Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Board

DATE: Monday, June 9, 2025, 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: John Fuller Auditorium 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 3.A March 10, 2025 – Regular Meeting 3.B April 28, 2025 – Special Meeting 4. Presentations 4.A Wayfinding Signage Master Plan 4.B CRA Audit of Financial Statements 5. Action Items 5.A Memorandum of Understanding - EnviroBuild 5.B Acceptance and Assignment of Development Agreement - 750 Ave C SW, LLC COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, slee@mywinterhaven.com CRA Board - March 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, slee@mywinterhaven.com CRA Board - April 28, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, slee@mywinterhaven.com Summary -EnviroBuild, LLC MOU Memorandum of Understanding - EnviroBuild, LLC Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, elabbe@mywinterhaven.com Summary - Assignment of Development Agreement - 750 Ave C SW, LLC Apartments 750 Ave C SW - Assignment of Development Agreement COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD – JUNE 9, 2025 1

5.C Acceptance and Acknowledgement of Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement - Ave F SW, LLC 5.D Demolition Budget Reallocation 5.E Resolution - R-CRA-25-01 - Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program 5.F Resolution - R-CRA-25-02 - Small Business Support Reimbursement Grant Program 5.G Developer's Agreement - Grand Central Cooperative, LLC 6. Discussion Item 6.A Capital Projects Priority List 7. Advisory Committee Minutes (informational only) 7.A Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting: April 7, 2025 Draft 7.B Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting: May 5, 2025 Draft May 28, 2025 (Special Meeting) Draft Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Summary - Assignment of Development Agreement - Ave F SW, LLC Apartments Ave F SW Assignment of Redevelopment Grant Agreement Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Summary - Demolition Program Funding Demolition Program Funding - Downtown CRA Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, elabbe@mywinterhaven.com Summary - Resolution R-CRA-25-01 Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program Resolution R-CRA-25-01 Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Summary -Resolution R-CRA-25-02 Retail Strat Grant Resolution R-CRA-25-02 Small Business Support Reimbursement Grant Program Grant Program Budget Staff Contact: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment, elabbe@mywinterhaven.com Summary - Developer's Agreement - Grand Central Cooperative, LLC Developer's Agreement - Grand Central Cooperative, LLC Grand Central Cooperative Incentive Application Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com Capital Projects Suggestions and Priorities Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, slee@mywinterhaven.com April 7, 2025 FV CRA Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD – JUNE 9, 2025 2

8. Other Business 8.A a. Comments from the Board b. Comments from the Staff i. Next Regular Meeting Date – August 11, 2025 c. Comments from the Public 9. Adjournment Staff Contact: Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator, slee@mywinterhaven.com May 5, 2025 Downtown CRA Regular Meeting Minutes - DRAFT May 28, 2025 Downtown CRA Special Meeting Minutes - DRAFT Staff Contact: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager, ahibbard@mywinterhaven.com If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purpose, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceeding is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk's Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881, in writing, not later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA) BOARD – JUNE 9, 2025 3

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). The CRA Office may be reached at 863-291-5600, at 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. CITY OF WINTER HAVEN Community Redevelopment Agency - Board Meeting REGULAR MEETING MINUTES March 10, 2025 City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 1. Call to Order Chairman Yates called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM 2. Roll Call Board Members Present: Brian Yates (Chairman); Nathaniel “Nat” Birdsong, Jr.; Bradley “Brad” Dantzler; James Threlkel; Clifton Dollison; and Maxie Hunter Board Members Absent: Tracy Mercer (Vice Chair) Samise Lee confirmed a quorum. Staff Present: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager; Michael “M.J.” Carnevale, Deputy City Manager; Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director; Cedric Cox, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Assistant Director; Angela “Angie” Hibbard, CRA Manager; Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator; John Murphy, City Attorney; and Joshua Stone, Information Technology Support Supervisor 3. Approval of Minutes Board Member Threlkel made a motion for approval of the December 4, 2024 regular meeting minutes. Motion carried (7-0). 4. Action Items a) Appointment of Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee Member Angie Hibbard shared that the Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency By-Laws state in Sections 5-A-4 and 5-B-4 that the CRA Board shall reappoint members of both the Downtown and the Florence Villa Advisory Committee’s seats to a term of two years. The term shall be from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026. Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee Seat 9 was vacated on September 30, 2024 when JaQuis McCullough decided not to request reappointment for the seat. Staff then advertised the vacancy. Staff received an application from one individual interested in serving on the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee. An applicant, Mr. David Wilson IV, is a life-long resident of Winter Haven and an attorney with an office on 1st Street in Florence Villa. Staff recommended that the CRA Board appoint Mr. David Wilson, IV to the Florence Villa Advisory Committee for the term from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026. A copy of the appointment application was attached. 4

