COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT - NG-C-26-01COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT AGREEMENT
NG -C-26-01
This Commercial Improvement Grant Agreement (this "Agreement") is made as of
Nov. 31 C9Uthe "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, Florida Statutes (the "Agency"), and
Stella Maris Ventures LLC, a Florida limited liability company (the "Applicant ")(collectively the
Agency and the,Applicant are the "Parties").
WITNES SETH:
WHEREAS, the Agency was created to implement community redevelopment activities as
provided in the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969 (the "Act") codified at Chapter 163,
Part 111, Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2023, the Agency adopted the North Greenwood Community
Redevelopment Area Plan (the "Plan"); and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of the Plan, the Agency has established the Commercial Grant
Program (the "Program") to provide grants to businesses and commercial property owners located
in the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (the "Redevelopment Area") for such
businesses and owners to make building, structural, and site improvements to their properties; and
WHEREAS, the Agency has approved a grant to the Applicant in an amount not to exceed
$100,000.00 in financial assistance under the Program to provide reimbursement for retro interior and
exterior improvements per the budget worksheet to the property located at 1143 Eldridge Street,
Clearwater, Florida 33755 (the "Property").
WHEREAS, the grant will be used for the activities listed below at the Property (the "Project")
as further detailed in the Applicant's grant application and plan specifications attached hereto as
Exhibit "C" (the "Specifications"):
• Exterior paint, roof repairs, landscaping, lighting, fire suppression system, and concrete
repairs.
;and
WHEREAS, the Agency finds that providing financial assistance for the commercial
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.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained
herein, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
L GENERAL
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1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated in 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.
3. Legal Description. The legal description for the Property is attached hereto as Exhibit
«A„
II. APPLICANT WARRANTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Development of the Project. The Applicant shall complete the Project in accordance with
the Specifications and the grant application. The Applicant shall complete all Project work
within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days from the date of application approval. Such
completion shall be evidenced by receipt of a Finding of Project Completion from the
Agency. A Finding of Project Completion shall be granted in accordance with the criteria
contained in the Agency's Commercial Grant Program Policy attached hereto as Exhibit `B"
(the "Policy"). For purposes of this Agreement, the date of application approval shall be
the Effective Date.
2. Applicant's Project Contribution. As a condition of receiving reimbursement grant funding
from the Agency, the Applicant shall provide sixty-seven thousand seven hundred forty-
eight dollars and 70/100 cents ($67,748.70) in monetary contribution towards the
improvements (the "Monetary Contribution") toward the Project. Evidence of expenditure
of Applicant's contribution towards the Project shall be submitted to the Agency's
satisfaction before disbursement of the Agency's grant funding. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Applicant may have the Monetary Contribution reduced if the Applicant
completes certain community service acts in accordance with the Policy.
3. Warranties of the Applicant. The Applicant warrants that the following information is true
and correct:
a. The Applicant is the owner of or has a leasehold interest in the Property;
b. The Applicant's business is a permitted use under the City's Community Development
Code among other applicable codes;
c. The Applicant is current on their property taxes for the Property and business fees;
d. The Property has no outstanding code enforcement or building code violations or the
Applicant has made the Agency aware of such violations and the Agency has agreed to
allow the Project to move forward as the renovations will remediate any violations;
e. The Property is free of code enforcement or other municipal liens;
f. The business or proposed new business on the Property is an independently owned and
operated local business. If the business is an independently owned and operated franchise
and other franchise locations associated with the brand exist, such locations shall only be
located within the municipal boundaries of the City;
g. The Property is located in the Redevelopment Area; and
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h. In accordance with the Policy, the Applicant has not received more than $75,000.00 in
CRA grant funding within the preceding 12 -month rolling year and will not exceed this
threshold by obtaining grant funding under this Agreement.
III. AGENCY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Grant Funding. The Agency shall reimburse the Applicant for the Project's eligible costs
up to a base amount of eighty thousand dollars and 00/100 cents ($80,000.00). Depending
upon the number of community service hours completed, the Applicant may receive up to
an additional twenty thousand dollars and 00/100 cents ($20,000.00) in grant funds for a
total grant not to exceed one hundred thousand dollars and 00/100 cents ($100,000.00)
(the "Grant Funds"). The Grant Funds shall be payable within thirty (30) days of receipt
of a fully completed reimbursement request after the issuance of a Finding of Project
Completion by the Agency assuming the Applicant has also complied with Section II of
this Agreement where applicable.
2. Notwithstanding Paragraph 1 of this section, The Agency's director (the "Director") may
allow earlier draw requests of the Grant Funds to the Applicant or to any approved licensed
contractors or vendors in accordance with the Policy. However, the Grant Funds disbursed
in this manner shall not be disbursed more frequently than once every thirty (30) days.
The Parties understand and agree that nothing in this Agreement creates any contractual
relationship between the Agency and any contractor or vendor and the Agency shall not
be liable for any monies owed to any contractor or vendor. The ability of the Agency to
pay the contractor or vendor directly is only for the sake of convenience to the Applicant
and the Applicant remains exclusively liable for any funds owed to the contractor or
vendor.
3. If the Director determines that a reimbursement request for the Grant Funds does not meet
the requirements of this Agreement or the Policy, then the Parties agree that the Agency
shall not owe any monies to the Applicant for the requested reimbursement, the Applicant
shall have no recourse against the Agency, and the Director's decision shall be final
without any means of appeal.
W. APPLICANT DEFAULT
1. Failure to Timely Complete the Project. If the Applicant fails to obtain a Finding of
Project Completion within three hundred and sixty-five (365) days of the date of
application approval, then the Parties agree that the Applicant shall be in default under
this Agreement without notice or opportunity to cure the default. An extension to this
timeframe may be granted by the Director for good cause if the Applicant submits a written
request for such an extension before the expiration of the three hundred and sixty-five
(365) day period.
