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EDA Agenda 02-12-2014 (Workshop Meeting)
EDA Agenda — 02/12/14 2014 EDA Workplan — Workshop (AS) A. REFERENCE AND BACKGROUND: The 2014 EDA Workplan workshop will focus on setting a framework plan for support of the EDA's mission and continued work toward achieving the goals of the comprehensive plan. Staff has included in this packet a number of resources intended to serve the EDA in drafting its workplan. First, staff has included a review of the 2013 adopted workplan, which provides a reference point for the EDA's past work objectives and what has been accomplished over the past year. Second, the Economic Development chapter of the Comprehensive Plan has been included. As one of the primary entities responsible for implementation of the Comprehensive Plan, and specifically the economic development goals of the community, this document is a critical foundation piece for development of the 2014 workplan. Third, staff has prepared a "DRAFT WORKPLAN- IDEA SHEET ". This document includes not only a reference to existing programs the EDA has used in support of its mission, but a new "opportunities" section for consideration. These "opportunities" are possible programs or ideas for the EDA to consider in its 2014 (or beyond) workplan. The EDA Commissioners should use the "DRAFT WORKPLAN- IDEA SHEET" to write down their own additional ideas and provide comment or feedback on the ideas staff is presenting. In short, the EDA should consider the IDEA SHEET as a brainstorming effort. The document is intended to get the creative thought process started and assist the EDA in identifying possible programs for additional research and possible future implementation. It is noted that there will be many considerations for each possible opportunity listed and added to the IDEA SHEET, including funding source, human resources, and priority. Staff has made an effort to include opportunity ideas for each area of the "Economic Development" chapter of the Comprehensive Plan, as well as two other EDA focus areas, housing and workforce development. In addition, staff believes that all of the EDA's programs and projects should be viewed within the context of outreach — how will these be marketed and how will they contribute to the "brand" that is Monticello? As such, a Message, Marketing and Brand section has been included for discussion. Lastly, reference material on many of the opportunities staff has listed in the IDEA SHEET is included. Again, these serve as initial background for idea generation and discussion. EDA Agenda — 02/12/14 It is fully anticipated that this workshop will lead to additional research and discussion by the EDA. It is also anticipated that the EDA will likely need to prioritize these workplan initiatives based on time and resources. B. SUPPORTING DATA: A. 2013 EDA Workplan, Review Summary B. Monticello Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 4 — Economic Development C. 2014 EDA Draft Workplan — Idea Sheet D. Ideas /Opportunities — Reference Materials 2 MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2013 WORKPLAN REVIEW Purpose: The EDA is charged with coordinating and administering the City of Monticello's economic development and redevelopment plans and programs. The EDA is also responsible for housing and redevelopment. Objective: It is the intention of the IEDC to work within the areas identified below as supporting actions and objectives to the EDA's purpose and in support of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. Attracting & Retaining Jobs: 1. Move forward with the hiring of Economic Development Sales (and Marketing) Position a. Will act as primary outreach in developing and fostering lead opportunities outside of Monticello. b. Will understand and promote existing gap financing options to help facilitate new development and business expansions. c. Will understand and utilize McCombs study and analysis for benefit of redevelopment opportunities. d. Will recommend additional incentives, assets or programs necessary to attract business. 2. City will develop the needed and necessary marketing materials for City and EDA properties. UPDATE: City engaged WSB Market Matching Team in July of 2013. Market Matching Team responsible for items 1 a -d and 2 above. Quarterly updates have been provided to the EDA as required by the contract in relationship to achievement of these objectives. Market Matching representatives will be on hand on 118114 to discuss with EDA/CC Land Sale & Acquisitions sub - committee the disposition of all City and EDA -owned land for fiu-ther development of marketing materials. Market Matching 2014 -2015 contract funded as part of 2014 budget. However, decision by the EDA on continuation of contract services to be considered in June, 2014. 3. Existing City development staff will continue to implement efforts to recognize and support existing Monticello businesses. These will include: a. Execution of business subsidy programs b. Communication efforts UPDATE: Efforts on -going as described. Expanding Tax Base: 1. See priority #1, above. 2. Develop a spending plan for TIF 1 -6 (may also be an Enhancing Downtown objective) UPDATE: EDA and City completed actions related to TIF 1 -6 Modification and spending plan in December of 2013. The modification to the TIF Plan allows the EDA to utilize available increment in support of Embracing Downtown and other Comprehensive Plan objectives. Enhancing Downtown: 1. Determine Focus Project Area(s) a. Pursue purchasing properties that fit within the "next steps" or recommendations stated in the Embracing Downtown Plan UPDATE: The EDA/CC Land Sale & Acquisition sub - committee has been appointed and charged with coordinating preliminary review of potential acquisitions, including those associated with this goal. b. Develop structure for negotiations terms and options for acquisitions UPDATE: A task force of the EDA was appointed in June of 2013 to determine strategies for property acquisition. Task force presented their work and findings at December, 2013 EDA meeting. The summary result of the task force's work indicates that moving forward, the EDA will be asked to act in support of projects/programs which provide initial level support to developing redevelopment projects, which may then evolve in private redevelopment partnerships. At such time, the EDA may be asked to re- engage through financial participation through land acquisition and/or programs such as TIF or GMEF 2. Develop a spending plan for TIF 1 -22 a. Modify the district, if necessary UPDATE: No definitive spending plan has been identified for TIF 1 -22. Further discussion on this item for 2014 workplan is warranted. 3. Support the efforts of ReSTOREing Downtown UPDATE: reSTOREing Downtown is continuing to evolve and it is anticipated that the group may assist or facilitate the development of private redevelopment partnerships. As part of that work, the reSTOREing Downtown may present requests for EDA participation in activities which support Embracing Downtown objectives. Example: Hospitality market study request, December of 2013 Facilitating Redevelopment: 1. Participate in residential or commercial redevelopment when determined appropriate UPDATE: As previously noted. Housing: 1. Develop a spending plan for use of available excess increment in existing housing TIF districts. UPDATE: Further discussion and determination of priority action required. 2. Continue to market 413 4(' Street for future redevelopment UPDATE: EDA/CC Land Sale & Acquisitions sub - committee to discuss on 118114 the disposition of all City and EDA -owned land for further marketing and land use potential, including this parcel. 3. Consider completion of a housing study to determine the need for affordable /senior housing within the community. UPDATE: Discussion required. Ideally, the Comprehensive Plan does not have an Economic Development chapter. The Land Use Plan would be sufficient to channel market forces to meet the development objectives of the community. In reality, certain development needs cannot be met without public intervention. The Economic Development chapter of the Plan focuses on the aspects of Monticello's future that require particular attention and action by the City. These actions include: ► Attracting and retaining jobs ► Expanding the tax base ► Enhancing the economic vitality of Downtown ► Facilitating redevelopment Attracting and Retaining Jobs The creation and retention of jobs is one of the most important objectives for Monticello. Jobs, particularly jobs with income levels capable of supporting a family, are key to achieving many elements of Monticello's vision for the future. ► Jobs attract residents to the community. Jobs will pay a critical role in creating the type of "move up" housing sought by the City. ► Jobs provide the income needed to support local business and government services. ► Retention of businesses promote community stability by keeping jobs and residents in Monticello. The Community Context chapter of the Comprehensive Plan contains a section on Employment. This section contains data about employment in Monticello and of its residents. Among the key findings in this section are: ► While the community added nearly 5,000 people between 2000 and 2010 according to the U.S. Census, it only added 1,430 jobs according to the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW). In 2010, the community had 6,992 jobs according to the QCEW but 7,093 people in the labor force according to the Census. 2008 Comprehensive Plan - Updated 2013 Economic Development 1 4 -1 0- The U.S. Census Bureau, Center for Economic Studies' OntheMap website shows that in 2010 4,597 people leave the community each day to work, while 3,849 people come into the community to work. Only 835 both live and work in the community. ► Approximately 15% of residents in 2010 are employed within the community. This has dropped from 18% in 2002. ► As shown in Figure 4.1, 2012 data from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) on their mnprospector.com website shows that Monticello is made up of a wide range of small to medium sized employers. Only 10 employers have more than 100 employees. Over half have fewer than four (4) employees. ► Workers for Monticello businesses come primarily from Monticello and the surrounding region, Nearly 75% of people working in Monticello live in Monticello, adjacent townships, or other places in Wright and Sherburne counties (20 10 OntheMap). ► Nearly 40% of Monticello residents work in Hennepin County, with the Iargest percentage in Minneapolis, Plymouth, and Maple Grove. Another 15% work elsewhere in Wright County, including Buffalo and St. Michael. ► The 2007 -2011 American Community Survey (ACS) Census reported a mean travel time to work of 28.5 minutes. This is up from the 2000 Census travel time of 24 minutes. The mean travel time in the 2007 -2011 ACS was 29.7 minutes for Wright County and 24.5 minutes for the region overall. Figure 4-7:2072 Total Establishments by Size Esta ,. 1-4 Employees Number 254 1 5205 5 -9 Employees 97 19.88 10 -19 Employees 64 13.11 2049 Employees 42 8.61 50 -99 Employees 21 4.30 100 -249 Employees 7 1.43 250 -499 Em to ees 2 0.41 500 -999 Em to ees 1 0.20 Background Reports The CityofMonticello conducts studies and assessments as needed to help guide its economic development efforts. The findings and recommendations of these studies are summarized below with the most recent provided first. 2010 Business Retention and Expansion Research (BR &E) Report Monticello's Business Retention and Expansion (BR &E) program was initiated by the City of Monticello, the Monticello Chamber of Commerce and Industry, DEED, and the University of Minnesota Extension. It was also sponsored by over a dozen local businesses. Through the BR &E program, 60 businesses were visited. Findings from the visits and data analysis found: ► 78% of the visited businesses were locally owned and operated. 20% of businesses were in manufacturing, 18% in retail trade, and 13% in other services. ► The businesses employed over 1,600 full-time and 975 part -time employees, with a trimmed average (an average where the low and high were discarded to prevent skewing) of 15.38 full -time employees, slightly down from 15.52 three years ago. The firms also had a trimmed average of 7.76 part -time employees, up from 6.96 three years ago. Most full -time employees are in manufacturing, food and beverage, retail trade, and medical, while part -time employees are in medical, retail trade, and tourism /recreational services. ► Survey results indicated that the medical industry is the highest employer in Monticello, followed by retail trade and manufacturing. ► Businesses in the community are fairly stable with about half expecting some type of change. The BR &E identified four strategies aimed at helping businesses become more profitable. Each strategy was accompanied by a list of potential projects intended to be ideas for the community to explore. The implementation of the projects is intended to be a collaborative effort among the various sectors of the community. The four strategies identified included: 4 -2 1 Economic Development City of Monticello ► Improve Business Retention and Expansion Through Technical and Development Assistance. ► Improve Labor Force Availability and Productivity. ► Improve Infrastructure to Help Move Goods, Customers, and the Labor Force More Efficiently. ► Improve and Promote the Quality of Life in Monticello. During the 2013 comprehensive plan economic development update process, it was noted that the 2010 Business Retention and Expansion Research strategies were similar to the 2008 Development Strategies. The review process identified the need to continue similar strategies into the future. Preceding the development of the 2008 Comprehensive Plan an assessment was conducted by St. Cloud State University to determine whether a bioscience park should be established in Monticello. At that time the bioscience industry was an economic development focus statewide. While the attraction of a bioscience business is not a particular focus of Monticello today, there are findings of that study that can be useful to consider in the overall development of economic development strategies for the community. Some of the Monticello's strengths for attracting businesses included: ► Land availability (compared to Metro Area). ► Access to major highways (I -94, U.S. 10 and STH 25). ► Regional growth of employment base. ► Development of local fiber optic system. ► Proximity to universities. ► Overall location. ► Expansive park system. ► Monticello Community Center. Recommended business development activities that apply to the attraction and retention of all businesses include ensuring that there are sites suitable and attractive to potential businesses available and ready for development. The community should continue to explore and establish partnerships with a variety of stakeholders that can work together to support business attraction and retention. This includes the identification of funding sources which may be an incentive for businesses locating in Monticello. When available the City should participate in special tax zones that have been made available at the ' state and federal level to support business development and retention. Expanding the Tax Base A traditional objective of local economic development planning is the expansion of the property tax base. Under the current system of local government finance, property taxes are the largest source of city revenue. For this reason, it is an important aspect of economic development planning in Monticello. Understanding the Property Tax System Effective strategies to promote the growth of the tax base require a clear understanding of the property tax system. Property Valuation There are three forms of property valuation. The foundation of the property tax system is Estimated Market Value. This amount is the value of a parcel of property as set by the County Assessor. In some circumstances, the State Legislature limits the amount of Estimated Market Value that can be used for taxation. These adjustments result in the Taxable Market Value. The value used to calculate property taxes is Tax Capacity. Tax Capacity Value is a percentage of Taxable Market Value. The percentage factors are set by the State Legislature and vary by class of property. Changes in the Tax System Traditional economic development theory seeks commercial and industrial development as a means of building tax base. Historically, the system supported this approach. A dollar of estimated market value of commercial - industrial property carried a higher tax capacity value than residential property. Over the past twelve years, tax "reforms" by the State Legislature have changed this situation. 2008 Comprehensive Plan — Updated 2013 Economic Development 1 4 -3 Figure 4-2: Changes in Tax Capacity Value - Commercial /industrial 450,00 400,000 350,000 300,000 250,000 .o a d 200,000 1 150,000 1 D0,000 50,000- 6� 0 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 t 2012 Figure 4 -3: Tax Capacity Comparison 300,000 250,000 4 -4 1 Economic Development City of Monticello 7 1 6� !. 1 II' I 4 0 -- Industrial Retail Office Single Townhome Apt Industrial Retail Mal 5innle Tovanhome 0 Acres 10 10 10 10 10 10 Coverage 30% 30% 30% 3 6 72 Development (SF or Units) 130,660 130,680 130,680 30 6D 120 EMV per 5F or Unit 65 80 TOD 400,000 250,000 150,000 EMV 8,494,200 10,454,400 13,068,000 12,000,000 15,000,000 18,000,000 Tax Capacity 169,134 208,338 260,610 120,000 150,000 225,000 4 -4 1 Economic Development City of Monticello The chart in Figure 4 -2 shows how legislative changes have reduced the tax base created by commercial - industrial development. This chart is based on the tax capacity value for $3,000,000 of Taxable Market Value. The legislative changes in the rates used to set tax capacity mean that this property produced 56% less tax base in 2012 than in 1997. This trend takes on additional meaning when compared to other classifications of property. Figure 4 -3 compares the tax capacity value for the primary forms of development in Monticello. The valuations in this chart are based on assumptions about the density of development and estimated market value of new development. Changes in these assumptions will alter the results. This chart clearly illustrates the current reality for economic development strategies. All forms of development contribute tax base to the community. It is risky placing too much weight on one type of development for tax base growth, In addition, cities do not control the critical elements of the tax system. Changes in the system lead to unanticipated results at the local level. Tax base growth has implications that are unique to Monticello. The chart in Figure 4 -4 shows the distribution of taxes payable in 2011. Utilities, likely largely Xcel Energy, contributes about one -third of the City's taxes, while both commercial /industrial and residential uses contribute 28% each, Enhancing Downtown Maintaining a successful Downtown is an important element of the economic development plan for Monticello. Downtown is a key business district providing goods, services, and jobs for the community. Downtown is unlike any other business district because of its unique role in Monticello's identity and heritage. The Land Use chapter describes plans, policies, and strategies related to Downtown Monticello. Downtown is part of the Economic Development chapter because of the likelihood that city actions and investments Figure 4 -4: Distribution of 2011 Taxes Payable WI Other 1,614,256 5% Commerclalflnduscriel 4,787,530 24% Public Wi ty .. 9,707,817 50% I T Bold -tl.l Nemecte.d_ 3,470,090 18% will be needed to achieve community objectives for Downtown. This intervention may include: ► Public improvements to provide services or to enhance the Downtown environment. ► Provision of adequate parking supply. D Acquisition of land. ► Preparation of sites for development. ► Removal of other physical and economic barriers to achieve community objectives. These actions may require the use of tax increment financing, tax abatement, or other finance tools available to the City. In 2011, the City of Monticello conducted a retail market study for Downtown Monticello. The report, Embracing Downtown Monticello, has been incorporated in the Comprehensive Plan as an appendix and serves as a resource for the implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The study included many components including an identification and analysis of existing businesses, evaluation of shopping areas that are competition for Downtown, a survey of customers, delineation of the trade area, and the establishment of market demand for various businesses. 2008 Comprehensive Plan — Updated 2013 Economic Development 1 4 -5 Some findings of the study included: ► Downtown Monticello enjoys a strategic location between the Mississippi River and I -94. This focuses traffic on TH -25 resulting in traffic counts higher in Downtown than south of I -94 ► Due to physical barriers created by the Mississippi River and I -94, about one -third of Downtown and secondary trade area shoppers must pess through Downtown Monticello to reach the shopping areas south of I -94. ► Downtown has the largest concentration of shopping goods stores and restaurants. ► Downtown's trade area population was estimated at 93,500 in 2010 and is projected to have an annual growth rate of 2.2%. ► Monticello's large anchor stores (Cub Foods, SuperTarget, Walmart, and Home Depot) create a secondary trade area. The population of the combined Downtown and secondary trade areas was 127,190 in 2010. ► CentraCare Health System, with 25 beds and 600 employees has established Monticello as a regional medical center. ► Increased residential development stimulates increased commercial development. The recent economic conditions have slowed residential development, thus resulting in reduced tenant demand for retail space. ► Additional retail space in Downtown Monticello can be supported by the trade area population. A range of store types can be considered including shopping goods, convenience goods, and food establishments. Downtown's existing wide variety of services limits potential future opportunities. However, market research indicates that Monticello could support additional medical practices. Figure 4 -5: Embracing Downtown Monticello Primary and Secondary Trade Areas 0 CApyMM2011 MOMmbUroup, Ua 4 -6 1 Economic Development 02MOMI City of Monticello ds a. \� OL -vp , `` • a � r r , +• ckvi ie � "• ,Augusta fad •I a ' �.� ' �4w • Sri - Lf • {� r J± a �'A •ti � *I r LAIM e ` . _ cam• 4• _ r t • i,�. �, t Oh t� � PA"We Al kTn f • • * � _ �� � ��� ' � � T 10 DowMom Tuft Ana s 'r * , J! _�— 4 J "•� Q 68WW ry Trade Ana a 7 4 a sgiiia a ♦ S i • .. � g SeaPri••a.iamtl.. L " a 0 CApyMM2011 MOMmbUroup, Ua 4 -6 1 Economic Development 02MOMI City of Monticello Facilitating Redevelopment The Comprehensive Plan seeks to create a place where land use plans, policies, and controls work together with private investment to properly maintain all properties in Monticello. It is recognized that this approach may not succeed in all locations. Despite the best plans and intentions, properties may become physically deteriorated and /or economically inviable. In such places, city intervention may be need to facilitate redevelopment and prevent the spread of blight. This intervention may include: ► Acquisition of land. ► Preparation of sites for development. ► Construction or reconstruction of public improvements. ► Provision of adequate parking supply. ► Remediation of polluted land as needed. ► Removal of other physical and economic barriers to achieve community objectives. These actions may require the use of tax increment financing, tax abatement, or other finance tools available to the City. Development Strategies The following strategies will be used to implement the Comprehensive Plan in the area of Economic Development: L The City must use the Comprehensive Plan to provide adequate locations for future job - producing development (Places to Work). 2. The City should adhere to the Comprehensive Plan to encourage stable business setting and promote investment and expansion of facilities. 3. The City should coordinate utility planning and manage other development to ensure that expansion areas are capable of supporting new development in a timely manner. 4. The City will continue to work with existing businesses to maintain an excellent business environment, retain jobs, and facilitate expansions. 5. In addition to assisting business seeking to locate in Monticello, the City should actively target and market to businesses which will be a supplier, customer or collaborative partner to existing businesses within the community. 6. The City should target and market to businesses which would benefit from Monticello's utility and communications infrastructure. 7. The City will work with the CentraCare Health System to ensure the retention and to promote the expansion of health care services in Monticello. 8. The City will use the Comprehensive Plan to maintain and enhance the quality of life in Monticello as a tool for attracting businesses and jobs. 2008 Comprehensive Plan — Updated 2013 Economic Development 1 4 -7 MONTICELLO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 2014 DRAFT WORKPLAN — IDEA SHEET Purpose: The EDA is charged with coordinating and administering the City of Monticello's economic development and redevelopment plans and programs. The EDA is also responsible for housing and redevelopment. Objective: It is the intention of the EDA to work within the areas identified below as supporting actions and objectives to the EDA's purpose and in support of the Monticello Comprehensive Plan. NOTES: The opportunities references may fit in and provide benefit in more than one goal area. Financing resources and legal requirements will need to be researched pending EDA's interest. Attracting & Retaining .lobs (Comp Plan): Existing: TIF (economic development), GMEF, Small Cities Opportunities: • Business Expansion (and Retention) Program -- from pilot to permanent? 4 Microloan programs • Fiber subsidy programs • Incubator (can work with microloan and fiber subsidy) 0 Otter Creek Business Park • • Expanding Tax Base (Comp Plan): Existing: TIF (economic development), GMEF Opportunities: Tax Abatement • Business Expansion (and Retention) Program — from pilot to permanent? • Otter Creek Business Park • Enhancing Downtown (Comp Plan): Existing: TIF Opportunities: • Downtown Fagade Improvement program (loan/grant) • Business Expansion (and Retention) Program — from pilot to permanent? • Microloan programs • Fiber subsidy programs • Facilitating Redevelopment (Comp Plan): Existing: TIF Opportunities: • Apartment rehabilitation program (loan/grant) • Downtown Favade Improvement program (loan/grant) • Business Expansion (and Retention) Program — from pilot to permanent? • Microloan programs 0 Fiber subsidy programs Housing: Existing: TIF (housing) Opportunities: • Apartment rehabilitation program loan/grant) • • World'orce Development: Existing: ? Opportunities: •. FabLab, etinker (Moji) • BUSINESS EXPANSION INCENTIVE PILOT PROGRAM 1. PURPOSE The purpose of the Business Expansion Incentive Pilot Program is to encourage the expansion and growth of existing Monticello businesses. 2. ORGANIZATION The Business Expansion Incentive Program will be administered by City Staff and approved by the City Council. 3. DEFINITION OF PUBLIC PURPOSE An application must meet at least two (2) of the following public purposes: a. Create or retain jobs. 1. One job is equivalent to a total of 37.5 hours per week. b. Redevelopment or renewal of existing vacant underutilized existing commercial or industrial properties. a) Increase building square footage b) Increase building valuation c) Increased visual appearance or function of facility d) Product or service expansion e) Occurs within the Central Community District. 4. BUSINESS RETENTION & EXPANSION PILOT PROGRAM a. Business Eligibility. I. Businesses currently located in Monticello (required) 2. Industrial and commercial businesses. 3. Home based businesses expanding to a commercial or industrial zoned property. 4. Credit - worthy existing businesses. 5. Downtown businesses. 1 b. Applicable Fee Waiver or Reduction: 1. Building Plan Review Fee 2. Planning Application Plan Review Fee 3. Demolition Permit Fee c. Terms and conditions: 1. Maximum subsidy is set at $5,000 per applicant. 5. APPLICATION PROCEDURES The City desires to make the application process as simple as possible. Information regarding the program and procedures for obtaining a business subsidy are as follows: a. City Staff. City Staff shall carry out Business Expansion Incentive Program as approved by the City Council. Staff is responsible for assisting businesses in the application process and will work closely with applicants in developing the necessary information. b. Application Process: 1. Applicant shall complete a application form. Staff will review application for consistency with the policies set forth in the pilot program. 2. City Staff will prepare a staff report and Business Subsidy Agreement that will be to be presented to the City Council. 3. The City Council has final approval. 6. REPORTING City Staff shall submit to the City Council an annual report detailing compliance with the public purpose. 0 FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS Facade Improvement Program - Annandale MN a Page 1 of 1 R- _ I Facade improvement Program The City of Annandale is launching a Facade Improvement Program — available to commercial building owners VzK NqWV=ft located in any one of the city's commercial districts. It will provide building owners with grants up to $20,000 to make repairs to their buildings. Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH) and Wright County Community Action (WCCA) are program administrators 1Y#3p1" and will walk property owners through the application and rehabilitation process so it is as easy as possible to terim participate. Funding for this program is limited. It will be first come, first serve, so It Is Important to get your In Business: application In early. Eligible Improvements: Facade Tmorovement Prooram • Permanent exterior Improvements such as awnings, canopies, siding, etc. Space for tease • Energy efficiency items such as windows and doors • Handicapped accessible Improvements. Financing: • 50% of the rehab cost In 0% deferred loan (grant) up to $20,000- 10% of this deferred loan is forgiven each year for ten years. If the building is sold within the 10 years, a prorated portion will be repaid. At the end of 10 years it is fully forgiven and becomes a grant. • 50% of the rehab cost in owner match (owner can "over- match ") Program Requirements: • Building must be located in one of the City's commercial districts • Rehab work must adhere to the performance standards associated with the applicable commercial district • Construction work will need to adhere to Federal Davis Bacon Labor Standards (wage rates) • Applicant must own the building, certain exceptions could apply • Applicants' buildings will be reviewed by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to determine if the structure Is historically significant before any rehabilitation occurs How do I apply? This is just a summary of the program. Click below to download the program guidelines or call City Hall at 320- 274 -3055. Program Guidelines Anolication Officlal Website of City of Annandale, Annandale, MN. Copyright 2011 (City of Annandale, MN). All Rights Reserved. Home I City. Council I Ci Departments I Annandale Community f Litt/.Codes I Forms I Residents I Business f Visitors Calendar I On -line Payments I Contact LIS •,mew by Printer- friendly version http J /www.annandale.mn.us /index. asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC= %7B22EDDC 11- 9217- 484... 2/6/2014 Fagade Improvement Program CITY OF ANNANDALE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES I. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES FEDERAL OBJECTIVE: The Annandale downtown revitalization program is designed to eliminate slum and blight conditions and to prevent further deterioration of commercial buildings in its commercial districts. The City intends to accomplish these goals by enacting the following measures: A. Eliminate conditions in the business district area that are detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the residents and users of the downtown area; B. Restore and preserve properties of special value for historical, architectural or aesthetic reasons; C. Provide a pleasing and aesthetically acceptable shopping district; D. Conserve the existing building stock. II. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION A. GENERAL ADMINISTRATOR: The agency Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc (SEH) will be responsible for the marketing and general administration of this Program. SEH will be responsible for all financial and progress reports. B. FIELD ADMINISTRATOR: Wright County Community Action (WCCA) will be responsible for commercial rehabilitation field administration services. WCCA will be responsible for program distribution, suitability of rehabilitation, inspections, work write -ups, wage determinations, pre - construction conferences, contract awards, wage monitoring, employee interviews, interim inspections, final inspections, and project close -outs. C. FEDERAL COMPLIANCES: SEH, WCCA and the City will share responsibility to comply with Federal Regulations regarding the administration and implementation of this program, which is utilizing program income generated by a previous Small Cities Development Program grant. III. GENERAL ELIGIBILITY A. SLUM AND BLIGHT: This facade improvement program is designed to eliminate blighting conditions, address health and safety considerations, and to preserve existing commercial building stock. B. INCOME: Property/business owner income shall have no direct bearing on the granting of funds except where inadequate cash flow to provide the matching funds requirement. Insufficient leverage will result in ineligibility of the applicant. -I - Facade Improvement Program IV. ELIGIBLE PROPERTIES A. SUBSTANDARD COMMERCIAL PROPERTY: Commercial buildings must be determined to meet any of the following classifications in order to be eligible for assistance under this Facade improvement Program. 1. The commercial building exhibits exterior structural deterioration including damage to windows, doors, siding, brick, stucco, steps, chimneys, parapets, roofing or structural roof components. 2. Structural defects endangering safety such as: foundation deterioration, roof sagging or rot, deterioration of floor support system, exterior wall facade sagging or buckling or interior wall, ceiling or floor deterioration, deteriorated stairs and stairways. 3. The commercial building does not meet the Minnesota State Building Code and /or the Minnesota Energy Efficiency Standards. 4. The commercial building contains health and safety hazards such as lead based paint, asbestos, contaminated water supply, unsanitary sewage disposal, etc. 5. The commercial building does not provide suitable egress to handicapped persons. B. OWNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS: The property owner must individually or in aggregate have a qualifying interest in the property consisting of at least: 1. A 1/3 interest in the fee title. Such interests must be subject to a mortgage, and must demonstrate the ability to secure the signatures of all remainder men and spouses with interest in the property, as loan guarantors; 2. A 113 interest as purchaser in a contract for deed. Such interests must secure the signatures of all parties and spouses that have interest in the property both as contractor vendor and contract vendee; C. LEASEHOLD ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible to participate in this Facade Improvement Program, a commercial tenant must meet the following requirements: 1. The property must be the commercial tenant's principal place of business. 2. The business must be active and ongoing. 3. The owner of the commercial property must be a co- signatory to the application and repayment agreement. D. OCCUPANCY STANDARDS: The property to be rehabilitated shall be an active commercial enterprise. Exceptions can be made for repairs to allow a bona fide start -up business to begin full -time operation. In such cases the City of Annandale must act to waive the occupancy standard. E. PROPERTY INSURANCE: The Property Owner must carry current property insurance both at the time of the application and through the completion of rehabilitation. F. TAX DELINQUENCY: Applicants receiving rehabilitation assistance must be current with property tax payments. -2- Facade Improvement Program G. DEFAULT AND BANKRUPTCY: Applicants shall not be eligible to receive funding if the property to be rehabilitated is in default of property mortgage, contract for deed or comparable obligation. An applicant will be ineligible to receive assistance through this rehabilitation program if the applicant is currently involved in bankruptcy proceedings. H. FLOOD PLAIN: The Annandale Target Area does not encompass any area located within a floodplain. V. PROJECT FUNDING The intent of the Annandale Facade Improvement Program is to provide rehabilitation funds to improve commercial structures within the Annandale commercial business districts. That intent will be defined as one loan per building or in the case where a business owns multiple structures as one loan per business. Under no circumstances will a property owner receive multiple commercial loans for a single building. The loan shall be limited to the actual level of funding necessary to meet the adopted standards and structural needs of the commercial property. A. FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DESIGN: I. 50% of the project costs, up to $20,000, in a 0% Deferred Loan (Grant). There is a claw - back period of ten years — if the building is sold within ten years a prorated portion of the grant must be repaid at a rate of 10% forgiven each year. At the end of ten years the entire amount will have been forgiven 2. 50% of the project costs in cash or loan match from owner. The owner may "over match" the grant amount, but must provide equal dollar amount to the grant received. VI. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS A. GENERAL CONDITIONS: It is the goal of this Facade Improvement Program to eliminate blighted conditions, remedy health and safety deficiencies, preserve historic and architecturally significant buildings, and to revitalize the commercial districts. B. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS: Only permanent exterior improvements can be funded through the Facade Improvement Program. The following arc ELIGIBLE improvements: 1. Structural repairs such as roofing, siding, windows and doors; 2. Accessible modifications in compliance to all handicapped requirements as per the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1993, if financially feasible; 3. Exterior improvements including painting, repainting, cleaning, tuck - pointing, masonry repair; 4. Improvements aimed at enhancing the historic quality of the building. 5. Modifications to or addition of awnings, canopies, shutters and signage. -3- Fagade Improvement Program C. BUILDING PERART APPROVAL PROCESS: No building permit or demolition permit for exterior renovation or modification to a structure shall be made, nor any other exterior modification shall be made, without a building permit. The adopted commercial district rehabilitation standards shall govern the activities undertaken with funds. These rehabilitation standards shall apply to any modification to the exterior walls of an existing structure, including changes in building materials, exterior finishes, windows, doors, and attached signage, but not to interior remodeling or renovation, such as plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling, or similar work which is not visible from the exterior of the building. These rehabilitation standards shall apply to roofing work only if such roofing is clearly visible as part of the exterior of the building, such as a pitched or mansard roof, but otherwise does not apply to flat roofs or parts of roofs not visible from the street level. D. GENERAL GUIDELINES: It is the intent of the Fagade improvement Program to comply with the City's commercial districts. Please refer to the City's zoning ordinance for complete details as it relates to the four districts that govern this program's design guidelines: C -1 Central Business District, Canopy District, C -2 Central Business District - Fringe, and C -3 Highway Commercial District. Highlights of each of these are outlined below. 1. C -1 , C -2, & C -3 a. High Standards: All buildings shall maintain a high standard of architectural and aesthetic compatibility with surrounding properties to insure that they will not adversely impact the property values of the abutting properties or adversely impact the public health, safety, and general welfare. b. Exterior Finishes: Exterior building finishes shall consist of materials comparable in grade and quality to brick; natural stone; decorative concrete block; cast in place concrete or precast concrete panels; wood, provided the surfaces are finished for exterior use and wood of proven exterior durability is used, such as cedar, redwood, cypress; (or metal or vinyl siding manufactured to resemble wood siding); curtain wall panels of steel, fiberglass and aluminum (nonstructural, nonload bearing), provided such panels are factory fabricated and finished with a durable nonfade surface and their fasteners are of a corrosion resistant design; glass curtain wall panels; or stucco. In industrial districts, architectural metal panel systems may also be used as an exterior building finish. c. Facing Requirement: All buildings constructed with finishes of architectural metal panels or curtain wall panels of finished steel, aluminum or fiberglass shall be required to have at Ieast 75% of the front of the principal building and at least 30% of each visible side of the principal building faced with brick, wood, stone, glass, architectural concrete cast in place or pre -cast concrete panels. d. Footing Requirement: All footings and foundations shall comply with the Minnesota State Building Code. e. Roofs: Roofs which are exposed or an integral part of the building aesthetics shall be constructed only of commercial grade asphalt shingles, wood shingles, architectural metal (if metal is used in a commercial zoning district, concealed/hidden fasteners -4- Fagade Improvement Program must be used; exposed fasteners may be used in industrial districts), slate, tile or copper. For all roofing, a minimum 12 inch soffit is required. Flat roofs which are generally parallel with the first floor elevation are not subject to these material and soffit requirements. 2. Canopy District - The Canopy District consists of Oak Avenue from Highway 55 north to Cedar Street, including the alleys, and including any other businesses/ buildings in the C ❑ 1 District that have canopies. a. Canopy Design: New canopies or canopies that need to be rebuilt or remodeled must conform to one of the existing canopy designs, with the choice of these designs the right of the property owner. Design specifications shall be kept on file at City Hall. Any variations from this ordinance in design, material or color choice must be approved by the City Council b. Maintenance and Repair • Canopies must be stained and/or sealed by August 31 of each even numbered year. Such staining must be done to maintain a natural cedar look and must conform to existing tones, or such alternative colors approved by the City Council. Stain specifications call for use of Olympic 716 semi ❑transparent and Cedar Solid in a 50/50 ratio (oil base) or a product that is equal or better. Approved alternate color choices shall be on file at City Hall. No canopy may have more than two colors. To facilitate staining and major repair and/or reconstruction, the City may call for and award bids or quotes, with the costs billed back to the property owners on the basis of running feet and the type of canopy design. • All canopies must be sealed and maintained to prevent leaks. • Building permits must be obtained before canopies are replaced or reconstructed. c. New Construction • All new construction in the Canopy district must blend in with the existing "Turn of the Century Prairie Motif." • Canopies must be constructed of cedar. • Buildings shall be sided and faced and/or painted in such a way as to blend in with this motif. The use of ornamental brick, arches, rough textured siding and similar design characteristics should be encouraged. • All new buildings in the canopy district shall include canopies which conform to one of the existing canopy designs. VII. HISTORICAL SOCIETY REVIEW A. SHPO REVIEW: All properties will be reviewed by the Minnesota State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to determine if the structure is historically significant before any rehabilitation occurs. B. HISTORIC PROCEDURE: After the initial property inspection has been completed by the Field Inspector, the following will be submitted to SHPO: I . A summary of the work to be done at the property; 2. Photographs of the structure; -5- Facade Improvement Program 3. Property description; 4. Any other information request by the SHPO. 5. Any changes in the scope of the project requested by the SHPO will be initiated. C. FAIR HOUSING /AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: It is the policy of the City of Annandale to work affirmatively to ensure that all persons regardless of race, creed, national origin, sex, martial status, age, handicap or reliance on public assistance shall be treated equally and fairly for purposes of this Facade Improvement Program. 1. Program promotion shall be inclusive and will exercise care to avoid promotion methods that exclude eligible applicants. 2. Affirmative promotion shall actively pursue methods of reaching potential applicants that are difficult to reach. VIIL APPLICATION AND APPLICANT SELECTION PROCEDURES A. APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Will be received on a first come, first served basis from the date at which the interested party first fully completed the loan application. Applicants will be selected for participation of the Facade Improvement Program based upon applicability to the program guidelines and the building being located in the City's commercial district. WCCA will use the following guide to assess the preliminary eligibility of the applicant: 1. Blighted condition of the property. 2. Types of repairs necessary to bring the building into compliance, and exterior fagade improvements that are consistent with the goals and objectives of the City of Annandale. 3. Clear property ownership. 4. Historic significance of the structure. 5. Financial ability of the owner to match the deferred loan portion of the repairs. B. PROPERTY INSPECTION: Once an applicant has been determined eligible for a loan, then an inspection of the property will be conducted by a field administrator. The field administrator will determine what work is necessary to bring the property into standard condition. The Inspector will then prepare a cost estimate and a Scope of Work (work write -up), which will rectify any violations to the commercial standards, local codes and other eligible repairs. The Scope of Work shall be considered a binding contract between the applicant and the contractor performing work at the applicant's property. C. SCOPE OF WORK: Shall contain the following project and contractual documents: 1. Instructions to the bidder; 2. Bid Proposal; 3. Program Warranties; 4. General Conditions; 5. Special Conditions; 6. Specifications categorized by trade; 7. Diagrams and Lay -outs; 8. Davis Bacon Labor Standards. "i• Fagade Improvement Program IX. DAVIS BACON LABOR STANDARDS A. GENERAL CONDITIONS: All facade improvement projects with rehabilitation costs exceeding $2,000 shall incorporate the Davis Bacon and Related Acts provisions. B. SPECIFICATIONS: Projects governed by Davis Bacon shall contain the prevailing wage rate within the work - write -up /specification. WCCA Labor Standards Officer will request a wage determination for the prevailing wage rate from the Labor Standards Officer at DEED prior to bidding. Prevailing wages are computed by the Department of Labor and are issued in the form of federal wage decisions for each classification of work. DEED will issue two copies of the most recent wage decision, including the HUD form 4010, Federal Labor Standards Provisions. C. COPELAND "ANTI- KICKBACK" ACT: The Act requires that workers be paid at least once a week without any deductions or rebates except permissible deductions which include taxes, deductions the worker authorizes, and those required by court processes. The Act also requires that contractors maintain payroll records and submit weekly payrolls and statement of compliance to the contracting agency. D. CONTRACT WORK HOURS /SAFETY STANDARDS ACT: The Act requires that workers receive overtime compensation at a rate of 1 1/z times their regular wage after they have worked 40 hours in one week. E. DEBARMENT: Before contract issuance, WCCA shall verify that the selected contractor is not debarred or otherwise excluded from working on federally funded projects. Contractor clearance will be obtained from DEED. Documentation of Contractor Clearance will be kept in each individual project file. F. NOTICE OF CONTRACT AWARDED: The Field Administrator will notify the Labor Standards Officer of the pending contract award and Pre - Construction Conference date. The WCCA Labor Standards Officer will complete a "Notice of Contract Award" and send it to DEED. G. PRE- CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: A Pre - Construction Conference shall be held with the General Contractor and all sub - contractors prior to the issuance of a Proceed to Work to discuss Labor Standards compliance and reporting procedures with the awarded bidder (s). H. REPORTING: The Field Administrator shall be responsible to gather, maintain and provide weekly payroll reports and employee interviews to WCCA. The Field Administrator will also ensure that the General Contractor completes HUD Contractor /Subcontractor Certification and is on file. I. COMPLIANCE MONITORING: WCCA is responsible for monitoring compliance with Labor Standards requirements. Monitoring will include weekly review of payroll reports, comparisons with wage decisions and employee interview. Interviews will be conducted with a representative sample of trades and classifications as defined by HUD Desk Guide LR -II. -7- Facade Improvement Program Compliance reviews will be dated and initialed by the individual conducting the review. The report will be sent to the WCCA Labor Standards Officer for review and signature. Copies will be maintained in each project file. J. LABOR STANDARDS VIOLATIONS: If labor standards violations are discovered, the contractor must be notified and corrective action taken immediately. All violations will immediately be reported to the Labor Standards Officer. K. POSTINGS: Applicable wage decisions and rates must be posted at the work site for the duration of the contract work. Contractors must post the "Notice to All Employees" and EEO posters at each job site for the duration of the job. L. FINAL LABOR STANDARDS COMPLIANCE REPORT: When the construction contract is complete, the Final Labor Standards Compliance Report must be completed by the Labor Standards Officer and sent to DEED. X. CONTRACTUAL PROCEDURES A. PARTICIPATING CONTRACTORS: All contractors participating in the Small Cities Development Program must have a Contractor's Application on file at WCCA office. The contractors will be responsible for securing insurance of the amounts specified on the application form. The application must contain proof of insurance coverage via a Certification of Insurance Coverage, and the contractor's registration number. B. BID SOLICITATION: The Contract is between the property owner (applicant) and the contractor. The applicant will be provided a list from the Field Administrator to choose contractors from; however, an applicant is free to choose any contractor who the applicant may want. In order for a contractor who is not an approved contractor to be awarded a bid, the contractor must furnish the Field Administrator with a Certificate of Insurance, and must complete a Contractor Application. Upon doing so, the contractor shall be awarded the bid. C. SINGLE - SOURCE BIDS: If only one bid is received, that bid will be compared to the cost estimate provided by the Field Administrator during the inspection process to ensure reasonableness. D. BID AWARDS: The Contract shall be awarded to the lowest base bid, unless one of the following circumstances occurs: 1. The contractor has failed to follow the procedures as outlined in the Instructions to the Bidders; 2. The contractor fails to bid according to the specifications and it proves impossible to compare that contractor's bid with the other contractors; 3. The bid is determined to be unrealistically low by the Field Administrator and the contractor agrees to withdraw the bid; 4. The property owner does not want the low contractor to perform the work and agrees to pay the difference between the lowest bid and the preferred contractor's bid; -8- Fagade Improvement Program 5. All bids in a trade category are determined to be unrealistically high or non - competitive, in which case all bids in the questionable trade category will be thrown out and different contractors solicited for bids; 6. The contractor did not bid using Federal Wage Rates. E. DAVIS BACON: The project contractual agreements, wage scales and procedures, shall be guided solely by the Davis Bacon and Related Acts compliance if the project costs exceed $2,000. Davis Bacon Labor Standards requirements and documentation must be included in the contractor bid packets. F. CONTRACTOR NOTIFICATION: Once the package has been approved, the Repayment Agreement and promissory note is drawn up by WCCA for closing. Upon closing, WCCA issues a notification to attend the pre - construction conference, where the requirements of the Davis Bacon and Related Acts will be detailed. At the meeting, a Notice to Proceed will be given to the accepted contractors. That notice will allow the contractor 90 days in which to complete the awarded contract. Ninety days (90) will be the allotted amount of time except under the following conditions: 1. The work is weather dependent and weather conditions have not allowed the completion of the work; 2. The Notice to Proceed is issued too late in the building season to allow weather dependent work to be completed on time; 3. The property owner /agent's preferred contractor is too heavily committed to perform the work within the allotted time and informs the property owner and the Field Administrator that he is too heavily committed and a work schedule is established and is acceptable to the tenants, the Field Administrator, and the contractor; 4. Unforeseen difficulties develop with the approved work and force a delay. G. CONTRACTOR CONTRACT: Each selected contractor will enter into a contract with the Property Owner. The contract will outline the terms for completion of the rehabilitation on the project and will include the following: 1. Project Start Date; 2. Project Completion Date; 3. General Conditions; 4. Special Conditions; 5. Project Warranties; 6. Change Order Procedures; 7. Payment Terms; S. Termination Procedures. H. FAILURE TO START /COMPLETE PROJECT: Upon receipt of the Proceed to Work a contractor will have 90 calendar days in which to complete the contracted work. Failure to begin work within the first 60 days will be grounds to terminate the contract. The 90 -day time period shall not be exceeded except through the issuance of a change order. In the absence of a change order, a contractor who violates the time period shall be in violation of their contracts and shall constitute grounds for removal. Fagade Improvement Program I. INTERIM INSPECTIONS: After work begins, interim inspections will be scheduled by the Field Administrator to monitor work progress and work quality. If a dispute arises between a property owner and a contractor, the Field Administrator will attempt to find a means of resolving the conflict. If a solution cannot be found then the Appeals process will be initiated. J. PAYMENT PROCEDURES: All contractors will agree to the payment schedule contained within the Contractor's Application, which is as follows: 1. No pre - payments are allowable for any reason. 2. Lien Waivers are required for all contractors and sub - contractors before payment will be made. 3. Partial payments are not allowable for any work that is not completed. Payments are limited to a maximum of 85% of the total due on the completed portions of the project. 4. Any and all payments will be made only after the work is completed according to the specifications contained within the Scope of Work and when the work meets with the approval of both the Owner and the Inspector. In order for the contractor to be paid, a signed Completion Certificate must be presented at the time of payment. Both the Owner(s) and the Field Administrator must sign the Completion Certificate. 5. Fifteen percent (15 %) must be withheld from each partial payment. Final payment for all work completed, including any retainage amounts, will be made after all work by a contractor is completed, the final inspection has been conducted and the Field Administrator, property owner, and contractor have signed off on the work. 6. Payments will be made only upon presentation of the following documents: a. Billing Statement; b, Lien Waiver; c. Sworn Contractors Statement; d. Completion Certificate. K. CHANGE ORDERS: Change orders to the contract require the signature of the property owner or designated agent, the contractor, the Field Administrator, and the Housing Coordinator. Change orders will be allowed only for the following reasons: I. To rectify hidden deficiencies that are discovered once the work has begun. 2. To change a specification due to unforeseen difficulties arising after work has begun. 3. To address a deficiency that was inadvertently dropped from the project during project packaging. 4. To change completion dates. L. TERMINATION OF CONTRACT: A contractor's contract can be terminated under the following procedures: 1. Poor work performance on the job site and the demonstrated inability to rectify the poor workmanship. The cost of repairing poor workmanship and the higher costs of awarding the bid to the next lowest bidder shall be deducted from any amount owed to the initial contractor for work completed. In all cases the contractor shall be given the opportunity to rectify the problem before removal procedures are instituted. The Field Administrator shall institute the following procedures when negotiating a workmanship problem: -10- Facade Improvement Program a. Shall set up a meeting at the job site with the contractor and property owner /agent to attempt to come to a consensus. b. Shall contact the contractor the second time by certified mail notifying the contractor that the workmanship is still poor and specifying the areas that need to be addressed to satisfy the contract, giving the contractor a fifteen (15) day time limit in which to make the required repairs. 2. Causing undue damages to an owner's property and the inability or unwillingness to correct the damages. The cost of repairing damages will be deducted from any money owed to the contractor for work already completed. If the amount owed is insufficient to cover the costs of the damages, then the Field Administrator will assist the property owner, if necessary, to reclaim damages by legal means. 3. Lack of sufficient insurance coverage. 4. The inability of the contractor to perform the work within the allotted time. 5. Irreconcilable and irresolvable differences between the contractor and the property owner /agent. 6. The contractor requests to be removed from the contract. There will be no penalty associated with this request as long as the request is made within thirty days (30) of receiving the Notice to Proceed. 7. Contractors who are removed from a contract shall be removed from the Approved Contractors List and shall be prohibited from being awarded any contract with -WCCA. AMENDMENTS, DIRECTIVES These procedural guidelines may be amended or supplemented by the Annandale City Council. ADOPTION These procedural guidelines governing the administration of the Annandale Facade Improvement Program have been adopted by action of the Annandale City Council on January 7, 2013. Attest: Witnessed: -11- r Faribault EDA approves micro loan program for downtown facade improvements - Fariba... Page 1 of 4 SoMinn Northfield Faribault Owatonna Waseca Le Center Le Sueur Kenyon St Peter Lonsdale Janesville Blooming Scene 70 Clear Search all archived content here GG or click here for Advanced Search Welcome] Login I Slgnup Home Contact Us Subscribe All Access Subscription FAQs Classifieds Advertise Home News Sports Opinion Features Obituaries Calendar Archives Business Classifieds E- editicn Forms Special Sections � . Keep Your Car Feeling Great �' i�idU% With A'iune-UR Today! �. 9 Carpal km a 334-20M Faribault EDA approves micro loan program for downtown facade improvements 8tery Comments Tweet L0 Like o _i r rk. l J 6 w By REBECCA RODENBORG rrodenborg @tarlbault.com Downtown facade improvement program approved The Faribault Main Street program will host a neighborhood gathering on Jan. 23. (Daily News rile photo) To be eligible Location Commercial buildings in the downtown Central business district (Central Avenue between 1 st Street and 5th Street and one block east and 115 blocks west of Central) Recipients Applicant must own the property to be improved; be current with mortgage, property tax, and insurance payments; be In compliance with all applicable City of Faribault ordinances and zoning requirements (or proposed improvements will bring property into compliance Improvements Visible from Central Avenue or the cross street if a comer building Make an immediate impact Visual enhance the building Be of permanent nature Share Print Font Si Posted: Thursday, June 21, 2012 11.45 am I Vpdafed 6,03 pm. Sat Jun 23. 2012. By REBECCA RODENBORG rrodenborg@faribouh.com The Faribault Economic Development Authority approved a micro loan program for downtown facade improvements Thursday morning, but not before the bankers in the room got their hands on the proposed interest rate, "I'm just going to say that rates are going to go up, and this 3 percent is nothing; said EDA member John Carlander. Through the program, the EDA will offer loans of up to $10,000 to downtown business owners with small projects that will immediately enhance the appearance of their building. Per Cartander's suggestion, the Interest rate will be based on the loan amount starting at 3 percent — meaning a $1,000 loan will carry a 3 percent interest rate but a $5,000 loan will have a 5 percent interest rate. Initial program guidelines proposed a flat 3 percent Interest rate with a 10 -year term but both details were tweaked after several members thought they would be giving building owners too much time to pay on a loan with too low of a rate. "I'm conoemed if we'll have a sustainable fund with such a long term of loan and such a low doter value; said EDA member Steve Underdahl. The loan tern was shortened to five years. This isn9 the first time the city has offered funds to downtown businesses for improvements. In fact, the program looks more like one that was available years ago until a focus was placed on the city's transportation Coridors, according to community development director Peter Waldock. "The fund was then geared toward businesses on Highway 21 and 60 but there just weren't a lot of requests, especially recently," Wall said. "So now, with the input of downtown business owners interested in this as well as the Main Street Program, we can put the dollars to use more earnestly if we look at downtown again." ON FAkx Feb 7th - 3:3tt -MOven SM"a1y Feb Oth * 10am ipm Marty"e%ttdles 9Tastefidty.91al Handmade Gloves And I egg(ogs by Audrey Sand QuasGneallil tr -0fri lmlOvx1 Ituttalr, Irte. - C-Abt clothing Sample sale Faribault ,ai Popular Commented Stories Nicole "Nikki` Schultz, of Farlbault Donna Mae Kadrilk, of Faribault Jodi L Oborn PerrIl of Faribault More Follow Us On Facebook http: /lwww. southemminn. comlfaribault_daily_newslnewsl article _fb407673- be55 -5f7l - 8aO... 2/6/2014 Faribault EDA approves micro loan program for downtown facade improvements - Fariba... Page 2 of 4 Reach Rebecca Rodenborg at 333 -3128 or follow her on Twitter.com @FDNRebecca C 2014 Southemminn.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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The current fund balance is $221,420 but just $30,000 Is budgeted for 2012 – meaning up to six businesses could benefit from the program still this year. yr , ` L The types of improvements allowed was another talking point for several EDA members who worried that less permanent improvements – namely signs – could leave r with a business that relocates or doses. The program guidelines were edited to make signs hanging In windows an ineligible improvement. Reach Rebecca Rodenborg at 333 -3128 or follow her on Twitter.com @FDNRebecca C 2014 Southemminn.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. 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Are you hoping to boost your storefront's image, but unsure about how to proceed or lacking the extra cash to do so? The City Is partnering with the Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD), the Economic Development Authority, and the North Saint Paul Business Association to sponsor a Fagade Improvement Program for businesses in the Downtown 132 Zoning D!str! Here are some quick facts about the program; • Loan Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 • Forgivable Loan /Grant: 20% is forgivable • Owner Equity: 20% of project amount • Loan Term: Up to 5 years Eligible Uses; Front/rear building fagade, windows/doors, signage, awnings, landscaping, lighting, restoration (paint, cleaning, siding), etc. Application Process: Business owner provides basic business and project information, Including: • Business Tax Returns for previous two years • Credit Score of 680 or greater • Real Estate taxes have been paid • No outstanding collections or judgments • Business Is current on rent/payroll /sales tax Loan Documents: • Promissory Note • Loan Agreement Personal Guarantee Deadline: Continuous Facade Improvement Loan Application. For more information, please click here to view a copy of the program brochure. Official Site of the. City of North Si, Paul - Ciiy !tall - 2400 Margaret Street - 651.747.2400 - Hours: ;ti:00 8.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday (After Hnurs 651.747.3417) Population: 11,460 h!i I News and Publications I IlAity VIM I Employment Opp ot1p in ties I City Codes I Zoning Map, J Con act Us I Report A Concern I PMD-ti I Government I Living Here 7••ia6l, http: / /www.ci.north- saint- paul.mn.uslindex. asp ?Type= B_BASIC &SEC = %7B C48727B4 -81... 