8.E.
FPRA Regular Meeting - 5:05 PM
- Meeting Date:
- 08/12/2025
- Re
- Review and approve CRA Advisory Committee Recommendations for Comm Facade Grant Application for 710 Orange Avenue
- Submitted For:
- Miriam Garcia
SUBJECT:
PULLED AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Review and approve CRA Advisory Committee Recommendation for Commercial Facade Grant Application for 710 Orange Avenue in the amount of $15,840.45 - Botanical Sanctuary, LLC
SUMMARY:
The CRA Advisory Committee has completed its evaluation of the latest round of Commercial Façade Grant Program applications. This program is designed to eliminate blight and enhance the visual appearance of properties within the FPRA district, encouraging private reinvestment, economic development, and job creation. It provides 50% matching grants, up to $25,000, for eligible exterior improvements.
In this round, six committee members evaluated the submitted applications, with a maximum possible score of 600 points per application.
Project Description:
Proposed improvements at 710 Orange Avenue, submitted by Botanical Sanctuary, LLC, include the installation of impact-resistant windows on the second story and the repaving and restriping of the parking lot.
Score:
The application received a score of 376 out of 600 points (62%).
This action represents the initial step in the grant award process. If the Board approves the Committee’s recommendation, staff will draft a grant agreement for Botanical Sanctuary, LLC to be presented at a future FPRA Board meeting for final approval.
Staff anticipates that additional applications will be submitted before the August 15, 2025, deadline. These will be evaluated in a subsequent review cycle.
In this round, six committee members evaluated the submitted applications, with a maximum possible score of 600 points per application.
Project Description:
Proposed improvements at 710 Orange Avenue, submitted by Botanical Sanctuary, LLC, include the installation of impact-resistant windows on the second story and the repaving and restriping of the parking lot.
Score:
The application received a score of 376 out of 600 points (62%).
This action represents the initial step in the grant award process. If the Board approves the Committee’s recommendation, staff will draft a grant agreement for Botanical Sanctuary, LLC to be presented at a future FPRA Board meeting for final approval.
Staff anticipates that additional applications will be submitted before the August 15, 2025, deadline. These will be evaluated in a subsequent review cycle.
FPRA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN GOAL/POLICY
Goal 7 = The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall increase private sector investment and business development within the Community Redevelopment Area.
Goal 9 - The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall support small businesses, start-up businesses and support entrepreneurial activity within the Redevelopment Area.
Goal 9 - The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency shall support small businesses, start-up businesses and support entrepreneurial activity within the Redevelopment Area.
RECOMMENDATION:
Review CRA Advisory Committee's recommendation and award grant to 710 Orange Avenue in the amount of $15,840.45 - Botanical Sanctuary
ALTERNATIVES:
Deny or conditionally approve the application.
RESPONSIBLE STAFF:
Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist
COORDINATED WITH:
Shyanne Harnage, Community and Economic Development Director
CRA Advisory Committee
CRA Advisory Committee
Fiscal Impact
OTHER INFORMATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments
- Evaluation Criteria
- Comm. Facade Program Overview
- 710 Orange Ave Application
- Evaluation Sheets - 710 Orange Ave