2. Other Events of Default. In addition to the foregoing event of default, the occurrence of
any one or more of the following events shall also constitute an event of default by the
Applicant:
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a. The Applicant makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or admits in
writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due or files a petition in bankruptcy,
or is adjudicated a bankrupt or insolvent, or files a petition seeking any reorganization,
arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under
any present or future statute, law or regulation or files an answer admitting, or fails.
reasonably to contest, the material allegations of a petition filed against it in any such
proceeding, or seeks or consents to or acquiesce in the appointment of any trustee,
receiver or liquidator of the Applicant or any material part of such entity's properties;
b. Within sixty (60) days after the commencement of any proceeding by or against the
Applicant seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment,
liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or
regulation, such proceeding shall not have been dismissed or otherwise terminated, or
if, within sixty (60) days after the appointment without the consent or acquiescence of
the Applicant or any trustee, receiver or liquidator of any such entities or of any material
part of any such entity's properties, such appointment shall not have been vacated; or
c. A breach by the Applicant of any other term, condition, requirement, or warranty of
this Agreement or the Policy.
3. Agency's Remedy Upon Certain Applicant Default. In the event of default and if the
Applicant has failed to cure the default within the allotted time prescribed under Section
IV, Paragraph 4 (if applicable), then the Parties agree that: a) this Agreement shall be null
and void; b) that the Agency will have no further responsibility to the Applicant, including
the responsibility to tender any remaining amounts of the Grant Funds to the Applicant;
and c) that if the Agency has tendered any of the Grant Funds to the Applicant, the Agency
shall be entitled to the return of all the Grant Funds plus default interest at a rate of ten
percent (10%) starting from the date of default. The remedial provisions shall survive the
termination of this Agreement.
4. Notice of Default and Opportunity to Cure. The Agency shall provide written notice of a
default under Section IV, Paragraph 2 of this Agreement and provide the Applicant thirty
(30) days from the date the notice is sent to cure such a default. This notice will be deemed
received when sent by first class mail to the Applicant's notice address or when delivered
to the Applicant if sent by a different means.
V. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Notices. All notices, demands, requests for approvals, or other communications given by
either party to another shall be in writing, and shall be sent to the office for each party
indicated below and addressed as follows:
To the Applicant:
Stella Maris Ventures LLC
1143 Eldridge Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
To the Agency:
Community Redevelopment Agency of
the City of Clearwater
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P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, Florida 33758
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 under this
section must be agreed to and approved by the Agency's Board of Trustees.
3. Indemnification. The Applicant agrees to assume all inherent risks of this Agreement and
all liability therefore, and shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Agency and the
City of Clearwater, Florida, a Florida municipal corporation ("the City"), and the
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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 negligence of the Agency, the
City, or the Agency's or the City's agents or employees. This includes, but is not limited
to, matters arising out of or claimed to have been caused by or in any manner related to
the Applicant's activities or those of any approved or unapproved invitee, contractor,
subcontractor, or other person approved, authorized, or permitted by the Applicant
whether or not based on negligence. Nothing herein shall be construed as consent by the
Agency or the City to be sued by third parties, or as a waiver or modification of the
provisions or limits of Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, or the Doctrine of Sovereign
Immunity.
4. Assignability; Complete Agreement. This Agreement is non -assignable by either party
and constitutes_the entire Agreement between the Applicant and the Agency and all prior
or contemporaneous oral and written agreements or representations of any nature with
reference to the subject of this Agreement are canceled and superseded by the provisions
of this Agreement.
5. Applicable Law and Construction. The laws of the State of Florida shall govern the
validity, performance, and enforcement of' this Agreement. This Agreement has been
negotiated by the Agency and the Applicant, and the Agreement, including, without
limitation, the exhibits, shall not be deemed to have been prepared by the Agency or the
Applicant, but by all equally.
6. Severability. Should any section or part of this Agreement be rendered void, invalid, or
unenforceable by any court of law, for any reason, such a determination shall not render
void, invalid, or unenforceable any other section or part of this Agreement.
7. Amendments. This Agreement cannot be changed or revised except by written
amendment signed by the Parties.
8. Jurisdiction and Venue. For purposes of any suit, action or other proceeding arising out
of or relating to this Agreement, the Parties do acknowledge, consent, and agree that venue
thereof is Pinellas County, Florida.
Each party to this Agreement hereby submits to the jurisdiction of the State of Florida,
Pinellas County and the courts thereof and to the jurisdiction of the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Florida, for the purposes of any suit, action or other
proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement and hereby agrees not to assert by
way of a motion as a defense or otherwise that such action is brought in an inconvenient
forum or that the venue of such action is improper or that the subject matter thereof may
not be enforced in or by such courts.
If, at any time during the term of this Agreement, the Applicant is not a resident of the
State of Florida or has no office, employee, agency, registered agent or general partner
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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, Paragraph
1.
9. Termination. If not earlier terminated as provided in this Agreement, this Agreement shall
expire and shall no longer be of any force and effect three hundred and sixty-five (365)
days from the anniversary of the date of application approval.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the
date and year first above written.
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Approved as to form:
i/Y
Matthew J. Mytych,
CRA Attorney
Date:
(CRA SIGNATURE PAGE)
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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 6 regtor
Date: ( 06
or
Attest:
4r: Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
Date: 11'3.a(49
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has/have produced a driver's license as identification.
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a Florida limited liability company.
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Print name:
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me by means % .hysical presence or ❑ online
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who is/are personally known to me or who
(NOTARIAL SEAL)
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Notary. Public, State of Florida
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My comm. expires Jan. 17, 2O28
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My Commission No.:
EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
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SECTION 11- APPLICATION
MME I CIAL GRANT PROGRAM
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Parcel Identification Number(s) or Folio Number(s):
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2) Authorized Agent (If applicable)
Entity Name (if any):
Parcel Identification Number(s) or Folio Number(s):
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Full Legal Name and Title (if
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Mailing Address:
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Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
3) Subject Property/Location of Proposed Project
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Parcel Identification Number(s) or Folio Number(s):
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Property is designated as a Local Historic Landmark: Yes U No[J
4) Project description, scope of work to be performed, sketch plans and specifications
detailing the scope of work (provide attachment if needed). Applicant understands
that depending on the project, certain City Departments may require additional
documentation, plans, etc. to properly review and approve the proposed project
described in this application.
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5) Describe existing uses and conditions on the property (include photographs as
attachments):
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6) Financial Disclosure
Amount of Grant Requested:
$ ! CC. i °, OD
Project Budget - Sources/Uses of Funds (complete Attachment A: Project Budget)
Owner Equity
(Applicant's contribution verified by
staff):
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Other Funds:
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Grant Request: ; '
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Total Project Funding:
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My Property Is up to date with taxes, fees, and complies with City codes and regulations:
Yeses 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/ rant amount(s).
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PLEASE NOTE: Grants are awarded on a first come, first qualified basis until funds have
been depleted.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IN ORDER FOR MY REQUEST FOR GRANT FUNDING TO BE
APPROVED, I MUST AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1) To adhere to the application procedures and guidelines as specified.
2) That additional improvements or changes not approved in the original grant application
will not be funded by the CRA.
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3) That disbursement of grant funds will only occur after:
a) All improvements have been completed or as otherwise approved by the CRA Director;
b) Inspections of the improvements are approved by the appropriate City Officials or other
required authorities, if any; and
c) Proof of payment, as described in this document, for project costs approved in the
grant application.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE RECEIVED AND UNDERSTAND THE GRANT GUIDELINES
HEREIN ABOVE STATED. IN ADDITION, BY EXECUTING THIS APPLICATION, I
ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE THIS APPLICATION.
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Applicant Signatu e Printed Name and Title (if any)
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Mail or hand deliver completed application form to:
Community Redevelopment Agency
City of Clearwater / 100 South Mrytle Ave / Clearwater, FL 33756
For question call the Community Redevelopment Department at 727-5624039
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SECTION 13 — ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP
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SECTION 12 - ATTACHMENT A - PROJECT BUDGET
Attachment A - Project Budget Form
(Attach contractor/vendor estimates/quotes for consistency verification of items listed below. Contractor/vendor
estimates/quotes improvement item descriptions and cost will supersede if improvement item descriptions and cost
are listed different below. If more project budget form lines are need, Applicant may duplicate budget template below
on separate sheet. If new Project Budget Form is created, write "See Attached" in Line No. 1 below.)
For 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
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Total Improvement(s) Cost Amount
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Eligible for Grant
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Line No.
For Staff Use Only
1
Total Cost Amount. Eligible for Grant Consideration (from "Attachment A" above and/or
from attached contractor estimates/quotes.
$
2
Amount of Grant Requested under this program (Section 9, question 5 of Application).
$
3
Enter the amount with the lower monetary value from either Line No. 1 or Line No. 2.
$
4
Enter required Applicant Contribution/Match contribution/match, see Section 3 of Grant
Program).
$
5
Subtract Line No. 4 from Line No. 3 and enter amount.
$
6
Enter value of eligible community service hours for contribution/match waiver,, if
applicable.
(See Section 3 of Grant Program for value of service hours).
Number of service hours approved by CRA Director: .
$
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Add Line No. 6 to amount in Line No. 5 and enter amount.
$
Enter ter amount ffam Line No. 7. This is eligible grant award amount to enter in
approval letter:
$
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EXHIBIT "B"
COMMERCIAL EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM POLICY
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EXHIBIT "C"
GRANT APPLICATION AND PLAN SPECIFICATIONS
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COMMERICAL GRANT
PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
City of Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency
North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - PROGRAM OVERVIEW 2
SECTION 2 - PURPOSE AND INTENT 2
SECTION 3 - AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE 3
SECTION 4 - ELIGIBLE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT 4
SECTION 5 - ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS 5
SECTION 6 - REQUIREMENTSS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS 6
SECTION 7 - DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE 7
SECTION 8 - GRANT EXPIRATION 8
SECTION 9 - ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE 8
SECTION 10 - COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE 8
SECTION 11 - APPLICATION 9
SECTION 12 - ELIGIBLE CRA AREA MAP 12
SECTION 13 - ATTACHMENT A - PROJECT BUDGET 13
Commercial Grant Program & Application Form
Approved by the CRA Trustees on July 15, 2024
Approved by the CRA Trustees on January 12, 2026
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COMMERCIAL GRANT PROGRAM
The Program provides grants up to $ $100,000.
SECTION 1 — PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Commercial Grant Program (Program) is designed to promote reinvestment in business
development and incentivize commercial property owners and business owners located within
the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area (NGCRA) to make building, structural,
and site improvements to their property. In addition, the Program will aid to create a positive
visual impact on the image and character of the community. The Program aims to strengthen
local businesses — improving their competitiveness, productivity, capacity, job creation abilities —
and promotes a business -friendly atmosphere.
SECTION 2 — PURPOSE AND INTENT
The purpose of the Program is to support the implementation of the adopted Community
Redevelopment Area Plan (Plan) for the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area in
accordance with the Florida Community Redevelopment Act of 1969. Sections 163.330, et seq.,
Florida Statutes, by:
1) Carrying out plans for a program of voluntary or compulsory repair and rehabilitation of
buildings or other improvements in accordance with the community redevelopment plan
(Sections 163.370(2)(c)(5), Florida Statutes).
2) All plan recommendations must be implemented in, or benefit residents and businesses
located in this defined area (NGCRA boundary) (Plan Section 2.5, Establishment of CRA
Boundaries, page 9).
3) Encourage commercial or mixed-use development along North Martin Luther King Jr.
Avenue (Plan Section 2.6, Public Engagement and Outreach, page 85).
4) Encourage commercial development along Pinellas Trail (Plan Section 2.6, Public
Engagement and Outreach, page 85).
5) Increase access to high paying jobs for the residents of the North Greenwood CRA both
within and outside of the area through workforce development, business assistance
programs, and support for' entrepreneurs (Plan Section 3.2 Goals & Objectives, Goal 3
Poverty Reduction, page 93). (NGCRA funds are only applicable within the NGCRA
boundary.)
6) Develop a grant program to fund improvements to commercial buildings, to establish
new businesses, and reduce blight in the North Martin Luther King, Jr. Avenue
commercial corridor (Plan Section 4.5, Plan Implementation, Table 15, Goal 3 Policy
Implementation: Poverty Reduction, page "138).
7) Creating value for the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area by (themes
stressed throughout the Plan):
a. Promoting a business, consumer, family and resident friendly atmosphere;
b. Creating more dining, retail, and entertainment opportunities;
c. Creating additional employment opportunities;
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d. Promoting infill and adaptive reuse of properties;
e. Incentivizing property owners to enhance the value of their respective property;
f. Encouraging private investment in the improvement of commercial properties;
g. Reducing vacancies in commercial buildings; and
h. Increasing the functionality of existing buildings.
