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

y w.w. ccc ooo dd CC C dd NN 1:1:' ' OO 77 NN W C30:C30: C)a C) OO U O CL o o y Wa w m O- O O O O0 0 c CL E J A Z E E x Im U O V- Paeket Pg. 92 FACADE GRANT PROGRAM FORT WALTON BEACH m a0` cm 7 aNmLv U erm  COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH Purpose & Overview The Fort Walton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Fapade Grant Program is an incentive program available to property owners located within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Area ( CRA) for aesthetic improvements to the exterior of existing commercial buildings. The purpose of the program is to contribute to the overall goal of eliminating blight in E the CRA by enhancing the appearance and condition of commercial structures in the City. The c n. program is intended to encourage additional private investment and to provide an attractive R environment for business activity and growth. Program Description rj9mRu W The Matching Fagade Grant Program is a 50/ 50 matching grant program that provides grants for e approved building facade improvements. All gran[ awards are subject to application approval_ and availability of funds. F.xamoles: Eligibility Properties must be located within the boundaries of the Community Redevelopment Area. This grant is available for exterior improvement, restoration, or rehabilitation of existing buildings; this grant cannot be used for construction of a new building. Only building sides that are visible from the public right -of -way are eligible. Business owners leasing a space must obtain written approval from the property owner to participate in this grant program. Eligible property uses include commercial, mixed -use ( as long as the development contains a commercial component), and multi -family residential projects. For multi- family residential projects, redevelopment of multiple parcels must adhere to the same completion timeline ( within 12 months of receiving building permit) as other projects. Platted lots with multi- family homes to be developed or redeveloped individually as market demand arises are not eligible. Single family homes are not eligible for this grant. 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. The following items are eligible under this grant program Painting (if part of larger fapade renovation); E New Windows, Doors & Awnings; m Stucco & masonry work; a m Fapade Signage; Decorative light fixtures on buildings, including associated electrical wiring; v N Associated labor for improvements. LL U The following items are not covered under this grant program: M0 Interior building improvements; Painting when not associated with other improvements); Security systems; 0 Building removal or demolition; cA Permitting fees; v Routine maintenance; m LL A Labor performed by a non -licensed contractor; Improvements completed prior to the final grant agreement with the CRA. MU c EE L Submittal Requirements Program applicants must submit the following documents and materials: ¢ A completed and signed £made grant application. Proof of property ownership or, if a tenant, a written approval letter from the property owner verifying that the property owner approves the proposed enhancements. Project plans /renderings depicting the proposed improvements; A detailed budget with reasonable costs for the proposed work, including a breakdown of project costs to be paid by the applicant and the amount of the grant request. 2 Exclusions and Conditions The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits for the improvements to be installed. Funding requests in excess of $20,000 will require City Council review for approval. Program funds cannot be used to pay for permit fees, routine maintenance, and labor performed by a non -licensed contractor. Removal of architecturally important features ( such as historic facades) will not be funded through this grant program. Program funds will not be awarded if subject property has any outstanding or pending code violations or liens. issues must be addressed and fully corrected prior to the start of the project. Properties that have received a grant from the CRA Faqade Grant Program are not eligible to participate in the program for a period of five (5) years from the date of receipt of the last grant. All improvements roust conform to the city' s Land Development Code and goals & 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. Contact City staff to set up meeting to review project. 2. Submit the facade grant application and required documentation. 3. The application will be reviewed within 20 days. If the request for grant funding is greater than $ 20,000 the application will be forwarded to the CRA and/ or City Council for final approval. 4. Apply for any necessary building permits. 5. Project begins. 6. Submit invoices for reimbursement. Projects must be completed within twelve ( 12) months of obtaining a building permit to be eligible for reimbursement. Projects not completed within twelve ( 12) months of obtaining a building permit shall be grounds for termination of the funding agreement. Grant funds will be paid to the applicant once all improvements are completed and invoices have been submitted. Participants are required to maintain all improvements funded through the facade grant program for a period of five (5) years. If the improvements are not maintained or they are removed within five ( 5) years, the agiccimra will be terminated and the disbursed funds shall become immediately due and payable to the CRA. 3  F143. Engineering Services 105 Miracle Strip Pkwy. SW Department Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 P:( 850) 833 -9697 F:( 850) 833 -9926 Community Redevelopment Agency APPLICATION FOR CRA FA¢ ADE GRANT APPLICANT: Name: Address: aENm0` cm Owner or Agent) Phone: t7 Email: NU PROPERTY LL OWNER: Name: U TaxTax ParcelParcel IDID Number:Number: