COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT - NG-C-26-02COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
(NG -C-26-02)
This Commercial Improvement Grant Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as , of
Ana- 9\51 `►,0i4the "Effective Date"), by and between THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a; public body corporate and politic of
the State of Florida created pursuant to Part 1I1, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the "Agency"), and
1504 Garden Inc., a Florida corporation(the "Applicant ") (collectively the Agency and the Applicant
are the "Parties").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Agency was created to implement community redevelopment activities as
provided in the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 (the "Act") codified at Chapter 163,
Part III, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2023, the Agency .adopted the North Greenwood Community
Redevelopment Area Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Plan, the Agency has established the Commercial Grant
Program (the "Program") to provide grants to businesses and commercial property owners located
in the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") for such
businesses and owners to make building, structural, and site improvements"to their properties; and
WHEREAS, the Agencyhas approved a grant to the Applicant in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 in financial assistance under the Program to provide exterior and interior improvements
to the property located at 1504 North' Garden Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33755 (the "Property").
WHEREAS, the grant will be used for the activities listed below at the Property (the "Project")
as further detailed in the Applicant's grant application and plan specifications attached hereto as
Exhibit "C" (the "Specifications"):
• Florida Building code compliant impacted rated storefront system, entry door assembly,
glazing, aluminum framing, electrical, permits and inspections.
; and
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WHEREAS, the Agency finds that providing financial assistance for the commercial
improvement of the Property is a permissible use bf the Agency's funds; and
WHEREAS, the Agency finds that the Project comports with and furthers the goals,
objectives, and policies of the Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
I. GENERAL
1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in and form a
part of this Agreement.
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2. Purpose of Agreement. The purpose of this Agreement is to further the implementation
of the Plan by the completionofthe Project.
3. Legal Description. The legal description for the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit
«A„
II. APPLICANT WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Development of the Project. The Applicant shall complete the Project in accordance with
the Specifications and the grant application. The Applicant shall complete all Project work
within three hundred and sixty' -five (365) days from the date of application approval. Such
completion shall be evidenced by receipt of a Finding of Project Completion from the
Agency. A Finding of Project Completion shall be granted in accordance with the criteria
contained in the Agency's Commercial Grant Program Policy attached hereto as Exhibit "B"
(the "Policy"). For purposes of this Agreement, the date of application approval shall be
the Effective Date.
2. Applicant's Project Contribution. As a condition of receiving reimbursement grant funding
from the Agency, the Applicant shall provide zero dollars and 00/100 cents ($0.00) in
monetary contribution towards the improvements (the "Monetary Contribution") toward
the Project. Evidence of expenditure of Applicant's contribution towards the Project shall
be submitted to the Agency's satisfaction before disbursement of the Agency's grant
funding. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Applicant may have the Monetary
Contribution reduced if the 'Applicant completes certain community service acts in
accordance with the Policy.
3. Warranties of the Applicant. The Applicant warrants that the following information is true
and correct:
a. The Applicant is the owner of or has a leasehold interest in the Property;
b. The Applicant's business is a permitted use under the City's Community Development
;Code among other applicable codes;
c. , .The Applicant is current on their property taxes for the Property and business fees;
d. The Property has no outstanding code enforcement or building code violations or the
Applicant has made the Agency aware of such violations and the Agency has agreed to
allow the Project to move forward as the renovations will remediate any violations;
e.. The Property is free of code enforcement or other municipal liens;
f. The business or proposed new business on the Property is an independently owned and
operated local business. If the business is an independently owned and operated franchise
and'other franchise locations associated with the brand exist, such locations shall only be
located within the municipal boundaries of the City;
The Property is located in the Redevelopment Area; • and
. In accordance with the Policy, the Applicant has not received more than $100,000.00 in
CRA grant funding within the preceding 12 -month rolling year and will not exceed this
threshold by obtaining grant funding under this Agreement.
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III. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Grant Funding. The Agency shall reimburse the Applicant for the Project's eligible costs
up to a base amount of one hundred thousand dollars and 00/100 cents
($100,000.00). Depending upon the number of Hours completed, the Applicant may
receive up to an additional zero dollars and 00/100 cents ($0.00) in grant funds for a total
grant not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars and 00/100 cents ($100,000.00) (the
"Grant Funds"). The Grant Funds shall be payable within thirty (30) days of receipt of a
fully completed reimbursement request after the issuance of a Finding of Project
Completion by the Agency assuming the Applicant has also complied with Section II of
this Agreement where applicable.
2. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1 of this section, The Agency's director (the "Director") may
allow earlier draw requests of the Grant Funds to the Applicant or to any approved licensed
contractors or vendors in accordance with the Policy. However, the Grant Funds disbursed
in this manner shall not be disbursed more frequently than once every thirty (30) days.
The Parties understand and agree that nothing in this Agreement creates any contractual
relationship between the Agency and any contractor or vendor and the Agency shall not
be liable for any monies owed to any contractor or vendor. The ability of the Agency to
pay the contractor or vendor directly is only for the sake of convenience to the Applicant
and the Applicant remains exclusively liable for any funds owed to the contractor or
vendor.
3. If the Director determines that a reimbursement request for the Grant Funds does not meet
the requirements of this Agreement or the Policy, then the Parties agree that the Agency
shall not owe any monies to the Applicant for the requested reimbursement, the Applicant
shall have no recourse against the Agency, and the Director's decision shall be final
without any means of appeal.
IV. APPLICANT DEFAULT
1. Failure to Timely Complete the Project. If the Applicant fails to obtain a Finding of
Project Completion within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days of the date of
application approval, then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under
this Agreement without notice or opportunity to cure the default. An extension to this
timeframe may be granted by the Director for good cause if the Applicant submits a written
request for such an extension before the expiration of the three hundred and sixty-five
(365) day period.
2. Other Events of Default. In addition to the foregoing event of default, the occurrence of
any one or more of the following events shall also constitute an event of default by the
Applicant:
a. The Applicant makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or admits in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or files a petition in bankruptcy,
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or is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or files a petition seeking any reorganization,
arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under
any present or future statute, law or regulation or files an answer admitting, or fails
reasonably to contest, the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such
proceeding, or seeks or consents to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee,
receiver or liquidator of the Applicant or any material part of such entity's properties;
b. Within sixty (60) days after the commencement of any proceeding by or against the
Applicant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment,
liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or
regulation, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or otherwise terminated, or
if, within sixty (60) days after the appointment without the consent or acquiescence of
the Applicant or any trustee, receiver or liquidator of any such entities or of any material
part of any such entity's properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated; or
c. A breach by the Applicant of any other term, condition, requirement, or warranty of
this Agreement or the Policy.
3. Agency's Remedy Upon Certain Applicant Default. In the event of default and if the
Applicant has failed to cure the default within the allotted time prescribed under Section
IV, Paragraph 4 (if applicable), then the Parties agree that: a) this Agreement shall be null
and void; b) that the Agency will have no further responsibility to the Applicant, including
the responsibility to tender any remaining amounts of the Grant Funds to the Applicant;
and c) that if the Agency has tendered any of the Grant Funds to the Applicant, the Agency
shall be entitled to the return of all the Grant Funds plus default interest at a rate of ten
percent (10%) starting from the date of default. The remedial provisions shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
4. Notice of Default and Opportunity to Cure. The Agency shall provide written notice of a
default under Section IV, Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and provide the Applicant thirty
(30) days from the date the notice is sent to cure such a default. This notice will be deemed
received when sent by first class mail to the Applicant's notice address or when delivered
to the Applicant if sent by a different means.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Notices. All notices, demands, requests for approvals, or other communications given by
either party to another shall be in writing, and shall be sent to the office for each party
indicated below and addressed as follows:
To the Applicant:
1504 Garden Inc.
1504 North Garden Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33755
To the Agency:
Community Redevelopment Agency
of the City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Attention: Executive Director
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with copies to:
City of Clearwater
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
Attention: Clearwater City Attorney's Office
2. Unavoidable Delay. Any delay in performance of or inability to perform any obligation
under this Agreement (other than an obligation to pay money) due to any event or
condition described in this section as an event of "Unavoidable Delay" shall be excused
in the manner provided in this section.
"Unavoidable Delay" means any of the following events or conditions or any combination
thereof: acts of God, acts of the public enemy, riot, insurrection, war, pestilence,
archaeological excavations required by law, unavailability of materials after timely
ordering of same, building moratoria, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, freight
embargoes, fire, lightning, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, extremely abnormal
and excessively inclement weather (as indicated by the records of the local weather bureau
for a five year period preceding the Effective Date), strikes or labor disturbances, delays
due to proceedings under Chapters 73 and 74, Florida Statutes, restoration in connection
with any of the foregoing or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party
performing the obligation in question, including, without limitation, such causes as may
arise from the act of the other party to this Agreement, or acts of any governmental
authority (except that acts of the Agency shall not constitute an Unavoidable Delay with
respect to performance by the Agency).
An application by any party hereto for an extension of time pursuant to this section must
be in writing, must set forth in detail the reasons and causes of delay, and must be filed
with the other party to this Agreement within thirty (30) days following the occurrence of
the event or condition causing the Unavoidable Delay or thirty (30) days following the
party becoming aware (or with the exercise of reasonable diligence should have become
aware) of such occurrence.
The party shall be entitled to an extension of time for an Unavoidable Delay only for the
number of days of delay due solely to the occurrence of the event or condition causing
such Unavoidable Delay and only to the extent that any such occurrence actually delays
that party from proceeding with its rights, duties and obligations under this Agreement
affected by such occurrence. In the event the party is the Applicant then the Director is
authorized to grant an extension of time for an Unavoidable Delay for a period of up to
six (6) months. Any further requests for extensions of time from the Applicant under this
section must be agreed to and approved by the Agency's Board of Trustees.
3. Indemnification. The Applicant agrees to assume all inherent risks of this Agreement and
all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Agency and the
City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation ("the City"), and the
Agency'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,
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including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, death of any person and loss
of the use of any property, except claims arising from the negligence of the Agency, the
City, or the Agency's or the City's agents or employees. 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 Applicant's activities or those of any approved or unapproved invitee, contractor,
subcontractor, or other person approved, authorized, or permitted by the Applicant
whether or not based on negligence. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the
Agency or the City 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.
4. Assignability; Complete Agreement. This Agreement is non -assignable by either party
and constitutes the entire Agreement between the Applicant and the Agency and all prior
or contemporaneous oral and written agreements or representations of any nature with
reference to the subject of this Agreement are canceled and superseded by the provisions
of this Agreement.
5. Applicable Law and Construction. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the
validity, performance, and enforcement of this Agreement. This Agreement has been
negotiated by the Agency and the Applicant, and the Agreement, including, without
limitation, the exhibits, shall not be deemed to have been prepared by the Agency or the
Applicant, but by all equally.
6. Severability. Should any section or part of this Agreement be rendered void, invalid, or
unenforceable by any court of law, for any reason, such a determination shall not render
void, invalid, or unenforceable any other section or part of this Agreement.
7. Amendments. This Agreement cannot be changed or revised except by written
amendment signed by the Parties.
8. Jurisdiction and Venue. For purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out
of or relating to this Agreement, the Parties do acknowledge, consent, and agree that venue
thereof is Pinellas County, Florida.
Each party to this Agreement hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the State of Florida,
Pinellas County and the courts thereof and to the jurisdiction of the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Florida, for the purposes of any suit, action or other
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and hereby agrees not to assert by
way of a motion as a defense or otherwise that such action is brought in an inconvenient
forum or that the venue of such action is improper or that the subject matter thereof may
not be enforced in or by such, courts.
If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Applicant is not a resident of the
State of Florida or has no office, employee, agency, registered agent or general partner
thereof available for service of process as a resident of the State of Florida, or if any
permitted assignee thereof shall be a foreign corporation, partnership or other entity or
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shall have no officer, employee, agent, or general. . partner available for service of process
in the State of Florida, the Applicant hereby designates the Secretary of State, State of
Florida, its agent for the service of process in any court action between it and the Agency
arising out of or relating to this Agreement and such service shall be made as provided by
the laws of the State of Florida for service upon a nonresident; provided, however, that at
the time of service on the Florida Secretary of State, a copy of such service shall be
delivered to the Applicant at the address for notices as provided in Section V, Paragraph
1.
9. Termination. If not earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement, this Agreement shall
expire and shall no longer be of any force and effect three hundred and sixty-five (365)
days from the anniversary of the date of application approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date and year first above written.
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(CRA SIGNATURE PAGE)
Approved as to form:
Matthew J. Mytych, Esq.
CRA Attorney 11!
Date: r/61 (/d P
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA,
a public body corporate and politic of the State of
Florida.
By:
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Jesus Nino
CRA Executiv Di7tor (z'
Date:
Attest:
rel
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Date:
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(APPLICANT SIGNATURE PAGE)
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF PINELLAS )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledge before
notarization, this 3 day of / t. ud,�l
pres( 641 of /Sa cf. 6 -4y -leu .
has/have produced a driver's license as identification.
(NOTARIAL SEAL)
4 Notary Public State of Florida
Carmen L Perez
My Commission HH 533789 A
Expires 8/1012028
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1504 Garden Inc.,
a Florida Profit Corporation.
By:
Prin't name: ,,.sh;; „ vii, /,,.af «,c
Title: / ('4 S
Date: — ) Z 6
me by means physical presence or ❑ online
2026 by 744x4rifsvi /Ho as '
who is/are personally known to me or ❑ who
Notary Public, State of Florida
Name of Notary: CooLRPx€.L
My Commission Expires: / 1019-07-1
My Commission No.: /iii 533789
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Schedule A
Parcel 1
PINELLAS =LINTY FLA.
OFF.REC.SK 11741 PG 1535
Lots 5, 6 and 7 of E.A. Marshall's Subdivision, together with
the easterly 5 feet of the alley (now vacated) lying immediately
West of said Lots 5, 6 and 7, according to map or plat recorded
in Plat Book 7, Page 17, of the Public Records of Hillsborough
County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was formerly a part:
LESS AND EXCEPT that portion of said Ltos 5,.6 and 7, lying
Easterly of the West right-of-way line of Garden Avenue.
TOGETHER WITH the following: Commence'at the intersection of
the North boundary of Lot 3 of LESLEY'S SUBDIVISION as recorded
on February 4, 1884, in Deed Book X, Page 471, of the Public
Records of HillsborOugh County, Florida, of which Pinellas
County was formerly a part, with the West right-of-way line of
Garden Avenue as it is presently occupied; thence North
88°14'34" West, (basis of bearings is assumed) along the North
boundary of, said Lot 3, a distance of 72.69 feet; thence South
06°04'06" West, along the Southerly extension of the centerline
of a vacated 10 foot alley lying West of Lots 5, 6, and 7 and
East Of Lots 8, 9 and 10, E.A. Marshall's Sebdiviaion, as
recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 17, of the Public Records of
Hillsborough County, Florida, of which -
formerly a part, 15.02 feet; thence Southl3Wi4934, 11540
feet Southerly of and parallel to the Noth,3341,414.104\saidn4cti!,
3, a distance of 70.62 feet; thence North "IV36"044,0t, 4120ng''';'
the West right of way line of Garden Aveirue,..A546,teet.4;to-the-,--,,
Point of Beginning.
Parcel 2
Lpt 10 of E.A. Marshall's Subdivision, according to the map or
plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 7, Page 17, of the Public
Records of Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas
County was formerly a part
AND
The North 50.15 feet of the West 5 feet of a certain vacated 10
foot alley running along the East line of Lot 10 of E.A-
Marshall's Subdivision, according to the map or plat thereof as
reorded in Plat Book 7, Page 17, of the Public Records of
Hillsborough County, Florida, of which Pinellas County was
formerly a part.
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EXHIBIT "B"
COMMERCIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM POLICY
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EXHIBIT "C"
GRANT APPLICATION AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS
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Case Number: WO '" (LI _ r'^
SECTION 11 — APPLICATION
COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM
1) Applicant (Property Owner)
Entity Name (if any):--
Full Legal Name and Title (if any): 45.71 ev o 6_ 4 j rijay presiA lf—
Mailing Address: 4332,
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City/State/Zip: -k 0q F i~ ti
Phone Number:E-mail
SSI, 211/ 07/2
Address:
hSjlla,\Th,rta,.
Web Site (if available):
2) Authorized Agent (If applicable)
Address commonly known as: 1 �t SG�ct ti A e
CIe(e- r iC JJJ -C- .--3- s 33-9-5
Entity Nam any):
Property is designated as a Local Historic Landmark: Yes
Full Leg Nam and Title (if an
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ailing ddress:
ity/S to/Zip:
Ph a Number:
E-mail Address:
3) Subject Property/Location of Proposed Project}
Address commonly known as: 1 �t SG�ct ti A e
CIe(e- r iC JJJ -C- .--3- s 33-9-5
Parcel Identification Number(s) or Folio Number(s):
07--3q�-/s-5-5-630 -or)r')--a05) ---,.
Property is designated as a Local Historic Landmark: Yes
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4) Project description, scope of work to be performed, sketch plans and specifications
detailing the scope of work (provide attachment if needed). Applicant understands
that depending on the project, certain City Departments may require additional
documentation, plans, etc. to properly review and approve the proposed project
described in this application.
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5) Describe existing uses and conditions on the property (include photographs as
attachments):
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6) Financial Disclosure
Amount of Grant Requested:
$ f 00toe)
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;staff)
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Total Project Funding
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My Property Is up to date with taxes, fees, and complies with City codes and regulations:
Yes No
If the Applicant has rec ' diloan or Fant sistance from a city -managed financial
assistance program ra project this addr ss, please specify the program(s) and the
loan/grant amount( ).
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PLEASE NOTE: Grants are awarded on a first come, first qualified basis until funds have
been depleted.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ORDER FOR MY REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING TO BE
APPROVED, I MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1) To adhere to the application procedures and guidelines as specified.
2) That additional improvements or changes not approved in the original grant application
will not be funded by the CRA.
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3) That disbursement of grant funds will only occur after:
a) All improvements have been completed or as otherwise approved by the CRA Director;
b) Inspections of the improvements are approved by the appropriate City Officials or other
required authorities, if any; and
c) Proof of payment, as described in this document, for project costs approved in the
grant application.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND UNDERSTAND THE GRANT GUIDELINES
HEREIN ABOVE STATED. IN ADDITION, BY EXECUTING THIS APPLICATION, I
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION.
