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RESOLUTION NO.2017-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MODIFYING
THE HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM
WHFREAS, on March 8, 2012, by Ordinance No. 1955 the City Council approved The Downtown &
East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan, An Urban Renewal Plan for the City of Central Point(the
"Plan"); and
WHEREAS, Section 1.6.1 of the Plan sets forth the projects and activities that the Central Point
Development Commission(the"Commission")may fund as necessary to implement the Plan;and
WHEREAS, Section 1.6.1 (C)(15) identifies as an urban renewal activity the creation of incentive
programs encouraging redevelopment within the Urban Renewal Area; and
WHEREAS, On August 13, 2015 the Commission, by Resolution No. 2015-007 approved the Historic
Building Facade Grant Program (the "Grant Program"), an economic development incentive program to
encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of building facades within the East Pine downtown area;and
WHEREAS, Since implementation of the Grant Program there has been limited activity due to the Grant
Programs historic emphasis; and
WHEREAS, In an effort to encourage its use, the Grant Program is being modified to include facade
renovations and rehabilitation for all commercial properties within the Grant Program area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission by Resolution No. 2017-03
hereby modifies the Grant Program as presented in Exhibit"A".
PASSED by the Central Point Development Commission and signed by me in authentication of its
passage this 23m day of February 2017. /l /
Central Point Development Commission Chair
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Development Commission Resolution No. 2017-03 (02/23/17)
EXHIBIT "A"
EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT
PROGRAM
(Revised 02/23/2017)
INTRODUCTION
The Building Facade Grant Program was designed to encourage the rehabilitation/restoration of
commercial facades within the Central Point Downtown Business District as part of the Downtown
and East Pine Street Corridor Revitalization Plan. The program is only available for the
rehabilitation/restoration of commercial properties within the East Pine Street area(see attached
map).
In furtherance of this goal, the facade program will make grants available to owners of buildings,
within the East Pine Street area, for facade projects that are compliant with applicable Transit
Oriented District(TOD)design standards per Section 17.67of the City's Zoning Ordinance and
that are consistent with the Design Guidelines of the Central Point Downtown Revitalization Plan.
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THE EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM:
The East Pine Street Building Facade Grant Program will provide eligible applicants with
grants to assist in the rehabilitation/restoration of facades on contributing structures within the
Downtown Business District of the City of Central Point. Facade is defined as any portion of
the exterior of a structure visible from the public right-of-way. Funding is provided in an amount
no less than $500.00 and no more than $15,000.00. These grants will total up to 50% of the
total eligible project costs and must be matched with 50% of private funds. These grant funds
will be reimbursements. (Funds will be paid after the job is complete and approved by the
Commission. The building owner is responsible for all project cost. The owner must submit
proof of payment to the Commission in order for reimbursement of qualifying costs.
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EXHIBIT "A"
The types of activities that are eligible under this facade program include, but are not limited to,
the following:
• Awnings appropriate to the specific building.
• Cleaning of exterior surfaces.
• Improve or add lighting. The lighting must be designed to light only your building — no
wash.
• Repair/Restoration of facade features
• Replacement of doorways/storefronts
• Repointing
• Painting (only if building was originally painted)/Specific colors subject to approval by the
Development Commission
• Repair or replace windows
• Signs must be in compliance with the City of Central Point Sign Ordinance and be
appropriate to the building's construction period
The above are required to comply with the TOD design standards per Section 17.67 of
the City's Zoning Ordinance.
The types of activities that are not eligible under this facade program include but are not limited
to, the following:
• New construction
• Property acquisition
• Interior improvements
• Flat or sloped roof repair and/or replacement not visible from the public right-of-way
• Machinery and equipment
• Furniture and fixtures
• Inventory and accounts receivable
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Each potential recipient of facade grant funds must comply with the following Application
Procedures. Completed Applications will be time-dated and processed in order of receipt. The
Development Commission will not consider any Application with incomplete or missing
information.
Application Procedures are as follows:
I. Obtain Application Package. Application packages are available by contacting the
Director of the City of Central Point Development Commission Office, 140 S. Third
Street, Central Point, OR 97502, 541-423-1039.
