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County Administrator's Report 10. 6.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	09/16/2013
Issue: Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 300 1/2 Jamison Street
From:	Keith Wilkins
Department:	Community & Environment
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for 300 1/2 Jamison Street - Keith Wilkins, Community & Environment Department Director

That the Board ratify the following September 16, 2013, 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 for the property located at 300 1/2 Jamison Street:

A. Approving the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Karen M. Lynn, the owner of residential property located at 300 1/2 Jamison Street, Pensacola, Florida, in the Barrancas Redevelopment Area, each in the amount of $1,150 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301, to connect to sanitary sewer; and

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

BACKGROUND:

The CRA created matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment areas. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and/or residential properties.

On September 16 2013, a CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of the aforementioned actions between the Escambia County CRA and Karen M. Lynn. A rendering of the project is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the Grant will be provided through the Barrancas TIF, Fund 151, Cost Center 220519, Object Code 58301.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Funding and Lien Agreements were reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

Community & Environment Department/Community Redevelopment Agency (CED/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:

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

Attachments
Residential Rehab 300 1/2 Jamison Street