HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-05-J01J Facade Improvement Program - Bowtruss Properties LLC
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: April 5, 2021
AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding grant funding to Bowtruss
Properties, LLC., as part of the City of Waukee Downtown Façade
Improvement Program
FORMAT: Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: Staff has received an application for the Façade
Improvement Program from Bowtruss Properties, LLC., owner of property located at 450 6th Street.
The submitted application is requesting matching funds in the amount of $7,500.00 for the recent front
façade improvements to the former flower shop which has been redeveloped as Old Station Craft
Meats. As stated in the adopted Façade Improvement Program criteria, doors, siding, and windows are
within the permitted scope of work to receive funding from the program. The work has already been
completed, but the work and bidding process were done in compliance with the program policies.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The Council had previously
approved the use of TIF dollars in the amount of $30,000 toward the
Downtown Façade Improvement Program with a maximum award of $7,500
and not to exceed 50% of the total cost of improvements. The application
related to Bowtruss Properties, LLC., is in the amount of $7,500.00 and is less
than 50% of the total façade improvement costs.
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.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Façade Improvement Program Application
PREPARED BY: Brad Deets, Development Services Director
REVIEWED BY:
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THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2021-
APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARD TO BOWTRUSS PROPERTIES, LLC [450 6TH
STREET] 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, Bowtruss Properties, LLC, owner of Old Station Craft Meats at 450 6th Street,
has submitted a Façade Improvement Program Application requesting grant funding in the
amount of $7,500.00 equal to 44.5% of the total project costs associated with façade
improvements; AND,
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Program Application submitted for the façade
improvements of the building 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,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in session
this 5th day of April, 2021 that a Grant Award in the amount of $7,500.00 is approved for the
façade improvements at 450 6th Street.
____________________________
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair