CRA discusses storm mitigation, program boundaries and paint grant demand
Summary
Staff explained the storm mitigation program and how residential and commercial matching grants differ; the paint program is popular, with MLK funds depleted this year and potential budget increases discussed for the next fiscal year.
CRA staff described storm mitigation and resilience work for downtown alongside the matching-grant programs available to residential and commercial properties.
Dr. Long explained the downtown storm-mitigation program aims to help businesses fortify against future storms and that residential matching grants can cover hurricane doors and windows as a 50% reimbursement in eligible areas. Board members asked whether residential irrigation or water-detention measures could be covered; staff said irrigation tied to landscaping is eligible but larger water-dam systems are not currently eligible under the residential property program.
Long noted program demand and budget choices: "We depleted all the money for the commercial grants in Cleveland this year," she said, and confirmed MLK paint funds were exhausted. Chair Heady told the board staff expects a preliminary 20% increase in one funding pot for the next fiscal year, pending the commissioners' budget decisions. Board members requested clearer maps of eligible areas and property lists to better communicate program availability to residents.
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