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Home My WebLink AboutResolution No. R21-60RESOLUTION NO. R21-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE AWARD OF A GRANT TO EMERALD HVAC FROM THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT FUNDS PURSUANT TO THE LURA LARGE GRANT REQUEST PROGRAM. WHEREAS, the City of Laurel approved a Large Grant Request Program proposed by the Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) through Resolution No. R15-08; and WHEREAS, a number of property owners prepared and submitted applications seeking grant funding through the Large Grant Request Program for their respective projects; and WHERAS, as provided in the Meeting Minutes (attached hereto and incorporated herein), the LURA Board reviewed and considered all of the applications submitted and recommends the City Council's approval and award of a large grant to Daniel Nease — Emerald HVAC in the amount of $6,475.00. WHEREAS, the applicant, application and project are eligible for grant assistance and LURA recommends approval and funding of the same in the amount provided herein. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel, Montana, that Daniel Nease — Emerald HVAC is hereby approved for a large grant pursuant to the Large Grant Request Program in the amount of $6,475.00 to be paid from the City's Large Grant Request Program, Tax Increment Financing District Fund. Herr. 2021. Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on July 27, 2021, by Council Member PASSED and APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Laurel this 270' day of July APPROVED by the Mayor this 27'h day of July 2021. CITY OF LA Thomas C. Nelson, Mayor ATTEST: Bethany Langve er - reasurer, Clerk -Treasurer Approved a o fo Sam Painter, Civil City Attorney R21-60 LURA Large Grant Applicant Approval — Emerald HVAC LURA Large Grants 2021 funding Avail: MINUTES r CITY OF LAUREL ~iL LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 11:00 AM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Public Input: Citizens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda. 1. Roll Call The Planning Director called the Meeting to order at 11:02AM. Mardie Spalinger Janice Lehman Daniel Klein Michelle DuBois Don Smarsh Nick (City of Laurel) Linda Frickel (arrived at 11:05) Dianne Lehme (BSEDA) Richard Herr Marvin Carter General Items 2. Approve Meeting Minutes: April 19, 2021 Members Reviewed the minutes from April 19, 2021. Don Motioned to approve the Minutes from the meeting on April 19, 2021. Mardie Seconded. Motion Carried. New Business Nick presented a brief overview of the grants. Discussed the grant for High Plains Brewing and his recommendation for inclusion. Daniel motioned to remove the grant application for High Plains Brewing from consideration. Mardie Seconded. Motion Carried. Nick presented the Large Grants and his recommended amounts of approval. Members discussed the length of time for the grants and eligibility. Daniel asked Don whether he would be okay with holding off on approval on the grant for Dynamic Designs as he is a voting member and recusal would negate the quorum of the meeting. Could we hold an additional meeting to amend the Large Grants to include Dynamic Designs? The Applicant approved of waiting until a full meeting of the LURA Board to have his grant approved. Members asked if there are options for providing options for attending digitally (via Zoom or otherwise) 3. Large Grant Application: Laurel Auto Clinic Members reviewed the grant request and the spreadsheet. Daniel Motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for Laurel Auto Clinic totaling $75,894.00. Don Seconded. Motion Carried. 4. Large Grant Application: Fraternal Order of Eagles Members reviewed the grant request and the spreadsheet. Discussion of the grant with the Applicant Marvin Carter on timeline and contractors. Hope to get it started after the Fourth of July holiday. Mardie said that the Eagles have done good work on the outside. Marvin Carter said that the internal ceilings need to be fixed. There are a couple of ceilings that need replacing and improving. This grant would assist with that work. Mardie Motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for the Fraternal Order of Eagles for $11,640. Daniel Seconded. Motion Carried. 5. Large Grant Application: Laurel Ford Members reviewed the grant request and the spreadsheet. Discussion of Electric Chargers and if they are allowable. Nick treated them as Energy Efficiency and Infrastructure improvements. Discussion of site ownership and leasing for receiving grant funds. Nick provided additional information on who is eligible to receive funds. Daniel Motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for Laurel Ford totaling $145,832.00. Don Seconded. Motion Carried. 5. Large Grant Application: Rapid Tire Members reviewed the grant request and the spreadsheet. Members discussed that the Rapid Tire Grant fits the need for the district, landscaping, site work, and blight removal. This grant will make a big difference in aesthetics. Mardie Motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for Rapid Tire totaling $11,905.00. Don Seconded. Motion Carried. Members discussed the Railroad Overpass. Is the State done with the restoration work on the sidewalls? The Stucco work? The project appears to be completed at this time. It was meant to strengthen the walls and structurally improve it. 7. Large Grant Application: Emerald HVAC Members reviewed the grant request and the spreadsheet. Don Motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for Emerald HVAC totaling $6,450.00. Mardie Seconded. Motion Carried. 8. Large Grant Application: Dynamic Designs Daniel suggested Tabling the application for Dynamic Designs until a proper quorum can be convened. The Members agreed. The Large Grant Application for Dynamic Designs has been tabled until the proposed meeting on June 28th. 9. Large Grant Application: High Plains Brewing Members removed the Large Grant Application for High Plains Brewing from consideration. The applicant has been notified that he will be able to re -apply during the next large grant cycle. Old Business Other Items Dianne Lehme of BSEDA was present. She suggested having Laurel consider the ARPA funding that is coming out. This is specifically for Water and Sewer Projects. TIFs and TEDD districts are eligible to receive funding. They do not require specific matching funds but they would prefer to see it. The applications are not as detailed as other ones are. The Largest amount able to be requested is $25 million. Eligible projects include drainage systems and storm water. Nick remarked that they have been working with KLJ to come up with projects. Richard Herr said it would be important to look westward by the interchange and to expand westward. The City could apply for multiple projects (WL Interchange, TIF District, etc.) This funding is also able to be matched with Federal dollars (NOT a normal situation). Nick mentioned that the City is also looking at other funding sources such as Coal Board in order to get projects done. The Coal Board was recently reorganized and may look at Laurel and Yellowstone County differently. Members discussed possible eligibility of projects and how the Ditch improvement would Richard suggested appointing a Vice Chair. Nick placed the item on the agenda for June 28`h. Announcements 10. Adjourn The next meeting is scheduled for June 28, 2021. Mardie Motioned to Adjourn. Daniel Seconded. Meeting Adjourned at 12:20pm. 11. Next Meeting: July 19, 2021 The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk's Office to make needed arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana. DATES TO REMEMBER AGENDA CITY OF LAUREL pEL LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY MONDAY, JUNE 28, 2021 11:00 AM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Public Input: Citisens may address the committee regarding any item of business that is not on the agenda. The duration for an individual speaking under Public Input is limited to three minutes. While all comments are welcome, the committee will not take action on any item not on the agenda. 1. Roll Call The Chair Called the meeting to order at 11:OOam Mardie Spalinger, Janice Lehman Dennis Eaton Don Smarsh Judy Goldsby Nick Altonaga (City of Laurel) General Items 2. Approve Meeting Minutes: June 21, 2021 Don Motioned to approve the meeting minutes from June 21, 2021. Mardie Seconded. Motion Carried. Large Grant Program 2021 - Amendments Nick presented the outstanding grant application for Dynamic Designs ($23,208.00). Don has been working with Kurt Markegard with Public Works getting the encroachment permit completed for the handicap ramp. It has been a long process due to getting all the information together from the different contractors. KM has provided all the requirements. The roof is so bad that it cannot be patched. Needs a full replacement. Will be done by US Roof. Concrete work to be done by MKM. Drainage, and rear work is important to not have flooding when it rains. Door to be done by Associated Glass. Mardie motioned to approve the Large Grant Application for Dynamic Designs totaling $23,208.00. Dennis Seconded. Motion Carried. New Business 3. LURA Small Grant: Main St. Perk Sign Grant Nick presented the Don Motioned to approve the Sign Grant for Main Street Perk totaling $445.00. Mardie Seconded. Motion Carried. 