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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.04 Commercial Facade Improvement Grant STAFF REPORT CITY CLERK File #1100-65 CITY COUNCIL DATE:June 21, 2016 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Christopher L. Foss, City Manager SUBJECT: Updates to Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Prepared by Lori Taylor, Economic Development Director EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approving revisions to the City’s Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program. The Program seeks to promote reinvestment and revitalization of older buildings. After multiple years of operation, City staff has identified Program elements that need to be updated. The revisions were reviewed and recommended by the City Council’s Economic Development Committee. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed revisions make no change to the funding levels budgeted for the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program. RECOMMENDATION: Resolution Staff recommends that City Council adopt the Amending the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program. Submitted By Reviewed By Economic Development Director/ Assistant City Manager Public Information Officer DESCRIPTION: In December 2011, the City Council adopted the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program as an incentive offered to Dublin businesses and property owners (Attachment 1). Through the program, the City seeks to improve the physical appearance of Downtown Dublin and a portion of Dublin Boulevard. These geographic areas were selected since they comprise a large, highly visible portion of the older building inventory in Dublin. This program is designed to encourage retention and attraction of businesses, as well as increase property values, tenant stability, and lease rates for the property. ITEM NO. 4.4 Page 1 of 3 The grant program permits commercial property owners, or tenants with long-term leases, to apply for either: 1) a mini-grant for reimbursement of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000); or 2) a matching grant, which would provide reimbursement for two-thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum determined by the Fiscal Year budget cycle annually. The total cost of the improvement work must be more than five thousand dollars ($5,000). Receipt of a matching grant requires the approved applicant to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total cost of the facade improvement costs. Approved applicants are also eligible to receive five hours of free architectural design services. The City Council’s Economic Development Committee, which is comprised of two members of the City Council, select awardees from grant applicants on a first come, first served basis. Since the program’s adoption, grant awardees have included: Grant Recipient Business Fiscal Year Amount Project Status Name Award Awarded The Murphy SF Rents FY 2011-$70,000 Complete Trust 2012 Khaled and Amal Rahma FY 2012-$70,000 Building Permit Approved, Aburahma Mediterranean 2013 Construction Delayed Market B&B Borden LLC 7016 Village FY 2013-$70,000 Site Development Review Parkway 2014 Approved/Building Permit Approved B&B Borden LLC 7016 Village FY 2014-$27,843 Site Development Review Parkway 2015 Approved/Building Permit Approved Mush Ahmad Mirchi Cafe FY 2014-$18,000 Plans Currently Under 2015 Review Kemprud & Co Amador Valley FY 2014-$22,000 Plans Currently Under LLC Medical Center 2015 Revision/ Review Pete Stephanos Athens FY2015-$70,000 Architecture Consulting Burgers 2016 Complete; No SDR / Plans Submitted to Date After five years of active operation, City staff has identified portions of the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program guidelines which would benefit from changes to increase program effectiveness. Over this time, several projects have been allocated funds and have delayed their improvements for a variety of reasons. This has resulted in a significant portion of the allocated funds being tied up. To encourage timely results, Staff recommends making changes to promote project competiveness and clarify in advance which applicants are more prepared to take on the challenges of new physical construction. These changes also seek to make the requirements of the program more understandable to applicants. The proposed changes include:  An expansion of the amount of architectural assistance provided from the current allowance of five hours to 10 hours of assistance.  A listing of application and approval process steps.  New program language to expressly prioritize selection of projects which promote downtown activation (such as outside gathering and dining spaces). Page 2 of 3  Clarification of prevailing wage requirements which are triggered by the use of these funds.  Adds new requirements relating to project timing. Mini-Grants would be awarded up to 12 months to complete work. Matching Grants would have up to eighteen months to complete work. The allocated funds could be returned to the grant pool if the project is not completed in a timely manner.  Sets a limit for property owners to receive a grant only once every 10 years.  Clarifies requirements to the Grant Application Process including itemized estimate of the project costs, as well as an informational meeting with staff. Expressly states that all improvements shall conform to City Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance and applicable Design Guidelines. The proposed revisions to the program would be prospective in nature and would not impact the existing program grantees. On February 8, 2016, the Economic Development Committee (Mayor Haubert and Vice Mayor Gupta) discussed the proposed changes to the program and recommended that the guidelines be revised and considered by the City Council for approval. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: None. ATTACHMENTS: 1.Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines (Marked Up Revisions) 2. Resolution Amending the Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program with Program Guidelines attached as Exhibit A to the Resolution Page 3 of 3 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines (Marked Up) I.PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (“Program”) is an endeavor of the City of Dublin to leverage public funds and private investment to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road. The Program offers two types of façade improvement grants, as well as up to a maximum of five ten hours of architectural fees or five hours of design assistance to help cover design costs. The Program runs concurrent to the City’s fiscal year schedule (July 1 – June 30). The Program features open enrollment; applications shall be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The long-term objective is to upgrade the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road by improving the physical appearance of the area, encouraging the attraction and retention of existing businesses, increasing property values, tenant stability, and lease rates for the property. The program also seeks to fund improvements which create outdoor dining or gathering spaces to promote activity in the downtown. II.PROGRAM COMPONENTS A.Architectural Design or Design Assistance The City will provide architectural design services to approved applicants, up to a maximum of five ten hours, for exterior commercial building façade improvements. The City will also reimburse applicants for the services of a professional designer (for paint/signage/awnings selection) for up to five hours. B.Façade Improvement Grants i.Mini-Grant – This grant provides for reimbursement of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) for commercial building façade improvements with no match requirement. Projects must be completed within 12 months of grant approval or Building Permit issuance. ii.Matching Grant – This grant will provide a reimbursable matching grant of two-thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of Seventy Thousand dollars ($70,000). The total cost of the improvement work must be more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000). Receipt of a matching grant requires the approved applicant to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total cost of the façade improvement costs. Projects must be completed within 18 months of Building Permit issuance. Grant proceeds are to be used for labor and materials directly related to the façade construction. Tools may not be purchased with grant funds, but tool rental is allowable. Program funds are to be used for exterior building improvements rather than simple routine maintenance. 1 | Page All improvements completed through the Façade Improvement Program are “public work” as that term is used in Section 1720 of the California Labor Code. In accordance with Labor Code section 1720 et seq., prevailing wages shall be paid for all façade improvements. Use of volunteer labor is not allowed. All estimates and payments for construction and installation of façade improvements shall include prevailing wages, and shall otherwise comply with the provisions of Sections 1773.8, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1813 of the California Labor Code and all other applicable laws and regulations with respect to prevailing wages. All contractors awarded a work contract under this program will be required to provide certified payroll documents to City staff. Participants in the program are responsible for ensuring that the improvements are in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Law. Disbursement of grant proceeds to approved applicants will be in a reimbursement payment issued after City deems the project complete, and upon the submission of invoices and proof of payment and subject to approval of those invoices and proofs of payment by City staff. Construction shall be completed within 120 days after the City issued Notice to Proceed. If the project extends beyond the scheduled completion date, prior staff approval is required. This program is primarily geared toward commercial property owners. However, business owners who have long-term leases (five or more years) wishing to participate in the Façade Improvement Program may also apply. Applications for business owners will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. C.Fee Exemption Applicants for this program are exempt from planning and building permit fees by the City Manager, who is authorized to waive City fees associated with this program. This fee exemption does not apply to fees mandated by the State of California including, but not limited to, the Strong Motion Instrument program fee and the California Green Building fees. The following exemption applies: 1.The City Manager is authorized to waive City fees associated with development costs, time and materials and building permit fees for projects that receive grant funding under the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program. This fee exemption does not apply to fees mandated by the State of California including, but not limited to, the Strong Motion Instrument program fee and California Green Building fees. III.ELIGIBILITY A.Eligible Applicants/Areas Owners or long term tenants* of commercially zoned property located within one of the following areas are eligible to apply for assistance: 1.Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, or 2.Segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Pkwy and Dougherty Rd. *Tenants with long-term leases (five or more years remaining on the lease at the time a Program application is submitted) must have the property owner’s written consent before any improvements are made. In addition, the grant application must be signed by the property owner. Properties are eligible for grants once every 10 years. B.Eligible Types of Improvements 2 | Page All improvements shall conform to City Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Design Guidelines. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: Removal of old signs, awnings and other exterior clutter  Exterior cleaning and painting  Repair or replacement of exterior siding (including the construction of new façade  elements and architectural details) Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements  Installation of display windows  Installation of new canvas awnings over windows and entries  Installation of new signs  Installation of new exterior lighting  Installation of permanent landscaping  Exterior mandatory Title 24 upgrades  Construction of outdoor dining or gathering spaces  Additional improvements that are deemed to be consistent with the intent of the program will be reviewed and approved/disapproved on a case-by-case basis by the Economic Development Director. C.Review Process All proposed façade projects/remodels must be approved by the Community Development Director prior to being accepted into the program. IV.Grant Process A.Submit an application for grant funds. Submit a completed application detailing all exterior improvements and an itemized estimate of the total project cost. Be as specific as possible. The project list may contain improvements beyond what would be funded by the grant. Projects that include conceptual architectural plans shall be considered favorably. All proposed façade projects/remodels must be approved by the Community Development Director prior to being accepted into the program. B.Informational Meeting. Applicants will meet with representatives from Planning & Building to review the entitlement process & building permit process and to answer any questions that the businesses may have. C.City Staff will review grant applications. Staff will review the application with the business owner, discuss the scope of work, determine a timeline and review the remaining process for the grant. D.Council Economic Development Committee will consider request and select grant awardees. Selection preference will be provided to projects which create new outdoor dining and activity spaces. E.Grant funds reserved. Upon approval of a grant application, including scope of work and timeline, an agreement will be signed between the applicant and City. 3 | Page F.Planning Approval. If planning approval is required, the applicant is responsible for submitting project plans prepared by a licensed architect through the Planning Division. G.Building Permit Approval. If a Building Permit is required, the applicant is responsible for submitting plans that meet all Code requirements through the Building Division. H.Complete Work. After receiving all required approvals and permits the applicant shall complete the improvements within twelve (12) months for Mini-Grants and eighteen (18) months for Matching Grants. The applicant shall be responsible for contacting City staff to request an extension if necessary. An extension is not guaranteed. I.Submit invoices, receipts, and proof of payment. The applicant shall save all documentation as required and submit within 30 days of project completion or Building permit final. V.FUNDING Funding for this Program is appropriated by the Dublin City Council as part of its annual budget process. There is no guarantee of the amount of funds that will be appropriated each year. Funds for the Program are available on a first come, first served basis. If funds are exhausted at the time of application submittal, staff will retain the application. If additional funds become available, staff will contact applicants in the order applications were received. A.Grant Amounts Eligible property owners or tenants who propose façade improvements can apply for one of two grants. 1.Mini-Grant This grant provides reimbursement for commercial building façade improvements to approved applicants in the amount of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000), with no match requirement. 2.Matching Grant This grant provides reimbursement to approved applicants for a reimbursable matching grant of two-thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000). The total cost of the façade remodel must be more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000). Receipt of a Matching Grant requires the applicant to contribute one-third of the total cost of the façade remodel, and to document its expenditures. Disbursement of grant proceeds to approved applicants will be in a reimbursement payment issued after City deems the project complete. All reimbursement requests must include proof of payment and other supporting documentation, as deemed necessary by the City (i.e. invoices, cancelled checks, etc.), sufficient to demonstrate to the City’s satisfaction that all façade improvement costs have been paid. The City of Dublin reserves the right to cancel or modify this Program at any time prior to grant approval, without notice. Continuation of the Program is subject to sufficient funding as appropriated by the Dublin City Council. 4 | Page VI.IMPLEMENTATION WORK All improvements shall conform to the City of Dublin Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Design Guidelines. Proposed façade remodels are required to comply with Chapter 8.104 of the Site Development Review Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. Project improvements commenced prior to the City’s issuance of a Notice to Proceed are not eligible for this Program. City staff will be available to work with approved applicants to assist in the coordination of the project. City staff will carry out periodic inspections. I, ___________________________________ have read and received a copy of these guidelines. Printed Name _________________ ____________________________________ Date Signature 5 | Page Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Application Please fill out this application completely and submit or send to: City of Dublin Attention: Economic Development Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 833-6650 SECTION 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Circle All That Apply: Property Owner Business Owner/Tenant Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Assessor’s Parcel Number: _______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Total Number of Businesses in Building: ______________________________________________________ Name(s) of Other Businesses: _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (complete if tenant is applicant) Property Owner Name: __________________________________________________________________ Property Owner Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ Property Owner Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ As the legal owner of the above property, I hereby grant authorization to complete the façade improvements indicated on this application. Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________ 6 | Page SECTION 3. FUNDING Grant (please check one): Mini-Grant (Reimbursement in the amount up to $5,000)  Matching Grant (Reimbursement of two-thirds the total project cost up to $70,000 with a minimum total project  cost above $5,000) Grant Amount Requested: $________________________ Estimated Total Project Cost: $______________________ SECTION 4. SCOPE OF WORK General Description of Work: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that the owner is the property owner of record and that there are no current code enforcement actions pending against the property. I have read and understand the Program Guidelines and accept them. I certify that I am qualified and will abide by such conditions set forth in this application and all reasonable conditions which may be issued by the City of Dublin in the implementation of this project. Property Owner(s) Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Business Owner(s) Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ __________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ 1755179.1 7 | Page RESOLUTION NO. XX - 16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN * * * * * * * * * * * COMMERCIAL FAÇADE GRANT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM UPDATE WHEREAS, the City Council has made economic development a high priority; and WHEREAS, on December 20, 2011 Dublin City Council adopted Resolution 216-11, adopting a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the Program offers commercial property owners, or tenants with long-term leases the opportunity to apply for reimbursement for certain commercial building façade improvements; and WHEREAS, the Program also provides architectural design services to approved applicants for exterior commercial building façade improvements; and WHEREAS, after multiple years of operation, City Staff has identified components of the Program which would benefit from revision; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes seek to encourage timely results, to promote project competiveness, to clarify applicant preparedness, and to make the requirements of the program more understandable to applicants; and WHEREAS, on February 8, 2016, the Economic Development Committee reviewed and approved the proposed changes. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin adopts Exhibit A the updated Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program attached hereto as . PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of June, 2016, by the following vote: AYES : NOES : ABSENT : ABSTAIN : ______________________________ Mayor ATTEST : _________________________________ City Clerk ATTACHMENT 1 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines I.PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program (“Program”) is an endeavor of the City of Dublin to leverage public funds and private investment to enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses in the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road. The Program offers two types of façade improvement grants, as well as up to a maximum of ten hours of architectural fees or five hours of design assistance to help cover design costs. The Program runs concurrent to the City’s fiscal year schedule (July 1 – June 30). The Program features open enrollment; applications shall be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. The long-term objective is to upgrade the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan Area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road by improving the physical appearance of the area, encouraging the attraction and retention of businesses, increasing property values, tenant stability, and lease rates for the property. The program also seeks to fund improvements which create outdoor dining or gathering spaces to promote activity in the downtown. II.PROGRAM COMPONENTS A.Architectural Design or Design Assistance The City will provide architectural design services to approved applicants, up to a maximum of ten hours, for exterior commercial building façade improvements. The City will also reimburse applicants for the services of a professional designer (for paint/signage/awnings selection) for up to five hours. B.Façade Improvement Grants i.Mini-Grant – This grant provides for reimbursement of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000) for commercial building façade improvements with no match requirement. Projects must be completed within 12 months of grant approval or Building Permit issuance. ii.Matching Grant – This grant will provide a reimbursable matching grant of two-thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of Seventy Thousand dollars ($70,000). The total cost of the improvement work must be more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000). Receipt of a matching grant requires the approved applicant to contribute a minimum of one-third of the total cost of the façade improvement costs. Projects must be completed within 18 months of Building Permit issuance. Grant proceeds are to be used for labor and materials directly related to the façade construction. Tools may not be purchased with grant funds, but tool rental is allowable. Program funds are to be used for exterior building improvements rather than simple routine maintenance. 1 | Page All improvements completed through the Façade Improvement Program are “public work” as that term is used in Section 1720 of the California Labor Code. In accordance with Labor Code section 1720 et seq., prevailing wages shall be paid for all façade improvements. Use of volunteer labor is not allowed. All estimates and payments for construction and installation of façade improvements shall include prevailing wages, and shall otherwise comply with the provisions of Sections 1773.8, 1775, 1776, 1777.5, 1777.6 and 1813 of the California Labor Code and all other applicable laws and regulations with respect to prevailing wages. Participants in the program are responsible for ensuring that the improvements are in compliance with the Prevailing Wage Law. Disbursement of grant proceeds to approved applicants will be in a reimbursement payment issued after City deems the project complete, and upon the submission of invoices and proof of payment and subject to approval of those invoices and proofs of payment by City staff. Construction shall be completed within 120 days after the City issued Notice to Proceed. If the project extends beyond the scheduled completion date, prior staff approval is required. This program is primarily geared toward commercial property owners. However, business owners who have long-term leases (five or more years) wishing to participate in the Façade Improvement Program may also apply. Applications for business owners will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. C.Fee Exemption Applicants for this program are exempt from planning and building permit fees by the City Manager, who is authorized to waive City fees associated with this program. This fee exemption does not apply to fees mandated by the State of California including, but not limited to, the Strong Motion Instrument program fee and the California Green Building fees. III.ELIGIBILITY A.Eligible Applicants/Areas Owners or long term tenants* of commercially zoned property located within one of the following areas are eligible to apply for assistance: 1.Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area, or 2.Segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Pkwy and Dougherty Rd. *Tenants with long-term leases (five or more years remaining on the lease at the time a Program application is submitted) must have the property owner’s written consent before any improvements are made. In addition, the grant application must be signed by the property owner. Properties are eligible for grants once every 10 years. B.Eligible Types of Improvements All improvements shall conform to City Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Design Guidelines. Eligible improvements include, but are not limited to: Removal of old signs, awnings and other exterior clutter  Exterior painting  Repair or replacement of exterior siding (including the construction of new façade  elements and architectural details) Installation of new entry doors that meet ADA accessibility requirements  2 | Page Installation of display windows  Installation of new canvas awnings over windows and entries  Installation of new signs  Installation of new exterior lighting  Installation of permanent landscaping  Exterior mandatory Title 24 upgrades  Construction of outdoor dining or gathering spaces  Additional improvements that are deemed to be consistent with the intent of the program will be reviewed and approved/disapproved on a case-by-case basis by the Economic Development Director. IV.Grant Process A.Submit an application for grant funds. Submit a completed application detailing all exterior improvements and an itemized estimate of the total project cost. Be as specific as possible. The project list may contain improvements beyond what would be funded by the grant. Projects that include conceptual architectural plans shall be considered favorably. All proposed façade projects/remodels must be approved by the Community Development Director prior to being accepted into the program. B.Informational Meeting. Applicants will meet with representatives from Planning & Building to review the entitlement process & building permit process and to answer any questions that the businesses may have. C.City Staff will review grant applications. Staff will review the application with the business owner, discuss the scope of work, determine a timeline and review the remaining process for the grant. D.Council Economic Development Committee will consider request and select grant awardees. Selection preference will be provided to projects which create new outdoor dining and activity spaces. E.Grant funds reserved. Upon approval of a grant application, including scope of work and timeline, an agreement will be signed between the applicant and City. F.Planning Approval. If planning approval is required, the applicant is responsible for submitting project plans prepared by a licensed architect through the Planning Division. G.Building Permit Approval. If a Building Permit is required, the applicant is responsible for submitting plans that meet all Code requirements through the Building Division. H.Complete Work. After receiving all required approvals and permits the applicant shall complete the improvements within twelve (12) months for Mini-Grants and eighteen (18) months for Matching Grants. The applicant shall be responsible for contacting City staff to request an extension if necessary. An extension is not guaranteed. I.Submit invoices, receipts, and proof of payment. The applicant shall save all documentation as required and submit within 30 days of project completion or Building permit final. 3 | Page V.FUNDING Funding for this Program is appropriated by the Dublin City Council as part of its annual budget process. There is no guarantee of the amount of funds that will be appropriated each year. Funds for the Program are available on a first come, first served basis. If funds are exhausted at the time of application submittal, staff will retain the application. If additional funds become available, staff will contact applicants in the order applications were received. A.Grant Amounts Eligible property owners or tenants who propose façade improvements can apply for one of two grants. 