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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-259 Resolution No. 06-259 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH FRANK CIACCO (1116 Larkin Avenue) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that Olufemi Folarin,City Manager,and Dolonna Mecum,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a Business Improvement Program Agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Frank Ciacco for the property located at 1116 Larkin Avenue,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: October 11, 2006 Adopted: October 11, 2006 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Dolonna Mecum Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk CITY OF ELGIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this ° - 10 day of October , 2006, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City") , and Frank Ciacco, (hereinafter referred to as "Owner") . WHEREAS, City has established a Business Improvement Program (hereinafter referred to as "Program") for application within all entry corridors within the City designated by City as appropriate for such application (hereinafter referred to as "Business Areas") ; and WHEREAS, Program is administered and funded by the City for purposes of the control and prevention of blight, dilapidation and deterioration of Business Areas; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Program, City has undertaken to share the cost of certain exterior improvements to structures within the Business Areas, pursuant to the criteria of the Program and as set forth herein; and WHEREAS, Owner owns at least 50% of a building (s) , or is the tenant of a business related building(s) located within a Business Area, and owner desires to participate in Program pursuant to the terms and provisions of this Agreement. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual promises and covenants contained herein, the sufficiency of which is hereby mutually acknowledged, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows: Section 1 . City shall pay to Owner $13 , 202 . 50, said sum not exceeding 50% of the total approved project costs; provided, however that the City shall not be liable for any such cost in excess of $13, 202 . 50 for exterior improvements approved pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as "Eligible Costs") for the Structure referred to at Section 16 1 herein (hereinafter referred to as "Structure") . All parties hereto agree that all payments from the City provided for herein shall be made to Steven Kraft, who shall provide the City with a full release upon receipt. Section 2 . Eligible costs shall include labor, material and equipment costs, and such other Costs as may be reasonably necessary for the execution and completion of the exterior Improvements to the structure hereby provided for (hereinafter referred to as the "Work") , as designated from the proposal approved by the Project Review Team pursuant to the provisions of Section 3 herein. Section 3 . No Work shall be undertaken or shall be considered to constitute the basis for an Eligible Cost until the Proposal for such Work has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Project Review Team, consisting of the City' s Director of Economic Development and Business Services, the City' s Manager of Property Maintenance and a City Code Enforcement Officer. Such proposals shall include, but not be limited to, a date certain by which the Work shall be completed. All work relating to the exterior Improvements to the Structure shall be completed within 180 days from the date of the Agreement, unless Owner obtains the written consent of the Project Review Team. Section 4 . The Project Review Team shall be permitted access to Structure to periodically review the progress of the Work. Such review shall not be in lieu of any other inspections which may otherwise by required by law or by City. Any and all portions of the work which do not, in the sole discretion of the Project Review Team, conform to the Plans or other applicable terms of this Agreement, shall be made to conform to the Plans and other applicable Terms of this Agreement upon written notice of the existence of such non-conforming portions . Section 5 . Upon completion of the Work, and upon final inspection and written approval by the Project Review Team and such other final inspections and approvals as may be required by law, Owner shall submit to City: (1) an executed, notarized itemized contractor statement reflecting the total cost of the Work and each portion thereof, including, but not limited to, the cost of labor (whether provided by any contractor or subcontractor) , materials and equipment; (2) copies of all bids, contracts and invoices submitted, executed or incurred pursuant to the Work; and (3) 2 reasonable proof of payment of all costs incurred pursuant to the Work. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the City shall be entitled to withhold any payments pending the submission of partial or full waivers of lien and/or certifications verifying the receipt of payment for all work performed by the contractor and/or all subcontractors upto the date of application for partial or final PP payment in the City' s sole discretion. Concurrent with all applications for payment, City shall be provided sworn certification of all work performed by contractor and subcontractor and amounts paid to all contractors and subcontractors as of the date of application. Section 6 . City shall pay to Owner the sum provided for at Section 1 herein within thirty (30) days of owner' s compliance with the provisions of Section 5 herein. In no event shall the amount paid to Owner exceed the amount specified in this Agreement or in the contractor statement. Section 7 . In the event Owner fails to complete the Work in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, or otherwise breaches the terms of this Agreement, City may terminate this Agreement upon written notice of breach and termination to Owner, and any and all financial or other obligations on the part of City shall cease and become null and void. If the City terminates the Agreement for a breach of the Agreement by the Owner, the Owner shall within thirty (30) days of such termination repay the City all money paid to the Owner pursuant to this Agreement. Section 8 . Upon completion of the Work, and for a period of five (5) years thereafter, Owner shall properly maintain the Work in its finished form, without alteration or change thereto, and shall not enter into any agreement, or take any other steps to alter, change or remove such Work without prior written approval from this Project Review Team in its sole discretion. Section 9 . Nothing herein is intended to limit, restrict or prohibit the Owner from undertaking any other work in or about the subject premises which is unrelated to the exterior improvement provided for in this Agreement. Section 10 . This Agreement shall be binding upon City and its successors, and upon Owner, Owner' s successors and assigns for a period of five (5) years from and after the date of completion and approval of the Work. Owner shall provide subsequent Owner (s) of Structure with a copy of this Agreement. This Agreement shall run with the land underlying Structure. The City may record this 3 Agreement with the Kane County Recorder of Deeds . Section 11. If Owner does not own the underlying property for which work is being done, Owner warrants and represents to City that Owner has a lease at the location for which the work is proposed for a term of at least five (5) years . Owner further warrants and represents that he has received authorization from all owners of the property for which work is to be done to accept funds under this program and to undertake the work. Further, such owner (s) of the property for which work is to be done hereby acknowledges that he is aware of this Agreement and authorized the work which is to be made to the Structure. Said owner (s) of the property for which improvements are to be made further acknowledge that, as owner of the property, he is a party to this Agreement and is bound by the provisions of this Agreement specifically, but not limited to, the provisions of Section 6 of this Agreement. Each "Owner" signature hereto hereby warrants and represents that there are no other entities having an ownership interest in the Structure, which have not executed this Agreement. Section 12 . To the fullest extent permitted by law, the Owner agrees to and shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and the officers, employees, boards and commissions from and against any and all claims, suits, judgments, costs, attorneys' fees, damages or any and all other relief or liability arising out of or resulting from or through or alleged to arise out of any acts or negligent acts or omissions of City or City' s officers, employees, or agents in the performance of this agreement or arising out of or in connection with litigation based on any mechanics' lien or other claims, suits, judgments, and or demands by contractors and/or subcontractors . In the event of any action against the City, its officers, employees, agents, boards and commissions covered by the foregoing duty to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, such action