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�yo agreement") is entered into by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH ("City"), a home
le municipality organized under the laws of the State of Texas, and SoMa District Developers, LLC
("Developer"), a Texas Limited Liability Company. City and Developer may be referred to
individually as a"Party" and jointly as the "Parties".
RECITALS
City and Developer hereby agree that the following statements are true and correct and
constitute the basis upon which City and Developer have entered into this Agreement:
A. On or about September 7, 1979 the City entered into that certain Urban Development
Action Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development
Grant("UDAG")No. B-79-AA-48-0013 for use in acquiring land and constructing a parking garage
located under General Worth Park in downtown Fort Worth(City Secretary Contract No. 10610) (the
"UDAG Grant Agreement"), as more specifically set forth in the UDAG Grant Agreement. The
City has leased this parking garage under that certain Lease Agreement(Parking Garage Lease)dated
on or about May 22, 1980 by and between City and Hunt Hotel/Fort Worth, Ltd. (City Secretary
Contract No. 11085, as amended and assigned). Rental revenues from this lease are deemed "Grant
Revenues" under the UDAG Grant Agreement (the "UDAG Grant Fund Proceeds"). The UDAG
Grant Agreement allows the City to use the UDAG Grant Fund Proceeds for community or economic
development activities eligible for assistance under Title I of the Housing and Community
Development Act of 1974, Pub. L.No. 93-383, as amended(the "Act").
B. The purpose of the Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program("Fagade
Improvement Program")is to encourage local businesses to improve storefronts/facades in eligible
areas, and to promote commercial revitalization and economic development. The Fagade
Improvement Program is funded with revenues generated from the City-owned parking garage
located under General Worth Square originally funded with Urban Development Action Grant
("UDAG") funds. The Fagade Improvement Program provides $1.00 for every $3.00 spent up to
$30,000.00.-
Developer owns or is authorized to undertake the fagade improvements to a building located
on certain real property in the City commonly described as 113, 117, 121 and 125 South Main Street,
Fort Worth TX 76104. The building and the proposed fagade improvements, along with other
improvements, are described on the attached Exhibit"A",attached hereto and hereby made a part of
this Agreement for all purposes(collectively the"project"). A rendering that identifies the proposed
fagade improvements to the building and the estimated cost of the improvements is set forth in
Exhibit "B", attached hereto and hereby made a part of this Agreement for all purposes (the
"Improvements").
C. The 2014 Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the City Council under Ordinance
21164-03-2014 (the "Comprehensive Plan"), recommends that the City focus onrevi AL Rfi��`boL
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the Central City, as defined in the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan specifies that one
of the principal means of revitalization of the Central City will be the redevelopment of distressed
commercial corridors, especially in the vicinity of urban villages, which are highly urbanized places
that have a concentration of jobs,housing units,commercial uses,public spaces,public transportation
and pedestrian activity, and are typically located along priority commercial corridors. The project is
located in the South Main Urban Village, or along the commercial corridor within one half mile of
the Urban Village which, in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan, the City Council has been
selected as one of 10 areas in the City where revitalization efforts are most needed and where the use
of public incentives can most sensibly be focused.
D. The Improvements qualify as community or economic development activity eligible
for assistance under Title I of the Act. The City Council has determined that activities such as the
Improvements will benefit the City and constitute a positive step in revitalization of the Central City
and the designated Urban Village, in particular. The City Council has also determined that, by
entering into this Agreement,the potential economic benefits that will accrue to City under the terms
and conditions of this Agreement are consistent with City's economic development objectives as set
forth in the Comprehensive Plan.
NOW,THEREFORE,in consideration of the mutual benefits and promises contained herein
and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is hereby
acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. INCORPORTION OF RECITALS.
City and Developer hereby agree that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and form
the basis upon which City and Developer have entered into this Agreement.
2. DEFINITIONS.
In addition to terms defined in the body of this Agreement, the following terms have the
definitions ascribed to them herein:
Act has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital A.
