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Home My WebLink About[06b] Grant Application - Bello Cucina . CITY OF ST. JOS�PH �W�v.cityof stjoseph.com DATE: October 10, 2012 MEMO TO: Economic Development Authority Administrator Judy Weyrens FROM: Joanne Foust�Cynthia Smith-Strack Municipal Development Group Mayor RE: BFA Grant Application: Bello Cucina Richard Schultz Councilors Background: Steve Frank Jason Mueller and Candra Ruiz of Bello Cucina have submitted the attached application to the Bob Loso Business Farade Architectural Grant Program for $1000. Bello Cucina, located in the end cap Renee Symanietz of the Millstream Shops/Lofts building is seeking a BFA grant to assist with adding rope lighting Dale wi�k and signage to the end cap. EDA The total project cost is estimated at$1,200. We are awaiting detail on project costs. Larry Hosch Doug Danielson Following are eligibility guidelines: Steve Frank Tom Skahen 1. All work must be done on the exterior of the building/property and/or result in a Dale wiok publicly visible improvement. NOTE: The proposed work would be on the exterior of the building. 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. NOTE: The proposed work was previously completed. 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. NOTE: The proposed work was previously completed, the EDA if considering funding participation would have to understand why the work was completed prior to receipt of the application. 4. Funds may be used for the design of exterior building improvements, awnings, windows, doors and/or site landscaping, other than sod or seed, 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. NOTE:The EDA may wish to consider whether or not rope lighting qualifies as an `exterior building improvement" and/or "site landscaping" as it would appear temporary in nature. 5. Signs are eligible for this program but must be in connection with a fagade improvement project. NOTE: The EDA may wish to consider whether or not rope lighting amounts to a `fagade improvement project'. CIT'Y OF 5T. JOS�PH WWw.cityof stjoseph.com 6. The following types of property are not eligible: NOTE: The property itself appears eligible for a BFA grant • 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. The EDA's 2012 capital allocation included funding for BFA Grant applications and other revitalization efforts. The August 31, 2012 fund balance was $7,160. 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 FA�ADE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GRANT PROGRAM '*P/ease read attached program criteria carefully before comp/eting the ap�lcatlon*' "t Please rem�nber ro include photos of ynur building(s)and/or property aa they�late to ths types of Improvementa indlcated on this appllcation.** Business Name: L��C,.,i,l�,.�� — � Property Address: _,,,�,�„� /�S f �✓1„� .��H ��c �'/� IC�I Business Owner(s): � ,� Property Owner(s): .r�/�E<r �J ' � �� .�',/S / Mailing Address: !� � �../ �l',q A�l� _ �'E /!�/ Phone Number: .�1�—�� ' �v`�� Fax Number: /� � E-MailAddress: ��3E��..��e.S'l �r,r lri� �.r1,l,': �;o�, 1. On the attached page, please identiy the specific improvements you are proposing for the building(s)andJor property. 2. Based on the proposed im rovemeMs identified, please provide your best estimate of the errtire project cost: $ OC3. 3. If tt�e project cost comes in at, or exceeds your estimate, you have private funds readily available to complete the proposed the projed? 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 timery pose any concems for you? Yes �No If yes,Please iist those concems: � . � PRWECT DE3CRIPTION Please provlde an accurate and thorough summary of your project The photogrephs taken of your building(s) and property wlll assist in a visual manner to further support your written project descriptlon. _� . ,i�r�r,.J� A�_�JcI- �,r ��.1 M�� _ l��l`u.w�tL ,.��'f�1 �—._._'!1�[�.,� �il� l�� " �. _ .,o . . - . . • . , �.��.�f�'l� � �:.1 A,�c — �N9�� Z�.J�lc�,(" ��/'f��le.J`L��1.—.— � r �,.� �oe�t, 1�-t',�( � fT,�1i �r�� /��1�.� � �l.