The staff wishes to apply for the Historic Small-Matching Grant for the Hacienda Hotel offered by Florida's Division of Historic Resources. The matching grant will require a CRA commitment of up to $50,000 with an equal amount provided by the Division of Historic Resources.

The grant application deadline is May 1, 2017, with historic preservation funds slated for Florida's July 2018 Fiscal Year.

The Architect, Bender & Associates, recommends the requested funding be utilized to complete the shelling-out phase of the Hacienda, which is expected to be mostly funded with 2017 grant awards. However, based upon an estimate provided by DL Porter, additional funding will be necessary to complete the Hacienda's external envelope. This shelling-out phase includes the installation of windows & doors, mullet stucco repair beneath the installed windows, repair of the historic north face patio, installation of a structural beam in the dining area and construction of the original historic stairway.

Included as backup is an estimate provided by DL Porter and reviewed by Bender & Associates. The estimates includes costs identified in the shelling-out phase of the Hacienda. 

It is the strategy of Economic Development to continue to pursue State Historic Preservation Funds to further position the Hacienda as a viable economic model for downtown redevelopment.

Additionally, the goal is to further secure the building in a manner that removes the fencing currently surrounding the property.

A link is provided to the Small-Matching Grant narratives at the Division of Historic Resources.   http://dos.myflorida.com/historical/grants/small-matching-grants/