Fort Walton Beach Council agenda — 06-12-2012 regular — reading text

I have provided above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Date Applicant Signature Packet Pg, 8S -  74.2. a OWNER' S CONSENT FORM 1 certify that I am the owner of the below described property and I hereby give my permission to complete the proposed improvements described in the application above. Property Date Owner's Signature day of The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this who is personally known to 20_ by as Identification me or has produced and who did take an oath. Signature of Notary Public) Printed Name of Notary Public) Commission # My commission expires Notary' s Seal) i1 PadtetPg. 84 Purpose & Overview The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Development Assistance Program is an incentive program available for new and expanding businesses located within the City' s Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). The purpose of the program is to work with developers and business owners to overcome the financial obstacles that often accompany a development or redevelopment project. Through partnering with private investors, the program creates an environment within the CRA that cultivates growth and activity. Program Description The Development Assistance Program offers businesses development fee assistance to encourage the revitalization of the CRA. Funding requests in excess of $20,000 shall be considered by the City Council. Three categories that are eligible for development fee assistance include: new businesses, expansion of existing businesses, and the change of use in existing buildings. Development fees that are eligible through this program include building permit & inspection fees, water & sewer connection fees, and water and sewer impact fees. CRA funds will be used to cover the portion of the developer' s fees eligible under this program. Eligibility Properties must be located within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Area. Eligible projects include multi -family housing, commercial, light manufacturing /industrial, technology and service industries. Prioritization of projects will be based on number of jobs created by the project, among other economic development objectives and community impacts. Applications will be evaluated to ensure consistency with the goals and objectives of the CRA Plan and conformance with the City' s Land Development Code. Submittal Requirements Program applicants must submit a Development Assistance Program Application packet. The application packet can be obtained by contacting city staff. Exclusions and Conditions Program funds will not be awarded if subject property has any outstanding or pending code violations or liens unless such liens are satisfied and the violations will be abated as a result of the improvements. Violations and the actions taken to correct them must be identified in the project description or program application. All improvements must conform to the city' s Land Development Code and be consistent with the goals and objectives of the CRA Plan. The City reserves the right to amend the program guidelines and application process from time to time as needed Process 1. Submit the Development Assistance Program application and accompanying documentation. 2. The application will be reviewed by staff within 20 business days. 3. if the requested amount exceeds $ 20, 000, the application will be forwarded to the next available City Council meeting for consideration. 4. You will be notified in writing of the award amount, at which time the CRA will pay the fees to the appropriate City departments on the applicant' s behalf. Program funds will be credited towards the Development Fees upon approval of a Building Permit application.  14. 2. c F 12 V W Z L H O N w a v c UJ 7 Q 3 W d 0 W 0 9_ Y Q 3 C 0 e Yu O E " t7 Wba V O> U u wct T W sjv m Q v- a E 5 o a o° o i w E E 9 c o `o Y i v r O O T 0c y o vc u°U G G y b O d i c v De O UL' E E u C a 8 e of d r Uo r n A I . W Packet Pg. BT  F14F14 22 CLCL { },{ }, J uouo 0> d E` tio t 2C0a C I® o 0 r= a-a-: :" ",<— ,<— aa- -».».- - yy:.:. 77#-#- irir m_&, m_&,  14. 3 City ENGINEERING Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, Acting City Manager From: Michael Beedic, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: June 12, 2012 Subject: CRA Facade Grant Program 1. BACKGROUND: I. I. On April 10, 2012, the CRA Board unanimously recommended approval of the new CRA Facade Matching Grant Program. 1. 2. Several cities and counties throughout Florida have implemented fagade grant programs which provide matebing funds to property owners who improve the appearance of their commercial or mixed -use building. 2. DISCUSSION: 2. 1. The CRA Fagade Grant Program is structured similar to the existing Streetseape Matching Grant Program. The program would provide 50% of eligible costs to property owners who wish to make improvements to the exterior of their building(s). 2.2. Eligible activities include painting, stucco, masonry work, building signage, windows, doors, awnings, and decorative building lighting. 2.3. The goal of the program is to assist in the elimination of blight in the CRA by enhancing the appearance and condition of commercial structures in the City. The program is intended to encourage additional private investment and to provide an attractive environment for business activity and growth. 2. 4. Approval of the applications would follow the City' s current Purchasing Policies for expenditures up to $ 20, 000. Any request larger than $ 20,000 would be brought before City Council for review and approval. 3. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: 3. 1. CRA funding would need to be allocated for the program each year during the development of the annual CRA budget and will be awarded on a " first come, first serve" basis shared along with the other Economic Incentive Programs. 3. 2. In the FY 2011 - 12 CRA budget, a total of $217, 936 was allocated towards Economic Incentive Programs. This is in addition to the $ 500,000 that was allocated in FY 2010- 11. 4. RECOMMENDATION: 4. 1. Staff respectfully recommends City Council approval of the CRA Fagade Matching Grant Program and authorization for Staff to begin advertising and accepting Packet Pg. 89  14.3 City ENGINEERING Council of Fort Walton Beach 0 To: & UTILITY SERVICES MEMORANDUM Michael D. Beedie, Acting City Manager From: Michael Beedie, Engineering & Utility Services Director Date: June 12, 2012 Subject: CRA Facade Grant Program applications for the program. ATTACHMENTS: CRA Facade Grant Flyer ( PDF) CRA Facade Grant Guidelines ( PDT) CRA Facade Grant Application ( PDF) SIGNATURE BLOCK: Christopher Frassetti Completed 05/ 31/ 2012 4: 07 PM Stella Jones Completed 05/ 31/ 2012 4: 11 PM Tim Bolduc Completed 06/ 01/ 2012 5: 14 PM Michael Beedie Skipped 06/ 01/ 2012 2: 19 PM Carole Jones Completed 06/ 04/ 2012 8: 40 AM Finance Completed 06/04/ 2012 5: 03 PM City Manager Completed 06/ 05/ 2012 8: 06 AM City Council Pending Packet Pg. 90  WW oZaoZa