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A Resolution Of The Hollywood, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency ("CRA"), Approving And Authorizing The Appropriate CRA Officials To Execute A Property Improvement Program Grant Agreement With Easy Restaurant Group, LLC For On-site Improvements To The Property Located At 1925 Hollywood Blvd In A Total Grant Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00.
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Quality of Life & Strong Neighborhoods
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Staff Recommends: Approval of the attached Resolution.
Explanation:
On February 2, 2011, the CRA Board passed and adopted Resolution No. R-CRA-2011-08, which amended and consolidated the Property Improvement Program for the Beach and Downtown Districts into one comprehensive program. The CRA adopted the PIP to facilitate the upgrading of structures and/or eliminate slum and blighting influences within both districts of the CRA.
The PIP is a comprehensive program with eligibility guidelines and specific criteria.
Dimitrios Sklavenitis, as a duly authorized representative of Easy Restaurant Group, LLC has submitted an application in accordance with the PIP requirements.
Easy Restaurant Group, LLC intends to improve the appearance of the commercial building located at 1925 Hollywood Blvd, within the Downtown District of the CRA. The scope of work is as follows: new exterior painting and stucco, new signage, new impact resistant storefront glazing system, complete renovation of the patio area including structural improvements fa?ade to accept the new impact resistant storefront glazing system.
CRA staff has reviewed the applications in accordance with the PIP guidelines and has determined that the applications submitted by the Easy Restaurant Group, LLC meets the eligibility criteria for grants under the PIP Program.
The total project cost for the 1925 Hollywood Blvd building is estimated at $167,655.17 the grant amount for this project will not exceed $75,000.00, making the CRA's contribution approximately 45% of the total cost.
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