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). The CRA Office may be reached at 863-291-5850, at 490 third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. Board Member Birdsong, Jr. moved for the appointment of Mr. David Wilson, IV to the Florence Villa Advisory Committee for the term from October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2026. Motion carried (7-0). b) Developer’s Agreement – The Carl Winter Haven, LLC Eric Labbe shared that The Carl Winter Haven, LLC submitted an application for development incentives to include Tax Increment Financing (TIF) rebates consistent with the REDA II Program, for an infill project known as The Carl. The applicant has requested, and provided documentation to support, the reimbursement option of 90% of the project’s generated tax increment for the first 10 years, 75% of the project’s tax increment for years 11-15, and 65% of the project’s tax increment for years 16-20. The applicant is also requesting reimbursement of projected water and wastewater connection fees of one-fourth each year of four years. The Carl is a proposed 8 story, apartment building that will consist of 81 Flatiron-style units, including 850 square feet of commercial leasable on the first floor. Total project cost is projected at approximately $26.74 Million. Total project cost is projected at approximately $26.74 Million and will be financed using approximately 35% private equity and 65% construction loans. The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee at their regular meeting held on February 3, 2025, unanimously recommended approval of the Developer’s Agreement to the CRA Board. Staff recommended the CRA Board’s approval of the proposed Developer’s Agreement – The Carl Winter Haven, LLC. A copy of the Developer’s Agreement was attached. Eric Labbe opened the floor to questions for himself and the developers in attendance. Board Member Dantzler questioned if parking was going to be completely onsite and if there were workforce housing provisions being made for city employees to be able to afford to reside in the new development. Discussions ensued. Board Member Birdsong, Jr., motioned for approval of the Developer’s Agreement – The Carl Winter Haven, LLC. Motion carried (7-0). c) Haven Place – Grant Appeal Samise Lee shared that Melinda Kalogridis submitted an application for a Commercial Façade Grant on the behalf of Haven Place Homeowner’s Association Inc. for minor landscaping, signage, stucco, and an exterior repaint to The Haven Place Condo Association and common property. The estimates for the work ranges from $10,400.00 to $19,568.00. The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee at their February 3, 2025 regular meeting denied the Commercial Façade Grant request by a vote of 2-3 with one member abstaining. The applicant, Melinda Kalogridis on the behalf of the Haven Place Homeowner’s Association requested for the application to brought forth before the Board in an effort to appeal the decision of the CRA Downtown Advisory Committee. Staff recommended approval of the Commercial Façade Grant for minor landscaping, signage, stucco, and an exterior repaint to The Haven Place Condo Association and common property 5

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). The CRA Office may be reached at 863-291-5850, at 490 third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the final cost of the work up to the grant reimbursement maximum of $10,000. Samise Lee opened the floor to questions. Chairman Yates wanted a clear understanding of why the grant was denied on the initial reading amongst the CRA Downtown Advisory Committee. Discussions ensued. Board Member Birdsong, Jr. moved for approval of the Commercial Façade Grant for The Haven Place Condo Association and common property in an amount equal to seventy-five percent (75%) of the final cost of the work up to the grant reimbursement maximum of $10,000. Motion carried (7-0). 5. Advisory Committee Minutes (informational only) a) Florence Villa Advisory Committee Meeting: i. January 6, 2025 Draft b) Downtown Advisory Committee Meeting: i. February 3, 2025 Draft 6. Other Business a) Comments from the Board Chairman Yates requested updates and information on the following: Florence Villa CRA structures for bus stops; having an upfront cash TIF rebate specifically for small businesses within the Florence Villa, CRA; and, the establishment of the first community development financial institution (CDFI) under the Heart for Winter Haven. Discussions ensued with various questions asked and answered. b) Comments from the Staff i. Next Regular Meeting Date – June 9, 2025 c) Comments from the Public 7. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:43 PM WINTER HAVEN CRA BOARD ATTEST: Brian Yates Angie Hibbard CRA Board Chair CRA Manager 6

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). The CRA Office may be reached at 863-291-5600, at 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. CITY OF WINTER HAVEN Community Redevelopment Agency – Board Meeting SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES April 28, 2025 City Hall - John Fuller Auditorium 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 1. Call to Order Chairman Yates called the meeting to order at 5:28 PM 2. Roll Call Board Members Present: Brian Yates (Chairman); Nathaniel “Nat” Birdsong, Jr.; Bradley “Brad” Dantzler; James Threlkel; Clifton Dollison; and Maxie Hunter Board Members Absent: Tracy Mercer (Vice Chair) Samise Lee confirmed a quorum. Staff Present: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager; Michael “M.J.” Carnevale, Deputy City Manager; Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director; Cedric Cox, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Assistant Director; Angela “Angie” Hibbard, CRA Manager; Samise Lee, CRA Coordinator; John Murphy, City Attorney; and Joshua Stone, Information Technology Support Supervisor 3. Action Item a) Downtown Parking Garage Maintenance Angie Hibbard presented that the City of Winter Haven, owns, operates and maintains the Parking Garage located in the Downtown CRA located at 220 Avenue A NW. The structure was designed and built as a project of the Downtown CRA in 2012 and since that time has been maintained by the CRA. Regular annual maintenance and inspections have been performed over the last 10+ years. Under RFQ-20-01 the City contracted with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc to inspect the Downtown Parking Garage during FY 2024. The inspection was completed by an engineer specializing in parking garage maintenance and construction, and a subsequent list of maintenance repairs was developed in a phased approach. Staff has been working with Whitehead Construction, the original contractor for the construction of the parking garage, under the City’s General Contactor agreement ITB-23-48 to review the details of the inspection report and for the initial phase of maintenance repairs provided by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. During conversations with Whitehead Construction and Kimley-Horn it was recommended to complete Phase 1 & 2 maintenance repairs at the same time in order to avoid duplication of 7

