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5.E.

FPRA Special Meeting - 5:05 PM

Meeting Date:: 10/21/2025
Re: Review and approve CRA Advisory Committee Recommendations for Comm. Facade Grant Application for 706 S. US Hwy 1 in the amount of $25,000
Submitted For:: Shyanne Harnage

SUBJECT:

Review and approve CRA Advisory Committee Recommendations for Commercial Facade Grant Application for 706 S. US Hwy 1 in the amount of $25,000 — Blue Sky Property Holdings, LLC

SUMMARY:

The CRA Advisory Committee has completed its evaluation of the most recent 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 investment, economic development, and job creation. It offers 50% matching grants, up to $25,000, for eligible exterior improvements.

All applications were evaluated based on the intent of the Commercial Façade Program, which is to support projects that provide substantial, visible improvements from the public right-of-way going beyond routine maintenance to meaningfully reduce blight within the FPRA district.

Project Description:
The proposed improvements for 706 S US Highway 1 owned by Blue Sky Property Holdings, LLC. include siding, framing, roof replacement, windows, stucco repairs, exterior paint, signs, metal awning, permanent landscaping and irrigation.

The application was evaluated by six committee members, with a maximum possible score of 600 points. The project received a perfect score of 600 out 600 points.

This represents the initial step in the grant award process. If the Board approves the Committee’s recommendation, staff will prepare a grant agreement for 706 S US Highway 1 to be brought back for final approval at a future FPRA Board meeting.

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.

RECOMMENDATION:

Review the CRA Advisory Committee's recommendation and award a grant to 706 S US Highway 1 in the amount of $25,000.00.

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

Fiscal Impact

OTHER INFORMATION:

There is no fiscal impact at this stage. This item represents the initial step in the grant award process. Should the Board approve the Committee's recommendation, a grant agreement will be drafted and presented to the FPRA Board for final consideration and approval.

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