How it works:
Federal government money, provided directly to the City, funds this program to help commercial property owners who are located in the Program Target Area supplement the cost of improving the condition of their properties. For eligible projects(see program requirements & guidelines), the City is able to provide technical and financial assistance for the activities associated with the program.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
The project must be located within the Program Target Area
The owner of the property must be the applicant or provide written approval for a tenant to
apply.​
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Covered Improvements (New construction does not qualify). Per 24 CFR 570.202(a)(3),
“rehabilitation of privately owned and commercial or industrial buildings is limited to
improvements to the exterior of the building and correction of code violations”.
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Pressure Cleaning/Painting
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Awnings: Install new or replace
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Doors: Install new or replace
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Signs: Install new or replace
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Shutters: Install new or replace
The project must receive approval by the director of the Economic & Business Development
Department or designee.
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The applicant must comply with all Federal Rules and Regulations, City of Miramar
ordinances and Florida Building Code requirements.
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Note: If subcontractors are used, federal Davis-Bacon wage rates may apply.
FUNDING
Small Scale: The dollar limitation for a single project is $50,000. Funding Allocation:
Cost of Project | City Pays | Applicant Pays |
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$10,000 to $50,000 | 90% | 10% |
Less than $10,000 | 100% | 0 |
Large Scale: For Funding Allocation contact us.
Cost of Project | City Pays | Applicant Pays |
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$50,0001 and above | 50% | 50% |
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The applicant’s matching funds are disbursed first; the City’s funds second.
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For approved projects, a Letter of Agreement (LOA) between the City and applicant will be executed to commit City funding.
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Requests for payments must be submitted as work scope items are completed, received final City inspections, and verified with original invoices by the company or companies that performed the work.
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During the term thereof and for a period of five (5) years following the date of the payments made hereunder, the City shall have the right to review and audit the related records of the applicant pertaining to any payments by the City.
APPLICATION SUBMITTAL
An appointment must be made with staff of the Economic & Business Development Department in order to submit an application. At this time, program details and your specific needs/proposed improvements are discussed.
There may be a need to conduct a site visit to review the proposed improvements.
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Once the proposed scope of work is established and an application is complete, staff will accept the application fee of $108 ($100 + 8% surcharge) and create a record in the city’s system.
SEVEN STEP PROCESS
​The program consists of a 7-step process for each eligible project:
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Program application & Rehabilitation Plan
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Contractor selection
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City action
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Project funding application
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Permit issuance/construction agreement
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Construction
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Complete construction/Project close