FIRST AMENDMENT TO RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT - NG-R-25-19FIRST AMENDMENT TO RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
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This First Amendment to Residential Improve ent Grant Agreement (this "First
Amendment") is made and entered into this bile day of x , 2026 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 III,
Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (the "Agency"), and CURLENE TOWNSEND, an individual (the
"Applicant") (collectively, the Agency and the Applicant are the "Parties") )
WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the Parties entered mto that certain Residential Improvement Grant
Agreement dated March 11, 2026 (the "Agreement"), and
WHEREAS, after grant approval, the applicant's original tree contractor was unable to
honor the original quote submitted with the application, and
WHEREAS, the applicant subsequently obtained a new quote from another qualified tree
contractor, resulting in an increased project cost and the need for additional grant funding to
complete the approved scope of work, and
WHEREAS, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to reflect the revised scope of
work and associated costs, and
WHEREAS, additional funding in the amount of $450 00 is requested increasing the
total grant award to $14,085 00
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements contained
herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt whereof being
hereby acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows
1 Recitals The recitals set forth above are true and correct and are mcorporated herein and made
a part of this First Amendment
2 Amendment to Grant Amount The base amount of grant funds is hereby increased by two
hundred twenty-five dollars and 00/100 cents ($225 00) Depending upon the number of hours
completed, the Apphcant may receive up to an additional two hundred twenty-five dollars and
00/100 cents ($225 00) Therefore, the total Grant Funds are now an amount not to exceed
fourteen thousand eighty-five dollars and 00/100 cents ($14,085 00)
3 Community Service Requirement In hen of Financial Contribution The Applicant's
monetary contribution is hereby amended to be an additional two hundred twenty-five dollars
and 00/100 cents ($225 00) reflecting the reduction m the previous contribution amount due to
the completion of community service The Applicant has agreed to complete two (2) additional
hours of community service ("Hours") reducing the Monetary Contribution to zero dollars and
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00/100 cents ($0 00) (the "Reduced Contribution") In the event the Applicant is unable to
provide the number of Hours agreed to herein, the Reduced Contribution shall be calculated
only by the number of Hours actually provided The difference between the Monetary
Contribution and the Reduced Contribution shall be added to the balance of the Apphcant's
available grant funds For avoidance of doubt, the amount that can be added to the Applicant's
available grant funds is the amount of money that is subtracted out of the Monetary
Contribution for the completion of Hours to calculate the Reduced Contribution Proof of
completion of Hours shall be provided to the Agency before release of grant funds
4 Amendment to Scope of Work The Agreement is hereby revised to reflect the revised scope
of work as detailed m Exhibit "A"
5 In the event of conflict or ambiguity between the terms and provisions of this First Amendment
and the Agreement, the term and provisions of this First Amendment shall control to the extent
of any such conflict or ambiguity
6 All sections of the Agreement not expressly amended herein shall remain in full force and
effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this First Amendment on the date
and year first written above
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(AGENCY SIGNATURE PAGE)
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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CRA Executive Directof
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Approved as to form Attest
Matthew J Mytych, Esq -Pof ' Rosemarie all
CRA Attorney City Clerk
Date [ ods/ ( Date
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(APPLICANT SIGNATURE PAGE)
APPLICANT
Curlene Townsend, an individual
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notarization, this 1 39 day of 5 eta �en'c 4 e r- , 2026 by & � G n 5 e`t Gi who
is/are personally known to me or 12i who has/have produced a driver's hc- nse as identification
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Exhibit "A"
Revised Scope of Work
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First Amendment Checklist Curlene Townsend -
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Supporting Docs for Extension from applicant
Planning & Code N 1
Staff follow up regarding permits rtof c24- li fi(M
Staff Recommendation Initial grant amount was $1'37,63$—OW Applicant is requesting to go
with Boutros construction for a tree removal (see attached email for why) which is
50 00 compared to original quote The new grant amount would be
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$14,085'00'
Boutros `'$2,800`"00'(new quote)
Happy Tree $2,350 00 (old quote)
Staff Initial for approval.
Date
CRA Assistant Director approval Date
CRA Executive Director approval
Date
JOB ESTIMATE
Boutros Construction, LLC
108 Pinckney St. Oldsmar FL 34677
CBC 1262525
CGC 1532346
TO
Curlene Townsend
806 Engman St.
Clearwater, FL 33755
727.403-4788
CurlenetawnsendPyahoo com
8REAM OWN OFCOST AND SCOPE OFWORK _ AMOUNT
Removal of tree at southeast side of property Per City of Clearwater Planning and Development this tree has a
potentially risk of failure and was recommended for removal for personal and public safety
2800
00
Stump gnnding not Included
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TOTAL ESTIMATED JOB COST
$2,800
00
Mina Boutros
PREPARED 8Y
CITY OF CLEARWATER PERMIT REVIEW COMMENT
LAND RESOURCES • Acknowledge Hazardous Tree
cr_a'od ly i Ilcf' I Quinzi on 5,11 2026 -. 2t 1.. Pt!
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Please respond that you ocknowiedgea the tree to the south east srde of your home has a
potentially height nsk of fanure and the Land Resource Prbonst recommend; removing the tree
for tirwr personal and pubkc safety
08 03.2026
Set to OPEN on 5;1 I2028 4 29 14 PM
Acknati. c,1.3 -d "Inv conmmmc'rl l t ()atm
Please understand this is not a requirement for this p.rmrt
DATE
Shire, Vickie
From Curlene Townsend <curlenetownsend@yahoo com>
Sent Wednesday, July 22, 2026 2 25 PM
To Shire, Vickie
Subject cancellation of services by Happy Tree
Follow Up Flag Follow up
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe
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Hello,
This is just an update on Happy Tree coming out today for removal of tree Unfortunately, when they (Steven and his
crew) came out this morning there was a discrepancy on which tree needed removed I had my daughter at the house
this morning and when she spoke with him, she informed him that the tree on the right side of the house was the correct
tree He was insisting on removing the tree on the left side, which isn't on my property While my daughter was getting
the estimate paperwork off my computer, Steven left without any notification or conversation with my daughter In which
she asked for his phone number from his crew that was left behind After speaking with Steven and texting over a copy of
the estimate, my daughter received a text from Wendy There was some back -and -forth texting, but nothing was
resolved My daughter then let Wendy know that I would no longer need their services
I will be reaching out to the other company to set up services with them Sorry for any confusion
Curlene
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Shire, Vickie
From Curlene Townsend <curlenetownsend@yahoo com>
Sent Thursday, July 30, 2026 6 55 PM
To Shire, Vickie
Subject Tree Removal
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recognize the sender and know the content is safe,
Good evening, Vicki,
I spoke with Boutous Construction, but they said $2,850 was the lowest they could go I asked them
to send you an invoice
to have to grant amended Have you received that Invoice? 1 had a large limb fall from the tree so I would like to have it
removed as soon as possible
Thank you for the consideration
Curlene Townsend