Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:
TONYA GREEN, Neighborhood & Human Services Director
Organization:
Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements – Tonya Green, 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 four Residential Rehab Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements:
1. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Mary M. Dodd, owner of residential property located at 1 Park Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $6,000 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof and central heat and air conversion;
2. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Thomas J. Clayton, owner of residential property located at 1 Greve Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $4,365 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement roof;
3. The Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Richard R. and Charlotte L. Birge, owners of residential property located at 101 Edgewater Drive, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $3,212 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 Noeline M, Emmons, owner of residential property located at 303 Gilliland Road, Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $5,557 representing an in-kind match through the Warrington Tax Increment Financing (TIF), Fund 151, Cost Center 370114, replacement windows; 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 March 7, 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:
Mary M. Dodd, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $6,000
Thomas J. Clayton, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $4,365
Richard R. and Charlotte L. Birge, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $3,212
Noeline M. Emmons, Warrington TIF, Cost Center 370114, in the amount of $5,557
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.