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DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL GRANT AGREEMENT - DTC-C-26-08DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL GRANT AGREEMENT DTC -C-26-08 This Downtown Commercial Grant Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of, 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 Moonstein HQ LLC, a Florida limited liability company) (the "Applicant") (collectively the Agency and Applicant are the "Parties") WITNESSETH WHEREAS, the Agency was created to implement the community redevelopment activities in the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 (the "Act") codified at Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes, and WHEREAS, § 163 387(6)(c)4, Florida Statutes provides that the budget of a community redevelopment agency may provide for clearance and preparation of any redevelopment area for redevelopment, and WHEREAS, § 163 387(6)(c)9, Florida Statutes provides that the budget of a community redevelopment agency may provide for payment undertakings described in a redevelopment plan and for expenses that are necessary to exercise the powers granted to a community redevelopment agency under § 163 370, Florida Statutes, and WHEREAS, § 163 370(2)(a), Florida Statutes provides that one such power is the ability to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of a community redevelopment agency's exercise of its power under the Act, and WHEREAS, another such power is found in § 163 370(2)(c), Florida Statutes which provides that a community redevelopment agency may undertake and carry out community redevelopment and related activities within the community redevelopment area, and WHEREAS, Objective 1E of the Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area Plan (the "Plan") provides that Cleveland Street is Downtown Clearwater's (the "Downtown's") main street and valued for its historic character and pedestrian scale and WHEREAS, Objective 1D of the Plan provides that the Agency will encourage a variety of office -intensive businesses, including finance and insurance, IT/software, professional services and medical to relocate and expand in Downtown to provide a stable employment center, and WHEREAS, Objective 3G of the Plan provides that the Agency will create and activate space to work as a signature destination, including civic plazas, markets and retail gathering places that promote economic growth for Downtown, and WHEREAS, Objective 4A of the Plan provides that the Agency will encourage redevelopment that contains a variety of building forms and style Page 1 of 13 WHEREAS, Objective 4D of the Plan provides that the Agency will encourage renovation, restoration, and reuse of existing historic structures to maintain the character of the Downtown's neighborhood, and WHEREAS, on August 12, 2024, the Agency's Board of Trustees approved the Downtown Commercial Grant Program (the "Program") with the goals of reducing blight and activate, commercial spaces with uses that aspire to generate creative and innovative gathering spaces, walkable pedestrian thoroughfares, and increased overall activity This Program can also help a business or developer "close the gap" in their financial ability to meet the goals of the Agency's Area Plan, and WHEREAS, the Agency has approved $96,837 00 in financial assistant under the Program to provide improvement assistance to the property located at 1171 N E Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755 (the "Property") The grant is intended to provide exterior and interior improvements per the applicant's budget worksheet(the "Project") as further detailed in the Applicant's grant application and plan specifications attached hereto as Exhibit "B", and WHEREAS, the Plan also states that the City of Clearwater ("the City") shall encourage a vibrant and active public realm, recreation and entertainment opportunities and support the community and neighborhoods, and WHEREAS, the Applicant intends to make improvements to the Property in the Downtown area for commercial use, and WHEREAS, the Agency finds that providing financial assistance for redevelopment of blighted property is a permissible expenditure under the Agency's approved budget and the Act, and WHEREAS, the Agency finds that the Property currently sits in a blighted state of existence, and WHEREAS, the Agency finds that the Project comports with and furthers the goals, objectives, and policies of the Plan, and 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 2 Intent, Purpose of Agreement The purpose of this Agreement is to further the implementation of the Plan by providing grants for redevelopment, rehabilitation, and enhance area commercial structures exhibiting deterioration and decline in substantial compliance with the Application, all to incentivize improvements to the area, and improve the aesthetic and useful Page 2 of 13 enjoyment of the Downtown through the eradication of conditions of blight, all in accordance with and in furtherance of the Plan and as authorized by and in accordance with the Act II APPLICANT WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Development of the Project The Applicant shall complete the Project in accordance with the grant application and plan specifications attached as hereto as Exhibit "B" 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 "A" (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 required documentation for disbursement as stated in the grant program guidelines under Section 7 The Applicant shall contribute fifty-two thousand one hundred forty-three dollars and 00/100 cents ($52,143 00) in 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 Director may allow initial project deposits or other necessary draws, up to fifty percent (50%) of the grant amount, to be paid directly to a City/CRA approved licensed contractor/vendor 3 Warranties of the Applicant The Applicant warrants that all the following qualifications have been met a The Applicant is the property owner or commercial/business tenant b The business must be an allowable use on the subject property in accordance with the City's Community Development Code among other applicable codes c Must be current in all property taxes and City business fees d Must be in good standing with the city (no outstanding code enforcement or building code violations) This requirement may be waived by the Director if the work proposed under this application will remediate all code violations e Property must be free of code enforcement liens or other City liens f The business or new proposed business on the Property must be an independently owned and operated local business g If the business is independently -owned and operated franchise, other franchise locations associated with the same brand must ONLY be located within the municipal boundary of the City h The owner of the property shall be the Applicant, unless the owner authorizes a for-profit business owner occupying the property by a valid lease to undertake improvements on the property Owner of property ("Owner") means a holder of any legal or equitable estate in the property, 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 Page 3 of 13 as agent of the owner, as executor administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner Owners that are NOT leasing commercial space to nor can be classified as for-profit businesses shall be ineligible for grant funding assistance under this program Mobile vendors are also ineligible for assistance III AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Grant Funding The Agency shall reimburse the Applicant for the Project's eligible costs up to ninety-six thousand eight hundred thirty-seven dollars and 00/100 cents ($96,837 00) ("Grant Funds") as provided under the Program, payable within (30) days after receipt of a fully completed reimbursement request after verification by the Agency that the Project has been completed and evidence that the Applicant has actually incurred these Project costs to the satisfaction of the Director 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 The Director retains sole discretion to determine whether the Project meets the requirements of this Agreement or the Program and Application If the Director determines that the Project does not meet said requirements, then the Parties agree that the Director's decision is final, the Agency shall not owe any monies to the Applicant for the requested reimbursement, and the Applicant shall have no recourse against the Agency IV APPLICANT DEFAULT 1 Failure to Complete Project Work If the Applicant fails to receive a "Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion" within three hundred sixty five (365) calendar days form the date of the executed grant agreement in substantial compliance with the Program and the Application then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under this Agreement, this Agreement shall immediately become null and void, and the Agency will have no further responsibility to the Applicant, including but not limited to the responsibility to tender the reimbursement funds to the Applicant An extension for the grant funds 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 sixty-five (365) day period 2 Other Events of Default In addition to the foregoing events of default, the occurrence of any one or more of the following events after the Effective Date shall also constitute an event of default by the Applicant Page 4 of 13 A The Applicant shall make a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or shall admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or shall file a petition in bankruptcy, or shall be adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or shall file a petition seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation or shall file an answer admitting, or shall fail reasonably to contest, the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such proceeding, or shall seek or consent to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of the Applicant or any material part of such entity's properties, or 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 of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of any of such entities or of any material part of any of such entity's properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated 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(4), 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 reimbursement funds to the Applicant, and c) that if the Agency has tendered reimbursement funds to the Applicant, the Agency shall be entitled to the return of all reimbursement 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 any default under this Agreement and provide the Applicant thirty (30) days from the date the notice is sent to cure the default if it is an event listed under Sections IV(2) This notice will be deemed sent 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 property for each party indicated below and addressed as follows To the Applicant Moonstem HQ LLC 1171 NE Cleveland Street Clearwater, FL 33755 To the Agency Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater P O Box 4748 Page 5 of 13 Attn Sandra Charet Attention Executive Director 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 must be agreed to and approved by the Agency's trustees 3 Indemnification The Applicant agrees to assume all risks of inherent in this Agreement and all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Agency and the City of a Clearwater, a 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, 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 Page 6 of 13 negligence of the Agency, the City, 01 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 the 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, any 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 any section 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 any part of any section in this Agreement 7 Amendments This Agreement cannot be changed or revised except by written amendment signed by the Parties hereto 8 Jurisdiction and Venue For purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, the parties hereto 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 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(1) Page 7 of 13 9 Termination If not earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall expire, and this Agreement shall no longer be of any force and effect on two years of the anniversary Effective Date IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date and year first above written Page 8 of 13 Approved as to form Matthew J Myty ' , Esq CRA Attorney Date 1 o/r'8pr (AGENCY SIGNATURE PAGE) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Florida Jesus Nino CRA Director By Date !a l sl Z6 Attest 10-Q12 Rosemarie Call City Clerk Date \‘�``� V I ►► F ilii CORPORATE \ Z SEAL.21 77 0� ,y`. '/,,A,►F LORIIDA,`��`\� Page 9 of 13 (APPLICANT SIGNATURE PAGE) Moonstem HQ LLC, a Florida limited liability company By Scu- o(. g Print name S a r 8A --o. 0-, ov( e,"fr Title rte. r +-v. -e-r- Date - Date 4 i- 10 t ! ZC STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF PINELLAS ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me by means f� physical presence or ❑ online notarization, this / day of Qs4®ye-r , 2026 by 5und rc4 Clnart4 as ec.ri-nt r of %I'(annS+ctn 140. LU. ❑ who is/are personally known to me or g who has/have produced a driver's license as identification (NOTARIAL SEAL) ., e` ANTONIO LOMBARDOW ,� Notary Public State of Florida '—rde Commission: HN 600114 oFcv My Comm Expires Jan 29, 2029 Notary Public, State of Florida Name of Notary A/4anI co t-coinbarale Z Z 1 My Commission Expires Ol , 1 My Commission No 14N . oo IL/ Page 10 of 13 EXHIBIT "A" COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM POLICY Page 11 of 13 COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency Downtown 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 — REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 7 SECTION 7 — DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE 8 SECTION 8 — GRANT EXPIRATION 8 SECTION 9 — ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 9 SECTION 10 — COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE 9 SECTION 11 — APPLICATION 10 SECTION 12 — ATTACHMENT A PROJECT BUDGET 13 SECTION 13 — ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP 14 Commercial Grant Program & Application Form Approved by the CRA Trustees on August 12, 2024 Amended by CRA Trustees on July 13, 2026 1 COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM SECTION 1 — PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Downtown Commercial Grant Program (Program) offers varying levels of support and addresses both short and Tong -term challenges that commercial stakeholders have experienced in the Clearwater Downtown Redevelopment Area (DTCRA) This program aims to reduce blight and activate commercial spaces with uses that aspire to generate creative and innovative gathering spaces, walkable pedestrian thoroughfares, and increased overall activity 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 Clearwater Downtown Community Redevelopment Area in accordance with the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 Sections 163 330, et seq , Florida Statutes, by 1 Downtown shall be a place that attracts residents, visitors, businesses, and their employees and enable the development of community The City shall encourage a vibrant and active public realm, recreation and entertainment opportunities and support the community and neighborhoods (People Goals, page 46) Objective 1 E Maintain Cleveland Street as Downtown's Main Street which is valued for its historic character and pedestrian scale Objective 1D Encourage a variety of office -intensive businesses, including finance and insurance, IT/software, professional services and medical to relocate and expand in Downtown to provide a stable employment center 2 Downtown will be a memorable place to be enjoyed that is enhanced by Clearwater's waterfront location, natural resources, built environment and history (Amenity Goal, page 47) Objective 3G Create and activate space to work as signature destination, including civic plazas, markets and retail gathering places that promote economic growth for Downtown (page 48) 3 Downtown will be a dynamic built environment of dense and livable patterns and active and attractive streets through quality urban design and architecture (Urban Design Goals, page 48) Objective 4A Encourage redevelopment that contains a variety of building forms and style Objective 4D Encourage renovation, restoration, and reuse of existing historic structures to maintain the character of Downtown's neighborhoods 4 Creating value for the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area by (themes stressed throughout the Plan) 2 a Promoting a business, consumer, family and resident friendly atmosphere, b Creating more dining, retail, and entertainment opportunities, c Creating additional employment opportunities, d Promoting infill and adaptive reuse of properties, e Incentivizing property owners to enhance the value of their respective properties, 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 in 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 (financial services, IT/software, medical, etc ) This Program is designed to help Downtown Clearwater thrive as the urban core and heart of the City, as the center of business and government, and as an attractive place to live, work, shop and play (Ch 3, Vision, pg 44) 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 SECTION 3 — AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE Grants shall be awarded on a first -qualified, first -awarded basis while funds are available The Program provides matching, as specified below in Levels 1 through 4, grant funding to assist applicants with improvements to commercial properties Grants may be awarded to property owners and for-profit business owners/commercial tenants for exterior and interior improvements to commercial property within the DTCRA The grant is generally a reimbursement grant to the Applicant payable at time of project completion However, at the request from the Applicant and upon approval from the CRA Director, up to fifty percent (50%) of the grant amount can be paid to the Applicant or the Applicant's licensed contractor(s) or vendor(s) ahead of project completion with no more than one payment every thirty (30) days Below is the level of funding and reimbursement percentage for the total eligible grant expenditures Level 1 — Up to- $50,000 and under (Requires a 25% match of total project costs by the applicant) • Administrative approval 3 • Award letter and Grant Agreement Level 2 — $ More than $50 000 up to $150,000 (Requires a 35% match of total