Alwa Investment Group, LLC d/b/a Gaviota Seafood & Fine Peruvian Cuisine (Gaviota) plans to open a new restaurant at 100 South Eola Drive serving traditional Peruvian fare.  The project consists of equipment repair and purchase, furniture and the addition of 64 seats for a total of 150.  Gaviota plans to create 12 new full-time jobs through this project.  Total capital investment for this project is approximately $69,000.   The business will be located in the Thornton Park Main Street District.

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 Gaviota under the Business Assistance Program, are $18,026.44.  The BAP will pay fifty percent of eligible fees ($9,013.20). The fee breakdown is as follows:  Sewer Benefit Fees @ 50% = $9,013.20.