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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 27752-06-2025Ordinance No. 27752-06-2025 AN ORDINANCE REALLOCATING FISCAL YEAR 2025 ESTIMATED RECEIPTS AND APPROPRIATIONS IN THE ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FUND BY DECREASING THE GENERAL OPERATING & MAINTENANCE CATEGORY IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000.00 AND INCREASING THE TRANSFER & OTHER CATEGORY BY THE SAME AMOUNT FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE CAVILE PLACE/HISTORIC STOP SIX CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE FACADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF PRIOR ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That the budget of the City of Fort Worth for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, as enacted by Ordinance 27107-09- 2024, as amended, is hereby further amended to make the following reallocations to the Economic Incentives Fund by decreasing the General Operating & Maintenance category in the amount of $300,000.00 and increasing the Transfer & Other category by the same amount for the purpose of funding the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Fagade Improvement Program. SECTION 2. That should any portion, section or part of a section of this ordinance be declared invalid, inoperative or void for any reason by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision, opinion or judgment shall in no way impair the remaining portions, sections, or parts of sections of this ordinance, which said remaining provisions shall be and remain in full force and effect. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of Ordinance 27107-09-2024, and all other ordinances and appropriations amending the same except in those instances where the provisions of this ordinance are in direct conflict with such other ordinances and appropriations, in which instance said conflicting provisions of said prior ordinances and appropriations are hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: ayJQ0-- Assistant City Attorney ADOPTED AND EFFECTIVE: June 24, 2025 CITY SECRETARY Jarmette S. Goodall City Secretary F CITY OF FORT WORTH CA VILE PLACEIHISTORIC STOP SIX CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE FA(ADE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM I. GENERAL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES A. The purpose of the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Fagade Improvement Program ("Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program") is to encourage local businesses in the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative area to improve fagades in the commercial corridors, and to promote commercial revitalization and economic development. The Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program will end when all funds have been expended. The Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program is funded through a partnership with the Economic Development Department and will utilize funding from the Economic Development Initiatives Fund (EDIF). B. In October 2019, the City Council (1) authorized the City to act as a co -applicant with The Housing Authority of the City of Fort Worth, d/b/a Fort Housing Solutions (FWHS) for a Choice Neighborhoods Implementation (CNI) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), (2) adopted a revised Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan (Transformation Plan), and (3) committed funds over a six -year period for various improvements and activities in the Cavile Place and Historic Stop Six neighborhood, subject to receipt of the grant and other required approvals (Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) 19-0268). In Spring 2020, the City was notified that the City and FWHS had been awarded the CNI grant. A key component of the CNI grant was to develop a Critical Community Improvements plan (CCI), that focuses on activities designed to support and enhance housing and neighborhood initiatives and promote economic development. Up to fifteen percent of the CNI grant funds may be used to fund CCI initiatives. In November 2020, the City of Fort Worth received a Curtis Infrastructure grant from the Urban Land Institute to conduct a technical assistance panel to develop the CCI for the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood. The panel outlined ten activities that would directly address both neighborhood challenges and resident concerns. Out of the ten suggested strategies, three were chosen for the CCI plan. As co -applicant, the City agreed to support FWHS in implementing the Transformation Plan by providing resources for eligible activities. The purpose of this fagade improvement program is to assist with the goals and efforts of this CNI initiative and the CCI plan. II. DEFINITIONS "Building" means, for funding purposes, a contiguous structure with shared walls, not including firewalls. Multi -space shopping centers will be counted as one building. "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 staff through the application process and those improvements listed in the policy. Draft Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Fagade Improvement Program Policy Page 1 "Developer" means a legal entity/party that enters into the Reimbursement Agreement with the City to receive funds from the Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program. "FaVade " means the portion of the Building parallel to the primary right-of-way as determined by the City. "Owner" means the legal owner of the property on which the Project is located. "Project" means the City approved improvements to the Building eligible for Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program funds. III. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS A. Eligible Projects. In order for a Project to be considered for funding under the Stop Six Fagade Improvement Program, it must meet the following criteria: 1. The Project must be located in a. the defined Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative eligible area and b. on one of the commercial corridors listed below and defined by the attached map: • East Rosedale Street • Amanda Street • Miller Avenue • East Berry Street 2. The use of the property must be in compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Developer: a. must invest its own funds on Eligible Improvements; b. must submit a complete application to the City; c. must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the Developer; and d. must not have any City liens filed against any property owned by the Developer, including but not limited to, weed liens, demolition liens, board-up/open structure liens and paving liens. 