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Mail or hand deliver completed application form to:
Community Redevelopment Agency
City of Clearwater 1100 South Mrytle Ave / Clearwater, FL 33756
For question call the Community Redevelopment Department at 727-562-4039
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SECTION 13 - ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP
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SECTION 12 — ATTACHMENT A — PROJECT BUDGET
Attachment A - Project Budget Form
(Attach contractor/vendor estimates/quotes for consistency verification of items listed below. Contractor/vendor
estimates/quotes improvement item descriptions and cost will supersede if improvement item descriptions and cost
are listed different below. If more project budget form lines are need, Applicant may duplicate budget template below
on separate sheet If new Project Budget Form is created, write "See Attached" in Line No. 1 below.)
For Use:
• For staff use only ,
Line Item
No..
Improvements) Item Description '
(Including construction materials, labor,
'�, permittinn�g, other fees, etc.)
Improvement(s)
Cost Amount:,
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Line Item Eligible for
Grant, Consideration
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Total Cost Amount Eligible for Grant, Consideration :(from Attachment A" above and/Or • ;
frorrfattached contractor estimates/quotes:'. _ . _ .. - , ' :.. ,. ._, _ - . .
2
Am•ount:of Grant Requested under":this program (Section 9,question 5;ofApplication) ` .,$
3. ;
Enter the amount with:the1oWer monetary value' fromeither• Line No .1 oritine`No 2.
$,',_
Enter required Applicant Contribution/Match fOoritnbution/match;-see BettiOn 3 of Grant
Program)-. _m. .. ,:..4,,,v,,,.: .„:„.„i„. . . .., . . ,
$
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Subtract Line -No 4:from LineNo a 3 and enter. amount' _ _
$
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Enter value'of eligible' community service hours for contribution/match waiver, if
applicable.
(See,Section, 3 of Grant Program for value of service,hours).
Number of service hours;approved°byCRA``Director.,r-.. .
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Add; LineNo. 6,to amount in ine No:5and;enter, amount i
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Enter amount from Line No. 7.This is eligible grant award amount -to enter. In
approval letter: _ , .. ,. . _ ._
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Authorized Signature:
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., ItEMQ,D L[NG,:inc.
"Working Toa;Qrfnt 'To Achieve Your Drejms';
12408 N 56th Street, Suite 4
Tampa, Florida 33617
http://www.dwcri.com
Tel. 813.249.5541
Lic. Number CBC1254356
PROPOSAL AND COSTS BREAKDOWN
Date: March 10, 2026
We hereby submit the fallowing proposal for:
1504 Garden Inc
6333 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33614
Project Location
1502 N Garden Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755
Commercial Construction Estimate — Storefront Replacement
Provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, engineering coordination, and permits required
to remove storefront components and furnish and install new Florida Building Code compliant
impact -rated storefront system, including entry door assembly, glazing, aluminum framing, and
related electrical reconnection work.
Cost Breakdown
Description
Demolition, Removal & Site Protection
New Impact -Rated Aluminum Storefront
System
Impact -Rated Commercial Entry Door
Assembly
Electrical Disconnect & Reconnection
Engineering, Shop Drawings & Wind
Load Compliance
Permits & Inspections — Clearwater,
Florida
Project Management, Supervision &
General Conditions
TOTAL PROJECT COST
Acceptance o fProposal
Authorized
Contractor
Signature:
Owner
Authorized
Representative
Cost
$9,250.00
$61,900.00
$10,850.00
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COMMERICAL GRANT
PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1— PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2
SECTION 2 — PURPOSE AND INTENT 2
SECTION 3 — AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE 3
SECTION 4 — ELIGIBLE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT 4
SECTION 5 — ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS 5
SECTION 6 — REQUIREMENTSS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 6
SECTION 7- DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE 7
SECTION 8 — GRANT EXPIRATION 8
SECTION 9 — ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8
SECTION 10 — COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE 8
SECTION 11 — APPLICATION 9
SECTION 12 — ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP 12
SECTION 13 — ATTACHMENT A — PROJECT BUDGET 13
Commercial Grant Program & Application Form
Approved by the CRA Trustees on July 15, 2024
Approved by the CRA Trustees on January 12, 2026
COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM
The Program provides grants up to $ $100,000.
SECTION 1 — PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Commercial Grant Program (Program) is designed to promote reinvestment in business
development and incentivize commercial property owners and business owners located within
the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (NGCRA) to make building, structural,
and site improvements to their property. In addition, the Program will aid to create a positive
visual impact on the image and character of the community. The Program aims to strengthen
local businesses — improving their competitiveness, productivity, capacity, job creation abilities —
and promotes a business -friendly atmosphere.
SECTION 2 — PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of the Program is to support the implementation of the adopted Community
Redevelopment Area Plan (Plan) for the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area in
accordance with the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, Sections 163.330, et seq.,
Florida Statutes, by:
1) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of
buildings°or other improvements in accordance with the community redevelopment plan
(Sections 163.370(2)(c)(5), Florida Statutes).