4. LURA Small Grant: The Front Porch Mardie Motioned to approve the General Small Grant Application for the Front Porch totaling $2,448.51. Don Seconded. Motion Carried. LURA Small Grant: Laurel Ford Sign Grant Members reviewed and discussed the sign grant for Laurel Ford. Nick provided information about the Large Grant that was approved last week and this request. They are separate requests, with this not having been duplicated. Don Motioned to approve the Sign Grant for Laurel Ford totaling $3,000. Dennis Seconded. Motion Carried. Old Business Discussion ofARPA funding, and other projects. Dennis provided some information on the issues on the South Side. There is no drainage at all. Speed from truck traffic has been a big issue, as well as speed along those streets. Points discussed included: • Street Widening and citizen pushback. • Drainage within the whole area. • Parking concerns. • Industrial traffic from CHS refinery. • Speed from industrial traffic and other visitors Members discussed: • Discussion of ARPA funds and the different rounds of funding available. • Difficulties with procuring engineers and construction companies. • Do we know who have applied for grants? • Other grants available from Coal Board and others. • Need to have more training and certification programs ready for people. Other Items Don brought up what limits we should place on applicants? A limit on requested amounts? How do we weigh the application and requested amounts? Nick asked if we should cap the lifetime amount someone can award? Or if we should cap the amount of funds being applied for? Dennis asked whether we SHOULD tie LURA funds to the incremental amounts paid into the district? Dennis — Everybody gets some. Should we have a system to better consider projects? The smaller, regular businesses should have a priority over the larger conglomerates who have money to spend. Public -facing improvements. (Entrance, fagade, public spaces, etc.) Don mentioned that he has had conversations with people to open new businesses (restaurant, brewery, etc.) and didn't know where to start. He has mentioned LURA to them as a way to get help with start-up costs and other major costs. Announcements Chair adjourned the meeting at 12:01 pm. Next Meeting: July 19, 2021 The City makes reasonable accommodations for any known disability that may interfere with a person's ability to participate in this meeting. Persons needing accommodation must notify the City Clerk's Office to make needed arrangements. To make your request known, please call 406-628-7431, Ext. 2, or write to City Clerk, PO Box 10, Laurel, MT 59044, or present your request at City Hall, 115 West First Street, Laurel, Montana. DATES TO REMEMBER izo LAUREL URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY (LURA) Grant Application ❑ Small Grant (up to $5,000) ❑ Technical Assistance Grant ❑ Facade Grant ❑ Signage and Awning Grant (Up to $3,000) x Large Grant (Greaterthan $5,000) control No. 20-0220-113212 MAY _ LURA R _ D 6 �? PLANNER REVIEW DATE CITY COUNCIL DATE Applicant Name (Last, First Middle) Applicant Prone Qrn�P 4 6-7Q- os -CO Applicant Mailing Address (Street, City, State Zip) Applicant E -Mail Address d S \i� Lcw,�t I Liil OQLJ eyl CrLoA k vac @ maI Co Business Name L-meral 1AVOoc `rnc. Laurel Business License Num er 11-19 Business Phsical Address (Street, City, State Zip) Business Phone O Sy 3rd A \i e- ct M7- S9C L p , h Business Activities (i.e. retail, office, etc.) 1�eo�;r1 CtVl-'r(Ac+or Nome Stora c4;ce--I- IS Business Owner Warns (Last, First Middle) same as Applicant N J Business Owner Phone e 0.5e -ykyy\eS 0106) 6 - OED 0 Business Owner M iling ,Address (Street, City, State Zip)C-�'/� Owner -Mail Address HV .Bpus�niness `E VaCAMICwK Building Frontage (building length alort a public Building Height (number of stories defined by Histodcal District Building street) current code) Date Approved feet feet stories ❑ Yes ❑ No Property Legal Description (i.e. assessor parcel number) Pro Pro rty Legal Owner and Contact Information e1 eo. r GN ea -X106 - � 7 u soo I I certify under penalty of law, that the information provided herein is true, accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that submitting an application does not guarantee a grant will be awarded, and that grant awards are at the discretion of the LURA board. Additionally, I verify that I have read and agree to abide by all applicable regulations under Title 20 of the Laurel Municipal Code as they apply to the LURA program. l am aware that a violation of these regulations shall result in the rejection of my application or disqualification from participating in the LURA grant program. Applic Signature Date (MWDD/YYY) 7tib, 1._--27-, / / / INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE RETURNED Application processing time is a minimum of 60 business days. Return Completed Applications To: Laurel Urban Renewal Agency (LURA) ATTN: City Planner PO Box 10 Laurel, MT 59044 (406) 628-7431 Applicant Initials Page 1 of 5 Control No. 20-0220-111219 Previous Applications if en Date Control No. A roved Yes No / 0 Yes El No El Yes No El Yes El No / Yes No Brief Description of Type of BB,ussiin�ess and Services Provided by Applicant. �e � 'I'OoI S fCI U � (�%YV�1.r OPS. ! N P� U V,,a rV\Q 04 ,-C_0 'c.Q, � aV\kA- GCCO sS Gy�a� P. -CL ap/dr ep 94 w;21� cus*ocna(�-S oY,, pro, Brief Description of Project. �ecvrr nonJ s�uv ss es c,1 p rope +O l ria ; Wh' CkL work ati� 5-tcee+- excava-�t`o2. Brief Description of Project Time Line. Explain how the project will support and/or improve the down town district. Y;5;b;1t -4y ajihewl;�ave ►� a h,�l� arc h`r�41 �0. �Y- r �w; \apt. s c re e ne P ^I- Erre S+a+;cn, Many new w a.r of kvr-e, ,KQeP'y�°� o�t.tr proper-� n WOMOn� be nea S g d order hel 'n5 I titch i ct�" S WhrC What type(s) of clevelopme'rif andlor physical improvements are being consi1dered?_ `� At ceuc� �oble'ec�, �1�-igl,YlwY� n CIAO CG"Vtf+-Qa c lia .�a51 irN' 'ZorLo w/ r`a rooF� l oor'. A�wer• %wet o.rc] add `r`,ao r -QVtki re c'`nd nmr\ u bolaym Name and Address of Technical Assistance Firm. — Name and Address of Contractor that will complete the work. eo++erts Viewer- - _ — P o, 6OX G67 — LaLkre ( Ntf- S9 Applicant Initials Page 2 of 5 Wnat type of general small Grant is needed? LURA Funds Applicant Funds MCA Requested Committed ❑ Demolftion/Abatement of Structure for 7-15-4288(2) Removal of Blight ❑ Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters 7-15-4288(2) ❑ Public Utilities ❑ Water, Wastewater, Storm Water 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Electrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic, 7-15-4288(4) Telecommunications ❑ Intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Street & Alley Surface Improvements 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Crosswalks 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Green Space & Water Ways 7-15.4288(4) ❑ improvement of Pedestrian Areas 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Historical Restorations 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Off Street Parking for Public Use 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Bridges & Walkways 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Pollution Reduction 7-15-4288(12) ❑ Structural Repair ❑ Flooring ❑ Walls (interior) ❑ Roof, Ceiling ❑ Energy Efficiency Improvements ❑ LED Lighting (interior) ❑ Insulation ❑ Programmable Thermostats ❑ Solar Panels and Systems TOTAL: Applicant Initials Page 3 of 5 ❑ Technical Assistance ❑ Architectural/Design Fees ❑ Landscape/Hardscape Design Fees ❑ Feasibility Study Fees ❑ Building Permit Fees N Hours LURA Funds Applicant Funds (up to 30 total) Requested Committed ❑ Facade Grant ❑ Water Cleaning$—_— ❑ Prepping and Painting$—,_— ❑ Window Replacement/Repair ❑ Door Replacement/Repair$—_— ❑ Entry Foyer Repairs ❑ Exterior Lighting$—_— ❑ Facade Restoration/Rehabilitation ❑ Landscape/Hardscape Improvements$—,_— ❑ Signage and Awning Grant ❑ Signage ❑ Awning TOTAL: $—,_ $—,— Applicant Initials Page 4 of 5 TOTAL: $_,._ Application Checklist tK Application ,O' Copy of Laurel Business License ❑ Copy of Historical Building Verification form from Yellowstone County Historic Preservation Office ;,FS Copy of Estimates or Paid Invoices from Applicant's Vendor (Work performed by the applicant, business owner, property owner, or employee shall not be accepted for any grant project.) ❑ Copy of Plans and Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted) ❑ Copy of Supporting Documentation ❑ Photos (Before and After) Project Description ❑ Project Time Line 'Submission of a W9 is required prior to reimbursement of grant funds* Applicant Initials Page 5 of 5 �.uncrvr rvv. iu-u.�m-i.�s; What type of Large Grant is needed? LURA Funds Applicant Funds MCA Requested Committed ❑ Demolition/Abatement of Structure for 7.15-4288(2) Removal of Blight ❑ Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters 7-15.4288(2) Public Utilities �,1lVater, Wastewater, Storm Water /❑ 7-15-4288(4) Electrical, Natural Gas, Fiberoptic, 7-15-4288(4) Telecommunications ❑ Intersection Signals & HAWK Crossing 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Street & Alley Surface Improvements 7-15-4288( n4) ❑ Crosswalks 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Green Space & Water Ways 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Improvement of Pedestrian Areas 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Historical Restorations 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Off Street Parking for Public Use 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Bridges & Walkways 7-15-4288(4) ❑ Pollution Reduction 7-15-4288(12) ❑ Structural Repair ❑ Flooring ❑ Walls (Interior) ❑ Roof, Ceiling ❑ Energy Efficiency Improvements ❑ LED Lighting (interior) ❑ Insulation ❑ Programmable Thermostats ❑ Solar Panels and Systems TOTAL: $_,._ Application Checklist tK Application ,O' Copy of Laurel Business License ❑ Copy of Historical Building Verification form from Yellowstone County Historic Preservation Office ;,FS Copy of Estimates or Paid Invoices from Applicant's Vendor (Work performed by the applicant, business owner, property owner, or employee shall not be accepted for any grant project.) ❑ Copy of Plans and Sketches (hand drawn will not be accepted) ❑ Copy of Supporting Documentation ❑ Photos (Before and After) Project Description ❑ Project Time Line 'Submission of a W9 is required prior to reimbursement of grant funds* Applicant Initials Page 5 of 5 City of Laurel Business License Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 — June 30, 2021 HAVING PAID THE SUM SHOWN BELOW TO THE CITY Or LAUREL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY LICENSE ORDINANCE, YOU ARE HEREBY LICENSED TO PERFORM THE BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION LISTED HEREON: License Number: 1179 Fiscal Year: 2020-21 License granted to: EMERALD HVAC, INC 205 3RD AVENUE LAUREL MT 59044 GENERAL BUSINESS LICENSE 75.00 Date Issued: DocuSlgn Envelope ID: DDE011B4•ES5D.44F3.9B78.3EF7CDE3751D Cotter's Sewer PO Box 967 Laurel, MT 59044 406-628-5989 Billing Address DAN NEASE 205 3RD AVENUE LAUREL, MT 59044 Estimate Date Estimate # 4/22/2021 695 I Service Address I DAN NEASE 205 3RD AVENUE LAUREL, MT 59044 Description Qty Rate Total We propose; I. Obtain utility locates and permit. 2. Saw cut. jackhammer, remove and dispose of the concrete in the basement at the sewer stack. 3. Hand dig to expose the existing cast iron piping in the basement. 4. Saw cut, remove and dispose of the asphalt in the street. S. Excavate in the street to expose the existing clay file piping at the city main connection. 6. Cut out a section of the existing sewer service piping in the basement and street to facilitate the pipe replacement. 7. Pull new poly sewer piping through the existing sewer service piping, following the existing grade from the street into the basement. 8. Tie the new poly piping into the existing sewer stack in the basement and at the clay tile city main. 9. Backfill compact both excavated areas, replace the concrete in the basement and asphalt in the street. Cost:312,950 Labor, Equipment, Permit and Materials 1 12,950.00 12,950.00 This estimate is f'or future work and does not include any work already performed by Cotter's. Thank you for considering Cotters. We look forward to working with you. This bid is void after 60 days. Approved by: _____ _ Total S12,950.00 uocuoipn enveiope w: uutu i i roi u COTTER'S SEWER I SEPTIC I PORTABLE TOILETS Terms & Conditions In the event circumstances arise in the course of performance which necessitate a deviation from the work described in the estimate or if customer requests that additional or different work be performed, an additional charge shall be agreed before the different or additional work is undertaken and a new written work description shall be executed. A 50% down payment is required to reserve your place on our dig -up schedule. The final billing will be based upon actual work performed and any additional issues that may arise during execution of the project. The estimate is also based on normal digging conditions. If excessive digging is discovered at the time of the dig -up, additional charges may apply. Final bill is to be paid within 30 days of completion of the dig -up. All materials will remain the property of Cotter's Sewer, Septic & Portable Toilet Service, Inc. until all invoices pertaining to the dig -up are paid in full. If there is any litigation in regards to the collection of this debt, the venue will be in Yellowstone County, MT. The customer is solely responsible for those costs if there is any interest, collection or legal fees apply. • We accept cash, checks, or credit/debit cards. There will be a 3% charge if paying by credit or debit card. • If a full payment is not received by the due date, we reserve the right to access finance charges. By signing this, I consent to the terms and conditions listed above. Signature Date