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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE PROPER CITY OFFICIALS TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF POMPANO BEACH AND THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF HISTORICAL RESOURCES, ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 FOR THE BLANCHE ELY HOUSE RESTORATION, PHASE II; AND CONFIRMING THE CITY'S CONTRIBUTION IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $50,000; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Fiscal Impact: $50,000)
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(Staff Contact: Horacio Danovich/Anthony Alhashemi)
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Summary Explanation/Background:
The City previously received a Small Matching Preservation Grant (Phase I) from the state for FY2016-17.The site being renovated is the former home of Mrs. Blanche General Ely, a seven decade resident of Broward County. A preliminary assessment of the house and its contents indicated extensive damage as a result of mold, structural deficiencies, water leakage, insect and rodent infestation and lack of climate/humidity control.
Funding from the previous grant was used for termite treatment, purchasing of new kitchen appliances and design and inspection fees in the amount of $15,308.50. FY2017-18 Phase II Small Matching Grant will provide $50,000.00 in funding needed to help finish improvements to the building to enable it to be open to the public as an educational and cultural heritage facility.
When the multi-phase renovation is complete, the facility will be in compliance with ADA standards and have its Certificate of Occupancy changed from a Residence into a Cultural and Heritage Facility. The inclusion of the BEHM to the City's existing historic sites and buildings will contribute to the City's goal to become a Cultural Tourism destination while instilling civic pride.
Origin of request for this action: Engineering
Fiscal impact and source of funding: The Small Matching Historic Preservation Grant is in the amount of $50,000 for which the City will provide a $50,000 mat...
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