II. Complete Application. Fill out and sign the Application form. Return the completed
Application form to the Development Commission office with the following required
supportive documentation.
1. Verification of Ownership (copy of Deed)
2. Tax Statement(evidence that real estate taxes are current)
3. Verification of Property Insurance
4. Two (2) copies of a color photo of facade to be rehabilitated
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EXHIBIT "A"
PROJECT PROCEDURES:
The following process describes the course of the façade program. The order and necessity of
each step will be determined on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the amount of
assistance required for each project.
1. Initial Project Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to prepare the financing and
rehabilitation pro-forma. At this time, representatives from the CPDC will assist the
Applicant in securing matching funds through the existing Low-Interest Loan Program, or
other sources, if necessary.
2. Scope of Work with Cost Estimates. The applicant will submit the final scope of work
with cost estimates and a working drawing, with color schemes, if appropriate,for review
by the Development Commission.
3. Review. The Development Commission will review each project's Scope of Work to
determine if it follows the Guidelines of the program. It will provide approval or make
recommendations for alternatives, if deemed necessary. Where painting is a listed work
item, the color must be approved by this Development Commission.
4. Contractor Bidding. The owner will solicit bids from qualified contractors to perform the
rehabilitation work. A qualified contractor is defined as one regularly doing business as
a Contractor, being able to acquire and maintain the required insurances.
5. Grant Agreement. Upon approval by the Development Commission a Grant Agreement
(Resolution)will be signed by the Development Commission.
6. NO WORK CAN BEGIN ON A PROJECT UNTIL A RESOLUTION BY THE
DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS PROPERLY EXECUTED
7. Rehabilitation Monitoring. The Development Commission will monitor the facade
project to assure compliance.
8. Final Inspection and Project Close-Out. When the Contractor has completed the
rehabilitation and submits an invoice for final payment, a final inspection of the work will
be made by the Development Commission and the Owner. The grant payment will be
issued upon the approval of the Development Commission and the Owner and upon
receipt of all warranties and guarantees. If the work is not completed as per the
specifications, the grant will be withheld until all work is satisfactorily completed.
PROJECT COMPLIANCE:
The Applicant for the East Pine Street Building Facade Grant Program is advised of the
following Program Compliance requirements through these guidelines:
1. Property Taxes. The funding for this program is provided through public tax dollars.
Therefore, it is incumbent upon Owners desiring to obtain façade assistance, to be
current in payment of local property taxes. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to
provide this tax information to the Development Commission. Tax Verification forms for
this purpose is included in the Application Package.
2. Eligible Structures. All commercial structures within East Pine Street area (see
attached map)are eligible for facade grant funding..
3. Codes and Ordinances. All authorized grant awards are subject to compliance with all
applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
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EXHIBIT "A"
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:
All Applicants for financial assistance shall be given equal consideration and no person shall be
excluded from participation, denied program benefits of discriminated against because of race,
color, religion, gender, ancestry, national origin or handicap.
THE EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO ALL
LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS, WHERE APPLICABLE.
FORMS:
EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM
City of Central Point Development Commission, City of Central Point
Property Owner
Business Name
Address
Tax parcel ID#
Phone: E-Mail:
Proposed Grant Amount Total Project Cost
Application Checklist:
Verification of Ownership (copy of Deed)
Tax Statement(evidence that real estate taxes are current)
Verification of Property Insurance
Two (2)copies of a color photo of facade to be rehabilitated
Attach bids from contractors
Attach hand sketches or professional drawings of the project
Applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Central Point, The
Redevelopment Authority of the City of Central Point and the City of Central Point Development
Commission, its officers, directors and employees from any and all loss, cost damage, expense,
claims and liabilities, including without limitation attorneys'fees, arising out of or in connection
with work performed under this contract. This provision shall survive the termination of this
Agreement.
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EXHIBIT "A"
The undersianed. individually and on behalf of the above-named entity. agrees to all of
the above auidelines and stiuulations.
Signature of Applicant Date
Urban Renewal Director Date Received
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