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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet 06-19-18 CRA Regular CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR BOARD MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 100 Polk Avenue, Cape Canaveral,Florida Tuesday June 19,2018 5:30 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: Any member of the public may address any items that do not appear on the agenda and any agenda item that is listed on the agenda for final official action by the Board excluding public hearing items which are heard at the public hearing portion of the meeting, ministerial items (e.g. approval of agenda, minutes, informational items), and quasi- judicial or emergency items. Citizens will limit their comments to three (3) minutes. The Board will not take any action under the "Public Participation" section of the agenda. The Board may schedule items not on the agenda as items and act upon them in the future. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approve Minutes for Community Redevelopment Agency Board Special Meeting of September 19, 2017. 2. Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Financial Incentives Guide. 3. Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency and Brevard County, Florida, and authorize Board Chair to execute same. OPEN DISCUSSION: REPORTS: ADJOURNMENT: Pursuant to Section 286.0105, Florida Statutes, the public is advised that: If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Community Redevelopment Agency with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, that person will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose that person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by the Agency for the introduction or admission into evidence of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act: all interested parties may attend this Public Meeting. The facility is accessible to the physically handicapped. Persons with disabilities needing assistance to participate in the proceedings should contact the Agency Clerk's office (868-1220 x207 or x206) 48 hours in advance of the meeting. Item No. 1 COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SPECIAL BOARD MEETING CAPE CANAVERAL LIBRARY MEETING ROOM 201 Polk Avenue,Cape Canaveral,Florida September 19, 2017 5:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER: The Chair called the Meeting to Order at 5:00 PM. ROLL CALL: Board Members Present: Mike Brown, Chairperson Bob Hoog, Vice-Chairperson Brendan McMillin, Rocky Randels and Betty Walsh (arrived 5:04 PM). Others Present: CRA Registered Agent David L. Greene, CRA Director David Dickey, CRA Board Attorney Anthony Garganese, CRA Clerk/Recording Secretary Mia Goforth, Administrative/Financial Services Director John DeLeo, Capital Projects Director Jeff Ratliff, Economic Development Director Todd Morley, Human Resources/Risk Management Director Jane Ross, Public Works Services Director Ralph Lotspeich, Deputy Public Works Services/Community Engagement Director Joshua Surprenant and Culture and Leisure Services Director Gustavo Vergara. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION: None. NEW BUSINESS: 1. Approve Minutes for Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting of August 16, 2016: Motion by Vice-Chair McMillin, seconded by Board Member Brown, for approval of the minutes. The Motion carried 4-0, with Board Member Walsh absent, after a roll call vote. 2. Approve FY 2017/18 Community Redevelopment Agency Board Meeting Schedule and Financial Reporting Requirements: CRA Registered Agent Greene explained CRA Meetings are scheduled to coincide with City Council Meetings and advertised in the newspaper for full transparency. Motion by Board Member Randels, seconded by Vice-Chair McMillin, to approve item number two as presented. Motion carried unanimously, after a roll call vote. 3. Resolution No. CRA-05, adopting a budget for the Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency for FY 2017/18, providing for the repeal of prior inconsistent resolutions, severability and an effective date: CRA Board Attorney Garganese read the Resolution title into the record. Discussion ensued and included how State legislature could limit the CRA, meetings between Staff and Brevard County officials to discuss an interlocal agreement, financing and Cherie Down Park, Staff waiting to review draft agreement with Brevard County and how County officials would like to limit the number of years for CRAB and hold down administrative costs and expenses. The Public Hearing was opened. There being no comment, the Public Hearing was City of Cape Canaveral,Florida Community Redevelopment Agency Special Board Meeting September 19, 2017 Page 2 of 2 closed. Motion by Board Member Randels, seconded by Board Member Brown, to adopt Resolution No. CRA-05. Motion carried unanimously, after a roll call vote. OPEN DISCUSSION: None. REPORTS: None. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, Chairperson Hoog adjourned the meeting at 5:10 PM. Bob Hoog, Chairperson Mia Goforth, CRA Clerk/ Recording Secretary City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency Board CRA Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018 Item No. 2 Subject: Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Financial Incentives Guide. Department: Community Development Summary: The Community Redevelopment Act, Chapter 163 Part III, F.S. was created as a tool to assist in improving the general public welfare, local tax base and for redevelopment of specific geographic areas. The Act declares, "the rehabilitation, conservation, or redevelopment of deteriorated and distressed areas are necessary in the interest of public health, safety, morals, and welfare." Recognizing the many benefits associated with redevelopment in 2012, the City established a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). The purpose of the Cape Canaveral CRA is to implement the Vision Statement and recommendations in the Visioning Report. To this end,the CRA established a listing of strategies, programs and projects to create jobs, increase investment and property values and attract the types of services and amenities desired by residents. An integral part of the CRA creation was the adoption of a CRA Plan, which enumerated actions and strategies to create, fund and implement an array of redevelopment programs and projects within the CRA District. The Plan provides framework andeg neral guidelines to direct future decision making of the CRA with respect to possible projects and programs, to include: • Improvement and Beautification Programs • Incentive Fund • Rehabilitation and Repurposing of Existing Buildings • Site Preparation To provide a resource for interested property owners, the attached DRAFT CRA Financial Incentive Guide has been prepared. The Guide implements the aforementioned guidelines, provides comprehensive information about the City of Cape Canaveral's CRA financial incentives programs and proposes several grant programs for eligible commercial and residential properties within the CRA boundary, including items listed below. 1. IMPROVEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS — The appearance of buildings and properties is important to creating an attractive business environment, increasing marketability and maintaining property values. The CRA provides incentives for private property enhancements and improvements for both residential and commercial properties through a matching grants program. Currently the CRA offers the following: A. Commercial Improvement Grants 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant—50% reimbursement of a project with a maximum reimbursement up to$10,000. Only one(1)grant award for one(1) category per structure/business will be awarded for a period of 5 years. Building must be structurally sound, current on property taxes, and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. Community Redevelopment Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018 Item No. 2 Page 2 of 3 B. Multi-Family Residential or Residential Neighborhood Improvement Grants 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one(1)grant award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five (5) years. Building must be current on property taxes and meet(or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. 1.1. Exterior enhancements, improvements and renovations including landscaping and lighting. 2. Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Limited to quadraplexes and above. 2.1. Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the residential structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not intended for general property maintenance, including yard maintenance or similar.) 3. Paint Voucher Grant— 100% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. • Limited to owner-occupied single residences or duplexes. • Up to 10% of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. • Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written estimate for cost of paint, type of paint, and color. • Within the C-1, C-2, and M-1 zoning districts, any exterior building or roof color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding landscaping to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1, C-2, or M-1 zoning districts. 2. REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS—The CRA supports rehabilitation and repurposing of existing structures through grants by offering limited financial/technical assistance. The goal is to stimulate reinvestment in the CRA District, to preserve/renew the traditional retail business district. Rehabilitation is the process of returning a property to a state of utility, through repair/alteration, which makes possible an efficient, contemporary use while preserving those portions which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values. A. Large Grant Program - 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s) including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs-producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including: 1. Electrical work, except as related to Facade Grants. 2. Roof, soffit, and chimney repairs. Community Redevelopment Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018 Item No. 2 Page 3 of 3 C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. 1. Sprinkler systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures, thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. The main body of the Guide provides an overview of all the various programs, definitions, and general guidelines. Each of the grant programs is addressed in its own "stand alone" appendix. Thus, a potential applicant can be furnished an appendix that relates to the applicant's specific needs. Program Funding - Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is the primary funding tool within CRAB. This funding tool provides that a portion of the increases in ad valorem revenues, over the base year, generated within the Community Redevelopment Area are deposited into a redevelopment trust fund. The year the Community Redevelopment Agency was established is considered the base year; in the case of Cape Canaveral, the base year was 2012. Taxing authorities continue to collect taxes based on the base year values while any increases in real property value are allocated to the CRA. In short, as taxable property values increase due to redevelopment; the redevelopment fund increases correspondingly. Note that Tax Increment Financing is not an additional tax on properties, but a reallocation of tax revenues to the CRA. TIF revenues must be used within the CRA and are held in a Redevelopment Trust Fund for activities that contribute to improvement in the CRA. Funds can be used for property acquisition; public improvements including parking facilities and streetscapes; financial incentives to property owners and businesses;and the financing of capital improvement projects. TIF Revenue for the 2017/18 FY as contained in the City Budget is $758,731. The majority of this($741,527)was budgeted for debt repayment of previous capital projects,with the remainder budgeted for operating and contingency. Funding of the proposed programs will be through TIF revenues and will be established annually by the CRA Board during its budget process. Submitting Director: David Dickey I, Date: • �' �� Financial Impact: Staff time/effort to prepare this Agen tem. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial Services Director: John DeLeo Date: 'b o The CRA Registered Agent recommends that the C oard take the following action: Review and provide feedback on the DRAFT CRA Financi Incentives Guide. Approved by CRA Registered Agent: David L. Greene D -Zy Date: 616 /g CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES GUIDE 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 321-868-1220 City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page I CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) FINANCIAL INCENTIVES GUIDE INTRODUCTION The City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) provides for private property enhancement/improvement for commercial, multi-family, and residential properties. To qualify, the property is required to be located within the adopted CRA District(See Figure 1-CRA Boundary on page 5). This Guide is intended to provide comprehensive information about the City of Cape Canaveral's CRA financial incentives programs. The main body of the Guide provides an overview of all the various programs, definitions, and general guidelines. Each of the grant programs is addressed in its own separate appendix,which provides detailed information about the specific program,including: guidelines,eligibility rules, application procedures, application evaluation and award procedures, and an evaluation form. The Guide represents an all-inclusive set of information that defines the CRA Financial Incentives and how the incentives are to be managed.As such,the Guide is intended for use by CRA staff and other associated City officials who are responsible for overall management of the CRA Incentives. Meanwhile, each appendix is inclusive enough so that it can "stand alone." Thus, a potential applicant can be furnished an appendix that relates to the incentives program that matches the potential applicant's needs—providing all the pertinent information in less than ten (10)pages. CRA GRANT PROGRAMS FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE The CRA has several grant programs for eligible properties within the CRA boundary,including the items listed below. 1. IMPROVEMENT AND BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAMS—The appearance of buildings and properties is important to creating an attractive business environment,increasing marketability, and maintaining property values. The CRA provides incentives for private property enhancements and improvements for both residential and commercial properties through a matching grants program. Currently the CRA offers the following: A. Commercial Improvement Grants 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant —50%reimbursement of a project with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. Only one (1) grant award for one (1) category per structure/business will be awarded for a period of 5 years. Building must be structurally sound, current on property taxes, and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. See Appendix A for more detailed information. 1.1. Sins —includes removal of old sign(s) and the design,production, and installation of new signs; or renovation of existing signs, including sign lighting, in compliance with current City codes. 1.2. Awnings/ Canopies — includes the removal of the old awnings/canopies and the design,production, and installation of new awnings and canopies. 1.3. Fagades — includes work performed on the exterior storefront of a building such as cleaning masonry (high pressure water or steam - sandblasting is prohibited on City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 2 masonry structures),painting,re-pointing of mortar joints,woodwork,window and/or door replacement,rebuilding historic storefronts,exposing boarded windows,or other repairs. [The work in this category is eligible only if part of significant exterior structural enhancements as defined by the CRA, including the removal and disposal of old fagade coverings (e.g. vinyl and aluminum cladding, window boards) as well as removal of old wood, aluminum, or stucco cladding, including the materials and services to remove the cladding.] 1.4. Walls and Fencing — includes work that removes and replaces or adds appropriate fencing,including work which hides incompatible uses or negative site elements(e.g. storage yards,outdoor fabrication,work area,or dumpsters). 1.5. Reconstruction of storefronts—includes such work as raising parapet walls,installing new doors and windows and/or reconfiguring entryways. 1.6. Lighting — includes installation of new exterior lighting as may be permitted by current City codes. 1.7. Landscaping and Low Impact Development(LLD)—includes work that removes and replaces or adds appropriate landscaping through a variety of practices that increase the visual aesthetics of the neighborhood, mimics or preserve natural drainage processes to manage stormwater, and hides incompatible uses or negative site elements(e.g.harmful runoff,erosion,or minimal and deteriorating landscaping). See LID Fact Sheet for more information. B. Multi-Family Residential or Residential Neighborhood Improvement Grants I. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant -50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one (1)grant award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five (5) years. Building must be current on property taxes and meet(or by this project will meet)minimum building,sanitary,and fire safety codes. See Appendix B for more detailed information. 1.1. Exterior enhancements, improvements and renovations including landscaping and lighting. 2. Matching Revitalization Grant —50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix C for more detailed information. Limited to quadraplexes and above. 2.1. Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the residential structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not intended for general property maintenance,including yard maintenance or similar.) 3. Paint Voucher Grant — 100% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix D for more detailed information. • Limited to owner-occupied single residences or duplexes. • Up to 10% of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. • Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written estimate for cost of paint,type of paint, and color. • Within the C-1, C-2, and M-I zoning districts, any exterior building or roof color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding landscaping to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district.Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1,C-2,or M-1 zoning districts. 2. REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS— The CRA supports rehabilitation and repurposing of existing structures through City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 3 grants by offering limited financial/technical assistance. The goal is to stimulate reinvestment in the CRA District, to preserve/renew the traditional retail business district. Rehabilitation is the process of returning a property to a state of utility,through repair/alteration,which makes possible an efficient,contemporary use while preserving those portions which are significant to its historic, architectural, and cultural values. A. Large Grant Program - 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s) including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs-producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. See Appendix E for more detailed information. B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including (see Appendix F for more detailed information): 1. Electrical work,except as related to Fagade Grants. 2. Roof, soffit,and chimney repairs. C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant—50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix G for more detailed information. 1. Sprinkler systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures, thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. See Appendix H for more detailed information. DEFINITIONS 1. Community Redevelopment Area—the area identified and adopted consistent with the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Plan—See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary. 2. Low Impact Development - refers to practices that use or mimic natural processes that result in the infiltration, evapotranspiration or use of stormwater in order to protect water quality and associated aquatic habitat. 3. Person—any individual, firm,partnership, corporation, company, association,joint stock association, or body politic.Includes any trustee,receiver,assignee,or other person acting in a similar representative capacity,as owner,applicant or authorized agent on behalf of a property or application. 4. Repurpose—the reuse, reclassification or conversion of a property, site,building, structure or similar for a use different than its current use/status. 5. Rehabilitation — renovations, alterations, repair, (re)construction, or similar allowing the use of a property and/or building/structure consistent with applicable local/state codes,including but not limited to building, fire, and sanitary codes. 6. Residential Infill Project — residential development project that includes attached residential structure(s), or multi-family residential structure(s) as defined and permitted by the City of Cape Canaveral City Code of Ordinances. The introduction or re-introduction of a residential project within the CRA district on existing lot(s) of record. 7. Residential Neighborhood— a residential area of similar dwellings built by property developers and usually under a single management; Neighborhoods are often identified by a place name and have boundaries composed of major streets,barriers,or abrupt changes in land use. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 4 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING P NECESSITY FIGURE 1: CRA BOUNDARY C_ t - _ I ff } 1 To, r .-M .. L.. i rr4 i.F C:F.TVTl RNF.2in! r�.w City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 5 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 6 APPENDIX A COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT: MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 7 COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of commercial properties located within the boundaries of the CRA (see Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical,economic, social,and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Commercial Improvement Grants; and provides detailed information on Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grants,including: Eligibility,Provisions,Application/Award Procedures, and Application Form. TYPES OF COMMERCIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS There is one type of Commercial Improvement Grant: (1) Matching Fagade and Property Improvement Grant.This appendix outlines the Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant process. 