2) All plan recommendations must be implemented in, or benefit residents and businesses
located in this defined area (NGCRA boundary) (Plan Section 2.5, Establishment of CRA
Boundaries, page 9).
3) Encourage commercial or mixed-use development along North Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue (Plan Section 2.6, Public Engagement and Outreach, page 85).
4) Encourage commercial development along Pinellas Trail (Plan Section 2.6, Public
Engagement and Outreach, page 85).
5) increase access to high paying jobs for the residents of the North Greenwood CRA both
within and outside of the area through workforce development, business assistance
programs, and support for entrepreneurs (Plan Section 3.2 Goals & Objectives, Goal 3
Poverty Reduction, page 93). (NGCRA funds are only applicable within the NGCRA
boundary.)
6) Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish
new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
commercial corridor (Plan Section 4.5, Plan Implementation, Table 15, Goal 3 Policy
Implementation: Poverty Reduction, page 138).
7) Creating value for the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area by (themes
stressed throughout the Plan):
a. Promoting a business, consumer, family and resident friendly atmosphere;
b. Creating more dining, retail, and entertainment opportunities;
c. Creating additional employment opportunities;
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d. Promoting infill and adaptive reuse of properties;
e. Incentivizing property owners to enhance the value of their respective property;
f. Encouraging private investment in the improvement of commercial properties;
g. Reducing vacancies in commercial buildings; and
h. Increasing the functionality of existing buildings.
It is the intent of this Program to attract or improve the following types of businesses to the CRA
(not limited to the following):
• Retail;
• Restaurants and food services (e.g., full-service sit-down restaurants, fast food
restaurants, buffet or cafeteria restaurants, coffeehouse/shops with food component,
cafes, bistros, delicatessens, bakeries, grocery stores, etc.);,
• Micro -brewery;
• Personal services (e.g., barber, salons, beauty shops, tailors, childcare, etc.);
• Art studios and galleries;
• Co -working space; and
• Professional offices.
In addition, it is the intent of this Program to incentivize improvements to the area that go
beyond what is required by the City's development codes to enhance the form, function, and
design quality of the redevelopment area. It is not the intent of the CRA to engage in any
rehabilitation activity that requires vacating property or displacing any business establishments
or residents from property. Moreover, it is not the intent of this Program to assist in the
development of new construction projects on vacant land. Rather, it is to rehabilitate and
enhance area commercial structures exhibiting deterioration and decline.
EC7'ON=A1AlLAt3EAS tS ZINC
The Program provides a grant up ta$ QQ f w+�Ott assist applicants with improvements to
commercial properties. To qualify for Program grant funds, the Applicant must match the grant
amount by the percentage amount listed in Table 1 below, or greater investment, of
private funds or other verifiable grant funds for the rehabilitation and restoration of a
qualifying commercial property located within the NGCRA. The grant is a reimbursement grant
to the Applicant, unless otherwise approved by the CRA Director to pay an approved licensed
contractor/vendor directly, no more than one payment within a 30 -day period.
e agcy. Cr A licants may y qualify for a "Legacy Credit" which rewards long-term business
owners located within the NGCRA. The credit works alongside the grant. The credit can reduce
the match all the way down to zero. The Applicant will match the grant amount by the
percentages listed below (must provide proof of matching funds prior to grant. approval):
- Table -I Business rant Match Res+ onsabi{ity
Years of Business Ownership at Proper" r
—Match Responsibility %
Less than 5 (no Legacy Credit)
40%
5
30%
10
20%
15
10%
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0or;more
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Communi Se . ` in addition, up to 50% of Applicant's match may be waived at the
rate
one hour of community service';.er- ,,.of approved grant amount and be added back
to the grant amount not to exceed$ $100,000. (Community Service must be performed by
Applicant within the NGCRA boundary and through a tax-exempt not-for-profit
organization recognized by the CRA or City of Clearwater. Community service must be
performed without pay or compensation from the organization, and service must be
performed in full hour increments rounding up to the nearest whole hour. Scope of
community service must be pre-approved by the CRA Director, prior to commencement.
In addition, said community service must be performed prior to release of grant funds.)
SECTION 4 — ELIGIBLE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT
To be eligible for the Program, the Applicant must meet all the following qualifications:
• Must be the owner* of the subject property.
• The business must be an allowable use on the subject property in accordance with the
City's Land and Building Developrnent Regulations/Codes.
• Must be current in all property taxes and City of Clearwater (City) business fees.
• Must be in good standing with the city (no outstanding code enforcement or building
code violations). This requirement may be waived by the CRA Director if the work
proposed under this application will remediateall code violations.
• Property must be free of code enforcement liens or other City liens.
• The business or new proposed business on the property must be an independently
owned and operated local business.
• If the business is an independently owned and operated franchise, other franchise
locations associated with the same brand must ONLY be located within the municipal
boundary of the city.
o The proposed business on the property must make independent decisions
regarding its name, signage, brand, appearance, purchasing practices, hiring,
and distribution, and must be solely responsible for paying its own mortgage,
rent, marketing, and other business expenses without assistance from a
corporate headquarters outside of the City limits.
o er s tWProperty (Owner) shall be the Applicant, unless the Owner authorizes a
business owner occupying the property by a valid lease to undertake improvements on the
property. Owner means a holder of any legal or equitable estate in the premises, whether alone
or jointly with others and whether in possession or not shall include all individuals, associations,
partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and others who have interest in a
structure and any who are in possession or control thereof as agent of the owner, as executor,
`d dministrator, trustee,"or guardian of the estate of the owner. No Owner shall receive more than
`G 5;800 in total CRA grant value across all CRA grant programs within a 12 -month rolling year.
For the purposes of this application, the total CRA grant value that an Owner has received over
such period shall be the combined value, in the 12 month period immediately preceding the
submission of an application for this program, of: (1) the amount of CRA grant funds that the
applicant has received; (2) the amount of CRA grant funds that any holder of legal title in the
subject property other than the applicant has received; and (3) if a business entity holds legal
title in the subject property, the total amount of CRA grant funds received by any directors,
members, partners, shareholders, any others with an ownership interest in such entity, and any
others able to exert managerial control over or direct the affairs of said entity.
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,SECTION 5 - ELIGIBLE1MP 0 1 . ,
The following improvements or related items may be eligible for Program assistance:
InteriorlmproverrmenE
1) Electrical/plumbing upgrades and utility connections;
2) Grease traps/interceptors;
3) Venting, HVAC, mechanical systems, and water heaters;
4) Sprinkler/fire suppression systems,firewalls, life safety improvements;
5) Certain fixed solid waste and recycling management systems;
6) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) systems;
7) Internal structural stabilization systems (e.g., repair and replacement of load bearing
walls, columns, beams/girders, joist, etc.);
8) Interior walls (including drywall), ceilings, floors, doors, and molding;
9) Interior paint;
10) Wall insulation;
11) Certain permanent bathroom and kitchen counter tops, cabinets, sinks;
12) Interior historical restoration; or
3) Other permanent improvements may be submitted for consideration but must
demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program.
Exterior Improietit :
1) The repair of exterior walls;
2) Roof repairs or replacement, including facia board, soffits, and gutters;
3) *Decorative fencing;
4) Exterior repainting;
5) Exterior windows and/or doors;
6) Exterior signage;
7) Awnings or canopies over windows or walkways, including shutters, seating areas;
8) The installation, repair, or renovation of porches, patios, plazas;
9) The installation, repair, or renovation of pathways and sidewalks;
10) The installation of decorative lighting, and security lighting;
11) Parking area and driveway improvements;
12) Stormwater drainage improvements for properties with a history of flooding;
13) Bicycle racks, shade areas, benches, or other pedestrian amenities;
14) Certain Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) improvements;
15) ADA accessibility improvements;
16) The removal of deteriorated or undesirable exterior alterations;
17) The installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, not to exceed twenty percent
(20%) of the total grant amount; or
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demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program.
*Chain link fencing, with or without slats, wooden stockade, board on board, and wooden picket
fencing are not. eligible for the Program.
Other Eligible Items:
1) Predevelopment Cost (architecture, engineering fees, other as approved by CRA
Director) up to $5,000.
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Past site or building improvements that were completed six months prior to the approval
LL of this application or completed under unrelated permits to the project permit issued by
the city for improvements identified under this application.
a. Only improvements listed in the itemized budget submitted as part of this
application will be considered for approval.
2); Non -permanent improvements such as, but not limited to, kitchen appliances (e.g.,
stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.), carpet, furniture, and window blinds;
3)i Bars, clubs, and taverns (as defined by the City's Land Development Code);
4)1 Assistance to businesses located in residential homes.
5) Repairs to unsafe or substandard structures that cannot be made safe for tenant
occupancy with Program funds.
q)i Repairs covered by insurance.
71Non-permanent improvements.
8) Installation of window or door security bars.
9)j Refinancing existing debts, business operational cost, payroll, etc.
X10) Mobile Vendors.
LI) Not-for-profit entities.
SECTION 6 — REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS
1) All statements and representations made in the application must be correct in all
material respects when made.
2) Grant funding request up to $$100,000— completed applications that meet all the
Program requirements will be reviewed by the CRA Director. The CRA Director will
approve or deny applications based on the criteria set forth in this document.
3) Applicants must schedule an appointment with the Community Redevelopment Agency
Department staff prior to applying. The Community Redevelopment Agency Department
(Department) is located at 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600, Clearwater, Florida 33755.
To schedule an appointment, contact staff at 727-562-4039. Applications will be received
on an ongoing basis.
