Diamond Square Full Agenda 04-20-2026
Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency Meeting · 2026-04-20 · agenda_packet
The City of Cocoa Diamond Square Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) held a regular meeting on April 20, 2026. Key action items included approving a resolution to amend the FY26 budget (BAF# 26-051-T) to transfer $331 from training to cover insurance overages due to market-wide rate increases. The agency also considered approving an increase for the CRA Paint Grant from $1,000 to $1,500 and the CRA Beautification Grant from $500 to $750, both effective in FY27. A forgivable loan of $12,500 was considered for Wall's Bangin' BBQ under the Upstart Cocoa program, to cover inventory, equipment upgrades, marketing, rent, and fees/permits. The agency also approved minutes from a January 26, 2026, special meeting where public comments included suggestions for increased resident outreach via signage, church postings, and text messages, and a discussion on adding more trees and shade sails in the Diamond Square area. A presentation was given on a 55-and-older housing community project. The next meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026.
Agenda items
- 1. Agenda: Regular Meeting of Diamond Square CRA for April 20, 2026.
- 1. Audrey Greyson discussed trees in the Diamond Square area. She believes that adding
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Government Authority
- 1. Executive Summary
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Catering
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Plumbing
- Painting & Flooring
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Waste Management
- 1. Faith-Based Community Catering Services
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Catering
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The recitals set forth hereinabove are true and correct and are
- 1. Request Agency approval of a Resolution Amending the FY26 Budget, BAF#
- 1. Request Agency approval of a Resolution Amending the FY26 Budget, BAF#
- 1. Small business owners located outside the City and wishing to relocate to the City of Cocoa an d
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- 1. Staff are requesting Agency approval for an application for the agency’s Paint Grant
- Painting & Flooring
- Building & Industrial Supply
- 10. Bankruptcy. In the event (a) an order or decree is entered appointing a receiver of Grantee or its
- 11. Force Majeure. The parties shall use reasonable diligence to ultimately accomplish the purpose
- Legal Services
- 12. Agency. Grantee and City, and their agents, contractors, and subcontractors, shall perform all
- 13. Third-party Beneficiaries. This Agreement is solely for the benefit of the parties signing hereto
- 14. Binding Nature of Agreement. This Agreement shall be binding, and shall inure to the benefit of
- Legal Services
- Lending & Credit
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Real Estate Development
- 15. Controlling Law and V enue. This Agreement and the provisions contained herein shall be
- 16. No Liability or Monetary Remedy. Grantee hereby acknowledges and agrees that it is
- 17. Relationship. This Agreement does not evidence the creation of, nor shall it be construed as
- 18. Personal Liability. No provision of this Agreement is intended, nor shall any be construed, as a
- 19. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with
- 2. Anita Gibson inquired about how residents could have better access to the board and
- Admin Services (Other)
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Business Consulting
- Marketing & Advertising
- Design & Creative
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- 2. Business Description & Community Impact
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- Catering
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- General Contractor
- Legal Services
- Engineering & Architecture
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Waste Management
- Signage & Printing
- Real Estate Development
- 2. Funding. Subject to Grantee complying wi th the conditions contained in this Agreement and
- 2. Homeless Outreach Meal Support
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Catering
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 2. Minutes: Special Meeting of the Diamond Square CRA for January 26, 2026.
- 2. Request Agency approval of a Resolution Amending the FY26 Budget, BAF# 26-031
- Government Authority
- 2. The Upstart Cocoa Review Committee and weVENTURE or the City’s selected service provider
- 2. UpStart Cocoa Forgivable Loan Application Award - Wall's Bangin' BBQ
- 2. UpStart Cocoa Forgivable Loan Application Award - Wall's Bangin' BBQ
- 20. Severability. If a sentence, phrase, paragraph, provision, or portion of this Agreement is for any
- 21. Estoppel Letter. Upon the request of Grantee or one of its lenders, the City hereby agrees to
- 22. Notices. Any notice required or allowed to be delivered hereunder shall be in writing and deemed
- 23. Assignment. Grantee shall not assign this Agreement without the prior and written consent of
- 24. Grantee’s Signatory. The undersigned person executing this Agreement on behalf of the Grantee
- 25. Inspection. City staff is authorized to conduct an inspection of the Grantee’s property at any time
- 26. Attorney’s Fees. In the event any litigation or controversy arises out of or in connection with the
- 27. Sovereign Immunity. The City intends to avail itself of the benefits of Section 768.28, Florida
- Legal Services
- 28. E-Verify Registration and Use.
- 3. Deferred Loan. The Funding is a deferred loan, whereby no interest will accrue upon the principal
- Business Consulting
- Professional Services (Other)
- Training & Tutoring
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Real Estate Development
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Waste Management
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Other Services (Misc)
- Appliance & Electronics Repair
- Auto Repair & Service
- Barbershop
- Beauty Salon, Spa & Nails
- Locksmith
- 3. Election of the Chair and Vice Chair.
