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Agenda Item 4.6
DATE:January 12, 2021
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM:Linda Smith, City Manager
SUBJECT:Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between the
City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC for
Improvements to 6440 Dublin Court
Prepared by: Suzanne Iarla, Management Analyst II
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Agreement between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC to
assist with the façade improvements to 6440 Dublin Court.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt the Resolution Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement
between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The proposed agreement provides a grant in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 to the
applicant. Funding for this grant is available in the General Fund Reserve for Façade Improvement
Grants.
DESCRIPTION:
In December 2011, the City Council adopted the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
(Program) as one way to improve the physical appearance of the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan
(DDSP) area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road
(Program Area), encourage the retention of existing businesses, and increase property values and
tenant stability in the area. The Program leverages public funds and private investment to
enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses in the Program
Area.
In June 2016, the City Council adopted changes to the Program to expand the allowance for
architectural assistance, encourage timely results, prioritize selection of projects which promote
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downtown activation (such as outside gathering and dining spaces), promote project
competitiveness, clarify applicant preparedness, and make the requirements of the Program more
understandable to applicants.
Under the Program, commercial property owners or tenants with long-term leases (five or more
years) within the Program Area can apply for one of two façade improvement grants. Applicants
have the following options:
1. Mini-Grant - this grant provides reimbursement of up to $5,000 for commercial building
façade improvements with no match requirement; or
2. Matching Grant - this grant provides a reimbursable matching grant of two-thirds (67%) of
eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $70,000. The total cost of the improvement work
must be more than $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.
In November 2020, Staff received an application for a Matching Grant from Daniel Kim, CEO of
Brooks Motor Cars (Applicant). The Applicant has leased the former Office Depot retail building at
6440 Dublin Court and requested a $70,000 grant to help offset improvements to the parcel to
create a new, state-of-the-art auto body repair facility, including, but not limited to the following:
Enhanced entry feature, and matching architectural features on two sides of the building.
Exterior signage.
New exterior siding and painting.
Glass upgrades to windows.
On December 9, 2020, the City Council’s Economic Development Committee considered the
application and by consensus, recommended a grant not to exceed $50,000 to help offset the
façade improvement costs. This recommendation falls under the Committee's purview to provide
policy guidance and direction on economic development activities.
In the original application, the Applicant estimated that the total improvements would cost more
than $284,000, however, since the Economic Development Committee reviewed the application,
the Applicant has separated some of the work to a different building permit so the scope of the
project as it relates to the exterior façade improvements is now estimated to be more than
$90,000, which still meets the matching requirement of the Program.
The proposed agreement includes a scope of work that meets the criteria established in the
Program and provides the Applicant with a reimbursement grant up to $50,000 of the total project
cost.
This agreement will result in improvements to the façade of the property, thus enhancing the
appearance and character of the Program Area to the benefit of the community. Staff believes that
this façade improvement will achieve the goals of the Program as well as generate new retail
interest, thus creating additional interest from other property owners in the area to participate in
the Program.
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STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
A copy of this Staff Report has been provided to the Applicant and the City Council Agenda was
posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Resolution Approving a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement between
the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC
2) Exhibit A to the Resolution - Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement
between the City of Dublin, Brooks Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC
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RESOLUTION NO. XX – 21
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING A COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, BROOKS MOTOR CARS, LLC
AND DAVIS ENTERPRISES, LLC
WHEREAS, for decades, state and local governments have used economic
development incentives to attract or retain jobs and/or improve the local tax base; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Dublin adopted Resolution No. 216-11 on
December 20, 2011, which established a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
("Program") intended to improve the physical appearance of the Downtown Dublin Specific
Plan area and the segment of Dublin Boulevard between Village Parkway and Dougherty Road,
encouraging the retention of existing businesses, as well as increase property values, tenant
stability, and lease rates for the property; and
WHEREAS,the Program authorizes the City of Dublin to enter into agreements with
commercial property owners, or tenants with long-term leases (five or more years remaining
on the lease at the time a Program application is submitted) to apply for either 1) a mini-grant
for reimbursement of up to $5,000; or 2) a matching grant, that provides a reimbursable
matching grant of two-thirds (67%) of eligible project costs, up to a maximum of $70,000; and
WHEREAS,Tenant leases from Property Owner certain real property located at 6440
Dublin Court (A.P.N. 941-1400-009-02), ("the Property"), located in the Program area within
the City; and
WHEREAS,the applicant intends to improve the facade of the building on the Property;
and
WHEREAS,the City Council finds that this Agreement serves a public purpose in that it
will help improve the physical appearance of Dublin Boulevard in the Program area, encourage
the retention of existing businesses, and increase property values and tenant stability, thus
benefitting the City and its residents.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin does
hereby approve a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Agreement with Brooks
Motor Cars, LLC and Davis Enterprises, LLC for Improvements to 6440 Dublin Court not to
exceed $50,000 for certain eligible façade improvements; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is authorized to execute the
Agreement, attached hereto as Exhibit A to this Resolution, in substantially the form attached.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January, 2021, by the following
vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________
City Clerk
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City Grant Amount: $50,000
Matching Funds: $43,000
Estimated Project Total:$93,000
COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, BROOKS MOTOR CARS, LLC AND
DAVIS ENTERPRISES, LLC
THIS COMMERCIAL FAÇADE IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM
AGREEMENT ("Agreement") dated January 12, 2021, the date of execution by the City
(the “Effective Date”) is entered into by and between the City of Dublin, a public body
corporate and politic ("City"), Brooks Motor Cars, LLC (“Tenant”) and Davis Enterprises,
LLC (“Owner”). Owner and Tenant shall be collectively referred to as "Applicant."
R E C I T A L S
A.The City has adopted a Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
(“Program”) in order to provide grants to certain owners or tenants of eligible buildings
who design and construct improvements to the facades of their buildings.
B.Tenant has a long-term lease for certain real property located at 6440
Dublin Court (A.P.N. 941-1400-009-02), in Dublin, California (the “Site”), and within the
boundaries outlined by the Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program Guidelines
(“Program Guidelines”).
C.Tenant has submitted an application to the City pursuant to the Program
Guidelines for a grant for certain improvements to the Site, and City has determined that
Applicant and the Site meet the eligibility criteria for the Program.
D.City desires to enter into this Agreement because improvement of the Site
will enhance the physical appearance and economic vitality of commercial businesses,
encourage full occupancy of storefronts, generate additional tax revenue and assist in
providing an environment for the social, psychological and economic growth and well-
being in the boundaries outlined by the Program Guidelines and the citizens of the City.
E.Applicant desires to enter into this Agreement with City to receive
assistance in making certain improvements to the Site, and City is willing to do so on
the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.
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A G R E E M E N T
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Applicant hereby agree as follows:
Section 1.GENERAL.
1.1 Term.This Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date and expire five (5)
years following the Applicant’s approval of contractor’s notice of completion (“Term”).
Section 2.IMPROVEMENT OF THE SITE.
2.1 Scope of Work.Applicant shall complete the proposed project in
accordance with the Scope of Work attached hereto as Exhibit A (the “Project”).
2.2 Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Funds.The City agrees to
reimburse to the Tenant a sum not to exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) (the “Grant
Amount”), for certain eligible improvements (the “Eligible Improvements”) as set forth
below:
a. The Grant Amount may be used only to fund those Eligible Improvements
identified in Exhibit B attached hereto.
b. All services to be performed by a third-party contractor shall be the subject
of agreement between Applicant and the third-party contractors. The City
shall not assume any liability for such agreements. The Applicant shall
submit to the City all invoices from the contractor or contractors for work
performed on the Eligible Improvements in order to receive reimbursement.
c. A representative of the City shall inspect the completed Project after a
notice of completion has been submitted to the City.
d. The City will only issue the Grant Amount after the Project has been
completed. Upon determination by the City's representative that Project
has been completed in conformance with the Scope of Work (Exhibit A)
and the City approvals, the City shall issue a check made payable to the
Tenant in an amount equal to the lesser of the Grant Amount or the actual
amount of the invoices submitted to the City by the Tenant. The City
Manager in his or her sole discretion may issue the Grant Amount at an
earlier time than set forth in this Section 2.2(d), if the Applicant can
demonstrate good cause.
e. Any and all costs of the Project including, but not limited to the Eligible
Improvements, which are in excess of the Grant Amount, shall be the sole
responsibility of, and be borne by, the Applicant.
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2.3 Permits and Approvals. Before commencement of the Project, Applicant
shall secure or cause to be secured any and all permits which may be required by the
City and any other governmental agency affected by such construction or work.
2.4 Commencement of the Project. Within 60 days after the Effective Date,
Applicant shall have selected and authorized one or more contractors to complete the
Project, and shall have provided notice to the City of such selection and authorization.
In the event the Applicant fails to select and authorize a contractor or contractors to
complete the Project within such 60-day period, the City may, at its option, terminate
this Agreement upon written notice to the Applicant. In such event, neither party shall
have any further rights against or liability to the other in connection to this Agreement.
All contractors performing work on the Project must be licensed in the State of
California.
2.5 Building Permit. A Building Permit must be obtained within six months of
the Effective Date. In the event the Applicant fails to obtain a Building Permit within
such six-month period, the City may, at its option, terminate this Agreement upon
written notice to the Applicant. In such event, neither party shall have any further rights
against or liability to the other in connection to this Agreement. An additional six-month
extension may be approved with the City’s prior written consent. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, no work shall be performed prior to both 1) issuance of the Building Permit
and 2) approval of this Agreement by the Dublin City Council. Any work performed prior
to both building permit issuance and City Council approval will not be eligible for
reimbursement.
2.6 Completion of the Project. Applicant shall complete the Project and
satisfy all other obligations and conditions of this Agreement within 120 days of building
permit issuance. This completion date is subject to revision from time to time as
mutually agreed upon in writing between Applicant and the City Manager, or their
designee. Upon completion, Applicant shall require contractors’ completion notice signed
by the contractor. When the Project is completed as set forth in this Agreement, a notice of
completion shall be delivered to and approved by the Applicant. Notice of completion shall
then be delivered to the City as set forth in this Section 2.6.
Section 3.INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS.
Before fully executing this Agreement, Applicant, at its own cost and expense,
unless otherwise specified below, shall procure the types and amounts of insurance
listed below against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property that may arise
from or in connection with the performance of the work hereunder by the Applicant and
its agents, representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Consistent with the
following provisions, Applicant shall provide proof satisfactory to City of such insurance
that meets the requirements of this section and under forms of insurance satisfactory in
all respects, and that such insurance is in effect prior to beginning work. Applicant shall
maintain the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this
Agreement. Applicant shall not allow any contractor to commence work on any
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subcontract until Contractor has obtained all insurance required herein for the
subcontractor(s) and provided evidence to City that such insurance is in effect.
VERIFICATION OF THE REQUIRED INSURANCE SHALL BE SUBMITTED AND
MADE PART OF THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO EXECUTION. Applicant shall
maintain all required insurance listed herein for the duration of this Agreement.
3.1 Workers’ Compensation.
3.1.1 General Requirements. Before beginning any work under this
Agreement, Applicant’s contractor(s) shall, at its sole cost and expense,
maintain Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s
Liability Insurance for any and all persons employed directly or indirectly
by contractor. The Statutory Workers’ Compensation Insurance and
Employer’s Liability Insurance shall be provided with limits of not less than
$1,000,000 per accident. In the alternative, contractor may rely on a self-
insurance program to meet these requirements, but only if the program of
self-insurance complies fully with the provisions of the California Labor
Code. Determination of whether a self-insurance program meets the
standards of the California Labor Code shall be solely in the discretion of
the Contract Administrator.
