CITY OF HALLANDALE BEACH

MEMORANDUM

 

 

DATE:              October 7, 2009

 

TO:                    D. Mike Good, City Manager

 

FROM:              John Chidsey, Director, Public Works Department

 

SUBJECT:      A Resolution of the City of Hallandale Beach, Florida, Approving Submittal of an Application for Financial Assistance from the Florida Department of State through the Historic Preservation Small Matching Grant for the Preservation of the Moffitt House in the Amount of $50,000 (BP #: 014-09)

 

 


PURPOSE

 

For the City Commission to adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for financial assistance from the State of Florida Historic Preservation Small Matching Grant for the historic preservation of the Moffitt House in the amount of $50,000.00.

 

BACKGROUND

 

The J.W. Moffitt House was constructed in 1906; this 3-bedroom classic cottage house was constructed by town pioneer J.W. Moffitt, who played an integral role in the economic and political scene of Hallandale Beach during the early 1900s.  He operated a packing house and managed production of tomatoes from different fields throughout the area. This building is significant because it dates from the earliest construction period in Hallandale Beach.   

 

In July, 2008, a local developer, Richard Shan, President of Shanco Development Company, purchased the property where the Moffitt House was located with hopes of redeveloping the property into single-family town homes.   The developer subsequently donated the house to the City. The developer also, donated the services of moving the house from its 134 South Dixie Highway location to the Curci House site at 324 SW 2nd Avenue.  The city's plan is to establish the site as the City's Historic Village with two of the oldest structures in the city side by side.

 

DISCUSSION

 

This grant application will pursue funds for the planning and designing for the historic exterior rehabilitation of the Moffitt House.  The grant application is due to the State by December 15, 2009.  The amount of the grant, if awarded, is $50,000; a 50% match is required from the City.  The City budgeted $125,000, in fiscal year 2008-2009 and has budgeted an additional $50,000 for Fiscal Year 2009-2010, from CRA funds for the renovation of the Moffitt House.  If awarded, the grant funds will become available to the City after July 1, 2010. Staff has advised the Historic Preservation Advisory Board of the City’s intent to pursue funding in an effort to preserve historical buildings in Hallandale Beach and the Board is supportive of this effort.

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

The City Commission to:

 

  1. Adopt a Resolution authorizing the submittal of a grant application for financial assistance from the State of Florida Historic Preservation Small Matching Grant for the historic preservation of the Moffitt House in the amount of $50,000.00; and

 

  1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and

 

  1. Authorize the City Manager to create accounts and to make expenditures related to the Historic Preservation of the Moffitt House.

 

Prepared by: _______________________

                           Mary Francis Jeannot

                           Administrative Analyst II

 

Reviewed:

 

  

_______________________________                                                               __________

D. Mike Good, City Manager                                                                                    Date

 

 

_____Approved                _____Disapproved                _____Hold for Discussion

 

Comments: