Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2012-20--2012 CRA Plan Update — reading text

means that trash cans are scattered about, service and mechanical equipment is highly visible, and pavement is not well maintained. The appearance is not inviting and often does not give the appearance of being a major entrance to stores or other establishments, even though many visitors approach from this side due to the proximity to nearby amenities. The overall goal of this program is to leverage funding utilizing a public -private partnership to encourage future fagade improvements along Brooks Street Screening and fagade treatments can include: Screening of utility /electrical equipment both on the rooflop and on the Brooks St. fagade Undergrounding of utility power lines; Use of a parapet wall or pitched roof to shield rooftop electrical equipment; Parking lot repaving with integrated landscaped features, including landscaped medians, islands, and landscaping surrounding the facade of the Brooks Street entrance with outdoor sealing areas, benches, etc.; Use of architectural elements to create visually interesting features on the Brooks Street fagade where windows are not applicable ( i. e. through banding, differentiation of materials, colors, use of arcades, etc.) while creating a " front porch" area; Improved monument, wall, canopy or parapet signage with adequate lighting; Implementation of a projected entryway or gateway to encourage pedestrian traffic through this commercial property. Ongoing CRA Project Maintenance Finally, in order to ensure continued maintenance of completed CRA projects, this plan establishes ongoing installation and maintenance of public infrastructure and projects is in the best interest of the CRA district. The CRA funds numerous capital projects that extend beyond the definition of typical public infrastructure projects. Specifically, ongoing maintenance includes sewer lines, water lines, storrnwater management facilities, pavement, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and any public property, facility, or rights -of w - ay located in the CRA district. Provision of ongoing maintenance helps further the ultimate goal of eliminating slum and blight through upkeep of public projects and properties 2012 City of Fort Walton Beach