It is the intent of this Program to attract or improve the following types of businesses to the CRA
(not limited to the following):
• Retail;
• Restaurants and food services (e.g., full-service sit-down restaurants, fast food
restaurants, buffet or cafeteria restaurants, coffeehouse/shops with food component,
cafes, bistros, delicatessens, bakeries, grocery stores, etc.);
• Micro -brewery;
• Personal services (e.g., barber, salons, beauty shops, tailors, childcare, etc.);
• Art studios and galleries;
• Co -working space; and
• Professional offices.
In addition, it is the intent of this Program to incentivize improvements to the area that go
beyond what is required by the City's development codes to enhance the form, function, and
design quality of the redevelopment area. It is not the intent of the CRA to engage in any
rehabilitation activity that requires vacating property or displacing any business establishments
or residents from property. Moreover, it is not the intent of this Program to assist in the
development of new construction projects on vacant land. Rather, it is to rehabilitate and
enhance area commercial structures exhibiting deterioration and decline.
SECTION 3 — AVAILABLE ASSISTANCE
The Program provides a grant up to $$100,000to assist applicants with improvements to
commercial properties. To qualify for Program grant funds, the Applicant must match the grant
amount by the percentage amount listed in Table 1 below, or greater investment, of
private funds or other verifiable grant funds for the rehabilitation and restoration of a
qualifying commercial property located within the NGCRA. The grant is a reimbursement grant
to the Applicant, unless otherwise approved by the CRA Director to pay an approved licensed
contractor/vendor directly, no more than one payment within a 30 -day period.
Legacy Credit: Applicants may qualify for a "Legacy Credit" which rewards long-term business
owners located within the NGCRA. The credit works alongside the grant. The credit can reduce
the match all the way down to zero. The Applicant will match the grant amount by the
percentages listed below (must provide proof of matching funds prior to grant approval):
Table 1 Business Owner Grant Match Responsibilit
Years of Business Ownership at Property
Match Responsibility %
Less than 5 (no Legacy Credit)
40%
5
30%
10
20%
15
10%
20 or more
0%
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Community Service Credit: In addition, up to 50% of Applicant's match may be waived at the
rate of one hour of community service per $300 of approved grant amount and be added back
to the grant amount not to exceed $ $100,000. (Community Service must be performed by
Applicant within the NGCRA boundary and through a tax-exempt not-for-profit
organization recognized by the CRA or City of Clearwater. Community service must be
performed without pay or compensation from the organization, and service must be
performed in full hour increments rounding up to the nearest whole hour. Scope of
community service must be pre -approved by the CRA Director, prior to commencement.
In addition, said community service must be performed prior to release of grant funds.)
SECTION 4 — ELIGIBLE PROPERTY AND APPLICANT
To be eligible for the Program, the Applicant must meet all the following qualifications:
• Must be the owner* of the subject property.
• The business must be an allowable use on the subject property in accordance with the
City's Land and Building Development Regulations/Codes.
• Must be current in all property taxes and City of Clearwater (City) business fees.
• Must be in good standing with the city (no outstanding code enforcement or building
code violations). This requirement may be waived by the CRA Director if the work
proposed under this application will 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.
• If the business is an independently owned and operated franchise, other franchise
locations associated with the same brand must ONLY be located within the municipal
boundary of the city.
o The proposed business on the property must make independent decisions
regarding its name, signage, brand, appearance, purchasing practices, hiring,
and distribution, and must be solely responsible for paying its own mortgage,
rent, marketing, and other business expenses without assistance from a
corporate headquarters outside of the City limits.
*The owner of the Property (Owner) shall be the Applicant, unless the Owner authorizes a
business owner occupying the property by a valid lease to undertake improvements on the
property. Owner means a holder of any legal or equitable estate in the premises, whether alone
or jointly with others and whether in possession or not shall include all individuals, associations,
partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies and others who have interest in a
structure and any who are in possession or control thereof as agent of the owner, as executor,
administrator, trustee, or guardian of the estate of the owner. No Owner shall receive more than
$75,000 in total CRA grant value across all CRA grant programs within a 12 -month rolling year.
For the purposes of this application, the total CRA grant value that an Owner has received over
such period shall be the combined value, in the 12 month period immediately preceding the
submission of an application for this program, of: (1) the amount of CRA grant funds that the
applicant has received; (2) the amount of CRA grant funds that any holder of legal title in the
subject property other than the applicant has received; and (3) if a business entity holds legal
title in the subject property, the total amount of CRA grant funds received by any directors,
members, partners, shareholders, any others with an ownership interest in such entity, and any
others able to exert managerial control over or direct the affairs of said entity.
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SECTION 5 — ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
The following improvements or related items may be eligible for Program assistance:
Interior Improvements:
1) Electrical/plumbing upgrades and utility connections;
2) Grease traps/interceptors;
3) Venting, HVAC, mechanical systems, and water heaters;
4) Sprinkler/fire suppression systems, firewalls, life safety improvements;
5) Certain fixed solid waste and recycling management systems;
6) American with Disabilities Act (ADA). systems;
7) Internal structural stabilization systems (e.g., repair and replacement of load bearing
walls, columns, beams/girders, joist, etc.);
8) Interior walls (including drywall), ceilings, floors, doors, and molding;
9) Interior paint;
10) Wall insulation;
11) Certain permanent bathroom and kitchen counter tops, cabinets, sinks;
12) Interior historical restoration; or
13) Other permanent improvements may be submitted for consideration but must
demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program.
Exterior Improvements:
1) The repair of exterior walls;
2) Roof repairs or replacement, including facia board, soffits, and gutters;
3) *Decorative fencing;
4) Exterior repainting;
5) Exterior windows and/or doors;
6) Exterior signage;
7) Awnings or canopies over windows or walkways, including shutters, seating areas;
8) The installation, repair, or renovation of porches, patios, plazas;
9) The installation, repair, or renovation of pathways and sidewalks;
10) The installation of decorative lighting, and security lighting;
11) Parking area and driveway improvements;
12) Stormwater drainage improvements for properties with a history of flooding;
13) Bicycle racks, shade areas, benches, or other pedestrian amenities;
14) Certain Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) improvements;
15) ADA accessibility improvements;
16) The removal of deteriorated or undesirable exterior alterations;
17) The installation of landscaping and irrigation systems, not to exceed twenty percent
(20%) of the total grant amount; or
18) Other permanent improvements may be submitted for consideration but must
demonstrate that the improvement meets the intent of this grant program.
*Chain link fencing, with or without slats, wooden stockade, board on board, and wooden picket
fencing are not eligible for the Program.
Other Eligible Items:
1) Predevelopment Cost (architecture, engineering fees, other as approved by CRA
Director) up to $5,000.
The following are ineligible for assistance:
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1) Past site or building improvements that were completed six months prior to the approval
of this application or completed under unrelated permits to the project permit issued by
the city for improvements identified under this application.
a. Only improvements listed in the itemized budget submitted as part of this
application will be considered for approval.
2) Non -permanent improvements such as, but not limited to, kitchen appliances (e.g.,
stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, etc.), carpet, furniture, and window blinds;
3) Bars, clubs, and taverns (as defined by the City's Land Development Code);
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.
8) Installation of window or door security bars.
9) Refinancing existing debts, business operational cost, payroll, etc.
10) Mobile Vendors.
11) Not-for-profit entities.
SECTION 6 — REQUIREMENTS, REVIEW & APPROVAL PROCESS
1) AH statements and representations made in the application must be correct in all
material respects when made.
2) Grant funding request up to $$100,000— completed applications that meet all the
Program requirements will be reviewed by the CRA Director. The CRA Director will
approve or deny applications based on the criteria set forth in this document.
3) Applicants must schedule an appointment with the Community Redevelopment Agency
Department staff prior to applying. The Community Redevelopment Agency Department
(Department) is located at 600 Cleveland Street, Suite 600, Clearwater, Florida 33755.
To schedule an appointment, contact staff at 727-562-4039. Applications will be received
on an ongoing basis.
4) If applicable, fully executed, and notarized copy of the Owners' Affidavit form, including
property description and property address. If the forms are prepared and signed by a
representative of the Owner, a legal Power -of -Attorney document must be submitted
with the application.
5) Applicants must submit, as part of the application, design plans and floorplan accurately
delineating the square footage of the improvement area within the commercial structure.
6) Digital photographs of the existing structure, interior and exterior, must be provided with
application.
7) An estimated itemized/detailed budget must be provided on the budget form in the
application.
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8) Work required to be performed by licensed contractors. Applicant must provide, as
attachments, three quotes from contractors and copies of their licenses. Quotes to
include complete description of materials to be used.
• If work is performed by non -licensed workers, then only materials purchased will
be eligible for grant funds, unless the work performed was required to be
performed by a licensed individual per City codes.
9) Portions of the project costs not funded by the requested grant must be provided by
Owner funding. Owner must demonstrate their source of the Owner Funding and their
ability to meet the financial obligations of the Program. Owner funding may consist of
bank loans, lines of credit, grants, and owned assets (Owner Equity), etc.
10) Proceeds from other City -managed financial assistance programs may be used as
Owner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of this Program and may be
used to assist with funding of remaining portion of larger improvement project. Grant
funds cannot be used as Owner Equity to satisfy the Owner Funding requirements of
other City -managed financial assistance programs.
11) Staff will review the application for completeness, which includes all required
attachments and requested data. A post -application submittal conference will be held
with the Applicant to discuss any issues or deficiencies with the application.
12) Incomplete applications will not be considered submitted until all required documentation
has been submitted to Community Redevelopment Agency Department staff. Submittal
of an application does not guarantee a grant award.
13) The Applicant will be required to obtain quotes/estimates from licensed
contractors/design professionals for eligible improvements and submit said
quotes/estimates as part of the grant application submission.
14) All construction/design contracts will be between the Applicant and the contractor or
design professional.
SECTION 7 — DISBURSEMENT POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Grant funds will, unless otherwise approved by the CRA Director to allow initial project deposits
or other necessary draws, up to fifty percent of the grant amount, to be paid directly to a
City/CRA approved licensed contractor/vendor, be disbursed upon a "Finding of Project
Completion" by CRA Director. A "Finding of Project Completion" will be granted when the
following criteria are met:
1) Applicant must demonstrate their ability to meet the financial match/obligations of the
Program and any required community service has been completed by qualifying
applicants.
2) Requests for disbursement of project costs will be viewed as a single, completed
package, unless prior disbursement of funds arrangements have been made to pay
licensed contractors directly (no more than one payment within a 30 -day period). Costs
not included in the approved application budget will not be considered for disbursement.
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3) Required documentation for disbursement of project costs must include:
a) Copies of cancelled checks, certified checks or money orders of project costs, or
credit card statements of project cost;
b) Detailed invoices and paid receipts signed, dated, and marked "paid in full;"
c) Name, address, telephone number of design professional(s), general contractor, etc.;
d) Photographs of the project (before and after photos).
4) The Applicant must have obtained all necessary/required permits (e.g. zoning and
building), passed all required inspections, and prior to final disbursement of funds
received (if relevant) notice, in the form of a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of
Completion for the project demonstrating the legal occupancy of the project area. Any
work performed without a permit that required a permit will not be eligible for
grant funding.
5) The CRA disburses funds to grant recipients within 30 days of fully completed
'reimbursement request.
SECTION 8 — GRANT EXPIRATION
Applicants must receive a "Finding of Project Completion" within 365 calendar days from the
date of application approval. After the said 365 days, the grant will expire. An extension for the
grant funds may be granted by the CRA Director for a good cause. It is the responsibility of the
Applicant to request an extension of the grant approval before the expiration date.
SECTION 9 — ALTERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
The improvements will be maintained in accordance with City policies, codes and any other
applicable requirements identified by the City, CRA, or other agencies for a period not less than
three years, or upon written approval by CRA Director.
