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5.F.

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 2210 Orange Ave in the amount of $25,000
Submitted For:: Shyanne Harnage

SUBJECT:

Review and approve CRA Advisory Committee Recommendation for the Commercial Facade Grant Application for 2210 Orange Avenue in the amount of $25,000 — Vedex, 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:
Proposed improvements for 2210 Orange Avenue owned by Vedex, LLC. include stucco finishes on walls and columns, installation of new windows and doors, the addition of security cameras, permanent landscaping, parking lot upgrades, installation of awnings and canopies, and ADA-compliant enhancements.

The application was evaluated by six committee members, with a maximum possible score of 600 points. The project received a score of 578 out of 600, reflecting strong alignment with program goals.

This represents the initial step in the grant award process. If the FPRA Board approves the Committee’s recommendation, staff will prepare a grant agreement for 2210 Orange Avenue to be presented for final approval at a future 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 CRA Advisory Committee's recommendation and award the grant to 2210 Orange Avenue 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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