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RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT - NG-R-26-07RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT NG -R-26-07 'r1 Thus Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of 111]the "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 III, Chapter 163, Flonda Statutes (the "Agency"), and CASSANDRA BERGMAN YOUNG, an mdividual (the "Applicant ")(collectively the Agency and the Applicant are the "Parties") WITNES SETH WHEREAS, the Agency was created to implement commumty redevelopment activities as provided m the Flonda Commumty 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, m furtherance of the Plan, the Agency has established the Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program (the "Program") to rehabilitate smgle-family homes, improve property conditions, aesthetics, reduce housmg cost burden, and aid m the elmunation of slum and blight m the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area"), and WHEREAS, the Agency has approved a grant to the Applicant m an amount not to exceed $25,000 00 m financial assistance under the Program to provide extenor improvement assistance to the property located at 1345 Woodbme St , Clearwater, FL 33755 (the "Property") The grant is mtended to provide new siding and fascia, plus three (3) extenor doors at the Property (the "Project") as further detailed m the Apphcant's grant application and plan specifications attached hereto as Exhibit "C" (the "Specifications"), and WHEREAS, the Agency finds that providing financial assistance for the extenor improvement of the Property is a permissible use of the Agency's funds, and WHEREAS, the Agency finds that the Project comports with and furthers the goals, objectives, and policies of the Plan j NOW, THEREFORE, m consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contamed herem, the Parties hereby agree as follows I. GENERAL 1 Recitals The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are mcorporated m and form a part of this Agreement 2 Purpose of Agreement The purpose of this Agreement is to further the implementation of the Plan by the completion of the Project 1 3 Legal Description The legal description for the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit «A„ H. APPLICANT WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Development of the Project The Applicant shall complete the Project m accordance with the Specifications and the grant application The Applicant shall complete all Project work withm three hundred sixty-five (365) days from the date of application approval Such completion shall be evidenced by receipt of a Fmdmg of Project Completion from the Agency A Fmdmg of Project Completion shall be granted m accordance with the criteria contamed m the Agency's Residential Exterior Improvement Grant 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 receivmg reimbursement grant fundmg from the Agency, the Applicant shall provide one thousand two hundred fifty dollars and 00/100 cents ($1,250 00) m monetary contribution (the "Monetary Contnbution") toward the Project Evidence of expenditure of the Monetary Contribution towards the Project shall be submitted to the Agency's satisfaction before disbursement of the Agency's grant fundmg Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Applicant may have the Monetary Contribution reduced if the Applicant completes certam community service acts m accordance with the Policy Notwithstandmg the foregomg, the Agency has agreed to waive all or a part of the Policy's community service option Therefore, the Monetary Contribution has been reduced to zero dollars and 00/100 cents ($0 00), and the portion of the Monetary Contnbution waived shall be added to the Applicant's available grant funds 3 Warranties of the Applicant The Applicant warrants that the followmg mformation is true and correct a The Applicant is the owner of the Property, b A smgle-family home is located on the Property, c The Property is located m the Redevelopment Area, d The Property is the primary residence and legal homestead'of the Applicant or meets an alternative quahfication under the Policy, e The Applicant is current on their property taxes for the Property or a payment plan has been approved by the Director, f The Applicant is current on all mortgage payments or has provided documentation to the CRA evidencmg a payment plan that is to the CRA's satisfaction, if applicable, g The Property has no outstanding code enforcement or buildmg 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, and 2 h The Property has not received a grant from the Agency m the preceding thirty-six (36) months prior to the Effective Date III. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Grant Fundmg The Agency shall reimburse the Applicant for the Project's eligible costs up to a base amount of twenty-three thousand seven hundred fifty dollars and 00/100 cents ($23,750 00) Dependmg upon the number of Hours completed or a waiver of the community service option pursuant to the Policy, the Applicant may receive up to an additional one thousand two hundred fifty dollars and 00/100 cents ($1,250 00) m grant funds for a total grant not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars and 00/100 cents ($25,000 00) (the "Grant Funds") The Grant Funds shall be payable withm thirty (30) days of receipt of a fully completed reimbursement request after the issuance of a Fmdmg of Project Completion by the Agency assummg 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 m 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 nothmg m this Agreement creates any contractual relationship between the Agency and any contractor or vendor and the Agency shall not be hable for any momes 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 remams exclusively hable for any funds owed to the contractor or vendor 3 If the Director determmes that a reimbursement request does not meet the requirements of this Agreement or the Pohcy, then the Parties agree that the Agency shall not owe any momes to the Applicant for the requested reimbursement, the Applicant shall have no recourse agamst the Agency, and the Director's decision shall be fmal without any means of appeal IV. APPLICANT DEFAULT 1 Failure to Timely Complete the Project If the Applicant fails to obtam a Fmdmg of Project Completion withm three hundred sixty-five (365) days of the date of application approval, then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be m 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 wntten request for such an extension before the expiration of the one hundred eighty (180) day penod 2 Other Events of Default In addition to the foregomg event of default, the occurrence of any one or more of the followmg events after the Effective Date shall also constitute an event of default by the Applicant 3 a The Applicant makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or admits m writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or files a petition m bankruptcy, or is adjudicated a bankrupt or msolvent, or files a petition seekmg any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation or files an answer admittmg, or fails reasonably to contest, the material allegations of a petition filed agamst it m any such proceeding, or seeks or consents to or acquiesce m the appomtment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of the Applicant or any matenal part of such entity's properties, b Within sixty (60) days after the commencement of any proceedmg 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 proceedmg shall not have been dismissed or otherwise terminated, or if, withm 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 matenal part of any such entity's properties, such appomtment 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 Certam Applicant Default In the event of default and if the Apphcant has failed to cure the default withm 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, includmg the responsibility to tender any remammg 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%) startmg from the date of default The remedial provisions shall survive the termmarion 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 m wntmg, and shall be sent to the office for each party mdicated below and addressed as follows To the Applicant To the Agency 4 Cassandra Bergman Young 1345 Woodbme St Clearwater, FL 33755 Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Clearwater P O Box 4748 Clearwater, Florida 33758 Attention Executive Director with copies to City of Clearwater P O Box 4748 Clearwater, Flonda 33758 Attention Clearwater City Attorney's Office 2 Unavoidable Delay Any delay m performance of or mobility to perform any obligation under this Agreement (other than an obligation to pay money) due to any event or condition described m this section as an event of "Unavoidable Delay" shall be excused in the manner provided m this section 3 "Unavoidable Delay" means any of the following events or conditions or any combmation thereof acts of God, acts of the pubhc enemy, not, msurrection, war, pestilence, archaeological excavations required by law, unavailabihty of matenals after timely ordering of same, buildmg moratona, epidemics, quarantme restrictions, freight embargoes, fire, hghtnmg, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, extremely abnormal and excessively mclement weather (as mdicated by the records of the local weather bureau for a five year period precedmg the Effective Date), strikes or labor disturbances, delays due to proceedmgs under Chapters 73 and 74, Flonda Statutes, restoration m connection with any of the foregoing or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the party performing the obligation in question, mcludmg, without limitation, such causes as may arse 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 m writing, must set forth m detail the reasons and causes of delay, and must be filed with the other party to this Agreement within thirty (30) days followmg the occurrence of the event or condition causing the Unavoidable Delay or thirty (30) days followmg the party becommg 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 causmg such Unavoidable Delay and only to the extent that any such occurrence actually delays that party from proceedmg with its nghts, duties and obhgations under this Agreement affected by such occurrence In the event the party is the Applicant then the Director is authonzed 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 5 4 Indemnification The Applicant agrees to assume all mherent nsks of this Agreement and all habihty therefore, and shall defend, mdemmfy, and hold harmless the Agency and the City of Clearwater, Flonda, a Florida mumcipal 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, mcludmg, without limitmg 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 mcludes, but is not limited to, matters ansmg out of or claimed to have been caused by or m 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 herem 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 Doctnne of Sovereign Immunity 5 Assignability, Complete Agreement This Agreement is non -assignable by either party and constitutes the entire Agreement between the Apphcant and the Agency and all pnor or contemporaneous oral and wntten agreements or representations of any nature with reference to the subject of this Agreement are canceled and superseded by the provisions of this Agreement 6 Applicable Law and Construction The laws of the State of Flonda 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 7 Severability Should any section or part of this Agreement be rendered void, mvalid, 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 8 Amendments This Agreement cannot be changed or revised except by wntten amendment signed by the Parties 9 Jurisdiction and Venue For purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding ansmg out of or relatmg to this Agreement, the Parties do acknowledge, consent, and agree that venue thereof is Pmellas County, Florida Each party to this Agreement hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the State of Flonda, Pmellas County and the courts thereof and to the jurisdiction of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Flonda, for the purposes of any suit, action or other proceedmg arising out of or relatmg 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 mconvement forum or that the venue of such action is improper or that the subject matter thereof may not be enforced m or by such courts 6 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 m the State of Flonda, the Apphcant hereby designates the Secretary of State, State of Florida, its agent for the service of process m any court action between it and the Agency arismg out of or relatmg to this Agreement and such service shall be made as provided by the laws of the State of Flonda for service upon a nonresident, provided, however, that at the time of service on the Flonda Secretary of State, a copy of such service shall be dehvered to the Applicant at the address for notices as provided m Section V, Paragraph 1 10 Termination If not earlier termmated as provided m this Agreement, this Agreement shall expire and shall no longer be of any force and effect three hundred 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 7 Approved as to form Matthew J Mytych, ''sq CRA Attorney Date Jo/21/a( (CRA SIGNATURE PAGE) COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a public body corporate and politic of the State of Florida By Jesus Nino CRA Executive l irQct¢r / 3 /u Date Attest �p Rosemane Ca11 City Clerk Date 9p10"A9) iiitirriii z, CORPORA7E %I.. -C) SEAL .