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HomeMy WebLinkAbout[07a] Business BFA Grant - Margie Hughes, Closet to Closet • CITY OF ST. JOSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com DATE: May 16, 2012 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator Judy Weyrens FROM: Cynthia Smith - Strack Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: BFA Grant Application: Margie Hughes, St. Joseph Action Group Richard Schultz d.b.a. Closet to Closet Councilors Background: Steve Frank Ms. Margie Hughes has submitted the attached application to the Business Facade Bob Loso Architectural Grant Program. Renee Symanietz Dale Wick Ms. Hughes will attend the EDA meeting at approximately 6 p.m. to provide additional information to the EDA. Ms. Hughes is seeking a BFA grant for signage at the Closet to Closet EDA thrift store operating in the Minnesota Street Market Building. Larry Hosch Chad Davey As you know, the BFA Grant Program covers design and construction costs associated with Steve Frank improvements to property that are visible from a public right -of -way. Tom Skahen Dale Wick A copy of the BFA guidelines are attached for EDA Board Member information. Eligibility guidelines are as follows: 1. All work must be done on the exterior of the building/property and/or result in a publicly visible improvement. 2. All work done must be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the Downtown Revitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. All required permits must be obtained. Work shall include the correction of any known exterior building code violations. 3. Work in progress or performed prior to project approval will typically not be eligible for funding unless the EDA finds significant underlying purposes for work beginning prior to project approval. 4. Funds may be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors and/or site landscaping resulting in a publicly visible improvement and for actual construction costs related to an approved improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. 5. Signs are eligible for this program but must be in connection with a facade improvement project. 6. The following types of property are not eligible: • Tax delinquent • Special Assessment delinquent • CITY OF ST. J OSEPH www.cityofstjoseph.com • Property in litigation • Property in condemnation or receivership • Tax exempt properties • Exclusively residential buildings • Properties zoned industrial • New construction projects on lots previously undeveloped (redevelopment and/or rehabilitation projects remain eligible) • Property considered non - conforming to the City's Code of Ordinances, unless the proposed improvements are intended to correct all the non - conforming issues. While the BFA grant has been used to assist with new signage, the EDA has always maintained the need to have additional aspects of the project including, but not limited to, landscaping, work on exteriors, entries, windows, and the like. The EDA has not considered a project contemplating signage and painting of a facade. The EDA's 2012 capital allocation included funding for BFA Grant applications and other revitalization efforts. The balance is sufficient to cover this BFA application. BFA program oversight and authority for grant approval was delegated to the EDA. Action: EDA consideration of the grant application is kindly requested. APPLICATION FOR ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT FACADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM " Please read attached program criteria carefully before completing the application " " Please remember to include photos of your building(s) and/or property as they relate to the types of improvements indicated on this application. '" Business Name: 0-01 be A Clip Set Property Address: 077 W . M 1 limesct - f Business Owner(s): • ci) Pt;, Ach +„q. rrw -p . J t�l� . own* A. 6 C l v4 Property Owner(s): � � f��{D L� le Mailing Address: bathe c Cell of Phone Number: 3 ao a 41-6 7 7 9 04. I jIu Fax Number: VJ • A • E -Mail Address: "tool kt lies Sg g, a- r • Ket t On the attached page, please identify the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s) and /or property. 2. Based on the proposed improvements identified, please provide your best estimate of the entire project cost: $ 4L140 3. If the project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate, do you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the project? ✓ Yes No If No, by what means will you secure funding and still complete the project within a timely manner 4. If your project is approved, does completing the project timely pose any concerns for you? ,d Yes " No If yes, Please list those concerns: ? . a' PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please provide an accurate and thorough summary of your project. The photographs taken of your building(s) and property will assist in a visual manner to further support your written project description. Q TI 12.1 , •t dwt • , —r .n. + s O — CICndf Gvw1•41s 0Sef • S • C44 Ito 414 - rn4e.r• LAso I",os u>kv i P•5 rat -KA. for er l c . 4.4.h+.44 i- - . Betio t. ' I. 44'4 I +col A ... +M e: :... • 4 Based on the description of your project and your motivation for wanting to make these improvements, please place a check mark next to those project preference item you feel your project meets. V Wili positively contribute to the City's revitalization/renewal efforts. ' � WO • '"' Will eliminate a blighting influence. 9 - .4 0.5142 pis% 0 Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise. t hdd jtcr + atN Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1. The information on this application is accurate. I have read, understand, and agree to comply with t the program criteria for the St. Joseph Business Facade Architectural Design Grant Program. Authorized Agent: 4/.....: Date: 6--1 t• '''"I / A Title: �4�� .!I / a G�� Sc A ■ /.o- Mail or Deliver to: St Joseph Facade Architectural Design Grant Program, City of St Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North, P.D. Box 668 St. Joseph MN 56374 a a s Page 1 of 1 Margy Hughes, From: "Margy Hughes" <tmhughes58 @charter.net> To: "Hughes,home" <tmhughes58@charter.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 12:26 PM Subject Re: regarding the sign for Closet 2 Closet From: " Deb nite,Cris To: Sent: Monday, November 07, 2011 11:20 AM Subject Re: regarding the sign for Closet 2 Closet Margy, Sony for the wait on this info Due to the complexity of the signs round shapes - I think you may want to have the sign produced by a cumputer generated sign maker. The prices below were gathered from a meeting I had with my sign person. Option No. 1 : Three levels of plastic material : A. 36" circle 1/2 thick B. Arrows cut to circle shape C. 3D lettering and number two Cost : $ 850. plus tax Option two : One layer : sign simply printed on 36" crcle : Cost : $ 450. plus tax 3 ! ) e l e) ) it pre cut 36" flat board and simply paint my design on z Thoughts ? Hope this helps. Time to get this done would be two weeks. Best, Bob 5/16/2012 023 Page 1 of 1 Margy Hughes From: "Margy Hughes" <tmhughes58©charter.net> To: "Hughes,home" <tmhughes58©charter.net> Sent: Wednesday, May 18, 2012 12:28 PM Subject Re: Sign update From: LBob To: Sent Tuesday, November 15, 2011 3:59 PM Subject: Re: colors - approval Margy, '141111114001119,110.61.1kW6alka& 6/47( I see ao 3 sa • - s Shag .4.44+4. Can I be paid when I deliver - ? a , Thanks Margy 1 --- Original Message --- F rom: 7o: Sent Tuesday, November 15, 2011 9:39 AM Subject Re: colors - approval Margy, I will use image 513 and paint the colors as you see them on the image, I just sent : it will be painted on one 36" round disk. Please understand that the installation was not included in my sign price or the vendors sign prices. Just producing the arty it. Please let me know it that works. Best, Bob 5/1612012 2' ST. JOSEPH BUSINESS DISTRICT FACADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM PURPOSE The St. Joseph Business District Facade Architectural Design Grant Program provides incentives to stimulate visible investment in St. Joseph businesses. Property owners are encouraged to consider improvements that incorporate the surrounding community including but not limited to aesthetics, environment, cultural and historic elements, and architecture. These improvements should create a cohesive, inviting environment. The program provides a matching grant for actual design and construction costs, up to $1,000 per property address, per calendar year. Qualifying projects must be of an approved design, be applied for by commercial property owners and /or merchants, and be applicable to exterior building, landscape improvements, and other similar improvements visible from a public right -of -way. Approved projects will be funded on a first - come /first -served basis until all funds are expended. In addition, the opportunity exists that the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority's revolving loan program could be available to assist with construction costs associated with the implementation of facade designs. ELIGIBILITY 1. All work must be done on the exterior of the building /property and /or result in a publicly visible improvement. 2. All work done must be in accordance with the City of St. Joseph Code of Ordinances, the Downtown Revitalization Plan and subsequent design guidelines, and the building code. All required permits must be obtained. Work shall include the correction of any known exterior building code violations. 3. Work in progress or performed prior to project approval will typically not be eligible for funding unless the EDA finds significant underlying purposes for work beginning prior to project approval. 4. Funds may be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors and /or site landscaping resulting in a publicly visible improvement and for actual construction costs related to an approved improvement. Other uses may also be eligible if prior approval is granted by the St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. 5. Signs are eligible for this program but must be in connection with a facade improvement project. 6. The following types of property are not eligible: • Tax delinquent • Special Assessment delinquent • Property in litigation • Property in condemnation or receivership • Tax exempt properties • Exclusively residential buildings • Properties zoned industrial • New construction projects on lots previously undeveloped (redevelopment and /or rehabilitation projects remain eligible) • Property considered non - conforming to the City's Code of Ordinances, unless the proposed improvements are intended to correct all the non - conforming issues. 2-5 PROJECT APPROVAL GUIDELINES Program oversight and authority for grant approval is delegated to the City of St. Joseph Economic Development Authority. The Economic Development Authority will review and approve all grants based on the following guidelines: 1. A project for which an application has been received will only be reviewed if it is filled out completely. Photographs illustrating subject building(s) and property and proposed site changes /improvements may be required by the EDA. 2. Multiple property owners must submit separate applications for each property/project. 3. Any business owner under a lease who submits and application must obtain and provide written consent of the property owner. 4. Preference will be given to projects which: • Will positively contribute to the City revitalization /renewal efforts • Will eliminate a blighting influence • Will result in a visible improvement that would not be made otherwise • Demonstrate a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1 5. Project is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, transportation plans, and other applicable plans. 6. Projects must be completed within a timely manner from date of official project approval (i.e. one year with a maximum extension of an additional six months). As indicated, dollars are limited and reimbursement will be made after project improvements are completed, and reimbursement requested. PROPERTY OWNER REQUIREMENTS Upon the application submittal for a project, the Applicant will play an important role in a partnership that includes the City of St. Joseph and the Economic Development Authority. The following may be required to review plans depending on the scope of the project: City staff, the Planning Commission, the EDA and the City Council. Those required to review the plans and /or grant application will review design drawings, proposed work specifications, and the architectural materials. Below are items that will be required of as part of completing your project. 1. Attendance at an informational meeting which will outline the entire project procedure. 2. Property owners' attendance at various meetings, reviews etc. with representatives of either the City or EDA to expedite various stages of the project. 3. All work to be done on the project shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner. The City of St. Joseph /EDA administers the grant program herein and the City /EDA is not responsible for any work undertaken as a result of the grant. The owner hereby holds the City and EDA harmless for any and all liability commencing out of any work constructed and paid for the design grant herein.