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Agenda Item # 11.f.
City Commission Regular Meeting
Meeting Date:
05/19/2025
Re
Proposed Agreement with Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc.
Submitted For:
Audria Moore

SUBJECT:

Approval of an Agreement between the City of Fort Pierce and Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. to provide services from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, for an amount not to exceed $50,000.

SUMMARY:

In 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) informed Grants Management that Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds could no longer be utilized to support services provided by local Main Street organizations. Previously, under the Scope of Project in the agreement, these grant funds were allocated to "recruit new businesses, strengthen existing businesses, enhance current events, and continue historic look of Fort Pierce."

In response to HUD's directive, the Finance Department reallocated all payments to Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc. (MSFP) from CDBG funding to the City of Fort Pierce's General Fund. Consequently, a new agreement was established between the City of Fort Pierce and MSFP, outlining a detailed Scope of Services, Deliverables, and a Reporting Form.

This updated agreement integrates the principles of Main Street America's Impact for Main Street Transformation and the Florida Main Street Guide. While maintaining several elements from the prior agreement, it incorporates the national organization's Four Points framework: Economic Vitality, Design, Promotion, and Organization. Also, MSFP is now required to provide in addition to a certificate of insurance for general liability, policies for automobile liability, and professional liability coverage, with the City of Fort Pierce listed as an additional insured party in the general and automobile liability policies.

Under the revised agreement, MSFP will focus on services, including, but not limited to:
  • Strengthening the district's economic base.
  • Partnering with the City and FPRA to enhance the district's physical appearance.
  • Assisting in promoting FPRA programs and City initiatives.
  • Implementing creative programming and a comprehensive marketing and community engagement strategy. 

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission.

ALTERNATIVES:

Staff will proceed as directed by the City Commission.

RESPONSIBLE STAFF:

Audria V. Moore, Special Projects Coordinator

COORDINATED WITH:

DeVoshay Johnson, Interim City Manager
Linda Cox, City Clerk
Sara Hedges, City Attorney
Shyanne Harnage, Community and Economic Development Director
Main Street Fort Pierce, Inc.

Fiscal Impact

Budgeted Y/N:
Y
Fiscal Year:
2025
Account:
0016000-582200
Amount:
$50,000

OTHER INFORMATION:

Since Main Street services are no longer an allowable CDBG expense, in FY2024 General Fund, account 0016000-582200 AID TO PRIVATE ORG/DT MAINST was established. The funds will be distributed quarterly in increments of $12,500.

Attachments

Form Review

Inbox Reviewed By Date
City Manager Audria Moore 03/25/2025 04:57 PM
City Manager Richard Chess 05/14/2025 03:56 PM
Form Started By:
Audria Moore
Started On:
03/25/2025 04:45 PM
Final Approval Date:
05/14/2025