1. Downtown Development Board/ Community Redevelopment Agency
Thomas C. Chatmon, Jr.
Executive Director
Downtown Development Board/
Community Redevelopment Agency
August 20, 2010

2. Seniors First, Inc.
Annual agreement provides senior transportation service (Senior Tran)to residents of 11 downtown senior housing developments
The CRA Advisory Board recommended approval from October 1, 2010 – September 30, 2011 (up to $ 46,242.00)

3. Donation Meters
Meters allow citizens to donate money directly to service providers
Provides donators with a new level of convenience and security
Painted bright colors to differentiate from parking meters, making them easy to identify
Meters will work in conjunction with other community programs

4. Meters in Laguna Beach,CA

5. Meters in other Cities
Denver, CO
Miami, Florida
Montreal, Canada

6. Donation Meters Overview
15 meters will be installed in CRA area including the Central Business District of Downtown Orlando
Majority of meters will be installed near exempt zones
Meters will be installed and maintained by DDB Clean Team

7. Donations & Marketing
Collections, cash management and accounting will be handled by the City of Orlando Parking Division
DDB and Mayor’s Office of Communications will market the program
Donations will go to Central Florida Commission on Homelessness

8. Start-up Costs Purchase of 20 meters - $1,000 Re-Key each meter - $800
Purchase 5 pieces of pipe to set meters - $710
Purchase concrete to set pipes - $20
Purchase 20 Lexan plastic signs & brackets - $142
Purchase 20 meter wraps - $6,575
Labor costs - $403
Total Cost - $9,650 ($ per unit)

10. QUESTIONS…

11. Changes to MEBA Guidelines
Over the past six months, a team of City and CRA/DDB staff members have participated in revamping the MEBA program. The process resulted in the modification of key elements.

12. Recommended Changes to MEBA Guidelines
Number of Board members reduced from nine to seven members
Rent subsidy period decreased from 12 months to 6 months
Assistance for inventory capped at 25% of the grant amount
Capital equipment expenses must total no less than $2,000
Business size is limited to no more than 20 employees
Franchises are eligible for funding
Criteria for eligibility of restaurants (51% of gross revenue from the sale of food and/or non-alcoholic drink)

13. Recommended Changes to MEBA Guidelines
Applicants must provide proof of capital or borrowing capacity (at least 10% of the requested grant amount)
Grantees will be required to submit Annual Status Reports and a Designed Action Plan (DAP) prior to first reimbursement of funds.
The grant operates as a deferred loan for 3 years with full forgiveness at the end of 3 years if grantee is in compliance with MEBA agreement.
Assignment of a Program Manager – Position to be assumed by the CRA/DDB Project Manager
Addition of a Business Consultant – Position to be awarded according to Purchasing Division procedures

14. Program Manager
Coordinate eligible applicants with the Business Consultant
Manage reimbursements to client businesses per MEBA agreements and program guidelines
Coordinate client businesses with EDO involvement for post-award guidance
Make preliminary determination regarding eligibility
Coordinate appropriate due diligence on applicants
Manage Business Consultant’s contract & role within the program
Present Business consultant’s report and additional findings regarding applications to the MEBA Board on each eligible application
Manage annual reporting of client businesses

15. Business Consultant
Review qualified applications and conduct an objective business and financial analysis of each application
Assist client businesses with completing a Designed Action Plan (DAP)
Assist applicants throughout application process
Provide guidance to the Program Manager regarding initial assessment
Advise Program Manager regarding desired format and information for quarterly and annual reports from client businesses
Provide guidance to qualified applicants
Provide MEBA Board via the Program Manager with a unique report of objective findings and analysis of each qualified application
Attend each MEBA Board meeting to discuss information needed by the Board to decide on applications
Coordinate with the Program Manager to ensure that applications are complete and ready for MEBA Board review

16. Designed Action Plan (DAP)
The DAP will contain key elements to support a successful business, including but not limited to:
Implementation Schedule – Timeframes for build-out, setting up the storefront, staffing, stocking, and grand opening projections;
Staffing Plan – Hiring, training, shifts, hours of operation;
Inventory Plan – Inventory projections, ordering, suppliers, storage needs/facilities;
Financial Management Plan – Projected payroll, purchases and expenses including inventory, equipment repair/replacement/additions, marketing, staffing/benefits; and
Marketing Plan – Advertising strategies, event participation, donations.
Each client’s DAP will follow these general guidelines, but be prepared as a unique document, tailored to each client’s specific business model and needs.

17. QUESTIONS…