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Minutes 05-12-20 MINUTES OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD MEETING HELD ONLINE VIA THE GOTOWEBINAR PLATFORM BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA ON TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2020, AT 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Steven Grant, Chair Mike Simon, Executive Director Ty Penserga, Vice Chair Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director Justin Katz, Board Member Tara Duhy, Board Counsel Woodrow L. Hay, Board Member Christina Romelus, Board Member 1. Call to Order Chair Grant called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. John McNally, Information Technology Services Director, explained the GoToWebinar platform and how the meeting would proceed. 2. Invocation Chair Grant gave the invocation in honor of National Nurses Week. 3. Roll Call Roll call was taken. A quorum was present. 4. Agenda Approval A. Additions, Deletions, Corrections to the Agenda Item 15 E was removed from the agenda. B. Adoption of Agenda Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve the agenda. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 5. Legal None. Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 6. Informational Items and Disclosures by Board Members and CRA Staff: A. Disclosure of Conflicts, Contacts, and Relationships for Items Presented to the CRA Board on Agenda There were no disclosures made. 7. Announcements and Awards None. 8. Information Only A. Public Comment Log B. Public Relations Articles Associated with the BBCRA Chair Grant thanked the CRA Staff and Tracy Smith Coffey for working hard remotely. The CRA received great coverage of what they were accomplishing in the community. 9. Public Comments Kellee Rae asked about CRA grant exceptions. Mr. Simon explained Ms. Rae's agenda item was on the agenda and could be discussed then. No one else coming forward, Public Comments was closed. 10. Consent Agenda A. Financial Report Period Ending April 30, 2020 B. Approval of CRA Board Meeting Minutes -April 21, 2020 C. Approval of Amendment to Renew Vincent and Sons Landscaping, Inc.'s Contract for One Additional Year Motion Vice Chair Penserga moved to approve the Consent Agenda. Board Member Hay seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 11. Pulled Consent Agenda Items 2 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 None. 12. CRA Projects in Progress A. BBCRA's COVID-19 Commercial Rent Reimbursement 6-month Extension Recap Bonnie Nicklien, Administrative Services and Grant Manager, explained the program was put in place on April 21St, in response to the COVID pandemic. As of May 5t", all 22 businesses who fall under the active rent reimbursement recipients have been notified that they will receive an additional six months. As of May 7t", 12 of 21 businesses from the previous five years have reapplied for the rental assistance and staff has been helping Ms. Nicklien process those applications. The CRA will be dispersing checks for another round this week. Chair Grant was pleased the CRA was assisting businesses that moved to the CRA District during the pandemic and commented they are appreciative. B. COVID-19 Social Media/Marketing/Business Promotions Update REVISED Mr. Simon explained the item was a report of their activities to help businesses during the pandemic as well as the results of their business feedback survey. Fifty businesses responded regarding the CRAs efforts to assist them through social media and to help generate business for them in whichever form the establishment was conducting business. C. CRA Economic & Business Development Grant Program Update Ms. Nicklien reviewed the item noted there is a balance of$154,818 remaining in the account. There were no questions from the Board. D. MLK Jr. Boulevard Corridor Redevelopment Project Update Mr. Simon reviewed Centennial was awarded final approval from the Florida Housing Finance Corporation (FHFC) and they have received full funding for the project. Staff met with Centennial on May 6t" regarding the preliminary site plans and deferred it in order to have an opportunity to review it with them before it would be sent to the City Commission for approval. Mr. Simon noted the CRA had their last two applications approved. Staff reminded Centennial of their obligations under the contract which primarily consisted of Centennial's reporting requirements, funding options and the commercial component of the project for the north parcel on the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Chair Grant was concerned a parcel in the middle of the project was not purchased. Mr. Simon explained he was aware, but they did not want to proceed with any type of negotiation during the FHFC protest period. He also thought it would be appropriate to 3 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 contact the property owner again. Mr. Simon noted now that funding was finalized and funding was at 100°/x, they may be able to reach agreement as the obstacle was the price the owner wanted for the property. There was discussion there was money in the MLK Jr. Corridor line item that could be used. Chair Grant suggested the board consider assisting the developer with the purchase of the property so they have a good project and the parcel would be in the middle of the proposed parking lot. The property had been appraised. He requested a motion to assist the developer with the property acquisition. Attorney Duhy suggested the motion should be that the Board give staff direction to help fund the purchase of this property and recommended the motion support staff letting Centennial know that the CRA would be interested in supporting them with an acquisition. Board Member Hay thought they could begin negotiations and when a dollar amount was requested, the Board could vote on it, which may put the Board in a better negotiating position. Motion Board Member Hay so moved. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. Discussion ensued if the project was named. Mr. Simon explained the project name on the application Centennial submitted was the name of their LLC which was Wells- Landing LLC, but the name of the project could be changed. Centennial was aware of the Board's thoughts about the name and they could discuss it at the June meeting when Centennial is present. Vote The motion unanimously passed. Board Member Katz explained he spoke with Mr. Simon that Centennial's role was significant. He thought it was amazing the Heart of Boynton got twice as much funding and he thanked the Board for its support. The CRA would save $32 million over the next 10 years. Board Member Romelus agreed and asked Mr. Simon to add some pizazz to the project and market it to the public as affordable housing. Board Member Hay recalled the CRA has tried time and again to get something in the CRA and this application was the Board's last attempt to obtain funding, otherwise they would have paid out of pocket. Board Member Katz thought it was amazing the HOB would receive twice as much, because by being funded, all the residential development was essentially free and he wanted it on the record. He thanked everyone involved including the Board for supporting this endeavor because it paid off beyond their highest expectations. Vice Chair Penserga also agreed and supported Board Member Romelus' comments. E. Ocean Breeze East Apartment Project Update 4 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 Mr. Simon gave a visual presentation on the progress of the Ocean Breeze East project noting it is a 123-unit, 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits affordable housing development. He explained staff gave Centennial Management 159 names of individuals interested in renting the units. Centennial was setting up a direct line to take information from prospective tenants. He understood, under the guidelines, potential renters may have to wait 120 days before the development receives its certificate of occupancy under the guidelines. Although the number of interested individuals exceeded the number of units available, there will be another 124 units available across the street. Renters have to contact Centennial Management for an application; however, Theresa Utterback, CRA Development Services Manager, was following up. Vice Chair Penserga asked how the applicants would be selected if they all qualified Mr. Simon explained all applicants must meet the income guidelines, but Centennial would be able to answer his questions. Board Member Romelus commented with the new project on MLK Jr. Boulevard, they may be able to acquire property to add more units. Discussion followed the Board could add more amenities and/or units as long as they meet the development timelines and funded them. F. Model Block Project Update Thuy Shutt, Assistant Director, explained this project had 10 units under construction; five by Habitat for Humanity and five from the Boynton Beach Faith-Based Community Development Corporation ("CDC"). Staff agreed to post information about the homes on their website and direct inquiries to those two organizations It was noted the CDC does not require sweat equity as a precursor to obtaining a CDC home. G. Neighborhood Officer Program 2nd Quarter Report for FY 2019 - 2020 There were no questions on this item. H. Social Media Outreach Program 1 st Quarterly Report (January 1, 2020 - March 14, 2020) Renee Roberts, Social Media and Communications Specialist, announced the report is an update of what occurred before COVID-19 occurred. There were no questions on this item. 13. Public Hearing None. 14. Old Business A. BBCRA's Small Business Disaster Relief Forgivable Loan Program Update 5 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 Ms. Nicklien reviewed this item. The program was published grants on Wednesday evening and in 36 hours, they received 91 applications. By noon April 27, 2020 they received over 100 applications. They published a notice to suspend so staff could process the applications. By April 30th, 45 applications were processed and checks th were sent. May 5 , four more applications were approved and the program is nearly out of money. She explained 18 applications were denied. Of those, 15 businesses were denied because they were outside the CRA area. Sol Oasis, when applying for the Business Tax Receipt, fell under the category it is a massage salon and the CBD store, of which both were not eligible based on the program criteria. Ms. Nicklein explained the Board could amend the criteria to accommodate the businesses, as well as approve a Tier III application for an auto facility service, also needing assistance. There are 31 loan applications pending. Chair Grant opened the floor to Public Comments. Mr. Simon advised an email from Taylor Adair, Alchemy Salon, was sent to him and Ms. Nicklien, requesting more funding for this program. Ms. Kellee Rae, Sol Oasis, 408 E. Ocean Avenue, explained when she applied for her Business Tax Receipt, by trade she is a massage therapist, but she is a medical-grade neuromuscular therapist, a health and life coach and a yoga instructor. She chose the location for her business because it was previously a yoga studio. She pointed out a massage therapist was deemed ineligible, but her business also requires a cosmetology license, which should also be recognized. She has operated for six years and thought her facility is a multi-use facility, and most of the services provided are deemed eligible. When she applied for her Business Tax Receipt she was informed it was easier to obtain the Business Tax Receipt under the category of massage, as yoga studio would require other items be addressed such as parking. She hoped the Board would make an exception. When she opened, she did not receive rent reimbursement. They had small savings which was depI eted and she has a good size staff. Receiving funds would assist her facility. Her business model is not a single-use facility. Chair Grant explained he Board would be discuss whether to increase funding frit and eligible and ineligible businesses under the same roof. Attorney Duhy explained the Board can amend the criteria for the program. Presently, the Business Tax Receipt is the way to determine who is eligible. She did not support granting an exemption, they should change the program all together or put it in businesses who could get grants, or as loan it is not the primary businesses with proof, is could be complicated, but the criteria had to be applicable to all CRA business. Chair Grant asked the Board if the allocate additional funds and if the application should be amended. Board Member Katz supported reallocating funds, but did not support changing the requirements "on the fly." He wanted to help Sol Oasis. Chair Grant noted it is not a massage parlor, it is a massage therapist. The grant was contemplated more than five years ago. Mr. Simon explained an item discussed earlier was due to undue circumstances bought on by the pandemic and it is its own singular program. They may 6 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 not have to change the criteria of all the program. There was also a Tier III category, which were conditional approvals such as tattoo parlors or pawn shops. As to funding, the Future development projects $461 K and Cottage District is $427K and they are beginning budget discussions. There is about $450K in funding available. John McNally read comments from Steve Siebert, Steve Siebert Architecture, 466 N. Federal Highway who stated increasing the fund would be a huge benefit to them and then Kellee Rae had three comments! she was not aware they could reapply for rent assistance and can she reapply, massage parlors is legal, and massage establishments are medically regulated and parlors insinuate sex trade. Chair Grant asked the Board if they would allocate additional funds to accommodate businesses who were in the queue, but funding was exhausted. Board Member Hay was approached by religious leaders about funding non-profits. He noted years ago, the Board funded Habitat for Humanity$40K, and the Community Caring Center$57,681. The churches have been hit the same was as other businesses, and have experienced layoffs, due to lack of funds. Mr. Simon explained the information given to Board Member Hay related to a specific program for non-profits and for-profits that provide affordable housing in conformance with CRA Statute. Non-profit is a catch all phrase and they generally cannot be funded, but a non-profit that performs and develops programs and projects permitted in the statute can, with the right criteria, be funded. In this case, it was affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity only provides affordable housing. The Community Caring Center is a non-profit having different services, and the CRA funded the business incubator and cafe as a cooperative, incubator-type establishment. It is related to goods and services provided in relation to what the CRA is asking for, which are business development, economic development and affordable housing. Attorney Duhy explained the CRA statute has three pillars: affordable housing, brick and mortar, and to bring enterprise and employment in the area. The next key is the plan. What the board funded conformed to those pillars. Board Member Hay requested a meeting with Mr. Simon and other religious leaders. Vice Chair Penserga supported increasing the allocation to $500K. He questioned massage/personal services. Mr. Simon explained staff did not feel they were in a position, without Board approval, to determine if life coaching is a personal service. The reason for the Tier III auto facility approval for the Board the Board to consider is because it can be considered substantive. Staff is trying to apply the criteria evenly, and the only way to check was through the Business Tax Receipt and that was why the Board had to determine if the criteria needed to be adjusted. Vice Chair Penserga asked what the intent was. Chair Grant explained the program was reviewed in September, but massage parlors were always ineligible. The Business Tax Receipt is required for all city businesses. There are multiple business tax receipts that a business 7 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 may have to get. If there is a business with only one business tax receipt that is ineligible, staff was unable to approve them. The applicant has to have a qualified Business Tax Receipt, unless the program is totally changed, to take advantage of any CRA economic development grant and because the program was already in place, it quickly was able to help business owners. There was agreement to work with Ms. Rae and coordinate with the City as she may have other eligible licenses. Chair Grant recommended taking the $500K from the Cottage District and Future Redevelopment. Vote Board Member Hay seconded the motion. It was clarified businesses already in the queue will keep their place. The motion unanimously passed. Motion Board Member Romelus moved to approve to grant funding under the Tier III category which would apply to the auto business that requested funds. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. Tier III applications would come to the Board individually. B. Consideration of Approval of System Audit Reports and Payments Release to Hart Seabourn Cove, LLC for the Properties known as Seabourn Cove - Phase I & Phase II Mr. Simon reviewed this item. The applicant met all requirements and approval to reimburse the applicant was needed. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Consideration and Discussion of Terms for a RFP/RFQ and Letters of Interest for the Operation and Management of the Historic Woman's Club of Boynton Beach Mr. Simon explained this was a discussion item and a request from the City to take over the building. Assistant City Manager and Diane Valentini, Cultural Arts Center Manager, were present. Mr. Groff explained the City would like to make the building part of a campus which also included the Senior Center across the street. It would be part of a recreation campus. The Senior Center and Woman's Club would provide event parking for both facilities. It allows for a historic building to attract special events in a prime location. It could provide rental income from parties and weddings. He reviewed the benefits of City Management as contained in the meeting materials. 8 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 Ms. Valentini hoped to have monthly events including trade shows such as bridal fairs, home improvement expos, comic book swaps, and garage sales. The City would expand programming at the Senior Center for health and socialization. They would also have an artist incubator and indoor art shows. They could have a simulation where the artist could discuss create their art, display and sell their art and interact with the public, which is a growing phenomenon. The City would partner with community organizations and are contemplating the Surfing Florida Museum, which has experience in holding and managing events as well has bringing a historical aspect. It was anticipated combined activities would generate $361 K and projected expenditures were $189K, which included an event supervisor, assistant event specialist and crew. Other expenditures were also included in the meeting backup. The net operating income is $172K. An eye level image of the campus was viewed and it would take some time to build up to that level. There is not enough parking at the building. The senior center is active in the morning but not the afternoons when the Woman's Club would be active and they could use the lot for parking, or valet because there is no way to cross Federal Highway. Staff has approached the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) about putting in a protected pedestrian crossing. The City's consultant created a sketch which they presented to FDOT. The City has never been able to get a crossing because the area was not a "campus." By creating a campus, FDOT can consider the request differently and have tentatively advised they would approve a crosswalk. The crossing would be improved to be ADA compliant and have lighting. It would also help with traffic on US 1 as there are some issues there. The City has funds included in its Capital Improvement Plan for improvements to parking at the Senior Center. The plans are preliminary and once approval of plans is given by the CRA and City Commission they can develop a master plan. Mr. Groff explained the City and CRA would develop a three-year start-up plan and enter an Interlocal Agreement for funding assistance. The City would eventually take over the building as contained in the presentation. Chair Grant asked about a letter of intent from the City. Attorney Duhy thought transferring the building to the City with an ILA was beneficial as some of the activities that would occur there, better fit the City's recreation goals. Vice Chair Penserga asked about the crosswalk and the southwest parking lot and whether there was a plan to have a crosswalk there. Mr. Groff explained there would be improvements. Chair Grant was happy the building was on the National Register and an Addison Mizner building. He also supported ensuring organizations that have used the building in the past remain. He requested a motion to approve the ILA. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve the ILA. Board Member Romelus seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 9 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 D. Consideration of Interlocal Agreement with the City of Boynton Beach for the East Boynton Beach Boulevard Extension Sttape and Parking Improvement Project Mr. Simon explained the Board approved $500K to fund improvements to the Boynton Beach Boulevard extension tot east to the Promenade abutting Pete's Pond, including lighting, landscaping, pedestrian safety, call boxes and increased parking. The ILA with the City would provide match funding. Chair Grant wanted to include in the motion the City hold to hold a name campaign to change the name of Pete's Pond. Mr. Simon agreed to forward the City. Chair Grant commented staff should bring options tot Board, the Board will select three options is would then be voted on. Motion Board Members Hay and Katz moved to approve. Board Member RomeI seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. 15. New Business A. Consideration of Request for the Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program in the Amount of$827.50 for Marketing Innovations Enterprises, Inc. for their property located at 810 N. Federal Highway Ms. Nicklien explained on April 21, the Board approved a Property Improvement Grant application for$1,900 for Marketing Innovations Enterprises for property at 810 N. Federal Highway. The applicant is requesting the Board's consideration for 50% reimbursement for landscaping improvements totaling $1,655 that were paid on August 31st. Staff could not approve the request because it was not submitted within the required 60 days. Chair Grant asked when the applicant approached the CRA to request assistance and learned it was in June 2019 before the work was done. He noted she had a code violation deadline and he requested the Board approve the $827.50 because it was after the discussion with the CRA. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. B. Discussion and Consideration of a Contract with The BG Group, LLC for the demolition of a Building Located at 115 North Federal Highway Mr. Simon explained this item was requesting approval of a contract with the BG Group fort future demolition of the building at the above locations when the City is finished using the building as the temporary Library. The grant is $73,835 to apply for the 10 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 contract award of$84,500. It is a significant savings, due to a grant Ms. Shutt applied for and received. The CRA will save some of the stained glass in the building, but the building is not safe to repurpose Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. Brief discussion ensued whether to sod the grass or use stabilized asphalt for parking once the building was demolished. Motion Board Member Hay moved to approve the contract and the property have stabilized asphalt. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. C. Consideration of an Interlocal Agreement between the Boynton Beach CRA and the City of Boynton Beach to Fund the Boynton Beach Boulevard Complete Street Project Ms. Shutt reviewed the CRA applied for two grants to beautify Boynton Beach Boulevard to make it more inclusive for bikers and other forms of transportation as well as having wider sidewalks. Galaxy Elementary School and the Marina would also be enhanced through the improvements. The State Grant, the TPA Grant (Palm Beach County Transportation and Planning Agency grant) will fund $2.23 million in 2023. The CRA received a federal grant from the Highway Administration Federal Land Access Program to help with design costs. This interlocal agreement requires a 20% local match which needs approval. The agreement will include design and construction costs and is a multi-year project that will help reimburse the City as they enter into the funding agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation for the design. City staff coordinated the FDOT work with the Boynton Beach interchange work so motorists will not be interrupted with multiple projects. The improvements are within the CRA Plan and it will improve safety. The draft interlocal agreement was included in the meeting materials and staff was requesting approval and signature after legal review between the City and CRA to fund the design and construction related costs. The first round of funding would be $250K. The City will request the funds and has two years to ask for reimbursement. Ms. Shutt understood, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) will start obtaining design services from an engineer this year. It will take about a year to complete the design and then they will issue bids sometime in 2023. That is when the remaining local funds will be needed, which will include items above and beyond what FDOT will pay for. Ms. Shutt recalled the Board had approved decorative pavement treatments, which FDOT would not pay for or the decorative street lighting. FDOT will pay for everything else that will be in the $2.3 million. 