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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 The City Of Hollywood For On-Site Improvements To The Property Located At 1650 Harrison Street In A Total Grant Amount Not To Exceed $75,000.00.
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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.
Jose Cortes, Director of Design and Construction Management Department ("DCM"), as a duly authorized representative of City of Hollywood ("COH"), has submitted an application in accordance with the PIP requirements.
COH intends to improve the appearance of the Art and Culture Center building located at 1650 Harrison Street, within the Downtown District of the CRA. The scope of work is as follows: New Roof on a historically designated building in the downtown CRA, Mechanical scope of work includes relocating of mechanical systems from the ground floor to the new roof.
COH has identified the following: The City has an urgent need for the replacement of the roof on the Art and Culture Center. There is evidence of extensive failure in the roofing system, as multiple stains and evidence of leaks throughout the building as indicated during rain events in the last several months whereas leaking was witnessed by staff, the roof leaks in several locations inside the building, causing damage to the building and the artwork within. Due to the extent of roof failure, i...
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