4) If applicable, fully executed, and notarized copy of the Owners' Affidavit form, including
property description and property address. If the forms are prepared and signed by a
representative of the Owner, a legal Power -of -Attorney document must be submitted
with the application.
5) Applicants must submit, as part of the application, design plans and floorplan accurately
delineating the square footage of the improvement area within the commercial structure.
6) Digital photographs of the existing structure, interior and exterior, must be provided with
application.
7) An estimated itemized/detailed budget must be provided on the budget form in the
application.
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8) Work required to be performed by licensed contractors. Applicant must provide, as
attachments, three quotes from contractors and copies of their licenses. Quotes to
include complete description of materials to be used.
• If work is performed by non -licensed workers, then only materials purchased will
be eligible for grant funds, unless the work performed was required to be
performed by a licensed individual per City codes.
9) Portions of the project costs not funded by the requested grant must be provided by
Owner funding. Owner must demonstrate their source of the Owner Funding and their
ability to meet the financial obligations of the Program. Owner funding may consist of
bank loans, lines of credit, grants, and owned assets (Owner Equity), etc.
10) Proceeds from other City -managed financial assistance programs may be used as
Owner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of this Program and may be
used to assist with funding of remaining portion of larger improvement project. Grant
funds cannot be used as Owner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of
other City -managed financial assistance programs.
11) Staff will review the application for completeness, which includes all required
attachments and requested data. A post -application submittal conference will be held
with the Applicant to discuss any issues or deficiencies with the application.
12) Incomplete applications will not be considered submitted until all required documentation
has been submitted to Community Redevelopment Agency Department staff. Submittal
of an application does not guarantee a grant award.
13) The Applicant will be required to obtain quotes/estimates from licensed
contractors/design professionals for eligible improvements and submit said
quotes/estimates as part of the grant application submission.
14) All construction/design contracts will be between the Applicant and the contractor or
design professional.
SECTION 7 — DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Grant funds will, unless otherwise approved by the CRA Director to allow initial project deposits
or other necessary draws, up to fifty percent of the grant amount, to be paid directly to a
City/CRA approved licensed contractor/vendor, be disbursed upon a "Finding of Project
Completion" by CRA Director. A "Finding of Project Completion" will be granted when the
following criteria are met:
1) Applicant must demonstrate their ability to meet the financial match/obligations of the
Program and any required community service has been completed by qualifying
applicants.
2) Requests for disbursement of project costs will be viewed as a single, completed
package, unless prior disbursement of funds arrangements have been made to pay
licensed contractors directly (no more than one payment within a 30 -day period). Costs
not included in the approved application budget will not be considered for disbursement.
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3) Required documentation for disbursement of projectcostsmust include:
a) Copies of cancelled checks, certified checks or money orders of project costs, or
credit card statements of project cost;
b) Detailed invoices and paid receipts signed, dated, and marked "paid in full;"
c) Name, address, telephone number of design professional(s), general contractor, etc.;
d) Photographs of the project (before and after photos).
4) The Applicant must have obtained all necessary/required permits (e.g. zoning and
building), passed all required inspections, and prior to final disbursement of funds
received (if relevant) notice, in the form of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of
Completion for the project demonstrating the legal occupancy of the project area. Any
work performed without a permit that required a permit will not be eligible for
grant funding.
5) The CRA disburses funds to grant recipients within 30 days of fully completed
reimbursement request.
SECTION 8 — GRANT EXPIRATION
Applicants must receive a "Finding of Project Completion" within 365 calendar days from the
date of application approval. After the said 365 days, the grant will expire. An extension for the
grant funds may be granted by the CRA Director for a good cause. It is the responsibility of the
Applicant to request an extension of the grant approval before the expiration date.
SECTION 9 — ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
The improvements will be maintained in accordance with City policies, codes and any other
applicable requirements identified by the City, CRA, or other agencies for a period not less than
three years, or upon written approval by CRA Director.
SECTION 10 — COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE
The applicant will comply with all applicable City rules and regulations including the City's Ethics
Codes. Moreover, each applicant to the Program acknowledges and understands that the City's
Ethics Code prohibit City employees from receiving any benefit, direct or indirect, from any
contract or obligation entered with the City.
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EXEIIBIT "D"
NO COERCION FOR LABOR OR SERVICES ATTESTATION
Pursuant to Section 787.06(13), F.S., this form must be completed by an officer or representative
of a nongovernmental entity when a contract is executed, renewed, or extended between the
nongovernmental entity and a governmental entity.
1504 Garden Inc does not use coercion for labor or services as defined in Section 787.06, F.S.
Under penalty of perjury, I declare that I have read the foregoing statement and that the facts stated
in it are true and correct.
Signature:
Printed Name://us
Title: p fest'
Date: g - 3 -- 2 6
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