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County Administrator's Report 11. 2.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	08/20/2015
Issue: Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director

That the Board ratify the following August 20, 2015, action of the Board of County Commissioners of Escambia County, acting in its capacity as the Escambia County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

A. Approving the following three Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:

1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Bernard and Dorothy Jacobs, owners of residential property located at 400 Rue Max Avenue, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,275, representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, Object Code 58301, for sewer connection;

2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Raymond A. and Sheryl Canevari, owners of residential property located at 324 East Sunset Avenue, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,550 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; and

3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Ted R. and Anita L. Corbin, owners of residential property located at 421 Baublits Court, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,075, representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, Object Code 58301, for roof replacement; and

B. Authorizing the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement the Grant awards.

BACKGROUND:

The intent of the matching Grant programs is to promote private investment which will upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and residential properties. A rendering of the project is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the Grants will be provided as follows

1. Bernard & Dorothy Jacobs, Barrancas TIF, Cost Center 370116, in the amount of $1,275
2. Raymond A. and Sheryl Canevari, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $4,550
3. Ted R. and Anita L. Corbin, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $2,075

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by the County Attorney's Office.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services/Community Redevelopment Agency (NHS/CRA) staff will handle this Grant award.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

Board approval is required for disbursement of funds to all private individuals or outside agencies.

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

NHS/CRA staff, in coordination with the property owner, handles all implementation tasks. NHS/CRA staff will monitor the work in progress and will be responsible for compiling the necessary documentation prior to the Grant award.

Attachments
Agreement-Jacobs-Aug2015
Agreement-Canevari-Aug2015
Agreement-Corbin-Aug2015