The Workers’ Compensation policy shall be endorsed with a waiver of
subrogation in favor of the City for all work performed by the Contractor,
its employees, agents, and subcontractors.
3.1.2 Submittal Requirements. To comply with Subsection 3.1, Applicant shall
submit the following:
a. Certificate of Workers’ Compensation Insurance in the amounts specified
in the section for all contractor(s) performing work related to the Project;
and
b. Waiver of Subrogation Endorsement as required by the section for all
contractor(s) performing work related to the Project.
3.2 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance
Requirements. Before beginning any work under this Agreement, Applicant and its
contractor(s) shall procure "occurrence coverage" insurance against claims for injuries
to persons or damages to property that may arise from or in connection with the
performance of the work hereunder by the Applicant or its contractor and its agents,
representatives, employees, and subcontractors. Applicant shall provide proof
satisfactory to City of such insurance that meets the requirements of this section and
under forms of insurance satisfactory in all respects to the City. Applicant shall maintain
the insurance policies required by this section throughout the term of this Agreement.
Applicant shall not allow any contractor or subcontractor to commence work on until
Applicant has obtained all insurance required herein for the contractor or
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subcontractor(s) and provided evidence thereof to City. Verification of the required
insurance shall be submitted and made part of this Agreement prior to execution.
It shall be a requirement under this Agreement that any available insurance
proceeds broader than or in excess of the specified minimum insurance coverage
requirements and/or limits shall be available to City as an additional insured.
Furthermore, the requirements for coverage and limits shall be (1) the minimum
coverage and limits specified in this Agreement; or (2) the broader coverage and
maximum limits of coverage of any insurance policy or proceeds available to the named
insured; whichever is greater. The additional insured coverage under the Applicant’s
policy shall be “primary and non-contributory” and will not seek contribution from City’s
insurance or self-insurance and shall be at least as broad as CG 20 10. In the event
Applicant fails to maintain coverage as required by this Agreement, City at its sole
discretion may purchase the coverage required and the cost will be paid by Applicant.
Failure to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise later.
3.2.1 Commercial General and Automobile Liability Insurance.
3.2.1.1 General requirements. Applicant and all contractors and
subcontractors, at their own cost and expense, shall maintain
commercial general and automobile liability insurance for the term
of this Agreement in an amount not less than TWO MILLION
DOLLARS ($2,000,000.00) per occurrence, combined single limit
coverage for risks associated with the work contemplated by this
Agreement. If a Commercial General Liability Insurance or an
Automobile Liability form or other form with a general aggregate
limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply
separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the
general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required
occurrence limit. Such coverage shall include but shall not be
limited to, protection against claims arising from bodily and
personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to
property resulting from activities contemplated under this
Agreement, including the use of owned and non-owned
automobiles.
3.2.1.2 Minimum scope of coverage. Commercial general
coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance Services Office
Commercial General Liability occurrence form CG 0001.
Automobile coverage shall be at least as broad as Insurance
Services Office Automobile Liability form CA 0001 Code 1 (“any
auto”). No endorsement shall be attached limiting the coverage.
3.2.1.3 Acceptability of Insurers. All insurance required by this
section is to be placed with insurers with a Bests' rating of no less
than A:VII.
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3.2.1.4 Additional requirements. Each of the following shall be included
in the insurance coverage or added as an endorsement to the
policy:
a.The Insurance shall cover on an occurrence or an accident
basis, and not on a claims-made basis.
b.City, its officers, officials, employees, and volunteers are to
be covered as additional insureds as respects: liability
arising out of work or operations performed by or on behalf
of the Contractor; or automobiles owned, leased, hired, or
borrowed by the Contractor.
c.Contractor hereby agrees to waive subrogation which any
insurer or contractor may require from vendor by virtue of the
payment of any loss. Contractor agrees to obtain any
endorsements that may be necessary to affect this waiver of
subrogation.
d.For any claims related to this Agreement or the work
hereunder, the Contractor’s insurance coverage shall be
primary insurance as respects the City, its officers, officials,
employees, and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance
maintained by the City, its officers, officials, employees, or
volunteers shall be excess of the Contractor’s insurance and
shall not contribute with it.
e.Any failure of Applicant to comply with reporting provisions of
the policy shall not affect coverage provided to City and its
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers.