SECTION 10 — COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY OF CLEARWATER ETHICS CODE
The applicant will comply with all applicable City rules and regulations including the City's Ethics
Codes. Moreover, each applicant to the Program acknowledges and understands that the City's
Ethics Code prohibit City employees from receiving any benefit, direct or indirect, from any
contract or obligation entered with the City.
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Form WV
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(Rev. March 2024)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Request for Taxpayer
Identification Number and Certification
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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/disregarded
entity's name on line 2.)
Stella Maris Ventures LLC
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Cat. No. 10231X
Form W-9 (Rev. 3-2024)
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Online Permit - Install Roof Coating
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NOTICE: BEFORE EXCAVATING NOTIFY THE "CALL SUNSHINE" NOTIFICATION CENTER AT 1-800-432-4770
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WITH NO SUCCESSFUL INSPECTIONS, THE PERMIT SHALL BECOME INVALID. NEW PERMIT FEES
MUST BE PAID BEFORE WORK CAN RESUME.
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2) NOTICE: IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS PERMIT, THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL
RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS PROPERTY THAT MAY BE FOUND IN THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
PINELLAS COUNTY. THERE MAY BE ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL
ENTITIES.
3) REVIEWED PLANS MAY CONTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO PERMIT
CONDITIONS.
4) PERMIT AND PERMITTED PLANS SHALL BE POSTED ON THE JOB SITE IN A LOCATION VISIBLE AND
ACCESSIBLE TO THE INSPECTOR.
5) APPLICANT OR CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO REQUEST INSPECTIONS IN A TIMELY MANNER.
6) CALL IN PROPER CODE FOR (ALL) FIRE INSPECTIONS.
WARNING TO OWNER: YOUR FAILURE TO RECORD A NOTICE OF
COMMENCEMENT MAY RESULT IN YOUR PAYING TWICE FOR
IMPROVEMENTS TO YOUR PROPERTY. IF YOU INTEND TO OBTAIN
FINANCING, CONSULT WITH YOUR LENDER OR AN ATTORNEY
BEFORE RECORDING YOUR NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT.
8/18/2026
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Permit Number
Parcel ID Number 10-29-15-59796-004-0002
NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT
State of Florida
County of Pinellas
THE UNDERSIGNED hereby gives notice that improvements will be made to certain real property, and in accordance with Section 713.13 of the
Florida Statutes, the following information is provided In this NOTICE OFCOMMENCEMENT.
1. Description of property (legal description): NEW COUNTRY CLUB ADD BLK D. THAT PART OESC AS W 154.65FT OF E 354.65FT OF 115SFT OF S 205FT OF SD BLK D
a) Street (At) Address: 1143 ELDRIDGE ST CLEARWATER, FL 33755
2.General description of improvements: Re -roof
3.Owner Information or Lessee information If the Lessee contracted for the Improvement:
a) Name and address: STELLA MARIS VENTURES LLC 1125 ELDRIDGE ST CLEARWATER. FL 33755.4310
b) Name and address of fee simple titleholder (if different than Owner listed above)
c) Interest in property:
4.Contractor Information
a) Name and address: Dean Co. Po Box 2e77, Clearwater, FI 33757
b) Telephone No.: 727-446-6077
5.Surety (if applicable, a copy of the payment bond is attached)
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a) Name and address:
Fax No.: (optional) 727-461-1251
b) Telephone No.:
c) Amount of Bond: $
6. Lender
a) Name and address:
b) Telephone No.:
7. Persons within the State of Florida designated by Owner upon whom notices or other documents may be served as provided bySection
713.13 (1) (a) 7., Florida Statutes:
a) Name and address:
b) Telephone No.: Fax No: (optional)
8. a) In addition to himself or herself, Owner designates 11 1 0
to receive a copy of the Lienors Notice as provided in Section 713.13 (1) (b), Florida Statutes.
b) Phone Number of Person or entity designated by Owner:
9. Expiration date of notice of commencement (the expiration date may not be before the completion of construction and f al payment to the
contractor, but will be 1 year from the date of recording unless a different date is s •ecified : d 30 20 26
WARNING TO OWNER: ANY PAYMENTS MADE BY THE OWNER AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT ARE
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Inspection Type
901 Completed Roof
Case #
BCP2026-080228
Address
1143 ELDRIDGE ST, CLEARWATER, FL 33755
Request on
08/14/2026
Inspection Contact Phone Number
727-446-6077
Requestor's Name (ACA)
BRUCE A WILLIAMS
Submit Date
08/18/2026
Requestor's Phone (IVR/TX/BO)
7274201619
Requestor Name ( (IVR/TX/BO)
bruce williams
Request Comment
Scheduled for
08/18/2026
Start Time
08:00
Department
Inspector
Chris Collazos
Result
Pass
Resulted on
08/18/2026
Result Comment
Chris Collazos, 904-977-9950, Chris.Collazos@MyClearwater.com
Record Type
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Inspection Sequence Number
2149061
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September 28, 2026
David Habib
Stella Maris Ventures LLC
1143 Eldridge Street
Clearwater, FL 33755
CITY OF CLEARWATER.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, Posy OFFICE Box 4748, CLEARWATER, FrocunA 33758-4748
MUNICIPAL SERVICES BUILDING, 100 SOUTH MYRTLE AVENUE, CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33756
TELEPHONE (727) 5624567
email:david.habib@yomamasfoods.com
RE: Development Order, Comprehensive Sign Program — CSP2026-09009
1143 Eldridge Street. — Yo Mama's Foods
PIN #10-29-15-59796-004-0002
Dear Mr. Habib:
The Planning and Development Department has reviewed your Comprehensive Sign Program
amendment application for signage for Yo Mama's Foods located at 1143 Eldridge Street,
pursuant to Community Development Code (CDC) Section 3-1808. The proposal includes the
signage as follows:
1. Sign 1: One attached sign, with mural, 64 square feet in area (16' x 4'), located on the north
facade and painted directly onto the building facade. The sign consists of two lines of text
reading "Yo Mama's Foods Co" in white lettering on a navy background. An additional line of
address text reading "1143 Eldridge Street" appears in blue lettering and measures 12 square
feet (3' x 4'). CDC Section 3-1805.K.2. permits one square foot of address signage for each
numeral contained in the property address; "1143" contains four numerals, allowing 4 square
feet. Subtracting the 4 -square -foot allowance from the 12 -square -foot actual size of the
address text leaves 8 square feet, which is counted toward the sign area calculation. The
remaining portions of the design are considered mural art, as they contain non -trademarked
wording and do not advertise the business; they are therefore excluded from the signage
area calculation. Overhead gooseneck lighting is provided for illumination. The 72 square feet
of proposed signage and address together account for 2.7 percent of the usable sign area of
the 2,604 -square -foot north facade.
