06-25-12 URA AgendaKATHRYN FIGLEY, MAYOR
CITY
OF WOODBURN DICK PUGH, COUNCILOR WARD 1
J. MEL SCHMIDT, COUNCILOR WARD II
UIRBAN
RENEWAL AGENCY
PETER MCCALLUM, COUNCILOR WARD III
JAMES COX, COUNCILOR WARD IV
AGENDA
i FRANK LONERGAN, COUNCILOR WARD V
i� ERIC MORRIS, COUNCILOR WARD VI
JUNE 25, 2012 - 6:45 P.M.
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 270 MONTGOMERY STREET
1.
CALL TO ORDER
2.
ROLL CALL
3.
CONSENT AGENDA
None.
4.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
5.
GENERAL BUSINESS
A. Urban Renewal Grant URG 2012-03 591 N Front Street (Flower)
Recommended Action: In agreement with the Downtown
Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, it is recommended that
the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the
Urban Renewal Interior Grant application from Tom Romer,
owner of the Corner Brick Loft building at 591 N Front Street,
for up to $5,000.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Date June 25, 2012
TO: Urban Renewal Agency Board
FROM: Jim Hendryx, Director of Economic & Development Services
SUBJECT: Urban Renewal Grant URG 2012-03 591 N Front Street (Flomer)
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In agreement with the Downtown Urban Renewal Advisory Committee, It is
recommended that the Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency Board approve the
Urban Renewal Interior Grant application from Tom Romer, owner of the Corner
Brick Loft building at 591 N Front Street, for up to $5,000.
The Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency approved a comprehensive grant and
loan program on February 14, 2011 for properties within downtown Woodburn.
The program is designed to provide matching funds for exterior and interior
improvements to commercial properties located in the historic downtown
district. Matching funds are capped on a per property basis at $10,000 for
exterior projects and $5,000 for interior projects. The program also provides loan
funds ($25,000) to further these same improvements.
Proposal
The proposal is to complete first floor tenant improvements, to allow for a new
tenant to move in mid -summer.
The interior grant program is intended to improve the exterior of buildings
located downtown. The following list is not exhaustive, but covers the majority of
types of exterior projects that are eligible for grant funding:
o _ADA accessibility
o —Awnings/canopies
o _Code deficiencies
o _Cornices
o _Design & architectural services (up to $1,000)
o Electrical
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o _Energy efficient upgrades (some restrictions apply)
o _Environmental remediation
o _Exterior lighting
o _Exterior painting and cleaning
o _Gutters & downspouts
o _HVAC
o _Permits
o _Plumbing
o _Seismic
o _Storefronts
o —Re -pointing
o _Replacement of missing decorative features
o _Removal of non -historic materials or additions
o _Roofing
o _Windows
o _Installation of rooftop hatch door
o _New flooring & carpeting
o _Replacement of interior lighting for energy savings
o Ineligible Activities:
o _Administrative costs or payments to borrower for direct labor costs
o _Building acquisition
o _Improvements to non-public faces of buildings
o _Inventory or other working capital
o _Landscape improvements
o _ Property maintenance
o _ Work (wages) not performed by a licensed contractor
Grant amount: $5,000
Estimated cost of all improvements: $19,342
Percentage of grant to total project costs: 26%
Program Criteria:
Property Location & Ownership
The property is located at 591 North First Street. The property is owned by
Thomas Flomer, Corner Brick Loft LLC.
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® That the property is within the Urban Renewal & Downtown Development and
Conservation (DDC) District
The property is within the Urban Renewal and Downtown
Development and Conservation (DDC) District.
® That the proposal complies with the downtown architectural design standards
and signage standards
This request does not impact the appearance of the building nor
signage.
• That the project encourages greater marketability of the downtown area
The proposed grant is intended to improve commercial properties
within downtown Woodburn. Investment in downtown properties
improves the overall marketability of the downtown.
a That the proposal will complement the existing historic downtown core
This Investment in Woodburn's downtown complements other
activities throughout the area.
® That the project design works toward restoring the building as closely to its
original design as possible
The request does not affect the building design.
® That building interiors are improved with a focus on addressing code -related
improvements
The interior improvements will modernize the interior space. All work
will be code compliant.
® That the project is in the public interest
The Urban Renewal Program specifically identifies the need to improve
buildings within Woodburn's downtown. Continued improvements will
be made to the subject property.
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Summary and Conclusion
The Downtown Grant and Loan Program is intended to encourage and assist
business and property owners to invest in the downtown. This particular grant
application is intended to assist the business owner to make improvements to his
property by completing interior tenant improvements. The request is consistent
with the program criteria.
Conditions of Approval
1. There is a 50/50 match requirement required for the Grant program. Invoices must
be submitted for reimbursement. No grant money will be disbursed until the project
is completed and is approved by the Agency.
2. Grant and loan funds cannot be used for any work commenced or completed prior to
project approval.
3. Grant and loan funds may be used for materials and services provided by licensed
contractors.
4. All necessary building, electrical, plumbing permits must be obtained and work
inspected and approved.
5. Projects shall be completed within one year of approval in order to be eligible for
reimbursement. Grants provide for a single payment after receipts are provided and
all completed work is accepted by the City.
6. All work will be done by licensed contractors and the applicant needs to provide at
least three bids for every aspect of work greater than $2,500.
Attachments:
Grant application
Pictures
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Woodburn Urban Renewal Agency
Downtown Grant and Loan Program
Application
Exterior Grant ❑ Interior Grant Loan ❑
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4. Loan Program - Give a brief description of th verall proposed improvements and
how loan funds will be used to improve the property.
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Percentage of loan to total project costs:
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5. Exterior Grant Program - Give a brief description of the proposed exterior
improvements and a description of how the project complies with the Downtown
Architectural Design Standards.
Loan amount:
Grant amount:
Total estimated cost of all work:
Percentage of grant to total project costs: %
6. Interior Grant Program - Give a brief description of the proposed interior
improvements and how this work addresses code related improvements.
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Estimated cost of all improvements: $ 19, Lf 2)'
Percentage of grant to total project costs
The Woodburn Urban Renewal Board will review the proposed redevelopment
improvements and advise the applicant of the status or recommend changes.
CERTIFICATION BYAPPLICANT
The applicant certifies that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the
best of the applicant's knowledge and belief, If the applicant is not the owner of the property to
be rehabilitated, or if the applicant is an organization rather than an individual, the applicant
certifies that he/she has the authority to sign and enter into an agreement to perform the
proposed work on the building, Evidence of this authority must be attached,
Applicant's Signat e
Return Application To:
James N.P. Hendryx
Economic & Development Services
270 Montgomery St.
Woodburn, OR 97071
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Thomas Homer
Corner Brick, LLC
PO Box 39
Woodburn, OR 97071
Woodburn Urban Renewal Grant Application Addendum for
Tenant Space 1 Interior Completion at
591 North Front Street
Listing of Cost Estimates to which grant monies would be applied:
Vendor / Sub -Contractor Description Amount
Woodburn Plumbing
Wolfer's
Engelman Electric
Toilet, Sink, Water Heater
HVAC Ducting
Electrical Finish
Wilsonville Lock & Security Security System Equipment & Finish
Globe Lighting
Peninsula Painting
Suspended Fluorescent Fixtures
Interior Painting
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$1200.00
$2000.00
$2400.00
$1030.00
$2375.00
$2500.00