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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) acting as the
Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve, after-the-fact, submittal of the attached
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications to fund two programs within the
Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area,totaling$1,210,000.
OBJECTIVE: To receive Board approval of the two attached CDBG grant applications related
to redevelopment activities within the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area.
CONSIDERATIONS: Applications have been submitted on behalf of the Immokalee CRA to
fund two different projects with Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) funds
administered by the Collier County Community and Human Services (CHS) department as
summarized below:
1. Construction of Sidewalk/Streetscape Improvements. The Immokalee CRA is seeking funding
assistance for the construction of Sidewalk/Streetscape improvements on various locations in
Immokalee in the amount of $770,000. This project is aimed at addressing pedestrian and
vehicular safety issues, while also increasing the community's character through improved
aesthetic appeal.
2. Commercial Facade Improvement Program. On December 2, 2008 the Collier County BCC
approved Resolution No. 08-349 establishing a commercial facade improvement grant
program for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. The Program allows for the
use of Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) grant funds, in conjunction with private
investments, for specific improvements to the exterior of commercial structures located
within the boundaries of the Immokalee Urban Designated Area. The Immokalee CRA is
seeking $440,000 in CDBG funds to continue the implementation of this currently unfunded
program. This program is aimed at economic revitalization through community reinvestment.
Per CMA 5330, the attached grant applications were reviewed and approved by the County
Manager on February 17, 2015 and were due to be submitted to CHS by February 18, 2015. The
timeline did not provide adequate time for the execution of the BCC pre-approval process. See
attached County Manager approval memos.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact at this time. The request is for approval to submit
the grant application to CHS. If awarded, a grant agreement and necessary budget amendments
will be brought to the BCC for approval at a future meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Board will have the opportunity to accept or reject the
funds if the grant is approved. Accordingly, this Office has no issue with respect to the legality
of this request, which is appropriate for Board action and requires a majority vote for Board
action. —JAB
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GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management Impact associated
with this Executive Summary.
RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation that the Collier County Board of County
Commissioners (BCC) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve, after-
the-fact, submittal of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications
to fund two programs within the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area, totaling
$1,210,000.
Prepared By: James Sainvilus,Project Manager, Immokalee CRA/MSTU
Attachment: 1) Community Development Block Grant(CDBG) applications.
http://www.coll iergov.net/ftp/AQendaMarch 1015/ExecOffices/FY 15-16Application-
FacadePro gram.pdf
http://www.colliergov.net/ftp/A gendaMarch1015/ExecOffices/FY 15-16Application-
ImmokaleeS idewalkProgram.pdf
Attachment: 2) County Manager approval memos
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.16.B.16.B.2.
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Collier County Board of County Commissioners
(BCC) acting as the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve, after-the-fact, submittal
of the attached Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications to fund two
programs within the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area,totaling$1,210,000.
Meeting Date: 3/10/2015
Prepared By
Name: SainvilusJames
Title:Project Manager,Immokalee County Redevelopment Agency
2/20/2015 12:09:23 PM
Submitted by
Title:Project Manager,Immokalee County Redevelopment Agency
Name: SainvilusJames
2/20/2015 12:09:24 PM
Approved By
Name: BelpedioJennifer
Title: Assistant County Attorney, CAO General Services
Date: 2/20/2015 1:57:08 PM
Name: Joshua Thomas
Title: Grants Support Specialist, Grants Management Office
Date: 2/20/2015 3:17:39 PM
Name: KlatzkowJeff
Title: County Attorney,
Date: 2/23/2015 10:44:49 AM
Name: StanleyTherese
Title:Manager-Grants Compliance, Grants Management Office
Date: 2/27/2015 1:18:15 PM
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Name: OchsLeo
Title: County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 3/2/2015 3:54:17 PM
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Cote l County
Office of Management& Budget
Grant Application Reviewed and Approved by County
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After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
March 10,2015 BCC meeting
TO: Leo Ochs,County Manager
CC: Brad Muckel,Operations Manager
FROM: Joshua Thomas, Grants Support Specialist
SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a 2015 Community Development Block Grant
application sponsored by the Office of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$770,000.
February 13,2015
The Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA)is applying for Community Development
Block Grant funding through Collier County Community and Human Services(CHS)for the construction
of Sidewalk/Streetscape improvements on various locations in Immokalee. Immokalee is a walking
community and a community where walking is a safe and convenient mode of transportation and
recreation. In order to promote walking,the CRA and MSTU build sidewalks in locations where the
highest concentrations of pedestrians exist and where the lack of sidewalks poses the greatest threat to a
pedestrian. The implementation of the Immokalee Sidewalk/Streetscape program will consist of
designing and constructing new sidewalks in predetermined areas of Immokalee. If awarded funds,the .
Immokalee Sidewalk/Streetscape program will be ready to implement by June 2015. There are no match
requirements for this grant
Funding was announced December 31,2014 and the application is due February 18,2015. Due to the
short turnaround,we are asking your approval to submit the application to CHS, followed by after the fact
approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the March 10,2015 BCC meeting.Once you have
reviewed the application,please sign in the box above and in the marked areas throughout the application
and call me for pickup at 239-252-8989.
Thank you, and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
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3299 Tamiami Trail East,Suite 201.Naples,Florida 34112-5746.239-252-8973•FAX 239-252-8828
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After-the-Fact Approval by the BCC is required at the
March 10,2015 BCC meeting
TO: Leo Ochs, County Manager r
CC: Brad Muckel,Operations Manager
FROM: Joshua Thomas,Grants Support Specialist
SUBJECT: County Manager review and approval of a 2015 Community Development Block Grant
application sponsored by the Office of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of$440,000. -
February 11, 2015
The Immokalee Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA) is applying for Community Development
Block Grant funding through Collier County Community and Human Services(CHS)to improve
commercial facades for the Immokalee Community Redevelopment Area. Grant funds,in conjunction
with private investments will allow for general improvements to the exterior of commercial structures
located within the boundaries of the Immokalee Urban Designated Area. The intent of the Commercial
Façade Improvement Program which the County established on December 2,2008,is to increase
commercial occupancy rates and property values within the CRA while revitalizing the overall
appearance of the Immokalee Urban Designated Area. There are no match requirements for this grant
Funding was announced December 31,2014 and the application is due February 18,2015. Due to the
short turnaround,we are asking your approval to submit the application to CHS, followed by after the fact
approval by the Board of County Commissioners at the March 10,2015 BCC meeting. Once you have
reviewed the application,please sign in the box above and in the marked areas throughout the application
and call me for pickup at 239-252-8989.
Thank you,and please let me know if you have any questions regarding this request.
yam^
3299 Tamiami Trail East,Suite 201 •Narks.Florida 34112-5746.239-252-8973•FAX 239-252-8828
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