2/6/2014 ,,CITY OF N� S 0 aint fflaud Facts,.. Loan Amount: $1,000 - $15,000 Forgivable Loan /Grant: 20% is forgivable Owner Equity: 20% of project amount Loan Term: Up to 5 years Eligible Uses: Front/rear building facade, windows/ doors, signage, awnings, landscaping, lighting, res- toration (paint, cleaning, siding), etc. Application Process: Business owner provides basic business and project information, including: • Business Tax Returns for previous two years • Credit Score of 680 or greater • Real Estate taxes have been paid • No outstanding collections or judgments • Business is current on rent/payroll /sales tax Loan Documents: • Promissory Note • Loan Agreement • Personal Guarantee Deadline: Continuous Where... Action Steps... Downtown B2 Zoning District (in Red) nnr- Project Size: $10,000 Owner pays $2,000 upfront (20% Owner Equity) Owner receives $8,000 loan amount ($6,000 from MCCD and $2,000 from the City and North Saint Paul Business Association, which converts to a grant 5 -year term monthly payment: $119 per month (includes 7.25% interest) 3 -year term monthly payment: $185 per month (includes 7.25% interest) Incentive: Owner saves 20% ($2,000) through the program Contact... Paul Ammerman Economic Development Director City of North Saint Paul 651 - 747 -2437 Paul. Ammerman @ci.north - saint- paul.mn.us Lee Hall Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers 612 -789 -7337 ext 17 leehall @aol.com Sponsors: City of North Saint Paul /Economic Dev. Authority Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers North Saint Paul Business Association II� The City of North Saint Paul is offering a simple, fast, and easy way to upgrade your business storefront. This ongoing program will help you attract custom- ers and will enhance the aesthetic appeal of the downtown commercial district. The City will provide loans to approximately five busi- nesses for projects in 2013, with loan amounts rang- ing from $1,000 to $15,000. OR CITY OF :JV"d Sid fflatd 0 Facade Improvement Program For commercial storefronts in the Downtown 82 Zoning District A simple, fast, and easy way to upgrade your downtown storefront and save you money! RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAMS City of Gresham : City : Apartment Rehabilitation Page 1 of 2 Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Program (Currently, we are not accepting new Apartment Rehabilitation Grant applications.) The Apartment Rehabilitation grant program is administered by the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) for exterior improvements related to safety, security, and livability. The grant objective is to enhance security, prevent criminal activity, and improve the appearance of rental properties in the Rockwood -West Gresham Urban Renewal Area (URA). Rogers Westwood Apartments - Before Rogers Westwood Apartments - After How to Apply Applications are accepted year - round. Funds are limited. Grants are awarded on a first -come, first - served basis. Guidelines Application Form Grant Process Steps The grant funds 50% of eligible projects costs. Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 are available. In general, the grant will reimburse for the following expenses: • materials used in eligible improvements • labor costs (except those performed by Grantee) • City of Gresham permit and design review fees The Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) retains a qualified architect to provide up to 30 hours of free architectural design assistance for facade improvements. Architectural services not http: / /greshamoregon. gov /city/ city- departments / urban - renewal /grant - programs /template.asp... 2/6/2014 City of Gresham : City : Apartment Rehabilitation Page 2 of 2 contracted through the GRDC may be reimbursed up to $1,500. This amount is paid in addition to the grant amount. Eligibility Multi - family residential rental properties of three or more units are eligible. The property owner or property manager, with the written authorization of the property owner, may apply. The property must be located within the Urban Renewal Area (URA) (see Guidelines). Eligible improvements must be durable and of high quality, amounting to at least $10,000 in value. For more information, contact Cecille Turley at 503- 618 -2545 or °eeille Turle O) reshamoreggon Share: M http: / /greshamoregon. govlcitylcity- departmentslurban- renewal /grant - programs /template. asp... 2/6/2014 E S H, A M, REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Rockwood Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Application APPLICANT (Person /Business to receive grant funds) Will the applicant be the main contact for this grant? ❑ yes / ❑ no Name: Business: Address: City /State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Fax Number: Email Address: Legal Form: Sole Proprietorship ❑ Partnership ❑ Corporation: Profit ❑ Non- Profit ❑ In which State are the incorporation and /or organization documents filed? 2. RENTAL PROPERTY TO BE REHABILITATED Name: Address: City /State: Zip Code: Legal Description: Property Tax Account Number: R- Number of Units: Number of Buildings in Complex: Approximate average occupancy rate during past year: Property Manager (if not applicant): Manager phone: ❑ Check if there is no manager other than owner 3. OWNER OF PROPERTY (if not applicant) Will the property owner be the main contact for this grant? ❑ yes / ❑ no =- Contact Name: Address: City /State: Zip Code: Phone Number: Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Application Page 1 of 4 Revised November 15, 2011 4. AUTHORIZATION TO UNDERTAKE WORK If the applicant is not the owner of the property, provide written evidence that the owner authorizes this work to be undertaken. (Typically, this is in the form of a lease or other written permission.) 5. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Please list all proposed projects, below, with cost estimates. Any completed projects are not eligible for grant funding. Use additional sheets if necessary. Indicate improvements you are not certain you will complete as `optional'. Describe proposed improvement projects Cost estimate TOTAL COST OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS Describe rehabilitation projects completed in the past 18 months Cost 6. SOURCE OF MATCHING FUNDS The Apartment Rehabilitation Program is a reimbursement grant program. Funds will be committed prior to the commencement of the work, but will not be disbursed until the applicant provides proof of payment for the completed improvements. How will the improvements be financed? Loan ❑ Cash ❑ Other: Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Application Page 2 of 4 Revised November 15, 2011 7 ARE YOU INTERESTED IN RECEIVING UP TO 30 HOURS OF FREE DESIGN ASSISTANCE WITH THE COMMISSION'S ARCHITECT ON RETAINER FOR FACADE IMPROVEMENTS? Yes ❑ No ❑ Indicate how you expect the architect to assist you 8. SCREENING PROCEDURES Please describe the tenant screening procedures used at this property, including any background checks and information requested of the prospective tenant. 9. PLEASE ATTACH THE FOLLOWING TO YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION • Copy of the current City of Gresham Rental License, • Blank copy of the Landlord/Tenant Agreement form, • Landlord's expectations for tenant conduct, • The property's tenant eviction policy, • The property's tenant screening procedure. OTHER The applicant understands that the Gresham Redevelopment Commission must approve the proposed improvements. The Gresham Redevelopment Commission may require certain changes or modifications prior to final approval. A commitment of grant funds will not be processed until the Gresham Redevelopment Commission receives and approves necessary bids for approved work. Any work commenced prior to a commitment letter being issued will not be eligible for reimbursement, and any work deviating from the approved work must be pre- approved by Gresham Redevelopment Commission to be eligible for reimbursement. The selection committee reserves the right to perform an exterior site visit to the applicant property; determine if the property is subject to any delinquent taxes or liens; and review the credit history of the applicant and history of criminal activity on and around the property. Please note that a history of criminal activity will not automatically disqualify a property from participating in this program, except in extreme cases, and cases in which the owner or manager is involved in criminal activity or demonstrates criminal negligence. Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Application Page 3 of 4 Revised November 15, 2011 CERTIFICATION BY APPLICANT The applicant certifies that all information in this application, and all information furnished in support of this application, is given for obtaining a grant and is true and complete to the best of the applicant's knowledge and belief. The applicant further acknowledges and agrees to the following: • All /any funds distributed under this grant application and program must be utilized solely for the program or project identified in this application. • The applicant will provide an accounting relating to the use of all grant funds received upon request of the Gresham Redevelopment Commission and shall retain all relevant financial records relating to the project/program for which the grant funds were received for a period of not less than three (3) years from the completion of the program /project. The applicant may be personally or individually liable for misuse of grant funds. • The Gresham Redevelopment Commission and the City of Gresham will not be responsible or liable in any way for injury or damage to third parties or property resulting from the conduct or actions of the applicant or agents of the applicant relating to the program or project funded under this grant. The applicant agrees to indemnify and hold the Gresham Redevelopment Commission and the City of Gresham harmless for any /all claims arising out of the activities funded under the terms of this grant. If the applicant is not the owner of the property to be rehabilitated, or if the applicant is not the sole owner of the property, the applicant certifies that he /she has the authority to sign and enter into an agreement to perform the rehabilitation work on the property. Evidence of this authority must be attached. Verification of any of the information contained in this application may be obtained by the Gresham Redevelopment Commission and the City of Gresham from any available source. The information provided by the applicant and in any supplements thereto is submitted voluntarily and in confidence to the Gresham Redevelopment Commission and the City of Gresham. It is understood that non- exempt information contained in this application is subject to disclosure under Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.501 (21). Print name of applicant Title Signature Date PLEASE RETURN THIS APPLICATION, WITH ALL REOURIED ATTACHEMENTS TO Michelle Kimble Project Coordinator Gresham Redevelopment Commission 1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, Oregon 97030 (503) 618 -2216 — Phone (503) 669 -1376 — Fax Michelle. KimbleaGreshamOregon.gov Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Application Page 4 of 4 Revised November 15, 2011 u Ri E H k, ,' REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSION Rockwood Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines The Apartment Rehabilitation grant program is administered by the Gresham Redevelopment Commission (GRDC) for exterior improvements related to safety, security, and livability. The grant objective is to enhance security, prevent criminal activity and improve the appearance of rental properties in the Rockwood - West Gresham Urban Renewal Area (URA). Eligibility Funding assistance is available for multi - family residential rental properties of three or more units. The property must be located within the URA (refer to Attachment A). Properties with delinquent property taxes, liens or outstanding City code violations will not be considered for grant approval. Eligible im rovements: • Exterior lighting fixtures (including motion sensing) • Security fencing • Landscaping that improves visibility and passive solar to buildings P Secure doors, windows and locks • Other physical improvements that increase the security of public and common areas Ineligible improvements,: • Non - permanent fixtures • Personal property and equipment • General property management or administration expenses • Work that is also being funded in part or in full by another organization or grant. The security- related improvements must make up at least 50% of the total cost of the proposed projects. Additional non - security - related projects will be funded at the discretion of the GRDC. Grant- assisted improvements must employ durable, high quality materials and finishes. Some exterior maintenance projects (such as painting, landscaping, and other aesthetic improvements) will be considered for funding when completed in tandem with eligible security improvements. Funding Assistance The grant funds 50% of total eligible project costs, based on a maximum grant of $1,000 per unit, for a maximum grant of $30,000. A minimum of $10,000 in eligible improvements is required to qualify for a minimum grant of $5,000. The grant will reimburse for the following expenses for eligible improvements: Materials used in eligible improvements Labor costs (except those performed by Grantee) • City of Gresham permits and design review fees Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines Page 1 of 4 Revised: November 15, 2011 Grant funds are paid on a reimbursement basis; the Grantee must pay the entire cost of grant - funded improvements before receiving grant funds. Property owners who hire a State - certified Women -or- Minority Business Enterprise or an Emerging Small Business to perform approved work will be eligible for a match grant of up to 60% of the costs. A Grantee seeking to qualify for the MWESB incentive must bring this to the attention of GRDC staff when bids are submitted. The State of Oregon OMWESB website offers a directory of certified firms at: httv://www4.cbs.state.or.us/ex/dir/omwesb/ Other Assistance The GRDC has a qualified architect on retainer to provide up to 30 -hours of free design assistance for projects that include building facade improvements. The architect can assist with project design and any required City permitting. For Grantees that do not wish to use the GRDC's architect, up to $1,500 for architectural services hired by the Grantee may be reimbursed for eligible work (in addition to the grant award). GRDC staff must approve the scope of work for the architect prior to commencement of the work and copies of final work completed by the architect must be submitted to GRDC staff. Grant - funded improvements must be completed to receive reimbursement for outside architectural assistance. Application Process 1. Application: Applications may be submitted at any time. Grants are awarded on a first -come, first - served basis. Successful applicants must demonstrate an engaged approach to property management and a commitment to investment in the property and neighborhood vitality. 2. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Inspection ( CPTED): In cooperation with the Gresham Police Department, GRDC staff will coordinate a CPTED review of the property that will generate recommendations for proposed projects to enhance safety and security of the property. 3. GRDC A roval: The GRDC reviews all applications and has the sole authority to approve a grant award and to determine eligibility of the proposed work. Certain types of work may be required or precluded as a condition of funding. 4. Pre - Approval Letter: Once approved for a grant, Grantees receive a Pre - Approval Letter from the GRDC. This letter will include the GRDC approved scope of work and next steps in the grant process. 5. Bidding: Three competitive bids are required for most proposed work. For any element of the project that is bid at less than $5,000, one bid will suffice. The GRDC will fund 50% of the lowest bid for all eligible projects components, not to exceed the maximum grant amount approved by the GRDC. Only bids from contractors licensed within the State of Oregon will be accepted. All construction contracts are between the Grantee and the contractor. All bids must be submitted to GRDC staff within 120 -days of the date of the Pre - Approval Letter. If bids are not submitted within this time frame, the grant approval will expire. Extensions may be granted by the GRDC Executive Director. The extension must be requested in writing prior to the 120 -day submittal deadline. Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines Page 2 of 4 Revised: November 15, 2011 6. Letter of Commitment: A Letter of Commitment will be issued after all pre - approval conditions are met and the project is approved by the GRDC. The Letter of Commitment outlines the commitment of grant funds and additional terms and conditions of the matching grant. The letter is a binding contractual commitment between the parties that outlines the scope and quality of work and the amount of funds committed to the project. 7. Completion of the Work: The Grantee is responsible for hiring qualified professionals to carry out the grant- funded work. Most work must be completed by contractors licensed within the State of Oregon. A Grantee must make a good faith effort to hire local contractors. For more information regarding the City definition of `local', please contact GRDC staff. All construction contracts are between the Grantee and the contractor(s). Grantees are responsible for obtaining necessary regulatory approvals, including City of Gresham building and development permits. All work must comply with city, state, and federal regulations. 8. Disbursement of Grant Funds: Once all of the contracted work has been completed, the Grantee will submit copies of receipts showing proof of payment and a Release of Lien from all contractors that completed eligible work. Grant funds will not be disbursed for work completed before: • A Letter of Commitment has been provided; • The work has been reviewed by GRDC staff for compliance with the Letter of Commitment; • Proof of payment and release of liens have been received; • Proof that all necessary regulatory approvals, including City of Gresham building permits, have been received, and • Delinquent property taxes, liens or outstanding City code violations are resolved. General Conditions: • Improvements funded by the grant will be maintained in good order for a minimum period of five years. • Upon completion of improvements, the Grantee shall provide a Certificate of Property Insurance evidencing property coverage for improvements in an amount not less than the value of the improvements. • A property is eligible to participate in the Apartment Rehabilitation grant program more than once as long as the property does not exceed the maximum grant. The maximum grant will be available again after a five -year period. If a building is sold and the new owner wishes to apply for the grant, the five -year time period still applies. The five -year time period begins at the date the grant funds disbursement. • All projects will display signage promoting the GRDC grant assistance for the improvements. The sign will be supplied by the GRDC. • Grantees agrees to allow the GRDC to publicize the completed project on the City web site and other GRDC materials. • The GRDC and the GRDC Executive Director reserve the right to consider exceptions to the grant policies and guidelines on a case -by -case basis at their discretion. For more information, please contact Michelle Kimble, at (503) 618 -2216 or by email at michefle.kimble@Ueshamoregon.gov. Guidelines and application forms are available on our website: www.gseshamoregon.L,ov/UrbanRenewalGrants, Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines Page 3 of 4 Revised: November 15, 2011 Attachment A Apartments Rehabilitation Grant Target Area Legend Apartment Rehabilitation H! E Gresham City Urnits ■ I �. ;rte — a ■y I I 1trE � k rmtr = -11 w��e� 1 n al[— .I f I milli r1ii 1— =+,,1 aai: arui ,� �s, Via■ n ��II °� � •11 ■Fa Is rrw 11 "' The Gresham Redevelopment Commission was established in 2003 by the voters of Gresham to help bring jobs and new investment to Rockwood, improve the appearance of the neighborhood, and support the community and existing businesses. Apartment Rehabilitation Grant Guidelines Page 4 of 4 Revised: November 15, 2011 Property Improvement loan Insurance (Title I) HUD > Program Offirex > HDUSing > Single Family > TitIP I > Property Improvement loan Insurance (Title 1) Property Improvement Loan Insurance (Title I) Summary: Under Title I, HUD insures lenders against most losses on home improvement loans. Purpose: The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) makes it easier for consumers to obtain affordable home improvement loans by insuring loans made by private lenders to improve properties that meet certain requirements. "Lending institutions make loans from their own funds to eligible borrowers to finance these improvements." Type of Assistance: The Title I program insures loans to finance the light or moderate rehabilitation of properties, as well as the construction of nonresidential buildings on the property. This program may be used to insure such loans for up to 20 years on either single- or multifamily properties. The maximum loan amount is $25,000 for improving a single - family home or for improving or building a nonresidential structure. For improving a multifamily structure, the maximum loan amount is $12,000 per family unit, not to exceed a total of $60,000 for the structure. These are fixed -rate loans, for which lenders charge interest at market rates. The interest rates are not subsidized by HUD, although some communities participate in local housing rehabilitation programs that provide reduced -rate property improvement loans through Title I lenders. FHA insures private lenders against the risk of default for up to 90 percent of any single loan. The annual premium for this insurance is $1 per $100 of the amount advanced; although this fee may be charged to the borrower separately, it is sometimes covered by a higher interest charge. Pagel of 2 http: / /portal.hud.govlhudportalf HUD ?src =l program_ offices lhousinglsfhltitleltitle -i 2/6/2014 Property Improvement loan Insurance (Title I) Eligible Lenders: Only lenders approved by HUD specifically for this program can make loans covered by Title I insurance. Title I loans can be disbursed directly to the borrower or, if the loan is made through a dealer, the disbursement will be made jointly to the dealer and the borrower. While most lenders and dealers /contractors use this program responsibly, HUD urges consumers to use caution in choosing and supervising home repair dealers /contractors conducting Title I repair /renovation work. Eligible Customers: Eligible borrowers include the owner of the property to be improved, the person leasing the property (provided that the lease will extend at least 6 months beyond the date when the loan must be repaid), or someone purchasing the property under a land installment contract. Eligible Activities: Title I loans may be used to finance permanent property improvements that protect or improve the basic livability or utility of the property -- including manufactured homes, single - family and multifamily homes, nonresidential structures, and the preservation of historic homes. The loans can also be used for fire safety equipment. Application: Applications must be submitted to a Title I approved lender. Search for a HUD - approved lender online. Technical Guidance: This program is authorized under Title I, Section 2, of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1703). Program regulations are in 24 CFR Part 201. The program is administered by HUD's Office of Housing - Federal Housing Administration (FHA). For More Information: To learn more about this program and other financing options, you should contact a HUD approved housing counseling agency and a HUD - approved lender. Visit the FHA Resource Center for more information on all FHA programs. Page 2 of 2 http :l /portal.hud.govlhudportall HUD? src= 1program_ offices lhousinglsfhltitleltitle -i 2/6/2014 The City of Grand Rapids Rental Rehabilitation Program Purpose: The Rental rehabilitation Program is designed to improve rental housing opportunities for low- to moderate - income families through the rehabilitation of rental properties located within the City of Grand Rapids. Assistance to Owners: Eligible property owners who complete full rehabilitation of all assisted units within the structure will receive a 50% rebate of the cost of repairs, up to $14,999 per unit. For example, if a property owner rehabilitated a 2 -unit apartment building at a cost of $62,000, the Program will rebate to the property owner $29,998 upon completion of the project. Property owners are not reimbursed for their own labor. Property owners must secure financing for the entire project. Minimum Rehabilitation Costs: Properties must require a minimum average investment of $10,000 per assisted unit. Required Repairs: Rental units being rehabilitated with Rental Rehabilitation Program funds must meet City of Grand Rapids Housing Code standards prior to payment of the rebate. In addition, lead and asbestos hazards must be remediated, certain energy and water efficiency upgrades must be made, noise abatement issues must be addressed, and, in some cases, accessibility and livability modifications will be required. Public sidewalks must also be repaired /replaced as needed. Optional Repairs: Additional livability, accessibility, and energy and water efficiency upgrades, including landscaping affecting water runoff and/or the microciimate of the property are encouraged. Occupancy Restrictions: All Rental Rehabilitation Program assisted units must be rented to tenants with incomes at or below 60% of area median income as defined by HUD. This restriction reflects Federal requirements and cannot be waived. Occupancy restrictions remain in effect for five years. Additional restrictions may apply if funds from sources other than HOME are used to finance the project. Tenants must NOT be displaced to gain access to this program. Rent Limitations: All units assisted with Rental Rehabilitation funds are subject to rent limitations. Rent rates are similar to HUD Fair Market Rents. Utilities paid by the tenant are deducted from the established rent rate. Rent restrictions remain in effect for five years. Application Process: Rental Rehabilitation Program applications can be obtained in person at the Housing Rehabilitation Office, 300 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 440, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, by calling the Office at 456 -3030, or by email to Rental Rehabilitation Program Application Property Information Address of Rental Property # Street city State Zip Unit No. of Bedrooms Tenant's Name or "Vacant" Phone # in Family Current Rent 1 2 3 4 more than four units, request application addendum for multi -unit projects. Relocation of Tenants Do you anticipate a need for temporary relocation of current tenants during the rehabilitation period? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is permanent displacement of any current tenant anticipated? ❑ Yes ❑ No Ownership Information If more than one owner, or if ownership is held by a corporation, trust, partnership or other entity, provide information for all parties maintaining a financial interest in the property, including members, share - holders, trustees, and partners, and identify one as the primary contact person. Failure to fully disclose ownership is grounds for rejection of this application andlor denial of assistance. 1) Owner's name: Social Security Number: Complete Address: Daytime Phone #: or Federal ID #: Email Address: List all other interested parties by full name and complete address (include the names of individuals, trusts, corporations, partnerships, etc.): 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) If more than six, list the rest on a separate sheet and attach to this application Primary Contact Person: Cell Phone: email Address: Phone: Must be empowered to sign contracts, mortgages, and other commitments In the name of the owners). Power of Attorney documents may be required. Type of Ownership: ❑ owned outright ❑ owned subject to a mortgage ❑ other _ If applicable, provide name, address, and phone number of mortgage holder: Date of Purchase: / 1 Current Property Value: $ Equity in Property: Rental Rehabilitation Program Application Page 2 Are any of the units owner - occupied? ❑ Yes ❑ No If Yes, what percentage of the floor area of the building is devoted to residential rental purposes? %. Are you or any interested parties or their spouses a City of Grand Rapids employee? ❑ Yes ❑ No Is this organization a religious /faith -based organization? ❑ Yes ❑ No Do you presently have (or had within the last five years) Court, City, or County orders for repair of this or other property? ❑ No ❑ Yes Explain: Note: To qualify, property and other taxes, including personal and corporate income taxes, fines, fees, special assessments, water bills, and any /all other debts owed to the City on this or any other property owned in full or in part by any individual or entity with an interest in this property must be paid in full. Proof of Financing The Rental Rehabilitation Program rebate is issued after the project is completed and the units are rented by qualified tenants. Therefore, the landlord is expected to have the ability to finance the repair project. Please provide proof of financing — such as a letter of credit — for a minimum of $15,000. Planned Scope of Work List by unit the major repairslrenovationslupgrades planned: 1) 2) 3) 4) Total estimated cost of project: $ Property owners receiving assistance from the Rental Rehabilitation Program are required to read the booklet entitled "Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home" (attached). I have received and read this booklet. (please initial) The undersigned certifies that the statements made in this application are true, correct to the best of my knowledge and belief, and are made in good faith. The undersigned understands that false statements herein are sufficient grounds for rejection of this application. The undersigned also agrees to provide other information, as requested, and to allow verification of all information in this application. Signature of owner: Signature of owner: , Date: BEFORE RETURNING YOUR APPLICATION, ❑ Attachments included: ❑ Photos showing entire exterior of the project ❑ Copy of your recorded Deed ❑ Declarations page of your current insurance on the property ❑ Rent and Income Limits ❑ What You Need to Know about Tenant Displacement ❑ Tenant Assistance Policy ❑ What You Need to Know about Renting the Units ❑ Multi- family Property Addendum ❑ What You Need to Know about the Rebate ❑ List of additional owners RETURN APPLICATION TO: Housing Rehabilitation Office 300 Monroe Ave NW, Suite 440 Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 INSURANCE AGREEMENT I hereby agree to place the City as a second mortgagee on my property insurance policy per the application requirements and guidelines of the City of Grand Rapids Housing Rehabilitation, Rental Rehabilitation, and/or Lead Hazard Control Program. I understand this is to secure investment in my property by the City of Grand Rapids in the event the property referenced below is damaged or destroyed while still under a mortgage loan obligation. Property Owner's Signature Date Property Address Insurance Carrier Carrier Address Policy Number Insumnee Agreement HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM MONTHLY RENT LIMITS AND UTILITY /SERVICE ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE MONTHLY RENT LIMITS (Contract Rent plus Tenant Paid Utilities) Rent limits subject to change. The current Grand Rapids Housing Commission utility /service allowance schedule shown below shall be used to compute utility costs, unless the use of an alternative schedule is approved by the City. * Rents for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units with neither food preparation nor sanitary facilities or only one may not exceed 75% of the Fair Market Rent for a 0 bedroom unit or $437. ** High HOME Rent Limits are the lesser of published HOME Rent Limits or Fair Market Rents (FMRs). Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective Date: February 9, 2012 (corrected 6/25/12) UTILITY /SERVICE ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE All Unit Types Trash 0 -BR* 1 -1311 2 -1311 3 -1311 4 -1311 5 -BR High HOME Rent ** 578 618 744 949 995 1144 Low HOME Rent 547 586 703 820 906 1009 Rent limits subject to change. The current Grand Rapids Housing Commission utility /service allowance schedule shown below shall be used to compute utility costs, unless the use of an alternative schedule is approved by the City. * Rents for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units with neither food preparation nor sanitary facilities or only one may not exceed 75% of the Fair Market Rent for a 0 bedroom unit or $437. ** High HOME Rent Limits are the lesser of published HOME Rent Limits or Fair Market Rents (FMRs). Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective Date: February 9, 2012 (corrected 6/25/12) UTILITY /SERVICE ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE All Unit Types Trash 0 -1311 19 1 -1311 19 2 -BR 19 3 -BR 19 4 -BR 19 5 -BR 19 Electric 22 28 38 47 58 62 Cooking — Natural Gas 6 8 11 14 17 18 Cooking — Electric 6 8 11 13 17 18 Water Heating — Natural Gas 8 10 14 17 22 23 Water Heating - Electric 11 14 19 23 29 31 Water and Sewer 50 58 64 73 78 85 Range 3 3 4 4 4 4 Refrigerator 4 4 4 5 5 7 Apartment (Low Rise and High Rise) 0 -1311 1 -BR 2 -1311 3 -1311 4 -BR 5 -BR Heating — Natural Gas 45 59 79 97 117 134 Heating — Electric 45 59 79 98 117 135 - 1 - Duplex 0 -BR 1 -31 2 -BR 3 -BR 4 -31 5 -BR Rowhouse 55 74 89 112 127 147 i'ownhouse 55 75 89 113 127 148 Heating — Natural Gas 50 65 86 106 125 142 Heating — Electric 50 65 86 107 125 142 Single Family House 0 -BR 1 -1311 2 -1311 3 -BR 4 -1311 5 -BR Heating — Natural Gas 55 74 89 112 127 147 Heating — Electric 55 75 89 113 127 148 Utility and Service allowances for Single Room Occupancy (SRO) units shall be based on 75% of the allowance for a 0 bedroom unit. Please contact the City Community Development Department for allowances for units of more than 5 bedrooms. Source: Grand Rapids Housing Commission Effective Date: July 13, 2011 Income ceilings (21912012) Household Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 50% AMI $21,150 $24,150 $27,150 $30,150 $32,600 $35,000 $37,400 $39,800 60% AMI $25,380 $28,980 $32,580 $36,180 $39,120 $42,000 $44,880 $47,760 Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Effective Date: February 9, 2012 Income, rent, and utility information is updated annually by HUD and the Grand Rapids Housing Commission. During the 5 year period of affordability, rent maximums will not decrease below the level in effect at project completion. If HOME rent limits increase, you may raise the rent accordingly, subject to 30 days written notice to the tenant. Signature of Owner Property Address -2- KDLT.com South Dakota News - Sioux Falls Rental Rehab Program Expands Page 1 of 2 Search NEWS WSATHOt SPORTS OOMMUNRY WHA 7 V ON A TT US CONTACT JOB BOARD COO ,A 7W Sioux Falls Rental Rehab Program Expands by Betsy Jibben, Reporter October 09, Or3 7 1 PM SHRRE Seven neighborhoods in Sioux Falls are getting a facelift. The city of Sioux Falls is giving incentives to property owners who want to fix up their rental homes in certain neighborhoods in the city. The city of Sioux Falls focused on cleaning up Pettigrew Heights in 2012. Now the Rental Rehabilitation Program is expanding to spruce up even more neighborhoods. # , There's a lot of properties in the city that aren't r + necessarily kept up. Whet we would like to see is everyone taking a renewed interest in their neighborhoods and fix up their properties for their neighbors," said City of Sioux Falls Community Development Program Specialist Brent Tucker. Property owners who have existing rental apartments or houses within these areas will have an opportunity to get help cleaning up their buildings. After the city inspects buildings that need a little TLC, they will offer a Joan, ranging from $2,006 to $25,DD0. "It's 3- percent interest and a 5 year repayment. The first B months are interest free," said Tucker. The loan will help repair the outside of the building, Including the landscaping, windows and fresh paint and siding. "There's an extreme need and we hope everyone takes an advantage of this," said Tucker. One company says this apartment building was unlivable until they fixed it up through the program. "This neighborhood needed to be cleaned up and this was a major project but we got it done," said G &H Investments Property Owner, Val Hotchkin. Val Hotchkin is the property manager for G & H Investments. She was able to cleanup an apartment building over 6 months ago. With her $15,000 loan, she was able to gat a new roof, new siding, windows and a deck "It's a great experience to have a program like this backing us up and helping us keep the neighborhood nice looking and fixing everything up," said Hotchkin. The neighborhoods in the expanded Rental Rehabilitation Program are: All Saints Augusta nalUSF /Sanford Axtell Park Beadle North End/Cathedral Pettigrew Heights West 12th Street/Emerson Whittier If you are interested in a map, click here; http;/Avww.siouxFalls.orgf-/medialDocumentsloommunity- developmenVaffordable- housinglrental rehab/ Rental_ Rehabilitation _Designated_Aree,ashx KDL — SUCK MIKE 10, HEW$ 'WATCN THE V1DEC! MORE '#YAP ST01" POPUMM S'r'iORI Woman Dies In Dakotas With No Propane To Heat Home A woman has been found dead in her home ... Update: 3 SF Officers Injured AfterAssault t i j Three Sioux Falls Police or-. : officers were sent to the ... 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Federal Communications Commisslan FCC Carrtlonino ' Comoialnts Privacy Policy Terms of ervice Community Rules Websae designed and hosted by The Gage Team. iinm�s HEATING & COOLING (605) 338 TEMP PLUMBING. ELECTRICAL a DUCT CLEANING "W. �ryf ' WATiERSURYHEATING.COM siwu Fall, °SEA h4 : / /vwvw.kdlt.comlindex.php ?option =com content&task= view &id = 30542 &Itemid =57 2/6/2014 City-of Siouan Falls - Rental Rehabilitation Program Page 2 of 3 Rental Rehabilitation Program What are the rental property owner's eligibility requirements? Rental property must be registered as a rental property with the city of Sioux Falls. co mMni Participating landlords/ property owners must attend a workshop on 'Property Management "` Dve�pti� nt like a Pro' sponsored by the South Dakota Mufti - Housing Association prior to final funds being released. cAf wus Property owners must be In good standing with the city of Sioux Falls - Building Services department and must be in compliance with code enforcement. Affordable Housing Property p rty owners with a F:istory of code violations will be reviewed to determine eligibility in 235 W. Tenth St. the program for Rental Rehabilitation loan funds. P.O. Box 7402 This program will not provide funding for the development of new rental units. Sioux Falls, SO 57117 -7402 What are the property eligibility requirements? Pone: 605- 367 -8180 COMTACI US I VIEW MAP Rental property must be located within the designated program area, Rental property must be registered as a rental property with the city of Sioux Falls. Flours d0perafim All work will be completed by contractors licensed with the city of Sioux Falls - Building M -F; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Services department. If rental property owner is a contractor, loan funds will be provided for materials only. Properties must be current with property taxes, Insurance, and assessments �£SflUfC25 Property owners must be current with rental properties financial mortgage obligations. E Rental Rehabilita *.'on Only properties that are structurally sound will be eligible for assistance. Program Application - Fillable What Is the maximum amount of assistance? Q:ilne The initial program funding will be capped at $500,000 I Rena: Rehabilitation Program Application - PHrt Loans will be limited to: and Fill 0 $25,000 per rental structure with a minimum loan being $2,000. 1 Designated Program Area a A maximum of 3 loans (3 structures) being provided to any one property owner. Map a If property is owned by a corporation or limited liability company, a listing of all board members or property owners is necessary. What are the terms of the loan? Loans will be secured with a recorded mortgage on file. Loans will bear an interest rate of 3 percent and be amortized over a maximum period of 5 years. No loan origination fees will be charged. No interest will be charged for the first 6 months following loan signing. Payments will begin on the 1 st day of the 7th month following the loan signing. Monthly repayments will be paid to Community Development until satisfied. Total debt ratio on property cannot exceed 90% of appraised assessed value. Loans provided by Community Development are not assumable. What work Is eligible? Repair or replacement of roofs Installation of new energy efficient windows and doors Installation of new siding Insulation (attic and sidewall) Exterior painting will be required if existing paint is deteriorated. EPA lead rules will appiy. EPA (RRP) - Renovation, Repair & Painting Rule All other work related to the rental property will be the responsibility of the property owner. All change orders must be approved by Community Development prior to the work being completed. What Is involved? Rental property owners who request financial assistance for rehabilitation work may be provided technical assistance as needed. If Community Development assists with a detailed work description or bid specifications, there will be a fee of 3100.00 payable to Community Development prior to receiving bid documents. Applicants must allow an Inspection of the requested Items for each property by a Community Development staff member. It will be the responsibility of the property owner to solicit bids from licensed contractors. After soliciting bids, the property owner will select the contractor for the project and sign a mortgage with Community Development to secure funding. It should be noted that until you sign the mortgage, you are under no legal obligation. How do I apply for Rental Rehabilitation funds? hq://www.siouxfalls.org/commun* Ity -development/affordable-housing/rental-rehabilitation.... 2/6/2014 City of Sioux Falls - Rental Rehabilitation Program Call the Community Development office at 367 -8180. Stop In at 235 W. 10th Street (lower level of Carnegie Town Hall), TWITTER MY.SIOUXFALLS.ORG FACEBOOK REGISTER &PAY ONLINE YOUTUBE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES CITYLINK DISCLAIMER & PRIVACY STATEMENT r -' CALENDAR CONTACT US Page 3 of 3 Cky of Soux Falls 224 W. NINTH ST. P.O. BOX 7402 SIOUX FALLS. 50 57117-7402 ® 2012 CITY OF SIOUX FALLS h4:lly ww.siouxfalls.org/ community- developmentlaffordable- housinglrental- rehabilitation.... 2/6/2014 CITY OF GRAND 01% RAPIDS M .C..Ij ,°' RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LEAD PAINT HAZARDS Enclosed is a publication, "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home," describing the health hazards associated with lead -based paint poisoning. Please carefully read the brochure, sign the receipt below showing that you received the brochure, and return it with your application. Lead -based paint can pose serious health hazards to the occupants of your rental property. Children under the age of six are the most seriously affected by exposure to lead -based paint. Lead poisoning often comes from exposure to lead contaminated dust caused by friction surfaces such as window sash, defective paint, and contaminated soil. The Rental Rehabilitation Program requires that a Risk Assessment/Paint Inspection conducted by a State Certified Risk Assessor be performed on each property to be assisted. If any lead -based paint hazards are found, they will need to be corrected by a contractor with the proper training and certification in lead safe work practices. Repairs, however, does not permanently guarantee against lead -paint hazards. In older properties, paint can become damaged at any time. Owners and tenants should work together to identify and correct problems as they arise. i have read and understand the information contained in the enclosed booklet. Signature of Owner Property Address RR09 NTK lead Hazards (& booklet) Lam" Attachment D CITY OF GRANO R RIEDS nnllcHA,ly ,w.rnR.,.a WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TENANT DISPLACEMENT ® You may not displace tenants as a direct result of rehabilitation. This includes the displacement of tenants prior to application into the Rental Rehabilitation Program. ® Uniform Relocation Requirements are triggered 1) at the time the application is submitted, 2) when the Agreement and Commitment is executed, and 3) when the rehabilitation is completed. e A displaced person is any person (family, individual, business, farm or non - profit organization) that moves from the real property, permanently, as a result of rehabilitation, demolition or acquisition for a project assisted with Program funds. s A displaced person is eligible for moving and related expenses. Temporary displacement of tenants during the rehabilitation process is at the expense of the property owner. When lead paint hazards are addressed, tenants must be relocated for up to 5 days. The City's Rental Rehabilitation Program does not allow for the unlawful displacement of tenants. I certify that no tenants have been displaced at any time during the twelve months preceding the submission of the attached application for Rental Rehabilitation assistance. Displacement is defined as the involuntary move of a tenant (based on a request to leave or an eviction) for the purpose of applying to the City Rental Rehabilitation Program and/or for the purpose of performing the rehabilitation work. Signature of Owtier Address of Proper o, RR09 NTK Tenant Displacement rm. Attachment D OACITY OF WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW G RAI O RAPIICS ABOUT ic� HIGG'` SELECTING A CONTRACTOR YOU MUST RETAIN A GENERAL CONTRACTOR. You may serve as your own General Contractor only if you hold a currently valid State of Michigan Residential Builders License and can document significant recent contracting experience. Thoroughly review the work write -up (specifications) prior to offering to any contractors. Solicit bids only for the work listed. s Each (sub)contractor must submit an itemized bid on the specifications form provided and on the contractor's own letterhead. a All contracts in excess of $600 must be with (sub)contractors who have appropriate licenses and certifications. Copies must be submitted with the bid. © Each ( sub)contractor must document current insurance, including Workman's Comp, that meets City requirements. 4 Permits must be taken out for the various types of work being performed. The City cannot provide a rebate prior to all permits receiving final approval. ® The General contractor must provide a list of all subcontractors used, noting which were minority and/or women owned. All contracts for more than $10,000 must include a non - discrimination clause. ® The Housing Rehabilitation Specifications Book. All work must meet the requirements found in the Specifications Book, and all applicable codes and regulations. ® Accepted bids will be evaluated and compared to a confidential staff cost estimate. Rebates will be based on the lower of either the staff estimate or the submitted proposal. The City reserves the right to negotiate individual prices submitted in the proposal(s). RR09 NTK Selecting a Contractor CITY OF GRAND RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM RAPIDS MICHEG'V WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE REBATE PAYMENT • After the Loan commitment is executed and funds are committed to your project, you may begin the rehabilitation work. Licensed tradespeople must be employed for the rehabilitation work. In most cases, a relative's labor costs are not eligible under this program. If you have any questions on this matter, you should ask the Rehab Specialist assigned to your project. All workmanship must be of good quality regardless of who performs it. The actual rebate will be based on documented expenses only, even if that is less than the original projected amount. KEEP ALL BIDS, INVOICES, RECEIPTS, ETC. as proof of your expenditures. The rebate is based on the lesser of actual costs or staff cost estimate. You will be given six months to complete the rehabilitation work. If you anticipate any problem with meeting this deadline, contact your Rehab Specialist immediately. Extensions may be given for valid reasons. DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED. If the work is not completed and inspected by the deadline, you risk losing the rebate. ® When the rehabilitation is completed, you must contact the Rehab Specialist assigned to your case to arrange for the final inspection. You must also provide us with your on final receipts (i.e. documented repair expenses). ® The building must, at a minimum, meet Housing Code standards upon completion. Additional work beyond the original work write -up may be required prior to final approval. The City of Grand Rapids will not disperse any Rental Rehabilitation Program rebate funds until assisted units meet Housing Code standards, all assisted units are occupied by income eligible tenants, and project cost documentation (receipts) is approved. • Prior to disbursing the rebate, you will execute a Rental Rehabilitation Deferred Loan Mortgage issued to you for your review prior to the Loan Commitment. I/We have read the statements contained herein and understand my /our obligations. Signature of Owner Signature of Owner Property Address RRO9 NTK Rebate Date Date CITY OF GRANO RENTAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM *V*A- RARI [7S IVIlI diRaI� WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RENTING THE UNITS • The rehabilitated unit(s) must be rented to qualified tenants prior to receipt of the rebate. • A Lease Agreement cannot contain any of the following terms: 1. Agreement to be Sued — Any agreement by the tenant to be sued, to admit guilt, or to a judgement in favor of the owner in a lawsuit in connection with the lease is prohibited. 2. Treatment of Property — Any agreement giving to owner the right to sell personal property of the tenant/household members without a court decision is prohibited. 3. Excusing Owner from Responsibility — Any agreement by the tenant not to hold the owner legally responsible for any action or failure to act is prohibited. 4. Waiver of Notice — Agreement by the tenant allowing the owner to institute a lawsuit without notice to the tenant is prohibited. 5. Waiver of Legal Proceedings — Agreement by the tenant allowing the owner to evict tenant/household members without instituting a civil court action is prohibited. 6. Waiver of Jury Trial — agreement by the tenant to waive any right to a trial by jury is prohibited. 7. Waiver of Right to Appeal Court's Decision — Agreement by the tenant to waive the tenant's right to appeal is prohibited. 