Fiscal Note
Funding of $100,000 for the Façade Improvement Grant Program is authorized in the 2014 Adopted Operating Budget as part of the Capital Revolving Fund. This Resolution awards grants totaling $30,000. Following approval of this Resolution, $22,355 of authorized funding will remain for future projects.
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Approving Façade Improvement Grants to David Scidmore / Get a Grip Properties, LLC for Community Care Veterinary Clinic located at 2733 Atwood Avenue; and to Solidarity Realty located at 1148 Williamson Street.
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On October 3, 2000, the Common Council adopted Resolution ID # 61179, approving the Facade Improvement Grant Program to support and encourage small local businesses to reinvest in the downtown and smaller, neighborhood shopping and business areas and designating the Community Development Authority as the agent of the City for the operation and administration of the Program. The grants are matching grants and will be provided in an amount up to 50% of the total project costs up to a maximum of $10,000 for a single facade, $20,000 for a building with two facades, and $25,000 for a "flatiron" building. The objective of the Program is to restore, beautify, or enhance the entire facade or elevation of a commercial building. The Facade Improvement Grant Program Staff Team has reviewed the following Façade Improvement proposals and determined that it meets the requirements of the Program. The CDA has granted a waiver to the Program Target Area so that we may serve this Madison Historic Landmark property. The Urban Design Commission has reviewed the proposals and recommends design approval.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council does hereby approve the following Facade Improvement Grant proposals:
1. 2733 Atwood Avenue: Community Care Veterinary Clinic
Grantee: David Scidmore / Get a Grip Properties, LLC
a. Demo existing mansard roof and two layers of siding.
b. Install corner structural support column at the north east corner window.
c. Install new aluminum framed windows and entrance doors.
d. Install stone, wood, metal, and Eifs siding.
Total project cost on the Atwood Avenue and Miller Avenue façade sides is estimated at $45,407. Façade Improvement Grant not to exceed $20,000.
2. 1148 Williamson Street: Solidarity Realty
Grantee: Solidarity Realty
a. Install new double glazed glass into first floor window openings.
b. Install new double hung windows into second floor openings.
c. Install new entrance doors for store and apartment.
d. Repair and paint exterior brickwork.
e. Install and paint trim and accent pieces.
f. Install awning over front entry.
g. Replace concrete steps and landings.
h. Install new light fixtures within awning space and at apartment entry.
Total project cost is estimated at $36,832. Façade Improvement Grant not to exceed $10,000
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Clerk be and hereby are authorized to execute grant agreements with the grantees and any other documents necessary to complete these improvements.