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Advisory board approves revised Property Safety Enhancement program guidelines, forwards to CRA/City Commission
Summary
The advisory board voted 10–0 to approve revised guidelines for a Property Safety Enhancement program that shifts from forgivable loans to conditional reimbursement, tightens eligibility and reduces retention from five to three years; staff said $250,000 is budgeted for fiscal year 2026.
The Northwest Provenceo of Flagler Heights Redevelopment Advisory Board unanimously approved revised guidelines Feb. 10 for a Property Safety Enhancement program designed to help businesses and nonprofits make safety-related improvements.
Ms. Adderley presented the changes, saying the program was restructured from a forgivable-loan model to conditional reimbursement. Under the revisions, projects with total eligible costs of $13,333 or less may receive reimbursement up to $7,500; projects exceeding that threshold may be eligible for up to $10,000. The retention period for awards was shortened from five years to three years, with annual inspections and recapture provisions subject to CRA approval. Applicants must be active and operational for at least three years prior to application; tenant applicants must have a minimum remaining lease term of three years.
Ms. Adderley said the program retains Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessments as an important component but made them recommended rather than mandatory. Eligible nonprofits must be within or adjacent to the specified commercial area and demonstrate a clear safety nexus.
When asked about funding, Ms. Adderley said $250,000 is available for fiscal year 2026. Board members asked whether the program allows retroactive reimbursement for work already completed; Ms. Adderley responded that applicants must apply before undertaking work to qualify for reimbursement.
Before the roll-call vote, a board member asked whether the reimbursement structure meant applicants would have to front costs; Ms. Adderley confirmed they would. The advisory board then voted in favor; roll-call produced affirmative responses and the transcript records the outcome as "Passed 10 to 0." The board approved forwarding the revised guidelines to the CRA and city commission for final action.
What's next: staff will prepare the program materials and timeline for launch after the city commission considers the advisory board recommendation.
