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COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING
TUESDAY, AUGUST 22, 2023 - 5:30 PM
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1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Addressing the Commission: A thirty (30) minute "Citizen Comments" period shall be designated on the agenda for citizens and interested
persons to speak on matters whether or not scheduled on that day's agenda. Individuals wishing to speak on a matter not included on the
"Public Hearing" section of the agenda, which matter pertains to an item before the City Commission which requires a decision of the City
Commission, may do so by signing in and submitting a form to that effect with the City Clerk prior to the meeting. Speakers at Public
Hearings shall also submit such a form. Each speaker shall be limited to 3 minutes for his or her comments. If more than ten (10) speakers
express a desire to speak, the Commission shall determine on a meeting by meeting basis whether to (a) extend the time allotted for citizen
comments to accommodate all speakers, or (b) whether to limit the number of speakers or amount of time per speaker. A speaker's time
shall not be transferable to another speaker.
3. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
Agenda – Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 5:30 PM
Page 2 of 2
1. CRA Administrative Report
4. PRESENTATIONS
5. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Minutes:
- July 11, 2023 CRA Regular Meeting Minutes
2. Travel Requests: Request to Attend Florida Redevelopment Association Annual
Meeting October 25th through October 27th
6. PROPOSALS AND BIDS
7. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
1. Commercial Facade Grant Application - 50 E Dania Beach Blvd
8. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
9. INFORMATION ITEMS
10. ADJOURNMENT
City of Dania Beach
Memorandum
DATE: 8/22/2023
TO: Chair and Board Members
FROM: Michael Chen, Executive Director
SUBJECT: CRA Administrative Report
There is a lot going on in the CRA. Please connect with us directly to get current and correct
information on what we are doing. Our direct numbers are:
• Michael Chen: 954-924-6801 x 3732
• Bill Harris: 954-924-6801 x 3667
If we cannot answer, leave your name and number and we will call you back.
1. DANIA BEACH INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM
Background: An Innovation Ecosystem has many different platforms to support entrepreneurs
and early-stage ventures. The Dania Beach Innovation Ecosystem includes:
• Education
• Location & Events
• Mentorship
• Incubation & Acceleration
• Funding
• Talent
Update: I have been advised our satellite CRA Office and IP2Mkt Incubator space will be
available for occupancy by the end of August. On August 22nd, Dr Ford and I will do a walk-thru
of the offices with the developer, discuss FIU’s transition into the Incubator space, and begin
planning a grand opening date, probably in late September. We will work with Maxine and FIU
to coordinate the Grand Opening event with the CRA Board’s schedule.
As part of the kick-off for IP2Mkt Hospitality & Technology Incubator’s entry to Dania Beach,
the CRA has reserved an exhibitor table at the Broward County sponsored 2023 Florida
International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) being held October 4th & 5th at the Greater Fort
Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. FITCE 2023 expects to attract over 2,000
attendees including approximately 500 international businesses and 1,500 local businesses,
global trade representatives from over 60 countries and local trade agencies, and government
leaders from around the world. FIU has committed to co-man the table to talk about the
Incubator and take applications for the next Incubator cohort.
I have had several conversations with Mary Partin, CEO of the Dan Marino Foundation,
regarding the potential relocation of their HQ to Dania Beach. Due to the Foundation’s interview
skills and workplace skills training programs, Ms. Partin was particularly interested in a potential
collaboration with the Dania Beach Business Academy and the FIU IP2Mkt Incubator. On
August 16th, I conducted a walk-thru tour with the developer of the CRA/Incubator office at 25
N Federal Hwy to determine if the building will suit their needs.
1. WEST 1ST AVENUE VISION PLAN / ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
BRANDING
Background: At the June 13 CRA Meeting the CRA Board approved two Work Orders with
Calvin Giordano for two inter-connected planning projects: a Streetscape Visioning Plan for
West 1st Avenue, and a Branding Strategy for the Arts and Entertainment District.
Update: Calvin Giordano has submitted a proposed milestone schedule for the Visioning
process, with a target adoption date by the CRA Board/Commission of February 13, 2024 (a
copy of the entire schedule is attached). Dates for workshops for CRA Board, Public Arts Board,
business/property owners, and general public input are from September 4th to September 18th,
with specific suggestions for September 4th, 12th, and 18th. Please advise if any of these dates
will work for a CRA Board Workshop. If not, please suggest another date during the
September 4th to 18th time span.
The CRA and the city Communications Director met with Multi-Media, a video production
company, to discuss documenting the Visioning process on video. They proposed a turnkey fee
of $4,999.00 for “filming”, compiling, and editing a 3-minute video including an existing
conditions flyover (drone) of W 1st Avenue, the workshop input, key interviews, and the Board
adopted designs. They have been engaged and are ready to begin.
1. REBUILDING TOGETHER
Rebuilding Together Broward collaborated with the CRA to paint, repair, and landscape three
houses with the Memorial Healthcare HERO volunteers on August 19th,. Memorial was able to
secure the participation of 66 volunteers for the event. The address of the three houses were: 718,
725, and 726 SW 4th Street. The CRA Board was notified on July 27th for those who may wish
to welcome and/or join the volunteer workforce.
1. PATCH
The CRA has been assembling the information needed to prepare a fact-based due diligence
analysis of the current PATCH location (1201 W Dania Beach Blvd) versus the potential new
site at 1399 Stirling Road.
Biancamaria Bacarossi, our Lead Farm & Market Coordinator, and Jaime Castoro, our long time
farming and crop consultant, are assisting with the identification of factors relevant to the
analysis, collecting the facts needed for the due diligence, and creating prospective site plans and
productivity projections associated with each site.
1. DANIA BEACH ARTS & SEAFOOD CELEBRATION
As usual, we submitted several of the promotional collateral materials designed for the 2023
Dania Beach Arts & Seafood Celebration to the Florida Festivals and Events Association for
consideration for a SUNsational Award. The categories we submitted entries for include:
• Promotional Mailer
• Promotional Poster
• Commemorative Poster
• Program / Event Guide / Brochure
• Tickets / Invitations
• Website
• Event T-Shirt
The selected winners will be announced at the 29th Annual FFEA Convention & Tradeshow on
August 22-24, in Bonita Springs. We have been advised that several of our entries were selected
for awards, but which categories we won will not be disclosed until the Convention.
1. CRA/CITY PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS
The CRA has been working on developing materials to promote the growth and prosperity of the
CRA and Dania Beach citywide. These materials will be given to:
• Existing Businesses: Assists the businesses to identify potential customers and develop
effective, on-target marketing programs. Also, informs them of CRA support programs,
such as the Dania Beach Business Academy and Commercial Façade Grant program.
• Commercial Property Owners: Assists commercial property owners to inform potential
tenants of the market advantages of Dania Beach and develop effective marketing
materials.
• Investors/Developers: Designed to elevate their understanding of the strength and depth
of the Dania Beach market. This information supports their underwriting of corporate
investments and assists them to secure debt/equity for their projects.
• Other Uses: This information supports the City’s ability to maintain/increase its bond
ratings. Enhances the City’s ability to attract a skilled workforce. Enhances the City’s
ability to attract a new business.
For several years I have been providing this information through copier prints and incorporating
it in conversations. With collaboration with the CRA’s graphics consultant, we are developing
print-ready collateral materials with a visible CRA brand. The start of our print materials
collection is in the folders at your dais.
Stakeholder Meetings
Public Meetings and Public Meetings Agenda Deadlines
Consultant Work-sessions
Task Name Start Finish Duration
1 TASK 1: SITE ANALYSIS AND INVENTORY 7/26/2023 9/1/2023 28 days
2 Review available documentation 7/26/2023 8/25/2023 23 days
3 Conduct Site Visits 7/26/2023 8/25/2023 23 days
4 Evaluate access and frontage of properties on the east side of 1st Avenue 7/26/2023 8/25/2023 23 days
5 Identify utilities, traffic patterns, parking, and public transportation options 7/26/2023 8/25/2023 23 days
6 Compile materials and graphics for public engagement activities 7/26/2023 8/25/2023 23 days
7 Preparation of Deliverables 8/28/2023 9/1/2023 5 days
8 TASK 2: INITIAL STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND VISIONING 9/4/2023 9/25/2023 16 days
9 Submission of Materials to Clerk for CRA & City Commission Meeting 9/4/2023 9/4/2023 1 day
10 Conduct interviews, workshops, and focus groups 9/4/2023 9/18/2023 11 days
11 Meeting: (Stakeholder Group TBD)9/4/2023 9/8/2023 5 days
12 Meeting: (Stakeholder Group TBD)9/12/2023 9/12/2023 1 day
13 Meeting: (Stakeholder Group TBD)9/12/2023 9/12/2023 1 day
14 Meeting: (Stakeholder Group TBD)9/18/2023 9/18/2023 1 day
15 Preparation of Deliverables 9/19/2023 9/25/2023 5 days
16 TASK 3: CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT 9/26/2023 10/12/2023 13 days
17 Generate design concepts 9/26/2023 10/11/2023 12 days
18 Explore various streetscape features 9/26/2023 10/11/2023 12 days
19 Evaluation vision feasibility, cost implications, and maintenance requirements 9/26/2023 10/11/2023 12 days
20 Preparation of Deliverables Package 10/11/2023 10/12/2023 2 days
21 TASK 4: FOLLOW-UP STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT AND VISIONING 10/16/2023 11/14/2023 22 days
22 Conduct interviews, workshops, and focus groups 10/16/2023 10/20/2023 5 days
23 'Check-in' Meeting: Arts Board 10/16/2023 10/16/2023 1 day
24 'Check-in' Meeting: Business Owner Stakeholders 10/16/2023 10/20/2023 5 days
25 Prepare revisions to package to address changes or requests from stakeholders 10/23/2023 10/23/2023 1 day
26 Preparation of Deliverables 10/23/2023 10/27/2023 5 days
27 Submission of Materials to Clerk for CRA & City Commission Meeting 11/6/2023 11/6/2023 1 day
28 Workshops and Presentations 11/14/2023 11/14/2023 1 day
29 Meeting: CRA Board 11/14/2023 11/14/2023 1 day
30 Meeting: Commission Workshop 11/14/2023 11/14/2023 1 day
Color Code / Activity
Project tasks Page 1
Stakeholder Meetings
Public Meetings and Public Meetings Agenda Deadlines
Consultant Work-sessions
Task Name Start Finish Duration
Color Code / Activity
31 TASK 5: SCHEMATIC DESIGN 10/30/2023 12/1/2023 25 days
32 Make adjustments to the selected design concept.10/30/2023 12/1/2023 25 days
33 Conduct analysis, such as traffic flow, accessibility, and sustainability 10/30/2023 12/1/2023 25 days
34 Prepare rendering and illustrative graphics 10/30/2023 12/1/2023 25 days
35 Preparation of Deliverables Package 10/30/2023 12/1/2023 25 days
36 TASK 6: DETAILED DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 12/4/2023 1/19/2024 35 days
37 Prepare design plans, elevations, and sections, including materials/implementation options 12/4/2023 1/19/2024 35 days
38 Develop options for materials, street furniture, lighting fixtures, and other elements.12/4/2023 1/19/2024 35 days
39 Coordinate with civil, electrical, and structural engineering to ensure technical compatibility.12/4/2023 1/19/2024 35 days
40 Preparation of Deliverables Package 12/4/2023 1/19/2024 35 days
41 TASK 7: PRESENTATION AND FINAL DOCUMENTATION 1/22/2024 2/13/2024 17 days
42 Prepare a presentation of the final design, including renderings, 3D models, and animations 1/22/2024 1/26/2024 5 days
43 Develop a written report summarizing key design decisions and recommendations.1/22/2024 1/26/2024 5 days
44 Preparation of Deliverables Package 1/22/2024 1/26/2024 5 days
45 Submission of Materials to Clerk for CRA & City Commission Meeting 2/5/2024 2/5/2024 1 day
46 Presentation and Adoption 2/13/2024 2/13/2024 1 day
47 Adoption Meeting: CRA board 2/13/2024 2/13/2024 1 day
48 Adoption Meeting: City Commission 2/13/2024 2/13/2024 1 day
Project tasks Page 2
MINUTES OF MEETING
DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
TUESDAY, JULY 11, 2023 – 5:30 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Ryan called the meeting to order at 4:41 p.m.
