HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-05 I01G_03 Facade Improvement Program Application_Kenny's GarageAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: June 5, 2023
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding grant funding to Kenny’s
Garage, Inc., as part of the City of Façade Improvement Program
FORMAT:Consent Agenda
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff received a Façade Improvement Program application
from Jamie Spores, co-owner of Kenny’s Garage, Inc. located 605 Ashworth Drive. Mr. Spores is
requesting $2,000 to complete an art mural on the south wall of the building. Kenny’s Garage was
awarded funds from the Façade Improvement Program in 2022.
This program is intended to encourage businesses, organizations, and property owners located in
downtown Waukee to preserve, maintain, and improve the physical appearances of their properties.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The program allows for annual
applications to the program. The maximum grant funds available for this
program are $7,500 per project and shall not exceed 50% of the total cost.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: Staff has reviewed the application and believes the
information provided is in conformance with the overall intent and
requirements of the grant program and that the maximum grant award of
$2,000 for this project should be considered for award. The total cost of the art
mural will be $5,000.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the grant award and Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Façade Improvement Program Application
PREPARED BY: Jennifer Brown, Director of Economic Development
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2023-
APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARD TO KENNY’S GARAGE, INC. AS PART OF
THE DOWNTOWN FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT 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, on March 5, 2012, the Waukee City Council approved a Downtown Façade
Improvement Program (Resolution #12-50) to make financial assistance available to
businesses, organizations, and property owners within Downtown Waukee for the
preservation, maintanence, and general improvement of the physical appearances of their
properties thereby creating an environment that is aesthetically pleasing and facilitates an
increase in pedestrian traffic; AND,
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2011, the Waukee City Council approved the Downtown Design
Guidelines (Resolution #11-202) that provide guidance for the exterior appearance of
properties within specified areas of the Downtown; AND,
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2022, the Waukee City Council approved the Downtown Design
Guidelines (Resolution #11-202) that provide guidance for the exterior appearance of
properties within specified areas of the Downtown; AND,
WHEREAS, Kenny’s Garage at 605 Ashworth Drive, has submitted a Façade Improvement
Program Application requesting grant funding in the amount of $2,000.00 equal to half of the
total project costs associated with the addition of a permanent art mural on the south exterior
wall of the business; AND,
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Program Application submitted for the permanent art
mural at Kenny’s Garage, Inc. is in conformance with the guidelines, terms, and conditions
set forth in the Downtown Façade Improvement Program; AND,
WHEREAS, Façade Improvement Program Grants are awarded as a reimbursement for the
actual costs incurred by the applicant after the project has been completed; AND,
WHEREAS, the City staff reviewed the Façade Improvement Program Application and
recommended approval of the Downtown Façade Improvement Program Grant for Kenny’s
Garage, Inc.; AND,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session
this 5th day of June, 2023, that a Grant Award in the amount of $2,000.00 is approved for the
permanent art mural on the south exterior wall of the business pending successful completion
of mural.
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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