Recommendation Concerning Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements - Tonya Gant, Neighborhood & Human Services Department Director
That the Board take the following action concerning the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreements:
A. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Ebonwood/Oakcrest/Gary Circle Homeowner's Association, Inc., awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $500, for the Ebonwood Community Center Upgrade Project, located in the Englewood Community Redevelopment Area; and
B. Approve the Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Mini-Grant Agreement between Escambia County and the Community Improvement Association, Inc., awarding a Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, in the amount of $400, for the Montclair Neighborhood Watch Signs Project, located in the Palafox Community Redevelopment Area; and
C. Authorize the Chairman or Vice Chairman to execute the Agreements and all related documents as required to implement the projects.
[Funding: Fund 129/2010 and 2011 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214 and 370216]
BACKGROUND:
The 2010 and 2011 Escambia Consortium Annual Action Plans approved by the Board on July 8, 2010 and August 4, 2011 included a CDBG allocation for Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Projects targeting the County's designated Community Redevelopment Areas (Exhibit I). The Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Grant, implemented through the Neighborhood & Human Services Department, provides funds from CDBG resources to encourage community and volunteer based redevelopment efforts.
The proposals submitted by the Ebonwood/Oakcrest/Gary Circle Homeowner's Association, Inc. (Ebonwood) and Community Improvement Association, Incorporated (Community) have been reviewed by staff of the Neighborhood & Human Services Department. The Ebonwood proposal is for the purchase of additional tables and chairs to support activities in the Ebonwood Community Center and will not exceed $500; a copy of the Agreement, including the group's original application is included in Exhibit II. The Community proposal will purchase yard signs to announce meetings, a banner, and a magnetic watch sign for vehicles and will not exceed $400; a copy of the Agreement, including the group's original application is included in Exhibit III.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
The funds for these Projects are budgeted in Fund 129/2010 and 2011 CDBG, Cost Centers 370214 and 370216.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:
The Agreements have been reviewed and approved by Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney.
PERSONNEL:
No impact related to additional personnel associated with these Grant Agreements.
POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:
An Agreement mutually approved and executed between the County and the Project sponsors is required for implementation of each Project.
IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:
Implementation and oversight will be provided by Neighborhood Enterprise Division (NED) and the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA), as needed.