- 3. Mother’s Day Community Engagement Event
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Catering
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Office & Business Support Services
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Grocery & Convenience
- Event Planning & Rentals
- 3. Request Agency approval to increase the amount not to exceed for the
- 3. The selected applicants complete business coaching and coursework for approximately a 24-week
- Business Coaching & Training
- Business Consulting
- Office & Business Support Services
- 3. Travis Lorenzen and Kate Ditulio gave a presentation that they had for a 55 year and
- General Contractor
- Concrete & Masonry
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- 4. At the conclusion of the 24-week period, weVENTURE or the City’s selected service provider shall
- 4. Conditions of Funding. The City shall not be obligated to provide the Funding in Section 2 herein
- 4. Products & Services
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Catering
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Construction (Other)
- Waste Management
- Marketing & Advertising
- Legal Services
- Lending & Credit
- 4. Request Agency approval to increase the amount not to exceed for the
- 5. Books and Records ; Public Records . Grantee shall compile and maintain accurate books and
- Accounting & Tax
- Legal Services
- 5. Should a Forgivable Loan be awarded by the Cocoa City Council, the Small Business shall execute
- Lending & Credit
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Durable Goods Wholesale
- Food & Beverage Distribution
- Nondurable Goods Wholesale
- General Contractor
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- 6. Default and Remedies. The occurrence of any one of the following events or conditions shall
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Business Consulting
- Lending & Credit
- 6. Small Businesses must complete a community enrichment element project or service to “pay
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Real Estate Development
- Engineering & Architecture
- Business Consulting
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Signage & Printing
- 7. Term and Termination. The term of this Agreement shall be for a period of three (3) years following
- 8. Effective Date. This Agreement shall become effective upon approval by the City Council and
- 9. Indemnification. Grantee shall be solely responsible for all services, products, and work it performs
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- C. Grantee must provide evidence of compliance with section 448.095, Florida Statutes.
- D. Failure to comply with this provision is a material breach of the Agreement, and shall result
- Business Consulting
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Marketing & Advertising
- Real Estate Development
- Building & Industrial Supply
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Concrete & Masonry
- Drywall & Insulation
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- III. DELEGATIONS
- III. DELEGATIONS
- III. Delegations:
- IV. Presentations:
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Engineering & Architecture
- VI. ATTORNEY’S REPORT
- VI. ATTORNEY’S REPORT
- VI. Attorney’s Report: None.
- VII. Updates and Staff Report:
- a. Grantee agrees and warrants to the City that the Funding reimbursed pursuant to this
- a. Grantee's failure to comply with any of the requirements of this Agreement, specifically
- a. The City Council has approved, based on the recommendation of the Upstart Cocoa Review
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Durable Goods Wholesale
- General Contractor
- Construction (Other)
- Handyman & Remodeling
- Lighting & Low-Voltage Systems
- Painting & Flooring
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Machinery & Metalwork
- Building Materials & Garden Supply
- Auto Parts & Tires
- Electronics
- Trucking & Freight
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Equipment & Vehicle Rental
- b. Grantee agrees and warrants that Grantee shall remain open for business at a City of Cocoa
- Full-Service Restaurant
- Quick-Service Restaurant
- Bar & Lounge
- Coffee, Bakery & Dessert
- BBQ & Smokehouse
- Pizza
- Sushi & Japanese
- Catering
- Food Truck & Mobile Food
- Hotel & Lodging
- Grocery & Convenience
- Gas Station & Convenience
- Retail (Other)
- Cleaning & Janitorial
- Pest Control
- b. Grantee's sale of the business or change of the current business that would not independently
- b. Subcontractors
- Legal Services
- Accounting & Tax
- Office & Business Support Services
- b. To be reimbursed, the Grantee shall provide to the City of Cocoa Department of Economic
- General Contractor
- Site Prep, Grading & Hardscape
- Concrete & Masonry
- Carpentry & Cabinetry
- Electrical
- HVAC & Climate Control
- Painting & Flooring
- Plumbing
- Roofing
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- Engineering & Architecture
- Real Estate Development
- Commercial & Business Insurance
- Legal Services
- c. All payments will be made to the G rantee approximately thirty (30) days from the date of
- c. Grantee shall at all times be in compliance with the Cocoa City Code, including, but not limited
- c. Grantee's making of a material misrepresentation in any certification or communication
- d. Grantee is found guilty of, or enters a plea of no contest for, committing a misdemeanor or
- d. Grantee shall display the City of Cocoa logo, as provided by the City, on the front main entrance
- d. Purchases must be made after the Effective Date of this Agreement unless otherwise expressly
- e. Grantee agrees to seek technical assistance from an economic development organization or
- Business Consulting
- Marketing & Advertising
- e. Grantee defaults on its mortgage or terminates its lease without securing a new lease within
- e. If all items for the above categories have been purchased and the amount the City has
- f. Grantee shall provide and complete a Community Enrichment Element to “pay back” twenty
- Legal Services
- Business Consulting
- Accounting & Tax
- Landscaping & Lawn Service
- General Contractor
- Building & Industrial Supply
- Waste Management
- Event Planning & Rentals
- Religious & Civic Organization
- f. If a specified amount is allocated to a specific type of eligible expense category listed above,
- g. All Funding subject to this Agreement must be expended and reimbursed within one (1) year
- g. Grantee shall submit annual reports to the Department of Economic Development describing
- h. By execution of this Agreement, the Grantee acknowledges that only State of Florida/Brevard
- General Contractor
- Legal Services
- h. If Grantee has been approved for financial assistance for lease costs (rent abatement), Grantee
- i. Grantee must maintain compliance with all other requirements of the Policy attached hereto
- i. Reimbursement shall be denied for any instance in which the terms of this Agreement or the
- j. Grantee shall make timely payment of an y and all taxes owed by Grantee and shall timely file
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