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Approval of $1.9M Loan for Historic Building Renovation at 231 N. Laura St.

Original title: ORD Making Certain Findings, & Apv & Auth the CEO of the DIA, or His Desig, to Execute a Redev Agrmt btwn the DIA & Global Solution Partners, Inc., to Support the Renovation & Rehab by Developer of a Historic Bldg Located at 231 N. Laura St; Auth 3 Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Prog Loans, in an Aggregate Amt Not to Exceed $1,907,345.00, to the Developer in Connection with the Proj; Desig the DIA as Contract Monitor for the Agrmt; Prov for Oversight of the Project by the DIA; Auth the Execution of All Docs Relating to the Above Agrmt & Transactions, & Auth Technical Changes to the Docs; Timeline for Execution of Agrmt by the Developer (Lavie) (Req of DIA) 3/24/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, F 4/6/26 NCSPHS Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/7/26 F Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/14/26 CO PH Read 2nd & Rerefer 4/20/26 NCSPHS Amend/Approve 3-4 (Fail) (Gay, White, Amaro, Boylan) 4/21/26 F Amend/Approve 5-1 (Diamond) 4/28/26 CO Amend/Approve 14-4 (Boylan, Gay, Freeman, Diamond) Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 4/14/26

Record date · April 28, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance authorizes the Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) to enter into a with Global Solution Partners, Inc. for the renovation of a historic building. The city will provide three loans totaling up to $1,907,345 to support the project, with the DIA serving as the .

Why it matters

The city is committing $1,907,345 in public funds through the Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Program to support a private developer's renovation of a historic property at 231 N. Laura St.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Global Solution Partners, Inc.

The developer is receiving $1,907,345 in city loans and entering into a binding redevelopment agreement.

Directly affected

Downtown Investment Authority

The agency is tasked with executing the agreement, monitoring the contract, and providing project oversight.

Key Facts

  • The ordinance authorizes the CEO of the DIA to execute a redevelopment agreement with Global Solution Partners, Inc.
  • The city will provide three loans under the Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Program.
  • The total aggregate amount of the loans shall not exceed $1,907,345.00.
  • The project involves the renovation and rehabilitation of a historic building located at 231 N. Laura St.
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  • The DIA is designated as the contract monitor for the agreement.
  • The DIA is responsible for the ongoing oversight of the project.
  • The ordinance authorizes the execution of all related documents and technical changes to those documents.
  • The ordinance was enacted following a 14-4 vote by the City Council on April 28, 2026.
  • A public hearing was held on April 14, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the $1.9 million loan?
The funds are provided through the Downtown Preservation & Revitalization Program to support the renovation and rehabilitation of a historic building at 231 N. Laura St.
Who is responsible for making sure the developer follows the agreement?
The Downtown Investment Authority (DIA) is designated as the and is responsible for project oversight.

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Legislative Voting Pattern

The ordinance faced initial committee-level resistance (3-4 vote failure in NCSPHS) before eventually passing the full City Council with a 14-4 majority.

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Connected Entities

Downtown Investment Authority, 231 N. Laura St., Global Solution Partners, Inc.
OrganizationDowntown Investment Authority“The city agency responsible for managing the agreement and overseeing the projec”Map →
location231 N. Laura St.“The site of the historic building renovation.”Map →
OrganizationGlobal Solution Partners, Inc.“The developer receiving the loans for the renovation project.”Map →

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