�.sr Based on the description of your project and your motivation for wariting to make these improvements, please place a clieck mark next to those project preference item you feel your project meets. �Will positively contribute to the City's revitalization/renewal efforts. Will eliminate a blighting influence. _� Will result in a visible improvemerrt that would not be made othervvise. Result in a ratio of private investment to public investment greater than 2:1. Building Permits 8�lnspectlons Applicant is responsible for obtaining appropriate building permits,per the Buitding Code andlor City of 5t.Joseph Zoning Ordinance. In the case of improvements that do not require a city- issued building perm�,the applicant must submit the name and state license number of the contractor completing the yrork and agree to an inspection of the work by a aty building offiaal. Grant Disbursement Awarded loan furtds will be dispersed to the applicaM upon submittal of receipts or invaces for supplies purchased and inspection which cert�es the work completed is in accordance with the EDA approval and other city ordinances. Certtficatlon City staff or an authorized represe�rtative shall have the right to inspect the property to be improved at any time from the date of application upon giving due notice to the owner and to oxuparrts. I1We understand that any intentional misstatements will be grounds for disqualification. . � 1/We authorize program representatives the rigM to access the property to be improvetJ for the purpose of the grant program and to take photographs of the structure before and after rehabilitation. INVe further understand mat I/we will make the final selecdon of the improvements to be made with the loan funds and that the contract for improvements will be solely between myself and the contractor(s). The administering agency will not b�liable for the inadequate performance of the contractor(s). The information on this appiication is accurate. I have read,understand,and agree to comply with the program criteria for the St.Joseph Business Far,ade Architectural Design Grant Pr�ram. Authorized Agent:�_�,��,��`!l_� DaCe: /� �.. Title:�y�('�. �� .-��G . Mall or DeNver to: S�Joseph Fayade Ar+chitectura/Deslgn GraM Program, � City of St Joseph Economic Development Authority 25 College Avenue North,P.O.Box 6B8 S`t Joseph MN 56374 Page 1 of 2 �_.. _.__.. _..... �....._ .....� . ._.......... _�. _ .. �rom "Jo FousY'<foustmdg@gmail.com> Subject: Fwd: BFA Grant App. St.Joseph EDA Date: October 17, 2012 14:04:00 70: "Cynthia Smith-Strack MDG, :' Inc"<cstrack a�municipaldevelopmentgroup.com> _ ... _ __ Hi! Here is the email from Bello Cucina Hope your day is going well! jo ---------- Fonivarded message---------- From: Bella Cucina St.Jae <bellocucinast.ioeCc�gmail.com> Date: Thu, Oct 11, 2012 at 6:25 PM Subject: Re: BFA Grant App. St. Joseph EDA To: Jo Foust<foustmdQCa�amail.com> Where to start? , Thanks for getting back to us regarding the grant, Yes the rope lighting has been installed but not paid for yet. Mustang Graphics has done the signage for each of the shops, and we would continue the theme and design to keep with the Millstream Facade. I am currently waiting for a Travis Frieler from Mustang graphics on the actual cost, both Travis and the owners I have asked have told me it is $1000.00 for the suspended sign above the door entrance which I believe would use up the grant available and really make the rope lighting cost irrelevant. I will continue to push Travis and get hard numbers by the 17th for the meeting on the 24th, Thanks again for following up with me on this matter. Jason M. Mue�ler From: Jo Foust Sent: Wednesday, October 10, 2012 10:57 AM To: bellocucinastioe�7a gmail.com Subject: BFA Grant App. St. Joseph EDA Jason and Candra, Thank you for your grant application for the St. Joseph BFA Grant Program. The EDA will be meeting on Wed. Oct. 24th at 5 p.m. in the lower level conference room at City Hall. If you could attend, it would be helpful in answering any questions EDA Commissioners may have. To supplement the application, could you kindly provide us with quotes for the proposed improvements? Also, if you could provide us with a sketch or photo of the proposed improvements we will included that in the EDA packet. The quotes and photos/sketches would be needed by Wed. Oct. 17th for the October 24th meeting packet. Finally, It is my understanding that the rope lighting noted on the application is already installed. The program guidelines do not allow for us to reimburse for improvements already made. Could you verify this for me? We have finro other BFA requests on the October agenda, and need to ensure we have a fair distribution of the limited funds. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or Cynthia Smith-Strack at our offices toll free at: 1-868-763-4462 or Wednesdays at the City of St. Joseph office at: 320-363-7201. 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