project costs by the applicant) • Administrative approval up to $100,000 • Applicants must supply proof of a lease, or other acceptable documentation, that identifies at least a minimum of a three-year term for tenant/business occupying or will occupy the improved space • CRA Trustee Approval required for Grants exceeding $100,000 • Award letter and Grant Agreement Level 3 — More than $150,000 up to $500,000 (Requires a 45% match of total project costs by the applicant) • Staff recommendation • Applicants must supply proof of a lease, or other acceptable documentation, that identifies at least a minimum of a five-year term for tenant/business occupying or will occupy the improved space • CRA Trustee approval • Award letter and Grant Agreement Level 4 — More than $500,000is considered a special project and may require submittal requirements/documentation above and beyond what is described in this Program • Staff recommendation • CRA Trustee approval • Applicants must supply proof of a lease(s), or other acceptable documentation, that identifies at least a minimum of a five-year term for tenant/business occupying or will occupy the improved space • Award letter, Grant Agreement, Mandatory Reporting • Other — Special Terms and Conditions SECTION 4 — ELIGIBLE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT To be eligible for the Program, the Applicant must meet all the following qualifications • Must be o A property owner that is leasing commercial space to a for-profit business, o A property owner that occupies or intends to occupy the property as a for-profit business, or o A for-profit business leasing space from a property owner • The business must be an allowable use on the subject property in accordance with the City's Community Development Code among other applicable codes • Must be current in all property taxes and City of Clearwater 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 remediate all 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 4 • 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 owner of the property shall be the applicant, unless the Owner authorizes a for-profit business owner occupying the property by a valid lease to undertake improvements on the property Owner of property ("Owner") means a holder of any legal or equitable estate in the property, 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, administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner Owners that are NOT leasing commercial space to nor can be classified as for-profit businesses shall be ineligible for grant funding assistance under this program Mobile vendors are also ineligible for assistance o 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 SECTION 5 — ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS The following improvements or related items may be eligible for Program assistance Interior Improvements 1) Any fixed interior leasehold improvements to commercial space, 2) Electrical/plumbing upgrades and utility connections, 3) Grease traps/interceptors, 4) Venting, HVAC, mechanical systems, and water heaters, 5) Sprinkler/fire suppression systems, firewalls, life safety improvements, 6) Certain fixed solid waste and recycling management systems, 7) American with Disabilities Act (ADA) systems, 8) Internal structural stabilization systems (e g , repair and replacement of load bearing walls, columns, beams/girders, joist, etc ), 9) Interior walls (including drywall), ceilings, floors, doors, and molding, 10) Interior paint, 11) Wall insulation, 12) Certain permanent bathroom and kitchen counter tops, cabinets, sinks, 13) Restaurant fixtures or other essential equipment up to a maximum of $7,500 00 (purchase or repair) 14) Interior historical restoration, or 15) Other permanent improvements may be submitted for consideration but must demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program Exterior Improvements 1) Any fixed exterior leasehold improvements to commercial space, 5 2) The repair of exterior walls, 3) Roof repairs or replacement, including facia board, soffits, and gutters, 4) Decorative fencing,* 5) Exterior painting, (including murals) 6) Extenor windows and/or doors, 7) Exterior signage, 8) Awnings or canopies over windows or walkways, including shutters, seating areas, 9) The installation, repair, or renovation of porches, patios, plazas, 10) The installation, repair, or renovation of pathways and sidewalks,** 11) The installation of decorative lighting, and security lighting, 12) Parking area and driveway improvements, 13) Stormwater drainage improvements for properties with a history of flooding, 14) Bicycle racks, shade areas, benches, or other pedestrian amenities, 15) Certain Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) 9 16) ADA accessibility improvements, 17) The removal of deteriorated or undesirable exterior alterations, 18) The installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total grant amount, or 19) Other permanent improvements may be submitted for consideration but must demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program *Cham fink fencing, with or without slats, wooden stockade, board on board, and wooden picket fencing are not eligible for the Program **Not city right-of-way or property Other Eligible Items 1) Predevelopment Costs (permit, architectural, and engineering fees among other comparable fees as approved by CRA Director) up to $10,000 00 2) Past site or building improvements that were completed up to eight months prior to submittal of an application a Only improvements listed in the itemized budget submitted as part of the application will be considered for approval The following are ineligible for assistance 1) Past site or building improvements that were completed more than eight months prior to submittal of an application 2) Properties not occupied or intended to be occupied by a for-profit business 3) Second floor and above renovations unless part of or tied to a ground floor business and verifiable proof is provided that second floor, or above floors, improvements will enhance a ground floor business (excluding roof renovations and repairs) 4) 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 6) Repairs covered by insurance 7) Non -permanent improvements, except for items expressly stated as allowed in this Program 8) Installation of window or door security bars 9) Any fixed exterior or interior leasehold prohibited improvements to commercial space 6 10) Refinancing existing debts, business operational cost, payroll, etc SECTION 6 — REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 1) All statements and representations made in the application must be true and correct in all material respects when made 2) 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 3) A copy of a fully executed lease agreement, and notanzed 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 4) Applicants must submit, as part of the application, concept plans, design plans and floorplan accurately delineating the square footage of the improvement area within the commercial structure 5) Digital photographs of the existing structure, interior and exterior, must be provided with application 6) 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 7) Portions of the project costs not funded by the requested grant must be provided by Applicant funding Applicant funding may consist of bank loans, lines of credit, other grants, and owned assets (Equity), etc 8) Applicant must demonstrate their source of the Applicant Funding and their ability to meet the financial obligations of the Program 9) Proceeds from other City -managed financial assistance programs may be used as Applicant Equity to satisfy the Applicant 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 Equity to satisfy the Applicant Funding requirements of other City -managed financial assistance programs 10) 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 11) 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 7 12) 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 13) All construction/design contracts will be between the Applicant and the contractor or design professional 14) Applicants may combine adjacent parcels, buildings and/or individual storefronts within a building to create one grant request SECTION 7 — DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE Grant funds will, unless otherwise approved to be disbursed earlier in accordance with Section 3, 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) Requests for disbursement of project costs will be viewed as a single, completed package, unless earlier disbursement of funds arrangements have been made to (no more than one payment within a 30 -day period) Costs not included in the approved application budget will not be considered for disbursement 2) To receive disbursement of project costs, the Applicant must provide 1 Proof of Payment o Copies of cancelled checks, certified checks, money orders, or credit card statements showing payment of project costs, and o Detailed invoices and paid receipts that are signed, dated, and marked "paid in full " 2 Project Information o Name, address, and telephone number of design professionals, general contractors, and other vendors involved 3 Photographs o Before and after photos of the project 4 Permits and Approvals o Copies of all required permits (e g zoning, building) and evidence of passing all required inspections o If applicable, a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Completion demonstrating legal occupancy of the project area Note Any work performed without a required permit will not be eligible for grant funding 3) The CRA disburses funds to grant recipients within 30 days of fully completed reimbursement request SECTION 8 — GRANT EXPIRATION Applicants must receive a "Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Competition" within 365 calendar days from the date of the executed grant agreement 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 8 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 Tess 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 9 EXHIBIT "B" GRANT APPLICATION AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS Page 12 of 13 Case Number NC.- C .1 SECTION 11 - APPLICATION COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM Please circle if you are th Property Owner usiness Owi 1) Applicant/Name of Bu Address commonly known as 1 f 7 , tJ E CL E V -LA- til D C CA- E if g ti fA t i ' L-- 337C5 Entity Name (matches Sunbiz) rJoNST�(tJ H Q LLc- Full Legal Name and Title (matches Sunbi ' js 1,,c,o . mo- M,. 12, Mailing Address 15 4 k 1/4/ N U ST- -ok. City/State/Zip C-1-6 AikwATe lz, FL 3375 Phone Number C� �-��$,o _ 0. 13 E-mail Addresssanarc, •�Y�.r la_fet.& ,a►Y Web Site (if available) EA N1cnn2ie 13( [ O'nq,i Lease Term (if applicable) N/A If applicant is not the property owner, please fill out section 2 2) Authorized Agent (If applicable) Entity Name (if any) Full Legal Name and Title (if any) Mailing Address Qeo� �' t 0)4f - City/State/Zip Phone Number E-mail Address 3) Subject Property/Location of Proposed Project Address commonly known as 1 f 7 , tJ E CL E V -LA- til D C CA- E if g ti fA t i ' L-- 337C5 Parcel Identification Number(s) 1 ra- ._ t , — 0 30 Go - 004 -o Property is designated as a Local Historic Landmark Yes provide documentation No j -(yes please 4) Project description (including business name, tenant description, type of business, proposed hours of operation, proposed opening date or proposed project completion date), scope of work to be performed, project schedule, 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 10 da)l- 170 P SC 64-0-b 5) Describe existing uses and conditions on the property (include photographs as attachments) C4-0 5-) i_ /. 6) Fin ncial Disclosure CS ee- 1 614.k— /�— mo of Grant Requested $ teAtf,� achme iCk, X PrrajeFc,rt Btud�& e.= SoHurces/Usesort'ff�undsor v 'fete BT h�1Yv.rSl..,..�-,s[M1 <A,' Yez u I. 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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 received loan or grant assistance from a city -managed financial assistance program for a project at this address, please specify the program(s) and the loan/grant an/grant amount(s) 14/P $ 2 $ PLEASE NOTE Grants are awarded on a first come, first qualified basis until funds have been depleted 11 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 Applicant Use For staff use only Line Item No Improvement(s) Item Description (Including construction materials, labor, permitting, other fees, etc) Improvement(s) Cost Amount Line Item Eligible for Grant Consideration Yes/No Cost Amount Eligible for Grant (%) 1 De. r- 0 1 1 +1O r1 $ ✓ $ 2 I hCG fr--t90-g1` $ ✓ $ 3 ) g 1 ` $ t/ $ e C_ r- tCo. 4 -r $ V$ P 0.1M 1 v\ 5 D--ry GJ alt $ / $ 6 (w 4-furkor Toor-s $ ✓ $ 7 (tti s u, k a -{Z o v, $ V $ 8 P-(00rt1 cji"rrthn $ V $ g J i in oto W S4- 7)oo r s $ l/ $ 10 FCC $ $ .TN v.5 11 en m e.. t 3.G►4I k cooR'e $ t./$ 12 c "e- C kcu-1 t& , 1 $ / $ 13 �C--eG ReiynoUal'F taYoiSc eLeGr5 $ t $ 14 l.0l Y►'1 1 f Fees 1 $V $ 15 ptlloweoge.es jC n -r ,envies+ $ ✓ $ 16 • - i:c, e.I• ;in-• in,f-.s .J $ $ 17 $ $ Total Improvement(s) Cost Amount $ C �i �f $ 0 Total Cer' r nt Eligible for Gr t Consideration 19p it 1rail) _(� U � Pt✓1 inrk (111 1 %� i�tie my iI ton ,e'r\IIrCe Authorized Signature 13 Date 9// / I Z(A 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 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 ACK OWLEDGE THAT I AM LAWFU ; UTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION i 1 / Mail or hand deliver completed application form to Community Redevelopment Agency City of Clearwater / 100 S Myrtle Avenue / Clearwater FL 33756 For question call the Community Redevelopment Department at 727 562.4039 12 k c 4 Business and Scope of Work, Schedule, etc Business/Tenant Description and Type of Business The building is being purchased and improved by Moonstein HQ LLC, whose partners are local Clearwater homeowners with a long-term interest in the continued improvement and economic vitality of the Clearwater community The property will serve as the headquarters of Anecdote Goods, LLC, a growing ecommerce company Anecdote will use the property for its primary business operations, including management, marketing, product development and related administrative functions In addition to Anecdote's headquarters, the office will include one or two professional office/work spaces that may be leased to other small businesses Our goal is to create an attractive, contemporary working environment that can accommodate entrepreneurial and growing businesses seeking quality commercial space in downtown Clearwater Proposed Hours of Operation Normal business hours are expected to be 9 00 a m to 6 00 p m , Monday through Friday Project Description / Scope of Work Moonstein HQ LLC plans to remodel both the exterior and interior of the property, in simple ways that will transform the existing building into an attractive, modern commercial property Our remodel will repair rundown sections of the property and add appealing design elements that create an inviting and professionally maintained commercial presence Interior improvements will create a modern headquarters for Anecdote as well as flexible professional spaces that help attract and retain businesses in downtown Clearwater We believe the project is well aligned with Clearwater's efforts to encourage reinvestment in commercial properties, improve the downtown streetscape, and support a vibrant mix of local businesses and entrepreneurs Project Schedule Work will begin once we receive grant approval and completion of the required permitting We anticipate that construction will take approximately 10-12 weeks Proposed Opening Date November 2, 2026 Estimated Project Completion October/November 2026, subject to permitting and construction schedules ( c 5 Existing Uses and Conditions The property was most recently occupied by a medical/acupuncture practice and, to the best of our knowledge, has been vacant for approximately one to two years The building is currently in dated and deteriorated condition and appears to have received limited maintenance or improvements for a number of years The exterior shows considerable wear and weathering, with aging finishes, neglected landscaping, and other areas in need of repair and improvement The interior is similarly dated and in need of remodeling Existing finishes are worn and generally unsuitable for a contemporary professional workspace, including dated and damaged flooring, ceiling tiles, lighting, rickety sliding doors and old bathroom finishes The current configuration and condition of the space will require substantial cosmetic improvements to create an attractive, functional commercial environment The proposed project will address these conditions through interior and exterior repairs, updated finishes, landscaping and other improvements designed to significantly improve the appearance and functionality of the property Current photographs of the exterior are attached DYNAMITE DEMOLITION SERVICES DBA BUILD STRONG CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN, INC Re -Model Quote To Moonstein HQ LLC Property Address 1711 Cleveland Street Clearwater, Florida 33755 Product / Service PROPOSAL Client Moonstein HQ LLC Point of Contact Blake Mooney Phone 310 745 3225 Job Address 1711 Cleveland Street, Clearwater, Florida 33755 Quote # 3399 Created 8/01/2026 Revised 08/26/2026 This Contract is by and between the client above and Dynamite Demolition Services DBA Build Strong, Inc , the contractor Licensed #CBC 1263093 and Insured Quantity 1 Price $0 00 Scope of work Demolition Remove all existing flooring One layer of LVP, carpet and tiles Remove existing cabinets and countertops Remove two non Toad bearing walls Remove bathroom finishes and fixtures where required Remove existing plumbing fixtures scheduled for replacement Remove interior doors Remove reception area beadboard Total $0 00 Frame openings for interior doors Install blocking for cabinets, grab bars and wall mounted items Quantity 1 c Price $2,000 00 Total $2,000 00 Scope of work Drywall Install new drywall in demolished/remodeled areas Replace damaged drywall as required Install moisture -resistant drywall in appropriate wet areas Tape and finish joints Finish corners and transitions Walls sand surfaces smooth Level 4 finish $2,800 00 Ceiling drywall install and level 4 finish, approx 32 sheets $3,040 00 Quantity 1 Price $5,840 00 Scope of work Interior Doors Remove designated existing doors Furnish and install replacement units 7 doors at $480 00 ($3,360 00) Door installation $2,100 00 Door hardware allowance $700 00 Total $5,840 00 Quantity 1 Price $6,160 00 Total $6,160 00 Scope of work Insulation Existing roof insulation to remain Quantity 1 Price $0 00 Total $1000 00 Scope of work Flooring