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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-312 • Resolution No. 07-312 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT WITH TERRI LYNN, INC. (1450 Bowes Road) BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,ILLINOIS,that Olufemi Folarin,City Manager,and Diane Robertson,City Clerk,be and are hereby authorized and directed to execute a business improvement program agreement on behalf of the City of Elgin with Terri Lynn,Inc.for improvements to 1450 Bowes Road,a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof by reference. s/Ed Schock Ed Schock, Mayor Presented: December 19, 2007 Adopted: December 19, 2007 Omnibus Vote: Yeas: 7 Nays: 0 Attest: s/Diane Robertson Diane Robertson, City Clerk CITY OF ELGIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this N") day of December 2007, by and between the City of Elgin, Illinois, a municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City") , and Terri Lynn, Inc. , an Illinois Corporation (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 $3, 759 . 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 $3, 759 . 50 for exterior improvements approved pursuant to the provisions of this Agreement (hereinafter referred to as 1 !Fr "Eligible Costs") for the Structure referred to at Section 16 herein (hereinafter referred to as "Structure") . All parties hereto agree that all payments from the City provided for herein shall be made to Owner, which 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 2 submitted, executed or incurred pursuant to the Work; and (3) 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 up to the date of application for partial or final 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 maximum amount specified in this Agreement or the amount of the applicable aforementioned contractor' s statement, whichever is less . City shall not be liable for the payment of any amount in excess of such aforementioned contractor' s statement without the written agreement of the City, which may be provided in the City' s sole discretion. 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. 3 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 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 its 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 4 • 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 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: Terri L. Schuck Address: 1450 Bowes Rd. City: Elgin State: IL Zip Code: 60123 Telephone Number: (847) 741-1900 Property Location of Structure: 1450 Bowes Rd. Elgin, Illinois. Ownership Interest: Owner Contact Person: Terri L. Schuck 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: 5 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the date first appearing above. OWNER CITY OF ELGIN By tt4 By: �-, Terri L. Schuck 01 fe i in, Terri Lynn Inc. City Manager ATTEST: Diane Robertson, City Clerk 5 *4 November 9,2007 .3 444'1 NORTHWEST. TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council . FROM: Olufemi Folarin, City Manager Raymond H. Moller, Director of Economic Development p mimic Grvzvrh and &Business Services Diversified lax Base SUBJECT: Business Improvement Grant—Terri Lynn, Inc. 1450 Bowes Road 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 Terri Lynn, Inc. for signage at 1450 Bowes Road. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council approve a business improvement grant with Tern Lynn, Inc. in the.amount of$3,759.50. 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; and 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 sign at the site. The owner has provided the following estimates for the exterior work: • Business Improvement Grant— Terry Lynn, Inc. 1450 Bowes Road November 9, 2007 Page 2 Parking Lot Improvements 1. White Way Sign $7,519 2. All Right Sign $8,150 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 FINANCIAL IMPACT The grant award to Tern Lynn, Inc. would total $3,759.50. There is $692,995 budgeted and $668,592 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. Following the approval of this project, $664,833 is available. LEGAL IMPACT None ALTERNATIVES 1. Authorize a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Tern Lynn, Inc. in the amount of$3,759.50. 2. Choose not to enter into a Business Improvement Grant Agreement with Tern Lynn, Inc. Respectfully submitted for Council consideration. RHM/jr Attachment Inc. October 5, 2007 Raymond H. Moller, Director of Economic Development and Business Services The City of Elgin 150 Dexter Court Elgin, IL 60120 Dear Mr. Moller, Per our conversation at the village meeting I have filled out the form you provided me via email. I have also attached two estimates for bringing our existing sign into conformance. We appreciate the cities offer to help offset some or all of these costs. We would like to get this behind us as soon as possible and preferably before the weather gets bad. If there is something else I should be doing please do not hesitate to contact me. Again, thank you for your consideration and generous offer at the last meeting. 