HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-09-04-J01K Porth_Facade ImprovementAGENDA ITEM:
CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: September 4, 2018
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution awarding grant funding to Gary &
Linda Porth 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 Gary & Linda Porth, owners of property located at 500 5th Street. The
submitted application is requesting matching funds in the amount of $7,500.00 to replace siding and
foundation wall block of an existing home. As stated in the adopted Façade Improvement Program
criteria, siding and foundation wall repair is 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 Underberg Ventures, LLC, is in the amount of $7,500.00 and is less
than 50% of the total project cost.
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The current program includes review of applications by the
Downtown Design Committee. Unfortunately, staff was unable to convene a
meeting with a quorum of the Committee due to current make-up of the
Committee. In consideration of the two current applications, staff is
recommending that the City Council approve the applications without the
Committee’s consent. Staff will be presenting a recommendation for changes
to the program and committee structure at the September 17th regular Council
Meeting. Staff would recommend approval of the Façade Improvement
Grant.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the Resolution
ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution
II. Façade Improvement Program Application
PREPARED BY: Andy Kass, Senior Planner
REVIEWED BY:
J1K
PUBLIC NOTICE INFORMATION –
NAME OF PUBLICATION:
DATE OF PUBLICATION:
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 18-
APPROVAL OF A GRANT AWARD TO GARY & LINDA PORTH [500 5TH 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, Gary & Linda Porth, owners of the existing house at 500 5th Street, have
submitted a Façade Improvement Program Application requesting grant funding in the
amount of $7,500.00 equal to 15% of the total project costs associated with installation of new
siding and foundation wall on the house; AND,
WHEREAS, the Façade Improvement Program Application submitted for the siding and
foundation wall 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 4th day of September, 2018 that a Grant Award in the amount of $7,500.00 is approved
for the façade improvements at 500 5th Street.
____________________________
William F. Peard, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R. Lyon