Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Sandy-Michael McDonald
Department: Economic and Small Business Development
Information
Requested Action
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A. MOTION TO APPROVE Joseph Fagen for participation in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program for the strip mall commercial property located at 973 NW 27th Avenue in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents approved by the Office of the County Attorney to effectuate participation in the Program.
ACTION: (T-10:43 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen was out of the room during the vote.
B. MOTION TO APPROVE Amjad Hammad for participation in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program for the convenience retail store commercial property located at 981 NW 27th Avenue in the BMSD and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents approved by the Office of the County Attorney to effectuate participation in the Program.
ACTION: (T-10:43 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen was out of the room during the vote.
C. MOTION TO APPROVE Amjad Hammad for participation in the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program for the retail beauty supply store commercial property located at 931 NW 27th Avenue in the BMSD and to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents approved by the Office of the County Attorney to effectuate participation in the Program.
ACTION: (T-10:43 AM) Approved.
VOTE: 8-0. Commissioner Bogen was out of the room during the vote.
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Why Action is Necessary
Broward County Board of County Commissioners (Board) approval is required to authorize the County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents approved by the Office of the County Attorney to effectuate participation in the Program.
What Action Accomplishes
This action allows the Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) to prepare and finalize all required documents and agreements for the Program. This action also authorizes the County Administrator, or designee, to execute all necessary documents approved by the Office of the County Attorney, to effectuate Owner/Applicant participation and funding under the Program.
Is this Action Goal Related
Yes
Previous Action Taken
On September 15, 2016, the Board approved the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program (Item No. 77) to revitalize the commercial corridors of the BMSD.
On March 28, 2017, the Board approved two pilot projects, Arkim Sims-Morgan/Room2Grow Academy, Inc. and Alverine Brihm/WAL BRI, LLC for participation in the BMSD Economic Development Program (Item No. 48).
On December 3, 2019, the Board approved a third pilot project, Fashion Cleaners, Inc. and its principal, Covey Cantwell, for participation in the BMSD Economic Development Program (Item No. 17).
Summary Explanation/Background
THE OFFICE OF ECONOMIC AND SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT RECOMMENDS APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTIONS.
The above motions are consistent with the Board’s Value of “Ensuring economic opportunities for Broward’s diverse population.”
On September 15, 2016, the Board approved the Broward Municipal Services District (BMSD) Economic Development Program (Item No. 77) to revitalize the commercial corridors of the BMSD. The program includes façade/property improvement, business development/redevelopment and demolition grant programs as well as strategic land assembly and revolving loan programs. The item authorized the County Administrator to execute all administrative and budgetary actions needed to implement the program.
The Economic Development Program for the BMSD seeks to enhance not only the potential long-term impact of existing businesses, as an important aim of business retention and expansion activities, but potentially create opportunities for new private investment in the area as well as increase the potential for positive public benefit related to the BMSD. Specifically, enhancements to businesses located on the commercial corridors of the BMSD increase the potential for additional customer traffic, further investment, and increased employment where jobs are needed. The program targets businesses located on the following commercial corridors in the BMSD:
• Broward Boulevard (north side only) from NW 24th Avenue West to NW 31st Avenue
• Sunrise Boulevard from NW 24th Avenue West to NW 31st Avenue
• NW 27th Avenue from Broward Boulevard North to Sunrise Boulevard
• State Road 7/U.S. 441 (west side only) from Peters Road to Interstate 595 (Unincorporated parcels only)
• Peters Road (south side only) from State Road 7 to SW 45th Avenue
• Davie Boulevard Extension from State Road 7 to SW 45th Avenue
Funds allocated for this program are in the budget within the BMSD and cannot be utilized in other areas of the County.
To date, the County has completed a strategic land assembly, has three projects in the construction phase, and will move three new projects into the construction phase with the approval of this agenda item. Façade and property improvements will be implemented.
The Office of Economic and Small Business Development (OESBD) selected three additional projects on a first come first served basis, their strategic location on the Southwest corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Northwest 27th Avenue, on the business owner’s redevelopment concept, and their readiness and capacity to complete the project.
Motion A - The commercial property located at 973 NW 27th Avenue, is a strip mall with multiple leased commercial spaces. Joseph Fagen has owned the property since October 9, 1991. Mr. Fagen proposes to upgrade the exterior façade of the building, enhancing the aesthetic quality of the high visibility property situated at southwest corner of Sunrise Boulevard and NW 27th Avenue in the BMSD. The project is a façade improvement (Exhibit 1). Based upon this project meeting the guidelines set forth in the BMSD’s Economic Development Program and the projected cost of $205,573 as prepared by the project architect and reviewed by the Construction Management Division (Exhibit 1). Broward County’s commitment to this project would total approximately $164,458.
Motion B - The commercial property located at 981 NW 27th Avenue, is a retail convenience store. Amjad Hammad has owned the property since January 31, 2001. Mr. Hammad proposes to improve the external façade of the building to enhance the aesthetic quality of the property. The project is a façade improvement (Exhibit 2). Based upon this project corresponding to the guidelines set forth in the BMSD’s Economic Development Program and the projected cost of $184,991 as prepared by the project architect and reviewed by the Construction Management Division (Exhibit 2). Broward County’s commitment to this project would total approximately $147,993.
Motion C - The commercial property located at 931 NW 27th Avenue, is a retail beauty supply store. Amjad Hammad has owned the property since September 19, 2003. Mr. Hammad proposes to improve the external façade of the building to enhance the aesthetic quality of the property. The project is a façade improvement (Exhibit 2). Based upon this project corresponding to the guidelines set forth in the BMSD’s Economic Development Program and the projected cost of $175,811, as prepared by the project architect and reviewed by the Construction Management Division (Exhibit 2). Broward County’s commitment to this project would total approximately $140,649.
The Broward County Construction Management Division will verify costs, inspect and approve all work for all projects. All projects will utilize Broward County Business Enterprise (CBE) or Broward County Small Business Enterprise (SBE) firm(s) for construction.
Source of Additional Information
Sandy-Michael McDonald, Director, OESBD, 954-357-5615
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
The approximate fiscal impact to the County for the three projects is $453,100.