3.2.1.4.1 An endorsement shall state that coverage shall not be
canceled except after thirty (30) days' prior written notice by
certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to the City.
Applicant shall notify City within 14 days of notification from
Applicant’s insurer if such coverage is suspended, voided or
reduced in coverage or in limits.
3.2.1.4.2 For Applicant’s contractors and subcontractors, an
endorsement for completed operations for the construction project,
such as the CG 20 37 “Additional Insured—Owners, Lessees or
Contractors—Completed Operations” endorsement form, shall be
submitted by Applicant to the City no later than 30 days after
completion of the Project.
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3.2.1.5 Submittal Requirements and Verification of coverage.
Applicant shall furnish City with certificates of insurance and with
original endorsements effecting coverage required herein. The
certificates and endorsements for each insurance policy are to be
signed by a person authorized by that insurer to bind coverage on
its behalf. The City reserves the right to require complete, certified
copies of all required insurance policies and endorsements. Failure
to exercise this right shall not constitute a waiver of right to exercise
later.
a.Prior to execution of this Agreement, Applicant shall submit:
i.Certificate(s) of Commercial General Insurance and
Automobile Liability Insurance; and
ii.Additional Insured Endorsement such as CG 20 10
“Designated Person Or Organization Endorsement”.
b. Prior to commencement of the Project as described in
Section 2.4., Applicant shall furnish City with contractor’s
certificates of insurance and with original endorsements effecting
coverage required herein.
3.2.1.6 Contractors and Subcontractors. Applicant agrees to
include with all contractors or subcontracts the same requirements
and provisions of this Agreement including the Indemnification and
Insurance requirements to the extent they apply to the scope of the
Subcontractor’s work. Contractors or subcontractors hired by
Applicant agree to be bound to Applicant and the City in the same
manner and to the same extent as Applicant is bound to the City
under the Contract Documents.
3.2.1.7 Variation. The City may approve a variation in the foregoing
insurance requirements, upon a determination that the coverages,
scope, limits, and forms of such insurance are either not
commercially available, or that the City’s interests are otherwise
fully protected.
3.2.1.8 Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Applicant and
its contractor(s) shall disclose to and obtain the written approval of
City for the self-insured retentions and deductibles before beginning
any of the services or work called for by any term of this
Agreement. At the option of the City, either: the insurer shall
reduce or eliminate such deductibles or self-insured retentions as
respects the City, its officers, employees, and volunteers; or the
Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee satisfactory to the
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City guaranteeing payment of losses and related investigations,
claim administration and defense expenses.
3.2.1.9 Wasting Policies. No policy required by this Section 3 shall
include a “wasting” policy limit (i.e. limit that is eroded by the cost of
defense).
3.2.1.10 Endorsement Requirements. Each insurance policy
required by this Section 3 shall be endorsed to state that coverage
shall not be canceled by either party, except after 30 days’ prior
written notice has been provided to the City.
3.2.1.11 Excess Insurance. The limits of insurance required in this
Agreement may be satisfied by a combination of primary and
umbrella or excess insurance. Any umbrella or excess insurance
shall contain or be endorsed to contain a provision that such
coverage shall also apply on a primary and non-contributory basis
for the benefit of City (if agreed to in a written contract or
agreement) before City’s own insurance or self-insurance shall be
called upon to protect City as a named insured.
3.2.1.12 Notice of Reduction in Coverage. In the event that any
coverage required by this section is reduced, limited, or materially
affected in any other manner, Applicant shall provide written notice
to City at Applicant’s earliest possible opportunity and in no case
later than five days after Applicant is notified of the change in
coverage.