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the CRA with respect to any matter considered at such meetings or hearing, they will need a record of the proceedings, and that, for such purposes, they need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based (FS 286.0105). The CRA Office may be reached at 863-291-5850, at 490 third Street, NW, Winter Haven, Florida 33881. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statutes, Section 286.26, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this proceeding, should contact the City Clerk’s Office, 451 Third Street, NW, Winter Haven Florida 33881, in writing, no later than 48 hours prior to the proceeding; if not in writing, then not later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding at (863) 291-5600. Vision or hearing impaired please call (800) 955-8771 for assistance. work in some areas. Additional phases are mostly more cosmetic in nature and will be planned for future budget years. Staff recommended that the CRA Board approve the proposal from Whitehead Construction for the maintenance repair work for the downtown parking garage and authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to take any other actions necessary thereto. A copy of the Proposal from Whitehead Construction was attached. Angie Hibbard opened the floor for questions. Board Member Dantzler questioned if there were going to be any cosmetic changes to the parking garage. Discussions ensued with various questions asked and answered. Board Member Birdsong motioned for approval of the Downtown Parking Garage Maintenance Repairs. Motion carried by unanimous vote (6-0). 4. Adjournment Meeting adjourned at 5:41 PM WINTER HAVEN CRA BOARD ATTEST: Brian Yates Angie Hibbard CRA Board Chair CRA Manager 8

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 2 DATE: June 2, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members VIA: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director Angie Hibbard, Community Redevelopment Agency Manager FROM: Samise Lee, Community Redevelopment Agency Coordinator SUBJECT: Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between EnviroBuild, LLC and the Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency BACKGROUND Pursuant to Section 163.370 of the Florida Statutes, the Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) has the power to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under Section 163.370 of the Florida Statutes. In September of 2022, Six/Ten, LLC and the CRA entered into an agreement designed to assist eligible homeowners by covering upfront costs associated with the Residential Improvement Grant Program. This agreement automatically renews annually unless terminated by either party. The agreement provided Six/Ten, LLC the ability to front the costs associated with an approved Residential Improvement Grant and coordinate completion of the approved work with a general contractor. This provided homeowners who did not have the ability to pay for the improvements and receive reimbursement, the opportunity to participate in the program and improve their homes; however, due to the improved marketing, popularity of the program and community needs, there are approximately 30 approved applicants on the waiting list to receive approved repairs. Concurrently, Six/Ten, LLC has expressed concerns regarding their ability to continue assisting pursuant to the aforementioned agreement. In an effort to ensure completion of the previously approved Residential Improvement Grants, and to continue to provide opportunity for those homeowners who do not have the ability to participate in the program through a reimbursement, CRA staff and EnviroBuild, LLC desire to enter into this Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). EnviroBuild, LLC is a licensed contractor previously procured by the City via ITB-23-48. The proposed MOU details the process and expectation of CRA staff and EnviroBuild, LLC to facilitate the completion of work consistent with approved Residential Improvement Grants and ITB-23- 48. The proposed MOU is consistent with (a) the Community Redevelopment Plans for the Florence Villa and Downtown Community Redevelopment Areas, (b) the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, codified at Part III, Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes, and (c) City of Winter Haven Resolutions R-00-05, R-00- 06, R-00-18 and R-00-19. 9

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 2 OF 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no direct financial impact. CRA PLAN ALIGNMENT Florence Villa Plan  Goal 2: Improve housing conditions and increase affordable housing stock.  Objective 7 – Implement home repair assistance programs. Downtown  Goal 6: Re-establish existing neighborhoods through redevelopment and revitalization of housing stock  Objective 4 – Work collaboratively with property owners, developers, and City staff to identify policies and/or regulations that unnecessarily inhibit or restrict the redevelopment or revitalization of existing residential units.  Objective 5 – Regularly evaluate existing residential improvement programs to determine if eligible activities and funding levels are appropriate to meet current need. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT  Pillar: Quality of Life  Goal: 2.1 – Take a strategic, creative and locally-specific approach to maximize the availability of attainable (affordable, workforce, attainable) housing opportunities.  Objective: 2.1.4 – Ensure all available Local Housing Assistance Plan strategies are implemented annually. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee, at their April 7, 2025 regular meeting, unanimously recommended approval of the Developer’s Agreement to the CRA Board. The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee, at their May 5, 2025 regular meeting, unanimously recommended approval of the Developer’s Agreement to the CRA Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board approve the MOU with EnviroBuild, LLC. ATTACHMENTS • Memorandum of Understanding 10

WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMET AGENCY RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING THIS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMET AGENCY GRANT PROGRAM MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING ("MOU") is made and entered into as of this _______ day of ___________________, 2025, by and between THE WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes (hereinafter referred to as the "CRA"), and EnviroBuild LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company (hereinafter referred to as “EnviroBuild"), its successors or assigns. WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 163.370 of the Florida Statutes, the CRA has the power to make and execute contracts and other instruments necessary or convenient to the exercise of its powers under Section 163.370 of the Florida Statutes; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Winter Haven CRA to eliminate blight and facilitate improvements within the CRA boundaries consistent with the CRA Residential Improvement Grant Program and the Downtown and Florence Villa CRA Plans; and WHEREAS, many applicants who are otherwise eligible for the CRA Residential Improvement Grant Program do not have sufficient funds available to pay for eligible improvements and wait for reimbursement upon completion of the project, as is standard procedure for the CRA Residential Improvement Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City has previously procured the services of EnviroBuild, a licensed Building Contractor, through ITB-23-48; and WHEREAS, EnviroBuild has expressed interest and agreed to perform general construction services, consistent with ITB-23-48, for applicants who have been approved for a CRA Residential Improvement Grant; and WHEREAS, the implementation of the Residential Improvement Grant Program, consistent with this MOU, provides a public benefit in furtherance of the goals, objectives, and policies of the Downtown and Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Plans. NOW THEREFORE, the Parties hereby articulate their understanding with each other regarding the Residential Improvement Grants as follows: 1. CRA staff will confirm if the subject home is owner occupied and eligible for the Residential Improvement Grant Program. 2. CRA staff will maintain a list of approved applicants who have opted to pursue the completion of their Residential Improvement Grant through the process outlined within this MOU. 3. CRA staff will share the list of approved applicants with EnviroBuild. 11

