98-78 Resolution No. 98-78
RESOLUTION
ADOPTING A GREASE TRAP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELGIN,
ILLINOIS, that it hereby adopts a Grease Trap Incentive
Program, dated March 12 , 1998 for the implementation of a
rebate program for the purchase and installation of 1, 000
gallon grease traps for business owners in the Center City, a
copy of which is attached.
s/ Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly, Mayor
Presented: March 25, 1998
Adopted: March 25, 1998
Omnibus Vote: Yeas 5 Nays 0
Attest:
s/ Dolonna Mecum
Dolonna Mecum, City Clerk
March 17, 1998
ELGIN GREASE TRAP INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Introduction
The City of Elgin has committed itself to the revitalization of
its center city. This commitment manifests itself in the
implementation of the Center City Master Plan, a blueprint for
redevelopment of Elgin' s center core area. A vital component
of this effort is a private-public partnership to accomplish
those redevelopment goals .
The Elgin Grease Trap Incentive Program is designed to assist
individuals seeking to establish a food service business in the
City' s center core area. Under the Grease Trap Incentive
Program, business owners within an area served by combined
sewers are eligible to apply for a rebate equal to 50 percent
of the cost of the purchase and installation of a 1,000 gallon
grease trap as required by the Fox River Water Reclamation
District.
Target Area
A map indicating the program' s target area is presented as
Exhibit A. The building for which assistance through the
Grease Trap Incentive Program is sought must be located in the
target area.
Purpose
The purpose of the Grease Trap Incentive Program is to provide
a rebate on the purchase and installation of 1,000 gallon
grease traps as required by the Fox River Water Reclamation
District.
Type of Assistance
50% of the cost of the grease trap (including installation)
shall be reimbursed up to a maximum of $7,500 per project.
Such rebate shall be provided upon reasonable proof that a
grease trap conforming to the City' s required specifications
was permitted, purchased, installed and inspected.
Conditions: Eligibility of Applicants
1 . Applicants must operate as a business which provides food
service as its primary function, and must be located in
the target area described herein.
2 . If an applicant is a tenant of property in which the
grease trap is to serve, the applicant must provide:
a. Proof of a multi-year lease on the space to be served
by the grease trap; and
b. Written landlord approval of plans to install grease
trap.
3 . The applicant' s business must discharge into a combined
sewer.
4 . The applicant' s business must be required by the Fox River
Water Reclamation District (FRWRD) to install a 1,000
gallon grease trap. A business which is required by FRWRD
to increase the size of the grease trap due to changes in
operations are also eligible. A copy of the permit issued
by FRWRD for grease trap installation must be submitted.
5 . Applicant' s business must have and furnish a sales tax
I .D. number and such other pertinent information that
would reasonably assist in assuring the applicant' s
business viability as may be required by City.
6 . If the applicant is a new business, financial records and
business plan must be provided. If the applicant is an
existing business, the applicant shall provide copies of
its federal and state tax returns for the previous five
years .
7 . Each applicant shall provide copies of a minimum of two
bids solicited for work related to the grease trap.
Eligible Work
The following work items are eligible for the grease trap
incentive:
1 . Purchase of grease trap.
2 . Installation of grease trap.
Ineligible Improvements
Work related to the removal or regular maintenance of a grease
trap is not eligible.
Documentation Required
Prior to requesting the rebate, an applicant must:
1 . Provide copies of invoices for purchase and installation
of the grease trap and proof of payment.
2 . Provide a copy of waiver of lien relative to installation
of grease trap. The waiver of lien gives proof that the
work has been performed, the services paid for and removal
of any further obligation to the contractor.
3 . Proof that the grease trap has been inspected and approved
by the City of Elgin and FRWRD. An occupancy or
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reoccupancy permit issued by the City of Elgin will
satisfy this requirement.
Application Process
1 . Applications must be completed and submitted to the
Director, New Century Partnership for Elgin or other
person designated by the City to administer the program.
2 . Applications shall be reviewed for completeness by City
staff .
3 . Applications and requests for funding shall be submitted
to the City Council of the City of Elgin for
consideration.
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