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AGREEMENT NUMBER
26289
NAME/TYPE OF AGREEMENT
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
DESCRIPTION
GRANT AGREEMENT/YOUTH EMPLOMENT PROGRAM TO
PROVIDE AN EIGHT -WEEK COURSE
EFFECTIVE DATE
May 28, 2026
ATTESTED BY
TODD B. HANNON
ATTESTED DATE
9/8/2026
DATE RECEIVED FROM ISSUING
DEPT.
9/8/2026
NOTE
CITY OF MIAMI
DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN / PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: ANTONETTE ENGLISH PHONE. (305) 679-6814
NAME OF OTHER CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION TRUST
IS THIS AGREEMENT A RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS? ❑ YES (g NO
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: S75.000.00 FUNDING INVOLVED? YES ❑ NO
TYPE OF AGREEMENT:
❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
'® GRANT AGREEMENT
❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT
OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY)
❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT
❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
0 INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
0 LEASE AGREEMENT
0 PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT
PURPOSE OF ITEM (BRIEF SUMMARY): Youth Employment Program to provide an ei,ght (8)-week
course. from -June 15.2026 through August 7, 2026, with approximately twenty (20) participants from the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment area between the ages of 1.4 —19.
COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: 5/28/2026 FILE ID: 19344 ENACTMENT NO.: CRA-R-26-0025
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CITY OF MIAMI
DOCUMENT ROUTING FORM
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN / PARK WEST COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
DEPT. CONTACT PERSON: ANTONETTE ENGLISH PHONE. (305) 679-6814
NAME OF OTHER CONTRACTUAL PARTY/ENTITY: LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY
REVITALIZATION TRUST
IS THIS AGREEMENT A RESULT OF A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS? ❑ YES
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: $75,000.00 FUNDING INVOLVED? 12 YES ❑ NO
TYPE OF AGREEMENT:
❑ MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
❑ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
® GRANT AGREEMENT
❑ EXPERT CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
❑ LICENSE AGREEMENT
❑ PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT'
❑ MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
❑ INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT
❑ LEASE AGREEMENT
❑ PURCHASE OR SALE AGREEMENT
® NO
OTHER: (PLEASE SPECIFY)
PURPOSE OF ITEM (BRIEF SUMMARY): Youth Employment Program to provide an eight (8)-week
course, from June 15, 2026 through August 7, 2026, with approximately twenty (20) participants from the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment area between the ages of 14 —19.
COMMISSION APPROVAL DATE: 5/28/2026 FILE ID: 19344 ENACTMENT NO.: CRA-R-26-0025
IF THIS DOES NOT REQUIRE COMMISSION APPROVAL, PLEASE EXPLAIN:
ROUTING INFORMATION ."° " ` `::.;"= .-:" "
Date
PLEASE PRINT AND SIGN
APPROVAL BY DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTOR
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PRINT: JAMES McQUEE
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APPROVAL BY DEPARTMENTAL STAFF
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SUBMITTED TO INTERIM DIRECTOR OF RISK
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PRINT: DAVID RUIZ
SIGNATURE:
SUBMITTED TO CITY OF MIAMI ATTORNEY
MATTER ID: 2 (. " 1 o l
PRINT: GEORGE K. WYSONG, III
SIGNATURE:
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST
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2) ONE COPY TOVCITY ATTORNEY'S:OFFICE
3) REMAINING ORIGINALS)TO:ORIGINATING
DEPARTMENT
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GRANT AGREEMENT
This GRANT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made as of this 24 day of may 2026 ("Effective
• Date") by and between SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COIv1MUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY of the City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida
Statutes ("SEOPW CRA"), and LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST, a limited agency
and instrumentality of the City of Miami, Florida ("Grantee") (collectively, the "Parties").