4. EnviroBuild shall coordinate with the applicant to produce a written Scope of Work that is consistent with the approved grant and within the approved grant maximums. 5. CRA staff will review the Scope of Work and provide comment if necessary. 6. CRA staff will provide a written approval of the Scope of the Work to EnviroBuild. 7. If multiple parties have ownership in the subject party, CRA staff will confirm in writing that all parties agree to the Scope of the Work. 8. EnviroBuild shall be responsible for coordinating with the owner and completing the work contemplated in a timely and professional manner, to include receipt of all applicable permits and inspections. 9. Upon completion of the Scope of Work, EnviroBuild shall provide CRA staff with a completion report and an invoice consistent with the Scope of Work and ITB-23-48. 10. CRA staff shall review the completion report, conduct any inspections deemed necessary, and request any additional information deemed necessary to close out the project and facilitate payment to EnviroBuild. 11. Provided all work is completed and documentation is satisfactorily received, CRA staff shall facilitate payment to EnviroBuild. 12. Any work completed, outside of the approved Scope of Work, shall not be eligible for payment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this RESIDENTIAL IMPROVEMENT GRANT MOU as of the date first set forth above. Signed, sealed and delivered by and in the presence of: Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency By: ________________________________ Date: ________________________ EnviroBuild LLC, a Florida Limited Liability Company By: _______________________________ Authorized Signatory Date: ________________________ 12

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 1 DATE: May 23, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members VIA: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager M.J. Carnevale, Deputy City Manager Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity and Community Investment Director FROM: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance and Acknowledgement of Assignment of Development Agreement BACKGROUND On May 13, 2019, 750 Ave C SW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Ave C SW”), entered into that certain Development Agreement (the "Development Agreement") with the City and CRA. On or about April 16, 2024, the property was sold to BNL Champs, LLC. Section 7.9 of the Development Agreement provides that neither party may assign the Development Agreement without the express written consent of the other party and approved by the CRA Board and the governing body of the City. In this case, 750 Ave C SW, LLC, the original grantee and property owner, has requested the City and CRA Accept and Acknowledge the Assignment of the Development Agreement to BNL Champs, LLC, the new property owner. All terms and obligations pursuant to the Development Agreement remain in full effect. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no direct financial impact to the City or CRA with this request. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board accept and acknowledge the Assignment of Development Agreement between 750 Ave C SW, LLC and BNL Champs, LLC and authorize the Chairman to execute same. ATTACHMENT  Assignment of Development Agreement 13

ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT THIS ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (this "Assignment") is executed as of 9 day of April , 2025 (the "Effective Date"), by and between 750 AVE C SW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Assignor"), in favor of BNL CHAMPS LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("Assignee"), and accepted and acknowledged by THE CITY OF WINTER HA VEN, a Florida municipal corporation ("City"), and THE WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes ( 11 CRA"). Assignor, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby aclmowledged, does hereby sell, assign, transfer, convey and deliver unto Assignee, its successors and pe1mitted assigns (i.e., as and to the extent permitted in accordance with Section 7 .9 of the Development Agreement, as hereinafter defined), without recourse or warranty of any kind, express or implied, all of its interests in and to all of Assignor's estate, right, title, interest, claim and demand in and to that certain Development Agreement (the "Development Agreement") dated as of May 13, 2019, by 750 AVE C SW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, in favor of Assignee, and accepted and acknowledged by City and CRA, intending hereby to convey all of the right, title and interest, legal or equitable, contingent, deferred or otherwise, of Assignor in and to the Development Agreement, together with all rights, powers, privileges, options and other benefits of Assignor thereunder, including, without limitation, the right of Assignor to enforce or terminate the Development Agreement, to perform any of Assignor's obligations thereunder (it being expressly understood and agreed that no such obligations shall exist unless and until Assignee expressly assumes the Development Agreement, to make or agree to all waivers, amendments, approvals, and agreements, to give and receive all notices and other instruments, and to take all action thereunder or in connection therewith. The assignment of the Development Agreement is "AS-IS, WHERE-IS'' and without representations or warranties of any type being given by Assignor, except that Assignor represents and warrants that (i) Assignor is the legal and equitable holder owner of the interest of "Assignor" under the Development Agreement, (ii) the interest of "Assignor" under the Development Agreement has not been previously pledged or assigned by Assignor, and (iii) Assignor has all requisite power and authority to assign the Development Agreement to Assignee. NOTICE OF FINAL AGREEMENT. TIDS ASSIGNMENT (INCLUSIVE OF THE CONSENT ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT A), TOGETHER WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (I) CONSTITUTE THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF; (II) SUPERSEDE ANY PRlOR AGREEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER THEREOF; (III) CAN BE CHANGED ONLY BY A WRJTING SIGNED BY ALL THEN-PARTIES TO SUCH AGREEMENTS; AND (IV) SHALL BIND AND BENEFIT EACH PARTY AND ITS SUCCESSORS AND PERMITTED ASSIGNS (I.E., AS AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7.9 OF THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT). This instmment, and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, shall be governed by and construed and enforced in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Florida. ASSTGNM ENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Signature Page Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 14

