ACTION ITEM
SPONSOR: Delarian Wiggins, Chairperson
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CRA COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AWARD - HISTORIC MYRT’S BEAUTY SHOP
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RECOMMENDATION:
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That the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) approve a commercial façade improvement program funding award, in an amount, not to exceed, $60,000, to Silvia E. Tisdale for eligible improvements to the property located at 601 West La Rua Street, Pensacola Florida, commonly known as the Historic Myrt’s Beauty Shop. The property is located in historic Belmont-DeVilliers. Further, that the CRA Board authorize the CRA Chairperson to take all actions necessary to complete the project pursuant to the program documents.
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SUMMARY:
On December 11, 2017, the CRA Board approved the CRA Commercial Façade Improvement Program for administration within targeted districts of the City of Pensacola’s designated community redevelopment areas. Under this program, eligible participants, whose non-residential property is located within target boundaries of the Westside redevelopment area, may receive up to $30,000 for each street-facing building façade enhanced. Funding provided is subject to a required 25% owner match and secured by a forgivable mortgage loan for a period of five (5) years.
Sylvia Tisdale, owner of the Historic Myrt’s Beauty Shop, has submitted an application for façade improvements to her property located at 601 West La Rua Street, Pensacola Florida.
The historic site is a culturally significant community landmark that served as an important entrepreneurial and education institution for the African American community. Myrtle Watson Brown grew up during the period of segregation in Pensacola. She graduated from Apex College of Beauty Culture in Atlanta in 1940 and soon after opened Myrt’s House of Beauty on La Rua Street. The business moved into its current location in 1944. The beauty shop was a safe place for African American women and a place of education. Today Myrt’s Beauty Shop celebrates Watson Brown’s business and investments in the Belmont-DeVilliers and African American community.
The requested program award will provide supplemental funding needed to complete siding repairs, paint, windows, front door with transom, new columns and signage, fencing, wall lighting, street trees, fencing and roofing.
PRIOR ACTION:
None
FUNDING:
Budget: $ 60,000 Urban Core CRA Commercial Façade
Actual: $ 60,000
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding will be appropriated in the FY2022 budget upon approval of the carryforward supplemental budget resolution in December. Award disbursement is based upon actual expenditures following project completion according to the program guidelines for matching funds.
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STAFF CONTACT:
David Forte, Deputy City Administrator - Community Development
M. Helen Gibson, AICP, CRA Administrator
Victoria D’Angelo, Assistant CRA Administrator
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Program Application - 601 W La Rua Street
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