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the SEOPW CRA is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to the Community
Redevelopment Act of 1969, currently codified in, Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the "Act"), and is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its redevelopment area in
accordance with the 2018 Southeast Overtown/Park West Redevelopment Plan Update (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statutes, Section 163.340(9) of the Act, "community redevelopment
means projects of a "... community redevelopment agency in a community redevelopment area for the elimination
and prevention of the development or spread of slum and blight"; and
WHEREAS, Section 2; Goal 4 of the Plan lists "[c]reat[ion] of jobs within the community," as a stated
redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6 of the Plan, lists "improv[ing] the quality of life for residents," as a stated
redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4 of the Plan promotes "a variety in employment opportunities" for
existing residents, as a stated guided principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6 of the Plan promotes "address[ing], improv[ing] ... and expand[ing]
economic opportunities of present and future residents...," as a stated guided principle; and
WHEREAS, Grantee is a limited agency and instrumentality of the City of Miami ("City"), established in
2006 pursuant to City Ordinance No. 12859; and
WHEREAS, Grantee has requested assistance for its summer Youth Employment Program to provide an
eight (8)-week course, from June 15, 2026 through August 7, 2026, with approximately twenty (20) participants
from the SEOPW CRA redevelopment area between the ages of 14 - 19, involving the development of mentoring
and communication skills, resume writing, employment searches and employment application drafting, (the
"Program"); and
WHEREAS, the Program will provide participants with a stipend of Fifteen Dollars and Zero Cents
($15.00) per hour and a certificate upon the Program's completion; and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2025, the SEOPW CRA Board of Commissioners, adopted Resolution No. CRA-
R-26-0025, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", authorizing the issuance of a grant to Grantee, in an amount not to
exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00) ("Funds"), to assist with the Program; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2026, the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust Board adopted Resolution
No. 26-002, attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit "B", authorizing Grantee to accept and receive the Funds
from the SEOPW CRA for the purpose of the Program; and
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WHEREAS, the Parties wish to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions relating to
the use of this Grant; and
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises of the parties contained herein and other
good and valuable consideration, receipt, and sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the SEOPW CRA and
Grantee agree as follows:
1. RECITALS. The Recitals to this Agreement are true and correct and are incorporated herein by
referenced and made a part hereof.
2. GRANT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein and Grantee's compliance with all of
its obligations hereunder, the SEOPW CRA hereby agrees to make available to Grantee Funds to be used for the
purpose and disbursed in the manner hereinafter provided.
3. USE OF GRANT. The Grant shall be used to assist with the Program during the Term of this
Agreement, in accordance with the Program's approved scope of work and budget ("Scope of Work and Budget"),
attached hereto as Exhibit "C", and incorporated herein.
4. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date written above and shall
terminate September 30, 2026, or when the Funds are expended, whichever occurs first. However, the following
rights of the SEOPW CRA shall survive the expiration or early termination of this Agreement: to audit or inspect;
to require reversion of assets; to enforce representations, warranties, and certifications; to exercise entitlement to
remedies, limitation of liability, indemnification, and recovery of fees and costs.
5. DISBURSEMENT OF GRANT.
a. GENERALLY. Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, the
SEOPW CRA shall make available to Grantee an amount not to exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero
Cents ($75,000.00). In no event shall payments to Grantee under this Agreement exceed Seventy -Five Thousand
Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00), Payments shall be made to Grantee or directly to vendors on behalf of
Grantee, only after receipt and approval of requests for disbursements in accordance with the approved Scope of
Work and Budget.
b. REQUESTS FOR DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS. All requests for the disbursement of
Funds by Grantee shall be submitted in writing to the SEOPW CRA by Grantee's authorized representative prior
to the termination of this Agreement. All such requests must be accompanied by supporting documents reflecting
the use of funds and/or expenditures incurred, and that the request is being made in accordance with the Program's
approved Scope of Work and Budget, as reflected in Exhibit "C", for expenditures incurred during the Term of this
Agreement. For purposes of this Agreement, "supporting documentation" may include invoices, receipts,
photographs, and any other materials evidencing the expense incurred. Grantee agrees that all invoices or receipts
reflecting the expenses incurred in connection to the Program shall be in Grantee's name, and not in the name of
the SEOPW CRA in light of Grantee's inability to bind the SEOPW CRA to any legal and/or monetary obligation
whatsoever. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to request additional supporting documentation for any
expenditures, and the SEOPW CRA reserves the right to deny any and all requests it deems to be outside of the
approved Scope of Work and Budget. Grantee's failure to provide additional supporting documentation or
explanation regarding expenses incurred, when requested by the SEOPW CRA, shall serve as grounds for
immediate termination of this Agreement, and Grantee solely shall bear all costs associated with any expenditures
not approved by the SEOPW CRA.
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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
Grantee for services not performed or for goods, materials, or equipment which have not been delivered to Grantee
for use in connection with the Program.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Grantee understands that the use of
Funds is subject to specific reporting, record keeping, administrative, and contracting guidelines and other
requirements affecting the SEOPW CRA activities in issuing the grant. SEOPW CRA agrees to provide notice of
said guidelines and other requirements to the Grantee in advance of requiring compliance with same. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Grantee represents and warrants that it will comply, and the Funds will
be used in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local codes, laws, rules, and regulations.
7. REMEDIES FOR NON-COMPLIANCE. If Grantee fails to perform any of its obligations or
covenants hereunder, or materially breaches any of the terms contained in this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA shall
have the right to take one or more of the following actions:
a. Withhold cash payments, pending correction of the deficiency by Grantee;
b. Recover payments made to Grantee;
c. Disallow (that is, deny the use of the grant for) all or part of the cost for the activity or
action not in compliance;
d. Withhold further awards for the 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 audit rights in Section 8(c) below, Grantee acknowledges and accepts the
SEOPW CRA right to access Grantee's records, legal representatives' and contractors' records, and the obligation
of Grantee to retain and to make those records available upon request, and in accordance with all applicable laws.
Grantee shall keep and maintain records to show its compliance with this Agreement. In addition, Grantee's
contractors and subcontractors must make available, upon the SEOPW CRA request, any books, documents,
papers, and records which are directly pertinent to this specific Agreement for the purpose of making audit,
examination, excerpts, and transcriptions. Grantee, its contractors and subcontractors shall retain records related to
this Agreement or the Program for a period of five (5) years after the expiration, early termination or cancellation
of this Agreement.
b. REPORTS. Grantee shall deliver to the SEOPW CRA reports relating to the use of Funds
as requested by the SEOPW CRA, from time to time and as detailed herein. Failure toprovide said reports shall
result in Funds being withheld until Grantee has complied with this provision. Thereafter, continued failure by
Grantee in providing such reports shall be considered a default under this Agreement.
c. AUDIT RIGHTS. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to conduct audits of Grantee's
records pertaining to the Funds and to visit the Program, in order to conduct its monitoring and evaluation activities.
Grantee agrees to cooperate with the SEOPW CRA in the performance of these activities. Such audits shall take
place at a mutually agreeable date and time.
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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 Funds on hand at the time of such expiration.
10. REPRESENTATIONS; WARRANTIES: CERTIFICATIONS. Grantee represents, warrants, and
certifies the following:
a. INVOICES. Invoices for all expenditures paid for by Grantee shall be submitted to the
SEOPW CRA for review and approval in accordance with the terms set forth in this Agreement. Grantee, through
its authorized representative, shall certify that work reflected in said invoices has, in fact, been performed in
accordance with the approved Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit "C".
b. EXPENDITURES. Funds disbursed under this Agreement shall be used solely for the
Program in accordance with the approved Scope of Work and Budget set forth in Exhibit "C." All expenditures of
Funds shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement.
c. SEPARATE ACCOUNTS. Funds shall not be co -mingled with any other funds, and
separate accounts and accounting records shall be maintained.
d. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. No expenditure of 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 any 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 the SEOPW CRA
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/their 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.
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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 name and/or logo, in acknowledgement of the SEOPW CRA 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 limitedto stationary,
newspapers, periodicals, billboards, posters, email, direct mail, flyers, telephone, public events, and television,
radio, or internet advertisements, or interviews.
b. APPROVAL. The SEOPW CRA shall have the right to approve the form and placement
of all acknowledgements described in Section 14(a) above, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.
c. LIMITED USE. Grantee further agrees that the SEOPW CRA 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 name and logo, confers or
may be construed as conferring upon Grantee any right, title, or interest whatsoever in the SEOPW CRA name and
logo beyond the right granted in this Agreement.