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant — 50% reimbursement of a project with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. Only one (1) grant award for one (1) category per structure/business will be awarded for a period of 5 years. Building must be structurally sound, current on property taxes, and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. 1.1. Sins —includes removal of old sign(s) and the design, production, and installation of new signs; or renovation of existing signs,including sign lighting,in compliance with current City codes. 1.2. Awnings/Canopies - includes the removal of the old awnings/canopies and the design, production, and installation of new awnings and canopies. 1.3. Fagades - includes work performed on the exterior storefront of a building such as cleaning masonry (high pressure water or steam - sandblasting is prohibited on masonry structures), painting,re-pointing of mortar joints,woodwork,window and/or door replacement,rebuilding historic storefronts, exposing boarded windows, or other repairs. [The work in this category is eligible only if part of significant exterior structural enhancements as defined by the CRA, including the removal and disposal of old fagade coverings(e.g.vinyl and aluminum cladding, window boards)as well as removal of old wood,aluminum,or stucco cladding,including the materials and services to remove the cladding.] 1.4. Walls and Fencing —includes work that removes and replaces or adds appropriate fencing, including work which hides incompatible uses or negative site elements (e.g. storage yards, outdoor fabrication,work area,or dumpsters). 1.5. Reconstruction of storefronts — includes such work as raising parapet walls, installing new doors and windows and/or reconfiguring entryways. 1.6. Lighting—includes installation of new exterior lighting as may be permitted by current City codes. 1.7. Landscaping and Low Impact Development(LID)—includes work that removes and replaces or adds appropriate landscaping through a variety of practices that increase the visual aesthetics of the neighborhood, mimics or preserve natural drainage processes to manage stormwater, and hides incompatible uses or negative site elements (e.g. harmful runoff, erosion,or minimal and deteriorating landscaping). See LID Fact Sheet for more information. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 8 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING F NECESSITY FIGURE L CIA BOUNDARY IL 7 _ _ U - � hYY•.wrrf.r \` Id -i - k i. ii -- A *rr 1 �' M'aY*Ysvw � rtlA�iec - iyeiy.4.. 'ty!'�f'' JUNE n_' i City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 9 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR COMMERCIAL MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50%towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six(6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 10 7. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: I. Parking lot paving. 2. Interior work(even if visible through street-front windows). 3. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property,with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 4. Roof repair or replacement. 5. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 6. Permit fees. 7. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 8. Non-fixed improvements. 9. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 10. Refinancing existing debt. 11. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR COMMERCIAL MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS Qualified applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220,press 3. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five(5)business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 11 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR COMMERCIAL MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 20 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 20 Other locations 5 Aesthetic Enhancement 40 points maximum Principal Building Improvement 15 Site Improvement 5 Building and Site Improvement 25 Compatibility of proposed improvements to surrounding structures/styles 20 points maximum Good 20 Fair 10 Poor 0 100 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 50 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 12 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA COMMERCIAL MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3 City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address,name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address The Fagade and Property Improvement Matching Grant is up to a $10,000 dollar-for-dollar matching grant that can be used towards any exterior architectural improvements to the street- side fagade. Estimated number of linear feet facing a public-right-of-way: (If the building faces onto more than one street, such as a building located on a corner, give the estimated frontage feet of the secondary facade ) Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Fagade ❑ Awnings/Canopies ❑ Signs ❑ Walls/Fencing/Landscaping -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number Proposed Scope of Work: City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 13 Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Exterior Walls (Includes front facade, second fagade (if applicable), structural, decorative and non-functional elements Windows/Doors Awnings/Canopies Walls/Fencing/Landscaping Painting Signage Other How is the proposed project consistent with the surrounding properties? Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work,or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner(If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 14 APPENDIX B MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 15 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of multi-family properties located within the boundaries of the CRA (See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical,economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Grants;and provides detailed information on Matching Fagade and Property Improvement Grants, including: Eligibility, Provisions, Application/Award Procedures, and Application Form. TYPES OF MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS There are several types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Grants: (1) Matching Fagade and Property Improvement Grant, (2) Matching Revitalization Grant, and (3) Paint Voucher Grant. This appendix addresses Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grants. 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one (1) grant award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five(5)years.Building must be current on property taxes and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. Limited to quadraplexes and above. 1.1 Exterior enhancements,improvements and renovations including landscaping and lighting. 2. Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Limited to quadraplexes and above. See Appendix C for more detailed information. 2.1 Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the residential structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not intended for general property maintenance including yard maintenance or similar.) 3. Paint Voucher Grant— 100%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix D for more detailed information. • Limited to owner-occupied single residences,duplexes or triplexes. • Up to 10% of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. • Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written estimate for cost of paint,type of paint, and color. • Within the C-1, C-2,and M-1 zoning districts,any exterior building or roof color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding landscaping in order to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1, C-2,or M-I zoning districts. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 16 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING F NECESSITY FIGURE L CIA BOUNDARY IL 7 _ _ U - � hYY•.wrrf.r \` Id -i - k i. ii -- A *rr 1 �' M'aY*Ysvw � rtlA�iec - iyeiy.4.. 'ty!'�f'' JUNE n_' i City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 17 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50%towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 18 7. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: 1. Parking lot paving. 2. Interior work(even if visible through street-front windows). 3. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property,with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 4. Roof repair or replacement. 5. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 6. Permit fees. 7. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 8. Non-fixed improvements. 9. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 10. Refinancing existing debt. 11. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS Qualified applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220,press 3. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five(5)business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 19 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 20 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 20 Other locations 5 Aesthetic Enhancement 40 points maximum Principal Building Improvement 15 Site Improvement 5 Building and Site Improvement 25 Compatibility of proposed improvements to surrounding structures/styles 20 points maximum Good 20 Fair 10 Poor 0 100 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 50 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 20 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING FACADE AND PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address,name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address The Fagade Improvement and Property Improvement Matching Grant is up to a$S,000 dollar-for- dollar matching grant that can be used towards any exterior architectural improvements to the street-side facade. Estimated number of linear feet facing a public-right-of-way: (If the building faces onto more than one street, such as a building located on a corner, give the estimated frontage feet of the secondary fagade ) Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Fagade ❑ Awnings/Canopies ❑ Signs ❑ Walls/Fencing/Landscaping -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 21 Proposed Scope of Work: Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Exterior Walls (Includes front facade, second fagade (if applicable), structural, decorative and non-functional elements) Windows/Doors Awnings/Canopies W alls/Fencing/Landscaping Painting Signage Other How is the proposed project consistent with the surrounding properties? Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work,or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner(If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 22 APPENDIX C MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: MATCHING REVITILIZATION GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 23 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of multi-family properties located within the boundaries of the CRA (See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical,economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Grants;and provides detailed information on Matching Revitalization Grants including: Eligibility, General Provisions, Application/ Award Procedures,and Application Form. TYPES OF MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS There are several types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Improvements Grants: (1)Matching Fagade and Property Improvement Grant,(2)Matching Revitalization Grant,and(3)Paint Voucher Grant. This appendix addresses Matching Revitalization Grants. 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one (1) grant award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five (5)years.Building must be current on property taxes and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. Limited to quadraplexes and above. See Appendix B for more detailed information. 1.1 Exterior enhancements,improvements and renovations including landscaping and lighting. 2. Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix C for more detailed information. 2.1 Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the residential structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not intended for general property maintenance including yard maintenance or similar.) 3. Paint Voucher Grant— 100%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. See Appendix D for more detailed information. • Limited to owner-occupied single residences,duplexes or triplexes. • Up to Up to 10%of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. • Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written estimate for cost of paint,type of paint,and color. • Within the C-1, C-2, and M-1 zoning districts, any exterior building or roof color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding landscaping in order to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1, C-2,or M-I zoning districts. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 24 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING F NECESSITY FIGURE L CIA BOUNDARY IL 7 _ _ U - � hYY•.wrrf.r \` Id -i - k i. ii -- A *rr 1 �' M'aY*Ysvw � rtlA�iec - iyeiy.4.. 'ty!'�f'' JUNE n_' i City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 25 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. ELIGIBILITY FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS 1. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet, City codes; land use/zoning; and sanitary, building and fire codes (except where the Program request will address and remedy code violations). 2. The property must not be subject to current code enforcement actions. The following items are specifically ineligible for the program: 1. Parking lot paving. 2. Permit fees. 3. Fixtures/equipment. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 26 4. Non-fixed improvements. 5. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 6. Refinancing existing debt. 7. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). GENERAL GRANT PROVISIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS 1. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 2. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 3. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 4. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 5. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted by the CRA under special circumstances. 6. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted by the CRA under special circumstances. APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS Qualified applicants must schedule an appointment with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal.The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920.Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868-1220,press 3. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. A post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss any deficiencies or issues with the application. At this time, the CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the DRC will review the application against the review criteria.The DRC will determine by majority vote whether or not the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five (5)business days of the DRC meeting. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 27 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS The DRC will review completed applications against review criteria. Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 20 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 20 Other locations 5 Overall Condition of the Buildings(s) 20 points maximum Excellent 20 Good 15 In need of major repairs 5 60 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 30 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 28 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Name and Type of Property Location of Property (Street address, name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address The Matching Revitalization Grant is up to a$S,000 dollar-for-dollar matching grant that can be used towards exterior and/or interior improvements necessary to bring the residential structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. Requested Grant Amount $ To bring property up to Code regarding: ❑ Building Code ❑ Safety Code ❑ Fire Code ❑ Other -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting DRC: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number 1 City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 29 Proposed Scope of Work: Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Electrical Plumbing Exterior Site Work/Landscaping Signage Other Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building(s) and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work,or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Owner City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 30 APPENDIX D MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 31 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD IMPROVEMENT GRANTS: PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of properties located within the boundaries of the CRA(See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical,economic, social,and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Grants;and provides detailed information on Paint Voucher Grants including: Eligibility, General Provisions, Application/ Award Procedures, and Application Form. TYPES OF MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS There are several types of Multi-Family or Residential Neighborhood Grants: (1) Matching Fagade and Property Improvement Grant, (2) Matching Revitalization Grant, and (3) Paint Voucher Grant. This appendix addresses Paint Voucher Grants. Go to Appendix B for Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grants, and Appendix C for Matching Revitalization Grants. 1. Matching Facade and Property Improvement Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Only one (1) grant award for one (1) category per structure/project for a period of five (5)years.Building must be current on property taxes and meet (or by this project will meet) minimum building, sanitary, and fire safety codes. Limited to quadraplexes and above. See Appendix B for more detailed information. 1.1 Exterior enhancements,improvements and renovations including landscaping and lighting. 2. Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. Limited to quadraplexes and above. See Appendix C for more detailed information. 3.1 Exterior and/or Interior improvements necessary to bring the structure up to building, safety, and fire safety code. (This grant is not intended for general property maintenance including yard maintenance or similar.) 3. Paint Voucher Grant— 100%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $5,000. • Limited to owner-occupied single residences or duplexes. • Up to 10% of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. • Work to be completed by the property owner/others will require a written estimate for cost of paint,type of paint,and color. • Within the C-1, C-2, and M-1 zoning districts,any exterior building or roof color used shall be well designed and integrated with the architectural style of the building and surrounding landscaping in order to create a subtle and harmonious effect and promote aesthetic uniformity within the district. Bright or brilliant colors shall not be permitted except for use as an accent color within the C-1,C-2,or M-1 zoning districts. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 32 CITE' OF CAPE CANAVERAL ]FINDING OF NECESSITY I*IGU 1. CRA BOUNDARY IL - -L _ iff GEND CIA BOU-NDARY JUNE:F,12 j i 9�Aot YfST I' 'Nd tw City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 33 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes, land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. ELIGIBILITY FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS 1. Grants are only available to owner-occupied single residences,duplexes and multi-family properties. 2. Applicant must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 3. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet, City codes; land use/zoning; and sanitary, building and fire codes (except where the Program request will address and remedy code violations). 4. The property must not be subject to current code enforcement actions. 5. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 6. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). The following items are specifically ineligible for the program: 1. Non-fixed improvements. 2. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 3. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 34 GENERAL GRANT PROVISIONS FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS 1. Grants will be awarded on a first-come first-served basis. 2. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve, at its sole discretion,partial funding for any Project. 3. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 4. Reimbursements paid as part of any subsequent Program require pre-approval by the CRA and receipts for services and/or materials. 5. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to use colors approved by the CRA. 6. Up to 10%of the grant award may be used for repairs or prep work. 7. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 8. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 9. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 10. Project completion must be within two (2)months of the issuance of the voucher. Extensions may be granted by the CRA under special circumstances. APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS Qualified applicants must schedule an appointment with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal.The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920.Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868-1220. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. A post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss any deficiencies or issues with the application. At this time, the CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the Development Review Committee (DRC). The recommendation will be presented at the next DRC regularly scheduled meeting. Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the decision within five (5)business days of the DRC meeting. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 35 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT VOUCHER GRANTS The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the DRC. Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum Less than$1,000 10 Between$1,000 and$2,500 15 More than$2,500 20 Location 20 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 25 Other locations 5 Overall Condition of the Buildings 20 points maximum Excellent 20 Good 15 In need of major repairs 5 60 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 30 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 36 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA MULTI-FAMILY OR RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD PAINT VOUCHER GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Name and Type of Property Location of Property (Street address, name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address The Paint Voucher provides 100% reimbursement of costs for paint with a maximum reimbursement up to $S,000—only for owner-occupied single residences, duplexes or triplexes. Requested Grant Amount $ • The property must be in need of painting. CRA staff will verify if home is in need of painting. Mobile homes do not qualify for the paint program. • The Applicant must provide proof of ownership and of residence. • A recent color picture must be submitted at the time of application. • Paint sample must be provided at time of application of the base and trim colors Signature of Owner -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting DRC: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 37 APPENDIX E REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 38 REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of properties located within the boundaries of the CRA(See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical, economic, social,and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Grants; and provides detailed information on the Large Grant Progr including: Eligibility,General Provisions,Application/Award Procedures,and Application Form. TYPES OF REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS GRANTS There are several types of Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants: (1) Large Grant Program, (2) Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant, (3) Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant, and(4) Site Preparation Grant. This appendix addresses the Large Grant Program... Go to Appendix F for Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grants,Appendix G for Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grants, and Appendix H for Site Preparation Grants. A. Large Grant Program - 50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to$25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s),including commercial projects that are mixed- use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs-producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including(See Appendix F for more detailed information): 1. Electrical work,except as related to Facade Grants. 2. Roof, soffit,and chimney repairs. C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. See Appendix G for more detailed information. 1. Sprinkler systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation— 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures,thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. See Appendix H for more detailed information. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 39 CITE' OF CAPE CANAVERAL AL FINDING OF NECESSITY FIGURE 1. CRA BOUNDARY , kff 3 �Rd tl 6Y I tl aF I 1. i r 1 W, i EGEIF M — ��t.�.�oti'�;cxatt�r dtMkg City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 40 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50%towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire.Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 41 7. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: I. Parking lot paving. 2. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property,with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 3. Roof repair or replacement. 4. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 5. Permit fees. 6. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 7. Non-fixed improvements. 8. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 9. Refinancing existing debt. 10. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM Qualified applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five(5)business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 42 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 25 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 25 Other locations 5 Economic Impact—Job Creation 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Economic Impact—Surrounding Property Values 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Compatibility of proposed improvements to surrounding structures/styles 20 points maximum Good 20 Fair 10 Poor 0 125 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 60 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 43 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: LARGE GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3 City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address, name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings: Large Grant Program provides 50%Reimbursement of Project Costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s), including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. Estimated Cost of Project$ Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Facade ❑ Interior Space Redesign ❑Electrical/Plumbing ❑Other: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 44 Proposed Scope of Work: Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Exterior Walls (Includes front facade, second fagade (if applicable), structural, decorative and non-functional elements Windows/Doors Awnings/Canopies W alls/Fencing/Landscaping Painting Signage Other What is the current/previous use of the building(s)? What is the proposed use of the building(s)? Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work,or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner(If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide IL_ June 2018 Page 45 APPENDIX F REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANT REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 46 REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of properties located within the boundaries of the CRA(See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical, economic, social,and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Rehabilitation,Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants; and provides detailed information on the Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grants,including: Eligibility,General Provisions,Application/Award Procedures,and Application Form. TYPES OF REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS GRANTS There are several types of Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants: (1) Large Grant Program, (2) Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant, (3) Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant, and (4) Site Preparation Grant. This appendix addresses Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grants. Go to Appendix E for the Large Grant Program, Appendix G for Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grants,and Appendix H for Site Preparation Grants. A. Large Grant Program - 50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s), including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs-producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. See Appendix E for more detailed information. B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including: 1. Electrical work,except as related to Fagade Grants. 2. Roof, soffit, and chimney repairs. C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. See Appendix G for more detailed information. 1. Sprinkler systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation— 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures,thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. See Appendix H for more detailed information. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 47 CITY CSF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING F NECESSITY FI UIE 1; CRA BOUNDARY ucaiSiy al CRAISOUNMUIAT 77 i YIFwM � I a!' I �rwa a. 4+a1$M a +t nrr u1F-n+,+ L �.. fl.NF.ffill __ - f•a.,u, '.-_ City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 48 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50%towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 49 7. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: I. Parking lot paving. 2. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property,with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 3. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 4. Permit fees. 5. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 6. Non-fixed improvements. 7. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 8. Refinancing existing debt. 9. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS Qualified applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220,press 3. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five(5)business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 50 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 25 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 25 Other locations 5 Economic Impact—Job Creation 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Economic Impact—Surrounding Property Values 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Overall Condition of the Buildings(s) 20 points maximum Excellent 20 Good 15 In need of major repairs 5 125 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 60 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 51 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: REHABILITATION MATCHING REVITALIZATION GRANTS GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address,name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings: Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant provides 50% Reimbursement of Project Costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including: electrical work, except as related to Fagade Grants; and roof, soffit, and chimney repairs. Estimated Cost of Project$ Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Electrical ❑ Plumbing ❑ Roof/soffit/chimney ❑ Other: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 52 Proposed Scope of Work: Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Electrical Plumbing Signage Roof/soffit/chimney repairs Site work Signage Other Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work,or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner(If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 53 APPENDIX G REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 54 REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of properties located within the boundaries of the CRA(See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical, economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Rehabilitation,Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants; and provides detailed information on the Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grants, including: Eligibility,General Provisions,Application/Award Procedures,and Application Form. TYPES OF REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS GRANTS There are several types of Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants: (1) Large Grant Program, (2) Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant, (3) Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant, and (4) Site Preparation Grant. This appendix addresses Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grants. Go to Appendix E for the Large Grant Program, Appendix F for Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grants,and Appendix H for Site Preparation Grants. D. Large Grant Program - 50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s), including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs-producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. See Appendix E for more detailed information. E. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant—50%reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code-related interior improvements including(see Appendix F for more detailed information): 3. Electrical work,except as related to Fagade Grants. 4. Roof, soffit,and chimney repairs. F. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant— 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. See Appendix G for more detailed information. 2. Sprinkler systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation— 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures,thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. See Appendix H for more detailed information. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 55 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL FINDING FIE NECESSITY FIG RIE 1: CRA BOUNDARY +-wrr,+la J - + — r' J- ,' , i •T L , i i ' j!7 _ TTGEJ. l 11 .0 e v CRABOUNMARY i MFT v5 a.0 Ya }l -- � ug.. —IAYmcosa,� City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 56 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up-front matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request)and/or estimates for work(verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA,the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet,City codes,land use/zoning, sanitary,building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications,including all supporting documentation,will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes,both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50%towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment(cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 57 7. Project completion must be within twelve(12)months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: I. Parking lot paving. 2. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property,with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 3. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 4. Permit fees. 5. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 6. Non-fixed improvements. 7. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 8. Refinancing existing debt. 9. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT Qualified applicants must schedule a pre-application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220,press 3. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post-application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application,the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied,with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five(5)business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 58 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50%to 69%of total Project amount 10 70%to 90%of total Project amount 20 Location 25 points maximum On:Astronaut Blvd.,AIA,No.Atlantic Ave.,Central Ave.,Center St.,or Polk Ave. 25 Other locations 5 Economic Impact—Job Creation 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Economic Impact—Surrounding Property Values 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Overall Condition of the Buildings(s) 20 points maximum Excellent 20 Good 15 In need of major repairs 5 125 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 60 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 59 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: COMMERCIAL LIFE SAFETY COMPLIANCE GRANT GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at(321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Date Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral,FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address,name of building if applicable) Property Owner Phone Contact(if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings: Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant— 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for (1) Sprinkler systems — as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code, (2) Fire alarm systems—as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. Estimated Cost of Project$ Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Sprinkler System ❑ Fire Alarm System ❑ Other: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: ❑Electronic submission ❑ In person Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑Pre-Application Meeting ❑ Post-Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number 1 City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 60 Proposed Scope of Work: Please provide a brief,general description of the work to be performed,materials to be used,color and material samples(if applicable). Sprinkler System Fire Alarm System Other Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Schematic drawings illustrating proposed work, or pictures with project description outlines. ❑ Three (3)cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner(If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 61 APPENDIX H REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT,AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION GRANTS REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES,AND APPLICATION FORMS City of Cape Canaveral- Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 62 REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION REQUIREMENTS, PROCEDURES, AND APPLICATION FORMS It is the intent of the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of properties located within the boundaries of the CRA (See Figure 1 - CRA Boundary on following page) for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical, economic, social, and aesthetic well-being of the City of Cape Canaveral. This section specifies the types of Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants; and provides detailed information on the Site Preparation Grants, including: Eligibility, General Provisions, Application/ Award Procedures, and Application Form. TYPES OF REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS GRANTS There are several types of Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings Grants: (1) Large Grant Program, (2) Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant, (3) Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant, and (4) Site Preparation Grant. This appendix addresses Site Preparation Grants. Go to Appendix E for the Large Grant Program, Appendix F for Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grants, and Appendix G Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grants. A. Large Grant Program - 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $25,000 for repurposing of existing building(s), including commercial projects that are mixed-use, entertainment, industrial, office, technology-based businesses, or a jobs -producing entity, as determined/approved by the CRA. See Appendix E for more detailed information. B. Rehabilitation Matching Revitalization Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 for revitalization/preservation of existing commercial buildings for exterior and code -related interior improvements including (see Appendix F for more detailed information): 1. Electrical work, except as related to Fagade Grants. 2. Roof, soffit, and chimney repairs. C. Commercial Life Safety Compliance Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000. See Appendix G for more detailed information 1. Sprinkler systems — as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. 2. Fire alarm systems — as required by the Florida Fire Prevention Code. D. Site Preparation — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10,000 to assist with demolition/removal of obsolete structures, thereby beautifying the property and increasing its marketability. City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 63 w 1 ■ . �p...�_ ■lYYrsYns..a ras fl�ljl�i YY — a r �i City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 64 GENERAL CRA INCENTIVES PROGRAMS REQUIREMENTS 1. Funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Only one grant award per structure, based on the order of requests and available funds. 2. Tenants may qualify upon receipt of written consent from the property owner. 3. Matching grant funds require an up -front matching dollar -for -dollar expenditure by the owner/tenant. Paint Voucher grants do not require owner/tenant matching. 4. No work for which a grant is sought shall begin until authorized. 5. To qualify for grant funds, an application must be submitted to the CRA with all applicable permits (not part of grant request) and/or estimates for work (verified by an outside source). 6. Any unapproved changes may void the grant approval and CRA may withhold payment. 7. Amounts noted in the Programs are the maximum funds permitted; no guarantee or expectation of maximum funding is implied. CRA may approve at its sole discretion partial funding for any Project. 8. By accepting funds from the CRA, the applicant agrees to an audit of the Project at any time. 9. The CRA may attach and/or impose any conditions of approval as deemed prudent and necessary in fulfillment of the requested grant program and issuance of funds. All Project applications must meet, or by this Project will meet, City codes, land use/zoning, sanitary, building and fire codes. 10. Only completed applications, including all supporting documentation, will be accepted. 11. Applicants for CRA Programs and Grants must be current on property taxes, both City and County. 12. Professional consulting services provided by General Contractors, Engineers, Architects, and Design Consultants must be licensed in the State of Florida, as applicable. 13. The building must be structurally sound. PROVISIONS FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION GRANT 1. An applicant must contribute at least 50% towards the total cost of the eligible improvement. 2. Expenses must be related to direct labor, equipment, or materials associated with the eligible improvement to be counted towards the project cost. 3. The Applicant shall incur all initial project costs and may receive reimbursement only after all improvements have been completed in accordance with the grant award. 4. Grant funds will be disbursed upon the receipt of a finding of project completion by the CRA. 5. The finding of project completion will be granted when the CRA has received the following package: a. Written notification from the Owner that the project is complete. b. Copies of all required permits and occupancy certificates. c. Copies of paid invoices and evidence of payment (cancelled checks). 6. Applicants must receive a building permit within six (6) months from the date the CRA approves the grant request or the funding will expire. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 65 7. Project completion must be within twelve (12) months of the issuance of a building permit. Extensions may be granted under special circumstances. The following items are specifically ineligible for this Program: 1. Parking lot paving. 2. Other improvements required for redevelopment or occupancy of the property, with the sole intention of complying with the City of Cape Canaveral's Building Codes. 3. Installation of seasonal planting or other seasonal landscaping. 4. Permit fees. 5. Inventory/fixture s/equipment. 6. Non -fixed improvements. 7. Improvements made prior to grant approval. 8. Refinancing existing debt. 9. Sweat equity payments (i.e. reimbursement for applicant's own labor and performance of renovation work or new construction). APPLICATION/AWARD PROCEDURES FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION GRANT Qualified applicants must schedule a pre -application meeting with the CRA prior to preparing an application for submittal. The CRA office is located in the Community Development Department in City Hall at 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920. Appointments may be made by calling (321) 868- 1220. Within ten (10) business days of application submittal, the CRA will review the application for completeness. Should any deficiencies or issues with the application surface during the review process, a post -application submittal conference will be held with the Applicant to discuss the deficiencies or issues. The CRA may request that the Applicant provide additional information. Within ten (10) days of receiving the completed application, the CRA will review the application against the review criteria and prepare a recommendation for the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Applicants will also be sent a copy of the recommendation. The DRC will determine by majority vote whether the application is approved or denied, with or without conditions. The Applicant will be notified in writing of the DRC's decision within five (5) business days of the decision. City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 66 SELECTION CRITERIA FOR REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION GRANT The CRA will review completed applications against review criteria and will state its findings in a recommendation to the City's Development Review Committee (DRC). Scoring Criteria CRITERIA POINTS Private Contribution 20 points maximum 50% to 69% of total Project amount 10 70% to 90% of total Project amount 20 Location 20 points maximum On: Astronaut Blvd., A 1 A, No. Atlantic Ave., Central Ave., Center St., or Polk Ave. 20 Other locations 5 Potential New Development Economic Impact — Job Creation 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 Potential New Development Economic Impact — Surrounding Property Values 30 points maximum High Economic Impact 30 Moderate Economic Impact 20 Some Economic Impact 10 100 points maximum TOTAL POINTS EARNED Applications that score below 50 points will be recommended for denial. Applicants are advised that grant funds are provided at the sole discretion of the CRA and the findings stated in the recommendation do not create an entitlement to funding. City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 67 CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL CRA REHABILITATION, REDEVELOPMENT, AND REPURPOSING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS: SITE PREPARATION GRANT GRANT APPLICATION Prior to completion of this application, please contact the CRA to review this process at (321)868-1220, press 3. City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency 100 Polk Avenue Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 Name and Type of Business Location of Business (Street address, name of building if applicable) Property Owner. Contact (if different from owner) Email Address Property Owner Mailing Address Date Phone Rehabilitation, Redevelopment, and Repurposing of Existing Buildings: Site Preparation Grant — 50% reimbursement of project costs with a maximum reimbursement up to $10, 000 for the demolition/removal of obsolete structures. Estimated Cost of Project $ Requested Grant Amount $ General description of proposed improvement: ❑ Demolition ❑ Other: Community Redevelopment Coordinator, Staff use only Date of initial contact: Staff representative: Design Professional: ❑ Electronic submission ❑ In person ❑ Pre -Application Meeting ❑ Post -Application Meeting Development Review Committee: ❑ Approved ❑ Denied Date Property Site File Number Proposed Scope of Work: City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide June 2018 Page 68 Please provide a brief, general description of the condition of the current structures and the potential new development. Current Structures Potential New Development Other Attachments: The following attachments are required: ❑ Project schedule. ❑ Photographs of the existing building and proposed project area. ❑ Three (3) cost estimates. Signature of Applicant Signature of Owner (If other than Applicant) City of Cape Canaveral - Community Redevelopment Agency Financial Incentives Guide IL June 2018 Page 69 City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency Board CRA Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018 Item No. 3 Subject: Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Cape Canaveral, Florida, the City of Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency and Brevard County, Florida, and authorize Board Chair to execute same. Summary: With passage of Resolution No. 2012-10, Council established the Cape Canaveral Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). However, because Brevard County operates as a charter county, the City was required to request and receive the County Commission's delegation of authority to exercise certain community redevelopment powers, including the power to create a tax increment trust fund. This occurred with the passage of County Resolution 2012-174 in August of 2012. The purpose of the CRA is to provide tools to foster and support redevelopment within the CRA district. These tools are largely financial in nature and funded through CRA Tax Increment Financing (TIF). This funding tool provides that a portion of the increases in ad valorem revenues, over the base year, generated within the Community Redevelopment Area are deposited by the City and County into a redevelopment trust fund. The year the Community Redevelopment Agency was established, 2012, is considered the base year. Since its creation in 2012, the CRA has increased in value by approximately $101 million. Applying the County millage rate, the following payments have been made into the City tax increment trust fund by the County: Year Taxable Value of Property($) Tax Increment Revenue ($) 2017 332,629,099 285,555* 2016 294,878,302 265,198 2015 266,733,600 154,892 2014 246,819,300 70,810 2013 234,639,100 17,147 TOTAL 793,602 Due to budget considerations related to charter restrictions on increasing ad valorem revenue, the County is evaluating ways to balance its budget, primarily related to road maintenance and reconstruction. One of the proposed solutions is to reduce future County contributions to the various CRA's and to utilize any savings on road needs. To that end, the County reached out to the various cities that operate a CRA with the intent to renegotiate current CRA agreements. The City Attorney and CRA Staff met with and negotiated the proposed Interlocal, which forwards several new policy directions, to include: 1. Invokes an alternate methodology for calculating County TIF payment to the City to be based on the County or City millage rate, whichever is lower. This provision will also be retroactively applied to all previous fiscal years. This "claw -back" equaled $102,862 and was deducted from the 2017/18 County TIF contribution to the City, which otherwise would have been $388,417*; Community Redevelopment Board Meeting Date: 6/19/2018 Item No. 3 Page 2 of 2 2. Termination date of the CRA is being advanced to September 30, 2040. Currently, the CRA is scheduled to terminate in 2042; 3. That the maturity date for any existing or future indebtedness incurred by the CRA, for which County TIF payments will be pledged, shall not extend beyond the CRA termination date; 4. Limits administrative costs of the CRA to a maximum of 5 percent of the annual fiscal year budget amount; and 5. In addition to the annual CRA report, the CRA shall prepare and submit to the County an annual audit report, prepared by an independent auditor largely in the form in the Attachment. In addition, the City Manager or CRA Chairperson shall meet annually with the County Commissioner in whose District the CRA is located, if requested, to discuss the annual audit report. / (� Submitting Director: David Dickey Date_:�9__ Attachment: Interlocal Agreement Financial Impact: Cost of Interlocal preparation, advertisement and Staff time/effort to prepare this Agenda Item. Reviewed by Administrative/Financial $ Q Services Director: John DeLeo Date: ' 0 The CRA Director/Registered Agent recommends that tk CRA Board take the following action: Approve Interlocal Agreement between the City of Clte Canaveral, Florida, the City of Cape Canaveral Redevelopment Agency and Brevard County, Florida, and authorize Board Chair to execute same. Annroved by CRA Registered Agent: David L. Greene 0 `- Date: INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, FLORIDA THE CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, AND BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA THIS INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT entered into by and between the CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL, a Florida municipal corporation, 100 Polk Ave., Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920 (hereinafter "the CITY"), the CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, (hereinafter "the CRA"), and BREVARD COUNTY, a political subdivision of the State of Florida, in its own name and on behalf of each County Taxing Authority, as defined in section 2b., below), 2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940 (hereinafter collectively called "the COUNTY"). WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the CITY created the CRA pursuant to CITY Resolution 2012-10 after the COUNTY delegated its authority pursuant to Part III, ch. 163, Florida Statutes, as permitted under section 163.410, Florida Statutes, and as set forth in COUNTY Resolution 2012-174, as modified and restated by COUNTY Resolution 2012-269; and WHEREAS, pursuant to CITY Ordinance 23-2012, the CITY created a tax increment redevelopment trust fund (CRA TIF) in accordance with section 163.387, Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY have continuously paid their respective full CRA TIF payments required by section 163.387(1), Florida Statutes, to the CRA since the first fiscal year of the CRA's operation; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY is facing certain budget issues relating to road maintenance, construction and reconstruction due to county charter restrictions on ad valorem tax revenues and other factors; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY has evaluated multiple options to address these budget issues and is taking a variety of significant steps to address these issues in the best interests of the citizens of Brevard County; and WHEREAS, part of a solution to address the budget issues facing the COUNTY involves negotiating interlocal agreements with applicable cities and community redevelopment agencies within the COUNTY with the goal of working towards reducing or ceasing the COUNTY's future annual CRA TIF contributions so the COUNTY could utilize those funds in the future for road maintenance, construction and reconstruction; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY recognizes and appreciates that the CITY has already taken significant steps over the years to reduce the financial burden on the COUNTY to maintain former County roads located within the jurisdictional limits of the CITY by previously accepting jurisdiction and maintenance responsibilities over all COUNTY roads within the CITY including Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 1 of 6 portions of North Atlantic Avenue and Oak Lane and Ridgewood Avenue; and WHEREAS, the COUNTY and CITY also recognize that the CRA continues to serve an important public purpose and that continuing to encourage and foster redevelopment activities within the CRA's boundaries using CRA TIF Payments, consistent with the CRA's Redevelopment Plan, remains necessary to alleviate blight and slum conditions within the CRA boundaries, and that the alleviation of these conditions is in the best interests of not only the citizens and businesses within the CITY, but the citizens and businesses of Brevard County as a whole; and WHEREAS, the CITY and COUNTY have enjoyed an excellent relationship over the years, and desire to cooperate in achieving the County's road program goals and the CITY's and CRA's redevelopment efforts within the CRA's boundaries; and NOW, THEREFORE, the parties mutually agree as follows: 1. RECITATIONS. The foregoing recitations are true and correct and by this reference incorporated herein by this reference. 2. DEFINITIONS. The following definitions shall apply when used in this Agreement: a. "Increment" or "Tax Increment" shall have the same meaning as "increment" as set forth in section 163.387(1)(a), Florida Statutes. b. "County Taxing Authority" means Brevard County, through its Board of County Commissioners and any County established Municipal Services Taxing Unit (MSTU) or dependent special districts on behalf of which the County levies taxes or approves a budget to the extent such MSTU or dependent special district is required to contribute a tax increment to the TIF established by the City for the CRA in accordance with the requirements of section 163.387, Florida Statutes. 3. AUTHORITY. This agreement is being entered into under the authority vested in the parties by section 163.387(3)(b), Florida Statutes and, pursuant to that authority, supersedes any provision or requirement set forth in section 163.387, to the extent of any conflict with this agreement and that statutory provision. 4. TERMINATION OF CRA. All parties agree that the CRA Termination Date is September 30, 2040. The parties agree that the CITY and COUNTY shall take such actions as may be required to terminate the CRA on the CRA Termination Date, which actions shall include the amendment or repeal of any CITY or COUNTY resolutions or ordinances (1) delegating authority to the CITY to create a CRA and (2) creating the CRA and CRA TIF. In accordance with section 163.387(3)(b), Florida Statutes, notwithstanding any provision in section 163.387, Florida Statutes to the contrary, after the CRA Termination Date, the COUNTY and CITY shall no longer be Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 2 of 6 required to contribute a tax increment of any amount to the CRA TIF. 5. COUNTY AND CITY CRA TIF PAYMENTS. The COUNTY and CITY will continue their respective annual contributions to the CRA TIF as required by section 163.387, Florida Statutes, in every fiscal year between FY 2017/2018 and FY 2039/2040 as follows: The COUNTY TIF payment amount will be calculated based on the millage rate of the COUNTY or the CITY, whichever is lower. After FY 2039/2040, the COUNTY's and CITY's obligation to make annual contributions shall cease and neither party will make annual contributions for future fiscal years. The COUNTY, CITY and CRA further agree that the provision above regarding the calculation of the COUNTY TIF payment shall be retroactive to the CRA's first fiscal year in which it received COUNTY TIF payments. As such, all parties agree that the COUNTY's previous deduction of $102,862.00 from the COUNTY's annual TIF contribution to the CRA's Redevelopment Trust Fund in FY 2017/2018 is authorized and approved by the Parties. The amount previously deducted by the COUNTY shall be retained by the COUNTY for county purposes. No further deductions will be made by the COUNTY for previous COUNTY TIF payments made through FY 2017/2018 unless mutually agreed to by the CITY and CRA in writing. 6. INDEBTEDNESS. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as limiting or prohibiting the CRA from incurring indebtedness of any kind allowed by law. However, the Parties agree the maturity date for any existing or future indebtedness incurred by the CRA, for which COUNTY TIF payments have been pledged as a source of revenue, shall not extend beyond the CRA Termination Date. 7. LIMITATION ON CRA ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES EXPENSES. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted as limiting or prohibiting the CITY from annually providing administrative services to the CRA which are necessary and incidental to the implementation of the CRA Community Redevelopment Plan adopted by the CITY and CRA. Additionally, each fiscal year, the CRA shall be permitted to reimburse the CITY for such annual administrative services. However, said reimbursement, payable from COUNTY TIF payments, shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the total CITY and COUNTY TIF payments for each fiscal year in which reimbursement is made. 8. ANNUAL AUDIT; REPORT; AND MEETING. In addition to the annual CRA audit report required by section 163.387(8), Florida Statutes, the CRA shall prepare and submit to the COUNTY, in conjunction with the annual CRA audit report, a report in the form set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Additionally, the CITY and CRA agree to contractually require the independent auditor preparing the CRA's annual audit report to examine CRA expenditures and certify that all CRA TIF revenues have been lawfully expended for the community redevelopment purposes authorized under the provision of chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statutes. If any CRA expenditure is not certified as compliant by the independent auditor, the CITY and CRA, at their discretion, will take whatever steps are necessary to bring any such expenditure into compliance including, but not limited, contesting the independent auditor's opinion, reimbursing the CRA for such expenditure with CITY funds, or by such other lawful means. After submitting the annual CRA audit report, the City Manager of the CITY or Chairperson of the CRA governing body shall Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 3 of 6 annually meet with the County Commissioner in whose District the CRA is located to discuss the annual audit reports, if the annual meeting is requested by said County Commissioner. No provision of this Agreement shall be construed or interpreted to restrict or prohibit the COUNTY from conducting, at its expense, any other audit of the CRA's expenditures as allowed by law. 9. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT. This Agreement, including the exhibits and all documents and papers delivered pursuant hereto, and any written amendments executed by the Parties to this Agreement constitute the entire agreement between the Parties. This Agreement may be amended only by written agreement approved and executed with the same formalities as this Agreement by all Parties. This Agreement does not alter City Resolution No. 2012-10, City Ordinance No. 23-2012 and County Resolution No. 2012-174 as modified and restated in County Resolution 2012-269. The Parties agree to modify or amend these documents on an individual basis, as applicable and necessary, to implement this Agreement. 10. ATTORNEY'S FEES. In the event any litigation arises out of this Agreement or under this Agreement, each party shall bear its own attorney's fees and costs. 11. NOTICES. All notices, requests, demands and other communications which are required or may be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and, in the case of notice to the City or County Manager, by email. Notice shall be deemed to have been duly given if emailed and by personal delivery or deposit of the same in first class mail, postage prepaid by certified mail: CITY: City Manager/CRA Registered Agent City of Cape Canaveral 100 Polk Ave Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 (email address available at City Website) CRA: CRA Registered Agent/City Manager CRA of Cape Canaveral 100 Polk Ave Cape Canaveral, FL 32920 COUNTY: County Manager 2175 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Cape Canaveral, FL 32940 (email address available at County Website) or, to such other address chosen by either party after notice of any change of address is first provided to the other Parties in writing. Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 4 of 6 12. GOVERNING LAW. The validity, construction and enforcement of and the remedies under this agreement shall be governed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, and venue of any proceeding shall be Brevard County, Florida. 13. SAVINGS CLAUSE. The invalidity or unenforceability of any particular provision of this Agreement shall not affect the other provisions, and this Agreement shall be construed in all respects as if such invalid or unenforceable provisions were omitted. 14. EFFECTIVE DATE; RECORDATION. This Agreement shall take effect on the date that it is executed by both Parties and recorded in the Official Records of Brevard County, Florida. Upon execution of this Agreement by both Parties, the COUNTY shall promptly record this Agreement in the Official Records of Brevard County, Florida, and return a recorded copy of this Agreement to the CITY'S City Manager at the address listed in Section 12 of this Agreement. [Signature Page to Follow] Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 5 of 6 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be signed. CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL By: Bob Hoog, Mayor Date (as approved by the City Council on 2018 ATTEST: Mia Goforth, City Clerk ATTEST: CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Bob Hoog, Chairman Date (as approved by the Board on 2018 Mia Goforth, Agency Secretary ATTEST: Scott Ellis, Clerk BREVARD COUNTY By: Rita Pritchett, Chair (as approved by the Board on 2018 Date Interlocal Agreement City of Cape Canaveral, Cape Canaveral CRA and Brevard County Page 6 of 6 Exhibit A Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report Template I. INTRODUCTION, MISSION AND OVERVIEW: II. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF: III. BOUNDARY LINES: IV. H ISTORY a. Creation Date: b. Plan Amendment Dates: c. Applicable Resolution(s) and Ordinances: V. PROJECTS OVERVIEW VI. Financial Reports a. Balance Sheet b. Statement of Revenues, Expenditures & Changes in Fund Balances c. Summary of Projects, Grants and Debt VII. Performance Information a. Total projects started, completed and estimate cost for each project b. Number of jobs create and sector of the economy from which these jobs were created within the CRA Community Redevelopment Agency Annual Report Template c. Number of jobs retained within the CRA d. Assessed property values when CRA was enacted vs. current assessed property values e. Total amount expended for affordable housing VIII. Additional Annual Reporting Requirements a. Provide the Board of County Commissioners the CRA's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year, 60 days prior to the beginning of the fiscal year b. Provide the Board of County Commissioners any budget amendments to its operating budget within 10 days after the adoption by the CRA