Ali Behzadi, D.M.D., PLC (Behzadi) plans to relocate its dental office to 611 North Magnolia Avenue from an existing Casselberry location.  The project consists of converting existing office space to a dental office, adding 400 sf to the existing 2,101 sf building and extensive interior and exterior renovation.  The business has received Appearance Review Board and Board of Zoning Adjustment approvals for the proposed work.  Total capital investment for this project (interior and exterior work) is approximately $750,000.  Behzadi will create 12 new jobs through this relocation.  The applicant is also the property owner.

The business has requested assistance through the City of Orlando's Business Assistance Program.  The Business Assistance Program (BAP) is a matching grant program that was approved by the Orlando City Council on June 18, 2001 to encourage small businesses to locate, expand or redevelop in the City of Orlando.  The Business Assistance Program assists with small-scale infrastructure projects, building permitting fees and impact fees.  The BAP pays fifty percent of eligible fees.  The maximum amount granted under the program guidelines is $20,000. 

Total eligible fees for Behzadi under the Business Assistance Program, are $23,229.56.  The BAP will pay fifty percent of eligible fees ($11,614.78).  The fee breakdown is as follows:  Sewer Benefit Fee @ 50% = $3,045, Transportation Impact Fee @ 50% = $8,569.78.