15. DEFAULT. If Grantee fails to comply with any term or condition of this Agreement, or fails to
perform any of Grantee's obligations hereunder, and Grantee does not cure such failure within thirty (30) days
following receipt of written notice from the SEOPW CRA that such failure has occurred, then Grantee shall be in
default. Upon the occurrence of such default hereunder the SEOPW CRA, in addition to all remedies available to
it by law, may immediately, upon written notice to Grantee, terminate this Agreement whereupon all payments,
advances, or other compensation paid by the SEOPW CRA directly to Grantee and utilized by Grantee in violation
of this Agreement shall be immediately returned to the SEOPW CRA. Grantee understands and agrees that
termination of this Agreement under this section shall not release Grantee from any obligation accruing prior to the
effective date of termination.
16. NO LIABILITY. In consideration for the issuance of Funds under this Agreement, Grantee hereby
waives, releases, and discharges the SEOPW CRA, the City, its officers, employees, agents, representatives, or
attorneys, whether disclosed or undisclosed, any and all liability for any injury or damage of any kind which may
hereafter accrue to Grantee, its officers, directors, members, employees, agents, or representatives, with respect to
any of the provisions of this Agreement or performance under this Agreement. Any liability of the SEOPW CRA
and Grantee under this Agreement shall be subject to the limitations imposed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
17. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE. In the event of breach of this Agreement by the SEOPW CRA,
Grantee may only seek specific performance of this Agreement and any recovery shall be limited to the grant
funding authorized for the services provided herein. In no event shall the SEOPW CRA be liable to Grantee for
any additional compensation, other than that provided herein.
18. INDEMNIFICATION. The provisions of this paragraph and all liability of the Grantee shall be
subject to limitation imposed by Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
19. INSURANCE. The provisions of this paragraph and all the requirements for Grantee shall be
subject to the limitations of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes.
20. DISPUTES. In the event of a dispute between the SEOPW CRA and Grantee as to the terms and
conditions of this Agreement, the parties 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 parties agree to resolve any
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disputes between them arising from the alleged violation of the terms of this Agreement, in accordance with Section
18-105, of the Code of the City of Miami, as amended ("City Code").
21. INTERPRETATION.
a. CAPTIONS. The captions in this Agreement are for convenience only and are not a part
of this Agreement and do not in any way define, limit, describe, or amplify the terms and provisions of this
Agreement or the scope or intent thereof.
b. ENTIRE AGREEMENT. This instrument constitutes the sole and only agreement of the
parties hereto relating to the grant, and correctly set forth the rights, duties, and obligations of the parties. There
are no collateral or oral agreements or understandings between the SEOPW CRA and Grantee relating to the
Agreement. Any promises, negotiations, or representations not expressly set forth in this Agreement are of no force
or effect. This Agreement shall not be modified in any manner except by an instrument in writing executed by the
parties. The masculine (or neuter) pronoun and the singular number shall include the masculine, feminine and
neuter genders and the singular and plural number. The word "including" followed by any specific item(s) is
deemed to refer to examples rather than to be words of limitation.
c. CONTRACTUAL INTERPRETATION. Should the provisions of this Agreement require
judicial or arbitral interpretation, it is agreed that the judicial or arbitral body interpreting or construing the same
shall not apply the assumption that the terms hereof shall be more strictly construed against one party by reason of
the rule of construction that an instrument is to be construed more strictly against the party which itself or through
its agents prepared same, it being agreed that the agents of both parties have equally participated in the preparation
of this Agreement.
d. COVENANTS. Each covenant, agreement, obligation, term, condition, or other provision
herein contained shall be deemed and construed as a separate and independent covenant of the party bound by,
undertaking or making the same, not dependent on any other provision of this Agreement unless otherwise
expressly provided. All of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement shall apply throughout the term of
this Agreement unless otherwise expressly set forth herein.