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignor has caused this Assignment to be duly executed and delivered to be effective as of the Effective Date, ASSIGNOR: 750 AVE C SW, LLC a Florida limited liability company By: SIL VER PROPERTIES OF WU, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, as Manager By: 1~--c .. Printed Name: Jff{;f"'_J dm::~t.( Title: #1/aA'd!? t;~)., ) 7 ASSI GNMENT OF DEV ELOPMENT AGRE E MENT Signatur e Page Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 15

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Assignee has caused this Assignment to be duly executed and delivered to be effective as of the Effective Date. ASSIGNEE: BNL CHAMPS LLC a Florida limited liability company By: s==: ~ Name: Nigel Bogaert ------------- Title: Manger By: Name: Brian Macomber Title: Mgr By: Name: Luciano Assuncao Title: Mgr ------------- Date: 04 / 09 / 2025 ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Signalure Pngc Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 16

The undersigned as of the Effective Date expressly consent to the foregoing assignment pursuant to the terms of the Consent attached hereto as Exhibit A: ATTEST WITH SEAL: By____________ Vanessa Castillo, MMC, City Clerk Approved as to c011·ectness and form: By____________ Frederick J. Murphy, Jr., City Attorney CITY: THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA, a Florida municipal corporation By: Printed Name: Nathaniel J. Birdsong, Jr. As its: Mayor Date: -------------- ASSfGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Signature Pngc Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 17

The undersigned as of the Effective Date expressly consent to the foregoing assignment pursuant to the terms of the Consent attached hereto as Exhibit A: Signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of: Two Witnesses THE WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY, a public body created pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida Statutes THB WINTER HA VEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY By: Print Name: Brian Yates As its: Chairman Date: ----- --------- ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Signalurn Page Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 18

Exhibit A CONSENT City and CRA hereby (i) consent to the foregoing assignment described in this Assignment and recognize BNL CHAMPS LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("BNL CHAMPS"), as a permitted assign of750 A VE C SW, LLC, (ii) ratify and affirm all of the tenns, covenants, conditions and obligations of such parties in the Development Agreement, and (iii) acknowledge and agree that all references to the term "Assignee" shall hereafter be deemed to refer to BNL CHAMPS and BNL CHAMPS shall be entitled to all of the benefits and privileges under the Development Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, City and CRA acknowledge and agree that BNL CHAMPS shall be recognized as a permitted assign of 750 AVE C SW, LLC as approved in writing by City and CRA (as and to the extent permitted in accordance with Section 7.9 of the Development Agreement, as herein or hereafter defined), it being understood and agreed that the foregoing shall not otherwise modify the provisions of Secti<;>n 7.9 of the Development Agreement (which for the avoidance of doubt remain in full force and effect). To the extent that BNL CHAMPS makes an assignment it shall within thirty (30) calendar days of such an assignment provide the City and CRA with the name and title, address (both physical and mailing), and contact information. Provided further for the additional avoidance of doubt, nothing herei11 shall be construed as creating any obligations and/or responsibilities by the City and/or CRA with respect to any Loan Documents. City and CRA hereby represent and certify to BNL CHAMPS, as of the date hereof, that (a) this Consent has been duly authorized, executed and delivered by City and CRA, (b) the provisions of the Development Agreement dated May 13, 2019 among 750 AVE C SW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company ("750 AVE C SW, LLC"), City and CRA, has not been fmther amended, modified, supplemented or assigned, and the Development Agreement is in full force and effect, and (c) City, CRA and 750 AVE C SW, LLC are each in full compliance with the terms, covenants, conditions and requirements set fo1th in the Development Agreement and as of the date hereof there is no known violation of any provisions in the Development Agreement, and (d) neither City nor CRA have sent to Assignor any notice that Assignor is not in compliance with the terms, covenants, conditions and requirements set forth in the Development Agreemeut. None of the foregoing assignment, this Consent nor any of the agreements set fo1ih herein, shall constitute a novation of, or under, the Development Agreemeut. Except as otherwise expressly set fo1th herein, nothing contained herein shall constih1te an amendment, modification or waiver of any of the terms or provisions of the Development Agreement (which Development Agreement shall otherwise remain in full force and effect and unchanged) or release or limit the liability of BNL CHAMPS or any other Person who may now be or may hereafter become liable, primarily or secondarily, under the Development Agreement. For purposes of notices under the Assignment of Development Agreement, City and CRA acknowledge that the addresses for notices to BNL CHAMPS, as Assignee, are as follows: If to BNL CHAMPS: BNL CHAMPS LLC, a Florida limited liability company 14808 Deaton Aly Orlando, Florida 32827 Attention: ASSIGNMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT Signature Pnge J Doc ID: 6d5e50bc1 b61 b49fe08ed99c2cc3f08f53892fea 19

