CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM


Items Types:
Economic Development
For Meeting of:
June 23, 2014
District: 4 From:
Contract ID: Document Number:
Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No

Subject:
Small Business Facade Program Agreement between James Clifford Martin, DVM, P.A. - 921 North Mills Avenue

Summary:
James Clifford Martin, DVM, P.A., owns a property at 921 North Mills Avenue and has applied for assistance through the City of Orlando Small Business Facade Program for eligible activities including landscaping, masonry, storefront and windows, and exterior paint, stucco and stone. Total capital investment for the improvements is $208,474.00. This project converts an existing structure from an office/training center to a veterinary hospital facility, and includes a 852 square foot addition to the structure. The property is located in the Mills 50 Main Street district. 

The SBFP is an interest free deferred loan for facade improvements to new and existing commercial property and business owners in the City of Orlando. The program, which was approved by the City Council on November 13, 2006, provides assistance with costs related to exterior physical improvements. The SBFP offers matching loan funds to off-set the costs of design and facade improvement expenses such as painting, wall repair or cleaning; window repair or replacement; awnings; new or replacement signage; lighting; streetscape and door repair or replacement. Under the program, the City will loan 50% of the total project cost. Total loan assistance from the City shall not exceed $20,000. 

Total eligible project costs for James Clifford Martin, DVM, P.A. under the Small Business Facade Program are $20,000. The project breakdown is as follows: Sitework-$45,180.00, Landscaping-$24,072.00, Fencing-$8,745.00, Roofing & Framing-$81,612.00, Masonry-$8,443.00, Storefront & Windows-$25,300.00 and Exterior paint, stucco, and stone-$15,122.00. Total project investment-$208,474.00.

The Small Business Facade Review Committee recommended approval of funding in the amount of $20,000.00 at the May 28, 2014 Small Business Facade Review Committee Meeting.

Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Fiscal Impact Statement attached

Recommended Action:
Approval of the Small Business Facade Review Committee Recommendation and Funding Agreement between James Clifford Martin, DVM, P.A. and the City of Orlando, and authorizing the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute same, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.


Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.

Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.

Contact: Pauline Eaton
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 6/12/2014 2:54 PM
City Clerk 6/12/2014 3:06 PM

ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
LochHavenVet.app.pdf 921 N Mills Avenue-Application Backup Material
Small_Business_Façade_Committee_Minutes.5.14_(1).docx Review Committee Minutes Backup Material
SBF_SIP_Agreement_-_James_Clifford_Martin_DVM__PA.docx Program Agreement Contract Docs
Fiscal_Impact_Statement.LochHavenVet.docx FIS Fiscal Impact Statement

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