1.Mini-Grant This grant provides reimbursement for commercial building façade improvements to approved applicants in the amount of up to Five Thousand dollars ($5,000), with no match requirement. 2.Matching Grant This grant provides reimbursement to approved applicants for a reimbursable matching grant of two-thirds (66%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000). The total cost of the façade remodel must be more than Five Thousand dollars ($5,000). Receipt of a Matching Grant requires the applicant to contribute one-third of the total cost of the façade remodel, and to document its expenditures. The City of Dublin reserves the right to cancel or modify this Program at any time prior to grant approval, without notice. Continuation of the Program is subject to sufficient funding as appropriated by the Dublin City Council. VI.IMPLEMENTATION WORK All improvements shall conform to the City of Dublin Building Codes, Zoning Ordinance, and applicable Design Guidelines. Proposed façade remodels are required to comply with Chapter 8.104 of the Site Development Review Chapter of the Zoning Ordinance. Project improvements commenced prior to the City’s issuance of a Notice to Proceed are not eligible for this Program. City staff will be available to work with approved applicants to assist in the coordination of the project. City staff will carry out periodic inspections. I, ___________________________________ have read and received a copy of these guidelines. Printed Name _________________ ____________________________________ Date Signature 4 | Page Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Application Please fill out this application completely and submit or send to: City of Dublin Attention: Economic Development Department 100 Civic Plaza Dublin, CA 94568 (925) 833-6650 SECTION 1. APPLICANT INFORMATION Name: ______________________________________________________________________________ Circle All That Apply: Property Owner Business Owner/Tenant Business Name: ________________________________________________________________________ Property Address: ______________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________ Assessor’s Parcel Number: _______________________________________________________________ Daytime Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________ Email: _______________________________________________________________________________ Total Number of Businesses in Building: ______________________________________________________ Name(s) of Other Businesses: _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 2. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION (complete if tenant is applicant) Property Owner Name: __________________________________________________________________ Property Owner Mailing Address: __________________________________________________________ Property Owner Daytime Phone Number: ____________________________________________________ As the legal owner of the above property, I hereby grant authorization to complete the façade improvements indicated on this application. Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ____________________ 5 | Page SECTION 3. FUNDING Grant (please check one): Mini-Grant (Reimbursement in the amount up to $5,000)  Matching Grant (Reimbursement of two-thirds the total project cost up to $70,000 with a minimum total project  cost above $5,000) Grant Amount Requested: $________________________ Estimated Total Project Cost: $______________________ SECTION 4. SCOPE OF WORK General Description of Work: ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________ SECTION 5. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that the owner is the property owner of record and that there are no current code enforcement actions pending against the property. I have read and understand the Program Guidelines and accept them. I certify that I am qualified and will abide by such conditions set forth in this application and all reasonable conditions which may be issued by the City of Dublin in the implementation of this project. Property Owner(s) Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ____________________ ___________________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________ Business Owner(s) Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ____________________ __________________________________________________________________ Date: _____________________ 1755179.1 6 | Page Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program June 21, 2016 Program Goals •Improve the physical appearance of Downtown Dublin and a portion of Dublin Boulevard •Encourage retention and attraction of businesses •Increase property values, tenant stability, and lease rates for the property Sample Completed Project Recipient Status Grant Recipient Business Name Fiscal Year Award Amount Awarded Project Status The Murphy Trust SF Rents FY 2011-2012 $70,000 Complete Khaled and Amal Aburahma Rahma Mediterranean Market FY 2012-2013 $70,000 Building Permit Approved, Construction Delayed B&B Borden LLC 7016 Village Parkway FY 2013-2014 $70,000 Site Development Review Approved/Building Permit Approved B&B Borden LLC 7016 Village Parkway FY 2014-2015 $27,843 Site Development Review Approved/Building Permit Approved Mush Ahmad Mirchi Cafe FY 2014-2015 $18,000 Plans Currently Under Review Kemprud & Co LLC Amador Valley Medical Center FY 2014-2015 $22,000 Plans Currently Under Revision/ Review Pete Stephanos Athens Burgers FY2015-2016 $70,000 Architecture Consulting Complete; No SDR / Plans Submitted to Date Summary of Proposed Changes •Provide additional architectural assistance •Outline application and approval process •Prioritize selection of downtown activation projects •Clarify prevailing wage requirements •Add project timing requirements •Set limit to receive a grant once every 10 years •Clarify application requirements