Building means,for funding purposes, a contiguous structure with shared walls,not including
firewalls on which the Improvements will be made.
Complete Documentation means a report or reports in a form reasonably acceptable to City
that contains a summary of the costs expended for the Improvements covered by the report, with the
following supporting documentation: (i) copies of invoices for all completed work and other
documents necessary to demonstrate that the amounts represented were actually paid, including,
without limitation, final lien waivers signed by the general contractors or appropriate subcontractors;
(ii) copies of all City permits issued for this work and City-issued "pass" inspections for this work;
and (iii) any other documents or records reasonably necessary to verify costs spent for the
Improvements or to otherwise comply with UDAG Regulations.
Completion Deadline means December 31, 2020.
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Comprehensive Plan has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital C.
Developer means a legal entity/party that enters into a Fagade Improvement Program
Reimbursement Agreement with City to receive funds from the Fagade Improvement Program.
Director means the Director of the City's Neighborhood Services Department or authorized
designee.
Effective Date means the date City issues a building permit for the project.
Eligible Improvements means any construction or aesthetic alteration made to the side of the
Building parallel to the primary right-of-way and improvements to the interior wall of the Fagade
caused as a result of improvements to the Fagade, as approved by City. Eligible improvements are
limited to the following: signage attached to the Fagade,painting, siding,brick/stone/masonry, glass,
windows, doors, trim, awnings, and structural improvements to the Fagade or exterior lighting
attached to the Fagade.
Fayade means the portion of the Building parallel to the primary right-of-way as determined
by City.
Far,ade Improvement Prolzram has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital B.
Force Maieure means an event beyond a Party's control, including, without limitation, acts
of God,fires, strikes,national disasters,wars,terrorism,riots,material or labor restrictions,and,with
respect to Developer, unreasonable delays by City in issuing any permits with respect to the
Improvements or inspection of any of the Improvements (taking into account City's then-current
workload with respect to the issuance of permits or the conducting of inspections), but does not
include construction delays caused due to purely financial matters involving any entity, including,
but not limited to, Developer, such as, without limitation, delays in the obtaining of adequate
financing.
HUD means the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Improvements has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital B and as further described in Exhibit
«A».
Owner means the owner of the real property on which the Building is located.
Records means all financial and business records of Developer or provided to Developer that
relate to the Improvements or that contain information necessary for the City to calculate or verify
Developer's compliance with this Agreement.
UDAG means Urban Development Action Grant and the grant program of the same name
administered by HUD.
UDAG Grant Agreement has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital A.
UDAG Grant Fund Proceeds has the meaning ascribed to it in Recital A.
UDAG Regulations means the Act and all other laws, rules, regulations, and contractual
obligations pertaining to UDAG and the use of the UDAG Grant Fund Proceeds.
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3. TERM.
3.1 This Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and terminate on June 30,2021,
subject to the provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement,unless terminated earlier as provided herein.
3.2 This Agreement may be extended by the City in its sole discretion upon written request
from the Developer.
4. DEVELOPER'S OBLIGATIONS.
4.1. Completion of Improvements.
Developer must expend at least $126,922.00 for the Fagade Improvements total for all
addresses which are separated by firewalls, which amount is subject to written verification by the
Director based on Complete Documentation submitted to City by Developer in accordance with this
Agreement.
4.2. Reports.
Developer must supply any additional information requested by City that is necessary to assist
City in demonstrating compliance with UDAG Regulations and conditions of this Agreement.
4.3. Inspection of Improvements.
Following reasonable advance notice to Developer,City will have,and Developer will provide
or cause to be provided, access to the project, in order for City to inspect the project and evaluate the
Improvements to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Developer will
cooperate fully with City during any such inspection and/or evaluation.
4.4. Audits.
City will have the right to audit Developer's Records for the project at any time during the
Term of this Agreement and for 3 years thereafter in order to ensure compliance with this Agreement.
Developer must make all Records available to the City following reasonable advance notice by the
City and will otherwise cooperate fully with the City during any audit. This Section 4 will survive
the expiration or earlier termination of this Agreement.
