Commercial Facade Grant Award Recommendation

The intent of the Commercial Façade Grant Program is to significantly enhance the appearance of buildings and eliminate blight within the FPRA district. This program is designed to encourage redevelopment of the FPRA by enhancing its visual aesthetics, which will lead to increased property values, tenant occupancy, economic development, and job creation. The program offers financial assistance in the form of a reimbursable grant, matching 50% up to $25,000.

The applications were evaluated 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 two highest ranked applications, Gloria Roa Bodin, P.A.located at 215 N. 2nd Street and Fort Pierce PAL located at 2203 Orange Avenue.
The maximum possible points was 300. 
215 N. 2nd Street - Scored 205
2203 Orange Ave - 165
500 Orange Avenue - 125
701 Atlantic Ave - 95
710 Orange Avenue - 85

 

Award Commercial Facade Grant to 215 N 2nd Street, Gloria Roa Bodin, P.A. and 
2203 Orange Avenue - Fort Pierce PAL

Staff will proceed as directed by the FPRA Board. 

Miriam Garcia, Redevelopment Specialist

Shyanne Harnage, Economic Development Manager