LVP allowance $3,750 00 LVP installation $6,000 00 Quantity 1 Price $9,750 00 Total $9,750 00 Scope of work Millwork/Baseboards/Trim Baseboard and door trim to be selected Allowance $2,200 00 1 Remove remaining debris Clean floors and surfaces Remove protective coverings Clean windows affected by construction Complete minor punch list items Final jobsite broom cleaning Quantity 1 Price $500 00 Total $500 00 Allowances/Contingencies Allowances for unforeseen conditions Any change or additional work to be fully approved by client Quantity 1 Price $8,500 Total $8,500 GC Labor for Scope of Work Quantity 1 Price $13,055 Total $13,055 Tree Removal and Landscaping Two dead trees to be removed in the back parking lot and landscaping the front and side of the building $3875 00 Quantity 1 Price $3875 Total $3875 Permit Fees Allowance $2000 00 Quantity 1 Price $1500 Total $1500 Payment terms 1 Initial Deposit — Contract execution, scheduling, permits, mobilization — 10% 2 Demolition — Demolition substantially complete and debris removed — 15% 3 Rough -In — Plumbing, HVAC, and electrical rough -ins substantially complete and inspected — 20% 4 Roof / Exterior — Roofing and exterior work substantially complete — 15% 5 Drywall / Insulation — Insulation and drywall substantially complete — 15% 6 Cabinets / Flooring / Paint — Interior finishes substantially complete — 15% 7 Final Completion — Punch list complete, final inspections, cleanup, and closeout — 10% c Contract / Disclaimer This quote is valid for the next 30 days, after which values may be subject to change 13 Terms and Conditions 13 1— General This project will be executed in a professional workmanlike manner according to standard practices Any alteration or deviation from plan specifications involving extra costs will be executed only upon written orders and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate All agreements are contingent upon actions by others, strikes, accidents, natural disasters, or delays beyond our control 13 2 — Acceptance of Work Failure to notify Contractor, in writing, of any dispute related to the Work establishes acceptance and responsibility for prompt payment and waiver of all claims against Contractor related thereto Written notice of a latent defect in the Work must be delivered to Contractor within a reasonable time from the time the defect is or should have been discovered, but no later than expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, otherwise all claims for latent defects are waived 13 3 — Payment Terms Owner agrees invoices rendered pursuant to this Contract or any future change/extra orders shall be deemed a demand for direction regarding application of payment(s) due Failure to provide directions allows Contractor to apply payments in its sole discretion Contractor has the right to set-off against any credits or funds due Owner Any past due payments due to Contractor under this Contract shall accrue interest at the rate of one- and one half percent (1 5%) per month, compounded monthly Any payments are due Contractor within three days from the submittal of the request by Contractor to Owner 13 4 — Subcontractors Owner shall not interfere with the work of subcontractors including communicating with them, providing inconsistent instructions, direct payments, et al All communications with subcontractors shall be through Contractor Sub contract sums paid out to sub contractors is between the contractor and his/her sub -contractors 13 5 — Limitation of Remedies Owner's remedies in any dispute against Contractor related to this Contract shall be limited to actual damages related to faulty workmanship Contractor expressly disclaims and is not liable for consequential, punitive, or other damages 13 6 — Owner Cooperation Owner agrees to use its best efforts to cooperate with Contractor Owner understands its failure to communicate with Contractor in a clear, direct, or timely manner extends performance under this Contract 13 7 — Contractor's Indemnification To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner and its agents, employees, and independent contractors, in exchange for a sum totaling fifteen percent (15%) of the total contract price, from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including but not limited to attorney's fees arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work, provided that such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or physical damage to the property and (b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder 13 8 — Owner's Indemnification c c. may be summarized into the appropriate change/extra order, but such communications are not binding on Contractor unless a Change/Extra Order is signed by both Contractor and Owner In the event any Change/Extra Order requires Contractor to furnish any additional labor or materials, all such labor and materials will be paid for prior to the commencement of the work in the Change/Extra Order and shall extend the date of Substantial Completion accordingly Any and all Change/Extra Orders will be incorporated into this Contract Each Change/Extra Order shall be paid in addition to all amounts agreed to in the Change/Extra Order prior to work beginning and outside of regular payment draws 13 16 — Salvage Rights We retain all salvage rights to items within scope of demolition Client Name Client Company Date STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY;LICENSING BOARD THE BUILDING CONTRAC, COR E EINd$ CEI I ED UNDER THE PROVISIONS; OF$GHAPTEIy4'$9T FL°ORIpAS\ }ATUTES d 3ddi tirr � r � tE,'� - _r 41/41 EXPIRATION DATE AUGUST 31, 2028 Always verify licenses online at MyFlondaLicense com Do not alter this document in any form This is your license It is unlawful for anyone other than the licensee to use this document Related License Information Name Rank Primary Status Secondary Status License Number NELSON, GREGORY S Certified Building Contractor Current Active Licensee Related License Information Status Related Party DYNAMITE DEMOLITION SERVICE, INC Current DBA BUILDSTRONG CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN License Number License Expiration Date Original License Date Relationship Type Pnmary Qualifying Agent for Business Relation Effective Date CBC1263093 08/31/2028 05/01/2019 Rank Construction 05/01/2019 Business Information Expiration Date 8/28/26 +3 38 PM Related License Information Licensee Print Div ( Name DYNAMITE DEMOLITION SERVICE, INC License Number Rank Construction Business Information License Expiration Date Primary Status Current Original License Date 05/01/2019 Secondary Status Related License Information Relation ExpirationLicense Status Related Party Relationship Type Effective Rank NumberDate Date NELSON, GREGORY S Primary Certified CBC1263093 Current DBA BUILDSTRONG Qualifying Agent 05/01/2019 Building 08/31/2028 CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN for Business Contractor 1/1 ahnnt blank Form W-9 (Rev March 2024) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Go to www ors gov/FormW9 for instructions and the latest information Give form to the requester Do not send to the IRS Before you begin For guidance related to the purpose of Form W 9 see Purpose of Form below Print or type See Specific Instnuctsons on page 3 1 Name of entity/individual An entry is required (For a sole propnetor or disregarded entity enter the owner s name on line 1 and enter the business/disregarded entity s name on line 2 ) Moonstein HQ LLC 2 Business name/disregarded entity name if different from above 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of only one of the following seven boxes 1 Individual/sole proprietor 1 C corporation 17 LLC Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation S the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1 Check 1 S corporation 1 Partnership . TrusUestate = S corporation P = Partnership) S 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain entities not individuals see instructions on page 3) Exempt payee code (f any) Note Check the LLC box above and in the entry space enter the appropnate code (C S or P) for the tax classification of the LLC unless it is a disregarded entity A disregarded entity should instead check the appropnate box for the tax classification of its owner 1 Other (see instructions) Exemption from Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (f any) 3b If on line 3a you checked Partnership or Trust/estate or checked LLC and entered P as its tax classification and you are providing this form to a partnership trust or estate in which you have an ownership interest check this box if you have any foreign partners owners or beneficiaries See instructions (Applies to accounts maintained outside the United States) 5 Address (number street and apt or suite no) See instructions 1541 Walnut St Requester s name and address (optional) 6 City state and ZIP code Clearwater FL 33755 7 List account number(s) here (optional) Part I Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Enter your TIN in the appropriate box The TIN provided must match the name given on line 1 to avoid backup withholding For Individuals this is generally your social security number (SSN) However for a resident alien, sole proprietor, or disregarded entity see the Instructions for Part I, later For other Social security number - _ entitles It is your employer identification number (EIN) If you do not have a number, TIN later Note If the account is in more than one name see the instructions for line 1 See also What Name and Number To Give the Requester for guidelines on whose number to enter or Employer identification number 4 1 5 0 7 7 2 0 1 Part 1I Certification Under penalties of perjury I certify that 1 The number shown on this form is my correct taxpayer Identification number (or I am waiting for a number to be issued to me) and 2 I am not subject to backup withholding because (a) I am exempt from backup withholding or (b) I have not been notified by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that I am subject to backup withholding as a result of a failure to report all interest or dividends or (c) the IRS has notified me that I am no longer subject to backup withholding and 3 I am a U S citizen or other U S person (defined below) and 4 The FATCA code(s) entered on this form (if any) indicating that I am exempt from FATCA reporting is correct Certification instructions You must cross out Item 2 above if you have been notified by the IRS that you are currently subject to backup withholding because you have failed to report all interest and dividends on your tax retum For real estate transactions item 2 does not apply For mortgage interest paid acquisition or abandonment of secured property, cancellation of debt, contributions to an individual retirement arrangement (IRA) and generally payments other than interest and dividends you are not required to sign the certification but you must provide your correct TIN See the instructions for Part II later Sign Here Signature of U S person General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted Future developments For the latest information about developments related to Form W-9 and its instructions such as legislation enacted after they were published go to www its gov/FormW9 What's New Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this Zine An LLC that is a disregarded entity should check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner Otherwise, it should check the "LLC" box and enter its appropriate tax classification Date New line 3b has been added to this form A flow through entity is required to complete this line to Indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners owners or beneficiaries when it provides the Form W-9 to another flow-through entity in which it has an ownership interest This change is intended to provide a flow through entity with information regarding the status of its indirect foreign partners owners or beneficiaries so that it can satisfy any applicable reporting requirements For example a partnership that has any indirect foreign partners may be required to complete Schedules K-2 and K-3 See the Partnership Instructions for Schedules K-2 and K 3 (Form 1065) Purpose of Form An individual or entity (Form W 9 requester) who is required to file an information retum with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat No 10231X Form W-9 (Rev 3 2024) EXHIBIT "C" 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 Moonstein HQ LLC 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 Title P0.,,Y" Date ( a I2 Page 13 of 13