HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem #10 Approval of Most Valuable Partnership Grants
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Contact Name:
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Joy P. Wright, Community
Relations Manager
407 -905-3100 ext. 1530
Meeting Date: January 19, 2010
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City Manager: Roberi'D. FJa~p/ __
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Subject: Most Valuable Partnership Grants
Background Summary:
The Most Valuable Partnership Grants Program has been in operation for several years. The grant
program assists Ocoee neighborhoods and organizations with projects that will enhance property values
and improve the quality of life in Ocoee. The MVP grant program is a matching grant program held once
each year. The maximum matching grant award is $2,000.
Funding is not given up front, but is reimbursed at the completion of the organization's project. Applicants
fund their improvement projects and then get a portion back, up to a maximum of $2,000.
Thirteen applications were received for this year's cycle. One organization, the Symphony Steering
Committee, did not meet the MVP grant criteria. The total amount of grant monies requested is $23,211.71.
There is $10,000 funded for this year's MVP grant program.
The following is the 13 applicants: Admiral Pointe; Ocoee Christian Church; Florida Safety Council;
Neumann Village; Christian Service Center; Ocoee Little League; Hammocks HOA; Symphony Steering
Committee; Prairie Lake HOA; Ocoee Historical Commission; Sleepy Harbour Condo. Assoc.; Sleepy
Harbour Subdivision HOA; and Windsor Landing HOA..
Issue:
Should the City Commission approve the thirteen applications?
Recommendations:
There is not adequate funding available to award grants to all 13 organizations. Staff respectfully
recommends funding 8 grant projects for $10,000, upon completion of the work and submission of the
proper paperwork.
Below is the 8 organizations that staff recommends receive an MVP Grant:
1. Admiral Pointe
Front entrance beautification- new landscaping, irrigation
Amount requested: $1,100
Staff recommendation: $1,100
2. Florida Safety Council
Coaching the Mature Driver of Ocoee, FL
Amount requested: $1,000
Staff recommendation: $1,000
3. The Hammocks
Front entrance beautification - new landscaping, add decorative wall
Amount requested: $2,000
Staff recommendation: $1,200
4. Neuman Village
Playground and front entrance enhancements
Amount requested: $1,450
Staff recommendation: $725
5. Ocoee Christian Church
Renovate and beautify parking area facing Bluford Ave.
Amount requested: $2,000
Staff recommendation: $2,000
6. Ocoee Historical Commission
ADA Compliance and Promotional video for Withers Maguire House
Amount requested: $1,720
Staff recommendation: $1,675
7. Prairie Lake Homeowners Association
Front entrances beautification - new landscaping, pressure wash and repair front entrances wall
Amount requested: $2,000
Staff recommendation: $2,000
8. Sleepy Harbor Homeowners Association
Dock picnic table landscape repair
Amount requested: $2,000
Staff recommendation: $300
Listed below is the 5 organizations that applied and are not recommended to receive grants:
1. Christian Service Center
Van for Kid Focus program
Amount requested: $2,000
2. Ocoee Little League
Ocoee Little League Opening Day and Festival
Amount requested: $2,000
3. Sleepy Harbor Condo Association
Seat coat driveways & parking, repaint striping/curbs
Amount requested: $2,000
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4. Symphony Steering Committee (did not meet MVP grant criteria)
An Evening of Symphony for Ocoee
Amount requested: $2,000
5. Windsor Landing HOA
New upgraded energy efficient lighting at main entrance
Amount requested: $2,000
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