Tamhara’s Secret Corp operates a skin care business at 1520 Edgewater Drive and has applied for assistance through the City of Orlando Small Business Facade Program for a new awning, landscaping and irrigation, window replacement, window graphics and metal logo. 

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 Tamhara’s Secret Corp under the SBFP are $26,120.41.

The Small Business Facade Review Committee recommended approval of funding at an amount not to exceed $14,000, with the condition that applicant work with City staff on appearance review and improvements in the right of way.  The Small Business Facade Review Committee Meeting was held March 27, 2017.

Approval of the Small Business Facade Review Committee Recommendation and Funding Agreement between Tamhara’s Secret Corp 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.