3.2.2 Term of Coverage. Applicant, at its own cost and expense, shall
maintain all insurance policies required by this Agreement for the duration of the
Agreement’s Term. Applicant shall require that all contractors and subcontractors, at
their own cost and expense, maintain the insurance policies required by this Agreement
until the Project is complete and the Applicant accepts contractor’s completion notice.
3.2.3.Remedies. In addition to any other remedies City may have if
Applicant fails to provide or maintain any insurance policies or policy endorsements to
the extent and within the time herein required, City may, at its sole option exercise any
of the following remedies, which are alternatives to other remedies City may have and
are not the exclusive remedy for Applicant’s breach:
Obtain such insurance and deduct and retain the amount of the
premiums for such insurance from any sums due under the
Agreement;
Order Applicant to stop work under this Agreement or withhold any
payment that becomes due to Applicant hereunder, or both stop work
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and withhold any payment, until Applicant demonstrates compliance
with the requirements hereof; and/or
Terminate this Agreement.
Section 4.PREVAILING WAGES.
Applicant shall require any contractors performing work under this Agreement to
pay prevailing wages pursuant to the requirements of the California Labor Code,
Section 1771, et seq. For the purpose of this Agreement, prevailing wages are the
general prevailing rate of per diem wages and the general prevailing rate for holiday and
overtime work in this locality for each craft, classification, or type of worker needed to
execute this Agreement as ascertained by the Director of the Department of Industrial
Relations of the State of California. The holidays upon which such rates shall be paid
shall be all holidays recognized in the collective bargaining agreement applicable to the
particular craft, classification, or type of worker employed on the project.
The Contractors and each subcontractor shall keep an accurate payroll record
showing the name, address, social security number, work classification, straight time
and overtime hours worked each day and week and the actual per diem wages paid to
each journeyman, apprentice, worker or other employee employed by the Contractors
or subcontractors in connection with the Project. The payroll records shall be kept in
accordance with the provisions of Section 1776 of the California Labor Code, and
Contractor and each subcontractor shall otherwise comply with requirements of such
Section 1776.
Section 5.MAINTENANCE COVENANTS.
The Applicant covenants and agrees, for itself, its successors, its assigns and
every successor in interest to the Site or any part thereof, that the Applicant will
maintain, at Applicant's own cost and expense, the improvements on the Site in a clean
and orderly condition, free of graffiti, and in good condition and repair, and will keep the
Site free from any accumulation of debris and waste materials. Any damage to the
building visible from the street is to be repaired immediately. The Applicant shall
promptly touch up painted areas and perform any other repairs needed to maintain an
attractive building appearance, including cleaning all awnings, if any, at least once a
year.
The foregoing covenants shall remain in effect for a period of 60 months from the
completion of the Project. During this 60-month period, Applicant agrees, for itself, its
successors, its assigns and every successor in interest, that it will not materially alter
the improvements made with City funds, without the prior written consent of City which
consent may be conditioned by City to preserve those features to the extent necessary
to achieve the objectives of City for entering into this Agreement. Any violation of this
section not cured within 60 days shall entitle City to reimbursement of the funds granted
by City from the person or entity responsible for the violation.
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5.1 Improvements Cannot Be Removed by Applicant Without City’s
Consent. All Eligible Improvements will become permanent fixtures of the property and
cannot be removed by Owner upon expiry or termination of the lease of current tenant
at the Site or sale of the property. Exceptions can be made with the prior written
consent of the City. Any violation of this section not cured within 60 days shall entitle
City to reimbursement of the funds granted by City from the person or entity responsible
for the violation.
Section 6.LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.
6.1 Governing Law. The laws of the State of California shall govern this
Agreement.
6.2 Compliance with Applicable Laws. Applicant and its Contractor and
any subcontractors shall comply with all laws applicable to the performance of the work
hereunder.
6.3 Other Governmental Regulations. To the extent that this Agreement
may be funded by fiscal assistance from another governmental entity, Applicant shall
comply with all applicable rules and regulations to which City is bound by the terms of
such fiscal assistance program.
6.4 Licenses and Permits. Applicant represents and warrants to City that its
Contractor and its employees, agents, and any subcontractors have all licenses,
permits, qualifications, and approvals of whatsoever nature that are legally required to
practice their respective professions. Applicant represents and warrants to City that its
Contractor and its employees, agents, any subcontractors shall, at their sole cost and
expense, keep in effect at all times during the term of this Agreement any licenses,
permits, and approvals that are legally required to practice their respective professions.
In addition to the foregoing, Applicant shall obtain and maintain during the term of this
Agreement valid Business Licenses from City and Applicant’s Contractor and any
subcontractors shall obtain and maintain a valid Business Licenses from City during the
construction phase of the project.
6.5 Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity. Applicant and its Contractor
and any subcontractors shall not discriminate, on the basis of a person’s race, sex,
gender, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin,
ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic
characteristics), marital status, age, sexual orientation, color, creed, pregnancy, genetic
information, gender identity or expression, political affiliation or belief, military/veteran
status, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws
(each a “Protected Characteristic”), against any employee, applicant for employment,
subcontractor, bidder for a subcontract, or participant in, recipient of, or applicant for
any services or programs provided by Applicant under this Agreement.
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Section 7.GENERAL PROVISIONS.
7.1 Rights of Access. Representatives of the City shall have the reasonable
right to access the Site, without charges or fees, for the purpose of inspecting the
Project, including the Eligible Improvements. City (or its representatives) shall, except
in emergency situations, give Applicant reasonable advance notice prior to exercising its
rights herein. Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the ability of the City to conduct
code enforcement and other administrative inspections of the Site in accordance with
applicable law.
7.2 Compliance with Laws. Applicant shall carry out the Project in
conformity with all applicable federal, state and local laws, including Labor Code
requirements; City zoning and development standards; building, plumbing, mechanical
and electrical codes; all other provisions of the City's Municipal Code; and all applicable
disabled and handicapped access requirements, including the Americans with
Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101, et seq., Government Code Section 4450,
et seq., Government Code Section 11135, et seq., and the Unruh Civil Rights Act, Civil
Code Section 51, et seq.
7.3 Assignment. Applicant shall have the right to assign all of its rights and
obligations under this Agreement, provided however that any such assignment shall be
effective only upon receipt by City of written notice of the assignment.
7.4 Notices, Demands and Communications between the Parties. Any
approval, disapproval, demand, document or other notice ("Notice") which either party
may desire to give to the other party under this Agreement must be in writing and shall
be given by certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid, personal
delivery, or reputable overnight courier (but not by facsimile or email), to the party to
whom the Notice is directed at the address of the party as set forth below, or at any
other address as that party may later designate by Notice.
To City:
City of Dublin
100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA 94568
Attention: City Manager
Phone 925-833-6650
Email: city.manager@dublin.ca.gov
To Tenant:
Brooks Motor Cars
6440 Dublin Court, Dublin, CA 94568
Attention: Daniel Kim, CEO
Phone: 510-495-5477
Email: dan@brooksmotorcars.com
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To Property Owner:
Davis Enterprises, LLC
Care of James W. McKeehan, Attorney
4670 Willow Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Phone: 925-463-1122
Email:
Any Notice shall be deemed received on the date of delivery if delivered by
personal service, on the date of delivery or refused delivery as shown by the return
receipt if sent certified mail, and on the date of delivery or refused delivery as shown by
the records of the overnight courier if sent via nationally recognized overnight courier.
Notices sent by a party's attorney on behalf of such party shall be deemed delivered by
such party.
7.5 Relationship between City and Applicant. It is hereby acknowledged
that the relationship between City and Applicant is not that of a partnership or joint
venture and that City and Applicant shall not be deemed or construed for any purpose
to be the agent of the other. Accordingly, except as expressly provided herein or in the
Attachments hereto, City shall have no rights, powers, duties or obligations with respect
to the development, operation, maintenance or management of the Site or the Eligible
Improvements. Applicant agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend City from any
claim made against City arising from a claimed relationship of partnership or joint
venture between City and Applicant with respect to the development, operation,
maintenance or management of the Site or the Eligible Improvements.
7.6 Integration. This Agreement, including the scope of work attached hereto
and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, contains the entire understanding between the
parties relating to the transactions contemplated by this Agreement. All prior or
contemporaneous agreements, understandings, representations and statements, oral or
written, are merged in this Agreement and shall be of no further force or effect.
7.7 Modifications. Any alteration, change or modification of or to this
Agreement, in order to become effective, shall be made in writing and in each instance
signed on behalf of each party.
7.8 Conflicts of Interest. No member, official or employee of City shall have
any personal interest, direct or indirect, in this Agreement, nor shall any such member,
official or employee participate in any decision relating to the Agreement which affects
his personal interests or the interests of any corporation, partnership or association in
which he is directly or indirectly interested.
7.9 Applicant's Indemnity; Waiver. Applicant shall indemnify, defend (with
counsel reasonably acceptable to City), protect and hold City, and its officers,
employees, agents and representatives, harmless from, any and all Claims of any kind
or nature arising out of the Project or this Agreement or the implementation hereof,
including, but not limited to, any damages to property, injuries to persons or accidental
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death (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs), which may be caused by the
work performed under this Agreement or any activities associated with the Project,
whether such activities or work is performed by Applicant or by anyone directly or
indirectly employed or contracted with by Applicant. Applicant's indemnity obligations
under this section shall survive termination of this Agreement. Applicant's indemnity
obligations under this section shall not extend to claims, demands, damages, defense
costs or liability for property damage, bodily injury or death occasioned by the active
negligence or willful misconduct of the City, or its officers, employees, agents or
representatives.
Applicant hereby waives, releases and discharges forever the City, and its
employees, officers, volunteers, agents and representatives, from any and all present
and future Claims arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, the
performance of the work, or Applicant's obligation to comply with all laws with respect to
the work.
7.10 Non-liability of Officials and Employees of City. No member, official or
employee of the City shall be personally liable to Applicant, or any successor in interest,
in the event of any default or breach by City or for any amount which may become due
to Applicant or its successors, or on any obligations under the terms of this Agreement.
7.11 Applicable Law. The laws of the State of California, without regard to
conflict of laws principles, shall govern the interpretation and enforcement of this
Agreement.
7.12 No Third Party Rights. This Agreement is made and entered into solely
for the benefit of the City and Applicant and no other third party shall have any right of
action under this Agreement.
7.13 Disclosure of Documents. Applicant acknowledges that the City is
subject to the provisions of the California Public Records Act and that any information
submitted to the City may be disclosed to the extent required by law.
7.14 Liability. Owner is wholly liable for any Claims arising out of this
Agreement.
7.15 Termination. In addition to City’s right to terminate under Section 2.4 and
2.5, City or Applicant may terminate this Agreement upon written Notice to the other in
the event that the other party fails to comply with its obligations under this Agreement.
The Parties have executed this Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program
Agreement as of the Effective Date. The persons whose signatures appear below
certify that they are authorized to sign on behalf of the respective Party.
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
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CITY OF DUBLIN:
By:Date:
Linda Smith, City Manager
ATTEST:
Marsha Moore, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
BROOKS MOTOR CARS, LLC
By:Date:
Name: _____________________
Title: ______________________
DAVIS ENTERPRISES, LLC:
By: Date:
Name: _____________________
Title: ______________________
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EXHIBIT A
PROJECT SCOPE OF WORK
Rendering of new façade for 6440 Dublin Court (A.P.N. 941-1400-009-02),
in Dublin, California:
Rendering of view from Interstate 580:
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EXHIBIT B
ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS
Tenant has a long-term lease for certain real property located at 6440 Dublin Court
(A.P.N. 941-1400-009-02), in Dublin, California and shall construct and install the
façade improvements including, but not limited to the following:
Enhanced entry feature and matching architectural features on two sides
of the building
Exterior signage
New exterior siding and painting
Glass upgrades to windows
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