2. Sign 2: One attached sign, with mural, 42 square feet in area (14' x 3'), located on the south
facade and painted directly onto the building facade. The sign consists of two lines of text
reading "Yo Mama's Foods Co" in red and navy lettering on a white background. An additional
line of address text reading "1143 Maple Street" appears in blue lettering and measures 12
square feet (3' x 4'). The remaining portions of the design are considered mural art, as they
contain non -trademarked wording and do not advertise the business; they are therefore
excluded from the signage area calculation. Overhead gooseneck lighting is provided for
illumination. The 54 square feet of proposed signage and address together account for 2.0
percent of the usable sign area of the 2,604 -square -foot south facade.
Habib; Development Order
CSP2026-09009
September 28, 2026
Page 2 of 3
3. Sign 3: One attached sign with mural, located on the west facade of the building. The address
text reading "1143 Eldridge Street" measures approximately 9 square feet (3 feet by 3 feet).
CDC Section 3-1805.K.2 permits one square foot of address signage for each numeral in the
property address. Because "1143" contains four numerals, 4 square feet of address signage
is permitted. The remaining 5 square feet is counted toward the sign -area calculation. The
non -address portions of the existing design are considered mural art because they contain
non -trademarked wording and do not advertise the business; therefore, they are excluded
from the sign -area calculation. The 5 square feet of address signage area accounts for 0.09
percent of the usable sign area of the 5,460 -square -foot west facade. As conditioned, the sign
reading "Yo Mama's Food Co." in navy lettering on a white background, measuring 7.74
square feet (4.3 feet by 1.8 feet) and indicated on the west facade of Building B, is not
included in this approval and is not be included in the building (sign) permit.
The Comprehensive Sign Program amendment has been APPROVED and this letter constitutes a
Development Order pursuant to CDC Section 4-202.E. The approval is based on, and must be
consistent with the drawings and site plan received September 2, 2026, as described above and
subject to the following conditions:
1. The overheard gooseneck lighting for the signs and murals be controlled by a mechanical
timer and be turned off at midnight or whenever the business is closed, whichever is later.
2. Any requests which are inconsistent with this approved Comprehensive Sign Program require
an amendment to be filed and reviewed and approved by the Planning Department prior to
issuance of a building (sign) permit.
3. All other Code requirements/restrictions of Division 18 (Signs) are met.
4. All signage shall be architecturally integrated into the design of the building and/or site using
similar and coordinated design and style features, materials and colors.
5. Any lighting that is internal to the sign letters or graphic elements (e.g., internally lit or back-
lit, or that is indirect exterior lighting, e.g., goose neck lighting) proposed as a part of a
Comprehensive Sign Program is automatically controlled so that the lighting is turned off at
midnight or when the business is closed, whichever is later.
6. The sign reading "Yo Mama's Food Co." shown on the west facade of Building B is not included
in this approval and shall not be included in the building (sign) permit.
Disclaimer: The issuance of a development permit or order by the City of Clearwater does not
create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and
does not create any liability on the part of the City of Clearwater for the issuance of a permit if
the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or
federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law.
Habib; Development Order
CSP2026-09009
September 28, 2026
Page 3 of 3
Pursuant to CDC Section 4-303, an application for a building permit shall be made within one year
of the Flexible Standard Development approval (by September 28, 2027). Upon application for a
building permit within the timeframe provided in this order, the approval shall remain valid
unless the permit is denied or revoked. In the event a permit is denied or revoked within 6 months
of the submittal of the initial permit application, the Level One approval shall expire at the end
of the 6 -month period unless a subsequent permit application is filed before the expiration of
this period. Otherwise, this approval shall expire with denial or revocation of a building permit.
All required certificates of occupancy or completion must be obtained within two years of the
date of issuance of the building permit. Time frames do not change with successive owners. The
Community Development Coordinator may grant an extension of time to initiate a permit for a
period not to exceed one year and only within the original period of validity.
The issuance of this Development Order does not relieve you of the necessity to obtain building
permits or pay impact fees that may be required. To facilitate the issuance of any permit or
license affected by this approval, please submit a copy of this letter when applying for any
permits or licenses.
Should you have any questions, please contact Austen Dole, Planner 11, at (727) 444-7351 or via
e-mail at austen.dole@myclearwater.com.
Sincerely,
aikwakiVA4v
Lauren Matzke, AICP
Planning and Development Director
Shire, Vickie
From: Mulder, Rebecca
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:27 AM
To: Shire, Vickie
Subject: Re: 1143 Eldridge Street - Measurements
The development order for the Comprehensive Sign Program (CSP) application is finished it covered three of the
painted signs, because those were outside of the normal regulations. The rest of the signs and those now need a
permit to be completed. This is a quick process and there is no fee.
Rebecca
From: Shire, Vickie <Vickie.Shire@MyClearwater.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:11 AM
To: Mulder, Rebecca <Rebecca.Mulder@MyClearwater.com>
Subject: FW: 1143 Eldridge Street - Measurements
So I can move the grant forward all items have been resolved just want to make sure CD
From: Dole, Austen <Austen.Dole@MyClearwater.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 9:09 AM
To: Shire, Vickie <Vickie.Shire@MyClearwater.com>
Cc: Mulder, Rebecca <Rebecca.Mulder@MyClearwater.com>; Burghardt, Stefan
<Stefan.Burghardt@MyClearwater.com>; Kristy L. Gavitt <kristy.gavitt@yomamasfoods.com>; David Habib
<david.habib@yomamasfoods.com>
Subject: Re: 1143 Eldridge Street - Measurements
Good Morning, Vickie,
Here is the approved DO for Yo Mama's signage.
Best,
Austen Dole I City Planner
P: (727) 444-7351
From: David Habib <david.habib@yomamasfoods.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2026 12:44 PM
To: Dole, Austen<Austen.Dole@MyClearwater.com>
Cc: Mulder, Rebecca <Rebecca.Mulder@MvClearwater.com>; Burghardt, Stefan
<Stefan.Burghardt@MvClearwater.com>; Shire, Vickie <Vickie.Shire@MyClearwater.com>; Kristy L. Gavitt
<kristy.gavitt@yomamasfoods.com>
Subject: Re: 1143 Eldridge Street - Measurements
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Hello again Austen,
We received the following REFERENCE # : Z-02113
City of Clearwater - New Zoning Application / Zoning Inquiry Received
City of Clearwater - New Zoning Application / Zoning Inquiry Received
Please do not reply to this message. Replies to this message are routed to an unmonitored mailbox and
will not be read or responded to.
Your application has been RECEIVED and assigned a REFERENCE #. Please include your REFERENCE #
in any additional correspondence (emails, phone messages, or additional information submitted to the
Zoning Portal).
You will receive an email once the application has been created in our system.
Please have patience with our team members as we are working as quickly as possible to address your
request in the order it was received. Please note that the most initial review times may take up to ten
days depending on the nature and complexity of the request. Incomplete applications or requests for
additional information may extend the review timeframe. Staff will contact you if anything additional is
needed to fulfill your request or to process your application.
REFERENCE # : Z-02113
APPLICANT NAME : Stella Maris Ventures LLC
EMAIL ADDRESS : david.habibC@yomamasfoods.com
PHONE NUMBER : +1 (727) 266-4745
ADDRESS : 1143 Eldridge Street, Clearwater FL 33755
PARCEL NUMBER : 10-29-15-59796-004-0002
TYPE OF REQUEST : Comprehensive Sign Program and Amendments
REQUEST DETAILS : This application is part of an active North Greenwood CRA Commercial Grant
submission for 1143 Eldridge Street (Parcel: 10-29-15-59796-004-0002, Stella Maris Ventures LLC). We
are working directly with Austen Dole in Planning & Development and kindly request this be routed and
expedited to Austen as the reviewing planner.
The application covers three existing attached wall murals on Building B —front facade (16'x4', 64 SF),
rear facade (14'x3', 42 SF), and east/side facade (4.3'x1.8', 7.7 SF). All are existing painted murals by Leo
Gomez Studio. No freestanding signs exist or are proposed. The silicone roof permit (BCP2026-080228)
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has been closed.
CRA grant approval is contingent on resolution of this sign application. We appreciate any assistance in
expediting review. Please contact David Habib at (727) 798-0512 or
david.habib@yomamasfoods.com with any questions.
SUBMITTED ON : 09/02/26, 12:09 PM
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On Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 12:10 PM David Habib <david.habib@yomamasfoods.com> wrote:
Thank you, Austen. All documents have been submitted and uploaded under applicant Stella Maris
Ventures LLC.
Attaching them here for your records, please let us know if you need anything else.
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REFERENCE ft in any additional correspondence (emails, phone messages, or
additional information submitted to the Zoning Portal).
You will receive an email once the application has been created In our system.
Please have patience with our team members as we are working as quickly as
possible to address your request in the order it was received. Response time
may take up to ten days depending an nature and complexity of request. Staff
will contact you if anything additional is needed to fulfill your request or to
process your application.
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On Wed, Sep 2, 2026 at 10:39 AM Dole, Austen <Austen.Dole@myclearwater.com> wrote:
David,
Thankyou for sending this over.
Here is the Link to the CSP application:
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Please upload the completed application using the following link:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/3642a8d355a64abbb53c6c1 e80472778
Regarding future signage, here is the link to the applicable sign code, including standards related to sign size and
other requirements:
https://library.municode.com/fl/clearwater/codes/community development code?nodeLd=PTICODECO ARTS
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when the business is closed, whichever is later.
4. Height, area, number and location of signs. The height, area, number and location of signs permitted through the campreher
building setback and sign location, frontage, access and visibility to the site, intended traffic circulation pattern, hierarchy of s
submittal of a master sign plan for the development parcel/project. Additionally, the maximum permitted sign area shall be t
a. Attached signs The maximum area permitted for attached signage shall range from one percent up to a maximum of six
'maximum size of any attached sign that is otherwise allowed shall not exceed six percent of the building facade facing tht
Please also feel free to send me a copy directly so I can make sure nothing gets lost in the shuffle.
Thankyou,
Austen Dole 1 City Planner
P: (727) 444-7351
From: David Habib <david.habib@yomamasfoods.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 1, 2026 12:42 PM
To: Dole, Austen <Austen.Dole@MyClearwater.com>; Mulder, Rebecca <Rebecca.Mulder@MyClearwater.com>;
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Burghardt, Stefan <Stefan.Burghardt0MyClearwater.com>; Shire, Vickie <Vicke.Shire@MvClearwater.com>; Kristy L.
Gavitt <kristy.gavitt@vomamasfoods.com>
Subject: 1143 Eldridge Street - Measurements
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Good Afternoon Austen, Rebecca, Stefan, and Vickie,
Thank you all for your time today. Please find the attached measurements and photos. If you have the
comprehensive sign program that we can fill out, I'll get that to you by EOD.
Front Facade - Eldridge Street:
• Building B: 62 ft wide x 42 ft tall
• Blue Mural Area: 21 ft wide
• Logo: 16 ft wide x 4 ft tall
Rear Facade:
• Building B: 62 ft wide x 42 ft tall
• Logo: 14 ft wide x 3 ft tall
Side Facade:
• Building B: 130 ft wide x 42 ft tall
• Logo: 4.3 ft wide x 1.8 ft tall
To confirm the design elements:
• TRD MRK utilized in designs is a design element - vintage americana, stars, etc. It has no legal
significance - part of the Americana style artistic design by the artist.
• "The Towers" is what we informally call the buildings on campus - no trademark or commercial
meaning
• "with love" is a design element along with "made in usa," etc. - all decorative for the Americana
mural
• Leo Gomez is the main muralist and artist - he is a renowned artist and his work is found
throughout the Tampa Bay area - we are one of his few projects in Clearwater.
Please let us know what else you need from us.
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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.
Stella Maris Ventures 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 co
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