4.5 Approvals.
Prior to commencement of construction of the Improvements, all Federal, state, and/or local
approvals necessary to complete the Improvements must be provided. Necessary approvals may
include:
1. City's Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission;
2. City's Zoning Commission;
3. City's Urban Design Commission;
4. City's Downtown Design Review Board;
5. City's Plan Commission;
6. City's Building Standards Commission; and
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7. Permitting.
5. REIMBURSEMENT BY CITY
Subject to all terms and conditions of this Agreement, City will reimburse Developer upon
completion of the Improvements as follows:
5.1. Program Reimbursement.
City will pay Developer up to$30,000 in eligible expenses on a reimbursement basis for each
space/address provided that Developer: (i)completes the Improvements by the Completion Deadline;
(ii) submits Complete Documentation to City with respect to the Improvements; and (iii) City has
verified that Developer spent at least $126,922.00 on the Improvements based on inspection and
Complete Documentation. The amount City shall reimburse Developer will be based on the amount
spent by Developer on the Improvements. City shall reimburse $1.00 for every $3.00 spent by
Developer.For example,if Developer spends$30,000.00,City will reimburse$10,000.00. Developer
shall only be reimbursed for Eligible Improvements.
5.2. Source of Funds; Allocation Limitations.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, it is understood and agreed that funding
under this Agreement will come from currently available UDAG Grant Proceeds and will be paid
only in accordance with and subject to UDAG Regulations and any other applicable HUD
requirements. It is specifically agreed by Developer that no other City funds or bond proceeds shall
be paid in connection with this Agreement.
6. DEFAULT AND TERMINATION.
6.1. Failure to Complete Improvements.
If Developer fails to spend$126,922.00, complete the improvements by the Completion Date
and submit Complete Documentation, City will have the right to terminate this Agreement effective
immediately upon written notice to Developer.
6.2. Failure to Submit Reports.
If Developer fails to submit any documentation required by Section 4.2, City will notify
Developer in writing and Developer will have 10 calendar days from the date of receipt of the notice
to submit the requested documentation to City. If Developer fails to submit the requested
documentation within that time, City-will have the right to terminate this Agreement effective
immediately upon written notice to Developer.
6.3. In General.
Subject to Sections 6.1 and 6.2 and unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement,
Developer will be in default if Developer breaches any term or condition of this Agreement. In the
event that the breach remains uncured after 10 calendar days following receipt of written notice by
City referencing this Agreement (or, if Developer has diligently and continuously attempted cure
following receipt of written notice but reasonably requires more than 10 calendar days to cure, then
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an additional amount of time as is reasonably necessary to effect cure, as determined by the Parties
mutually and in good faith), the City will have the right to terminate this Agreement effective
immediately upon provision of written notice to Developer.
6.4. By Mutual Agreement.
The Parties may terminate this Agreement by mutual written agreement.
6.5. Knowing Employment of Undocumented Workers..
Developer acknowledges that effective September 1, 2007, City is required to comply with
Chapter 2264 of the Texas Government Code, enacted by House Bill 1196 (80th Texas Legislature),
which relates to restrictions on the use of certain public subsidies. Developer hereby certifies that
Developer, and any branches, divisions, or departments of Developer, does not and will not
knowingly employ an undocumented worker, as that term is defined by Section 2264.00](4) of the
Texas Government Code. In the event that Developer, or any branch, division, or department of
Developer, is convicted of a violation under 8 U.S.C. Section 1324a09 (relating to federal criminal
penalties and injunctions for a pattern or practice of employing unauthorized aliens):
• if the conviction occurs during the Term of this Agreement,this Agreement will terminate
contemporaneously upon the conviction (subject to any appellate rights that may lawfully be
available to and exercised by Developer); or
• if the conviction occurs after expiration or termination of this Agreement,subject to any
appellate rights that may lawfully be available to and exercised by Developer,Developer must
repay, within 120 calendar days following receipt of written demand from the City, the
amount of the Reimbursement plus Simple Interest at a rate of 4%per annum.
7. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR.
It is expressly understood and agreed that Developer will operate as an independent contractor
in each and every respect hereunder and not as an agent, representative or employee of City.
Developer will have the exclusive right to control all details and day-to-day operations relative to the
proj ect and the Improvements and will be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers,
agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. Developer
acknowledges that the doctrine of respondeat superior will not apply as between City and Developer,
its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees.
Developer further agrees that nothing in this Agreement will be construed as the creation of a
partnership or joint enterprise between City and Developer.
8. INDEMNIFICATION AND RELEASE.
DEVELOPER COVENANTS AND AGREES TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS
AND DEFEND,AT ITS OWN EXPENSE, CITY AND ITS OFFICERS,AGENTS, SERVANTS
AND EMPLOYEES FROM AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR
PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
ANY AND ALL PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KIND OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL
OR ASSERTED, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION,
PERFORMANCE, ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS
CONTRACTAND/OR THE OPERATIONS,ACTIVITIESAND SERVICES OF THE PROJECT
DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY
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ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY,AND DEVELOPER HEREBYASSUMES
ALL LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY OF CITY AND ITS OFFICERS, AGENTS,
SERVANTS,AND EMPLOYEES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OR SUITS FOR PROPERTY
LOSS OR DAMAGEAND/OR PERSONAL INJURY,INCL UDING DEATH, TO ANYAND ALL
PERSONS, OF WHATSOEVER KINDS OR CHARACTER, WHETHER REAL OR ASSERTED,
ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE EXECUTION, PERFORMANCE,
ATTEMPTED PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF THIS CONTRACT AND
AGREEMENT AND/OR THE OPERATIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SERVICES OF THE
PROJECT DESCRIBED HEREIN, WHETHER OR NOT CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART
BY ALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS, AGENTS, SERVANTS, EMPLOYEES,
CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY. DEVELOPER LIKEWISE COVENANTS
AND AGREES TO AND DOES HEREB Y INDEMNIFYAND HOLD HARMLESS CITY FROM
AND AGAINST ANY AND ALL INJURY, DAMAGE OR DESTR UCTION OF PROPERTY OF
CITY, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH ALL ACTS OR OMISSIONS OF
DEVELOPER, ITS OFFICERS, MEMBERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS,
SUBCONTRACTORS, INVITEES, LICENSEES, OR PROJECT PARTICIPANTS, OR
CA USED,IN WHOLE OR IN PAR T,BYALLEGED NEGLIGENCE OF OFFICERS,AGENTS,
SERVANTS,EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS OR SUBCONTRACTORS OF CITY.
IT IS THE EXPRESS INTENTION OF THE PARTIES, BOTH DEVELOPER AND
CITY, THAT THE INDEMNITY PROVIDED FOR THIS SECTION INCL UDES INDEMNITY
BYDEVELOPER TO INDEMNIFYAND PROTECT CITYFROM THE CONSEQUENCES OF
CITY'S OWN NEGLIGENCE, WHETHER THAT NEGLIGENCE IS ALLEGED TO BE THE
SOLE OR CONCURRING CAUSE OF THE INJURY,DAMAGE OR DEATH.
DEVELOPER AGREES TO AND SHALL RELEASE CITY, ITS AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES FROMALL LIABILITY FOR
INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY SUSTAINED IN
CONNECTION WITH OR INCIDENTAL TO PERFORMANCE UNDER THIS CONTRACT,
EVEN IF THE INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS IS CAUSED BY CITY'S SOLE OR
CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE.
DEVELOPER SHALL REQUIRE ALL OF ITS CONTRACTORS AND
SUBCONTRACTORS TO INCLUDE IN THEIR CONTRACTS AND SUBCONTRACTS A
RELEASEAND INDEMNITYINFAVOR OF CITYINSUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME FORM
ASABOVE.
