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AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET
Meeting Date: April 5, 2016
Item # /9 /
Reviewed By:
Contact Name: Joy P. Wright Department Director:
Contact Number: 407-905-3100 x9-1530 City Manager: //J/
Subject: Most Valuable Partnership Grants—Cycle 2015/2016
Background Summary:
The Most Valuable Partnership Grants Program has been in operation for several years. The grant program assist
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 annually in November.
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 pay for their improvement projects and then get a portion back, up to a
maximum of$2,000.
Eight applications were submitted. The following organizations are recommended to receive grants: Admiral
Pointe; Ashton Park; Betty J's Florist; Johio Bay; Lake Olympia Club; Rotary Club of Ocoee; Sleepy Harbour and
Whitehill. Although businesses haven't been awarded MVP Grants in the past, Betty J's Florist is recommended
to receive a grant because their proposed improvement project would improve the asthetics and safety in a key
area in the city's downtown redevelopment plan, per the City Manager.
The eight organizations are requesting a total of$15,388. There is $12,000 in grant funding available.
Issue:
Should the Mayor and Commissioners approve the $12,000 funding recommendation?
Recommendations:
Staff respectfully requests that the Mayor and City Commission approve the recommendation.
Attachments:
MVP Grant Applications
Financial Impact:
Total amount requested is $15,388. There is $12,000 available for the MVP Grant program in FY 2015/16.
Below are the seven organizations recommended to receive an MVP Grant:
1. Admiral Pointe HOA
Landscape improvements to main entrance, common areas and playground area.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,572
Type of Item: (please mark with an "x")
Public Hearing For Clerk's Dept Use:
Ordinance First Reading Consent Agenda
Ordinance Second Reading Public Hearing
Resolution X Regular Agenda
X Commission Approval
Discussion&Direction
Original Document/Contract Attached for Execution by City Clerk
Original Document/Contract Held by Department for Execution
Reviewed by City Attorney N/A
Reviewed by Finance Dept. N/A
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2. Ashton Park HOA
Install a monument sign at the entrance coming into the neighborhood from the south.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff,recommendation: $1,572
3. Betty J's Florist
Installation of coach lights, grading in back alley, floodlight installation on rear(east side) of building, benches
for Bluford Avenue side of building and architectural treatment for Bluford Avenue (west) side of building.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,572
4. Johio Bay HOA
Landscape improvements on north side of front entrance, create flower bed along the wall.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,250
5. Lake Olympia HOA
Replace entrance landscaping and aging Ligustrum trees.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,571
6. Rotary Club of Ocoee
College scholarships for three Ocoee High School seniors who live in Ocoee
Amount requested: $1,500 Staff recommendation: $1,500
7. Sleepy Harbour HOA
Community entrances replace declining and dead landscaping, repair entrance lighting, add message
board at Lakeshore and Stinnett entrances.
Amount requested: $1,888 Staff recommendation: $1,392
8. Whitehill HOA
Install security cameras at entrance and exit.
Amount requested: $2,000 Staff recommendation: $1,571
Total Requested: $15,388 Staff Recommendation: $12,000
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