SIDEWALK CAFE FURNITURE GRANT AGREEMENT - SCF-01-24SIDEWALK CAFE FURNITURE GRANT AGREEMENT
SCF -01-24
GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CLEARWATER COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND GRANTEE ESTABLISHING TERMS AND
CONDITIONS FOR SIDEWALK CAFE FURNITURE GRANT.
This Grant Agreement (AGREEMENT) is entered into by and between the Clearwater
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Louvon Inc (GRANTEE)forthe purpose of a grant
award for Sidewalk Cafe Furniture.
WHEREAS, a primary goal of the CRA is to create an enjoyable, functional and attractive
environment within the Cleveland Street District; and
WHEREAS, the CRA believe that such environment is vital to the economic sustainability
of the City of Clearwater and, therefore, to the welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the CRA wish to encourage such environment by means of incentives for the
establishment of sidewalk cafes in the Cleveland Street District; and
WHEREAS, the CRA has determined that it is appropriate and in the best interests of the
City and its citizens to offer an incentive in the form of a cash grant for sidewalk cafe furniture;
and
WHEREAS, the CRA believes that it is appropriate and reasonable to expect the
GRANTEE to bind itself to the CRA to produce certain results in conjunction with the sidewalk
cafe furniture described herein as conditions of the incentive being offered by the CRA;
WHEREAS, the GRANTEE, whose mailing address is 415 Cleveland Street Clearwater,
Florida 33755 has requested funding under the CRA Sidewalk Cafe Furniture Grant Program for
furniture to be used in conjunction with the business located at Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi Bar
(BUSINESS).
WHEREAS, a site plan and Sidewalk Cafe Permit were approved by the City of Clearwater
(CITY) for the BUSINESS on January 12, 2024 and City of Clearwater's Planning Department,
respectively.
WHEREAS, the CRA has approved a grant award to GRANTEE in the amount of $7,432
for fu m itu re described in the GRANTEE's Sidewalk Cafe Furniture Grant Application, dated 18th
day of July 2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants
herein set forth, the parties hereby agree as follows:
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This grant is awarded by the CRA to the GRANTEE subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1. GRANTEE will comply with all requirements for the operations, location, design,
maintenance and insurance for a sidewalk cafe set forth in Section 3-2O1.C. of the
Clearwater Community Development Code (CODE).
2. GRANTEE acknowledges that the CITY reserves the right to inspect the sidewalk cafe
at any time with or without notice to the operator to determine compliance with the
CODE and any conditions attached to the sidewalk cafe and may cause the immediate
removal or relocation of all or any part of the sidewalk cafe or its fixtures in the interest
of public safety.
3. GRANTEE will comply with all the terms and conditions of the Sidewalk Cafe Furniture
Grant Program.
4. GRANTEE agrees to return grant funds to the -CRA should the business close within
one year from disbursement of funds.
5. GRANTEE agrees to assume all risks of inherent in this Agreement and all liability
therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the CRA and CITY, and the
CRA's and the CITY's officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all
claims of loss, liability and damages of whatever nature, to persons and property,
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss
of the use of any property. This includes, but is not limited to, matters arising out of or
claimed to have been caused by or in any manner related to the GRANTEE's activities
or those of any approved or unapproved invitee, contractor, subcontractor, or other
person approved, authorized, or permitted by the GRANTEE whether or not based on
negligence. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the CRA or the CRA to
be sued by third parties, or as a waiver or modification of the provisions or limits of
Section 768.28, Florida Statutes or the Doctrine of Sovereign Immunity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals as of the
day and year first above written.
Approved as to form:
Michael P. Fuino
CRA Attorney
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENTAGENCY OF
THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
By:
Attest:
Jesus ro, CRA Executive Director
Commu n ity Redevelopment Agency
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Sidewalk Cafe Furniture
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
SECTION 1: General Information
Applicant Information:
Name: Soney Louvon
EXHIBIT # a
Title: Owner, Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi Bar
Phone: 727 461 0414 Email: cmts727@gmail.com
Business Information:
Business Name: Chiang Mai Thai & Sushi Bar / Louvon Inc
Physical Address: 415 Cleveland Street
Website: cmthaiandsushi.com Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/ChiangMaiClearwater/
• Business is located within Downtown Clearwater CRA Boundaries
• Currently Open for Business
❑ Attach City of Clearwater Business Tax Receipt (BTR)
Property Owner Information:
Name: CBW Management, LLC
Address: 611 S Fort Harrison #210 Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: 727 353 6611 Email: cbw@koenig.us
Property Legal Description: DAVEY'S, JOHN R. RESUB BLK B, LOT 4 LESS W 2.8FT
SECTION 2: Furniture Information
O Tables # 10 Vendor restaurantfurniture.net Reference #
Q Chairs # 33 Vendor restaurantfurniture.net Reference #
El Umbrellas # 3 Vendor amazon.com Reference #
O Other (Describe): See attached sheet - Host stand, tea lights, casters, logo projector
# attached Vendor amazon.com Reference #
✓❑ Attach cut sheets indicating furniture dimensions, color, materials, etc.
Q Attach proposed or approved sidewalk cafe site plan.
❑✓ Attach 2 (two) price estimates per item
Total Furniture Cost: 7,432 + tx = 7,952.32
Anticipated Installation Date: 08/15/24
Applicant Signature: S Louvon
I CLEARWATER
Requested Grant Amount: 7,500.00
Digitally signed by S Louvon
Date: 2024.07.18 10:56:25 -04'00' Date: 07/18/24
City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)
600 Cleveland Street, 6th Floor 1 Clearwater, Florida 33755
Telephone: (727) 562-4038 1 downtownclearwater.com
Revision Date: 7/20/2023