Present:
Chair: A. J. Ryan IV
Vice-Chair: Lori Lewellen
Board Members: Joyce L. Davis
Tamara James
Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Executive Director: K. Michael Chen
City Attorney: Eve Boutsis
CRA Secretary: Elora Riera, MMC
2. Citizen Comments
None.
3. Administrative Reports
Executive Director Chen requested that the Board move their CRA meeting to September 13th to
be in conjunction with the City Commission meeting and budget meeting. There was consensus
from the Board.
Executive Director Chen presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board in
their packets. He touched on the following topics:
- Memorial Healthcare Community Services and Rebuilding Together – Volunteer Event
on August 19th
- Innovation Ecosystem
Commissioner James asked if any RAC units have been turned back in and City Attorney
Boutsis responded that there have not. Commissioner James wanted to be sure the RAC units
that are turned back in receive priority.
Executive Director Chen continued providing information on the following topics from his
report:
- West 1st Avenue Vision Plan kickoff meeting with Calvion Giordano and Senior City
Administration
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- Rebuilding Together nearing completion of the 40 houses on their 2023 contract
Discussion ensued regarding the Rebuilding Together project and the Commission assisting with
painting and landscaping of the homes and being a part of that process.
4. Presentations
Justin Morgan and Caroline Cozzi of Habitat for Humanity introduced themselves and provided
a presentation to the Board for their potential interest in developing low income or workforce
affordable housing in Dania Beach.
Ms. Morgan and Ms. Cozzi provided a presentation and information on who they serve, the
family selection process and the build features that the affordable housing would offer.
Board Member James inquired about the 60%-80% AMI and Ms. Cozzi stated that the
percentage can be established by the Board and City. Board member James asked how they
accommodate for larger families and Ms. Cozzi responded that the homes can accommodate
three or four bedrooms and range between 1,400 to 1600 square feet.
Discussion ensued regarding other municipalities donating the lands to Habitat to Humanity for
the housing projects.
Chair Ryan commented that he felt that this was a positive project for the community. He
appreciates what Habitat for Humanity does for families.
To answer Board Member James question, Ms. Cozzi stated that the housing can be promoted to
the Dania Beach residents, but they cannot narrow it down to only Dania Beach residents.
Board member Davis commented that she has been a part of this process for a while and she
know that the need is here in the City and is very excited to see Habitat for Humanity in the City.
Executive Director Chen commented that the first property that Habitat for Humanity has
expressed interest in is 608 W Dania Beach Boulevard.
Board Member James asked how many homes could fit on that property and Ms. Morgan
responded that there could possibly be up to three townhomes, but the land still needs to be fully
evaluated.
Executive Director Chen is looking for approval to post a public notice on the CRA’s interest in
exploring the potential sale of the property.
There was consensus from the Commission for Executive Director Chen to post a public
notice on the CRA’s interest in exploring the potential sale of the property.
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5. Consent Agenda
Board Member Salvino made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Board Member
James seconded the motion which carried unanimously on voice vote.
5.1 Minutes: June 13, 2023 CRA Board meeting Minutes
Approved under consent.
5.2 Travel Requests:
None.
6. Proposals and Bids
There were no proposals on this agenda.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
7.1 PATCH – CRA Executive Director
Executive Director Chen discussed the extensive damages and repairs on the PATCH. He stated
that the PATCH is closed due to the damage and contaminated plants caused by the flooding
over the past 2 months. Considering the damages, Executive Director Chen felt it was
appropriate to provide the Board with three options for the PATCH.
1. Continue operating the PATCH at its current location; or
2. Close down the PATCH completely; or
3. Move the PATCH to another location for its ongoing operation.
Executive Director Chen does not recommend closing the PATCH. He had discussions with City
Manager Garcia and there is a piece of City owned land that could be an option for discussion.
He provided information on the proposed property located on 1399 Stirling Road (referred to as
Boise Waiters).
Board Member Salvino commented that if the property being proposed is not buildable, his
thoughts would be to move the PATCH to that location and use the funds from the sale of the
current PATCH location to build a nice new PATCH and the current PATCH location can be
utilized for housing.
City Attorney Boutsis commented that there is a long-term lease on the Boise Waiters property
for a large antenna and therefore the City probably is unable to build on the land, however, the
PATCH should not be an issue.
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Board Member James commented that she has had developers approach her about this property
and she was told that nothing could be done on this property. She stated that the current location
is not a dead-end road because there is access to the PATCH from 1st Street, however, if
visibility is an issue in its current location, she is unsure how the PATCH would do on Boise
Waiters in that hidden area.
Board Member James commented that she is not in favor of the third option of moving it to
Boise Waiters and would recommend fixing the current PATCH location.
Board Member Davis commented that the Board already agreed that there would be a PATCH
master plan. She is concerned that it has the potential to do what it has to do and the City is not
investing in it. There are three new options being presented and the original plan is being
dismissed and she has an issue with that and is not in favor of changing the plan.
Vice Chair Lewellen commented that she appreciates Board Member Davis’s comments
regarding not wanting to change the plan, however, sometimes the City has to adapt based upon
changes that occur that are beyond the City’s control.
Vice Chair Lewellen asked if the approximate amount to fix the current location also includes
correcting the issue that occurred in the first place with regards to April flooding and Executive
Director Chen responded that the PATCH floods even when there is a modest rain. The
approximate cost for the irrigation system is $30,000 to 35,000 and the hydroponics could cost
approximately $10,000 to $15,000 plus the man hours to plant and prune. These improvements
to the current location would not eliminate the flooding issue.
Vice Chair Lewellen commented that the City has an opportunity to move to another location
that has infrastructure built into it and it can be done the correct way. She stated that signage can
be created and posted to let people know where it is located and help with visibility. She believes
that option three makes the most sense at this point in time.
Chair Ryan commented that the PATCH has been active for 11 years and is something he feels
every community should have. He provided some options for the current location if it were no
longer to be allocated for the PATCH as well as his thoughts on the Boise Waiters option. Chair
Ryan stated that he will need some hard numbers in order to make a decision on what to do with
the PATCH.
Discussion ensued regarding the Boise Waiters location.
Board Member James commented that she would like to know how much it will cost to restore
the PATCH in its current location.
There was consensus that the Board would like to receive the costs for all the options discussed.
Executive Director Chen commented on the alternatives of operating the PATCH. He has spoken
to Executive Director of Fruitful Fields, Jamie Castoro who has proposed to operate the PATCH
at approximately $79,000 per year.
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Board Member Davis wants to ensure that the community is involved in the conversations
moving forward since this PATCH means a lot to many of the residents.
8. Board Member Comments
Board Member James commented that she has seen how hard the community has fought for the
PATCH. Her concern is putting a development in that area that the community cannot afford.
She would like to explore the options and seeing how to make that parcel work. She agreed with
Board Member Davis’s comment on involving the community in these discussions.
Chair Ryan would like to receive a number of how many are enrolled in the PATCH and
Executive Director Chen responded that most of the plots are allocated by residents of
Hollywood.
Board Member Salvino stated that he understands the feelings of Board Member James. At this
time, he is set in one direction but is sure that the Commission will come to an agreement.
Vice Chair Lewellen commented that she is looking forward to seeing the report.
Chair Ryan commented that this is definitely important to the community. We are all here to
think outside of the box and come up with good solutions for the community.
9. Information Items
None.
10. Adjournment
Chair Ryan adjourned the meeting at 6:06 p.m.
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
The 2023 Florida Redevelopment Association Annual Conference will be held on October 25-27, 2023, at
the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL.
The conference is an opportunity for redevelopment professionals, elected officials and appointed
officials who oversee administering redevelopment (economic development) programs in Florida cities
and counties and community redevelopment agencies/CRAs who have separate, dedicated trust funds
that can be spent on redevelopment projects to meet in person. Attendees at the conference will have
opportunities to enhance leadership skills, learn from municipal experts, share ideas with peers, discuss
strategies for Florida’s future and hear about the latest products and services for redevelopment projects.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network and share.
DEADLINES
‣September 29, 2023: Hotel reservations cutoff ‣October 9, 2023: Conference registration fee increases by $100.00 after 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2023
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Online Registration – Credit Cards Only
Click here to register online and pay with a credit card. The
FRA accepts Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Mail Registration – Checks Only
Complete the registration on page 8 if you are paying by
check. Mail the registration form and check to the Florida
Redevelopment Association Annual Conference, P.O. Box
1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302 by October 9, 2023.
HOTEL INFORMATION
The Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 TPC
Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, is the conference hotel
and is not accepting reservations at this time. Your paid
registration confirmation will include the hotel link/code
to make the reservations. The cutoff date for reservations
is September 29, 2023. The FRA has secured the special
rate of $199.00/night, single or double, PLUS a $10.00/
daily resort fee. Daily self-parking is $17.00. The FRA room
block fills quickly, so reserve your room ASAP. The FRA
will never call you to book a room, nor does the FRA use a
third party for hotel reservations. These calls and third-
party operators are not authorized by the FRA and are not
part of the room block.
SPECIAL NEEDS
If you are physically challenged, require special services,
or have special dietary needs (i.e., allergies or Kosher or
vegetarian meals), please attach a written description to
your registration form.
REGISTRATION FEES
Full Registration (10/25-10/27)
Member: $395.00; Nonmember: $495.00
CRA Board Training Course (10/25)
$50.00
Tours (10/25)
$50.00 per tour (1 tour per person)
Academy Graduation and Awards Banquet
(guest ticket) (10/26)
$75.00
Guest/Spouse Registration (spouse, partner or other
nonprofessional relation) (10/25-10/27)
$325.00
Full registration and Guest registration fees cover
your name badge and admission to all conference
sessions and the exhibit hall, refreshment breaks, light
continental breakfast each day, Wednesday’s Welcome
Luncheon in the exhibit hall, Wednesday’s Welcome
Reception in the exhibit hall, Thursday’s Networking
Luncheon in the exhibit hall and Thursday’s Academy
Graduation and Awards Banquet. Tours are an additional
fee. NOTE: Registration fees will increase by $100.00
per registration/guest for all registrations made after
October 9, 2023.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Conference registration cancellation requests must
be emailed to hhogarth@flcities.com no later than
5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2023, to be eligible for a
refund. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be applied
to all cancellations. Refunds will be issued after the
conference. No refunds will be made after October 9,
2023, or for early departure from the conference.
QUESTIONS? Contact Heidi Hogarth, Meeting Planner, Florida Redevelopment Association/
Florida League of Cities, Inc., 850.701.3605; hhogarth@flcities.com
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(schedule and speakers subject to change)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
FRA Board of Directors Meeting
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2023
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tour (bus): Big City Urban Tour:
Downtown Jacksonville (additional fee of $50.00)
The tour will begin in the Southside CRA at RiversEdge,
a $280 million, 30-acre redevelopment project on the
riverfront site of a former electric generating station. The
next stop will be the Sports and Entertainment District in
the Northbank CRA (amidst the arriving Florida-Georgia
revelers), where $495 million worth of contiguous de-
velopment projects are underway along the riverfront,
including a Four Seasons hotel, office building, riverwalk
extension, riverfront park, and museum. We will also pass
by the first multifamily project to be located at the Sports
Complex and a nearby restoration and rehabilitation of a
historic warehouse to multifamily. Then it’s on to the City
Center, where we will visit two of five historic structures
(c. 1902-1955) along two city blocks in various stages of
completion. The projects, with a combined capital invest-
ment of $100 million, include a former Federal Reserve
Bank building, a former hotel, a former residential man-
sion and two former office buildings that are all using
financing from incentive programs designed to foster the
preservation and revitalization of unoccupied, under-
utilized and/or deteriorating historic buildings located
downtown.
