TO: CRA Board of Commissioners
FROM: Rachelle Eloizin, Community Liaison
THROUGH: Renée A. Jadusingh, Esq., Executive Director
DATE: November 16, 2023
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PAINT-UP & SIGNAGE FUNDING AGREEMENT - HNM ARCHITECTURE (143 SOUTH SWINTON AVENUE, CRA SUB AREA #2)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Approve a Paint-Up & Signage funding assistance agreement with HNM Architecture for the proposed exterior signage improvements at 143 South Swinton Avenue, within CRA sub-area #2, for an amount not to exceed $2,924.
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Background:
The Paint-Up & Signage Program was originally established by the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) in 2007 to encourage existing building owners or tenants to improve the exterior of their buildings through a new coat of paint and was later expanded to include signage. The program helps to enhance the aesthetics of neighborhoods in the CRA district by facilitating minor cosmetic improvements such as exterior painting and signage projects, with a maximum possible grant award of $5,000.
Founded in 2003 by cofounders and principals Michael W. Hanlon and Jaime O. Mayo, HNM Architecture is a design firm relocating to this commercial space at 143 South Swinton Avenue, in the Old School Square Historic District. They are near completion on the interior renovations of this building and are preparing for exterior enhancements like signage, landscaping, and painting. HNM Acritecture’s relocation to this space will accommodate their growing staff of architects, project managers and consultants providing architectural design and engineering services such as commercial office, industrial distribution & manufacturing facilities, religious facilities, medical offices, educational facilities, restaurants, retail, vast array of tenant improvement, community centers, recreational parks, historic restoration and performing arts centers.
HNM Architecture is requesting funding assistance through the Paint-Up & Signage Program, to pa...
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