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Application Package for Tax Increment Finance Funding
South St. Petersburg CRA
Commercial Site Improvement Grant
Applications & supporting documents are to be submitted in a single envelope at least 8”x 10” in size to:
Rick D. Smith, CRA Coordinator Eighth Floor Planning and Economic Development Department One 4th Street North (Municipal Services Building) St. Petersburg, Florida 33701
**Important**
The City will begin accepting applications on May 31, 2016 at the above location on a first come, first served basis. Please ensure that the date
and time of submission are recorded by City staff before leaving.
Application Process Projects will be awarded TIF funding on a first-come first-served basis. The one-for-one
reimbursement will be approved after an internal staff evaluation of the completed project’s
compliance with program guidelines and applicable codes of the City of St. Petersburg.
Applicant will not receive funding until the project has been inspected and issued a Certificate of
Occupancy by the City.
Successful applicants must sign a Grant Agreement with the Mayor or designee which specifies
their obligations and rights upon issuance of the Grant. To ensure timely commencement and
completion of the Project, the Applicant shall abide by the following deadlines:
• Within 60 days of execution of the Grant Agreement, file a “Notice of Commencement”
pursuant to the requirements of the City’s Construction Services and Permitting
Department.
• Within 6-18 months of execution of the Grant Agreement, request a “Review of
Completed Work” from the City of St. Petersburg. (Length of time will depend on the
nature of work to be performed.)
Applicants requiring the execution of a Grant Agreement to secure additional financing will be
allowed 90 days from the execution date to do so before the above deadlines will commence.
Applicant shall make the request in writing. Absent approval of an extension of these deadlines
by the City, failure to comply will result in the cancellation of the TIF Agreement, rescission of the
Grant Award and return of the earmarked funding to the South St. Petersburg Redevelopment
Trust Fund. The applicant must maintain the improvements in accordance with the terms of the
Grant Agreement as well as the City’s Code of Ordinances.
Applications are to be submitted in an 8”x10” envelope or larger with the project’s name and
location, the applicant’s name and address and the name of the TIF funding program for which
the application is being made to the Planning and Economic Development Department on the 8th
Floor of the Municipal Service Building, which is located at 1 Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg,
Florida, 33701. Enter through the door on the far left after exiting the elevator. Before leaving
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the envelope containing the application at the above location, please ensure that the date and
time of submission has been recorded on the envelope by City staff. This is important because
funding will be awarded to projects with complete applications on a first come, first served basis.
Eligibility Guidelines The Commercial Site Improvement Grant provides matching grants to commercial property
owners that upgrade their building façades, landscaping, lighting, loading and service areas and
other features of their sites visible from the public right-of-way.
An applicant may receive a one-for-one matching grant of up to $20,000. Applicants with
properties listed on the Local Register of Historic Places may be eligible for a matching grant of
up to $40,000 if the approved work is found compliant with the City of St. Petersburg Historic
Preservation Ordinance. The TIF contribution will be reimbursable to the applicant upon
completion of work.
The Commercial Site Improvement Grant program is available to fund eligible exterior
improvements on commercial, industrial and mixed use properties. Mixed-use commercial
projects are eligible provided the commercial component of the project comprises more than 50
percent of the gross square footage of the development. Eligible costs will be apportioned on
the basis of this percentage between nonresidential and residential use.
