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Pinellas County Planning Lealman Community Redevelopment Area

Non-Residential Improvement Matching Grant Guidelines

NON-RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM

The Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency designed this program to accelerate and leverage private investment as a way to improve the appearance, condition, and functionality of existing non-residential buildings in the Lealman Community Redevelopment Area (CRA), while also creating a more consistent and visually appealing public realm.

Eligible Applicant A person or corporation having ownership or leasehold rights in an eligible building site. Leasehold applicants are required to obtain approval from the owner.

Eligible Structures All structurally sound buildings with an existing or proposed commercial occupation, including multi-family buildings located within the Lealman CRA boundary are eligible. Illegal structures, including those built without proper permits shall not be eligible, unless built by a previous owner(s). The County’s Planning and Building departments will make this determination.

Eligible Activities Funds can be used for the following eligible activities include:

• Exterior painting• Stucco• Awnings and Shutters• Door and Windows• Exterior signage• Exterior wall construction / repair• Property clean-up (removal of tires, trash, hazardous chemicals, scrap metal/wood etc.)• ADA Improvements (interior and exterior)• Walkway, sidewalks and accessibility enhancements• Stormwater / drainage improvements• Fencing / Decorative dumpster enclosures (excludes chain link fencing)• Exterior and street lighting (including related electrical work)• Driveway and parking area reconfiguration, resurfacing, resealing, and striping• Florida friendly landscaping /street scape• Repair/replacement of deteriorated building materials (plywood, metal, stucco, etc.)• Floodproofing (per FEMA regulations, floodproofing is not permitted in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zone V, VE, or V1-30).• Building Permit and Impact Fees (*Reimbursement Only)• Professional Architect / Engineer services

Note: Façade improvements that include murals and/or decorative applications will be reviewed by the Lealman CRA Advisory Committee for consistency with the intent and vision of the Lealman CRA Plan. Adult businesses or similarly themed murals are not eligible.

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Program Requirements 1. Properties having outstanding violations, fines, liens and or tax certificates may be considered on a case by case

basis.2. All work must be performed by a licensed or general contractor and meet applicable County & Building Codes.3. All applicable permits must be obtained.4. Participation in the grant program permits Pinellas County the rights and use of before and after photos.5. All projects are subject to an environmental review and historical assessment (if applicable). Federal

procurement and labor standards may apply.

Program Funding Funds are available on a first-come, first-serve basis to program participants. Eligible applicants may receive a reimbursement grant equivalent to fifty percent (50%) of the cost of approved improvements up to a maximum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) or total project costs of up to $40,000.00, with a minimum of five hundred dollars ($500.00). Those buildings abutting two public rights-of-way and/or located on a corner having two sides facing a right-of-way are considered to have two facades, and may qualify for up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) in additional matching funds. Applicant’s matching dollars may consist of only improvements approved as part of this single grant application and must be contracted for and completed per the terms of the grant. Program recipients are not eligible to receive grant funding for more than one (1) Lealman CRA program annually.

ADA Accessibility Improvements Applicants may be eligible for up to an additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) in grant funds with no match required for exterior work needed for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility requirements. This work must be done in conjunction with and during the time of the improvements.

Payments The grant application must be approved prior to the beginning of construction and notice of commencement issuance to be eligible. The CRA will provide funds for reimbursement for eligible improvements as approved per the application, only after receipt of all supporting documentation, including paid invoice, proof of payment (copy of canceled checks, cc receipt, etc.), and site visit by Pinellas County staff.

Discontinuation of Payments The CRA retains the right to discontinue payments at any time according to its sole and absolute discretion. Payment for eligible activities cannot exceed the estimated date of project completion as indicated as part of the grant application and corresponding project proposal. Eligible activities that exceed this estimated date of completion may be granted one (1) thirty day extension.

Conflict of interest: the contractor must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to staff in accordance with applicable Federal policy.

The Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency is a public agency and is governed by the “Florida Public Records Law” under Florida State Statutes, Chapter 119. Any documents provided by the Applicant(s) may be subject to production by the CRA upon receipt of a public records request, subject to exemptions provided by Florida Law.

SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATIONS TO: Pinellas County Planning Dept.

Attn: CRA Programs 440 Court Street, 2nd Floor

Clearwater, FL 33755

For more program information please contact: 727.464.8210

Application packages must include documentation that illustrates the visual impact of the project and its cost.

The applications must include the following attachments: 1. Proof of ownership or executed lease2. Asbestos survey (if, applicable)3. Digital photographs of existing conditions of project site4. Survey, Schematic drawings (if applicable)5. Three Competitive Bids

PLEASE NOTE: Failure to provide required information will delay the application process.

Pinellas County Planning Lealman Community Redevelopment Area

Non-Residential Matching Grant Application

PURPOSE OF GRANT: Building Improvement

(Check Applicable) Site Improvements

All structurally sound buildings with an existing or proposed commercial business (retail, industrial, commercial, including rental property) located within the Lealman CRA boundary are eligible. All structures must meet Florida Building Code requirements. A person or corporation having ownership or leasehold rights may apply. Leasehold applicants are required to obtain signature approval from the property owner.

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Is this a corner lot? Yes No Is this a multi-family building? Yes No

Funding Amount Applied For

State Zip Owner Phone

Website

State Zip

I. PROPERTY OWNER

Owner Name

Street Address

City

Owner Email

II. APPLICANT

Legal Business Name

DBA

Street Address

City

Contact Name

Contact Email

Business Phone

Contact Phone

III. PROJECT SITE INFORMATION

Zoning

Street Address

Parcel ID(s)

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Total Number of Jobs Created and/or Retained

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IV. PROJECT PROPOSAL (brief description of proposed improvements)

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Eligible ImprovementsThe following list of items are eligible under the Improvement Program. Check all items that you want to include as part of your scope of work and briefly describe the proposed work.

Exterior Painting

Exterior Mural

Stucco

Awning Shutters

Door(s) / Window(s)

Exterior Signage

Property Clean-up

ADA Improvements (interior and exterior)

Walkway, Sidewalks and Accessibility Enhancements

Stormwater / Drainage Improvements

Fencing / Decorative Dumpster Enclosures (excludes chain link fencing)

Exterior and Street Lighting (including related electrical work)

Driveway and Parking Area Reconfiguration, Resurfacing, Resealing and Striping

Florida Friendly Landscaping / Streetscape

Repair/Replacement of Deteriorated Building Materials (plywood, metal, stucco, etc.)

Floodproofing (per FEMA regulations, floodproofing is not permitted in Coastal High Hazard Areas (Zone V, VE, or V1-30).

Building Permit and impact Fees (*Reimbursement Only)

Professional Architect / Engineering Services

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V. ESTIMATED COST OF WORK FROM BIDS RECEIVED

(Applicant may make multiple copies of this page if more than one type of work is being performed. List

each type of work separately under item IV and enter the required bids below.)

Bid 1:

Company Name

Contact Name

Contact number Bid Amount

Bid 2:

Company Name

Contact Name

Contact Number Bid Amount

Bid 3:

Company Name

Contact Name

Contact Number Bid Amount

Use of Funding Proceeds (provide bid attachments with detailed cost breakdown)

Supplies/Materials $

Architectural/Engineering $

Labor $

Equipment $

Other (define) $

Estimated Private Capital Investment (provide attachment of detailed investment)

before me this day of 20 , by who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification.

Notary Public Notary Public

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 Date

VII. ATTACHMENTS

1. Proof of ownership or executed lease2. Asbestos survey (if applicable)3. Digital photographs of existing conditions of project

site4. Survey, Schematic drawings (if applicable)5. Three (3) Competitive Bids

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SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATIONS TO:

Pinellas County Planning Dept. Attn: CRA Programs

440 Court Street, 2nd Floor Clearwater, FL 33755

For more program information please contact: 727.464.8210

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Print Name

VI. AFFIDAVIT

I (we), the undersigned, attest to my (our) ownership of the property located at and hereby authorize

to act as my (our) agent for the limited and express purpose of participating in the Pinellas County Community Redevelopment Agency Non-Residential Grant Program. I (we) have reviewed and approve the Applicant identified above to undertake the activities specified in this application.

Property Owner Date Property Owner Date

before me this day of 20 , by who is personally known to me or who has produced as identification.

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged , ,

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