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 1 DATE: May 23, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members VIA: T. Michael Stavres, City Manager M.J. Carnevale, Deputy City Manager Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity and Community Investment Director FROM: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager SUBJECT: Acceptance and Acknowledgement of Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement BACKGROUND On September 14, 2021, Ave F SW, LLC, a Florida limited liability company (“Ave F SW”), entered into that certain Redevelopment Agreement (the "Redevelopment Agreement") with the City and CRA. On or about December 18, 2024, the property was sold to Heart for Winter Haven Inc. Section 7.9 of the Redevelopment Agreement provides that neither party may assign the Redevelopment Agreement without the express written consent of the other party and approved by the CRA Board. In this case, Ave F SW, LLC, the original grantee and property owner, has requested the CRA Accept and Acknowledge the Assignment of the Redevelopment Agreement to Heart for Winter Haven Inc., the new property owner. All terms and obligations pursuant to the Redevelopment Agreement remain in full effect. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no direct financial impact to the City or CRA with this request. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board accept and acknowledge the Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement between Ave F SW, LLC and Heart for Winter Haven Inc. and authorize the Chairman to execute same. ATTACHMENT  Assignment of Redevelopment Agreement 20

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CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 2 DATE: June 3, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members VIA: Eric Labbe, Economic Opportunity & Community Investment Director FROM: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager SUBJECT: Approval of Reallocating Funds for Demolition Grant BACKGROUND To assist in furthering the goals of removing slum and blight and redeveloping the Community Redevelopment Agency areas, the CRA Board approved Resolution R-CRA-22-02 for the establishment of a Demolition Program on March 14, 2022. The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee endorsed this program in February of the same year, however funds have not been allocated to this program to date. In partnering with the Safe Neighborhoods Division, a property in the Downtown CRA district has been identified and an application submitted for the demolition program. The house located at 232 Avenue B NE was significantly damaged by a fire and the structure is not currently safe for living. The FY 2025 Budget allocated $100,000 for Residential Improvement Grants and staff only has three (3) applications in queue for funding with no additional applications in the approval process. The overall remaining amount in the line item for Grant Programs (8220) is $321,681.62 with pending reimbursements of $92,811.60 from all grants. This leaves a balance of $228,870.02 for the Grant Programs. Due to the fire and subsequent vacancy the property has become an attractive nuisance to the neighborhood and a safety concern. There are code violations on this property that would be resolved in part with a demolition of the house. Staff is working together with the Safe Neighborhoods Division and the owner’s family to rectify the current situation. The owner passed away and the family is working through probate for the property. A reallocation of up to $20,000 from the Grant Programs line item in the FY25 budget would allow for the Downtown CRA to assist with the demolition of the house, and is consistent with the goals and purpose of a CRA, to remove slum and blight. FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no direct financial impact to the CRA as previously budgeted but unused funds will be utilized. 27

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 2 OF 2 CRA PLAN ALIGNMENT DOWNTOWN  Goal 3: Expand Neighborhood Development and Revitalization Efforts  Objective 3.1 – Proactively survey the Downtown District for code enforcement violations and work closely with City staff and the community to achieve compliance  Goal 6: Regularly evaluate existing residential improvement programs to determine if eligible activities and funding levels are appropriate to meet current need.  Objective 6.1 – Work with the city to clean-up unattended properties. STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT This is most closely aligned with the Quality of Life Strategic Pillar. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee, at their May 5, 2025 regular meeting, unanimously recommended approval to reallocate up to $20,000 from line 8220 of the Downtown CRA Budget to be used for the demolition program to the CRA Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board approve reallocate $20,000 from line 8220 (grant programs) to Demolitions. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution R-CRA-22-02 • Demolition Application and Agreement for 232 Avenue B NE 28

Adopted Budget Amended Current Month YTD YTD Budget - YTD % Used/ Account Account Description Budget Amendments Budget Transactions Encumbrances Transactions Transactions Rec'd Prior Year Total Fund 108 - CRA - Downtown Fund EXPENSE Department 80 - Non-Departmental Cost Center 957 - CRA - Downtown 8220 Facade/Sidewalk Cafe Furniture Grant Program 362,000.00 .00 362,000.00 .00 .00 68,544.01 293,455.99 19 136,155.99 Cost Center 957 - CRA - Downtown Totals $362,000.00 $0.00 $362,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68,544.01 $293,455.99 19% $136,155.99 Department 80 - Non-Departmental Totals $362,000.00 $0.00 $362,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68,544.01 $293,455.99 19% $136,155.99 EXPENSE TOTALS $362,000.00 $0.00 $362,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68,544.01 $293,455.99 19% $136,155.99 Fund 108 - CRA - Downtown Fund Totals REVENUE TOTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 EXPENSE TOTALS 362,000.00 .00 362,000.00 .00 .00 68,544.01 293,455.99 19% 136,155.99 Fund 108 - CRA - Downtown Fund Totals ($362,000.00) $0.00 ($362,000.00) $0.00 $0.00 ($68,544.01) ($293,455.99) ($136,155.99) Grand Totals REVENUE TOTALS .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 +++ .00 EXPENSE TOTALS 362,000.00 .00 362,000.00 .00 .00 68,544.01 293,455.99 19% 136,155.99 Grand Totals ($362,000.00) $0.00 ($362,000.00) $0.00 $0.00 ($68,544.01) ($293,455.99) ($136,155.99) Run by Angie Hibbard on 06/03/2025 05:47:44 PM Page 1 of 1 Budget Performance Report Fiscal Year to Date 06/03/25 Include Rollup Account and Rollup to Base & Detail 29

