Skip to main content

AgendaQuick™

View Agenda Item

Back to View Meetings Back to Minutes
Previous Item Next Item
7.c.
FPRA Regular Meeting - 4:30 p.m.
Meeting Date:
03/08/2022
Re
Approve CRA Advisory Committee Commercial Facade Grant Award Recommendations
Submitted For:
Shyanne Harnage

SUBJECT:

Approve CRA Advisory Committee Commercial Facade Grant Award Recommendations

SUMMARY:

The intent of the Commercial Façade Grant Program is to support the revitalization of the commercial corridors in the FPRA district by stimulating private investment in improvements that enhance the appearance of buildings and properties and eliminate blight and non-conforming design standards. This program will complement other revitalization efforts to ensure the maximum leverage of resources and support local businesses.

A total of 30 applications were received and staff evaluated the applications on the following evaluation criteria: visual impact, activation of a vacant building, business type, and goals of the FPRA Plan.

The CRA Advisory Committee recommends approval to the FPRA Board for the highest ranked Commercial Façade Grant Applications. The maximum possible points was 300. 
809 Delaware Ave. - Scored 300
825 N Indian River Dr. - Scored 293 
1105 Seaway Drive - Scored 292
906 Delaware Ave. - Scored 250


 

RECOMMENDATION:

Award Commercial Facade Grants to the highest ranked applicants. 

ALTERNATIVES:

Staff will proceed as directed by the FPRA Board. 

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist
 

COORDINATED WITH:

Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
Y
Fiscal Year:
2022
Account:
104-9400-554-4020
Amount:
100,000.00

OTHER INFORMATION:

FPRA approved funding for $100,000 for Commercial Facade Grants June 2021.

Attachments