Subject:
Time-only extension of Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Residential Improvement Program Contracts.
Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of time-only extensions of three Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Improvement Program to allow for an additional 90 days for the previously approved work to be completed. This grant program is included on the Fiscal Year 2024 Lealman Work Plan originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency during their regular meeting on September 19, 2023. A copy of the Work Plan is included as an attachment to this item.
The purpose of the Residential Improvement Program is to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with improving and enhancing the exterior appearance of the applicant’s home and property. The property must be located within the boundaries of the Lealman CRA to be eligible for grant funds. The property must be structurally sound meet Florida building codes and local housing codes. Grant awards of up to $15,000.00 are available for residential façade and site improvements.
The change orders for extensions submitted are for three projects in Lealman. The three projects with the appropriate amounts requested are as follows:
• The first property in question is 5035 40th Street North, Lealman, FL, 33714. The scope of work includes pressure washing, painting, and tree trimming for $6,362.00.
• The second property in question is 5223 Jasmine Circle North, Lealman, FL 33714. The scope of work includes pressure washing, painting, and tree trimming for a total cost of $7,011.00.
• The third property in question is 4018 53rd Avenue North, Lealman, FL 33714. The scope of work includes replacing a front door, pressure washing, painting, and tree trimming for a total cost of $6,950.00.
• Funding for this payment is available within the Lealman CRA Trust Fund, using the Countywide portion of the Tax Incremental Financing and it is included in the Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted Budget.
• This request has no additional budgetary impact. The $20,323 in funding was previously approved for this purpose and is consistent with the FY24 Adopted Budget.
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Summary:
The purpose of the Residential Improvement Program is to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with improving and enhancing the exterior appearance of the applicant’s home and property. Properties must be located within the boundaries of the Lealman CRA to be eligible for grant funds. Eligible properties include single-family detached houses, townhomes, villas, cooperatives, condominiums, and manufactured housing. The property must be structurally sound, meet Florida Building Codes, and local housing codes. Up to $15,000.00 is available for residential site and façade improvements.
Grant applicants are required to execute an Acceptance of Grant and Conditions, which lists all contracts associated with the grant and acknowledges the applicant’s receipt of and adherence to program guidelines, as well as a Rehabilitation Work Contract with each contractor providing services.
Background Information:
This grant program is included on the FY24 Lealman Work Plan, approved by the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency during their regular meeting on September 19, 2023.
The purpose of the Residential Site Improvement Program is to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with improving and enhancing the exterior appearance of the applicant’s home and property. The property must be located within the boundaries of the Lealman CRA to be eligible for grant funds. The property must be structurally sound, meet Florida building codes, and local housing codes. Grant awards of up to $15,000.00 are available for residential façade and site improvements.
Fiscal Impact:
Appropriation of $20,323.00 for the associated work contracts is consistent with the FY24 Adopted Budget and is included in the FY24 Estimate. The grant funding will be paid from the Lealman CRA Trust Fund area utilizing the Countywide portion of the Tax Increment Financing.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign these Grant Agreements is granted via the Agency’s approval of the FY24 Lealman Work Plan.
Staff Member Responsible:
Felix D Nunez, CRA Coordinator, Lealman Community
Partners:
Lealman CRA Advisory Committee
Lealman residents, businesses, stakeholders, and community partners