HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-16 I01D_01 Community Catalyst Grant Pre-ApplicationAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: January 16, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution approving IEDA Community Catalyst
Building Remediation Program grant pre-application
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff has been working with Husk Homes on the
redevelopment of the former Pin Oak building (405 6th St.) in the Downtown
Triangle District. This project would fulfill a number of goals identified in the
recent Downtown Assessment including, redeveloping a vacant building,
securing a restaurant user, increasing downtown walkability and acting as a
catalyst for future projects.
IEDA’s Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program was identified as a
potential source of funds for the rehabilitation of the former Pin Oak building.
The City is eligible to pursue the maximum $100,000 grant with financial
contribution from the City in partnership with the building owner/developer. The
application process is as follows;
Pre-applications must be submitted by January 27, 2023
Full Applications are by invitation ONLY
Application Deadline: April 14, 2023
Announcement: June 2023
A successful pre-application will bring the City one step closer securing a grant.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff recommends approval of the resolution approving the
IEDA Community Catalyst Building Remediation Program grant pre-application.
RECOMMENDATION: Approval of Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Jennifer Brown, Director of Economic Development
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
AUTHORIZING THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT PRE-APPLICATION TO THE
IOWA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (IEDA) COMMUNITY
CATALYST BUILDING REMEDIATION PROGRAM
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Waukee have established the expanded
development of community and leisure opportunities as a Council goal; AND,
WHEREAS, the City Council and the City of Waukee recognize downtown revitalization as an
economic development priority; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has identified the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) as a potential funding source for the redevelopment, rehabilitation or deconstruction of
buildings to stimulate economic growth or reinvestment in the community; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has available funds to fulfill its share of obligation related to
this grant pre-application should the grant funds be awarded.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that it hereby
authorizes the submittal of a grant pre-application to the Iowa Economic Development Authority
(IEDA) Community Catalyst Grant Program on behalf of the City of Waukee.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved the 16th day of January,
2023.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman Pierce
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair