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CRA approves small grants, roof repair and opens property disposition process
Summary
At its meeting, the Sebring CRA voted to add $500 to a façade grant, approved a revitalization grant for 4522 Lehi Avenue, authorized a $56,807.36 roof replacement for 120 North Ridgewood Drive, opened a 30-day RFP for 139 North Ridgewood Drive and approved an extension and default notice process for a tenant’s certificate-of-occupancy deadline.
Sebring Community Redevelopment Agency members approved a series of routine grants and maintenance contracts and opened a public request-for-proposals process for a downtown property at their meeting.
The board voted to add $500 to a façade grant after staff reported a paint color error that required a repaint. The CRA also approved a revitalization grant for 4522 Lehi Avenue and accepted a contractor quote for a roof replacement at 120 North Ridgewood Drive (Sophie's Cafe) totaling $56,807.36. The board authorized re-advertisement and a 30-day proposal period for disposition of 139 North Ridgewood Drive and designated a three-member selection committee. Members also approved an extension to allow a tenant additional time to secure a certificate of occupancy and instructed staff to prepare a default notice if the milestone is missed.
Why it matters: These actions fund immediate building repairs and maintain the CRA’s redevelopment pipeline in downtown Sebring while starting a formal process to solicit redevelopment proposals for a vacant property.
What the board approved - Façade grant adjustment: Staff said a paint code error led to a repaint that cost about $1,500; the painter agreed to pay $500. The CRA voted to add $500 to the originally approved façade grant to cover the remainder. The motion was made and seconded; the board approved the additional $500.
- Revitalization grant for 4522 Lehi Avenue: The board approved the revitalization grant application for 4522 Lehi Avenue after a motion to approve was made and seconded.
- Roof replacement for 120 North Ridgewood Drive (Sophie’s Cafe): The board approved a contract with Clayton Contracting of Southwest Florida LLC for $56,807.36 using job order contract FLR4RW092524CCFL (Gordian/EZIQC) for rear roof replacement at the property located at 120 North Richwood Drive (listed in the motion as Richwood). The motion passed.
- Disposition and redevelopment of 139 North Ridgewood Drive: The board authorized staff to re-advertise the property for redevelopment, open a 30-day advertisement period, and named the selection committee as David Bridal, Rachel Levitt and Tracy McCoy. The CRA noted the re-advertisement does not obligate the agency to accept any proposal received.
- Extension and performance steps for 305 Circle Park Drive (Chef Mac’s tenant): The board approved an extension for Amanda (surname: Gentlemen) to obtain a certificate of occupancy and open by the deadline stated in the motion (motion text used 09/01/2005). The board instructed staff to have the CRA attorney prepare a notice of default if the milestone is missed.
How the votes were recorded: Each motion was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote during the meeting; board members responded with affirmative votes in sequence after each motion. The meeting transcript records a verbal series of “Yes” votes following each motion; no roll-call tallies with individual member yes/no/abstain votes were provided in the transcript.
Key clarifying details - Façade repainting: Repaint required after staff and applicant used an incorrect paint code; total extra cost reported about $1,500, painter paid $500, CRA approved $500 contribution. - Roof repair contract: Contract amount $56,807.36; contractor Clayton Contracting of Southwest Florida LLC; source/job order contract FLR4RW092524CCFL (Gordian/EZIQC) cited in the motion. - Disposition RFP: Advertisement period 30 days; selection committee members David Bridal, Rachel Levitt and Tracy McCoy were designated. - Certificate-of-occupancy extension: Motion text sets new milestone as “on or before 09/01/2005” and directs attorney to draft a default letter if missed (motion text reproduced as stated in the meeting transcript).
Speakers (selected): Christie (CRA staff), unnamed board members (motions and seconds were offered from the dais), applicant representatives including Greg Carr, Bobby Lee (Sebring Historical Society), Dr. Kiver (developer/applicant), Roy Mango Green (proposer), and tenants (Amanda, widow of Chef Mac). The transcript contains multiple public commenters and board members who voiced simple assent during votes.
Ending: The board’s approvals covered immediate maintenance and grant amendments to keep downtown properties active while formally opening the disposition of a key downtown parcel. The CRA directed staff to return with notices, deadlines and the required documentation for contract execution and proposer interviews.
