DIAMOND SQUARE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA ITEM
Memo Date: May 11, 2024
Agenda Date: May 20, 2024
Prepared By: Ryan Browne, Redevelopment Coordinator
Through: Charlene Neuterman, Community Services Director
Requested Action:
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Request Agency approval for an application to the Beautification Grant Program in an amount not to exceed $500 for the property located at 622 South Carolina Avenue, Cocoa, Florida and authorize the City Manager to execute a Beautification Grant Agreement...End
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BACKGROUND:
Since 1998, the objective of the Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Plan has been to leverage the neighborhood's existing assets to support the revitalization of the area and remove the blighting influences identified in the original "Finding of Necessity" study. Over the past, the City and CRA have invested substantially in upgrading infrastructure, removing blighted structures, assembling land and funding fa?ade improvements.
The Plan update in 2014 was created to build on prior years serving as a guide to implement the community's vision through refocusing on the roles, priorities, and connections of the CRA and with other organizations. The update was intended to support desired growth and development in order to stimulate private investment and enhance community identity.
The Beautification Grant Program has budgeted funds in FY 2024 to award grants throughout the fiscal year. Applications are subject to availability of funds which are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis to homeowners meeting all Program eligibility requirements. The program eligibility requirements are as follows:
Applicant/homeowner must reside in the home requesting participation in the program. Home shall not be named in any outstanding code enforcement liens.
BUDGETARY IMPACT:
Budgeted Yes
If not budgeted, is amendment/transfer attached? N/A
Amount Requested $500
Account Number _111-3230-559.83-00
Account Name _Other Grants & Aids
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