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 2 DATE: June 5, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members FROM: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment SUBJECT: Resolution R-CRA-25-01 BACKGROUND The Constituent Issues Basis for the Community Redevelopment Plan section of the Florence Villa CRA Plan identifies that the establishment/re-establishment of businesses in Florence Villa, and particularly along First Street North, was a key issue and priority. Pursuant to that constituent input the following goal and objective were established in the Florence Villa CRA plan. Goal 1: Attract business and economic development opportunities Objective 6: Provide incentives for business retention and recruitment for businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and First Street. In response to these issues, priorities, goals and objectives, staff has developed the Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program. The purpose of the program is to facilitate the development and establishment of new small businesses, and associated jobs, within the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area by providing a reimbursement of 10% of construction cost of a project, up to $75,000 for eligible projects within the Florence Villa CRA and a reimbursement of 20% of the construction cost of a project, up to $150,000 for eligible projects that have frontage on First Street North. Eligible projects include new construction or rehabilitation of existing structures to house new small businesses, defined as independently owned and operated, non-franchised, retail, restaurant, or service industry businesses.  Applicants must make application and be approved by the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee prior to commencement of construction.  Funds will be awarded on a first come, first approved basis. When budgeted funds are expended and/or encumbered, no more applications will be presented for approval. Staff may continue to take in applications and create a waiting list.  Must commence construction within 6 months of approval. If construction does not commence within 6 months, the funds allocated towards that project may be released and made available to the next eligible applicant. Applicant may re-apply. 30

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 2 OF 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT There is no immediate direct financial impact associated with approval of this resolution. Upon approval staff will develop an application and present a budget proposal to the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee and the CRA Board for approval. FLORENCE VILLA CRA PLAN ALIGNMENT  Goal 1: Attract business and economic development opportunities  Objective 6 – Provide incentives for business retention and recruitment for businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and First Street. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee, at their April 7, 2025 meeting, voted 8-1 to recommended approval of the Resolution R-CRA-25-01 to the CRA Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board approve Resolution R-CRA-25-01 establishing the Florence Villa Small Business Development Assistance Program. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution R-CRA-25-01 31

RESOLUTION R-CRA-25-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHING THE “FLORENCE VILLA SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE” DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM WITHIN THE FLORENCE VILLA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH, AND RECOGNIZING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FLORENCE VILLA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLAN; MAKING FINDINGS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTION REGARDING SAID DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE PROGRAM; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Winter Haven, Florida Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) desires to facilitate further redevelopment opportunities within the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area specific to establishment of new small businesses; and WHEREAS, consistent with the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Plan, specifically Goal 1, which states, “Attract business and economic development opportunities”, and Objective 6, which states, “Provide incentives for business retention and recruitment for businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and First Street.”; and WHEREAS, First Street North was the traditional small business, economic center, for the historic Florence Villa area; and WHEREAS, small businesses and structures were taken and demolished pursuant to the widening of First Street North; and WHEREAS, the CRA and the community desire to continue efforts to re-establish First Street North as a business and economic center for the Florence Villa area; and WHEREAS, the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee, established by the CRA, has reviewed and affirmatively endorsed and recommended approval for that certain development incentives/assistance program, which is further described herein, to be established and utilized by the CRA for eligible properties located within the boundaries of the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area; and WHEREAS, at a lawfully convened public meeting of the CRA, the CRA approved the development incentives/assistance program specified and detailed herein and; WHEREAS, it is the intent of this Resolution to formally approve and articulate the development incentives/assistance program specified herein and to instruct CRA staff to implement the same; and 32

RESOLUTION R-CRA-25-01 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, the CRA finds the development incentives/assistance program specified herein to be consistent with (a) the Community Redevelopment Plan for the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area, (b) the Community Redevelopment Act of 1969, codified at Part III, Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, and (c) City of Winter Haven, Florida Resolutions R-00-07 and R-20-59. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: 1. The above recitals are incorporated herein and form a factual basis for the passage of this Resolution. 2. The following development incentives/assistance program is approved for use within the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area: The Florence Villa Small Business Development Incentives/Assistance Program: The purpose of this incentives/assistance program is to encourage and facilitate the development and establishment of new small businesses, and associated jobs, within the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area by providing the eligible developer or business owner, a potential reimbursement of 10% of the construction cost of a project, up to $75,000, whichever is less all as determined and verified by CRA staff and so long as it is an eligible project as determined by CRA staff. Additionally, the development and establishment of new small businesses on parcels with frontage on First Street North, between Ave M NW and Martin Luther King Boulevard, may be eligible for a potential reimbursement of 20% of the construction cost of a project, up to $150,000, whichever is less all as determined and verified by CRA staff and so long as it is an eligible project as determined by CRA staff. Rehabilitation of existing structures to house a new small business, or businesses, are also eligible for funds under the incentive program approved herein so long as approved by CRA staff. The CRA will reimburse the eligible Developer of eligible projects upon the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, Certificate of Completion, or final inspection, whichever is applicable, for eligible improvements under the incentives/assistance program approved herein subject to verification and approval by CRA staff. The fee simple owner of the 33

RESOLUTION R-CRA-25-01 Page 3 of 4 property or a duly designated agent must make application on a application form provided by CRA staff and the application must be approved by the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee on a recommendation from CRA staff prior to the commencement of construction in order to be eligible for any funds under the incentives/assistance program approved herein. Funds for any eligible project under the incentives/assistance program approved herein will be awarded on a first come, first approved basis. When all budgeted funds are expended and/or encumbered, no more applications will be approved. CRA staff may continue to take in applications and create a waiting list for when newly budgeted funds are available. There is no guarantee that funds will be budgeted for the development incentives/assistance program approved herein year over year. The eligible applicant must cause the commencement of construction within 6 months of approval. If construction does not commence within 6 months of approval, the funds approved for a particular project may be released and made available to the next eligible applicant. Applicants may re-apply. For the purpose of this incentives/assistance program a small business shall be an independently owned and operated, non-franchised, retail store, restaurant, or service industry business as determined eligible by CRA staff. 3. Any and all conflicting resolutions are hereby repealed to the extent necessary to give this Resolution full force and effect. 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage. The remainder of this page left intentionally blank 34

