Subject:
First Amendment to the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement with Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc. for CDBG funded facility improvements.
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Recommended Action:
Approval and execution by the County Administrator of the First Amendment to the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement (Agreement) with Lighthouse of Pinellas, Inc.(Lighthouse) for facility improvements.
• Increasing the funding to Lighthouse will allow for the replacement of three additional failing HVAC units at the facility.
• The SPA provides an additional $37,800.00 for a total Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) investment of $112,073.00 for facility renovations. Lighthouse provides services to the blind and visually impaired.
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Strategic Plan:
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Foster Continual Economic Growth and Vitality
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Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach
Summary:
The First Amendment to the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement will provide additional CDBG funds for the replacement of newly failing HVAC units at the Lighthouse facility. Lighthouse was awarded funding to replace several HVAC units, upgrade interior lighting and install window tinting at the facility. During preparation of the bid package, it was determined that three additional HVAC units were failing and needed to be replaced. The added cost associated with replacing the additional HVAC units would deplete the funds leaving the energy efficiency upgrades unfunded. It is necessary to amend SPA CD18LH to increase funding to cover the costs of the additional HVAC units.
The First Amendment will also document the increased CDBG investment in the property and extend the restricted period of the Agreement to September 30, 2028.
Background/Explanation
On June 19, 2018, the Board executed Resolution 18-35, which approved the 2018-2019 Action Plan. One of the projects to be carried out under the County’s 2018-2019 Action Plan is the Lighthouse of Pinellas Facility Rehabilitation Project, benefiting approximately 331 blind and severely visually impaired individuals.
On October 16, 2018, the County Administrator executed SPA CD18LH, effective October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019, providing $74,273.00 in CDBG funds for the project. The Agreement includes a land use restriction that expires on September 30, 2026.
Fiscal Impact:
The total amount of funding for this agreement is not to exceed $112,073.00 during the term of the Agreement. Funding for this Agreement budgeted from FY19 CDBG funds.
Delegated Authority:
Authority for the County Administrator to sign this Agreement is granted under Code Section 2-62 (a) (1).
Staff Member Responsible:
Renea Vincent, Director, Planning
Partners:
Lighthouse of Pinellas Inc.
U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Attachments:
First Amendment to the Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement
Specific Performance and Land Use Restriction Agreement, October 16, 2018
Property Location Map
Resolution 18-35