shall be defended by legal counsel of the City' s choosing and cost to the Owner. The provision of this paragraph shall survive any expiration and/or termination of this agreement. Section 13 . This Agreement shall not be construed to create a partnership, joint venture or employment relationship between the parties hereto. No entity and/or person shall have any rights or obligations created by this agreement and specifically no entity and/or person shall be in any way construed to be a third party beneficiary under this agreement. Section 14 . This Agreement shall be subject to and governed by the laws of the State of Illinois . Venue for the resolution of 4 any disputes or the enforcement of any rights arising out of or in connection with this agreement shall be in the Circuit Court of Kane County, Illinois . Section 15 . The terms of this Agreement shall be severable. In the event that any of the terms or provisions of this Agreement are deemed to be void or otherwise unenforceable for any reason, the remainder of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. Section 16 . Owner' s Name : Frank Ciacco Address : 40W998 Creekwood Dr. City: Elgin State : IL Zip Code: 60124 Telephone Number: (847) 464-5756 Property Location of Structure: 1173 Dundee Ave ////� 11v? Elgin, Illinois . Ownership Interest: Owner Contact Person: Frank Ciacco Owner' s Name: Address : City: State: Zip Code : Telephone Number: Property Location: Ownership Interest: Owner: Owner' s Name: Address : City: State: Zip Code : Telephone Number: Property Location: Ownership Interest: Tenant: Owner' s Name: Address : City: State: Zip Code: Telephone Number: Property Location: Ownership Interest : Section 17 . The City of Elgin Business Improvement Grant Program Guidelines dated July 13 , 2005, as amended from time to time by the City, are hereby incorporated by reference into this Agreement. 5 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first appearing above. OWNER CITY OF ELGIN By: 2 � Frank Ciacco Olufemi Fo ,-rin, C ty Manager ATTEST: gt4i,„1 -A-Gt v►� Dolonna Mecum, ity Clerk 6 ,OF E4c City of E I I n Agenda Item No. • 9 4n ti. %TEDv''. September 8, 2006 NORTHWEST TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council F- ,�� o.r• eec FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager '` `'' ." Raymond H. Moller, Director t Economic Development , ,,,,,,,,,,.(,,,,,,;;, & Business Services r)'i'e''";;.,t ir..z j;,"(' SUBJECT: Business Improvement Grant— 1116 Larkin Avenue PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to approve a business improvement grant with Mr. Frank Ciacco for improvements to 1116 Larkin Avenue. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a business improvement grant with Frank Ciacco in the amount of$13,202.50. BACKGROUND On July 27, 2005, the City Council approved changes to the Neighborhood Business Improvement Grant Program that established guidelines for the implementation of assistance for certain businesses. The implemented changes are: 1. Change the name of the grant program to Business Improvement Program 2. Amend the target areas to include all businesses within the City's corridors 3. Amend the guidelines to give priority to Route 31, Route 25, and Villa Street from January 1 — July 1, after which the grant would be available to businesses along any of the City's corridors. 4. Increase the maximum City contribution from $15,000 to $25,000 in order to encourage more extensive improvements to the participating properties The grant application submitted indicates improvements to the parking lot at the site. The owner has provided the following estimates for the exterior work: Business Improvement Grant—Frank Ciacco 1116 Larkin Avenue September 8, 2006 Page 2 Parking Lot Improvements 1. Hildebrandt Paving $29,189 2. Vidal Blacktop $26,405 The grant program provides that the property owner can receive matching funds equal to 50% of the project cost, up to a total City contribution of$25,000 per location. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None i ,FINANCIAL IMPACT Al The grant award to Mr. Ciacco would total $13,202.50. There is $95,000 budgeted and $83,800 available in the Riverboat Lease Fund, account number 276-0000-791.80-27, "Economic Development Incentives,"project number 177112 for the Business Improvement Grant Program. \Jj\ EGAL IMPACT None ALTERNATIVES 1. Authorize a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Mr. Frank Ciacco in the amount of$13,202.50 2. Choose not to enter into a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Mr. Frank Ciacco. Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. RHM/jr Attachment • CITY OF ELGIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM Application Form Applicant information Name: K C1 lac Home address: 4-0 UJ cf 8 CReal<Woo(7 02. Ltc ,nu, 1 LL ((O 1 2 Phone: 8 — to q'— 57.56 Fax: 2. Business information (the building or establishment for which the grant is sought) Name: (A_)CS-r pieP- Lj UNO f.ti( � 4 Address: Ill 6 Lj g R fC 1 N A V C—• L{ t „4 ILL, Phone: g t - p qs— ,O 6Q Fax: Applicant is: Owner Tenant If tenant,term of lease: Is this location a commercial building or a commercial business? Yes �No Facade to be improved: Front Side Rear _ 3. Addresses of additional storefronts, if any: Total number of storefronts: Total number of stories: 4. Proposed use of program: Canopy/awning Signage Windows/doors Exterior lighting Painting/tuckpointing Restoration of architectural feature Brick cleaning Landscaping Exterior ADA accessibility Street furniture and fixtures L Other(please specify piq K av q 2€p, i M Q 1,-o v E M C N T 5 5. Statement of Understanding: A. The applicant (undersigned) agrees to comply with the guidelines and procedures of the Business Improvement Grant(BIG) Program and the conceptual design and outline specifications as agreed to by the applicant and the application review team. B. The applicant understands that the applicant must submit detailed cost documentation, copies of building permits, bids, contracts and invoices and contractor's final waivers of lien upon completion of the approved improvements. Applicant's signature: l"(1e2it,JC Date: ! V G( - 9— O6 If the applicant is other than the owner, the following line must be completed: I certify that I, the owner of the property at Revised July 2005 do authorize the applicant to apply for a rebate under the Neighborhood Business Improvement Grant Program and to undertake the approved improvements. Lease beginning date: Lease ending date: Owner's signature: Date: Return completed application form to: Raymond H. Moller, Director Economic Development and Business Services City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Date application received: Zoning: Minimum of two cost estimates obtained for each work item: Yes No Ineligible improvements, if any: Grant Approved Date: Grant Denied Date: Total estimated project cost: $ Reason: Percent applied for grant : Total amount of grant: $ Program Coordinator: Raymond H. Moller Revised July 2005 Hildebrandt PAVING CO . , LTD Quality and Service for over 35 Years P.O. Box 685, Elgin, Illinois 60121-0685 847/695-7710 Fax: 847/695-7716 July 27, 2006 Mr. Frank Ciacco 40 W 998 Creekwood Drive Phone: 847.464.5767 Elgin, IL 60123 Cell Phone: 847.997.0147 Reference: 1100 Larkin Rear Parking Lot Restoration Work We respectfully submit this proposal to provide all necessary equipment, labor and materials to perform the following bituminous paving work Rear West Lot: 1555sy—Prep Lot for Resurface Including the Following: Remove 6' Strip of Existing Pavement Adjacent to Existing Concrete Sidewalk And Apron along West Edge of Lot—Re-grade Strip to Receive 1.5" Binder Cut for Butt Joint at East End in Driveway—Adjust 2 Manholes—Mill Area near Steps—Remove all Debris from Parking Lot Surface—Pickup Wheel Stops Resurface Work including Level Course Tack Coat Parking Lot—Place 1.5" Binder Course Along Sidewalk and Apron. — Apply Leveling Course Over Lot .5" Average—Install 1.5" Surface Course Striping& Wheel Stop Work Reset Existing Wheel Stops Including one New Wheel Stop—Layout and Stripe Lot as Before Total Proposal: $ 21,289.00 Alternate: Small Lot: 580sySame Procedure Proc edu e as Above Including Replacing 8 Wheel Stops—Add $ 7,900.00 (completed at same time as Large Lot) Notes: Owner will cut back bushes along N property line so we have a clear work area. Proposal Based on Current Material Prices Good through August 31, 2006 Sincerely, ro-r0 L. PRO ro S R 1. ;tY �( 1 81, Cro Hil r d Paving Co., Ltd o T icke Sr. Estimator Accepted by Date SEAL COATING RESIDENTIAL PARKING LOTS COMMERCIAL DRIVEWAYS 41 - GRADING STONE GRAVEL/ DIRT HAULING BLACKTOP LTD. Elgin, IL 60123 Phone (847)464-4631 Fax (847) 464-4621 CUSTOMER NAME Mr. Frank Ciacco EST # 5184/86 CONTACT_ same PHONE 1 ( 847) 464-5756 CUSTOMER ADDRESS 1100 Larkin Ave; Elgin, Ill. 60123 DATE 08/06/06 CONTRACT PROPOSAL AND AGREEMENT We hereby submit specifications and estimates for the following work at the following price: Ei DIG OUT ❑ OVER STONE XXtC RESURFACE ❑ SEALING COATING To prepare driveway for paving,by To prepare driveway for paving,by To prepare driveway for resurfac- excavating approximately 6 to 8 grading down all high areas and fill- ing,drive to be primed with a seal inches. Area to be refilled with ing in all low areas and compacted primer before asphalt is applied, stone. Stone to be compacted by by rolling. Entire drive to be then compacted by rolling. Edges rolling. Entire drive to be sprayed sprayed with a weed killer before to be ramped at a 45° angle with a weed killer before asphalt is asphalt is applied and compacted Approximately ft. applied and compacted by rolling. by rolling. Edges to be ramped at Edges to be ramped at 45°angles. a 45° angle. Date 3 / 1 kg- C7b Mr. Ciacco In Agreement with It is agreed that contractor will install A Resurface To Existing Blacktop Parking Lot W/ Repairs. 1. Grading needed to prepare job. Yes 1 " to repair and level 2. Gravel needed to prepare job. Yes 12" to finish Parking Lots . 3. Blacktop to be laid approximately 2i" " thick. Then rolled to finish with power roller. 4 To include with above specifications, contractor will remove blacktop @ both lots, to flush new blacktop. Also adjust manhole, fill in low spots w/ 5. 6 hot asphalt, lay blacktop in 2 layers to repair and level and to finish- 7. Stripe lot (car stalls) w/ heavy duty traffic paint ( 4" stripes) as 8 specified in estimate sheets. • located at 1100 Larkin Ave. Elgin, Illinois 60123 Phone 1 ( 847) 464-5756 for consideration of $$26, 405.00 to be paid in full upon completion of job. The sum of $ $1 0, 0 0 0 . 0 0 paid in advance, $ $1 6, 405. 00 _ is the balance due. This proposal will constitute a contract if signed and accepted by both contracting parties. ° All work to be completed in a workmanlike manner according to standard practices. Any alteration or deviation from above specifications involving extra costs,will be executed only upon written orders,and will become an extra charge over and above the estimate. All agreements contingent upon strikes,accidents or delays beyond our control. Owner to carry fire,tornado and other necessary insurance. Our workers are fully covered by Workmen's Compensation Insurance. Contractor does not guarantee against grass growing through pavement or minor cracks. 1 year guarantee on all major repairs. Signed by 14-e1A4L HUSBAND OR PURCHASER Signed by /2�J f Signed by OWNER WIFE OR JOINT PURCHASER `'S,4 OF E(Ci.1 . r, ' City of Elgin Agenda Item No. , ups tti- nP ^M I September 8, 2006 NORTHWEST TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager Raymond H. Moller, Director Economic Development n,rEorn{r Growth and & Business Services LM�sficd7ax Base SUBJECT: Business Improvement Grant— 1116 Larkin Avenue PURPOSE The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Mayor and members of the City Council with information to approve a business improvement grant with Mr. Frank Ciacco for improvements to 1116 Larkin Avenue. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a business improvement grant with Frank Ciacco in the amount of$13,202.50. BACKGROUND On July 27, 2005, the City Council approved changes to the Neighborhood Business Improvement Grant Program that established guidelines for the implementation of assistance for certain businesses. The implemented changes are: p 1. Change the name of the grant program to Business Improvement Program 2. Amend the target areas to include all businesses within the City's corridors 3. Amend the guidelines to give priority to Route 31, Route 25, and Villa Street from January 1 — July 1, after which the grant would be available to businesses along any of the City's corridors. 4. Increase the maximum City contribution from $15,000 to $25,000 in order to encourage more extensive improvements to the participating properties The grant application submitted indicates improvements to the parking lot at the site. The owner has provided the following estimates for the exterior work: Business Improvement Grant—Frank Ciacco 1116 Larkin Avenue September 8, 2006 Page 2 Parking Lot Improvements 1. Hildebrandt Paving $29,189 2. Vidal Blacktop $26,405 The grant program provides that the property owner can receive matching funds equal to 50% of the project cost, up to a total City contribution of$25,000 per location. COMMUNITY GROUPS/INTERESTED PERSONS CONTACTED None (1,/1FINANCIAL IMPACT The grant award to Mr. Ciacco would total $13,202.50. There is $95,000 budgeted and $83,800 available in the Riverboat Lease Fund, account number 276-0000-791.80-27, "Economic Development Incentives,"project number 177112 for the Business Improvement Grant Program. VEGAL IMPACT None ALTERNATIVES 1. Authorize a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Mr. Frank Ciacco in the amount of$13,202.50 2. Choose not to enter into a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Mr. Frank Ciacco. Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. RHM/jr Attachment