11 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 Chair Grant inquired what would happen to the designs that Kimley Horn drafted. Ms. Shutt explained it was forwarded to DOT to consider. The design project requires a more stringent level of review and the funds have not gone to waste. The survey and everything Kimley Horn submitted to FDOT was submitted and has been useful. Under the requirements, they have to solicit everything again and have additional review. She spoke to FDOT and the project manager estimated it to be a $4 million to $5 million project and it will cost the CRA very little money. they will try to coordinate it with one project manager. They will be responsible for the design and coordinating the design and construction administration. Chair Grant noted the artwork at Federal Highway was previously denied and the CRA can spend CRA funds to enhance Boynton Beach Boulevard and if they need to lobby to do what the CRA wanted to, they could. He wanted to ensure the CRA could move forward with their vision for the project. Motion is Chair Penserga moved to approve. Board Member Katz seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. D. Consideration of Disposal of a Portion of CRA-owned Properties Within the Cottage District Project for NE 1 st Street Right-of-Way Dedication Mr. Simon explained the request was to dedicate 10 feet of CRA property that runs parallel to NE 1$t Street to an existing 40-foot right-of-way to have 50-foot right-of-way in the Cottage District to accommodate on-street parking. He noted the road is an old, pI atted road and there are transitions in width all the way from Boynton Beach Boulevard to MILK Jr. Boulevard. This is one block where they can take land the only from 4 th to Boynton Beach Boulevard. Motion Board Member Katz moved to approve. Board Member Hay seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. E. Consideration of Purchase of 445 North Federal Highway via Tax Deed Sale 16. CRA Advisory Board A. Pending Assignments B. Reports on Pending Assignments C. New Assignments Chair grant noted the Board will meet in July to review the CRA's tentative budget. 12 Meeting Minutes Community Redevelopment Agency Board Boynton Beach, Florida May 12, 2020 17. Future Agenda Items Board Member Katz forwarded two versions of an ordinance, one from St. Lucie county and Port of Palm Beach relative to apprentice programs and incorporation of hiring requirement relative to government funded projects. He requested staff distribute the information and place it on a future agenda. Chair Grant had discussions with people to the north east 4th, 5th and 6th across from the Cottage District. Some owners may want to sell as they do not have much resale value as they are old. He wanted a discussion to consider the CRRA purchase some of the homes and to expand the cottage district. There were no objections. 18. Adjournment Motion There being no further business, Board Member Katz moved to adjourn. Vice Chair Penserga seconded the motion. The motion unanimously passed. The meeting was adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Catherine Cherry Minutes Specialist 13 Cherry-Guberman, Catherine From: Taylor Adair <tayloradairstylist@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 4:24 PM To: Simon, Michael Cc: Nicklien, Bonnie Subject: May 12th Public Comment Hello Michael! I have prepared a public comment for tomorrows meeting.Thank you so much for reading this in support of requesting more funding for the CRA Small Business Forgivable Loan Program. "My name is Taylor, I am the owner of Alchemy salon in East Boynton. This comment is to request more funding for the CRA Small Business Forgivable Loan Program. I am a business owner who saves for emergencies. I have been able to suspend my business over the last 7 weeks of being closed, but in doing so, have depleted all savings. There is a huge demand in the community with our reopening. The depleted savings would have supported the necessary inventory purchases, rehiring and hiring of new stylists to meet these demands. We will also experience an unexpected loss in providing an environment that protects the health and safety of each guest and employee. It is going to take a significant amount of time to rebuild my business. The measurable and impressive growth that I had experienced in this second year of business has been severely impacted by the recent closures. This additional funding would be instrumental in supporting our development and continued growth as a small business in this community. Thank you for your consideration and support." Thank you again for all that you guys do for us! Best Regards, Taylor Adair 1 -