Title
Conduct a Public Hearing to Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement and Project Plan Implementation Agreement with Local Yocal, LLC. for the Fa?ade Improvement Project at 350A E. Louisiana Street
Summary
MEETING DATE: September 18, 2018
DEPARTMENT: Planning
CONTACT: Matt Robinson, AICP, Planning Manager
Jennifer Arnold, AICP, Interim Director of Planning
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
* Staff recommends approval of the proposed resolution.
ITEM SUMMARY:
* The proposed agreement with Local Yocal, LLC. and the City of McKinney is intended for the primary purpose of assisting with fa?ade improvement costs.
* The redevelopment project, located at 350A E. Louisiana Street, is a TIRZ-eligible project in the approved Project Plan of TIRZ No. 1. The project falls under the category of Vacant/Underutilized Sites/Buildings as defined in the TIRZ Project Plan.
* Under the policy governing allocation and/or awarding of TIRZ No. 1 funds for Vacant/Underutilized Site/Buildings as defined by the approved Project Plan, reimbursement and or grant requests are limited to a maximum of $25,000 per qualifying project, with a maximum of $100,000 awarded for qualifying vacant/underutilized site/buildings during each fiscal year.
* The applicant is requesting an economic development grant from Reinvestment Zone Number One to assist with the expense associated with making the following improvements to the existing building:
o Fa?ade improvements consisting of demolition and replacement of doors, the removal and replacement of the Louisiana Street awning, painting of trim, the removal of clerestory windows and the repairing of sills to maintain the historic nature of the building.
* The applicant shall submit a grant submittal package to staff including all cost and payment documentation. Staff shall verify that the expenditures were made in such amounts prior to any Grant disbursement.
BACKGROUND:
* TIRZ has th...
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