Approval of the Grant Agreement for Commercial Facade improvement for 207 Orange Avenue - Jetset Events LLC in an amount not to exceed $25,000.00.

As part of its mission to alleviate slum and blight, and to encourage redevelopment within the FPRA district by enhancing visual aesthetics, the FPRA established the Commercial Façade Grant Program. This program offers financial assistance in the form of a reimbursable, matching grant (50%) of up to $25,000 to property or business owners for eligible expenses associated with improving the external appearance of their businesses, thereby encouraging further investment in their operations.

Jetset Events, LLC, the applicant, is seeking funding to significantly improve the facade of their property by adding outdoor window boxes and hurricane shutters to the upper windows, installing security cameras, and renovating the entranceway, which includes replacing exterior flooring, removing facade tile, replacing windows, and installing ADA-compliant front doors. The applicant expects the total investment for the eligible facade improvements to exceed $72,000.

Applications were evaluated by staff based on the following criteria:
The CRA Advisory Committee reviewed the application and recommended award.

Staff is now seeking approval of the Grant Agreement for the Commercial Façade project at 207 Orange Avenue, submitted by Jetset Events, LLC.
 

Staff recommends approval.

Staff will proceed as directed by FPRA Board. 

Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist
Shyanne Harnange, CRA Administrator

Sara Hedges, City Attorney