4. No delinquent taxes shall be owed for the property on which the Project is located. IV. ELIGIBLE IMPROVEMENTS AND EXPENDITURES A. Eligible Improvements. Eligible improvements are limited to the following: 1. signage attached to the facade; 2. painting on facade side; 3. siding on facade side; 4. brick/stone/masonry on facade side; 5. glass on facade side; 6. windows on facade side; 7. doors on facade side; 8. trim on facade; Draft Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Fagade Improvement Program Policy Page 2 9. awnings attached to facade; 10. building or CODE compliance items on facade exterior; 11. repairs to building entries on facade side; 12. ADA accessibility requirements on facade side; 13. permitting fees for facade items; 14. architectural or survey professional fees as part of facade improvements; 15. structural improvements to facade; or 16. exterior lighting attached to the facade. B. Ineligible Improvements: 1. exterior improvements located on the sides or rear of buildings; 2. interior improvements; 3. landscaping; 4. equipment; 5. costs related to improvements not made on the facade; or 6. other costs not outlined as eligible in this policy. V. SELECTION PROCESS A. Application. A complete application with the application fee of $50.00 must be submitted along with the following attachments: l . Proof of ownership and/or occupancy such as deed/lease. If the Developer does not own the property on which the Project is located, the Developer must provide proof satisfactorily to City that the proposed improvements are allowed and authorized by the Owner; 2. Detailed explanation of proposed improvements; 3. Renderings, elevations, drawings etc. for proposed improvements; 4. Photographs of existing conditions; and 5. Construction cost breakdown that differentiates Eligible Improvements from other improvements if any. B. Denied Applications. 1. Applications will be denied 30 days after submission if all required documentation is not received by the City. 2. Applicants will have 60 days after the date of denial to resubmit applications without paying a new application fee. 3. Applications will not be accepted after funding for this Program has been expended. VI. REIMBURSEMENT OF ELIGIBLE FACADE IMPROVEMENTS A. Funding for a Project is subject to availability and will be allocated on a first come, first approved basis. Once an application is approved, in order to participate in Fagade Improvement Program, a Reimbursement Agreement outlining the terms and conditions of City providing funds to the Project must be executed by the Owner. Funding for the Project will be set aside Draft Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Fagade Improvement Program Policy Page 3 so long as construction permits are pulled or work has commenced on the fagade within 180 days of Project approval. B. City shall reimburse $1.00 for every $2.00 spent by Developer on Eligible Improvements at the completion of the Project. City shall only reimburse for eligible fagade improvements and shall not reimburse any funds spent on improvements made to other portions of the building. C. Each Project can receive a maximum of $50,000 per building for Eligible Improvements. D. Funds will be paid to Developer after all improvements have been made and approved by City and the terms of the Reimbursement Agreement have been met. E. In order to receive funds, Developer must provide proof of expenditures for Eligible Improvements with supporting documentation, which must include: 1. Itemized invoices that differentiate Eligible Improvements versus other improvements; 2. Cleared checks and/or bank statements; 3. Release of liens for the work performed, if any; 4. Certificate of occupancy; 5. Final inspection report from City; and 6. Photographs of all completed Eligible Improvements. VII. REQUIREMENTS FOR APPROVED PROJECTS A. Approvals. Prior to construction commencement, all federal, state, and/or local approvals necessary to complete the improvements must be provided. Approvals could 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 7. Permitting. B. Project Completion. The completion date of the improvements to be constructed will be determined on a case -by -case basis and will be included in the Reimbursement Agreement. If the Project is not completed by this date, then the Project will be ineligible for funding, but City staff in its sole discretion may extend this date upon written request from the Developer. 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Authorize acceptance of monetary donations in the amount of $75,000.00 from Fort Worth Housing Solutions for the purpose of Facade Improvements in the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative program area; 2. Adopt the attached Resolution approving the creation of the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Facade Improvement Program and Policy; 3. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance reallocating Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations in the Economic Incentives Fund by decreasing the General Operating & Maintenance category in the amount of $300,000.00 and increasing the Transfer & Other category by the same amount for the purpose of funding the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Facade Improvement Program; and 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Grants Operating Other Fund in a total amount of $375,000.00 by (1) $300,000.00 transferred from the Economic Incentives Fund and (2) $75,000.00 donation from Fort Worth Housing Solutions for the purpose of funding the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Facade Improvement Program. DISCUSSION: In October 2019, the City Council authorized the City of Fort Worth (City) to act as a co -applicant with Fort Worth Housing Solutions (FWHS) for a Choice Neighborhood Implementation (CNI) grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and adopted a revised Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Neighborhood Transformation Plan (Transformation Plan). The Transformation Plan committed $39,375,654.00 over a six -year period for various improvements and activities in the Cavile Place and Historic Stop Six neighborhood. One of the activities is the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative Facade Improvement Program (Stop Six FIP). FWHS has committed $75,000.00 in CNI grant funds for the Stop Six FIP and the City of Fort Worth, Economic Development Department has committed $300,000.00 from the Economic Incentives Fund. The Stop Six FIP will bring a significant benefit and positive impact to the neighborhood. Staff recommends that City Council approve the creation of the Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Facade Improvement Program and approve the expenditure of funds for the program under the following guidelines: Proaram Guidelines: • The Project must be located in the defined Cavile Place/Historic Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative eligible area and; a Be on one of the commercial corridors listed below and defined by the attached map: ■ East Rosedale Street ■ Amanda Street ■ Miller Avenue ■ East Berry Street • Participation by the City shall be capped in the amount of $50,000.00 per building and the private investment must be at least twice the City investment ($2.00 private for every $1.00 public) • Eligible expenditures are only for facade improvements that will improve the aesthetics of the building • City funding will be on a reimbursement basis once the project is completed • The use of the property must be in compliance with the City's Zoning Ordinance • The Developer: o Must invest his/her own funds on Eligible Improvements; o Must submit a complete application to the City; a Must not be delinquent in paying property taxes for any property owned by the Developer in Tarrant County; and o Must not have any City liens filed against any property owned by the Developer, including but not limited to weed liens, demolition liens,