9erely, Terri L. Sch ck President Terri Lynn Inc. 1450 Bowes Road Elgin,Illinois 60123-5539 Phone: #847-741-1900 Orders: #800-323-0775 Fax: #847-741-1912 Email: sales@terrilynn.com Quality Food Products Since 1936 Web: www.terrilynn.com CITY OF ELGIN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT GRANT PROGRAM Application Form Applicant information Name: 6 R fZ/QrtO YOP 17CJ J , Home address: TQ BOX, / / G/ /n 01 a/ Phone: gYV 7'// 000 Fax: fji/'l-7 kMA 2. Business information(the building or establishmentfor which the grant is sought)Ay Address:/267) - /41 O gOl Je5 -R'ad i -1 t't__ I r /r2-3 Phone: 81'7 74/j/Q0 Fax: g-47- 74117 Applicant is: Owner Tenant X If tenant,term of lease: 40/`7 Is this location a commercial building or a commercial business?Yes X No Facade to be improved:5j6dFront X. 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 A 'estoration .f architectural feature Brick cleaning Landscaping Exterior ADA accessibility Street furniture and fixtures Other(please specify 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 o the pproved�im rovements. Applicant's signature: -1��"' ` 1 Date: C/ i !Jo If the applicant is other than the owner,the following line must be completed: I certify that I,the owner of the property at /I/.SZ)—IVIX &Lc)& Road G«JL (/ 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: 3/1/0 7 1 Lease ending date: o /c 2 Li 0/7 Owner's signature,,: :4, 7 Date: 9//6 7 3- ph. C. 'Q,zia 1 ,F• 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 • • fci istvlJuly 200.5 • N.f„,m4 WHITE WAY SIGN 451 KINEI:STON 00101T MOUrTr PRWECT, snose.eoes• PHONE:847-391-0200 FAX:847-391-0099 pate May PURCHASE AGREEMENT 14.2007 sketch r40, 83024R Dated 5/4/2007 Terri Lynn Inc. Terri Schuck Sold To: Billing Address: 1450 Bowes Road, Ekdri.IL €O1 Prione 741-1900 Same Location of Work: 1. Deteription&Week—Frithists IOW;material,transportation,and equipment tor Take down and dispose of existing single faCe display, Fabricate, Install and electrically connectane(1)8:ix single face Weida illumiraldad display with metal faces routed out with plaxbackup cow reading TERRI LYNN 04C."1450 BOWES ROAD' with arrow and graphics'PB(Y with graphics'PACKING BY DEMON'"1460 BDWES ROAD''with arrow and beveled returns to be installed on existing steel. 7,51900 2.508.00 2. Price of displezt(s) )en*Om balate*On installation. Remarks: ABOVE PRICES DOES NOT INCWDE APPLICABLE!SALES TAXES AND PERMIT FEES. ALL UNPAID BALANCES SHALL BEAR INTEREST AT THE RATE OF 2%(TWO PERCENT)PER MONTH AFTERIIIIMY DAYS. PARAGRAPHS 3-25,INCLUSIVE ARE SET FORTH ON THE REVERSE SIDE AND ARE AM INTEGRAL PART OF THIS AGREEMENT. The parties ackhowiectge that they have carefully read the entire agreement and fully undaratand their respective covenants hereunder, ACCEPTED: - Tern Lynn Inc. WMITE WAY SIGN AND MAINTENANCE CO. By: By: ' e/Wt.,C Title: Tidec Sales Manager Date: Contact if: PLEASE$IGN AND neToHN THE ORIGiNAL OF THIS AGREEMENT Prices are subject to obanq&ll not accepted Within thirty(3O days 011ie above dale: 3628 Union Avenue SILL RIDIlI' Ste g}r, 60475 6366 / - FAX(7o8) 754-6066 July 20,2007 sales a service • installation Terri Lynn Inc. 1450 Bowes Road Elgin,IL.60120 Attn: Terri Schuck Terri, As per your request, we are submitting our bid to remove your existing d'xl2' internally illuminated single face sign with routed metal faces for disposal. We will fabricate and install(1)8'x5' ,single face internally illuminated sign cabinet with beveled faces and. reveals to match the existing sign cabinet.The faces will be metal routed faced backed up with plexiglass.We will use the same logos/layout as on the original cabinet,cut change the style so that"Terri Lynn Inc"will have the top panel and"phd"will have the bottom panel, We install the new sign cabinet onto the original steel and concrete footing.We will install and connect to within 6' of sufficient electrical service brought out to the sign area by others as long as service is present at the time of installation. TOTAL: $8,150.00,which includes sales tax. TERMS: Half down with balance due upon completion. EXTRAS: Permits and fees will be billed as additional if required,such as license,bond,acquisition,permits,and fed ex and any other additional fee required for sign.permits. *Please note any customer who chooses to pay by credit card will be responsible for paying the processing fee of 3%of the amount charged. NOTE: Delivery time does not begin until permits are in hand. DELIVERY: 6-8 weeks. Sincerely, 15/211cc-d dio1/44.1A--- Approved James Bowen date Vice-President Our policy is payment in full upon completion;we retain a security interest in ourpphave not been ge")untill full for a payment has been received. In the eventful!payment or other acceptablearrangements fifteen-day period alter installation,we reserve the right to repossess the product and to levy interest at a Hate of 1-112% per month on any unpaid balance. Your signature on the quotation indicatesa contract c ion cost,nd ptance of reasonablethse terms.mey In the event collection efforts shtxild become necessary, pay any fees and court cost Ed WdSO:EO LOGE e7 'In"' 9909t7SLO01.: 'ON Xt3d -3u1 'u6 is a-tii6T?J—I ild: WO'd 2' ' I I i BOWE3 ROAD Z. �} `� Aso : PUd . . r PACKAGING BY 6IGN 1450 BORES ROAD.► I s 1460 BOW SO,u ' • •o 7,......._,,...„,,_.1460 ,� •• '"y '-' *t . 1 . ',i '- .ar-a BY �„1( ` .'-`� ? 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'Iw REFER TO SPECIFIED DIMENSIONS AL FIELD SURVEY A CHANGED HEIGHT IL WIDTH OF SIGN 54L7 MR FOR CORRECT SIZES- AL - REQUIRED IETIEI REVISION DATE APPROVAL • 06. NOTE:n. s,.gyp.• i "°mob"TERRI LYNN.INC. r __. ''''v..+.sa wm....+r.m.a.4 m X"•1•-0^ °ice" RACZYLA �'''„,m'"' WH.TEWAY SIGN COMPANY lames mem .A.s ..w...a is 1317 N.CLYBOIRW CHI,IL 60610 312/812E580 BOWES RD. wr 1.23-07 r� CROWE,M. �,.b.v.�.M.n..�ia.mua FAX 3121842-0272 >. ELGIN '� 11 63028