9. NOTICES.
All written notices called for or required by this Agreement must be addressed to the
following, or another party or address as either parry designates in writing,by certified mail,postage
prepaid, or by hand delivery:
City: Developer:
Attn: Director Attn: Lori Henderson
Neighborhood Services Department SoMa District Developers, LLC
200 Texas Street 125 S. Main Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102 Fort Worth, Texas 76104
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with a copy to:
Attn: Vicki Ganske
City Attorney's Office
1000 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS.
Developer may not assign,transfer or otherwise convey any of its rights and obligations under
this Agreement to another party without the written consent of the City, which consent will not
unreasonably be withheld or delayed, conditioned on prior execution by the proposed assignee or
successor of a written agreement with the City under which the proposed assignee or successor agrees
to assume all covenants and obligations of Developer under this Agreement. Any lawful assignee or
successor in interest of Developer under this Agreement will be deemed the "Developer" for all
purposes under this Agreement. The City may assign this agreement to any party provided that the
assignee agrees to assume the rights and obligations of the City under this Agreement.
11. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS, ORDINANCES,RULES AND REGULATIONS.
This Agreement will be subject to, and the Parties must comply with, all applicable Federal,
state and local laws, ordinances,rules and regulations, including,but not limited to, all provisions of
the City's Charter and ordinances, as amended.
12. GOVERNMENTAL POWERS.
It is understood that by execution of this Agreement, City does not waive or surrender any of
it governmental powers.
13. NO WAIVER.
The failure of either Parry to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of this
Agreement or to exercise any right granted hereunder will not constitute a waiver of that Party's
right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such right on any future occasion.
14. SEVERABILITY.
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable,the validity,
legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions will not in any way be affected or impaired.
15. VENUE AND JURISDICTION.
If any action,whether real or asserted, at law or in equity, arises on the basis of any provision
of this Agreement, venue for such action will lie in state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas or
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas — Fort Worth Division. This
Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
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16. NO THIRD PARTY RIGHTS.
THE PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT ARE SOLELY FOR
THE BENEFIT OF CITYAND DEVELOPER,AND ANYLAWFUL ASSIGN OR SUCCESSOR
OF DEVELOPER,AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO CREATE ANY RIGHTS, CONTRACTUAL
OR OTHERWISE, TO ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY, INCLUDING TO ANY PERSONS
OR ENTITIES CONTRACTING OR PARTNERING WITH DEVELOPER TO CONSTRUCT
THE IMPROVEMENTS.
17. FORCE MAJEURE.
Subject to any UDAG Regulations and any other applicable rules and regulations of HUD, it
is expressly understood and agreed by the Parties that if the performance of any obligations hereunder
is delayed on account of an event of Force Maj eure,the Party so obligated will be excused from doing
the same for an amount of time equal to the duration of the event of Force Majeure..
18. INTERPRETATION.
In the event of any dispute over the meaning or application of any provision of this Agreement,
this Agreement must be interpreted fairly and reasonably, and neither more strongly for or against
either Party,regardless of the actual drafter of this Agreement.
19. CAPTIONS.
Captions and headings used in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and will not be
deemed a part of this Agreement.
20. ENTIRETY OF AGREEMENT.
This Agreement, including any exhibits attached hereto and any documents incorporated
herein by reference,contains the entire understanding and agreement between the City and Developer
as to the matters contained herein. Any prior or contemporaneous oral or written agreement is hereby
declared null and void to the extent in conflict with any provision of this Agreement. This Agreement
may not be amended unless executed in writing by the Parties.
21. COUNTERPARTS.
This Agreement may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which will be considered
an original, but all of which constitute one instrument.
