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RESOLUTION NO. 2015-7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CENTRAL POINT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION ADOPTING A
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 Cay 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 I (C)(I5) identifies as an urban renewal activity the creation of incentive
programs encouraging redevelopment within the Urban Renewal Area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Commission by Resolution No. 2015-7 does
hereby establish an Historic Building Facade Grant Program (attached Exhibit "A") formalizing
the critena for eligibility and grant terms as set forth in Section 1.6.1(C)(15) of the Plan.
PASSED by the Central Point Development Commission and signed by me in authentication of its
passage this 13th day of August 13, 2015.
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Central Point Development Commission Chair
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ity 'epresentative
HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM
Central Point Development Commission
The Historic Building Facade Grant Program is a downtown revitalization incentive program designed to
encourage the rehabilitation/restoration of commercial historic building facades within the Downtown
Area(see attached map). The objective of the Historic Building Facade Grant Program is to encourage the
preservation of commercial historic buildings, particularly along East Pine Street,that represent the
history of the City of Central Point. ALL GRANTS ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF
FUNDING.
ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES
The Building Facade Grant Program will make grants available to owners of buildings within the
Downtown Area for historic facade renovation/restoration projects.
The Historic Building Facade Grant Program will provide eligible applicants with grants to assist in the
rehabilitation/restoration of historic
facades on structures within the I'E1)1\I EN I'
Downtown Core Area of the City of
Central Point.
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Façade is defined as any
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structure visible from the
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Funding is provided in an amount PI ERS
equal to 50%of the actual qualifying
improvements, but no grant shall J -- 1(111E:SSEI) ENTRY
exceed $10,000. These grant funds I1 '
will be reimbursements, paid after IC P1 xI'E
qualifying rehabilitation/restoration
work is completed and approved by
the Development Commission. The
applicant must submit proof of payment to the Development Commission of all project costs. after which
a check will be issued to the applicant.
ELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES
The Historic Building Facade Grant Program is only available to commercial buildings within the
Downtown Area. It is the applicant's responsibility to demonstrate the historic significance (cultural or
architectural)of the commercial building. 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 and original construction period. Awnings cannot be
plastic or metal
• Improve or add exterior lighting.
• Replacement of missing historic features provided adequate documentation exists.
• Replacement of doorways/storefronts/windows that are architecturally consistent with original
doorways/storefronts/windows
• Repointing
• Painting
• Repair/Restoration of historic street level facades
*For historic renovations/rehabilitation it is strongly encouraged that work activities follow the
Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. htto://www.nos.eov/hos/tos/tax/rhb/index.htm
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
PROJECT PROCEDURES:
The following describes the procedural steps necessary to secure a Building Facade Grant. 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.
I. Initial Project Meeting. The applicant will meet with a representative of the Development
Commission to determine property eligibility, and to discuss the proposed facade improvements.
scope of work, and estimated project costs. At this time the applicant shall provide historic
photographs of the building facade and how the scope of work addresses facade renovation to
recapture the historic character of the original facade.
2. Application Submittal. After completing Step 1 the applicant will complete a Building Facade
Grant Application and submit to Community Development Department. Completed Applications
will be time-dated and processed in order of receipt. The CPDC will not consider any
Application with incomplete or missing information.
3. Development Commission Meeting. The applicant will present the proposed project to the
Development Commission. The Development Commission will make a determination of the
project's compliance with the goals and objectives of the Historic Building Facade Grant
Program. At the conclusion of the meeting the Development Commission will either accept or
reject the project proposal, or request additional information.
4. Scope of Work with Cost Estimates. Within forty-five(45) days of acceptance of the project
the applicant will submit the final scope of work, cost estimates (itemized)and a working
drawing(s), with color schemes, for final review by the Development Commission. It will provide
approval or make recommendations for alternatives, if deemed necessary.
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5. Final Review. The Development Commission will review each project's scope of work to
determine if it with all applicable codes of the City of Central Point and the goals and objectives
of the Historic Building Facade Grant Program. Upon approval by the Development Commission
a Grant Agreement will be signed between the Applicant and the Development Commission.
Allow at least thirty (30)days for this process.
6. Contractor Bidding. The applicant will solicit bids from qualified contractors to perform the
work as stated in the approved Scope of Work. A qualified contractor is defined as one regularly
doing business as a Contractor, being able to acquire and maintain the required insurances.
7. NO WORK CAN BEGIN ON PROJECT UNTIL CONTRACTS/GRANT AGREEMENTS
ARE PROPERLY EXECUTED.
8. Rehabilitation Monitoring. A representative of the Development Commission will monitor the
approved Scope of Work to assure compliance with the Historic Building Facade Grant
Agreement.
9. 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 a
representative of the Development Commission and the Applicant. The grant payment will he
issued upon the acceptance by the Development Commission's representative 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 Building Facade Grant Program is advised of the following Program Compliance
requirements:
1. Eligible Structures. Only those structures within the Downtown Core Area that demonstrate a
contribution to the historic character of the downtown are eligible for Historic Building Facade
Grants. No exceptions to this requirement are available.
2. Codes and Ordinances. All work must comply with applicable codes of the City of Central
Point. For historic structures owners may apply for variances for activities that are deemed
detrimental to the historic integrity of the structure
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 BUILDING FAQADE GRANT PROGRAM IS SUBJECT TO ALL LOCAL, STATE AND
FEDERAL LAWS,WHEN APPLICABLE.
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HISTORIC BUILDING FACADE GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION
City of Central Point
Property Owner
Business Name
Address
Tax parcel ID#
Phone: E-Mail:
Total Project Cost
Proposed Grant Amount (not to exceed 50%of 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 the historic facade to be rehabilitated
Written Scope of Work and Preliminary Cost Estimates
Drawings of the proposed project
Applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City of Central Point, 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 the I-Iistoric
Building Facade Grant Agreement.
The undersigned. individually and on behalf of the above-named entity.agrees to all of the above
guidelines and stipulations.
Signature of Applicant Date
Community Development Director Date Received
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