CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Economic Development 		For Meeting of:
September 25, 2017
District: 5 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 Sunlife Grocery and Market, Inc. and the City of Orlando - 211 North Parramore Avenue
Summary:

Sunlife Grocery and Market, Inc. operates a neighborhood convenience store at 211 North Parramore Avenue and has applied for assistance through the City of Orlando Small Business Facade Program for building painting, new storefront windows and doors and parking lot improvements.    

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 Sunlife Grocery and Market, Inc. under the SBFP are $96,800.

The Small Business Facade Review Committee recommended approval of funding in the amount of $20,000; this project qualifies for the maximum award.  The Small Business Facade Review Committee Meeting was held August 7, 2017.
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: Fiscal impact statement attached.
Recommended Action:
Approval of the Small Business Facade Review Committee Recommendation and Funding Agreement between Sunlife Grocery and Market, 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 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: Kim King-Maysonet
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Budget Outside Routing Approval 9/19/2017 2:01 PM
City Clerk 9/19/2017 2:25 PM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Sunlife_FIS.docx Fiscal Impact statement Fiscal Impact Statement
SBF_SIP_Agreement_-_Sunlife_Grocery_and_Market%2c_Inc..docx Program Agreement Contract Docs
Sunlife_Grocery_SBFP_App.pdf Program Application Backup Material
Sunlife_Concept.pdf Project Concept Backup Material
Sunlife_Estimates.pdf Project Estimates Backup Material
Sunlife_Legal.pdf Legal Description Exhibit
8-7-17_meeting_(approved).docx Meeting Minutes Backup Material
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