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EXECUTED by the Parties to be effective as of the Effective
CITY OF FORT WORTH: DEVELOPER,-v-'-"--
By: By:
Fernando Costa 7 AP/ Robert T. Henderson, irector
Assistant City Manager
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M&C G-17804 Date: Feb. 12, 20'
M&C G-17892 Date: May 14,2013
M&C G-19052 Date: August 1, 2017
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
By: 'A
Vicki Ganske
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
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Exhibit "A" —Description of Proposed FaVade Improvements and other Project
Improvements
Exhibit "D" —Renderings and Estimated Cost of Improvements
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Between City of Fort Worth and SoMa District Developers, LLC
Exhibit A
Description of Facade Improvements
Facade Renovation
Awnings
Windows/Doors
Demo/Repair/Paint
Signage
Electrical
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Brick-point/Patch/Lead Paint Removal
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FORT, WORT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 8/1/2017 - Resolution No. 4820-08-2017
DATE: 8/1/2017 REFERENCE G-19052 LOG NAME: 19FIPPOLICYAMEND
NO..
NON- PUBLIC
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Amending the Policy for the Urban Village Storefront/Fagade
Improvement Program by Changing the Eligible Project Boundary to Include Projects
Located Along Commercial Corridors Within One Half Mile of the Designated Urban
Villages and in a Community Development Block Grant Eligible Area (COUNCIL
DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution amending the policy for the
Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program to change the eligible project boundary to
include projects located along commercial corridors within one half mile of the designated Urban
Villages under the Program and in a Community Development Block Grant Eligible Area.
DISCUSSION:
On February 12, 2013, the City Council approved Resolution No. 4181-02-2013 approving the
creation of an Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program (Program) and adopting a
policy for the Program by Mayor and Council Communication (M&C G-17804). On May 14, 2013, the
City Council approved Resolution 4204-05-2013 changing the appellate body from the Urban Design
Commission to the Community Development Council (M&C G-17892).
Staff has had inquiries into the Program from citizens with property outside the current eligible project
boundary. The Program is funded with Urban Development Action Grant (UDAG) funds, which must
be spent in a similar manner as Community Development Block Grant.(CDBG) Funds and in CDBG
eligible areas. At the June 6, 2017 Housing and Neighborhood Services Committee (HNSC)
meeting, the committee expressed interest in amending the eligible project boundary to allow
applications to be located along commercial corridors within one half mile of the designated Urban
Villages in the Program and in a CDBG eligible area. This policy amendment will allow for the
expansion of the Program while maintaining the guidelines on expending UDAG funds.
Based on approval of the HNSC, Staff is recommending adoption of the resolution amending the
Program.
This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that this action will have no material effect on City Funds.
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Fund Department Account Project Program Activity Budget Reference# Amount
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Submitted for City Manager's Office bv: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Aubrey Thagard (8187)
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Odle (7316)
ATTACHMENTS
Redline Facade Improvement Program Policy 8-01-17.pdf
STOREFRONT FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2017 POLICY CHANGE
RESOLUTION.docx
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FoeTi
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/14/2013 - Resolution No. 4204-05-2013
DATE: 5/14/2013 REFERENCE NO.: G-17892 LOG NAME: 17FIP POLICY
AMENDMENT
NON- PUBLIC
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT HEARING: NO
SUBJECT: Adopt Resolution Amending the Policy for the Urban Village Storefront/Facade
Improvement Program to Change the Appellate Body from the Urban Design Commission
to the Community Development Council (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution amending the policy for the
Urban Village Storefront/Facade Improvement Program to change the appellate body from the Urban
Design Commission to the Community Development Council.
DISCUSSION:
On February 12, 2013, the City Council approved Resolution No. 4181-02-2013 approving the
creation of an Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program (Program) and adopting a
policy for the Program (M&C G-17804). The policy provides that appeals of denials of funding under
the Program be heard by the Urban Design Commission. However, Staff has been advised that the
Urban Design Commission should not serve as the appellate body for the Program because it is
already part of the design approval process and hearing appeals would conflict with its role under the
Zoning Ordinance. Since the Program is funded with Urban Development Action Grant funds, which
must be spent in a similar manner as Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)funds in CDBG-
eligible areas, Staff proposed that the Community Development Council (CDC) hear appeals under
the Program. Staffs proposal was based upon the CDC's familiarity with CDBG and other federal
requirements.