°° 00•�,r�a (APPLICANT SIGNATURE PAGE) APPLICANT Cassandra Bergman Young, an mdividual By Prmt named 5q Title Owv' Date kk7 (2.6 STATE OF FLORIDA ) COUNTY OF PINELLAS ) The foregomg instrument was acknowledged before me by means ✓physical presence or onlme notanzation, this ‘7 day of (_t6be 2- , 2026 by CassavAR4 yopnor_who is/are personally known to me orwho has S/ Iroduced a dnver's license as identification (NOTARIAL SEAL) PENELOPE HERMIDA Notary Public State of Florida Comm# HH441691 Expires 9/7/2027 9 Notary Pub l , State . f F1on a Name of Notary 'Pe -1, e bpe Heg_vvt (C` My Commission Expires 13 My Commission No /4-d y 1 6 gl EXHIBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION County, Flondc, viz•LOT 2 IN BLOCK C OF PINE BROOK HIGHLANDS, ACCORD2710 TO THE PLAT THSR80F,,RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30, ON PAGES 53, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA. 10 EXHIBIT "B" RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM POLICY 11 /ii6 _ R -z‘_'7 RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION FORM City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PROGRAM GOAL • .4 • 1 SECTION 2 — PURPOSE AND INTENT • • 4 1 SECTION 3— AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY • = 2 SECTION 4— ELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS 4 SECTION 5— PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS . • SECTION 6— DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE , 7 SECTION 7 GRANT EXPIRATION , 7 SECTION 8— COMPLIANCE WITT-ITHE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE. 8 SECTION 9 —APPLICATION . • 9 SECTION 10 — ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP • • . . .13 Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program Approved by the CRA Trustees July 15, 2024 Amended by the CRA Trustees April 28, 2025 Amended by the CRA Trustees January 12, 2026 Case Number RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM The Program provides a matching grant of up to $25,000. SECTION 1— PROGRAM GOAL The City of Clearwater (City) Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Residential Exterior Improvement Grant Program (Program) is designed to increase access to redevelopment funding for residential improvements to homesteaded single-family homes in the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (NGCRA) The purpose of the Program is to rehabilitate single family homes, improve property conditions, aesthetics, reduce housing cost burden, and aid in the elimination of slum and blight The focus of this Program is directed to the exterior improvement, and certain qualifying interior improvements, of residential properties to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and pnde SECTION 2 — PURPOSE AND INTENT The purpose of the Program is to support the implementation of the adopted North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area Plan (Plan) in accordance with the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 Sections 163 330, et seq , Flonda 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) Reducing the percent at households that are housing cost burdened (Plan Section 3 2, Goals and Objectives, Goat 4 Housing Affordability, Objectives, page 94) 3) Prioritizing keeping existing residents in their homes through funding for addressing property maintenance and budding code issues and reducing visual blight (Plan Section 3 3, Redevelopment Policies, Housing, page 95) 4) Developing grant programs to improve the extenor and interior of blighted properties (Plan Section 4 5, Plan implementation, Table 15, Goal 1 Policy Implementation. Public Safety, page 134) 5) Developing programs to encourage neighborhood pnde in yard and home appearance (Plan Section 4 5, Plan implementation, Table 15, Goal 1 Policy implementation Public Safety, page 136) 6) Providing emergency assistance finds for low-income residents for life safety home repairs and renovations to accommodate physical disabilities (Plan Section 4 5, Plan Implementation, Table 15, Goal 4 Policy Implementation Housing Affordability, page 140) 7) Creating a grant program to reduce blight through the repair and preservation of histonc homes (Plan Section 4 5, Plan Implementation, Table 15, Goal 4 Policy Implementation Housing Affordability, page 142) 8) Creating value for the citizens of Clearwater and improving the NGCRA by (themes stressed throughout the NGCRA and City's Strategic Plans) a) Promoting a resident and neighborhood friendly atmosphere, b) Promoting economic development and neighborhood revitalization, c) Incentivizmg property owners to enhance and sustain the values of their property, d) Creating a more inviting and visually appealing atmosphere, and e) Instilling a greater sense of place and civic identity f) 3 1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging g) 3 2 Preserve community livability through responsible development standards, proactive code compliance, and targeted revitalization It is not the intent of the CRA to engage in any rehabilitation activity that requires vacating property or displacing any residents from property Moreover, this Program does not assist in temporary relocation cost or the development of new construction projects Rather, it is to rehabilitate existing single-family structures SECTION 3 — AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY The Program provides a matching grant, as specified below, of upo $.S;U� 1 assist applicants with extenor home repairs Program assistance is based on family size and income limits, which are subject to change from time to time Applicants with Household incomes that exc_eedJ20% Area.Medianilncome,(AMI)edo.notquahfy for -this Pwgram. Apphcantiw match the grant amount by the percentages listed below Area Median income % Applicant Contribution/Match 0-120% 5%* Above 120% Not eligible for grant *Match may be waived at the rate of one hour of community service per $150 of approved grant amount and will be added back into the total grant amount not to exceed $25,000 (Community Service must be performed by Applicant, or anyone over 18 years of age legally residing in the home, 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 not-for-profit organization, and/or for the City of Clearwater with the NGCRA 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, or designee, pnor to commencement In addition, said community service must be performed prior to release of grant funds ) The CRA Director may waive, or reduce, on a case-by-case basis, the community