RESOLUTION R-CRA-25-01 Page 4 of 4 INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Board of Commissioners of the City of Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency, on this ___ day of __________, 2025. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF WINTER HAVEN, FLORIDA By: ________________________________ Chairman ATTEST: Secretary Approved as to form: CITY ATTORNEY Frederick J. Murphy, Jr., City Attorney 35

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 1 OF 2 DATE: June 3, 2025 TO: CRA Board Members VIA: Eric Labbe, Director of Economic Opportunity & Community Investment FROM: Angie Hibbard, CRA Manager SUBJECT: Resolution R-CRA-25-02 BACKGROUND In late 2024 both the Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee and the Downtown CRA Advisory Committee discussed the Small Business Support program from Retail Strategies at their respective meetings. Included in both the Plans for each CRA District is a goal to attract new businesses and enhance existing businesses. Each Advisory Committee reviewed the program and the need to support businesses, with both voting to recommend to the CRA Board to fund a grant program to go along with the Small Business Support program. Staff has reviewed the program and Resolution R-CRA-25-02 defines the reimbursement program. The purpose of the Small Business Support program is to strengthen new and existing businesses by offering multiple learning paths with videos and information on one online platform. Once a business owner with a business located in the Florence Villa or Downtown CRA districts completes at least two of the learning paths they may apply for the Small Business Support Reimbursement Grant Program. New and existing businesses may be eligible for reimbursement of certain items purchased, include software systems, website creation, point of sale systems, security and life safety systems, improvement to aesthetics or “curb appeal”, improvements for the display of merchandise or product, signage, and/or other tangible items related to a specific Retail Strategies learning path.  Applicants must complete at least two learning paths on the City’s Link to the Retail Strategies Portal, one of which must be the Omi-Channel Retail Strategies learning path.  Applicants must make application and be approved by the CRA Staff in writing prior to ordering or purchasing item(s).  Businesses must be located in a store front or office located within the Florence Villa Community Redevelopment Area or the Downtown Community Redevelopment Area.  Reimbursement shall be equal to the purchase price of eligible items up to a maximum reimbursement of $5,000. Each business shall be eligible for one (1) reimbursement grant. 36

CRA BOARD MEETING JUNE 9, 2025 FACT SHEET MY WIN T ER H A V EN. C OM PAGE 2 OF 2 FINANCIAL IMPACT The current Grant Program line item for both CRA Districts has sufficient funds for this grant. The recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Florence Villa is to designate $20,000 to fund the grant program. The recommendation from the Advisory Committee for Downtown is to designate $40,000 to fund the grant program. FLORENCE VILLA CRA PLAN ALIGNMENT  Goal 1: Attract business and economic development opportunities  Objective 6 – Provide incentives for business retention and recruitment for businesses along Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and First Street. DOWNTOWN CRA PLAN ALIGNMENT  Goal 1: Enhance Economic Development by Supporting Existing Businesses and Attracting New Investment to the Downtown District  Objective 7 – Initiate programs to improve and strengthen existing businesses, including marketing and promotion, small business loans and other financial incentives. ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION The Florence Villa CRA Advisory Committee, at their October 21, 2024 meeting, unanimously recommended to fund a reimbursement grant program associated with the Small Business Support program platform from Retail Strategies to the CRA Board. The Downtown CRA Advisory Committee, at their November 4, 2024 meeting, unanimously recommended to fund a reimbursement grant program associated with the Small Business Support program platform from Retail Strategies to the CRA Board. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the CRA Board approve Resolution R-CRA-25-02 establishing the Small Business Support Reimbursement Grant Program, Designate the program as an approved grant program under Budget line item 8220, and assign $40,000 in the Downtown CRA Budget and $20,000 in the Florence Villa CRA Budget to this program for FY 24/25 from unused and unencumbered funds within the same line item. ATTACHMENTS • Resolution R-CRA-25-02 • Budget Report for Grant Programs 37

RESOLUTION R-CRA-25-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WINTER HAVEN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHING THE “SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT REIMBURSEMENT GRANT PROGRAM” WITHIN THE FLORENCE VILLA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA AND THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AREA IN ACCORDANCE WITH, RECOGNIZING, AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FLORENCE VILLA AND THE DOWNTOWN COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT PLANS; MAKING FINDINGS; PROVIDING PROCEDURES AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTIONS REGARDING SUCH PROGRAM; REPEALING CONFLICTING RESOLUTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTION OF SCRIVENER’S ERRORS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Winter Haven Community Redevelopment Agency (“CRA”) desires to attract business and economic development opportunities, and enhance economic development by supporting existing businesses and attracting new development and redevelopment, consistent with the goals of the Florence Villa and Downtown Community Redevelopment Plans; and WHEREAS, the Florence Villa and Downtown CRA Advisory Committees have reviewed and affirmatively endorsed and recommended the Small Business Support Reimbursement Grant Program, which is further described h