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Home My WebLink AboutDevelopment Commission 2024-01 CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION MODIFYING THE EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM WHEREAS, 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"); 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; 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; WHEREAS, on August 13, 2015 the Commission, by Resolution No. 2015-007 approved the Historic Building Façade Grant Program (the "Grant Program"), an economic development incentive program to encourage the renovation and rehabilitation of historic building facades within the East Pine downtown area; WHEREAS, on February 23, 2017, by Resolution No. 2017-03, the Development Commission modified the Historic Building Façade Grant Program to eliminate its emphasis on strictly historic renovations; WHEREAS, on March 23, 2017 the Development Commission further directed Staff to consider procedural changes to the Grant Program to facilitate shorter review periods and clarification to qualifying improvements and buildings; WHEREAS, on May 27, 2021, in an effort to continue to encourage its use, the Grant Program was further modified to offer a one-time grant of up to $2,500 per property without a corresponding match, for all properties within the Grant Program area; and, WHEREAS, in an effort to incentivize substantial façade improvements, the Grant Program is being further modified to include a second tier of qualifying improvements with a maximum reimbursement of $25,000, and modifying the insurance verification requirements for tier 1 and tier 2 projects. The program modifications are provided in Exhibit "A". NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission by Resolution No. 2024-01 hereby modifies the Grant Program as presented in attached Exhibit "A" and as discussed in the Staff Report dated January 25, 2024. PASSED by the Central Point Development Commission and signed by me in authentication of its passage this 25th day of January 2024. Central Point Development Commission Chair ATTEST: t ,. City Representative Page 1 of 1 EXHIBIT "A" East Pine Street Building Facade Grant Program URBAN Proposed Program Update 11/14/2023 RENEWAL CITY OF CENTRAL POINT, OREGON INTRODUCTION The Building Façade Grant Program was designed to encourage the rehabilitation/restoration of building 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 building facades within the East Pine Street area (see attached map). In furtherance of this goal, the façade program will make grants available to owners of buildings, within the East Pine Street area, for façade projects that are compliant with applicable Transit Oriented District Overlay (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. Façade is defined as any portion of the exte- I'I'I)I NI I.\ I rior of a structure visible from the public right-of • . way. The drawing to the right is an example ofa ( t)iiM( 1•1 typical commercial storefront façade and the I'I'I'I':Ii s'11)IiV typical architectural \I X)N1 components. 131:I:f('OIlNl: Tit NsDNi D1%,1)I.11' INIX)\\,. lira I•:� 1.:I) Emit 1k1( kI'1..�T1: The City offers grants for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects, which have varying eligibility requirements. Tier 1 projects are those that involve changes that are less permanent in nature and require maintenance, replacement. Tier 2 projects are those projects that involve alteration, enhancement and expansion of facade features. The types of activities that are eligible under this façade program for Tier 1 and Tier 2 projects include, but are not limited to, the following: Tier 1 Projects Tier 2 Projects • Awnings, appropriate to the specific building. • New Construction (facade only, including the • Cleaning of exterior surfaces. expansion of the original lineal feet of facade • Improve or add lighting. The lighting must be frontage) designed to light only your building • Repair/Restoration of facade features • Painting • Replacement of doorways/storefronts • Signage. Signs must be in compliance with • Repair or replace windows the City of Central Point Sign Ordinance and be appropriate to the building's construction period. Only one sign per property will be eligible for consideration. • Awnings, appropriate to the specific building. • Cleaning of exterior surfaces. • Improve or add lighting. The lighting must be designed to light only your building • Repair/Restoration of facade f atures • Replacement of doorways/storefronts • Repointing • Painting • Repair or replace windows • Signage. Signs must be in compliance with the City of Central P 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 façade program include but are not limited to, the following: • 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 THE EAST PINE STREET BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM The East Pine Street Building Façade Grant Program will provide eligible applicants with grants to assist in the rehabilitation/restoration of facades on structures within the Downtown Business District of the City of Central Point. Façade is defined as any portion of the exterior of a structure visible from the public right-of-way. Funding is provided for eligible façade improvements that are $500.00 in value or greater, but not more than $10,000.00 for Tier 1 projects and $25,000 for Tier 2 projects. Applicants are eligible for a one-time grant of up to $2,500 per property without a corresponding match. This outright grant will be authorized on a case by case basis by motion of the Development Commission and can apply to eligible activities for Tier 1 or 2 projects. Should an applicant decide to apply for a program grant beyond this one-time offer, normal grant program guidelines will be followed minus whatever part of the $2,500 outright grant offer has been used. The grants will total up to 50% of the eligible project costs and must be matched with 50% of private funds. Over time multiple grants per property will be considered, but only if the value of the combined grants does not exceed the maximum grant limit of $10,000 for Tier 1 projects and $25.000 for Tier 2 projects. The grant funds will be reimbursements. Funds will be paid after the job is complete and approved by the Development Commission. The building owner is responsible for all initial project costs. The applicant must submit proof of payment to the Development Commission in order for reimbursement of qualifying costs. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Each potential recipient of façade 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: Obtain Application Package. Application packages are available by contacting the City of Central Point Development Commission Office, 140 S. Third Street, Central Point, OR 97502, 541-423-1025. 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 or Agreement to Maintain the improvements for no less than five (5) years from project completion (Tier 1 Projects only) 4. Two (2) copies of a color photo of façade to be rehabilitated 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 discuss the scope of work and financing. 2. Scope of Work with Cost Estimates. The applicant will submit the final scope of work with cost estimates and a working drawing (to scale), 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 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. Within two (2) weeks of submittal of an application the Development Commission will approve, conditionally approve, or deny the application. The applicant will be provided a written notice of the Development Commission's action. Upon approval, or conditional approval of the application by the Development Commission the applicant may commence work. 6. Rehabilitation Monitoring. The Development Commission will monitor the façade project to assure compliance with the Grant Agreement. 7. 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 paid invoices. PROJECT COMPLIANCE The Applicant for the East Pine Street Building Façade 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 are included in the Application Package. 2. Eligible Structures. All structures within the East Pine Street area (see attached map) are eligible for façade grant funding. 3. Codes and Ordinances. All authorized grant awards are subject to compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. 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. Note: As used in the East Pine Street Building Facade Grant Program the term "Development Commission" refers to the Urban Renewal Director or designated staff of the Development Commission. East Pine Street Building Facade Grant Program Application URBAN City of Central Point Development Commission RENEWAL CITY OF CENTRAL POINT,OREGON Property Owner: Business Name: Address: Tax parcel ID: Phone: Email: 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 or Agreement to Maintain the improvements for no less than five (5) years from project completion (Tier 1 Projects only) 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 Development Commission of the City of Central Point, and 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. 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