PLACEMENT: New Business
TITLE:
title
CRA - INVESTMENT PROGRAM APPLICATION, 3485 SE DIXIE HWY, GOLDEN GATE CRA
end
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:executive summary
The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board is to review a CRA Investment Program application for Golden Gate property owner, Robert Amoruso. The building is located in the Corridor Subdistrict at 3485 SE Dixie Hwy., in the Golden Gate CRA. The application for the Property Improvement Program, dated August 5, 2024, is to improve the existing sign by replacing the two pan faces, and repainting the pole; and to improve the building façade by removing and replacing hand railings, decking, soffit, fascia, and wood trim on the columns and beams; and replace an old fence. All repairs will be freshly painted to match the existing building facade.
body
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
By implementing the CRA Investment Program, the CRA has introduced an additional strategy to continue its successful redevelopment journey. The attraction of new businesses, retention of longstanding businesses, assistance to struggling businesses, and strong encouragement of private
investment are all important and vital components of a robust, comprehensive redevelopment approach.
Buildings that occupy the public realm, if dilapidated and unattractive, contribute to slum and blight, keep away patrons, discourage business, often are not code compliant, can be unsafe, and do not
fully contribute to the tax rolls. Improving the public realm is exactly what the CRA is intended to do
and encouraging private enterprises to be a partner in the process is not only smart business, but it
greatly increases the chances for long-term successful change. Positive changes made to properties
in the public realm are an excellent investment because they benefit and strengthen the entire
community-residents, businesses, and visitors.
The CRA Board is asked to review the attached application documents for Golden Gate property
owner, Robert Amoruso.
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
This item has been reviewed for legal sufficiency to determine whether it is consistent with applicable
law, and legal staff have identified and addressed legal risks and developed strategies for legal
defensibility, as applicable.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The CRA Board is asked (i) to review and approve the Property Improvement application for 3485 SE Dixie Highway and (ii) to authorize the reimbursement of project costs once the work is finalized and inspected, in compliance with the CRA Investment Program documents.
FISCAL IMPACT:
N/A
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
N/A
This document may be reproduced upon request in an alternative format by contacting the County ADA Coordinator (772) 320-3131, the County Administration Office (772) 288-5400, Florida Relay 711, or by completing our accessibility feedback form at www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback <http://www.martin.fl.us/accessibility-feedback>.