The next stop will be the LaVilla District, once home to
brothers Rosamond and James Weldon Johnson, com-
posers of the hymn Lift Every Voice and Sing. While in
LaVilla, a historic multi-cultural neighborhood (and once
a vibrant African American community and music and
entertainment scene referred to as the Harlem of the
South), the tour will visit Lift Every Voice and Sing Park,
the model mile of the Emerald Trail and Johnson Com-
mons, a 91 unit for-sale townhome project. The tour will
wrap up in the Brooklyn District, stopping briefly at One
Riverside (a $164 million riverfront redevelopment project
on the former site of Jacksonville’s daily newspaper) and
conclude on the Northbank Riverwalk at the recently
completed FIS headquarters building adjacent to Gefen
Park.
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tour (bus): Coastal Community Tour:
Jacksonville Beach (additional fee of $50.00)
The tour will start in the Southend District, showcasing
the CRA-funded South Beach Park and Sunshine Play-
ground. The CRA and the City desired to utilize the space
to encourage outdoor activities and a sense of community
for residents and visitors. The park provides opportunities
for free outdoor exercise along a paved walking path with
various outdoor exercise machines, a space for children of
all ages and abilities to play on the newly upgraded Sun-
shine Playground, large turf sports fields, a splash pad for
cooling off during hot Florida summers, and a community
center located within the Parks and Recreation building
that citizens can rent. Recently, the CRA added additional
landscaping, pickleball courts, resurfaced basketball courts,
and the most recent project is the addition of new sidewalk
entryways off of a busy thoroughfare to allow for easier
pedestrian access to the park. The CRA is also adding a
passive park to the Southend district.
The next stop will be the downtown CRA district. This
walking tour will offer an overview of the success of both
public and private development and projects. We will dis-
cuss the history of the district, the creation of a special po-
licing unit, and current and future projects for the district,
including a renovation of a large civic-owned plaza located
in the center of the downtown district. Staff will provide
insight on the processes and steps involved in creating a
thriving downtown district with abundant strategic growth
in recent years and incentive programs and strategies al-
lowing the CRA to aid in private investment.
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7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Tour (bus): Historic District Tour:
St. Augustine and Lincolnville (additional fee of $50.00)
Take the bus tour along the beautiful historic bayfront of
Downtown St. Augustine. Ride along the main corridor
of the Nation’s Oldest City on San Marco Avenue, where
opportunities for mobility, parking and transportation
improvements will be identified. The bus will then travel
to Lincolnville, a historically African American community
founded in 1866 by formerly enslaved people. Here par-
ticipants will have an opportunity to ride down Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr. Ave., one of the only streets in the nation
visited by its namesake. Learn about the MLK Streetscape
Project, the LCRA’s Institutional Rehab projects, and enjoy
an opportunity to get off the bus and explore the two
largest recreational spaces in the Lincolnville Community
— the 25-plus acres of both Eddie Vickers Park and Dr.
Robert B. Hayling Freedom Park. As the master plan is
being developed to improve the park spaces, participants
will have an opportunity to learn about the proposed ele-
ments and explore the current ones. Other focal points of
the tour will include new pocket park improvements, fu-
ture project sites and historic preservation efforts related
to the historically aesthetic features of Lincolnville.
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
CRA Board Training Course
This general educational session is designed for CRA
staff, elected and appointed officials, volunteers and ad-
visory board members. It provides a succinct overview
of what you need to know that you don’t know in the
universe of CRAs. Learn some helpful, practical, legal
and administrative best practices for CRA policymaking
success.
11:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Welcome Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Welcome and Keynote Address
Keynote Presentation: Pedestrian Safety Crisis in
America: What it is, What we can do about it and Why
we haven’t done it already
Keynote Speaker: Angie Schmitt, founder of 3MPH,
Author and Urban Planner
Angie Schmitt is a Cleveland-based
writer and urban planner. She is the
author of Right of Way: Race, Class
and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian
Deaths in America, published in 2020
by Island Press and named one of the
top urban planning books of 2020. She
is the founder of 3MPH Planning and Consulting, which
works with leading change-makers around the country,
advancing safer policies and infrastructure. Her writing
has appeared in Slate, Vox, The New York Times, CNN
Business and other publications. She is a mother of two
and hasn’t owned her own car in nearly a decade.
2:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Livable Communities: Achieving Safe Mobility for Life
AARP Florida and the Florida Department of
Transportation will share information and resources on
their initiatives and action plans to help communities
meet the transportation needs of residents of all ages
and abilities. Resources include walkability audits,
accessing data, and their collaborative educational
“Age-Friendly Florida’s Transportation Checklist.”
released in 2022.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Making Informed Decisions Using Market Data
Making the right decision is always better with the right
information. This panel will highlight the perspectives of
varied-sized communities and how they have used a mix
of data and analytical insight to establish benchmarks
and drive decisions and actions within their CRAs. The
key takeaways of this panel will be how market trend
data and other measurables can help define benchmarks
and project potential market demand and feasibil-
ity to support successful planning and redevelopment
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decision-making within your CRA. This information is
critical to garner support from elected officials and the
community.
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Building Resilience in Historic and Older Communities
Many of Florida’s communities with redevelopment ar-
eas include older and historic buildings in residential or
commercial districts that contend with seasonal storms
and more intense wind and flood events. Mitigating
these threats is a part of resiliency initiatives occurring
across the country. Florida communities have an op-
portunity to incorporate strategies that help to retain
the community’s unique sense of place to support the
residents and attract business and tourism industries.
This year, the Florida Department of State published a
series of guidance documents with Preservation Design
Partnership to help local agencies and property owners
understand technical issues related to floodplain man-
agement and practical strategies to reduce storm effects
on historic buildings and communities. This session
will engage attendees with an outline of these policies
and strategies and encourage audience participation to
share resources and success stories.
3:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Keep it Legal People 2.0
This engaging presentation, with built-in time for audi-
ence participation, is a recap of last years’ session
that focused mainly on marketing and events, expanded
to include a variety of common CRA activities that
may or MAY NOT fall exactly within the statutory
guidelines. This session will outline steps to review your
projects and programs to ensure you are “connecting
the dots.” Attendees will gain valuable insight into
the details of the statute and leave with a “CAN DO” list
of eligible activities.
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Creative Strategies for Public Art
In this session, walk through the steps to create a pro-
fessional committee to review public art and implement
a public art plan in a once blighted and rough down-
town district.
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Filling the Void: Affordable Housing Partnerships
Florida has made national news in the past two years
for its housing crisis. Due to rising home and rent prices,
many residents have experienced difficulties securing
safe and affordable housing within Palm Beach County.
In response to the local housing crisis and demand for
attainable housing, the Boynton Beach Community
Redevelopment Agency (BBCRA) has focused its efforts
on pursuing creative partnerships to fill the void.
5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
New Member Welcome
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Exhibit Hall Open
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
From Brownfields to New Housing
The Palmetto Community Redevelopment Agency, as
part of an innovative Public Private Partnership with
Biotech Remediation performs a new type of reme-
diation on an 8-acre fertilizer plant. The program was
placed into the Florida Brownfields program, and is
set for multifamily housing development. This session
includes a detailed cost/benefit analysis.
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Three P’s: Teamwork Makes Dream Work
In this session, we discuss the benefits and challenges of
a successful public-private partnership. We describe a
brief history of land acquisition and the various fund-
ing layers between the private developer, the State, the
County, the City and the BBCRA, which made this proj-
ect possible. As the first major redevelopment project
on the E. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, we share how
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the joint effort and commitment helped spread the risk
(and benefits) of the project.
9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Bringing Historic Buildings Back to Life in Downtown
Jacksonville
The Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Pro-
gram (DPRP) was created to foster the preservation
and revitalization of unoccupied, underutilized, and/
or deteriorating historic and qualified non-historic
buildings in downtown Jacksonville. This program was
designed to serve historic projects applying for more
than $100,000 and non-historic code compliance
projects. Development projects eligible for this program
are those deemed to reinforce Downtown as the City’s
unique epicenter for business, history, culture, educa-
tion and entertainment; and increase rental and owner-
occupied housing downtown. The DPRP includes three
general components for which funding is considered for
a percentage of eligible expenses: (1) Historic Preserva-
tion Restoration and Rehabilitation Forgivable Loan, (2)
Code Compliance Renovations Forgivable Loan, and
(3) Downtown Preservation and Revitalization Program
Deferred Principal Loan.
10:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Make More Money? Leverage Your Resources
The purpose of the session is to create awareness
through real-life examples of other financial resources
available to CRA practitioners.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Creatively Telling Your Story
This panel will highlight the perspectives of varied-sized
communities and why creatively telling your demo-
graphic, market characteristics, planning, and redevelop-
ment stories has proven more compelling using interac-
tive platforms, informative graphics, and cohesive data
visualization. The key takeaways will be why packaging
and presenting information in an attractive, cohesive
and compelling manner is a highly effective strategy for
getting your story in front of motivated investors and
developers just waiting for the perfect opportunity.
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Extending & Expanding Your CRA
Florida’s Charter counties have special authority over
the operations of CRAs in Florida. The session will
highlight the perspectives and paths taken by two (2)
central Florida municipalities’ CRAs and the coordina-
tion, reporting and demonstration of performance and
accomplishments requested by the charter County gov-
ernment within which the municipalities are located.
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Networking Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Keynote Address
Keynote Speaker: Mark Falzone, President, Scenic
America
Mark Falzone was selected President of
Scenic America in April 2017. Since his
arrival, Scenic America has increased
its investment in lobbying, research,
communications, and additional tools
to further its mission. The organiza-
tion has also received several awards
under Falzone’s leadership. Before he arrived at Scenic
America, Mark served as Deputy Director of the National
Immigration Forum and was a five-term elected member
of the House of Representatives in Massachusetts. He
was appointed to the Route 66 Centennial Commission
by President Joe Biden in 2022. Falzone holds a Bach-
elor of Arts degree from Boston College and a Master of
Public Administration degree from the Harvard Univer-
sity John F. Kennedy School of Government.
2:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Annual Membership Meeting
Masters E
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speaking Truth to Power: Communicating with Your
Elected Officials
Have your local elected officials ever made a decision you
did not understand? Have you ever been afraid to com-
municate a fact to your board that you know they will not
like? After explaining the details of a discussion, have you
ever been frustrated by your board’s lack of understand-
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FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Registration Desk Open
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Light Continental Breakfast
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Breakfast with the Experts
Enjoy a light continental breakfast at this flexible net-
working session. Breakout groups will focus on redevel-
opment hot topics such as affordable housing, ongoing
maintenance in a CRA and many more. This will be a
great opportunity to network, share success stories and
learn from your peers.
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Hot Legal Topics in Redevelopment
Join us as we hold a session on hot legal topics regard-
ing redevelopment. We will have our best CRA legal
minds discuss implicit bias in procurement, 2019 chang-
es to Florida Statute Chapter 163, Part III, and legislation
on topics impacting redevelopment and CRAs.
11:30 a.m.
Conference Adjourns
THE FLOTHE FLORRIDAIDA
ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION
ing? If you answered “yes” to anyone those questions,
this is your session!
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Beyond the CRA … Finding Alternative Sources of
Money!
As CRAs continue to analyze expenditures and make
the necessary shifts to ensure compliance with the 2019
statutory update, it will become increasingly important
that funding sources to maintain and continue growth
are identified. This session will outline creative strategies
you can explore to shift expenditures from the CRA to a
variety of other revenue sources for necessary, ongoing
placemaking strategies such as public art, street main-
tenance or clean team services, ongoing special events
and other marketing and cross-promotional strategies,
that keep a thriving district top-of-mind and a desirable
destination.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Designing for Community Policing
This session will discuss preventing crime through urban
and architectural design in partnership with a commu-
nity police team.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Academy Graduation and Awards Banquet
Help us congratulate our Academy Graduates, Award
Winners, and the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. (This
event is included with a full registration. Guest tickets
are an additional fee. See page 8 for details.)
#FRA2023 • 8
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to register online and pay with a credit card. The FRA
accepts Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Mail Registration - Checks Only: Complete the
registration form if you are paying by check. Mail
the registration form and check to the Florida
Redevelopment Association Annual Conference, P.O.
Box 1757, Tallahassee, FL 32302, by October 9, 2023.
Registration deadline: October 9, 2023. After
October 9, 2023, registrations are subject to a
$100.00 fee increase.
Special Needs: If you require special services or have
dietary needs, please attach a written description to
your registration form.
Cancellation Policy: Conference registration
cancellation requests must be emailed to hhogarth@
flcities.com no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 9,
2023, to be eligible for a conference registration
refund. A $50.00 cancellation fee will be applied
to all cancelations. Refunds will be issued after the
conference. No refunds will be made after October 9,
2023, or for early departure from the conference.
Full Name: ____________________________________________ Nickname (for badge): ____________________________
Title: ______________________________________________ Organization: _____________________________________
Email: ___________________________________________________________ Phone: ____________________________
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REGISTRATION TYPE MEMBER NONMEMBER TOTALS
Full Registration (10/25-10/27)$395.00 $495.00 ______
CRA Board Training Course (10/25 8:00 a.m.)$50.00 $50.00 ______
Tour (bus): Big City Urban Tour: Downtown Jacksonville (10/25 7:30 a.m.)$50.00 $50.00 ______
Tour (bus): Coastal Community Tour: Jacksonville Beach (10/25 7:30 a.m.)$50.00 $50.00 ______
Tour (bus): Historic District Tour: St. Augustine and Lincolnville (10/25 7:30 a.m.)$50.00 $50.00 ______
Guest/Spouse Registration** (10/25-10/27)$325.00 $325.00 ______
Extra Ticket: Academy Graduation and Awards Banquet (10/26 6:00 p.m.)
(The banquet ticket is included with a full registration and a guest registration.
If attending the banquet only and not attending the conference, a banquet
ticket must be purchased.)$75.00 $75.00 ______
TOTAL $ _________
2023 FRA ANNUAL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa • Ponte Vedra Beach, FL • October 25-27, 2023
Florida Redevelopment Association
P.O. Box 1757 • Tallahassee, FL • 32302-1757 • 850.701.3605 • hhogarth@flcities.com
THE FLOTHE FLORRIDAIDA
ASSOCIATIONASSOCIATION
City of Dania Beach
Memorandum
DATE: 8/22/2023
TO: Chair and Board Members
FROM: Michael Chen, Executive Director
SUBJECT: Commercial Facade Grant Application - 50 E Dania Beach Blvd
Request:
The CRA requests your approval of the Façade Grant application for 50 E Dania Beach Blvd in
an amount of $19,625.00 or 50% of the actual project cost as evidenced by paid receipts,
whichever is less.The CRA recommends approval of the Façade Grant application, for
$19,625.00 or 50% of the actual project cost as evidenced by paid receipts, whichever is less.
Background:
50 E Dania Beach Blvd is owned by Joshua Kodner, dba Signature Investment Holding II
LLC. The Project: Josh Kodner believes his Federal Highway/Dania Beach Boulevard location
needs a fresh look to better attract and serve the guests of the nearby hotel and residents of the
newly opened Soleste Seaside Apartments. The façade improvement project includes the
installation of new impact windows/doors and exterior painting. The renovation is estimated to
cost from $31,580.00 to $39,250.00 (two estimates). The Façade Grant application is seeking the
$19,625.00, representing a 50% match of the higher estimated project cost. The owner’s share of
the construction costs will be self-funded.
Budgetary Impact
This approval will encumber $19,625 from account number 106-52-08-552-31-43. However, the
actual expense will be $19,625.00 or 50% of the actual project cost as evidenced by paid
receipts, whichever is less.
Recommendation
The CRA requests your approval of the Façade Grant application for 50 E Dania Beach Blvd in
an amount of $19,625.00 or 50% of the actual project cost as evidenced by paid receipts,
whichever is less.
DANIA BEACH
COveuNItY ALDEVE LOPVENT AGE NCY
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Commercial Property Facade Grant Program
PART 1: PROPERTY INFORMATION / PROJECT FUNDING SOURCES
Property Address: EAst DAnia teach BvD
Property tax folio: Sot34o (3360 Property is in the CRA: Yes No
Property is classified as a "Retail" or "Commercial" use under Broward County Property Assessor's use codes: Yes 1 No
The building at this address has received a City/County-managed financial assistance incentive: Yes No X
Property is withina shopping center: Yes No K
50
Property is owned or occupied by a tax-exempt organization: Yes No
Property is occupied by a business defined as "ADULT ENTERTAINMENT" in CHAPTER 2.5 of the City of Dania Beach Code of Ordinances:: YesNo
Property Is Owned By: An Individual A Corporation A Partnership or LLC
Property Owner (Owner) Name:
Applicant is the Owner: Yes
Applicant is authorized to make this application: Yes No (proof of authorization)
Owner Address: 750
Grant Application
Owner: Phone: -703 o3 Fax: sl4
If yes, business name: NIA D
Date business established:
Owner's business is the primary tenant (+50%) of the Property: Yes No
Total Project Cost:
Maximum CRA Cost Match: 50% X 70%
Sources of Project Funds
Grant Request:
Owner Equity:
Other Funds:
No (proof of ownership required
Boperty OwnerlApplicant
$
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
www.DaniaBeachCRA.org
Email:CetServes O Jashahedne.a
$/942Sn$25,000 max)
Business is +3 years old: Yes O No
I hereby'attest that the tnformation on this application is accurate to the best of my knowedge.
Date
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DANIA BEACH
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency Commercial Property Facade Grant Program
Grant Application coVNUNity REDEVL LOPMNT AS[NCY
ApplicantProperty Owner:
PART 2: PROJECT SCOPE OF WNORK / SUMMARY PROJECT BUDGET
Owner's Address:7s0
Property Address:
Owner's: Phone: 5L703 (ot3 Fax:
2.
3.
TnstaiLnpact
Market-rate costs (labor and materials) paid to third-party licensed contractors that
construct the improvements are eligible costs. Grant funds cannot be used for acquiring
property. All work must be performed in a first-class workmanlike manner in compliance
with regulations of the City of Dania Beach and must meet all applicable codes. Portions
of the Project cost not funded by the approved Grant must be funded by the Owner Any
improvements undertaken prior to execution of the Grant Agreement, Declaration of
Restrictive Covenants, and Promissory Note will be ineligible for reimbursement.
DESCRIBE THE OVERALL PROJECT AND THE OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to demonstrate the proposed project is in alignment
with the adopted CRA Plans. Provide a comprehensive description of the existing building façade, the Project scope of work, and what the Project will do to change the building's
functionality and "curb" appeal. (Add more pages if r quired.)
diganue INestwect
1. TOTAL PROJECT CoST: S3250
Haro
Grant Request:
Owner Equity:
PROJECT FUNDING SOURCES:
Other Funds:
E Dana Buh Blvo, Danta Beh, F 33 coy
The total project cost must represent the reasonable, current costs of the Project. An itemized proposal for the work to be performed from a licensed general
contractor must be attached. The contractor proposal must reflect your description
of the Project,
Total Project Funding:
Windo s
AollywouO FL 33o19
The total project funding must meet or exceed the total project cost and demonstrate
that the applicant is able to meet their financial obligations as described in the Program.
Proherty OwnerlApplicant
Email: ientsaesptosha kKeoner.
39,2so,o0
I hereby at test that the informaton on this application is accurate to the best of my knoledge.
Date
DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY AEDEVELOPMENT AGENGY
Owner:
Property Address:
ApplicantUProperty Owner:
Contractor fees
Architecturallengineering plans
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
All work must be performed by contractor(s) with a valid Florida Contractor License and must be registered with the City of Dania
Beach. Only improvements seen fron the building's street frontage (2 sides if the building is on a corner lot) wil be eligible for a
grant award. Eligibility of work included in the calculation of a grant award is at the sole discretion of the CRA.
Facade Grant Program
Grant Application
Removal of deteriorated or undesirable exterior alterations.
Exterior painting.
Exterior improvement, restoration, or rehabilitation
Repair, replacement, or installation of new storefront impact windows
Repair, replacement, or installation of new exterior doors
PART 3: LINE ITEM BUDGET
Addres 25 Hacoeee Ho icep Phóhe. S -703103
Repair, replacement, or installation of new awnings.
Roof repairs
Repair, replacement, or installation of new exteriorlighting.
Renewal or installation of new landscaping.
Structural stabilization
Dumpster enclosure
Improvement Description
Signage,(Must be part of a bigger project and permanenty affixed to the building. Maximum of ten (10%)
percent of the total grant award)
ADA compliance features/modifications
General maintenance items
Parking lot improvements (Must be part of a bigger project. Maximum of twenty (20%) percent of the total
grant award.)
Other Improvements: (describe)
Other Improvements: (describe)
Other Improvements: (describe)
TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET
Property Owner/Applicant
$
Date
Line Itenm Cost
$
$
$
$ 3923O.o0
I hereby attestlam the Property Owner with authority to encumber the Property and the
informatin gn this application is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
$ 39 25 .
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https://bcpa.net/RecInfo.asp?URL_Folio=504234013360 1/1
Site Address 50 E DANIA BEACH BOULEVARD, DANIA BEACH FL 33004
Property Owner SIGNATURE INVESTMENT
HOLDINGS II LLC
Mailing Address 19 S FEDERAL HWY DANIA BEACH FL 33304
ID #5042 34 01 3360
Millage 0413
Use 21-01
Abbr Legal
Description
TOWN OF MODELO (DANIA) B-49 D LOT 1 E 61 LESS RD,4 E 61,5 E 61 OF N 30 BLK 23
The just values displayed below were set in compliance with Sec. 193.011, Fla. Stat., and include a
reduction for costs of sale and other adjustments required by Sec. 193.011(8).
* 2023 values are considered "working values" and are subject to change.Property Assessment Values
Year Land Building /
Improvement
Just / Market
Value
Assessed /
SOH Value Tax
2023*$80,110 $154,760 $234,870 $224,270
2022 $80,110 $123,780 $203,890 $203,890 $4,967.34
2021 $80,110 $123,780 $203,890 $203,890 $4,948.13
2023* Exemptions and Taxable Values by Taxing Authority
County School Board Municipal Independent
Just Value $234,870 $234,870 $234,870 $234,870
Portability 0 0 0 0
Assessed/SOH $224,270 $234,870 $224,270 $224,270
Homestead 0 0 0 0
Add. Homestead 0 0 0 0
Wid/Vet/Dis 0 0 0 0
Senior 0 0 0 0
Exempt Type 0 0 0 0
Taxable $224,270 $234,870 $224,270 $224,270
Sales History
Date Type Price Book/Page or CIN
3/6/2023 WD-D $700,000 118727150
6/21/2018 QCD-T $100 115154778
11/1/1981 WD $50,000 9897 / 842
6/1/1979 WD $45,000
1/1/1978 WD $50,000
Land Calculations
Price Factor Type
$12.00 6,676 SF
Adj. Bldg. S.F. (Card, Sketch)1085
Eff./Act. Year Built: 1963/1956
Special Assessments
Fire Garb Light Drain Impr Safe Storm Clean Misc
04 DS
C
1085 10.5
Property Id: 504234013360 **Please see map disclaimer
August 10, 2023 0 50 10025ft
0 10 205m
1:600
Flight Date : Jan. 6 to Jan. 11, 2023 Broward County Property Appraiser