to us while adhering to our strict referral criteria. In
an average year, over 1,000 clients will be served by SFS. Approximately 50% of our
clients are African -American, 45% are Hispanic and 5% are defined as "other" which
includes Asian -American, Native American and those who don't define their background.
Last year alone we provided services to 1,066 clients of which more than 370 adults and
youth came from the Overtown community.
Upon completion of the employment skills training course, clients receive an appointment at
the SFS office to get them ready for their interviews. Trained volunteers provide one-on-one
help and select a wardrobe appropriate for a job interview. Our volunteers are trained to
gently guide the clients through the selection process, making recommendations and
educating them on workplace expectations.
In 2019, we launched a new Mobile Career Center program, made possible with a custom
fitted RV donated by Simply Healthcare. With the new unit, we are able to take our suiting
program to our partner training locations and provide those clients with their suitings on the
same day, streamlining our process and getting clients interview -ready even faster. In the
first four months of the program, we served 46 individuals with the unit.
Each client, be it man or woman, who comes to SFS receives personal attention and is
treated with dignity and respect. Clients are encouraged to discuss their upcoming
interview, professional presentation, child-care plans, and other concerns. Creating a
positive environment for the client, SFS strives to stimulate self-confidence helping clients
overcome the fears associated with job interviewing.
Suited for Success wants to build upon our 25 successful years of providing programs that
support economic and social development to low-income clients who are entering or
returning to the workforce. When we assist a client with skills to enable them to feel more
confident in their job search and ultimately find employment we are helping a future
generation into systematic change. Everyday we work towards getting men, women and
their children out of poverty and into self-sufficiency by providing a cadre of services to
move them into self-sufficiency.
Over the past several months, we have made necessary updates to our programs and
operations in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our office and services were put on hold in
March 2020, and staff began working remotely. In May 2020, we launched our first virtual
workshop and opened our Virtual Career Center, providing one-on-one services to
jobseekers across South Florida. Virtual workshops have continued weekly, and have
garnered positive feedback, and we plan to incorporate this even after our in -person
services resume. With unemployment spiking across industries due to business closures
(both temporary and permanent) and furloughs, we opened these virtual services to the
wider community of job seekers and case managers to address this urgent need.
Operationally, we are reopening slowly and with added health and safety measures. We
deep cleaned and sanitized our office, and equipped staff to work remotely. As we reopen,
limited staff will be in the office to enable adequate social distancing. As we prepare to suit
clients again, we have created new guidelines for client and staff safety, including limiting
the number of clients seen per day, closing our dressing rooms, COVID surveys and
temperature checks, providing hand sanitizer, masks and disposable socks, disinfecting
between clients, and regular deep cleaning and sanitation of the entire office. We have also
implemented new contactless donation procedures for safer intake of donated items.
Suited for Success is requesting that the CRA consider our request for $190,000 per
year to fund our program for 2020-21. This funding will enable us to continue our
community training workshops, including the new virtual training, and to bolster our
outreach efforts to the community. We would also like to be considered for a two-year
renewal.
With funding from the CRA we will be able to continue to meet the demands of the many
people and agencies that call upon us for assistance. This past year we have had referrals
from the following agencies located within the CRA boundaries: Transitions, Inc., Overtown
Youth Center, YWCA, Camillus House, Urgent Inc., Better Way of Miami, NANA, Overtown
Business Resource Center, MDC Hospitality Training Institute, Chapman Partnership,
Booker T. Washington Senior High School and Touching Miami with Love. These are only a
partial list of the 125 agencies that refer clients to our office throughout the year.
We have established relationships with Amazon, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol, and
Capital One. In addition, Suited for Success is a member of the Overtown Children and
Youth Coalition, working with community partners to enhance the services in Overtown for
the underserved youth.
Our location in The Culmer Center, 1600 NW 3rd Avenue, in the heart of Overtown gives us
access to nearby space and training rooms which enhance our ongoing training programs.
Community Recognition
Over the past 20 years, SFS has received an enormous amount of community recognition.
Here are some highlights:
• Florida's Finest Award given my Governor Lawton Chiles
• Outstanding Community Service Award given by Vice President Al Gore and The
White House
• United Way Impact Partner & Service Award Winner
• Feature story on CNN December 2009
• Coral Gables Chamber of Commerce Diamond Award Finalist
• Department of Juvenile Justice Award Winner
• South Florida Work Force Award Winner
• City of South Miami Trailblazer Award
• Women's Committee of One Hundred Award Winner
• City of Miami Award Winner
• Non -Violence Project Award Winner
• PACE Award Winner
• South Florida Women's Business Conference Award Winner
• National Association of Courts Award Winner
• Jewish Community Services multiple Award Winner
• Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Award Winner
• Proclamations from Miami -Dade County, City of Miami, City of South Miami
SUITED FOR SUCCESS
0 DRESS FOR SUCCESS®
MIAMI
Suited For Success
1600 NW 3rd Avenue #111
Miami, FL 33136
Proposed Budget
FY 2020-21
Description
Proposed Budget
Rent
$5,000
Telephone/Communications
$3,500
Project Staff Trainer
$45,000
Program Developer/Training Manager
$30,000
Overtown Community Liaison
$30,500
Program Manager
$45,000
Office Manager (Part-time)
$15,000
Marketing/Development/Outreach
$1,500
Insurance
$4,500
Mobile Unit
$10,000
TOTAL
$190,000
1600 NW 3rd Avenue, Suite 111 • Miami, FL 33136 • 305.444.1944 • www.suitedforsuccess.org
EXHIBIT "C"
Insurance Requirements
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS - SUITED FOR SUCCESS, INC.
I. Commercial General Liability
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Each Occurrence $1,000,000
General Aggregate Limit $2,000,000
Personal and Adv. Injury $1,000,000
Products/Completed Operations $1,000,000
B. Covered Exposures and Endorsements
City of Miami included as an additional insured
SEOPWCRA listed as an additional insured
Primary and Non Contributory Endorsement
Contingent and Contractual Liability
Premises and Operations
II. Business Automobile Liability (if applicable)
A. Limits of Liability
Bodily Injury and Property Damage Liability
Combined Single Limit
Any Auto
Including Hired, Borrowed or Non -Owned Autos
Any One Accident $300,000
B. Endorsements Required
City of Miami listed as an additional insured
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
IV. Professional/Error's & Omissions Liability (if applicable)
Combined Single Limit
Each Claim $ 250,000
General Aggregate Limit $250,000
Retro Date Included
The above policies shall provide 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.
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. -