Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements
From:
Tonya Gant, Director
Organization:
Neighborhood & Human Svcs
CAO Approval:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation Concerning Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program Funding and Lien Agreements for property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard:
A. Approve the Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Funding and Lien Agreements between Escambia County CRA and Carco Properties, Inc., owner of commercial property located at 314 South Navy Boulevard, Pensacola, Florida, in the Warrington Redevelopment District, each in the amount of $1,335 representing an in-kind match through the Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED), 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, parking lot improvement; and
B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Funding and Lien Agreements and any related documents necessary to implement this Grant award.
BACKGROUND:
The CRA created the matching Grant programs to be implemented within the County's redevelopment districts. The intent of the matching Grant programs is to incentize private investment to upgrade the appearance, property values, and economic activity on selected commercial corridors and/or residential properties. A rendering of the project is attached.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Funding for the Grant will be provided as follows;
1. Carco Properties, Inc., NED 2013 CDBG Cost Center 370218, in the amount of $1,335.
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:
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, will handle all implementation tasks.