service provision for certain individuals with disabilities, including age related disabilities, or other verifiable hardships, that prevent the Applicant, and anyone over 18 years of age legally residing in the home, from performing community service The amount of the reduction or waiver can be added back to the total grant amount not to exceed $25, 000 2 The grant is a reimbursement grant payable to the homeowner upon completion of the project receiving funding The applicant is responsible for paying the contractor and must submit acceptable proof of payment Partial reimbursements may be considered for work completed in phases, however, reimbursements for contractor payments shall not occur more than once every thirty (30) days, unless otherwise approved by the CRA Director However, the CRA Director may approve payments from the CRA to a licensed contractor for the cost of materials and/or permits If payment is approved, such contractor may be paid for work performed before the completion of a project provided such contractor is not paid more than once per every 30 days The chart below is data provided by the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) which is based upon figures provided by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and are subject to change Updated charts by FHFC will supersede any income limit chart provided within this document When updates are made available by FHFC, the chart below will be updated County (Metro) Percentage Category Income Linut by Number of Persons in Household 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 A 8 Pinellas County 30% 21 950 250 28.200 32.150 37 650 43150 48 650 53,150 (Tampa StPetersbur. 50% 36 501 41,700 ,950 52,150 56,350 60,500 64,700 68,850 Clearwater MSA) 80% 584 66 800 5 150 83 450 90 150 96 850 103 500 110200 Median 98 400 120% 87,600 +, 0 112,680 125,160 135,240 145.200 155.280 165,240 140% 102.200 116 760 131460 146 020 157 760 169 400 181 1M 192 780 Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Program, the project/property must meet all the following qualifications • Applicant must be the owner of the subject property " • The subject property must be a single-family home • Property must be located within the NGCRA • The single-family home must be the primary residence and legal homestead of the Applicant In addition, the following may qualify for the Program ■ Owners of property that have applied to Pinellas County for homestead exemption consideration may be eligible for this Program ■ Applicants that reside at the property, control said property other than through outright ownership, and are authorized to approve the repairs and other work that are the subject of this program, may provide alternative documents to substantiate that they have such control and authority regarding the property This documentation may include probate court documents, wills, heirship affidavit, letters of administration, or other legal documentation After review of the documents, the residing applicant(s) may qualify for the Program, provided the applicant(s) wishing to apply for the Program reside at the property as their pnmary residence If such control or authonty is disputed by another party or parties, the application may be denied until such time as the Applicant resolves such disputes • Must demonstrate property taxes are current or a satisfactory payment plan is approved by the CRA Director • Must be current on mortgage payments or provide satisfactory documentation for a payment plan (if applicable) • 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 the code violations. • If combined with a home rehabilitation loan, grant, or other programs from the City's Economic Development and Housing Department, other requirements may be included 'The owner of the Property (Owner) shall be the Applicant 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, administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner No Owner shall receive more than $25,000 in total CRA grant value within a 36 -month (3 years) rolling year for this program from effective date of the grant agreement The CRA Executive Director may approve funding outside of this bmeframe only for Amencans with Disabilities Act CADA") requirements andfor life safety issues 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 36 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 Previous Participation -- Each property may not receive a grant any more than every thirty-six months (3 years) The following are ineligible for Program assistance: • Work or Improvements that are completed prior to an application being approved. • Any unperrnitted work or improvements performed on the property that required a permit and inspections • Any work or improvements on the property that fail required inspections • Mulb-family properties • Properties that do not qualify for homestead exemption • New construction or improvements on vacant land Project Implementation Projects are to be coordinated. managed. and Implemented by the Applicant with close interaction with Community Redevelopment Agency Department staff and the appropriate City departments Applicants are responsible for obtarning/arranging any permits required by the city SECTION 4 -- ELIGIBLE RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS 4 One or more of the following improvements maybe eligible for Program assistance 1) Extenor repairs (walls, foundation, piers, siding, etc ), 2) Exterior painting, 3) Extenor windows and doors, 4) Roof repairs or replacement, including facia board, soffits, and gutters, 5) Window or door awnings and shutters (including hurricane shutters, replacement or repair), 6) Exterior weatherization improvements, 7) The installation, repair, or renovation of porches, 8) The installation of decorative lighting, 9) Decorative fencing, 10) Driveway, pedestrian walkways/pathways, and sidewalk improvements, 11)American with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility improvements, 12) The installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, not to exceed twenty percent (20%) of the total grant amount, 13) Tree trimming or removal (requires city approval, and city may require a licensed arbonst to confirm tree removal is necessary), 14) Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, 15) Certain interior repairs a Interior detenorationldamage directly resulting from an extenor defect or damage, may qualify for grant funding to repair said detenoration/damage Such interior repairs may include, but are not limited to, load bearing walls, drywall, insulation, and wood repair However, grant funds must first be used for improvements or repairs to fully remedy the external defect or damage that resulted in such interior deterioration/damage pnor to any use of grant funds on interior repairs b Interior deterioration/damage that is verified by the city as a life safety issue to home inhabitants c ADA accessibility improvements Home fumigation (including tenting if necessary) for termites, and ther improvements may be submitted for consideration but must demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program The following improvements are not eligible for Program assistance 1) Repairs to unsafe or substandard structures that cannot be made safe for habitation with Program funds. 