Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:
CLARA LONG, Acting Director
Organization:
Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Clara Long, Interim Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:
A. Approve the following five Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:
1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Loice B. Jackson, owner of residential property located at 202 Edgewater Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,766 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof;
2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Gilbert J. and Julie K. Sharp, owners of residential property located at 10 Rosea Drive, Barrancas Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000 representing an in-kind match through the Barrancas Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370116, replacement windows;
3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Kenneth and Susanne Staruk, owners of residential property located at 16 Northwest Gilliland Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,475 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof;
4. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Wanda Woods and Freddie L Woods, owners of residential property located at 6214 Vicksburg Drive, Oakfield Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,486 representing an in-kind match through the Oakfield Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370121, replacement roof;
5. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and David A. York, owner of residential property located at 316 Bryant Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $2,675 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof; and
B. Authorize 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 program is to promote private investment which will upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity for residential properties within the designated CRA areas. A rendering of each project is attached.
On December 8, 2019 at 9:00 a.m., a CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of the various agenda items.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the Grants will be provided as follows:
Loice B. Jackson, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $4,766
Gilbert J. and Julie K. Sharp, Barrancas TIF, Cost Center 370116, in the amount of $6,000
Kenneth and Susanne Staruk, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $2,475
Wanda Woods and Freddie L. Woods, Oakfield TIF, Cost Center 370121, in the amount of $3,486
David A. York, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $2,675
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 these Grant awards.
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.