TIF funding priority will be given for applications for properties located within the following
commercial corridors in the South St. Petersburg CRA:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street South
16th Street South
22nd Street South
34th Street North/South
49th Street North/South
Central Avenue Corridor (including 1st Avenues North and South)
5th Avenue South
18th Avenue South
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Please see the map on the last page for the corridor boundary limits. 1. Eligible Improvements
Exterior painting, re-siding, and/or cleaning
Masonry repairs
Removal of architecturally inappropriate or incompatible exterior finishes and materials
Restoration of significant architectural details or removal of materials that cover said architectural details
Landscaping, fencing and buffer walls
Installation or repair of exterior signage, including wall, window, hanging, and monument signs advertising the business name and identity
Awnings and canopies installation or repair
Doors and windows
Roof repairs that attach to a new or renovated façade
Exterior lighting
Demolition of obsolete structures
Window and cornice flashing and repair
Architectural and engineering fees (not to exceed 10% of total funding request)
2. Ineligible Improvements Installation of aluminum or vinyl siding
Work performed by an unlicensed contractor
Permitting and development review fees
Improvements performed prior to approval of the TIF application
New building construction
Reducing or enclosing existing storefront windows
Improvements to buildings and site improvements constructed within the last 5 years
Equipment, mechanical and HVAC systems
Minor roof repairs (other than those portions that directly attach to a new or renovated façade)
Security systems (including metal roll down gates, window bars, cameras)
Any interior work
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Any improvements not visible from the public right-of-way
Improvements in progress or completed prior to preliminary approval
Routine maintenance
Improvements to buildings solely used for residences
Note, applicants meeting any of the following disqualifying criteria may be ineligible for funding:
Code enforcement liens over $2,500
Special assessment liens over $500
Pending judgment or foreclosure
Felony conviction for financial mismanagement within the last five years
Mortgage payments three months in arrears
Unpaid property taxes
Unpaid property insurance
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Required Documents Items listed below are to be submitted together to the Planning and Economic Development
office for review. Each document is to be submitted in order per the list below and must include
the applicant’s original signature and date. Any documents being prepared on behalf of the
applicant must also include an original signature of the person preparing the documents.
Incomplete packages will not be reviewed and will be returned to completion. This may result in
the application losing its order from the time originally submitted.
Completed and signed application form
If necessary, a letter requesting an extension of ninety days to seek additional financing if
TIF funding application is approved
Detailed cost estimates of work by input (labor, materials, etc) and project component
(signage, landscaping, painting, carpentry, etc)
Copy of current business tax certificate
Confirmation that mortgage, property insurance and property tax payments are current
and in good standing.
Documentation of property ownership or written consent from property owner giving
permission to conduct the identified improvements. (The property owner will be
required to sign the Grant Agreement to assume responsibility for maintenance of
improvements funded by the Grant.)
Legal description and survey of project site
Use must be consistent with the City’s land development regulations
Digital photographs of existing conditions of the project site
Written description of project improvements
Sketches or conceptual drawings of improvements that will be funded by the Grant.
Failure to provide required information will delay the review and/or approval process.
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Commercial Site Improvement Grant
Project Information Date Project Address(es)
Zoning Parcel ID(s)
Current Building Use (i.e., Vacant, Commercial, Industrial, Mixed use with Residential) Proposed Business Use Funding Amount Applying For
Use of Funding Proceeds (provide attachment of detailed cost breakdown)
Labor Supplies/Materials
Equipment Architectural/Engineering
Other (define) Estimated Private Capital Investment (provide attachment of detailed investment) Total Number of Jobs Created and/or Retained Total Building Size (sf)
Size of Commercial Area (sf)
Project Description (attach any drawings and/or detailed written description as necessary)
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Commercial Site Improvement Grant Applicant Information
Legal Name of Business DBA (if applicable) Tax I.D. Number
Principal Place of Business Address (not P.O. Box)
City State Zip Date Business Est
Business Industry (provide NAICS code if available)
Type of Ownership (select one)
C-Corp. LLC Sole Proprietorship
S-Corp. Partnership
Business Email Bus. Website
Mailing Address (if different)
City State Zip
Key Contact Name Key Contact Cell Key Contact Email Bus. Telephone If you answer yes to any of the questions below, please attach an explanation Has applicant ever declared bankruptcy or had any judgments, repossessions, or garnishments filed against them? Yes No Are there any pending actions regarding bankruptcy, judgments, repossessions or garnishments? Yes No Are any tax obligations, including payroll, business or real estate taxes, past due? Yes No
Are any mortgage payments three months or more in arrears? Yes No Has the applicant or partners or interest in the application been convicted of a felony for financial mismanagement within the last five years? Yes No
Are property insurance payments late or unpaid? Yes No
Are there code enforcement liens of more than $2,500 on the project site? Yes No
Are there special assessment liens of more than $500 on the project site? Yes No Are any tax obligations, including payroll, business or real estate taxes, past due? Yes No
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Commercial Site Improvement Grant Applicant Certification and Signatures
I certify that the information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my ability and no false or misleading statements have been made in order to secure approval of this application. You are authorized to make all the inquiries you deem necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained herein. Applicant Signature Print Name Date
Commercial Site Improvement Grant Owner Authorization
As owner of the property/properties located below, I hereby authorize the Applicant as identified above to undertake the activities specified in this application. Property Address(es) Property Identification Number(s) Owner Signature
Date
Print Name
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