2) Room additions, garage conversions, repairs to structures separate from the living units (detached garage, shed, etc ), furnishings, and pools 3) Repairs covered by insurance 4) Non -permanent improvements 5) Enclosing a front porch 6) Installation of window or door security bars 7) General intenor home improvements and repairs SECTION 5 — PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS AND APPLICATION PROCESS Program Requirements • All statements and representations made in the application must be correct in all matenal respects when made 5 Any applicant requesting grant funding from this program will have their income verified by City staff and must supply the Items listed below, and, W requested, any other income or employment documents that are not listed below' • If applicable, self-employed year to date profit and loss statements • All pages of last two year's tax returns, with all schedules and W-2s11099(s) • Most recent and consecutive last two months of bank statements (with bank name and account number) (ALL PAGES, even if blank) for all household members with accounts • If combined with a Home Rehabilitation Loan from the Economic Development and Housing Department, additional information may be required Applicants that do not wish tci have their income venfled will automatically be disqualified from Program participation. • Color digital photographs of the existing structure exterior, showing all sides of the building, must be provided with application. • An estimated detailed budget must be provided on the attached project budget form (Attachment A) • Work required to be performed by licensed contractors Applicants are asked to provide up to three quotes, however a single quote from a licensed contractor is acceptable if pncing is in line with industry standards and vendor availability make it difficult to complete the project in a timely manner Ali quotes must include a complete description of the matenals to be used The CRA Director or their designee may require additional quotes beyond the minimum required when deemed necessary to ensure reasonableness, competitiveness, or compliance with program requirements Circumstances that may tngger a request for additional quotes include, but are not limited to. Project costs that appear inconsistent with industry standards or recent Comparable projects; o Limited availability of qualified vendors or potential conflicts of interest; or o Substantial changes to the project scope or materials after the initial quote is submitted • o 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. • Portions of the project costs not funded by the requested grant must be provided by Owner funding Owner funding may consist of bank loans, lines of credit, a Horne Rehabilitation Loan from the city's Economic Development and Housing Department, and owned assets (Owner Equity), etc. • Owner must demonstrate their source of the Owner Funding and their ability to meet the financial obligations of the Program pnor to Program approval • 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 Coiner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of other City -managed financial assistance programs Grant Application Process 6 • Submittal of an application does not guarantee a grant award • Grant preference will be given to Applicants at or below 80% AMI, applicants 65 years of age and above, and the disabled • 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 cntena set forth In this document • Incomplete appiicattons will not be considered submitted until all required documentation has been submitted to Community Redevelopment Agency Department staff • All eonstructionldesign contracts will be between the Applicant and the contractor/design professional SECTION 6 — 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 total grant amount, to be paid directly to the applicant, 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 contractdrs directly (no more than one payment within a 30 -day penod) Costs not included in the approved application budget will not be considered for disbursement 3) Required documentation for disbursement of project costs must include a, Copies of cancelled checks, certified checks or money orders of project costs, or credit card statements of protect cost, b Detailed invoices and pard receipts signed, dated, and marked 'paid in full," c Name, address, telephone number of design professional(s), general contractor, etc , and d Photos 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 7 — GRANT EXPIRATION 7 Applicants must receive a "Finding of Project Completion" within 365 calendar days from the date of application approval, After the said 3 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, in wnting, from the CRA Director an extension of the grant approval- before the expiration date SECTION $ — 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 SECTION 10 — ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP NORTH GREENWOOD COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA ...pow. H O..1wrdt M.4.... * 0^7M+7..1..A.w tM.bi+ 1b7 Wain Cleensowr. Illy ♦ (77,0124111f.1..1M)J111f.1..1. p1i77111N North Greenwood CRA Boundary Area not in Clearwater Jurisdiction Map Gen Dy. KF 1 Riewn ed By. ES Aerial rIcx, 2023 j Date. IMO/2023 n.yt 1 et 1 W <>- E Scale N.T.S. �...wrhy[...wl.fM..r4, ......'My....., r. .,..- • .. ti+.•...n'.V.'al h.,.•. t..., ,.. •.era....r .. 1 ....t..rpa.1• 14 EXHIBIT "C" GRANT APPLICATION AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS 12 CITY OF CLEARWATER pt , ()Hui lin\ 474S, (ii ;t \lilt, 11u1(11)1 33755-4745 Mt MI 0 IL Si x\ 0 L., lk a ti mi • 100 Scn'i n \limo A1.1\1.1., 01 11 M tI I -I 1 to u)\ 3;75b tillimi\1 %i Nirtl (727) 9b2-40;9 1 t\ (727) 562-4052 GI Iti.01.\ LI Ora \ I A(L\c) August26, 2026 Cassandra Bergman Young 1345 Woodbine St Clearwater, FL 33755 RE: NG CRA Grant Award Letter Notification (NG -R-26-07) Dear Cassandra Bergman Young, This letter is to inform you that the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) has approved your application fora North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (NGCRA) Residential Exterior Improvement Grant for the project specified in the attached Grant Agreement Based on the information provided in your application, funding has been approved as follows • Total Approved Project Cost. $27,514 31 • Grant Award Amount $25,000 00 • Required Applicant Match. $1,250 00 • Match Percentage. 5 • Applicant Responsibility. Any costs exceeding the approved grant award amount are the responsibility of the applicant As a condition of receiving grant funding from the Agency, the Applicant shall • Provide the required monetary contribution toward the project, or • Complete community service hours to reduce the required monetary contribution, as permitted under the grant policy Applicant Next Steps: Complete the enclosed Grant Agreement and return it to CRA staff If utilizing community service hours, proof of completed hours on organization letterhead must be submitted prior to reimbursement If you have any questions regarding your NG CRA Grant award letter, please contact marilvn brownePmvclearwater com Sincerely, Jesus Nino CRA Executive Director, Community Redevelopment Agency "Nu It Fnipknmem Ftnplu}er SECTION 9 — APPLICATION 1) Applicant (Property Owner) Full Legal Name(s) C155cinc%rc,_ 'ac eltNric�.!r-{� ycx_) to 01 1.1 fir\ Mailing Address 13 Lis Wo od- b N e_ 5+- a. City/State/Zip u ea, G it Phone Numberi 2.1_ (Is -7 E-mailcg065c. AddreJ$$7t r- -4-iA ,n{ 2) Subject Property Address commonly known as i3�v w Lb►eve_. 'J r ,� .e,��,� Parcel( Identification Number(s) �`' ` 1 0%9115 690“,/05 3 ICDOPI 0 3) Project description, scope of work to be performed, sketch plans and specifications detailing the scope of work (provide attachment(s) 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 ) 3 b CMS tsza SDYAQ.xtnor- U.V.... Q eo�-i Peds) f�'Cf CrV t'? /W2bJ 14ni# 5`diit l 5 .o �. L *rG gt-'�L I + �% � C� ci. it Rr5'Li R C,C) V� k € FQ+' over Mre-crritifeldnalirArit 9 10 0" 4) Financial and Other Disclosures 1- 1 -2-57 Annual Household Income (income examples (not limited to the following) employment or self-employment income, Social Secunty, Pension, Disability, etc ) Household Size (total number of members residing in the home) # 1 Is the subject property current with- (if applicable) Property Tax Payments Yes No (must provide copies of property tax payment) If no, please explain Mortgage Payments Yes No (must provide copies of mortgage statement) If no, please explain Is the Yes subject pro'erty NoL r current in compliance with City codes and regulations? If no, please explain Have you received a loan or grant assistance from a city -managed financial assistance progra for a project at the subject property? Yell_No If yes, please specify the program(s), dates received, and the loan/grant amount(s) below or provide attachment(s) Program Name N (4' Date Received IV A Amount Received $ Program Name IV A Date Received N II -Amount Received $ 5) Amount of Grant Requested under this program. $ &3cs03. 0 Yesa No 10 0" PLEASE NOTE For multiple signers This Application may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which when executed and delivered, shall be an onginal, but all such counterparts shall constitute one and the same instrument I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT 1 HAVE RECEIVED AND UNDERSTAND THE GRANT GUIDELINES HEREIN ABOVE STATED IN ADDITION, BY EXECUTING THIS APPLICATION, ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION AND THAT ALL INFORMATION AND STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN AND ON ANY ATTACHEMENTS ARE TRUE, CORRECT, AND COMPLETE. n0+e." rir C'nnted ame I �cs�A uApplicant SignaturePanted ame Z\/3(MI Date 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 13 Attachment A - Project Budget Form (Attach contractor/vendor estimates/quotes for consistency verification of items fisted 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 Fomi is created, wnte `See Attached" in Una No 1 below For Applicant Use For staff use only Line Item No Improvement(s) Item Descnption (Including construction materials, labor, permitting, other fees, etc) Improvement(s) Cost Amount Line Item Eligible for Grant Consideration YeslNo Cost Amount Eligible for Grant 1 Sgket eke (.Q `fours . $ 71,514.51 yllo- $ a'/ 51,4,-N 2 $ $ 3 $ $ 4 $ $ 5 $ $ 6 $ $ 7 $ $ 8 $ $ 9 $ $ 10 $ $ 11 $ $ 12 $ $ 13 $ $ 14 $ $ 15 $ $ 16 $ $ 17 $ $ Total Improvement(s) Cost Amount $ of l'-'''.1$ 5) 4.5 i Total Cost Amount Eligible for Grant Consideration $(9,/.514.3I :Line No . _' _ - "-- ;_ _ _ -- _-�For,Staff OseDrily , _ _ ' ; _ „ - " " —' ` 1 `Total Cost Amount,Ellgible for Grant; Conside`ration`(f om'fAttabhment A" above and/or from ' r " i ,.attached contractor esbmateslquotes" .. __ _ '_ , _ ' _ - - _ _r_.. _,_ m __ $ .,~ t _aj1,WQ.01:1_, , 2 - ;Ambunt<of Gra'ni Requested under this program teacih4, question 5 of Appi c4bOn)w r _ _ — s\ -a' .5:0— eQ as JEnter ttferamount with the lower monetaryvalue from either LinetNo,1 or Line No 1/4t'''' we p`5 4 ` ` y IEnte'r requireil?ApplicantContri ution/Match (5% conthbutioNmatch. see Section 3 of Grant 'e) ' 1Piogram) _ __ _ __ - _ ,$ oZ o� li - S _ 'Subtract Lie 4 fr No mLrn No' 3 and enter,amount_ -. _.TT , 7�3I70 `6 i _ _ ,Enter valu f -of eligible community serviceehours for* contnbuUon/niatcti kanier" If erSeapphcable"- - l �_ ' N ~ ;(Section 3`of Grant,Pr`ogramdfor value�of service'hou� , 'Nu�mtia-taf tervice�ho`urs approved by'CRA Diiector . -_ 1 ' - - - $ a`� er31 Ft l ,Addl_ine No b to,amount in lamo e N 5 and enter amount - _ __ __ __; $ a� 1 �_�` 8 , aount to eitterjn appravai fetter" . Enter ount from Lme No 7 Thts Is e8gib14 grant award'm $ a±6 ty,k1 11 Attachment A - Project Budget Form (Attach contractor/vendor estimates/quotes for consistency venfication of items listed below Contractor/vendor estimates/quotes improvement item descnptions and cost will supersede if improvement item descnptions and cost are fisted 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 , Forstaff 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 3 ,X4e r'ic r ri S $ iclq'b5 MtS $ lo,gn3 DD 2 OCAS i,d. e.,(r V ) /0(41 16.71. I - I e$ $14111 31 4 $ $ 5 $ $ 6 $ $ 7 $ $ 8 $ $ 9 $ $ 10 $ $ 11 $ $ 12 $ $ 13 $ $ 14 0$ 15 $ $ 16 $ $ 17 $ $ Total Improvement(s) C . • t Amount $ al'f I LJ 1 Total Cost Amount Eligible for Grant Consideration $ a T 5 -pi 51 Line No - For Staff Use Only 1 _ Total Cost Amount Ehgib - for Grant Consideration (from "Attachment A above, and/or from attached contractor es i ates/quotes $ ° X1,514 3 2 Amount of Grant Req ested under this program (Section 9, question 5 of Application) $ a5, 000.tY 3 Enter the amount the lower monetary value from either Line No 1 or Line No 2 e 5O -o o B 4 Enter required • . phcant ContnbutionlMatch (5% contribution/match, see Section 3 of Grant Program) __ $ I, a5v o0 5 Subtract Li : No 4 from Line No 3 and enter amount $�jj---7$6 0J 6 Enter value of eligible community service hours for contnbution/match waiver, if applicable (See Section 3 of Grant Program for value of service hours Number of service hours approved by CRA Director --L-;1 $j a • Q 7 ALine No 6 to amount in Line No 5 and enter amount Ad/A " Vit. 00 ,8 Enter amount from Line No 7 This is eligible grant award amount to enter in approval letter $ V60010 pry 12 THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION F�=�Y dba ONLINE SERVICES Apply for a License Verify a Licensee Depa1 tntenl of Business & Professional Regula non View Food & Lodging Inspections File a Complaint Continuing Education Course Search View Application Status Find Exam Information Unlicensed Activity Search AB&T Delinquent Invoice & Activity List Search HOME CONTACT US MY ACCOUNT LICENSEE SEARCH OPTIONS 9 36 08 AM 7/31/2026 Data Contained In Search Results Is Current As Of 07/31/2026 09 35 AM. Search Results - 3 Records Please see our glossary of terms for an explanation of the license status shown in these search results For additional information, including any complaints or discipline, click on the name License Type Certified Roofing Contractor Name RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS LLC License Location Address* Main Address* Certified RIDGE TOP General EXTERIORS Contractor LLC License Location Address* Main Address` Construction Business Information RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS LLC Name Type DBA License Number/ Status/Expires Rank CCC1331048 Current, Active Cert Roofing 08/31/2028 10810 US HWY 19 N CLEARWATER FL 33764 N4083 ISLAND LANE CAMBRIDGE WI 53523 DBA CGC1524693 Current, Active Cert General 08/31/2028 10810 US HWY 19 N CLEARWATER FL 33764 N4083 ISLAND LANE CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523 Primary Business Info Current Main Address' 153 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE BRANDON, FL 33511 Back New Search • denotes Main Address - This address is the Pnmary Address on lili e Mailing Address -This is the address where the mail associated with a particular license will be sent (if different from the Main or License Location addresses) License Location Address - This is the address where the place of business is physically located 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 Email Customer Contact Center Customer Contact Center 850 487 1395 The State of Florida is an AA/EEO employer Copynght 2007 2010 State of Florida Privacy Statement Under Flonda law email addresses are public records If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail If you have any questions please contact 850 4871395 'Pursuant to Section 455 275(1) Flonda Statutes, effective October 1, 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455 F S must provide the Department with an email address if they have one The emails provided may be used for official communication with the licensee „Fv>',. RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS Roofing • S,drag • Windows • Gutters Cassandra Young 1345 Woodbine St Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 657-8068 Siding Section I Tampa Florida 10810 USHWY 19 N Clearwater, FL 33764 Florida GC License # CGC1524693 Florida Roof License # CCC1331048 Phone (813) 345-3001 Company Representative Jacob Honeck Phone (407) 394-1935 Ihoneck@ridgetopexteriors com ( Full Improvement Estimate /25/2026 Job Cassandra Young Mastic Carvedwood Vinyl Siding - 044 Dutch Lap White all comer posts 'J' channels and tnms will be the same color as the siding This price does not include replacement of rotten or detenorated Wall sheathing under the existing Siding Qty Unit 2 00 SQ House Wrapm 3 00 SQ 1/2' Blue Board 2 00 SQ Siding Permits/Admin 1 00 EA J Siding Section R&R Wood Fascia Board (No Painting) If there is existing drip edge on the roof, replacing the wood fascia will bend/damage the drip edge Ridge Top Extenors is NOT responsible for this damage as It is unavoidable R&R Metal Fascia Cover - Includes 4 , 6', 8 White Color WoodgrainTexture R&R Soffit 18' overhang to 36' wide (code requires additional framing 18' or more) White Hidden Vent $3,955 00 Qty Unit 172 00 LF 172 00 LF 172 00 LF Windows/Doors Section v $12,040 00 Qty Unit nets 6/8 DRS6 S BHI EXTERIOR IMPACT DOOR 2 00 EA II 8H1 doors are primed and must be painted within 6 months of installation to maintain manufacturer warranties Tylo Polished Brass Entry Door Knob and Double Cylinder Deadbolt Combo 3 00 EA Trim threshold hinges, install permitting, labor 3 00 EA 1/4 Lite Over 2 Panels 6/8 DRS3F CLE -S BHI IMPACT DOOR 1 00 EA All Bill doors are primed and must be painted within 6 months of installation to maintain manufacturer warranties Page 1 of 2 $10,803 00 Sub Total $26,798 00 Tar $716 31 TOTAL $27,514 31 Page 2of2 Form Willa (Rev. March 2024) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sernce Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification Go to www.irs.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 Forrn, below. 1 Name of entity/individual. An entry is required. (For a sole proprietor or disregarded entity. enter the owner's name on line 1, and enter the business/disregaraea entity's name on line 2.) 0A indam.ettVan `(° 2 Business name/disregarded entity name, dferent from above. • 3a Check the appropriate box for federal tax classification of the entity/individual whose name is entered on line 1. Check only one of the following seven boxes. idividuaVsole proprietor ❑ C corporation 0 S corporation ❑ Partnership 0 Trust/estate ❑ LLC. Enter the tax classification (C = C corporation, S = S corporation, P = Partnership) . . . Note: Check the 'LLC" box above and, in the entry space, enter the appropriate code (C. 5, or P) for the tax classification of the LLC, unless it is a disregarded entity. A disregarded entity should instead check the appropriate box for the tax classification of its owner. ❑ Other (see instructions) 4 Exemptions (codes apply only to certain enbties, not individuals; see instructions on page 3): Exempt payee code (if any) Exemption trcm Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting code (if any) 3b tf 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 ❑ (ApP"es to accounts maintained this box if you have any foreign partners. owners. or beneficiaries. See instructions outside the United States.) 3 Address (number, street, and apt. r suite no.). Sen tructions. 3 rj 1�ir a vi Ne 6 City. watt, and ZIP code e./r2AC CU pI 33193 Requester's rarne and address (optional', 7 List account number(s) here (optonaf) Part t 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 entities, it is your employer identification number (EIN). If you do not have a number, see How to get a 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. Social security number Employer identification number Part 11 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 `j U.S. person f ....WW1 _y General Instructions Section references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted. Future developments. For the latest information about developments related to Forrn W-9 and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, go to www.irs.gov/FormW9. What's New Line 3a has been modified to clarify how a disregarded entity completes this line. 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. IAA,— Date 6 !6,10 I ra `i, line 3b fps been added to this form. A /low -through entity is requi ed to complete this line to indicate that it has direct or indirect foreign partners, owners, or beneficiaries when it provides the Forrn 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 return with the IRS is giving you this form because they Cat. No. 10231X Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024) r c ( THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL REGULATION dba ONLINE SERVICES Apply for a License Verify a Licensee r faftment of Business & Professorial Regulation View Food & Lodging Inspections File a Complaint Continuing Education Course Search View Application Status Find Exam Information Unlicensed Activity Search AB&T Delinquent Invoice & Activity List Search HOME CONTACT US MY ACCOUNT LICENSEE SEARCH OPTIONS 9 36 08 AM 7/31/2026 Data Contained In Search Results Is Current As Of 07/31/2026 09 35 AM. Search Results - 3 Records Please see our glossary of terms for an explanation of the license status shown in these search results For additional information, including any complaints or discipline, click on the name License Type Certified Roofing Contractor Address' Name RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS LLC License Location Main Address' Certified General Contractor Address* RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS LLC License Location Main Address* Construction Business Information RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS LLC Name Type DBA License Number/ Status/Expires Rank CCC1331048 Current, Active I Cert Roofing 08/31/2028 10810 US HWY 19 N CLEARWATER FL 33764 N4083 ISLAND LANE CAMBRIDGE WI 53523 DBA CGC1524693 Current, Active Cert General 08/31/2028 10810 US HWY 19 N CLEARWATER, FL 33764 N4083 ISLAND LANE CAMBRIDGE, WI 53523 Primary Business Info Current Main Address' 153 E BLOOMINGDALE AVE BRANDON, FL 33511 Back New Search * denotes Main Address -This address is the Pnmary Address an file Mailing Address - This is the address where the mail associated with a particular license will be sent (if different from the Main or License Location addresses) License Location Address - This is the address where the place of business is physically located 2601 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee FL 32399 Email Customer Contact Center Customer Contact Center 850 487 1395 The State of Flonda is an AA/EEO employer Copynght 2007 2010 State of Florida Privacy Statement Under Flonda law, email addresses are public records If you do not want your email address released in response to a public -records request, do not send electronic mail to this enhty Instead, contact the office by phone or by traditional mail If you have any questions please contact 850 4871395 'Pursuant to Section 455 275(1), Flonda Statutes, effective October 1 2012, licensees licensed under Chapter 455 F S must provide the Department with an email address if they have one The emalis provided may be used for official communication with the licensee RIDGE TOP EXTERIORS Rooting • Sidling • Windows • Guitars Cassandra Young 1345 Woodbine St Clearwater, FL 33755 (727) 657-8068 Siding Section t! Tampa Florida 10810 USHWY19 N Clearwater, FL 33764 Flonda GC License # CGC1524693 Florida Roof License # CCC1331048 Phone (813) 345 3001 Company Representative Jacob Honeck Phone (407) 394-1935 ihoneck@ridgetopexteriors com ( Full Improvement Estimate /25/2026 Job Cassandra Young Mastic Carvedwood Vinyl Siding - 044 Dutch Lap White all comer posts 'J• channels and trams will be the same color as the siding This price does not include replacement of rotten or deteriorated wall sheathing under the existing Siding House Wrap m 1/2' Blue Board Siding Permits/Admin Qty Unit 2 00 SQ 300 2 00 1 00 SQ SQ EA I Siding Section R&R Wood Fascia Board (No Painting) If there is existing drip edge on the roof, replacing the wood fascia will bend/damage the drip edge Ridge Top Exteriors is NOT responsible for this damage as it is unavoidable R&R Metal Fascia Cover- Includes 4', 6', 8 White Color Woodgrain Texture R&R Soffit 18 overhang to 36' wide (code requires additional framing 18' or more) White Hidden Vent $3,955 00 Qty Unit 172 00 LF 172 00 LF 172 00 LF Windows/Doors Section v nets 6/8 DRS6-S BHI EXTERIOR IMPACT DOOR 11 BHI doors are primed and must be painted vithin 6 months of installation to maintain manufacturer warranties Tylo Polished Brass Entry Door Knob and Double Cylinder Deadbolt Combo Trim threshold hinges, install, permitting labor 1/4 Lite Over 2 Panels 6/8 DRS3F-CLE-S BHI IMPACT DOOR All BHI doors are primed and must be painted within 6 months of installation to maintain manufacturer warranties $12,040 00 Qty Unit 2 00 EA 3 00 3 00 1 00 EA EA EA Page 1 of 2 ( $10,803 00 Sub Total $26,798 00 Tax 3716 31 TOTAL $27,514 31 Paget oft i Outlook Re. NG CRA Grant Award Letter Notification NG -R-26-07 From Cassandra Bergman <cassandrabergman261 @gmail com> Date Thu 9/10/2026 4 53 PM To Browne, Marilyn <manlyn browne@MyClearwater com> CAUTION This email originated from outside of the City of Clearwater Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe To whom it may concern i Cassandra B Young i would like to waiver my Volunteer hours .due to being under Doctors care on a workers comp claim on 6/18/20261 had a work related injury at work i injured my lower back MRI shows Hennated disk and bulging disk i will match the 5% which is the $1,250 00 that i will pay i am so excited about the grant and maintaining the upkeep of our home Cassandra B Young On Thu, Sep 10, 2026 at 8 19AM Browne, Marilyn <marilyn browne(ci�myclearwater com> wrote Good Morning, 1 Please give me a call to discuss Office (727) 444-7688 Regards, 'Zia Marilyn Browne Community Redevelopment Specialists Municipal Services Building 100 S Myrtle Ave , 3rd Floor Clearwater, FL 33756 Office (727) 444-7688 flCLEARWATER COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY From. Cassandra Bergman <cassandrabergman261@gmail com> Sent. Wednesday, September 9, 2026 4 47 PM To. Browne, Marilyn <marilyn browne@MyClearwatercom> Subject. Re NG CRA Grant Award Letter Notification NG -R-26-07