Subject:
Change order for the grant agreement for Lealman Community Redevelopment Area Residential Improvement Program.
Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator for a contract related to the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) Residential Improvement Program. This grant program is included on the Fiscal Year 2025 Lealman Work Plan and Budget approved by the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency during their regular meeting on September 19, 2024.
The Residential Improvement Program aims to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with improving and enhancing the exterior appearance of the applicant’s home and property. To be eligible for grant funds, the property must be located within the boundaries of the Lealman CRA. It must also be structurally sound and meet Florida building codes and local housing codes. Grant awards of up to $15,000.00 are available for residential façade and site improvements.
• Funding for this payment request is included in the Lealman CRA's current-year budget in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund, utilizing the MSTU portion of the Tax Increment Financing.
The change order is for the following project at Lealman.
• The property in question is 4253 42nd Avenue North, Lealman, FL, 33714. The original scope of work includes installing a new driveway for a total cost of $6,700.00.
• The requested change order accommodates removing gravel 2 feet from the right of way and replacing it with sod, which is required by Pinellas County permit requirements. To meet the requirements, the applicant will remove gravel and old wood and install florida friendly sodto come into compliance at a total cost of $1,300.00.
• The new total cost of the entire project is $8,000.00, not to exceed the grant maximum total for this program, which is $15,000.00.
• Funding for this payment request is included in the Lealman CRA's current-year budget in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund.
Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health Safety and Welfare
2.2 Be a facilitator, convener, and purchaser of services for those in need
Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
4.2 Invest in communities that need the most
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support
Summary:
The Residential Improvement Program aims 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.
Background Information:
This grant program is included on the FY25 Lealman Work Plan and Budget, approved by the Board of County Commissioners sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency during their regular meeting on September 19, 2024. A copy of the Work Plan is attached to this item.
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.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this payment request of $8,000.00 is included in the Lealman CRA's current-year budget in the Lealman CRA Trust Fund. The grant funding will be paid from the Lealman CRA Trust Fund area, utilizing the MSTU 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 FY25 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