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Budget/Finance 3.

Community Redevelopment Agency

Meeting Date:	12/08/2016
Issue: Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement
From:	Tonya Gant
Department:	Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood and Human Services Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement for the property located at 8677 North Old Palafox:

A. Approve the Commercial Sign Grant Program Funding Agreement between Escambia County CRA and Basic Solutions, owner of commercial property located at 8677 North Old Palafox, Pensacola, Florida, in the Ensley Redevelopment District, in the amount of $967, representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 370214, Object Code 58301, to install new sign; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding Agreement and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.

BACKGROUND:

On December 8, 2016 a CRA meeting was convened to consider approval of the aforementioned actions between the Escambia County CRA and Basic Solutions. A rendering of the project is attached.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funding for the Grant will be provided through the NED 2010 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Fund 129, Cost Center 370214, and Object Code 58301.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The Funding Agreement was reviewed and approved as to form and legal sufficiency by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.

PERSONNEL:

Neighborhood & Human Services Department/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(s), 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_Basic Solutions_December2016