8. Tenant Chargeable with Costs of Legal Action Regardless of Outcome — Agreement by the tenant to pay attorney fees and court costs regardless of the legal outcome is prohibited. ® An owner cannot terminate tenancy or refuse to renew the lease except for serious or repeated violations of the terms and conditions of the lease, violation of applicable Federal, State or local law, or justifiable cause. s Any termination or refusal to renew must be preceded by not less than a 30 day written notice served to the tenant, and specifying the grounds for the action. Such notice shall be copied to the Rental Rehabilitation Program. ® The unit(s) must be maintained to Housing Code and other applicable standards during the term of the Promissory Note. A The owner must adopt a written Tenant Selection Policy that is consistent with and reflective of the purpose of providing housing for low /very low income families, is reasonably related to program eligibility, and provides prompt written notification to any rejected applicant of the grounds for rejection. ® For projects involving five or more units, the owner must comply with the City's Affirmative Marketing Policy. Address of Property RR09 NTK Renting Units MR INCUBA'T'OR & FIBER PROGRAMS www.ci.monticello.mn.us 763- 271 -3224 This email sent by Monticello FiberNet internet, at 100 mbps speed! From: Angela 5cnumann Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 9:51 AM To: John Uphoff Subject: Fiber Subsidy John and Jeff, To follow are some of the basic ideas I came up with for possible fiber subsidies for new /expanding businesses, no- brainers, really. am making the assumption that many businesses will not necessarily want /need the "triple play", but may be most interested in the data component. Therefore, the ideas below are focused on the data piece rather than service offering opportunities related to phone or video. We can certainly add phone /video options, too. I have a limited understanding of the technology, so add ideas to your heart's content. Let's put everything on the board and then let Northland and Kennedy & Graven tell us what won't work. Service Connection to premise (I understand that new connections from backbone can be $3500 or so) Monthly service package cost discount Maintenance package discount or upgrades Server space at FNM head -end Equipment —video conference set -ups? (This may be better as a loan program) Speed Upgrades to speeds All of the above should be quantified in value so that we can figure out the next steps in developing a subsidy framework with Rusty/Tammy at Northland. We need to talk about source of subsidy funding (accounting) and who will give the subsidy (EDA or Council or both). Let me know if you want me to set a meeting with Northland to start fleshing this out, or whether you want to wait until additional dust settle on various FiberNet projects in the works first (FNM 2.0). Angela Schumann, AICP Community Development Director City of Monticello www.ci.monticello.mn.us 763 -271 -3224 This email sent by Monticello FiberNet internet, at 100 mbps speed! 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Relay number for the deaf: 800 -649 -3777. httn: / /www an1narbonlsa 1/1 n17f11 d WORKFORCE PROGRAMS Fab Foundation — What is a Fab Lab? info@fabfoundation.org t��FAB About News Fab Labs Fab Exchange Mobile Fab Lab FAQ Contact us Page 1 of 2 What is a Fab Lab? Home / Fab Labs / What Is a Fab Lab? Fab Lab is the educational outreach component of MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA), an extension of its research Fab labs into digital fabrication and computation. A Fab Lab is a technical prototyping platform for innovation and invention, providing stimulus for Local entrepreneurship, AFab Lab is also a platform for learning and innovation: a place to play, What is a Fab Lab? to create, to Learn, to mentor, to invent. To be a Fab Lab means connecting to a global community of learners, educators, technologists, researchers, makers and innovators- -a knowledge sharing network that spans 30 countries What qualifies as a Fab Lab? and 24time zones. Because all Fab Labs share common tools and processes, the program is building a global network, a distributed Laboratory for research and invention. The Fab Charter A Fab Lab is comprised of off - the - shelf, i ndustrial-grade fabrication and electronics tools, wrapped in open source Setting up a Fab Lab software and programs written by researchers at MIT's Center for Bits & Atoms. Currently Fab Labs include a Laser cutter that makes 2D and 3D structures, a sign cutter that plots in copper to make antennas and flex circuits, a high - resolution NC milling machine that makes circuit boards and precision parts, a large wood router for building furniture and housing, and a suite of electronic components and programming tools for Low -cost, high -speed microcontroLLers for on -site rapid circuit prototyping. Originally designed for communities as prototyping platforms for local entrepreneurship, Fab Labs are increasingly being adopted by schools as platforms for project - based, hands -on STEM education. Users learn by designing and creating objects of personal interest or import. Empowered bythe experience of making something themselves, they both Learn and mentor each other, gaining deep knowledge about the machines, the materials, the design process, and the engineering that goes into invention and innovation. In educational settings, rather than relying on a fixed curriculum, Learning happens in an authentic, engaging, personal context, one in which students go through a cycle of imagination, design, prototyping, reflection, and iteration as they find solutions to challenges or bring their ideas to Life. As support for advanced technical education and to provide a training path for new fab lab managers, Fab Academy an internationally distributed campus for technical education, has emerged from the Fab Lab program. The Fab Academy provides instruction and supervises investigation of mechanisms, applications, and implications of digital fabrication. In addition to Fab Academy, the network collaboration FabEd is being formed to provide support for formal. education and resources for professional development for teachers and educators. The FabEd collaboration is a coordinated effort Led by The Fab Foundation and TIES, the Teaching Institute for Excellence in STEM, to build and support the movement of digital fabrication into formal education. We want to keep the magic and joy of what making and digital fabrication bring to the table and make that a part of Learning. Fab Labs are closely aligned with MIT's Center for Bits & Atoms where research into next generation tools and software, as well as fabrication work flows and processes is pushing up against digital - analog boundaries. CBA is charting a research road map that traverses the frontier of digital fabrication: from machines in a Fab Lab that make things, to machines that make parts of machines, to machines that self - reproduce, to building with digital materials, to materials that are programmable and can turn themselves into parts. As we progress along that research path, knowledge and best practices are disseminated throughout the Fab Lab network, making it a cutting edge laboratory for R &D. httn- / /www.fahfn>tndation.org /fah -labs /what -i5 —a- fah -lah/ Q Fabrication Laboratory - The Partnership Plan Search Home I Who We Are i DONATE - GET INVOLVED Programs Events Alumni Endowment Funds Photo Gallery Stillwater Aroa Public Schools Fs For Online News Board Information Contact Us In Programs: Q Grants Page 1 of 2 The Uacatrof Pouor atroor for Stffifwater Area Public Schook, Creating a Fabrication Lab at Stillwater Area High School! The Drea: Three years ago, district leaders worked with the community to set a new direction for Stillwater Area Public Schools and dream of new opportunities to offer its students. This dream, called Vision 2014, focuses on providing 21st century teaming for students. Thanks to the generous support of community L J partners, the dream is becoming a reality as a Stillwater works to become one of the first Large school districts in Minnesota to provide STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) programming to ALL of Its elementary and secondary students. • Fabrication Laboratorx STEM programs incorporate hands -on learning experiences that require students to • Recognition Awards solve real -world problems. STEM integrates skills from a variety of curriculum areas - science, math, art and design, reading and writing, and social sciences - and helps students think critically, Many experts believe STEM programs prepare students for the workforce of the future by promoting critical thinking, creativity Printer - friendly Version and innovation, problem solving and collaboration. Several local businesses have already pledged nearly $500,000 over the next three years to pay for the new STEM curriculum, train teachers and staff, and purchase materials for STEM. The next step of the plan is to provide our students with a learning space where they can design, build and test their concepts and ideas. What is c A Fabrication Laboratory (Fab Lab) is a place where students are able to dream of, design and create atmost anything. The Stillwater Area High School laboratory offers students access to the Latest fabrication equipment such as laser engravers and cutters, GAD (computer -aided design) software, 3D scanners and printers, and milling machines. By combining experimentation and innovation with state -of- the -art technology, students are be able to turn their concepts from imagination into reality. Watch our videol Who will use the Fab Lab? High school students utilize the lab during the school day as part of their elective science, art and industrial technology courses. The lab is also utilized to support the high school's Project Lead The Way engineering courses, which have been implemented as part of the district's new science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focus. After school hours, the Fabrication Laboratory will also be open to community members such as scout groups, robotics teams, local artists, and entrepreneurs. Why a Fab Lab? These laboratories are used as "application labs" where students have hands-on httt,- / /www.nFirtnt-r- ,hinplail ororlindPx agn?CFC "= 4';016160 -'iA79 -441 R- R6ID- 67Qh>)RCry71.. 1/101201 Fabrication Laboratory - The Partnership Plan opportunities to apply what they have learned in their classes: art students can design and build sculptures, chemistry students can program and print 3D models of molecules, and math students can design and use lasers to create geometric shapes. Stillwater students will gain valuable experience by combining their science, art and math knowledge with 21 st century technology, Students will be able to develop their critical thinking skills, expand their creativity, and collaborate with their peers while being introduced to hands -on experiences they will encounter in college, on the job and in life. How you can help fund a Fabrication Laboratory at Stillwater Area High School? The Partnership Plan for Stillwater Area Public Schools is a non - profit organization committed to providing innovative learning opportunities to students across the school district. Over the past 25 years, the Partnership Plan has invested more than $5 million in the school district to ensure students have high - quality learning experiences. This year, the Partnership Plan is committed to helping equip Phase 2 of the Fabrication laboratory at Stillwater Area High School. The Partnership Plan has received several generous donations already, including a $250,000 matching gift from the Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation to be spread out over five years. Each year the Partnership Plan will receive $50,000, matched dollar for dollar as funds are raised. The Partnership Plan has also committed its STEM funding from the Andersen Corporate Foundation. Donate now to help make this fabrication laboratory a reality for Stillwater StudentsI Pictures are representative of the machines that might be included in a fabrication laboratory. The Partnership Plan, P.O. Box 582, Stillwater, MN 55062 Home Who we Are DONATF - GET INVOLVED Programs Events Alumni Endowment Funds Photo Gallery Stillwater Area Public Schools Subscribe for Online News Board Information Contact Us powered by NonorofitOffice.com Page 2 of 2 httn:// www. ynartners hinnl -9n.org /index,asr ?fiFC'= 410361 hll -'S A 7R -441 9-R62l)- 6746T)Rr71 1/10/1701 A Our 1st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 Teachers « Moji 3D Makers Moji 3D Ma... Page 1 of 5 Mo'i 3D Makers 320- 223 -5874 • Home • 3D Printing • eTinker Lab • Services • Downloads • Contact Our 1st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 Teachers Home — Announcements —> Our 1 st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 Teachers Moji 3D Makers is happy to share the news that our first Launch a kid professional development workshop for teachers was a success! Twenty -three teachers -- various grades and subjects/specializations— attended the 3 hour custom Launch a kid workshop at North Junior High on January 21, 2014. We are proud to say that this was the 1st professional development workshop for http: / /moii3d.com/lst- launch- kid - workshop- district- 742 - teachers/ Our 1 st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 Teachers « Moji 3D Makers Moji 3D Ma... Page 2 of 5 K -12 teachers in St. Cloud that brought together those two specific digital tools for composing —the iPad and the desktop 3D printer. 1,71 41 We planned and delivered a condensed 3 hour version of our Launch a kid 2, which would usually be a 6 hour exploration of using iPads and 3D printers across the curriculum. But even so, the 23 teachers in attendance accomplished the following in our 3 hour workshop on January 21: writing about technology and iPads in public education and classrooms; exchanging ideas with peers working a variety of teaching assignments (grades, subjects, specializations); drawing emblematic objects on their iPads in assigned broad subject areas (sciences, social studies, arts); and producing drawings that could be transformed into 3D models suitable for 3D printing. We also brought our Cube 2nd Gen 3D printer to the workshop (we're small, agile, and mobile) so the teachers also experienced a desktop 3D printer working and learned some generalities about 3D printing technology and modeling software. Pinwheel, representing the arts 17V Dinosaur, representing the sciences k.: 3 The Liberty Bell, representing, you got it, social studies Near the end of the workshop, we gave away 2 free eBooks to 2 teachers in our door prize drawing. So 2 lucky teachers received interactive eBooks composed exclusively for iBooks. The eBooks are children's picture books, which include 3D digital objects (Gwen's 3D models and 2D artwork) and interactive fun for children of all ages. The eBooks are titled, "Elephant Story" and "Ready for Crappies." Check them out here! http: / /moji3d.com/1 st- launch -kid- workshop - district- 742 - teachers/ 2/10/2014 Our 1st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 Teachers « Moji 3D Makers Moji 3D Ma... Page 3 of 5 from "Ready for Crappies" c b from "Elephant Story" Gwen's 3D Asian elephant, featured in "Elephant Story" and other places All in all, it was a full and engaging afternoon with the group of teachers we met! We very much look forward to meeting more teachers at our next Launch a kid workshop. Or— O ,P Want to bring us to our school district for your next professional development day? Contact us! We're ready to amaze you. By admin on January 27, 2414 / Announcements / Leave a comment http: / /moji3d.com/1 st- launch- kid - workshop - district- 742 - teachers/ 2/1 0/2-014 eTinker Lab o Moji 3D Makers Moji 3D Makers Mai 3D Makers 320- 223 -5874 • Home • 3D Printing • eTinker Lab • Services • Downloads • Contact eTinker Lab eTinker Lab 4. Please feel free to sign up: Page 1 of 3 • To use the Moji3D eTinker Lab for Play and Print (PNP) sessions. • To get your .stl file built during your PNP sessions, or you can just send us the file and we will print and send the model to you. http : / /moji3d.com/etinker -lab/ 2/10/2014 eTinker Lab « Moji 3D Makers Moji 3D Makers Page 2 of 3 • This is for accomplished 3D designers. The PNP sessions at our eTinker Lab are also designed for 2D designers to become accomplished 3D designers. If you work in 2D, you will be introduced to concepts and conventions for 3D design. How? We believe in kinesthetic learning, i.e., "learning by doing." 2. Therefore, we will gradually introduce you to start thinking and visualizing in 3D. It would take the form of Play and Print (PNP)! 3.It works like this: you will start playing with your 2D work and we will share with you how to use 3D software to design and then you will build your work on our 3D printers. We will be with you all the way in finding the best match with your "learning by doing" style." For instance, if you like to draw we will introduce you to Inkscanc, an Open Source SVG software that would enable you to import your work in any CAD or 3D software that imports .SVG files. 4. If you are not sure you can handle SVG drawings before getting into 3D tutorials, we would play together with Origami paper models or on an Origami aim on a tablet. That's right! This way you will soon discover the geometric beauty of Platonic Solids and before you know, you will be on your way to taking the 3D tutorials on, right on that is! 5. Finally, we will play to transform the Platonic Solids into printable mesh models in the form of .STL file. We will do that in Blender, an Open Source CAD software. In short, when you come to our eTinker Lab you will discover that 1- dimensional objects (points) can be transformed into 2- dimensional objects (lines) and then 3- dimensional objects (solids) pretty easily if you have been lucky enough to enjoy sketching and drawing. Now is the time to give those drawings and sketches a 3D printable form. Come. Play and Print. Make something. Right here that is: in the United States, in Minnesota, in Saint Cloud! Recent Activity Inventing the Future with 2nd Graders : Part 2February 5, 2014 • Our 1 st Launch a kid Workshop for District 742 TeachersJanuary 27, 2014 Announcing our launch a kid worksho sJanuary 12, 2014 • Inventing the Future with 2nd GradersDecember 12, 2013 Community Education MattersNovember 27, 2013 Quick Look? 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