Bridge to Independence, Inc. (BTI) is a Florida not-for-profit organization that has operated a K-12 school since 2002.  BTI is an educational institution that was founded to fill a critical gap in educating future leaders and students with learning disabilities.  BTI serves 196 students and provides a well-rounded curriculum, aligned with State standards and taught in an intimate learning environment.

 BTI plans to expand to a larger facility and renovate an existing 10,000 sf, building at 2138 West Colonial Drive. Total capital investment for this project is approximately $10,000.

BTI has applied for assistance through the City of Orlando's Not-for-Profit Impact Fee Assistance program. The Not-for-Profit Impact Fee Assistance Program assists eligible not-for-profit agencies, located in the City of Orlando, with the payment of sewer benefit and transportation impact fees for construction projects. The maximum assistance approved under this program is 50% of the total eligible impact fees assessed on the project. The maximum amount granted under the program guidelines is $50,000. The standards for eligibility require that all requests for assistance be forwarded to City Council for approval. 

Total eligible fees for BTI under the Not-for-Profit Impact Fee Assistance Program, are $11,916.10. The program will pay fifty percent of eligible impact fees ($5,958.05). The fee breakdown is as follows: Sewer Benefit Fee @ 50% = $5,958.05.

Approve the Not-for-Profit Impact Fee Assistance Program Agreement between Bridge to Independence, Inc. and the City of Orlando, and authorizing the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk to execute same, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney's Office.