Staff made a presentation about the Program and its appeals process to the CDC at its April 10, 2013
meeting and the CDC agreed to hear appeals of denials of funding under the Program. Since the
CDC has agreed to serve as the appellate body for the Program, Staff recommends amending the
policy.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on
City funds.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804)
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8187)
http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/me review.asp?ID=18435&councildate=5/14/2013 05/19/2015
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Leticia Rodriguez (7319)
ATTACHMENTS
AMEN DEDUVStroreFrontFacadePolicy2 7 13CG VG FINAL.pdf
STOREFRONT FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM POLICY 2013 RESOLUTION FINAL.doc
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FORT WORIII
COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 2/12/2013 -Ordinance No. 20610-02-2013 & Resolution No.4181-02-2013
DATE: 2/12/2013 REFERENCE**G-17804 LOG
NO.: NAME; 17UDAGSTOREFRONTIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM
CODE: G TYPE: CONSENT PUBLIC NO
HEARING:
SUBJECT: Authorize Expenditure in the Amount of$300,000.00 in Urban Development Action Grant Program
Income for the Urban Village Store Front/Fagade Improvement Program,Adopt Appropriation
Ordinance and Resolution Adopting Program Policy (COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the expenditure in the amount of$300,000.00 of Urban Development Action Grant
program income for the Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program;
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations of
the Grants Fund in the amount of$300,000.00 from available funds; and
3. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the creation of the Urban Village Storefront/Fagade
Improvement Program and adopting the attached Policy.
DISCUSSION:
On December 4, 2012, Staff made a presentation to the Housing and Economic Development
Committee regarding a proposed Urban Village Storefront/Fagade Improvement Program (Fagade
Improvement Program). The City does not have a program to assist with the improvement of
storefronts or fagades in targeted areas. This type of incentive program has been recommended by
consultants involved in the development of the Commercial Corridor and Urban Village
plans. However, funding has not been available.
Staff has identified the amount of$300,000.00 of Urban Development Action Grant(UDAG) program
income to use for this program. The UDAG program income funds are rental revenues received from
the lease for the City-owned parking garage under General Worth Square (City Secretary Contract
No. 11085 as amended and assigned). The construction of the parking garage, originally known as
the Radisson Parking Garage project, was funded with UDAG funds and rental revenues from the
lease are deemed"Grant Revenues" under the UDAG Grant Agreement(City Secretary Contract No.
10610). The Grant Revenues from what is now known as the Hilton Parking Garage project must be
used for projects that meet the requirements of the Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)
program and include private investment. Annual revenue from the parking garage is approximately
$100,000.00 and the project has a remaining balance of approximately$580,000.00.
The Fagade Improvement Program meets the UDAG economic development project eligibility
requirements. Staff recommends that City Council approve the creation of the Fagade Improvement
Program and approve the expenditure of UDAG funds for the program under the following
guidelines:
Program Guidelines:
• Project must be within an Urban Village and in a CDBG-eligible census block group (West 7th,
Berry-University and Magnolia Urban Villages are not eligible).
• Participation by the City shall be capped in the amount of$30,000.00 per building and the
private
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investment must be at least one-third the City investment ($3 private for every$1 public).
• Eligible expenditures are only for store front or fagade improvements that will improve the
aesthetics of the building.
• City funding will be on a reimbursement basis once the project is completed.
• Staff will administratively approve applications for proposed improvements.
• Appeals of Staffs denial of applications will be to the Urban Design Commission.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2, 5, 8 and 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above
recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the
current operating budget, as appropriated, of the Grants Fund.
TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers
GR76 442216 005206948000 $300,000.00 GR76 539120 017206948100 $300,000.00
GR76 539120 017206948100 $300,000.00
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122)
Originating Department Head: Jay Chapa (5804)
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia (8187)
Avis F. Chaisson (6342)
ATTACHMENTS
17UDAGSTOREFRONTIMPROVEMENTPROGRAM A013.doc
DraftUVStroreFrontFacadePo1icy2 7 13CG.pdf
Storefront.Facade Improvement Program Policy 2013 Resolution VG(1).doc
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