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Program Description:
The Wrap -Around Building Rehabilitation Program assists qualified business or property owners with building
and property improvements that are directly related to opening of a new business, improving an existing business,
remedying code violations, providing ADA access, and eliminating blighting neighborhood conditions in the
targeted areas of the Omni CRA. In addition, grant funds may be used for improvements to properties that are not
eligible for grant funding from other sources available in the area, or to supplement grant funds awarded by other
agencies.
This program is a match grant program requiring a 25% match from the property or business owner, the match
requirement is waived when the grant is used for residential buildings (including multi -unit apartment buildings)
and those buildings occupied by "small businesses," as that term is defined by the United States Small Business
Administration. The program has a project cap of $65,000.00, exclusive of DMP's 20% administrative fee. The
DMP Economic Development Committee can recommend funding at a lesser amount, given that funds are
awarded as available and based on priorities outlined below. Funds from this grant are paid directly to the
contractors performing the work, after contract award in a competitive bidding process.
Program Areas and Priorities:
While the whole of Downtown Miami has benefited from the boom in residential development, certain areas of
Downtown located within the Omni CRA have not seen the benefit of this investment. The intent is to include
projects that can use CRA funds to leverage other public and private investments, and bring new business and
restaurant/entertainment venues to the areas surrounding the Miami Performing Arts Center and the Media &
Entertainment District.
Eligibility:
Grants from these funds are usually not made for routine maintenance and should be part of a larger scope of
improvements to the property or area. Additionally, the property should have an active or soon -to -be active
business or residential use located on the property,
Grant / Project Procedures:
A) Application Process
Typically DMP meets with Tenant and/or Property Owner, verifies that the property is an eligible address and that
the tenant/business and the improvements meet basic criteria for the Wrap -Around Building Rehabilitation Grant.
1. Review Tenant Business Model — DMP
2. Review Improvement Activities funded by the program (Eligible Activities List) — DMP, TNT, PROP
3. Eligible Scope of Work and Budget is Prepared - DMP, TNT, PROP
4. Tenant and Property Owner prepare Application, attach Scope and Budget — TNT, PROP
5. BEFORE pictures are taken - DMP
6. Application is reviewed by DRIP Economic Development Committee — DMP
7. Application is ranked by DMP Economic Development Committee for Award/No-Award - DMP
8. Letter of Grant Award sent to Tenant, copied to Property Owner
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B) Contract Process
Contract includes scope of work exhibit. Additional documents such as sub -contractor lists (for release of lien)
and Work Authorization Form are used for project monitoring.
1. Tenant secures pricing (3 bids) and selects contractors/subcontractors (lowest bid wins) — TNT, DMP
2. Tenant submits contractor list and copies of estimates to DMP — TNT
3. DMP Prepares Contract with Scope of Work as exhibit — DMP
4. Contract is executed — DMP, TNT, CNTR
5. Work Authorization Form is executed — DMP, TNT, PROP
6. Permits are pulled and work begins — TNT, CNTR
7. DMP monitors progress - DMP
C) Project Completion
Contractors are paid after all liens are released and a final invoice is submitted.
1. AFTER Pictures are Taken — DMP
2. Release of Lien letter for each contractor is obtained - TNT, CNTR
3. Closed Permit Report submitted - TNT, CNTR
4. Final Invoice Submitted for payment CNTR
5. Contractor Payment (2-4 weeks) — DMP
CNTR — Contractor DMP = Downtown Miami Partnership
PROP= Property Owner TNT = Tenant
Eligible Improvements:
The general rule of thumb for improvements is that the improvement should remain with the property. Where
special cases arise, CRA and DMP staff will render a decision. Grant funds cannot be used for Fixtures, Furniture
or Inventory. Generally acceptable improvements are:
• Paint/Pressure Clean
• Signage
• Tile
• Masonry/Stucco
• Outdoor Handscape Improvements (Fountains, Walkways, Pavers, etc.)
• Outdoor Landscape
• Outdoor Lighting
• Windows/Doors
• Awnings
• ADA Compliance (Restrooms/Entrances)
• Interior Renovations or Buildout
• Plumbing Upgrades
• Mechanical Upgrades
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• Electrical Upgrades
• Life/Safety (Fire) System Upgrades
Contractor Requirements:
All Contractors, working in the Wrap -Around Building Rehabilitation Program including Painters, Awning
companies, Shutter Companies, and Sign Companies must provide copies of the following documents when
providing an estimaterbid for the project:
I. Contractor Certificate of Competency or License
2. Contractor's Current Liability Insurance Certificate and Workers Compensation Certificate. If exempt
from Workers Comp Contractor must provide copy of exemption for each employee that will be working.
NOTE: If awarded a contract, both insurances must have the CRA added as an additional insured party
with 30 days notice of cancellation of the policies.
3. Contractor and Manufacturer's Warranty (if applicable)
4. Building permit, Special Permit or Certificate of Compliance (except paint jobs)
5. Release of Lien (provided by DMP) NOTARIZED
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