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Fountain of Grace approved for $22,334.81 stucco replacement grant

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board (City of Fort Myers) · May 7, 2025
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Summary

The advisory board recommended a $22,334.81 matching grant for Fountain of Grace International Corporation at 1702–1704 Fowler Street for stucco replacement; the applicant's lowest estimate was $29,779.75.

The advisory board recommended the Board of Commissioners approve a $22,334.81 matching grant for Fountain of Grace International Corporation at 1702–1704 Fowler Street to cover stucco replacement.

Mr. Colon explained the application and noted it is a commercial use in a historic house building; the lowest estimate was $29,779.75 and the requested grant represents 75% under the tier 1 rubric with a program score of 30 out of 50. The applicant was unable to attend due to a family emergency; staff clarified the program allows commercial uses in historic houses to receive funds when zoning and use are appropriate.

The board moved, seconded and approved the grant recommendation by voice vote with no recorded opposition.