e. CONFLICTING TERMS. In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Agreement
and any terms or conditions contained in any attached documents, the terms of this Agreement shall govern.
f. WAIVER. No waiver or breach of any provision of this Agreement shall constitute a
waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other provision hereof, and no waiver shall be effective unless
made in writing.
g. SEVERABILITY. Should any provision contained in this Agreement be determined by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable under the laws of the State of
Florida, then such provision shall be deemed modified to the extent necessary to conform with such laws, or if not
modifiable to conform with such laws, that same shall be deemed severable; and in either event, the remaining
terms and provisions of this Agreement shall remain unmodified and in full force and effect.
h. THIRD -PARTY BENEFICIARIES. No provision of this Agreement shall, in any way,
inure to the benefit of any third party so as to make such third party a beneficiary of this Agreement, or of any one
or more of the terms hereof or otherwise give rise to any cause of action in any party not a party hereto.
22. AMENDMENTS. No amendment to this Agreement shall be binding on either party, unless in
writing and signed by both parties.
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23. DOCUMENT OWNERSHIP. Upon request by the SEOPW CRA, all documents developed by
Grantee shall be delivered to the SEOPW CRA upon completion of this Agreement, and may be used by the
SEOPW CRA, without restriction or limitation. Grantee agrees that all documents maintained and generated
pursuant to this Agreement shall be subject to all provisions of the Public Records Law, Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes. It is further understood by and between the parties that any document which is given by the SEOPW
CRA to Grantee pursuant to this Agreement shall at all times remain the property of the SEOPW CRA and shall
not be used by Grantee for any other purpose whatsoever, without the written consent of the SEOPW CRA.
24. AWARD OF AGREEMENT. Grantee warrants that it has not employed or retained any person
employed by the SEOPW CRA to solicit or secure this Agreement, and that it has not offered to pay, paid, or agreed
to pay any person employed by the SEOPW CRA any fee, commission percentage, brokerage fee, or gift of any
kind contingent upon or resulting from the award of the Funds.
25. NON-DELEGABILITY. The obligations of Grantee under this Agreement shall not be delegated
or assigned to any other party without the SEOPW CRA prior written consent which may be withheld by the
SEOPW CRA, in its sole discretion.
26. CONSTRUCTION. This Agreement shall be construed and enforced in accordance with Florida
law.
27. TERMINATION. The SEOPW CRA reserves the right to terminate this Agreement, at any time
for any reason upon giving five (5) days written notice of termination to Grantee. Should the SEOPW CRA
terminate this Agreement, the SEOPW CRA will be relieved of all obligations under this Agreement. In no way
shall the SEOPW CRA be subjected to any liability or exposure for the termination of this Agreement under this
Section.
28. NOTICE. All notices or other communications which shall or may be given pursuant to this
;.•Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered by personal service, or by registered mail, addressed to the
party at the address indicated herein or as the same may be changed from time to time. Such notice shall be deemed
given on the day on which personally served, or, if by mail, on the fifth day after being posted, or the date of actual
receipt or refusal of delivery, whichever is earlier.
To SEOPW CRA: James McQueen, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency
819 N.W. 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
Email: JMcQueenc miamigov.com
With copies to: Vincent T. Brown, Esq., Staff Counsel
Email: vtbrown(a miamigov.com
To Grantee:
Elaine H. Black, President/CEO
Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust
4800 N.W. 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
Email: eblack(a)ci.miami.fl.us
With copies to: George K. Wysong, III, City Attorney
Email: gwysong(a miamigov.com
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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. 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 herein, and made a part of this
Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Agreement, for other good and
valuable consideration, and intending to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed this
Agreement.
ATTEST:
By:
Name: Todd B. Hannon
Title: Clerk of the Board
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SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the
City of' Miami, a public agency and body corporate
created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes
By:
e: lames McQueen
Title:
By:
Executive Director
Name: Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Title: Staff Counsel
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
TRUST, a limited agency and instrumentality of the City
of Miami, Florida ("Grantee")
By: Elaine H. Black, its President/CEO
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, in consideration of the mutual entry into this Agreement, for other good and
valuable consideration, and intei a I to be legally bound, the SEOPW CRA and Grantee have executed this
Agreement. j� ‘‘t
ATTEST:
Todd B.
Title: Clerk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
By:
Name: George K. Wysong, III
Title: City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO INSURANCE
REQUIREMENTS:
By:
Name: David Ruiz
Title: Interim Director of Risk Management
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SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, of the
City of Miami, a public agency and body corporate
created pursuant to Section 163.356, Florida Statutes
By:
Nye: games McQueen
Title: Executive Director
By:
Name: Vincent T. Brown, Esq.
Title: Staff Counsel
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION
TRUST, a limited agency and instrumentality of the City
of Miami, Florida ("Grantee")
By: Elaine H. Black, its President/CEO
Exhibit "A"
Resolution No. CRA-R-26-0025
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Southeast Overtown/Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
Legislation
CRA Resolution: CRA-R-26-0025
819 NW 2nd Ave
3rd Floor
Miami, FL 33136
www.seopwcra.com
File Number: 19344
Final Action Date:5/28/2026
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE SOUTHEAST
OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
("SEOPW CRA"), AUTHORIZING A GRANT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
SEVENTY-FIVE THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ZERO CENTS ($75,000.00)
("FUNDS"), TO THE LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST, A
LIMITED AGENCY AND INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE CITY OF MIAMI ("CITY"),
CREATED PURSUANT TO CITY ORDINANCE NO. 12859 IN 2006 ("LIBERTY
CITY TRUST"), TO UNDERWRITE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2026
YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM ("PROGRAM"), WHICH PROVIDES
EMPLOYABILITY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO LOW-INCOME
AND AT -RISK YOUTH (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,
SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING, FROM ACCOUNT NO.
10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 — "OTHER GRANTS AND AIDS / NON-TIF
REVENUE FUND"; FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO
NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY, ALL IN FORMS ACCEPTABLE TO COUNSEL;
PROVIDING FOR THE INCORPORATION OF RECITALS AND AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency ("SEOPW
CRA") is a community redevelopment agency created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and is
responsible for carrying out community redevelopment activities and projects within its Redevelopment
Area in accordance with the 2018 Updated Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment
Plan ("Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 4, of the Plan, encourages the "creat[ion of] jobs within the
community," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Goal 6, of the Plan, focuses on "improv[ing] the quality of life for
residents," as a stated redevelopment goal; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 4, of the Plan, provides that "employment opportunities be
made available to existing residents ...," as a stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, Section 2, Principle 6, of the Plan, discusses "address[ing] and improv[ing] the
neighborhood economy and expand[ing] the economic opportunities of present and future residents," as a
stated redevelopment principle; and
WHEREAS, the Liberty City Community Revitalization Trust, a limited agency and
instrumentality of the City of Miami ("City"), established in 2006 pursuant to City Ordinance No. 12859
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File ID: 19344 Enactment Number: CRA-R-26-0025
("Liberty City Trust"), has implemented a Youth Employment Program ("Program") that imparts
financial empowerment to local youth through paid work assignments; and
WHEREAS, the Program provides an eight (8) week course tentative start date from June 15,
2026 through August 7, 2026 with twenty-two (22) participants from the SEOPW CRA Redevelopment
Area between the ages of fourteen (14) through nineteen (19), who will receive a stipend of Fifteen
Dollars and Zero Cents ($15.00) per hour; and
WHEREAS, the Program will engage with the youth demographic group from low-income and
at -risk families, providing an opportunity to develop employability and financial management skills and
allow Overtown participants to learn how to apply such skills that are essential to enhancing the quality of
life, personal relationships, and employment ("Purpose"); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners wishes to authorize the allocation of a grant to Liberty
City Trust, in an amount not to exceed Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($75,000.00)
("Funds") for the Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners finds that authorizing this Resolution would further the
SEOPW CRA redevelopment goals and objectives.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN/PARK WEST COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are
adopted by reference and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. The Executive Director is hereby authorized to allocate the Funds, at his
discretion, on a reimbursement basis or directly to vendors, upon presentation of invoices and satisfactory
documentation from the Other Grants and Aids— Non-TIF Account No.
10051.920101.883000.0000.00000 to Liberty City Trust to further the Purpose stated herein.
Section 3. The Executive Director is authorized to negotiate and execute an agreement,
including any and all necessary documents, and all -in forms acceptable to the Counsel, for said Purpose.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
V ce
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ounsel 5/21/2026
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Exhibit "B"
Resolution No. 26-002
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RESOLUTION NO. 26-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
LIBERTY CITY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION TRUST ("LIBERTY
CITY TRUST") TO ACCEPT AND RECEIVE FROM THE
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ("CRA") GRANT
FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT $75,000.00 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
THE 2026 SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM; AND
AUTHORIZE THE PRESIDENT/CEO TO DESIGNATE STAFF
AND/OR ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES TO
SUPPORT THE PROGRAM.
EMMA LADSON, CHAIR
Approved by the Board of Directors of the Liberty City Community
Revitalization Trust at its meeting of June 9, 2026.
ELAINE H. BLAC
PRESIDENT/ CEO
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE
Subscribed and sworn to before me by ELAINE H. BLACK,
President/Chief Executive Officer, as the official recordkeeper for the Liberty
City Trust, who is personally known to me or who produced
2026.
as identification, on the
Notary Public, State of Florida
My Commission expires:
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= Notary Public . State of Florida
Commission N HH 444466
of..;: ' My Comm. Expires Sep 14, 2027
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day of
Exhibit "C"
Scope of Work and Budget
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LIBERTY CITY
TRUST
uer!s Ciro Corcrrunit•, R
May 7, 2026
James McQueen, Executive Director
Southeast Overtown/ Park West
Community Redevelopment Agency
819 NW 2nd Avenue
3rd Floor
Miami, Florida 33136
Re: 2026 Youth Employment Program (YEP)
Request for Funding
Dear Mr. McQueen:
Thank you for the opportunity again to be considered for funding by the
Southeast Overtown Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA").
The Liberty City Trust is a quasi -public government organization created through
the City of Miami Ordinance No. 12859 in 2006. Our office and contact
information are as follows:
Elaine Black, President/CEO
c/o Charles Hadley Park
4800 NW 12th Avenue
Miami, Florida 33127
Telephone No. (305) 329-4707
Email: eblack(cvmiamigov.com
The mission of the Liberty City Trust is to provide oversight and facilitate the
City's revitalization efforts and initiatives. Our primary areas of focus include
housing, commercial and business development, and improving the overall
quality of life for the residents we serve.
The Liberty City Trust respectfully requests funding in the amount of $75,000 to
support the 2026 Youth Employment Program ("YEP"), an initiative designed to
create pathways to employment, reduce poverty, and empower youth to become
active contributors within their communities. Through this program, 22
students from the Overtown community will be employed at a rate of $15 per
hour.
Program Background and History
In 2015, the Liberty City Trust established the Youth Employmnerii.P Program
("YEP") to provide meaningful employment opportunities and -workforce".
experience for students ages 14 through 19. Participants work for' eight weeks
during the summer months of June through August in a variety off.entry-level
positions within nonprofit organizations, the private sector, and City of Miami
Parks.
For the past 19 years, the Liberty City Trust has remained committed to ensuring
that residents of Liberty City and surrounding communities have access to
opportunities that improve their quality of life through trusted, community -
centered programs and services.
Since its inception, the YEP program has employed approximately 874 students,
providing:
1. Income support to low-income families;
2. Valuable job training and work experience; and
3. Positive and structured summer engagement that helps keep youth
productive and out of trouble during school recess.
The goal of the YEP is to continue providing summer employment opportunities
while also helping students develop individual strengths, career readiness; and
workforce competencies. The program specifically targets at -risk youth by
incorporating youth development principles focused on career development and
workforce preparedness.
To date, the Liberty City Trust has employed 89 youth from the Overtown
community between 2022 and 2025 through prior CRA funding support.
Program Impact
The YEP program serves as a strong example of how community -driven
initiatives can empower young people and prepare them for successful futures.
Last year, twenty (29) students participated in the program and received
biweekly compensation in the amount of $600. Their work experience was
supplemented with two hours per week of classroom instruction focused on life
skills development and professional competencies. A Life Skills Coach was
assigned to work individually with each intern and evaluate their progress in the
following areas:
• Employment, social, and financial management skills
• Human relations and workplace etiquette
• Self-esteem development
• Resume writing
• Public speaking
• Writing skills
• Job search strategies and career planning
The program successfully imparted essential life skills, fostered job readiness,
and encouraged community engagement among participants. All twenty-nine
participants received evaluation ratings of "4," indicating work maturity skills
demonstrating independence with minimal or no supervision.
Many students reported increased confidence, stronger communication skills,
and a clearer understanding of career pathways. Several participants also
expressed a heightened sense of responsibility toward their community, and
some secured part-time employment as a direct result of their participation in
the program.
Overall, the impact of the YEP program on youth within the Overtown community
has been overwhelmingly positive.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please do not
hesitate to contact us at (305) 329-4707. Thank you in advance for your
consideration and support of this important 2026 summer youth initiative.
Sincerely,
Stauae , Rae4
Elaine H. Black
President/ CEO
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LIBERTY CITY
iberty City Community Revitalization Trust
Program Details and Coursework
We believe that the program is consistent with the mission and interest of the
Liberty City Trust. The YEP will serve multiple purposes by preparing youth for
the workplace. The program activities will implement workshops on job
readiness, career exploration, financial literacy, life skills, and opportunities to
continue education and social growth as indicated below:
The workshops for the FY26 period will be as follows:
Coursework Calendar
June 5, 2026
Orientation -. Introduction to the program, worksites, and supervisors.
June 10, 2026
Professional Skills - Interns will learn about interview preparation.
June 17, 2026
Resume Writing - Introduction to the fundamentals of resume building.
June 24, 2026
Creativity and Innovation - Interns will learn problem solving,
creativity/ flexible thinking.
July 1, 2026
Financial Literacy - Interns will learn the basics of managing their finances;
from starting a bank account and depositing checks to using online banking
and income taxes from a Finance Expert.
July 8, 2026
Conflict Resolution and Teamwork - Interns will learn how to de-escalate from
understanding conflict.
July 15, 2026
Job Search and Career Planning - Using all skills from the previous weeks to
help the students define their career path and learn to use online job services
to apply for a job.
July 22, 2026 & July 29, 2026
Closing Interviews
LIBERTY CITY
TRUST
PROPOSED BUDGET REQUEST
LIBERTY CITY TRUST
2026 YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
Applicant Agency:
Project Name:
Tentative Start Date/End Date:
Liberty City Trust
2026 Youth Employment Program
June 15, 2026 to August 7, 2026
Salary - $52,800.00
Summer Interns - a temporary summer position which will provide
program participant with the opportunity to work 20 hours per week for 8 weeks
at the rate of $15.00 per hour. (22 interns x 20 hours per week x $15 x 8 weeks)
FICA Taxes/Unemployment (Fringes) - $ 4,040.00
FICA will be paid for all salaries: $55,200 x .0765 - $3,222.80
Uniforms - $ 1,320.00
Summer Interns are provided with 5 Uniform T-Shirts to wears and bags.
The cost of shirts is $12.00 (22 interns x 5-Tshirts x $12.00 per shirt).
Payroll Fees - $ 600.00
Workshop Facilitator - $14,150.00
A temporary summer position for 8 weeks. This position will manage, and
conduct curriculum implemented for program participants, as well as interfacing
with worksite supervisors, monitoring, planning, evaluating, creation of a
pictorial of the participants and follow up on progress during the program.
Background Checks - $ 2,090.00
All program participants will go through a level II background check and
drug testing. Drug testing and background check are mandatory for
employment. (22 interns x $95)
Total Budget $ 75,000.00
LIBERTY CITY
TRUST
Liberty City s;ommuoity Revitalization Trust
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