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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: PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION – NAME OF PUBLICATION: DATE OF PUBLICATION: AGENDA ITEM: J1J 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: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair